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Removable Full Front MP3 WMA CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer
Control
Récepteur/lecteur CD MP3 WMA avec panneau avant amovible et
contrôle de changeur CD
Reproductor de CD MP3 WMA/Receptor con Controlador de Cambiador
de Discos y Frente Completo Desmontable

CQ-DFX683/DF583U
Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver
Récepteur/lecteur CD avec panneau avant amovible
Reproductor de CD/Receptor y Frente Completo Desmontable

CQ-DF203U
(CQ-DFX683U)

Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company, Division
of Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company.
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
http://www.panasonic.com

Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
http://www.panasonic.ca

≥ Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
YEFM283966A

FT1102-2013

Printed in China
Imprimé en Chine
Impreso en China

≥ Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.
≥ Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.

Safety Information

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The following applies only in the U.S.A.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Información para su seguridad

MISE EN GARDE:

ADVERTENCIA:

POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ÉLECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À
LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O
SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE
PRODUCTO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU
D’INTERFÉRENCES, UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LES
COMPOSANTS FOURNIS.

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O
SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, Y PARA EVITAR LAS
INTERFERENCIAS MOLESTAS, UTILICE SOLAMENTE
LOS COMPONENTES INCLUIDOS.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
ONLY THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.

FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate this device.

CAUTION:

NOTICE:

ATTENTION:

PRECAUCIÓN:

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the
Electronics Industries Alliance:


CET APPAREIL EST UN PRODUIT LASER DE LA
CLASSE I.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU RÉGLAGES OU
L’EXÉCUTION D’OPÉRATIONS AUTRES QUE CELLES QUI
SONT INDIQUÉES DANS CE DOCUMENT PEUVENT
RÉSULTER EN UNE EXPOSITION À UN RAYONNEMENT
DANGEREUX.
N’OUVREZ PAS LES COUVERCLES ET N’ESSAYEZ PAS
D’EFFECTUER VOUS-MÊME DES RÉPARATIONS.
ADRESSEZ-VOUS À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ POUR
TOUTE RÉPARATION.

ÉSTE ES UN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I.
LA UTILIZACIÓN DE CONTROLES, EL HACER AJUSTES
O EL SEGUIR PROCEDIMIENTOS DISTINTOS DE LOS
ESPECIFICADOS EN ESTE MANUAL PODRÍA CAUSAR
UNA EXPOSICIÓN PELIGROSA A LA RADIACIÓN.
NO ABRA LAS CUBIERTAS NI HAGA REPARACIONES
USTED MISMO. SOLICITE LOS TRABAJOS DE SERVICIO
AL PERSONAL CALIFICADO.

Il est recommandé de noter, dans l’espace prévu
ci-dessous, les numéros de modèle et de série
inscrits soit à l’arrière soit sous le fond de
l’appareil, et de conserver ce manuel comme
mémorandum de l’achat afin de permettre
l’identification de l’appareil en cas de vol.

Busque el número del modelo y el número de serie
ya sea en la parte trasera o en el fondo de la unidad.
Sírvase anotar dichos números en el espacio
siguiente, y mantenga este librete como una
anotación permanente de su compra para
ayudar en la identificación en el caso de robo.

Find the model number and serial number on either
the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them
in the space below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identification in case of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

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Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Consignes de sécurité

CQ-DFX683U
CQ-DF583U
CQ-DF203U

NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE

CQ-DFX683U
CQ-DF583U
CQ-DF203U

NÚMERO DEL MODELO

SERIAL NUMBER

NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE

NÚMERO DE SERIE

DATE PURCHASED

DATE DE L’ACHAT

FECHA DE COMPRA

FROM

VENDEUR

NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA

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Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing
family of electronic product owners. We know that
this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic
and mechanical engineering, manufactured with

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carefully selected components and assembled by
people who take pride in their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have
built into this product, you too will be proud to be
a member of our family.

Use this Product Safely
When Driving

Disc Mechanism

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.

Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.

When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product, including the speakers
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could
cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.

When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high
temperatures inside your car. Give the interior a
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.

Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC,
negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car).

Use Authorized Servicenters
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision product. Please refer to the Servicenter list including with this product for service assistance.

For Installation
This product should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle,
but not more than 30x
Note:
≥ The preset memory is cleared to return to the
original factory setting when the power connector
or battery is disconnected.

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Before Reading these Instructions
≥ This operating instruction manual is for 3 models; CQ-DFX683U, CQ-DF583U and CQ-DF203U. All illustrations throughout this manual represent model CQ-DFX683U unless otherwise specified. The following table
describes the differences among 3 models.
Models
CQ-DFX683U
Features
MP3/WMA data playback
Yes
CD changer control
Yes
Remote control unit
Remote control unit
with ten number keys
Subwoofer output
Yes

CQ-DF583U
Yes
Yes
Remote control unit
with ten number keys
None

CQ-DF203U
None
None
Remote control unit
without ten number keys
None

This can only be controlled through the
main unit.

CQ-DFX683U Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DFX683U.

This can only be controlled through the
remote control unit.

CQ-DF583U

Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DF583U.

CQ-DF203U

Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DF203U.

Operations with neither mark can be performed either by the main unit or the remote control unit.

Features
Large-sized volume control

MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW

An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.

CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U
You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media
Audio) files as well as regular CDs.
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a conventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc can
keep you entertained throughout your entire journey.
*Depending on bit rate.

CD Changer Control
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U
You need connect the optional CD changer unit. For
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD
changer unit.

Example: CQ-DFX683U
Front speaker

Rear speaker

Power amplifier for front and rear speakers

CQ-DFX683U
Subwoofer

CD changer

Power amplifier for subwoofer

Front speaker

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Rear speaker

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Contents

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Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Use this Product Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before Reading these Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

❒ Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Volume, bass and treble, balance and fader, subwoofer level, muting or
attenuation

❒ Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

❒ Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security function, excluding Sirius from source selection, level meter

❒ Control Reference Guide (remote control unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
❒ Remote Control Unit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery installation, battery notes

❒ General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power (PWR), source, volume, muting or attenuation, S•HDB (Super High
Definition Bass), level meter

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❒ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Preliminary steps, if you suspect something wrong, troubleshooting tips,
error display messages, maintenance, product servicing, replacing the
fuse
WELCOME

❒ Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs, notes on CD/CD media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)

❒ Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Time reset, display change
❒ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Radio mode, band, tuning, display change, Direct Memory (D•M), preset
station setting, manual preset memory, Auto Preset Memory (APM),
preset station calling

❒ Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Remove the unit
FM

❒ Anti-Theft System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate,
security indicator, panel removal alarm

❒ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening to a CD, open the front panel, insert the disc, stop and eject the
disc, track selection, fast forward/fast reverse, pause, repeat play, random
play, scan play, direct track selection, display change, text scroll
❒ MP3/WMA Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Listening to MP3/WMA, open the front panel, insert the disc, stop and
eject the disc, file selection, fast forward/fast reverse, folder selection,
repeat play, folder repeat play, pause, random play, folder random play,
scan play, folder scan play, display change, direct file selection, direct
folder selection, text scroll, ID3/WMA tag setting, notes on MP3/WMA

❒ Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Caution, wiring diagram, upgrading the system 1, upgrading the system 2

❒ Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

MP3/WMA

❒ CD Changer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CD changer mode, disc selection, track selection, fast forward/fast
reverse, using two changers (dual changers), repeat play, disc repeat
play, random play, disc random play, scan play, disc scan play, display
change, direct disc selection

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POWER

SOURCE

1

CQ-DFX683U

MENU

SEL
NUMBER

MUTE

Control Reference Guide (remote control unit)
MUTE

Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page.

