Philips CED1500BT/98 User Manual

User manual
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Contents
1 Safety 2
2 Your car
Introduction 3 Playable media 3 What's in the box 3 Overview of the main unit 4 Overview of the remote control 5
3 Install the car
entertainment
entertainment
system 6
Connect wires 6 Mount into the dashboard 10
4 Get started 11
Prepare the remote control 11 Turn on 11 Use the home menu 11 Set the time 12 Adjust the screen brightness 12
5 Play from hard media 13
Load a disc 13 Connect a USB storage device 13 Control play 14 Browse recorded les 14
Make a call 18 Adjust Bluetooth settings 19
8 Smart Connect Link 20
9 Universal USB Charging 21
10 Adjust sound 21
Adjust the volume level 21 Mute sound 21 Enable the MAX Sound feature 21 Enable the DBB sound eect 21 Select a preset sound equalizer 22 Others 22
11 Adjust settings 23
Access system setup menus 23 Adjust general settings 24 View system information 24
12 Others 25
Play external audio/video input 25 Use buttons on the steering wheel 25 Reset the system 26 Replace the fuse 26 Upgrade the rmware 26
6 Listen to radio 15
Switch to radio mode 15 Set up 15 Tune to a radio station 15 Store radio stations in memory 15 Tune to a preset radio station 16 Use RDS related features 16
7 Use Bluetooth devices 17
Pair a device 17 Play audio from a connected
device 18
13 Product information 27
14 Trouble shooting 29
General 29 About the Bluetooth device 30
15 Notice 31
Compliance 31 Care of the environment 31 Trademark notice 31 Copyright 32
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1 Safety

Read and understand all instructions before you use the device. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
The device is designed for negative ground (earth) 12 V DC operation only.
To reduce the risk of trac accidents, do not watch video when driving.
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, remote control or remote control batteries 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.
Never place any objects other than discs into the disc tray/slot.
To avoid exposure to laser radiation, do not disassemble the device.
Risk of damage to the screen! Never push, rub, or strike the screen with any object.
Never use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners available commercially, or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
Clean the device with soft, damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the device.
Risk of swallowing coin battery!
The product/remote control
may contain a coin/button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can occur within two hours of ingestion.
If you suspect that a battery
has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
When you change the batteries,
always keep all new and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that the battery compartment is completely secure after you replace the battery.
If the battery compartment
cannot be completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer.
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Introduction

With the car entertainment system, you can
listen to music,
watch videos,
view pictures,
listen to FM and AM/MW radio, and
make phone calls via Bluetooth.

Playable media

.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 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

Check and identify the contents of the package:
Disc
DVD, Video CD, SVCD, Audio
CD, JPEG Picture CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW
USB storage device
Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1
Class support: MSC (Mass
Files
Storage Class)
Maximum capacity: 32 GB
File system: FAT16, FAT32
Maximum number of folders: 99
Maximum number of tracks/les:
999
Maximum level of directory: 8
Video formats: MPEG1, MPEG2
Picture format: .jpeg
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1 Main unit 2 Remote
control
3 ISO male
connector X 2
5 Screw X 4
(M5x8mm)
7 Remote control
battery
4 Rubber
cushion
6 Hexagon
head screw
8 User manual
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Overview of the main
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Press to eject the disc.
Press and hold to adjust the
brightness of LCD screen.
Press to power on the unit.
Press and hold to power o the
unit.
Press to mute the speakers or release them from mute status.
Press to reset the system.
The sensor that receives infra-
red signals from the remote control.
Connect to the audio and video output sockets of an external player by a composite AV cable.
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Connect to a USB storage device.
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Press to increase or decrease the volume.
j
The built-in microphone for phone calls.
k Disc slot
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SUB
ZOOM
TITLE
a
Press to eject the disc.
b
Press to mute the speakers or release them from mute status.
c
Return to the previous menu or mode.
d
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
e
Access the home menu.
f
Select an audio language or audio channel.
g
Access to system setup menu..
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Select music listening zone.
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Select an audio language or audio channel.
AUDIO
ZONE
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Access the menu for subwoofer settings.
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Select a preset sound equalizer.
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Select a music listening zone.
m
Select an available subtitle.
n
Turn on or o the screen.
o
Access the top menu.
p
Access the DVD menu.
q
Access the the folder or le list.
r
In radio mode, press to display available menus or options.
s
Start, pause, or resume the play.
t
Conrm an option.
/ / /
u
Skip to the previous or next track, chapter, or le.
For DVD, press and hold to select a speed for fast backward or forward search.
v
Select a tuner band.
/ / /
w
Tune to the previous or next preset radio station.
Skip to the previous or next folder.
x
Turn the car audio on or o.
y
Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
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3 Install the car

