Panasonic Mobile Dvd Video Player Cx D3000u Operating Instructions

							Definition of Terms
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Digital audio output connector (Optical)
The digital audio output connector (optical) converts
electrical signals into optical signals and transfers
them to the amplifier. Consequently, it has a number
of features including its immunity from electrical
interference from external sources and its ability to
prevent the generation of noise and its minimal effect
on the external environment.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique
developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as
stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a
large quantity of sound data to be efficiently record-
ed on a disc.
Interactive DVD
An interactive DVD is DVD software which includes
multiple angles, multiple plot endings, etc.
Letterbox screen
This refers to a screen on which the playback picture
of wide-screen DVDs or Video CDs appears with
black bands running along the top and bottom.
Linear PCM audio (LPCM)
This refers to a signal recording format used in
CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit,
DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/
24 bit, thus achieving higher quality audio than that
of CDs.MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
MPEG is an international standard format for the
compression of motion video as defined by the
Moving Picture Experts Group, a working 
committee which functions under the auspices of
the International Standardization Organization and
International Electrotechnical Commission. The
Group established the MPEG 1 standard in 1991
and the MPEG 2 standard in 1994. MPEG 2 builds
on MPEG 1 with many improvements, and it yields
a higher picture quality level.
Pan & Scan screen
This refers to a screen on which the playback 
picture of wide-screen DVDs or Video CDs is cut off
at the left and right sides. 
Playback control (Video CD)
If the Video CD has “With Playback Control” or 
others written on the disc surface or on the jacket,
the scenes or information to be viewed (or listened
to) can be selected interactively with the screen  by
looking at the menu shown on the screen.
In these instructions, playback using the menu
screen is referred to as the “menu play” for video
CDs. This player supports Video CDs with playback
control.
Title, Chapter (DVD)
DVDs are divided into some large sections (titles)
or some small sections (chapters). Each section is
numbered; these numbers are called “Title number”
or “Chapter number”.
Track (Video CD/CD)
Video CDs or CDs are divided into some sections
(tracks). Each section is numbered; these numbers
are called “Track number”.
Title 2 Title 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D sym-
bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. 
C
1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
Chapter 1 Chapter 2……
Chapter 1……
Track 1 Track 3Track 2……
Track  
						

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❐Installation hardware
❐Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,
your first step is to decide where to install it. The
instructions in these pages will guide you through
the remaining steps: 
(Please refer to the “WARNING” statement above.)
≥Identify and label the car wires.
≥Connect the car wires to the wires of the power
connector.
≥Check the operation of the product.
If you encounter problems, please consult your
nearest professional installer.6
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Installation Guide
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Before you begin installation, look for the items
which are packed with your product.
≥Warranty Card…Fill this out promptly.
≥Panasonic Servicenter List for Service Directory
…Keep for future reference in case the product
needs servicing.
❐Required tools
You’ll need a screwdriver, and the following:
Q’ty
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WARNING
The installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not 
intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of
the potential dangers involved in attempting to install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor car by anyone other than a qualified
installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious
personal injury or death.
1
2
3
4
5Tapping screws
(5 mm·k16 mm)
Binding-Head Screws 
(M5k6 mm)4
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1
1 L-shaped brackets
Power connector
(5 m)
Clamp connector
1
1
1
Caution:
≥This product operates with a 12 V DC nega-
tive ground auto battery system only. Do not
attempt to use it in any other system. Doing
so could cause serious damage.
12 V DC 
test bulbElectrical 
tapeSide-cut 
pliers
Cord clamp
RCA cord
(3 m) 7
Double-sided tape 8 
						

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❐Identify all leads
The first step in installation is to identify all the car
wires you’ll use when hooking up your sound 
system. 
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label
it using masking tape and a permanent marker.
This will help avoid confusion when making 
connections later.
Note:
≥Do not connect the power connector to the product
until you have made all connections. If there are no
plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires, insulate all
exposed leads with electrical tape until you are ready
to use them. Identify the leads in the following order.
Power Lead
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one: 
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug
(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you
can work with individual leads.
Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.
Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug.
Touch one wire at a time until you find the outlet
that causes the test bulb to light. 
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car power
lead. 
If your car is not wired for an audio unit: 
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).
Battery Lead
If your DVD player has a yellow lead, you will need
to locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise you may
ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead 
provides continuous power to maintain a clock,
memory storage, or other function.) 
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one: 
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car
battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb
to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed
wires from the cut radio connector plug. 
If your car is not wired for an audio unit: 
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the
battery which is usually marked BAT.
❐Connect all leads
Now that you have identified all the wires in the car,
you’re ready to begin connecting them to the DVD
player wires. The wiring diagram (page 40) shows
the proper connections and color coding of the
leads.
We strongly recommend that you test the unit
before making a final installation.
You can set the unit on the floor and make tempo-
rary connections to test the unit. Use electrical tape
to cover all exposed wires.
Ground
Connect the black ground lead of the power 
connector to the metal car chassis.
Battery
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio
wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.
Power 
Connect the red power lead to the correct power
cord according to your system configuration by
referring to the wiring diagram.
If the player functions properly with all these con-
nections made, disconnect the wires and proceed
to the final installation.
Important:
≥Connect the red power lead last, after you have
made and insulated all other connections. 
						

