The Panasonic Strada CN-R500D is a Japanese domestic market (JDM) head unit, and unfortunately, it does not have a built-in setting to change the menus to English. The software is hardcoded in Japanese, which is common for Strada models.
. Specialist services can replace the internal software with a custom English version. JustAnswer Service Providers: Technicians at panasonic cn-r500d change language
: Applying unofficial firmware can "brick" the device (make it permanently unusable). 4. Hardware Replacement The Panasonic Strada CN-R500D is a Japanese domestic
Look for the icon with a gear or wrench, or the Japanese text 設定 (Settei) System/Device Setup: 機器設定 (Kiki Settei) 言語 (Gengo) If available, select 英語 (Eigo) and confirm with 決定 (Kettei) JustAnswer 2. Firmware Conversion (Recommended) Count button presses and screen positions