Connect wires

entertainment system
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. These instructions are for a typical installation. However, if your car has dierent 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 o.
• 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.
• Before connection, check the car's wiring
carefully.
1 Connect the ISO male connectors.
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 DC
f Blue strip Motor/electric
Connect to
Rear left speaker
Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Rear right speaker
when ON/ACC
antenna relay control lead
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ISO male
connectors
g Black strip Ground h Yellow strip The +12V car battery
Connect to
which is energized at all times
2 Connect other wires if necessary.
Caution
To avoid an accident, the driver must not
watch video while driving. By design, this system disallows watching video during drive. Park your car in a safe place and engage the parking brake before watching video.
Note
When the parking brake of your vehicle is
not engaged, the video blocking system is activated. It blocks the display of front video source only.
• If the system is not properly connected
with the parking brake control module of your vehicle, video signals will be blocked by the system, with the below message displayed on the TFT.
Connectors and
sockets on rear panel
1 For ISO male
connectors
2
(Red socket)
External sockets or connectors
As indicated above
Rear right speaker
Connectors and
sockets on rear panel
3
(Red socket)
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
(White socket)
(White
socket)
(Yellow socket)
(Yellow socket)
(Yellow socket)
(Black connector)
(Purple
socket)
(Blue socket)
(Purple wire)
(Pink wire)
(Black
connector)
(Brown
wire)
External sockets or connectors
Right audio channel output socket of an external player
Left audio channel output socket of an external player
Rear left speaker
Video output socket of an external player
Video input socket of an external display device
Video input socket of an external display device
Radio antenna
Video output socket of an external camera
Sub-woofer
Reverse camera (B+)
Parking brake (-)
External Smart Phone Mirror Box
OE SWC remote in
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Connectors and
sockets on rear panel
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External sockets or connectors
Ground
(Black
wire)
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(White wire)
18
(White wire)
19
OE SWC AD Learn line 1
OE SWC AD Learn line 2
Ground
(Black wire)
20
(Black
connector)
Tip
The pin arrangement for the ISO
connectors depends on the type of your vehicle. To avoid damage to the system, connect properly.
External microphone
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Mount into the dashboard

Note
• Make sure that wires are correctly connected
before you mount the main unit into a car.
• If preset radio stations are lost when the
ignition key is turned OFF and then back ON, reconnect the red leads crosswise to the yellow ones.
3 Slide the unit into the dashboard
until a click sound is heard.
1 If the car does not have an on-
board drive or navigation computer, disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery.
If you disconnect the car battery in a car that has an on-board drive or navigation computer, the computer may lose its memory.
If the car battery is not disconnected, to avoid short­circuit, make sure that bare wires do not touch each other.
2 Make sure that the car dashboard
opening is within these measurements:
5 mm
182 mm
112 mm
4 Reconnect the negative terminal of
the car battery.
Since the unit cannot be used if the dashboard opening's slant angle is above 20 degrees, make sure that the horizontal slant of the car dashboard opening is between 0 and 20 degrees.
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4 Get started

Turn on

Caution
Risk of car accidents! Never watch video or
operate this system while driving.

