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Panasonic CQ-C3303U

CD player receiver MP3/WMA playback

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If you're looking for a stereo to replace your car's factory radio, consider the CQ-C3303U CD player from Panasonic. It comes loaded with a variety of entertainment options for your ears, and offers expansion flexibility that you just won't get from a factory system.

You can play recordable discs, including those you've loaded with MP3 and WMA music files, and you can control a Panasonic satellite radio right from the faceplate. Best of all, you can even use Panasonic's optional iPod interface to manage your digital music library while you're on the go. An auxiliary input allows you to connect your non-iPod portable player or any other source to the system.

The CQ-C3303U also features a flip-down, detachable faceplate with a wide, easy-to-read blue display, along with a potent built-in amplifier that'll power up your tunes. Anyone in the car can play DJ with the wireless remote.

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Highlights:

  • General features:
  • CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
  • plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files)
  • fold-down, detachable face
  • remote control
  • Audio features:
  • SQ sound shaping (2-band equalizer and four preset sound curves)
  • Expandability:
  • compatible with optional Panasonic Bluetooth receiver
  • compatible with Panasonic iPod adapter
  • satellite radio-ready (tuner, antenna, and XM or SIRIUS service subscription required)
  • auxiliary input (rear RCA jacks)
  • CD changer controls
  • two sets of preamp outputs
  • Other features and specs:
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • seek tuning
  • clock
  • CD frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • CD signal-to-noise ratio: 96 dB
  • FM sensitivity: 10.2 dBf
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Chassis Size Code
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IE
CEA-2006 Compliant
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Yes
RMS Power Output
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18 watts
Peak Output
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50 watts
RMS Power Bandwidth
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20-20kHz
Preamp Outputs
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4-channel
Sub Preamp Outputs
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No
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs
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No
Preamp Voltage
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2.5 volts
Display Color
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White/Blue
Key Button Color
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Red
EQ Bands
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None
Wireless Remote
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Yes
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year
Expandability
AUX Input
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Rear
USB Input
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Memory Card Slot
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No
Bluetooth Compatible
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Satellite Radio Ready
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Sirius
HD Radio
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Navigation
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No
Changer Control
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Yes
iPod Compatibility
Full size
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Nano
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Touch
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Mini
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iPhone
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Tuner
FM Sensitivity
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10.2 dBf
European Tuning
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No
Seek/Scan
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Seek
Radio Data System
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No

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What's in the box?

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  • AM/FM/CD/Changer controller receiver with 15-amp fuse inserted into chassis
  • Sleeve
  • Face
  • Trim ring
  • Wiring harness
  • Hard plastic face case
  • Wireless remote control (EUR7641010)
  • CR2025 battery (installed in remote)
  • 2 Sleeve lock cancel plates
  • Mounting bolt (5mm diameter)
  • Rubber bushing
  • 2 Security pins
  • Operating Instructions (English/French/Spanish)
  • System Upgrade Guidebook (English/French/Spanish)
  • Installation Instructions (English/French/Spanish)
  • Panasonic Customer Care card (extended service plan)
  • Electrical Connections sheet (attached to unit)
  • Security pins note

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Features
CD Changer Controls

Features

Level Meter: The display features a one-line level meter at the bottom of the display. You can select one of four patterns or turn the level meter off.

MP3/WMA Compatible: The CQ-C3303U can play MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet, and Romeo. The player can support up to 511 files, 255 files in one folder, 8 levels, and 255 folders.

Satellite Radio Ready: You can connect a satellite radio tuner to the CQ-C3303U in a number of ways. The unit is directly compatible with the SIRIUS SIR-PAN1 Satellite Tuner for Panasonic (item # 607SIRPAN1). Additionally you can connect an independently controlled "plug 'n play" unit to the head unit through the rear aux input.

Auxiliary Input: A set of female RCA jacks is provided to allow the connection of a portable audio source. Just connect your portable cassette, MD or MP3 player to this unit, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system.

CEA-2006 Compliant: The specifications given by Panasonic for the built-in amplifier comply with the CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.

Sound Quality (SQ): In addition to the bass and treble adjustments (+/- 12dB @ 100 Hz and 10kHz), the unit's Sound Quality function allows you to apply various sound adjustments at the touch of a button in accordance with your musical tastes. There are four SQ settings:

  • SQ-Rock: speedy and heavy sound; exaggerates bass and treble
  • SQ-Pop: wide-ranged and deep sound; slightly emphasizes bass and treble
  • SQ-Vocal: clear sound; emphasizes middle tone and slightly emphasizes treble
  • SQ-Flat: flat frequency response; no emphasis applied

Mute/Attenuate: This unit allows you to choose between mute (volume at 0) or attenuate (volume decreased by 10 steps) when you want to decrease the volume instantly. After selecting mute or attenuate in the menu, pressing the Mute button activates either function and the Mute indicator light glows in the display.

Remote Control: The CQ-C3303U is equipped with a wireless remote control (EUR7641010). The dimensions of the remote are: W=1.64", H=0.664", L=3.762". The remote is powered by a CR2025 lithium battery (supplied).

Display Note: Pressing and holding the Source button turns the unit off completely. After the unit has been turned off, you can use the DISP button to switch the clock display and face/button illumination on and off. If you leave the clock display and face/button illumination on, they are "keyed." If you turn the clock display and face/button illumination off, they only turn on when the unit is turned on ("unit on" operation).

Note: The Source button stays lit even with the clock display and other button illumination turned off.

