Panasonic CY-VMC7000U User Manual

Panasonic Consumer Electronics	Panasonic Sales Company.	Panasonic Canada Inc.
Company, Division of Matsushita	Division of Matsushita Electric of	5770 Ambler Drive,
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One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,	Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5	L4W 2T3
New Jersey 07094	San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,	www.panasonic.ca
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	http://www.panasonic.com

YEFM283699 B1200-0	Printed in Japan
	Imprimé au Japon
	Impreso en Japón

CY-VMC7000U

IN-DASH 7 WIDE COLOR LCD MONITOR / PLAYER

VOLUME

ENTER

MUTE MENU MODE NAVI ASP

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In-dash 7 Wide Color LCD Monitor / CD Player

Moniteur grand écran couleur 7 à écran à cristaux liquides - lecteur de CD intégré en tableau de bord

Monitor LCD en color de pantalla ancha de 7" emportrado/Reproductor de CD

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Operating Instructions Manuel d’instructions Manual de Instrucciones

¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

¡Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser le produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure. ¡Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.

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Safety Information

Label Indication and Location	WARNING:
	TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
	SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
	RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Display Unit

Model No.

CY-VMC7000U

N° De Modèle

8Ω

1 2 V

5 A

Manufactured by Matsushita Communication

Industrial Co., Ltd.

Yokohama Japan Made in Japan

Serial No.

N° De Série

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Control Unit

Model No. YEPOFX4425

N° De Modèle (CY-VMC7000U)

(CY-VMD9000U)

1 2 V

Manufactured by Matsushita Communication

Industrial Co., Ltd.

Yokohama Japan Made in Japan

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Laser products:

Wave length: 780 nm

Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, USE ONLY THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.

CAUTION:

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.

Find the model number and serial number on either the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them in the space below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identification in case of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

CY-VMC7000U

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE PURCHASED

FROM

Consignes de sécurité

MISE EN GARDE:

POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.

ATTENTION:

CET APPAREIL EST UN PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE

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L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉCUTION D’OPÉRATIONS AUTRES QUE CELLES QUI SONT INDIQUÉES DANS CE DOCUMENT PEUVENT RÉSULTER EN UNE EXPOSITION À UN RAYONNEMENT DANGEREUX.

N’OUVREZ PAS LES COUVERCLES ET N’ESSAYEZ PAS D’EFFECTUER VOUS-MÊME DES RÉPARATIONS. ADRESSEZ-VOUS À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ POUR TOUTE RÉPARATION.

Produits laser:

Longueur d’onde: 780 nm

Puissance du laser: Aucune radiation dangereuse n’est émise avec la protection de sécurité.

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE, UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LES COMPOSANTS FOURNIS.

ATTENTION :

OBSERVEZ LES LOIS ET REGLEMENTS DE VOTRE DEPARTEMENT, PROVINCE OU PAYS POUR L’INSTALLATION DE L’APPAREIL.

Il est recommandé de noter, dans l’espace prévu cidessous, les numéros de modèle et de série inscrits soit à l’arrière soit sous le fond de l’appareil, et de conserver ce manuel comme mémorandum de l’achat afin de permettre l’identification de l’appareil en cas de vol.

NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CY-VMC7000U

NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE

DATE DE L’ACHAT

VENDEUR

Información para su seguridad

ADVERTENCIA:
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACU-
DIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE PRODUCTO
A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.
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PRECAUCIÓN:		N
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ÉSTE ES UN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I.		A
LA UTILIZACIÓN DE CONTROLES, EL HACER		I
AJUSTES O EL SEGUIR PROCEDIMIENTOS DISTIN-		S
TOS DE LOS ESPECIFICADOS EN ESTE MANUAL
PODRÍA CAUSAR UNA EXPOSICIÍON PELIGROSA A
LA RADIACIÍON.		E
NO ABRA LAS CUBIERTAS NI HAGA REPARACIONES
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USTED MISMO. SOLICITE LOS TRABAJOS DE SERVI-		P
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Productos láser:
Longitud de onda: 780 nm
Potencia láser: Con protección de seguridad no se
emite radiación peligrosa.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACU-
DIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, UTILICE SOLAMENTE LOS
COMPONENTES INCLUIDOS.