Prepare the remote control

For the rst time use
Pull the protective sheet out.
» The remote control is ready for use.
Replace the battery
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away
from heat, sunshine or re. Never discard batteries in re.
Note
Remove the battery if it is exhausted or if
the remote control is not to be used for a long time.
• Batteries contain chemical substances,
they should be disposed of properly.
Press .
» PHILIPS logo and a progress bar are
displayed while boot-up.
To turn o the system, press and hold
For the rst time use
After successful boot-up, the following interface is displayed.
for 3 seconds.
1 Tap to select a language
for on-screen display.
2 Tap to select a radio
region that matches your location.
3 Tap to complete the initial
setup.
» The device switches to radio
mode automatically.
1 Pull out the battery tray. 2 Insert one CR2025 battery with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Insert the battery tray.

Use the home menu

Note
If is displayed when you touch an icon, it indicates that the selected media or feature is unavailable at the current time.
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Access the home menu
Tap to access the home menu.
Switch the source to FM/ AM radio.
: Switch the source to disc.
: Switch the source to USB
storage device.
: Use the Bluetooth
feature.
/ : Switch the source to the audio and video input that is transferred from an external video player.
: Access the the Smart Phone Mirror Box (not supplied by Philips) via Smart Connect Link (refer to Chapter 8).
: Turn the LCD o.
: Access the system menu.
4 Tap , tap the hour or minute
digits, and then tap hour or minute.
/ to set the
5 Tap to return to the previous
menu.

Adjust the screen brightness

Press and hold on the front panel to select a brightness level of the screen.

Set the time

1
Tap .
2 Tap .
» The following menu is displayed.
3 Tap to select a time
format.
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: 24-hour time format : 12-hour time format
5 Play from
hard media
Region code
This system can play DVD discs marked with the following region code.
You can use this system to listen to audio, watch videos, and view photos that are stored on a disc or USB storage device.
Note
Before use, check for compatible media.

Load a disc

Caution
Never insert any object other than a disc of
12-cm diameter into the disc slot.
DVD region code
Countries and regions
South Africa

Connect a USB storage device

Note
Make sure that the USB storage device
contains compatible les.
• NTFS (New Technology File System) le
system is not supported.
1 Push the USB socket cover upwards
to open it.
2 Connect the USB storage device to
the USB socket.
3 Tap on the home menu.
» Play starts automatically.
1 Insert the disc into the disc slot with
the label side facing up.
» Play starts automatically.
If play does not start
automatically, tap the screen to display the
to start play.
icon, and then tap
2 To eject the disc, press .
» When the disc is ejected, the
system switches to the previous source or radio mode.
To remove the USB storage device, switch the system to another source rst.
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Control play

Videos and pictures
: Return to the home menu.
For DVD, return to the disc menu
or root menu.
For recorded les, return to the list of les or folders.
/ : Skip to the previous or
next title, chapter, track, or le.
To search forward fast or rewind the track, tap on the progress bar.
/ : Start, pause, or resume play.
/ / : Select a repeat mode.
: Repeat the current track.
: For recorded les, repeat all
tracks in the current folder.
(highlighted): Repeat all
tracks.
: Select random play ( highlighted) or sequential play ( in gray).
Browse recorded les
During playing recorded les, you can access the le list and select les from the list.
1 Tap to access the list of les or
folders.
Audios
: Return to the home menu.
Press once to access the track
list.
Press repeatedly to return to the playback interface.
: Return to the list of tracks or
folders.
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/ : Skip to the previous or
next track.
To search forward fast or rewind the track, tap on the progress bar.
/ : Start, pause, or resume play.
2 Tap an icon to select a le category.
: Display the list of audio tracks
or folders.
: Display the list of picture les
or folders.
: Display the list of video les
or folders.
3 Tap the name of a le to start play.
6 Listen to
radio

Switch to radio mode

After the boot-up at the rst time, the system switches to radio mode automatically. To switch the source back to radio afterwards, tap menu.
» The interface for radio is displayed.
on the home

Tune to a radio station

1 Tap FM or AM to select a band.
FM bands: FM1, FM2, FM3
AM bands: AM1, AM2
2 Tap and hold + or - until the
frequency of target radio station is displayed.
To tune to a radio station automatically, tap + or -.
Tip
You can also press BAND on the remote
control repeatedly to select a band.

