ASPECT TILT In-Dash 7’’ Widescreen Color LCD Monitor with RDS Receiver and CD Changer Control ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE PRISET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCW MONITOR WHIT RECIEVER TRACK TUNE VOL MUTE LOUD NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE MENU E MOD ENTER 3 AT REPE 6 CH 2 2 PWR CH 1 1 OM RAND 4 SCAN 5 PTY AF TA L SCROL LOC DISP NU ME R ENTE E OD P·M I NAV ASPECT ATION NAVIG E MUT D LOU E LUM VO CAR CQ-VA7300N AV
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E N G L I S H 3 Precautions Before Use/Preparation WARNING: TO AVOID RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF LAWS, NOT FOR USE WHERE VISIBLE TO DRIVER FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN NAVIGATION OR USE WITH REAR VIEW CAMERA. While Driving ¡The driver must not operate the color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor. Operating the color LCD monitor may lead to carelessness and cause an accident. Stop your vehicle in a safe location when operating the unit. ¡The driver must not watch videos while driving.
E N G L I S H 5 Indications on the Screen ■ AM/FM mode Volume Display MUTE or LOUD lights when the MUTE or LOUD function is set to ON. Names of Controls and Functions Sound/Mode Display The current mode appears. : Sound (Radio (AM/FM)/Changer (CH-C)) ASPECT Remote Control ASPECT ASP [PWR] (Power) ¡Switches on/off the power. (a page 10) 3 EAT REP 6 CH 2 2 DOM RAN 4 (For external video source. Optional DVD player, Camcorder or TV tuner (e.g.) should be connected.
E N G L I S H Names of Controls and Functions E N G L I S H (continued) Display Unit (Front) Display Unit 7 ASPECT 8 TILT Sub-LCD Display 7 inches (18 cm) Wide LCD Display [MODE] (POWER) ¡Switches on/off the power. (a page 10) ¡Changes the modes. (a page 10,12,18,20) ¡Closes the menu.
E N G L I S H General [VOL}] [VOL{] [ ] (OPEN/CLOSE) Monitor Position Adjustment ASPECT ASP TILT OPEN / CLOSE CQ-VA7300N 9 EON・PTY・CT 10 Cautions: ¡For smooth adjustment, make sure to first return the lateral angle to the neutral position and then adjust the tilt angle. ¡Avoid physical shock on the monitor.
E N G L I S H Radio Mode Display Band/frequency FM Stereo Indicator ASPECT E N G L I S H Station Preset Sub-LCD Display (at monitor close) TILT Perform these operations with the remote control. 11 Band Preset number 12 Frequency Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories. “Sub-LCD Display Change” (a page 38) Select a band and frequency. (step w and e on the previous page) q Radio Mode Press [MODE] to change to the AM/FM (LW/MW) mode.
E N G L I S H 13 Radio Data System (RDS) RDS Basics Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such data. RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS. The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
E N G L I S H Radio Data System (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Reception 15 E N G L I S H (continued) Menu Setting Program Type (PTY) Mode [Default: PTY OFF] Preparation: Switch to the radio mode to tune in an RDS broadcast. 16 [MENU] Press [PTY] on the remote control or press and hold [DISP] (PTY) on the display unit to switch the PTY mode as follows.
VTR/Car Navigation E N G L I S H ASPECT You can view the images and listen to the sounds from the connected external devices in the VTR1 mode and VTR2 mode respectively. TILT 17 External Devices Connectable to VTR1/VTR2 E N G L I S H 18 Refer to “Electrical Connections” for each external device connection.
E N G L I S H CD Changer/Video CD Changer Control ASPECT Basic Operation Mode Display TILT 19 Disc number E N G L I S H 20 Disc Selection [}]: Next disc [{]: Previous disc Track Selection [[]: Next track []]: Beginning of the current track Previous track (Press twice.) Fast Forward/ Fast Reverse Press and hold [[]: Fast forward []]: Fast reverse Release to resume playback.
