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English Safety Information 1 ■ 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. Warning This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions.
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 automobiles.
English Safety Information (continued) Laser Product Label Indications and Their Locations 3 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Caution Label CAUTION - LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Caution: This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes yourself.
Liquid Crystal Panel ¡Do not cause impact to the liquid crystal panel. ¡Usage temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C When the temperature is very cold or very hot, the image may not appear clearly or may move slowly. Also, movement of the image may seem to be out of synchronization or the image quality may decline in such environments. Note that this is not a malfunction or problem. ¡In order to protect the liquid crystal panel, keep it out of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use.
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Contents English 2 Deutsch 52 Français 102 Netherland 152 Italiano 202 Español 252 ¢ Safety Information .......................... 2 ¢ Notes on Use ................................................... 5 ¢ Components .................................................... 5 ¢ Features ........................................................... 6 ¢ Preparation...................................... 8 First time power on, other settings, symbols used in this manual ¢ Name of Controls and Functions ....
English Preparation 7 First Time Power On Other Settings When the power of this unit is turned on for the first time, the following screen appears. Perform the settings in accordance with the specifications of the car on which this unit is mounted. Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected.
English Symbols used in this manual Pictographs Disc Marks 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 follows. Refer to the following for the pictographs located in the upper part of each table. The following pictographs are used for the descriptions of disc operation. (a page 17-21) Compatible Discs Compatible types of disc The discs compatible with the targeted operation.
English Name of Controls and Functions Display CQ-VW100N 9 MUTE VOL q [MUTE] DIMMER e [DIMMER] w [+] [–] (VOL) SRC / PWR q [MUTE] ¡Mutes the sound temporarily. w [+] [–] (VOL) ¡Adjusts the sound volume. e [DIMMER] ¡The screen brightness is toggled between the set level and maximum luminance. r [SRC/PWR] ¡Switches on/off the power. ¡Changes the modes such as sound and picture. t [TA] ¡Switches TA mode on and off. y [s] [d] (TUNE/TRCK) ¡Selects or searches for a track, file, station.
English (Panel Open) 10 Disc slot CQ-VW100N 11
English Touch Panel Operation Overview 11 ❒ Notes on the Touch Panel Before operation ¡Clean the surface of the touch panel. (a page 47) 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. a Failure to observe the above may damage or break the glass on the surface of the touch panel.
English Switching the Display Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected. 12 Note: ¡ Refer to the instructions of each source. ¡ To switch Operation Screen on, touch the center of touch panel. (Touch to cancel) ¡ If no operation takes place for more than 10 seconds when Operation Screen is ON, Operation Screen is turned off. Audio Source ❒ CD Touch . Touch . Operation Screen List Screen ❒ MP3 Touch .
English General 13 MUTE [MUTE] DIMMER VOL [+] [–] (VOL) TA SRC / PWR TUNE/TRCK TILT [u TILT] [SRC/PWR] Preparation: Turn your car’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position. General Operations Operations Power ON : Power OFF : Display Open/Close – [SRC/PWR] – [SRC/PWR] – [u TILT] ¡Press once to open. Press again to close. Note: ¡The display automatically closes after a warning alarm sounds if no operation is performed for approximately 30 seconds.
English 14 General Operations (continued) Operations Volume Note: ¡The sound level for each source is stored in memory. [+] [–] – Up Down Setting range: 0 to 40, default: 18 Note: ¡ The volume level can be set independently for each source and each disc format. Mute – [MUTE] Tilt Angle – [u TILT] or – Mutes the sound. To cancel, press again. q Press and hold for more than 2 seconds. w Touch to adjust.
English Before Disc Playback 15 Discs that can be Played Back ❒ Disc Type DISC DVD VCD (Video CD) CD CD-R/RW Recordable ¡DivX files recorded on CD-Rs/RWs and DVD-Rs/RWs are playable. Refer to “Notes on MP3/DivX” for further information.
English Disc Insert/Eject CQ-VW100NN 16 MUTE VOL DIMMER SRC / PWR TA TUNE/TRCK Warning TILT [u TILT] (eject) Disc Insert DVD VCD CD MP3 DivX CH-C Press [u TILT] to open the display. Printed side ¡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. Caution ¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ¡Do not insert foreign object into the disc slot. ¡This unit does not support 8-cm disc.
English Disc Player Source Button Source Selection q Touch “Source Button”. d CQ-VW100N (Disc) w Touch on the Source Selection Screen. 17 MUTE VOL DIMMER SRC / PWR TA [SRC/PWR] Press [SRC/PWR] to change to the desired mode. To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel.
