Panasonic CQVA70EU - CAR AUDIO/VIDEO SYS User manual

Operating
Instructions
6.5 COLOR LCD MONITOR/RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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Before operating this set, please read these instructions completely.

Contents
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Preca S 2. e a ne a anaa S a e artes 2 Useful Features .es 27
Basic Operation (Precautions) ..............c ee 3 Setting for System Upgrading .pp 29
Basic Operation (Display)... 5 Batteries for Remote Control .7 31
VTR1/VTR2 Operation (Display) ........... eee 13 Maintenance and Care .pp 31
Tuner (Radio) Display ..............ecceeeeereeeeeteeees 14 Installation Guide .es 32 .
Radio Basics .ee 15 Electrical Connectiom .ee 36
CD Changer Control Display o.ae 18 In Case of irregular Operation .9 42
CD Changer Control Operation pp 19 Maintenance .Ne 42
Clock Basics (Display) .pe 25 Specifications .................ccccscccsscssscesseaesacsasenseesens 43
Clock Basics (12-hour clock) .se 26
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We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufac-
turing with carefully selected components, and assembly by people who are proud of the reputation their
work has produced 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.
Precautions
Car Washing
To avoid electrical short circuits which may cause
fire or other damage, do not expose this equipment
(including the speakers, CDs or tapes) to water or
excessive moisture.
Service
This unit is made of precision parts. Do not attempt
to disassemble or adjust any parts. For repair,
please consult the MITO service department listed
in the Warranty card.
Power Supply
This equipment is designed to be used in a car that
has a 12-vott negative ground battery system.
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Car Ventilation
If your car is parked for several hours in direct sun-
light, the temperature inside the car may become
very high. It is advisable to drive the car for a while
until the interior cools down before switching the
unit on.
About Preset Memory
The present memory settings are cleared and re-
turn to the original factory settings when the power
connector or battery is disconnected.
Disc Mechanism
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.

Basic Operation (Precautions)
How to open and close the display
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@ When turning the ACC of the car off, the display is drawn in
automatically in about 2 seconds, provided it faces down-
ward.
© To draw in the display when it does not face downward,
place it in downward position and press the display release
button.
E Drawing out the display
[1] Press OPEN button.
CAUTION:
Do not try to change the angle of the display
when il is not fully drawn out as this will damage
the unit. If the display is drawn out only half-way,
retract it first by pressing OPEN button, and then
press OPEN button again to draw it out com-
pletely.
OPEN button
1
Note:
If you press OPEN button with the display in
drawn-out position, the display will be drawn in. If
no operation takes place within approx. 10 sec-
onds, the display will be automatically drawn in.
@ Angle adjustment
Adjustment range
135°
(Le
{Vertical direction]
20° 20°
Adjustment range
[Horizontal direction]
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Basic Operation (Precautions) (continued)
[2] Turning the display upward
Non-slip portion
Note:
* Do not turn the display forcibly.
e The display can be turned 135° in vertical direction
(upward and downward) and 20° to the right and left.
{The turning angles may be smaller for some car
models.)
e When adjusting the display angle, be careful not to
get your hands or fingers caught between the dis-
play and the panel cutout.
¢ The display cannot be moved forward or backward
in the upright position. Never push or puli it forcibly.
¢ Adjusting the right-left angles (manual)
Angle adjustment should be done slowly, without applying unreasonable force.
¢ Before drawing in the display
Make sure to return the display to center position before drawing it in. It cannot be drawn in with its an-
gles adjusted.
Note:
To move the display, always hold it by the upper half
(non-slip portion provided on the rear). If you hold the
lower portion, you could get your fingers caught be-
tween the display unit and the mechanical parts at the
rear.
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Basic Operation (Display)
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SENSOR
ATT Indicator
Flashes when ATT is ON.
LOUD indicator
Indicates when LOUD is ON.
DIMMER Indicator
Indicates the brightness of the screen.
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107.9 9B 107.9 §§ 107.9
VOLUME Indicator
Indicates the level of sound volume.
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Basic Operation (Display) (continued)
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Power
@ Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
@ «Press MODE to switch on the power.
s Press MODE to select the operation mode as follows.
FUNCTION LOUD
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(The
corresponding
button
on
OFF
一
AM/FM
一
VTR1
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VTR2
the display unit may also be C eHe el
used for this operation.)
(When a CD changer is connected.)
Volume
Press AVOLY to increase or decrease volume.
107.9 B 107.9 Ø 107.9
(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
Note:
The volume of this set can be adjusted individually for each mode
the VTR, tuner and CD changer.
Atten uator
s Press ATT to decrease volume to about
1/10 of the previous level.
FUNCTION
A
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Press
ATT
again
to
cancel.
Press and hold EEEN Tone Enhancement
e Press and hold ATT (LOUD) for more than 2 seconds to enhance
bass and treble tones when listening at low
FUNCTION
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or
medium
volumes.
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Taal.
