Panasonic CY-VHD9401N User Manual

Installation Instructions

Einbauanleitung

Instructions d’installation

Installatiehandleiding

Monteringsanvisningar

Istruzioni per l’installazione

Instrucciones de instalación

Installationsanvisninger

Overhead 9q Widescreen Color LCD Monitor with Built-in DVD Player

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≥ Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference. ≥ Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung dieses Produktes aufmerksam durch und bewahren Sie sie

danach für spätere Nachschlagzwecke sorgfältig auf.

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later gebruik.

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Safety Information

∫ Read the operating instructions for the unit and

all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.

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 severe injury or death.

∫ 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 meaning 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.

Caution

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.

Observe the following warnings when installing.

q Do not, under any circumstances, install the

product in a place where the driver’s ability to drive the car or the driver’s ﬁ eld of vision will be impaired.

Installing the product in a place where it will

interfere with the driver’s ﬁ eld of vision either in front or behind or in a place where it will interfere with the driver’s ability to drive the car may lead to trafﬁ c accidents and/or injury.

q Have a professional technician wire and install

the product.

Professional skill and experience is required

to wire and install the product. Improper installation could result in failure of safety equipment resulting in accident and injury.

For safety’s sake, always ask the store from

which you purchased the product to install and wire it for you.

q Use in DC 12 V - grounded vehicles.

This

product

is only for DC 12 V - grounded vehicles. It cannot be used in DC 24 V vehicles (such as large trucks, diesel vehicles designed for cold climates, etc.).

Using this

product

in such vehicles could cause

ﬁ re or other malfunction.

Warning

q Be sure to disconnect the battery’s - terminal

while wiring and installing the product.

Doing the wiring and installation with the

battery’s - terminal still connected could cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit accidents.

q Install the product securely so that it will not

shift out of place or drop down.

Loose screws or insecure installation may cause

the product to shift out of position or drop down, etc. while the car is moving, resulting in an accident and/or injury.

q Do not disassemble, repair or modify the

product.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify the

product, or cut the cord to connect it to the power supply for another device. This could cause ﬁ re, electrical shock or other malfunction.

q Never use the car’s safety equipment for

installing or grounding the product.

Using the bolts, nuts and screws of the car’s

safety equipment (steering and brake systems, fuel tank, etc.) could cause accidents. Follow the instructions and only use the accessories provided with the product and the speciﬁ ed parts.

q Install the product after checking the position

of the car’s pipes, tank and electrical wiring.

When opening holes in the car body to install

the

product

, be careful not to touch or interfere with the pipes, tank or electrical wiring. Doing so could cause ﬁ re or accidents.

q Always use the accessories provided with the

product and the speciﬁ ed parts.

Using parts other than those speciﬁ ed could

damage the inside of the product or cause the product to not be securely fastened and thus come loose, which could cause accidents, malfunction or ﬁ re.

q Do not install the product in a location where

it will be subject to heavy vibration or in an unstable location.

Installing the product in a sloping location or on

a noticeably curved surface, etc. may cause the product to shift out of position or drop down, etc. while the car is moving, resulting in an accident and/or injury.

q Follow the instructions to install and wire the

product.

Failure to follow the instructions to properly

install and wire the product could cause accidents or ﬁ re.

q Run the cords so that they do not interfere with

driving or with entering or exiting the car.

Run the cords so that they do not wrap around

the steering wheel, gearshift, brake pedal, etc. or around your legs, and secure all the cords together. Failure to do so could cause accidents or injury.

Observe the following warnings when installing. (Continued)

q Do not install the product in a position where it

will interfere with the operation of the air bag.

The air bag may fail to operate properly or the

main unit or its parts could become dislodged and end up ﬂ ying through the air by an air bag which has opened, causing an accident and/or injury.

q Be sure to use fuses with the prescribed

capacity. Have a professional technician replace the fuses.

Using fuses that exceed the prescribed capacity

could cause the

product

to start smoking, ignite or otherwise malfunction. For replacement and repair of fuses, contact the store from which you purchased your

product

or a nearby Panasonic Service Centre.

q Contact your car dealer or manufacturer

to determine the required procedure and strictly follow their instructions before attempting installation of this product if your car is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft systems.

Speciﬁ c procedures may be required for

connection and disconnection of the battery to install this product. Failure to follow the procedure may result in the unintended deployment of air bags or activation of the anti-theft system resulting in damage to the car and personal injury.

