® Removable Front Panel MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control FOLDER Lecteur CD MP3/récepteur avec panneau avant CQ-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE SOURCE amovible et contrôle de changeur CD TRACK REMOTE DISP RANDOM SCAN REPEAT MUTE...
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-DPX172U Model No. N° De Modèle RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: 1 2 V 4~8Ω...
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CQ-DPX172U CQ-DPX172U 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 mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take pride in their work.
¢ 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), Notes on CD-Rs/RWs ¢ Specifications ......................41 CQ-DPX172U...
Remove and dispose of the 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 or resulting in injury or a fire.
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-DPX172U 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-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE SOURCE TRACK...
Clock Basics The 12-hour system is used for the clock. FOLDER CQ-DPX172U 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-DPX172U 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...
Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories. (Total 24 stations) Band Press [BAND] to select a desired band. page 14) Preset number FOLDER CQ-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
Note: The power will be turned off automatically when the disc is ejected in the CD play mode. Mode Selection (when a CD is in the player...) Press [SOURCE] to change to CD player mode and playback starts. ¡• LOUD FOLDER CQ-DPX172U 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-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
Note: The power will be turned off automatically when the disc is ejected in the MP3 play mode. Mode Selection (when a MP3 file recorded disc is in the player...) Press [SOURCE] to change to MP3 player mode and playback starts. ¡• LOUD FOLDER CQ-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND 001-003 ¡• TUNE SOURCE...
¡The “.mp3” file name extension is not displayed. ¡When playing a Tree 1 file, the folder name is displayed with the word “ROOT” (root folder). ¡Characters that the player cannot display are shown as an asterisk. FOLDER CQ-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE...
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¡• 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-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND BAND TUNE TUNE TUNE...
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[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-DPX172U CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL BAND TUNE TUNE SOURCE TRACK...
CD Changer Control CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit. Caution: Do not use irregularly shaped CDs. Preparation: Connect the CD changer. page 31) Notes: ¡The power will be turned on automatically when a magazine is loaded in the CD changer.
[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-DPX172U 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 Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads for impedance speakers will affect output and can cause both each speaker which are usually color coded. speaker and stereo unit damage. CQ-DPX172U...
(4.75 mm) – ” (5.56 mm) thick in order to be able to 3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper support the unit. operation. If you have difficulties, consult your nearest authorized professional installer for assistance. CQ-DPX172U...
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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-DPX172U...
Pull on the right side of the unit. Remove the trim plate i with a i Trim plate screwdriver. 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-DPX172U...
¡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-DPX172U...
FRONT SP REAR SP (White) (Gray/black (Gray) (White/black (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-DPX172U...
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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) (R) (Red) CD changer input cord DIN cord CD changer control connector CH.C-IN CQ-DPX172U y Power connector CQ-DPX172U...
Wait for a while before use. A mobile phone is used near the unit. Noise Keep the mobile phone away from the unit. Audio sound is output Demonstration mode is ON. but the display shows Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to cancel demonstration mode. demonstration message. CQ-DPX172U...
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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-DPX172U...
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For supported file systems see “Notes on MP3” ( page 38). Folder/file name is not displayed correctly. aThere may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder (CD- R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your writing software. CQ-DPX172U...
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 facing the wrong direction. Direct the remote control at sensor (REMOTE) on the panel. CQ-DPX172U...
No disc is in the changer (magazine). ¡• Insert discs into the changer (magazine). LOUD Notes: ¡Some CD changers will automatically turn this unit off after E3 error message appears. ¡For details refer to the operating instructions of your CD changer. CQ-DPX172U...
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 produce noise from the speakers and cause speaker damage and can damage your hearing. Note: MP3 encode software and writing software are not supplied to this model. CQ-DPX172U...
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(However, lowercase characters are represented as operation. uppercase characters in this unit.) 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-DPX172U...
¡This player cannot play the 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 handling instructions of CD-R/RW discs. CQ-DPX172U...
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...