Panasonic CQ-DF302W User manual

Removable Full Front CD player/
Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-DF302W
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CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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Operating Instructions

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❐Use this Product Safely
Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this prod-
uct will bring you many hours of enjoyment. 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 discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you too will
be proud to be a member of our family.
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
When Car Washing
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.
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 30x.
≥Operating instructions .................................... 1
≥Installation hardware................1 set (➡page 19)
≥Power connector ............................................ 1
≥Remote control unit ........................................ 1
≥Lithium battery (CR2025)................................ 1
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Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this prod-
uct will bring you many hours of enjoyment. 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 discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you too will
be proud to be a member of our family.
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
When Car Washing
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.
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 30x.
≥Operating instructions .................................... 1
≥Installation hardware................1 set (➡page 19)
≥Power connector ............................................ 1
≥Remote control unit ........................................ 1
≥Lithium battery (CR2025)................................ 1
❐Components

VOL
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CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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RANDOM
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Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Power on: Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
Power off: Press [SOURCE] (PWR) again and hold.
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Loudness
Press [LOUD] to enhance bass and treble tones
at low or medium volume.
Press [LOUD] again to cancel.
Dimmer
Press and hold [LEVL] (DIMMER) for more than
2 seconds to change the dimmer level.
Level Meter
When the power is on, the level of sound sources,
such as radio and CD, is displayed.
Press [LEVL] to change the level meter display.
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
12
34
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CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF302W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
45W X 4
RANDOM
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MONO/LOC
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DIMMER
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Dimmer 1 Dimmer 2 Dimmer 3
(Bright) (Medium) (Dark)
(Default)
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
Pattern 4Pattern 5Pattern 6
(Default)
LOUD
Power and Sound Controls
Mute
Press [MUTE]to mute the sound completely.
Press [MUTE]again to cancel.
Note:
≥When the power is switched on for the first time,
a demonstration message appears on the display.
To cancel this display, press [DISP].
Volume
["VOL]: Up
[#VOL]: Down
Press and hold for rapid adjustment.
Volume level
(0 to 40)
Anti-volume-blast circuit:
When the power is switched off and on again, the volume slowly rises to the previous level.
The anti-volume-blast circuit will not work when the volume level is set lower than position 20 on the dis-
play.
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Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Power on: Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
Power off: Press [SOURCE] (PWR) again and hold.
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Loudness
Press [LOUD] to enhance bass and treble tones
at low or medium volume.
Press [LOUD] again to cancel.
Dimmer
Press and hold [LEVL] (DIMMER) for more than
2 seconds to change the dimmer level.
Level Meter
When the power is on, the level of sound sources,
such as radio and CD, is displayed.
Press [LEVL] to change the level meter display.
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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34
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CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
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CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
45W X 4
RANDOM
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LOUD
MONO/LOC
LEVL
REMOTE
DIMMER
SCAN
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PWR
Dimmer 1 Dimmer 2 Dimmer 3
(Bright) (Medium) (Dark)
(Default)
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
Pattern 4Pattern 5Pattern 6
(Default)
LOUD
Power and Sound Controls
Mute
Press [MUTE]to mute the sound completely.
Press [MUTE]again to cancel.
Note:
≥When the power is switched on for the first time,
a demonstration message appears on the display.
To cancel this display, press [DISP].
Volume
["VOL]: Up
[#VOL]: Down
Press and hold for rapid adjustment.
Volume level
(0 to 40)
Anti-volume-blast circuit:
When the power is switched off and on again, the volume slowly rises to the previous level.
The anti-volume-blast circuit will not work when the volume level is set lower than position 20 on the dis-
play.
ACCON

VOL
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLOCK
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CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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Initial Time
1Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Hours
2Press and hold [DISP] (CLOCK).
3Press [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE].
Minutes
4Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
5Press [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE].
6Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Note:
≥Press and hold [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE] to change
numbers rapidly.
Time Reset
Press and hold [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than
2 seconds to activate the time setting mode to reset
the time.
Then, repeat steps 3 to 6 .
Clock Display
Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to switch to the clock dis-
play.
Broadcast station Clock display
Playing time Clock display
In CD player (changer) mode:
In tuner mode:
(Hours blink.)
(Hours set.)
(Minutes blink.)
(Minutes set.)
(End.)
Note:
≥The [DISP] (CLOCK) button will not work while
the CD player or CD changer is set to the scan
play mode. Cancel the scan play mode before
pressing [DISP] (CLOCK).
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF302W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
45W X 4
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Clock Basics
Audio Mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/Subwoofer)
Regular Mode
Volume Bass Treble
BalanceFaderSubwoofer
Subwoofer volume:
Bass:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
Treble:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
Balance:
R (right speaker) or L (left speaker)
Fader:
F (front speaker) or R (rear speaker)
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 Balance center
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 Fader center
Subwoofer volume level:
From MUTE (0) to 8 Default
Press [SEL] to select the audio mode. Note:
≥If no operation takes place for more than
5 seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in vol-
ume mode), the display returns to the regu-
lar mode.