MODE

1

2

3

RAND

SCAN

REP

4

5

7

8

BAND

VOL

6

PRG

9

TUNE
TRACK

0

DISP

Point the remote control unit at the sensor.

Car Audio

Car Audio

≥ Remote control unit
≥ Remote control unit
(CQ-DFX683U/DF583U) (1)
(CQ-DF203U) (1)

≥ Lithium battery
(CR2025) (1)

≥ Operating instructions
(1)

≥ Installation hardware
(screws, power connector, etc.)
(page 46)

≥ Operating guide for
Sirius
(CQ-DFX683U/DF583U)
(1)

Swirches on/off the power. (page 19)
Selects a source. (page 19)

Enters the menu setting mode.
(pages 34, 36)

≥ Warranty card, etc.
Muting or attenuation. (page 20)

Control Reference Guide (remote control unit)
CQ-DF203U
Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page.
Point the remote control unit at the sensor.
(ATT)

PWR

MUTE

Muting or attenuation. (page 20)

MODE
MODE

VOL
VOL

Selects a source.
(This has the same function as
[SOURCE] on the main unit.)
(page 19)

Adjusts the sound volume. (page 20)
PRG

BAND/DISC UP

TUNE
TRACK

SOURCE

SEL

to
Memorizes broadcast stations [1] to [6].
(page 23)
Selects preset number [1] to [6].
(page 23)
Direct track selection. (page 25)
Direct file/folder selection. (page 29)
Direct disc selection. (page 33)

TUNE
TRACK

Random play (pages 25, 28, 33)
Folder random play (page 28)
Disc random play (page 33)
Scan play (pages 25, 29, 33)
Folder scan play (page 29)
Disc scan play (page 33)
Repeat play (pages 25, 28, 33)
Folder repeat play (page 28)
Disc repeat play (page 33)

VOL

MUTE

#

1

2

3

RAND

SCAN

REP

4

5

6

7

8

6

Adjusts the sound volume. (page 20)
Selects or adjusts an operation
or item. (page 35)

Enters the number input mode.
(pages 25, 29, 33)

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5

BAND

0

Car Audio

DISP

Changes the display.
(pages 21, 22, 25, 29)

Selects a band. (page 22)
Disc play pause (pages 24, 28)
Direct track/file/folder/disc selection.
(pages 25, 29, 33)
Switches between changer 1 and 2.
(page 32)

Selects or seeks frequency.
(page 22)
Selects or searches track. (page 24)

BAND/DISC UP

Selects a band. (page 22)
CD play pause (page 24)
Car Audio

CQ-DFX683/DF583/DF203U

MENU

SET

(ATT)

PWR

POWER

NUMBER

MUTE

Switches on/off the power.
(page 19)

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2

BAND/DISC UP

5

SET

PRG

CQ-DF583U

(ATT)

PWR

VOL

#

6

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Adjust the clock. (page 21)
Selects or seeks the frequency. (page 22)
Selects or searches the track/file. (pages 24, 27)

Selects the folder. (page 28)
Selects the disc. (page 32)
Adjusts the setting item. (page 37)

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Battery Installation

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1 Remove the battery holder.

General
Lithium battery
(included)

Back side

ON: Press [PWR].
OFF: Press and hold [PWR] again on the
main unit for more than 1 second.

2 Install the battery on the battery holder.

≥ Battery type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(included)
≥ Battery life: Approximately 6 months with normal use (at room temperature)

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3 Insert the battery holder back into its original

Battery Notes

ACC
ON

4

position.

Pull the battery holder by the position B while
pushing position A in the direction indicated by
the arrow.

position.

(PWR)
1 Power
Turn your car’s ignition key to ACC or ON

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Press and hold [POWER] again on the
remote control unit for more than
2 seconds.

Position B

3

CQ-DF203U

Battery holder

1

Position A

Press [PWR] again on the remote control unit.
≥ After turning off the ignition key, a security
message is displayed, and the panel removable alarm that reminds you to take
the panel is activated.
(When security function is set to on, page 36)

Note:
≥ When the power is switched on for the first time,
a demonstration message appears on the display.
To cancel this display, press [DISP] (display).
≥ To display the message again, press and hold
[SOURCE] on the main unit for more than 4 seconds when the power is off.

Caution:
≥ Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury
or a fire. Battery leakage may damage the unit.
≥ Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
≥ Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not
throw a battery into a fire.
≥ Keep batteries away from children to avoid the
risk of accidents.
≥ Be careful to observe proper local disposal rules
when you dispose of batteries.

Remote control signal sensor
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s sensor.

[DISP] (display)

2 Source
Press [SOURCE] to change the source.
CQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

CQ-DF203U
Radio

Radio
(page 22)

CD player

or
MP3/WMA player

(When a CD is in the
player.)
(page 24)
(When a MP3/WMA
data disc is in the player.)
(page 27)

(page 22)

CD player
(page 24)

The model CQ-DF203U does not support
MP3/WMA and CD changer.

CD changer control
(When a CD changer
is connected.) (page 32)
For details on the Sirius mode, refer to the
separate operating guide for Sirius.

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Volume

5

Clock Set
S•HDB
(Super High Definition Bass)

Turn [VOL].
[VOL #]
Down

[VOL "]
Up

With music genres like rock music, the
bass-sound will be more powerful.
Press [S•HDB].
S•HDB is non-active.
(default)

[VOL "]: Up
[VOL #]: Down

Level Meter
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U
Press [LEVEL].

Note:
≥ The sound level for each source is stored in memory.
(For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume
setting for all FMs)

1 Press [DISP] (display).

6

Clock display
(Default)

2 Press and hold [DISP] (display) again for
more than 2 seconds.
Hours blink

The bass sounds of
the speakers are
moderately emphasized.
lights.
CQ-DFX683U
(The sounds of the
subwoofer can be
heard clearly.)

Setting range: 0 to 40
(default: 18)

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.