English Basic Operations Operations Operations Compatible Discs 18 Track/file Selection DVD VCD CD Compatible MP3 DivX Discs DVD Fast Forward/ Fast Reverse Disques DVD VCD compatibles CD MP3 DivX Compatible DVD VCD DivX Discs [d] Next track/file [s] Beginning of the current track/file Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.) Note: ¡When playing a DVD, there are cases where it is not possible to return to the start of a chapter that spans 2 titles. Fast forward Release to resume playback.
English Disc Player (continued) To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the centre of touch panel. Chapter/title Selection Operations Operations 19 Showing menu and selecting an item * Note on VCD: For VCD, touch instead of . 1 Compatible Discs Compatible Discs – or *1 d d DVD VCD *1 – Disques compatibles d *2 Compatible Discs – Touch the numerical key to enter a number directly Toggles the position of the buttons on the screen between upper and lower. – Returns to the previous display.
English DVD mode display Chapter/title selection Fast forward/fast reverse Stop/pause/play Audio Language/ Angle/Subtitle Language Touch . Touch . 20 Return Repeat play DVD menu Useful Function Operations Operations Compatible Discs Subtitle Language – Compatible DVD Discs DivX Audio Language Angle It is possible to change the subtitle language during play if multiple languages are recorded on the disc. Note: ¡There may be a brief delay before the subtitles appear.
English Notes on MP3/DivX 21 What is MP3/DivX? Display Information (on the Main Unit) MP3*: MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) is the compression format of digital audio. It is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group). Using this compression format, 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 CDRW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).
¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/DivX files or displaying the information of MP3/DivX files recorded with certain writing software or CD/DVD recorders. ¡ This unit does not have a play list function. ¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended. English Recording Recording MP3/DivX MP3/WMA files onfiles a CD/DVD-media on a CD-media ¡ It is recommended not to use a disc holding two or more different format types of files.
English Radio Source Selection Source Button Frequency Each / All indicator q Touch “Source Button”. d w Touch (Radio) on the Source Selection Screen. 23 CQ-VW100N Band selection Tuning *List selection Preset stations MUTE Press [SRC/PWR] to change to the desired mode. VOL DIMMER SRC / PWR TA TUNE/TRCK TILT [SRC/PWR] Auto presetting [s] [d] * Appears only when Setup e Radio e All FM Setup is selected.
English Preset Memory Manual Preset Memory Up to 6 stations can be preset in each band. Select a band and frequency. to blinks once – 24 ¡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. Auto Preset Memory A Preparation: Select Each . (a page 39) (default: All ) Setup e Radio e FM Setup e Auto Preset e Each / All Each Six stations are automatically preset in each band.
English RDS (Radio Data System) 25 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.
AF on/off Touch to switch AF mode as follows. AF setting* 1 : Switching immediately after the receiving sensitivity becomes low (for a suburban area with a fine view) 2 : No switching even after the receiving sensitivity temporarily becomes low (for an area with a obstructed view) Off : When the AF network of an RDS station is not required. The following functions are available when the AF mode is active.
English RDS (Radio Data System) (continued) ❏ PTY (Programme Type) CQ-VW100N PTY/PS display 27 PTY preset PTY on/off setting MUTE VOL DIMMER SRC / PWR TA TUNE/TRCK TILT [s] [d] PTY on/off Touch PTY Preset Call to switch PTY ON/OFF. PTY On : PTY display mode The following functions are activated. PTY Off : PTY is not active. Note: ¡When PTY is activated, band switching can not be performed. If it is necessary to switch the band, inactivate PTY.
English ❏ MENU Operation on RDS Refer to “Settings” for further information regarding other items on the menu. (a page 32) 28 Opening the RDS menu q Touch w . Touch e . Touch .
English AV1/AV2 Preparation: ¡Connect an optional external device to the AV1/AV2. Source Button Source Selection 29 You can view the images and listen to the sounds from the connected external devices in the AV1/AV2 mode respectively. q Touch “Source Button”. d CQ-VW100N / w Touch (AV1/AV2) on the Source Selection Screen. MUTE Press [SRC/PWR] to change to the desired mode. To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel.
English 30 CQ-VW100N 31
English Settings 31 32 Basic Setting Clock ID-Code Input Memory Clear Other Basic Setting Clock setting ID Code Setting Input Selection Memory clearance Other settings (a page 34) (a page 34) (a page 35) (a page 35) (a page 35) Screen Dimmer Display Aspect Screen Adjusting the brightness Display appearance Display aspect setting (a page 36) (a page 36) (a page 36) Sound SQ3 Bass/Treble Balance/Fader Sub-Woofer Sound SQ3 setting Bass/treble adjustment Balance/fader adjustment Subwoofer adjustment
English ❏ Setup Operation (Example: DVD mode) q w Touch e in Operation Screen. (Example: setting screen of Input 32 Touch desired setting. a page 35) Determines the setting and goes back to the previous 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.