E N G L I S H User Settings [MODE] (End) E MOD CH 1 1 21 DOM RAN 4 SCAN 5 PTY AF TA LL SCRO LOC DISP ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE NU ME R ENTE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL E OD P·M MUTE NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE MENU [MENU] [}] [{] [] ] [[ ] (Select/adjust) [ENTER] ENTER q [}] and [{] buttons move the cursor vertically.
E N G L I S H User Settings (continued) Note: The submenu, “NAVI SETUP”, is available only when “NAVI INPUT” is set to “RGB” in “INPUT/OUTPUT”.
E N G L I S H User Settings (continued) [MODE] (End) E MOD CH 1 1 25 3 AT REPE 6 CH 2 2 PWR DOM RAN 4 SCAN 5 PTY AF TA LL SCRO LOC DISP ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE NU ME R ENTE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL E OD P·M MUTE NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE MENU [MODE] (End) ENTER [ENTER] 1 Menu 2 Submenu 3 Setting 26 e To set, press [ENTER].
E N G L I S H User Settings (continued) [MODE] (End) E MOD CH 1 1 27 3 AT REPE 6 CH 2 2 PWR DOM RAN 4 SCAN 5 PTY AF TA LL SCRO LOC DISP ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE NU ME R ENTE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL E OD P·M MUTE NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE MENU [MODE] (End) ENTER AV CAR 1 Menu 2 Submenu 3 Setting BEEP Note: You cannot mute a beep and a security alarm that
E N G L I S H Sound Settings Note: The submenu, “BAL/FAD” is not available when “P • MODE” is active.
E N G L I S H Display (Screen) Settings [MODE] (End) E MOD CH 1 1 31 DOM RAN 4 SCAN 5 LL SCRO LOC DISP ASPECT TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE NU ME R ENTE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL [MENU] [}] [{] [] ] [[ ] (Select/adjust) [ENTER] PTY AF TA ASP E OD P·M MUTE NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE [MODE] (End) E LUM VO AV CAR [ENTER] [MENU] 1 Menu 2 Submenu Display Dimmer q Press [}] or [{]
E N G L I S H Display (Screen) Settings (continued) [MODE] (End) E MOD CH 1 1 33 3 AT REPE 6 CH 2 2 PWR DOM RAN 4 SCAN 5 AF TA LL SCRO LOC DISP ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE NU ME R ENTE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL E OD P·M MUTE NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE MENU [MODE] (End) Sub-LCD Display ENTER [ENTER] 1 Menu Sub-LCD Dimmer 2 Submenu 3 Setting q Press [}] or [{]
E N G L I S H RDS Settings [MODE] (End) E MOD CH 1 1 35 DOM RAN 4 SCAN 5 PTY AF TA LL SCRO LOC DISP ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE NU ME R ENTE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL E OD P·M MUTE NAVIGATION PTY NAVI DISP TA MONO/ST POWER AF MODE MENU [MENU] [}] [{] [] ] [[ ] (Select/adjust) [ENTER] 2 N GATIO NAVI ENTER [MODE] (End) [ENTER] [MENU] E LUM VO [}] [{] [] ] [[ ] (Select/adjust) [}] [{] (VO
E N G L I S H Other Settings E N G L I S H 37 38 Sub-LCD Display Change Press [DISP] to change the display as follows. The contents on the sub-LCD display are changeable. ■ Power OFF ( ACC ON ) ■ Radio Mode (Continued) ■ CD Changer/Video CD Changer Mode At monitor either open or close... FM- At monitor close... At monitor open...
E N G L I S H 39 Other Settings Aspect Ratio (For VTR mode) Default: NORMAL Mode: 4 types TILT ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VA7300N CQ-VA7300N EON・PTY・CT OPEN / CLOSE PRESET / DISC IN-DASH 7 INCH COLOR LCD MONITOR WITH RECEIVER TRACK TUNE VOL Private Mode Press [ASP] (ASPECT) on the display unit or press [ASPECT] on the remote control to change the aspect ratio as follows. NORMAL ¡The conventional display image has a 4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical.
