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¡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.

In-Dash 7” Widescreen Color LCD Monitor/DVD Receiver

Moniteur vidéo couleur grand-écran à écran à cristaux liquides de

7 pouces/récepteur DVD intégrés en tableau de bord

Monitor LCD en color de pantalla panorámica de 7”/receptor y DVD

empotrado en el tablero de instrumentos

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Manuel d’instructions

Manual de Instrucciones

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Safety Information

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.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in severe injury or
death.

■

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.

Warning

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam­age.

Caution

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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.

CAUTION:

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

LATION OF THE UNIT.

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Caution

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS ILASER 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.

Safety Information (continued)

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 place 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

Components

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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.

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

Liquid Crystal Panel

¡Do not cause impact to 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
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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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 : 1-877-833­8855

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

TM

locator” under “Customer support”

Panasonic Factory Service:

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.

Toronto

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

Vancouver

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
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.

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 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
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.

Categories Parts Labor

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

MXE Series Audio Components (except items
listed below)

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

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

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Features

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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
automatically disabled:

, , ,

(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).

CROSS OVER

MULTI-CHDOWN MIXGRAPHIC-EQ

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.

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¢ 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 Oveview................. 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

English 2

Français 52
Español 102

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Lithium battery
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Preparation

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

Subwoofer

¡

Execute and . (apage 36)

Other speakers

¡

Execute . (apage 36)

AV1/AV2 (Camcorder,VCR, etc.)

¡

Adjust . (apage 37)

SOURCE LEVEL

SP SETUP

SP LEVELSP SETUP

Remote Control UnitSettings

Warning

¡When you connect external devices to AV1-IN/

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

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)

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.

Before Initial Use

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

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

Back side

Tough pointed object

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

(user settings)( apage 32)

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

(screen settings)(apage 34)

dimmer, picture

(audio settings)(apage 34)

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

(DVD settings)(apage 38)

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

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

source skip

(radio settings)(apage 40)

FM set up, AM set up

Note:

¡

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

RADIO

INPUT/OUTPUT

DVD

AUDIO

SCREEN

USER

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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.

Symbols used in this manual

Disc Marks

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

: DVD

: VCD (Video CD)

: CD

: CD-R/RWs containing MP3 files

: CD-R/RWs containing WMA files

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

Compatible types of disc

The discs compatible with the targeted operation.

CompatibleCompatible

DiscsDiscs

Compatible

Discs

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.

DVD

DVD

VCD

VCD

CDCDCD

MP3

MP3

WMA

WMA

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Name of Controls and Functions

ENTER

TILT O/C

ASP

MUTE

SRC MENU

CQ-VD7001U

NAVI

OPEN / CLOSE

ASPECT

PWR

VOL

P·MODE

CLOSE

CQ-VD7003U

TILT

TEXT

ENTER

TILT OPEN

ASP

MUTE

SRC MENU

CQ-VD7003U

NAVI

CLOSE

ASPECT

PWR

VOL

P·MODE

Display Unit

Display Unit

Disc slot Remote control

sensor

w [VOL]

e [MUTE]

r [SRC] (PWR)

(SOURCE/POWER)

(Display Closed)

(Display Raised)

t [MENU]

Dimmer Sensor

(

a

page 34)

DIMMER

!0 [TILT]
o [OPEN] (CLOSE)

i

[ENTER]

o [OPEN] (CLOSE)

!0 [TILT]

u [u]

q [ASP] (ASPECT)

(P•MODE)

q [ASP] (ASPECT)

(P•MODE)

y [NAVI]

q

w

[

VOL

]

e

[

MUTE

]

r

t

[

MENU

]

y

u[u

]

i

[

ENTER

]

o

!0

[

TILT

]

¡Adjusts the monitor position.
¡Tilts the monitor forward temporarily.

¡Opens/closes the monitor.

[

OPEN

]

(CLOSE)

¡Selects a band.
¡Searches for broadcast stations and

memorizes them automatically.

¡Determines an operation or item.

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

tion.

¡Selects or searches for a channel.
¡Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an opera-

tion or item.

[]] [[]
(TUNE/TRACK)

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

or item.

[}] [{]
(DISC)

¡Ejects/reloads a disc.

Note:

¡A disc is in the slot when this is illuminat-

ed in blue.

¡Put navigation screen on the display.

(available in the future)

[

NAVI

]

¡Shows the menu screen.

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

picture.

