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Panasonic CQ-C500U

CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front 3.5mm Aux Input and Remote

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In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front 3.5mm Aux Input and Remote • User selectable 7-color dot matrix display • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 18W x 4 chan. RMS • 2 Sets of 4V preamp outputs • SAT Radio, iPod, and Bluetooth Ready

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Product Highlights


In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front 3.5mm Aux Input and Remote • User selectable 7-color dot matrix display • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 18W x 4 chan. RMS • 2 Sets of 4V preamp outputs • SAT Radio, iPod, and Bluetooth Ready

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General Features:

  • In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Front 3.5mm Aux Input and Remote
  • Detachable face
  • User selectable 7-color dot matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 18 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC, MP3, and WMA
  • Alphatuner V with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Bass and treble controls
  • SQ3 Equalizer with 3 EQ presets

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front and rear)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the Panasonic SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or Panasonic XM Radio Package
  • Bluetooth Ready: Panasonic CY-BT200U required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Panasonic CA-DC300U iPod adapter is required and sold separately
    • The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-Xv1 required and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Rear auxiliary input: RCA Audio Input
  • Capable of controlling up to 4 additional devices with the Panasonic CY-EM100U expansion module
  • CD Changer controls

Product history:

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
18 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
2 Sets (4-Channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
No
Preamp Voltage
4 volts
Built-In Equalizer
SQ3 with 3 EQ Presets
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

CQ-C500U

Weight:

5.00lbs

Internal SKU:

cqc500u

Internal Product ID:

12015

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