							❐How to install the product
The diagram below shows an example in which this
product is installed to the floor. Consult a qualified
servicing engineer or your dealer for information on
installing this product to a different location.
When installing the unit with the L-Shaped
Brackets 3
1 Attach the L-shaped brackets 3on
both sides of product with the binding-
head screws  2.
2
Install the product with tapping screws 1.
1 4 tapping screws
(5 mm·k16 mm)
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Caution:
≥All other installation methods required the
use of dedicated metal fittings. Consult with
a qualified servicing engineer or your dealer
if other methods are required.
≥When drilling holes in the car, make sure
that you do not damage any pipes or wiring
on the underside of the car.
≥When installing the product, make sure that
the cord is positioned in a location where it
will not pinched or damaged when the seat
slides forward or backward.
❐Final installation
Lead Connections
Connect all wires, making sure that each 
connection is insulated and secure. Bundle all loose
wires and fasten them with tape so they won’t fall
down later. 
Congratulations! After making a few final checks,
you’re ready to enjoy your mobile DVD player.
❐Final checks
1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected
and insulated.
2. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper
operation.
If you have difficulties, consult your nearest authorized
professional installer for assistance.
❐Preparation
≥Disconnect the cable from the negative -
battery
terminal (see caution below).
≥The product should be installed in a horizontal
position with the front end up at a convenient
angle, but not more than 30o.
Caution:
≥Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car
with a trip or navigational computer since all
user settings stored in memory will be lost.
Instead take extra care with installing the unit to
prevent shorts.
≥We strongly recommend that you wear gloves
for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.
Less than 30xIf you plan to attach the product to the floor,
avoid dusty locations. 
3 L-shaped bracket
2 4 binding-head screws 
     (M5
k6 mm)
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Electrical Connections
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Item
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BATTERY 5A
PARKING BRAKEVIDEO-CONT
ACC
CX-D3000U (rear)
DIGITAL OUT
Not used.L (White)
R (Red) Video (Yellow)
(Yellow)
Not used.
ACC power lead
To ACC power, +12 V DC.
Battery lead
To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC.
Ground lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.
(Black)(Red) (Green/yellow stripe)
(Blue/yellow stripe)
Side brake (parking brake) connection lead 
(page 44)
Connect the battery power cord to a connector that 
is always supplied with power from the car battery.
4
 Power connector
Remote control 
signal receiver 
8 Double-sided tape 
POWER
Attaching the remote 
control signal receiver 
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
REMOTE IN
6 Cord clamp 
When connecting or disconnecting the cord, be absolutely 
sure to take hold of the molded part of the plug (and not 
the cord itself) and proceed. When connecting the cord, 
be sure to push it all the way in. ≥
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Do not accidentally connect a radio antenna, etc. 
Be sure to connect this as a safety measure.
≥
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1 1
Q’ty
Power connector
Cord clamp
7
81
1 RCA cord
Double-sided tape
❐Wiring diagramAccessories used for wiring
Examples of system combination:
≥In-dash monitor/receiver 
(CQ-VA707W, option)
≥Rear seat monitor 
(CY-VM5800U, option) 
						

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RCA cord 
R (Red)
Video (Yellow)
L (White)
If the fuse (rear panel) blows frequently, they may be 
something wrong with the product.
Consult your nearest Panasonic Servicenter for service.
Fuse (mini auto fuse type, 5 A)
≥CQ-VA707W
Control unit  
(option)  
CQ-VA707W
Display unit  (option)  
VTR-IN
CY-VM5800U 
Display unit (option)  
Video input lead
RCA cord
(option)
 
(Yellow)(Yellow) VTR-IN
VIDEO-OUT
Caution:
≥This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, negative ground battery system.
≥To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.
≥Remove approximately 1/4z(5 mm) of protective covering from the ends of the leads before connecting.
≥Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
≥Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the car chassis. Bundle all
cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.
≥Remember, if your car has a drive computer or a navigation computer, the data of its memory may be
erased when the battery terminals are disconnected.
Note:
≥For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions
for the devices connected.
≥In the future, new monitor models may be released
which can also be connected.  
						

