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CQ-C8803N DISP TEXT ¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference. ¡Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung dieses Produktes aufmerksam durch und bewahren Sie sie danach für spätere Nachschlagzwecke sorgfältig auf.
They contain instructions about how to use the sys- tem in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
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Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the unit. ❑ Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod- uct.
Before Reading These Instructions Panasonic welcomes you to our 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.
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Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements. ¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment. PAN EUROPEAN GUARANTEE (Warranty Card) Q'ty: 1 Q'ty: 1 Trim Plate (YEFC051013) Q'ty: 1 Q'ty: 1 Q'ty: 1 set CQ-C8803N...
* This software is downloadable from Panasonic Web site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/customize/index.html) Full Digital CD Receiver The CQ-C8803N uses Radio DSP for digital conversion and processing of FM/AM signals, and a digital amp to provide amplification of the digital data. With this technology, Panasonic achieves full digital processing of radio and CD signals from input to speaker output.
23) SEL Select MENU POWER SOURCE MENU BAND BAND BAND MUTE MUTE MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT TUNE TUNE DISP DISP NUMBER CAR AUDIO page 16) page 21) VOL Volume }:Up {:Down MUTE SBC-SW Super Bass Control-Subwoofer DISP Display CQ-C8803N...
¡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) Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use Back side ] or [}] to select...
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Adjust the setting value. : Adjusting minutes : Adjusting hours : Forward : Backward Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the adjustment. Press [MENU]. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. CQ-C8803N page 34) The...
¡ 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. CQ-C8803N Mounting Slide the left side of the face plate in page 12) place.
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¡ 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. CQ-C8803N DISP TILT 1 TILT 2 TILT 3 OPEN TILT OFF...
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When loading MP3/WMA disc AUX 1 Device connected to the AUX terminal of the this unit When connecting a TV When connecting other than a TV CQ-C8803N page 19) When connecting DVD Changer page 26) When connecting CD Changer page 28)
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The dimmer level changes as follows every time you hold down [MENU] (DIM: DIMMER) for 2 sec. or more. Brighter (default) Medium Darker CQ-C8803N DISP Display OFF All displays disappear in 5 seconds. Ordinary display + clock Only still image...
Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust. Press [D] (DISP: DISPLAY) to confirm the adjustment. CQ-C8803N At CS Auto OFF The following items are available only at CS AUTO off. Available items SQ (mode selectable from among ¡...
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If the influence mentioned above causes distortion to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume. page 33) SQ is adjustable in accordance with your taste. Hold down [SQ] CQ-C8803N (SOUND QUALITY) for 2 sec. or more when CS AUTO is dis- abled. Press [...
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If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level ¡ adjustment and subwoofer low pass filter are activat- page 33) ¡ SBC-SW is not changeable when CS AUTO is enabled. page 16) CQ-C8803N CQ-C8803N DISP Lights when SBC-SW is activated.
To stop presetting stations, press [D] (DISP: DIS- ¡ PLAY). ¡ The operation above allows users to replace the cur- rent station with the station preset in the selected number while selecting a preset station. page 24) CQ-C8803N DISP for 2 sec. or CQ-C8803N...
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(SET) to adjust. Press [MENU] to confirm the adjustment. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. CQ-C8803N page 20) MONO (Monaural) Noise reduction when the signal strength decreases LOCAL DISP Setting when searching for a station...
RADIO AUDIO FILTER You can select the reception status (band) of FM stations registered on D·M. : Off (default) DISP : High cut level 1 : High cut level 2 (same processing at receiving an FM station) DISP CQ-C8803N CQ-C8803N...
The traffic announcement having finished, the unit will return to the previous mode. (TA Standby Mode) CQ-C8803N PTY (Program Type) The following functions are available when the PTY mode is active page 25).
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PTY on display Lights when PTY is Receiving station PTY activated. TA receiving display Lights while receiving the TA signal. POWER SOURCE MENU BAND BAND BAND MUTE MUTE MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT TUNE TUNE DISP DISP DISP NUMBER CAR AUDIO CQ-C8803N...