Warning

NO WARRANTY

Panasonic shall have no liability for reduction in safety or any accident caused by installing this product. We shall not guarantee any auto parts damaged during installation.

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Safety Information

(continued)

≥ The main unit weighs approximately 3 k . Be

absolutely sure that the main unit is secured properly and does not come loose even with vibration or shock.

≥ Check that there is sufﬁ cient strength in the

ceiling reinforcement crosspieces to hold the weight of the product.

≥ Check the thickness of the interior materials,

attachment space, etc, refer to the attachment example (page 40) and determine the base plate attachment position.

≥ Take care that the base plate or attachment

screws do not pinch cords and wiring. Also take care not to scratch or damage the ceiling or other parts of the vehicle.

Observe the following cautions when using this unit or installing.

q If an RCA or similar cord is to be connected

to the product, adjust its position and length so that it will not become entangled or come into contact with your body. After use, be absolutely sure to disconnect it from the product.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident and/or injury.

q Before connecting the product with another

device, consult the operating instructions of the device concerned to ensure that the product and device will be connected properly.

Incorrect connections may cause accidents

and/or malfunctioning.

Observe the following cautions when replacing the bulb of the dome light.

≥ Have the dome light replaced by a qualiﬁ ed

specialist.

≥ While you are replacing a bulb, be absolutely

sure to keep the dome light switch at OFF. Otherwise, you may burn yourself.

≥ The bulb is very hot to touch while it is lighted

and immediately after it has gone off.

≥ Before attempting to replace it, turn the dome

light switch off, wait several minutes and then check that it cooled off.

≥ Use a bulb with the speciﬁ ed ratings (12 V/5 W).

Do not use any other bulb.

≥ Gripping the bulb with too much force may

break it. Wear ﬁ ngerstalls or use some other anti-slip method when replacing it.

Caution

Observe the following cautions when installing.

q Do not damage the cords.

Wire breaks and short circuits can cause

electrical shock or ﬁ re.

Run the cords so that they do not get tangled in

the moving parts (such as the seat rails), screws or car body.

Do not damage, pull too hard, fold, twist, or

work on the cords. Do not place the cords near heating appliances or put heavy objects on the

cords.

q Install the monitor in a position where it will

not hit anybody’s head when it opens and closes.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident and/or injury.

q Take care not to injure your ﬁ ngers with the

power drill or other tool you are using. Also take care not to damage the wiring near the ceiling panel.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident, injury and/or malfunctioning.

q Do not poke your ﬁ ngers between the ceiling

and this product.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

injury and/or malfunctioning of the product.

q Wear gloves for installation work to protect

yourself from injuries.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident and/or injury.

q Take care that the wiring is not pinched or

caught by the base plate attached to the roof or any other parts.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident and/or injury.

q Before installing the unit, be absolutely sure to

check that the screws do not make any contact with the ceiling panel.

If some space is required between the base plate

and the unit, attach and adjust the under cover. For details on installing the under cover, consult your dealer.

q Wear goggles or protective eyewear to shield

your eyes from airborne metal particles during drilling.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident and/or injury.

q As you cut the headliner, take care not to cut

your ﬁ ngers. Also take care not to damage any other areas of the headliner.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an

accident and/or injury.

q When ﬁ tting the product, using the supplied

base plate, please ensure that it is properly secured to avoid excessive vibration or the chance of the product coming loose and causing an accident.

q The metal plate, screws and nuts required to

attach the base plate are not supplied.

The parts required for attaching the product

differ depending on the vehicle type. Consult a professional technician for more details, and always have a professional technician wire and install the product for you.

q Follow local rules and regulations for

installing the unit.

Observe the following cautions for connections.

≥ To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow

the connection diagram.

≥ Do not connect the power connector to the unit

until the wiring is completed.

≥ When connecting stripped wires, be sure to

wrap them securely with electrical tape to prevent shorts.

≥ Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free

from touching any metal parts.

Observe the following cautions for installing the base plate

≥ Do not install the base plate as ﬁ gure on page

38.

One method for installing the main unit is to

use bond or adhesive tape (option) to ﬁ x wood or plastic (option) to the ceiling panel before attaching the base plate. However, the main unit will not be securely installed using this method, and the bond may separate due to heat from the vehicle. Shock, impact, vibration or main unit weight in this situation would be extremely dangerous.

