Panasonic Lcd Monitor Cy Vhd9500u Operating Instructions

							Overhead 9q Widescreen Color LCD Monitor with Built-in DVD/SD Player
Moniteur plafond couleur à ÉCL de 9 po (grand-écran) avec lecteur DVD/SD intégré 
Monitor LCD de 9q a color de pantalla ancha con reproductor incorporado de DVD/SD 
para instalación aérea 
CY-VHD9500U
≥  Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
≥  Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.
≥  Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones 
						

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ForbiddenThe driver must not operate this 
product, watch the monitor or use the 
IR wireless headphones while driving.
It may lead to distraction and cause 
an accident.
The following provides an explanation of rules that should always be observed in order to prevent harm to 
the user and to others and to prevent damage to your property.
The level of damage and risk that may occur when a rule is ignored and the player is used improperly is 
divided into the following categories.
Warning
This mark indicates that, “There is a risk of serious injury or death”.
This mark indicates that, “There is a risk of injury or physical 
damage”.
The types of rules are divided into the following categories.
(The following is only a portion of the picture marks.)
This type of picture mark indicates something that you should not do, 
i.e. “Forbidden”.
This picture mark indicates something that you must do, i.e. 
“Compulsory”.
Safety Information
Warnings
Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that 
this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and 
mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people 
who take pride in their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this 
product, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.
At the time of operation
Caution
Do not use the product when it is 
broken or there is some abnormality.
In the unlikely event that the product 
breaks (such as when no image is 
displayed or there is no sound) or 
there is some abnormality (such 
as when a foreign object is inside 
the product, water was spilled on 
it, smoke comes out or the product 
emits a strange smell), immediately 
stop using the product and be sure 
to contact the store from which you 
purchased your product or a nearby 
Panasonic Servicenter.
Continuing to use the product in that 
condition could cause accidents,  re 
or electrical shock.
Do not leave the remote control unit 
lying around.
If, when the remote control unit has 
been left on the driver’s seat side, 
it gets under your feet and slides 
under the brake pedal while you are 
driving, this could interfere with your 
driving and lead to a traf c accident. Forbidden
Forbidden
ForbiddenThe main unit must never be operated 
directly (for instance, inserting or 
ejecting discs or adjusting the monitor 
angle) while the vehicle is moving.
It may result in an accident and/or 
injury in a case where the brakes are 
suddenly applied or when the vehicle 
accelerates suddenly.
Do not expose the product to excessive 
heat.Forbidden
This could cause the product to start 
smoking or ignite, or cause electrical 
shock or other malfunction in some 
cases.
To avoid the risk of serious injury or 
possible violation of laws, not for use 
where visible to driver for any purpose 
other than use with rear view camera (or 
navigation).Forbidden
It may lead to distraction and cause 
an accident. To ensure proper operation, please carefully read through these instructions as well as the installation 
instructions provided separately.
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Operating Instrunctions
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Installation Instrunctions
Do not use the product where it will get 
wet, or where there is a lot of moisture 
or dust.
This could cause the product to start 
smoking or ignite, or cause electrical 
shock or other malfunction in some 
cases.
In particular, take care that the 
product will not get wet when the car 
is washed or when it rains. Forbidden
Do not place SD memory cards and 
batteries within the reach of children.
There is a risk that children 
could swallow the SD memory 
card/batteries. If a child does swallow 
the SD memory card/batteries, 
contact your doctor immediately.
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Warnings
Run the cords so that they do not 
interfere with driving or with entering 
or exiting the car.
Run the cords so that they do not 
wrap around the steering wheel, 
gearshift, brake pedal, etc. or around 
your legs, and secure all the cords 
together. Not doing so could cause 
accidents or injury.
Follow the instructions to install and 
wire the product.
Not following the instructions to 
properly install and wire the product 
could cause accidents or  re.
Install the product after checking the 
position of the car’s pipes, tank and 
electrical wiring.
When opening holes in the car body 
to install the 
product
, be careful not 
to touch or interfere with the pipes, 
tank or electrical wiring. Doing so 
could cause  re or accidents.
Safety Information 
(continued)
Warnings
At the time of installation
At the time of installation
Use in DC 12 V - grounded vehicles.