Press ["VOL] or [#VOL] to change each
level.
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Initial Time
1Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Hours
2Press and hold [DISP] (CLOCK).
3Press [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE].
Minutes
4Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
5Press [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE].
6Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Note:
≥Press and hold [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE] to change
numbers rapidly.
Time Reset
Press and hold [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than
2 seconds to activate the time setting mode to reset
the time.
Then, repeat steps 3 to 6 .
Clock Display
Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to switch to the clock dis-
play.
Broadcast station Clock display
Playing time Clock display
In CD player (changer) mode:
In tuner mode:
(Hours blink.)
(Hours set.)
(Minutes blink.)
(Minutes set.)
(End.)
Note:
≥The [DISP] (CLOCK) button will not work while
the CD player or CD changer is set to the scan
play mode. Cancel the scan play mode before
pressing [DISP] (CLOCK).
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF302W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
45W X 4
RANDOM
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Clock Basics
Audio Mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/Subwoofer)
Regular Mode
Volume Bass Treble
BalanceFaderSubwoofer
Subwoofer volume:
Bass:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
Treble:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
Balance:
R (right speaker) or L (left speaker)
Fader:
F (front speaker) or R (rear speaker)
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 Balance center
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 Fader center
Subwoofer volume level:
From MUTE (0) to 8 Default
Press [SEL] to select the audio mode. Note:
≥If no operation takes place for more than
5 seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in vol-
ume mode), the display returns to the regu-
lar mode.
Press ["VOL] or [#VOL] to change each
level.
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF302W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
45W X 4
RANDOM
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LOUD
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SOURCE
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CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories.
Tuning in a Preset Station
Press the corresponding preset button [1]
to [6] to tune in a preset station.
Note:
≥You can change the memory presetting by re-
peating the above procedure.
Caution:
≥To ensure safety, never attempt to preset sta-
tions while you are driving.
Preset number
3
Manual Station Preset
1Use manual or seek tuning to find a
station. (➡page 14)
2Press and hold one of the preset but-
tons [1] to [6] until the display blinks
once.
Preset Station Setting
Band
Press [BAND] to select a desired band.
(➡page 14)
Auto Station Preset
Press and hold [BAND] (AUTO•P) for
more than 2 seconds (auto preset memo-
ry).
≥The 6 strongest available stations will be
automatically saved in the memory
under preset buttons from [1] to [6].
≥Once set, the preset stations are se-
quentially scanned for 5 seconds each.
Note:
≥The stations manually preset on the se-
lected band will be deleted.
Radio
CD player
CD changer control
(When a CD is inserted.)
(When a CD changer is connected.)
Source
FM stereo indicator
MONO
LOCAL
MONO
LOCAL
LOCAL
MONO OFF/
LOCAL OFF
MONO ON/
LOCAL OFF
MONO ON/
LOCAL ON
MONO OFF/
LOCAL ON
LOCAL OFF
LOCAL ON
FM broadcast:
AM broadcast:
Seek Tuning
Press and hold ...
[$TUNE]: Higher frequency
[%TUNE]: Lower frequency
Tuning will automatically stop when the signals
of the next broadcast station are received.
Band
Press [BAND] to change the band.
Mode Selection
Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio mode.
Manual Tuning
[$TUNE]: Higher frequency
[%TUNE]: Lower frequency
Mono/Local Selection
MONO: Noise is significantly decreased when
weak signals are received from an FM
broadcast station.
LOCAL: Only strong signals of stations are
searched in seek tuning, while at the
LOCAL OFF setting, relatively weak sig-
nals are also searched.
FM broadcast:
Press and hold [MUTE] (MONO/LOC) to change
the mode.
Release when the desired mode.
AM broadcast:
Press and hold [MUTE] (MONO/LOC) to switch
LOCAL mode on and off.
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VOL
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
12
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CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF302W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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RANDOM
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DIMMER
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TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLOCK
SOURCE
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Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories.
Tuning in a Preset Station
Press the corresponding preset button [1]
to [6] to tune in a preset station.
Note:
≥You can change the memory presetting by re-
peating the above procedure.
Caution:
≥To ensure safety, never attempt to preset sta-
tions while you are driving.
Preset number
3
Manual Station Preset
1Use manual or seek tuning to find a
station. (➡page 14)
2Press and hold one of the preset but-
tons [1] to [6] until the display blinks
once.
Preset Station Setting
Band
Press [BAND] to select a desired band.
(➡page 14)
Auto Station Preset
Press and hold [BAND] (AUTO•P) for
more than 2 seconds (auto preset memo-
ry).
≥The 6 strongest available stations will be
automatically saved in the memory
under preset buttons from [1] to [6].