[SRC]

(PWR)

¡Mutes the sound temporarily.

¡Adjusts the sound volume.

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

[ASP]
(ASPECT)
(P•MODE)

: 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.

Note:

¡

[ASP], [MENU], [u], [OPEN], [TILT] are available only on the display unit.

[]][[ ]

(TUNE/TRACK)

[}] [{]

(DISC)

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r

[

MUTE

]

t

[+] [–]

(VOL)

q [SRC] (PWR)

(SOURCE/POWER)

e

[RET]

(RETURN)

u

[]

(TOP MENU/DVD MENU)

w

[■][❚❚][B]
[s] [d]

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

y

[}] [{]
[]] [[]
[

ENT

] (ENTER/BAND)

Remote Control

q

w

[■]

[❚❚]

[B]

e

r

t

y

u

¡Displays the DVD/title menu. (Operations

vary according to the media.)

[ ]

(TOP MENU/
DVD MENU)

¡Selects a band.
¡Searches for broadcast stations and

memorizes them automatically.

¡Determines an operation or item.

[ENT]

(ENTER/

BAND)

¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation

or item.

[}] [{]

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

tion.

¡Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an opera-

tion or item.

[]] [[]

¡Adjusts the sound volume.

[+] [–]

(VOL)

¡Mutes the sound temporarily.

[

MUTE

]

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

[RET]

(RETURN)

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

[s] [d]

¡Playback

¡Pause

¡Stops playback.

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

picture.

[SRC]
(PWR)

Note:

¡

[ENT], [RET],

[■], [❚❚], [B],

[]

are available only on the remote control unit.

PWR

SRC

MUTE

VOL

RET

RETURN

ENTER / BAND

ENT

TOP MENU

DVD MENU

CAR AV

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Touch Panel Operation Overview

The State of Operation Screen

❒ 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.

a Failure to observe the above may damage or

break the glass on the surface of the touch
panel.

Prohibition

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

Displays the Source Selection Screen.

Source Button Menu Button

Example: DVD mode

Displays the Menu Screen.

Display Button

(a next page)

Volume
indicator

Current
mode

Disc indicator (a page 19)

(Lights when a disc is loaded)

Clock time (a page 32)

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.

(Content varies with each
source)

Source Selection Screen appears.
Touch desired source button.

Touch to quit.

Note

:

¡The screen above appears when no external

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

Source Selection Screen Menu Screen

Menu Screen appears. Select desired setting.

Menu Setting, (a page 30)

Press [SRC] to change to
desired mode.

Press [MENU] to let Menu
Screen appear.

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Radio
(a page 26)

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

2

The operation screen is not available in the video mode.

DVD mode

Showing the hidden part of the screen.

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

Note:

¡

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

Switching the Display

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

(a page 20)

Touching allows users to switch between screens as follows.

Standard Screen Operation Screen

AV1/AV2 (*

1)

(a page 28)

Source

Standard Screen OSD OFF *

2

Source

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

❏ How to Call up Operation Screen

❏ How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display)

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Operations

General

[MUTE]

[OPEN]

(CLOSE)

[SRC] (PWR: power)

[TILT]

[VOL]

Remote Control Sensor

[SRC]

–

–

–

[SRC]

[SRC]

(a page 14)

[SRC]

General Operations

Power

ON :

Source selection

[OPEN]

¡Press once to open. Press again to close.

Display Open/Close

Note:

¡When the display unit is opened or closed, a loud beep sounds three times.
¡If the unit stops halfway, press [OPEN] again to draw it all the way out.
¡Opening/closing the display can be done when the power is off.

–

[SRC]

[SRC]

Power

OFF :

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

……

Touch/Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

RADIO (AM/FM)

(a page 26)

(a page 20)

(a page 28)

(a System Upgrade
Guidebook)

AV1/AV2

Sources connected to the

Expansion Module (CY-EM100U) *

1

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

*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)

Note:

¡

You cannot turn on the power via the
remote control when is set to

. (

a

, page 33)

ACC SELECTOFF

ACC SELECT

[]][[ ]

VOL

ASPECT

ASP

P·MODE

PWR

SRC MENU

MUTE

MUTE

SRC

CQ-VD7003U

NAVI

CLOSE

TILT OPEN

TILT OPEN

ENTER

ENTER

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[SRC] (PWR: power)

[MUTE]

[] ] [[ ]

[+] [–

]

q Press and hold for more than 2 sec-

onds.

w

Press to adjust. Setup is the same as
from MENU. Refer to

(display unit) for details. (apage 32)

DISPLAY UNIT

Operations

––

[]] or [[]

–

–

–

–

or

q [+]
w [

–]

q Up
w Down

wq

Volume

Note:

¡The sound level for

each source is
stored in memory.

