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Panasonic CQ-C500U

The Panasonic CQ-C500U is an in-dash multi-format CD player that supports AAC, MP3, WMA, and CD-R/RW playback and is a step up from Panasonic's CQ-C300U.  The unit features a variable 7-color display with open face CD access and a removable faceplate for security compared to the black and white display of the CQ-C300U.  It provides a total 72 watts of RMS power handling with a MOS-FET output stage and an additional Re-Master function which the CQ-C300U lacks.  The CQ-C500U is compatible with iPod, Satellite Radio, and an optional expansion module for connecting a phone or other digital device to the receiver.  It also includes an integrated AM/FM tuner, CD changer control, and displays 2-lines of CD text or ID3 tags.  The receiver comes with a wireless remote control and a 1 year limited warranty.

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Panasonic CQ-C500U
MSRP $170.00
Release date February, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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Pros:
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A wide variety of screen backlight colors that are easy to switch
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VERY simple to use interface
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6 radio preset buttons
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Audio in located on the faceplate for quick and easy access
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Volume control is nice and smooth, allowing great volume control
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iPod ready
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Satellite radio ready
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includes wireless remote control
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affordable price
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Cons:
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The faceplate doesn't go on and off as easy as newer models
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not HD radio ready (?)
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Features/Specs

  • Multi-Format CD Player/Receiver
  • Removable faceplate
  • Variable 7 color display
  • Wireless remote control
  • Open face CD access
  • AAC, MP3, WMA, CD-R/RW playback
  • iPod®, Satellite Radio & Expansion Module Ready
  • Power Handling: 18W x 4 channels RMS, 50W x 4 channels Peak
  • Bass, Treble, Balance Fader Controls
  • 2-Line CD Text and MP3 ID3 Tag Display
  • MOS-FET Output stage
  • Re-master function
  • 3-Band Sound Quality (SQ3)
  • SBC-SW( super bass controlled subwoofer)
  • AM/FM Tuner
  • Front AUX input
  • CD Changer Control
  • 1 year limited warranty

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Panasonic CQ-C500U

• Panasonic CQC500U CD Receiver with CD Changer Control

• Panasonic CQ-C500U

UPC: 037988758395

EAN: 037988758395

MPN: CQC500U

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scubaryan

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April 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
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Pros

  • A wide variety of screen backlight colors that are easy to switch
  • VERY simple to use interface
  • 6 radio preset buttons
  • Audio in located on the faceplate for quick and easy access
  • Volume control is nice and smooth, allowing great volume control

Cons

  • The faceplate doesn't go on and off as easy as newer models

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Yale

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April 8, 2009
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Pros

  • iPod ready
  • Satellite radio ready
  • includes wireless remote control
  • affordable price

Cons

  • not HD radio ready (?)

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CQ, C, 500, U, CQC, C500, 500U, CQC500, C500U, CQC500U