Panasonic CQ-C8803N manual

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2 Safety Information CQ-C8803N Wa rning Observe the following warnings when using this unit. ❑ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving. Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location[...]

3 English Safety Information CQ-C8803N Caution Observe the following cautions when using this unit. ❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving. ❑ Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your[...]

4 Safety Information CQ-C8803N Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. [...]

5 Before Reading These Instructions English Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions CQ-C8803N Accessories SEL SRC BAND MUTE 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL DISP CAR AUDIO MENU SEL POWER SOURCE SRC SET BAND MUTE 23 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL RANDOM NUMBER TUNE TUNE SCAN REPEAT DISP Remote Control Unit (including a battery) (CR2025) Mounting Colla[...]

CQ-C8803N 6 Features Hands-Free Phone System Connection of the optional Bluetooth hands-free kit (Hands-Free Kit featuring Bluetooth ® technology: CY-BT100N) allows users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone supports Bluetooth. Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls . It cannot send calls. Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth wor[...]

CQ-C8803N 7 Contents ¡ Safety Information 2 ¡ Before Reading These Instructions 4 ¡ Features 6 ¡ Controls Layout 8 ¡ Preparation (ACC Setting etc.) 10 ¡ General 12 ¡ Sound Control 16 ¡ Radio 19 ¡ Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting 22 ¡ CD Player 26 ¡ MP3/WMA Player 28 ¡ Audio Setting 32 ¡ Function Setting (Security Function Set[...]

8 Controls Layout Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) CQ-C8803N Main Unit Disc slot When Face Plate Opens y / 5 Pause/Play ( a page 26, 28) BAND ( a page 19) SET ( a page 34, 35) APM Auto Preset Memory ( a page 19) CQ-C8803N D M TA DISP PTY SRC Source ( a page [...]

CQ-C8803N English 9 Although most of the functions of this unit are executable with both the main unit and remote control, the following functions are excluded. O perations executable only with main unit ¡ Face panel’s opening, closing, tilting, and removal actions ( a page 13) ¡ Disc ejection ( a page 13) ¡ Dimmer ( a page 15) ¡ CS AUTO on, [...]

10 Preparation CQ-C8803N Cancellation of demonstration screen Remote Control Preparation Preparation Before Initial Use Pull the insulation film out from the backside of remote control gently. Battery Replacement q w q Remove the battery holder with the remote control unit placed on a flat surface. q Stick your thumbnail into the groove, and push t[...]

CQ-C8803N English 11 Notes: ¡ Adjust the clock when “NO CT” appears on the dis- play. ¡ When a broadcast of FM Radio Data System is received, the clock is put right automatically by the Clock Time service. ( a page 22) 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [...]

Power on Press [SRC] ( PWR: POWER ). Power off Hold down [SRC] ( PWR: POWER ) until you hear a beep, then release it. 12 General This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc. CQ-C8803N You can remove the face plate to prevent it from being stolen. Removing 1 Turn off the power ( a page 12) 2 Press [] (Release[...]

CQ-C8803N English 13 Open/Eject Press [ u ] ( OPEN ). When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically be ejected. Close Press [ u ] ( OPEN ). T ilt The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows every time you hold down [ u ] ( TILT ) for 1 sec. or more and release. Note: The last selected angle is memorized even after turning off t[...]

14 General CQ-C8803N Radio FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (LW/MW) ( a page 19) Source Selection (SOURCE) The source changes as follows every time [SRC: SOURCE ] is pressed. D M CQ-C8803N TA DISP PTY Player When loading CD ( a page 26) When loading MP3/WMA disc ( a page 28) AUX 1 Device connected to the AUX terminal of the this unit System-up Connector Device co[...]

CQ-C8803N General English 15 The display changes as follows every time [D] ( DISP: DISPLAY) is pressed. Note: The graphic pattern and still image are selectable. ( a page 35) At power -off: Note: The clock appears only at ACC on setting. Clock display (default) Mode Folder hierarchy (MP3/WMA mode only.) Ordinary display + graphic pattern Ordinary d[...]

