Panasonic CQC8400W Operating instructions

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Panasonic CQC8400W is an in-car audio system with a range of capabilities to enhance your driving experience. It features a built-in CD player, AM/FM radio, and support for external audio sources such as MP3 players and smartphones. With its 50W maximum power output and 4-speaker system, it delivers high-quality audio that will fill your car with your favorite tunes.

In addition to its core audio functions, the Panasonic CQC8400W offers several advanced features for added convenience and customization. It has a built-in equalizer with adjustable bass and treble levels, allowing you to fine-tune the sound to your liking. It also supports pre-amp and subwoofer outputs, giving you the option to connect external amplifiers and subwoofers for an even more immersive audio experience.

Panasonic CQC8400W is an in-car audio system with a range of capabilities to enhance your driving experience. It features a built-in CD player, AM/FM radio, and support for external audio sources such as MP3 players and smartphones. With its 50W maximum power output and 4-speaker system, it delivers high-quality audio that will fill your car with your favorite tunes.

In addition to its core audio functions, the Panasonic CQC8400W offers several advanced features for added convenience and customization. It has a built-in equalizer with adjustable bass and treble levels, allowing you to fine-tune the sound to your liking. It also supports pre-amp and subwoofer outputs, giving you the option to connect external amplifiers and subwoofers for an even more immersive audio experience.

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FRONT SP
REAR SP
ACC
BATTERY 15 A
L
R
PRE-OUT FRONT
AUX-IN
CD.C-IN
S.W-OUT
PRE-OUT REAR
Electrical Connections
Caution:
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V
DC, negative ground battery system.
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow
the connection diagram below.
Remove approximately 5 mm of protective
covering from the ends of the leads before
connecting.
Do not insert the power connector into the unit
until the wiring is completed.
Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from
a possible short-circuit from the car chassis.
Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free
from touching any metal parts.
Remember, if your car has a drive computer or
a navigation computer, the data of its memory
may be erased when the battery terminals are
disconnected.
Accessory used for wiring
Wiring Diagram
No. Item Q’ty
6
Power connector 1
External amplifi er control power lead (max. 500 mA)
This lead is for connection to the power amplifi er.
Note:
This lead is used for power control when an external power amplifi er
is connected. The power supply of a power amplifi er will be activated
when turning on the power of this unit.
Antenna control lead
(to motor antenna) (max.100 mA)
This lead is not intended for use with switch actuated power antenna.
ACC power lead
To ACC power, i12 V DC.
Battery lead
To the car battery, continuous i12 V DC.
Ground lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.
Note:
The power antenna extends automatically when the AM/FM radio
mode is selected.
Antenna
(Blue/white stripe)
(Blue)
(Red)
(Yellow)
(Black)
CD changer
control connector
Subwoofer cord
(red)
(white)
6 Power connector
Fuse (mini auto fuse type, 15 A)
If the fuse (rear panel) blows frequently, they may be
something wrong with the unit or wiring connection.
Consult your nearest Panasonic service station for service.
Front speaker lead
Rear speaker lead
(White)
(White/black stripe)
(Gray)
(Gray/black stripe)
Left
To front
speaker
Right
Caution:
Do not connect more than
one speaker to one set of
speaker leads.
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Left
To rear
speaker
Right
(Green)
(Green/black stripe)
(Violet)
(Violet/black stripe)
Preout cord (rear)
Preout cord (front)
R (red)
L (white)
R (red)
L (white)
Monaural
CD changer
input cord
AUX
input cord
R (red)
L (white)
R (red)
L (white)
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Not used.
Note:
Insulate this lead with vinyl tape.
(Brown/white stripe)
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Note:
For wiring, carefully read the operating
instructions for the devices connected.
Electrical Connections
(continued)
Upgrading the System
Example combination
CD changer (CX-DP880, option)
CD changer input cord
R (red)
CD changer control
connector
RCA cord (R)
RCA cord (L)
CD changer
(CX-DP880, option)
Extension cord
(supplied with CX-DP880)
DIN cord
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L (white)
PRE-OUT FRONT
S.W-OUT
PRE-OUT REAR
Subwoofer
(option)
4 channel power amplifi er
(CY-M9054EN, option)
(bridged connection)
RCA cord
(option)
Preout cord (front)
Rear speaker
(option)
Stereo/mono power amplifi er
(CY-M7052EN, option)
(bridged connection)
Front speaker
(option)
External amplifi er
control power lead
(Blue/white stripe)
Speaker System Connection
Example combination
Stereo/mono power amplifi er (CY-M7052EN,
option)
4 channel power amplifi er (CY-M9054EN,
option)
Subwoofer (option)
Front speaker, rear speaker (option)
Subwoofer cord
Preout cord (rear)
Remove the vinyl cap.
Note:
For wiring, carefully read the operating
instructions for the devices connected.
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6 Power connector
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FM Stereo Radio
Frequency range: 87.50 MHz–108.00 MHz
Usable sensitivity: 10.2 dBf. (0.9 ¨V, 75 )
50 dB quieting sensitivity: 15.2 dBf. (1.6 ¨V, 75 )
Frequency response: 30 Hz–15 kHz (d3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity
: 75 dB
Stereo separation: 35 dB (1 kHz)
Image response ratio: 75 dB
IF response ratio: 100 dB
Signal to noise ratio: 62 dB
AM Radio
Frequency range: 531 kHz–1 602 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 27 dB/¨V
(11 ¨V, S/N 20 dB)
Specifi cations
General
Power supply: DC 12 V (11 V–16 V),
test voltage 14.4 V,
negative ground
Current consumption: Less than 2.2 A
(CD mode;
0.5 W 4-speaker)
Maximum power output: 50 Wk4 (at 1 kHz)
volume control maximum
Tone adjustment range: Bass: d12 dB at 60 Hz
Treble: d12 dB at 16 kHz
Equalizer center frequency:
60 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz,
3 kHz, 6 kHz, 16 kHz
Variable range of equalizer: j12 dB to 12 dB (2 dB step)
Speaker impedance: 4–8
Pre-amp output voltage: 5 V
(
CD mode; 1 kHz, 0 dB
)
Subwoofer output voltage
: 5 V
Pre-amp output impedance
: 60
Subwoofer output impedance
: 60
Pre-amp output voltage: 2.5 V
(
CD mode; 1 kHz, 0 dB
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Subwoofer output voltage
: 2.5 V
Pre-amp output impedance
: 200
Subwoofer output impedance
: 200
Dimensions (WkHkD): 178k50k155 mm
Weight: 1.6 k
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Note:
Specifi cations and design are subject to
modifi cation without notice due to improvements.
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CD Player
Sampling frequency: 8 times oversampling
DA converter: 4 DAC system
Pick-up type: Astigma 3-beam
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wave length: 780 nm
Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (d1 dB)
Signal to noise ratio: 96 dB
Total harmonic distortion
: 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and fl utter: Below measurable limits
Channel separation: 75 dB
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Panasonic CQC8400W Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions
This manual is also suitable for

Panasonic CQC8400W is an in-car audio system with a range of capabilities to enhance your driving experience. It features a built-in CD player, AM/FM radio, and support for external audio sources such as MP3 players and smartphones. With its 50W maximum power output and 4-speaker system, it delivers high-quality audio that will fill your car with your favorite tunes.

In addition to its core audio functions, the Panasonic CQC8400W offers several advanced features for added convenience and customization. It has a built-in equalizer with adjustable bass and treble levels, allowing you to fine-tune the sound to your liking. It also supports pre-amp and subwoofer outputs, giving you the option to connect external amplifiers and subwoofers for an even more immersive audio experience.

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