Panasonic CQ-VD6503U User Manual

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Dual DIN In-dash 6.5” Widescreen Color LCD Monitor/DVD Receiver

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Moniteur vidéo couleur grand-écran à écran à cristaux liquides de
6,5 pouces double DIN/récepteur DVD intégrés en tableau de bord

Monitor LCD en color de pantalla panorámica de 6,5”/receptor y DVD

DIN doble empotrado en el tablero de instrumentos

Model: CQ-VD6503U

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Operating Instructions

Manuel d’instructions

Manual de Instrucciones

¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product and keep

this manual for future reference.

¡Prière de lire attentivement ces instructions (y compris la “Garantie limitée” et le “Répertoire des services à la clientèle”) avant d’utiliser ce

produit et conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement.

¡Lea estas instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de usar este producto y guarde este manual para usar como referencia futura.

Safety Information

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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components of your car audio system carefully before using
the system. They contain instructions about how to use the
system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes

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no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to
observe the instructions given in this manual.

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This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and

Warning

installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in severe injury or
death.

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.

❑

The driver should neither watch the display nor
operate the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract
the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause
accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and
use the parking brake before watching the display or oper­ating the system.

❑

Use the proper power supply.

This product is designed for operation with a negative
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this
product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC
battery system.

❑

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of
infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them
out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or
insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.

❑

Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

❑

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair
the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired,
consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic
Servicenter.

❑

Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult your dealer.

❑

The remote control unit should not lie about in the
car.

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the
floor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and
lead to a traffic accident.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service per­sonnel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified
service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may
lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.

■

This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
from improper connections and operations. The meanings of
the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you
fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
use this manual and the system properly.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and

Caution

installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam­age.

Observe the following warnings when
installing.

❑

Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery
terminal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery termi­nal connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to
a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have
specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO
THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL
SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHI­CLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

❑

Never use safety-related components for installa­tion, grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.

❑

Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
location where it interferes with airbag operation
is prohibited.

❑

Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring,
and other items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach
or wire the product, first check where the wire harness,
gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open
the hole from outside if possible.

❑

Never install the product in a location where it inter­feres with your field of vision.

❑

Never have the power cord branched to supply
other equipment with power.

❑

After installation and wiring, you should check the
normal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may
cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
manufacturer before installation.

❑

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving
or getting in and out of the vehicle.

❑

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuit­ing.

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when using
this unit.

❑

Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and
traffic conditions while driving.

❑

Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be
caught in the unit.

To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for
infants.

❑

This unit is designed for use exclusively in auto­mobiles.

❑

Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with
the engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with
the engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces­sive heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the
unit.

❑

Do not use the product where it will be exposed to
water, moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead
to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on
rainy days.

Observe the following cautions when
installing.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experi­ence. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from
your own installation of the unit.

❑

Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod­uct.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire
the product could cause an accident or fire.

❑

Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws,
and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull,
bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources
or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over
sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with
vinyl tape or similar protection.

❑

Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools
to install the product. The use of parts other than those
supplied or designated may result in internal damage to the
unit. Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunc­tion or fire.

❑

Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the
unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❑

Do not install the product where it is exposed to
strong vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If
the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while
driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

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Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more
than 30˚.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be
installed. Consult your dealer for further details.

❑

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.

❑

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is complet­ed.

❑

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set
of speaker leads. (except for connecting to a
tweeter)

Observe the following cautions when handling
the battery for the remote control unit.

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Use only specified battery (CR2025).

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Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks
in the battery case.

●

Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.

●

Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not
using it for an extended period of time.

●

Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or
covering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.

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Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

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Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do
not throw a battery into a fire or water.

In case of battery leakage

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Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and
insert new battery.

●

If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact
with battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.

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If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash
them with plenty of water and get immediate medical atten­tion.

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CAUTION:

• PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR INSTAL-

LATION OF THE UNIT.

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Safety Information (continued)

Caution

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THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS ILASER PRODUCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

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MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOUR­SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

This system is designed so that you

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate
this device.

NOTICE:
This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulat­ed in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

cannot see moving pictures while
you are driving.

Park your car in a safe and pull the side brake

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(parking brake) lever before watching the mon­itor.
A rear monitor (option) displays moving pic-

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tures while driving.

Note:

Be sure to connect the side brake (parking

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brake) connection lead. (a Installation
Instructions)

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Notes on Use

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Liquid Crystal Panel

¡Do not strongly impact the liquid crystal panel.
¡Usage temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C

{32 °F to 104 °F}
When the temperature is very cold or very hot, the
image may not appear clearly or may move slowly.
Also, movement of the image may seem to be out of
synchronization or the image quality is not malfunc­tion or problem.

¡In order to protect the liquid crystal panel, keep it out

of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use.

¡Sudden changes in the temperature inside the car such

as those which occur immediately after the car's air
conditioner or heater has been turned on may cause
over due to water vapor or it may cause condensation
(droplets of water) to form and, as a result, the panel
may not work properly. Do not use the unit while these
symptoms are in evidence but leave the unit standing
for about and hour, and then resume or start use.

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Components

1. Main Unit
(LCD monitor/DVD player)

Qty.: 1

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2. Remote Control Unit

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(includes a battery: CR2025)

Qty.: 1

3. Wiping Cloth
<YEFX9991793>

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.