This 
product
 is only for DC 12 V -
grounded vehicles. It cannot be used 
in DC 24 V vehicles (such as large 
trucks, diesel vehicles designed for 
cold climates, etc.).
Using this product
 in such vehicles 
could cause  re or other malfunction.
Never use the car’s safety equipment 
for installing or grounding the product.
Using the bolts, nuts and screws of 
the car’s safety equipment (steering 
and brake systems, fuel tank, etc.) 
could cause accidents. Follow 
the instructions and only use the 
accessories provided with the 
product
 
and the speci ed parts. Forbidden
Have a professional technician wire 
and install the product.
Professional skill and experience 
is required to wire and install the 
product. Improper installation could 
result in failure of safety equipment 
resulting in accident and injury.
For safety’s sake, always ask the 
store from which you purchased the 
product to install and wire it for you.
Be sure to use fuses with the prescribed 
capacity. Have a professional 
technician replace the fuses.
Using fuses that exceed the 
prescribed capacity could cause 
the 
product
 to start smoking, ignite 
or otherwise malfunction. For 
replacement and repair of fuses, 
contact the store from which you 
purchased your 
product
 or a nearby 
Panasonic servicenter.
Be sure to disconnect the battery’s - 
terminal while wiring and installing the 
product.
Doing the wiring and installation 
with the battery’s - terminal still 
connected could cause electrical 
shock and injury due to a short 
circuit accidents.
Always use the accessories provided 
with the product and the speci ed parts.
Using parts other than those 
speci ed could damage the inside 
of the product or cause the product 
to not be securely fastened and 
thus come loose, which could cause 
accidents, malfunction or  re.
Do not install the product in a location 
where it will be subject to heavy 
vibration or in an unstable location.
Installing the product in a sloping 
location or on a noticeably curved 
surface, etc. may cause the product 
to shift out of position or drop down, 
etc. while the car is moving, resulting 
in an accident and/or injury. Forbidden
Contact your car dealer or manufacturer 
to determine the required procedure 
and strictly follow their instructions 
before attempting installation of this 
product if your car is equipped with air 
bag and/or anti-theft systems.
Speci c procedures may be required 
for connection and disconnection 
of the battery to install this product. 
Failure to follow the procedure may 
result in the unintended deployment 
of air bags or activation of the 
anti-theft system resulting in damage 
to the car and personal injury.
Do not, under any circumstances, 
install the product in a place where the 
driver’s ability to drive the car or the 
driver’s  eld of vision will be impaired.
Installing the product in a place 
where it will interfere with the 
driver’s  eld of vision either in front 
or behind or in a place where it will 
interfere with the driver’s ability 
to drive the car may lead to traf c 
accidents and/or injury.
Install the product securely so that it 
will not shift out of place or drop down.
Loose screws or insecure installation 
may cause the product to shift out 
of position or drop down, etc. while 
the car is moving, resulting in an 
accident and/or injury.
Forbidden
Do not disassemble, repair or modify 
the product.
Do not disassemble, repair or 
modify the product, or cut the cord 
to connect it to the power supply 
for another device.  This could 
cause  re, electrical shock or other 
malfunction.
Disassembly
ForbiddenDo not install the product in a position 
where it will interfere with the 
operation of the air bag.
The air bag may fail to operate 
properly or the main unit or its parts 
could become dislodged and end 
up  ying through the air by an air 
bag which has opened, causing an 
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Cautions
Use the product at the proper volume 
setting.Do not insert foreign objects into the 
SD memory card or disc slot.Safety Information 
(continued)
Driving when you are unable to hear 
sounds around you or from outside 
the car can cause accidents.
Putting metal objects like coins or 
things that burn easily inside the 
product could cause short circuits 
or insulation failure, leading to  re, 
electrical shock or other malfunction. 
Be particularly careful that children 
follow this rule. Forbidden
Do not put  ngers inside moving parts 
or in the disc loading slot.
Inserting  ngers could cause injury 
or malfunction.
Be particularly careful that children 
follow this rule.
Forbidden
Proper Use of the Batteries Remote control unit: Lithium battery (CR2025/1F)
IR wireless headphones: Manganese R03, AAA, UM-4 dry cells
Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury 
or a  re. Battery leakage may damage the product.
Do not mix old and new batteries. (IR wireless headphones)
Do not use alkaline dry cells. (There is the danger of liquid leakage.)
Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or heat the batteries. Do not put them in  re or 
water. Do not place them in contact with metal objects.
Do not leave the battery or the remote control unit containing the battery in places where 
the temperature is extremely high (such as inside cars with all the windows closed, or 
inside the car trunk, places where the sun shines directly on it, or near the heater). Such 
misuse/abuse can cause the batteries to burst, rupture, leak or overheat causing  re and 
damage to property or injury.
Only use the speci ed batteries.
Insert the batteries with the + and - ends as shown on the battery case.
Immediately replace used up batteries.
When not using the remote control unit for a long period of time, remove the battery.
Insulate the batteries when disposing of or storing them. (Put them in a plastic bag or 
wrap them with tape or something.)
Obey local ordinances when disposing of the batteries.What to do if a battery has leaked (R03, AAA, UM-4 dry cells)Carefully wipe up all the electrolyte on the battery case, and then replace the leaking battery with a new 
one. If your body or clothing has made contact with the electrolyte, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If some of the electrolyte should  nd its way into your eyes, do not rub them but immediately wash 
them with water, and consult a doctor.Forbidden
At the time of operation
Do not leave a disc/SD memory card  
which is not completely housed inside 
the product in place.
Otherwise, the disc may drop down, 
hitting your face, eye or other part of 
the body and causing injury.
Forbidden
Do not hit the product with your hands or 
objects.  When getting into or out of the 
vehicle, do not bump your belongings or 
luggage against the product.
Doing so may cause an accident, 
injury and/or malfunctioning.
Forbidden
When using IR wireless headphones, 
keep the volume level down, and avoid 
using IR wireless headphones for 
prolonged periods of time.
Otherwise, your sense of hearing 
may become impaired. If you 
experience a ringing in your ears, 
reduce volume or discontinue use.
Cautions
At the time of operation
Do not allow anybody’s hands or  ngers 
or any other objects to be sandwiched 
or wedged between the main unit and 
monitor.
Doing so may cause an accident, 
injury and/or malfunctioning.
Be particularly careful that children 
follow this rule.
Forbidden
Stop play immediately if you start to 
feel unwell in playing video games etc. 
on the unit’s screen.
For health reasons, avoid playing 
video games etc. for prolonged 
periods of time.
Do not play discs in the wrong or 
damaged format.
For instance, if you add the “.mp3” 
extension to a  le which is not 
formatted as an MP3  le, a loud 
noise will be heard through the 
speakers, possibly damaging them 
and hurting your eardrums. Forbidden
Avoid keeping the dome lights on for 
prolonged periods. And remember to 
turn the dome light switch to OFF or 
DOOR when you leave the car.
Otherwise, it will consume battery 
power and may prevent the engine 
from starting.
Do not expose the remote control unit 
and IR wireless headphones to direct 
sunlight.
Do not watch the monitor with the 
engine off for prolonged periods.
Otherwise, it will consume battery 
power and may prevent the engine 
from starting.
Forbidden
When the temperature inside the vehicle 
is high such as on a hot summer’s 
day, cool off the inside of the vehicle 
suf ciently by, for instance, turning on the 
air conditioner before using this product.
If the temperature inside the vehicle 
is still high, the product itself may 
become hot enough to burn you if 
you touch it.
Do not swing from the product or pull it.
Doing so may cause an accident, 
injury and/or malfunctioning.
Be particularly careful that children 
follow this rule.
Forbidden
Otherwise, it may cause battery 
leakage or malfunctioning.
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Safety Information 
(continued)
Cautions
At the time of installation
Before connecting the product with 
another device, consult the operating 
instructions of the device concerned to 
ensure that the product and device will 
be connected properly.
Incorrect connections may cause 
accidents and/or malfunctioning.
Install the monitor in a position where 
it will not hit anybody’s head when it 
opens and closes.
Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident and/or injury.
If an RCA or similar cord is to be 
connected to the product, adjust its 
position and length so that it will not 
become entangled or come into contact 
with your body. After use, be absolutely 
sure to disconnect it from the product.
Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident and/or injury.
Take care not to injure your  ngers with 
the power drill or other tool you are 
using. Also take care not to damage the 
wiring near the ceiling panel.
Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident, injury and/or 
malfunctioning. 
