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General

CQ-C8403U/C8303U

Radio

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (

a

page 20)

Source Selection

(SOURCE)

The source changes as follows every time

[SRC/PWR]

(

SRC: 

Source)

is pressed.

Player

When loading CD (

a

page 22)

When loading MP3/WMA disc (

a

page 24)

AUX 1

Device connected to the AUX terminal of the this unit

System-up Connector

Device connected to the System-up Connector of this
unit

When optional devices are connected:

Shift to connected devices

When an expansion module is connected:

The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated
in sequence after shifting to AUX2 (devices connected
to the AUX terminal of the expansion module).

When connecting DVD Changer

When connecting CD Changer 

When connecting iPod

When connecting XM Receiver 

When connecting Sirius Receiver

Note:

For information about connectable devices, refer

to the 

System Upgrade Guidebook

or the instruction

manual for each device.

When connecting Expansion Module

Summary of Contents for C8403U

Page 1: ...ED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH Never use safety related components for installa tion grounding and other such functions Do not use safety related vehicle components fuel tank brake suspension steering wheel pedals airbag etc for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories Installing the product on the air bag cover ...

Page 2: ... and tools for installation Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the product The use of parts other than those sup plied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit Faulty installation may lead to an accident a malfunction or fire Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overh...

Page 3: ...ss otherwise specified 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 an...

Page 4: ... mmø x 16 mm 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 improve ments Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment Hex Nut 5 mmø YEP0FZ5739 Q ty 1 set Rear Support Strap YEFG04026 Q ty 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX...

Page 5: ...2 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 CANADA WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT ...

Page 6: ...Y As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable travel to and from the sevicer and loss of media data or other memory contents The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI TY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY So...

Page 7: ...r The optional adapter Conversion Cable for DVD CD Changer CA CC30U allows you to connect the option al Panasonic CD changer unit CX DP880 iPod The optional adapter Direct Cable for iPod CA DC300U allows you to connect the optional iPod series iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries XM Satellite Radio You can connect the optional XM receiver XMD 1000 wit...

Page 8: ...Clock adjustment etc 12 General 14 Sound Control 18 Radio 20 CD Player 22 MP3 WMA Player 24 Audio Setting 28 Function Setting 29 Display Setting 30 Customize the Display 31 Troubleshooting 33 Error Display Messages 37 Notes on Discs 38 Maintenance 38 Specifications 39 English Français 40 Español 78 Common Each Source As Needed ...

Page 9: ...rce Power a page 14 16 SQ Sound Quality a page 19 MENU a page 29 30 DIM Dimmer a page 17 VOLUME a page 15 PUSH SEL Select a page 28 SRS WOW a page 18 DISP Display a page 17 TUNE a page 20 TRACK FILE a page 22 24 Release a page 14 u eject TILT a page 15 OPEN a page 15 Main Unit Disc slot P SET Preset a page 21 DISC a System Upgrade Guidebook FOLDER a page 24 MUTE a page 15 SBC SW a page 19 When Fac...

Page 10: ...a page 21 Direct access to tracks on CDs a page 23 25 Random and repeat play with one touch operation a page 23 25 Scan playback a page 23 25 Controls Layout Remote Control Unit Operations executable only with main unit operations executable only with remote control SEL SEL SRC SRC BAND BAND MUTE MUTE 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 VOL VOL DISP CAR AUDIO MENU SEL POWER SOURCE SRC SET BAND MUTE 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 ...

Page 11: ...ry please seek immediate medical attention Cautions Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately Do not disassemble heat or short a battery Do not throw a battery into a fire or water Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery 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 ...

Page 12: ...own SEL MENU for 2 sec or more You may need to set the following depending on the devices to be connected Using Subwoofer Subwoofer level adjustment a page 28 Subwoofer low pass filter a page 28 Note Other settings are required when a Sirius receiver an XM receiver or a Hands Free Phone System is connected a System Upgrade Guidebook The following functions are activated when the Security Function ...

Page 13: ...ress the right end of the face plate until click is heard Cautions It is recommended to remove or mount the face plate when the plate is at the closed position Do not remove or mount the face plate when the plate is in motion 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 Do not place the face plate on the dashb...