Qty.: 1

4. Operating Instructions
<YFM284C550ZA>

Qty.: 1

5. System Upgrade Guidebook
<YFM284C574ZA>

Qty.: 1

6. Installation Instructions
<YFM294C068ZA>

Qty.: 1

7. Installation Hardware (screws,
cords, etc.)
(a Installation Instructions)

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Customer Services Directory

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate

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your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests

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by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833­8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all
Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday­Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express,
and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605­1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: [phone]
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]

Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized
Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link : “Servicentres

Panasonic Factory Service:

Vancouver

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and prefer­ably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original
purchase.

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locator” under “Customer support”

Toronto

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Limited Warranty

U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and
workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col­lectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicat­ed in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warran­ty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Categories Parts Labor

Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year One (1) Year

MXE Series Audio Components (except items
listed below)

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

Accessories (in exchange for defective items) Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During
the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry
in or mail in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable bat­teries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to prod­ucts purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is
required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300
or fax [phone].

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and work­manship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during ship­ment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor,
failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, mis­application, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of
consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal
reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning,
modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or
other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other
than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service cen­ters, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMIT­ED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCI­DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the ser­vicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are
not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-

RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMIT­ED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product devel­ops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warran­tor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WAR­RANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record
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Date of

Purchase

CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materi­als and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as
stated below from the date of original purchase.

CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR

(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any
product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the
product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or
which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used
commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty
service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR­RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

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Features

Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully
selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.

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We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability
we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

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Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are
connected.

■ No device is connected to this unit. a Basic operations are covered only by this book.

■ Optional devices are connected to this unit. a Refer to the “System Upgrade Guidebook” in addition.

■ Simultaneous Multi-Device Connection

(with Expansion Module (hub unit))

You can connect the optional Expansion Module (hub
unit) (CY-EM100U). Connection of the Expansion
Module allows you to simultaneously connect
optional devices mentioned before as well as other
AV devices. For details, refer to the operating instruc­tions for the Expansion Module.

Connectable devices

¡CD/DVD changer (max. 1)

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¡iPod
¡XM Satellite Radio (max. 1)
¡Sirius Satellite Radio (max. 1)
¡Hands-Free Phone System (max. 1)
¡TV tuner (max. 1)

Note:

¡Market conditions regarding optional devices vary

(max. 2)

with countries and regions. For further information,
consult your dealer.

■ Integration of the monitor, FM/AM radio,

DVD Video/Video CD player and
CD/MP3/WMA player

■ Built-in AV Input/Output Terminals

For more convenient connection and setup, all termi­nals are now provided on the unit itself.

■ Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder

You can enjoy a powerful 5.1 channel surround sys­tem by connecting optional center speaker, power
amplifier and sub-woofer.

■ CS Auto (Circle Surround Automotive)

CS Auto allows your car interior to change to a
splendid audio room in a moment. Every speaker can
be fine-tuned. (apage 35)

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

CS Auto technology is incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.

Note:

If you enable CS Auto, the following functions are

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automatically disabled:

MULTI-CHDOWN MIXGRAPHIC-EQ

CROSS OVER

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(apage 34-39)

■ Touch Panel Operation

Simply touch the screen lightly to operate virtually all
functions. Easy-to-use menus and icons let you
“touch and choose” what you want, so you can start
using your system from the very first day. That also
means that while you drive, you can concentrate on
the road.

■ DVD-R, DVD-RW Playback

(apage 18, 48 for details)

■ ID code

4-digit ID code for increased security.

Fill in the ID code memo (a page 46).

■ Built-in DSP

7 bands graphic equalizer. (apage 34)

■ GUI (Graphic User Interface)

GUI displays various indications with colorful sym­bols to enhance visibility, enjoyment, and operability.

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Contents

English 2

Français 52
Español 102

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

¢ Notes on use ................................................... 5

¢ Components .................................................... 5

¢ Customer Services Directory......................... 6

¢ Limited Warranty............................................. 7

¢ Features ........................................................... 8

¢ Contents .......................................................... 9

¢ Preparation.................................... 10

Settings, remote control unit, symbols used in this
manual

¢ Name of Controls and Functions ................ 12

¢ Touch Panel Operation Overview................ 14

¢ General .......................................... 16

Power on/power off, display open/close, source
selection, volume, mute, tilt angle, folding down the
display temporarily

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Before Disc Playback

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Disc

Player..................................... 20

¢ Notes on MP3/WMA ...................................... 24

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¢ Radio.............................................. 26

¢ AV1/AV2 ......................................... 28

¢ Settings ......................................... 30

Menu operation
User (Clock setting), screen, audio, DVD, input/output,
radio

¢ Troubleshooting ........................... 42

¢ Maintenance .................................................. 47

¢ Notes on Discs .............................................. 48

¢ Language Code List...................................... 49

¢ Definition of Terms ....................................... 50

¢ Specifications................................................ 51

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Preparation

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Settings

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Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade
Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when option-

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al devices are connected.

USER

display unit, clock, ID code, memory clear, other

SCREEN

dimmer, picture

AUDIO

sound setup, graphic equalizer, CS Auto, speaker setup,
speaker level, time alignment, source level, cross over

language, display, pro logic, down mix, dynamic range
compression, multiple channel

INPUT/OUTPUT

source skip

RADIO

FM set up, AM set up

Note:

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(user settings)( apage 32)

(screen settings)(apage 34)

(audio settings)(apage 34)

(DVD settings)(apage 38)

DVD

(AV-IN/OUT settings)(apage 39)

(radio settings)(apage 40)

Refer to “Settings” (apage 30) for further informa­tion about operations, settings, and others of the
menu screen.

