Philips CE138 User Manual
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User manual
CE138
1EN
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 7
Connect wires 7
Mount into the dashboard 8
Attach the front panel 9
4 Get started 10
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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 12
Select a tuner region 12
Select a tuner sensitivity 12
Search for a radio station 12
Store radio stations in memory 12
Play with RDS 13
6 Play from a storage device 15
Control play 15
Switch tracks 15
7 Play from an iPod/iPhone 17
Compatible iPod/iPhone models 17
Connect your iPod/iPhone 17
Control play 17
Charge your iPod/iPhone 18
8 Listen to an external player 19
9 Adjust sound 20
10 Additional information 21
Reset the system 21
Replace the fuse 21
11 Product Information 22
12 Troubleshooting 23
13 Notice 24
Care of the environment 24
Trademark notice 24
Copyright 25
14 Glossary 26
2 EN
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.
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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
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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
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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
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Introduction
With this system, you can:
/$ enjoy audio from a USB storage device,
SD/SDHC card, iPod/iPhone, and external
player,
/$ charge your iPod/iPhone, 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)
/$ SD/SDHC card
/$ Files
/$ File system: FAT16, FAT32
/$ Maximum number of folders: 99
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/$ Maximum level of directory: 8
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Sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
Bitrates: 8-320 kbps and variable
bitrates
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Versions: V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1 and L2)
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable
bitrates
/$ ID3 tag V2.0 or later
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What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
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
a b c
fed
4 EN
Overview of the system
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.
/$ For iPod/iPhone, press repeatedly to
select a control mode: control play on
the iPod/iPhone or on this system.
a b c d e
t sr q p o n m l k j i
h fg
u v
d LCD screen
e
/$ Connect to a USB storage device.
/$ Connect to a compatible iPod/iPhone.
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.
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/$ 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 or album
randomly ([SHU FLD]/[SHU ALBM]),
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.
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 on a storage
device, 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 on a storage
device, press to access the track list.
/$ Press to access the music menu of an
iPod/iPhone.
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 to 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, fader, and subÂwoofer.
p
/$ Press to turn on the system.
/$ Press and hold to turn off the system.
/$ Press to mute or restore sound.
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/$ Rotate to switch between menu
options.
/$ Rotate to adjust the volume level.
q
/$ For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage
device, 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.
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s
/$ Press to enable or disable the
maximum volume.
/$ Press and hold to enable or disable
the DBB (dynamic bass boost) sound
effect.
t BAND
/$ Press repeatedly to select a tuner band.
u Slot for SD/SDHC card
/$ Insert an SD/SDHC card.
v RESET
/$ Press to reboot the system.
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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.
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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.
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 supplied ISO
male connectors.
ISO male
connectors
Connect to
a Green strip, black-
edged green strip
Rear left speaker
b White strip, black-
edged white strip
Front left speaker
c Gray strip, black-
edged gray strip
Front right speaker
d Purple strip, black-
edged purple strip
Rear right speaker
e Red strip Ignition key +12V
DC when ON/ACC
f Blue strip Motor/electric antenna
relay control lead
g White-edged blue
strip
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control lead
h Black strip Ground
i Yellow strip To the +12V car
battery which is
energized at all times
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