Set up

Before you search for radio stations, make prior setup. Tap
to display the setup menus.
Select a radio range
1 Tap to select a tuner
sensitivity.
: Stations with strong and
weak signals can be tuned to.
: Only stations with strong
signals can be tuned to.

Store radio stations in memory

You can store up to 6 stations in each band.
Store radio stations manually
1 Select a band. 2 Tune to the target radio station. 3 Tap and hold one of the channels
(1 to 6) over two seconds.
» The radio station is saved under
the selected channel.
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Store radio stations automatically
You can search for a radio station with intro search, which broadcasts a 10-second preview of each detected radio station.
1 Select a band. 2 Tap . 3 Tap
» Auto search starts. The six
strongest stations of the selected band are saved in preset channels automatically.

Tune to a preset radio station

1
Select a band.
2 Tap one of the preset channels (1 to
6) to select a preset radio station.

Use RDS related features

Note
Only after RDS feature is enabled, you can
use RDS related features.
Search for RDS programs of a specic type
1 Tap > [PTY] to display the list of
program types.
2 Tap the name of a program type to
start search.
» Once an RDS station that
transmits programs of the selected type is found, the RDS station is broadcast automatically.
To save the RDS station, tap and hold one of the preset channels.
To search for another RDS station, repeat steps 1 and 2.
RDS program types
Item Program
type
1 NEWS News services 2 AFFAIRS Politics and current
3 INFO Special information
4 SPORT Sports 5 EDUCATE Education and
6 DRAMA Radio plays and
7 CULTURE Culture, religion and
8 SCIENCE Science 9 VARIED Entertainment
10 POP M Pop music 11 ROCK M Rock music 12 MOR M Light music 13 LIGHT M Light classical music 14 CLASSICS Classical music 15 OTHER M Special music
16 WEATHER Weather 17 FINANCE Finance 18 CHILDREN Children’s programs 19 SOCIAL Social Aairs 20 RELIGION Religion 21 PHONE IN Phone In
Description
aairs
programs
advanced training
literature
society
programs
programs
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Item Program
type
22 TRAVEL Trav el 23 LEISURE Leisure 24 JAZZ Jazz Music 25 COUNTRY Country Music 26 NATION M National Music 27 OLDIES Oldies Music 28 FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT
29 30 TEST Alarm Test 31 ALARM Alarm
Description
Documentary
Use alternate frequencies
If the signal of an RDS station is poor, enable the AF (Alternate Frequency) function. The system searches for a strong station that broadcasts the same program. Tap AF to enable or disable the AF function.
AF (highlighted): The function is enabled.
AF (in gray): The function is disabled.
7 Use Bluetooth
devices
With this system, you can listen to audio from a player and make a call through Bluetooth.

Pair a device

Note
Gibson Innovations does not guarantee the
compatibility with all Bluetooth devices.
• Before pairing a device with this system,
read its user manual for Bluetooth compatibility.
• Make sure that Bluetooth function is
enabled on your device, and your device is set as visible to all other Bluetooth devices.
• The operational range between this system
and a Bluetooth device is approximately 8 meters (24 feet).
• Any obstacle between this system and
a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range.
• Keep away from any other electronic
device that may cause interference.
On your device, follow the steps below.
1 Search for Bluetooth devices. 2 In the device list, select CE1500BT. 3 Enter the default password "0000",
and then conrm the password entry.
4 Enable or permit the connection
with CE1500BT.
» If the connection succeeds,
is displayed
on the LCD screen of this system.
To disconnect a device, disable the Bluetooth function on the device. Before connecting another device, disconnect the current device rst.
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Play audio from a connected device