Remote Control Unit

Before Initial Use

Pull the insulation film out from
the backside of the remote con­trol gently.

Battery Replacement

q Remove the battery holder with the remote control

unit placed on a flat surface.

q Stick your thumbnail into the groove and push the

holder in the direction of the arrow at the same
time.

w Pull it out in the direction of the arrow using a

tough pointed object.

Tough pointed object

w Put a battery in the case with (+)-side facing up.
e Put the case back.

You may need to set the following depending on the
devices to be connected.

Subwoofer

Execute (speaker set up) and

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(speaker level). (apage 36)

SP LEVELSP SETUP

Other speakers

Execute (speaker set up). (apage 36)

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SP SETUP

AV1/AV2 (Camcorder,VCR, etc.)

SOURCE LEVEL

Adjust (AV1/AV2 input level).

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(apage 37)

Warning

¡When you connect external devices to AV1-IN/

AV2-IN (AV1/AV2), be sure to connect the side
brake connection lead (aInstallation Instructions).

Lithium battery
(CR2025: supplied)

Battery case

Warning

¡Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk

of accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please
seek immediate medical attention.

Caution

¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not

throw a battery into a fire or water.

¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an

explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

Note:

¡Battery Information:

Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal
use (at room temperature)

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Symbols used in this manual

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

CompatibleCompatible

DiscsDiscs

Compatible

Discs

Pictographs

You can perform some operations of this unit in one or
more methods with the touch panel or remote control.
This book explains such operations in tabular form as fol­lows. Refer to the following for the pictographs located in
the upper part of each table.

Compatible types of disc

The discs compatible with the targeted operation.

Operation on the Touch Panel

You can use the touch panel to perform the targeted
operation. If the operation is not executable with the
touch panel, “––” is displayed.

Disc Marks

The following pictographs are used for the descriptions
of disc operation. (a page 19-23)

DVD

DVD

: DVD

VCD

VCD

: VCD (Video CD)

CDCDCD

: CD

MP3

MP3

: CD-R/RWs containing MP3 files

WMA

WMA

: CD-R/RWs containing WMA files

English

10

Operation on the Remote Control Unit

You can use the remote control to perform the targeted
operation. If the operation is not executable with the
remote control, “––” is displayed.

Operation on the Unit

You can use the Unit to perform the targeted operation. If
the operation is not executable with the Unit, “––” is dis­played.

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Name of Controls and Functions

Main Unit

q [SRC] (PWR)

English

(SOURCE/POWER)

11

w [MENU]

e [+] [–]

(VOL)

r [MUTE]

t [ASP]

(P•MODE

(PRIVATE
MODE)

ASPECT)

o [u] (TILT)

Main Unit

(Panel Open)

PWR

SRC

MENU

VOL

MUTE

P-MODE

ASPECT

ASP

TILT

Security LED

SECURITY LED

(

page 33)

a

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Disc slot

ALBUM
FOLDER

y [}] [{]

(ALBUM FOLDER)

TUNE

TRACK

NAVI

u [s] [d]

(TUNE TRACK)

i [NAVI]

Remote control
sensor

Dimmer Sensor

DIMMER

(

page 34)

a

12

Note:

[MENU], [ASP], [NAVI], [u]

¡

: This book refers to connections to the Panasonic car navigation system that will come onto the market in the future. Descriptions

regarding the car navigation system are boxed with a dotted line.

[SRC]

q

(PWR)

MENU

[

w

[+] [–]

e

MUTE

[

r

[ASP]

t

(P•MODE)

¡Switches on/off the power.
¡Changes the modes such as sound and

picture.

¡Shows the menu screen.

]

¡Adjusts the sound volume.

(VOL)

¡Mutes the sound temporarily.

]

¡Selects the aspect ratio.
¡Activates/inactivates the private mode.

are available only on the display unit.

u

[s] [d]

(TUNE

TRACK)

NAVI

[

] (

]

TILT

)

i

o[u

¡Goes to beginning.
¡Fast forward/fast reverse.
¡Slow playback ([d]).

¡Put navigation screen on the display.

(available in the future)

¡Adjusts the monitor position.
¡Opens/closes the panel.
¡Ejects the disc.

(ASPECT)

y

[}] [{]

(ALBUM

FOLDER)

¡Selects a folder or a disc.
¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation

or item.

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Remote Control

Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor of the display unit and operate it.

q [SRC] (PWR)

(SOURCE/POWER)

PWR

SRC

MUTE

VOL

r

t

MUTE

[

[+] [–]

w

RET

RETURN

ENTER / BAND

ENT

TOP MENU

DVD MENU

CAR AV

[}] [{]

y

[]] [[]

ENT

[

[]

u

(TOP MENU/DVD MENU)

[■][❚❚][B]

[s] [d]

[RET]

e

(RETURN)

English

12

]

(VOL)

] (ENTER/BAND)

Note:

[ENT], [RET],

¡

[SRC]

q

(PWR)

[■]

w

[❚❚]

[B]

[s] [d]

[RET]

e

(RETURN)

MUTE

[

r

]

[■], [❚❚], [B],

¡Switches the power on/off.
¡Changes the modes such as sound and

picture.

