® Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with Changer Control FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL Lecteur CD/Récepteur avec commande de changeur BAND TUNE SOURCE TRACK de CD et panneau avant entièrement amovible REMOTE DISP RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE LOUD Reproductor de CD/Receptor con carátula completa...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Label Indication and Location WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO CQ-DP171U Model No. N° De Modèle RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: 1 2 V 4~8Ω...
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CQ-DP171U CQ-DP171U NÚMERO DEL MODELO NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE NÚMERO DE SERIE NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE...
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 mechani- cal engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take pride in their work.
Where to get service help, troubleshooting tips, error display messages ¢ Notes on MP3 ......................38 What is MP3, points to remember when recording on MP3 disc, glossary ¢ Maintenance ....................... 40 Care of the unit, notes on CD/CD media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) ¢ Specifications ......................41 CQ-DP171U...
Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately. Battery Information: ¡Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included) ¡Battery Life: Approximately 6 months with normal use (at room temperature) Caution: Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion, ignition, resulting in injury or a fire. Battery leakage may damage the unit.
The anti-volume-blast circuit will not work when the volume ¡• level is set lower than position 20 on the display. LOUD Volume level (0 to 40) Remote control sensor FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE SOURCE...
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Fader Balance Treble Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the display returns to the regular mode. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE SOURCE TRACK...
Clock Basics The 12-hour system is used for the clock. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE TRACK TRACK REMOTE DISP DISP RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE LOUD Initial Time Clock Display q Press [DISP] (DISPLAY). Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to switch to the clock display.
Radio Basics Mode Selection Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio mode. ¡• LOUD FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND ¡• TUNE TUNE SOURCE SOURCE TRACK TRACK LOUD REMOTE DISP RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE LOUD FM stereo indicator lights during reception...
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Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories. Band Press [BAND] to select a desired band. page 14) Preset number FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
Note: Ejecting the disc when the unit is in the CD player mode allows the power to be turned off. Mode Selection (when a CD is in the player) Press [SOURCE] to change to CD player mode and playback starts. ¡• LOUD FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND ¡• TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
[1TRACK] : Back to the beginning of the current [2TRACK] : Fast forward track. [1TRACK] : Fast reverse Back to the previous track. (Press twice.) Release to resume the regular CD play. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
Note: Ejecting the disc when the unit is in the MP3 player mode allows the power to be turned off. Mode Selection (when a MP3 files recorded disc is in the player) Press [SOURCE] to change to MP3 player mode and playback starts. ¡• LOUD FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND 001-003 ¡• TUNE SOURCE...
¡When playing a Tree 1 file, the folder name is dis- played with the word “ROOT” (root folder). ¡Characters that the player cannot display are shown as an asterisk. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
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¡If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the nearest MP3 file in ¡• the order of playback will be played. LOUD ¡If the total of files and folders exceeds 254, successful playback may not be performed. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND TUNE TUNE...
[1TRACK] : Back to the beginning of the current MP3 file. [2TRACK] : Fast forward Back to the previous MP3 file. [1TRACK] : Fast reverse (Press twice.) Release to resume the regular MP3 play. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE TRACK...
CD Changer Control CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit. Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine. Caution: Do not use irregular shaped CDs. Notes: ¡Loading a magazine when the power is off allows the power to be turned on.
[1TRACK] : Back to the beginning of the current track. [2TRACK] : Fast forward Back to the previous track. (Press twice.) [1TRACK] : Fast reverse Release to resume the regular CD play. FOLDER CQ-DP171U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
Before you begin installation, look for the items which are packed with your unit. Rear support strap ¡Warranty Card … Fill this out promptly. ¡Panasonic Servicenter for Service Directory … Keep Tapping screw (5 mmø x for future reference in case the product needs servicing. 16 mm) ¡Installation Hardware …...
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Lower or higher imped- Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads for ance speakers will affect output and can cause both each speaker which are usually color coded. speaker and stereo unit damage. CQ-DP171U...
(4.75 mm) – ” (5.56 mm) thick in order to be able to 3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper opera- support the unit. tion. If you have difficulties, consult your nearest authorized professional installer for assistance. CQ-DP171U...
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(a) Using the rear support strap e Rear support bracket Fire wall of car (Provided on the car) 3 mmø r Tapping screw Rubber cushion (option) w Hex. nut e Rear support strap t Mounting bolt t Mounting bolt q Mounting collar q Mounting collar CQ-DP171U...
Pull on the right side of the unit. Remove the trim plate i with a screw- iTrim plate driver. Screwdriver Pull out the unit while pushing down the lock lever with a screwdriver. Lock lever Lock lever Remove the unit pulling with both hands. CQ-DP171U...
¡Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contacts. ¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth. CQ-DP171U...
FRONT SP REAR SP (White) (Gray/black (White/black (Gray) (Green/black (Green) (Violet/black (Violet) stripe) stripe) stripe) stripe) (–) (+) (–) (+) (–) (+) (–) (+) Panasonic Panasonic Left Speaker Left Speaker Right Speaker Right Speaker (Front) (Rear) (Front) (Rear) CQ-DP171U...
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Note: For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions for the devices connected. Ground lead CD changer CX-DP88U Extension cord (Supplied for CX-DP88U) Battery lead (Fuse 3 A) (L) (White) CD changer (R) (Red) control connector CQ-DP171U DIN cord CD changer input connector y Power connector CQ-DP171U...
A mobile phone is used near the unit. Noise Keep the mobile phone away from the unit. Demonstration mode is ON. Audio sound is out- Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to cancel demonstration mode. put but the display shows demonstration message. CQ-DP171U...
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Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the section on Installation. ¡ Disc is defective. ¡ Mechanical trouble. Disc is not ejected. Press [u] (EJECT). If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs. CQ-DP171U...
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File playing time is not displayed correctly. You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file. aThe file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file is some- times displayed incorrectly. CQ-DP171U...
Battery poles (+) (–) are reversed. Insert the battery correctly. Wrong battery. Check the battery. Buttons are invalid for operation. Battery has run down. Replace the battery. Remote control is in the wrong direction. Direct the remote control at sensor (REMOTE) on the panel. CQ-DP171U...
No disc is in the changer (magazine). ¡• Insert discs into the changer (magazine). LOUD Notes: ¡Some CD changers will let this unit to be turned off after E3 error message appears. ¡For details refer to the operating instructions of your CD changer. CQ-DP171U...
Product Servicing If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician. Replacing the Fuse Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse, could cause a fire or damage to the stereo unit.
Caution: Never assign the “.mp3” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only pro- duce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage your hearing. Note: MP3 encode software and writing software are not supplied to this model. CQ-DP171U...
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Copyright It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself personally. CQ-DP171U...
¡This player cannot play CD-R/RW discs if the session is not closed. ¡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. CQ-DP171U...
28 dB/µV (25 µV, S/N 20 dB) ❏ CD Player Sampling frequency: 32 times oversampling DA converter: MASH • 1 bit/4 DAC system Error correction system: Panasonic super decoding algorithm Pick-up type: Astigma 3-beam Light source: Semiconductor laser Wave length: 780 nm Frequency response: 20 Hz –...
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Company, Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of 5770 Ambler Drive, Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Mississauga, Ontario One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 L4W 2T3 New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, www.panasonic.ca http://www.panasonic.com...