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(SET) to adjust. Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust- ment. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. CQ-C8803N DISP Adjusting the AF sensitivity ] to select a mode to be REGION Setting the AF range...
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:Italian :Dutch a (Back to ENGLISH) Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust- ment. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. AFFAIRS DRAMA POP M CLASSICS CHILDREN TRAVEL NATION M CQ-C8803N :German :Swedish :French...
¡ For scrolling text, hold down [D] (DISP: DISPLAY) for 2 sec. or more. “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information ¡ on the disc. CQ-C8803N lights), the Printed side CQ-C8803N DISP Select a desired portion. Track selection...
You can find your favorite file by playing first 10-sec. of each track. Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel. Direct Access A track can be directly selected. Example: track number 5 Press [#] (NUMBER). Press [5]. Press [SET]. Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] (DISPLAY). page 44). CQ-C8803N...
“NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information ¡ on the disc. ¡ ID3/WMA tag information is displayed for the album name and title/artist name. CQ-C8803N DISP lights), the Select a desired portion. Folder selection [}] (FOLDER): Next folder...
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Press [#] (NUMBER). Press [5]. Press [SET]. Notes: For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#] ¡ (NUMBER) twice. ¡ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] (DISPLAY). : Folder name/File name (default) : Album/Title (tag information) : No display CQ-C8803N...
Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3/WMA format. This may not only pro- duce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing. CQ-C8803N Display Information Displayed items ¡ CD-TEXT ¡...
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No warranty Above description complies with our investigations as of December 2005. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA. CQ-C8803N Sampling frequency 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 16, 22.05, 24 kHz 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Folder Selection In the order –...
: Down REAR-TruBass (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 4) q : Up w : Down CQ-C8803N SUB.W-TruBass (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 4) q : Up w : Down...
Default: 120 Hz) q : Up w : Down Subwoofer output range Other speakers output ranges High Pass Filter (Setting range: Filter OFF, 90 Hz to 225 Hz, 5Hz Step, Default: Filter OFF) q : Up w : Down CQ-C8803N...
(SET) to adjust. Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust- ment. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. CQ-C8803N MUTE KEY Setting [MUTE] buttons’ functions DISP EXT.MUTE (External Mute) ] to display the FUNC-...
If corrupted data is selected, “DISPLAY FILE INCOM- PLETE” appears. ] or [[] Sequential display from pattern A to D. ] or [ Sequential display from pattern 1 to 10 Adjusting minutes Adjusting hours Forward Backward page 36) page 37) CQ-C8803N...
You can edit the moving images and still images that are initially stored in the unit. You also can use the data that is downloaded from the Panasonic Web site and the data that is stored with a digital camera or other devices and processed with exclusive software, IMAGE STUDIO.
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In such a case, try customizing again. ¡ The default image exists on the Panasonic Web site. If you would like to restore it, download the image from the site. Download site: http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/...
Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
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The power fails The safety device works. unintentionally. Consult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty. Check whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to Poor reception or the chassis.
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AF indicator lights. CQ-C8803N Possible cause A PS code cannot be received for the reason of bad receiving conditions, etc. A PS code appears if it is received. Wait for a while until conditions change.
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There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc. Remove the foreign material, or use a flawless disc. For MP3/WMA, refer to Sound skipping or the description about MP3/WMA. noise Playing VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files may cause sound skipping. Play Non-VBR files. Possible cause Possible solution CQ-C8803N...
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The sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. (The remote control unit may not be operable when the sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. In such a case, the system is not faulty.) aBlock off sunlight to the sensor. CQ-C8803N...
Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data recorded on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary. A WMA file can be copyrighted. The file protected by copyright is not playable. No disc. for error messages regarding optional products. Possible solution CQ-C8803N...
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents. If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre. Warning ¡...
¡ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ¡ All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ¡ It couldn't be simpler! ¡ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, so take a browse on our website for further details.
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ YEFM285767A NY0206-1026 Printed in China...
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