PRECAUCIÓN:

RESPETE LAS LEYES Y REGULACIONES DE SU ESTADO, PROVINCIA O PAÍS PARA LA INSTALACIÓN DEL APARATO.

Busque el número del modelo y el número de serie ya sea en la parte trasera o en el fondo de la unidad. Sírvase anotar dichos números en el espacio siguiente, y mantenga este librete como una anotación permanente de su compra para ayudar en la identificación en el caso de robo.

NÚMERO DEL MODELO CY-VMC7000U

NÚMERO DE SERIE

FECHA DE COMPRA

NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA

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	E	Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this product
		will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and mechanical engineer-
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	L	Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you too will be proud to be

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		Features

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Integration of the monitor and CD player

7-inch wide LCD display

Delivers images of high quality and superb color reproduction.

■ Fully powered display positioning mechanism (except for lateral angle)

Positioning of the display unit is fully power driven. This includes extending the unit, raising it to upright position, adjusting its vertical (tilt) angle and moving it to the front and rear.

The lateral angle to the right and left can be adjusted manually.

■ ID code setup

4-digit ID code for increased security.

■ Built-in automatic dimmer

The brightness of the screen is automatically adjusted in response to surrounding brightness.

■ External extension terminal

¡Two video input (on the control unit side)

You can connect a car navigation system, DVD player, VCR, camcorder and rear view camera with this unit if they have video output type terminal.

¡One video output (on the control unit side)

You can connect another monitor for passengers in the rear seat. (You can enjoy a map of the car navigation on the front monitor, and passengers in the rear seat can enjoy video picture on the rear monitor at the same time. )

¡One pre-out cord (on the display unit side)

You can connect this unit with 1 DIN audio unit.

Note: This book describes a connection with Panasonic Car Navigation System. However, Panasonic Car Navigation System is not on the market at this moment (Febuary 2000). Therefore, the descriptions with regard to Panasonic Car Navigation System are marked with light gray belt to distinguish them from others.

You can organize more advanced system by integrating an optional AV control unit with receiver (CA-TU7000U).

Refer to instructions supplied with devices that are connected to this unit for further information such as operations and connections if you integrate an AV control unit with receiver.

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Contents
Safety Information ..........................................................................................	Page 2
Features ..................................................................................................................	4
¢ Use This Product Safely ............................................................................	10
¢ Components / Remote Control Preparation ..........................................	12
Components, Battery Installation and battery notes
¢ Name of Controls and Functions .............................................................	13
Name of buttons and its functions
¢ General ..........................................................................................................	14
Power, mode change, volume, mute, display open/close and monitor position adjustment
¢ CD Player ......................................................................................................	16
Loading/ejecting a disc, CD play, track selection, search, repeat, random and scan
¢ Picture / Sound from Auxiliary Devices .................................................	18
Car navigation system, DVD player, VCR / camcorder, rear view camera and rear seat
monitor.
¢ Useful Functions .........................................................................................	22
Aspect ratio change
¢ User Settings ................................................................................................	24
Monitor position, navigation setup, rear view camera setup, clock setting, ID code setting,
button operation sound and video control setting
¢ Display Settings ..........................................................................................	32
Dimmer, contrast, brightness, color and tint
¢ Installation Guide ........................................................................................	34
Step-by-step procedures
¢ Electrical Connections ...............................................................................	42
Cautions and cable wiring diagram
¢ Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................	48
Where to get service help, troubleshooting tips, error display messages and reset switch
¢ Maintenance .................................................................................................	53
Care of the unit and notes on CD
¢ Specifications ..............................................................................................	55

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Use This Product Safely

WARNING:

TO AVOID RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF LAWS, NOT FOR USE WHERE VISIBLE TO DRIVER FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN NAVIGATION OR USE WITH REAR VIEW CAMERA.

