Panasonic CY-VHD9401N User Manual

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

CY-VHD9401N

Installation Instructions Einbauanleitung Instructions d’installation Installatiehandleiding Monteringsanvisningar Istruzioni per l’installazione Instrucciones de instalación Installationsanvisninger

≥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.

≥Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser le produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.

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≥Läs igenom denna bruksanvisning noga innan produkten tas i bruk. Spara bruksanvisningen för framtida behov.

≥Si prega di leggere attentamente queste istruzioni prima di usare questo prodotto e di conservare questo manuale per usi futuri.

≥Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.

≥Læs venligst denne brugsvejledning grundigt, inden dette produkt tages i brug og gem den til senere konsultation.

NE	Safety Information
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I	∫Read the operating instructions for the unit and					∫This manual uses pictographs to show you how to
S		all other components of your car audio system				use the product safely and to alert you to potential		Warning	qInstall the product after checking the position
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		carefully before using the system. They contain				dangers resulting from improper connections		Observe the following warnings when	of the car’s pipes, tank and electrical wiring.
									When opening holes in the car body to install
		instructions about how to use the system in a				and operations. The meaning of the pictographs
								installing. (Continued)	the product, be careful not to touch or interfere
		safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes				are explained below. It is important that you fully
								qDo not install the product in a position where it	with the pipes, tank or electrical wiring. Doing
		no responsibility for any problems resulting from				understand the meanings of the pictographs in
								will interfere with the operation of the air bag.	so could cause fire or accidents.
		failure to observe the instructions given in this				order to use this manual and the system properly.
								The air bag may fail to operate properly or the	qAlways use the accessories provided with the
		manual.
								main unit or its parts could become dislodged	product and the specified parts.
				This pictograph intends to alert		This pictograph intends to alert		and end up flying through the air by an air bag	Using parts other than those specified could
								which has opened, causing an accident and/or	damage the inside of the product or cause the
				you to the presence of important		you to the presence of important
								injury.	product to not be securely fastened and thus
				operating instructions and		operating instructions and installation
		Warning		installation instructions. Failure to		Caution instructions. Failure to heed the		qBe sure to use fuses with the prescribed	come loose, which could cause accidents,
				heed the instructions may result in		instructions may result in injury or		capacity. Have a professional technician	malfunction or fire.
								replace the fuses.	qDo not install the product in a location where
				severe injury or death.		material damage.
								Using fuses that exceed the prescribed capacity	it will be subject to heavy vibration or in an
								could cause the product to start smoking, ignite	unstable location.
		Warning				qBe sure to disconnect the battery’s - terminal		or otherwise malfunction. For replacement and	Installing the product in a sloping location or on
						while wiring and installing the product.		repair of fuses, contact the store from which you	a noticeably curved surface, etc. may cause the
		Observe the following warnings when
						Doing the wiring and installation with the		purchased your product or a nearby Panasonic	product to shift out of position or drop down,
		installing.				battery’s - terminal still connected could cause		Service Centre.	etc. while the car is moving, resulting in an
		qDo not, under any circumstances, install the				electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit		qContact your car dealer or manufacturer	accident and/or injury.
		product in a place where the driver’s ability to				accidents.		to determine the required procedure and	qFollow the instructions to install and wire the
		drive the car or the driver’s field of vision will				qInstall the product securely so that it will not		strictly follow their instructions before	product.
		be impaired.				shift out of place or drop down.		attempting installation of this product if your	Failure to follow the instructions to properly
		Installing the product in a place where it will				Loose screws or insecure installation may cause		car is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft	install and wire the product could cause
		interfere with the driver’s field of vision either				the product to shift out of position or drop		systems.	accidents or fire.
		in front or behind or in a place where it will				down, etc. while the car is moving, resulting in		Specific procedures may be required for	qRun the cords so that they do not interfere with
		interfere with the driver’s ability to drive the car				an accident and/or injury.		connection and disconnection of the battery	driving or with entering or exiting the car.
		may lead to traffic accidents and/or injury.				qDo not disassemble, repair or modify the		to install this product. Failure to follow the	Run the cords so that they do not wrap around
		qHave a professional technician wire and install				product.		procedure may result in the unintended	the steering wheel, gearshift, brake pedal, etc.
		the product.				Do not disassemble, repair or modify the		deployment of air bags or activation of the	or around your legs, and secure all the cords
		Professional skill and experience is required				product, or cut the cord to connect it to the		anti-theft system resulting in damage to the car	together. Failure to do so could cause accidents
		to wire and install the product. Improper				power supply for another device. This could		and personal injury.	or injury.
		installation could result in failure of safety				cause fire, electrical shock or other malfunction.
		equipment resulting in accident and injury.				qNever use the car’s safety equipment for
		For safety’s sake, always ask the store from				installing or grounding the product.		NO WARRANTY
		which you purchased the product to install and				Using the bolts, nuts and screws of the car’s		Panasonic shall have no liability for reduction in safety or any accident caused by installing this
		wire it for you.				safety equipment (steering and brake systems,
								product. We shall not guarantee any auto parts damaged during installation.
		qUse in DC 12 V - grounded vehicles.				fuel tank, etc.) could cause accidents. Follow
		This product is only for DC 12 V - grounded				the instructions and only use the accessories
		vehicles. It cannot be used in DC 24 V vehicles				provided with the product and the specified
		(such as large trucks, diesel vehicles designed				parts.
		for cold climates, etc.).
		Using this product in such vehicles could cause
		fire or other malfunction.

