Panasonic CQ VD6503N User Manual

Dual DIN In-dash 6.5” Widescreen Color LCD Monitor/DVD Receiver  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
PWR  
Model:  
CQ-VD6503N  
TA  
MUTE  
SRC  
VOL  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
ENTER  
/
BAND  
ENT  
NAVI  
TOP MENU  
RET  
RETURN  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
DVD MENU  
ASP  
TILT  
CAR AV  
CQ-VD6503N  
Operatting Innstrucctions  
Bedieenunggssanleiitung  
Manueel d’innstrucctions  
Manuale di istruzioni  
Manual de Instrucciones  
TEXT  
¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.  
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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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Si prega di leggere attentamente queste istruzioni prima di usare questo prodotto e di conservare questo manuale per usi futuri.  
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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.  
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.  
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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.  
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.  
Warning  
Caution  
Observe the following warnings when  
installing.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Centre.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Use the designated parts and tools for installation.  
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools  
to 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 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.  
Caution  
Observe the following cautions when using  
this unit.  
Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.  
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and  
traffic conditions while driving.  
Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be  
caught in the unit.  
To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in  
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for  
infants.  
This unit is designed for use exclusively in auto-  
mobiles.  
Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with  
the engine turned off.  
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with  
the engine turned off will drain the battery.  
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Installation Angle  
The product should be installed in a horizontal position  
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more  
than 30˚.  
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may  
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be  
installed. Consult your dealer for further details.  
Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is  
completed before installation.  
To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the  
power connector until the whole wiring is complet-  
ed.  
Do not connect more than one speaker to one set  
of speaker leads. (except for connecting to a  
tweeter)  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces-  
sive heat.  
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the  
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the  
unit.  
Do not use the product where it will be exposed to  
water, moisture, or dust.  
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead  
to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially  
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on  
rainy days.  
Observe the following cautions when  
installing.  
Observe the following cautions when handling  
the battery for the remote control unit.  
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service  
personnel.  
Use only specified battery (CR2025).  
Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks  
in the battery case.  
Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.  
Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not  
using it for an extended period of time.  
Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or  
covering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.  
Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.  
Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do  
not throw a battery into a fire or water.  
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experi-  
ence. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.  
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from  
your own installation of the unit.  
Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod-  
uct.  
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire  
the product could cause an accident or fire.  
Take care not to damage the leads.  
In case of battery leakage  
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent  
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws,  
and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull,  
bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources  
or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over  
sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with  
vinyl tape or similar protection.  
Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and  
insert new battery.  
If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact  
with battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.  
If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash  
them with plenty of water and get immediate medical atten-  
tion.  
CAUTION:  
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR WIRING,  
INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THIS UNIT AND THE DEVICES TO BE CONNECTED.  
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Safety Information (continued)  
Laser Product  
Label Indications and Their Locations  
CAUTION  
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LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
Caution Label  
CAUTION - LASER RA-  
DIATION WHEN OPEN.  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO  
BEAM.  
VAROITUS  
LASER-  
SÄTEILYVAARA  
AVATTAESSA. VARO  
ALTISTUMISTA  
SÄTEELLE.  
VORSICHT  
-
LASER-  
WENN  
STRAHLUNG,  
FÖRSIKTIGHET –  
LASERSTRÅLNING I  
ÖPPNAT LÄGE. UNDVIK  
ATT UTSÄTTAS FÖR  
STRÅLEN.  
GEÖFFNET. VERMEIDEN  
SIE EIN AUSSETZEN  
GEGENÜBER  
LASERSTRAHL.  
DEM  
Caution: This product utilizes a laser.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce-  
dures other than those specified herein may result in haz-  
ardous radiation exposure.  
ATTENTION –  
ADVARSEL  
STRÅLING.  
LASER-  
UNNGÅ  
RAYONNEMENT LASER  
SI OUVERT, ÉVITER  
TOUTE EXPOSITION AU  
FAISCEAU.  
EKSPONERING FOR  
STRÅLEN VED ÅPNING.  
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ADVARSEL – LASER  
UDSENDES NÅR DER  
ER ÅBNET. UNDGÅ  
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Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make  
any changes yourself.  
This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup  
to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs.  
The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain  
inside the cabinet.  
Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any  
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and  
dangerous voltages.  
Deck Ass’y  
(Upper Side)  
Connection of side brake connecting lead  
This system is designed so that you  
cannot see moving pictures while you  
are driving.  
Park your car in a safe and pull the side brake  
(parking brake) lever before watching the monitor.  
A rear monitor (option) displays moving pictures  
while driving.  
¡
¡
Note:  
¡Be sure to connect the side brake (parking brake)  
connection lead. (aInstallation Instructions)  
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Notes on Use  
Liquid Crystal Panel  
¡Sudden changes in the temperature inside the car such  
as those which occur immediately after the car’s air  
conditioner or heater has been turned on may cause  
condensation (droplets of water) to form and, as a  
result, the panel may not work properly. Do not use  
the unit while these symptoms are in evidence but  
leave the unit standing for about and hour, and then  
resume or start use.  
¡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.  
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¡In order to protect the liquid crystal panel, keep it out  
of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use.  
human health and the environment which could otherwise  
arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your  
local authority for further details of your nearest designated  
collection point.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this  
waste, in accordance with national legislation.  
For business users in the European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,  
please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the  
European Union  
Information on Disposal for Users of  
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment  
(private households)  
This symbol on the products and/or accom-  
panying documents means that used electri-  
cal and electronic products should not be  
mixed with general household waste.  
For proper treatment, recovery and recy-  
cling, please take these products to desig-  
nated collection points, where they will be  
accepted on a free of charge basis.  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local  
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of dispos-  
al.  
Alternatively, in some countries you may be  
able to return your products to your local retailer upon the  
purchase of an equivalent new product.  
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable  
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on  
Components  
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5. System Upgrade Guidebook  
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Qty.: 1  
MENU  
TUNE  
VOL  
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RACK  
(LCD monitor/DVD player)  
MUTE  
NAVI  
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ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
Qty.: 1  
PWR  
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MUTE  
2. Remote Control Unit  
<EUR7641060>  
(includes a battery: CR2025)  
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SRC  
OO-OOOOO  
VOL  
6. Installation Instructions  
ENTER  
/
BAND  
ENT  
<YFM294C069ZA>  
Qty.: 1  
TOP MENU  
RET  
RETURN  
DVD MENU  
CAR AV  
Qty.: 1  
Qty.: 1  
3. Wiping Cloth  
<YEFX9991793>  
7. Installation Hardware (screws,  
cords, etc.)  
(aInstallation Instructions)  
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4. Operating Instructions  
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¡The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory  
part name is the part number for maintenance and  
service.  
Qty.: 1  
¡Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to  
modification without prior notice due to improvements.  
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Features  
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.  
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully  
selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.  
We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability  
we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.  
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Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are  
connected.  
No device is connected to this unit. aBasic operations are covered only by this book.  
Optional devices are connected to this unit. aRefer to the “System Upgrade Guidebook” in addition.  
Simultaneous Multi-Device Connection  
(with Expansion Module (hub unit))  
You can connect the optional Expansion Module (hub  
unit) (CY-EM100N). Connection of the Expansion  
Module allows you to simultaneously connect  
optional devices mentioned before as well as other  
AV devices. For details, refer to the operating instruc-  
tions for the Expansion Module.  
CS Auto (Circle Surround Automotive)  
CS Auto allows your car interior to change to a  
splendid audio room in a moment. Every speaker can  
be fine-tuned. ( page 37)  
a
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.  
CS Auto technology is incorporated under license  
from SRS Labs, Inc.  
Connectable devices  
¡CD/DVD changer (max. 1)  
¡iPod (max. 2)  
¡Hands-Free Phone System (max. 1)  
¡TV tuner (max. 1)  
Note:  
Note:  
®
If you enable CS Auto, the following functions are  
automatically disabled:  
¡
GRAPHIC-EQ  
,
DOWN MIX  
,
MULTI-CH  
,
CROSS OVER  
(
a
page 36-41)  
¡Market conditions regarding optional devices vary  
with countries and regions. For further information,  
consult your dealer.  
Touch Panel Operation  
Simply touch the screen lightly to operate virtually all  
functions. Easy-to-use menus and icons let you  
“touch and choose” what you want, so you can start  
using your system from the very first day. That also  
means that while you drive, you can concentrate on  
the road.  
Integration of the monitor, FM/AM radio,  
DVD Video/Video CD player and  
CD/MP3/WMA player  
Built-in AV Input/Output Terminals  
For more convenient connection and setup, all termi-  
nals are now provided on the unit itself.  
DVD–R, DVD–RW Playback  
(apage 16, 52 for details)  
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder  
You can enjoy a powerful 5.1 channel surround sys-  
tem by connecting optional center speaker, power  
amplifier and sub-woofer.  
ID code  
4-digit ID code for increased security.  
Fill in the ID code memo (apage 50).  
Built-in DSP  
7 bands graphic equalizer. ( page 36)  
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GUI (Graphic User Interface)  
GUI displays various indications with colorful sym-  
bols to enhance visibility, enjoyment, and operability.  
Disc type and input signal auto-detection  
The signal auto-detection function of this unit allows  
users to be free from selection between PAL and  
NTSC before use of your discs or devices. (For out-  
put signal, set TV TYPE . ( page 40))  
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Contents  
English  
Deutsch  
Français  
Italiano  
Español  
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56  
110  
164  
218  
¢Safety Information.......................... 2  
¢Notes on use ................................................... 5  
¢Components.................................................... 5  
¢Features........................................................... 6  
¢Contents .......................................................... 7  
¢Preparation...................................... 8  
Settings, remote control unit, symbols used in this  
manual  
¢Name of Controls and Functions ................ 10  
¢Touch Panel Operation Oveview................. 12  
¢General .......................................... 14  
Power on/power off, display open/close, source  
selection, volume, mute, tilt angle  
¢
¢
Before Disc Playback..................... 16  
Disc Player..................................... 18  
¢Notes on MP3/WMA ...................................... 22  
¢Radio.............................................. 24  
¢RDS (Radio Data System)............ 26  
¢AV1/AV2 ......................................... 30  
¢Settings ......................................... 32  
Menu operation  
User, screen, audio, DVD, input/output, radio  
¢Troubleshooting ........................... 45  
¢Maintenance .................................................. 51  
¢Notes on Discs.............................................. 52  
¢Language Code List...................................... 53  
¢Definition of Terms ....................................... 54  
¢Specifications................................................ 55  
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Preparation  
Settings  
Remote Control Unit  
Before Initial Use  
Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade  
Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when option-  
al devices are connected.  
Pull the insulation film out from  
the backside of the remote con-  
trol gently.  
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(user settings) ( page 34)  
a
USER  
display unit, clock, ID code, memory clear, other  
(screen settings) ( page 36)  
a
SCREEN  
Battery Replacement  
dimmer, picture  
(audio settings) ( page 36)  
a
q Remove the battery holder with the remote control  
unit placed on a flat surface.  
AUDIO  
sound setup, graphic equalizer, CS Auto, speaker setup,  
speaker level, time alignment, source level, cross over  
q Stick your thumbnail into the groove and push the  
holder in the direction of the arrow at the same  
time.  
w Pull it out in the direction of the arrow using a  
tough pointed object.  
(DVD settings) ( page 40)  
a
DVD  
language, display, pro logic, down mix, dynamic range  
compression, multiple channel  
(AV-IN/OUT settings) ( page 41)  
a
INPUT/OUTPUT  
Tough pointed object  
source skip  
(radio settings) ( page 42)  
a
RADIO  
FM set up, AM set up, local  
Note:  
Refer to “Settings” ( page 32) for further informa-  
¡
a
tion about operations, settings, and others of the  
menu screen.  
w Put a battery in the case with (+)-side facing up.  
e Put the case back.  
You may need to set the following depending on the  
devices to be connected.  
Lithium battery  
(CR2025: supplied)  
2
Subwoofer  
Execute SP SETUP (speaker set up) and SP LEVEL  
¡
3
Battery case  
(speaker level). ( page 38)  
a
Warning  
Other speakers  
¡
¡Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk  
of accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please  
seek immediate medical attention.  
Execute SP SETUP (speaker set up). ( page 38)  
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AV1/AV2 (Camcorder,VCR, etc.)  
¡
Caution  
Adjust SOURCE LEVEL (AV1/AV2 input level).  
¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.  
¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not  
throw a battery into a fire or water.  
¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.  
¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an  
explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.  
(
page 39)  
a
Warning  
¡When you connect external devices to AV1-IN/  
AV2-IN (AV1/AV2), be sure to connect the side  
brake connection lead (aInstallation Instructions).  
Note:  
¡Battery Information:  
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)  
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal  
use (at room temperature)  
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Symbols used in this manual  
Pictographs  
Disc Marks  
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The following pictographs are used for the descriptions  
You can perform some operations of this unit in one or  
more methods with the touch panel or remote control.  
This book explains such operations in tabular form as fol-  
lows. Refer to the following for the pictographs located in  
the upper part of each table.  
of disc operation. (apage 17-21)  
DVD  
: DVD  
VCD  
: VCD (Video CD)  
CD : CD  
MP3  
Compatible  
Discs  
: CD-R/RWs containing MP3 files  
WMA : CD-R/RWs containing WMA files  
Compatible types of disc  
The discs compatible with the targeted operation.  
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 panel, “––” is displayed.  
Operation on the Remote Control Unit  
You can use the remote control to perform the targeted  
operation. If the operation is not executable with the  
remote control, “––” is displayed.  
Operation on the Unit  
You can use the Unit to perform the targeted operation. If  
the operation is not executable with the Unit, “––” is dis-  
played.  
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Name of Controls and Functions  
Main Unit  
q[SRC] (PWR)  
(SOURCE/POWER)  
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PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
y[}] [{]  
FOLDER  
TA  
w[TA]  
(ALBUM FOLDER)  
u[s] [d]  
TUNE  
TRACK  
e[+] [–]  
VOL  
(TUNE TRACK)  
(VOL)  
MUTE  
NAVI  
r[MUTE]  
i[NAVI]  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
t[ASP]  
(P•MODE  
(PRIVATE  
MODE)  
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ASPECT)  
Remote control  
sensor  
Security LED  
o[u] (TILT)  
(
SECURITY LED  
page 35)  
a
Dimmer Sensor  
page 36)  
(
DIMMER  
a
Main Unit  
(Panel Open)  
Disc slot  
Note:  
¡[TA], [ASP], [NAVI], [u] are available only on the display unit.  
¡Switches on/off the power.  
¡Changes the modes such as sound and  
picture.  
¡Goes to beginning.  
[SRC]  
q
u[s] [d]  
(TUNE  
¡Fast forward/fast reverse.  
(PWR)  
¡Slow playback ([d]).  
TRACK)  
¡Switches TA mode on and off.  
¡Adjusts the sound volume.  
¡Mutes the sound temporarily.  
TA  
[
]
w
e
r
t
¡Switches navigation screen on and off.  
NAVI  
[
]
i
[+] [–]  
(VOL)  
MUTE  
¡Adjusts the monitor position.  
¡Opens/closes the panel.  
¡Ejects the disc.  
TILT  
] (  
[
)
o u  
[
]
¡Selects the aspect ratio.  
¡Activates/inactivates the private mode.  
[ASP]  
(P•MODE)  
(ASPECT)  
¡Selects a folder or a disc.  
¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation  
or item.  
y[}] [{]  
(ALBUM  
FOLDER)  
10  
CQ-VD6503N  
Remote Control  
Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor of the display unit and operate it.  
10  
q[SRC] (PWR)  
(SOURCE/POWER)  
MUTE  
r[  
]
PWR  
MUTE  
[+] [–]  
t
(VOL)  
SRC  
VOL  
w
ENTER / BAND  
[ ] [ ] [  
❚❚  
]
B
[
] [  
]
s
d
y [ ] [  
]
}
{
TOP MENU  
[
[
] [  
]
]
[
RET  
RETURN  
[RET]  
e
(RETURN)  
ENT  
DVD MENU  
](ENTER/BAND)  
[
]
u
CAR AV  
(TOP MENU/DVD MENU)  
Note:  
[ ], [], [ ],  
[ENT], [RET],  
[
]
¡
B
are available only on the remote control unit.  
¡Switches the power on/off.  
¡Changes the modes such as sound and  
picture.  
¡Adjusts the sound volume.  
[SRC]  
[+] [–]  
q
t
(PWR)  
(VOL)  
¡Selects or searches for a track, file, sta-  
y[]] [[]  
¡Stops playback.  
¡Pause  
[ ]  
w ■  
tion.  
¡Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an opera-  
[
[
[
]
]
tion or item.  
❚❚  
¡Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation  
or item.  
[}] [{]  
¡Playback  
B
¡Goes to beginning.  
¡Fast forward/fast reverse.  
¡Slow playback ([d]).  
] [  
d
]
s
¡Selects a band.  
¡Shows OSD.  
¡Searches for broadcast stations and  
memorizes them automatically.  
¡Determines an operation or item.  
[ENT]  
(ENTER/  
BAND)  
¡Returns to the previous display.  
¡Inputs the number again.  
¡Displays the VCD’s menu.  
[RET]  
(RETURN)  
e
r
¡Displays the DVD/title menu. (Operations  
vary according to the media.)  
[
]
u
¡Mutes the sound temporarily.  
(TOP MENU/  
DVD MENU)  
MUTE  
[
]
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Touch Panel Operation Overview  
Notes on the Touch Panel  
Before operation  
¡Clean the surface of the touch panel. (apage 51)  
Operation  
¡Use only your fingers to operate the touch panel.  
¡Do not press the panel forcefully.  
¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any  
hard objects.  
¡Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to  
operate the touch panel.  
¡Do not bump the front panel.  
aFailure to observe the above may damage or  
break the glass on the surface of the touch  
panel.  
11  
The State of Operation Screen  
Example: DVD mode  
Note  
:
¡The following picture is partly darkened for explanation.  
¡Displaying contents and their positions partly vary with each mode. Refer to the description of each mode for details.  
Volume  
Current  
Disc indicator  
indicator mode  
(Lights when a disc is loaded)  
Clock time (apage 34)  
Display Button  
(anext page)  
Prohibition  
Input is not possible because the user has  
attempted to perform an operation which  
is not supported by the disc contents.  
