Panasonic CQ-C800U manual

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    AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver Récepteur/lecteur CD avec lecture AAC/WMA/MP3 Reproductor de CD, AAC, WMA y MP3/receptor Model: CQ-C800U Operating Instructions Manuel d ’ instructions Manual de Instrucciones Operating Instructions Manuel d’instructions Manual de Instrucciones OPEN DISP BAND TILT /SET/ APM SQ MENU TUNE TRACK MUTE D ・ M SBC - S[...]

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    2 Safety Information CQ-C800U 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 accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location [...]

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    3 English Safety Information CQ-C800U Caution Observe the following cautions when using this unit. ❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving. ❑ Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your [...]

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    4 Safety Information (continued) CQ-C800U Caution 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 BY YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The following applies only in t[...]

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    5 Before Reading These Instructions (continued) English Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions CQ-C800U Accessories SEL SRC BAND MUTE 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL DISP CAR AUDIO MENU SEL POWER SOURCE SRC SET BAND MUTE 23 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL RANDOM NUMBER TUNE TUNE SCAN REPEAT DISP Remote Control Unit (including a battery) (CR2025) Mou[...]

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    6 Before Reading These Instructions (continued) CQ-C800U Customer Ser vices Directory U.S.A. Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/support or, contact us via[...]

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    7 CQ-C800U U.S.A. PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY L[...]

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    CQ-C800U 8 Features Compatible with the AAC format This unit has newly become compatible with AAC-formatted files in addition to the existing MP3 and WMA files. Note: Some of AAC files (such as SD-Jukebox type) are not playable. Hands-Free Phone System Connection of the optional Hands-Free Phone System (Hands- Free Kit featuring Bluetooth ® techno[...]

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    CQ-C800U 9 Contents ¡ Safety Information 2 ¡ Before Reading These Instructions 4 ¡ Features 8 ¡ Controls Layout 10 ¡ Preparation (Clock adjustment etc.) 12 ¡ General 14 ¡ Sound Control 18 ¡ Radio 20 ¡ CD Player 22 ¡ MP3/WMA/AAC Player 24 ¡ Audio Setting 28 ¡ Function Setting (Security Function Setting etc.) 29 ¡ Display Setting 30 ¡ C[...]

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    10 Controls Layout Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) CQ-C800U Disc slot When Face Plate Opens BAND ( a page 20) y / 5 Pause/Play ( a page 22, 24) APM Auto Preset Memory ( a page 21) OPEN DISP BAND TIL T /SET/ APM SQ MENU TUNE TRACK MUTE D ・ M SBC - SW FOLDE[...]

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    CQ-C800U English 11 Although most of the functions of this unit are executable with both the main unit and remote control, the following functions are excluded. Operations executable only with main uni t ¡ Face panel’s opening, closing, tilting, and removal actions ( a page 15) ¡ Disc ejection ( a page 15) ¡ Dimmer ( a page 17) ¡ SRS WOW on, [...]

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    12 Preparation CQ-C800U Cancellation of demonstration screen Remote Control Preparation Preparation Before Initial Use Pull the insulation film out from the backside of remote control gently. Battery Replacement q w q Remove the battery holder with the remote control unit placed on a flat surface. q Stick your thumbnail into the groove, and push th[...]

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    CQ-C800U English 13 Note: Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the display. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the DISPLAY menu. 3 Turn [VOL] to select “CLOCK ADJ”. For using the remote control, use [ } ] or [ { ] . 4 Pre[...]

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    Power on Press [SOURCE] ( PWR: POWER ). Power off Hold down [SOURCE] ( PWR: POWER ) until you hear a beep, then release it. 14 General This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc. CQ-C800U You can remove the face plate to prevent it from being stolen. Removing 1 Turn off the power ( a page 14) 2 Press [] (Re[...]

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    CQ-C800U English 15 Open/Eject Press [ u OPEN] . When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically be ejected. Close Press [ u OPEN] . T ilt The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows every time you hold down [ u OPEN] ( TILT ) for 1 sec. or more and release. Note: The last selected angle is memorized even after turning off the po[...]

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    16 General (continued) CQ-C800U Radio FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ( a page 20) Source Selection (SOURCE) The source changes as follows every time [SOURCE] is pressed. OPEN DISP BAND TILT /SET/ APM SQ MENU TUNE TRACK MUTE D ・ M SBC - SW FOLDER /P - SET /DISC LIST SOURCE PWR / DIM V O L P U S H S E L / S R S W O W CQ-C800U Player When loading CD ( a page 22)[...]

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    CQ-C800U General English 17 The display changes as follows every time [DISP: DISPLAY ] is pressed. Note: The graphic pattern and still image are selectable. ( a page 30) At power -off: Clock display (default) Mode Folder hierarchy (Compressed Audio Player mode only.) Ordinary display + graphic pattern Ordinary display + still image Ordinary display[...]

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    18 Sound Control SRS and SQ that provide users with simple adjustment of sound quality are described on this page. Audio Setting ( a page 28) allows users to adjust each speaker and the optional subwoofer in more detail (regarding BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, SUB.W, LPF, HPF, REAR). CQ-C800U SRS WOW SRS WOW Setting (SRS WOW Menu Display) SRS WOW?[...]

