Panasonic C9801W manual

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    2 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 3 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Safety Information Safety Information Wa rning Observe the following warnings when using this unit. ❑ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving. Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause [...]

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    4 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 5 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions Safety Information Accessories Notes: ¡ The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service. ¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to impr[...]

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    6 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 7 CQ-C9901W/C9801W Contents ¡ Safety Information 2 ¡ Before Reading These Instructions 4 ¡ Features 6 ¡ Controls Layout 8 ¡ Preparation 10 ¡ General 12 ¡ Sound Control 16 ¡ Radio 19 ¡ CD Player 22 ¡ MP3/WMA Player 24 ¡ Disc Changer (when CDs or MP3 discs are loaded) 28 ¡ Disc Changer (when DVDs or VCDs are loaded) 30 [...]

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    8 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 9 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W y / 5 PAUSE/PLAY BAND SET APM AUTO PRESET MEMORY Controls Layout Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) SRC CS SEL SEL SRC SRC BAND BAND MUTE MUTE 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL VOL DISP DISP CAR AUDIO MENU SEL POWER SOURCE[...]

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    10 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 11 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Preparation Note: Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the display. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. For using the remote control, hold down [MENU] for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the DIS- PLAY menu. 3 Press [ { ] to select “CLOCK ADJ”. 4 Press [BAND] ( [...]

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    12 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 13 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Power on Press [SRC] ( PWR: POWER ). Notes: ¡ The opening screen appears. You can overwrite the opening screen (moving picture) with new one. ( a page 36) ¡ When the power is switched on for the first time, a demonstration message appears on the display. Press [DISP] to change to regular mode. ( a p[...]

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    14 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 15 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W General The display changes as follows every time [DISP: DISPLAY] is pressed. Note: You can select a graphic pattern and a still image from originally stored data. ( a page 35) You can also use your original images. (Customize Function a page 36) At power -off: Clock display (default) The dimmer level[...]

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    16 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 17 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Sound Control You can optimize the performance of CS Auto (Circle Surround Automotive) by following the steps below. 1 Set the CS Auto mode to on. 2 Hold down [CS] for 2 sec. or more to display the audio menu display. 3 Press [BAND] ( SET ) to adjust. 4 Press [DISP] to confirm the adjustment. SRC CS G[...]

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    18 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 19 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Radio Radio Sound Control 1 Press [SRC: SOURCE] to select the radio mode. 2 Press [BAND] to select a band. Notes: ¡ For tuning in on only stations whose receiving condi- tions are good in the station search, set LOCAL to ON. ( a page 21) ¡ For reducing noise when a receiving FM stereo wave is weak, [...]

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    20 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 21 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W In the AM mode, only NOISE SUPPRESSION and LOCAL can be selected. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote control, hold down [MENU] for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ } ] or [ { ] to select a mode to be adjusted. 3 Press [BAND] ( SET ) to adjust. 4 Press [MENU] to confirm the adjus[...]

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    22 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 23 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W CD Player CD Player Caution ¡ This unit does not support 8 cm discs. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( a page 43) ¡ Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached. ¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open. ¡ Do not pinch your fing[...]

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    24 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 25 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W MP3/WMA Player Notes: ¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” ( a page 26) ¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing both CD-DA and MP3/WMA data). In case of using such a CD, problems may occur such as an acoustic playback. Operation Flow When a disc is already loaded, pre[...]

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    26 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 27 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W MP3/WMA Player What is MP3/WMA? MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media TM 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 [...]

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    28 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 29 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Disc Changer (when CDs or MP3 discs are loaded) Note: MP3 files are playable only when a DVD changer is connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for each changer regarding applicable discs and formats. Notes: ¡ Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer ( CX-DH801W ) to CH/AUX2. ¡ Whe[...]

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    30 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 31 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Disc Changer (when DVDs or VCDs are loaded) You can play DVDs or VCDs when connecting this unit to DVD changer. Notes: ¡ Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer ( CX-DH801W ) to CH/AUX2 . ¡ “AUX2” is displayed when connecting a changer that is not compatible with this unit. 1 Load a magazin[...]

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    32 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 33 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Audio Setting Adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up w : Down BASS (Setting range: –12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB step, Default: Bass 0) q : Up w : Down TREBLE (Setting range: –12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB step, Default: Treble 0) [...]

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    34 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 35 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Display Setting Adjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu Function Setting, Display Setting DISPLA Y Menu display 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. For using the remote control, hold down [MENU] for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the DIS- PLAY menu. 3 Press [ } ] or [ { [...]

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    36 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 37 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Customize the Display Notes on Customize Function Note on Download Service The download service may be suspended or stopped without advance notice. The download service is not available in some areas. Please visit the site below for further information. Panasonic Web site: (http://www.panasonic.co.jp/[...]

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    38 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 39 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Tr oubleshooting If Y ou Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommend- ed to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service center. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please [...]

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    40 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 41 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Tr oubleshooting Tr oubleshooting Problem Possible cause a Possible solution The number of auto preset stations is less than 6. The number of receivable stations is less than 6. a Move to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try pre- setting. Preset stations cannot be stored. The c[...]

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    42 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 43 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Error Display Messages, Notes on Discs Error Display Messages 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.) a Select a file that the player can read. Check [...]

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    44 CQ-C9901W/C9801W 45 English CQ-C9901W/C9801W Maintenance, Contents by Functions, Specifications This unit is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents. Maintenance Contents by Functions Cleaning the Unit Fuse Contents by Funct[...]