Cautions
At the time of operation or installation 
Caution for replacing the bulb of the dome light
Ask a quali ed specialist to do this job.
While you are replacing a bulb, be absolutely sure to keep the dome light switch at OFF. 
Otherwise, you may burn yourself.
The bulb is very hot to the touch while it is lighted and immediately after it has gone off. 
Before attempting to replace it, turn the dome light switch off, wait several minutes and 
then check that it cooled off.
Use a bulb with the speci ed ratings (12 V/5 W). Do not use any other bulb.
Gripping the bulb with too much force may break it. Wear  ngerstalls or use some other 
anti-slip method when replacing it.
Do not damage the cords.
Wire breaks and short circuits can 
cause electrical shock or  re.
Run the cords so that they do not get 
tangled in the moving parts (such as 
the seat rails), screws or car body.
Do not damage, pull too hard, fold, 
twist, or work on the cords. Do 
not place the cords near heating 
appliances or put heavy objects on 
the cords. Forbidden
Take care that the wiring is not pinched 
or caught by the base plate attached to 
the roof or any other parts.
As you cut the headliner, take care 
not to cut your  ngers. Also take care 
not to damage any other areas of the 
headliner.
Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident and/or injury.
Cautions
At the time of installation
Before installing the unit, be absolutely 
sure to check that the screws do not 
make any contact with the ceiling 
panel.
If some space is required between 
the base plate and the unit, attach 
and adjust the under cover. For 
details on installing the under cover, 
consult your dealer.Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident and/or injury.
Do not poke your  ngers between the 
ceiling and this product.
Failure to heed this caution 
may result in an injury and/or 
malfunctioning of the product.
Forbidden
Wear gloves for installation work to 
protect yourself from injuries.
Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident and/or injury.
Wear goggles or protective eyewear to 
shield your eyes from airborne metal 
particles during drilling.
Failure to heed this caution may 
result in an accident and/or injury.
NO WARRANTY
Panasonic shall have no liability for reduction in safety or any accident caused by installing this 
product. We shall not guarantee any auto parts damaged during installation.
Caution for electrical connections:
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram.
Do not connect the power connector to the unit until the wiring is completed.
When connecting stripped wires, be sure to wrap them securely with electrical tape to 
prevent shorts.
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Protect Disc and SD memory Card≥ When you leave the car, be sure to eject the 
disc/SD memory card from this unit and bring it 
out.When not Using the Product≥ Lock the monitor in the fully closed position. 
≥ If the display unit cannot be locked, be absolutely 
sure to consult your dealer and remedy the 
situation.Dimmer Sensor≥ This unit automatically adjusts the screen 
brightness in accordance with the brightness of 
its surroundings. However, the dimmer sensor 
may not function properly if it is exposed directly 
to sunlight or other strong sources of light.
When Listening with IR Wireless 
Headphones≥ Even if your headphones are the open-air type 
designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not 
turn up the volume so high that you can not hear 
what is around you.
≥ Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing 
comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound. 
So what sounds normal can actually be loud and 
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by 
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE 
your hearing adapts. 
  To establish a safe level:
   Start your volume control at a low setting. 
    Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it 
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
≥ Once you have established a comfortable sound 
level, set the dial and leave it there.
≥ Do not attempt to adjust the size while wearing 
headphones. (You may  nd that your hair is pulled 
as it becomes entwined with the headphones.)
≥ There may be breaks in the sound or noise may 
be heard if the headphones are used at a distance 
from this unit (display) or if obstructions block 
the infrared rays. These problems are caused by 
characteristics which are inherent in infrared rays, 
and thus are not indicative of any malfunctioning.
≥ Make sure that the infrared sensor window is not 
covered by your hands or hair.
≥ Since these headphones use infrared rays for 
operation, avoid using them in direct sunlight.
≥ When playing DVD video recordings and listening 
to their sound through IR wireless headphones, 
the sound may be heard at a low level even 
after the volume of the IR wireless headphones 
has been turned up. In a case like this, stop 
playing the disc, and then change the DRC 
(Dynamic Range Compression) setting among 
the DVD video settings (page 82) to “Minimum” 
or “Standard”. However, depending on a disc’
s format and content (music DVD, etc.), you 
may feel that the sound is not being reproduced 
properly. If this is the case, keep the DRC setting 
at OFF.