¡Stops playback.

¡Pause

¡Playback

¡Goes to beginning.
¡Fast forward/fast reverse.
¡Slow playback ([d]).

¡Returns to the previous display.
¡Inputs the number again.
¡Displays the VCD’s menu.

¡Mutes the sound temporarily.

[]

are available only on the remote control unit.

[+] [–]

t

(VOL)

[]] [[]

y

[}] [{]

[ENT]

(ENTER/

BAND)

[ ]

u

(TOP MENU/
DVD MENU)

¡Adjusts the sound volume.

¡Selects or searches for a track, file, sta-

tion.

¡Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an opera-

tion or item.

¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation

or item.

¡Selects a band.
¡Searches for broadcast stations and

memorizes them automatically.

¡Determines an operation or item.

¡Displays the DVD/title menu. (Operations

vary according to the media.)

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Touch Panel Operation Overview

❒ Notes on the Touch Panel

Before operation

English

¡Clean the surface of the touch panel. (a page 47)

Operation

13

¡Use only your fingers to operate the touch panel.
¡Do not press the panel forcefully.
¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any

hard objects.

The State of Operation Screen

Example: DVD mode

Note

:

¡The following picture is partly darkened for explanation.
¡Displaying contents and their positions partly vary with each mode. Refer to the description of each mode for details.

Volume
indicator

Current
mode

Disc indicator

(Lights when a disc is loaded)

¡Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to

operate the touch panel.

¡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.

Clock time (a page 32)

Display Button

(a next page)

Source Button Menu Button

(Content varies with each
source)

Displays the Source Selection Screen.

Displays the Menu Screen.

Source Selection Screen Menu Screen

Source Selection Screen appears.
Touch desired source button.

Touch to quit.

Press [SRC] to change to
desired mode.

Note

:

¡The screen above appears when no external

device is connected to AV1, AV2, and the
Expansion Module (CY-EM100U, option).

Menu Screen appears. Select desired setting.

Menu Setting, (a page 30)

Press [MENU] to let Menu
Screen appear.

Prohibition

Input is not possible because the user has
attempted to perform an operation which
is not supported by the disc contents.

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Switching the Display

Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are
connected.

Touching allows users to switch between screens as follows.

❏ How to Call up Operation Screen

Source

Radio
(a page 26)

Disc Player (DVD/VCD(*1)/
CD/MP3/WMA)

(a page 20)

Standard Screen Operation Screen

❏ How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display)

Source

Standard Screen OSD OFF *

2

English

14

AV1/AV2 (*
(a page 28)

*1To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel.

2

*

The operation screen is not available in the video mode.

Note:

¡

Refer to the description of each mode for how to operate the operation screen.

Showing the hidden part of the screen.

Some items have continued parts. You can see the continued parts by pressing or .

DVD mode

1)

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General

[SRC] (PWR: power)

English

PWR

SRC

15

[+] [–]

(VOL)

[MUTE]

Preparation: Turn your car’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

General Operations

Operations

SRC

MENU

VOL

MUTE

MUTE

P-MODE

ASPECT

ASP

TILT

[TILT]

[MUTE]

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ALBUM
FOLDER

TUNE
TRACK

NAVI

[s][d]

Remote Control Sensor

Power

ON :

Power

OFF :

Display Open/Close

Source selection

–

–

–

[SRC]

[SRC]

–

[SRC]

[SRC]

[u]

Note:

You cannot turn on the power via the

¡

remote control when is set to

ACC SELECTOFF

. (

a

ACC SELECT

, page 33)

¡Press once to open. Press again to close.

Note:

¡The face plate automatically closes after a warning alarm sounds if no operation is

performed for approximately 20 seconds.

¡When a disc is already loaded, the disc will be ejected.

(a page 14)

[SRC]

DVD (DVD/VCD (Video CD)/CD/MP3/WMA)

[SRC]

RADIO (AM/FM)

AV1/AV2

Sources connected to the

Expansion Module (CY-EM100U) *

(a page 26)

(a page 20)

(a page 28)

(a System Upgrade

1

Guidebook)

16

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*1 When the Expansion Module (CY-EM100U, option) is connected.

(a System Upgrade Guidebook)

Note:

¡

If there is no external sources connected, AV1/AV2 mode can be set
to skip. (a page 39)

Touch/Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

[SRC] (PWR: power)

PWR

SRC

SRC

SRC

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

VOL

VOL

[MUTE]

[+] [–]

(VOL)

ENTER / BAND

ENT

[] ] [[ ]

RET

RETURN

TOP MENU

DVD MENU

CAR AV

General Operations (continued)

Operations

English

16

Volume

Note:

¡The sound level for

each source is
stored in memory.

Mute

Tilt Angle

[

–

+]
–]

[

[

+]
–]

[

Up
Down

Setting Range: – 82 dB to 0 dB, default: – 40 dB

Note:

¡ The volume level can be set independently for each source and each

disc format.

–

–

or

[MUTE] [MUTE]

–

[]] or [[]

[TILT]

[s] or [d]

Mutes the sound.
To cancel, press again.

q Press and hold for more than 2 sec-

onds.

Press to adjust. Setup is the same as

w

from MENU. Refer to

DISPLAY UNIT

for details. (apage 32)

Warning

¡Do not touch the unit while the display is moving. Inserting hands, fingers or for-

eign objects into the unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit.