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    CQ-C800U 19 English Sound Control The equalizer curve is selectable from among preset 6 types (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, and CLUB) depending on your listening category. Note: SQ is not changeable when SRS WOW is enabled. ( a page 18) SQ changeover The SQ category is changed every time [SQ] (Sound Quality) is pressed. Note: Setting of SQ, bass/t[...]

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    20 Radio This chapter explains how to listen to the radio. CQ-C800U 1 Press [SOURCE] to select the radio mode. 2 Press [BAND] to select a band. 3 Select a station. Frequency adjustment [ ] ] ( TUNE ): Lower [ [ ] ( TUNE ): Higher Note: Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release for station search. Preset station selection [ { ] ( P-SET : Preset): L[...]

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    CQ-C800U Radio English 21 Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3 respectively. Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [ } ] ( P-SET ) or [ { ] ( P-SET ). Notes: ¡ Direct selection can be executed with [1] to [6] but- tons on remote control. ¡ You can switch between 6 and 18 for FM presetting stations. (EACH BAND/ALL [...]

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    22 CD Player CQ-C800U Cautions ¡ This unit does not support 8 cm (3 ” ) discs. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( a page 38) ¡ 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 finger or hand in the face plate when th[...]

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    CQ-C800U 23 English CD Player Random and Repeat play can be set. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Turn [VOL] to select a function to be adjusted. For using the remote control, use [ } ] or [ { ] . 3 Press [PUSH SEL] to adjust. For using the remote control, use [[...]

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    24 MP3/WMA/AAC Player This unit can play MP3, WMA, and AAC files. CQ-C800U Operation Flow When a disc is already loaded, press [SOURCE] to select the compressed audio mode. 1 Press [ u OPEN] to open the face plate. When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc will automatically be ejected . 2 Load a disc with the printed side facing up. The fa[...]

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    CQ-C800U 25 English MP3/WMA/AAC Player Notes: ¡ Refer to the pages 26 and 27 for cautions. ¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing both CD-DA and compressed audio files). In case of using such a CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic playback. Random and Repeat play can be set. 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. [...]

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    26 MP3/WMA/AAC Player (continued) CQ-C800U Cautions as to compressed audio files Display Information Displayable characters ¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 64 characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by half in the number of displayable charac- ters.) ¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the stan- dard [...]

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    CQ-C800U 27 English MP3/WMA/AAC Player Cautions as to disc making Compressed audio file writing ¡ Do not save an audio file (CD-DA file) and a com- pressed audio file on the same disc. Failure to observe this may result in difficulty in playing. ¡ If compressed audio files formatted with two or more types are saved on the same disc, each format s[...]

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    28 Audio Setting Adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer CQ-C800U VOLUME Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up w : Down BASS Bass adjustment (Setting range: - 12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: Bass 0 dB) q : Up w : Down TREBLE Treble adjustment (Setting range: - 12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: Treb[...]

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    CQ-C800U Function Setting Adjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu Audio Setting, Function Setting English FUNCTION Menu Display 29 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the FUNC- TION menu. 3 Turn [VOL] to select a function to be ad[...]

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    30 Display Setting Adjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu CQ-C800U DISPLA Y Menu Display 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the DISPLAY menu. 3 Turn [VOL] to select a function to be adjusted. For using the remote control, use [ } ][...]

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    CQ-C800U 31 English Display Setting, Customize the Display (Customize Function) Customize the Display (Customize Function) 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 [...]

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    CQ-C800U 32 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://panasonic.net) Notes on IMAGE STUDIO ¡ This download service is not available[...]

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    CQ-C800U 33 English Customize the Display (Customize Function), T roubleshooting 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 recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by [...]

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    CQ-C800U 34 Tr oubleshooting (continued) Common (continued) Some operations are not executable. Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode. a Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is still out of order, consult your dealer. Problem Possible cause a Possible solution No sound from sp[...]

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    CQ-C800U 35 English Tr oubleshooting Problem Possible cause a Possible solution No playback or disc ejected The disc is inserted upside down. a Insert a disc correctly. There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc. a Remove the foreign material, or use a flawless disc. Sound skipping or noise There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc. a Re[...]

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    CQ-C800U 36 Tr oubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible cause a Possible solution Remote control unit No response to pressing buttons The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted. a Insert a correct battery in the correct direction. The battery is weak. a Replace the battery with new one. The aiming direction of the[...]

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    CQ-C800U 37 English Tr oubleshooting, Error Display Messages 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 exten- sion, damaged data, etc.) a Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data recorde[...]

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    CQ-C800U 38 Notes on Discs How to hold the disc ¡ Do not touch the underside of the disc. ¡ Do not scratch on the disc. ¡ Do not bend the disc. ¡ When not in use, keep the disc in a case. Do not leave discs in the following places: ¡ In direct sunlight ¡ Near car heaters ¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas ¡ On seats and dashboards Disc cleaning [...]

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    CQ-C800U Specifications 39 Notes on discs, Maintenance/Fuse, Specifications Notes: ¡ Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements. ¡ Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product. General Sampling Frequency 8 times oversampling DA Converter 4 DAC System Pick-Up Type As[...]

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    YFM264C086CA PTW1107-1127 Printed in China Imprimé en Chine Impreso en China Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 Sa[...]