Philips CE120/55, CE120X/78 Quick Installation Guide

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EN Installation/Connection Guide

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English

These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the corresponding adjustment. If you have
any questions regarding installation kits, consult
your Philips car audio dealer.

Caution

This unit is designed for negative ground

•

(earth) 12 V DC operation only.
Always install this unit in the car dashboard.

•

Other locations can be dangerous as the
rear of the unit heats up during use.
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect,

•

ensure that the ignition is off.
Ensure that you connect the yellow and red

•

power supply leads after all other leads are
connected.
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with

•

electrical tape.
Ensure that the leads do not get caught

•

under screws orin parts that will move (e.g.
seat rail).
Ensure that all ground (earth) leads are run

•

to a common ground (earth) point.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware

•

for a safe and secure installation.
Improper fuses can cause damage or fi re.

•

When you need to change the fuse, consult
a professional.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

•

When you connect other devices to this
unit, ensure that the rating of the car circuit
is higher than the total fuse value of all the
connected devices.

Notes on speaker connection

•

Never connect speaker wires to the metal
body or chassis of the car.
Never connect speaker wires with stripes to

•
one another.

Overview of parts

These are the supplied parts needed to connect
and install this unit.

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f

a Carry case with front panel stored inside
b Trim plate
c Standard connector
d Disassembly tool x 2 pcs
e Rubber cushion
f Screw x 4 pcs
g Mounting bolt

Connect wires: ISO connectors

Caution

•

Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.

1 Pull out the ISO connectors from car dash-

board and connect them to the bigger end
of the supplied standard connector.

2 Connect the other end of the supplied

standard connector to the unit.

3 Do the other connections, if applicable.

Antenna To antenna

1

Rear line out

2

(right)

Rear line out

3

(left)

Connect wires: without ISO
connectors

Caution

•

Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.

Cut off the bigger end of the supplied

1

standard connector.

Check the car’s wiring carefully and connect

2

them to the supplied standard connector.

To amplifi er line
in (right)

To amplifi er line
in (left)

2b

Black To a metal surface of the

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

3 Connect the supplied standard connector to

car

First connect the black
ground (earth) lead, then
connect the yellow and red
power supply leads.

Blue To the electric antenna

control lead or power
supply lead of the antenna
booster

If there is no electric an­tenna or antenna booster,
or it is manually operated
telescopic antenna, it is not
necessary to connect this
lead.

Yellow To the +12V car battery

which is energized at all
times.

Pink To telephone mute termi-

nal (if any).

Red To the +12V power termi-

nal which is energized in
the accessory (ACC) posi­tion of the ignition switch

If there is no accessory po­sition, connect to the +12V
car battery terminal that
is always live. Be sure to
connect the black ground
(earth) lead to a metal
surface of the car fi rst.

Green/

Left speaker (Rear)
black
strip

White/

Left speaker (Front)
black
strip

Right speaker (Front)

Gray/
black
strip

Right speaker (Rear)

Purple/
black
strip

the unit.

9

8

7

6

4 Do the other connections, if applicable.

Antenna To antenna

1

2

3

Rear line out
(right)
Rear line out
(left)

To amplifi er
line in (right)
To amplifi er
line in (left)

Attach the front panel

Attach the trim plate.

1

Insert the left side of the panel in the chassis

2

until it is correctly engaged.

Press the right side of the panel until it is

3

locked into place.

Mount into the dashboard
1 Ensure that car dashboard opening is within

these measurements:

•

If the car dashboard is bigger, the sup­plied mounting sleeve is not suitable for
the car. Remove the mounting sleeve
with the removal keys and consult a
professional for advice.

2 If the car does not have an on-board drive

or navigation computer, disconnect the nega­tive terminal of the car attery.

•

If you disconnect the car battery in
a car that has an on-board drive or
navigation computer, the computer may
lost its memory.
If the car battery is not disconnected,

•
to avoid short-circuit, ensure that bare
wires do not touch each other.

Connect the supplied mounting bolt to the

3

unit.

Place the supplied rubber cushion over the

4

end of the mounting bolt.

Slide the unit into the dashboard until you

5

hear a click sound.

1
2
3

4
5

Reconnect the negative terminal of the car

6

battery.

Detach the front panel

You can detach the front panel to deter theft.

Press to release the panel.

1

Pull the panel towards you to detach it from

2

the chassis.

Store the panel in the supplied carry case to

3

protect it from dirt or damage.

Replace fuse

If there is no power, the fuse may broke and need
to be replaced.

Detach the front panel and take out the unit.

1

(see ‘Remove the unit’ on page 23)

Check the electric connection .

2

Buy a fuse that matches the voltage of the

3

damaged fuse (15A)

Replace the fuse.

4

If the fuse is broken again after replacement, there
might have internal malfunction. In such case,
consult your Philips dealer.

Remove the unit

To repair or replace the unit, remove it from the
dashboard.

Detach the front panel.

1

Pull out the unit by using the removal keys.

