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When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product, including the speakers
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could
cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.
When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high
temperatures inside your car. Give the interior a
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC,
negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car).
Disc Mechanism
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.
Use Authorized Servicenters
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this preci-
sion product. Please refer to the Servicenter list in-
cluding with this product for service assistance.
For Installation
This product should be installed in a horizontal po-
sition with the front end up at a convenient angle,
but not more than 30
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Note:
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The preset memory is cleared to return to the
original factory setting when the power connector
or battery is disconnected.
Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing
family of electronic product owners. We know that
this product will bring you many hours of enjoy-
ment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic
and mechanical engineering, manufactured with
carefully selected components and assembled by
people who take pride in their work. Once you dis-
cover the quality, reliability, and value we have
built into this product, you too will be proud to be
a member of our family.
Use this Product Safely
Features
Power amplifier for front and rear speakers
Subwoofer
CQ-DFX683U
CD changer
Power amplifier for subwoofer
Front speaker
Front speaker
Rear speaker
Rear speaker
Example: CQ-DFX683U
Large-sized volume control
An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.
CD Changer Control
You need connect the optional CD changer unit. For
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD
changer unit.
MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW
You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media
Audio) files as well as regular CDs.
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a con-
ventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc can
keep you entertained throughout your entire jour-
ney.
*Depending on bit rate.
CQ-DF583U
CQ-DFX683U
CQ-DF583U
CQ-DFX683U
Before Reading these Instructions
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This operating instruction manual is for 3 models; CQ-DFX683U, CQ-DF583U and CQ-DF203U. All illustra-
tions throughout this manual represent model CQ-DFX683U unless otherwise specified. The following table
describes the differences among 3 models.
This can only be controlled through the
main unit.
This can only be controlled through the
remote control unit.
Operations with neither mark can be performed ei-
ther by the main unit or the remote control unit.
CQ-DFX683U
CQ-DF583U
CQ-DF203U
Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DFX683U.
Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DF583U.
Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DF203U.
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CQ-DF583U
Models
Features
MP3/WMA data playback
Yes
Yes
None
CD changer control
Yes
Yes
None
Remote control unit
Remote control unit
Remote control unit
Remote control unit
with ten number keys
with ten number keys
without ten number keys
Subwoofer output
Yes
None
None
CQ-DF203U