Source Button  
(Content varies with each  
source)  
Menu Button  
Displays the Source Selection Screen.  
Displays the Menu Screen.  
Source Selection Screen  
Menu Screen  
Source Selection Screen appears.  
Touch desired source button.  
Menu Screen appears. Select desired setting.  
Menu Setting, (apage 32)  
Touch  
to quit.  
Press [SRC] to change to  
desired mode.  
Note  
:
¡The screen above appears when no external  
device is connected to AV1, AV2, and the  
Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option).  
12  
CQ-VD6503N  
Switching the Display  
Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are  
connected.  
12  
Touching  
allows users to switch between screens as follows.  
How to Call up Operation Screen  
Source  
Standard Screen  
Operation Screen  
Radio  
(apage 24)  
Disc Player (DVD/VCD (*1)/  
CD/MP3/WMA)  
(apage 18)  
How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display)  
Source  
Standard Screen  
OSD OFF *2  
AV1/AV2 (*1)  
(apage 30)  
*1 To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel 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.  
Showing the hidden part of the screen.  
Some items have continued parts. You can see the continued parts by pressing  
or  
.
DVD mode  
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General  
[SRC] (PWR: power)  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
13  
[+] [–]  
[s] [d]  
TUNE  
TRACK  
VOL  
(VOL)  
M
U
T
E
NAVI  
[MUTE]  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
Remote Control Sensor  
CQ-VD6503N  
[TILT]  
Preparation: Turn your car’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position.  
General Operations  
Operations  
Power  
[SRC]  
[SRC]  
Note:  
[SRC]  
[SRC]  
ON :  
You cannot turn on the power via the  
¡
remote control when ACC SELECT is set to  
OFF . (  
Power  
ACC SELECT , page 35)  
a
OFF :  
Display Open/Close  
[
u
]
¡Press once to open. Press again to close.  
Note:  
¡The face plate automatically closes after a warning alarm sounds if no operation is  
performed for approximately 30 seconds.  
¡When a disc is already loaded, the disc will be ejected.  
Source selection  
[SRC]  
[SRC]  
RADIO (AM/FM)  
(apage 12)  
(apage 24)  
(apage 18)  
(apage 30)  
DVD (DVD/VCD (Video CD)/CD/MP3/WMA)  
AV1/AV2  
Sources connected to the  
Expansion Module (CY-EM100N) *  
(aSystem Upgrade  
Guidebook)  
1
1
* When the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option) is connected.  
(aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
Note:  
¡
If there is no external sources connected, AV1/AV2 mode can be set  
to skip. (apage 41)  
……  
Touch/Press and hold for more than 2 seconds  
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CQ-VD6503N  
[SRC] (PWR: power)  
[MUTE]  
PWR  
MUTE  
SRC  
[+] [–]  
VOL  
(VOL)  
14  
ENTER / BAND  
ENT  
[]] [[]  
TOP MENU  
RET  
RETURN  
DVD MENU  
CAR AV  
General Operations (continued)  
Operations  
Volume  
[+]  
[]  
[+]  
[]  
Up  
Down  
Note:  
¡The sound level for  
each source is  
stored in memory.  
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.  
Mutes the sound.  
To cancel, press again.  
Mute  
Tilt Angle  
[MUTE]  
[MUTE]  
[TILT]  
q Press and hold for more than 2 sec-  
onds.  
Press to adjust. Setup is the same as  
from MENU. Refer to DISPLAY UNIT  
w
[]] or [[]  
[s] or [d]  
or  
for details. ( page 34)  
a
Warning  
¡Do not touch the unit while the display is moving. Inserting hands, fingers or for-  
eign objects into the unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit.  
Note:  
¡After adjusting its angle, also adjust the brightness as well. (apage 36)  
¡The car model and installation conditions may impose some restrictions on the  
adjustment of the monitor's angle.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Before Disc Playback  
Discs that can be Played Back  
Disc Type  
Symbols used on jackets  
(Examples of such symbols include)  
15  
VCD  
(Video CD)  
DISC  
DVD  
CD  
CD-R/RW  
2
¡
¡
¡
: Number of subtitle languages  
: Number of audio tracks  
: Number of angles  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
2
Mark/logo  
Disc Size  
TEXT  
3
The numbers indicate the number of languages,  
tracks, angles, etc., recorded on the disc.  
12 cm  
Video  
Format  
NTSC/PAL  
LPCM,  
Screen size (H:V aspect ratio)  
:
¡
: 4:3 standard size  
4 3  
LPCM  
(CD-DA),  
MP3/  
MPEG1,  
MPEG2,  
dts, Dolby  
Digital  
LPCM  
(CD-DA),  
dts  
LB  
¡
: Letterbox (apage 40)  
Audio  
Format  
LPCM,  
MPEG1  
¡ 16:9 wide size  
WMA  
:
16 9 LB  
LETTERBOX  
: Playback in  
format on a  
Region  
No.  
standard screen (4:3).  
2 (ALL)  
:
16 9 PS  
PAN & SCAN  
: Playback in  
(apage 40)  
format on a standard screen (4:3).  
Note:  
Note:  
¡About CD-Rs/RWs and DVD–Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes on  
CD-Rs/RWs, DVD–Rs/RWs”. (apage 52)  
¡Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.  
¡
The size of the image that is displayed on the screen  
depends on the screen mode (“Aspect Ratio”  
43), and on the screen size for the content on the  
disc.  
a
page  
Notes on DVD–Rs/RWs  
¡Only video formatted discs are playable. Discs in the  
video recording (VR) format are unplayable.  
¡Unfinalized discs are unplayable.  
¡Some discs are unplayable depending on the disc  
itself, device, drive and software that are used for disc  
recording.  
Region Management Information  
This product is designed and manufactured to  
respond to the Region Management Information that  
is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number  
described on the DVD disc does not correspond to  
the Region number of this product, this product does  
not play the disc.  
Discs not supported  
The following discs are not played back on this  
product.  
¡DVD-Audio  
¡DVD+R  
¡SVCD  
¡DVD-ROM  
¡DVD+RW  
¡VSD  
¡DVD-RAM  
Example:  
The Region number for  
this product is “2” and  
“ALL”.  
1 2  
4 6  
ALL  
¡CVD  
2
¡CD-G  
¡CD-ROM (except MP3/WMA)  
¡CD-RW (except MP3/WMA and CD-DA)  
¡CD-R (except MP3/WMA and CD-DA)  
¡SACD  
¡Photo CD  
¡CDV  
¡Hybrid SACD (except CD-DA)  
¡Divx Video Discs  
¡CD-EXTRA (audio-only playback possible)  
¡DVDs with a region number other than “2” or  
“ALL”  
¡Playing back a photo CD disc with this unit could  
damage the data that is recorded on the disc.  
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Disc Insert/Eject  
PWR  
SRC  
16  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
Warning  
CQ-VD6503N  
¡Do not touch the unit while the display is moving.  
Inserting hands, fingers or foreign objects into the  
unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit.  
[u] (eject)  
Disc Insert  
Caution  
Press [u] to open the display.  
¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs.  
¡Do not insert foreign object into the disc slot.  
¡This unit does not support 8-cm disc. In case of  
load such a disc, eject and remove the disc from  
the slot immediately.  
Printed side  
Disc Eject  
Press [u] to stop playback and eject the disc.  
(Press [u] again to reload the disc.)  
Note:  
¡If you leave a disc in the slot for more than 30 seconds  
after its ejection, the disc will be automatically reloaded  
after loud beep is energized three times.  
¡The mode that supports the disc is selected, and play-  
back starts.  
Caution  
DVD VCD  
¡When the disc is inserted or ejected, to prevent disc  
scratches never exert any downward force on the  
disc.  
¡Due to limitations of certain discs, some DVD and  
VCD (Video CD) discs may not operate as described  
in this manual. Refer to the disc jacket for further  
details.  
¡This unit does not support DVD and VCD (Video  
CD) karaoke functions.  
DVD VCD  
¡The audio format is automatically identified.  
(apage 16)  
¡When the menu screen appears, see “Chapter/title  
Selection” on page 20.  
When a disc is in the player, change to disc player  
mode (CD, MP3, WMA, DVD or VCD (Video CD)) and  
playback starts.  
Note:  
¡The power will be turned on automatically when a disc  
is loaded.  
¡You can play a disc even if the monitor is closed.  
DVD VCD  
¡The sound may be interrupted for a few moments  
while the audio format is being identified.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Disc Player  
(
)
Disc Mode DVD Selection  
Touch Source Button .  
q
Source Button  
[SRC]  
d
Touch  
w
PWR  
SRC  
17  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
[}] [{]  
[s] [d]  
(DVD) on the  
Source Selection  
Screen.  
TA  
TUNE  
TRACK  
VOL  
MUTE  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
Press [SRC] to change to the desired  
mode.  
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of  
touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.  
(Only for Video Mode)  
Video Mode  
VCD (Video CD)  
mode display  
DVD  
mode display  
Source Button  
Playing time  
Source Button  
Playing time  
Operation Buttons  
Operation Buttons  
Audio Mode  
Folder/File/Track Selection  
MP3/WMA  
mode display  
(Example: MP3 mode)  
Source Button  
Playing time  
: Folder  
: MP3/WMA file  
qTouch  
a folder.  
,
(folder name) to select  
Title/text scroll  
: scrolls up/down the file list by  
1 page.  
,
: scrolls up/down the file list by  
1 line.  
Operation Buttons  
Folder selection  
wTouch  
(file name) to play.  
CD  
mode display  
qPress []], [[], [}] or [{] to select a  
folder.  
Source Button Current track  
Playing time  
[]] [[]: movement among different lev-  
els of trees  
[}] [{]: movement in the same tree  
wPress [ENTER].  
Note:  
¡It is not possible to display the whole tree and file list  
in a folder.  
¡The displayed contents on the touch panel vary with  
circumstances.  
Operation Buttons  
Title/text scroll  
18  
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Basic Operations  
Operations  
Compatible  
Discs  
Operations  
18  
DVD VCD  
CD  
Track (chapter)/file  
Selection  
Next track/file  
[d]  
[d]  
Beginning of the current track/file  
Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.)  
[s]  
[s]  
MP3 WMA  
Note:  
DVD  
¡When playing a DVD, there are cases where it is not possible to return to  
the start of a chapter that spans 2 titles. (apage 54)  
DVD VCD  
CD  
Fast forward  
Fast Forward/  
Fast Reverse  
[d]  
[d]  
Release to resume playback.  
Fast reverse  
Release to resume playback.  
[s]  
[s]  
MP3 WMA  
The speed changes if the button is held down as follows.  
DVD VCD  
MP3 WMA  
CD MP3 WMA  
Regular speed /1.5 times (DVD) /10 times (DVD) /20 times  
Folder Selection  
Next folder  
[}]  
[}]  
Touch  
desired  
folder  
[{]  
[{]  
Previous folder  
Title Scroll  
Stop  
Scrolls the title once  
DVD VCD  
CD  
To resume playback, touch/press  
[3]  
/ [5].  
MP3 WMA  
DVD VCD  
Pause  
To resume playback, touch/press  
CD  
[y]  
again or touch/press  
/ [5].  
MP3 WMA  
¡Touch/press and hold in the pause mode.  
Slow Playback  
[d]  
[d]  
Playback is at about 1/3 normal speed.  
To resume normal playback, touch/press  
/ [5].  
DVD VCD  
Note:  
¡Reverse slow playback is not possible.  
DVD VCD  
CD  
Repeat Play  
*
*
To cancel, touch again.  
MP3 WMA  
Repeat Play within the  
Current Folder  
To cancel, touch and hold for more  
than 2 seconds again.  
MP3 WMA  
CD  
Scan Play  
To cancel, touch again.  
CD  
Random Play  
*
*
To cancel, touch again.  
MP3 WMA  
Random Play within the  
Current Folder  
MP3 WMA  
To cancel, touch and hold again.  
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
* Touch panel symbols will change to indicate these current mode.  
,
{F= FOLDER (folder)}  
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Disc Player (continued)  
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.  
Chapter/title Selection  
Operations  
Compatible  
Discs  
Operations  
19  
[DVD MENU]  
Showing menu and  
selecting an item  
qMenu appears.  
or  
or  
1
1
[RETURN]  
*
*
d
d
d
DVD  
VCD  
1 Note on VCD:  
For VCD, touch/press  
[]] [[] [s][d]  
[}] [{] [}] [{]  
d
*
–*2  
d
–*2  
wSelect the desired item.  
1
*
[RETURN]  
/
instead  
d
eDetermine the setting.  
[ENTER]  
[DVD MENU]  
of  
/
.
[RETURN]  
Returns to the previous display.  
Note:  
[DVD MENU]  
When the top menu does not appear even by pressing  
¡
,
press and hold the same button for more than 2 seconds.  
qToggles “Chapter number input  
Starting Playback  
from a specific  
chapter/title  
mode”, “Title number input mode”  
and “Number input mode”.  
d
d
Touch the numerical  
key to enter a number  
directly  
wInput desired number.  
to  
DVD  
d
d
[ENTER]  
ePlayback starts.  
Note:  
For retrying selection during number entry, touch/press  
[RETURN]  
/
.
¡
Note:  
If no operation is performed for 8 seconds after you have touched  
, the operation buttons disappear.  
¡
If the title/chapter number is inputted and no operation is performed for 2 seconds, playback will start from the num-  
¡
ber of the title/chapter entered.  
*2 On-Screen Direct Operation (Only for DVD)  
Some DVDs allow you to operate the DVD menu by  
touching the screen.  
Showing Source button and Menu button  
Press . The Source button and Menu button appear.  
In such a case, if your targeted button is located too close  
to other buttons, a part of the screen may be enlarged in  
order that you can press the button for sure.  
Source Button  
(apage 12)  
Menu Button  
(apage 12)  
Moving operation buttons (Only for DVD)  
When the operation buttons interfere with operations,  
press . The buttons are transferred as shown below.  
Note:  
¡When the current disc is not ready for the on-screen  
direct operation, perform operations with the buttons  
on the remote control or the unit.  
¡The on-screen direct operation of the DVD menu is not  
available in the DVD changer mode.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
DVD  
mode display  
20  
Repeat play DVD menu  
Chapter/title selection  
Fast forward/fast reverse  
Return  
Audio language/  
Angle/  
Subtitle language  
Play/stop/pause  
Useful Function  
Operations  
Compatible  
Discs  
Operations  
Subtitle Language  
¡Touch during playback.  
DVD  
It is possible to change the subtitle language during play if multiple lan-  
guages are recorded on the disc.  
Note:  
¡There may be a brief delay before the subtitles appear.  
¡Touch during playback.  
Audio Language  
Angle  
DVD  
DVD  
It is possible to change the audio language during play if multiple audio lan-  
guages are recorded on the disc.  
¡Touch during playback.  
For DVDs which contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from  
a number of different angles the same scene can be viewed from each of  
these different angles during play. ( ANGLE MARK  
page 40)  
a
Stereo & Monaural  
It is possible to switch the audio between stereo sound and monaural sound  
(L or R).  
VCD  
: stereo sound  
STEREO  
d
: the left channel audio is output on both the left and  
right speakers.  
MONO.L  
d
: the right channel audio is output on both the left and  
right speakers.  
MONO.R  
Note:  
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or  
is touched , the operation buttons disappear.  
¡
It may not be possible to switch the language unless the unit is at the DVD menu ( previous page) or is at the DVD  
¡
a
settings. ( page 40)  
a
The language on the DVD settings takes priority when the power is turned on or the disc is loaded.  
The number of languages and angles depend on the disc. Some discs have only one language/angle or have no lan-  
guage/angle.  
¡
¡
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Notes on MP3/WMA  
What is MP3/WMA?  
Display Information  
TM  
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media  
Displayed items  
¡CD-TEXT  
Disc title  
Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The  
former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group),  
and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using  
these compression formats, you can record the contents of  
about 10 music CDs on a single CD (This figure refers to data  
recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of  
128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).  
¡MP3 (ID3 tag)  
Album name  
Title and artist name  
21  
Track title  
¡WMA (WMA tag)  
Album name  
Title and artist name  
¡MP3/WMA  
Folder name  
File name  
Note:  
Displayable characters  
¡MP3/WMA encoding and CD writing software programs are  
not supplied with this unit.  
¡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 system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft-  
ware for details.  
¡ASCII character set and special characters in each language  
can be displayed.  
Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files  
Common  
¡High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend-  
ed for high quality sound.  
¡Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended  
because playing time is not displayed properly and sound  
may be skipped.  
¡The playback sound quality differs depending on the encod-  
ing circumstances. For details, refer to the instructions of  
your own encoding software and writing software.  
¡Some Cyrillic characters in the Unicode can be displayed.  
ASCII character set  
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:  
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` {  
| } ~  
MP3  
Note:  
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more”  
¡With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have  
been encoded, the character information may not be dis-  
played properly.  
and “fixed”.  
WMA  
¡Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted  
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or more”  
and “fixed”.  
into an asterisk ( ).  
*
¡It is recommended that the length of the file name is less  
¡Do not set the copy protection on the WMA file to enable  
this unit to play back.  
than 8 (excluding the file extension).  
Caution  
¡Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file name  
extension to a file that is not in the MP3/WMA  
format. This may not only produce noise from  
the speaker damage, but also damage your  
hearing.  
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Recording  
R
M
ec  
P
o
3
rd  
/
i
W
ng  
M
M
A
P3  
f
/
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¡You are recommended to minimize the chances of making  
a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.  
¡If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA files,  
the songs may not play in the intended order, or some  
songs may not play at all.  
¡You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files or  
displaying the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with  
certain writing software or CD recorders.  
¡This unit does not have a play list function.  
¡Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of  
Disc-at-Once is recommended.  
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¡When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc,  
use different folders for each data.  
¡Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unneces-  
sary folder on a disc.  
¡The name of an MP3/WMA file should be added by rules as  
shown in the following descriptions and also comply with  
the rules of each file system.  
Supported file systems  
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,  
Romeo  
Note:  
¡The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be assigned to  
each file depending on the file format.  
¡Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not support-  
ed.  
Compression formats (Recommendation: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)  
Compression method  
Bit rate  
VBR  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Sampling frequency  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
16, 22.05, 24 kHz  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
32 k – 320 kbps  
8 k – 160 kbps  
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9* 32 k – 192 kbps  
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.  
