Panasonic Wma Mp3 Cd Player Receiver Cq C8403u Operating Instructions

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Although most of the functions of this unit are executable
with both the main unit and remote control, the following
functions are excluded.
Operations executable only with main unit
¡Face panel’s opening, closing, tilting, and removal
actions (apage 15)
¡Disc ejection (apage 15)
¡Dimmer (apage 17)
¡SRS WOW on, off, and adjustment (apage 18)
¡SQ on, off, and adjustment (apage 19)
¡Direct memory setting and calling (apage 20)
Operations executable only with remote control
¡Preset station calling with one-touch operation 
(apage 21)
¡Direct access to tracks on CDs (apage 23, 25)
¡Random and repeat play with one-touch operation 
(apage 23, 25)
¡Scan playback (apage 23, 25)
Controls Layout
Remote Control Unit Operations executable only with main unit/
operations executable only with remote control
SELSELSRCSRC
BANDBANDMUTEMUTE
23 1
5
8
06 4
9 7
#
VOLVOL
DISP
CAR AUDIO
MENU
SEL POWER
SOURCE
SRC
SET
BAND MUTE
23 1
5
8
06 4
9 7
#
VOL
RANDOM
NUMBER TUNE TUNESCAN REPEAT
DISP
POWER
SRC (SOURCE)
MUTE
SBC-SW Super Bass
Control-Subwoofer BAND
Pause/Play
SET
APM 
Auto Preset
Memory
SELSelect
MENUVOLVolume
}:Up
{:Down
DISPDisplay
0
4RANDOM
5SCAN
6REPEAT
7
9
#NUMBER
Number Buttons
–
Number
RANDOM0 to9
SCAN
REPEAT
9
TUNE
TRACK(FILE)
P·SET
(Preset)
DISC (FOLDER)
8
0 
						

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Preparation
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For the first use, the following screen may appear
repeatedly.
1Set your cars ignition switch to the ACC
or On position.
The demonstration screen appears.
2Press [SRC/PWR](Power).
3Press [MENU]to display the menu
display.
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
4Press []]or [[]to display the
DISPLAY menu.
5Press [{]or [}]to select
“DEMONSTRATION”.
6Press [BAND] (SET) to select “OFF”
7Press [MENU].
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
Note: This unit is operable as usual even if the
demonstration screen is activated. The demonstration
screen automatically appears if no operation is executed
for 1 minute.
Cancellation of demonstration screen Remote Control Preparation
Warning
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of
infants. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek
immediate medical attention.
Cautions
¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not
throw a battery into a fire or water.
¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an
explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.
Note:Battery Information:
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(Included in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use
(at room temperature)
Preparation Before Initial Use
Pull the insulation film out
from the backside of
remote control gently.
Battery Replacement
qw
qRemove the battery holder
with the remote control unit
placed on a flat surface.
qStick your thumbnail into
the groove, and push the
holder in the direction of
the arrow, and at the
same time.
wPull it out in the direction
of the arrow using a
tough pointed object.
2
3
wPut a battery in the case
with (+) side facing up.
ePut the case back.Tough pointed object
Back side
Insulation film 
						

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Note: Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the
display.
1Press [MENU]to display the menu
display.
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
2Press []]or [[]to display the
DISPLAY menu.
3Press [{]to select “CLOCK ADJ”.
4Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the
display.
5Adjust the setting value.
[[]
:Adjusting minutes
[]]: Adjusting hours
[}]: Forward
[{]: Backward
6Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the
adjustment.
7Press [MENU].
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
You may need to set the following depending on the
devices to be connected.
Using Subwoofer
¡Subwoofer level adjustment (apage 28)
¡Subwoofer low pass filter (apage 28)
Note: Other settings are required when a Sirius receiver,
an XM receiver, or a Hands-Free Phone System is
connected. (aSystem Upgrade Guidebook) The following functions are activated when the Security
Function is ON. (a page 29)
¡The security indicator lights up when removing the
face plate.¡The alarm sounds and the message appears on the
screen to warn you to remove the face plate at ACC
off.
Security Indicator
Preparation
Security Function
Setting
Other Settings Clock adjustment 
						