[TILT]

[]] or [[]

To raise the display, press again.

Tilt Angle

Folding Down the
Display
Temporarily

[TILT]

Mutes the sound.
To cancel, press again.

[MUTE] [MUTE]

Mute

Note:

¡

Vertical angle (TILT) is saved in the memory, so when the display unit is drawn out
next, it is automatically set at the angle and in the position adjusted before.

¡After adjusting its angle, 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.

Note:

¡Even when the unit power is off, you can fold down the display te

mporarily.

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.

Caution

¡Avoid physical shock to the monitor.
¡Do not place any object on the display unit, or subject it to undue force.
¡Do not move the display forcibly.
¡The monitor movable range may be limited by the type of car, the position where

the display is mounted, etc.

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.

General Operations (continued)

PWR

SRC

SRC

SRC

RET

RETURN

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

VOL

VOL

ENTER / BAND

ENT

TOP MENU

DVD MENU

CAR AV

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Before Disc Playback

Discs that can be Played Back

❒ Symbols used on jackets

(Examples of such symbols include)

¡

: Number of subtitle languages

¡ : 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

¡

: Letterbox (a page 38)

¡ 16:9 wide size

: Playback in (letterbox)

format on a standard screen (4:3).

: Playback in (pan and

scan) (a page 38) format on a stan­dard screen (4:3).

Note:

¡

The size of the image that is displayed on the screen
depends on the screen mode (“Aspect Ratio”

a

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.

PAN & SCAN

PS16:9

LETTERBOX

LB16:9

LB

4:3

3

2

2

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

❒ Disc Type

1

ALL

12
46

Example:

TEXT

Recordable

ReWritable

DISC DVD

VCD

(Video CD)

CD CD-R/RW

Mark/logo

Disc Size

12 cm {5”}

Video

Format

NTSC/PAL

Audio

Format

LPCM,
MPEG1,
MPEG2,

dts, Dolby

Digital

LPCM,

MPEG1

LPCM

(CD-DA),

dts

LPCM

(CD-DA),

MP3/
WMA

Region

No.

1 (ALL)

❒ 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.

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.

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[u] (eject)
lights.

Disc Insert

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

back starts.

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

Note:

¡Do not insert a disc when the eject button

lights because a disc is already loaded.

¡The power will be turned on automatically when a disc

is loaded.

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

¡The sound may be interrupted for a few moments

while the audio format is being identified.

¡The audio format is automatically identified.

(a page 18)

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

Selection” on page 22.

DVDDVDDVD VCDVCDVCD CDCDCD MP3MP3MP3 WMAWMAWMA CH-C

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 a loud beep is heard three times.

¡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.

DVDDVDDVD VCDVCDVCD CDCDCD MP3MP3MP3 WMAWMAWMA CH-C

DVD

VCD

CD MP3 WMA CH-C

DVD

VCD

CD MP3 WMA CH-C

DVD

VCD

CD MP3 WMA CH-C

■ When a disc is in the player...

Do not insert a disc when the eject button lights
because a disc is already loaded.

Printed side

Disc Insert/Eject

Caution

¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
¡Do not insert foreign object into the disc slot.

Caution

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

scratches never exert any downward force on the
disc.

TILT

CLOSE

TILT

CLOSE

DVD

DVD VCD

VCD

DVD

DVD VCD

VCD

ASPECT

ASPECT

ASP

ASP

P·MODE

P·MODE

VOL

VOL

MUTE

MUTE

PWR

PWR

SRC MENU

SRC MENU

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CQ-VD7001U

NAVI

NAVI

OPEN / CLOSE

OPEN / CLOSE

TILT O/C

TILT O/C

TEXT
TEXT

ENTER

ENTER

DVD

DVD VCD

VCD

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Disc Player

Video Mode

❒ Folder/File/Track Selection

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].

: Folder
: MP3/WMA file

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.