When Driving

¡The driver must not operate the color LCD monitor. Operating the color LCD monitor may lead to carelessness and cause an accident. Stop your vehicle in a safe location when operating the unit.

¡The driver must not watch videos while driving. It may lead to carelessness and cause an accident.

¡Keep the unit at an appropriate sound level. Driving with the sound at a level that prevents you from hearing sounds outside and around the vehicle may cause an accident.

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This system is designed so that you can not see picture from VCR, DVD player, and other devices while you are driving.

¡Park your car in a safe place and engage the parking brake lever before watching the monitor.

¡Picture can be seen on the second monitor.

Note: Be sure to connect the parking brake connection lead. (a page 46)

Cautions

¡Picture might not be displayed, or it might take more time than usual to display picture in low temperature. Also, movement of picture might become labored, or picture quality might become deteriorate in low temperature. (practicable temperature: 0 °C - 40 °C)

¡Do not touch the LCD (liquid crystal display).

If you touch the LCD, your fingerprints will be conspicuous because the surface of the LCD was specially processed.

¡In some cases, noise is generated. It depends on the position or direction of a cellular phone. Change the position or direction of the cellular phone, or keep it away from the unit.

ID Code

Prior to operating this unit, it is a advisable to assign your 4-digit ID code for security. (Make sure to use four digits for ID code. ID code can not be set with two or three digits.)

Once the ID code has been set, the unit cannot be operated if the main power supply is disconnected then re-connected. It is electronically locked so that a thief could not use the stolen unit unless that person knows the code you have set.

The ID code operation must be performed only by the person whom the unit belongs to.

Generally, it is not necessary to enter the ID code each time when using the unit if it has never been disconnected from the main power supply (car battery). For the ID code setting procedures, see pages 28 to 29.

Caution: Record your registered ID code and keep it in a secure location. If you forget it, you will be unable

to use the unit. In case that you can not operate the unit because of forgetting the ID code, please consult your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

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Components / Remote Control Preparation

Components

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1.	Display Unit	2.	Control Unit	3.	Speaker	4.	Remote Control	5. Batteries
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	1 set (a page 34)			1		1		1
6.	Installation	7.	Power Connector	8.	Wiping Cloth	9.	Operating	10. Warranty Card, etc.
	Hardware						Instructions

Remote Control Preparation

Battery Insertion

1. Open the battery holder cover.

Lightly depress the cover and slide it out.

2. Insert the battery.

Insert batteries in the correct direction, making sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends match the same symbols in the battery holder.

3. Replace the cover.

The cover is fixed in place with a click.

Battery Notes

¡Battery type:	Batteries to be used: Two manganese UM4 AAA dry cells (R03) (do not use alkaline dry cells.)
¡Battery life:	About 5 months under normal conditions of use. (Manganese dry cells at normal temperature)

Caution: Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or fire. Battery leakage may cause damage to the unit.

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Name of Controls and Functions

Display Unit

Dimmer sensor (a page 32)

CD slot

Remote

[TILT]

¡Shows the monitor position setting menu. (a page 15)

¡Tilts the monitor forward temporarily. (a page 15)

[ ] (OPEN/CLOSE)

¡Opens/closes the monitor. (a page 14)

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NAVIGATION

ASPECT

ENTER

TRACK/

[}] [{

¡Adjusts

[MUTE]

¡Mutes

[}] [{] (DISC/BAND)

¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts	ENTER
an operation or item.
[]] [[] (TRACK/TUNE)	ENTER

¡Selects or searches a track. (a page 16)

¡Selects (horizontally) or

ENTER

adjusts an operation or item.

[ENTER]

¡Determines an operation or item.

