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User manual

Contents

1 Safety 2

2 Your car audio system 3

Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the system 4

3 Install the car audio system 6

Connect wires 7
Mount into the dashboard 8
Attach the front panel 9

4 Get started 10

For the rst time use 10

Set the time format 10
Set the clock 10
Select a source 10
Select a listening zone 10
Mute the button beep 11

5 Listen to radio 11

Switch to radio mode 11
Select a tuner region 11
Select a tuner sensitivity 11
Search for a radio station 12
Store radio stations in memory 12

10 Product Information 16

11 Troubleshooting 17

12 Notice 17

Disposal of your old product and

batteries 17
Trademark notice 18
Copyright 18

6 Play from a storage device 13

Control play 13
Switch tracks 14

7 Listen to an external player 14

8 Adjust sound 15

9 Additional information 15

Charge your USB device 15
Reset the system 15
Replace the fuse 16

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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.

• Modication 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.

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2 Your car audio

system

Congratulations on your purchase, and

welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the

support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.

Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable
bitrates

• ID3 tag V2.0 or later

• Unsupported les:
AAC, WAV, and PCM les
DRM protected WMA les (.wav, .m4a,

.m4p, .mp4, and .aac)

WMA les in lossless format

What's in the box

Introduction

With this system, you can:

• enjoy audio from USB storage devices,
SD card, SDHC card, and other external
players, and

• listen to radio stations.

You can enrich sound output with these sound
effects:

• Dynamic bass boost (DBB)

• Digital sound control (DSC)

Playable media:

• USB storage device

• Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1

• Class support: MSC (Mass Storage

Class)

• Maximum capacity: 32 G

• SD/SDHC card

• Maximum capacity: 32 G

• Files

• File system: FAT16, FAT32

• Maximum number of folders: 99

• Maximum number of tracks/les: 999

• Maximum level of directory: 8

• .mp3 les

Sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
Bitrates: 8-320 kbps and variable
bitrates

• .wma les

Versions: V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1 and L2)
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Check and identify the contents of the package:

ab c

fed

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 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.

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f MP3-LINK

• Connect to the audio output socket
(usually the headphone socket) of an
external device.

g

• Start, pause, or resume the play of
tracks.

• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 6.

• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 6.

h

• 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]).

k

• 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 repeatedly to display available
RDS information.

• 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 conrm 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 MAX
Sound feature.

• 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

• Insert an SD/SDHC card.

v RESET

• Press to reset the system to factory
default settings.

3 Install the car

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.

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Connect wires

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 ISO male
connectors.

i Yellow strip To the +12V car

battery which is
energized at all
times

2 Connect the antenna and amplier as

illustrated, if applicable.

e

L

REAR

R

ISO male

connectors

a Green strip, black-

edged green strip

b White strip, black-

edged white strip

c Gray strip, black-

edged gray strip

d Purple strip, black-

edged purple strip

e Red strip Ignition key +12V

f Blue strip Motor/electric

g White-edged blue

strip

h Black strip Ground

Connect to

Rear left speaker

Front left speaker

Front right speaker

Rear right speaker

DC when ON/
ACC

antenna relay
control lead

Amplier relay

control lead

Sockets on rear

panel

1 For ISO male

connectors
2 REAR L Rear left speaker
3 REAR R Rear right speaker
4 ANTENNA Antenna
5 Purple strip OE remote control

Tip

• The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends

on the type of your vehicle. To avoid damage to the
unit, connect properly.

External sockets or
connectors

As indicated above

module

abcd

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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

3 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and

bend the tabs outward to x the sleeve.

53.5 mm

183 mm

183 mm

53mm

2 Remove the mounting sleeve with the

supplied disassembly tools.

4 Slide the unit into the sleeve until you hear

a "click".

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5 Attach the trim plate.

6 Reconnect the negative terminal of the car

battery.

Attach the front panel

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.

1 Inser t 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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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 to select a radio
region that matches your location.

• [AREA EUROPE] (Western Europe)

• [AREA ASIA] (Asia Pacic)

• [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 conrm.

» 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

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

5 Listen to radio

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.

