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CY-VM7203W

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CY-VM7203W

 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 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. 

Safety Information

 

Do not use the unit when it is out of order. 

  If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or 

in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is 
exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off 
immediately and consult your dealer. 

 

The remote control unit should not lie about in the 
car. 

  If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on 

the fl oor while driving, get wedged under the brake 
pedal, and lead to a traffi c accident. 

 

Refer fuse replacement to qualifi ed service 
personnel. 

  When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and 

have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit 
by a qualifi ed service engineer. Incorrect replacement 
of the fuse may lead to smoke, fi re, and damage to 
the product. 

 

Do not touch the unit while the display is moving. 
Inserting hands, fi ngers or foreign objects into the 
unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit. 

 

Keep babies and children away from the unit.

 

When you connect external devices to Video Input 
Terminal (AV-IN/VIDEO 1-IN/VIDEO 2-IN), be sure to 
connect the parking brake (side brake) connection 
lead. 

Observe the following warnings when using the 
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 system, especially a 24 V 
DC battery system. 

 

 Keep a battery away from children to avoid the risk 

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

  Batteries and insulation fi lm can be ingested, so keep 

them out of the reach of infants. If and infant ingests 
a battery or insulation fi lm, please seek immediate 
medical attention. 

 

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 authorised 
Panasonic Service Center. 

Warning

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 specifi c 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 
airbags, etc.) for wiring or fi xing 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, fi rst 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 fi eld 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 fi re, electrical shock or a traffi c accident. 

 

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipped 
car, confi rm 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 wired to prevent short 

circuiting. 

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

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

Warning

Caution

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This unit is designed for users to connect one or more system upgrading devices to Panasonic car audio/AV unit 
at the same time. For more details about safety information, refer to the operating instructions for the connected 
devices. 

Warning

Summary of Contents for CY-VM7203W

Page 1: ...In dash 7 Widescreen Color LCD Monitor CY VM7203W Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference ...

Page 2: ... them out of the reach of infants If and infant ingests a battery or insulation film please seek immediate medical attention 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 authorised Panasonic Service Center Warning Observe the following warnings when installing Disconn...

Page 3: ...n fire or other damage Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibrations or is unstable Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation If the installation is not stable the unit may fall down while driving and this can lead to an accident or injury Installation Angle The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle b...

Page 4: ... is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology and has at least 99 99 effective image pixels Be aware that on 0 01 of the panel there may be missing pixels or constantly light pixels In order to protect the liquid crystal panel keep it out of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use Sudden changes in the temperature inside the car such as those which oc...

Page 5: ... ID Code 4 digit ID code for increased security CY VM7203W DVD player receiver CQ D5501W option TV tuner CY TUP133W CY TUN133W option This unit can be combines with other components like shown below For more details refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices Note It is not possible to check the video format just by looking at the image on the screen The format cannot be checked ...

Page 6: ...4C119CA 1 Wiping Cloth YEFX9991793 1 Operating Instructions YFM284C544ZA 1 Installation Hardware screws cords etc page 27 Screen Execute DIMMER CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR or TINT setting page 18 Monitor Execute TILT tilt angle adjustment setting page 22 Execute OPEN CLOSE monitor setting when power on setting page 22 You may need to set the following depending on the devices to be connected Car Navigat...

Page 7: ...isplay Unit Display Closed Remote Control Unit Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor of the Display Unit and operate it previous page 11 12 7 inches Wide LCD Display Remote control sensor SRC PWR Source Power Switches on off the power page 14 Changes the source such as sound and picture page 14 Closes the menu page 19 MUTE Mutes the sound temporarily page 14 ENT ENTER Determines an o...

Page 8: ...ng hands fingers or foreign objects into the unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit Keep babies and children away from the unit Display Position Adjustment Tilt Angle Adjustment TILT Adjustment is operated only be the remote control unit Press and hold TILT on the display unit for more than 2 seconds Press or to adjust The setup is the same as from MENU page 22 Folding Down the Display Tem...

Page 9: ...ll of the screen you might not see the periphery of the picture or you might see a distorted picture Therefore use the NORMAL mode to see the original pictures as the author intended it Preparation Specify the correct terminal that is connected to the car navigation system in the NAVI INPUT operation on the User Settings USER page 20 Press NAVI to change to the car navigation source Press NAVI aga...