16 Sound Control This unit is equipped with CS AUTO technology as well as conventional tone adjustment. Select your favorite sound world. CQ-C8803N CS AUTO ( Circle Surround Automotive ) CS AUTO Setting (CS AUTO Menu Display) CS AUTO allows your car interior to change to a splendid audio room in a moment. Every speaker can be fine- tuned. You can t[...]

CQ-C8803N 17 English Sound Control The equalizer curve is selectable from among preset 6 types (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, and CLUB) depending on your listening category. Note: SQ is not changeable when CS AUTO is enabled. ( a page 16) SQ changeover The SQ category is changed every time [SQ] (SOUND QUALITY) is pressed. Note: Setting of SQ, bass/[...]

18 CQ-C8803N Sound Control The rear speaker can be used as a substitutional subwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected. Holding down [MUTE] ( SBC-SW ) for 2 sec. or more toggles SBC-SW on and off. CQ-C8803N TA DISP PTY D M Lights when SBC-SW is activated. Off (default) On Notes: ¡ If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level adjustment and [...]

CQ-C8803N Radio English 19 Radio This chapter explains how to listen to the radio. 1 Press [SRC] (SOURCE) to select the radio mode. 2 Press [BAND] to select a band. Notes: ¡ For tuning in on only stations whose receiving condi- tions are good in the station search, set LOCAL to ON. ( a page 20) ¡ For reducing noise when a receiving FM stereo wave[...]

20 CQ-C8803N Radio Band Frequency Preset Number Radio Mode Display Lights when LOCAL is activated. ( a page 20) Lights while receiving an FM stereo signal. Lights when MONO is activated. ( a page 20) Radio Menu Display In the AM mode, only AUDIO FILTER and LOCAL can be selected. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote contr[...]

21 English CQ-C8803N Radio You can register frequencies via an FM transmitter inte- grated in a mobile audio device. Then, you can call up those frequencies with a single touch of button from the CD mode, changer mode, etc. (default: FM 87.50 MHz) Frequency setting 1 Receive an FM broadcast station via your FM transmitter. ( a page 19 ) 2 Press [ME[...]

Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting Useful functions such as AF , TA , PTY , etc. are available in the RDS (Radio Data System)-ready areas. What is RDS? Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such data. RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if[...]

Lights while receiving a TP station (that broadcasts TA). Program Service Name Lights when TA is activated. TA receiving display PTY on display Lights while receiving the TA signal. Receiving station PTY Lights when AF is activated. Lights when PTY is activated. PI Seek (Program Identification Seek) (only by remote control unit) If reception become[...]

Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting TA (TA: TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT) TA ON/OFF Pressing [TA] toggles TA on and off. Notes: ¡ This operation is not adjustable by the remote control. ¡ Traffic information is available in monaural. ¡ Adjust the TA volume only while receiving a TA. Lights when TA is activated. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu [...]

PTY (PTY: PROGRAM TYPE) PTY ON/OFF Holding down [D] ( PTY ) for 2 sec. or more toggles PTY mode on and off. Program Search by PTY Programs can be searched for by use of PTY that has been originally preset. Press [ } ] or [ { ] to select PTY in the PTY mode. Another station in the same PTY is searched for by pressing [BAND] ( SET ) . Notes: ¡ Direc[...]

26 CD Player CQ-C8803N When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (SOURCE) to select the CD mode. 1 Press [ u ] ( OPEN ) to open the face plate. When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc will automatically be ejected . 2 Load a disc with the printed side facing up. The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec- ognizes the disc and [...]

CQ-C8803N 27 English CD Player Cautions: ¡ This unit does not support 8 cm discs. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( a page 44) ¡ Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached. ¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open. ¡ Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate when t[...]

28 MP3/WMA Player CQ-C8803N Operation Flow When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (SOURCE) to select the MP3/WMA mode. 1 Press [ u ] ( OPEN ) to open the face plate. When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc will automatically be ejected . 2 Load a disc with the printed side facing up The face plate closes automatically, and the unit re[...]