Note:

After adjusting its angle, also adjust the brightness as well. (a page 34)

¡
¡The car model and installation conditions may impose some restrictions on the

adjustment of the monitor's angle.

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Before Disc Playback

PS16:9

LB16:9

LB

4:3

3

2

2

1

ALL

12
46

TEXT

Recordable

ReWritable

Discs that can be Played Back

English

❒ Disc Type

17

DISC DVD

VCD

(Video CD)

CD CD-R/RW

❒ Symbols used on jackets

(Examples of such symbols include)

¡

: Number of subtitle languages

Mark/logo

Disc Size

Video

Format

Audio

Format

Region

No.

Note:

¡About CD-Rs/RWs and DVD–Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes on

CD-Rs/RWs and DVD–Rs/RWs”. (a page 48)

¡Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.

NTSC/PAL

LPCM,
MPEG1,
MPEG2,

dts, Dolby

Digital

1 (ALL)

12 cm {5”}

LPCM,

MPEG1

LPCM

(CD-DA),

dts

LPCM

(CD-DA),

MP3/

WMA

❒ Notes on DVD–Rs/RWs

¡Only video formatted discs are playable. Discs in the

video recording (VR) format are unplayable.

¡Unfinalized discs are unplayable.
¡Some discs are unplayable depending on the disc

itself, device, drive and software that are used for disc
recording.

❒ Discs not supported

The following discs are not played back on this
product.

¡DVD-Audio ¡DVD-ROM ¡DVD-RAM
¡DVD+R ¡DVD+RW
¡SVCD ¡VSD ¡CVD
¡CD-G ¡CD-ROM (except MP3/WMA)
¡CD-RW (except MP3/WMA and CD-DA)
¡CD-R (except MP3/WMA and CD-DA)
¡SACD ¡Photo CD ¡CDV
¡Hybrid SACD (except CD-DA)
¡Divx Video Discs
¡CD-EXTRA (audio-only playback possible)
¡DVDs with a region number other than “1” or

“ALL”

¡Playing back a photo CD disc with this unit could

damage the data that is recorded on the disc.

¡ : Number of audio tracks

¡ : Number of angles

The numbers indicate the number of languages,
tracks, angles, etc., recorded on the disc.

Screen size (H:V aspect ratio)

¡ : 4:3 standard size

¡

¡ 16:9 wide size

: Letterbox (a page 38)

: Playback in format on a

LETTERBOX

standard screen (4:3).

: Playback in (a page 38)

PAN & SCAN

format on a standard screen (4:3).

Note:

¡

The size of the image that is displayed on the screen

a

depends on the screen mode (“Aspect Ratio”

page

40), and on the screen size for the content on the
disc.

❒ Region Management Information

This product is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information that
is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number
described on the DVD disc does not correspond to
the Region number of this product, this product does
not play the disc.

The Region number for
this product is “1” and
“ALL”.

Example:

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PWR

DVD

VCD

CD MP3 WMA CH-C

DVD

VCD

CD MP3 WMA CH-C

DVD

VCD

CD MP3 WMA CH-C

SRC

MENU

VOL

MUTE

P-MODE

ASPECT

ASP

TILT

[u] (eject)

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Disc Insert/Eject

ALBUM
FOLDER

TUNE
TRACK

NAVI

English

18

Disc Insert

Press [u] to open the display.

Printed side

¡The mode that supports the disc is selected, and play-

back starts.

Caution

¡When the disc is inserted or ejected, to prevent disc

scratches never exert any downward force on the
disc.

Warning

¡Do not touch the unit while the display is moving.

Inserting hands, fingers or foreign objects into the
unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit.

DVD

DVD VCD

VCD

¡The audio format is automatically identified.

(a page 18)

¡When the menu screen appears, see “Chapter/title

Selection” on page 22.

Note:

¡The power will be turned on automatically when a disc

is loaded.

¡You can play a disc even if the monitor is closed.

DVD

DVD VCD

VCD

¡The sound may be interrupted for a few moments

while the audio format is being identified.

Caution

¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
¡Do not insert foreign object into the disc slot.
¡This unit does not support 8-cm disc. In case of

load such a disc, eject and remove the disc from
the slot immediately.

Disc Eject

Press [u] to stop playback and eject the disc.
(Press [u] again to reload the disc.)

Note:

¡If you leave a disc in the slot for more than 30 seconds

after its ejection, the disc will be automatically reloaded
after loud beep is energized three times.

DVD

DVD VCD

VCD

¡Due to limitations of certain discs, some DVD and

VCD (Video CD) discs may not operate as described
in this manual. Refer to the disc jacket for further
details.

¡This unit does not support DVD and VCD (Video

CD) karaoke functions.

When a disc is in the player, change to disc player
mode (CD, MP3, WMA, DVD or VCD (Video CD)) and
playback starts.

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Disc Player

Disc Mode (DVD)Selection

Touch “Source Button”.

q

English

d

19

Press [SRC] to change to the desired
mode.

Video Mode

Touch

w

(DVD) on the
Source Selection
Screen.

