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
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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 and fingers.
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❏Typical Installation (For vehicle with double-DIN size)
1. Remove Car radio or little object box from the vehicle and the stopping brackets.
2. Use the appended screwsqor wto install the brackets on this unit.
3. Install this unit into the vehicle.
¡If a special kit (option) is necessary for a certain year’s, model or grade of
vehicle, please consult your dealer.
¡For simple electrical connection to your vehicle, you can buy a prepared
power connector from your dealer.
Transportation bracket removal
Note:
¡The screw holes on the right side are not tapped. Please only use screws provided to mount the unit.
¡To tighten the screws, press its head down straight forward.
❏Installation for except for the above motors
For general use kit (option) or motor’s special kit (option), please consult your dealer.
Note:Use pliers to bend the fingers
on the bracket vertically.
Bracket (L)Bracket (R)Appended Screws (qor w). 
Select appropriate ones matching
the hole shape of the bracket.
Note:Binding-Head Screws (5 mmφ
x 8) qare appended four pieces, the
other four pieces are fixed on the 
transportation bracket. [Screw with
washer (5 mmφx 8 mm)] qBinding-Head
Screw x 8 
(5 mmφx 8 mm)
wFlat-Head Screw
x 8 
(5 mmφx 8 mm) 
						

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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 control power
cord of the car (Max. 0.1 A)(Blue)Front Speaker Lead 
Rear Speaker Lead 
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Note: If your car does not have a power line connected to the side marker lights of the car, 
leave the illumination lead disconnected.
❏Wiring Diagram 
						

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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 ground battery system.
¡To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.
¡Remove approx. 
1/4” (5 mm) of protective covering from the ends of the leads before connecting.
¡Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the car chassis.  Bundle all cables and keep
cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.
¡Remember, if your car has a drive computer or a navigation computer, the data of its memory may be erased when
the battery terminals are disconnected.
¡Connect the power cord after completion of other connections to prevent shortings. 
						

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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
Ground lead
Battery Lead
Antenna
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Front Speaker Lead 
Rear Speaker Lead Front 
Speaker
Rear 
Speaker (Left)
(Right)
(Left)
(Right)
System Upgrade Example
Combination
¡CD changer (CX-DP88U)
¡A car TV
¡8 Speakers
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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, or if it emits
smoke or a foul smell, which can cause
ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop
using the unit and call the store where you
purchased it.
Troubleshooting
TroubleCause / Step
No power.
No sound.
Noise.A mobile phone is used near the unit.
aKeep the mobile phone away from the unit.
Condensation (dew)
aWait for a while before use.
Cables are not correctly connected.
aConnect cables correctly.
Mute is set to ON.
aSet it to OFF.
Fuse is burnt.
aCall the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest Panasonic
Servicenter(see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.
Grounding wire is not correctly connected.
aConnect the grounding wire to a metal part of your car.
Accessory cable is not correctly connected.
aConnect the accessory cable to your cars ACC source.
Battery cable is not correctly connected.
aConnect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.
Cables are not correctly connected.
aConnect cables correctly.
Car’s engine switch is not on.
aTurn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.
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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.
CD is dirty.
aClean CD, referring to the section on Notes on CD.
CD is dirty.
aClean CD, referring to the section on Notes on CD.
CD is upside down.
aPlace CD in the correct direction with the label side up.CD is in the CD com-
partment but no sound
is made, or CD is eject-
ed automatically.
CD sound skips, tone
quality is low.
Sound skip due to
vibration.
CD is not ejected.
■CD
TroubleCause / Step
Poor quality tape.
aUse better quality tape.
Heads are dirty.
aClean heads.  (Ask a service representative for advice.)
Blank tape is inserted in the unit.
aInsert recorded tape into the unit.No sound.
Tape sound quality is
poor.
■Cassette Tape
Troubleshooting(continued)
TroubleCause / Step
Battery cable is not correctly connected.
aConnect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.
The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.
aIf there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the motor antenna relay control
lead to the motor antenna lead that is correctly installed in the car.
The radio antenna is not extended enough.
aExtend the radio antenna.
Station is too far, or signals are too weak.
aSelect other stations of higher signal level.
Too much noise in FM
stereo and monaural
broadcasts.
Preset station is reset.
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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 balance is off on one side.
aAdjust BAL//FAD as appropriate.
■Sound Setting
TroubleCause / Step
Buttons are invalid for
operation.
Remote control is in the wrong direction.
aDirect the remote control at sensor (REMOTE) on the panel.
Battery has run down.
aReplace the battery.
Wrong battery.
aCheck the battery.
Battery poles (+) (–) are reversed.
aInsert the battery correctly.
■Remote Control
TroubleCause / Step
Tape running mechanism is dirty or out of order.
aClean tape running mechanism, or repair it.  (Ask a service representative
for advice.)
Heads are magnetized.
aDemagnetize heads.  (Ask a service representative for advice.)
Normal type tape plays with Metal mode.
aChange Metal mode to Normal mode.
Non-Dolby B NR tape plays with Dolby B NR on.
aSet Dolby B NR to OFF.
Metal type tape plays with normal mode.
aChange Normal mode to Metal mode.
Dolby B NR tape plays with Dolby B NR off.
aSet Dolby B NR to ON.
High tones are improp-
erly emphasized.
■Cassette Tape(continued)
Reproduction of high
tones is poor.
Wow and flutter is very
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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 press [u] (CD EJECT)button.  Check disc.
PLS  EJECT
CD–E3 –
CD–E1 –
CD–E2 –
Action was taken to start playing before disc is fully ejected.
aOpen the panel and press [u] (CD EJECT)button. 
DisplayCause / Step
■Cassette Tape
PLS  EJECTNo operation by some cause.
aOpen the panel and press [u] (CST EJECT)button.
DisplayCause / Step
■CD Changer
NO  DISC
CD  CH–E3 –
CD  CH–E1 –
CD  CH–E2 –
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
aSelect the next available compact disc.  Check disc.
Disc has scratches.
aSelect the next available compact disc.  Check disc.
No operation by some cause.
aEject the magazine.  If failure persists, press the reset switch.  If nor-
mal operation is not restored yet, call the store where you purchased
the unit or the nearest Panasonic Servicenter to ask for repairs.
No disc in the changer (magazine)
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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 (10 amps). Using different substitutes or fuses with a higher rating, or connecting
the product directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to this unit.
If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter for service.
Reset Switch
Reset switch
Insert a hard, slender stick into the hole and push the switch.
The unit returns to the default state when the trouble is reset.
Remember, the data and settings stored in the memory are
deleted.
Important
Push the switch only when the unit fails to operate with any but-
tons.
If the unit fails to return to normal condition, call the nearest
Panasonic Servicenter and ask for repairs.
CD EJECT
CST EJECT
CD IN
CST IN
INTEGRATED CD/CASSETTE RECEIVER WITH
u
u
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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.
Caution on New Discs
Anew disc may have rough edges on its inner and
outer perimeter.  These may cause malfunction.
Remove the rough edges using a pencil, etc.
* Refer to page 17 as to CD-Rs.
Tape Slack:
Use a pencil or similar object to take up the
slack as shown. If a loose tape is used, this
may result in the tape becoming tangled in the
rotating parts of the unit.
Exposed end
(Open end)  Pencil
Do not touch or 
pull out the tape.
Cleaning this unit
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe.
Caution on cleaning
Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner
as they may mar the surface of the unit.
Label side

Rough edge
Maintenance