DVDmode display

CDmode display

MP3/WMAmode display

VCD (Video CD)mode display

Source Button Playing time

Operation Buttons

Audio Mode

Source Button Playing time

Operation Buttons

Source Button Playing time

Operation Buttons

Title/text scroll

Folder selection

Source Button Current track Playing time

Operation Buttons

Title/text scroll

(Example: MP3 mode)

ENTER

TILT O/C

ASP

MUTE

SRC MENU

CQ-VD7001U

NAVI

OPEN / CLOSE

ASPECT

PWR

VOL

P·MODE

CLOSE

CQ-VD7003U

TILT

TEXT

ENTER

SRC

[SRC]

q

Touch “Source Button”.

Source Button

d

w

Touch
(DVD) on the

Source Selection
Screen.

Disc Mode (DVD)Selection

Press

[SRC]

to change to the desired

mode.

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

[]][[ ]

[}] [{]

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……

Touch/Press and hold

Operations

Operations

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

Compatible

Discs

DVD

Track/file Selection

Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse

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)

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

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

Folder Selection

Title Scroll

WMA

MP3

WMA

MP3

Stop

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

To resume playback, touch/press

/ [5].

Pause

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

Slow Playback

VCD

DVD

Repeat Play

WMA

MP3

VCD

DVD

*

*

*

*

Repeat Play within the
Current Folder

WMA

MP3

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

Note:

¡Reverse slow playback is not possible.

Scan Play

Random Play

WMA

MP3

Random Play within the
Current Folder

WMA

MP3

[d]
[s]

[}]

–

–

–

[{]

[}]
[{]

–

[3]

[y]

[d]

[[]

[[]

Next track/file
Beginning of the current track/file

Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.)

[]]

[d]

[s]

[[]

Fast forward
Release to resume playback.

Fast reverse
Release to resume playback.

Next folder

Scrolls the title once

Previous folder

[]]

Touch

desired

folder

–

–

Basic Operations

¡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.

–

–

To cancel, touch and hold again.

–

–

*

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

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

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

MP3

WMA

WMAMP3

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Disc Player (continued)

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

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.

*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.

Moving operation buttons (Only for DVD)

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

Showing Source button and Menu button

Press . The Source button and Menu button appear.

Source Button

(a page 14)

Menu Button

(a page 14)

Operations

Operations

CompatibleCompatible

DiscsDiscs

Compatible

Discs

*

1

VCD

DVD

Showing menu and
selecting an item

[DVD MENU]

[RETURN]

*

1

–

[] ] [[ ]
[}] [{]

–*

2

–*

2

–

[] ] [[ ]
[}] [{]

d

[ENTER]d[ENTER]
[RETURN]

–

–

–

[ENTER]

q Menu appears.

w Select the desired item.

e Determine the setting.

d

dd

d

Returns to the previous display.

q Toggles “Chapter number input

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

w Input desired number.

e Playback starts.

Starting Playback
from a specific
chapter/title

Note:

¡

For retrying selection during number entry, touch/press /

[RETURN]

.

Note:

¡

When the top menu does not appear even by pressing

[DVD MENU]

,

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

*

1

Note on VCD:

For VCD, touch/press

/

[RETURN]

instead

of /

[DVD MENU]

.

Touch the numerical
key to enter a number
directly

–

to

–

[ENTER]

DVD

dd

d

d

d

*

1

or or

Chapter/title Selection

DVD

DVD

VCD

VCD

DVD

DVD

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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 lan­guage/angle.

Operations

Operations

Compatible

Discs

DVD

Subtitle Language

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.

DVD

Audio Language

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

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

DVD

Angle

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. (

a

page 38)

ANGLE MARK

VCD

Stereo & Monaural

: stereo sound

d

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

right speakers.

d

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

right speakers.

MONO.R

MONO.L

STEREO

––¡Touch during playback.

––¡Touch during playback.

––¡Touch during playback.

––

Useful Function

DVD mode display

Repeat play

Chapter/title selection
Fast forward/fast reverse

Audio Language/
Angle/
Subtitle Language

Play/stop/pause

DVD menu Return

Compatible

Compatible

Discs

Discs

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

VCD

VCD

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Notes on MP3/WMA

What is MP3/WMA?

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

TM

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 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

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).

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title
Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name
File name

¡ 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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¡ 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 unneces-

sary folders 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 support-

ed.

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

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.

Copyright

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

No warranty

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

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 192 kbps

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

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

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

Sampling frequencyVBRBit rateCompression method

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

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

2

4

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

q

3

e

5

6

8

w

r

7

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

y

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Radio

[BAND] [ENTER]

Operations

Band Selection

List Selection

Refer to the next page.