Page 14: ...e adjustments of each source appropriately to prevent large volume fluctuation when the source is changed q Up w Down Setting Range 0 to 40 Default 18 Volume off down Press MUTE Cancel Press MUTE again Note Volume down range can be specified a page 29 General Face Plate Motion Open Close Tilt OPEN CLOSE TILT Volume Adjustment VOLUME Temporary Volume Off Down MUTE ATT Attenuation Cautions To avoid ...

Page 15: ... unit When optional devices are connected Shift to connected devices When an expansion module is connected The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated in sequence after shifting to AUX2 devices connected to the AUX terminal of the expansion module When connecting DVD Changer When connecting CD Changer When connecting iPod When connecting XM Receiver When connecting Sirius Receiver Note...

Page 16: ... every time you hold down MENU DIM Dimmer for 2 sec or more Brighter default Medium Mode Folder hierarchy MP3 WMA mode only Ordinary display graphic pattern Ordinary display still image Ordinary display clock Display OFF All displays disappear in 5 seconds At power on Darker Off Only graphic pattern Only still image Display Change DISP Display Dimmer Control DIM Dimmer Note This setting is not adj...

Page 17: ... disabled SQ BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER HPF SBC SW Lights when SRS WOW is activated You can make a fine adjustment to SRS WOW 1 Set the SRS WOW mode to on 2 Hold down SQ for 2 sec or more to display the audio menu display 3 Press or to select a function to be adjusted 4 Press BAND SET to adjust 5 Press DISP to confirm the adjustment SRS TruBass Deep bass enhancement by application of the bass repro...

Page 18: ... each band Band 60 160 400 1 k 3 k 6 k 16 k Hz Band selection Level up down 4 Press BAND to determine the adjust ment The screen of Step 1 appears again 5 Press DISP The regular screen appears again USER appears in the category name after adjustment Note If you hold down BAND for 2 sec or more on the SQ call up screen the presetting that is called up can be turned into the default The rear speaker...

Page 19: ...w You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to the D M button As the result of doing that your favorite broadcasting station can be received even if the unit is in the CD mode or other modes Default FM 87 9 MHz Note For the use of an FM transmitter it is useful for users to register applicable frequencies on D M Direct Memory D M station Calling Press D M Direct Memory D M station Setting ...

Page 20: ...c or more 3 Select a preset number by pressing or Note If BAND is pressed while receiving an FM station FM broadcasting is changeable among FM 1 to FM 3 4 Hold down BAND SET for 2 sec or more to determine the selection Notes In step 2 a station can be registered by holding down the numeric button 1 to 6 for 2 sec or more To stop presetting stations press DISP Display The operation above allows use...

Page 21: ...tically too Note The panel automatically closes after 20 sec onds 3 Select a desired portion Track selection 7 TRACK Next track 6 TRACK Preceding track press twice Note Hold down for fast forward reverse Pause Press BAND h 5 Press again to cancel 4 Press u TILT OPEN to eject the disc Track number Time Lights when the disc is loaded Play Mode indicators Lights when each mode is activated CD TEXT di...

Page 22: ...sing the remote control hold down SEL 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 adjust ment For using the remote control hold down SEL MENU for 2 sec or more RANDOM Off default Random playback REPEAT Off default Playing the current track repeatedly TEXT CD TEXT Enabled default Disabled Play Mode Selection One touch oper...

Page 23: ... 20 sec onds 3 Select a desired portion Folder selection FOLDER Next folder FOLDER Preceding folder File selection 7 TRACK Next file 6 TRACK Preceding file press twice Note Hold down for fast forward reverse Pause Press BAND h 5 Press again to cancel 4 Press u TILT OPEN to eject the disc MP3 WMA Mode Display Folder number Time Lights when the disc is loaded Play Mode indicators Lights when each mo...

Page 24: ... default Playing the current folder repeatedly TEXT Folder name File name default Album Title tag information No display Play Mode Selection One touch operation is available for selecting a file playing style by use of RANDOM or REPEAT RANDOM REPEAT Press the button Press again to cancel FOLDER RANDOM FOLDER REPEAT Hold down the button for 2 sec or more Hold down again to cancel SCAN play You can ...

Page 25: ... or more and fixed WMA It is recommended to set the bit rate to 64 kbps or more and fixed Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to enable this unit to play back Display Information Displayed items 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 fi...

Page 26: ...t Folder Root Directory Folder Selection File Selection Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8 Max 2 1 3 4 q q w e r t y y 5 6 8 1 8 7 In the order In the order Maximum number of files folders Maximum number of files 511 files folders Maximum number of files in one folder 255 Maximum depth of trees 8 Maximum number of folders 255 Root folder is included Notes You can shorten the duration between data ...