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Hours:
3 Press [%] or [$].
Hours set

4 Press [DISP] (display).
Minutes blink

The bass sounds of
the speakers are
strongly emphasized.
lights.

Minutes:
5 Press [%] or [$].
Minutes set

[%] [$] (hour/minute)

6 Press [DISP] (display).
CQ-DF203U
(Function Settings: page 36)

End
Note:
Displays before adjusting the clock.
≥ Press and hold [%] or [$] to change numbers
rapidly.

Muting or Attenuation

[DISP] (display)

Time Reset
1 Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than

ON: Press [MUTE].
OFF:Press [MUTE] again.

2 seconds.

2 Repeat steps 3 to 6.
Decreasing volume range is adjustable by setting.
(page 34)
No sound.
lights.

Display Change
Press [DISP] (display).
When the power is off:
Clock display

Decrease the volume
by 10 steps.
lights during
attenuation as well.

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Display off

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Caution:
≥ To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving.

Radio

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1 Radio
Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio

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Radio mode display

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Preset Station Setting

FM stereo indicator

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≥ Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories.

mode.

Band

Manual Preset Memory

Frequency
[%] [$] (tuning)

Manually save a station in the preset memory.

Automatically save stations with good reception in
the preset memory.

1 Select a band and frequency. (previous page)
2 Press and hold [1] to [6] for more than

1 Select a band. (previous page)
2 Press and hold [APM] for more than 2 sec-

2 seconds to memorize.
≥ The display blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory.
[BAND]
[APM]
(auto preset
memory)
[D•M] (direct memory)

[1] to [6]
(preset station)

2 Band
Press [BAND].

Preset number

onds.
≥ The 6 stations with good reception will be automatically saved in the memory under preset number 1 to 6.
≥ Once set, the preset stations are sequentially
scanned for 5 seconds each. (scanning)
≥ To stop the scanning, press [1] to [6].

[DISP] (display)

Direct Memory (D•M)
Your favorite radio station can be memorized in
[D•M] (direct memory).
Default: FM 87.9 MHz

∫ Memorize
1 Select a band and frequency.

3 Tuning
[$]: Up

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

CQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

1 Select a band and frequency. (previous page)
2 Press and hold [1] to [6] for more than 2 seconds to memorize.
Note:
≥ Existing saved stations are overwritten with new stations after this procedure above.

2 Press and hold [D•M] for more than 2 seconds.

[%]: Down
Press and hold [%] or [$] for more than
0.5 seconds, then release.
Seeking will start.

Display Change

Preset Station Calling
Note:
≥ Existing saved station is overwritten with new station after this procedure above.

∫ Recalling the Direct Memory

Press [DISP] (display).

1 Select a band. (previous page)
2 Press [1] to [6].

CQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

1 Select a band. (previous page)
2 Press [1] to [6].

Press [D•M].
Radio mode display
(default)
Press [D•M] again to cancel.
Clock display

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Note:
≥ You can recall the direct memory even when the
power is off.
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Caution:
≥ Available discs:
• Disc size: 5z (12 cm) only
• CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs
≥ 3z (8 cm) CD is not available for this unit, so
do not insert it absolutely.
≥ Before loading a disc, check to make sure that a
disc is not already loaded.
≥ Refer to page 45 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.

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use irregularly shaped discs.
• push the front panel down or place
objects on it while it is open.
• use discs that have a seal or label attached.
• pinch your finger or hand in the front
panel.
• insert foreign matter into the disc
slot.
• watch the scroll display while driving a
car. (page 25) CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U
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≥ Do not

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≥ The disc/track title can be displayed.

[SCROLL] [RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT]

Disc title (scroll)

Track title (scroll)

Clock display
Press [RANDOM] again to cancel.

Label side

Track Selection
[9]: Next track.
[:]: Beginning of the current track.
For the previous track, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse
Press and hold.
[9] (5): Fast forward.
[:] (6): Fast reverse.
Release to resume the regular play.

Press [[ [ /1].
Press [[ [ /1] again to cancel.

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Press [DISP] (display).

Close.

Pause

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lights.

Press [RANDOM].
lights.
All the available tracks play in a random sequence.

< (eject)

When CD is in the player

and eject the disc.
3 Stop
Press [OPEN] and [<] (eject).

[DISP] (display)

Random Play

Close the front panel manually.

Press [SOURCE] to change to CD player
mode.

Press [REPEAT].

Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.

Playing time

≥ Do not insert a disc when this indicator
lights.
≥ Lights when the disc is loaded.

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Track number/playing
time (default)

the disc.
2 Insert
Playback starts automatically.
Track number

[OPEN]

Display Change

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Listening to a CD
the front panel.
1 Open
Press [OPEN].

[: 9] (track)

[[ [ /1] (pause)

Repeat Play
Note:
≥ The power will be turned on automatically when
a disc is loaded.
≥ Be sure to close the front panel while CD playback.

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Scan Play
Press [SCAN].
The first 10 seconds of each track plays in sequence.

Note:
Displays when there is no
title.
≥ The display shows title when a disc with CD text
data is loaded. (Up to 128 letters can be displayed
when scrolling. Some letters are not serviceable.)

Press [SCAN] again to cancel.

Direct Track Selection
Example: track number 10

1 Press [#] .

Text Scroll
Press [SCROLL].
When the display is set to show disc/track title, this
re-scroll the text.

2 Press [1] [0].
3 Press [BAND].
Note:
≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular
mode.
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Caution:
≥ Available discs:
• Disc size: 5z (12 cm) only
• MP3/WMA data recorded CD media (CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW)
≥ 3z (8 cm) CD is not available for this unit, so
do not insert it absolutely.
≥ Before loading a disc, check to make sure that a
disc is not already loaded.
≥ Refer to page 30 about notes on MP3/WMA.
≥ Refer to page 45 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.

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Scan Play
Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.
The first 10 seconds of each track plays in sequence.

Repeat Play
Press [REPEAT].

lights.

Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.
Press and hold [SCAN] again for more than 2 seconds to cancel.

• use

Press and hold [RANDOM] again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

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Listening to MP3/WMA
the front panel.
1 Open
Press [OPEN].

< (eject)
Close.

the disc.
2 Insert
The display changes as shown below.
Playback starts automatically.

[: 9] (track)

irregularly shaped discs.
the front panel down or place
objects on it while it is open.
• use discs that have a seal or label
attached.
• pinch your finger or hand in the front
panel.
• insert foreign matter into the disc
slot.
• watch the scroll display while driving a
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Random Play
Press and hold [RANDOM] for more than 2 seconds.
lights.
All the available tracks play in a random sequence.

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[OPEN]

Label side
Close the front panel manually.

Data reading.
MP3/WMA player

File Selection
[9]: Next file.
[:]: Beginning of the current file.
For the previous file, press twice.

