Panasonic 8 Disc Dvd Changer Cx Dh801u Operating Instructions

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Installation
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Diagram
Item
No.
HABCV
HABCV
Installation LocationAvoid installing the unit in the following locations.
¡In areas hit by direct sunlight, hot air from the heater, or any other high-temperature location.
¡In an area where you cannot firmly secure the unit, or in high-vibration areas.
¡In areas with high humidity or high dirt and dust levels.
Use a screwdriver to set the angle-adjusting screw to the position “V” or “H”, depend-
ing on the mounting angle selected.
This unit can be set in the five directions: horizontal, vertical, and the positions A
(22.5°), B (45°), and C (67.5°). Mount the unit by referring to the figures below.Select the mounting angleDefault:H
Adjust the angle with a screw driver
HABCVH
CBA
V
HABCVH
CBA
V
HABCVH
CBA
V
HABCVVH
CBA
HABCVH
CBA
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Electrical Connection
Overview
Cautions:
•This unit is designed for use in a car having a 12 V negative ground battery system.
•Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from the car chassis. Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free from
any metal parts.
•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.
Note:
•To prevent from damage to the unit, be sure to follow the wiring diagrams below.
•Be sure to fully plug in the connectors. Secure them with clamps and tapes.
•All other installation methods require the use of dedicated metal fittings. Consult with a qualified servicing engineer
or your dealer if other methods are required.
ACC
PARKING BRAKE
HAM4X5mmMAXBCVH.A
H
C
V.A.B
V
B
C
REMOTE-INREMOTE-OUT
BATTERY 5AVIDEO-CONT
REMOTE-IN
POWER
DVD Changer
CX-DH801U
u 
Extension Cord
(BRAKE/VIDEO-CONT/ACC/BATT/DIN/RCA/GND)Remote Control Sensor 
o
Ground Lead
To a clean, bare metallic part
of the car chassis
Parking brake connection lead
Be sure to wire the parking 
brake for safety and preventing
Accident.
Video control lead (output)
To Video control lead (input) of
other equipment
Power Lead
To ACC power, + 12 V DC.
Battery Lead
To the car battery, continuous
+ 12 V DC.(Black)
(Blue/yellow stripe)
(Green/yellow stripe)
(Red)
(Yellow)Remote-In (Mini. Pin)
To the remote control sensor or
Remote-out of other equipment
Remote-Out (RCA)
To Remote-In of other equipment
such as TV tuner
Remote-In (RCA)
To Remote-out of other equipment
DIN Cable
To the changer connector 
Video output
RCA Cable
Audio output (R)
Audio output (L) (Black)
(Black)
(Black)
(Black)
(Yellow)
(Red)
(White)
Fuse 5 A
Attaching the remote control sensor 
o
Double-Faced Adhesive
Tape 
!2
Attach the
receiver.
Use the remote control
sensor extension cord!0
if the original
remote control sensor
cord cannot reach the
DVD changer unit.
Note:The remote control sensor should be installed where
it is not exposed to direct sunlight and where it does not
interfere with driver’s operations.
Installation
(Continued)
Typical horizontal installation1
Mount a mounting bracket (L) or (R) on either side of
the control unit with a hex. bolt together with double
washers (4 mmx 8 mm).
Mounting bracket (L) rMounting bracket (R) t
Hex. bolt with double
washers (4 mmx 8 mm) qx 4Typical vertical installationMount the unit with the mounting bracket on either side
with a hex. bolt with double washers (4 mmx 8 mm).Mounting bracket (L) r
Mounting bracket (R) t
Hex. bolt with double 
washers (4 mmx 8 mm) qx 4
2
Select a location where the unit should be mounted.
Fix the base brackets with a double-faced adhesive
tape.
Base bracket wx 2
Double-faced adhesive tape yx 2
3
Use a cutter to cut a small cross in the carpet in
accordance with the locations of the 5 mmbolts of
the base brackets.
Base bracket wx 2CarpetFix both the base brackets and the double-faced adhesive
tape to a mounting surface below the carpet.
4
Mount the unit on the carpet with four hex. nuts 
(5 mm).
Hex. nut (5 mm) ex 4
Carpet
Relationship between mounting
holes and anglesThe relationship between mounting holes and angles of the
mounting brackets (L and R) is illustrated above. Symbols
corresponding to the mounting angles are marked near the
respective holes. Select the correct holes in accordance
with the mounting angles to be used.Mounting bracket (L) Mounting bracket (R)

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Fix the Remote Control
Sensor Cord with
1  Cord
Clamp 
!1
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Electrical Connection  
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Connection with DVD/monitor receiver (CQ-VD7001U)
Connection with DVD/monitor receiver with CD/DVD changer control (option, CQ-VD7001U)
Note:Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
Electrical Connection
Caution:For safety, be sure to ask your nearest professional installer to do this connection.
