Panasonic CX-DH801N User Manual

8-Disc DVD Changer

CX-DH801N

CX-DH801N

YFM284C439ZA TAMACO0205-0 Printed in Taiwan

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

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Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

Manuale di istruzioni

Manual de Instrucciones

Brugsvejledning

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’instructions

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

Manuale di istruzioni

Manual de Instrucciones

Brugsvejledning

SETUP

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Safety Information

Label Indications and Their Locations

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Caution: This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser products:

Wave Length: 650 nm
Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes
yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup to retrieve
information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully
shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet.
Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts
since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Caution Label

¡APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE
¡KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
¡LUOKAN 1 LASERPLAITE

Laser Product

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

¢ Contents .......................................................................................... 3

¢ Safety Information........................................... 4

¢ Use This Product Safely................................................................. 6

¢ Features........................................................................................... 6

¢ Discs that can be Played Back...................................................... 7

¢ System Combination ...................................................................... 8

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

¢ Names of Controls and Functions .............................................. 12

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DVD

Changer Basics..................................... 15

¢ OSD (On Screen Display) Change and Indications ................... 19

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DVD/VCD (Video CD) Playback

....................... 20

¢ CD/MP3

Playback

.......................................... 24

¢ Notes on MP3 ................................................................................ 26

¢ Settings ......................................................... 28

¢ Troubleshooting ............................................ 34

¢ Maintenance.................................................................................. 39

¢ Corresponding Functions............................................................ 40

¢ Language Code List ..................................................................... 41

¢ Definition of Terms ....................................................................... 42

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Installation

...................................................... 44

¢ Electrical Connection................................................................... 49

¢ Specifications ............................................................................... 56

English 2

Deutsch 58
Français 114
Nederlands 170
Svenska 226
Italiano 282
Español 338
Dansk 394

CX-DH801N

8-Disc DVD Changer

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY
THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.
NOT FOR USE WHERE VIDEO MONITOR IS VISIBLE
TO DRIVER TO AVOID RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR
POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF STATE LAWS.

CAUTION - LASER RA­DIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE
BEAM.

VORSICHT - LASER­STRAHLUNG, WENN
GEÖFFNET. VERMEIDEN
SIE EIN AUSSETZEN
GEGENÜBER
LASERSTRAHL.

ATTENTION –
RAYONNEMENT LASER
SI OUVERT, ÉVITER
TOUTE EXPOSITION AU
FAISCEAU.

ADVARSEL – LASER
UDSENDES NÅR DER
ER ÅBNET. UNDGÅ
UDSÆTTELSE FOR
STRÅLER.

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VAROITUS – LASER­SÄTEILYVAARA
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ALTISTUMISTA
SÄTEELLE.

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LASERSTRÅLNING I
ÖPPNAT LÄGE. UNDVIK
ATT UTSÄTTAS FÖR
STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL – LASER­STRÅLING. UNNGÅ
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STRÅLEN VED ÅPNING.

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Safety Information

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 out of reach of infants.

Batteries can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of
infants. If an infant ingests a battery, 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 Service centre.

❑

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 matter 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

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 is 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.

❑

Be sure to keep the disc unit door closed to prevent
dirt and dust from getting into the unit and causing
possible malfunctions.

❑

The magazine cannot be inserted when a tray is not
loaded into place. In this situation, forced insertion
may cause damage to the unit and magazine.

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 of the unit.

Blocking this part will cause the interior of the unit to over­heat and may 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 designated angle, 0°, 22.5°, 45°, 67.5°
or 90°.
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 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 it in a plastic bag or covering
it 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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Principal Operation

For a description of the functions, refer to the operating instructions for the control unit
as well (CQ-C9901N, CQ-VD7001N etc.).

Use the control unit with the ordinary operations

The basic functions of this DVD changer are also operable
with the control unit and remote control unit for the control
unit. You can operate the ordinary music CD (including MP3
discs) by using the control unit or its remote control unit.

Control unit

The control unit means a dependent Panasonic car audio
unit with CD/DVD changer control. The control unit can
operate only the basic functions of this DVD changer. For
ordinary DVD operations, we recommend the use of the
remote control supplied with this DVD changer. However,
the functions listed below can be operated only with the con­trol unit. Some units do not enable the “PLAY” and/or
“PAUSE” function of this DVD changer.

