Panasonic CQ-VD6503U User Manual

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

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

PWR

SRC

	ALBUM	PWR
	FOLDER
MENU		SRC	MUTE
			VOL
VOL	TUNE		ENTER / BAND
	TRACK		ENT
MUTE	NAVI		TOP MENU
		RET
P-MODE		RETURN	DVD MENU
ASPECT
ASP
TILT			CAR AV

CQ-VD6503U

Model: CQ-VD6503U

Operating Instructions Manuel d’instructions Manual de Instrucciones

TEXT

¡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.

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Safety Information

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

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 pres-			This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
	ence of important operating instructions and			ence of important operating instructions and
Warning	installation instructions. Failure to heed the		Caution	installation instructions. Failure to heed the
	instructions may result in severe injury or			instructions may result in injury or material dam-
	death.			age.

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.

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.

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.

Use only specified battery (CR2025).

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.

Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

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

In case of battery leakage

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.

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 INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.

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Safety Information (continued)

Caution

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 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.

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.>

This system is designed so that you cannot see moving pictures while you are driving.

¡Park your car in a safe and pull the side brake (parking brake) lever before watching the monitor.

¡A rear monitor (option) displays moving pictures while driving.

Note:

¡Be sure to connect the side brake (parking brake) connection lead. (a Installation Instructions)

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Notes on Use

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
SRC MUTE	VOL	2. Remote Control Unit
PWR
ENT		<EUR7641060>
ENTER / BAND		(includes a battery: CR2025)
	TOP MENU
RET
RETURN	DVD MENU
		Qty.: 1
		3. Wiping Cloth
		<YEFX9991793>
		Qty.: 1
	OO-OOOOO	4. Operating Instructions
		<YFM284C550ZA>
		Qty.: 1
	OO-OOOOO	5. System Upgrade Guidebook
		<YFM284C574ZA>
		Qty.: 1
	OO-OOOOO	6. Installation Instructions
		<YFM294C068ZA>
		Qty.: 1

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

(a Installation Instructions)

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.

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Customer Services Directory

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests 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 : 1-877-833- 8855

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 : 1-866-605- 1277

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 : “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”

Panasonic Factory Service:

Vancouver	Toronto
Panasonic Canada Inc.	Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way	5770 Ambler Drive
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8	Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]	Tel: [phone]
Fax: [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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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	Two (2) Years	Two (2) Years
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.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-	English
quential 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 devel-
ops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or	6
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warran-
tor.

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

Customer’s Record

Model

No.

Serial

No.

Dealer’s

No.

Code

No.

Dealer’s

Address

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. 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.

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) ¡iPod® (max. 2)

¡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 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. (a page 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 automatically disabled:

GRAPHIC-EQ , DOWN MIX , MULTI-CH ,

CROSS OVER (a page 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

(a page 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. (a page 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
¢ Before Disc Playback.....................	18
¢ Disc Player.....................................	20
¢ Notes on MP3/WMA ......................................	24
¢ 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
		Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade

9Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected.

USER (user settings)( a page 32)

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

SCREEN (screen settings)(a page 34)

dimmer, picture

AUDIO (audio settings)(a page 34)

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

DVD (DVD settings)(a page 38)

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

INPUT/OUTPUT (AV-IN/OUT settings)(a page 39)

source skip

RADIO (radio settings)(a page 40)

FM set up, AM set up

Note:

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

Warning

¡When you connect external devices to AV1-IN/

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

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.

wPull 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.

Lithium battery

2 (CR2025: supplied)

3	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

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

Discs

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.

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.

Disc Marks

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

DVD : DVD

VCD : VCD (Video CD)

CD : CD

MP3 : CD-R/RWs containing MP3 files

WMA : CD-R/RWs containing WMA files

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Name of Controls and Functions

Main Unit

q [SRC] (PWR)

(SOURCE/POWER)

		PWR
		SRC	FOLDER	y [}] [{]
w [MENU]			ALBUM	(ALBUM FOLDER)
		MENU
e [+] [–]		VOL	TRACK	u [s] [d]
			TUNE	(TUNE TRACK)
(VOL)
				i [NAVI]
r [MUTE]		MUTE	NAVI
		P-MODE
t [ASP]		ASPECT
		ASP
(P•MODE		TILT
(PRIVATE			CQ-VD6503U
MODE)
ASPECT)				Remote control
o [	u	] (TILT)	Security LED	sensor
			( SECURITY LED a page 33)
Main Unit			Dimmer Sensor
			( DIMMER a page 34)
(Panel Open)
			Disc slot

Note:

¡[MENU], [ASP], [NAVI], [u] are available only on the display unit.