Connecting the Parking Brake (Side Brake) Connection Lead
–
+
The parking brake (side brake) switch position varies with the car model.
For details on the exact location of the parking brake (side brake) switch in
your car, contact your dealer.Parking Brake (Side Brake) Connection Lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
When the parking brake (side brake) lever is
engaged, the unit is grounded by the chassis.
Parking brake
(Side brake)
switchCar chassis
Battery
Brake light Clip Connector 
i
qAttach a Clip Connector ito the end of the parking
brake (side brake) connection lead.wThe Clip Connector iis connected to the power
source side lead of the parking brake (side brake)
lever.Parking Brake (Side Brake) Connection Lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
Comes up to this point.
Power source side lead
Parking (side) brake Foot brake
ACCACC
HAM4X5mmMAXBCVH.A
H
C
V.A.B
V
B
C
BATTERY 5A
PARKING BRAKEVIDEO-CNT
CH/AUX INVTR IN
REMOTE-IN
Ground 
Lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis
Battery Lead
To the car battery, continuous + 12 V DC.Video control Lead (output)
(Green/yellow stripe)
Not used. Extension Cord 
u
(BRAKE/VIDEO-CONT/ACC/BATT/DIN/RCA/GND)
(Black)
(Red)
(Yellow)
DVD Changer
CX-DH801U
RCA Cable Video Output(Yellow)
CQ-VD7001U
(option)
RCA Cable(option)Remote-out
(Black)
Be sure to wire the park-
ing brake for safety and
preventing accident.
Fuse 5 A
Not used.
Parking Brake Lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
DIN Cable
(Black)
To the changer
connector.
DIN Connector Audio Output (L)
(White)
Audio Output(R)
(Red)
(R) (Red)
(L) (White)Changer/AUX/XM receiver
Input Connector
(Yellow)
Video Input Terminal Power 
Lead  Not used. Do not connect the Power Lead
(ACC) if the control unit is equipped.
Note:Never use both Remote-Ins
(one is mini-pin jack, the other is RCA
jack) at the same time. Failure to
observe this may cause misoperation.
Note: Select [VTR]in [CH INPUT]of the [INPUT/OUTPUT]menu in advance if you would like to watch the display of the
DVD changer with CQ-VD7001U (apage 9).
Remote-In
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Electrical Connection  
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Connection without Control Unit
Connections for the minimum combination (CY-V7100U, option)
Notes:
•Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
•Connect the included remote control sensor to Remote-In in the case of no remote control sensor on the display unit.
VIDEO~CNT
CY-V7100U
PHONES
PARKING BRAKE
HAM4X5mmMAXBCVH.A
H
C
V.A.B
V
B
C
REMOTE-INREMOTE-OUTREMOTE-IN
BATTERY 5A
ACC
VIDEO-CNT
DVD Changer
CX-DH801U
Extension Cord 
u
(BRAKE/VIDEO-CONT/ACC/BATT/DIN/RCA/GND)
Ground Lead
To a clean, bare metallic
part of car chassis
Parking Brake Lead
Be sure to wire the parking
brake for safety and pre-
venting accident.
Power Lead
To ACC power, + 12 V DC.
DIN Cable  Not Used(Black)
(Red)
(Black) (Yellow) (Blue/yellow stripe)
Video Control Lead (output)
(Green/yellow stripe)
Video control lead (input)
(Green/yellow stripe)Remote-In(Not used)
Remote-Out(Not used)
Remote-In
(RCA) (Black)
(Black)
(Black)
RCA Cable
Audio Output 
(R)
(Red)(L)
(White)
Video Output
(Yellow)
Remote Out Lead
(Black)RCA Cable
(option)
Fuse 5 A
Battery Lead
To the car battery, contin-
uous + 12 V DC.
Display Unit
CY-V7100U
(option)
Hide-away Unit (rear)
CY-V7100U
(option) Hide-away Unit
(front)
CY-V7100U (option)DIN Connector
Electrical Connection
Note:Never use both Remote-Ins (one
is mini-pin jack, the other is RCA jack)
at the same time. Failure to observe this
may cause misoperation.
Headphones
(option)
Caution:The driver should not wear headphones while driving.
Connection with CD/Receiver (CQ-C9901U)
Connection with CD/Receiver with CD/DVD changer control (option, CQ-C9901U/CY-V7100U)
Note:Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
DVD Changer
CX-DH801U
ACCBATTERY 5A
PARKING BRAKE
HAM4X5mmMAXBCVH.A
H
C
V.A.B
V
B
C
VIDEO-CNT
CY-V7100U
PHONES
CH/AUX2-IN
REMOTE-IN
VIDEO~CNT
Extension Cord 
u
(BRAKE/VIDEO-C0NT/ACC/BATT/DIN/RCA/GND)Ground 
Lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis
Battery Lead
To the car battery, continuous + 12 V DC.(Black)
(Red)
(Yellow)Parking Brake Lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
Display Unit
CY-V7100U
(option)
Be sure to wire the parking brake for
safety and preventing accident.