[[ [ /1]
(pause)

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse
Folder number
File number

Direct Track Selection
Track number: 1 to 6

Press [DISP] (display).

When CD is in the player

Track number: 7 to 12

Track number/
playing time
(default)

Press and hold a track number button from [7] to
[12] for more than 2 seconds.

Clock display

and eject the disc.
3 Stop
Press [OPEN] and [<] (eject).

Press a track number button from [1] to [6].

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≥ Do not insert a disc when this indicator
lights.
≥ Lights when the disc is loaded.

Display Change

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Press and hold.
[9] (5): Fast forward.
[:] (6): Fast reverse.
Release to resume the regular play.

Press [SOURCE] to change to MP3/WMA
player mode.

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Note:
≥ The power will be turned on automatically when
a disc is loaded.
≥ Be sure to close the front panel while MP3/WMA
playback.
≥ The file/folder name can be displayed.
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Scan Play
≥ It may take some time to distinguish CD-DA and
MP3/WMA before playback starts.
≥ If you record too many folders and files onto a
disc, it may take some time before playback
starts.

Press [SCAN].
The first 10 seconds of each file on all folder plays
in sequence.

Pause

["]: Next folder.
[#]: Previous folder.

Direct File Selection

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Example: file number 10

1 Press [#] .
2 Press [1] [0].

Press [SCAN] again to cancel.

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3 Press [BAND].

Folder Scan Play
Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the
first file on each folder plays in sequence.

Press [[ [ /1].
Press [[ [ /1] again to cancel.

Direct Folder Selection
Example: folder number 10

1 Press [#] twice.

[OPEN]
Press and hold [SCAN] again for more than 2 seconds to cancel.

3 Press [BAND].

Display Change
Press [DISP] (display).
Folder/file number
(default)
File playing time
[SCROLL] [RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT] [DISP] (display)

Repeat Play
Press [REPEAT].

Note:
≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular
mode.
≥ Operation returns to the start of the disc when a
folder with no MP3 or WMA format files is selected.

Text Scroll

Random Play
lights.

2 Press [1] [0].

Folder name (scroll)

Press [SCROLL].
When the display is set to show folder/file name
and ID3/WMA tag, this re-scroll the text.

Press [RANDOM].
lights.
All the available files on all folders play in a random
sequence.

File name (scroll)

ID3/WMA Tag Setting

Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.

Press and hold [SCROLL] for more than 2 seconds.
Clock display
Press [RANDOM] again to cancel.
(Example: MP3)

Folder Repeat Play
Press and hold [REPEAT] for more than 2 seconds.
blinks.
Repeat the current folder.

Press and hold [REPEAT] again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

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Folder Random Play
Press and hold [RANDOM] for more than 2 seconds.
blinks.
All the files on the current folder play in a random
sequence.

Press and hold [RANDOM] again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

Note:
Displays when there is no
file/folder name.
≥ The bit rate value changes when variable bit rate
(VBR) data is played.
≥ When playing a Tree 1 file, the folder name is displayed with the word “ROOT” (root folder).
≥ Folder and file names can be displayed. Displayable
character number varies with file systems.
≥ Characters that the player cannot display are
shown as an asterisk.

(Default)
When a folder name is displayed:
TAG ON: The album title is displayed.
TAG OFF: The folder name is displayed.
When a file name is displayed:
TAG ON: The title/artist name is displayed.
TAG OFF: The file name is displayed.
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❐ What is MP3/WMA?

❐ Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) and WMA (Windows MediaTM 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 on a single CD media. (This figures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps
and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.)

≥ 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 different folders for each data.
≥ Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and
unnecessary folder on a disc.
≥ The name of MP3/WMA file should be added by
rules as shown in the following descriptions and
also comply with the rules of each file system.

Note:
≥ MP3/WMA encoding and writing software are not supplied with this unit.
≥ CD writing software is not supplied with this unit.

❐ Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files
Common
≥ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are
recommended for high quality sounds.
≥ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed
properly and sound may be skipped.
≥ The playback sound quality differs depending on
the encoding circumstances. For details, refer to
the user manual of your own encoding software
and writing software.

MP3
≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps
or more” and “fixed”.
WMA
≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps
or more” and “fixed”.
≥ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA
file to enable this unit to playback.

Caution:
≥ Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3/WMA format.
This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.

❐ Display Information
∫ Displayed items
CD-TEXT
≥ Disc title
≥ Track title

MP3/WMA
≥ Folder name
≥ File name

MP3 (ID3 tag)
≥ Album title
≥ Artist name
≥ Title name

WMA (WMA tag)
≥ Album title
≥ Artist name
≥ Title name

∫ Displayable characters
≥ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 128 characters
≥ Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing software for details.
≥ ASCII character set and special characters in each language can be displayed.
ASCII character set
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` { | } ~

Special characters
À Á Â Ã Å à á â ã å Ä ä
Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö
Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü

Note:
≥ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have been encoded, the character information may not
be displayed properly.
≥ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk.

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≥ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA
files or displaying the information of MP3/WMA
files recorded with certain writing software or CD
recorders.
≥ The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be
assigned to each file depending on the file format.
≥ This unit does not have the play list function.
≥ Although Multi-session recording is supported,
the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Supported file systems
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO
9660, Joliet, Romeo
Note:
≥ Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD (CD Extra) is not
supported.

Compression formats (Recommend: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)
Compression method

Bit rate

VBR

Sampling frequency

MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)

32 kj320 kbps

Yes

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)

8 kj160 kbps

Yes

16, 22.05, 24 kHz

Windows Medio Audio Ver. 2, Ver. 8

64 kj192 kbps

No

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

❐ Folder selection order/file playback order (example)
Note:
≥ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the
presence or absence of MP3/WMA file.
≥ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA
files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback
will be played.
≥ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA
players even if the same disc is used.
≥ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.
Maximum number of files/folders:
≥ Maximum number of files/folders: 999 (filesifolders)
≥ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
≥ Maximum depth of trees: 8
≥ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)
Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

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Root folder (root directory)
2

Folder selection
In the order 1 to

1
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4

3

3
[

2
[

6

File selection
In the order

[
1

to

[
4

5
6

Tree 1

Tree 2

4
[

Tree 3

.....Tree 8 (Max.)

Copyright
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute
and deliver copyrighted materials such as music
without the approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself personally.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations
as of December 2002. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.
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CD changer functions are designed for optional
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Preparation:
≥ Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine
(CDs).
Note:
≥ The power will be turned on automatically when
a magazine is loaded.

Changer Mode
1 CD
(When a CD changer is connected and a

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≥ The following functions are not supported during playback through the CD changer:
• CD-ROM, CD-RW playback
• CD text display
• MP3/WMA playback.
• Pause
≥ In principle, CD-R disc play is supported but it
does not follow that it will be possible to play all
such discs properly.

magazine is in the changer.)
Press [SOURCE] to change to CD changer
mode.
Playback starts automatically.
Note:
≥ Load a magazine with CDs.