If the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Distribution Prole (A2DP), you can listen to tracks that are stored on the device through the system. If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Prole (AVRCP) prole, you can control play on the system or with its remote control.
1 Play a track on the connected
device.
2 On this system, tap to display the
music playback interface.
3 Tap icons on the interface to control
play.
: Pause or resume play.
/ : Select the previous or
next track.
Note
If the connected device does not support
the AVRCP prole, control play on the connected device.
Locate the external microphone
You can connect an external microphone for better communication quality.
Note
The external microphone is not included in
the packaging of this system.
1 Make sure that the microphone is
connected to this system.
2 Place the microphone at a proper
location, such as, stick it onto the dashboard, or clip it on the sun­shield.
Call a number
You can make phone calls with the system.
1 Tap .
» The keypad is displayed.

Make a call

Note
Keep the Bluetooth connection active
between the system and your mobile phone.
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2 Tap number icons to enter the
phone number.
To clear the last digit, tap
To clear all digits, tap
To return to the previous screen,
tap
.
.
3 Tap to send the call.
To end the call, tap
To enter numbers during the call,
tap
to display the keypad rst.
Redial the last called number
.
1 Tap .
» The last called number is
displayed.
2 Tap again to send the call.
Answer a call
Note
By default, all incoming calls are picked up
automatically. You can disable the function of automatic answer.
Transfer a phone call to mobile
.
phone
By default, the voice comes from the loudspeakers during a call.
1 Tap to transfer the phone call to
your mobile phone.
» The loudspeakers are muted,
and the voice comes from the mobile phone only.
2 Take up your mobile phone for the
conversation.

Adjust Bluetooth settings

1 When there is an incoming call,
is displayed on the
screen.
2 Tap to answer the call.
To reject or end the call, tap
Tap to access the menus for Bluetooth settings.
Bluetooth settings
.
Options
Description
Answer phone calls automatically when the paired mobile phone receives an incoming call.
Answer phone calls manually.
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Bluetooth settings
Options
CED 1500BT
Description
Set the password for pairing the car entertainment system with another Bluetooth device. The default password is
0000. Turn on the
external microphone.
Show the phone name that is connected with CED1500BT.
8 Smart
Connect Link
Smart Connect Link is a device interoperability standard dened by Philips that oers integration between external peripheral (TV box, smart devices, etc) and Philips’s car entertainment system. Smart Connect Link brings the attached peripheral’s function into the application platform of the Philips car entertainment system where apps are still hosted and running on the external peripheral. Drivers and passengers can interact with the external peripheral through the touch screen of Phillips car entertainment system. Smart Connect Link uses generic RGB video signal standard to enable the display of the user interface from external peripheral application on Philips car entertainment system and utilizes Bluetooth HID prole protocol standard to communicate user input back to the peripheral. Contact your dealer for the Smart Connect Link compatible devices to enrich your entertainment experience.
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9 Universal
USB Charging
Philips enhanced the USB interface which was normally used for music playback from pen drive to now being able to supply current for charging smart devices. The current required for recharging phone battery or operation for some smart devices are higher than the standard USB can aord. The new Philips Universal USB charging interface is able to supply 1 Amp of current to a smart device, sucient to charge up its battery and power it up for intensive usage. The software protocol is also designed to be universal such that it can be compatible with virtually all smart phones available in the market and starts charging process instantly when USB is connected.

10 Adjust sound

When you listen to radio, enjoy music, or watch video, follow the instructions below to adjust sound.

Adjust the volume level

Press +/- repeatedly on the front panel.
+: Increase the volume level.
-: Decrease the volume level.

Mute sound

Press on the front panel.
To release the speakers from mute status, press

Enable the MAX Sound feature

again.
Tap on the playback interface.
(highlighted): The
feature is enabled.
(in gray): The
feature is disabled.
Enable the DBB sound eect
When DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) is enabled, low tones are enhanced electronically. Tap
on the playback interface.
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(highlighted): DBB sound eect is enabled.
(in gray): DBB sound eect is
disabled.
: Tap to display the interface for selecting fader and balance.
: Tap to display the
interface.