Video control Lead (output)
(Green/yellow stripe)Video Control Lead (input)
(Green/yellow stripe)
Video Output(Yellow)Remote Out Lead(Black)
Video-IN
RCA Cable
Audio Output
Audio Output(R) (Red)
(L) (White)CD/DVD Changer
/AUX/XM receiver
Input ConnectorDIN Cable
(Black)
Changer Control
Connector
CQ-C9901U(option)
Power Connector
Fuse 5 ARemote Control Sensor
Extension Cord (option)
Hide-away Unit
(rear)
CY-V7100U
(option)Hide-away Unit
(front)
CY-V7100U (option)
VTR-1
VTR-2
DIN Connector Not used.
Power 
Lead
Not used. Do not connect the Power Lead
(ACC) if the control unit is equipped.
Note:Never use both Remote-Ins (one is mini-pin
jack, the other is RCA jack) at the same time.
Failure to observe this may cause misoperation.
Remote-In
(RCA) (Black) 
						

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ACCBATTERY 5A
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ACCACC
HAM4X5mmMAXBCVH.A
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C
V.A.B
V
B
C
BATTERY 5A
PARKING BRAKE
VIDEO-CNT
CH/AUX INPRE-OUT FRONT
VIDEO OUT
CY-V7100U
PHONES
REMOTE-IN
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DVD Changer CX-DH801U 
(rear)DVD Changer
CX-DH801U
(left)
Electrical Connection
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Connection with Digital Surround Processor (CY-AC300, option) and Power Amplifiers (option).
Note:Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.Connection with Digital Surround Processor (CY-AC300)Digital Surround Processor CY-AC300
(option)
External Power
Amplifier
(option) External Power
Amplifier
(option)*
Battery Lead 
To the car battery, 
continuous +12 V DC
Center Speaker Cord
External
Amplifier
Control Power
Lead(Blue/white stripe)
(Connect to AMP-CONT)
Center Speaker
EAB-CF2
(option)
Sub-Woofer
(option)Left
Speaker
(Rear)* For use as a monaural amplifier (Bridge connection)
Right 
Speaker
(Rear)Left
Speaker
(Front)Right 
Speaker
(Front) ACC (or IGN) Power Lead 
To ACC power, 
+12 V DC
Amplifier Control
Power Lead
(Blue/white stripe)
Amplifier Control Power Lead
(Blue/white stripe) Ground Lead 
To a clean, bare metallic part of the
car chassisOperating Unit/Main Unit
Connecting DIN Cord
(Supplied with CY-AC300)
SUB•W (MONO)
ANALOG-IN
DIGITAL-IN
Optical Fiber Cable
(CA-LRD60, option)
(R)
(R) (R) (L)
(L)(L) (L) (L)(R) (R)
REAR
FRONT
CY-AC300
Main Unit (Rear)
Power 
Connector
(Supplied with 
CY-AC300)
RCA Cable (option)
RCA Cable
(option) (Front)
(Black)
Resistor (220 Ω)
(When a Y-shaped
cord is used)
Fuse (5 A)(Yellow)
(Black/green stripe)
(Black)(Red)
(L)
(R)
RCA Cable
(option)
Note on handling optical fiber cable:
¡Do not allow the cable to be damaged by getting it caught in the door, 
placing a heavy object on it, etc.
¡Make sure that the cable is not strained when it is connected.
¡Do not bend the cable sharply.
¡Install the DVD changer in where it prevents the optical fiber connector 
from hitting its surroundings.
25 mm or more
(option)
Electrical Connection
Extension Cord 
u
(BRAKE/VIDEO-CONT/ACC/BATT/DIN/RCA/GND)Ground 
Lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of
the car chassis
Battery Lead
To the car battery, continuous + 12 V DC.(Black)
(Red)
(Yellow)Parking Brake Lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
Display Unit
CY-V7100U (option)
Be sure to wire the parking brake for
safety and preventing accident.
Video control Lead (output)
(Green/yellow stripe) Not used.
RCA Cable
Audio Output
Fuse 5 A
Not used.
(R) (Red) (L) (White)
Pre-out Connector (Front)
Video Output(Yellow)
CQ-VD7001U
(option)
DIN Cable (Black)
To the changer
connector.
DIN Connector Audio Output (L) (White)
Audio Output(R) (Red)
(R) (Red)
(L) (White)
Changer/AUX/XM
receiver Input Connector
(Yellow)Video Input TerminalRCA Cable(option)
Remote-out
(Black)
RCA Cable
(option) Video Output
Terminal(R) (Red)
(L) (White) (Yellow)
(R) (Red)(Yellow)
(L) (White)
Hide-away Unit (rear)
CY-V7100U (option)
Hide-away Unit (front)
CY-V7100U (option)
DIN
Connector Power 
Lead  Not used. Do not connect the Power Lead
(ACC) if the control unit is equipped.