• Power On/Off

• Source selection

• Volume Up/Down

The button assignment of function that can be operated with
the control unit varies with the control unit. For details,
please refer to “Corresponding Functions” on page 40.
Some old type car audio units cannot support a DVD chang­er. As for the changer compatibility, please consult your
local dealer or your nearest Panasonic Service centre.

Remote control unit for control unit

Some control units have a remote control unit or is supplied
the remote control unit as an option. The control units and
their remote control units can also operate the basic func­tions of a DVD changer. These operable functions vary with
the type of the control unit or the remote control unit to be
used. For details, please refer to “Corresponding Functions”
on page 40.

For your safety, this system is designed not to
see the moving picture while you are driving.

¡Park your car in a safe place and use the parking brake

lever before seeing the moving picture.

¡For your safety, you must ensure that the connection of

the parking brake lead is correct. (a page 50)

Use This Product Safely

Features

❑ DVD Video / Video CD / CD (CD-DA, MP3) 8

Disc Changer

¡

DVD, Video CD and CD discs are changeable. The
changer can also play an MP3.

¡

Mixture of different type discs (DVD Video, Video CDs
and Audio CDs) is acceptable.* (a page 7)

❑ 5.1-channel system can be built up

¡

This unit has an optical digital output. To connect the
optional digital surround processor (CY-AC300) with
this unit, you can build the 5.1-channel system.

❑ Both NTSC and PAL format software are

playable (a page 30)

❑ Both NTSC and PAL video format can be

generated

¡

NTSC and PAL video formats output are always
changeable by the one touch. (a page 30)

* Discontinuous arrangement of the same type discs may take
a long time to change discs.

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Use this Product Safely, Features, System Upgrade

Discs that can be Played Back

❒ Discs not supported

The following discs are not played back on this prod­uct.

¡DVD-Audio
¡DVD-ROM ¡DVD-R ¡DVD+R
¡DVD-RAM ¡DVD+RW ¡DVD-RW
¡SVCD ¡VSD ¡CVD
¡CD-G ¡CD-ROM (except MP3)
¡CD-RW (except MP3 and CD-DA)
¡CD-R (except MP3 and CD-DA)
¡SACD ¡Photo CD ¡CDV
¡Hybrid SACD (except CD-DA)
¡CD-TEXT (except for sound reproduction)
¡Divx Video Discs
¡CD-EXTRA (audio-only playback possible)
¡DVDs with a region number other than “2” 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 and CD-RWs, refer to “Notes on CD-

Rs/RWs”. (a page 15)

¡Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.
¡DTS only works with optical outputs.*
¡Even if you play a DTS DVD or a DTS CD, analog sound

cannot be reproduced. (Only digital output comes out)

¡WMA files are not playable.
¡This unit does not support 8 cm discs.

❒ 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 30, 42)

¡ 16:9 wide size

: Playback in letterbox format on a stan-

dard screen (4:3).

: Playback in (pan and scan)

(a page 30, 42) format on a standard
screen (4:3).

Note: The size of the image that is displayed on the
screen depends on the screen mode (“TV MODE”

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page 30), and on the screen size for the content on the
disc.

❒ Region Management Information

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

The Region number for this product is “2” or “ALL”.

PAN & SCAN

PS16:9

LB16:9

LB

4:3

3

2

2

2

ALL

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Example:

LPCM (CD-DA),

MP3, DTS*

❒ Disc Type

Recordable

ReWritable

DISC DVD

VCD

(Video CD)

CD CD-R/RW

Mark/logo

Disc Size 12 cm

Video

Format

NTSC / PAL

Audio

Format

LPCM,
MPEG1,
MPEG2,

DTS*,
Dolby

Digital

LPCM,

MPEG1

Region

No.

2

ALL

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.

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System Combination

System Combination

❑ Basic System

Connecting with the display monitor and 1DIN
CD/Receiver with CD/DVD changer Control.

Just connecting a monitor display and this DVD
Changer with your basic 1 DIN audio system, you do
not only watch the DVD, but also listen to normal music
CDs and MP3 discs.

Digital Surround Processor: CY-AC300

In-Dash 7” Widescreen Color LCD
Monitor/DVD Receiver:
CQ-VD7001N

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with
512 Color OEL Display:
CQ-C9901N

External Power Amplifier

STAND BY (R)

COLOR LCD MONITOR

VM1500

ON (G)

Color LCD Monitor: CY-VM1500EX

❑ Optional system (Example)

This unit can be combined with other components like shown below. For more details, refer to the operating instructions
for the connected devices.