[u]

¡Ejects a CD. (a page 16)

[MENU]

	¡Shows the menu screen. (a	page 24)	[ASP] (ASPECT)
			¡Selects the aspect ratio. (a page 22)
	¡Shows the rear monitor setting menu.
	(a page 20)		[NAVI] (NAVIGATION)
			¡Activates/inactivates the navigation. (a page 18)
			[MODE] (POWER)
	Remote Control		¡Switches on/off the power. (a page 14)
			¡Changes the modes such as sound and picture.
			(a page 14)

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

[PWR]

¡Switches

[}] [{] (VOLUME)

¡Adjusts the sound volume. (a

[MUTE]

¡Mutes (a page

[MODE]

¡Switches ¡Changes ture. (a

[0] to [9]

¡Selects listening pattern. (a page 17) ¡Sets the ID code. (a page 28)

[}] [{] (DISC/BAND)

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

[]] [[] (TRACK)

¡Selects or searches a track. (a page 16)

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

[ENTER]

¡Determines an operation or item.

[NAVI] (NAVIGATION)

¡Activates/inactivates the navigation. (a page 18)

[MENU]

¡Shows the menu screen. (a page 24) ¡Shows the rear monitor setting menu.

(a page 20)

[ ] (OPEN/CLOSE)

¡Opens/closes the monitor.

(a page 14)

[A] (ASPECT)

¡Selects the aspect ratio. (a page 22)

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		/ CD	PLAYER
	LCD	MONITOR
7 WIDE	COLOR
INDASH
				ASPECT
			NAVIGATION	ASP
			NAVI	P·MODE
		MODE
MENU

(POWER)

DISC/BAND

TRACK/

TUNE

ENTER

[MUTE]

[{] [}] (VOLUME)

Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.

Power

ON : Press [MODE] (POWER). (On the display unit) Press [PWR] or [MODE]. (On the remote control)

OFF : Press [MODE] (POWER) again for more than 2 seconds. (On the display unit)

Press [PWR] again or [MODE] again for more than 2 seconds. (On the remote control)

Mode

Press [MODE] to change the mode.

		VTR1		(a page 18)
		VTR2		(a page 18)
		CD Player		(a page 16)

[}] [{] (VOLUME)

[PWR] (Power)

[MUTE]

[] (OPEN/CLOSE)

[MODE]

		2	3
1
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		5
	4
			9
		7	8
		A	0

Display Open / Close

OPEN : Press [ ] (OPEN/CLOSE).

If the unit stops halfway, press [ ] (OPEN/CLOSE) again and draw it all the way in.

CLOSE : Press [ ] (OPEN/CLOSE) again.

(After return the lateral angle to the neutral position.)

Note: When the display unit is opened or closed, a loud beep sounds three times.

Warning: Do not insert hands, fingers or foreign objects into the unit while the display is moving. Inserting your hands, fingers or foreign objects into the unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit.

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Volume

[}] (VOLUME) : Up

[{] (VOLUME) : Down

Default : Volume 24 Setting Range : 0 to 40

Note: The sound level for each source is stored in memory.

MUTE

MUTE ON : Press [MUTE].

MUTE OFF : Press [MUTE] again.

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Cautions:

¡For smooth adjustment, make sure to first return the lateral angle to the neutral position and then adjust the tilt angle. ¡Do not manually change the position of the unit by using force.

Tilt Angle / Front-Rear Position

[TILT]

1 Press and hold [TILT] on the display unit for more than 1 second.

[}] [{]

[]] [[] (Adjust)

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DISC/BAND

ASPECT

VOLUME

MENU

MUTE

			[}] [{]
			[]] [[] (Adjust)
	2		3
1
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		5
4
			9
Position "REAR" and tilt				"5"
cannot be selected at the				time.

Tilt Angle		Front-Rear Position
1 to 5		Front	Rear
[{]	[}]	[]]	[[]

Notes:
¡Press [MODE] to return to the regular
¡The monitor position setting menu is automatically closed if no operation is performed for about 60 seconds.
¡Vertical angle (TILT) and front-rear position	are saved in the memory, so when the display unit is drawn out
next, it is automatically set at the angle	position adjusted before.
¡After adjusting its angle, also adjust the brightness to make it easy for you to watch. (a page 32)
¡The display position can also be set on	menu screen. (a page 24)

Display Unit Lateral Angle Adjustment
	Hold the display unit by the non-slip part in the
	upper half of it, and adjust its lateral angle.
	Caution: There is the danger of your fingers being
	pinched if you hold the unit by lower part. Hold the unit
	by the upper half of it, and move it carefully without
	applying undue force.
Folding Down the Display
Fold Down	[TILT] on the display unit.
Raise :	again on the display unit.
Note: Even	the unit is power off, you can fold down the display temporarily.

