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User manual
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Contents
1 Safety 2
2 Your car audio system 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the system 4
Overview of the remote control 6
3 Install the car audio system 7
Connect wires 7
Mount into the dashboard 8
Attach the front panel 9
4 Get started 11
For the rst time use 11
Set the time format 11
Set the clock 11
Select a source 11
Select a listening zone 11
Mute the button beep 12
Install/replace the remote control battery 12
5 Listen to radio 13
Select a tuner region 13
Select a tuner sensitivity 13
Search for a radio station 13
Store radio stations in memory 13
10 Product Information 20
11 Troubleshooting 21
12 Notice 22
Care of the environment 22
Trademark notice 22
Copyright 22
13 Glossary 23
6 Play from a storage device 15
Control play 15
Switch tracks 15
7 Listen to an external player 17
8 Adjust sound 18
9 Additional information 19
Reset the system 19
Replace the fuse 19
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1 Safety
Read and understand all instructions before you
use this device. If damage is caused by failure to
follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
• Modication of the product could result
in hazardous radiation of EMC or other
unsafe operation.
• The device is designed for negative ground
(earth) 12 V DC operation only.
• To ensure safe driving, adjust the volume to
a safe and comfortable level.
• Improper fuses can cause damage or
re. When you need to change the fuse,
consult a professional.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware
for a safe and secure installation.
• To avoid short circuits, do not expose the
device to rain or water.
• The device shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on
the device (e.g. liquid lled objects, lighted
candles).
• Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the device.
• Clean the device with soft, damp cloth.
Never use substances such as alcohol,
chemicals or household cleaners on the
device.
• Risk of swallowing batteries! A coin
type battery is bundled, which can be
swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach
of children at all times!
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2 Your car audio
system
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Versions: V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1 and L2)
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable
bitrates
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a Main unit (with a sleeve)
b Carrying case (with front panel included)
c Trim plate
d Disassembly tool X 2
e ISO male connector X 2
f Remote control
g User manual
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Overview of the system
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a
• Unlock the front panel.
b
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
select the previous folder.
• Press and hold to access the system
menu.
• Press to select a tuner band.
c
• Return to the previous menu.
d LCD screen
e
• Connect to a USB storage device.
f MP3-LINK
• Connect to the audio output socket
g
• Start, pause, or resume the play of
• In radio mode, press to select the
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
g
(usually the headphone socket) of an
external device.
tracks.
preset radio station of No. 6.
the current radio station at channel
No. 6.
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• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 5.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 5.
i
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 4.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 4.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press
repeatedly to select a play mode: play
all tracks randomly ([SHU ALL]), play
tracks in the current folder randomly
([SHU FLD]), or play all tracks in the
storage device in sequence ([SHU OFF]).
j
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 3.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 3.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press
repeatedly to select a repeat mode:
repeat the current track ([REP ONE]) ,
repeat all tracks in the current folder
([RPT FLD]), or repeat all tracks in the
storage device ([RPT ALL]).
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• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 2.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 2.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
access the folder list.
l
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 1.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 1.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
access the track list.
m
/DSP
• Press repeatedly to display available
information about the current track.
• Press and hold to display the set clock.
n AS/SOURCE
• Press repeatedly select a source.
• In radio mode, press and hold to
activate the automatic search of radio
stations.
o
• Press repeatedly to select a preset
sound equalizer.
• Press and hold to activate the setup of
bass, treble, balance, and fader.
p
• Press to turn on the system.
• Press and hold to turn off the system.
• Press to mute the speakers or release
them from mute status.
• Press to conrm an option.
• Rotate to switch between menu
options.
• Rotate to adjust the volume level.
q
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
select the next folder.
• Press and hold to activate the selection
of listening zones.
• Press to select a tuner band.
r
/
• Tune to a radio station.
• Press to skip to the previous/next
track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track or
search fast forward.
s
• Press to enable or disable the
maximum volume.
• Press and hold to enable or disable
the DBB (dynamic bass boost) sound
effect.
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t BAND
• Press repeatedly to select a tuner band.
u Slot for SD/SDHC card
• Insert an SD/SDHC card.
v RESET
• Press to reset the system to factory
default settings.
Overview of the remote
control
d SOURCE
• Select an source.
e EQ
• Select a preset sound equalizer (EQ).
f OFF/
• Turn the system on or off.