Folder selection order/file playback order  
Maximum number of files/folders  
Root Folder  
1
(Root Directory)  
¡Maximum number of files: 511 (file and folders)  
¡Maximum number of files in one folder: 255  
¡Maximum depth of trees: 8  
2
4
q
Folder Selection  
3
¡Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)  
w
r
1
8
In the order  
e
File Selection  
Note:  
In the order  
5
6
¡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.  
q
y
¡This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the  
presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file.  
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y
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¡If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA files,  
the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be  
played.  
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 8  
(Max.)  
¡Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA  
players even if the same disc is used.  
¡“ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.  
Copyright  
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and  
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the  
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself  
personally.  
No warranty  
Above description complies with our investigations as of  
December 2005. It has no warranty for reproducibility and  
displayability of MP3/WMA.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Radio  
Radio Mode Selection  
Source Button  
[SRC]  
[s] [d]  
Touch Source Button .  
q
d
Frequency  
[}] [{]  
Touch  
w
23  
(RADIO) on the  
Source Selection  
Screen.  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
Press [SRC] to change to the desired  
mode.  
CQ-VD6503N  
1
* List selection  
Preset  
Stereo  
stations  
indicator  
Band selection  
Auto presetting  
(
apage 42)  
1
* Appears when ALL is selected. ( page 42)  
a
MENU  
RADIO  
FM SETUP  
AUTO PRESET  
EACH  
/
ALL  
e
e
e
e
Tuning  
Operations  
2
2
* The displayed contents on the  
touch panel vary with circum-  
stances.  
Band Selection  
*
[BAND]  
FM 1  
FM 2  
FM 3  
AM  
Preparation:  
Select ALL . ( page 42)  
a
List Selection  
Refer to the next page.  
MENU  
RADIO  
FM SETUP  
AUTO PRESET  
EACH  
/
ALL  
e
e
e
e
2
2
*
* The displayed contents on  
the touch panel vary with  
circumstances.  
[BAND]  
3
LIST 1  
LIST 2  
LIST 3  
AM  
*
There are 6 stations in each list. You can call up next 6 stations by switching from one  
list to another.  
3
* From the touch panel, you can toggle only Lists 1-3, but not AM . To change to AM  
,
touch  
.
[
[
]
]
[
[
]
]
Up  
[
d
Station  
Selection  
Down  
]
s
Seek Tuning  
[
[
]
]
[
[
]
]
Up  
[
d
Down  
]
s
Touch/press and hold for more than 0.5 second then release. Seeking starts.  
Touch/Press and hold  
……  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Preset Memory  
Select a band and frequency.  
Manual Preset  
Memory  
Up to 6 stations can be  
preset in each band.  
to  
24  
blinks once  
¡Touch and hold for more than 2 seconds.  
¡The frequency blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory.  
New stations overwrite existing saved stations.  
Preparation:  
Select EACH . ( page 42) (default: EACH  
)
a
Auto Preset  
Memory  
MENU  
RADIO  
FM SETUP  
AUTO PRESET  
EACH  
/
ALL  
e
e
e
e
Select a band.  
A
Six stations are automati-  
cally preset in each band.  
6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal  
strength of each band will be preset.  
[BAND]  
¡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.  
Note:  
¡Only RDS stations will be saved at default setting (AF ON). To select non-RDS sta-  
tions, set AF to OFF. (apage 27)  
Preparation:  
Select ALL . ( page 42)  
a
B
In total 18 FM stations are  
automatically preset.  
MENU  
RADIO  
FM SETUP  
AUTO PRESET  
EACH  
/
ALL  
e
e
e
e
18 stations with first to 18th highest in signal  
strength of all FMs will be preset at once.  
[BAND]  
¡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.  
Note:  
¡Only RDS stations will be saved at default setting (AF ON). To select non-RDS sta-  
tions, set AF to OFF. (apage 27)  
Select a band or a list.  
Preset Station  
Calling  
to  
¡Touch desired preset button.  
Preparation:  
Select ALL . ( page 42)  
a
Preset Swap  
MENU  
RADIO  
FM SETUP  
AUTO PRESET  
EACH  
/
ALL  
e
e
e
e
A station preset is inter-  
changeable with another  
station preset.  
qSelect the list and the preset number that contains the station to be interchanged  
(see “Preset station calling” above).  
w Select the list and hold down the preset number that contains the targeted channel  
for more than 2 seconds.  
The preset station selected in the step qis  
interchanged with the targeted preset chan-  
nel selected in the step w(Preset Swap).  
to  
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
25  
CQ-VD6503N  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
PWR  
SRC  
PTY/PS display  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
PTY preset  
25  
TUNE  
TRACK  
VOL  
MUTE  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
AF on/off setting  
PTY on/off setting  
CQ-VD6503N  
Current state  
[TA]  
Region (REG)  
RDS Basics  
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compati-  
ble with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions  
using such data.  
Each region has its own number. This may be used to  
identify the region where the station you are now listening  
to is located.  
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please under-  
stand if RDS service is not available in your area, the fol-  
lowing service is not available, either. This chapter  
explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.  
The following functions are available when receiving RDS  
stations.  
Other RDS functions  
Enhanced Other Networks (EON)  
When EON data is received, the EON indicator lights and  
the TA and AF functions are expanded as follows.  
TA: Traffic information from the current and other net-  
work stations can be received.  
AF: The frequency list of preset RDS stations is updated  
by EON data.  
Programme Service Name (PS) Display  
The name of the station is displayed.  
EON enables the radio to make fuller use of RDS informa-  
tion. It constantly updates the AF list of preset stations,  
including the one that is currently tuned in to. For exam-  
ple, if you preset a station far from home, you will later be  
able to receive the same station at an alternative frequen-  
cy, or another station serving the same programme. EON  
also keeps track of locally available TP stations for quick  
reception.  
Alternative Frequency (AF)  
When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the  
same programme is tuned in automatically.  
Traffic Programme (TP)  
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide a traffic  
announcement.  
Stations which broadcast the traffic announcement are  
called Traffic Programme (TP).  
Emergency Announcement Reception  
Traffic Announcement (TA)  
Radio announcements on traffic conditions.  
When an emergency announcement is broadcast, the unit  
is automatically switched to receiving that broadcast  
(Even when in the other mode). During receiving the  
emergency announcement, “ALARM” appears on the dis-  
play.  
Clock Time (CT) Service  
When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automati-  
cally adjusts the time. (aPage 34 for Clock Setting)  
Programme Type (PTY) Display  
RDS FM stations provide a programme type identification  
Note:  
¡Emergency announcements are broadcast at the TA  
volume level. (apage 29)  
signal.  
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (apage 28)  
Programme Identification (PI)  
Each programme has its own number. This may be used  
to search for another frequency on which the same pro-  
gramme is broadcast.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Traffic Announcement (TA)  
The following functions are available when the TA mode  
is active.  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
¡A TP (Traffic program) station is automatically  
searched for and received at the instant of toggling the  
TA mode on if you are receiving a non-TP station.  
¡When executing station search or APM, only TP sta-  
tions are selected.  
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TUNE  
VOL  
TRACK  
MUTE  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
¡Setting to TA on with the unit in another mode, it will  
automatically switch to radio mode and output the  
traffic announcement when the traffic announcement  
begins. The traffic announcement having finished, the  
unit will return to the previous mode (TA Standby  
Mode (Except in the case of the menu screen)).  
CQ-VD6503N  
[TA]  
TA on/off  
Traffic Information Only (TA Mute)  
For listening to only traffic information, activate TA and  
set the volume to 0 in FM mode.  
Once traffic information starts, the volume changes to  
the TA volume. (apage 29)  
(Only for the button [TA] on the player)  
Press [TA] to switch TA mode as follows.  
TA ON  
: Receive traffic programs automatically.  
Note:  
TA OFF  
: TA is not active.  
¡Traffic information is available in monaural.  
AF (Alternative Frequency)  
AF on/off  
The following functions are available when the AF mode  
is active.  
¡When receiving conditions become bad, a station with  
better receiving conditions is automatically tuned in to.  
¡When executing APM, only RDS stations are selected.  
¡When calling up a preset station, a best receiving sta-  
tion is selected automatically. (BSR Best Stations  
Research)  
Touch  
to switch AF mode as follows.  
AF on/off setting*  
PI Seek  
(Program Identification Seek)  
AF ON  
: AF, Best Station Research and PI  
seek function are active.  
If reception becomes poor when tuning in a preset sta-  
tion, press the same preset number button. The same  
station with better reception will be searched for.  
Press the same preset number button again to cancel.  
Note:  
AF OFF  
: When the AF network of an RDS  
station is not required.  
¡For PI Seek, cancel the TA mode first, then execute PI  
Seek.  
*The displayed contents on the touch panel vary with cir-  
cumstances.  
Note:  
¡The setup is the same way as the one from the MENU.  
(apage 29)  
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CQ-VD6503N  
RDS (Radio Data System) (continued)  
PTY (Program Type)  
PWR  
SRC  
PTY/PS display  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
27  
TA  
PTY preset  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
[s] [d]  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
AF on/off setting  
PTY on/off setting  
CQ-VD6503N  
Current state  
PTY on/off  
PTY Preset Call  
Program types are stored in memory under the preset  
Touch  
to switch PTY ON/OFF.  
buttons  
(1) to  
(6) shown in the table  
PTY ON  
below.  
: PTY display mode  
The following functions are activated.  
To tune in to the desired program type, press any of the  
preset buttons  
(1) to  
(6).  
PTY OFF  
Note:  
: PTY is not active.  
PTY  
Contents  
1
2
News  
SPEECH  
News  
¡When PTY is activated, band switching can not be per-  
formed. If it is necessary to switch the band, inactivate  
PTY.  
¡The setup is the same way as the one from the MENU.  
(apage 29)  
Current Affairs, Information, Education, Drama,  
Cultures, Science, Varied Speech, Weather &  
Metr, Finance, Children’s Progs, Social Affairs,  
Religion, Phone In, Travel & Touring, Leisure  
& Hobby, Documentary  
Sport  
Pop Music  
Serious Classics  
3
4
5
6
Sport  
Pop M  
Classics  
MUSIC  
Detailed PTY Selection  
Rock Music, Easy Listening, Light Classics M,  
Other Music, Jazz Music, Country Music,  
National Music, Oldies Music, Folk Music  
SPEECH  
Information / Sport  
Cultures Science  
/
MUSIC  
/
/
/
/
/
/
NEWS  
/
/
/
/
/
/
Current Affairs  
Drama  
Pop Music  
Serious Classics  
Children’s Progs  
Travel & Touring  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Education  
Varied Speech  
Light Classics M  
Finance  
/
Rock Music / Easy Listening  
Other Music / Weather & Metr  
Social Affairs / Religion  
PTY Preset Memory  
Select a program type.  
Press and hold one of the preset buttons  
to  
q
w
Phone In  
(1)  
Leisure & Hobby  
/
Jazz Music / Country Music/ National Music  
Oldies Music / Folk Music / Documentary  
(6) for more than 2 seconds to store in  
the memory.  
[
] [  
]
Touch/press  
PTY.  
,
/
,
to select a  
q
s
d
Preset PTY Search  
wPress and hold [ENTER] on the remote control.  
If a preset call has failed, search the program type station  
as follows.  
Search starts.  
qSelect a desired program type by PTY preset call.  
wThe preset program type appears on the display for 5  
seconds.  
ePress the same preset button again (or hold  
[ENTER] on the remote control for more than 2 sec-  
onds) to tune in to the desired program type station.  
Note:  
¡To stop searching, press [ENTER] on the remote  
control.  
¡When there is no corresponding program type station,  
“NONE” is displayed.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
MENU Operation on RDS  
Refer to “Settings” for further information regarding other items on the menu. (apage 32)  
28  
Opening the RDS menu  
Touch  
.
Touch  
.
Touch  
.
q
w
e
Example: Radio mode  
RDS SETUP  
PTY  
(PTY on/off setting)  
: PTY is not active.  
Setting for RDS (Radio Data System)  
OFF  
(Alternative frequency)  
AF  
ON  
: PTY display mode  
OFF  
: When the AF network of an RDS station  
is not required.  
: Language selection of PTY display  
LANGUAGE  
(
a
PTY LANGUAGE  
below)  
ON  
: AF, Best Station Research and PI seek  
function are active.  
default:  
OFF  
Note:  
¡
default:  
ON  
When PTY is activated, band switching can not be per-  
formed. If it is necessary to switch the band, inactivate  
PTY.  
(Region)  
REGION  
OFF  
: The frequency is changed for programs  
from unlimited regions.  
(Language selection of PTY  
display)  
PTY LANGUAGE  
ON  
: The frequency is changed only for pro-  
grams within the region.  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
NEDERLANDS  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
SVENSKA  
ITALIANO  
: English  
: German  
: Dutch  
default:  
OFF  
(Volume level for traffic  
announcement)  
TA VOLUME  
: Spanish  
: French  
]
[
: down,  
: up  
: Swedish  
: Italian  
Setting range: – 82 dB to 0 dB  
default: – 40 dB  
default:  
ENGLISH  
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CQ-VD6503N  
AV1/AV2  
Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are  
connected.  
Preparation:  
¡Connect an optional external device to the AV1/AV2.  
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AV Mode Selection  
You can view the images and listen to the sounds from  
the connected external devices in the AV1/AV2 mode  
respectively.  
Source Button  
[SRC]  
PWR  
SRC  
Touch Source Button .  
q
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
d
Touch  
/
w
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
(AV1/AV2) on the  
Source Selection  
Screen.  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of  
touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.  
Press [SRC] to change to the desired  
mode.  
Note:  
You can set up the system so that the AV mode is not  
¡
selected (source skip). ( page 41) (AV set to NAVI  
a
INPUT is not skipped even if SOURCE SKIP is set to  
ON  
)
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or  
touched, the operation buttons disappear.  
is  
¡
AV terminal is not used for the Panasonic car  
¡
navigation system. Refer to NAVI SETUP for setting.  
(
a
System Upgrade Guidebook)  
30  
CQ-VD6503N  
30  
31  
CQ-VD6503N  
Settings  
USER  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CLOCK  
ID-CODE  
MEMORY CLEAR  
OTHER  
User  
Display adjustment  
Clock setting  
ID Code Setting  
Memory clearance  
Other settings  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
page 34)  
page 34)  
page 34)  
page 35)  
page 35)  
31  
SCREEN  
DIMMER  
PICTURE  
Screen  
Adjusting the brightness  
Display appearance  
(
(
a
a
page 36)  
page 36)  
AUDIO  
Audio  
SOUND SETUP  
GRAPHIC-EQ  
CS Auto  
SP SETUP  
SP LEVEL  
TIME ALIGNMENT  
SOURCE LEVEL  
CROSS OVER  
Sound setting  
Setting and adjusting of graphic equalizer  
CS Auto setting  
Setting of the absence/presence of each speaker  
Adjusting the output balance of each speaker  
Delay time setting of each speaker  
Setting the AV1/AV2 input level  
Cut off frequency  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
page 36)  
page 36)  
page 37)  
page 38)  
page 38)  
page 39)  
page 39)  
page 39)  
DVD  
LANGUAGE  
DISPLAY  
PRO LOGIC  
DOWN MIX  
DR COMP  
MULTI-CH  
DVD  
Language Setting  
Appearance of DVD image  
Pro logic setting  
Selection of type of down mix  
Selection of compression style  
Sound output selection  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
page 40)  
page 40)  
page 41)  
page 41)  
page 41)  
page 41)  
INPUT/OUTPUT  
NAVI SETUP  
CAMERA SETUP  
SOURCE SKIP  
INPUT SELECT  
OUTPUT SELECT  
H-F SETUP  
Input/output  
Navigation setting  
Rear view camera setting  
Source skip  
Input selection  
Output selection  
Hands-free setting  
(*1)  
(*1)  
page 41)  
(*1)  
(*1)  
(*1)  
(a  
RADIO  
FM SETUP  
AM SETUP  
LOCAL  
Radio  
Setting for FM stations  
Setting for AM stations  
Setting for the searching the stations  
Setting for RDS  
(a  
(a  
(a  
(a  
page 42)  
page 42)  
page 42)  
page 29)  
RDS SETUP  
(*1) Please refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook.  
32  
CQ-VD6503N  
MENU Operation  
(Example: DVD mode)  
q
w
32  
Touch desired setting.  
Touch  
in Operation Screen.  
e
(Example: setting screen of DISPLAY UNIT apage 34)  
Determines the setting and goes back to the pre-  
vious menu out of the menu.  
Determines the setting and gets out of the menu  
Note:  
¡The display returns to the previous status if there is no operation for more than 60 seconds after changing to the  
setting menu.  
[SRC]  
(Exit from the menu)  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
TUNE  
TRACK  
VOL  
MUTE  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
33  
CQ-VD6503N  
Settings (continued)  
USER  
SCREEN AUDIO  
DVD  
INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO  
(Minute adjustment)  
MINUTE ADJUST  
DISPLAY UNIT  
33  
Display adjustment  
]
: puts back minute  
(Tilt angle adjustment)  
[
TILT  
: puts forward minute  
Note:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
[SRC]  
/ .  
To start the clock, touch/press  
¡
Set the Daylight Saving Time manually.  
¡
default: HOUR ADJUST: 0  
MINUTE ADJUST: 0  
ID-CODE  
default:  
1
ID Code Setting  
Prior to operating this unit, it is advisable to assign a 4-  
digit ID code for security. 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 cannot use the stolen unit unless that per-  
son knows the code you have set.  
CLOCK  
Clock setting  
(Clock display)  
: clock display OFF  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
ON  
The ID code operation must be performed only by the  
person to whom the unit belongs.  
: clock display ON (“0:00” is displayed  
before adjusting the clock.)  
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: OFF  
(Clock preference)  
CLOCK MODE  
0
9
to  
4 digits numeric code  
RDS  
: the clock is automatically adjusted  
using the RDS clock time service func-  
tion. (apage 26)  
default: none  
How to set your ID code (for the first time)  
q Enter an 4 digit ID code.  
w Enter the same 4 digit ID code again.  
