Panasonic Cd Cassette Receiver Cq Vx2200 Operating Instructions

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❏Precautions
Be sure to remove the bracket for transportation
before use (installation).
CUse screws (5 mm φx 8 mm) with washers for
installation.
Be careful not to lose any of these parts.
Transportation Bracket x 2
CQ-VX2200U
Screw with washer
(5 mmφ × 8 mm) x 4
¡We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
¡When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your
hands...

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HElectrical Connections
 Power Connector
Illumination Lead
To the power line connected to
the side marker lights of the car(Orange / white stripe)
External Amplifier Control Power Lead
To an external amplifier  (Max. 0.1 A)(Blue / white stripe)
ACC Power Lead
To ACC power, +12V DC(Red)Resistor (1kΩ)
Battery Lead
To the car battery, continuous
+12V DC
Ground Lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of
the car chassis(Yellow)Fuse (10A)
(Black) Antenna Control Cord
To the auto antenna...

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(Red)    : Audio (Right)
(White) : Audio (Left)
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CD Changer 
Control Connector CD Changer 
Input Connector (Gray)
(Gray / black stripe)
(Green)
(Green / black stripe)
(Violet)
(Violet / black stripe)(White)
(White / black stripe)
Front Speaker
Rear Speaker (Left)
(Right)
(Left)
(Right)
Antenna Terminal
AUX-IN Connector
Pre-out Connecter (Rear) Pre-out Connecter (Front) Power Connecter
Cautions:
¡This product is designed to operate off a 12 V DC, negative...

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CD Changer 
CX-DP88U
CD Changer Connector
CQ-VX2200U (Rear)
(White) (L) (Red) (R)Extension Cord
(DIN/RCA/BATT/GND)
RCA Cord
(Option)
RCA Cord
(Option)RCA Cord
(Option)
Power
AmplifierPower
Amplifier
Speakers for system upgrade Speakers for system upgradeFuse (3A) (Yellow)
RearFront to AUX
(Red)
(R) (Red) (R)
(Red)
(R)(White)
(L) (Red)
(R) (White)
(L)
(Red)
(R) (White)
(L) (Red)
(R) (White)
(L)(Red)
(R) (White)
(L)(White)
(L) (White)(L)
Car TV etc.
CD • C IN 
Power Connector...

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Preliminary Steps
Check and take steps as described in the tables below.
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Immediately switch power off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither
smoke nor heat coming from the unit before asking for repairs.
Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so.
Cautions:
¡Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or
something is wrong.
¡Do not use the unit in abnormal conditions,
for example, without sound,...

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TroubleCause / Step
¡CD is defective.
¡Mechanical trouble.
aOpen the panel and press [u] (CD EJECT). If failure persists, press the
reset switch. If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you
purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Unstable mounting.
aMount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the section
on Installation.
Mounting angle is over 30 degrees.
aAdjust mounting angle to less than 30 degrees....

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TroubleCause / Step
No sound from left,
right, front, or rear
speaker.
Left and right sounds
are reversed in stereo
listening.
Only bass or monaural
sound from rear speaker.SBC-SW is set to ON.
aSet SBC-SW to OFF.
The right speaker wire is connected to the left speaker and the left speaker wire
to the right speaker.
aConnect the speaker wires to the correct one.
Cables are not correctly connected.
aConnect the cables correctly.
Left and right balance, or front and rear...

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HTroubleshooting(continued)
Error Display Messages
■CD
DisplayCause / Step
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
aOpen the panel and press [u] (CD EJECT)button.  Check disc.
No operation by some cause.
aOpen the panel and press [u] (CD EJECT)button.  If failure per-
sists, press the reset switch.  If normal operation is not restored yet,
call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic
Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Disc has scratches.
aOpen the panel and...

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Maintenance
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a dry soft cloth for routine exterior
cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents.
Product Servicing
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take the product to your nearest autho-
rized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
Replacing the Fuse
Use fuses of the same specified rating...

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Notes on CD
Care of the Unit
Notes on Cassette Tape
ONLY USE DISCS CARRYING THE LABEL
How to hold the CD
¡Do not touch the underside of the disc.
¡Do not make scratches on the disc.
¡Do not bend disc.
¡When not in use, keep CD in the case.
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs
Do not leave discs in the following places:
¡Direct sunlight
¡Near car heaters
¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡Seats and dashboards
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center 
outward....