• Mute the speakers or release them
from mute status.
a
b
c
d
e
a VOL +/VOL -
• Adjust the volume.
b
/
• Select a tuner band.
• Toggle through menus.
• Select an MP3/WMA folder.
c
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• Tune to a radio station
• Skip to the previous or next track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track or
search forward fast.
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3 Install the car
Connect wires
audio system
Caution
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.
•
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the adjustment accordingly. If you have
any question regarding installation kits, consult
your local retailer.
Note
This system is designed for negative ground (earth) 12V
•
DC operation only.
• Always install this system in the car dashboard. Other
locations can be dangerous as the rear of the system
heats up during use.
• To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, make sure
that the ignition is off.
• Make sure that you connect the yellow and red power
supply leads after all other leads are connected.
• Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.
• Make sure that the leads do not get caught under
screws iron parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
• Make sure 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 re. When you
need to change the fuse, consult a professional.
• When you connect other devices to this system, make
sure that the rating of the car circuit is higher than the
total fuse value of all the connected devices.
• Never connect speaker wires to the metal body or
chassis of the car.
• Never connect speaker wires with stripes to one
another.
Note
Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
•
electrical tape.
• Consult a professional to connect wires as instructed
below.
1 Check the car's wiring carefully and
connect them to the the supplied ISO
male connectors.
ISO male
connectors
aGreen strip, black-
edged green strip
bWhite strip, black-
edged white strip
cGray strip, black-
edged gray strip
dPurple strip, black-
edged purple strip
eRed stripIgnition key +12V
fBlue stripMotor/electric
gWhite-edged blue
strip
hBlack stripGround
Connect to
Rear left speaker
Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Rear right speaker
DC when ON/ACC
antenna relay
control lead
Amplier relay
control lead
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ISO male
connectors
iYellow stripTo the +12V car
2 Connect the antenna and amplier as
illustrated, if applicable.
L
R
Sockets on rear
panel
1For ISO male
connectors
2REAR LRear left speaker
3REAR RRear right speaker
4ANTENNAAntenna
Connect to
battery which is
energized at all
times
REAR
abcd
External sockets or
connectors
As indicated above
Mount into the dashboard
• If the car does not have an on-board drive
or navigation computer, disconnect the
negative terminal of the car battery.
• If the car battery is not disconnected, to
avoid short-circuit, make sure that the bare
wires do not touch each other.
1 Make sure that the car dashboard opening
is within these measurements:
5mm
183 mm
53mm
2 Remove the mounting sleeve with the
supplied disassembly tools.
Tip
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends
•
on the type of your vehicle. To avoid damage to the
unit, connect properly.
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3 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to x the sleeve.
53.5 mm
183 mm
5 Attach the trim plate.
4 Slide the unit into the sleeve until you hear
a "click".
6 Reconnect the negative terminal of the car
battery.
Attach the front panel
1
Insert the notch on the front panel to the
chassis on the main unit.
2 Press the left end of the front panel
inwards until it is securely locked with a
"click".
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Detach the front panel
Note
Before you insert an SD/SDHC card or reset the
•
system, detach the front panel.
• Before you detach the front panel, make sure that the
system is turned off.
1 Press to release the front panel.
2 Pull the front panel outwards to remove it.
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4 Get started
For the rst time use
1
Press to turn on the system.
» [PHILIPS] is displayed and then
[SELECT OPERATING REGION]
(select a radio region) scrolls.
2 When one of the following options is
displayed, rotate
region that matches your location.
• [AREA EUROPE] (Western Europe)
• [AREA ASIA] (Asia Pacic)
• [AREA MID--EAST] (Middle East)
• [AREA AUST] (Australia)
• [AREA RUSSIA] (Russia)
• [AREA USA] (United States)
• [AREA LATIN] (Latin America)
• [AREA JAPAN] (Japan)
3 Press to conrm.
» The system switches to radio mode
automatically.
• To turn off the system, press and hold
until the screen backlight is off.
Set the time format
1
Press and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [CLK 24H]
or [CLK 12H] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select [CLK 24H] or [CLK
12H].
• [CLK 24H]: 24-hour time format
• [CLK 12H]: 12-hour time format
to select a radio
Set the clock
1
Press and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [CLK] is
displayed with time digits blinking.