Note: Select [VTR]in [CH INPUT]of the [INPUT/OUTPUT]menu in advance if you would like to watch the display of the
DVD changer with CQ-VD7001U (apage 9).Note:Never use
both Remote-Ins
(one is mini-pin
jack, the other is
RCA jack) at the
same time. Failure
to observe this may
cause misoperation.
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Digital audio outputDisc
DVDVideo CD
Sound
recording
formatOptical digital audio output
from connector
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital bitstream 
(1 – 5.1 ch)
DTS*DTS bitstream (1 – 5.1 ch)
(The analog portion is not out-
put.)
Linear PCM(44.1/48/88.2/96
kHz 16/20/24 bit)
Linear PCM (2 ch)
(44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz 
16/20/24 bit)
MPEG 1 MPEG 1 bitstream
Linear PCMLinear PCM (2 ch) 
(44.1 kHz sampling/16 bit)
CD
Linear PCMLinear PCM (2 ch) 
(44.1 kHz sampling/16 bit)
DTS*DTS bitstream (1 – 5.1 ch)
(The analog portion is not out-
put.)MPEG 2 LPCM (48 kHz/16 bit)
General
Power Supply : 12 V DC (11 V – 16 V) test 
voltage 14.4 V, negative ground
Current Consumption : Less than 2.0 A (play mode)Dimensions (W x H x D)DVD Changer Unit : 231 x 73 x 168 mm
{9-1/8” x 2-7/8” x 6-5/8”}
Disc Magazine Unit : 121 x 35 x 128 mm
{4-3/4” x 1-3/8” x 5-1/16”}
Weight
DVD Changer Unit : 1.5 kg(3 lbs, 5 oz)
Disc Magazine Unit : 0.2 kg(6 oz)
Disc Magazine Unit : VYQ3174 (included) holds 8
discs
DVD Changer Unit
Load Impedance : More than 10 kΩ
Output Voltage : 2 V rms (1 kHz, 0 dB, at max.)
Output Impedance : 600 Ω
Channel : 2 channels
Frequency Response : 5 – 20,000 Hz ±1 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio : 95 dBTotal Harmonic Distortion
: 0.006 % (1,000 Hz)
Wow and Flutter : Below measurable limit
Light Source : Semiconductor laser
Wavelength : 650 nm
Video section
Video Output : Video composite signal, 1,0 V
[p-p], 75 Ω
Note:
¡Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
¡Specifications and the design are subject to modification
without notice due to improvements in technology.
¡Some figures and illustrations on this manual may be dif-
ferent from real ones.
Specifications
*DTS only works with optical outputs.
Electrical Connection
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Connection with Overhead Monitor (CY-VH9300U)
Connection with CD/Receiver with CD/DVD changer control and the overhead monitor (option, CQ-C9901/C9801U, 
CY-VH9300U).
Note:Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
DVD Changer
CX-DH801U
ACCBATTERY 5A
PARKING BRAKE
HAM4X5mmMAXBCVH.A
H
C
V.A.B
V
B
C
VIDEO CONTVTR1-IN
VTR OUT
VIDEO-CNT    
REMOTE-OUT
FRONT SP
CH/AUX2-IN
REAR SPREMOTE-IN
Extension Cord 
u
(BRAKE/VIDEO-C0NT/ACC/BATT/DIN/RCA/GND)
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis
To the car battery, continuous + 12 V DC.(Black)
(Red)
(Yellow)Parking Brake Lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
Be sure to wire the parking
brake for safety and preventing
accident.
Video control Lead (output)
(Green/yellow stripe)
(R) (Red)(L) (White)
Front
speaker
leads
Fuse 5 A
CY-VH9300U
(option)
Not used.
(Green/yellow stripe)
Audio Output (L) (White)
Audio Output (R) (Red) Video Output (Yellow)
(L) (White) Video (Yellow)
(R) (Red)
Remote-In (Black)RCA Cable
(option)DIN Cable (Black)
To the changer
connector
CQ-C9901U
(option)
(R) (Red)(L) (White)
Rear
speaker
leadsFront speakers
(option)
Rear speakers
(option)
Electrical Connection, Specifications
MPEG 1 LPCM (48 kHz/16 bit)
Not used. Do not connect the Power Lead
(ACC) if the control unit is equipped.Ground Lead
Power Lead
Battery Lead
Note:Never use both
Remote-Ins (one is
mini-pin jack, the other
is RCA jack) at the same
time. Failure to observe
this may cause misoper-
ation.
RCA Cable
(option)
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Remote-In
(RCA) (Black)