Panasonic CQ-VD6503U, Navigation
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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=104864
Printed Date: May 26, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Topic: Panasonic CQ-VD6503U, Navigation
Posted By: chitown hemi
Subject: Panasonic CQ-VD6503U, Navigation
Date Posted: May 20, 2008 at 1:01 PM
hey whts up ...ok so i have a panasonic cq-vd6503u head unit .. ok here is my question when i bought this panasoinc said they were workin on the navi module for it as an add on. the unit even nas the navi button on the lower right hand corner.. but they never did. they came out with the strata instead. well seeing as i got my 1.5 din size dsh reworked and fiberglassed to fit this unit i dont want to change it out , so what add on navi can i use for it ... my unit is touchscreen and id like something that would work with that... the back of the unit has a round rgb connector ... 12pin i think the guy at the audio shop called it . Now i did contct panasonic and they said was it would work fine with a competitor navi unit but wouldnt even sugg. whos to buy. can someone help .. thanks
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Posted By: cart0181
Date Posted: June 11, 2008 at 4:24 PM
HI, I have the same problem. I have a slightly different model than you have. I have the CQ-VD7003U and I'm getting the same runaround by Panasonic. I've spent the last 2 hours on the phone with everyone from various departments at Panasonic, to their dealers such as Circuit City, to their Authorized Service Centers, Crutchfield, etc. NO ONE is giving me a straight answer on this. Some say you can add on a 3rd party gps module, but as you found out, they won't actually suggest one that will work.
I'm wondering if you found anything out on this problem we're both having?
Posted By: chitown hemi
Date Posted: June 12, 2008 at 4:54 AM
well so far one shop told me that icon tv's u-nav will work....its basicaly universal add on ... but i have had the time to look it up.... the only thing they arent sure about is if it would be compatible with my touchscreen.... hope that helps ...please keep me up 2 date on anything u find out
Posted By: cart0181
Date Posted: June 12, 2008 at 7:54 PM
I'm currently in the process of dealing with Panasonic on this. I spoke with a VERY helpful person in (what a surprise) the SALES department. He said he was aware of the problem with these models that promised the add-on GPS module, and has dealt with customers in the past to get them their money refunded! The first step is to call 1(888)806-3575 and get a case number. From there you can track your case's progress. You'll have to fax them an original sales receipt, so I hope that isn't a problem for you. Most retailers can reprint old receipts if you don't have one. It might be a long, frustrating process, but in the end you should get your money back or at least an option to buy a new unit with GPS built in. I'll let you know how my case goes as it progresses (if you post back).
Posted By: chitown hemi
Date Posted: June 13, 2008 at 4:54 AM
wow really ... please forward me the contact info if u can. i love the new strata unit. would love a chance to buy it at a discount price.
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: July 15, 2008 at 5:07 PM
according to Panasonic they are not making an indash Nav unit any more... or at least they are not coming to North America in 2008... only the Strada portable unit.....
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Kevin Gerry
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