MANUAL  
: manually adjusted time is displayed.  
default: RDS  
How to change your ID code  
q Enter the preset (old) 4 digit ID code. If the wrong ID  
code is entered, a new ID code cannot be registered.  
w Enter a new 4 digit ID code.  
(Hour adjustment)  
HOUR ADJUST  
]
e Enter the new 4 digit ID code again.  
: puts back hour  
How to cancel the known ID code  
[
: puts forward hour  
Enter the preset (old) 4 digit ID code. If the wrong ID  
code is entered, it is not possible to cancel the ID code  
function.  
q
Touch and hold  
until “COMPLETED!” is dis-  
w
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 inputted code is not displayed for your security.  
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(Setting ACC selection ON and  
OFF)  
ACC SELECT  
Caution  
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¡Record your registered ID code and keep it in a  
secure location. (Fill in the ID code memo (a  
page 50).) If you forget it, you will be unable to use  
the unit. In case you forget the ID code, please  
consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.  
OFF  
ON  
: set to OFF if your car has no ACC posi-  
tion.  
: set to ON if your car has ACC position.  
default:  
OFF  
Note:  
MEMORY CLEAR  
For a ACC-equipped car, select ON. The following  
functions are available.  
¡
Memory clearance  
The state of all of the current memories are returned to  
default settings.  
The power is turned on automatically when inserting  
a disc or magazine.  
¡
OFF selection disables turning on the power of the  
main unit through the remote control.  
¡
Note:  
¡The ID code is not deleted by executing memory clear.  
: no memory clear.  
The display returns to the previous one.  
Caution  
NO  
¡Be sure to select OFF when your car has no ACC  
position in the ignition switch. Failure to do this  
could cause the battery to go dead.  
: clears the memory to default settings  
YES  
OFF  
ACC  
REALLY? appears when  
YES is selected.  
IGN  
: no memory clear.  
: proceed.  
CANCEL  
OK  
(Remote control setting)  
REMOTE CONTROL  
FRONT  
REAR  
: main unit-specific remote control  
Caution  
: rear monitor (option)-specific remote  
control  
¡Be aware that this setting restores the unit to default  
settings, so that all the memories and settings that  
you have set will be eliminated.  
default: FRONT  
(Security LED setting)  
SECURITY LED  
OTHER  
OFF  
: LED indicator not blinking with ignition  
key being at out-of-ACC  
Other settings  
ON  
: LED indicator blinking with ignition key  
being at out-of-ACC  
(Beep setting)  
BEEP  
OFF  
ON  
: operation sound (beep) OFF  
: operation sound (beep) ON  
default:  
ON  
default: ON  
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Settings (continued)  
SCREEN  
AUDIO  
USER  
AUDIO DVD  
INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO  
USER SCREEN  
DVD  
INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO  
(Display)  
SOUND SETUP  
DIMMER  
Sound Set Up  
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Adjusting the brightness  
(Sound effect setting)  
SOUND EFFECT  
: automatically adjusted according to  
ambient light intensity.  
AUTO  
THROUGH  
GEQ  
: No GEQ or CS Auto setting  
: Goes to GEQ setting  
1
2
3
4
Darker  
Brighter  
CS Auto  
: Goes to CS Auto setting  
default: AUTO  
default: THROUGH  
(Graphic-equalizer)  
PICTURE  
GRAPHIC-EQ  
Display appearance  
CONTRAST  
]
Graphic-equalizer  
Six EQ presets are already provided at shipment in this  
unit. To recall a preset memory, select the correspon-  
ding preset buttons [1] to [6].  
(Adjust the image contrast)  
: decreases the contrast between black and white  
: increases the contrast between black and white  
1
2
3
4
5
6
: (Flat) flat frequency response  
: (Rock) speedy and heavy sound  
: (Pop) wide-ranged and deep sound  
: (Vocal) clear sound  
[
(Adjust the image brightness)  
BRIGHT  
]
[
: (Jazz) jazz-specific deep sound  
: (Club) club and disco-specific sound  
: darkens  
: lightens  
You may set your own EQ or modify factory preset-  
tings in each memory button by following the instruc-  
tions below:  
(Adjust the image color depth)  
COLOR  
]
[
Adjusting level of each preset  
: lightens the depth of color on the display  
: deepens the depth of color on the display  
The level of each of the 7 frequency bands can be  
adjusted.  
Select the preset number that you prefer to adjust.  
q
[
][  
]
Touch/press  
quency.  
/
to adjust each fre-  
w
{ }  
(Adjust the image tone or tint)  
TINT  
Touch/press the same preset number for more than  
2 seconds.  
e
]
[
: emphasizes red in the color image  
: emphasizes green in the color image  
Frequency band  
60 160 400 1 k 3 k 6 k 16 k  
(Hz)  
Adjustment range: –12 dB to +12 dB (in 2 dB steps)  
default: 0 dB for each band  
Note:  
The new level adjustment will overwrite the previous  
¡
level adjustment.  
For resuming the factory settings, touch and hold  
¡
(INIT (initialize)) for more than 2 seconds.  
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To set the level to flat, touch and hold  
for more than 2 seconds.  
(flat)  
¡
(TruBass Setting)  
TruBass  
36  
Expectable effects vary with the audio format to be  
¡
used, settings in the menu, and other factors.  
(Applies to the front speakers)  
FRONT TruBass  
[
: more  
]
: less  
(Applies to the rear speakers)  
(Applies to the Sub-woofer)  
REAR TruBass  
[
: more  
]
: less  
CS Auto  
SUB-W TruBass  
CS Auto Setting  
[
: more  
(Customizing the setting)  
(Raises the sound image)  
SELECT  
]
: less  
FOCUS  
Setting range: off, + 1 to + 10  
default: off  
(Raises the front sound image)  
(Raises the rear sound image)  
(Raises the central sound image)  
FRONT FOCUS  
Note:  
¡TruBass®  
[
: more  
TruBass is an audio technology to which the technique of  
bass sound reproduction used in pipe organs is electri-  
cally applied, and in which an equalizer is not used at all  
and bass sound from the speakers to be used is richly  
reproduced.  
]
: less  
REAR FOCUS  
[
: more  
]
: less  
(Adjusts the SRS effect)  
Mixing  
CENTER FOCUS  
FRONT TO REAR Mixing (Adjusts the SRS effect (front)  
on rear speakers)  
[
: more  
[
: more  
]
: less  
]
: less  
Setting range: off, + 1 to + 10  
default: off  
CENTER TO REAR Mixing (Adjusts the SRS effect (centre)  
Note:  
¡FOCUS®  
on rear speakers)  
Focus is an audio technology that moves the sound  
image of playing sound vertically to reproduce the  
sounds of instruments and voices clearly.  
[
: more  
]
: less  
Setting range: off, + 1 to + 10  
default: + 5  
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Settings (continued)  
(AUDIO continued)  
(Phase setting)  
PHASE  
(Speaker set up)  
SP SETUP  
37  
Setting the absence/presence and size of each speaker  
: subwoofer phase 0 degree  
0°  
(Front speaker setting)  
: subwoofer phase 180-degree inverted  
180°  
FRONT  
Note:  
This setting is feasible only when SUB-W is set to  
: for small speakers, or when bass playback  
is not possible  
SMALL  
¡
YES  
.
: for large speakers, when bass playback is  
possible (at least 100 Hz or lower)  
LARGE  
default:  
0°  
default:  
LARGE  
(Speaker level)  
SP LEVEL  
(Centre speaker setting)  
CENTER  
Adjusting the output balance of each speaker  
(Left front speaker output bal-  
ance)  
: when not using a centre speaker  
NONE  
FRONT L  
: for small speakers, or when bass playback  
is not possible  
: for large speakers, when bass playback is  
possible (at least 100 Hz or lower)  
SMALL  
]
]
]
]
]
]
[
: down,  
: up  
: up  
: up  
: up  
: up  
: up  
LARGE  
(Centre speaker output bal-  
ance)  
CENTER  
default:  
NONE  
[
: down,  
* A centre speaker (option, EAB-CF2 recommended) is  
required.  
(Right front speaker output  
balance)  
FRONT R  
(Surround speaker setting)  
SUR  
[
: down,  
(Right surround speaker out-  
put balance)  
: when not using a surround speaker  
NONE  
¡
R SUR  
: for small speakers, or when bass playback  
is not possible  
: for large speakers, when bass playback is  
possible (at least 100 Hz or lower)  
SMALL  
[
: down,  
LARGE  
(Left surround speaker output  
balance)  
¡
L SUR  
default:  
LARGE  
[
: down,  
(Subwoofer speaker output  
balance)  
(Subwoofer speaker setting)  
: when not using a subwoofer  
: when using a subwoofer  
SUB - W  
SUB - W  
[
NO  
: down,  
Setting range: – 10 dB to + 10 dB (1 dB steps)  
default: 0 dB for all speakers  
YES  
default:  
NO  
If the speaker setting is  
test signal is not output and that speaker cannot be  
selected.  
¡Turn rotary volume controller or  
(VOL) to adjust the volume of the test signal.  
or  
for a speaker, the  
NO  
¡
NONE  
* A subwoofer (option, CJ-SW3003 recommended) is  
required. A power amplifier (option) is also required for  
connecting a subwoofer.  
[+] [–]  
or  
press  
Note:  
While the private mode is active, only  
¡
FRONT  
can be  
adjusted.  
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Note:  
While the private  
mode is active, only  
¡
SOURCE LEVEL  
38  
Setting the AV1/AV2 input level  
FRONT L  
and  
Make this setting if it is not possible to adjust the volume  
through the connected device (on the output side).  
FRONT R  
can be  
adjusted.  
(Setting for AV1)  
AV1 LEVEL  
(Test tone output)  
TEST TONE  
: sets the level low/sound volume increases  
LOW  
HIGH  
OFF  
ON  
: disables the test tone  
: enables the test tone  
: sets the level high/sound volume decreases  
default: HIGH  
default:  
OFF  
(Setting for AV2)  
AV2 LEVEL  
When the test tone is set to on, test signal (a continu-  
ous tone) is output from each speaker for approximately  
2 seconds.  
Adjust the output balance so that the tone appears to  
have the same volume from each speaker.  
¡
: sets the level low/sound volume increases  
: sets the level high/sound volume decreases  
LOW  
HIGH  
Note:  
If the input level from AV1/AV2 is too high, the audio  
¡
Adjusting the output balance:  
will not be output normally.  
Adjust the volume of all of the other speakers to the vol-  
ume level of the speaker from which the test signal  
appears to be the quietest.  
After setting the input level  
¡
[+] [–]  
or  
The volume can be adjusted by pressing  
(VOL) on the remote control or turning rotary volume  
controller on the unit.  
TIME ALIGNMENT  
default: HIGH  
(Delay time setting of each speaker)  
Adjusting the timing with which the audio from each  
speaker reaches the listener’s position  
(Centre speaker delay time set-  
CROSS OVER  
CENTER  
Cut off frequency  
ting)  
(Sub-woofer Low Pass Filter)  
LPF CUT OFF  
]
[
: down,  
: up  
]
[
: down,  
: up  
Setting range: 0 ms to 5 ms (1 ms steps)  
1 ms = 0.001 seconds  
Setting range: 63 Hz to 200 Hz  
default: 100 Hz  
default: 0 ms  
(Surround speaker delay time  
setting)  
SUR  
(High Pass Filter)  
HPF CUT OFF  
]
[
: down,  
: up  
]
[
: down,  
: up  
Setting range: 0 ms to 15 ms (1 ms steps)  
1 ms = 0.001 seconds  
Setting range: off, 63 Hz to 200 Hz  
default: off  
default: 0 ms  
Make this adjustment while listening to sound.  
If the speaker setting is NONE for a speaker, that  
speaker cannot be selected.  
When “PRO LOGIC” is displayed, 15 ms are automatically  
added to the delay time setting for the surround speakers.  
¡
¡
Note:  
This setting is not available if CS Auto is set to ON  
HPF CUT OFF is enabled only on the front speakers  
(R/L) and rear speakers (L/R).  
.
¡
¡
¡
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Settings (continued)  
DVD  
USER  
SCREEN AUDIO  
INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO  
LANGUAGE  
DISPLAY  
Language Setting  
Display aspect and DVD software mode  
(Display aspect setting)  
39  
(DVD menu language)  
MENU  
DVD ASPECT  
: English  
: French  
: Spanish  
: German  
: Italian  
: plays a video in 4:3 screen.  
: plays a video in wide screen (16:9).  
default: WIDE  
EN  
FR  
SP  
GE  
IT  
NARROW  
WIDE  
(DVD software mode)  
LETTER BOX  
: other language. Input the language code.  
(apage 53)  
OTHER  
: plays wide-screen video in Pan & Scan  
mode (in which the left and right edges  
of the screen are cut off).  
PAN & SCAN  
default: EN  
: plays wide-screen video in letterbox  
mode (in which black bands appear at  
the top and bottom of the screen).  
LETTER BOX  
(Subtitle language)  
SUBTITLE  
Note:  
¡A disc supporting closed captioning and subtitles may  
overlap each other on the screen. In this case, turn the  
subtitle off.  
default: PAN & SCAN  
Note:  
Set the software setting according to the symbol used  
¡
¡
¡
: English  
: French  
: Spanish  
: German  
: Italian  
EN  
FR  
SP  
GE  
IT  
on jacket. ( page 16)  
a
DVD software mode setting is ignored if PAN & SCAN  
or LETTER BOX is already set in the software.  
Screen aspect of the display unit is changed according  
to the aspect ratio setting ( page 43) and DVD soft-  
a
ware’s aspect.  
: other language. Input the language code.  
(apage 53)  
OTHER  
(AV-OUT terminal setting)  
TV TYPE  
default: EN  
: sets PAL in accordance with the equip-  
ment connected to AV-OUT.  
: sets NTSC in accordance with the  
equipment connected to AV-OUT.  
PAL  
(Audio language)  
AUDIO  
NTSC  
Note:  
¡These adjustments being executed, playback will start  
from the beginning of a disc.  
default: PAL  
: English  
: French  
: Spanish  
: German  
: Italian  
EN  
FR  
SP  
GE  
IT  
(Angle mark setting)  
ANGLE MARK  
The angle mark is displayed to indicate the parts where  
multi-angle data is recorded.  
: inactivates angle mark  
: activates angle mark  
OFF  
ON  
: other language. Input the language code.  
(apage 53)  
OTHER  
default: ON  
default: EN  
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INPUT/OUTPUT  
USER  
SCREEN AUDIO DVD  
RADIO  
(Navigation set up)  
PRO LOGIC  
NAVI SETUP  
5.1 channel listening in Dolby surround sound  
(aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
40  
: inactivates Pro Logic  
: activates Pro Logic  
OFF  
ON  
CAMERA SETUP  
(aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
default: OFF  
SOURCE SKIP  
Note:  
Source skip  
This setting is enabled only in the DVD/VCD/CD player  
mode.  
ON selection in some audio settings may disable  
¡
(AV1 skip)  
AV1 SKIP  
¡
audio output from the subwoofer.  
If AV1 is not used, the AV1 mode is skipped when chang-  
ing the mode.  
DOWN MIX  
: do not skip  
: skip AV1  
OFF  
ON  
To use the down mix function, specify the type.  
: simple stereo down mix  
Lo/Ro  
default: OFF  
(Lo = Left only, Ro = Right only)  
: surround element decodable down mix  
(Lt = Left total, Rt = Right total)  
Lt/Rt  
(AV2 skip)  
AV2 SKIP  
If AV2 is not used, the AV2 mode is skipped when chang-  
ing the mode.  
Note:  
This function is available only when “Dolby Digital” or  
“dts” source is playing and when sound comes out  
¡
: do not skip  
: skip AV2  
OFF  
ON  
only from the front speakers adjusted with  
.
SP SETUP  
default: OFF  
default: Lt/Rt  
Note:  
When external devices are connected to this unit with-  
out involving the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N,  
option), AV2 skip is not enabled because the connect-  
ed external devices are identified as AV2.  
¡
(Dynamic Range Compression)  
DR COMP  
Maintaining the ambience even while listening at a low  
volume level  
Compression style selecting  
INPUT SELECT  
(aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
: DR COMP OFF  
: DR COMP ON  
OFF  
STD  
MIN  
OUTPUT SELECT  
: made with the greatest compression,  
roughly equivalent to a TV broadcast.  
(aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
H-F SETUP  
default: OFF  
(aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
(Multiple channel)  
MULTI-CH  
Sound output of Dolby Digital 2 ch. from all speakers  
: keeps the source output 2 ch. sound.  
: changes sound from 2 ch. to 5.1 ch.  
OFF  
ON  
default: OFF  
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Settings (continued)  
RADIO  
USER  
SCREEN AUDIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT  
FM SETUP  
RDS SETUP (apage 29)  
Setting for FM stations  
41  
(FM IF filter switching)  
NOISE SUPPRESSION  
AUTO  
: adjusted automatically  
NARROW  
: narrows the frequency bandwidth to be  
received to prioritize noise reduction.  
WIDE  
: widens the frequency bandwidth to be  
received to prioritize sound quality.  
default:  
AUTO  
(Auto preset setting)  
AUTO PRESET  
EACH  
ALL  
: saves the preset stations in each band.  
: saves the preset stations in all FM lists  
regardless of band.  
default:  
ALL  
(Manoural setting)  
MONO  
: receiving in stereo  
OFF  
: receiving in mono and reducing the  
noise level  
ON  
default: OFF  
AM SETUP  
Setting for AM stations  
(Noise suppression)  
NOISE SUPPRESSION  
: narrows the frequency bandwidth to be  
received to prioritize noise reduction.  
NARROW  
: goes between NARROW and WIDE  
.
MID  
: widens the frequency bandwidth to be  
received to prioritize sound quality.  
WIDE  
default: MID  
LOCAL  
Setting for the searching the station  
: searching even for a relatively low-  
intensity radio wave station  
OFF  
: searching only for a high-intensity radio  
wave station  
ON  
default: OFF  
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PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
42  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
[ASP]  
Note:  
Aspect Ratio  
¡This adjustment is common to video mode.  
Default: NORMAL  
Mode: 4 types  
¡
You cannot change the aspect in the menu screen and a  
screen in the CD, MP3/WMA, radio and CD changer  
mode. These are fixed to “FULL” as well as a Navigation  
Image.  
