Panasonic CQ-DP738 User manual

Panasonic.
Removable
Face
High-Power
CD
Player/Receiver
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Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions completely before operating this unit.

Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this
product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and mechan-
ical 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.
O Use This Equipment Safely
When Driving
Keep the volume level tow enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions.
When Car Washing
Do not expose the equipment, 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 vehicle. Give the interior a `
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This equipment is designed to operate off a 12 volt, negative ground battery system (the normal system in
a North American car.)
Protect the Compact Disc Mechanism
Avoid insertion any foreign matters to the slot of the compact disc.
Failure to observe this may cause malfunction due to precise mechanism of this unit.
Use Authorized Servicenters
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision equipment. Please refer to the Servicenter list
included with this product for service assistance.
Note:
This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-DP738EU and CQ-DP728EU. All illustrations
throughout this manual represent mode! CQ-DP738EU unless otherwise specified. The following table
describes the differences between 2 models.
Operating Controls
Telephone mute | Security Indicator ON/OFF
Find the modei number and serial number on either the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them in
the space below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in
case of theft.
MODEL NUMBER CQ-DP738/728EU SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED FROM
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Contents
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How to adjust the volume, Tone Enhancement, Attenator, balance,
and tone for best listening
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Manual and automatic tuning, band selection, preset stations
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Mode selection, play repeat, random and scan
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Play, repeat, random and scan
Note:
CD changer controls are applicable to units with optional CD charger unit
(sold separately).
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Initial time setting, resetting the time, selecting the clock display
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Battery replacement, notes and Operating procedures.
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Step-by-step procedures, anti-theft system, electrical connections
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Error messages, troubleshooting tips,where to get service help
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Notes on compact discs, a caution on new discs
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g Laser Products (The standard described on this page is for U.S.A. only.)
Caution:
This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser products:
Wave length 780 nm
Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.
+ Label indications and their locations
Certification label
Identification label
Certification Labe! Identification Label
Product complies with DHHS Rules 21 er
CFR, Subchapter J in effect as of date odano.
of manufacture. N? De Modèle CQ-DP738 EU
Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Power and Sound Controls
If the car is not already running, turn the key in the ignition until the
accessory indicator lights.
Press PWR to switch on the power.
Volume
Press “VOLA” or “VOLY’” to increase or decrease volume.
H g L 30+ Volume Level
0 to 40
Press “VOLA” or “VOLV” for more than a half second to change
numeric levets on the display rapidly.
Attenuator
* Press ATT. Volume will decrease to about 1/10 of its previous level.
¢ Press ATT again to deactivate when listening at normal volume.
Tone Enhancement
Press LOUD((=))to enhance bass and treble tones when listening at
low or medium volume. Press LOUD((=))again to deactivate.
Note: This unit is equipped with an anti-volume-biast circuit which serves as an automatic volume
level adjuster so that you will not be deafened sudden toud volume.
This system operates as follows. When PWR is switched on, the volume level is low. After that, the
volume level gradually returns to its previous level prior to switching off the unit.
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Power and Sound Controls continued
Changing Audio Modes
Press SEL to switch the audio mode in the following order.
VOLUME æ» BASS » TREBLE
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FADER « BALANCE
Bass and Treble
* Press SEL to select the BASS (TREBLE) mode. press “VOLA” or
“VOLV” to increase or decrease the bass/treble response.
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e Press “VOLA” or “VOLV” for more than a half second to change
numeric levels on the display rapidly.
Balance
e Press SEL to select the BALANCE mode. Press “VOLA” or
“VOL” to shift the sound volume to right or left speakers.
orL ito 15 Balance Center
e Press “VOLA” or “VOLV” for more than a half second to change
numeric levels on the display rapidly.
Fader
« Press SEL to select the FADER mode. Press “VOLA” or “VOLV”
to shift the sound volume to the front or rear speakers.
orR 1to15 Baiance Center
¢ Press “VOLA” or “VOLY” for more than a half second to change
numeric levels on the display rapidly.
Note: When a contro! mode (BAS/TRE/BAL/FAd) is selected but no operation is made within 5 sec-
onds, the display will return to the normal operation (volume adjustment) mode. In such a case,
press SEL again to select the next control mode.
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Selecting Auxiliary Source
¢ Press AUX to select AUX Input mode.
. Connect the auxiliary equipment (an optional DCC player deck or
any other appropriate equipment) to the AUX Jack.
Press AUX or MODE again while the AUX mode is operated, the
mode will return to the previous mode. Or insert a CD and the mode
will change to CD mode.
Caution:
In order to insert the plug into the “AUX” Jack properly, make
sure to use the correct size of the stereo plug shown on the left.
A-MIN 1/2" LONG (12mm)
B-MAX 2/5" DIA. (10mm)
C-MIN 1/8" DIA. (3.5mm)
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Radio Basics
Hold and Release
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To change Tuner Mode
Tuner mode is selected if the MODE button is pressed in either CD
Player, CD Changer Control modes (only for CQ-DP738EV).
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Selecting a Band
Press BAND to select the bands in the following order.
FM1 ——> FM2 —> FM3 —> AM
“ST”
indicator
lights
if
the
station
is
broadcasting
in
stereo.
Manual Tuning
Press
“A
TUNE”
or
““
TUNE”
to
move
to
a
higher
or
lower
frequency.
Seek Tuning
Press and hold “ATUNE” or ““ TUNE” for more than a half second,
then
release.
The
radio
automatically
stops
on
the
next
station.

Preset Station Setting
Up to 20 stations can be preset in the station memory as follows;
FM1 FM2 FM3
Sates | Sete [Settee [ites
Manual Station Preset
@) Press BAND to select a desired band.
@ Use manual or seek tuning to find a station that you want to pro-
gram into memory. l
@ Press and hold one of the station selector buttons 1 through 5 until
the display blinks.
Repeat the process to set other stations for the FM1 to AM bands.
IN.) ena-3--eutton NuMBER
Note; You can change the memory setting by repeating the
above procedure.
Tuning in a Preset Station
Press any of the buttons 1 through 5 to tune in the station preset by
the above steps @ to ©.
Auto Station Preset
Select a band and press and hold BAND (AUTO PRESET) for more
than 2 seconds.
¢ The five strongest available stations will be automatically set in
memory preset buttons 1 through 5.
¢ Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 sec-
onds.
e Press the appropriate preset button for the station you want to
hear.
Caution: For safety reasons, do not attempt to program while driving.
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Compact Disc Player Basics
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Mode Selection
While the disc is inserted, press MODE to switch the operation mode
in the following order.
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Tuner —> CD Player —» CO Changer Control Tuner «> CD Player
To start the CD Player
Insert the disc (label side up) and playback starts automatically.
LORd
“LOAd’” will be displayed unti! the disc is loaded. Play starts from first
track.
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Note: While the disc is inserted, “© ” indicator will light. If you press
“MODE” after the disc is ejected, the disc will be re-inserted.
Stopping and Ejecting a Disc
Press “ á” to stop CD play, and the disc will quietly eject from the CD
slot. (During disc ejection, “EJ” will be displayed.)
Selecting a Track
Press “TRACK” once to go to the next track. Press repeatedly to
step forward through ali the tracks.
Press ““ TRACK” once to play from the beginning of the track you
are listening to. Press twice to play the previous track. Press repeat-
ediy to step backward through all the tracks.
Searching a Track
Press and hold “TRACKA%” or ““ TRACK” for more than a half second
to activate fast forward or reverse through a track.
Release “TRACK™~” or ““ TRACK” to resume the normal CD play
from that positon.