[SRC]

PWR

SRC

SRC

MENU

VOL

MUTE

P-MODE

ASPECT

ASP

TILT

Source Button

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ALBUM
FOLDER

TUNE
TRACK

NAVI

[}] [{]

[s] [d]

To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of
touch panel. (Only for Video Mode)

DVDmode display

Source Button Playing time

Operation Buttons

Audio Mode

MP3/WMAmode display

Source Button Playing time

Title/text scroll

Operation Buttons

Folder selection

CDmode display

Source Button Current track Playing time

VCD (Video CD)mode display

Source Button Playing time

Operation Buttons

❒ Folder/File/Track Selection

(Example: MP3 mode)

: Folder

: MP3/WMA file

q Touch (folder name) to select

a folder.

, : scrolls up/down the file list by

1 page.

, : scrolls up/down the file list by

1 line.

w Touch (file name) to play.

q Press []], [[], [}] or [{] to select a

folder.
[]][[]: movement among different lev-

els of trees

[}][{]: movement in the same tree

w Press [ENTER].

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Operation Buttons

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Title/text scroll

Note:

¡It is not possible to display the whole tree and file list

in a folder.

¡The displayed contents on the touch panel vary with

circumstances.

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

Compatible

Discs

DVD

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

WMA

MP3

WMA

MP3

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

WMA

MP3

WMA

MP3

WMA

MP3

Basic Operations

Operations

Track (chapter)/file
Selection

Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse

Folder Selection

Compatible

Compatible

Discs

Discs

DVD

DVD

VCD

VCD

CDCDCD

WMA

WMAMP3

MP3

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

VCD

VCD

CDCDCD

WMA

WMAMP3

MP3

DVD

DVD

VCD

VCD

WMA

WMAMP3

MP3

Operations

[d]

[s]

[d]

[s]

Next track/file

Beginning of the current track/file
Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.)

Note:

¡When playing a DVD, there are cases where it is not possible to return to

the start of a chapter that spans 2 titles. (a page 50)

[d]

[s]

[d]

[s]

Fast forward
Release to resume playback.

Fast reverse
Release to resume playback.

The speed changes if the button is held down as follows.
Regular speed /1.5 times (DVD) /10 times (DVD) /20 times

Touch

desired

folder

[}]

[{]

[}]

[{]

Next folder

Previous folder

English

20

Title Scroll

Stop

Pause

Slow Playback

Repeat Play

Repeat Play within the
Current Folder

Scan Play

Random Play

CDCDCD

DVD

DVD

MP3

DVD

DVD

MP3

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

CDCDCD

CDCDCD

CDCDCD

CDCDCD

CDCDCD

VCD

VCD

WMA

WMAMP3

VCD

VCD

WMA

WMAMP3

VCD

VCD

VCD

VCD

WMA

WMAMP3

WMA

WMAMP3

WMA

WMAMP3

WMA

WMAMP3

–

[3]

[y]

[d]

Note:

¡Reverse slow playback is not possible.

*

–

*

–

–

*

–

–

–

–

[d]

–

–

–

–

Scrolls the title once

To resume playback, touch/press

/ [5].

To resume playback, touch/press
again or touch/press / [5].

¡Touch/press and hold in the pause mode.

Playback is at about 1/3 normal speed.
To resume normal playback,

touch/press

/ [5].

To cancel, touch again.

To cancel, touch and hold for more
than 2 seconds again.

To cancel, touch again.

To cancel, touch again.

Random Play within the
Current Folder

……

Touch/Press and hold

*

Touch panel symbols will change to indicate these current mode. , {F= FOLDER (folder)}

MP3

WMA

WMAMP3

*

–

–

To cancel, touch and hold again.

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Disc Player (continued)

CompatibleCompatible

DiscsDiscs

Compatible

Discs

VCD

DVD

DVD

To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel.

Chapter/title Selection

English

21

Operations

Operations

Showing menu and
selecting an item

1

Note on VCD:

*
For VCD, touch/press

[RETURN]

/

of /

instead

[DVD MENU]

DVD

DVD

1

*

VCD

VCD

.

[DVD MENU]

or or

1

[RETURN]

*

[] ] [[ ]

2

–*

[}] [{]

d

2

[ENTER]

–*

–

[RETURN]

dd

d

1

*

[s ] [d ]

[}] [{]

–

q Menu appears.

d

w Select the desired item.

d

–

–

e Determine the setting.

Returns to the previous display.

Note:

When the top menu does not appear even by pressing

¡

[DVD MENU]

press and hold the same button for more than 2 seconds.

Starting Playback
from a specific
chapter/title

Touch the numerical
key to enter a number
directly

DVD

DVD

d

to

–

–

[ENTER]

–

–

–

q Toggles “Chapter number input

mode”, “Title number input mode”
and “Number input mode”.

d

w Input desired number.

dd

e Playback starts.

Note:

For retrying selection during number entry, touch/press /

¡

[RETURN]

Note:

If no operation is performed for 8 seconds after you have touched , the operation buttons disappear.

¡

If the title/chapter number is inputted and no operation is performed for 2 seconds, playback will start from the num-

¡

ber of the title/chapter entered.

,

.

22

*2On-Screen Direct Operation (Only for DVD)
Some DVDs allow you to operate the DVD menu by

touching the screen.
In such a case, if your targeted button is located too close
to other buttons, a part of the screen may be enlarged in
order that you can press the button for sure.

Note:

¡When the current disc is not ready for the on-screen

direct operation, perform operations with the buttons
on the remote control or the unit.