≥ When listening to sound through headphones, 
the volume level is a little lower compared 
with listening to sound which is delivered from 
speakers through an external device.Find the model number and serial number on either the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them in the 
space below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identi cation in case 
of theft.
MODEL NUMBER CY-VHD9500U
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
FROM
Exemption from Liability
≥ The manufacturer will not be liable in any way for 
any incidental damages (such as loss of business 
income or changes or loss of memory data) 
which may result from the use of or failure to use 
this product.
≥ The terms and conditions of the warranty which 
accompanies the product do not apply when the 
product is operated in a vehicle which is used for 
business purposes (such as a bus, taxi cab or 
commercial vehicle).
≥ No guarantees can be made for the numerical 
values which have been set in the product when 
those values have been changed as a result of 
misuse of the product by the user or any third 
party or of the effects of static or electrical noise 
or of malfunctioning or repairs.
≥ The manufacturer will not be liable in any way for 
the loss, destruction or erasure of SD card data 
which is a result of improper handling.
Liquid Crystal Panel≥ Storage temperature range: `4 °F to 176 °F 
 (`20 °C to 80 °C)
  When the liquid crystal panel reaches high 
temperatures or low temperatures, chemical 
changes occur within the liquid crystal panel 
which may cause malfunctions.
≥ Do not strongly impact the liquid crystal panel.
≥ 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 
may decline in such environments. Note that this 
is not a malfunction or problem.
  Usage temperature range: 32 °F to 104 °F 
  (0 °C to 40 °C)
≥ There may be red spots, blue spots and green 
spots on the panel surface. This is a characteristic 
of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem. The 
liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision 
technology and has at least 99.99 % effective image 
pixels. Be aware that on 0.01 % of the panel there 
may be missing pixels or constantly light pixels.≥ In order to protect the liquid crystal panel, keep it 
out of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use.
≥ Sudden changes in the temperature inside the car 
such as those which occur immediately after the 
car’s air conditioner or heater has been turned on 
may cause the inside of the liquid crystal panel 
to cloud over due to water vapor or it 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 an hour, and 
then resume or start use.
Spots
Notes on Use
CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER 
PRODUCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER 
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT 
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR 
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
PERSONNEL.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
NOTICE:This product has a  uorescent lamp that 
contains a small amount of mercury. It 
also contains lead in some components. 
Disposal of these materials may be regulated 
in your community due to environmental 
considerations.
For disposal or recycling information 
please contact your local authorities, 
or the Electronics Industries Alliance: 
 
						

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Safety Installation DiagramWARNING:
Have a professional technician wire and install the product.
Professional skill and experience is required to wire and install the product. Improper installation 
could result in failure of safety equipment resulting in accident and injury.
For safety’s sake, always ask the store from which you purchased the product to install and wire it for 
you.For details on installation, refer to the installation instructions provided separately.
Approximately 5
15/16q (150 mm)*
Approximately 
1113/16q 
(300 mm) Maximum 
120
Approximately 
1113/16q 
(300 mm)
Installation Guide  ≥ This unit opens and closes at the maximum dimensions given below. 
Features9 inch Flip-down Overhead MonitorIn response to increasing demand for rear seat 
entertainment systems, we have developed the 
 ip-down overhead monitor. This is a large 9 inch 
wide screen model.Built-in DVD Video Player (page 56)This player can play back DVD video discs, video 
CDs, music CDs and MP3 (CD-R/RW) discs.Built-in SD Player (page 66)This player can play back data recorded on SD 
memory card (hereafter referred as “SD card”) as 
still pictures, moving pictures, music or voice for 
instance.Built-in IR Transmitter for Wireless 
Headphones (page 52)An infrared transmitter built into the overhead 
monitor beams the sound signal to listeners 
wearing wireless headphones (2 sets supplied) 
permitting front and rear passengers to enjoy 
separate program material. With wireless 
headphones (hereafter referred as “IR wireless 
headphones”), listeners are free to move about in 
their seats and groove to the beat without tangled 
cords.Game Position  (page 64)The remote control unit features a GAME button to 
enable games to be enjoyed with the best image 
quality when a game player has been connected 
to the unit.  When the button is pressed, the 
brightness and contrast are automatically 
switched to the dedicated game settings.