: 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.

q[SRC]

(PWR)

w [MENU]

e [+] [–] (VOL) r [MUTE]

t[ASP] (P•MODE) (ASPECT)

y [}] [{]

(ALBUM

FOLDER)

¡Switches on/off the power.

¡Changes the modes such as sound and picture.

¡Shows the menu screen.

¡Adjusts the sound volume.

¡Mutes the sound temporarily.

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

¡Selects a folder or a disc.

¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation or item.

u [s] [d]

(TUNE

TRACK)

i [NAVI]

o [u] (TILT)

¡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.

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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)	r [MUTE]
SRC MUTE	t [+] [–] (VOL)
	VOL

w

[ ] [ ] [B] [s] [d]

		y [}] [{]
	e [RET] (RETURN)	[]] [[]
		[ENT] (ENTER/BAND)
		u [ ]
	CAR AV	(TOP MENU/DVD MENU)

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Note:

¡[ENT], [RET], [ ], [ ], [B], [ ] are available only on the remote control unit.

q[SRC] (PWR)

w[ ] [ ] [B]

[s] [d]

e[RET]

(RETURN)

r [MUTE]

¡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.

t [+] [–]

(VOL)

y []] [[]

[}] [{]

[ENT]

(ENTER/

BAND)

u[ ]

(TOP MENU/ DVD MENU)

¡Adjusts the sound volume.

¡Selects or searches for a track, file, station.

¡Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an operation 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

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

Operation

¡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.

¡Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to operate the touch panel.

¡Do not bump the front panel.

aFailure to observe the above may damage or break the glass on the surface of the touch panel.

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	Current	Disc indicator
indicator	mode	(Lights when a disc is loaded)

Clock time (a page 32)

Display Button

(a next page)

Prohibition

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

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.		Menu Screen appears. Select desired setting.
Touch desired source button.		Menu Setting, (a page 30)
Touch	to quit.

Press [SRC] to change to	Press [MENU] to let Menu
desired mode.	Screen appear.

Note:

¡The screen above appears when no external device is connected to AV1, AV2, and the Expansion Module (CY-EM100U, option).

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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			Standard Screen				Operation Screen

Radio

(a page 26)

Disc Player (DVD/VCD (*1)/

CD/MP3/WMA) (a page 20)

How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display)

Source

Standard Screen

OSD OFF *2

AV1/AV2 (*1) (a page 28)

*1 To 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

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General

[SRC] (PWR: power)

	PWR
	SRC
	MENU
[+] [–]
(VOL)	VOL
[MUTE]	MUTE
	P-MODE
	ASPECT
	ASP
	TILT

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[TILT]

ALBUM

FOLDER

TUNE	[s] [d]
TRACK
NAVI

Remote Control Sensor

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

Operations

Operations

ON :

–

[SRC]

[SRC]

Note:

¡You cannot turn on the power via the

remote control when

is set to

ACC SELECT

. (a

, page 33)

OFF :

–

[SRC]

[SRC]

OFF

ACC SELECT

Open/Close

–

–

¡Press once to open. Press again to close.

Note:

¡The face plate automatically

a warning alarm sounds if no operation is

performed for approximately

.

¡When a disc is already

will be ejected.

selection

(a page 14)

[SRC]

[SRC]

RADIO (AM/FM)

(a page 26)

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

(a page 20)

AV1/AV2

(a page 28)

(a System Upgrade

Sources connected to the

Expansion Module (CY-EM100U) *1

Guidebook)

*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

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[SRC] (PWR: power)

PWR		[MUTE]
SRC	MUTE	[+] [–]
	VOL
		(VOL)
ENTER / BAND
	ENT
		[]] [[]
	TOP MENU
RET
RETURN	DVD MENU
	CAR AV

General Operations (continued)

Operations

	Volume	–	[+]	[+]	Up
	Note:		[–]	[–]	Down
	¡The sound level for
	each source is
			Setting Range: – 82 dB to 0 dB, default: – 40 dB
	stored in memory.
			Note:

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

Mute

Tilt Angle

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.

