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CQ-DFX683/DFX223/DFX213/DFX203N

CQ-DFX683/DFX223/DFX213/DFX203N

Volume Level

For your driving safety, keep the volume level low enough
to be aware of road and traffic conditions.

Car Washing

To avoid electrical shorts which may cause fire, or other
damage, do not expose this product (including the 
speakers and CDs) to water or excessive moisture.

Car Ventilation

If your car is parked for several hours in direct sunlight, the
temperature inside the car may become very high. It is
advisable to drive the car and give the interior a chance to
cool down before switching the unit on.

Power Supply

This product is designed to be used in a car having a 12-
Volt 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. 

Service

This product is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to
disassemble or adjust any parts. For repair, please consult
your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center.

Note:

The preset memory is cleared to return to the origi-

nal factory setting when the power connector or battery is
disconnected.

Precautions

Panasonic

welcomes you to their 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, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability
we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

Remote Controls

Remote Control Preparation (Only for CQ-DFX683N)

1

2

3

(Back side)

Lithium battery

Position B

Battery holder

Battery Installation

q

Remove the battery holder.
Pull the holder out at position B while pushing position A as indi-
cated.

w

Install the battery on the battery holder.
Place the battery in the holder with its (+) side upwards as shown.

e

Insert the battery holder.
Push in the battery holder back into its original position.

Battery Notes

Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
Battery Information:

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Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included)

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Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at room temperature)

Caution:

Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

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Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire.

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Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents.

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Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

Accessories

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Operating Instructions .................................................................................... 1

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Installation Instructions .................................................................................. 1

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Supplied Hardware (

Installation Instructions)  .................................... 1 set

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Remote Control Unit (Only for CQ-DFX683N)  ................................................ 1

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Lithium Battery (CR2025, only for CQ-DFX683N)  .......................................... 1

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Warranty Card  ................................................................................................ 1

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Removable Face Plate Case ............................................................................ 1

Position A

Remote Controls

(Only for CQ-DFX683N)

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This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

REP

SCAN

RAND

POWER

MENU

NUMBER

Car Audio

VOL

SOURCE

SET

SEL

MUTE

BAND

DISP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0

9

Note: 

Remote Control Units for CQ-DFX223/DFX213/DFX203N are options (CA-RC61EX).

Note: 

Remote Control Units for CQ-DFX223/DFX213/DFX203N

are options (CA-RC61EX).

Car Audio

Car Audio

BAND/DISC UP

BAND/DISC UP

PRG

(ATT)

(ATT)

PWR

VOL

MODE

MUTE

TRACK

TUNE

Available Disc Format

Remote Control Unit

LCD Color

Key Color

CD-text

CQ-DFX683N

CD-DA/MP3/WMA

Supplied

White

Red

Supported

CQ-DFX223N

CD-DA

Option

Blue

Red

Not supported

CQ-DFX213N

CD-DA

Option

Amber

Amber

Not supported

CQ-DFX203N

CD-DA

Option

Green

Green

Not supported

Note:

This operating instruction manual is four models CQ-DFX683N, CQ-DFX223N, CQ-DFX213N, CQ-DFX203N. The dif-

ferences between these models' are mentioned below. All illustrations throughout this manual represent model CQ-
DFX683N unless otherwise specified.

Features

Model

[0] to [9]

SEL (Select)

Tune
Track/file selection 
Fast forward/fast reverse

Display

Volume control/audio Setting

Track/folder/file/disc number input

Power
Source

Mute/attenuation

Random
Scan
Repeat

Folder/disc selection
Function Setting

Band
Pause
Set

Power

Mute/attenuation

Volume

Tune
Track Selection
Fast forward/Fast reverse

Mode(Source)

Band
Pause
Disc up

Note: Remote Control Units for CQ-DFX223/DFX213/DFX203N are options.

(CA-RC61EX)

Summary of Contents for CQ-DFX203N

Page 1: ...a behov Si prega di leggere attentamente queste istruzioni prima di usare questo prodotto e di conservare questo manuale per usi futuri Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro Przeczytaj uwazænie instrukcjeç obs ugi przed rozpoczeçciem uzæywania urzaçdzenia i zachowaj jaç do uzæytku w przysz oóci Operating Instruct...

Page 2: ...tery holder back into its original position Battery Notes Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately Battery Information Battery Type Panasonic lithium battery CR2025 Included Battery Life Approximately 6 months under normal use at room temperature Caution Improper use of batteries may cause overheating an explosion or ignition resulting in injury or a fire Do not disassemble or short the ba...

Page 3: ...changer a Page 28 Volume Note The volume level can be set independently for each source For radio one volume setting for AM one volume setting for all FMs Super High Definition Bass S HDB Especially for rock music the bass sound will be more powerful Default S HDB OFF Press S HDB to change S HDB off The bass sound of the speakers are moderately emphasized The bass sounds of the speak ers are stron...

Page 4: ...ption will be automatically saved in the memory under preset number 1 to 6 Once set the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each Notes To stop the scanning press one of the buttons from 1 to 6 New stations overwrite existing saved stations after following this procedure Only RDS stations will be saved at default setting AF ON To select non RDS stations too set AF OFF a Page 17 M...

Page 5: ... REG Each region has its own number This may be used to identify the region where the station you are now listening to is located REG PTY TA 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C E T U N E T R A C K CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND OPEN AF DISP Alternative Frequency AF Mode Press AF to select one of the following AF modes AF ON AF Best Station Resea...

Page 6: ... 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C E T U N E T R A C K CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND OPEN AF DISP Program Type PTY Mode Press and hold DISP PTY for more than 2 seconds to switch the PTY display mode on and off The PTY function described below becomes enabled after selecting to the PTY mode PTY Selection q Press to change the program type as shown bel...

