ENGLISH14Electrical ConnectionsCQ-R223W 25ENGLISH13Anti-Theft SystemCQ-R223W24Cautions:• This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.• Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.• Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises to high level.• Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or 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 a clean and dry cloth.This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable.Place the Removable Face Plateinto Case Switch off the power of the unit. Remove the removable face plate. (➡ page 23) Gently press the bottom of the case and open thecover. Place the face plate into the case and take it withyou when you leave the car.Removable face plate caseCQ-R223WDOLBY B NRInstall Removable Face Plate Slide the left side of the removable face plate in place. Press the right end of the removable face plate until“click” is heard.TabCutoutCQ-R223WLEFT SPEAKER(FRONT )RIGHT SPEAKER(FRONT )LEFT SPEAKER(REAR )RIGHT SPEAKER(REAR )(+)(–)(+)(–)(+)(–)(–) (+)AntennaPre-Amp. Out ConnectorCD ChangerControl Connector PowerConnector(Red)(Yellow)(Black)(Blue w/White Stripe)(Violet w/Black Stripe)(Gray w/Black Stripe)SPEAKER LEAD(White w/BlackStripe)(White) (Gray) (Green w/BlackStripe)(Green) (Violet)Battery LeadTo the car battery, continuous+12V DCACC Power LeadTo ACC power, +12V DCGround LeadTo a clean, bare metallic part ofthe car chassisNot UsedExternal AmplifierControl Power LeadTo an external amplifierNote: This lead is used for powercontrol when an external poweramplifier is connected. The powersupply of a power amplifier will beactivated when turning on the power ofthis unit.L(White)R(Red)CD•C-IN(Rear)Fuse(3A)Extension CordSupplied for an optional CD changer(DIN/BATT/RCA/GND) Ground LeadTo a clean, bare metallicpart of your carBattery LeadRCA CordDIN Cord(White)(Red)(R)(L)CD ChangerCX-DP88(Option)(Blue)• If the fuse (rear panel) blowsfrequently,there may by somethingwrong with the unit, Consult the shopwhere you purchased this unit.To the car battery, continuous+12V DCBATTERYFuse (15 A)BATTERY 15AACCREAR SPFRONT SPPreparation:• This unit can be connected to an optional CD changer (CX-DP88). For details consult your nearest Panasonic Servicecenter.• For connection to a CD changer, refer to the operating instructions of the CD Changer (CX-DP88).❐ Wiring DiagramCautions:• 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.• Strip about 5mm of the lead ends for connection (only non-ISO connector cords).• 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 andkeep 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 whenthe battery terminals are disconnected.