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

English

Discs that can be Played Back

Disc Type

Symbols used on jackets

(Examples of such symbols include)

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DISC

DVD

VCD

CD

CD-R/RW

(Video CD)

¡

2

: Number of subtitle languages

Mark/logo

Recordable

¡ 2

: Number of audio tracks

TEXT

ReWritable

¡ 3

: Number of angles

Disc Size

12 cm {5”}

The numbers indicate the number of languages,

tracks, angles, etc., recorded on the disc.

Video

NTSC/PAL

Screen size (H:V aspect ratio)

Format

: 4:3 standard size

¡ 4:3

LPCM,

LPCM

Audio

MPEG1,

LPCM

: Letterbox (a page 38)

LPCM,

(CD-DA),

¡ LB

MPEG2,

(CD-DA),

Format

MPEG1

MP3/

dts, Dolby

dts

¡ 16:9 wide size

WMA

Digital

16:9

: Playback in

format on a

LETTERBOX

LB

Region

1 (ALL)

standard screen (4:3).

No.

16:9

PS

: Playback in

PAN & SCAN

(a page 38)

Note:

Note:

format on a standard screen (4:3).

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

¡The size of the image that is displayed on the screen

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

depends on the screen mode (“Aspect Ratio” a page

¡Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.

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

Notes on DVD–Rs/RWs

disc.

¡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.

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	Example:	1	2
this product is “1” and	1
“ALL”.		4	ALL
			6

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Disc Insert/Eject

English

Disc Insert

Press [u] to open the display.

¡The mode that supports	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 VCD

¡The audio format is automatically identified. (a page 18)

¡When the menu screen appears, see “Chapter/title Selection” on page 22.

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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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 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.

stop playback and eject the disc. to reload the disc.)

¡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 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.

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	Disc Player
	Disc Mode (DVD) Selection
	q Touch “Source Button”.	[SRC]	Source Button
	d
	w Touch	PWR
	(DVD) on the		FOLDER	[}] [{]
		SRC
			ALBUM
	Source Selection	MENU
				[s] [d]
	Screen.	VOL	TUNE
			TRACK
		MUTE	NAVI
		P-MODE
		ASPECT
		ASP
		TILT
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				Press [SRC] to change to the desired	To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of
				mode.
					touch panel. (Only for Video Mode)
Video Mode

DVD mode display	VCD (Video CD) mode display
Source Button Playing time	Source Button	Playing time

Operation Buttons

Operation Buttons

Audio Mode

MP3/WMA mode display

Source Button Playing time

									Title/text scroll
					Folder selection
		Operation Buttons
CD mode display
Source Button Current track							Playing time

Operation Buttons

Title/text scroll

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

1page.

,: scrolls up/down the file list by

1line.

w Touch (file name) to play.

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

[]] [[]: movement among different levels of trees

[}] [{]: movement in the same tree w Press [ENTER].

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.

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Basic Operations				English
			Operations
Operations	Compatible
	Discs
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Track (chapter)/file	DVD VCD	[d]	[d]	Next track/file
Selection	CD	[s]	[s]	Beginning of the current track/file
	MP3 WMA			Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.)
		Note:
	DVD	¡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)

Fast Forward/	DVD	VCD		[	d		[	d	]	Fast forward
Fast Reverse						]				Release to resume playback.
	CD
				[s]			[s]			Fast reverse
	MP3 WMA
										Release to resume playback.
	DVD	VCD		changes if the button is held down as follows.
				speed /1.5 times (DVD) /10 times (DVD) /20 times
Folder Selection	MP3 WMA		Touch	[}]			[}]			Next folder
			desired	[{]			[{]			Previous folder
			folder
Title Scroll	CD MP3 WMA					–		–		Scrolls the title once
Stop	DVD	VCD								To resume playback, touch/press
	CD			[3]				–
										/ [5].
	MP3 WMA
Pause	DVD	VCD								To resume playback, touch/press
								–
	CD			[		y
						]				again or touch/press	5
											/ [ ].
	MP3 WMA
Slow Playback				[d			[d]			¡Touch/press and hold in the pause mode.
										Playback is at about 1/3 normal speed.
	DVD	VCD								To resume normal playback, touch/press
			Note:							/ [5].
			¡Reverse slow playback is not possible.
Repeat Play	DVD	VCD		*
						–		–		To cancel, touch again.
	CD
	MP3 WMA
Repeat Play within the	MP3 WMA					–		–		To cancel, touch and hold for more
Current Folder										than 2 seconds again.
Scan Play	CD					–		–		To cancel, touch again.
Random Play	CD			*		–		–		To cancel, touch again.
	MP3 WMA
Random Play within the	MP3 WMA			*		–		–		To cancel, touch and hold again.
Current Folder