¡The on-screen direct operation of the DVD menu is not

available in the DVD changer mode.

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Showing Source button and Menu button

Press . The Source button and Menu button appear.

Source Button

(a page 14)

Menu Button

(a page 14)

Moving operation buttons (Only for DVD)

When the operation buttons interfere with operations,
press . The buttons are transferred as shown below.

Compatible

Discs

DVD

DVD

DVD

VCD

DVD mode display

English

22

Chapter/title selection
Fast forward/fast reverse

Play/stop/pause

Useful Function

Operations

Subtitle Language

Audio Language

Angle

Repeat play

Compatible

Compatible

Discs

Discs

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD menu Return

Audio language/
Angle/
Subtitle language

Operations

––¡Touch during playback.

It is possible to change the subtitle language during play if multiple lan­guages are recorded on the disc.

Note:

¡There may be a brief delay before the subtitles appear.

––¡Touch during playback.

It is possible to change the audio language during play if multiple audio lan­guages are recorded on the disc.

––¡Touch during playback.

For DVDs which contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from
a number of different angles the same scene can be viewed from each of
these different angles during play. (

ANGLE MARK

page 38)

a

Stereo & Monaural

VCD

VCD

It is possible to switch the audio between stereo sound and monaural sound
(L or R).

STEREO

––

: stereo sound

d

MONO.L

: the left channel audio is output on both the left and

right speakers.

d

MONO.R

: the right channel audio is output on both the left and

right speakers.

Note:

If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or is touched , the operation buttons disappear.

¡

It may not be possible to switch the language unless the unit is at the DVD menu (aprevious page) or is at the DVD

¡

settings. (apage 38)
The language on the DVD settings takes priority when the power is turned on or the disc is loaded.

¡

The number of languages and angles depend on the disc. Some discs have only one language/angle or have no lan-

¡

guage/angle.

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Notes on MP3/WMA

What is MP3/WMA?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media

English

Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The
former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group),

23

and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using
these compression formats, you can record the contents of
about 10 music CDs on a single CD (This figure refers to data
recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of
128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

Note:

¡ MP3/WMA encoding and CD writing software programs are

not supplied with this unit.

TM

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend-

ed for high quality sound.

¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended

because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
may be skipped.

¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the encod-

ing circumstances. For details, refer to the instructions of
your own encoding software and writing software.

MP3

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more”

and “fixed”.

WMA

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or more”

and “fixed”.

¡Do not set the copy protection on the WMA file to enable

this unit to play back.

Display Information

Displayed items

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title
Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name
File name

Displayable characters

¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 128

characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by
half in the number of displayable characters.)

¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of

each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft­ware for details.

¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each language

can be displayed.

¡ Some Cyrillic characters in the Unicode can be displayed.

ASCII character set

A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:

(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` {

| } ~

Note:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have

been encoded, the character information may not be dis­played properly.

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted

into an asterisk (

¡It is recommended that the length of the file name is less

than 8 (excluding the file extension).

).

*

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name
Title and artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name
Title and artist name

Caution

¡Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file name

extension to a file that is not in the MP3/WMA
format. This may not only produce noise from
the speaker damage, but also damage your
hearing.

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Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of making

a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.

¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA files,

the songs may not play in the intended order, or some
songs may not play at all.

¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc,

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files or

displaying the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with
certain writing software or CD recorders.

¡ This unit does not have a play list function.
¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of

Disc-at-Once is recommended.

use different folders for each data.

¡ Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unneces-

sary folder on a disc.

¡ The name of an MP3/WMA file should be added by rules as

shown in the following descriptions and also comply with
the rules of each file system.

¡ The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be assigned to

each file depending on the file format.

Supported file systems

ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
Romeo

Note:

¡ Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not support-

ed.

Compression formats (Recommendation: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)

Sampling frequencyVBRBit rateCompression method

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 320 kbpsMPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)

16, 22.05, 24 kHzYes8 k – 160 kbpsMPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)

Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9*

* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 192 kbps

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Folder selection order/file playback order

Maximum number of files/folders

¡ Maximum number of files: 511 (file and folders)
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)

Note:

¡ You can shorten the duration between data read and play-

back by decreasing the quantity of files or folders, or the
depth of the hierarchy.

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the

presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA files,

the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be
played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA

players even if the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.

2

4

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

q

3

e

5

6

8

w

r

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Folder Selection

File Selection

q

t
y

1 8

–In the order

–In the order

(Max.)

1

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself
personally.

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of
December 2005. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3/WMA.

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ASPECT

MUTE

MENU

NAVI

TUNE

FOLDER

ALBUM

TRACK

SRC

VOL

ASP

P-MODE

PWR

TILT

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SRC

Radio

Radio Mode Selection

Touch “Source Button”.

q

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d

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Press [SRC] to change to the desired
mode.

*1Appears when is selected. (apage 40)

ee e e

ALL

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

Tuning

Operations

Touch

w

(RADIO) on the
Source Selection
Screen.

AUTO PRESET

Source Button

[SRC]

1

List selection

*

Band selection

ALLEACH

/

Frequency

Preset
stations

[s] [d]

[}] [{]

Stereo
indicator

Auto presetting

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Band Selection

List Selection

Refer to the next page.

Station
Selection

Seek Tuning

……

Touch/Press and hold

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The displayed contents on the

2

*

[BAND]

–

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

Preparation:

ee e e

2

*

[BAND]

ALL

Select . (apage 40)

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

AUTO PRESET

–

*

touch panel vary with circum­stances.