≥Once set, the preset stations are se-
quentially scanned for 5 seconds each.
Note:
≥The stations manually preset on the se-
lected band will be deleted.
Radio
CD player
CD changer control
(When a CD is inserted.)
(When a CD changer is connected.)
Source
FM stereo indicator
MONO
LOCAL
MONO
LOCAL
LOCAL
MONO OFF/
LOCAL OFF
MONO ON/
LOCAL OFF
MONO ON/
LOCAL ON
MONO OFF/
LOCAL ON
LOCAL OFF
LOCAL ON
FM broadcast:
AM broadcast:
Seek Tuning
Press and hold ...
[$TUNE]: Higher frequency
[%TUNE]: Lower frequency
Tuning will automatically stop when the signals
of the next broadcast station are received.
Band
Press [BAND] to change the band.
Mode Selection
Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio mode.
Manual Tuning
[$TUNE]: Higher frequency
[%TUNE]: Lower frequency
Mono/Local Selection
MONO: Noise is significantly decreased when
weak signals are received from an FM
broadcast station.
LOCAL: Only strong signals of stations are
searched in seek tuning, while at the
LOCAL OFF setting, relatively weak sig-
nals are also searched.
FM broadcast:
Press and hold [MUTE] (MONO/LOC) to change
the mode.
Release when the desired mode.
AM broadcast:
Press and hold [MUTE] (MONO/LOC) to switch
LOCAL mode on and off.
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Track random play
≥Press and hold [REP] (RANDOM) for
more than 2 seconds.
All the tracks (on all discs in the maga-
zine*) are played in random order.
(*Only for CD changer)
≥Press and hold [REP] (RANDOM) again
to cancel.
Track scan play
Disc scan play
≥Press [BAND] (SCAN).
The first 10 seconds of each track on
the disc are played in sequence.
≥Press [BAND] (SCAN) again to cancel.
Track repeat play ≥Press [REP].
The current track is repeated.
≥Press [REP] again to cancel.
≥Press and hold [BAND] (SCAN) for
more than 2 seconds.
The first track of all the discs in the
magazine is played for 10 seconds
each.
≥Press and hold [BAND] (SCAN) again to
cancel.
CD
player CD changer
CD
player CD changer
CD
changer
CD
player CD changer
Direct Track Selection
≥Press a track number button from [1] to
[6].
The corresponding track starts playing.
≥Press and hold a track number button from
[7] to [12] ([1] to [6]) for more than 1 sec-
ond.
The corresponding track starts playing.
Direct Disc Selection
≥Press a disc number button from [1] to [6].
The corresponding disc starts playing.
≥Press and hold a disc number button from [7] to
[12] ([1] to [6]) for more than 1 second.
The corresponding disc starts playing.
REP
Track scan play
Disc scan play Track random play Track repeat play
Lights when a magazine is
loaded in the changer.
CD
player
CD
changer
≥Lights when the disc is
loaded.
≥Do not insert a disc when
this indicator lights.
Note:
≥The CD changer functions are designed for Panasonic CD changer unit (optional).
≥This unit does not support CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW playback through CD changer. Use the CD changer to
listen to normal music CDs exclusively.
Display Change
Press [DISP] to switch to the clock display.
Radio
CD player
CD changer control
(When a CD is inserted.)
(When a CD changer is
connected.)
Source
Mode Selection
Press [SOURCE] to change to the CD player or
CD changer mode.
Track number/Track playing time
Listening to a CD
Disc number/Track number/
Track playing time
CD player:
CD changer:
Track Selection
[5TRACK]: Advance to the next track.
[6TRACK]: Back to the beginning of the cur-
rent track.
Back to the previous track.
(Press twice.)
Track Search
Press and hold ...
[5TRACK]: Fast forward
[6TRACK]: Fast backward
Release to resume the regular CD or CD changer
play.
<(EJECT)
Press [<] (EJECT) to stop CD play and eject the disc.
Cautions:
≥Only 12 cm CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs are available for this unit.
≥This unit does not support CD text display.
≥This unit does not support MP3 disc playback.
≥Refer to page 30 for this unit.
≥This unit is not designed for any 8 cm CD.
≥If you insert an 8 cm CD and can not eject it, turn ACC of your car off once and turn it on again, then
press [<] (EJECT).
Label side
Close
Disc Insert and Playback
Stop and Disc Eject
Open the front panel.
Press [OPEN] to open the front panel.
Insert the disc.
Playback will start automatically after the unit
recognized the loaded disc as an ordinary
music CD. (When a CD-R or CD-RW which
has CD-DA formatted data as the same as an
ordinary CD is loaded, this unit recognizes it
as an ordinary music CD.)
Close the front panel manually.
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When CD is in the player
Press [SOURCE] to change to CD play mode.
Clock display
Clock display