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    ® WMA MP3 CD Player/HD-Radio Receiver with Full Dot Matrix Motorized Display CQ-CB8901U Operating Instructions SRC CQ-C8401U ¡ Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference. YEFM285625A ND1204-1015 Printed in Chi[...]

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    3 Safety Information CQ-CB8901U 2 Safety Information CQ-CB8901U 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 st[...]

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    5 Ser vice and W arranty Safety Information, Ser vice and W arranty CQ-CB8901U 4 Safety Information (continued) CQ-CB8901U 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 [...]

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    7 CQ-CB8901U 6 Before Reading These Instructions CQ-CB8901U Before Reading These Instructions, Features 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 peop[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 8 Features CQ-CB8901U 9 Contents ¡ Safety Information 2 ¡ Service and Warranty 4 ¡ Before Reading These Instructions 6 ¡ Features 7 ¡ Controls Layout 10 ¡ Preparation 12 ¡ General 14 ¡ Radio 20 ¡ CD Player 22 ¡ MP3/WMA Player 24 ¡ XM T uner 28 ¡ Disc Changer 30 ¡ Audio Setting 34 ¡ Function Setting 35 ¡ Display Setting 36 [...]

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    CQ-CB8901U y / 5 Pause/Play BAND SET APM Auto Preset Memory BAN D BAN D BAND BAN D BAN D 11 10 Controls Layout Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) CQ-CB8901U[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 13 12 Preparation CQ-CB8901U 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 Press [ { ] to select “CLOCK ADJ”. 4 Press [BAND] ( SET ) to confir[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U Power on Press [SRC] ( PWR: Power ). Note: The opening screen appears. You can overwrite opening screen (moving image) with new one. ( a page 37) Power off Hold down [SRC] ( PWR ) until you hear a beep, then release it. Note: The ending screen appears. You can change the ending screen (moving image). ( a page 37) 14 General This chapter [...]

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    CQ-CB8901U General 16 General CQ-CB8901U 17 Substitutional Subwoofer (SBC-SW: Super Bass Control·Subwoofer) The rear speaker can be used as a substitutional subwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected. Holding down [] (SBC·SW) for 2 sec. or more toggles SBC-SW on and off. Radio FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ( a page 20) Source Selection (SOURCE) The source c[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 19 General 18 General CQ-CB8901U The sound type each of which is adjusted with 7 bands changes every time you press [SQ] . 1. FLAT (default) 2. ROCK 3. POP Lights when activated. SQ Selection Based on Genre (SQ: Sound Quality) 4. VOCAL 5. JAZZ 6. CLUB Notes: ¡ Setting of SQ, bass/treble and volume are influenced one another. If the infl[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U Radio 21 20 Radio This chapter explains how to listen to the radio. CQ-CB8901U 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. ¡ Preset st[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 23 CD Player 22 CD Player CQ-CB8901U Cautions: ¡ This unit does not support 8 cm (3 ” ) discs. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( a page 44) ¡ 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 han[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 25 MP3/WMA Player 24 MP3/WMA Player CQ-CB8901U Notes: ¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” ( a page 26) ¡ A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA data on it may not be reproduced normally. (For example, it may be repro- duced without sound.) Operation Flow 1 Press [] ( OPEN ) to open the face plate. When a disc is alre[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 27 MP3/WMA Player 26 MP3/WMA Player CQ-CB8901U 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 the c[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 29 XM T uner 28 XM T uner The optional XM receiver allows you to receive the XM radio service. CQ-CB8901U Operation Flow 1 Press [SRC] (Source) to select the XM Satellite Radio mode. Note: “LOADING” is displayed when it takes for 2 sec. or more to receive the XM satellite radio. 2 Press [BAND] to select a band. ¡ Connect the optiona[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 31 Disc Changer (When CDs or MP3 discs are loaded) 30 Disc Changer (When CDs or MP3 discs are loaded) Connected an optional CD changer or an optional DVD changer can be controlled by this unit. CQ-CB8901U Notes: ¡ Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer to AUX 2. ¡ “AUX 2” is display when connecting a changer that is not compa[...]

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    33 CQ-CB8901U 32 Disc Changer (when DVDs or VCDs are loaded) Connected an optional DVD changer (CX-DH801U) can be controlled by this unit. CQ-CB8901U Notes: ¡ Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer to AUX 2. ¡ “AUX 2” is display when connecting a changer that is not compatible with this unit. 1 Load a magazine (discs). When a magazine i[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U Function Setting Adjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu Audio Setting, Function Setting FUNCTION Menu Display 35 34 Audio Setting Adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer CQ-CB8901U Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up w : Down Bass adjustment (Setting range: - 12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, De[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U 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 and processed with exclusive software , IMAGE STUDIO. See “Notes on[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U CQ-CB8901U 39 Customize the Display (Customize Function), T roubleshooting 38 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 [...]

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    CQ-CB8901U CQ-CB8901U 41 40 Tr oubleshooting Problem Possible cause a Possible solution Tr oubleshooting 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. In case the unit is still out of order, consult the[...]

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    CQ-CB8901U CQ-CB8901U 43 Tr oubleshooting, Error Display Messages 42 Error Display Messages Display Possible cause a Possible solution Problem Possible cause a Possible solution Tr oubleshooting Disc is dirty, or is upside down. Disc has scratches. a Eject the magazine. ¡ Check the disc. ¡ Load the disc again. (After 5 seconds) To next disc autom[...]

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    45 Installation Notes on discs, Maintenance, Installation CQ-CB8901U CQ-CB8901U 44 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 disc in the case. Do not use irregularly shaped discs. Do not leave discs in the following places: ¡ In di[...]

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    47 Installation Installation CQ-CB8901U 46 Installation CQ-CB8901U Warning ¡ DO NOT INSTALL THE MONITOR IN A LOCATION WHICH OBSTRUCTS DRIVING, VISIBILITY OR WHICH IS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. If the monitor is installed in a location which obstructs forward visibility or operation of the air bag or other safety equip- ment or [...]

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    49 Installation Installation CQ-CB8901U 48 Installation CQ-CB8901U Caution: Do not disconnect the battery termi- nals of a car with 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. ¡ Before installation, check the radio operation with antenna an[...]

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    51 Installation CQ-CB8901U 50 Installation CQ-CB8901U 1 3 2 ACC BATTERY 15A FRONT SP REAR SP Power Lead ( ACC or IGN ) To ACC power , +12 V DC. Ground Lead To a clean, bar e metallic part of the car chassis. Battery Lead To the car battery , continuous +12 V DC. Fuse (15 A) Refer fuse replacement to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. Do[...]

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    53 Installation Installation CQ-CB8901U 52 Installation CQ-CB8901U System Upgrade Example: Connecting with an XM Receiver CQ-CB8901U CQ-CB8901U Ground Lead Battery Lead DIN Connector DIN Cord XMD1000 (Option) ( L ) (White) ( R ) ( Red ) RCA Cord (Option) CH/AUX2-IN Pow er Lead ( L ) (White) ( R ) ( Red ) XMDP AN100* (Option) *Please understand that[...]

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    55 CQ-CB8901U Specifications Installation, 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 Astigma 3-beam Light[...]