Select a preset sound equalizer

1
Tap on the playback interface.
» The current equalizer settings
are displayed.
2 Tap , , ,
, or to select a preset sound equalizer.
» The selected sound equalizer is
highlighted.
3 Tap + or - to adjust the settings.
4 Tap to exit.
: bass range (-15 to +15)
: middle range (-15 to +15)
: treble range (-15 to +15)
Adjust the fader and balance
Tap , , or to adjust fader or balance value.
Select a listening zone
Philips’ innovative Zone technology enables the driver or passengers to enjoy music with the best speakers balance and experience more vivid spacial eect as the artist is intended to create. You can switch the music listening zone from the driver to passengers for the best speaker sound settings in car.
: fader range (+16 to -16).
: balance range (-16 to +16).

Others

Tap on the playback interface.
» The setup interface is displayed.
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Tap a gray area to switch the listening zone.
» The selected area is highlighted with
red dot.
Set the sub-woofer
11 Adjust
settings
/ : Tap to turn on or o the
sub-woofer.
/ : Tap to set the volume of
sub-woofer (0 dB to 12 dB).
You can also change the settings by the remote control.
1 Press SUBW to access the menu. 2 Press OK to enable or disable the
3 Press / to select a low pass
4 Press / to set the volume.
/ / : Tap to select a low pass lter range for the sub-woofer.
subwoofer.
lter range.
To exit the menu, press SUBW
again.

Access system setup menus

1
Tap .
2 Tap .
» The following menu is displayed.
3 Tap an icon on the left.
: Access the menu to adjust
general settings.
: Access the menu to view
system information.
: Access the menu to adjust
Bluetooth settings.
4 Tap an option to view details or
change the setting.
To exit the menu, tap
.
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Adjust general settings

Settings Options Description
Turn the beep sound on. Each time you press a button or tap an icon, the unit beeps.
Turn o the beep sound.
/ Select a time
format. Set the time. Select an OSD
(on-screen display) language.
Access the
interface Follow the
on-screen instructions to calibrate the touch screen.
Settings Options
View the rmware version.
View the version of Bluetooth.
View the MAC address of the product.

View system information

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12 Others

Play external audio/ video input

You can connect an external audio/ video player to this system.
1 Connect a composite AV cable to
the
panel, and
the audio and video output
sockets of the external player.
2 Tap > to display the
playback interface.
3 Operate on the external player to
start play (see the user manual of the external device).
Tip
If you connect this system to an external
player through the , , and
sockets on the rear panel, tap to switch the source instead of .
socket on the front
2 Tap .
» The
interface is displayed.
3 Tap an icon, for example,
, of which you want to assign the function to a button on the steering wheel.
To cancel the assignment, tap .
4 Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for one second.
» The following interface is
displayed.

Use buttons on the steering wheel

You can assign a function to a button on the steering wheel, and then control the system with that button.
1 Tap > .
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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to assign
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more functions to buttons on the steering wheel.
To clear the assignment, tap .

Reset the system

If the system hangs up, reset it.
1 Flip up the protective cover. 2 Press with the tip of a ball-
point pen or toothpick.