2

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3

4

56 mm

4.75-5.

183

mm

52mm

5

6

English

These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the corresponding adjustment. If you have
any questions regarding installation kits, consult
your Philips car audio dealer.

Caution

This unit is designed for negative ground

•

(earth) 12 V DC operation only.
Always install this unit in the car dashboard.

•

Other locations can be dangerous as the
rear of the unit heats up during use.
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect,

•

ensure that the ignition is off.
Ensure that you connect the yellow and red

•

power supply leads after all other leads are
connected.
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with

•

electrical tape.
Ensure that the leads do not get caught

•

under screws orin parts that will move (e.g.
seat rail).
Ensure that all ground (earth) leads are run

•

to a common ground (earth) point.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware

•

for a safe and secure installation.
Improper fuses can cause damage or fi re.

•

When you need to change the fuse, consult
a professional.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

•

When you connect other devices to this
unit, ensure that the rating of the car circuit
is higher than the total fuse value of all the
connected devices.

Notes on speaker connection

•

Never connect speaker wires to the metal
body or chassis of the car.
Never connect speaker wires with stripes to

•
one another.

Overview of parts

These are the supplied parts needed to connect
and install this unit.

a Carry case with front panel stored inside
b Trim plate
c Standard connector
d Disassembly tool x 2 pcs
e Rubber cushion
f Screw x 4 pcs
g Mounting bolt

Connect wires: ISO connectors

Caution

•

Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.

1 Pull out the ISO connectors from car dash-

board and connect them to the bigger end
of the supplied standard connector.

2 Connect the other end of the supplied

standard connector to the unit.

3 Do the other connections, if applicable.

Antenna To antenna

1

Rear line out

2

(right)

Rear line out

3

(left)

Connect wires: without ISO
connectors

Caution

•

Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.

Cut off the bigger end of the supplied

1

standard connector.

Check the car’s wiring carefully and connect

2

them to the supplied standard connector.

To amplifi er line
in (right)

To amplifi er line
in (left)

Black To a metal surface of the

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

3 Connect the supplied standard connector to

car

First connect the black
ground (earth) lead, then
connect the yellow and red
power supply leads.

Blue To the electric antenna

control lead or power
supply lead of the antenna
booster

If there is no electric an­tenna or antenna booster,
or it is manually operated
telescopic antenna, it is not
necessary to connect this
lead.

Yellow To the +12V car battery

which is energized at all
times.

Pink To telephone mute termi-

nal (if any).

Red To the +12V power termi-

nal which is energized in
the accessory (ACC) posi­tion of the ignition switch

If there is no accessory po­sition, connect to the +12V
car battery terminal that
is always live. Be sure to
connect the black ground
(earth) lead to a metal
surface of the car fi rst.

Green/

Left speaker (Rear)
black
strip

White/

Left speaker (Front)
black
strip

Right speaker (Front)

Gray/
black
strip

Right speaker (Rear)

Purple/
black
strip

the unit.

4 Do the other connections, if applicable.

Antenna To antenna

1

2

3

Rear line out
(right)
Rear line out
(left)

To amplifi er
line in (right)
To amplifi er
line in (left)

Attach the front panel

Attach the trim plate.

1

Insert the left side of the panel in the chassis

2

until it is correctly engaged.

Press the right side of the panel until it is

3

locked into place.

Mount into the dashboard
1 Ensure that car dashboard opening is within

these measurements:

•

If the car dashboard is bigger, the sup­plied mounting sleeve is not suitable for
the car. Remove the mounting sleeve
with the removal keys and consult a
professional for advice.

2 If the car does not have an on-board drive

or navigation computer, disconnect the nega­tive terminal of the car attery.

•

If you disconnect the car battery in
a car that has an on-board drive or
navigation computer, the computer may
lost its memory.
If the car battery is not disconnected,

•
to avoid short-circuit, ensure that bare
wires do not touch each other.

Connect the supplied mounting bolt to the

3

unit.

Place the supplied rubber cushion over the

4

end of the mounting bolt.

Slide the unit into the dashboard until you

5

hear a click sound.

Reconnect the negative terminal of the car

6

battery.

Detach the front panel

You can detach the front panel to deter theft.

Press to release the panel.

1

Pull the panel towards you to detach it from

2

the chassis.

Store the panel in the supplied carry case to

3

protect it from dirt or damage.

Replace fuse

If there is no power, the fuse may broke and need
to be replaced.

Detach the front panel and take out the unit.

1

(see ‘Remove the unit’ on page 23)

Check the electric connection .

2

Buy a fuse that matches the voltage of the

3

damaged fuse (15A)

Replace the fuse.

4

If the fuse is broken again after replacement, there
might have internal malfunction. In such case,
consult your Philips dealer.

Remove the unit

To repair or replace the unit, remove it from the
dashboard.

Detach the front panel.

1

Pull out the unit by using the removal keys.

2

183 mm

4.75-5.56 mm

7

52mm