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S			Caution			qWear goggles or protective eyewear to shield	≥The main unit weighs approximately 3 . Be
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			Observe the following cautions when			your eyes from airborne metal particles during	absolutely sure that the main unit is secured
						drilling.	properly and does not come loose even with
			installing.			Failure to heed this caution may result in an	vibration or shock.
			qDo not damage the cords.			accident and/or injury.	≥Check that there is sufficient strength in the
			Wire breaks and short circuits can cause			qAs you cut the headliner, take care not to cut	ceiling reinforcement crosspieces to hold the
			electrical shock or fire.			your fingers. Also take care not to damage any	weight of the product.
			Run the cords so that they do not get tangled in			other areas of the headliner.	≥Check the thickness of the interior materials,
			the moving parts (such as the seat rails), screws			Failure to heed this caution may result in an	attachment space, etc, refer to the attachment
			or car body.			accident and/or injury.	example (page 40) and determine the base plate
			Do not damage, pull too hard, fold, twist, or			qWhen fitting the product, using the supplied	attachment position.
			work on the cords. Do not place the cords near			base plate, please ensure that it is properly	≥Take care that the base plate or attachment
			heating appliances or put heavy objects on the			secured to avoid excessive vibration or the	screws do not pinch cords and wiring. Also take
			cords.			chance of the product coming loose and	care not to scratch or damage the ceiling or
			qInstall the monitor in a position where it will			causing an accident.	other parts of the vehicle.
			not hit anybody’s head when it opens and			qThe metal plate, screws and nuts required to	Observe the following cautions when
						attach the base plate are not supplied.
			closes.				using this unit or installing.
			Failure to heed this caution may result in an			The parts required for attaching the product
							qIf an RCA or similar cord is to be connected
			accident and/or injury.			differ depending on the vehicle type. Consult a
			qTake care not to injure your fingers with the			professional technician for more details, and	to the product, adjust its position and length
			power drill or other tool you are using. Also			always have a professional technician wire	so that it will not become entangled or come
			take care not to damage the wiring near the			and install the product for you.	into contact with your body. After use, be
			ceiling panel.			qFollow local rules and regulations for	absolutely sure to disconnect it from the
			Failure to heed this caution may result in an			installing the unit.	product.
			accident, injury and/or malfunctioning.			Observe the following cautions for	Failure to heed this caution may result in an
							accident and/or injury.
			qDo not poke your fingers between the ceiling			connections.	qBefore connecting the product with another
			and this product.			≥To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow	device, consult the operating instructions
			Failure to heed this caution may result in an
						the connection diagram.	of the device concerned to ensure that the
			injury and/or malfunctioning of the product.
						≥Do not connect the power connector to the unit	product and device will be connected properly.
			qWear gloves for installation work to protect
						until the wiring is completed.	Incorrect connections may cause accidents
			yourself from injuries.
						≥When connecting stripped wires, be sure to	and/or malfunctioning.
			Failure to heed this caution may result in an
						wrap them securely with electrical tape to	Observe the following cautions when
			accident and/or injury.
						prevent shorts.
			qTake care that the wiring is not pinched or				replacing the bulb of the dome light.
						≥Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free
			caught by the base plate attached to the roof			from touching any metal parts.	≥Have the dome light replaced by a qualified
			or any other parts.			Observe the following cautions for	specialist.
			Failure to heed this caution may result in an				≥While you are replacing a bulb, be absolutely
			accident and/or injury.			installing the base plate	sure to keep the dome light switch at OFF.
			qBefore installing the unit, be absolutely sure to			≥Do not install the base plate as figure on page	Otherwise, you may burn yourself.
			check that the screws do not make any contact			38.	≥The bulb is very hot to touch while it is lighted
			with the ceiling panel.			One method for installing the main unit is to	and immediately after it has gone off.
			If some space is required between the base plate			use bond or adhesive tape (option) to fix wood	≥Before attempting to replace it, turn the dome
			and the unit, attach and adjust the under cover.			or plastic (option) to the ceiling panel before	light switch off, wait several minutes and then
			For details on installing the under cover, consult			attaching the base plate. However, the main unit	check that it cooled off.
			your dealer.			will not be securely installed using this method,	≥Use a bulb with the specified ratings (12 V/5 W).
						and the bond may separate due to heat from	Do not use any other bulb.
						the vehicle. Shock, impact, vibration or main	≥Gripping the bulb with too much force may
						unit weight in this situation would be extremely	break it. Wear fingerstalls or use some other
						dangerous.	anti-slip method when replacing it.
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Before Installation		34		H
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

Note:

≥For replacing the bulb of the dome light, please refer to page 129 in the Operating Instructions.

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Before Installation

Safety Installation Diagram

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

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

Approximately 150 mm*

Installation angle: Less than 20˚

Approximately 300 mm

Maximum	Approximately
120˚	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).

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.

Open the Display Unit

[PUSH OPEN]

Maximum

120x

1Push the display release button [PUSH OPEN] until the display is unlocked.

(Press the button with one hand while holding the display with the other.)

2Open 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.

Display Unit Lateral Angle

Adjustment

30x

30x

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.

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Installation Guide

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 fire 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. Specific 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.

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.

For Installation

No.	Item	Diagram Q’ty
1	Paper template	1
	Printed on the inside of
	the box.
2	Under cover	1
3	Base plate	1
4	Screw	6
	(M5k25 mm)
5	Spring washer	6
	(5 mm‡)
6	Flat washer	6
	(5 mm‡)
7	Screw (for resin)	6
	(2.6 mm‡k8 mm)
8	Cord clamp	2
9	Power connector	1

Installation

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.

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 fitting 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.

Introduction

A sample installation is shown below for your reference.

First remove the headliner. Next, firmly 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.

Wiring

Ceiling reinforcement crosspieces

Metal plate (option), base plate

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