"MP3 players lend themselves perfectly to the car listening environment," noted Lopez. "Because a single MP3 recorded disc can hold about 10 times more music than a conventional music CD, there's no need to carry and switch between multiple discs. It's like having a CD changer in your dashboard."
The CQ-DP171U features a removable faceplate to help safeguard against theft, a convenient IR remote control, and a floating anti-shock suspension system to help ensure accurate signal reading and to diminish vibration.
CD player features include 12-track direct access, track scan, search, repeat (track or disc) and random play. The unit can also function as a CD changer controller, giving users command of the changer via the wireless remote.
For exceptional AM/FM performance, all Panasonic 2001 car stereo radios use Alphatuner V circuitry, designed to help suppress multi-path distortion and reduce the problem of signal reflections in metropolitan areas. This technology also increases sensitivity for greater pickup in weak signal areas. Users can program up to 18 FM and six AM stations, and can also take advantage of features such as Auto Preset and Seek tuning.
Consumers can easily find out which Panasonic components are right for their cars by accessing the vehicle fit guide on Panasonic's mobile audio site. (Visit the home page at panasonic.com.)