Optional iPod Adapter: This receiver is compatible with the optional Panasonic CA-DC300U iPod adapter (item #133DC300). When an iPod is connected using the adapter, all of the iPod's controls will be disabled and it will be controlled from the receiver. With this interface, you'll be able to play your iPod music files through your Panasonic receiver and in most cases have all the titling information appear on the receiver's display.

Optional Hands-Free Phone System: Connection of the optional Hands-Free Phone System (Hands-Free Kit featuring Bluetooth technology: item #133BT100) allows you to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone supports Bluetooth.

Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls. It cannot send calls.

Optional Expansion Module (hub unit): Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM100U) allows you to connect up to 4 optional components. You can choose from the following devices: CD changer (maximum of 1 can be connected), iPod (maximum of 2 can be connected), Hand-Free Phone System (maximum of 1 can be connected), or SIRIUS tuner (maximum of 1 can be connected).

CD Changer Controls

CD Changer Controls: The CQ-C3303U has controls for a compatible Panasonic CD changer, such as the CX-DP880. A CA-CC30U adapter cable (item 133CACC30) is required to connect a CD changer to this unit. CD Changer functions include: Disc Skip, Direct Disc Select (remote only), Track Skip, Track Search (FF/RW), Disc Intro Scan, Track Intro Scan, Disc repeat, Track repeat, Disc random and Track random.

 

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1-9 of 9 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness
 
5 out of 5

great 4 the price

Written By alberto, dallas, tx on Tuesday, October 17, 2006
 
this stereo is great. then on top of that the price IS GREAT plus CRUCHFIELD will give you the kit needed to install it. at first i would buy my car audio from shops and stores. but if you really think about it, you get all you need for a low price if you buy this stereo from CRUTCHFIELD. you if you buy this at the store it would be more and you would still need to buy the kits for extra. this is my first but not my last product from CRUTCHFIELD. also as far as the stereo goes i love PANASONIC. i had a higher model in my 06 SILVERADO but now upgraded to a in-dash panasonic tv/dvd. PANASONIC will always give you what you need for less. i bought this model becouse my uncle wanted a cd player in his work truck. i got him this stereo and installed it my self(THANKS TO CRUTCHFIELD'S MASTERSHEET) and he loved it and it really didnt break the bank.

thank CRUTCHFIELD
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4 out of 5

Panasonic CQ-C3303U

Written By dustin, Springfield, Illinois on Friday, September 22, 2006
 
i like everything about this product except it didnt have all the wiring that hooked up to the car that i wished it had. other than that it thought is a good deck
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4 out of 5

Panasonic CQ-C3303U

Written By TAN, nj on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
 
Use of the radio is pretty intuitive. Less button is better for me, especially when I'm driving. Also ordered Panasonic CA-DC300U for my Ipod. Even without reading the manual, the controls are very intuitive. Negatives: 1) Cannot dim the screen--it is too bright at night; 2) Radio/adapter does not turn off the ipod nor pauses it when I switch sources (CD/AM/FM/AUX) and when I shut the car off-- it requires pressing pause beforehand.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Good Radio

Written By Phil, Louisville, KY on Thursday, June 08, 2006
 
I bought this radio for a Jeep Cherokee I just purchased. Installation was a breeze thanks to the included instructions. The stereo performs great and plays my MP3 CD's perfectly. One thing that disappointed me was that I already had an XM receiver(XM1000D) but my radio requires the (XMDPAN110) adapter to hook it up to this radio. It is currently "out of stock" so I'm not sure when I'll have my Satellite Radio again. Other than that, this In-Dash Stereo Rocks!
4 out of 4 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Panasonic CQ-C3303U

Written By Ben, Valdosta, GA on Monday, May 29, 2006
 
Great radio with great options for expansion.
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5 out of 5

Decent unit for the money

Written By Bob, San Jose, CA on Thursday, May 04, 2006
 
I wanted a new unit for my daily driver and thought I should get one that does "almost everything" so while spending days checking them out I decided that for the money and with the features it was worth a try. I like it. Good sound, nice features, looks good. There is no way to dim the display light but it isn't that bad for me. Easy to read day or night. Well worth the money, even for such an inexpensive unit.
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4 out of 5

Tons of Input options

Written By mle, San Francisco Ca. on Tuesday, April 11, 2006
 
What the product description won't tell you is that this unit has tons of input options. Aside from it's Auxillary inputs (RCA) it has a proprietary input that will accept the iPod adapter...the cheapest one available in the market at the moment, a bluetooth handsfree unit or satellite radio receiver (Xm or Sirius). Want all three, get the optional hub and you can. While other units can do this, it is hard to find one at this price range.

I currently hook up my Archos AV500 through the Aux input and my wife uses the other iput for her iPod.

The sound is good and well balanced as well. I would have given it a 5 star rating except for 2 things, i cant change the color of the LCD (available though in a pricier model) and it won't play AAC files.
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5 out of 5

Great Cheap Deck

Written By Andrew, Milwaukee, WI on Thursday, March 02, 2006
 
I bought this deck because it matched the factory VW interior and it is the cheapest ipod controllable deck on the market, and panasonic's ipod connector is only an additional $50. Sounds awesome through my factory monsoon system, not a ton of features here, but if you want to play music loud and crystal clear, it works like a champ
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4 out of 5

Simple and Unique

Written By Hoa, Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, February 12, 2006
 
At the best price I have seen for this Panasonic CD/MP3/iPod reciever. I had all the installation require from Crutchfield to install my reciever at no extra cost and enjoy it very much. Panasonic CQ-C3303U is very easy to operate and pulled off a great sound system for my stock speakers.
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