E N G L I S H Installation Preparation Dashboard Installation 41 Installation Opening Cautions: ¡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. The unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as shown at right.
E N G L I S H 43 Installation (continued) Mounting the Display Unit ❏ Installation Procedures 1 (When using Mounting Collar w) Note: 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 adjusted. Method for Fixing the Mounting Spring Insert the Mounting Collar w into the dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs out with a screwdriver.
E N G L I S H 45 Installation E N G L I S H (continued) ❏ Installation Procedures (When not using Mounting Collar w) Mounting the Hide-away Unit 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. Select mounting screws according to the hole positions and hole shape of the bracket.
E N G L I S H 47 Installation (continued) Anti-Theft System To Remove the Unit This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. q Switch off the power of the unit. w Press the release button [ LT PRISET / DISC TRACK TUNE e Pull on the right side of the unit. VOL Place Removable Face Plate into Case OPEN / CLOSE ]. MUTE ENU 48 Removable Face Plate Case q Switch off the power of the unit. ENTER w Remove the removable face plate.
E N G L I S H 49 Electrical Connections Cautions: ¡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 12volt 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.
E N G L I S H Electrical Connections (continued) Names and Colors of Connectors Connecting the Side Brake (Parking Brake) Connection Lead 51 E N G L I S H 52 Hide-away Unit (R) (Red), (L) (White), CD Changer Input Connector CAMERA IN (VIDEO) (Yellow), (SUBWOOFER) (Black) VIDEO OUT Caution: For safety, be sure to ask your nearest professional installer to do this connection.
E N G L I S H 53 Electrical Connections E N G L I S H (continued) Connection with Rear Monitor and Camcorder Connection with Rear View Camera Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition. Connection with a camcorder (option) and rear monitor (e.g. CY-VM1500EX, option). Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition. 54 CQ-VA7300N Display Unit Camcorder Rear Monitor (option) (e.g.
E N G L I S H 55 Electrical Connections E N G L I S H (continued) Connection with Video CD Changer (CX-VCD10AEW) Connection with Video CD Changer (CX-VCD10AEW, option). Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition. Video CD Changer Connection with Dual CD Changer Selector (CA-CD55EN) Connection with CD Changer (CX-DP880N, option) and CD Text recognizable CD Changer (CX-DP9061EN, option).
E N G L I S H 57 Electrical Connections E N G L I S H (continued) Connection with Car Navigation System (CN-DV2300N) Connection with Car Navigation System (CN-DV2300N, option). Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition. Connection with DVD Player (CX-DVP292) 58 Connection with DVD Player (CX-DVP292, option). Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
E N G L I S H 59 Electrical Connections E N G L I S H (continued) Advanced System 1 Connection with CD Changer (CX-DP9061EN, option), TV Tuner (CY-TN1500PEN, option), and Car Navigation (CNDV2000EN, option). 60 Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
E N G L I S H 61 Electrical Connections E N G L I S H (continued) Advanced System 2 62 Connection with DVD Player (CX-DV1500PEN, option), Digital Surround Processor (CY-AC300, option), and Power Amplifiers (CY-M9054EN and CY-M7052EN, option). Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
E N G L I S H Troubleshooting If You Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. 63 If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Cautions: ¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.
E N G L I S H 65 Troubleshooting ■ Car Navigation, VCR, Camcorder, Rear View Camera, Rear Monitor Trouble The picture from a car navigation system is not displayed. The picture from a VCR or a camcorder is not displayed. The picture from a rear view camera is not displayed. E N G L I S H (continued) Cause / Step ■ Radio Trouble Cause / Step The connection of a car navigation system is not correct. aConnect it correctly. Station is too far, or signals are too weak.
E N G L I S H 67 Troubleshooting Specifications (continued) If the Unit Malfunctions... Preparation: Remove the face plate. (a page 48) Reset switch Insert a hard, slender stick into the hole and push the switch. 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 nearest Panasonic Service Center and ask for repairs.