ALLEACH

/

2

*

The displayed contents on
the touch panel vary with

3

LIST 1 LIST 2 LIST 3 AM

*

circumstances.

There are 6 stations in each list. You can call up next 6 stations by switching from one
list to another.

3

*

From the touch panel, you can toggle only Lists 1-3, but not . To change to ,

AMAM

touch .

[[][

[]][

[[][

[]][

Touch/press and hold for more than 0.5 second then release. Seeking starts.

] Up

d

] Down

s

] Up

d

] Down

s

Preset Memory

Manual Preset
Memory

Up to 6 stations can be
preset in each band.

Select a band and frequency.

to

¡Touch and hold for more than 2 seconds.
¡The frequency blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory.

New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

––

blinks once

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Auto Preset
Memory

A

Six stations are automati­cally preset in each band.

B

In total 18 FM stations are
automatically preset.

Preset Station
Calling

Preparation:

ee e e

Select a band.

¡Touch/press and hold for more than 2 seconds.
¡Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each. (scanning)

New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Preparation:

ee e e

¡Touch/press and hold for more than 2 seconds.
¡Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each. (scanning)

New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Select a band or a list.

Select . (apage 40) (Default: )

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

[BAND]

ALL

Select . (apage 40)

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

[BAND]

AUTO PRESET

–

AUTO PRESET

–

6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal
strength of each band will be preset.

18 stations with first to 18th highest in signal

strength of all FMs will be preset at once.

EACHEACH

ALLEACH

/

ALLEACH

/

Preset Swap

A station preset is inter­changeable with another
station preset.

……

Touch/Press and hold

to

¡Touch desired preset button.

Preparation:

ee e e

q Select the list and the preset number that contains the station to be interchanged

(see “Preset station calling” above).

w Select the list and hold down the preset number that contains the targeted channel

for more than 2 seconds.

to

Select . (apage 40)

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

– –

ALL

––

AUTO PRESET

ALLEACH

/

The preset station selected in the step q is
interchanged with the targeted preset chan­nel selected in the step w (Preset Swap).

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AV1/AV2

Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are
connected.

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Preparation:

¡Connect an optional external device to the AV1/AV2.

AV Mode Selection

You can view the images and listen to the sounds from
the connected external devices in the AV1/AV2 mode
respectively.

Touch “Source Button”.

q

d

w

Press [SRC] to change to the desired
mode.

Note:

You can set up the system so that the AV mode is not

¡

selected (source skip). (apage 39) (AV set to NAVI
INPUT is not skipped even if is set to

ON

.)

If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or is

¡

touched, the operation buttons disappear.

SOURCE SKIP

Touch /
(AV1/AV2) on the
Source Selection
Screen.

[SRC]

Source Button

PWR

SRC

SRC

MENU

VOL

MUTE

P-MODE

ASPECT

ASP

TILT

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ALBUM
FOLDER

TUNE
TRACK

NAVI

To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of
touch panel.

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AV terminal is not used for the Panasonic car

¡

navigation system (available in future). Refer to

NAVI SETUP

for setting. (aSystem Upgrade

Guidebook)

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Settings

Preparation:

English

DISPLAY UNIT
CLOCK

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ID-CODE
MEMORY CLEAR
OTHER

DIMMER
PICTURE

SOUND SETUP
GRAPHIC-EQ
CS Auto
SP SETUP
SP LEVEL
TIME ALIGNMENT
SOURCE LEVEL
CROSS OVER

LANGUAGE
DISPLAY
PRO LOGIC
DOWN MIX
DR COMP
MULTI-CH

USER

SCREEN

AUDIO

DVD

To display menu in French, Execute (Language setting). (apage 33)

MENU DISPLAY

User

a

page 32)Display adjustment

(

a

page 32)Clock setting

(

a

page 32)ID Code Setting

(

a

page 33)Memory clearance

(
(apage 33)Other settings

Screen

a

page 34)Adjusting the brightness

(
(apage 34)Display appearance

Audio

a

page 34)Sound setting

(

a

page 34)Setting and adjusting of graphic equalizer

(

a

page 35)CS Auto setting

(

a

page 36)Setting of the absence/presence of each speaker

(

a

page 36)Adjusting the output balance of each speaker

(

a

page 37)Delay time setting of each speaker

(

a

page 37)Setting the AV1/AV2 input level

(
(apage 37)Cut off frequency

DVD

a

page 38)Language Setting

(

a

page 38)Appearance of DVD image

(

a

page 39)Pro logic setting

(

a

page 39)Selection of type of down mix

(

a

page 39)Selection of compression style

(
(apage 39)Sound output selection

INPUT/OUTPUT

Input/output

NAVI SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
SOURCE SKIP
INPUT SELECT
OUTPUT SELECT
H-F SETUP

RADIO

Radio

FM SETUP
AM SETUP
XM SETUP
SIRIUS SETUP

(*1) Please refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook.

(*1)Navigation setting
(*1)Rear view camera setting

a

page 39)Source skip

(

(*1)Input selection
(*1)Output selection
(*1)Hands-free setting

a

page 40)Setting for FM stations

(
(

a

page 40)Setting for AM stations

(*1)Setting for XM radio
(*1)Setting for Sirius satellite radio

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