2 sets of VTR Input Terminals and 1 set 
each of VTR Output and Video Output 
TerminalsWith these terminals on this unit you can enjoy 
many different kinds of images including ones 
from game players, camcorders and other video 
units. What’s more, the images on the unit’s 
screen can be output to the front seat monitor.Digital Audio Output Terminal for 
Upgrading to Dolby Digital and dts 
Surround (page 14)When the unit is connected with a digital 
surround processor and used in combination with 
a subwoofer and center speaker, you can enjoy 
Dolby Digital or dts 5.1 channel audio play.Monitor Position and Angle Adjustment 
Functions (page 50)The screen can be adjusted up to 120  toward the 
viewers or away from them and up to 30  to their 
left or right to position it exactly where they want 
it to be.Blue ceiling re ected illumination 
(page 46)The blue ceiling re ected illumination serves as 
indirect lighting to light up the unit.
*  Install the product in such a way as to maintain 
the distances shown even when the display unit 
is rotated by 30 toward the front seat headrest 
(page 50).
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Front speaker (option) Front speaker (option)Rear speaker (option)
Rear speaker (option) CQ-C9800U
CD player/receiver (option)Another external device
(e.g. VCR, option)
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Front speaker (option)
Front speaker (option)Rear speaker (option)
Rear speaker (option)Subwoofer (option) Center speaker 
(EAB-CF2, option)
CY-AC300
Digital surround 
processor (option)CQ-VA707WEUC
In-dash LCD 
Monitor/Receiver (option)Another external device
(e.g. game machine, option)
Another external device
(e.g. VCR, option)
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IR Wireless 
Headphones
(supplied)
Recommended system (system which outputs the sound from the speakers through the front seat car audio unit)Advanced system 
(Dolby Digital/dts 5.1ch output system)
Simple system (independent rear seat system which uses the accessory IR Wireless Headphones)System Upgrade
Discs/Cards that can be Played Back
Card Mark (logo)
SD card
≥ DVD-R
≥ CVD
≥ Divx Video Discs≥ DVD-RW
≥ SACD Note: 
≥ About CD-Rs and CD-RWs, refer to “Notes on 
CD-Rs/RWs” (page 94). 
≥ About SD cards, refer to “Notes on SD Cards” (page 66).
The following discs cannot be played back on this product.≥ DVD-Audio 
≥ DVD-ROM 
≥ VSD 
≥ CD-RW (except MP3 and CD-DA) 
≥ CDV 
≥ Discs recorded in PAL format, others 
≥ DVDs with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥ Playing back a photo CD disc with this unit could damage the data that is recorded on the disc.≥ DVD-RAM
≥ CD-G
≥ CD-R (except MP3 and CD-DA)≥ DVD_RW 
≥ CD-ROM (except MP3)
≥ CD-EXTRA (audio-only playback possible) ≥ SVCD
≥ photo  CD
Disc Mark (logo) Disc size Video format Audio format Region No.
DVD video
5q (12 cm)NTSCLPCM, 
MPEG1/MPEG2, 
Dolby Digital1, ALL
Video CDLPCM (CD-DA*), 
MPEG1
CDLPCM (CD-DA*), 
MP3
Region Management InformationThis 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 
cannot play the disc. Example: Symbols used on jackets (examples of such symbols include)The numbers indicate the number of languages, 
tracks, angles, etc., recorded on the disc. 
Note:
≥ The size of the image that is displayed on the 
screen depends on the screen mode (“Aspect 
Ratio”, page 84), and on the screen size for the 
content on the disc. ≥ Number of subtitle languages
≥ Number of audio tracks 
≥ Number of angles 
Screen size (H:V aspect ratio)
≥ 4:3 standard size 
≥ Letterbox   (page 97) 
≥ 16:9 wide size:  Play back in letter box format on a 
standard screen (4:3). 
:  Play back in “Pan & Scan” (page 97) 
format on a standard screen (4:3). 
*CD-DA: A general music CD format
The Region number for this product is 
“1” and “ALL”.  