Switch to radio mode

1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch

the source to [RADIO].

2 Press / repeatedly to select a band.

Select a tuner region

You can select a radio region that matches your
location.

1 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 Pacic)

• [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

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.

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• [LOC ON]: Search for radio stations
with strong signals only.

• [LOC OFF]: Search for radio stations
with strong and weak signals.

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

Store radio stations manually

1 Press or repeatedly to select a tuner

band.

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 .

Note

• You can store a maximum of six stations in each band.

Store radio stations automatically

1 Press or repeatedly to select a band.
2 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 .

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6 Play from a

storage device

This system can play .mp3 and .wma les that

are copied onto a compatible storage device.

• [USB]: For a USB storage device that
is connected to the USB socket on the
front panel

• [SD/SDHC]: For an SD/SDHC card
that is inserted into the slot

3 If the play does not start, press .

Note

• Philips does not guarantee compatibility with all storage

devices.

• NTFS (New Technology File System) le system is not

supported.

Control play

Button Function

/ 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

/DISP

information about the current track.
Press repeatedly to select a repeat

mode:

• [REP ONE]: repeat the current
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 cur-

rent folder randomly, or

• [SHU OFF]: play all tracks in the
storage device in sequence.

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 slot, and then attach the
front panel.

2 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch

the source.

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Switch tracks

7 Listen to an

During play, you can switch tracks or folders
quickly.

Switch tracks directly

1 Press to access the track list.

» The le name of current track scrolls.

2 Rotate to toggle through tracks.
3 Press to play the selected track.

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.

external player

You can use the system to amplify the audio
input from an external player, for example, MP3
player.

MP3-LINK

1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch

the source to [MP3--LINK].

2 Connect an audio input cable with a 3.5

mm connector on both ends between

• the MP3-LINK socket on the front
panel, and

• the audio output socket (usually the
headphone socket) on the external
player.

3 Play audio on the external player.

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8 Adjust sound

The following operations are applicable to all
supported media.

Button Function

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 MAX
Sound feature.

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.

9 Additional

information

Charge your USB device

You can charge your USB device, for example,
smart phone, with this product.

Note

• The output voltage through the USB socket is 5 V with

output current 1 A.

Connect your USB device to this product with
USB cable. Once the USB device is connected
and recognized, it begins to charge automatically.

Reset the system

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.

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Replace the fuse

10 Product

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.

3 Inser t a new fuse with the same

specications (15 A).

L

REAR

R

Note

• If the fuse gets damaged immediately after it is

replaced, an internal malfunction may occur. In such
case, consult your Philips retailer.

Information

Note

• Specications are subject to change without prior

notice.

General

Power supply 12 V DC (11 V

- 16 V), negative

ground
Fuse 15 A
Suitable speaker

impedance
Maximum power output 50 W x 4
Continuous power output 22 W x 4 RMS (4

Pre-Amp output voltage 2.5 V
Dimension (W x H x D)
Weight
Aux-in level 500 mV

Radio

4 - 8

10% T.H.D.)

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Frequency range

- FM

Usable sensitivity ­FM (S/N = 20 dB)

Frequency range ­AM(MW)

Usable sensitivity ­AM(MW) (S/N =
20 dB)

87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100
kHz per step in auto
search and 50 kHz per
step in manual search)

8 µV

522 - 1,620 KHz (9
KHz)

530 - 1710 KHz (10
KHz)

30 µV

11 Troubleshooting

12 Notice

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 in broadcasts.

• 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 lost.

• Battery 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.

Any changes or modications made to this

device that are not expressly approved by
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Disposal of your old product and batteries

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.

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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.

Copyright

2014 © WOOX Innovations Limited. All rights
reserved.

Specications are subject to change without

notice. WOOX reser ves the right to change
products at any time without being obliged to
adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

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19EN

Specifications are subject to change without notice
2014 © WOOX Innovations Limited. All rights reserved.
This product was brought to the market by WOOX Innovations Limited or one of its affiliates, further
referred to in this document as WOOX Innovations, and is the manufacturer of the product. WOOX
Innovations is the warrantor in relation to the product with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and
the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.”

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