Press and hold [ASP] on the display unit to change the  
aspect ratio as follows.  
¡When the rear 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.  
NORMAL  
¡The conventional display  
image has a 4 to 3 ratio of  
horizontal to vertical.  
¡In this case, a blank area  
remains on the right and left  
sides of the display.  
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 profit making or viewing/listening by the  
public could infringe on the rights of the author pro-  
tected by the copyright law.  
FULL  
¡The screen is extended hori-  
zontally as a whole to the  
aspect ratio of 16 to 9.  
¡The extension ratio is the  
same at any point of the  
¡If you expand normal picture (4 to 3) by using  
“JUST”, “ZOOM” or “FULL” aspect to the full of the  
screen, you might not see the periphery of the pic-  
ture, or you might see a distorted picture.  
Therefore, use the “NORMAL” mode to see the orig-  
inal picture as the author intended it.  
screen.  
ZOOM  
¡The screen is fully extended at  
the normal aspect ratio of 4 to  
3.  
¡The top and bottom of the  
screen are slightly cut.  
JUST  
¡The screen is extended hori-  
zontally to the aspect ratio of  
16 to 9.  
¡The extension ratio increases  
toward the right and left ends  
of the screen.  
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Settings (continued)  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
43  
TA  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
[ASP]  
Private Mode  
You can mute the sounds from the rear speakers if nec-  
essary. Activation of the private mode allows you to enjoy  
the front monitor and rear monitor independently with  
different sources at the same time.  
Default: Private mode off  
“P • MODE” indicator  
lights when the  
Private Mode is acti-  
vated.  
Press and hold [ASP] on the display unit for more than 2  
seconds to 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
CS Auto  
page 37) and  
(
page 39) on the  
a
TIME ALIGNMENT  
sound setting menu while private mode is active.  
Private mode  
Private mode  
Off  
On  
Radio  
Radio  
DVD  
DVD  
Radio  
Mute  
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Troubleshooting  
If You Suspect Something Wrong  
Warning  
Check and take steps as described below.  
¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condi-  
tion, for example, without sound, or with  
smoke or a foul smell, which can cause  
ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop  
using the unit and consult your dealer.  
¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself  
because it is dangerous to do so.  
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is rec-  
ommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic  
Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified  
personnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals.  
Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neg-  
lect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.  
Never take measures especially those other than indicated by  
italic letters in “Possible Solution” described below because  
those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.  
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Common  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Problem  
a
The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.  
aCheck the wiring.  
No power to the unit  
Fuse blows out.  
aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.  
Consult your dealer.  
MUTE is set to ON.  
aSet MUTE to OFF.  
Sound is not  
generated.  
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)  
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. In case noise cannot be eliminated  
due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.  
Noise  
The contact of the ground lead is poor.  
aMake sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the  
chassis securely.  
Alternator noise comes from the car.  
aChange the wiring position of the ground lead.  
aMount a noise filter on the power supply.  
Noise is made in step  
with engine revolutions.  
Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode  
aRead the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is  
still out of order, consult your dealer.  
Some operations are not  
executable.  
There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the  
speaker wiring.  
aCheck the speaker wiring.  
No sound from  
speaker(s)  
The speaker channels  
are reversed between  
right and left.  
The speaker wiring is reversed between right and left.  
aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.  
The power of the unit  
fails unintentionally.  
The safety device works.  
aConsult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Radio  
Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.  
aCheck whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In  
addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to  
the chassis.  
Poor reception or noise  
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No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.).  
aCheck the wiring of the antenna battery lead.  
FM Stereo broadcast is  
received only in mono.  
The MONO mode is active.  
aCancel the MONO mode.  
Only strong signal  
stations can be  
received.  
The LOCAL mode is active.  
aCancel the LOCAL mode.  
The number of auto  
preset stations is less  
than 6.  
The number of receivable stations is less than 6.  
aMove to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try pre-  
setting.  
The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always powered.  
aMake sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset stations  
again.  
Preset stations cannot  
be stored.  
RDS  
PS does not appear even  
if an RDS station is  
tuned in to. (“NO PS”  
appears.)  
A PS code cannot be received for the reason of bad receiving conditions, etc.  
aA PS code appears if it is received. Wait for a while until conditions change.  
When the station changed between programmes, the unit could not receive the  
PTY code.  
aAn appropriate programme is searched for and tuned into after receiving a  
corresponding PTY code. Therefore, wait for a while.  
Receiving programmes  
differs from PTY that  
was already set up.  
Any specified PTY programmes cannot be received. There is no desired pro-  
gramme being broadcast in your area.  
aSelect another PTY, or wait until a desired programme starts.  
“NONE” appears when  
selecting PTY.  
The unit received a station broadcasting time that is not appropriate for you, or  
the unit is receiving a station that does not broadcast time.  
aReceive a station broadcasting time that is appropriate for your area, or  
adjust CT manually.  
The clock time (CT) does  
not indicate accurately.  
There is little difference in receiving conditions between the current station and  
AF stations. Update of AF list ended in failure.  
aWait until the AF list is successfully updated. For unstable reception, tune  
in to a stable station by the hand.  
An AF station cannot be  
received even if AF  
indicator lights.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
CD  
The disc is inserted upside down.  
aInsert a disc correctly.  
No playback or disc  
ejected  
46  
There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc.  
aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc.  
There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc.  
aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc.  
Sound skipping or noise  
The unit is not sufficiently secured.  
aSecure the unit to the console box.  
Sound skipping due to  
vibration  
The unit is tilted at over 30˚ in the front-to-end direction.  
aMake the angle 30˚ or less.  
Something such as a peeled label obstructs the disc coming out.  
aPress and hold the [u] for more than 10 seconds (disc forced ejection). In  
case that the disc forced ejection does not work, consult your dealer.  
Disc unejectable  
The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors.  
aUnplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of order,  
consult your dealer.  
MP3/WMA  
The disc has unplayable formatted data.  
aRefer to the description about MP3/WMA for playable sound data except CD-  
DA (i.e. music CD).  
No playback or disc  
ejected  
The playability of some CD-R/RWs may depend on the combination of media,  
recording software and recorder to be used even if these CD-R/RWs are playable  
on other devices such as a PC.  
aMake CD-R/RWs in a different combination of media, recording software  
and recorder after referring to the description about MP3/WMA.  
The CD-R/RWs that are  
playable on other  
devices are not playable  
on this unit.  
There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc.  
aRemove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc. For MP3/WMA, refer to  
the description about MP3/WMA.  
Sound skipping or noise  
Playing VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files may cause sound skipping.  
aPlay Non-VBR files.  
Note:  
¡Refer to “Notes on MP3/WMA” (apage 22)  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Troubleshooting (continued)  
DVD  
¡It is not possible to switch if the disc does not have multiple audio  
Cannot switch the audio  
language/subtitle  
languages/subtitle languages/angles recorded on it. (Refer to the guide provid-  
ed with your disc.)  
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¡Some discs permit switching through a menu screen.  
¡Sometimes, switching angles is possible only with certain scenes.  
language/angle.  
The audio/subtitle  
language selected in the  
DVD settings is not  
used.  
If audio or subtitles in that language are not recorded on the disc, the audio or  
subtitles do not switch to that language. (Some discs permit switching through a  
menu screen. Refer to the guide provided with your disc.)  
The disc is still unfinalized.  
aFinalize the disc.  
Refer to “Before Disc Playback” (apage 16) or “Notes on Discs”  
(apage 52) for other cases.  
A DVD–R or DVD–RW is  
not playable.  
The disc is in the video recording (VR) format.  
aPlay video formatted discs.  
Refer to “Before Disc Playback” (apage 16) or “Notes on Discs”  
(apage 52) for other cases.  
Display Settings  
AUTO  
dimmer is selected.  
The brightness of the  
screen is not stable.  
Select one of the dimmer levels from among 1 to 4 to make the dimmer  
a
adjustment become free from light intensity.  
The picture is dark. The  
picture is whitish. Something  
is wrong with the picture.  
The picture is light in color.  
The screen is not adjusted properly.  
aMake every adjustment of the screen.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Remote control unit  
The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted.  
aInsert a correct battery in the correct direction.  
48  
The battery is weak.  
aReplace the battery with new one.  
The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong.  
aAim the remote control unit at the sensor of the unit and press buttons.  
No response to pressing  
buttons  
The sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. (The remote control unit may not be  
operable when the sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. In such a case, the sys-  
tem is not faulty.)  
aBlock off sunlight to the sensor.  
REAR is selected for the remote control setting.  
FRONT  
Select  
for the remote control setting.  
a
Unable to turn on the  
power of the main unit  
through the remote  
control  
OFF is selected for the ACC selection.  
Select ON for the ACC selection.  
a
a
Press [SRC] (PWR) of the main unit to turn on the power.  
Sound settings  
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 NO or NONE .  
aSet it correctly.  
Playing back a disc having a subwoofer channel  
NO  
YES  
Subwoofer is set to  
in the speaker setting.  
.
.
¡
¡
¡
Set subwoofer to  
a
No sound from the  
subwoofer  
ON  
Private mode is set to  
OFF  
Set private mode to  
.
a
ON  
Pro Logic is set to  
.
OFF  
Set Pro Logic to  
a
.
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CQ-VD6503N  
Troubleshooting (continued)  
Error Display Messages  
CD/MP3/WMA/DVD/VCD (Video CD)  
49  
Display  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
a
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.  
aCheck disc.  
NON PLAYABLE DISC  
Disc has scratches.  
aCheck disc.  
No operation by some cause.  
aPress [u]. If failure persists, press the reset switch. If normal operation is not  
restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic  
Service Centre.  
MECHANISM ERROR  
The type of the file that is selected is not supported.  
FILE ERROR  
PROTECTED  
NO DISC  
aCheck disc.  
A WMA file can be copyrighted.  
aThe file protected by copyright is not playable.  
No disc is in the player.  
aInsert disc into the disc slot.  
An attempt was made to play a disc with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”.  
aPress [u] and check the disc.  
REGION ERROR  
Note:  
¡There may be cases when the disc numbers affected by an error are displayed before “NON PLAYABLE DISC”.  
In case you forget the ID code...  
In case you forget the ID code, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.  
ID code memo  
Copy the memo below, fill in the ID code, and keep it in a secure location.  
Model No. CQ-VD6503N  
ID CODE  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Product Servicing  
If the Unit Begins to  
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem,  
we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized  
Panasonic Service Centre. The product should be serviced  
only by a qualified technician.  
Malfunction...  
Reset switch  
Insert a hard, slender stick into the hole and push the  
switch.  
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Important  
Replacing the Fuse  
Push the switch only when the unit fails to operate with  
any buttons. (Stored settings and adjustments are not  
cleared.)  
If the unit fails to return to normal condition, call the near-  
est Panasonic Service Centre and ask for repairs.  
Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using dif-  
ferent substitutes or fuses with higher rating, or connect-  
ing the product directly without a fuse, could cause fire or  
damage to this unit.  
SRC  
If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest  
Panasonic Service Centre for service.  
MENU  
VOL  
MUTE  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503U  
Reset switch  
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  
Caution on Cleaning  
Cleaning this Unit  
When the unit is dirty, wipe the surface of the display  
using the Wiping Cloth (supplied).  
AAlclcoohhool l  
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 dry cloth.  
PPeesstitcicididee  
Wax  
Wax  
Thinner  
Thinner  
Note:  
Benzine  
Benzine  
¡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.  
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a  
minimum of maintenance. Use a dry soft cloth for routine  
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other sol-  
vents.  
Caution  
¡If water drops or similar wet substances get inside  
the monitor, it may cause a malfunction.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Notes on Discs  
How to hold the disc  
¡Do not touch the underside of the disc.  
Disc insert  
The surfaces of new discs tend to be slippery. Therefore,  
when using such a disc for the first time, it may not load  
satisfactorily even when it has been inserted into the  
unit. At a time like this, insert the disc into the unit as far  
as it will go until it is loaded properly.  
¡Do not scratch the disc.  
¡Do not bend disc.  
¡When not in use, keep disc in the case.  
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Printed side  
¡When inserting a disc into or ejecting and removing  
it from the unit, insert it straight in or eject and  
remove it straight out in parallel 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 use discs that fit any of the descriptions given  
below. Using these discs may damage the discs or  
cause the unit to malfunction.  
¡Special discs in a shape which is not round  
Do not leave discs in the following places:  
¡Direct sunlight  
¡Near car heaters  
¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas  
¡On seats and dashboards  
¡Partly or wholly transparent disc  
Disc cleaning  
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the centre outward.  
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.  
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or ballpoint  
pen.  
Wholly transparent disc*  
Partly transparent disc  
*Wholly semi-transparent disc may not be played  
back.  
¡Discs with adhered labels, etc. on them  
<Correct>  
<Wrong>  
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs,  
DVD–Rs/RWs  
Disc with adhered stickers Labels created by a printer  
or tape  
¡You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW,  
DVD–Rs/RWs discs recorded on CD/DVD recorders  
(CD-R/RW, DVD–Rs/RWs drives), either due to their  
recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratch-  
es, etc. on the disc surface.  
Protective films or sheets  
Disc accessories (stabiliz-  
ers, etc.)  
¡CD-R/RW, DVD–Rs/RWs discs are less resistant to  
high temperatures and high humidity than ordinary  
music CDs. Leaving them inside a car for extended  
periods may damage and make playback impossible.  
¡The unit may not successfully playback a CD-R/RW,  
DVD–Rs/RWs that was made by the combination of  
writing software, a CD/DVD recorder (CD-R/RW,  
DVD–Rs/RWs drive) and a disc if they are incompati-  
ble with one another.  
¡Damaged or deformed discs  
Shoddily made discs  
Discs with cracks,  
scratches or parts missing  
¡This player does not play CD-R/RW, DVD–Rs/RWs  
discs if the session is not closed.  
¡Be sure to observe the handling instructions of CD-  
R/RW, DVD–Rs/RWs discs.  
Discs with burrs  
Please remove the burrs  
before use.  
¡This player does not play CD-R/RW discs which con-  
tain other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA data.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Language Code List  
In “OTHER” cases... (apage 40)  
Input the four digit language code pressing the buttons  
to  
.
Touch  
to determine.  
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Note:  
Setting is finished and the display returns to the main menu.  
¡
For retrying selection during number entry, touch/press  
¡
[RETURN]  
/
.
DVD language menu (apage 40)  
Code Language Name  
Code Language Name  
Code Language Name  
6565 Afar  
7289 Armenian  
7365 Interlingua  
7378 Indonesian  
7383 Icelandic  
7384 Italian  
7387 Hebrew  
7465 Japanese  
7473 Yiddish  
7487 Javanese  
7565 Georgian  
7575 Kazakh  
7576 Greenlandic  
7577 Cambodian  
7578 Kannada  
7579 Korean  
7583 Kashmiri  
7585 Kurdish  
7589 Kirghiz  
8277 Rhaeto-Romance  
8279 Romanian  
8285 Russian  
8365 Sanskrit  
8368 Sindhi  
8372 Serbo-Croatian  
8373 Singhalese  
8375 Slovak  
8376 Slovenian  
8377 Samoan  
8378 Shona  
8379 Somali  
8381 Albanian  
8382 Serbian  
8385 Sundanese  
8386 Swedish  
8387 Swahili  
8465 Tamil  
6566 Abkhazian  
6570 Afrikaans  
6577 Ameharic  
6582 Arabic  
6583 Assamese  
6589 Aymara  
6590 Azerbaijani  
6665 Bashkir  
6669 Byelorussian  
6671 Bulgarian  
6672 Bihari  
6678 Bengali; Bangla  
6679 Tibetan  
6682 Breton  
6765 Catalan  
6779 Corsican  
6783 Czech  
6789 Welsh  
7665 Latin  
8469 Telugu  
8471 Tajik  
8472 Thai  
8473 Tigrinya  
8475 Turkmen  
8476 Tagalog  
8479 Tonga  
8482 Turkish  
8484 Tatar  
6865 Danish  
6869 German  
6890 Bhutani  
6976 Greek  
6978 English  
6979 Esperanto  
6983 Spanish  
6984 Estonian  
6985 Basque  
7065 Persian  
7073 Finnish  
7074 Fiji  
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  
8487 Twi  
8575 Ukrainian  
8582 Urdu  
8590 Uzbek  
7079 Faroese  
7082 French  
7089 Frisian  
7165 Irish  
7168 Scots Gaelic  
7176 Galician  
7178 Guarani  
7185 Gujarati  
7265 Hausa  
7784 Maltese  
7789 Burmese  
7865 Nauru  
7869 Nepali  
7876 Dutch  
7879 Norwegian  
7982 Oriya  
8065 Panjabi  
8076 Polish  
8673 Vietnamese  
8679 Volapük  
8779 Wolof  
8872 Xhosa  
8979 Yoruba  
9072 Chinese  
9085 Zulu  
7273 Hindi  
7282 Croatian  
7285 Hungarian  
8083 Pashto, Pushto  
8084 Portuguese  
8185 Quechua  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Definition of Terms  
This fully discrete format divides the music signals  
into 5.1 channels: Front Left (L), Front Right (R),  
Centre (C), Left Surround (LS), Right Surround (RS)  
and Subwoofer (SW: 0.1 channel) for recording and  
playback. The number of channels that are recorded  
depends on the software. (1 to 5.1 channels)  
Dolby Digital  
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 interactively with the screen by  
looking at the menu shown on the screen.  
In these instructions, playback using the menu  
screen is referred to as the “menu play” for video  
CDs. This player supports Video CDs with playback  
control.  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Title, Chapter (DVD)  
DVDs are divided into some large sections (titles) or  
some small sections (chapters). Each section is  
numbered; these numbers are called “Title number”  
or “Chapter number”.  
Dolby Pro Logic  
This format records signals from four channels  
[Front Left (L), Front Right (R), Centre (C), and  
Monaural Surround (S)] in two channels, decodes  
those channels through a Dolby Pro Logic decoder,  
and then outputs the resulting signals in four chan-  
nels.  
Title 1  
Chapter 2  
Title 2  
Chapter 1  
……  
……  
Chapter 1  
Track (Video CD/CD)  
dts  
Video CDs or CDs are divided into some sections  
(tracks). Each section is numbered; these numbers  
are called “Track number”.  