Station
Selection

Seek Tuning

……

Touch/Press and hold

[[][

[

] Up

[]][

]

] Down

[[][

[

] Up

[]][

]

] Down

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

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM

[BAND] [ENTER]

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 ,
touch .

AMAM

Tuning

*

2

The displayed contents on
the touch panel vary with
circumstances.

*

2

The displayed contents on the
touch panel vary with circum­stances.

*

2

*

2

Preparation:

Select . (apage 40)

ee e e

/

ALLEACH

AUTO PRESET

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

ALL

[]][[ ]

[ENTER]

q

Touch “Source Button”.

d

w

Touch
(RADIO) on the

Source Selection
Screen.

Radio Mode Selection

Press

[SRC]

to change to the desired

mode.

ENTER

TILT O/C

ASP

MUTE

SRC MENU

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NAVI

OPEN / CLOSE

ASPECT

PWR

VOL

P·MODE

CLOSE

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TILT

TEXT

ENTER

SRC

Frequency

Preset stations

Auto presetting

Stereo indicator

Band
selection

*

1

List selection

Tuning

[SRC]

Source Button

*1Appears when is selected. (apage 40)

ee e e

/

ALLEACH

AUTO PRESET

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

ALL

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……

Touch/Press and hold

Manual Preset
Memory

Up to 6 stations can be
preset in each band.

Preset Station
Calling

to

Auto Preset
Memory

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

[BAND]

to

Preset Swap

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.

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

Select a band and frequency.

¡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.

¡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.

¡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.

[BAND]

In total 18 FM stations are
automatically preset.

A station preset is inter­changeable with another
station preset.

B

––

– –

[ENTER]

[ENTER]

Six stations are automati­cally preset in each band.

A

to

––

Preset Memory

blinks once

Select a band.

Select a band or a list.

¡Touch desired preset button.

18 stations with first to 18th highest in signal

strength of all FMs will be preset at once.

Preparation:

Select . (apage 40)

ee e e

/

ALLEACH

AUTO PRESET

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

EACH

Preparation:

Select . (apage 40)

ee e e

/

ALLEACH

AUTO PRESET

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

ALL

Preparation:

Select . (apage 40)

ee e e

/

ALLEACH

AUTO PRESET

FM SETUPRADIOMENU

ALL

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AV1/AV2

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

.)

¡

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

for setting. (aSystem Upgrade

Guidebook)

NAVI SETUP

ON

SOURCE SKIP

ENTER

TILT O/C

ASP

MUTE

SRC MENU

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NAVI

OPEN / CLOSE

ASPECT

PWR

VOL

P·MODE

CLOSE

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TEXT

SRC

Preparation:

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

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

[SRC]

Source Button

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

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

q

Touch “Source Button”.

d

w

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

AV Mode Selection

Press

[SRC]

to change to the desired

mode.

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Settings

Preparation:

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

MENU DISPLAY

DISPLAY UNIT
CLOCK
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

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

FM SETUP
AM SETUP
XM SETUP
SIRIUS SETUP

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

(*1)Setting for Sirius satellite radio

(*1)Setting for XM radio

(

a

page 40)Setting for AM stations

(

a

page 40)Setting for FM stations

Radio

RADIO

(*1)Hands-free setting

(*1)Output selection

(*1)Input selection

(

a

page 39)Source skip

(*1)Rear view camera setting

(*1)Navigation setting

Input/output

INPUT/OUTPUT

(apage 39)Sound output selection

(

a

page 39)Selection of compression style

(

a

page 39)Selection of type of down mix

(

a

page 39)Pro logic setting

(

a

page 38)Appearance of DVD image

(

a

page 38)Language Setting

DVD

DVD

(apage 37)Cut off frequency

(

a

page 37)Setting the AV1/AV2 input level

(

a

page 37)Delay time setting of each speaker

(

a

page 36)Adjusting the output balance of each speaker

(

a

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

(

a

page 35)CS Auto setting

(

a

page 34)Setting and adjusting of graphic equalizer

(

a

page 34)Sound setting

Audio

AUDIO

(apage 34)Display appearance

(

a

page 34)Adjusting the brightness

Screen

SCREEN

(apage 33)Other settings

(

a

page 33)Memory clearance

(

a

page 32)ID Code Setting

(

a

page 32)Clock setting

(

a

page 32)Display adjustment

User

USER