Page 7: ...Announcement Reception When an emergency announcement is broadcast the unit is automatically switched to receiving that broadcast Even when in CD mode CD changer mode MP3 WMA mode only for CQ DFX683N During receiving the emergency announcement ALARM appears on the display Note Emergency announcements are broadcast at the TA volume level a Page 32 PTY Preset Default Preset No Program Type When PTY ...

Page 8: ... front panel do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open Do not pinch your finger or hand in the front panel Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots Notes Do not insert a disc when indicator lights because a disc is already loaded Disc Indicator When the power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded A disc which has both CD DA data and MP3 WMA data on it may ...

Page 9: ...e number 05 q Press w Press 5 e Press BAND Set Play time Folder name Album Data reading Clock Time MP3 MP3 MP3 CD RW CD RW MP3 MP3 MP3 CD ROM CD ROM MP3 MP3 MP3 Available Discs Note Refer to the section on Notes on MP3 WMA a Page 26 and Notes on CD Rs RWs a Page 39 MP3 WMA Player Only for CQ DFX683N See page 22 about Disc Insert and disc ejecting Note CQ DFX223 DFX213 DFX203N can not play MP3 WMA ...

Page 10: ... rate to 128 kbps 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 Displayable characters Displayable length of file name folder name within 96 characters Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system Refer to the instructions of writing softwa...

Page 11: ...d for optional Panasonic CD changer unit REG PTY TA 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C E T U N E T R A C K CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND OPEN AF DISP Random Play The tracks are played in a random sequence All tracks Press 4 RANDOM lights Press again to cancel All tracks on the current disc Press and hold 4 RANDOM for more than 2 seconds blinks...

Page 12: ...IUS L R 1 DISC 2 ST LOCAL MONO TAon AF PTY LOUD TPS MTL B SKIP D M EON TP RAND REP CH C MUTE SIRIUS L R 1 DISC 2 ST LOCAL MONO TAon AF PTY LOUD TPS MTL B SKIP D M EON TP RAND REP CH C MUTE SIRIUS L R 1 DISC 2 ST LOCAL MONO TAon AF PTY LOUD TPS MTL B SKIP D M EON TP RAND REP CH C MUTE SIRIUS L R 1 DISC 2 ST REG PTY TA 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C...

Page 13: ... 2 3 4 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C E T U N E T R A C K CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND OPEN AF DISP LOCAL MONO TAon AF PTY LOUD TPS MTL B SKIP D M EON TP RAND REP CH C MUTE SIRIUS L R 1 DISC 2 ST Note The display returns to the normal mode after no operation is per formed for 7 seconds For immediate return to the normal mode press DISP Selection ...

Page 14: ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C E T U N E T R A C K CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND OPEN AF DISP LOCAL MONO TAon AF PTY LOUD TPS MTL B SKIP D M EON TP RAND REP CH C MUTE SIRIUS L R 1 DISC 2 ST Note The display returns to the normal mode after no operation is per formed for 7 seconds For immediate return to the normal mode press DISP Selectio...

Page 15: ...unds at Security Function ON setting ACC OFF When power is turned off the security message is shown and the panel removal alarm sounds at Security Function ON setting REG PTY TA 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCROLL P W R CQ DFX683N DISC FOLDER RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE S O U R C E T U N E T R A C K CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND OPEN AF DISP LOCAL MONO TAon AF PTY LOUD TPS MTL B SKIP D M EON TP RAND REP CH C M...

Page 16: ...r MP3 WMA data Video CD etc Be sure to observe the instructions of CD R RW disc for handling it If you use commercial CDs they must have either of these labels shown at right TEXT Cautions 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 dashboard or nearby areas where the temper...

Page 17: ...itch to ACC or ON Audio sound is output but the display shows demonstration message Problem Possible cause Possible solution Battery cable is not correctly connected aConnect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly aIf there is a motor antenna in the car connect the motor antenna relay control lead to the motor antenna l...

Page 18: ...your writing software or CD recorder CD R RW drive For details refer to the user manual of your writing software aThe recording quality differs depending on the encoding software used and on settings such as the bit rate Set the bit rate within the range specified in the specifications chart a Page 45 The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much aAs checking of files takes longe...

Page 19: ...x 2 V AUX IN Pre Amp Output Voltage 2 5 V CD mode Pre Amp Output Impedance 200 Ω Sub Woofer Output Voltage 2 5 V Dimensions 178 W x 50 H x 155 D mm Weight 1 4 kg Frequency Range 87 5 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity 6 dB µV S N 30 dB Stereo Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency Range 531 1 602 kHz Usable Sensitivity 29 dB µV S N 20 dB Frequency Range 153 279 kHz Usable Sensitivity 34 dB µV S N 20 dB LW Ra...

Page 20: ...veiligheid Controleer of de bedrading correct is aangelegd voor u gaat installeren Remove the cable from the battery negative terminal Trennen Sie das Kabel von der negativen Batterieklemme ab Retirer le câble de la borne négative de la batterie Koppel de kabel van de negatieve aansluiting van de accu los Bend appropriate tabs to secure the unit without backlash Die entsprechenden Einbaulaschen so...

Page 21: ...écessaire ISO antenne adapter Indien nodig Preamp Out Connector Rear Vorverstärker Ausgang Rückseite Connecteur de sortie de préamplificateur arrière Uitgangsaansluiting voorversterker achter Preamp Out Connector Front Vorverstärker Ausgang Vorderseite Connecteur de sortie de préamplificateur avant Uitgangsaansluiting voorversterker voor CD Changer Input Connector The RCA cord of a CD changer ex C...

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