This format requires more data than Dolby Digital,  
and provides higher quality surround playback.  
Similar to Dolby Digital, this fully discrete format  
divides the music signals into 5.1 channels: Front  
Left (L), Front Right (R), Centre (C), Left Surround  
(LS), Right Surround (RS) and Subwoofer (SW: 0.1  
channel) for recording and playback.  
……  
Track 3 Track  
Track 1  
Track 2  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trade-  
marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Interactive DVD  
An interactive DVD is DVD software which includes  
multiple angles, multiple plot endings, etc.  
“This product incorporates copyright protection tech-  
nology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other  
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise author-  
ized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disas-  
sembly is prohibited.”  
Letterbox screen  
This refers to a screen on which the playback picture  
of wide-screen DVDs or VCD (Video CD)s appears  
with black bands running along the top and bottom.  
LPCM (Linear PCM audio)  
In this format, the audio signal is converted to digital  
data and recorded in two channels without compres-  
sion. Because the capacity of a DVD disc is large, it  
can store more 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.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Specifications  
General  
Audio section  
¡Power supply  
: 12 V DC (11 – 16 V), test  
voltage 14.4 V, negative  
ground  
¡Output voltage/Impedance: 2 Vrms/600  
¡Frequency characteristics  
(when “LARGE” is selected)  
Front L/R, Centre, Rear  
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¡Current consumption : Less than 10 A (during disc  
playback)  
: 22 W x 4 ch  
(surround) L/R  
¡Delay time  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
¡Power Output  
(DIN 45 324, at 4 )  
Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 ch  
Dolby Digital  
Centre  
¡
: 0 – 5 ms  
¡Compatible speaker  
impedance  
¡Video input signal  
Rear (surround) L/R : 0 – 15 ms  
• Dolby Pro Logic  
Rear (surround) L/R : 15 – 30 ms  
• Distortion  
Front L/R  
: 4 Ω  
: Composite video signal, 1.0  
Vp-p (75 )  
¡Audio input sensitivity : 2 Vrms  
¡Video output signal : Composite video signal, 1.0  
Vp-p (75 )  
Pre-Amp output voltage : 2 Vrms  
Pre-Amp output impedance: Less than 600 Ω  
(1 kHz, 0 dB, PCM input) : 0.01 %  
¡
¡
Monitor  
¡Storage temperature  
range  
¡Dimensions (W x H x D) : 178 x 100 x 165 mm  
: – 20 °C – + 80 °C  
¡Weight  
: 2.5 kg  
¡Liquid crystal panel  
¡Screen dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
: 6.5wide  
FM stereo radio  
¡Frequency range  
¡Usable sensitivity  
¡Stereo separation  
¡S/N ratio  
: 143 x 79 x 164 mm  
: 280 880 pixels (234 vertical  
x 400 horizontal x 3)  
: Over 99.99%  
: Transparent color filter for-  
mat  
: 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz  
: 7 dB/µV  
: 40 dB (1 kHz)  
: 63 dB  
¡Number of pixels  
¡Valid pixel ratio  
¡Display method  
AM (MW) radio  
¡Frequency range  
¡Usable sensitivity  
¡Drive method  
: TFT (Thin Film Transistor)  
active matrix format  
: 531 kHz – 1 602 kHz  
: 25 dB/µV  
AM (LW) radio  
¡Frequency range  
¡Usable sensitivity  
: 153 kHz – 279 kHz  
: 32 dB/µV  
Note:  
¡Specifications and the design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements in technology.  
¡Some figures and illustrations on this manual may be different from your product.  
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK  
¡ Order accessories and consumable items for your prod-  
uct with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer  
Care Centre Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm,  
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).  
Sales and Support  
Information  
¡ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering  
For UK and Ireland customers only.  
application at www.panasonic.co.uk.  
¡ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.  
¡ All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are  
provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.  
Customer Care Centre  
¡ It couldn't be simpler!  
¡ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357  
¡ For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289  
8333  
¡ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping  
for a wide range of finished products, so take a browse  
on our website for further details.  
¡ Visit our website for product information  
¡ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Installation Instructions  
Einbauanleitung  
Instructions d’installation  
Istruzioni per l’installazione  
Instrucciones de instalación  
Model:  
CQ-VD6503N  
TEXT  
¡ For upgrading your system, read this manual carefully before use. This manual should be retained for future reference after read.  
¡ Lesen Sie dieses Handbuch sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie ein System-Upgrade vornehmen. Bewahren Sie dieses Handbuch für  
späteres Nachschlagen auf.  
¡ Veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi avant toute utilisation pour faire la mise à niveau du système. Conserver ce manuel  
dans un endroit sûr pour toute consultation ultérieure.  
¡ Per potenziare il proprio sistema, leggere attentamente questo manuale prima dell'utilizzo. Questo manuale deve essere conserva-  
to per poterlo consultare in futuro dopo la lettura.  
¡ Para efectuar la mejora de su sistema, lea detenidamente este manual antes de la utilización. Después de su lectura, deberá  
guardar este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.  
Safety Information  
CAUTION:  
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS  
OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR  
INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.  
1
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIP-  
PING OR MOISTURE.  
2
CQ-VD6503N  
Upgrade Options  
2
TV Tuner  
(CY-TUP153N, option)  
Display Unit  
CQ-VD6503N  
Rear Monitor  
®
iPod  
Hands-Free Kit featuring  
®
Bluetooth technology  
(CY-BT100N, option)  
Expansion Module  
(CY-EM100N, option)  
CD Changer  
(CX-DP880N, option)  
DVD Changer  
(CX-DH801N, option)  
Car Navigation System  
(CN-DV2300N, option)  
Contents  
Safety Information................................................2  
Upgrade Options..................................................3  
Contents................................................................3  
Installation Guide.................................................4  
Electrical Connections ........................................9  
3
CQ-VD6503N  
Installation Guide  
Preparation  
Dashboard Installation  
Installation Opening  
Caution  
3
The unit can be installed in any dashboard having an  
opening as shown below. The dashboard should be 4.5  
mm – 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.  
¡Please follow the laws and regulations of your  
province or country for installation of the unit.  
¡When bending the mounting tab of the mounting  
collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure  
your hands and fingers.  
¡We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for  
installation work to protect yourself from injuries.  
111.6 mm  
182 mm  
¡Before installation, check the radio operation with  
antenna and speakers.  
¡Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery ter-  
minal (see caution below).  
¡The unit should be installed in a horizontal position  
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not  
more than 30°.  
Installation Precautions  
This product should be installed by a professional  
installer, if possible.  
In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest author-  
ized Panasonic Service Centre.  
1. This system is to be used only in a 12 V DC battery  
system (car) with negative ground.  
2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (a page 9-  
19). Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.  
3. Connect the power lead after all other connections are  
made.  
0 – 30°  
4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the pos-  
itive terminal (+) of the battery or fuse block (BAT) ter-  
minal.  
5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.  
6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.  
Caution  
¡Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car with  
trip or navigational computer since all user settings  
stored in memory will be lost. Instead take extra  
care with installing the unit to prevent shorts.  
7. Please carefully read the operating and installation  
instructions of the respective equipment before con-  
necting it to this unit.  
4
CQ-VD6503N  
Installation Hardware  
Transportation Bracket Removal  
Be sure to remove the transportation brackets before  
use (installation). Use round head screws (5 mmø x 8  
mm) for installation. (apage 7)  
(For Installation)  
No.  
Item  
Diagram Qty.  
4
Be careful not to lose these screws.  
1
Trim Plate  
q
<YFC054C088ZA>  
Transportation Bracket  
1
Mounting Collar  
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<YFX214C437ZA>  
2
Lock Cancel Plate  
Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)  
Rear Support Strap  
<YFX994C134ZA>  
1
<YEJVO1060>  
Round Head Screw (5 mmø x 8 mm)  
1
<YEFG044C002>  
2
Round Head Screw  
(5 mmø x 8 mm)  
Flat-Head Screw  
(5 mmø x 8 mm)  
y
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Before Installation  
6
Caution  
<ZZBISVD6503>  
¡Do not press the panel forcefully.  
¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any hard  
objects.  
¡Do not bump the front panel.  
aFailure to observe the above may damage or break  
the glass on the surface of the touch panel.  
Installation Hardware  
(For Wiring)  
No.  
Item  
Diagram Qty.  
Power Connector  
(ISO connector)  
1
i
1
Reverse Extension Cord  
Clip Connector  
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1
<YEAJ012891>  
1
ISO Antenna Adapter  
!
<YEAA33144>  
Note:  
¡The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory  
part name is the part number for maintenance and  
service.  
¡Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to  
modification without prior notice due to improvements.  
¡Mounting Collar wis mounted on the main unit at  
shipment.  
¡Use the supplied screws for installation exclusively. In  
case of losing any of them, please order the specific  
screw.  
5
CQ-VD6503N  
Installation Guide (continued)  
Mounting and removing the Display Unit  
Mounting Procedures (A) (When using Mounting Collar w)  
5
Note:  
IMPORTANT  
¡The car model, installation conditions and combination  
of the units used may impose some restrictions on  
opening and closing the monitor as well as on the  
angle and position to which the monitor can be adjust-  
ed.  
When this unit is installed in dashboard, ensure that there  
is sufficient air flow around the unit to prevent damage  
from overheating. Do not block any ventilation holes on  
the unit.  
q Insert the Mounting Collar winto the dash-  
board, and bend the mounting tabs out with  
a screwdriver.  
q
w Establish the rear connection of the unit.  
After fixing Power Connector i, fix the rear  
of the unit to the car body by either method  
(a) or (b).  
Insert the unit into Mounting Collar w.  
Secure the clamp plate of Mounting Collar w  
to the hook.  
e
w
Snapping point  
e
r
t
Insert Trim Plate q.  
r
t
After installation reconnect the negative (–)  
battery terminal.  
Method for Fixing the Rear of the Unit  
(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (option)  
(a) Using the Rear Support Strap t.  
Fire wall of car  
Rubber Bushing  
(option)  
3 mmø  
Rear Support  
Strap  
t
Rear Support  
Bracket  
(Provided on  
To the unit  
the Car)  
Tapping Screw (option)  
(5 mmø x 16 mm)  
Mounting Bolt  
(5 mmø)  
r
Hex. Nut (option)  
(5 mmø)  
To the unit  
Mounting Bolt  
(5 mmø)  
r
6
CQ-VD6503N  
Mounting Procedures (B)  
Removing Procedures  
(When not using Mounting Collar w)  
6
Use the brackets supplied with your car when mounting  
this unit. The bracket shape and mounting method vary  
with car manufacturers, car types and manufacturing  
year. Please consult your nearest dealer or installer.  
q Remove the trim plate q.  
q
w
w Lock release.  
q Insert the lock cancel plate euntil you hear a  
click.  
Note: Use pliers to bend the  
fingers on the bracket vertically.  
w Pull the unit out.  
Select mounting screws according to the hole positions  
and hole shape of the bracket.  
yRound Head Screw  
(5 mmø x 8 mm)  
Note:  
Recycle the Round Head Screws that fixed the  
transportation brackets for two more  
positions. (apage 5)  
e Pull the unit out with both hands.  
uFlat-Head Screw  
(5 mmø x 8 mm)  
7
CQ-VD6503N  
Installation Guide (continued)  
Connecting the Side Brake (Parking Brake) Connection Lead  
Caution  
¡For safety, be sure to ask your nearest professional installer to do this connection.  
7
Hand brake  
Foot brake  
Side brake (parking brake) switch  
The side brake (parking brake) switch position varies with car model.  
For details on the exact location of the side brake (parking brake) switch  
in your car, contact your dealer.  
Brake light  
Battery  
+
SIDE BRAKE  
Side Brake (Parking Brake) Connection  
Lead (Bright green)  
When the side brake (parking brake) lever is  
engaged, the unit is grounded by the chassis.  
!Clip Connector  
Car chassis  
q Attach a Clip Connector !to the end of the side  
w The Clip Connector !is connected to the power  
source side lead of the side brake (parking brake)  
lever.  
brake (parking brake) connection lead.  
Comes up to this point.  
Side Brake (Parking Brake) Connection Lead  
(Bright green)  
Power source side lead  
8
CQ-VD6503N  
Electrical Connections  
Caution  
¡Check the connectors provided on your car (see precaution below) before connecting the system.  
¡This unit is designed for use in a car having a 12 V negative ground battery system.  
¡To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram.  
¡Strip about 5 mm of the lead ends for connection (only non-ISO connector cords).  
¡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 pre-  
vent cable terminals from touching any metal parts.  
8
¡Note that if your car has a driving computer or a navigation computer, disconnecting the cable from the battery  
may clear the memory.  
¡Run the cords avoiding the spots where the temperature can be extremely high.  
Precautions (ISO Connector)  
¡The pin arrangement of the power connector conforms  
to ISO standard.  
¡The pin arrangement of ISO connectors in some cars  
may differ from the ISO standard.  
¡Please check that the pin arrangement of the connec-  
tor in your car conforms to ISO standard.  
¡For car types A and B, change the wiring of the red  
and yellow leads as shown at below.  
¡After connection, insulate the portions marked (C)  
with insulating tape.  
Note:  
¡For cars other than types A and B, please consult your  
local car shop.  
ISO  
Standard ISO  
A7: IGN or ACC 12 V supply  
C
(Red)  
(Red)  
A7  
ACC  
BATTERY 15A  
C
(Yellow)  
(Yellow)  
A4  
A4: 12 V Batteries (Continuous supply)  
A
Car Type A  
A7: 12 V Batteries (Continuous supply)  
C
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
BATTERY 15A  
ACC  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
C
A4: IGN or ACC 12 V supply  
Note:  
¡To prevent from damage to the unit, be sure to follow  
the wiring diagrams at right.  
¡Be sure to fully plug in the connectors. Secure them  
with clamps and tapes.  
B
Car Type B  
A7: 12 V Batteries (Continuous supply)  
C
(Red)  
(Red)  
ACC  
¡All other installation methods require the use of dedi-  
cated metal fittings. Consult with a qualified servicing  
engineer or your dealer if other methods are required.  
BATTERY 15A  
(Yellow) C  
(Yellow)  
A4: No connection  
9
CQ-VD6503N  
Electrical Connections (continued)  
Wiring Diagram  
9
5
6
8
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FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
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1
2
3
4
Fuse (15 A) Refer fuse replacement to your nearest  
authorized Panasonic Service Centre. Do not try fuse  
replacement by yourself.  
(Black) (White)  
(R)(Red)  
(L)(White)  
(Yellow)  
(Red)  
(Black)  
t Video Input Terminal (AV1-IN)  
y Video Input Terminal (AV2-IN)  
Connect a VCR, camcorder, other brand’s car  
navigation system, etc. (apage 18)  
Pre-Out Connector (centre)  
To external amplifier.  
q
Pre-Out Subwoofer connector (mono)  
To external amplifier.  
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r
Note: When an external device is connected  
to the system-up connector, the audio termi-  
nals, {(R)(Red), (L)(White)}, of AV2-IN are  
disabled.  
Pre-Out Connector (rear)  
To external amplifier.  
Pre-Out Connector (front)  
To external amplifier.  
(R)(Red)  
Video Output Terminal (AV-OUT)  
Connect the rear monitor. (apage 16)  
AV-OUT  
(L)(White)  
(Yellow)  
CAMERA-IN  
Camera Input Terminal (CAMERA-IN)  
Connect a rear view camera. (apage 17)  
(Yellow)  
10  
CQ-VD6503N  
Reverse Lead  
(Violet/white stripe)  
When connecting the rear view camera, use the reverse  
lead.  
Side Brake (Parking Brake) Connection Lead  
(Bright green)  
Be sure to wire the side brake (parking brake) for safety  
and preventing accidents.  
RGB Connector  
To the Panasonic Car Navigation System.  
10  
Radio Antenna Connector (RADIO ANT IN)  
Navi Mute Lead  
(Orange)  
ISO Antenna Adapter  
!
To navi mute lead of car navigation system.  
(If needed)  
External Remote Control Lead  
(Brown/black stripe)  
When using a non-Panasonic external remote control,  
refer to the manufacture for their product before connect-  
ing.  
External Amplifier Control Power Lead  
(Blue/white stripe)  
To an external amplifier.  
Note:  
¡Use the power control lead of the TV tuner for TV  
tuner connection.  
¡Connect both the power control lead of the TV tuner  
and the amplifier control connector of the external  
amplifier when the TV tuner and external amplifier are  
connected at the same time.  
System-up Connector  
To external devices equipped with sys-  
tem-up connector.  
Power Connector  
i
To power connector of the unit.  
REVERSE  
SIDE BRAKE  
Speakers  
B8 : Rear Left –  
B7 : Rear Left +  
B6 : Front Left –  
B5 : Front Left +  
B4 : Front Right –  
B3 : Front Right +  
B2 : Rear Right –  
B1 : Rear Right +  
Caution  
¡Use ungrounded speakers only.  
Allowable input : 50 W or more  
Impedance : 4 – 8  
¡Distance between speaker and amplifier: 30 cm or more  
¡Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of  
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)  
ACC  
A7 (Red)  
A5 (Blue/white stripe)  
A8 (Black)  
A7 : Power Lead (IGN or ACC) (Red)  
To ACC power, +12 V DC.  
B5  
B6  
B7  
A8 : Ground Lead (Black)  
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car  
chassis.  
BATTERY 15A  
B8  
A4 (Yellow)  
A5 : Motor Antenna Relay Control Lead  
(Blue/white stripe)  
B8 (Green/black stripe)  
To Motor Antenna (Max. 100 mA).  
This lead is not intended for use with a  
switch actuated power antenna.  
B6 (White/black stripe)  
B7 (Green)  
Note:  
B5 (White)  
B3 (Gray)  
B1 (Violet)  
B4 (Gray/black stripe)  
¡The power antenna extends automati-  
cally when the power of this unit is  
turned on.  
B2 (Violet/black stripe)  
A4 : Battery Lead (Yellow)  
To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC.  