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

Before Installation ................ 34

Safety Installation Diagram ................ 34

Open the Display Unit......................... 35

Close the Display Unit ........................ 35

Display Unit Lateral Angle

Adjustment....................................... 35

Installation Guide................. 36

Supplied Hardware............................. 36

Installation..........................37

Introduction ....................................... 37

Correct Example of Base Plate

Installation ........................................39

Attachment Example

(without the Under Cover)................ 40

Attachment Example

(with the Under Cover)..................... 40

Work Flow.......................................... 41

Installation Procedures ...................... 41

Electrical Connections ........... 48

Wiring Diagram (Simple System)....... 48

Wiring Diagram

(Recommended System).................. 50

Wiring Diagram

(Advanced System).......................... 52

Contents

Note:

≥ For replacing the bulb of the dome light, please

refer to page 129 in the Operating Instructions.

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Before Installation

Display Unit Lateral Angle Adjustment

You can swivel it to the left and right, 30˚ each way.

Hold the display unit by the non-slip part in the upper half of it and adjust its lateral angle.

Open the Display Unit

1 Push the display release button [PUSH OPEN]

until the display is unlocked.

(Press the button with one hand while holding

the display with the other.)

2 Open the display unit by both hands until a

comfortable viewing angle is reached.

Close the Display Unit

Move the display unit by both hands until the display release button is locked.

Note:

≥ Always use both hands to open or close the

display unit.

≥ Always check that the display release button is

locked after closing the display unit.

≥ If the display unit cannot be locked, be sure to

consult your dealer and remedy the situation.

[PUSH OPEN]

Safety Installation Diagram

≥ This unit opens and closes at the maximum dimensions given below.

WARNING:

Have a professional technician wire and install the product. Professional skill and experience is required to wire and install the product. Improper installation could result in failure of safety equipment resulting in accident and injury. For safety’s sake, always ask the store from which you purchased the product to install and wire it for you.

Approximately 150 mm*

Approximately 300 mm

Maximum 120˚

Approximately 300 mm

* Install the product in such a way as to maintain

the distances shown even when the display unit is rotated by 30˚ toward the front seat headrest (page 35).

Installation angle: Less than 20˚

Perform the adjustment below in order to provide the installation range shown in the ﬁ gure on the left.

Maximum 120x

30x

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Installation Guide

Note:

≥ Various settings that have been stored in the

memory in other on-board equipment (car navigation etc.) may be lost if the battery terminals are disconnected.

Therefore, we recommend to make a record of or

to back up the settings before disconnecting the terminals.

After completing installation of the main unit, set

the equipment again according to the record.

WARNING:

≥ Use in DC 12 V - ground vehicles. This

product is only for DC 12 V - grounded vehicles. It cannot be used in DC 24 V vehicles (such as large trucks, diesel vehicles designed for cold climates, etc.). Using this product in such vehicles could cause ﬁ re or other malfunction.

≥ Be sure to disconnect the battery’s

- terminal while wiring and installing the product. Doing the wiring and installation with the battery’s - terminal still connected could cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit accidents.

≥ Contact your car dealer or manufacturer

to determine the required procedure and strictly follow their instructions before attempting installation of this product if your car is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft systems. Speciﬁ c procedures may be required for connection and disconnection of the battery to install this product. Failure to follow the procedure may result in the unintended deployment of air bags or activation of the anti-theft system resulting in damage to the car and personal injury.

Supplied Hardware

No. Item Diagram Q’ty

Paper template

Printed on the inside of the box.

Under cover 1

Base plate 1

Screw

(M5k25 mm)

Spring washer

(5 mm‡)

Flat washer

(5 mm‡)

Screw (for resin)

(2.6 mm‡k8 mm)

Cord clamp 2

Power connector 1

For Installation

Installation

WARNING:

Introduction

A sample installation is shown below for your reference.

First remove the headliner. Next, ﬁ rmly attach the metal plate (option) and the base plate to the two ceiling reinforcement crosspieces. Finally replace the headliner as it was and attach the main unit.

Ceiling reinforcement crosspieces

Wiring

Caution: ≥ Wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries. Failure to heed this caution may

result in an accident and/or injury.

≥ Wear goggles or protective eyewear to shield your eyes from airborne metal particles during drilling.

Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.

≥ When ﬁ tting the product, using the supplied base plate, please ensure that it is properly secured to

avoid excessive vibration or the chance of the product coming loose and causing an accident.

≥ The metal plate, screws and nuts required to attach the base plate are not supplied. The parts required for attaching the product differ depending on the vehicle type. Consult a

professional technician for more details, and always have a professional technician wire and install the product for you.

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