Use This Product Safely; Features; Before Reading These Instructions - Panasonic CQ-DP383U Operating Instructions Manual

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Use this Product Safely

When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product, including the speakers
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could
cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.
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.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC,
negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car).
Large-sized Volume Control
An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.
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
Front speaker
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Disc Mechanism
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.
Use Authorized Servicenters
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this preci-
sion product. Please refer to the Servicenter list in-
cluding with this product for service assistance.
For Installation
This product should be installed in a horizontal po-
sition 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.

Features

MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW
You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media
Audio) files as well as regular CDs.
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a con-
ventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc can
keep you entertained throughout your entire jour-
ney.
*Depending on data bit rate.
Rear speaker
Power amplifier for
front and rear speakers
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CD changer
Rear speaker

Before Reading these Instructions

This can only be controlled through the
main unit.
Operations with neither mark can be performed ei-
ther by the main unit or the remote control unit.
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the remote control unit.
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