B4  
B3  
B2  
A
B
B1  
11  
CQ-VD6503N  
Electrical Connections (continued)  
Connection with DVD Changer (CX-DH801N)  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
11  
DVD Changer  
CX-DH801N (option)  
Ground Lead (Black)  
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis  
Power Connector  
(Supplied with CX-DH801N)  
Battery Lead  
(Yellow) To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC  
BATTERY 5 A  
Power Lead (Red) (not used)  
DIN Cord (Black)  
ACC  
DIN Connector  
(R) (Red)  
CHANGER IN  
(L) (White)  
Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer  
(CA-CC30N, option)  
RCA Cord  
(Video)  
(Yellow)  
(not used)  
8
m
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A
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CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
>
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System-up  
connector  
12  
CQ-VD6503N  
Connection with CD Changer (CX-DP880N)  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
12  
CD Changer  
CX-DP880N (option)  
Ground Lead (Black)  
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car  
chassis  
Power Connector  
(Supplied with CX-DP880N)  
Battery Lead (Yellow)  
To the car battery, continuous  
+12 V DC  
DIN Cord (Black)  
(R) (Red)  
RCA Cord  
CHANGER IN  
(L) (White)  
DIN Connector  
Conversion Cable for DVD/CD  
Changer (CA-CC30N, option)  
8
m
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A
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System-up connector  
FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
>
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CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
13  
CQ-VD6503N  
Electrical Connections (continued)  
Connection with TV Tuner (CY-TUP153N)  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
13  
Power Connector  
(supplied with CY-TUP153N)  
PWR-CONT  
RCA Cord (supplied with CY-TUP153N)  
Power Control  
Lead  
System-up Connector  
(supplied with CY-TUP153N)  
(Video)  
(Yellow)  
TV Tuner  
CY-TUP153N (option)  
Clip connector  
(option)  
8
m
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A
X
System-up Connector  
FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
>
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a
CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
Power Connector  
i
External Amplifier Control Power Lead  
Note:  
¡Connect both the power control lead of  
the TV tuner and the amplifier control  
connector of the external amplifier when  
the TV tuner and external amplifier are  
connected at the same time.  
ISO Connector  
14  
CQ-VD6503N  
Connection with Expansion Module (CY-EM100N)  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
14  
Head unit/Expansion Module  
Connecting cable  
(Supplied with CY-EM100N)  
(Video) (Yellow)  
(L) (White)  
(R)  
System-up  
Connector  
(Red)  
(R) (Red)  
(L) (White)  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
8
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Camcorder  
(option)  
(Video) (Yellow)  
FF  
UU  
SS  
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11  
55  
AA  
>
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Expansion Module  
CY-EM100N (option)  
CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
DVD Changer  
CX-DH801N (option)  
(Video)  
(Yellow)  
VIDEO OUT  
RCA cord  
(option)  
iPod  
VIDEO-CNT  
(Video)  
(Yellow)  
(L) (White)  
Direct Cable for iPod  
CHANGER IN  
(CA-DC300N, option)  
Conversion Cable for  
DVD/CD Changer  
(CA-CC30N, option)  
(R) (Red)  
15  
CQ-VD6503N  
Electrical Connections (continued)  
Connection with Rear Monitor  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
¡Please observe what shapes the connectors of the connecting devices are and where each of them is connected to in  
order to establish a proper connection.  
15  
STAND BY (R)  
COLOR LCD MONITOR  
ON (G)  
Caution  
¡For people sitting in the front seats, please  
enjoy only audio during driving.  
Rear Monitor  
Panasonic VM1500  
Audio Right  
Audio Left  
Video Input  
Example:  
8
m
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A
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(Video) (Yellow)  
(R) (Red)  
CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
>
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(L) (White)  
(Video) (Yellow)  
AV-OUT  
RCA Cord  
(option)  
(R) (Red)  
(L) (White)  
16  
CQ-VD6503N  
Connection with Rear View Camera  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
16  
CQ-VD6503N (Rear)  
Rear View Camera  
Control Unit (option)  
8
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Camera Input  
FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
(Video)  
>
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A
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(Yellow)  
Rear View Camera (option)  
Power Connector  
i
(Video)  
(Yellow)  
RCA Cord (option)  
Camera Input Terminal  
(Yellow)  
Reverse Lead  
(Violet/white stripe)  
Connecting the Reverse Lead  
If using an optional rear view camera, the reverse lead must  
be connected.  
Connect the reverse lead (violet/white stripe) to the positive (+)  
lead of the reverse lamp (the lamp with a clear lens that lights  
when 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 oif needed.  
Check the reverse lamp.  
Take it out of the back of  
the tail lamp mount.  
Reverse lamp  
Clip connector  
(option)  
Car chassis  
Battery  
P
oReverse Extension Cord  
R
N
D
2
Transmission gear  
(Violet/white stripe)  
L
17  
CQ-VD6503N  
Electrical Connections (continued)  
Connection with VCR or Camcorder  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
¡Please observe what shapes the connectors of the connecting devices are and where each of them is connected to in  
order to establish a proper connection.  
17  
(L) (White)  
(Video) (Yellow)  
(R) (Red)  
CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
RCA Cord  
(option)  
8
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FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
>
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(L)  
(White)  
(R)  
(Red)  
(Video)  
(Yellow)  
Video Output  
Audio Left  
Audio Right  
INTELLIGENT SYSTEM  
POWER  
BS G-CODE  
VCR (option)  
Camcorder (option)  
18  
CQ-VD6503N  
Connection with Car Navigation System (CN-DV2300N)  
Note:  
¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.  
18  
Car Navigation System  
CN-DV2300N (option)  
Power Connector  
(Supplied with CN-DV2300N)  
RGB Cord  
(Supplied with CN-DV2300N)  
CQ-VD6503N  
(Rear)  
8
m
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FF UU SS EE  
11 55 AA  
>
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A
a
RGB Connector  
Power Connector  
i
Clip connector  
(option)  
NAVI MUTE  
Navi Mute Lead  
(Orange)  
Navi Mute Lead  
(Orange)  
19  
CQ-VD6503N  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/  
YFM294C069ZA PTW0206-0  
Printed in Taiwan  
System Upgrade Guidebook  
System-Upgrade-Handbuch  
Guide pratique de mise à niveau de système  
Guida per il potenziamento del sistema  
Guía de mejora del sistema  
Model:  
CQ-VD6503N  
¡ For upgrading your system, read this manual carefully before use. This manual should be retained for future reference after read.  
¡ Lesen Sie dieses Handbuch sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie ein System-Upgrade vornehmen. Bewahren Sie dieses Handbuch für  
späteres Nachschlagen auf.  
¡ Veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi avant toute utilisation pour faire la mise à niveau du système. Conserver ce manuel  
dans un endroit sûr pour toute consultation ultérieure.  
¡ Per potenziare il proprio sistema, leggere attentamente questo manuale prima dell'utilizzo. Questo manuale deve essere conserva-  
to per poterlo consultare in futuro dopo la lettura.  
¡ Para efectuar la mejora de su sistema, lea detenidamente este manual antes de la utilización. Después de su lectura, deberá  
guardar este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.  
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.  
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.  
1
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.  
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.  
Warning  
Caution  
Observe the following warnings when  
installing.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Centre.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Use the designated parts and tools for installation.  
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools  
to 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 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.  
Caution  
Observe the following cautions when using  
this unit.  
Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.  
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and  
traffic conditions while driving.  
Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be  
caught in the unit.  
To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in  
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for  
infants.  
This unit is designed for use exclusively in auto-  
mobiles.  
Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with  
the engine turned off.  
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with  
the engine turned off will drain the battery.  
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Installation Angle  
The product should be installed in a horizontal position  
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more  
than 30˚.  
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may  
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be  
installed. Consult your dealer for further details.  
Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is  
completed before installation.  
To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the  
power connector until the whole wiring is complet-  
ed.  
Do not connect more than one speaker to one set  
of speaker leads. (except for connecting to a  
tweeter)  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces-  
sive heat.  
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the  
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the  
unit.  
Do not use the product where it will be exposed to  
water, moisture, or dust.  
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead  
to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially  
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on  
rainy days.  
Observe the following cautions when  
installing.  
Observe the following cautions when handling  
the battery for the remote control unit.  
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service  
personnel.  
Use only specified battery (CR2025).  
Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks  
in the battery case.  
Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.  
Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not  
using it for an extended period of time.  
Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or  
covering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.  
Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.  
Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do  
not throw a battery into a fire or water.  
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experi-  
ence. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.  
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from  
your own installation of the unit.  
Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod-  
uct.  
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire  
the product could cause an accident or fire.  
Take care not to damage the leads.  
In case of battery leakage  
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent  
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws,  
and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull,  
bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources  
or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over  
sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with  
vinyl tape or similar protection.  
Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and  
insert new battery.  
If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact  
with battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.  
If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash  
them with plenty of water and get immediate medical atten-  
tion.  
CAUTION:  
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR WIRING,  
INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THIS UNIT AND THE DEVICES TO BE CONNECTED.  
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Before Reading These Instructions  
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.  
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully  
selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.  
We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability  
we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.  
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This is a guide book specific to system upgrading. Please refer to the operating instructions for basic operations,  
menu operations, specifications, etc.  
System upgrade sample  
TV Tuner  
(CY-TUP153N, option)  
Display Unit  
CQ-VD6503N  
Rear Monitor  
®
iPod  
Hands-Free Kit featuring  
®
Bluetooth technology  
(CY-BT100N, option)  
Expansion Module  
(CY-EM100N, option)  
CD Changer  
(CX-DP880N, option)  
DVD Changer  
(CX-DH801N, option)  
Car Navigation System  
(CN-DV2300N, option)  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Connectable devices  
DVD Changer  
Hands-Free Phone System  
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The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD  
Changer: CA-CC30N) allows you to connect the optional  
Panasonic DVD changer unit (CX-DH801N). For details, refer  
to the operating instructions for the DVD changer unit.  
You can connect the optional Hands-Free Phone System  
(Hands-Free Kit featuring Bluetooth technology:  
CY-BT100N). For details, refer to the operating instructions for  
the Hands-Free Phone System.  
®
Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls. It  
CD Changer  
cannot send calls.  
The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD  
Changer: CA-CC30N) allows you to connect the optional  
Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880N). For details, refer to  
the operating instructions for the CD changer unit.  
®
Bluetooth  
The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the  
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. is under license.  
Other trademarks and trade name are those of their  
respective owners.  
TV tuner  
You can connect the optional Panasonic TV tuner unit (CY-  
TUP153N). For details, refer to the operating instructions for  
the TV tuner unit.  
Expansion Module (hub unit)  
You can connect the optional Expansion Module (hub unit)  
(CY-EM100N). Connection of the Expansion Module allows  
you to simultaneously connect optional devices mentioned  
before as well as other AV devices. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions for the Expansion Module.  
®
iPod  
The optional adapter (Direct Cable for iPod: CA-DC300N)  
allows you to connect the optional iPod series.  
The iPod equipped with a dock connector is exclusively con-  
nectable. Further information about the controllable iPod is  
described below.  
Connectable devices  
¡CD/DVD changer (max. 1)  
¡iPod (max. 2)  
¡Hands-Free Phone System (max. 1)  
¡TV tuner (max. 1)  
Controllable iPod/software version  
¡ 3rd generation iPod/ver. 2.3  
¡ 4th generation iPod/ver. 3.1  
¡ iPod Photo/ver. 1.2  
¡ iPod mini/ver. 1.4  
¡ iPod nano/ver. 1.0  
Note: Market conditions regarding optional devices vary with  
countries and regions. For further information, consult your  
dealer.  
* Operation check has been completed with software avail-  
able at the end of October, 2005. We do not guarantee  
the operation with our future products or upgraded soft-  
ware.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Before Reading These Instructions (continued)  
System upgrade sample  
Simultaneous Multi-Device Connection  
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CQ-VD6503N  
CD Changer  
(CX-DP880N, option)  
System-up Connector  
DVD Changer  
(CX-DH801N, option)  
Only 1 unit  
Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer  
(CA-CC30N, option)  
iPod  
Up to 4 units  
Direct cable for iPod  
(CA-DC300N, option)  
Expansion Module  
(CY-EM100N, option)  
Cellular Phone  
CY-BT100U  
Note:  
¡Refer to individual instruction and instal-  
lation manuals for each device for  
detailed installation and wiring.  
Hands-Free Kit featuring  
Bluetooth technology  
®
(CY-BT100N, option)  
TV Tuner  
(CY-TUP153N, option)  
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CQ-VD6503N  
5.1-channel Surround System  
This unit has a built-in 4-channel amplifier. The procedure for setting up a 5.1-channel surround system in order to play  
DVD software in a way that creates a “you are there” feel in a car is described below.  
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Note:  
¡Even if you are using this unit without installing a centre speaker, surround speakers, or a subwoofer, it is still neces-  
sary to make the speaker settings in order to adjust the sound balance.  
Centre Speaker:  
EAB-CF2  
Panasonic  
Power amplifier  
PWR  
SRC  
A
LBUM  
F
O
L
D
E
R
MENU  
CQ-VD6503N  
T
UNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
T
RACK  
NAVI  
P
-MODE  
A
S
P
E
C
T
ASP  
TIL  
T
CQ-VD6503U  
Front Speakers:  
CJ-DA1733  
Surround Speakers:  
CJ-DA6923  
Subwoofer:  
CJ-SW3003  
Power amplifier  
Contents  
Common  
Settings  
Safety Information................................................2  
Before Reading These Instructions....................4  
Contents................................................................7  
Touch Panel Operation Overview.......................8  
Settings...............................................................20  
As needed  
Troubleshooting.................................................22  
Each Source  
TV Tuner Control................................................10  
CD Changer Control...........................................12  
DVD Changer Control ........................................13  
Car Navigation System......................................15  
Bluetooth Hands-Free Kit .................................16  
iPod Control........................................................18  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Touch Panel Operation Overview  
Notes on the Touch Panel  
Before operation  
¡Clean the surface of the touch panel. (aOperating  
Instructions)  
Operation  
¡Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to  
operate the touch panel.  
¡Do not bump the front panel.  
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a
Failure to observe the above may damage or  
¡Use only your fingers to operate the touch panel.  
¡Do not press the panel forcefully.  
¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any  
hard objects.  
break the glass on the surface of the touch panel.  
Note:  
¡The navigation system (CN-DV2300N, option) is not  
operable with the touch panel of this unit.  
The State of Operation Screen  
Example: CD Changer  
Note  
:
¡The following picture is partly darkened for explanation.  
¡Displaying contents and their positions partly vary with each mode. Refer to the description of each mode for details.  
Display Button  
(anext page)  
Source Button  
(Content varies with each  
source)  
Menu Button  
Displays the Source Selection Screen.  
Displays the Menu Screen.  
Source Selection Screen  
Menu Screen  
Source Selection Screen appears.  
Touch desired source button.  
Menu Screen appears. Select desired setting.  
Menu Setting, (aOperating Instructions)  
Touch  
to quit.  
Press [SRC] to change to  
desired mode.  
,
Note:  
When an  
¡
¡
When  
,
or  
is connected to  
is selected on the condition that the  
this unit without involving the Expansion Module (CY-  
EM100N, option), any of them appears at the AV2  
position.  
Expansion Module is connected to this unit, the video and  
audio of the source connected to AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN of  
the Expansion Module come out.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Switching the display  
Touching  
allows users to switch between screens as follows.  
8
How to Call up Operation Screen  
Source  
Standard Screen  
Operation Screen  
CD Changer  
(apage 12)  
iPod  
(apage 18)  
How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display)  
Source  
Standard Screen  
OSD OFF *2  
TV tuner (*1)  
(apage 10)  
DVD Changer (*1)  
(apage 13)  
*1 To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel 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.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
TV Tuner Control  
Preparation:  
¡Connect a TV tuner (CY-TUP153N, option) to the  
unit.  
¡For receiving TV broadcasts, stop your car where  
there is no obstacle to broadcast reception around.  
¡It is required to install the TV antenna to receive TV  
broadcasts.  
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TV Mode Selection  
[ ] [ ]  
} {  
Source Button Band selection  
Touch Source Button .  
q
PWR  
SRC  
d
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
Touch  
(TV)  
w
TA  
on the Source  
Selection Screen.  
(Content varies with  
connected devices)  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
Press [SRC] to change to the TV  
mode.  
TV menu  
[SRC]  
Channel selection/ Preset channel  
Channel seeking selection  
Note:  
[s] [d]  
¡For the operations of the TV tuner with its remote con-  
trol, aim the remote control at the remote control sen-  
sor of this unit.  
¡The remote control of the TV tuner (CY-TUP153N,  
option) cannot turn on or off the power of the TV tuner.  
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of  
touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.  
Tuning  
Operations  
Band Selection  
[BAND]  
TV 1  
TV 2  
[ ]  
[
[ ]  
]
[
[
]
]
Up  
d
Station  
Selection  
Down  
s
Channel Seeking  
[ ]  
[
[ ]  
]
[
[
]
]
Up  
d
Down  
s
Displaying TV  
Menu  
Calls up the menu of the tuner.  
To cancel, touch again.  
Selecting an Item  
on the TV Menu  
[
] [  
]
[
] [  
]
}
{
}
{
Up/down  
Left/right  
[
] [  
]
[
] [  
]
]
[
s
d
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
10  
CQ-VD6503N  
Preset Memory  
Operations  
10  
12 channels with first to 12th highest in signal strength will be preset to each band.  
[BAND]  
Auto Preset  
Memory  
Select a band.  
¡Touch/press and hold for more than 2 seconds.  
¡“–” appears if the number of receivable channels is less than 12.  
New channels overwrite existing saved channels.  
Select a band and a channel.  
Writing Preset  
Memory  
[
]
[
]
}
}
d
d
d
Favorite preset channels  
can be written after you  
have set the preset chan-  
nel once.  
¡Preset channel writing mode  
display appears.  
[
] [  
]
[
] [  
]
d
]
[
s
Select a channel that you want to exchange.  
d
d
[BAND]  
Determine.  
¡Exit from the preset writing.  
Preset Channel  
Calling  
Down  
Up  
[
[
]
]
[
]
]
}
}
[
{
{
Select a band and a channel.  
Deleting Preset  
Memory  
[
]
[
]
{
{
d
d
d
Favorite preset channels  
can be deleted after you  
have set the preset chan-  
nel once.  
¡Preset channel deleting mode  
display appears.  
Select a preset number that you want to  
delete.  