Replace the fuse

If there is no power, check the fuse and replace it if it is damaged.
1 Detach the main unit from
dashboard.
2 Check the electric connection. 3 Remove the damaged fuse from the
rear panel.
4 Insert a new fuse with the same
specications (15 A).
A
Tip
If the fuse gets damaged immediately after
it is replaced, an internal malfunction may occur. In this case, consult your retailer.
Upgrade the rmware
Note
Power supply must not be interrupted
during the upgrade.
• When the rmware upgrade succeeds, all
settings are restored to the factory default status.
Register your product
1 Go to www.philips.com/support. 2 Click the link of “Register my
product“ (the exact wording of
this link name may vary in dierent languages).
3 Log in with your account on the
prompt Web page.
If you have no account for Club Philips, create one rst on this Web page.
4 Search your product with
"CED1500BT/98" as the keyword.
5 Click the link of search result to
access the Web page for registering your product.
6 Fill in necessary information about
this product to complete the registration.
» With the registration, you can
get information about software update and product support at this Web page or via your mailbox that is registered as the account for Club Philips.
Perform the upgrade
1 Check the current rmware version
of this system.
2 Go to www.philips.com/support.
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3 Login with your account for Club
Philips.
» Support information about your
registered product is displayed.
4 Click the link of “Firmware Upgrade
Readme File“ (the exact wording of
this link name may vary in dierent languages).
5 Read and understand the
instructions on rmware upgrade.
6 Follow the instructions to download
the upgrade packet and complete the upgrade.
If the upgrade fails, reboot this system, and then perform the upgrade again.
13 Product
information
Note
Product information is 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 Continuous power
output Pre-Amp output
voltage
Sub-woofer output voltage
Aux-in level Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight (main unit) 1.9 kg
4 - 8
50 W x 4 channels
21 W x 4 channels
(4
10% T.H.D.)
2.5 V (CD play
mode;
1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k
load)
2.5 V (CD play
mode,
61 Hz, 0 dB, 10 k
load)
800 mV
178 x 101.5 x
160 mm
Disc player
System DVD / CD audio /
MP3 system Disc diameter 12 cm Frequency
response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
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Signal/noise ratio > 75 dB Total harmonic
distortion Channel
separation Video signal
format Video output 1 +/- 0.2 V p-p
Less than 0.3%
> 55 dB
NTSC/PAL
Radio
Frequency range
- FM Frequency range
- AM (MW) Usable sensitivity
- FM Usable sensitivity
- AM (MW)
87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz per step)
522 - 1620 kHz (9 kHz per step)
2 uV
25 uV
LCD
Screen size 6.2 inches Display resolution 800 x 480 dots Contrast ratio 500 Brightness 450 cd/m
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Compatible Bluetooth proles
Supported codecs Receive Transmit
Hands-Free
Prole (HFP)
Handset Prole
(HSP)
Advanced Audio
Distribution Prole
(A2DP)
Audio Video
Remote Control
Prole (AVRCP)
SBC (Sub Band
Codec)
SBC (Sub Band
Codec)
Bluetooth
Communication system
Output Bluetooth
Maximum communication range
Frequency band 2.4 GHz band
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Bluetooth Standard version
2.0
Standard Power Class 2
Line of sight approx. 8m
(2.4000 GHz -
2.4835 GHz)
14 Trouble-
shooting
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 the Consumer Care, make sure that the product is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.

General

No power
Car engine has not been started.
Start the car engine.
Connections are incorrect.
The fuse has been damaged.
Replace the fuse.
No sound
Volume is too low. adjust the
volume.
Speaker connections are incorrect.
No response to the remote control
Make sure that the path between
the remote control and the unit is clear from obstacles.
Move the remote control close
to the unit, and point it at the iR sensor.
The function is not applicable to the
current media.
Replace the remote control battery.
The disc does not play.
The disc is upside down. Make sure
that the printed side is upwards.
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with
a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc outwards from the center.
The disc is defective. Try another
disc.
The disc is incompatible. Try
another disc.
The recordable disc is not nalized.
The region code of DVD disc is not
supported. Use a disc with proper region code.
No image
Parking wire connection is incorrect.
Check the wiring.
No image on rear monitor
Enable the signal transferring to rear
monitors.
Image ashes or is distorted.
Video connection is improper.
Check the connections.
Noise in broadcasts
Signals are too weak. Select another
station with stronger signals.
Check the connection of the car
antenna.
Preset stations are lost.
Battery cable is not correctly
connected. Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.
The fuse is broken.
The fuse type is incorrect. Replace it
with a 15 A fuse.
Speaker wire or power wire is
grounded. Check the connections.
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About the Bluetooth device