…… Touch/Press and hold

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

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Disc Player (continued)

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

Chapter/title Selection

		Operations
	Operations	Compatible
		Discs

Showing menu and				[DVD MENU]	–	q Menu appears.
			or	or
selecting an item
			*1	[RETURN]*1
		DVD	d	d		d
*1 Note on VCD:			–*2	[]] [[] [s] [d]		w Select the desired item.
For VCD, touch/press		VCD *1		[}] [{]	[}] [{]
	/ [RETURN] instead		d	d		d
of	/ [DVD MENU].		–*2	[ENTER]	–	e Determine the setting.
			–	[RETURN]	–	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						q Toggles “Chapter number input
from a specific				–	–	mode”, “Title number input mode”
chapter/title						and “Number input mode”.
Touch the numerical			d			d
key to enter a number		DVD	to	–	–	w Input desired number.
directly			d			d
				[ENTER]	–	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 number of the title/chapter entered.

*2 On-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.

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.

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DVD mode display

Repeat play DVD menu	Return	Audio language/
Chapter/title selection		Angle/
		Subtitle language
Fast forward/fast reverse
Play/stop/pause

Useful Function

			Operations
Operations	Compatible
	Discs
Subtitle Language		–	–	¡Touch during playback.
	DVD	It is possible to change the subtitle language during play if multiple lan-
		guages are recorded on the disc.
		Note:
		¡There may be a brief delay before the subtitles appear.
Audio Language		–	–	¡Touch during playback.
	DVD	It is possible to change the audio language during play if multiple audio lan-
		guages are recorded on the disc.
Angle		–	–	¡Touch during playback.
	DVD	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 a page 38)
Stereo & Monaural		–	–
	VCD

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 (a previous page) or is at the DVD settings. (a page 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 language/angle.

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Notes on MP3/WMA

What is MP3/WMA?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), 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.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommended 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 encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the instructions of your own encoding software and writing software.

Display Information

Displayed items

¡ CD-TEXT	¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
Disc title	Album name
Track title	Title and artist name
¡ MP3/WMA	¡ WMA (WMA tag)
Folder name	Album name
File name	Title and artist 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 _ ` { | } ~

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.

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).

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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RecordingRecordingMP3/WMAP3/WMAfiles onfilesa onCDa-mediaCD-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, use different folders for each data.

¡Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unnecessary 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.

¡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.

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 supported.

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

Compression method	Bit rate	VBR	Sampling frequency
MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)	32 k – 320 kbps	Yes	32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)	8 k – 160 kbps	Yes	16, 22.05, 24 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9*	32 k – 192 kbps	Yes	32, 44.1, 48 kHz

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

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 playback 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.

1Root Folder (Root Directory)

2

q

Folder Selection

3

w

4

In the order 1

– 8

e

File Selection

5

In the order

–

q

y

6

r

7

t

8

y

Tree 1

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 8

(Max.)

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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Radio

Radio Mode Selection

q Touch “Source Button”.	Source Button	[s] [d]

d	[SRC]	Frequency	[}] [{
w Touch
(RADIO) on the	PWR
Source Selection	SRC		FOLDER
			ALBUM
Screen.	MENU
			TUNE
			TRACK
			NAVI
	P
Press [SRC] to change to the desired
mode.		CQ-VD6503U
	1 List selection	Preset	Stereo
	Band selection	stations	indicator
			Auto presetting

*1 Appears when

is selected. (a page 40)

ALL

e

e

e

e

/

MENU

RADIO

FM SETUP

AUTO PRESET

EACH

ALL

Tuning

Operations

Band Selection

*2

[BAND]

–

*2 The displayed contents on the

touch panel vary with circum-

stances.

FM 1

FM 2

FM 3

AM

List Selection

Preparation: Select

ALL

. (a page 40)

/

Refer to the next page.

MENU

e

RADIO

e

FM SETUP

e

AUTO PRESET

e

EACH

ALL

*2

*2 The displayed contents on

[BAND]

–

the touch panel vary with

circumstances.