Track
Playing
number time

Repeat Play
Press [REPEAT].
lights.
Repeat the current track.

Changer 1
(This lights only when
the dual changer conDisc
number trol unit is connected.)

Scan Play

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Press [SCAN].
The first 10 seconds of each track on all discs plays
in sequence.

Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.
Press [SCAN] again to cancel.

Disc Repeat Play

CD changer mode display
Lights when the changer is connected.

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Disc Scan Play

Press and hold [REPEAT] for more than 2 seconds.
blinks.
Repeat the current disc.

Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.
From the next disc, the first 10 seconds of the first
track of all the discs plays in sequence.

Press and hold [REPEAT] again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds
again to cancel.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse
≥ Magazine is ejected in the CD changer mode.

Press and hold.
[9] (5): Fast forward.
[:] (6): Fast reverse.
Release to resume the regular play.

Random Play
Press [RANDOM].
lights.
All the available tracks on all discs in the magazine
play in a random sequence.

Display Change
Press [DISP] (display).
Track number/playing
time/disc number
(default)
Clock display

Press [RANDOM] again to cancel.
[BAND]
(changer 1/2)

Disc Random Play
[RANDOM]

Selection
2 Disc
["]: Next disc.
[#]: Previous disc.

Selection
3 Track
[9]: Next track.
[:]: Beginning of the current track.
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[SCAN]

[REPEAT]

[DISP] (display)

Using Two Changers (Dual Changers)
Use the dual changer control unit (CA-CD55; option) to connect the 2 CD changers to this unit.
(page 55)
Press [BAND].
The selected changer number (either
or
) lights.
Note:
≥ For details on the Sirius receiver connections,
refer to the separate operating guide for Sirius.

Press and hold [RANDOM] for more than 2 seconds.
blinks.
All the available tracks on the current disc play in a
random sequence.

Direct Disc Selection
Example: disc number 10

1 Press [#] .
2 Press [1] [0].

Press and hold [RANDOM] again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

3 Press [BAND].
Note:
≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular
mode.

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1 Press [SEL].

2 Turn [VOL].
(Push.)

Select

Volume
Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40

Select

Bass and Treble
You can adjust the bass and treble sound.
Default: BAS (bass) 0 dB
TRE (treble) 0 dB
Setting range: j12 dB to i12 dB (by 2 dB)

Balance and Fader

Select

Select

You can adjust the sound balance among the
front, rear, right and left speakers.
Default: BAL (balance) CNT (center)
FAD (fader) CNT (center)
Setting range: 15 levels each

Subwoofer Level

Select

[VOL #]

[VOL "]

[VOL "]: Increases the volume.
[VOL #]: Decreases the volume.

[VOL "]: Increases the bass.
[VOL #]: Decreases the bass.
[VOL "]: Increases the treble.
[VOL #]: Decreases the treble.
[VOL "]: Right enhanced.
[VOL #]: Left enhanced.
[VOL "]: Front enhanced.
[VOL #]: Rear enhanced.

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You can change the subwoofer volume level.

Select

Default: 0 dB
Setting range: MUTE (subwoofer mute)
j6 dB to i6 dB (by 2 dB)

Muting or Attenuation
You can select MUTE or ATTENUATION when
[MUTE] is pressed.
Default: MUTE

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(Press [VOL "] or [VOL #]
on the remote control unit.)

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Select

[VOL "]: Increases the level.
[VOL #]: Decreases the level.

[VOL "]: Decrease the volume
by 10 steps.
(attenuation)
[VOL #]: No sound.

Note:
≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
≥ If no operation takes place for more
than 7 seconds in audio setting, the
display returns to the regular mode.
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1 Press and hold [SEL] 2 Press [SEL].

3 Turn [VOL].

for more than 2 seconds.

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(Press ["] or [#] on the
remote control unit.)

(Push.)

[#]

["]

Security Function

Security Function

["]: Security function is active.
Select

The security indicator blinks
when the removable face plate
is removed from the unit.

When the key in the ignition is turned
OFF.
≥ Security message will be displayed.

[#]: Security function is non-active.

Default: SLED ON

≥ The panel removable alarm will be active.
(page 51)

Excluding Sirius from
Source Selection

["]: Sirius control mode is selectable
as a source.

Select

When the removable face plate is removed.
≥ The security indicator blinks.
(page 51)

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[#]: Sirius control mode is not selectable as a source even if the
Sirius receiver is connected.

(Press and hold.)
Default: SET OFF

2 sec.

Pattern 4
Pattern 3

Level Meter
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Default: PATTERN 1
Setting range: PATTERN 1 to 4,
OFF

Select
[#]

["]

Pattern 2
Pattern 1
Pattern off

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Note:
≥ For details on the “Excluding Sirius
from Source Selection” function, refer
to the separate operating guide for
Sirius.
≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
≥ If no operation takes place for more
than 7 seconds in function setting, the
display returns to the regular mode.
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Check and take steps as described in the tables
below.

Preliminary Steps
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Immediately switch the power off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that
there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before
asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

Caution:
≥ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or is
something wrong.
≥ Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, for
example, without sound, or with smoke or foul
smell, which can cause ignition or electric
shock. Immediately stop using it and call the
store where you purchased it.

❐ Radio
Trouble

Station is too far, or signals are too weak.
➡Select other stations of higher signal level.
The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.
➡If there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the antenna control
lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.
The ground connection of the radio antenna is not secure enough.
➡Check the ground connection of the mounted base part of the
antenna, and tighten up the screw.

❐ Common

No power.

The radio antenna is not extended enough.
➡Fully extend the radio antenna.

Cause/Step
Car’s engine switch is not on.
➡Turn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.
Cables are not correctly connected.
➡Connect cables correctly.
➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
➡Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.
➡Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.
Fuse is burnt out.
➡Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest
Servicenter (see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.

Battery cable is not correctly connected.
➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.

Preset station is reset.

❐ CD/MP3/WMA
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A mobile phone is used near the unit.
➡Keep the mobile phone away from the unit.

≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)
Disc is in the CD
compartment but no
sound is made, or disc
is ejected automatically.

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A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type is played.
➡Discs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should be used.
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Noise.

The unit’s grounding wire is not connected securely.
➡Check the metal areas of the car body (chassis), and connect the
grounding wire more securely.

Audio sound is output
but the display shows
demonstration message.

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Cause/Step
Disc is upside down.
➡Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.

Cables are not correctly connected.
➡Connect cables correctly.
Condensation (dew).
➡Wait for a while before use.

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Trouble

Mute is set to ON.
➡Set it to OFF.
No sound.

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Cause/Step

Too much noise in FM
stereo and monaural
(AM) broadcasts.