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Press
and
hold
ATT
(LOUD)
for
more
than
LOUD
2
seconds
to
cancel.
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and
hold
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Menu
Control
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Press
and
hold
MODE
for
more
than
2
seconds
to
switch
the
MENU
CONTROL
mode.
Press
VTUNE/TRACKA
to
select
the
operation
DRD
mode
as
follows.
AAA
TUNE/TRACK
V
TUNE/TRACK
A
DISPLAY
CONTROL
screen
Press to select
Press
to
select
an
item
(1).
an item (1). BRIGHT BI IIH Imisili IO
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BEES MN 1 2 3 4
Press again to NEXT Y Press again to
move to the 4 会 move to the
next page. previous page.
DISPLAY MODE SELECT screen
Press to select
Press to select
an item (7).
an item (J).
Press again to
move to the
next page.
Press again to
move to the
previous page.
Press
to
select
Press
to
select
an
item
(1).
an
item
(7).
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Press
again
to
Press
again
to
move
oO
tie
4
t
move
to
the
next
page.
AUDIO
OUT
SELECT
screen
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page.
Press
to
se-
lect
an
item
(1).
End
as FUNCTION LOUD .
A
Press
MODE
again
to
return
to
normal
mode.
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Basic Operation (Display) (continues)
<Display Unit Control>
BRIGHT CONTROL indicator
Lit when BRIGHT CONTROL is selected.
COLOR CONTROL indicator
Lit when COLOR CONTROL is selected.
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TINT CONTROL indicator
Lit when TINT CONTROL is selected.
DIMMER CONTROL indicator
Lit when DIMMER CONTROL is selected.
SCREEN SAVER Indicator
Lit when Screen Saver is selected.
EXTERNAL MODE indicator
Lit when External Mode is selected.
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DISPLAY CONTROL
CID ED BRIGHT (brightness) control
FUNCTION LOUD
@ Press VTUNE/TRACKA on the DISPLAY CONTROL screen to se-
lect BRIGHT.
N voL @ Press VDISCA to decrease or increase the screen brightness.
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FUNCTION LOUD
@ Press VTUNE/TRACKA on the DISPLAY CONTROL screen to se-
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vol
@
Press
VDISCA
to
darken
or
lighten
the
color
of
the
color
image.
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COLOR
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FUNCTION [Kelts]
TINT (tone of color) control
@ Press VTUNE/TRACKA on the DISPLAY CONTROL screen to se-
lect TINT.
@ Press VDISCA to emphasize red or green in the color image.
TAB
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Basic Operation (Display) (continues
vo) (F) ET Dimmer adjustment
RA A @) © Press VTUNE/TRACKA on the DISPLAY CONTROL screen to se-
lect DIMMER.
VOL
: :
\ @ Press VDISCA to adjust the brightness level of the screen as fol-
POV I QO p lows:
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DISPLAY MODE SELECT
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Screen
Saver
@ Press VTUNE/TRACKA to switch to DISPLAY MODE SELECT
screen.
2 @ Press VTUNE/TRACKA again to select SCREEN SAVER.
Z BS @ Press VDISCA to switch SCREEN SAVER as follows:
OF AZB
* Screens A and B are different in patterns.
SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN SAVER OFF
SCREEN_SAVER] OFF[A]B SCREEN_SAVER] [OFFA B
<Operation during SCREEN SAVER Display>
Before using the function assigned to each button in each mode during SCREEN SAVER display, press
each button again to return to the base mode.
The individual buttons will not function without performing the above operation.
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AUDIO CONTROL
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“FUNCTION .- LOUD
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Press VTUNE/TRACKA to switch to AUDIO CONTROL screen.
Bass
@ Select BASS on the AUDIO CONTROL screen. (See page 7.)
( Press VDISCA to decrease or increase the bass responds.
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Treble
@ Select TRE on the AUDIO CONTROL screen. (See page 7.)
(2) Press VDISCA to decrease or increase the treble responds.
TRE EOITCHTIS iit tii
Balance
CD Select BAL on the AUDIO CONTROL screen. (See page 7.)
@ Press VDISCA to shift the sound volume to the right or left speak-
ers.
BAL Wiirt
Fader
@ Select FAD on the AUDIO CONTROL screen. (See page 7.)
(2) Press VDISCA to shift the sound volume to front or rear speakers.
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Basic Operation (Display) (continues)
BEEP setting
M PRESS VTUNE/TRACKA to switch to AUDIO OUT SELECT
screen.
@) Press VDISCA to select ON or OFF as desired.
BEEP ON BEEP OFF
2) [BEEP] OFF JON] BEEP] [OFF] /ON
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VTR1/VTR2 Operation (Display)
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Press MODE to change to
VTR2 mode.
VTR1NTR2 Operation
For safe driving, VTR operation is available only in stopped condition with the side-brake pulled.
"WARNING" will be displayed, if you try to switch to VTR mode by pressing MODE button while dri-
ving.