							DIGITAL OUT
4
 Power connector
     
(page 40)
R (Red) Video 
(Yellow)
Video 
(Yellow) L (White) (Black)
7
 RCA cord
Preout cord (front)RCA cord
(option)
CQ-DF903U (option)
R (Red) R (Red)
CX-D3000U (rear)
L (White)
L (White) AUX input cord
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
REMOTE IN 
AUX-INFRONT
REMOTE- OUT
COLOR LCD MONITOR
VM5800STAND BY(R) / ON(G)
CY-VM5800U 
Display unit (option)  
Remote control signal receiver lead
VTR-IN
Video input lead
RCA cord
(option)
(Black)
AUX-IN
By performing this connection, 
remote control signals can be 
received by the monitor unit.
(Do not connect the remote 
control signal receiver when 
this connection has been per-
formed.)
Examples combination
≥Rear seat monitor 
(CY-VM5800U, option)
≥Digital surround processor (CY-AC300, option)
≥Power amplifier (CY-M9054 or CY-M7052, option)
≥CD player/receiver with CD changer control
(CQ-DF903U, option)
≥Center speaker (EAB-CF2, option)
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AMP-CONT MAX 0.1A
Optical Fiber Cable (CA-LRD60: option) 
Notes on handling optical fiber cable:
≥ Do not bend the cable sharply.
≥ Do not allow the cable to be damaged by getting it caught 
in the door, placing a heavy object on it, etc.   
Operating unit/main unit 
connecting cord
FRONT
REAR
Control unit
Subwoofer
Analog inputDigital input
(Black/green 
stripe)(Black)
CY-AC300
Operating unit
(Rear) (Front)
CY-AC300 Main unit
(option) 
Center speaker
EAB-CF2 (option) Power
connector
Center speaker 
cord External amplifier 
control lead
Left speaker
(rear)
Left speaker
(front)
Right speaker
(rear)
Right speaker
(front) Subwoofer L
 (White)R
(Red)L
 (White)L
 (White)
R
(Red)L
 (White)R
(Red) R
(Red)L
 (White)R
 (Red)
R
(Red)L
 (White)R
(Red)
Amplifier control 
power cord
(Blue/white stripe)Amplifier control 
power cord
(Blue/white stripe)
(Connect to AMP-CONT) RCA cord (option)
(When a two-way
 cord is used.)
RCA cord
(option) RCA cord
(option)
CY-M9054
(option)
(Top) CY-M7052
(option)
(Top)Power supply
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Note:
≥For wiring, carefully read the operating
instructions for the devices connected. 
						

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PARKING BRAKE
ChasissBattery
Brake lamp5 Clamp connectorParking brake 
switch
Side brake (parking brake)
connection lead
(Blue/yellow stripe)
Of the 2 cords emerging from the parking brake switch, 
connect the player’s parking brake cord to the one that is 
not connected to the vehicle’s chassis while the brake is 
in the released state.
Cords connected to 
the vehicle.
❐Connecting side brake (parking brake) connection lead
Vehicle cord
Parking brake cordElement
Cover Push the end of the cord 
in until it touches this part.
3Close the cover until 
it snaps shut.1Push the end of the side brake 
cord into the hole on the clamp 
connector.
Place the vehicle cord into the 
groove in the clamp connector.2While making sure that the cords 
do not slip out of the clamp 
connector, press the element 
down with a pair of pliers.
Caution:
≥For safety, be sure to ask your nearest professional installer to do this connection.
The side brake (parking brake) switch position
varies with the car model. 
For details on the exact location of the parking
brake switch in your car, contact your dealer.
Side brake (parking brake)
Foot brake
Connecting the Clamp Connector 5
≥Attach the clamp connector to the vehicle cord at a suitable position.
≥Note that if the cord being clamped onto is too thin (0.3 mm2or less), the connection may not be 
adequate. 
						

							Supply voltage:12 V DC (11 V–16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground
Current consumption:Less than 1.7 A
Signal system:NTSC 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠RCA pin jack
Discs played:(1) DVD-Video disc
5z(12 cm) single-sided, single-layer/double-layer
5z(12 cm) double-sided, single-layer/double-layer
3z(8 cm) single-sided, single-layer/double-layer 
3z(8 cm) double-sided, single-layer/double-layer
(2) Compact disc (CD-DA, Video CD, CD-R, CD-RW)
5z(12 cm) disc
3z(8 cm) disc
Audio output level:2.5 Vrms Max. (at 600 ≠)
Audio signal 
output characteristics:(1) Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (CD)
20 Hz–22 kHz (DVD video 48 kHz sampling)
20 Hz–44 kHz (DVD video 96 kHz sampling)
(2) S/N ratio: 95 dB (IHF, A)
(3) Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limits
Dimensions (WaHaD):7za1
15/16za61/8z (178a50a155 mm)
Weight:2 lbs. 14 oz (1.3 kg)
Digital audio output:
†
DTS only works with optical outputs.
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Note:
≥Specifications and design are subject to modification, without notice, due to improvements in technology.
Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector
DVDDolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream (1–5.1 ch)
DTS†DTS bitstream (1–5.1 ch) (The analog portion is not output.)
Linear PCM Linear PCM (2 ch) 
(48 kHz 16/20/24 bit) (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)
Video CDMPEG 1MPEG 1 bitstream
Linear PCMLinear PCM (2 ch) (44.1 kHz sampling/16 bit)
CDLinear PCMLinear PCM (2 ch) (44.1 kHz sampling/16 bit)
DTS†DTS bitstream (1–5.1 ch) (The analog portion is not output.)
MP3MP3Linear PCM (2 ch) (32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz sampling/16 bit )
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Specifications
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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.