PANASONIC CQDF783W
Owner's Manual

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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 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.

Before Reading these Instructions
� This operating instruction manual is for 2 models; CQ-DF783W and CQ-DF403W. All illustrations throughout this manual represent model CQ-DF783W unless otherwise speci�ed. The following table describes the differences between 2 models. Features Models CQ-DF783W Yes Yes Yes Yes Remote control unit with ten number keys Silver CQ-DF403W None None None None Remote control unit without ten number keys Chrome black

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Use this Product Safely
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions.

CD Text display MP3/WMA playback Direct track/�le/folder/disc operation on the remote control unit AUX input Remote control unit Face color

Disc Mechanism
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from the disc mechanism and disc.

When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product, including the speakers and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, �re, or other damage.

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 station.

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.

For Installation
This product should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30x. Note: � The preset memory is cleared to return to the original factory setting when the power connector or battery is disconnected.

This can only be controlled through the main unit. This can only be controlled through the remote control unit. Operations with neither mark can be performed either by the main unit or the remote control unit. CQ-DF783W Indicates features applicable to CQ-DF783W only. CQ-DF403W CQ-DF403W only.

Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, negative ground battery system.

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

MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW
CQ-DF783W You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) �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.

Spectrum Analyzer
This shows you the changing energy levels in different frequencies of the music as it is played.

CD Changer Control
You need connect the optional CD changer unit. For details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD changer unit. Example:
Front speaker

Rear speaker Power amplifier for front and rear speakers

CQ-DF783W CQ-DF403W
Subwoofer

CD changer

Power amplifier for subwoofer

Front speaker

Rear speaker

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CQ-DF783/DF403W

CQ-DF783/DF403W

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