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Demonstration mode is ON.
➡Press [DISP] (display) to cancel demonstration mode.

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A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is played.
➡Discs that have CD-DA type data should be used.
➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to
instructions for the concerned devices for details.

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(continued)

Sound skips, bad sound
quality. (e.g. caused by
noise)

Disc is not ejected.

CQ-DFX683U
CQ-DF583U

CD text is not displayed
normally.

≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)

No playback.

≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)

It takes too long for
playback to start.

Poor recording quality,
sound skipping.

Files are not played in
the desired order.

Folder/file name is not
displayed correctly.

CQ-DF203U

An attempt has been made to play a regular CD-ROM disc.
➡Insert a CD-DA disc.

File playing time is not
displayed correctly.

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The MP3 file is missing the “.mp3” file name extension.
➡Make sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.

The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.
➡As checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any
unnecessary folders or files other than MP3/WMA on the disc.
➡The recording quality differs depending on the encoding software
used, and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the
range specified in the specifications chart (page 57).
It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and
“Fixed”.
High-speed writing was executed when MP3/WMA data was recorded on
the disc.
➡Decrease writing speed as low as possible.

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An attempt has been made to play a mixed disc.
➡In the case of mixed discs, MP3 files may be played with their
sound muted.

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Cause/Step

The WMA file is missing the “.wma” file name extension.
➡Make sure to add the “.wma” extension to each WMA file name.

Instable mounting.
➡Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the
section on installation.
≥ Disc is defective.
≥ Mechanical trouble.
➡Press [OPEN] to open the panel and press [<] (eject). If normal
operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the
unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.

CQ-DF583U

The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this
player.
➡Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).

➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to
instructions for the concerned devices for details.

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Time is counted but no
sound comes out.

CQ-DFX683U

Cause/Step

Mounting angle is over 30o.
➡Adjust mounting angle to less than 30x.
Sound skips due to
vibration.

❐ MP3/WMA
Trouble

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Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.
➡Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by
adding a prefix in the range of “01”j“99”, etc. to the file name.
For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.
The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.
➡Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).
➡There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your
writing software.
You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during playback or turned
off the ignition switch of the car during playback.
➡Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal.
You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file.
➡The file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file is
sometimes displayed incorrectly.

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The model CQ-DF203U does not support MP3/WMA playback.

❐ Sound Setting

Error Display Messages

Trouble

No sound from left, right,
front or rear speaker.

Left and right sounds
are reversed in stereo
listening.

Cause/Step
Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.
➡Adjust balance/fader setting as appropriate.

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Display

Cause/Step

Cables are not correctly connected.
➡Connect the cables correctly.
≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
➡Check the disc.

The speaker wires are reversed between right and left.
➡Connect the speaker wires to the correct ones.

❐ Remote Control Unit
Trouble

Cause/Step

Disc has scratches.
➡Check the disc.

Battery polarities are reversed.
➡Insert the battery correctly.

Buttons are invalid for
operation.

Wrong the battery.
➡Check the battery.

No operation by some cause.
➡If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you
purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.

The battery has run down.
➡Replace the battery.
Remote control unit is in the wrong direction.
➡Direct the remote control unit at sensor on the front panel.

∫MP3/WMA
§

∫WMA
§

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 extension, damaged data, etc.)
➡Select a file that the player can read. Confirm the type of data
recorded on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.

An attempt has been made to play a copy-protected WMA file.
➡Play WMA files which are not copy-protected.

No disc is in the player.
➡Insert discs in the player.
§ If all the files cannot be played, E4 or E5 remains on the display.

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Maintenance

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Display

Cause/Step
≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
≥ A disc other than a music CD (CD-DA type) is loaded.
➡Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)
Disc has scratches.
➡Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)
No operation by some cause.
➡If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you
purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
The display continues if you cannot switch off the power.
No disc is in the changer (magazine).
➡Insert discs into the changer (magazine).
The dual changer control unit is connected, and the connections are now
being checked.
➡The connections are now being checked so please wait a few
moments.
≥ The dual changer control unit is connected but the changers are not
connected.
≥ The changer has become disconnected from the main unit in the
changer mode.
➡Verify that correct connections have been made.

Note:
≥ For details, refer to operating instructions for the changer used.

Maintenance

Replacing the Fuse

Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, a soft
cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents.

Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A).
Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse,
could cause fire or damage to the unit.
If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest
Panasonic Servicenter for service.

Product Servicing
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the
problem, we recommend that you take it to your
nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The
product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

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Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
≥ You may have trouble playing back some
CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders
(CD-R/RW drives), either due to their recording
characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratches, etc.
on the disc surface.
≥ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordinary music
CDs. Leaving them inside a car for extended periods may damage them and make playback impossible.
≥ The unit may not successfully play back a
CD-R/RW that was made by the combination of
writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc if they are incompatible one another.
≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the
session is not closed.
≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which
contains other than CD-DA (or MP3/WMA data
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≥ Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW
disc for handling it.

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If you use commercial CDs, they must have
either of these labels below.

How to hold the disc
≥ Do not touch the underside of the disc.
≥ Do not scratch the discs.
≥ Do not bend the disc.
≥ When not in use, keep the disc in the case.
Label side

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Do not leave discs on 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.




Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or
ballpoint pen stroke.

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❐ Identify All Leads

WARNING

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This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is
not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dangers involved in
attempting to install this product.

❐ Installation Hardware
No.
1

Item

Diagram

Mounting collar

Q’ty
1

2

Hex. nut (5 mm·)

1

3

Rear support strap

1

4

Tapping screw
(5 mm·a16 mm)

1

5

Mounting bolt (5 mm·)

1

6

Power connector

1

Any attempt to install this product in a
motor car by anyone other than qualified installer could cause damage to the
electrical system and could result in serious personal injury or death.

≥ Install the unit in the dashboard.
≥ Check the operation of the unit.
If you encounter problems, please consult your
nearest professional installer.

Note:
≥ Do not connect the power connector to the stereo
unit until you have made all connections. If there
are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires,
insulate all exposed leads with electrical tape until
you are ready to use them. Identify the leads in
the following order.

Caution:
≥ This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative
ground auto battery system only. Do not attempt to use it in any other system. Doing so
could cause serious damage.

Power Lead
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug
(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you
can work with individual leads.

Before you begin installation, look for the items
which are packed with your unit.
≥ Warranty Card…Fill this out promptly.
≥ Panasonic Servicenter List for Service Directory
…Keep for future reference in case the product
needs servicing.
≥ Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash installation.

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Removable face plate
case

1

8

Trim plate

1

❐ Required Tools

2

You’ll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 V AA battery, and
the following:
12 V DC
Electrical
Side-cut
Test bulb
tape
pliers

9

Lock cancel plate

❐ Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,
your first step is to decide where to install it. The instructions in these pages will guide you through the
remaining steps:
(Please refer to the “WARNING” statement
above.)
≥ Identify and label the car wires.
≥ Connect the car wires to the wires of the power
connector.