							Power on
Press [SRC/PWR](PWR:Power).
Power off
Hold down [SRC/PWR](PWR:Power)until
you hear a beep, then release it.
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General
This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc.
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You can remove the face
plate to prevent it from
being stolen.
Removing
1Turn off the power (apage 14)
2Press []
(Release).
(The face plate disen-
gages with a click
when it is removed.)
The face plate automatically closes after a lapse of 5
seconds while it is open.
The power is automatically turned off while the unit
is active.
3Put the face
plate in the case.
Mounting
1Slide the left side of the face plate in
place.
2Press the right end of the face plate
until “click” is heard.
Cautions:
¡It is recommended to remove or mount the face
plate when the plate is at the closed position.
Do not remove or mount the face plate when the
plate is in motion.
¡This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to
water or excessive moisture.
¡Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.¡Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or
nearby areas where the temperature rises to high
levels.
¡Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the
main unit, since this may result in poor electrical
contacts.
¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the con-
tacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth.
¡To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it
down or place objects on it while it is open.
Power On/off
(PWR: Power)
Face Plate Removing/Mounting
(Anti-Theft System) 
						

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Open/Eject
Press [u TILT] (OPEN).
When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically
be ejected.
Close
Press [u TILT] (OPEN).
Tilt
The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows
every time you hold down [uTILT] (OPEN)for 1 sec.
or more and release. 
Note:The last selected
angle is memorized even
after turning off the power.
Notes:
¡The volume level can be set independently for each
source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one
volume setting for all FMs)
¡The volume is not adjustable while an error display is
on the monitor. (apage 37)
¡This unit memorizes individual volume levels for each
source. Make volume adjustments of each source
appropriately to prevent large volume fluctuation when
the source is changed.
qUp
wDown
Setting Range: 0 to 40
Default: 18
Volume off (down)
Press [MUTE].
Cancel
Press [MUTE]again.
Note: 
Volume-down range can be specified. 
(
apage 29)
General
Face Plate Motion (Open/Close, Tilt)
(OPEN/CLOSE, TILT)
Volume Adjustment
(VOLUME)
Temporary Volume Off (Down)
MUTE (ATT: Attenuation)
Cautions:
¡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.
¡Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slots.
¡For the following cases, the face plate automatical-
ly closes. Use caution not to catch your finger.
¡After a lapse of 20 seconds
¡When a disc is inserted
¡When the face plate is removed (apage 14)
¡When ACC is set to off
TILT 1
TILT 2
TILT 3
OPEN
TILT OFF 
						

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General
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Radio
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (apage 20)
Source Selection
(SOURCE)
The source changes as follows every time
[SRC/PWR](SRC: Source)is pressed.
Player
When loading CD (apage 22)
When loading MP3/WMA disc (apage 24)
AUX 1
Device connected to the AUX terminal of the this unit
System-up Connector
Device connected to the System-up Connector of this
unit
When optional devices are connected:
Shift to connected devices
When an expansion module is connected:
The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated
in sequence after shifting to AUX2 (devices connected
to the AUX terminal of the expansion module).
When connecting DVD Changer
When connecting CD Changer 
When connecting iPod
When connecting XM Receiver 
When connecting Sirius Receiver
Note:For information about connectable devices, refer
to the System Upgrade Guidebookor the instruction
manual for each device.
When connecting Expansion Module 
						

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The display changes as follows every time [DISP]is
pressed.
Note:The graphic pattern and still image are selectable.
(apage 30)
At power-off:
Clock display (default)
The dimmer level changes as follows every time you hold
down [MENU] (DIM:Dimmer)for 2 sec. or more.
Brighter (default)
MediumMode
Folder hierarchy (MP3/WMA mode only.)
Ordinary display + graphic pattern
Ordinary display + still imageOrdinary display + clock
Display OFF
All displays disappear in 5 seconds.
At power-on:
DarkerOff Only graphic pattern
Only still image
Display Change
(DISP: Display)
Dimmer Control
(DIM: Dimmer)
Note:This setting is not adjustable with the remote
control. 
						