❑ 5.1-channel Surround System

This unit has an optical digital output. To connect the
optional digital surround processor (CY-AC300) with
this unit, you can build the 5.1-channels surround sys­tem in order to play DVD software in a way that creates
“You are here” feel in a car.

Power
amplifier
(option)

Surround Speakers:
CJ-DA6920

Subwoofer:
CJ-HD303

8-Disc DVD
Changer:
CX-DH801N

In-Dash 7”
Widescreen Color
LCD Monitor/DVD
Receiver:
CQ-VD7001N

Digital Surround
Processor:
CY-AC300

Center Speaker:
EAB-CF2

Front Speakers:
CJ-DA1700

STAND BY (R)

COLOR LCD MONITOR

VM1500

ON (G)

WMA MP3 CD
Player/Receiver with
512 Color OEL Display:
CQ-C9901N

Color LCD Monitor:
CY-VM1500EX

8-Disc DVD Changer:
CX-DH801N

❑ To CQ-VD7001N users

How to switch the DVD changer display

In the DVD changer mode, the DVD changer display will
appear automatically if you perform the following set­tings in the “INPUT/OUTPUT” menu previously.

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Press /touch [MENU].

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Press/touch [INPUT/OUTPUT]/[SELECT]

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[INPUT SELECT].

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Select [CH INPUT]/Select [VTR]. *

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Press/touch [END] to exit from the menu.

* When connecting the DVD changer’s video output with VTR1
input of CQ-VD7001N.

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Preparation

Preparation

Battery Installation

(Inserting/Replacing the Battery)

It is convenient for you to check and set the following set­ting prior to initial use.
Operations vary according to the disc. For details, refer to
the guide provided with the disc.

TV TYPE (a page 30)

Setting:
Set the video format of your monitor display in “TV TYPE”.
Check:
Check if “TV TYPE” is set to “PAL”(or “NTSC”) when con­necting a PAL (or an NTSC) monitor display.

TV MODE (a page 30)

Setting:
Choose the aspect ratio in “TV MODE”. The standard aspect
ratio of Panasonic is “WIDE”.
Check:
Check if the picture on the monitor is displayed naturally.

PREFERENCES (a page 32)

Setting:
Choose the first priority language of reproduction in “PREF­ERENCES”.
*This setting is valid only when the DVD software contains
the chosen language.
Check:
Check if the unit displays the subtitle or/and the disc menu
or reproduce the sound in a language chosen by you.

COMPRESSION (DR COMP: Dynamic Range
Compression)

(a page 31)

Setting:
Set the dynamic range of sound reproduction in “COMPRES­SION” menu.
To prevent the sound from reaching peak suddenly, we rec­ommend you to set this value to “MINIMUM”.
Check:
Check if you hear the low volume sound clearly when a DVD
software having the large dynamic range is playing.

Components Remote Control Unit Battery Information Settings and Checks

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 modi-

fication without prior notice due to improvements.

7. Installation Hardware (screws, cords,
etc.) (a page 46)

6. Warranty Card, etc.

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TRACK/SEARCH

DISC/FOLDER

NTSC/PAL

TITLE/CHAPTER

TRACK

STOP

RANDOM

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

REPEAT

SUBTITLE

CAR AV

TITLE

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MENU

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SCAN

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AUDIO

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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, and at the same
time.

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

pointed object.

Lithium battery
(CR2025: supplied)

Battery holder

w Install the battery on the battery holder.

Set a new battery properly with its (+) side facing up as
shown in the figure.

e Insert the battery holder back into its original position.

Back side

Tough pointed object

Warning

¡Keep a battery away from children to avoid the risk of

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

Cautions

¡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)

Pictographs

In this manual, the pictographs shown below are used to
indicate compatible types of discs and operating units.

Discs : DVD video

: VCD (video CD)
: CD
: CD-R/RW's containing MP3 files

Control : Control unit or remote control for the

control unit.

: DVD changer’s remote control

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Names of Controls and Functions

Names of Controls and Functions

DVD Changer, Disc Magazine and Tray Remote Control Unit

❑ General

Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate it (see below note).

❑ DVD Changer Unit

❑ Disc Magazine Tray

Note: Do not use 8 cm Discs.

Tray

Push these trays into the
magazine until click is
felt after putting a disc
on the tray.