English Settings (continued) 33 Basic Setting Screen Sound Disc Radio Clock ID-Code Clock setting ID Code Setting Display (Clock display) On : clock display ON (“– –:– –” is displayed before adjusting the clock.) Off : clock display OFF default: Adjust Off (Clock adjustment) } : Forward { : Backward Prior to operating this unit, it is advisable to assign a 4digit ID code for security.
English Input Input selection Note: ¡If a non-Panasonic navigation system is connected to this unit, we do not guarantee the operations of the navigation system. AV1 Yes : clears the memory to default settings No : no memory clear. The display returns to the previous one. (AV1 input selection) : an external device is connected to AV1. Skip : skips AV1. AV1 Yes OK Cancel AV2 : proceed. : no memory clear. (AV2 input selection) AV2 : an external device is connected to AV2.
English Settings (continued) 35 Basic Setting Screen Sound Disc Radio (Display) Note: ¡The screen setting screen can be also activated by touching Screen when the button is displayed. (a page 12) Aspect Display aspect setting Normal Dimmer Adjusting the brightness 1 2 Darker 3 Full Brighter default: 1 Note: ¡When [DIMMER] is pressed, the screen brightness is toggled between the set level that is adjusted by the procedure above and the maximum luminance.
Sound Disc English Basic Setting Screen Radio Note: ¡The sound setting screen can be also activated by touching Sound when the button is displayed. (a page 12) SQ3 Balance/Fader Balance SQ3 setting Six SQ presets are already provided at shipment in this unit.
English Settings (continued) 37 Basic Setting Screen Sound Disc Radio Audio Language DVD audio language setting Note: ¡These adjustments being executed, playback will start from the beginning of a disc. English : English Français : French Español : Spanish Deutsch : German Italiano : Italian Other : other language. Input the language code. (a page 49) default: English Video Setting Display aspect and DVD software mode DVD Aspect Narrow Wide : plays a video in 4:3 screen.
Radio Setting for FM stations Auto Preset (Down mix setting) Lt/Rt : surround element decodable down mix (Lt = Left total, Rt = Right total) Lo/Ro : simple stereo down mix (Lo = Left only, Ro = Right only) default: 38 (Auto preset setting) Each : saves the preset stations in each band. All : saves the preset stations in all FM lists regardless of band. default: Note: ¡This function is available only when “Dolby Digital” source is playing.
English About DivX VOD Content 39 DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod. Display the unit’s registration code q Touch w Touch w Touch Disc . . DivX Registration .
❑ If You Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended 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 neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
English Troubleshooting (continued) 41 ■ Common (continued) 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. ■ Display Settings The picture is dark. The picture is whitish. Something is wrong with the picture. The picture is light in colour.
English ■ 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. Receiving programmes differs from PTY that was already set up. 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.
English Troubleshooting (continued) 43 ■ CD No playback or disc ejected Sound skipping or noise Sound skipping due to vibration Disc unejectable The disc is inserted upside down. aInsert a disc correctly. There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc. aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc. There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc. aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc. The unit is not sufficiently secured. aSecure the unit to the console box.
Cannot switch the audio language/subtitle language/angle. ¡It is not possible to switch if the disc does not have multiple audio languages/subtitle languages/angles recorded on it. (Refer to the guide provided with your disc.) ¡Some discs permit switching through a menu screen. ¡Sometimes, switching angles is possible only with certain scenes. The audio/subtitle language selected in the DVD settings is not used.
English Troubleshooting (continued) 45 ❑ Error Display Messages ■ CD/MP3/DivX/DVD/VCD (Video CD) Display Non Playable Disc Mechanism error File error No Disc Region Code error Possible cause a Possible solution Disc is dirty, or is upside down. aCheck disc. Disc has scratches. aCheck disc. No operation by some cause. aPress [u TILT]. 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.
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. ❑ Replacing the Fuse Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher rating, or connecting the product directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to this unit. If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest Panasonic Service Centre for service.
English Notes on Discs 47 How to hold the disc ¡Do not touch the underside of the disc. ¡Do not scratch the disc. ¡Do not bend disc. ¡When not in use, keep disc in the case. Printed side 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.
In “Other” cases... (a page 38) Input the four digit language code pressing the buttons Touch to determine. DVD language menu (a page 38) to . English Language Code List 48 Note: ¡Setting is finished and the display returns to the main menu. .
English Definition of Terms 49 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. The number of channels that are recorded depends on the software. (1 to 5.1 channels) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
General AM (LW) radio ¡Power supply : 12 V DC (11 V – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground ¡Current consumption : Less than 10 A (during disc playback) ¡Power Output : 20 W x 4 ch (DIN 45 324, at 4 Ω) ¡Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 ch ¡Compatible speaker impedance : 4Ω ¡Video input signal : Composite video signal, 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) ¡Audio input sensitivity : 2 Vrms ¡Video output signal : Composite video signal, 1.
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