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CQ-VD6503W

English

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 oper-
ating 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 and insulation film out of reach of
infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them
out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or
insulation film, 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
Center.

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
floor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and
lead to a traffic accident.

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service per-
sonnel.

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 termi-
nal 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 VEHI-
CLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Never use safety-related components for installa-
tion, 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 inter-
feres 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 circuit-
ing.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence 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 pres-
ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam-
age.

Caution

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Summary of Contents for CQ-VD6503W2

Page 1: ...NTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHI CLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH Never use safety related components for installa tion 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 ...

Page 2: ...o 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 malfunc tion or fire Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overheat and will result in fire or other damage Do not install the product where it is expos...

Page 3: ...E DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOUR SELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This system is designed so that you cannot see moving pictures while you are driving Park your car in a safe place and pull the side brake parking brake lever before watching the monitor A rear monitor option displays moving pic tures while driving Note Be sure to connect the side brake parking brake connect...

Page 4: ...iquid Crystal Panel Do not cause impact to the liquid crystal panel Usage temperature range 0 C to 40 C When the temperature is very cold or very hot the image may not appear clearly or may move slowly Also movement of the image may seem to be out of synchronization or the image quality is not malfunc tion or problem In order to protect the liquid crystal panel keep it out of direct sunlight while...

Page 5: ...ircle Surround Automotive CS Auto allows your car interior to change to a splendid audio room in a moment Every speaker can be fine tuned a page 33 is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc CS Auto technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Note If you enable CS Auto the following functions are automatically disabled a page 32 37 Touch Panel Operation Simply touch the screen lightly to operat...

Page 6: ... Touch Panel Operation Oveview 12 General 14 Power on power off display open close source selection volume mute tilt angle folding down the display Before Disc Playback 16 Disc Player 18 Notes on MP3 WMA 22 Radio 24 AV1 AV2 26 Settings 28 Menu operation User screen audio DVD input output radio Troubleshooting 41 Maintenance 47 Notes on Discs 48 Language Code List 49 Definition of Terms 50 Specific...

Page 7: ...ructions Please refer to the separate System Upgrade Guidebook for how to operate this unit when option al devices are connected 2 3 Lithium battery CR2025 supplied Battery case Remote Control Unit Warning Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents If an infant ingests a battery please seek immediate medical attention Caution Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately D...

Page 8: ...VCD VCD VCD DVD DVD DVD Compatible types of disc The discs compatible with the targeted operation Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Disques compatibles Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Discos compatibles Compatible Discs Operation on the Touch Panel You can use the touch panel to perform the targeted operation If the operation is not executable with the touch pan...

Page 9: ...nd off available in the future NAVI Goes to beginning Fast forward fast reverse Slow playback d s d TUNE TRACK Selects a folder or a disc Selects vertically or adjusts an operation or item ALBUM FOLDER Selects the aspect ratio Activates inactivates the private mode ASP ASPECT P MODE Mutes the sound temporarily Adjusts the sound volume Shows the menu screen Switches on off the power Changes the mod...

Page 10: ...adcast stations and memorizes them automatically Determines an operation or item ENT ENTER BAND Selects vertically or adjusts an operation or item Selects or searches for a track file sta tion Selects horizontally or adjusts an opera tion or item Adjusts the sound volume VOL Mutes the sound temporarily MUTE Returns to the previous display Inputs the number again Displays the VCD s menu RET RETURN ...

Page 11: ...rted by the disc contents Displays the Source Selection Screen Source Button Menu Button Example DVD mode Displays the Menu Screen Display Button a next page Volume indicator Current mode Disc indicator Lights when a disc is loaded Clock time a page 30 Note The following picture is partly darkened for explanation Displaying contents and their positions partly vary with each mode Refer to the descr...

Page 12: ...or press ENTER on the remote control 2 The operation screen is not available in the video mode Note Refer to the description of each mode for how to operate the operation screen Disc Player DVD VCD 1 CD MP3 WMA a page 18 Standard Screen Operation Screen AV1 AV2 1 a page 26 Source Standard Screen OSD OFF 2 Source How to Call up Operation Screen How to Cancel OSD On Screen Display DVD mode Showing t...

Page 13: ...ion Touch Press and hold for more than 2 seconds RADIO AM FM a page 24 a page 18 a page 26 a System Upgrade Guidebook AV1 AV2 Sources connected to the Expansion Module CY EM100N 1 DVD DVD VCD Video CD CD MP3 WMA 1 When the Expansion Module CY EM100N option is connected a System Upgrade Guidebook Note If there is no external sources connected AV1 AV2 mode can be set to skip a page 37 Note You canno...