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Switching to Video
; ic Press MODE to select VTR mode.
FUNCTION LOUD
AVI. 一 VTR1 一
(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
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Tuner (Radio) Display
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FM1/FM2/AM1/AM2 (Band Indicator)
Indicates the band being received.
Channel Indicator
Indicates the preset channel number.
Frequency Indicator
Indicates the frequency on which the tuner is oper-
ating.
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FM STEREO Indicator
Indicates that a FM stereo broadcast is being re-
ceived.
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MHz
STEREO
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107.9 W 107.9 Ø 107.9
Preset List Display
Shows the current channels preset.
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Radio Basics
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To change Tuner Mode
Press MODE to switch to tuner mode.
FUNCTION — LOUD
EAA
(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
EDN Selecting a Band
i
ss
fat
a
HETA
Press
F
to
select
the
bands
as
follows.
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FM1
=>
FM2
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AM1
=>
AM2
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Manual
Tuning
FUNCTION LOUD
PAR
B VOL
POS
{The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
Press VTUNE/TRACKA to move to a lower or higher frequency.
Hold
and
release
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Seek
Tuning
FUNCTION U
AS) A Press and hold VTUNE/TRACKA for more than half a second, then
i release. The radio automatically stops on the next station.
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(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
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Radio Basics (continued)
Preset Station Setting
Up to 24 stations can be preset in the station memory as follows;
FM1
| 6 stations | 6 stations | 6 stations | 6 stations |
Manual Station Preset
®© Press F to select the desired band.
(2) Use Manual or seek tuning to find a station that you want to pro-
gram into memory.
Q) Press and hold one of the station selector buttons 1 through 6 until
the display blinks.
Note: For safety reasons, do not attempt to program while driving.
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Tuning in a Station Preset
<Direct Tuning>
Press any of the button 1 through 6 to tune in the station preset.
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<Sequential Tuning>
Press VDISCA to tune in to one of the stations preset to the preset
buttons (1 to 6). The stations change as follows.
Press
and
hold
Auto
Station
Preset
Select a band, press and hold F for more than 2 seconds.
* The 6 strongest available stations will be automatically set in
memory on preset button 1 through 6.
¢ Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 sec-
onds each.
* Press the appropriate preset button for the station you want to hear.
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CD Changer Control Display
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DISC TRACK
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RANDOM (Random Play) Indicator
indicates random play.
加 5o-s* | (Disc random) 回 aANooM (Track random)
RECALL Indicator
Shows RECALL when the disc content is displayed.
REPEAT Indicator
Indicates repeated playing of a number.
图 p-REPj (Disc repeat) Falt-REP) (Track repeat)
SCAN Indicator
Indicates the playing of numbers by scanning.
D-SCAN] (Disc scan) Ef i-scan] (Track scan)
MEMO (Memory) Indicator
《D Shows jneno] when a number is stored in the memory.
®© Shows Em» | in memory play mode.
PAUSE/AP (Pause/Auto Pause) Indicator
Indicates a pause.
PAUSE] (Pause) [JAP | (Auto pause)
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CD Changer Control Operation
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To start the CD Changer
TO | Press MODE to change into the CD changer mode.
FUNCTION Loud
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(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
SS
Selecting
a
Disc
Press VDISCA to select discs in descending or ascending order.
(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
Note:
The “VDISC’ or “DISCA” is operated, has priority over that of
Random play mode. The Random mode will stop and the disc se-
lect function will operate once the “V DISC” or “DISCA’ is pressed.
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CD Changer Control Operation (continues
Selecting a Track
。 Press “TUNE/TRACKA” once to go to the next track.
¢ Press “/TUNE/TRACK” once to play from the beginning of the cur-
rent track.
* Press repeatedly to skip the desired number of tracks.
FUNCTION toup
(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
Searching a Track
© (A) Q Press VTUNE/TRACKA for more than half a second to activate fast
À forward (^) or reverse (\/) through a track.
VOL
) Release VTUNE/TRACKA to resume the normal CD play.
MARS
(The corresponding button on
the display unit may also be
used for this operation.)
FUNCTION LOLO
Random Selection
(CDTrack Random Play
* Press 2 (RANDOM). A random selection of music is played from all
available tracks.
*
Press
2
(RANDOM)
again
to
cancel.
RAN
DOM]
(2) Disc Random Play
* Press and hold 2 (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds. “R »” indi-
cator will light. A random selection of music is played from all avail-
able tracks.
* Press and hold 2 (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds again to can-
cel. 2 E
Note:
* The order of playing numbers is selected by the built-in computer at random.
。 If a number selected for track random play is not available on the current disc (for example, if a 12th
number is selected when the disc has only 10 numbers), other numbers on the disc will be automat-
ically selected again.
* If there are only a few discs in the magazine, even empty disc trays will be selected, resulting in an
interruption of play during that time. Therefore, using the track random play function is not recom-
mended in such a case.
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