LIST 1

LIST 2

LIST 3

AM

*3

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

,

AM

AM

touch

.

Station

[[]

[d]

Up

Selection

[]]

[s]

Down

Seek Tuning

[[]

[d]

Up

[]]

[s]

Down

Touch/press

and hold for more than 0.5

second then release. Seeking starts.

…… Touch/Press and hold

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Preset Memory

Manual Preset

Select a band and frequency.

Up

to

–

–

blinks once

preset

and hold for more than 2 seconds.

frequency blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory.

overwrite existing saved stations.

Auto Preset

Preparation: Select

EACH

. (a page 40) (Default:

EACH

)

Memory

MENU

e

RADIO

e

FM SETUP

e

AUTO PRESET

e

EACH

/

ALL

A

Select a band.

Six stations are automati-

–

6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal

cally preset in each band.

[BAND]

strength of each band will be preset.

¡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.

B

Preparation: Select

ALL

. (a page 40)

In total 18 FM stations are

e

e

e

e

/

MENU

RADIO

FM SETUP

AUTO PRESET

EACH

ALL

automatically preset.

[BAND]

–

18 stations with first to 18th highest in signal

strength of all FMs will be preset at once.

¡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.

Preset Station

Select a band or a list.

Calling

–

–

¡Touch desired preset button.

Preset Swap

Preparation: Select

ALL

. (a page 40)

/

MENU

e

RADIO

e

FM SETUP

e

AUTO PRESET

e

EACH

ALL

A station preset is inter-

list and the

preset number that contains the station to be interchanged

changeable with another

station

calling” above).

station preset.

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

than 2 seconds.

The preset station selected in the step q is

–

–

interchanged with the targeted preset chan-

nel selected in the step w (Preset Swap).

…… Touch/Press and hold

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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.

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.

q Touch “Source Button”.

d

w Touch /

(AV1/AV2) on the

Source Selection

Screen.

Source Button

	[SRC]
	PWR
	SRC	ALBUM
		FOLDER
	MENU
	VOL	TUNE
		TRACK
	MUTE	NAVI

P-MODE

ASPECT

ASP

TILT

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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). (a page 39) (AV set to NAVI INPUT is not skipped even if SOURCE SKIP is set to

ON .)

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

¡AV terminal is not used for the Panasonic car navigation system (available in future). Refer to NAVI SETUP for setting. (a System Upgrade

Guidebook)

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

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Settings

Preparation: To display menu in French, Execute MENU DISPLAY (Language setting). (a page 33)

USER		User
DISPLAY UNIT		Display adjustment
CLOCK		Clock setting
ID-CODE		ID Code Setting
MEMORY CLEAR		Memory clearance
OTHER		Other settings

SCREEN		Screen
DIMMER		Adjusting the brightness
PICTURE		Display appearance
		Audio
AUDIO
SOUND SETUP		Sound setting
GRAPHIC-EQ		Setting and adjusting of graphic equalizer
CS Auto		CS Auto setting
SP SETUP		Setting of the absence/presence of each speaker
SP LEVEL		Adjusting the output balance of each speaker
TIME ALIGNMENT		Delay time setting of each speaker
SOURCE LEVEL		Setting the AV1/AV2 input level
CROSS OVER		Cut off frequency
		DVD
DVD
LANGUAGE		Language Setting
DISPLAY		Appearance of DVD image
PRO LOGIC		Pro logic setting
DOWN MIX		Selection of type of down mix
DR COMP		Selection of compression style
MULTI-CH		Sound output selection
		Input/output
INPUT/OUTPUT
NAVI SETUP		Navigation setting
CAMERA SETUP		Rear view camera setting
SOURCE SKIP		Source skip
INPUT SELECT		Input selection
OUTPUT SELECT		Output selection
H-F SETUP		Hands-free setting
		Radio
RADIO
FM SETUP		Setting for FM stations
AM SETUP		Setting for AM stations
XM SETUP		Setting for XM radio
SIRIUS SETUP		Setting for Sirius satellite radio

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

(a page 32) (a page 32) (a page 32) (a page 33) (a page 33)

(a page 34) (a page 34)

(a page 34) (a page 34) (a page 35) (a page 36) (a page 36) (a page 37) (a page 37) (a page 37)

(a page 38) (a page 38) (a page 39) (a page 39) (a page 39) (a page 39)

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