Page 14: ... or d Tilt Angle Mutes the sound To cancel press again MUTE MUTE Mute Note After adjusting its angle also adjust the brightness as well a page 32 The car model and installation conditions may impose some restrictions on the adjustment of the monitor s angle Setting Range 82 dB to 0 dB default 40 dB Note The volume level can be set independently for each source and each disc format Warning Do not t...

Page 15: ...6503W4 4 CQ VD6503W5 Disc Type Example TEXT 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 LPCM CD DA dts LPCM CD DA MP3 WMA Region No 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 ALL Notes on DVD Rs RWs Only video formatted discs are playable Discs in the video recording VR format are unplayable Unfinalized disc...

Page 16: ... cm disc In case of load such a disc eject and remove the disc from the slot immediately Caution When the disc is inserted or ejected to prevent disc scratches never exert any downward force on the disc Disc Insert Press u to open the display The mode that supports the disc is selected and play back starts When a disc is in the player change to disc player mode CD MP3 WMA DVD or VCD Video CD and p...

Page 17: ...display CDmode display MP3 WMAmode display VCD Video CD mode display Source Button Playing time Operation Buttons Audio Mode Source Button Playing time Operation Buttons Source Button Playing time Operation Buttons Title text scroll Folder selection Source Button Current track Playing time Operation Buttons Title text scroll Example MP3 mode Source Button q Touch Source Button d w Touch DVD on the...

Page 18: ... MP3 MP3 CD CD CD VCD VCD VCD DVD DVD DVD Slow Playback VCD VCD VCD DVD DVD DVD Repeat Play WMA WMA WMA MP3 MP3 MP3 CD CD CD VCD VCD VCD DVD DVD DVD Repeat Play within the Current Folder WMA WMA WMA MP3 MP3 MP3 To resume playback touch press again or touch press 5 Note Reverse slow playback is not possible Scan Play CD CD CD Random Play WMA WMA WMA MP3 MP3 MP3 CD CD CD Random Play within the Curre...

Page 19: ...the operation buttons interfere with operations press The buttons are transferred as shown below Showing Source button and Menu button Press The Source button and Menu button appear Source Button a page 12 Menu Button a page 12 Operations Operations Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Disques compatibles Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Compatible Discs Discos compatibles Compatibl...

Page 20: ...ages are recorded on the disc Note There may be a brief delay before the subtitles appear DVD DVD DVD Audio Language It is possible to change the audio language during play if multiple audio lan guages are recorded on the disc It is possible to switch the audio between stereo sound and monaural sound L or R DVD DVD DVD Angle For DVDs which contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a ...

Page 21: ...t rate to 64 kbps or more and fixed Do not set the copy protection on the WMA file to enable this unit to play back Display Information Displayed items Displayable characters Displayable length of file name folder name within 64 char acters Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by half in the number of displayable characters Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file ...

Page 22: ...older selection order file playback order Maximum number of files folders Maximum number of files 511 file and folders Maximum number of files in one folder 255 Maximum depth of trees 8 Maximum number of folders 255 Root folder is included Note You can shorten the duration between data read and play back by decreasing the quantity of files or folders or the depth of the hierarchy This unit counts ...

Page 23: ...her 3 From the touch panel you can toggle only Lists 1 3 but not To change to touch AM AM Tuning 2 The displayed contents on the touch panel vary with circumstances 2 The displayed contents on the touch panel vary with circum stances 2 2 Preparation Select a page 38 e e e e ALL EACH AUTO PRESET FM SETUP RADIO MENU ALL Frequency Preset stations Auto presetting Stereo indicator Band selection 1 List...

Page 24: ...g saved stations Touch press and hold for more than 2 seconds Once set the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each scanning New stations overwrite existing saved stations Touch press and hold for more than 2 seconds Once set the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each scanning New stations overwrite existing saved stations BAND In total 18 FM stations are au...

Page 25: ...n the AV1 AV2 mode respectively Please refer to the separate System Upgrade Guidebook for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected q Touch Source Button d w Touch AV1 AV2 on the Source Selection Screen AV Mode Selection Note You can set up the system so that the AV mode is not selected source skip a page 37 AV set to NAVI INPUT is not skipped even if is set to If no operation i...

Page 26: ...26 27 CQ VD6503W English ...