						

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Safety Information ............................................................................. Page 2
Notes on Use .........................................................................................10
Installation Guide ....................................................................................12
Features ...............................................................................................13
System Upgrade ....................................................................................  14
Discs/Cards that can be Played Back .............................................................15
Accessories ..........................................................................................  44
Name of Controls ....................................................................................46
Monitor Position Adjustment.......................................................................50
Remote Control Unit Preparation..................................................................51
IR Wireless Headphones Preparation ...........................................................  52
General ................................................................................................54
Playing Discs (Disc General/DVD video/Video CD) .............................................56
Playing Discs (DVD video/Video CD) .............................................................58
Playing Discs (CD/MP3) ............................................................................60
VTR (Game etc.) .....................................................................................64
Playing SD Cards ....................................................................................66
Display (SCREEN) Settings .........................................................................76
Other (USER) Settings ..............................................................................78
DVD video Settings ..................................................................................80
Aspect Ratio ..........................................................................................84
Replacing the Bulb of the Dome Light ............................................................85
Troubleshooting......................................................................................86
Notes on Discs/Cards ...............................................................................94
Language Code List .................................................................................96
Defi nition  of  Terms ..................................................................................97
After-sales Service for Products ...................................................................98
Specifi cations ...................................................................................... 100
Accessories
Contents
Item Diagram Q’ty
Paper Template
(YEFM991521)1
Under Cover
(YEFX9995134)1
Slide Plate (upper)
(YEFG013018)1
Slide Plate (lower)
(YEFG013017)1
Base Plate
(YEFG013016)1
Space Washer (A)
(YEFL02806)6
Space Washer (B)
(YEFL02807)6
Space Washer (C)
(YEFL02808)6
Space Washer (D)
(YEFL02809)6
Screw (YEJS03250)12
Screw (YEJS05100)6
Screw (YEFJ05101)6
Nuts (YEJN01122)12
Push Nuts (YEJN03100)6
Spring Washer (XWA5BFZ)
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Flat Washer (XWE5E10FZ)
6
Screw (for resin)
(XTB3+10GFX)6
Cord Clamp
(SHR4C102)2
Magic tape (“Velcro”)
(YFS014C089ZA)
(YFS014C090ZA)1 pair
Wiping Cloth
(YEFX9991793)1 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 modifi cation without prior notice due to 
improvements.
Item Diagram Q’ty
Remote Control Unit
(YEFX9995179)1
IR Wireless Headphones
(YEFX9992629)2
Lithium Battery for 
Remote Control Unit
1
Batteries for IR Wireless 
Headphones
4
Instruction Kit 
≥ Operating Instructions
(YEFM284227)1
≥ Installation 
Instructions
(YEFM293246)1
≥ Warranty Card, etc.1 set
Power Connector
(Main unit side)
(YAJ024C100ZA)1
Power Connector
(Vehicle side)
(YAJ024C104ZA)1
This indicates an operation 
which can be performed using 
the main unit only.This indicates an operation 
which can be performed using 
the remote control unit only. 
						

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Main Unit
Dome light (page 85)
Display release button 
(PUSH OPEN) 
(page 50) Remote control sensor
Dimmer sensor
Adjusts the screen brightness 
automatically. 
(When “AUTO” is set for the dimmer 
setting, the screen brightness is 
automatically adjusted to suit the 
surrounding brightness.) 
(page 76)Infrared transmitter 
Used to transmit audio to IR wireless 
headphones (page 52). Dome light switch
DOOR:   Dome light is 
on when door is 
opened.
OFF:  Dome light is off.
ON:  Dome light is on.≥ Blue ceiling refl ected illumination  can be set to OFF 
(page 78). Disc slot SD memory card slot
;/1 (Except SD mode)
≥ Pause (page 57, 60). 
≥ Playback (page 57, 60). < (Eject)
Ejects the disc (page 56).
When a disc is in the main unit: blue 
≥ Switches the power to on/off 
(page 54).
  When the main power 
is on: blue
≥ Changes the source (page 54).  SRC (Source) (POWER)Audio/video input terminal 2 
[VTR (2)-IN] (VTR2)
Used to connect a game player 
or other device. Main power switch
[MAIN POWER]
Turn the power off when the main unit is not 
going to be used for a prolonged period.
Main Unit (rear)
Blue ceiling refl ected illumination 
Concerning volume level adjustmentsThe main unit does not have a function for 
adjusting the volume level. To adjust the volume 
level, use the control provided on the accessory 
IR wireless headphones or external device 
connected.
ON
OFF
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