Notes on Remote Control and connections:

¡Aim the DVD changer’s remote control unit at the remote control sensor on the monitor display (In the case of connect-

ing its Remote-out with DVD changer’s Remote-In) or the included remote control sensor and operate it.

¡If the control unit equips with the remote control sensor and forwards the remote control data to the DVD changer, you

can operate it with aiming at the control unit.

¡Never use both Remote-Ins (One is mini-pin, the other is RCA) at the same time. Failure to observe this may cause mis-

operation.

¡Misoperation may occur if the remote control sensor is near other infrared equipment (Example: Infrared Headphone

system). In this case, install the remote control sensor of your DVD Changer apart from other infrared equipment.

H

A

C

B

V

Door

Keep this door closed
except when loading or
unloading a magazine. Dust
can cause malfunction.

Disc Magazine Slot

Reset Switch

(a page 39)

Eject Button (u)
(a page 17)

Angle Adjust Screw

Screw to adjust mounting angle.
One each on the right and left sides.
(a page 47 for details.)

Shutter for the deck
mechanism protec­tion

Push the magazine
straightforward into the
slot to make this shutter
drawn properly.

Note: Do not touch
this shutter.

Magazine Inserting
Direction Arrow

Be sure to use the magazine and the trays supplied with the
unit as an accessory (VYQ3174). Any other magazines can
not be used.

[0] to [9]
¡Sets the language code. (a page 41)

[MENU]

¡Shows the menu screen. (a page 21)

[SETUP]

¡Shows the SETUP menu. (a page 28)

[OSD]

¡Displays information about each source

on the screen. (a page 19)

¡Toggles NTSC/PAL. (a page 30)

[}] [{]

¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts

an operation or item.

[]] [[]

¡Selects (horizontally) or adjusts

an operation or item.

[ENTER]

¡Determines an operation or item.

TRACK/SEARCH

DISC/FOLDER

NTSC/PAL

TITLE/CHAPTER

TRACK

STOP

RANDOM

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

REPEAT

SUBTITLE

CAR AV

TITLE

E

N

T

E

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SETUP

MENU

RAND

SCAN

REP

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[DISC}] [DISC{] (DISC/FOLDER)

¡Selects a disc. (a page 18)

[}]

[{]

[]][[]

[ENTER]

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DVD Changer Basics

Names of Controls and Functions (Continued)

❑ Discs (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)

[RET] (RETURN)

¡Returns to the previous status. (a page 21)
¡Displays the VCD (Video CD)’s menu.

(a page 21)

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TRACK/SEARCH

DISC/FOLDER

NTSC/PAL

TITLE/CHAPTER

TRACK

STOP

RANDOM

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

REPEAT

SUBTITLE

CAR AV

TITLE

E

N

T

E

R

SETUP

MENU

RAND

SCAN

REP

GRP RET

ANGLE

SUB

AUDIO

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[s] [d]

¡Goes to beginning. (a page 20, 24)
¡Fast forward/fast reverse

(a page 20, 24)

[d]

¡Slow playback (a page 20)

[■] (STOP)

¡Stops playback. (a page 20, 25)

[❚❚] (PAUSE)

¡Pause (a page 20, 25)

[B] (PLAY)

¡Playback (a page 18)

[RAND] (RANDOM)

¡Random play (a page 25)

[REP] (REPEAT)

¡Repeat play (a page 20, 25)

[SCAN] (SCAN)

¡Scan play (a page 25)

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[MENU] (TITLE)

¡Displays the DVD menu. (a page 21)
¡Displays the Title menu. (a page 21)

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[GRP] (TRACK) (TITLE/CHAPTER)

¡Title/chapter selection (a page 21)
¡Direct track selection (a page 21, 24)
¡Direct file/folder selection (a page 24)

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[SUB] (SUBTITLE)

¡Switching the subtitle language

(a page 22)

[AUDIO]

¡Switching the audio language

(a page 22)

[ANGLE]

¡Switching the angle (a page 22)

[AUDIO]

¡Switches between stereo or monaural sound.

(a page 22)

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

¡Selects an operation or item. (a page 21)

[ENTER]

¡Determines an operation or item.

(a page 21, 24)

[ENTER]

¡Item selection (a page 24)

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

¡Selects a folder or file. (a page 24)

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[0] to [9]

¡Selects an item on the menu.