Page 27: ...B 2 dB Step Default 0 dB q Up w Down Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Setting range 80 Hz 120 Hz 160 Hz Default 80 Hz q Up w Down High Pass Filter Setting range Filter OFF 90 Hz 135 Hz 180 Hz 225 Hz Default Filter OFF q Up w Down Rear Level Adjustment SRS WOW Only for CQ C8403U Setting range 0 to 15 Default 10 q Up w Down Note The rear level is adjustable only when SRS WOW is enabled a page 18 Subwoofer ...

Page 28: ...r to select a function to be adjusted 4 Press BAND SET to adjust 5 Press MENU to confirm the adjust ment For using the remote control hold down SEL MENU for 2 sec or more MUTE KEY Setting MUTE buttons functions Volume off default Volume down by 10 steps Volume down by 5 steps SECURITY Setting the security function a page 13 ON default OFF BUILT IN AMP You can toggle the integrated amplifier on and...

Page 29: ...trol hold down SEL MENU for 2 sec or more GRAPHIC PATTERN Setting range 5 types Default All Switching by or All Sequential display from pattern A to D Pattern A D DEMONSTRATION Switching by BAND ON Demonstration screen at no operation default OFF Regular screen STILL IMAGE PATTERN Setting range 11types Default All Switching by or All Sequential display from pattern 1 to 10 No 1 10 CLOCK ADJ Note A...

Page 30: ...cket writing software are not supported 5 Select an item to be customized Select BAND SET Confirm Note To exit the customize menu hold down SEL 4 sec or more GRAPHIC PATTERN Moving image graphic pattern data a page 30 STILL IMAGE Still image data a page 30 OPENING MESSAGE Moving image at power on CLOSING MESSAGE Moving image at power off 6 Select a file Select BAND SET Confirm Notes Files are auto...

Page 31: ...ic data Save all data in the root directory Files contained in a folder cannot be recognized Follow the table below with regard to the number of files that are saved to a disc Files beyond the speci fied capacity are not readable Discs recorded by the packet writing software are not supported At Customizing If customizing is interrupted on account of turning off the power stopping the engine remov...

Page 32: ...the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so Problem Possible cause a Possible solution Common No power to the unit The power cord battery power and ground is connected in the wrong way a Check the wiring Fuse blows out a Eliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one Consult your dealer Sound is not generated MUTE is set to ON a Set MUTE to OFF The wiring of speake...

Page 33: ... terminals at right and left channels of speakers are connected reversely a Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram Radio Poor reception or noise Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty a Check whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct In addition check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to the chassis No power ...

Page 34: ...work consult your dealer The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors a Unplug the power cord and plug it again In case the unit is still out of order consult your dealer CD The CD R RWs that are playable on other devices are not playable on this unit The playability of some CD R RWs may depend on the combination of media recording software and recorder to be u...

Page 35: ...t battery in the correct direction The battery is weak aReplace the battery with new one The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong aAim the remote control unit at the sensor of the unit and press buttons 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...

Page 36: ...sc Create a new disc if necessary After 5 seconds To next file automatically CD MP3 WMA The disc is dirty or is upside down a Check the disc The disc has scratches a Check the disc No operation by some cause a Unplug the power cord and plug it again In case the unit is still out of order consult your dealer a Installation Instructions A WMA file can be copyrighted a The file protected by copyright...

Page 37: ...idity than ordinary music CDs Leaving them inside a car for extended periods may damage and make playback impossible Some CD R RWs can not be played back successfully thanks to incompatibility among writing software a CD recorder CD R RW drive and the discs This player cannot play the CD R RW discs if the session is not closed This player cannot play the CD R RW discs which contains other than CD ...

Page 38: ...ratio 100 dB Signal to noise ratio 62 dB AM Frequency Range 530 kHz 1 710 kHz Usable Sensitivity 27 dB µV S N 20 dB English Power Supply DC 12 V 11 V 16 V Test Voltage 14 4 V Negative Ground Tone Controls Bass Treble Bass 12 dB at 60 Hz Treble 12 dB at 16 kHz Equalizer Center Frequency 60 160 400 1 k 3 k 6 k 16 k Hz Variable Range of Equalizer 12 dB to 12 dB 2 dB step Current Consumption Less than...

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