Removable full front mp3 wma cd player/receiver with full dot matrix display and cd changer control and removable full front cd player/receiver with full dot matrix display and cd changer control (20 pages)
This Manual is an overseas version and some details may differ from Instructions enclosed with products sold in Australia CQ-DFX972N DISP OPEN P·SET/DISC TUNE BAND TRACK SET/APM FOLDER · · ¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages. CQ-DFX972N Disc Mechanism Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from the disc mechanism and disc.
¡Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire. ¡Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents. ¡Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries. Page 30) Lithium battery Position B Battery holder CQ-DFX972N...
ACC selection to ON. (Default: ACC OFF) is attached to the functional descriptions under ACC ON the ACC selection ON condition. Source Press [SRC] / [SOURCE] to change the source. Radio Page 8) CQ-DFX972N [SOURCE] (Power/Source) Page 28 Page 28) [MUTE] (Mute/Attenuation) CD Player (CD is in the player.
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*2 If you press a button, the Mode & Spectrum Analyzer Display appears for 5 seconds. *3 If you press a button, the light is turned on, the Mode Display appears, and the light is turned off approximately 5 seconds later. Page 26) CQ-DFX972N...
FM broadcast station. LOCAL ON : In seek tuning, only strong stations are detected. LOCAL OFF : Relatively weak stations are picked up. Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode. CQ-DFX972N []] [[] (Tune) [BAND]...
Select a band (step w on the previous page) Press [}] or [{] to select the preset number for tuning in the preset station. Entering numbers directly from the remote control Press one of the preset button from [1] to [6] on the remote control. Searching Scanning CQ-DFX972N...
Note: If Mode & Clock display is selected by pressing [DISP], the frequency disappears and the following display appears. Page 7 for Display Change) CQ-DFX972N RDS Basics Clock Time (CT) Service When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automatically adjusts the time.
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FM Menu Display The frequency is changed only for programs within the region. The frequency is changed also for programs outside the region. [SEL] (Menu/Return) Preset buttons [1] to [6] [}] [{] (Select) [DISP] (Return) CQ-DFX972N...
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When set to TA on with the unit in another mode (CD, MP3, CD changer, AUX), it will automatically switch to radio mode and output the traffic announcement. When the traffic announcement has finished, the unit will return to the previous mode. CQ-DFX972N Traffic Announcement (TA) []] [[] [VOLUME] (TP seek tuning)
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Press [}] or [{] to select the language, and press [BAND] to set. / AFFAIRS / / POP M [BAND] (PTY search/Set) PTY Mode [BAND] (PTY search/Set) (Default : English) [SEL] (PTY mode/Menu/Return) []] [[] (PTY select) [}] [{] (Select) [DISP] (Return) CQ-DFX972N...
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*On the remote control, select the program type and press and hold the preset button for more than 2 seconds. Preset Number Note: To suspend preset write, press [DISP]. CQ-DFX972N (continued) [BAND] (Preset PTY search) [}] [{] (PTY preset call/Change) Preset PTY Search q Select a desired program type by PTY preset call.
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(Even when in CD mode, MP3 mode, CD changer mode and AUX mode.). During receiving the emergency announcement, “ALARM” blinks on the display. Note: Emergency announcements are broadcast at the TA volume level. Page 12) CQ-DFX972N...
¡To avoid damaging the 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. CQ-DFX972N Label Side [1] [2] (Track/Fast forward/Fast reverse)
¡Random, repeat and scan play are canceled when [#] is pressed. Scan Play (Only for remote control) Press [5] . The first 10 seconds of each track play in sequence. Press [5] again to cancel. Page 39). CD Menu Display (Only for remote control) CQ-DFX972N...
¡To avoid damaging the 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. CQ-DFX972N Label Side [1] [2] (File/Fast forward/Fast reverse) When a disc is in the player...
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Press and hold [5] for more than 2 seconds. From the next folder, the beginning 10 seconds of the first MP3 file in each folders are played in sequence. Press and hold [5] again to cancel. Page 39). MP3 Menu Display (Only for remote control) Page 44) CQ-DFX972N...
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CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives). Caution: Never assign the “.mp3” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only produce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage your hearing. CQ-DFX972N (continued)
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ID3Tag: A function that allows character information (title, artist, album title, date, etc.) to be written onto the disc. (Not displayed Packet writing: A method of writing data on a CD media in small increments. (Not supported) Page 20) CQ-DFX972N...
Preparation: Connect another CD changer by using an optional dual CD changer selector (CA-CD55EN). Press [BAND] to select CD changer 1 or CD changer 2. Example: CD changer 2 is selected. CQ-DFX972N [1] [2] (Track/Fast forward/Fast reverse) [BAND] (Changer...
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Press and hold [5] for more than 2 seconds. From the next disc, the beginning 10 seconds of the first track on each discs are played in sequence. Press and hold [5] again to cancel. CD Changer Menu Display (Only for remote control) CQ-DFX972N...