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Sound Control
CQ-C8403U/C8303U
SRS WOW(CQ-C8403U)
SRS WOW Setting(SRS WOW Menu Display)
Only for CQ-C8403U
SRS WOW™ is 3-D sound technology based on the HRTF
(Head Related Transfer Function) theory. Unlike
conventional audio systems, “natural 3-D sound field”,
“rich bass”, and “crisp and clear sound” can be obtained
at the same time in a wide area in front of speakers.
Holding down [VOLUME](SRS WOW) for 2 sec. or
more toggles SRS WOW on and off.
Note:If you enable SRS WOW, the following functions
are automatically disabled:
SQ, BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE/FADER, HPF, SBC-SW
Lights when SRS WOW is activated.
You can make a fine adjustment to SRS WOW.
1Set the SRS WOW mode to on.
2Hold down [SQ]for 2 sec. or more to
display the audio menu display.
3Press [}]or [{]to select a function to
be adjusted.
4Press [BAND](SET) to adjust.
5Press [DISP]to
confirm the adjustment.
SRS TruBass®
: Deep bass enhancement by application of the bass
reproduction technique of a pipe organ (default)
: No enhancement
SRS FOCUS®
Sound image movement in a vertical direction to make
sound crisp
: high (default)
: low
: off
SRS®
: Surround function on (default)
: Surround function off
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc. 
						

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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 SRS WOW is enabled.
(apage 18)
SQ changeover
The SQ category is changed every time [SQ](Sound
Quality) is pressed.
Note:Setting of SQ, bass/treble and volume are
influenced one another. If the influence mentioned above
causes distortion to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble
or volume. (apage 28)
Lights when activated.
SQ is adjustable in accordance with your taste.
1Hold down [SQ](Sound Quality) for 2 sec.
or more when SRS WOW is disabled.
2Press [BAND].
The targeted SQ preset appears.
3Adjust each band.
Band: 60, 160, 400, 1 k, 3 k, 6 k, 16 k (Hz)
[]] [[]: Band selection
[}] [{]: Level up/down
4Press [BAND] to determine the adjust-
ment.
The screen of Step 1 appears again. 
5Press [DISP].
The regular screen appears again. “USER” appears
in the category name after adjustment.
Note:If you hold down [BAND]for 2 sec. or more
on the SQ call-up screen, the presetting that is called
up can be turned into the default.
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.
Lights when activated.
Off (default)
On
Notes:
¡If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level
adjustment and subwoofer low pass filter are activat-
ed. (apage 28)
¡SBC-SW is not changeable when SRS WOW is
enabled. (apage 18)
SQ Selection Based on Genre
(SQ: Sound Quality)
SQ adjustment
(USER)
Substitutional Subwoofer (SBC-SW: Super Bass Control-Subwoofer) 
						

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Radio
This chapter explains how to listen to the radio.
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1Press [SRC/PWR](SRC: Source) to
select the radio mode.
2Press [BAND]to select a band.
3Select a station.
Frequency adjustment
[]] (TUNE): Lower
[[] (TUNE): Higher
Note:Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release
for station search.
Preset station selection
[{] (P·SET: Preset): Lower preset number
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Higher preset number
Note:Direct selection can be executed with [1]to
[6] buttons on remote control.
Band
Frequency
Preset Number
Radio Mode Display
Operation Flow
You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to
the [D·M]button. As the result of doing that, your
favorite broadcasting station can be received even if
the unit is in the CD mode or other modes. (Default:
FM 87.9 MHz)
Note:For the use of an FM transmitter, it is useful
for users to register applicable frequencies on D·M
(Direct Memory).
D·M station Calling
Press [D.
M] (Direct Memory).
D·M station Setting
qSelect a station you would like to preset.
wHold down [D.
M] (Direct Memory) for 2 sec. or
more.Note:If the unit is turned off during receiving a broad-
casting station via D·M, the unit starts again receiving
the broadcasting station via D·M by turning on the unit.
Direct Memory
Lights while receiving an FM stereo
signal.