Panasonic CQ-C8803N - Manual

5 Before Reading These Instructions English Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions CQ-C8803N 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 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL RANDOM NUMBER TUNE TUNE SCAN REPEAT DISP Remote Control...

CQ-C8803N 6 Features Hands-Free Phone System Connection of the optional Bluetooth hands-free kit (Hands-FreeKit featuring Bluetooth ® technology: CY-BT100N) allows users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone supportsBluetooth. Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls . It ca...

CQ-C8803N 7 Contents ¡ Safety Information 2 ¡ Before Reading These Instructions 4 ¡ Features 6 ¡ Controls Layout 8 ¡ Preparation (ACC Setting etc.) 10 ¡ General 12 ¡ Sound Control 16 ¡ Radio 19 ¡ Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting 22 ¡ CD Player 26 ¡ MP3/WMA Player 28 ¡ Audio Setting 32 ¡ Fu...

8 Controls Layout Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) CQ-C8803N Main Unit Disc slot When Face Plate Opens y / 5 Pause/Play ( a page 26, 28) BAND ( a page 19) SET ( a page 34, 35) APM Auto Preset Memory ( a page ...

CQ-C8803N English 9 Although most of the functions of this unit are executablewith both the main unit and remote control, the followingfunctions are excluded. Operations executable only with main unit ¡ Face panel’s opening, closing, tilting, and removalactions ( a page 13) ¡ Disc ejection ( a page ...

10 Preparation CQ-C8803N Cancellation of demonstration screen Remote Control Preparation Preparation Before Initial Use Pull the insulation film outfrom the backside ofremote control gently. Battery Replacement q w q Remove the battery holder with the remote control unitplaced on a flat surface. q S...

CQ-C8803N English 11 Notes: ¡ Adjust the clock when “NO CT” appears on the dis-play. ¡ When a broadcast of FM Radio Data System isreceived, the clock is put right automatically by theClock Time service. ( a page 22) 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remote control, hold down ...

Power on Press [SRC] ( PWR: POWER ). Power off Hold down [SRC] ( PWR: POWER ) until you hear a beep, then release it. 12 General This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc. CQ-C8803N You can remove the face plate to prevent it from beingstolen. Removing 1 Tu...

CQ-C8803N English 13 Open/Eject Press [ u ] ( OPEN ). When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automaticallybe ejected. Close Press [ u ] ( OPEN ). Tilt The display angle changes among 4 levels as followsevery time you hold down [ u ] ( TILT ) for 1 sec. or more and release. Note: The last selec...

14 General CQ-C8803N Radio FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (LW/MW) ( a page 19) Source Selection (SOURCE) The source changes as follows every time [SRC: SOURCE ] is pressed. D M CQ-C8803N TA DISP PTY Player When loading CD ( a page 26) When loading MP3/WMA disc ( a page 28) AUX 1 Device connected to the AUX termi...

CQ-C8803N General English 15 The display changes as follows every time [D] ( DISP: DISPLAY) is pressed. Note: The graphic pattern and still image are selectable. ( a page 35) At power-off: Note: The clock appears only at ACC on setting. Clock display (default) Mode Folder hierarchy (MP3/WMA mode onl...

16 Sound Control This unit is equipped with CS AUTO technology as well as conventional tone adjustment. Select your favorite sound world. CQ-C8803N CS AUTO ( Circle Surround Automotive ) CS AUTO Setting (CS AUTO Menu Display) CS AUTO allows your car interior to change to a splendidaudio room in a mo...

CQ-C8803N 17 English Sound Control The equalizer curve is selectable from among preset 6types (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, and CLUB)depending on your listening category. Note: SQ is not changeable when CS AUTO is enabled. ( a page 16) SQ changeover The SQ category is changed every time [SQ] (SOUND...

18 CQ-C8803N Sound Control The rear speaker can be used as a substitutionalsubwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected. Holding down [MUTE] ( SBC-SW ) for 2 sec. or more toggles SBC-SW on and off. CQ-C8803N TA DISP PTY D M Lights when SBC-SW is activated. Off (default) On Notes: ¡ If ON is selected,...

CQ-C8803N Radio English 19 Radio This chapter explains how to listen to the radio. 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 20) ¡ For ...