3 Rotate anti-clockwise to set the hour.
4 Rotate clockwise to set the minute.
Display the clock
Press and hold /DISP until [CLK] and the set
clock are displayed.
• To exit the clock display, press any button
or rotate
.
Select a source
Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to select a
source.
• [RADIO]: Listen to FM/AM radio.
• [MP3--LINK]: Listen to the audio input
through the MP3-LINK socket.
• [USB]: When a USB storage device is
connected and recognized, you can select
this source to play audio les that are
stored on it.
• [SD/SDHC]: When an SD/SDHC card is
inserted and recognized, you can select this
source to play audio les that are stored
on it.
Select a listening zone
1
Press and hold until one of the
following options is displayed.
• [ALL]: For all passengers
• [FRONT-L]: For the front-left seat only
• [FRONT-R]: For the front-right seat
only
• [FRONT]: For front passengers only
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2 Press / repeatedly to select a
listening zone.
Mute the button beep
The beep sound of buttons is enabled by
default.
1 Press and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [BEEP ON]
or [BEEP OFF] is displayed.
• [BEEP ON]: Enable the beep sound of
buttons.
• [BEEP OFF]: Mute the beep sound of
buttons.
3 Rotate to change the setting.
Install/replace the remote
control battery
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
•
sunshine or re. Never discard any battery in re.
• Risk of product damage! When the remote control is
not to be used for a long period, remove the battery.
• Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
3 Close the battery compartment.
For the rst time use
Remove the protective tab to activate the
remote control battery.
To replace the remote control battery:
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert one CR2025 battery with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
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5 Listen to radio
Select a tuner region
You can select a radio region that matches your
location.
1 In radio mode, press and hold to access
the system menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until one of the
following options is displayed.
• [AREA EUROPE] (Western Europe)
• [AREA ASIA] (Asia Pacic)
• [AREA MID--EAST] (Middle East)
• [AREA AUST] (Australia)
• [AREA RUSSIA] (Russia)
• [AREA USA] (United States)
• [AREA LATIN] (Latin America)
• [AREA JAPAN] (Japan)
3 Rotate to select a region.
Select a tuner sensitivity
Search for a radio station
Search for a radio station
automatically
Press or to search for the previous or
next radio station with strong signals.
Search for a radio station manually
1 Press and hold or until [M] blinks.
2 Press or repeatedly until the
target frequency is displayed.
Store radio stations in
memory
Note
You can store a maximum of six stations in each band.
•
To search for radio stations with strong signals
only or more radio stations, you can change the
tuner sensitivity.
1 Press and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [LOC ON]
or [LOC OFF] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting.
• [LOC ON]: Search for radio stations
with strong signals only.
• [LOC OFF]: Search for radio stations
with strong and weak signals.
Store radio stations automatically
1 Switch the source to [RADIO].
2 Press BAND, , or repeatedly to
select a band.
3 Press and hold AS/SOURCE until
[STORE---] is displayed.
» After the search is complete, the
rst stored radio station is broadcast
automatically.
• To select a stored radio station, press
, , , , , or .
Store radio stations manually
1 Press BAND, , or repeatedly to
select a tuner band.
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2 Tune to the radio station that you want to
store.
3 Press and hold , , , ,
, or to store the radio station at the
selected channel.
• To select a stored radio station, press
, , , , , or .
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6 Play from a
Control play
storage device
1 Connect a compatible USB storage device
or SD/SDHC card.
• For an SD/SDHC card, detach the
front panel rst, insert the card into
the card slot, and then attach the front
panel.
2 Switch the source to [USB] or [SD/
SDHC].
• When a USB storage device is
connected and recognized, the
system switches the source to [USB]
automatically.
3 If the play does not start, press .
ButtonFunction
/
/
/
/DISP
Switch tracks
During play, you can switch tracks or folders
quickly.
Switch tracks directly
1 Press to access the track list.
2 Rotate to toggle through tracks.
3 Press to play the selected track.
Press repeatedly to select a
folder.
Pause or resume play.
Press to play the previous or
next track.
Press and hold to rewind a track
or search forward fast.
Press repeatedly to display
available information about the
current track.
Press repeatedly to select a
repeat mode:
• [REP ONE]: repeat the cur-
rent track,
• [RPT FLD]: repeat all tracks in
the current folder, or
• [RPT ALL]: repeat all tracks in
the storage device.