CQ-C8803N 29 English MP3/WMA Player Notes: ¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” ( a page 30) ¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing both CD-DA and MP3/WMA data). In case of using such a CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic playback. Random and Repeat play can be set. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- pl[...]

30 MP3/WMA Player CQ-C8803N What is MP3/WMA? MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media TM Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these compression formats, you can record the contents of about 10 music CDs [...]

CQ-C8803N 31 English MP3/WMA Player ¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of making a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files. ¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA files, the songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs may not play at all. ¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc, use[...]

32 CQ-C8803N Audio Setting Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up w : Down FRONT FOCUS (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 5) q : Up w : Down REAR FOCUS (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 5) q : Up w : Down FRONT -T ruBass (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 4) q : Up w : Do[...]

33 English CQ-C8803N Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up w : Down Bass adjustment (Setting range: - 12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: Bass 0 dB) q : Up w : Down Tr eble adjustment (Setting range: - 12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: Treble 0 dB) q : Up w : Down Note: Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at same ti[...]

Function Setting Adjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu FUNCTION Menu Display 34 CQ-C8803N 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the FUNC- TION menu. 3 Press [ } ] or [ { ] to select a function to be adjusted. 4 Press [BAND] ( SET [...]

CQ-C8803N Function Setting, Display Setting English 35 Display Setting Adjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu DISPLA Y Menu Display 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the DISPLAY menu. 3 Press [ } ] or [ { ] to select a function to[...]

36 CQ-C8803N Customize the Display (Customize Function) You can edit the moving images and still images that are initially stored in the unit. You also can use the data that is downloaded from the Panasonic Web site and the data that is stored with a digital camera or other devices and processed with exclusive software , IMAGE STUDIO. See “Notes [...]

CQ-C8803N 37 English Customize the Display (Customize Function) Notes on Customize Function Note on Download Service The download service may be suspended or stopped without advance notice. The download service is not available in some areas. Please visit the site below for further information. Panasonic Web site: (http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global[...]

CQ-C8803N 38 Tr oubleshooting If Y ou Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to [...]

CQ-C8803N 39 English Tr oubleshooting Common (continued) Some operations are not executable. Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode. a Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is still out of order, consult your dealer. Problem Possible cause a Possible solution No sound from speak[...]

40 Tr oubleshooting CQ-C8803N Problem Possible cause a Possible solution RDS PS does not appear even if an RDS station is tuned in to. (“NO PS” appears.) A PS code cannot be received for the reason of bad receiving conditions, etc. a A PS code appears if it is received. Wait for a while until conditions change. Receiving programs differs from P[...]

Problem Possible cause a Possible solution No playback or disc ejected The disc is inserted upside down. a Insert a disc correctly. There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc. a Remove the foreign material, or use a flawless disc. Sound skipping or noise There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc. a Remove the foreign material, or use a f[...]

CQ-C8803N 42 Tr oubleshooting Problem Possible cause a Possible solution Remote control unit No response to pressing buttons The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted. a Insert a correct battery in the correct direction. The battery is weak. a Replace the battery with new one. The aiming direction of the remote con[...]

CQ-C8803N 43 English Tr oubleshooting, Error Display Messages Error Display Messages The player for some reason cannot read the file you are trying to play. (File recorded in an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data format, file name exten- sion, damaged data, etc.) a Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data record[...]

CQ-C8803N 44 Notes on Discs How to hold the disc ¡ Do not touch the underside of the disc. ¡ Do not scratch on the disc. ¡ Do not bend the disc. ¡ When not in use, keep disc in the case. Do not use irregularly shaped discs. Do not leave discs in the following places: ¡ In direct sunlight ¡ Near car heaters ¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas ¡ On[...]

CQ-C8803N Specifications 45 Notes on discs, Maintenance, Specifications Notes: ¡ Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements. ¡ Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product. General Sampling Frequency 8 times oversampling DA Converter 4 DAC System Pick-Up Type Astigm[...]

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