20 CQ-C8803N Radio Band Frequency Preset Number Radio Mode Display Lights when LOCAL is activated. ( a page 20) Lights while receiving an FM stereo signal. Lights when MONO is activated. ( a page 20) Radio Menu Display In the AM mode, only AUDIO FILTER and LOCAL can beselected. 1 Press [MENU] to dis...

21 English CQ-C8803N Radio You can register frequencies via an FM transmitter inte-grated in a mobile audio device. Then, you can call upthose frequencies with a single touch of button from theCD mode, changer mode, etc. (default: FM 87.50 MHz) Frequency setting 1 Receive an FM broadcast station via...

Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting Useful functions such as AF , TA , PTY , etc. are available in the RDS (Radio Data System)-ready areas. What is RDS? Some FM stations are broadcasting added datacompatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenientfunctions using such data. RDS service avai...

Lights while receiving a TPstation (that broadcastsTA). Program Service Name Lights when TA is activated. TA receiving display PTY on display Lights while receiving the TA signal. Receiving station PTY Lights when AF is activated. Lights when PTY is activated. PI Seek (Program Identification Seek) (...

PTY (PTY: PROGRAM TYPE) PTY ON/OFF Holding down [D] ( PTY ) for 2 sec. or more toggles PTY mode on and off. Program Search by PTY Programs can be searched for by use of PTY that hasbeen originally preset. Press [ } ] or [ { ] to select PTY in the PTY mode. Another station in the same PTY is searched...

26 CD Player CQ-C8803N When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (SOURCE) to select the CD 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 face plate closes auto...

CQ-C8803N 27 English CD Player Cautions: ¡ This unit does not support 8 cm 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 orplace objects on it while it is open. ¡ Do not pinch ...

28 MP3/WMA Player CQ-C8803N Operation Flow When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (SOURCE) to select the MP3/WMA 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 Th...

30 MP3/WMA Player CQ-C8803N What is MP3/WMA? MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media TM Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. Theformer is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture ExpertsGroup), and the latter is developed by MicrosoftCorporation. Using these compression formats, you...

CQ-C8803N 31 English MP3/WMA Player ¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances ofmaking a disc that contains both CD-DA files andMP3/WMA files. ¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMAfiles, the songs may not play in the intended order,or some songs may not play at all. ¡ When storing ...

32 CQ-C8803N Audio Setting Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up w : Down FRONT FOCUS (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 5) q : Up w : Down REAR FOCUS (Setting range: Lv 1 to Lv 10 and OFF, Default: Lv 5) q : Up w : Down FRONT-TruBass (Setting range: Lv ...

33 English CQ-C8803N 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, Default:Bass 0 dB) q : Up w : Down Treble adjustment (Setting range: -12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default:Treble 0 dB) q : Up w : Down Note: ...

Function Setting Adjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu FUNCTION Menu Display 34 CQ-C8803N 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu dis- play. For using the remotecontrol, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the FUNC- TION menu. 3 Press [ } ] or [ { ] to select...

CQ-C8803N Function Setting, Display Setting English 35 Display Setting Adjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu DISPLA Y Menu Display 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu display. For using the remotecontrol, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more. 2 Press [ ] ] or [ [ ] to display the DISPLAY men...

36 CQ-C8803N 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 fromthe Panasonic Web site and the data that is stored with a digital camera or other devices and processed with...

CQ-C8803N 37 English Customize the Display (Customize Function) Notes on Customize Function Note on Download Service The download service may be suspended or stoppedwithout advance notice. The download service is notavailable in some areas. Please visit the site below forfurther information. Panason...

CQ-C8803N 38 Troubleshooting If You Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it isrecommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized PanasonicService Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualifiedpersonnel....

CQ-C8803N 39 English 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. If the unit isstill out of order, consult your dealer. Problem Possi...

40 Troubleshooting CQ-C8803N Problem Possible cause a Possible solution RDS PS does not appear even if an RDS station is tuned in to. (“NO PS” appears.) A PS code cannot be received for the reason of bad receiving conditions, etc. a A PS code appears if it is received. Wait for a while until conditi...

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 t...

CQ-C8803N 42 Troubleshooting 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 wit...

CQ-C8803N 43 English Tr oubleshooting, Error Display Messages Error Display Messages The player for some reason cannot read the file you are trying to play. (File recordedin an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data format, file name exten-sion, damaged data, etc.) a Select a file that th...

CQ-C8803N 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 direct sunlight ¡ Near car ...

CQ-C8803N Specifications 45 Notes on discs, Maintenance, 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 oversampli...