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CQ-DFX501N

Panasonic welcomes you to their constantly growing family of electronic products owners.

We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured

with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work

has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you

discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our

family.

Precautions

Laser Products

Volume Level

For your driving safety, keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road

and traffic conditions.

Car Washing

To avoid electrical shorts which may cause fire, or other damage, do not

expose this Product (including the speakers and CDs) to water or excessive

moisture.

Car Ventilation

If your car is parked for several hours in direct sun-

light, the temperature inside the car may become very high. It is advisable to

drive the car and give the interior a chance to cool down before switching the

unit on.

Power Supply

This Product is designed to be used in a car having a 12-Volt negative ground

battery system.

Disc Mechanism

Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep screwdrivers and other metallic

objects away from the disc mechanism and disc.

Service

This Product is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or

adjust any parts. For repair, please consult your nearest authorized Panasonic

Service Center.

Notes:

¡The preset memory is cleared to return to the original factory setting when

the power connector or battery is disconnected.

¡The auxiliary input mode is available in this unit, so that you can enjoy

sound from an external audio system by connecting it.

(Press the [SOURCE] button to select the AUX mode.)

Caution: This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-

sure.

Laser products:

Wave Length 780 nm

Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup to retrieve

information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully

shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet.

Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts

since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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E N G L I S H Panasonic welcomes you to their constantly growing family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.
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Remote Control Unit E N G L I S H Battery Installation q Remove the battery holder. Take hold of the holder at position B and pull it out by pushing position A in the direction shown by the arrow. w Install the battery on the battery holder. Set a new battery properly with its (+) side facing up as shown in the figure. e Insert the battery holder. Push in the battery holder back into its original position.
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E N G L I S H 3 Power and Audio Controls Power Anti-Volume-Blast Circuit Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights. Power on : Press [SOURCE] (PWR). Power off : Press [SOURCE] (PWR) again and hold. Volume Remote control sensor [}VOL] : Up [{VOL] : Down Press and hold for rapid adjustment. Notes: ¡When the power is switched on for the first time, a demonstration message appears on the display. To cancel this display, press [DISP].
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S•HDB Regular Mode (OFF) (Super High Definition Bass) Especially for rock music, the bass-sound will be more powerful. Press [S•HDB] to change the Super High Definition Bass on (BOOM, TIGHT). AUTO•P TIGHT The bass sounds of the speakers are moderately emphasized. (The sounds of the subwoofer can be heard clearly.) BOOM The bass sounds of the speakers are strongly emphasized.
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E N G L I S H 5 Radio Basics q Mode Selection (SOURCE) Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio mode. Radio CD Player (When a CD is inserted) CD changer control (When a CD changer is connected) AUX w Band FM1 Note: FM1-FM3 are contained in the same band. Three FM bands are provided to extend the preset capacity. FM1 Press [BAND] to change the bands. FM2 87.50 FM3 Band AM (LW/MW) FM Stereo Indicator AUTO•P CQ-DFX501N REMOTE OPEN MONO/LOC VOL FM1 BAND TUNE SEL 87.
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Preset Station Setting Caution: To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving. Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM (LW/MW) preset station memories. E N G L I S H 6 q Band Press [BAND] to select a desired band. (a Page 10) FM1 88.70 Preset Number AUTO•P CQ-DFX501N REMOTE OPEN MONO/LOC VOL SEL FM1-1 BAND TUNE 88.
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E N G L I S H 7 RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Basics The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations. PS Display CT Service AF (Program Service name) (Clock Time) (Alternative Frequency list) The name of station is displayed instead of the frequency. When receiving an RDS station, the CT (Clock Time) service automatically adjusts the time and date. "NO CT" is displayed in areas where CT service is not available.
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RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS. Traffic Announcements Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic information.
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E N G L I S H 9 RDS (Radio Data System) (continued) PTY Reception (Program Type) RDS FM stations provide a program type identification signal. Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. PTY Mode Press [PTY] to switch PTY display mode on or off. PTY on Classics PTY PTY off When there is no corresponding program type, “None” is displayed.
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Clock Setting E N G L I S H The clock uses 24-hour system. When RDS CT service is not available, set the clock as follows. Note: Clock can be set only in the AM mode.
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E N G L I S H 11 CD Player and CD Changer Disc Insert and Playback Open q Open the front panel. w Insert a disc. e Close the front panel manually. Play back will start automatically. Listening to a CD Mode Selection OPEN MONO/LOC Press [SOURCE] to change to the CD or CD changer mode. PTY PWR Caution: Make sure that the disc indicator is off before loading a disc. If the disc indicator is on, eject the disc.
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Note: The CD Changer functions are designed for an optional CD changer unit.
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E N G L I S H 13 Installation Preparation ¡Before installation, check the radio operation with antenna and speakers. ¡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 30°. ¡We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries. First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for correctness.
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¡When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands and fingers. 1 Insert Mounting Collar q into the dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs out with a screwdriver. Q’ty E N G L I S H 14 Supplied Hardware No.
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E N G L I S H 15 Installation (continued) To Remove the Unit q Remove the removable face plate. Open Contact q Open (a) Open the face plate. w Push OPEN MONO/LOC e Pull out PTY PWR SOURCE (b) Push the face plate to either the right or left, then pull it out toward you. w Remove the trim plate t with a screwdriver. e Pull out the unit while pushing down the lock lever with a screwdriver.
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Anti-Theft System This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. The security indicator will blink. E N G L I S H r Removable Face Plate Case 16 Place Removable Face Plate into Case q Switch off the power of the unit. w Remove the remobable face plate. (a Page 20) e 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.
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E N G L I S H Electrical Connections Cable Wiring Diagram Example : Connection with CD changer CX-DP88N (Option) 17 CD Changer CX-DP88N (Option) Extension Cord (DIN/BATT/RCA/GND) (Black) (Yellow) Fuse (3A) Changer Control DIN Cord (L)(White) CH•C-IN (R)(Red) RCA Cord CD Changer Control Connector Antenna CD Player/Receiver CQ-DFX501N y ISO Antenna Adapter L(White) (if neebed) R(Red) Preamp Out Connector (Rear) Preamp Out Connector (Front) Sub-Woofer Out (Monaural) B7: Rear Left + B8: Rear
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Ground Lead To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis Battery Lead To the car battery, continuous +12V DC (L)(White) AUX Input Cord AUX-IN (R)(Red) (Brown w/black stripe) A5 (Orange) A (Black) Cautions: ¡Check the connectors provided on your car (see note on page 4 and 5) before connecting the system. ¡This unit is designed for use in a car having a 12-volt negative ground battery system. ¡To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.
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E N G L I S H Speaker Connections Caution: Please follow the instructions given below. Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers. 19 L + - R+ - (White) + - (White w/black stripe) (Gray) + - (Gray w/black stripe) ¡Use ungrounded speaker only. ¡The maximum speaker output should be 45 W or more. (If used with the optional power amplifier, the speaker output should be higher than the maximum amplifier output.) ¡The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8 Ω.
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Specifications General FM Stereo Radio Power Supply Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation : DC 12 V (11 V - 16 V), Test Voltage 14.4 V, Negative Ground Tone Controls : Bass; ±12 dB at 100 Hz Treble;±12 dB at 10 kHz Current Consumption : Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 0.