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The first step in installation is to identify all the car
wires you’ll use when hooking up your sound system.
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label
it using masking tape and a permanent marker. This
will help avoid confusion when making connections
later.

❐ Dashboard Specifications
Thickness Min. 3⁄16z (4.75 mm)
Max. 7⁄32z (5.56 mm)
23⁄32z (53 mm)
75⁄32z (182 mm)

Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.
Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug.
Touch one wire at a time until you find the outlet
that causes the test bulb to light.
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car power
lead.
If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).
Battery Lead
If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need
to locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise you may
ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead provides continuous power to maintain a clock, memory storage, or other function.)
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car
battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb
to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed
wires from the cut radio connector plug.

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Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the
battery, usually marked BAT.

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Speakers
Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads
for each speaker which are usually color coded.
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the
speaker they are connected with is to test the leads
using a 1.5 V AA battery as follows.
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and
stroke the other lead across the other pole. You will
hear a scraping sound in one of the speakers if you
are holding a speaker lead.
If not, keep testing different lead combinations until
you have located all the speaker leads. When you
label them, include the speaker location for each.
Antenna Motor
If your car is equipped with an automatic power antenna, identify the car motor antenna lead by connecting one bulb tester lead to the car battery lead
and touching the remaining exposed wires from the
cut radio connector plug one at a time. You will
hear the antenna motor activate when you touch the
correct wire.
Antenna
The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal
plug at the end.

❐ Connect All Leads
Now that you have identified all the wires in the car,
you are ready to begin connecting them to the
stereo unit wires. The wiring diagram (page 52)
shows the proper connections and color coding of
the leads.
We strongly recommend that you test the unit before making a final installation.
You can set the unit on the floor and make temporary connections to test the unit. Use electrical tape
to cover all exposed wires.
Important:
≥ Connect the red power lead last, after you have
made and insulated all other connections.
Ground
Connect the black ground lead of the power connector to the metal car chassis.

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Speakers
Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram
(page 52) for the proper hookups. Follow the diagram carefully to avoid damaging the speakers and
the stereo unit.
The speakers used must be able to handle more
than 50 W of audio power. If using an optional
audio amplifier, the speakers should be able to handle the maximum amplifier output power. Speakers
with low input ratings can be damaged. Speaker impedance should measure 4–8 ≠, which is typically
marked on most speakers. Lower or higher impedance speakers will affect output and can cause both
speaker and stereo unit damage.
Motor Antenna
Connect the car motor antenna lead to the dark blue
motor antenna relay control lead.
(Do not confuse the antenna lead with blue/white
stripe lead for a power amplifier.)
Battery
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio
wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.
Antenna
Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead
into the antenna receptacle.
Equipment
Connect any optional equipment such as an amplifier, according to the instructions furnished with the
equipment. Leave about 12z (30 cm) of distance between the speaker leads/amplifier unit and the antenna/antenna extension cord. Read the operating
and installation instructions of any equipment you
will connect to this unit.
Power
Connect the red power lead to the correct car radio
wire or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse
block.
If the stereo unit functions properly with all these
connections made, disconnect the wires and proceed to the final installation.

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Lead Connections
Connect all wires, making sure that each connection
is insulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires and
fasten them with tape so they will not fall down
later. Now insert the stereo unit into the mounting
collar.
Congratulations! After making a few final checks,
you’re ready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.

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❐ Installation Procedures

1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected
and insulated.
2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in
the mounting collar.
3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper
operation.

First complete the electrical connections, and then
check them for correctness. (page 52)

If you have difficulties, consult your nearest authorized professional installer for assistance.

❐ Preparation
≥ We strongly recommend that you wear gloves
for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.
≥ When bending the mounting tabs of the
mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful
not to injure your hands and fingers.
≥ Disconnect the cable from the negative - battery
terminal (see caution below).
≥ Unit should be installed in a horizontal position
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but
not more than 30o.

Less than 30x

Caution:
≥ Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a
car with a trip or navigational computer since
all user settings stored in memory will be lost.
Instead take extra care with installing the unit
to prevent shorts.

out with a screwdriver.
The tabs to be bent vary depending on the
car. To securely install the unit, fully bend
a number of the tabs so that there is no
rattling.
Example:

6 Power
connector
Mounting
springs (§)

Tab
Mounting holes
5 Mounting bolt
the rear of the unit.
2 Secure
After fixing mounting bolt 5 and power connector 6, fix the rear of the unit to the car
body by either method (a) or (b) shown below.

Mounting springs (§)

Engage the mounting
springs (§) in the
mounting holes of
the mounting collar
1 firmly.

3 Insert trim plate 8.
installation,
4 After
reconnect the negaMounting
hole

(a) Using the rear support strap 3
4 Tapping screw

75/32q
(182 mm)
This unit can be installed in any dashboard having
an opening as shown above. The dashboard should
be 3⁄16z (4.75 mm)j7⁄32z (5.56 mm) thick in order to
be able to support the unit.

tive - battery terminal.

Mounting springs

Dashboard Installation
23/32q
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mounting collar 1 into the
1 Insert
dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs

Fire wall of car

Installation Opening

The included mounting collar 1 is designed
specifically for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.

3 mm·

(b) Using the rubber cushion (option)
Rear support bracket
Rubber cushion (option) (provided on the car)

2 Hex. nut
3 Rear support
strap
5 Mounting bolt

5 Mounting bolt
1 Mounting collar

1 Mounting collar
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Anti-Theft System

Remove the Unit

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Switch off the power of the unit.

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate.
Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. The security indicator will blink.

the removable face plate.
1 Remove
1 Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate

1 Open.

will be opened.
[OPEN]

Place the Removable Face Plate
into Case

Contact

2 Push.
3 Pull

2 Push the face plate to the left.

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1 Switch off the power of the unit.
2 Remove the removable face plate. (page 50)
3 Gently press the bottom of the case and open
the cover. Place the face plate into the case and
take it with you when you leave the car.

3 Pull it out toward you.

Install Removable Face Plate
Contact

1 Fit the face plate with its left hole on one of the
pins provided on the main unit.

2 Remove the trim plate 8 with a screwdriver.

8 Trim plate

2 Fit the other hole on the other pin applying
slight pressure.

Screwdriver

3 Move the face plate up and down a few times to
make sure it is secure. Then close the front
panel and press down the right side of the face
plate until it clicks into plate.

the lock cancel plates 9 along
3 1 Insert
the grooves on both sides of the main
unit until “click” is heard.