Page 27: ...lection a page 37 Selection of compression style a page 37 Selection of type of down mix a page 37 Pro logic setting a page 36 Appearance of DVD image a page 36 Language Setting DVD DVD a page 35 Cut off frequency a page 35 Setting the AV1 AV2 input level a page 35 Delay time setting of each speaker a page 34 Adjusting the output balance of each speaker a page 34 Setting of the absence presence of...

Page 28: ...h in Operation Screen Touch desired setting q w Example setting screen of DISPLAY UNIT a page 30 Determines the setting and goes back to the pre vious menu out of the menu e Determines the setting and gets out of the menu SRC Exit from the menu MENU Shows the menu screen Goes back to the previous menu ASPECT MUTE MENU NAVI TUNE FOLDER ALBUM TRACK SRC VOL ASP P MODE PWR TILT CQ VD6503W MENU SRC ...

Page 29: ...igit ID code If the wrong ID code is entered it is not possible to cancel the ID code function w Touch and hold until COMPLETED is dis played The ID code cancelling procedure is completed The unit now works without an ID code Note Should your unit ever require service cancel your ID code before sending for repair The ID code setting cannot be eliminated even by the memory clear function The inputt...

Page 30: ...r magazine selection disables turning on the power of the main unit through the remote control main unit specific remote control rear monitor option specific remote control default LED indicator not blinking with ignition key being at out of ACC LED indicator blinking with ignition key being at out of ACC default displays the menu in English displays the menu in Chinese default ENGLISH CHINESE ENG...

Page 31: ...he correspon ding preset buttons 1 to 6 Flat flat frequency response Rock speedy and heavy sound Pop wide ranged and deep sound Vocal clear sound Jazz jazz specific deep sound Club club and disco specific sound You may set your own EQ or modify factory preset tings in each memory button by following the instruc tions below Adjusting level of each preset The level of each of the 7 frequency bands c...

Page 32: ...ect front on rear speakers FRONT TO REAR Mixing Adjusts the SRS effect Mixing CS Auto CS Auto Setting more less more less more less Setting range off 1 to 10 default off Raises the central sound image CENTER FOCUS Raises the rear sound image REAR FOCUS Raises the front sound image FRONT FOCUS Raises the sound image FOCUS Customizing the setting SELECT Note TruBass TruBass is an audio technology to...

Page 33: ... is possible at least 100 Hz or lower default LARGE LARGE SMALL Front speaker setting FRONT subwoofer phase 0 degree subwoofer phase 180 degree inverted Note This setting is feasible only when is set to default 0 YES SUB W 180 0 Phase setting PHASE when not using a subwoofer when using a subwoofer default A subwoofer option CJ SW3003 recommended is required A power amplifier option is also require...

Page 34: ...which the audio from each speaker reaches the listener s position down up Setting range 0 ms to 5 ms 1 ms steps 1 ms 0 001 seconds default 0 ms down up Setting range 0 ms to 15 ms 1 ms steps 1 ms 0 001 seconds default 0 ms Make this adjustment while listening to sound If the speaker setting is for a speaker that speaker cannot be selected When PRO LOGIC is displayed 15 ms are automatically added t...

Page 35: ...equipment connected to AV OUT default The angle mark is displayed to indicate the parts where multi angle data is recorded inactivates angle mark activates angle mark default ON ON OFF Angle mark setting ANGLE MARK PAL NTSC PAL AV OUT terminal setting TV TYPE LETTER BOX PAN SCAN PAN SCAN LETTER BOX PAN SCAN DVD software mode LETTER BOX LANGUAGE Language Setting English Chinese French other languag...

Page 36: ...fault OFF ON OFF DR COMP Dynamic Range Compression Maintaining the ambience even while listening at a low volume level Compression style selecting DR COMP OFF DR COMP ON made with the greatest compression roughly equivalent to a TV broadcast default OFF MIN STD OFF NAVI SETUP Navigation set up a System Upgrade Guidebook CAMERA SETUP a System Upgrade Guidebook SOURCE SKIP Source skip If AV1 is not ...

Page 37: ...d saves the preset stations in all FM lists regardless of band default AM SETUP Setting for AM stations narrows the frequency bandwidth to be received to prioritize noise reduction goes between and widens the frequency bandwidth to be received to prioritize sound quality default MID WIDE WIDE NARROW MID NARROW Noise suppression NOISE SUPPRESSION EACH ALL EACH Auto preset setting AUTO PRESET AUTO W...

Page 38: ...ear view camera is in operation with the transmission gear shift in the reverse position the image is shown on the FULL screen only In some cases the picture looks different from the original one due to your selection of aspect Caution This is to remind you that compression or extension of the screen using the aspect ratio screen mode changing function of this product for commercial purpose of pro...