Page 10: ... intensity Darker Brighter Increases the contrast between black and white Decreases the contrast between black and white Lightens Darkens Deepens the depth of color on the display Lightens the depth of color on the display Press or to select the item Press ENT ENTER Adjust the Image Tone or Tint Default 0 Setting range 15 to 15 TINT Select Emphasizes green in the color image Emphasizes red in the ...

Page 11: ...U in the setting display to return to the menu display USER Page 22 24 SRC PWR Source MENU SRC PWR Source ENT ENTER Menu display USER Note Only English is displayed on SCREEN USER settings Menu related operations DISPLAY USER settings can only be carried out from the remote control unit They are not possible from the buttons on the monitor NAVI INPUT Navigation Input Selection Default RGB Setting ...

Page 12: ...ngs can only be carried out from the remote control unit They are not possible from the buttons on the monitor Display Unit Adjustment TILT Tilt angle adjustment Default 5 Setting range 1 to 5 OPEN CLOSE Monitor setting when power on Default MANUAL Setting range MANUAL AUTO DISPLAY UNIT Select Page 24 TILT 1 2 3 4 5 OPEN CLOSE AUTO The monitor is opened automatically when turning ON ACC MANUAL The...

Page 13: ...trically locked so that a thief cannot use the stolen unit unless that person knows the code you have set The ID code operation must be performed only by the person to whom the unit begins Generally it is not necessary to enter the ID code each time when using the unit if it has not been disconnected from the main power supply car battery Default none Note Press MENU in the setting display to retu...

Page 14: ... 12 V DC battery system car with negative ground Follow the electrical connections carefully page 32 Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit Connect the power lead after all other connections are made Be sure to connect the battery lead yellow to the positive terminal of the battery or fuse block BAT terminal Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting Secure all loose wires a...

Page 15: ...right Fastening the Mounting Collar How much to bend the tabs will vary depending on the car Bend them with a screwdriver to fasten the Mounting Collar securely in the dashboard Insert the unit into Mounting Collar Secure the clamp plate of Mounting Collar to the hook of Mounting Spring Insert Trim Plate Power Connector Mounting Bolt 5 mm Tab Method for Fixing the Rear of the Unit a Using the Rear...

Page 16: ...ke side brake switch Brake light Battery Car chassis Come up to this point Power source side lead Hand brake Foot brake Attach a Clip Connector to the end of the parking brake side brake connection lead The Clip Connector is connected to the power source side lead of the parking brake side brake lever Clip Connector Caution For safety be sure to ask your nearest professional installer to do this c...

Page 17: ...to the unit be sure to follow the connection diagram Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed Be sure to insulate any exposed wires to prevent short circuiting with the car chassis Bundle all cables and prevent cable terminals from touching any metal parts Note that if your car has a driving computer or a navigation computer disconnecting the cable from the bat...

Page 18: ...g with DVD Player Receiver CQ D5501W Note Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices in addition VIDEO OUT DVD player receiver CQ D5501W option CY VM7203W Rear VIDEO 1 IN Yellow RCA Cord option Before turning off the car engine first use the remote control to turn off the power for the TV tuner CY TUP133W TUN133W before turning off the power for this monitor Video Yellow Video Y...

Page 19: ...en the transmission gear is shifted into the reverse position Note Connect the reverse lead after cutting the terminal at the end Use a Reverse Extension Cord if needed Reverse Extension Cord Violet white stripe Reverse lamp Clip connector Battery Car chassis Transmission gear Check the reverse lamp Take it out of the back of the tail lamp mount Connecting with VCR or Camcorder Note Refer to the o...

Page 20: ...the power supply Some operations are not executable Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode If the unit is still out of order consult your dealer The power of the unit fails unintentionally The safety device works Consult your dealer or your nearest Panasonic Service Center Car Navigation VCR Camcorder R...

Page 21: ...e same surface with a dry cloth Caution If water drops or similar wet substances get inside the monitor it may cause a malfunction Note Since there is the possibility of water drops getting inside of the unit do not directly apply cleanser to the surface Do not scratch the screen with your nails or other hard objects The resulting scratches or marks will obscure the images Caution on Cleaning Your...

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