2 Pull out the unit while pushing the
plates further inside.

Security Indicator

1 Insert.

The security indicator blinks when the removable
face plate is removed from the unit.

Insert the tab
end in the
outer groove.

2

1

Security indicator

This function is activated when the security function
is on. (page 36)
9 Lock cancel plate

“Click”

3

Panel Removal Alarm
This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to remove the panel before leaving your car.
This function is activated when the security function
is on. (page 36)

2 Pull out.

4 Remove the unit by pulling with both hands.

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Caution:
≥ 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 level.

≥ 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
contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry
cloth.
≥ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push
it down or place objects on it while it is open.

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≥ This product is designed to operate with a 12 V
DC, negative ground battery system.
≥ To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow
the connection diagram below.
≥ Remove approximately 1⁄4z (5 mm) of protective
covering from the ends of the leads before connecting.
≥ Do not insert the power connector into the unit
until the wiring is completed.

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Accessory used for wiring
≥ 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.

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CD changer input cord

R (red)

CD.C-IN

L (white)

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Subwoofer cord

❐ Wiring Diagram

(Red)

S.W-OUT

Monaural

(White)

Antenna
: L (white) Preamp output connector (rear)
: R (red)
Preamp output connector (front)
External amplifier control power lead
(max. 500 mA)
This lead is for connection to the power amplifier.

CD changer control connector
(Blue/white stripe)

Note:
≥ This lead is used for power control when an external power amplifier
is connected. The power supply of a power amplifier will be activated
when turning on the power of this unit.

6 Power
connector

Fuse (15 A)§
§If the fuse (rear panel) blows frequently,
there may be something wrong with the unit.
Consult your nearest Panasonic Servicenter
for service.
(White)

+
Front speaker lead

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Dual CD changer control lead

+

FRONT SP

(Brown/white stripe)

Left

(White/black stripe)

(Gray)

Note:
≥ Insulate this lead with vinyl tape when you do not connect it.

To front speaker
Right

(Gray/black stripe)

Antenna control lead
(to motor antenna) (max. 500 mA)
This lead is not intended for use with switch actuated power
antenna.

(Green)

(Blue)

+
Rear speaker lead

Note:
≥ The power antenna extends automatically
when the AM/FM radio mode is selected.

Left

(Green/black stripe)

+

REAR SP

(Violet)

To rear speaker
Right

ACC power lead
To ACC power, _12 V DC.
Battery lead
To the car battery, continuous _12 V DC.
Ground lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.

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(Violet/black stripe)

ACC

(Red)
BATTERY 15 A

L

(Yellow)

Caution:
≥ Do not connect more than one
speaker to one set of speaker leads.

R
(Black)

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Note:
≥ For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions for the devices connected.

❐ Upgrading the System 1

❐ Upgrading the System 2

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Example Combination
≥ CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)
≥ Dual changer control unit
(CA-CD55, option)

(Red)

RCA cord (R)

L (white)

Dual changer
output cord

(White)
Monaural

R (red)

.
Dual CD changer control lead

CD changer input cord

TWIN CD C-CONT

CD.C-IN

CD changer
control connector

L (white)

RCA cord (L)

CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)

R (red)

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Subwoofer cord
S.W-OUT

RCA cord
(option)

6 Power connector

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(Brown/white stripe)

L (white)
RCA cord
(supplied with CA-CD55)

CD.C-IN

R (red)

Subwoofer

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≥ CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)
≥ Stereo power amplifier (option)

Stereo power
amplifier
(bridged
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DIN extension cord
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Dual changer
control unit
(CA-CD55, option)

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Changer 1
connecting
cord

DIN cord
Extension cord
(supplied with CX-DP88U)

Preamp output connector (rear)
Preamp output connector (front)
: L (white)
: R (red)

Changer 2
connecting
cord
Note:
≥ For details on the Sirius receiver
connections, refer to the separate
operating guide for Sirius.

DIN cord

RCA cord

RCA cord

DIN cord
Battery lead Fuse (3 A)

Battery lead Fuse (3 A)

Ground lead

Ground lead

Battery lead
Fuse (3 A)
Ground lead

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CQ-DFX683/DF583/DF203U

CD changer
(CX-DP88U, option)

CD changer
(CX-DP88U, option)

CQ-DFX683/DF583/DF203U

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Specifications

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Power supply:

❐ General

Current consumption:

Maximum power output:

Tone adjustment range:
Bass:
Treble:
Speaker impedance:
Preamp output voltage:
Preamp output
impedance:

12 V DC (11 Vj16 V),
test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground
Less than 2.2 A
(CD play mode;
0.5 Wa4 channels)
50 Wa4 channels at
1 kHz, volume control
maximum
n12 dB at 100 Hz
n12 dB at 10 kHz
4j8 ≠
2.5 V (CD play mode;
1 kHz, 0 dB)
200 ≠

CQ-DFX683U
Subwoofer output voltage: 2.5 V
Subwoofer output
impedance:
200 ≠
Dimensions (WaHaD):
Weight:

7za115/16 za61/8 z
(178a50a155 mm)
3 lbs. 1 oz (1.4 kg)

❐ FM Stereo Radio

❐ CD Player

Frequency range:
Usable sensitivity:

Sampling frequency:
DA converter:
Pick-up type:
Light source:
Wave length:
Frequency response:
Signal to noise ratio:
Total harmonic distortion:
Wow and flutter:
Channel separation:

87.9 MHzj107.9 MHz
11.0 dBf.
(1.25 ¨V, 75 ≠)
50 dB quieting sensitivity: 15.2 dBf. (1.6 ¨V, 75 ≠)
Frequency response:
30 Hzj15 kHz (n3 dB)
Alternate channel
selectivity:
75 dB
Stereo separation:
35 dB (1 kHz)
Image response ratio:
75 dB
IF response ratio:
100 dB
Signal to noise ratio:
70 dB

❐ AM Radio
Frequency range:
Usable sensitivity:

530 kHzj1 710 kHz
29 dB/¨V
(25 ¨V, S/N 20 dB)

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8 times oversampling
1 bit/4 DAC system
Astigma 3-beam
Semiconductor laser
780 nm
20 Hzj20 kHz (n1 dB)
96 dB
0.01 % (1 kHz)
Below measurable limits
75 dB

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MP3 decoding:
MPEG 1 audio layer 3/
MPEG 2 audio layer 3
Bit rate:
MPEG 1 audio layer 3: 32 kbpsj320 kbps,
VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
MPEG 2 audio layer 3: 8 kbpsj160 kbps, VBR
(Variable Bit Rate)
Sampling frequency:
MPEG 1 audio layer 3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MPEG 2 audio layer 3: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz
WMA:
Bit rate:
Sampling frequency:

64 kbpsj192 kbps
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz

Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Note:
≥ Specifications and the design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements in
technology.

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