Press repeatedly to select a play
mode:
• [SHU ALL]: play all tracks
randomly,
• [SHU FLD]: play tracks in the
current folder randomly, or
• [SHU OFF]: play all tracks in
the storage device in sequence.
» The le name of current track scrolls.
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Switch folders for a track
1 Press to access the folder list.
» The name of current folder scrolls.
2 Rotate to toggle through folders.
3 Press to select the folder.
» The system starts playing the rst track
under the folder.
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7 Listen to an
external player
You can use the system to amplify the audio
input from an external player, for example, MP3
player.
MP3-LINK
1 Switch the source to [MP3--LINK].
2 Connect an MP3 link cable to
• the MP3-LINK socket on the system,
and
• the audio output socket (usually the
headphone socket) on the external
player.
3 Play the external player.
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8 Adjust sound
The following operations are applicable to all
supported media.
ButtonFunction
Rotate to increase or decrease the
volume level.
Press to mute the speakers or release
them from mute status.
Press to enable or disable the
maximum volume.
Press and hold to enable or disable
the Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) effect.
Press repeatedly to select a sound
equalizer.
1 Press and hold to activate the setup
of customized sound equalizer.
2 Press repeatedly to select an option:
[BAS] (bass), [TRE] (treble), [BAL] (balance), or [FAD] (fader).
3 Rotate to adjust the setting.
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9 Additional
information
Reset the system
3 Inser t a new fuse with the same
specications (15 A).
L
REAR
R
If the system works abnormally, reset the
system to factory default settings.
1 Detach the front panel.
2 Press the RESET button with the tip of a
ball-point pen or toothpick.
» All settings are reset to factory default.
Replace the fuse
If there is no power, check the fuse and replace
it if it is damaged.
1 Check the electric connection.
2 Remove the damaged fuse from the rear
panel.
Note
If the fuse gets damaged immediately after it is
•
replaced, an internal malfunction may occur. In such
case, consult your Philips retailer.
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10 Product
Information
Note
Specications are subject to change without prior
•
notice.
General
Power supply12 V DC (11 V - 16
V), negative ground
Fuse15 A
Suitable speaker
impedance
Maximum power
output
Continuous power
output
Pre-Amp output
voltage
Aux-in level
Radio
4 - 8
50 W x 4 channels
22 W x 4 RMS (4
10% T.H.D.)
2.5 V
500 mV
Frequency range
- FM
Usable sensitivity FM (S/N = 20 dB)
Frequency range AM(MW)
Usable sensitivity AM(MW) (S/N =
20 dB)
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87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(100kHz per step in
auto search and 50kHz
per step in manual
search)
8 µV
522 - 1620 KHz (9 kHz)
530 - 1710 kHz
(10 kHz)
30 µV
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11 Troubleshooting
Warning
•
Never remove the casing of this product.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the product yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
product, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
philips.com/support). When you contact Philips,
make sure that the product is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power or no sound
•The power supply from car battery is cut
off, or the car battery runs out of energy.
Power the system with car battery.
•Car engine is not on. Turn the car engine
on.
•Cable is not correctly connected. Check
connections.
•The fuse is burnt. Replace the fuse.
•Volume is too low. Adjust volume.
•If the above solutions cannot help, press
the RESET button.
•Make sure that the current track is in a
compatible format.
Noise during broadcast
•Signals are too weak. Select other stations
with stronger signals.
•Check the connection of the car antenna.
•Change the broadcast setting from stereo
to mono.
Preset stations are erased.
•Batter y cable is not correctly connected.
Connect the battery cable to the terminal
that is always live.
Display shows ERR-12.
•Data error. Check the USB storage device
or SD/SDHC card.
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12 Notice
Any changes or modications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Care of the environment
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Trademark notice
Windows Media and the Windows logo
are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
notice. Trademarks are the property of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their
respective owners. Philips reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
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13 Glossary
M
MP3
A le format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3.
S
SD
Secure Digital. A type of memory card with a
ash memory.
SDHC
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) is a type
of ash memory card based on the SDA 2.00
specication. The SDA 2.00 specication enables
SD cards to reach higher capacities from 4GB
to 32GB, and growing.
W
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a
part of Microsoft Windows Media technology.
Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management
tools, Windows Media Video encoding
technology, and Windows Media Audio
encoding technology.