Page 39: ...o activate the private mode function or inacti vate it in turn Note Be sure to set to OFF when you do not use the private mode It is not possible to choose and set the a page 33 and a page 35 on the sound setting menu while private mode is active TIME ALIGNMENT CS Auto P MODE indicator lights when the Private Mode is acti vated Radio DVD Private mode Off Private mode On Mute Radio DVD Radio Settin...

Page 40: ...Set MUTE to OFF The wiring of speaker lines is not correct or a break or poor contact arises aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram Installation Instructions Noise There is an electromagnetic wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or its electrical lines aKeep the electromagnetic wave generator such as a cellular phone away from the unit and the wiring of the unit I...

Page 41: ... lead is connected securely and preset stations again Sound skipping or noise There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc aRemove the foreign object or use a flawless disc No playback or disc ejected The disc is inserted upside down aInsert a disc correctly There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc aRemove the foreign object or use a flawless disc Sound skipping due to vibration The unit is ...

Page 42: ...y Non VBR files MP3 WMA Note Refer to Notes on MP3 WMA a page 22 Cannot switch the audio language subtitle language angle It is not possible to switch if the disc does not have multiple audio languages subtitle languages angles recorded on it Refer to the guide provid ed with your disc Some discs permit switching through a menu screen Sometimes switching angles is possible only with certain scenes...

Page 43: ...sys tem is not faulty aBlock off sunlight to the sensor is selected for the remote control setting aSelect for the remote control setting FRONT REAR Unable to turn on the power of the main unit through the remote control is selected for the ACC selection aSelect for the ACC selection aPress SRC PWR of the main unit to turn on the power ON OFF Remote control unit The brightness of the screen is not...

Page 44: ...ro Logic is set to aSet Pro Logic to OFF ON OFF ON YES NO No sound from left right front or rear speaker Cables are not correctly connected aConnect the cables correctly Left and right sounds are reversed The speaker leads are connected in reverse between right and left aConnect the speaker wires to the correct one No sound on the speaker The speaker setting is or aSet it correctly NONE NO Sound s...

Page 45: ... restored call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service Center FILE ERROR The type of the file that is selected is not supported aCheck disc PROTECTED A WMA file can be copyrighted aThe file protected by copyright is not playable NO DISC No disc is in the player aInsert disc into the disc slot REGION ERROR The region code of the disc to be used is not compatible with...

Page 46: ...pairs Note If the ID CODE has been already set you will be asked to enter the ID CODE right after the unit is restarted Maintenance Cleaning this Unit When the unit is dirty wipe the surface of the display using the Wiping Cloth supplied Cleaning without the supplied cloth 1 Moisten the soft cloth in dishwashing soap diluted with water and wring well 2 Wipe lightly Go over the same surface with a ...

Page 47: ...lel with the unit Otherwise the disc may be scratched or marked in the process When inserting a disc do not put one disc on anoth er Failure to observe this may cause the discs to be jammed 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 an...

Page 48: ...77 Cambodian 7578 Kannada 7579 Korean 7583 Kashmiri 7585 Kurdish 7589 Kirghiz 7665 Latin 7678 Lingala 7679 Laothian 7684 Lithuanian 7686 Latvian Lettish 7771 Malagasy 7773 Maori 7775 Macedonian 7776 Malayalam 7778 Mongolian 7779 Moldavian 7782 Marathi 7783 Malay 7784 Maltese 7789 Burmese 7865 Nauru 7869 Nepali 7876 Dutch 7879 Norwegian 7982 Oriya 8065 Panjabi 8076 Polish 8083 Pashto Pushto 8084 Po...

Page 49: ...ore data with better accuracy than a CD Pan Scan screen This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide screen DVDs or VCD Video CD s is cut off at the left and right sides Playback control VCD Video CD If the VCD Video CD has With Playback Control or others written on the disc surface or on the jacket the scenes or information to be viewed or listened to can be selected interactivel...

Page 50: ...r Rear surround L R 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB Delay time Dolby Digital Center 0 5 ms Rear surround L R 0 15 ms Dolby Pro Logic Rear surround L R 15 30 ms Distortion Front L R 1 kHz 0 dB PCM input 0 01 Dynamic range 96 dB during CD playback S N ratio 100 dB during CD playback Monitor Storage temperature range 20 C 80 C Liquid crystal panel 6 5 inch wide Screen dimensions W x H x D 143 x 79 x 164 mm Number ...

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