Setting range : Mute (– (in 2 dB step) Sub-Woofer Low Pass Filter Select the upper limit frequency of the sound from Sub-Woofer. Default : 120 Hz Setting range : 80 Hz or 120 Hz CQ-DFX972N [BAND] (Set) []] [[] (Select/Adjust) [}] [{] (Select/Adjust) Press [MENU] / [SEL] to open the menu.
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Press [[] or []] to change. 80Hz : No more than 80 Hz 120Hz : No more than 120 Hz Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode. []] [[] (Select/Adjust) [}] [{] (Select/Adjust) [DISP] (Return) CQ-DFX972N...
Default : ON (Not adjusted. “– – : – –” will appear.) Clock Adjustment When receiving an RDS station, the Clock Time (CT) service automatically adjusts the time. ( Page 10) If CT service is not available, adjust the clock. CQ-DFX972N [BAND] (Set) []] [[] (Select/Adjust) [}] [{] (Select/Adjust) Press [MENU] / [SEL] to open the menu.
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Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode. []] [[] (Select/Adjust) [}] [{] (Select/Adjust) [DISP] (Return) Note: Switch the screen display to have the Spectrum Analyzer Display. Page 7) Increase Decrease Small clock display (24 hour system) CQ-DFX972N...
ACC Selection Default : OFF Caution: Be sure to select OFF when your car has no ACC position in the ignition switch. Failure to do this could cause the battery to go dead. CQ-DFX972N [BAND] (Set) []] [[] (Select) [}] [{]...
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(at Security Function ON setting). ¡When power is turned off, the security message is shown and the panel removal alarm sounds (at Security Function ON setting). ACC ON Page 33) (Security message) ACC ON ACC OFF CQ-DFX972N...
5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting. 6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit. 7. Please carefully read the operating and installation instructions of the respective equipment before connecting it to this unit. CQ-DFX972N Supplied Hardware Mounting Collar Mounting Bolt (5 mmø) Power Connector...
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After fixing Mounting Bolt w and Power Connector e, fix the rear of the unit to the car body by either method (a) or (b) shown on the previous page. Insert Trim Plate t. After installation reconnect the negative (–) battery terminal. CQ-DFX972N...
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Insert the Lock Cancel Plates u along the grooves on both sides of the main unit until “ click ” is heard. w Pull out the unit while pushing the plates further inside. Remove the unit pulling with both hands. CQ-DFX972N (continued) Open OPEN TUNE BAND...
¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth. ¡To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open. r Removable Face Plate Case Contact Security Indicator CQ-DFX972N...
A7: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply) (Red) (Yellow) A4: IGN or ACC switched 12 V supply Car Type B A7: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply) (Red) (Yellow) A4: No connection CQ-DFX972N Wiring Diagram Antenna CQ-DFX972N y ISO Antenna Adapter (If needed) (Red) BATTERY 15A...
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B8 : Rear Left – B7 : Rear Left + B6 : Front Left – B5 : Front Left + B4 : Front Right – B3 : Front Right + B2 : Rear Right – B1 : Rear Right + CQ-DFX972N...
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RCA Cord Panasonic Sub-Woofer * For use as a monaural amplifier (Bridge connection) CQ-DFX972N (continued) Nine Speakers and CD Changer ¡This unit can be connected to an optional CD changer (CX-DP9061/DP9060EN, CX-DP88N, CX-DP801/DP 803EN or CX-DP601EN) and optional extension cord.
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To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis Battery Lead (Yellow) To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC DIN Cord (Supplied to CA-CD55EN) CQ-DFX972N CD text recognizable CD changer CX-DP9061EN Ground Lead (Black) To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis Battery Lead (Yellow)
If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center. CQ-DFX972N ¡Use ungrounded speaker only. ¡The maximum speaker output should be 50 W or more. (If used with the optional power amplifier, the speaker output should be higher than the maximum amplifier output.)
¡This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contains other than CD-DA or MP3 data (Video CD, etc.). ¡Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it. <Right> Notes on CD-Rs/RWs TEXT Label side Do not use irregularly shaped discs. <Wrong> Rough edge CQ-DFX972N...
Buttons unusable (each source operation). Audio sound is output but the display shows demonstration message. CQ-DFX972N Cautions: ¡Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or something is wrong. ¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.
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Installation. ¡ Disc is defective. ¡ Mechanical trouble. aOpen the panel and press [u]. If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service Center to ask for repairs. CQ-DFX972N...
Files are not played in the desired order. Folder / file name is not displayed correctly. CQ-DFX972N (continued) Possible cause / Possible solution Disc is dirty, or has scratches. aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD / CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”...
Battery polarities (+) (–) are reversed. aInsert the battery correctly. Wrong battery. aCheck the battery. Battery has run down. aReplace the battery. Remote control is in the wrong direction. aDirect the remote controller at REMOTE (sensor) on the panel. Page 24). CQ-DFX972N...
Return to previous mode Note: Displays and the steps to be taken for errors vary in part from changer to changer. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions for the changer used. CQ-DFX972N (continued) Possible cause / Possible solution Disc is dirty, or is upside down.