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CQ-CB9900U

CQ-CB9900U

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Features

Built-in AM/FM tuner for HD Radio (IBOC 
system*) broadcasts

Digital broadcasts can now be heard along with 
conventional analog broadcasts thanks to the 
incorporation of the IBOC system that adds digital 
signals to the existing analog radio signals.  As a 
result, during digital reception AM broadcasts take 
on a sound quality comparable to FM broadcasts, 
and FM broadcasts have a sound quality on a par 
with CDs.  The station names, call signs, artists and 
song titles can also be displayed.
* “IBOC” stands for In Band On Channel.  It refers to 

analog digital simulcast broadcasting that uses the 
double sideband of the existing FM 400 kHz and 
AM 40 kHz broadcast carrier frequencies.

MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW

You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media 
Audio) fi les as well as regular CDs.
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a 
conventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc 
can keep you entertained throughout your entire 
journey.
*Depending on bit rate.

SQ7 (7 bands Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound 
types at the touch of button in accordance with your 
listening music type.
At SQ7, SQ presets 2 to 6 can also be fi nely 
adjusted as desired (page 32).

HPF (High Pass Filter)/LPF (Low Pass Filter)

Genuine subwoofer system achieved thanks to HPF 
(High Pass Filter) and LPF (Low Pass Filter)

CD Changer Control

You can connect the optional CD changer unit.  For 
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD 
changer unit.

 2 CD changers (option) can be controlled with 

this unit. To connect 2 CD changers to it, the 
dual CD changer selector CA-CD55U (option) is 
necessary.

Large-sized Volume Control

An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like 
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.

CQ-CB9900U

CD changer
(CX-DP880U, option)

Subwoofer (option)

Dual CD changer selector
(CA-CD55U, option)

Stereo power 
amplifi er  (option)

Operations with neither mark can be performed 
either by the main unit or the remote control unit.

This can only be controlled through 

the main unit.

This can only be controlled through 

the remote control unit.

Before Reading these Instructions

System Upgrade

Note:

  This unit does not support Sirius satellite radio.

  You cannot connect CD changer and Sirius 

receiver using the dual CD changer selector 
(CA-CD55U, option).

Today’s AM and FM radio is broadcast in analog, 
which has lower audio quality and is fi lled with 
static, hiss, pops and fades.  Radio stations have 
begun a transformation to the world of digital using 
a new technology called HD Radio™.  Today’s 
analog signals and the new HD Radio digital signals 
will be transmitted at the same time from AM and 
FM stations.  The radios you use today will continue 
to function for years, however, new receivers 
are needed to hear the HD Radio digital signals 
broadcast from the stations.  

Using these new receivers, you can pick up the 
new HD Radio digital signals at the same place on 
the dial (106.7 KROQ will be digital 106.7 KROQ 
broadcasting in HD Radio, 710 WOR will be digital 
710 WOR broadcasting in HD Radio).  Your favorite 
HD Radio digital station will be right where you left 
it.  Additionally, new HD Radio receivers will still 
pick up stations broadcasting in analog, so you don’t
need two radios.

The benefi ts of digital far outweigh old analog 
technology.  HD Radio makes radio “fun” again.  FM 
digital will sound like a CD throughout the coverage 
area, and AM digital will sound like today’s FM 
throughout the coverage area, both without the 
static, hiss, pops or fades that you’ve had to put up 
with for almost a century.    

While HD Radio will bring you pristine audio quality, 
it will also provide data services*.  Both AM and 
FM HD Radio stations will transmit song and artist 
title, traffi c updates, weather alerts, news reports 
and much more.   For more information, visit 
www.hd-radio.com. Stay tuned!  

* This unit supports text displays for the following 

items; 
station name, call sign, artist, song title.

What is HD Radio™?

HD Radio broadcasts can be enjoyed only in those areas in the United States where the broadcasts can 
be received.  This means that the HD Radio feature cannot be used outside the U.S. or in areas inside 
the U.S. where these broadcasts cannot be received. (as of December 2003)

HD Radio is a trademark of iBiquity Digital 
Corporation.

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