Philips CE152 User Manual

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CE152

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 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 12
Mute the button beep 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
Play with RDS 14

9 Listen to an external player 22

10 Adjust sound 23

11 Additional information 24

Reset the system 24
Replace the fuse 24

12 Product information 25

13 Troubleshooting 26

General 26
About the Bluetooth device 26

14 Notice 28

Compliance 28
Care of the environment 28
Trademark notice 28
Copyright 29

15 Glossary 30

6 Play from a storage device 16

Control play 16
Switch tracks 17

7 Play from an iPod/iPhone 18

Compatible iPod/iPhone models 18
Connect your iPod/iPhone 18
Control play 18
Charge your iPod/iPhone 19

8 Use Bluetooth devices 20

Connect a device 20
Play audio from a Bluetooth device 21
Make a call 21

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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

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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 a USB storage device,
SD/SDHC card, iPod/iPhone, and external
player,

• charge your iPod/iPhone,

• listen to radio stations, and

• make phone calls via Bluetooth.

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 on a storage

device, 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.

• During a call, press and hold to transfer

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

g

• Start, pause, or resume the play of

g

the phone call to mobile phone.

(usually the headphone socket) of an
external device.

tracks.

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• 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 or album
randomly ([SHU FLD]/[SHU ALBM]),
or play all tracks 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, and fader.

p

• Press to turn on the system.

• Press and hold to turn off the system.

• Press to mute or restore sound.

• Press to conrm an option.

• 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

• Press to answer or redial a call.

• Press to hang up a call.

• Press and hold to reject an incoming

call.

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

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

1 Green strip, black-

edged green strip

2 White strip, black-

edged white strip

3 Gray strip, black-

edged gray strip

4 Purple strip, black-

edged purple strip

e Red strip Ignition key +12V

f Blue strip Motor/electric

g Blue strip, white strip Amplier relay

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

control lead

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ISO male

connectors

i Yellow strip To the +12V car

2 Connect the antenna and amplier as

illustrated, if applicable.

L

R

Connect to

battery which is
energized at all times

REAR

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

Sockets on rear

panel

1 For ISO male

connectors
2 REAR L Rear left speaker
3 REAR R Rear right speaker
4 ANTENNA Antenna

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

abcd

53mm

2 Remove the mounting sleeve with the

supplied disassembly tools.

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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

6 Reconnect the negative terminal of the car

battery.

4 Slide the unit into the sleeve until you hear

a "click".

5 Attach the trim plate.

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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