(a page 21)

[0] to [9]
¡Title/chapter selection (a page 21)

[0] to [9]
¡Direct track selection

(a page 21, 24)

¡Direct file/folder selection

(a page 24)

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DVD Changer Basics

Notes on Discs

How to hold the disc

¡Do not touch the underside of the disc.
¡Do not scratch the disc.
¡Do not bend disc.
¡When not in use, keep disc in the case.

Do not use discs that fit any of the descriptions given
below. Using these discs may damage the discs or cause
the unit to malfunction.

¡Special discs in a shape which is not round

¡Discs with adhered labels, etc. on them

¡Damaged or deformed discs

Discs with burrs
Please remove the burrs
before use.

Discs with cracks, scratches
or parts missing

Shoddily made discs

disc accessories (stabilizers,
etc.)

Protective films or sheets

Labels created by a printerDisc with adhered stickers

or tape

Do not leave discs in the following places:

¡Direct sunlight
¡Near car heaters
¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡On seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or ballpoint
pen.

Notes on CD-Rs/RWs

¡You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs

recorded on CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due
to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.

¡CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures

and high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving
them inside a car for extended periods may damage and
make playback impossible.

¡The unit may not successfully playback a CD-R/RW that

was made by the combination of writing software, a CD
recorder (CD-R/RW drive) and a disc if they are incom­patible with one another.

¡This unit does not play CD-R/RW discs if the session is

not closed.

¡This player does not play CD-R/RW discs which contain

other than CD-DA or MP3 data (Video CD, etc.).

¡Be sure to observe the handling instructions of CD-R/RW

discs.

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Label side

[FOLDER}] [FOLDER{] (DISC/FOLDER)

¡Folder up/down (a page 24)

Names of Controls and Functions

Note: Operations vary according to the disc.

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DVD Changer Basics (Continued)

Loading and Removing a Disc

❑ To Load a Disc

q Place the disc magazine with the direction arrow facing

upward, and pull out trays fully one after another from
the magazine.

w Place a disc on the tray.
e Push the tray straightforward into the magazine until it

clicks in position (See caution above).

Note:

¡Be careful not to insert more than one disc on a single

tray to protect the unit from any unexpected troubles.

¡Please insert discs so that the same type of discs are

arranged successively as you can. Discontinuous arrange­ment of the same type discs may take a long time to
change discs.

¡Be sure to use the magazine and the trays supplied with

the unit as an accessory (VYQ3174). Any other maga-
zines can not be used.

¡Never use protect film or stabilizer commercially available

as a disc accessory for the unit because it may cause
trouble.

¡Do not use irregularly-shaped disc. Failure to observe this

may cause malfunction.

❑ To Remove a Disc

Pull out trays from the magazine to the stopper position, and
take a disc from each of them by hand.
Be careful not to allow the disc to drop to the ground while tak­ing it out.

Note: Carefully handle the magazine since discs may be disen­gaged and come out, if the magazine is placed with its disc­inserting port facing downward.

Magazine Tray

Disc with the labeled side

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Loading and Removing the Magazine

Magazine Inserting
Direction Arrow

Caution: Insert disc trays into the magazine firmly until they click. Failure to do so may cause disc clogging in

the DVD changer unit or a malfunction of your DVD changer.

DVD Changer Basics

Note: The disc trays of the DVD changer are
easy to remove from the magazine. Please watch
out the trays are not slipped out from the maga­zine when installing a disc.
If one of the trays is slipped out and removed,
insert the disc tray into the magazine gently until
a click is felt.

❑To Load the Magazine

q Slide the door to the right until it is fully open with a click.

❑To Remove the Magazine

q Open the door.

w Press the eject button (u).

The magazine will eject automatically.

e Pull the magazine straight in the arrow direction until it comes off

the unit.

r Close the door.

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e

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Eject button (u)

e Close the door fully until you hear a click.

w Check the unit for its top and magazine inserting direction, and

carefully push the magazine straightforward into it until you hear a
click.

Note:

• When inserting the magazine, follow the sign marked on the maga­zine for the inserting direction.

• Make sure that all disc trays are loaded into place before magazine
insertion.

Caution:

• Be sure to keep the disc unit door closed to prevent dirt and dust

from getting into the unit and causing possible malfunctions.

• The magazine cannot be inserted when a tray is not loaded into

place. In this situation, forced insertion may cause damage to the
unit and magazine.

Note: Please wait for 10 seconds or more after connecting the battery cord to insert the disc magazine. Failure to observe

this may cause a disc loading error.