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CD Player

Mode Display				Track Number		Play Time				Disc Insert
										Playback starts automatically.
										Notes :
										¡Load a CD after making sure that there is no CD
										in the disc compartment. (If "NO DISC" is dis-
										played while the CD mode is activated, you will
										find there is no CD in the compartment.)
										¡Loading a CD when the power is off will turn
										the power on.

						Label Side
Number of Track	[MODE]				[]] [[] (TRACK)
The monitor shows
“Over B” when the					[u] (Eject)
number of tracks is
21 or more.						Disc Eject
			[]] [[] (TRACK)
						Press [u] to stop playback and eject the CD.
						When CD is in the player
						Press [MODE] to change to CD player mode and
						playback starts.
		2		3
	1
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		4				Track Selection
					9
		7		8
		A		0		[[] (TRACK) : Next track

[]] (TRACK) : Beginning of the current track Previous track (Press twice.)

[MODE]

Track Search

Press and hold.

[[] (TRACK) : Fast forward []] (TRACK) : Fast backward

Notes :

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

¡If you leave a CD at the CD slot for approximately 30 seconds, the CD is loaded into the compartment automatically after loud beep is energized three times.

Cautions:

¡Do not use irregularly shaped CDs.

¡Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.

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Press [4] (RANDOM)

Random Play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

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Scan Play

The first 10 seconds of each track plays in sequence.

	1	2
	4	5
		9
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		7
		0
		A

Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.

With the scanning of all tracks over, the original program starts playing from the beginning.

Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Repeat Play

Repeat the current selection.

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Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.

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					DISC/BAND
VOLUME			NAVIGATION	ASPECT	TRACK/
MUTE	MENU	MODE	NAVI	ENTER	YUNE
				ASP
		POWER		P·MODE

	[MODE]	[NAVI] (NAVIGATION)	Preparation:
			¡Connect a car navigation system.
			¡Select a terminal in the "NAVI SETUP"
			screen according to the terminal actually
			connected to the car navigation system.
			(a page 24)

[NAVI] (NAVIGATION)

[MODE]

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DVD Player

Preparation: Connect a DVD player. (a page 44)

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(Example)

When you connect a car navigation system through RGB cord [Panasonic Car Navigation (not available yet)]:

Car Navigation ON : Press [NAVI] (NAVIGATION).

Car Navigation OFF : Press [NAVI] (NAVIGATION) again.

Note: When you connect a Panasonic car navigation system with a built-in DVD player, use an RCA cord as well.

When you connect a car navigation system to VTR1IN or VTR2-IN terminal (other brand’s car navigation system):

Car Navigation ON : Press [NAVI] (NAVIGATION).

Car Navigation OFF : Press [NAVI] (NAVIGATION) again.

Or press [MODE] to change to the VTR1 or VTR2 mode.

Select the same mode (VTR1 or VTR2) as the terminal that connected to a car navigation system (VTR1-IN or VTR2-IN).

DVD video/audio RGB: car navigation output

Panasonic Car

Navigation System

VTR1-IN VTR2-IN

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input cord

(Example)

Other brand’s car navigation system

VTR1-IN

VTR2-IN

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Press [MODE] to change to the VTR1 or VTR2 mode.

Select the same mode (VTR1 or VTR2) as the terminal that is connected to a DVD video player (VTR1-IN or VTR2-IN).

Note: This unit is not equipped with a power amplifier. If you connect a DVD player / receiver equipped with a power amplifier (such as CQ-DVR909U) to this unit, you can enjoy powerful sound.

	(Example)
	Panasonic DVD	VTR-OUT
	Player/Receiver	FRONT
	(CQ-

VTR1-IN

VTR2-IN

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