Panasonic CQ-VD6503N User Manual

Safety Information

CAUTION:

• PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

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OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR

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INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIP­PING OR MOISTURE.

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CQ-VD6503N

Upgrade Options

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TV Tuner

(CY-TUP153N, option)

CD Changer

(CX-DP880N, option)

DVD Changer

(CX-DH801N, option)

Rear Monitor

Display Unit

CQ-VD6503N

Hands-Free Kit featuring

Bluetooth

(CY-BT100N, option)

Expansion Module

(CY-EM100N, option)

®

technology

iPod

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Car Navigation System

(CN-DV2300N, option)

Contents

Safety Information................................................2

Upgrade Options ..................................................3

Contents................................................................3

Installation Guide .................................................4

Electrical Connections ........................................9

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Installation Guide

Preparation Dashboard Installation

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Caution

¡Please follow the laws and regulations of your

province or country for installation of the unit.

¡When bending the mounting tab of the mounting

collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure
your hands and fingers.

¡We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for

installation work to protect yourself from injuries.

¡Before installation, check the radio operation with

antenna and speakers.

¡Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery ter-

minal (see caution below).

¡The unit should be installed in a horizontal position

with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not
more than 30°.

0 – 30°

Caution

¡Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car with

trip or navigational computer since all user settings
stored in memory will be lost. Instead take extra
care with installing the unit to prevent shorts.

Installation Opening

The unit can be installed in any dashboard having an
opening as shown below. The dashboard should be 4.5
mm – 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.

111.6 mm

182 mm

Installation Precautions

This product should be installed by a professional
installer, if possible.

In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest author­ized Panasonic Service Centre.

1. This system is to be used only in a 12 V DC battery
system (car) with negative ground.

2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (a page 9-

19). Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.

3. Connect the power lead after all other connections are
made.

4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the pos­itive terminal (+) of the battery or fuse block (BAT) ter­minal.

5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.

7. Please carefully read the operating and installation
instructions of the respective equipment before con­necting it to this unit.

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❏ Installation Hardware

(For Installation)

Trim Plate

q

Mounting Collar

w

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❏ Transportation Bracket Removal

Be sure to remove the transportation brackets before

ø x 8

mm

use (installation). Use round head screws (
mm) for installation. (a page 7)

Be careful not to lose these screws.

Transportation Bracket

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Lock Cancel Plate

e

Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)

r

Rear Support Strap

t

Round Head Screw

y

(5 mmø x 8 mm)
Flat-Head Screw

u

(5 mmø x 8 mm)

❏ Installation Hardware

Wiring)

(For

Power Connector

i

(ISO connector)

Reverse Extension Cord

o

2

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1

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1

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2

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Qty.DiagramItemNo.

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Round Head Screw (5 mmø

x 8 mm)

❏ Before Installation

Caution

¡Do not press the panel forcefully.
¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any hard

objects.

¡Do not bump the front panel.

a Failure to observe the above may damage or break

the glass on the surface of the touch panel.

Clip Connector

!0

<YEAJ012891>

ISO Antenna Adapter

!1

<YEAA33144>

Note:

¡The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory

part name is the part number for maintenance and
service.

¡Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to

modification without prior notice due to improvements.

¡Mounting Collar

shipment.

¡Use the supplied screws for installation exclusively. In

case of losing any of them, please order the specific
screw.

w is mounted on the main unit at

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Installation Guide (continued)

Mounting and removing the Display Unit

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❏ Mounting Procedures (A) (When using Mounting Collar w)

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Note:

¡The car model, installation conditions and combination

of the units used may impose some restrictions on
opening and closing the monitor as well as on the
angle and position to which the monitor can be adjust­ed.

q

IMPORTANT

When this unit is installed in dashboard, ensure that there
is sufficient air flow around the unit to prevent damage
from overheating. Do not block any ventilation holes on
the unit.

q

w

e

Insert the Mounting Collar w into the dash­board, and bend the mounting tabs out with
a screwdriver.

Establish the rear connection of the unit.

After fixing Power Connector
of the unit to the car body by either method
(a) or (b).

Insert the unit into Mounting Collar w.

Secure the clamp plate of Mounting Collar
to the hook.

i, fix the rear

w

w

e
r

t

Method for Fixing the Rear of the Unit

(a) Using the Rear Support Strap t.

Fire wall of car

3 mmø

Rear Support

t

Strap

Tapping Screw (option)
(5 mmø x 16 mm)

Hex. Nut (option)
(5 mmø)

To the unit

Mounting Bolt

r

(5 mmø)

Insert Trim Plate q.

r

After installation reconnect the negative (–)

t

battery terminal.

(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (option)

Rubber Bushing
(option)

Rear Support
Bracket

To the unit

r

(Provided on
the Car)

Mounting Bolt
(5 mmø)

Snapping point

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❏ Mounting Procedures (B)

(When not using Mounting Collar w)

Use the brackets supplied with your car when mounting
this unit. The bracket shape and mounting method vary
with car manufacturers, car types and manufacturing
year. Please consult your nearest dealer or installer.

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❏ Removing Procedures

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q Remove the trim plate q.

q

w

w Lock release.

q Insert the lock cancel plate e until you hear a

click.

Note: Use pliers to bend the
fingers on the bracket vertically.

Select mounting screws according to the hole positions
and hole shape of the bracket.

y Round Head Screw

(5 mmø x 8 mm)

Note:

Recycle the Round Head Screws that fixed the
transportation brackets for two more
positions. (a page 5)

u Flat-Head Screw

(5 mmø x 8 mm)

w Pull the unit out.

e Pull the unit out with both hands.

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