[
}
] [  
]
[ ] [ ]  
} {  
{
d
d
[BAND]  
Determine.  
¡Exit from the preset channel deletion.  
……  
Touch/Press and hold for more than 2 seconds  
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CQ-VD6503N  
CD Changer Control  
Preparation:  
¡CD changer functions are designed for optional  
¡Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine (discs).  
Panasonic CD changer unit. (CX-DP880N)  
CD Changer Mode Selection  
11  
Title scroll  
Source Button  
Touch Source Button .  
q
[SRC]  
Disc number Disc selection  
[}] [{]  
d
Touch  
on the Source  
Selection Screen.  
(CH-C)  
w
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
(Content varies with  
connected devices)  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
Press [SRC] to change to the CD  
Changer mode.  
CQ-VD6503N  
Random play  
Scan play  
Repeat play  
Track selection  
Current track  
[s] [d]  
Basic Operations  
Operations  
Disc Selection  
Next disc  
[}]  
[}]  
Previous disc  
[{]  
[{]  
Next track  
Track Selection  
[d]  
[d]  
Beginning of the current track  
Previous track (Touch/press twice.)  
[s]  
[s]  
Fast forward  
Fast Forward/  
Fast Reverse  
[d]  
[ d]  
Release to resume playback.  
Fast reverse  
Release to resume playback.  
[s]  
[s]  
Repeat Play  
To cancel, touch again.  
Repeat Play within the  
current Disc  
To cancel, touch and hold for more than 2 sec-  
onds again.  
*
*
Scan Play  
To cancel, touch again.  
The first 10 seconds of the all the discs is played.  
To cancel, touch and hold for more than 2 sec-  
onds again.  
Disc Scan Play  
Random Play  
To cancel, touch again.  
To cancel, touch and hold for more than 2 sec-  
onds again.  
Random Play within the  
Current Disc  
*
Title Scroll  
Scrolls the title once  
……  
* Touch panel symbols will change to indicate these current mode.  
{D= DISC (disc)}  
Touch/Press and hold  
,
,
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CQ-VD6503N  
DVD Changer Control  
Preparation:  
¡DVD changer functions are designed for optional  
¡Connect the DVD changer, and load a magazine (discs).  
Panasonic DVD changer unit. (CX-DH801N)  
DVD Changer Mode Selection  
Source Button  
12  
[}] [{]  
Touch Source Button .  
q
[SRC]  
d
PWR  
SRC  
Touch  
(CH-C)  
w
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
on the Source  
Selection Screen.  
(Content varies with  
connected devices)  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
CQ-VD6503N  
Press [SRC] to change to the DVD  
Changer mode.  
Disc/folder  
selection  
Operation Buttons  
[s] [d]  
Note:  
Be sure to connect RCA cord (video)(yellow) of the  
¡
Panasonic DVD Changer to AV2-IN and set  
CH VIDEO INPUT to ON  
(
page 20). Otherwise the  
a
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of  
touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.  
changer cannot be controlled through this unit.  
Refer to the operating instructions and installation  
instructions of CX-DH801N as well.  
¡
Basic Operations  
Operations  
Compatible  
Discs  
Operations  
Track/file Selection  
Next track/file  
[d]  
DVD VCD  
CD MP3  
Beginning of the current track/file  
Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.)  
[s]  
Note:  
DVD  
¡When playing a DVD, there are cases where it is not possible to return to  
the start of a chapter that spans 2 titles. (aOperating Instructions)  
Fast forward  
Fast Forward/  
Fast Reverse  
[d]  
Release to resume playback.  
DVD VCD  
CD MP3  
Fast reverse  
Release to resume playback.  
[s]  
The speed changes if the button is held down as follows.  
Regular speed / 2 times / 5 times / 10 times / 30 times  
Next folder  
Folder Selection  
MP3  
Previous folder  
DVD VCD  
CD MP3  
To resume playback, touch/press  
Stop  
[3]  
/ [5].  
Pause  
DVD VCD  
CD MP3  
To resume playback, touch/press  
[y]  
/ [5].  
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
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DVD Changer Control (continued)  
Basic Operations (continued)  
Slow Playback  
¡Touch/press and hold in the pause  
mode.  
DVD VCD  
[d]  
[d]  
Playback is at about 1/4 normal speed.  
To resume normal playback, touch/press  
/ [5].  
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Note:  
¡Reverse slow playback is not possible.  
Next disc  
DVD VCD  
CD MP3  
Disc Selection  
Previous disc  
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
Chapter/title/track Selection  
Showing menu and  
selecting an item  
q Menu appears.  
d
[DVD MENU]  
d
[]] [[] [d] [d]  
[}] [{] [}] [{]  
d
w Select the desired item.  
DVD  
Note on VCD:  
For VCD, touch/press  
*
*
VCD  
d
[RETURN]  
instead of  
e Determine the setting.  
[ENTER]  
[DVD MENU]  
.
Returns to the previous display.  
[RETURN]  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Car Navigation System  
Preparation:  
Connect the Car Navigation System.  
¡
¡
Specify the correct terminal that is connected to the car navigation system in the NAVI INPUT . ( page 20)  
a
Car Navigation Mode Selection  
14  
Press [NAVI] to change to the car naviga-  
tion mode.  
Press [NAVI] again to cancel.  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
To switch Operation Screen ON, press [ENTER] on the  
remote control.  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
Note:  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
If the navigation mode is ON, only the audio signal is  
switched while the video signal remains as it is.  
The volume of the voice guidance from the car naviga-  
tion system can be set. ( page 20)  
Press  
¡
¡
¡
CQ-VD6503N  
a
[NAVI]  
[NAVI]  
after making sure that the power button  
[NAVI]  
on the main unit is set to on. Pressing  
allows  
the navigation mode to be activated even if the power  
button of the main unit is set to off, but operations may  
be different from those in other modes in this case.  
The position adjustment of navigation screen shall be  
performed at the navigation unit side.  
¡
Connecting with Panasonic Car Navigation System  
(e.g. CN-DV2300N, option)  
Connect a Panasonic car navigation system to RGB  
connector.  
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CQ-VD6503N  
Bluetooth Hands-Free Kit  
Connection of the optional Bluetooth hands-free kit  
allows users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone in a  
car.  
Preparation:  
¡Connect the Bluetooth hands-free kit (CY-BT100N)  
and establish the pairing. Refer to the instruction  
manual for the Bluetooth hands-free kit for further  
information.  
Note:  
¡CY-BT100N is designed only for receiving calls. It  
cannot send calls.  
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Bluetooth Hands-Free Mode  
[+] [–]  
This mode is not selectable by pressing [SRC] or touch-  
ing an item on the panel, but activated by receiving an  
incoming call. (To pick up the phone, press [Hang-on]  
on the hands-free kit.)  
PWR  
SRC  
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
TA  
Note:  
TUNE  
TRACK  
VOL  
¡The telephone number of the calling party is dis-  
MUTE  
NAVI  
played.  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
¡“CONNECT” is displayed when information of the call-  
ing party cannot be acquired.  
ASP  
TILT  
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¡We shall not guarantee all the functions of the  
Bluetooth-ready mobile phone to be connected.  
Switch unit  
Status indicator (Blue LED)  
Lights: Call waiting/Talking  
Stays out: Not connected  
Blinks rapidly: Receiving a call  
Blinks slowly:  
Pairing/Reconnecting  
[Hang-on]/Blue LED  
[Hang-up]/Red LED  
When receiving a call...  
Example: DVD mode  
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Useful Function  
Operations  
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Adjust the volume when a call is coming in.  
Adjustment of Ring  
Volume  
[–]  
[–]  
down  
When the ringtone is the  
same as that of the cellu-  
lar phone,  
[+]  
[+]  
up  
When the ringtone is not  
the same as that of the  
cellular phone (but this  
unit-specific sound),  
Adjust the volume when a call is coming in.  
[–]  
or  
[–]  
[+]  
mute  
on  
[
]
]
[+]  
or  
[ ]  
[
and  
appear only when the ringtone is not the same as that of the cellular  
¡
phone. The buttons disappear when communication starts.  
Adjustment of  
phone receiver  
volume  
down  
[–]  
[–]  
[+]  
[+]  
up  
¡Press [Hang-Up] on the hands-free kit.  
Back to Previous  
Source  
¡When [Hang-up] on the hands-free kit is pressed to hang up the phone, the previ-  
ous mode resumes.  
Note:  
Source change and AUDIO -related operations in the  
¡
¡
Reception of a call during the camera or navigation  
system is activated does not call up the Hands Free  
screen but displays only the telephone number of the  
¡
menu are not feasible during reception of a call. But  
volume is adjustable and the power can be turned off  
even during reception of a call.  
Reception of a call at power-off does not turn on the  
power of this unit.  
[Hang-on]  
calling party. Pressing  
phone number from the screen.  
deletes the tele-  
does not  
appear.  
Reception of a call at MUTE-on temporarily cancels  
the mute function and disables operations. After end  
of phone communication, the mute function resumes.  
¡
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iPod Control  
Preparation:  
¡Connect the iPod through connecting cable (CA-DC300N, option).  
iPod Mode Selection  
Source Button  
[}] [{]  
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Touch Source Button .  
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Information of current track/file  
[SRC]  
d
PWR  
SRC  
Touch  
(iPod)  
w
ALBUM  
FOLDER  
on the Source  
TA  
Selection Screen.  
(Content varies with  
connected devices)  
TUNE  
VOL  
MUTE  
TRACK  
NAVI  
P-MODE  
ASPECT  
ASP  
TILT  
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Press [SRC] to change to the iPod  
mode.  
operation buttons  
text/title scroll  
[s] [d]  
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch  
.
Note:  
¡“NO iPod” appears until the iPod is recognized after  
connecting the iPod, turning on the power of the main  
unit, or performing source selection on the main unit  
side. This indicates there is nothing wrong with the  
main unit.  
Controllable iPod/software version  
¡3rd generation iPod/ver. 2.3  
¡4th generation iPod/ver. 3.1  
¡iPod Photo/ver. 1.2  
¡iPod mini/ver. 1.4  
¡We shall not guarantee all the functions of the iPod to  
be connected.  
¡The iPod equipped with a dock connector is exclusive-  
ly connectable.  
¡iPod nano/ver. 1.0  
* Operation check has been completed with software avail-  
able at the end of October, 2005. We do not guarantee the  
operation with our future products or upgraded software.  
Basic Operations  
Operations  
Next track/file  
[d]  
[d]  
Track/file Selection  
Beginning of the current track/file  
Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.)  
[s]  
[s]  
Fast forward  
Fast Forward/  
Fast Reverse  
[d]  
[s]  
[d]  
Release to resume playback.  
Fast reverse  
Release to resume playback.  
[s]  
Title Scroll  
Pause  
Scrolls the title once  
To resume playback, touch/press  
again or touch/press  
[y]  
/ [5].  
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
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Useful Function  
Shuffle Songs  
*
*
To cancel, touch again.  
Shuffle Albums  
To cancel, touch and hold again.  
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Note:  
The shuffle function of iPod corresponds to the RANDOM function of this unit.  
¡
Repeat Play  
To cancel, touch again.  
Note:  
The All Repeat Play function of iPod is always activated and cannot be canceled  
¡
from this unit.  
* Touch panel symbols will change to indicate these current mode.  
……  
Touch/Press and hold  
{A= ALBUM (album),  
{S= SONG (song)}  
Touching  
allows users to switch between screens as follows.  
Standard Screen  
File indicator  
A number up to 999 is displayable.  
Current state  
File up/down  
Operation Screen  
File indicator  
A number up to 999 is displayable.  
Title scroll  
Play/pause  
Play setting  
File up/down  
Folder List/File List Screen  
Back to 1-upper directory  
Playback category selection button  
Playback by playlist (default)  
Playback by album  
Playback by song  
Playback by artist  
Folder list/file list  
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Settings  
This is a guide book specific to system upgrading. Please refer to the operating instructions for basic operations,  
menu operations, specifications, etc.  
INPUT/OUTPUT  
CAMERA SETUP  
USER  
SCREEN AUDIO DVD  
RADIO  
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Rear View Camera set up  
(Navigation set up)  
(Rear view camera set up)  
NAVI SETUP  
CAMERA  
Navigation Setting  
Selection of the terminal that connects to the rear view  
camera.  
(Navigation Speaker)  
NAVI SP  
Preparation: Connect the reverse lead. (aInstallation  
: Front Left/Right speaker  
: Front Left only  
Instructions)  
BOTH  
L ch  
: unconnected  
OFF  
ON  
: connected to the CAMERA-IN  
: Front Right only  
R ch  
default: OFF  
BOTH  
default:  
Note:  
Make sure to select OFF when no rear view camera is  
¡
connected.  
(Navigation mute level)  
NAVI MUTE  
(Rear view camera scale)  
SCALE  
Preparation: Connect the navi mute lead.  
Images through the rear view camera can be shown in  
scale display mode.  
: unchanged  
: – 20 dB  
OFF  
LEV 1  
LEV 2  
LEV 3  
: scale display off  
: scale display on  
OFF  
ON  
: – 30 dB  
default:  
OFF  
: no sound  
default:  
LEV 1  
(Scale adjustment)  
SCALE ADJUST  
Note:  
You can set the navigation mute level when  
is  
¡
RGB  
]
[
or  
: adjust  
selected on NAVI INPUT  
.
INPUT SELECT  
Input selection  
(Navigation Volume)  
NAVI VOLUME  
Volume adjustment of the car navigation system.  
(Navigation Input)  
NAVI INPUT  
: connected to the RGB input cord, or a  
car navigation system not connected  
RGB  
]
[
: down,  
: up  
Setting range: 0 to 40  
default:  
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: connected to the AV1-IN  
AV1  
RGB  
default:  
(Video input for DVD Changer)  
CH VIDEO INPUT  
: unconnected  
: connected to the AV2-IN  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
default:  
Note:  
¡The audio output should be connected to the AV2-IN.  
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Note:  
OUTPUT SELECT  
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Output Selection  
(Rear Monitor Set up)  
REAR MONITOR  
You can have different picture and sound on the front  
and rear monitors at the same time.  
Preparation: Connect another optional rear monitor.  
(aInstallation Instruction)  
The screen above shows the case that no device is  
¡
connected to the Expansion Module. In such a case,  
the additional buttons are displayed gray and not selec-  
table.  
When the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option) is  
disconnected:  
Only single source of audio and video can come out  
through the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option).  
Therefore, if the audio and video from the changer are  
played on the front monitor, the audio and video from  
the TV cannot be played on the rear monitor at the  
same time.  
¡
Example:  
: same as front monitor  
: DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA  
: AV1  
AUTO  
DVD  
AV1  
When a DVD changer and a TV are connected to the  
Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option),  
: AV2  
AV2  
default: AUTO  
Note:  
This menu can also be opened by touching and holding  
¡
is selectable. However, the setting is not  
¡
¡
.
feasible because the changer is in operation on the  
front monitor.  
To play the TV on the rear monitor, select  
for the front monitor, or select a source other than  
the Expansion Module.  
Images are not displayed on the rear monitor in the  
¡
DVD changer mode even if  
is selected.  
AUTO  
When the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option) is  
connected:  
(Hands-free Set Up)  
H-F SETUP  
Hands-free Set Up  
(Hands-free speaker)  
H-F SP  
Preparation: Connect Bluetooth hands-free kit (CY-  
BT100N). (aInstallation Instructions)  
Connection of the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N,  
option) provides two additional source buttons.  
Connection of audio-only source to the Expansion  
Module (CY-EM100N, option) provides no additional  
button.  
¡
: Front Left/Right speaker  
: Front Left only  
BOTH  
L ch  
¡
: Front Right only  
R ch  
default: BOTH  
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Troubleshooting  
If You Suspect Something Wrong  
Warning  
Check and take steps as described below.  
¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condi-  
tion, for example, without sound, or with  
smoke or a foul smell, which can cause  
ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop  
using the unit and consult your dealer.  
¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself  
because it is dangerous to do so.  
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If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is rec-  
ommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic  
Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified  
personnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals.  
Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neg-  
lect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.  
Never take measures especially those other than indicated by  
italic letters in “Possible Solution” described below because  
those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.  
Car Navigation, VCR, Camcorder, Rear View Camera, Rear Monitor  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Problem  
a
The connection of a car navigation system is not correct.  
The picture from a car  
navigation system is not  
displayed.  
aConnect it correctly.  
Input setting of a car navigation system is not correct.  
aCorrect the input setting.  
The picture from a VCR or a  
camcorder is not displayed.  
A VCR or Camcorder is not connected correctly.  
aConnect a VCR or Camcorder correctly.  
Rear view camera is not connected correctly.  
The picture from a rear  
view camera is not  
displayed.  
aConnect a rear view camera correctly.  
Input setting of camera is not correct.  
aCorrect the input setting.  
The picture or the sound  
of the rear monitor is not  
switchable.  
AUTO  
is not selected as the rear monitor setting.  
AUTO  
Select  
for the setting.  
a
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Error Display Messages  
CD Changer/DVD Changer Control  
Display  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
a
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Disc is dirty, or is upside down.  
aCheck disc.  
NON PLAYABLE DISC  
MECHANISM ERROR  
Disc has scratches.  
aCheck disc.  
No operation by some cause.  
aPress [u]. If failure persists, press the reset switch. (Press the reset switch in  
the CD changer). If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you  
purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service Centre.  
The type of the file that is selected is not supported.  
FILE ERROR  
PROTECTED  
NO DISC  
aCheck disc.  
A WMA file can be copyrighted.  
aThe file protected by copyright is not playable.  
No disc is in the player.  
aInsert disc into the disc slot.  
No magazine is in the changer.  
NO MAGAZINE  
REGION ERROR  
aLoad the changer with CD-loaded magazine.  
An attempt was made to play a disc with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”.  
aPress [u] and check the disc.  
Note:  
¡There may be cases when the disc numbers affected by an error are displayed before “NON PLAYABLE DISC”.  
¡Displays and the steps to be taken for errors vary in part from changer to changer. For details, refer to the Operating  
Instructions for the changer used.  
iPod Control  
The iPod cable was disconnected in the iPod mode.  
aReconnect the iPod cable.  
NO iPod  
Your iPod has no playable music.  
NO SONGS  
a
Download playable music to your iPod.  
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/  
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