Music playback is unavailable on the system even after successful Bluetooth connection.
The device cannot be used with the
system to play music.
The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
The Bluetooth reception is poor.
Move the device closer to the system or remove any obstacle between the device and the system.
Cannot connect with the system.
The device does not support the
proles required for the system.
The Bluetooth function of the
device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of the device to nd out how to enable the function.
The system is not in the pairing
mode.
The system is already connected
with another Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that device or all other connected devices and then try again.
The paired mobile phone connects and disconnects constantly.
The Bluetooth reception is poor.
Move the mobile phone closer to the system or remove any obstacle between the mobile phone and the system.
Some mobile phones may connect
and disconnect constantly when you make or end calls. This does not indicate any malfunction of the system.
For some mobile phones, the
Bluetooth connection may be deactivated automatically as a power-saving feature. This does not indicate any malfunction of the system.
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15 Notice

Any changes or modications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Gibson Innovations may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance

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

This apparatus includes this label:

Care of the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ocial collection point or recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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 (buer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.)
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Gibson Innovations Limited is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
'DVD Video' is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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Copyright

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
2017 © Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights reserved.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license. Specications are subject to change without notice. Gibson Innovations reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
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Warranty against Defects
In this warranty:
We or us means Gibson Innovations ABN 531 651 059 75, and our contact details are set out at the end of this warranty; You means the purchaser or the original end-user of the Goods; Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa; and Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. If you require assistance with the operation of the product, its features or specications please contact
Australia New Zealand South Africa
DLG International Telephone: 1800 304 811
Australia: Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This is not a complete statement of your legal rights as a consumer. New Zealand: Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. This guarantee applies in addition to the conditions and guarantees implied by that legislation.
Additional Warranty:
In addition to the rights and remedies that you have under the Australian Consumer Law, Consumer Guarantees Act of New Zealand, South African Law, or any other applicable law, we provide the following warranty against defects:
1. If, during the rst 12 months from their date of purchase from the Supplier (Warranty Period), the Goods prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials and none of your statutory rights or remedies apply, we will repair or replace the Goods without charge. We do not have to repair or replace the Goods
2. under this Additional Warranty if the Goods have been used for a commercial purpose; misused, improperly or inappropriately installed, operated or repaired; abused; damaged; or not maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Even when we do not have to repair or replace the Goods, we may decide to do so anyway. In some cases, we may decide to substitute the Goods with a similar alternative product of our choosing. All such decisions are at our absolute discretion.
DLG International Telephone: 0800 437 663
Connoisseur Electronics (Pty) Ltd Telephone: 0860100551 Email: info@ connoisseur.co.za
4. All such repaired, replaced or substituted Goods continue to receive the benet of this Additional Warranty for the time remaining on the original Warranty Period.
5. This Additional Warranty is limited to repair, replacement or substitution only. As far as the law permits, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused to property or persons arising from any cause whatsoever.
6. In order to claim under this Additional Warranty you must contact us within the Warranty Period:
Australia New Zealand South Africa
DLG International Telephone: 1800 304 811
You will be asked for details of the Goods, a description of the defect and your personal details. Upon accepting your claim, we shall assist you with either returning the Goods to the Supplier for replacement or to the most convenient Philips Authorized Service Centre for your Goods to be repaired. In some case we may require that you return to the Goods to us (at the address below) for repair, replacement or substitution. * All returned Goods must be accompanied
by satisfactory proof of purchase which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date and place of purchase and identies product. It is best to provide a legible and unmodied receipt or sales invoice.
* You must bear any expense for return of the
Goods or otherwise associated with making your claim under this Additional Warranty.
7. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Contact us or the place of purchase for further details.
Australia New Zealand South Africa
DLG International 88 Enterprise Ave Berwick 3086 Melbourne
Service:
1800 304 811
E-mail:
service@ dlgint.com.au
DLG International Telephone: 0800 437 663
DLG International Unit K 11 Echelon Place East Tamaki 2013
Service: 0800 437 663
Email:
service@ dlgint.co.nz
Connoisseur Electronics (Pty) Ltd Telephone: 0860100551 Email: info@ connoisseur.co.za
Connoisseur Electronics (Pty) Ltd The Mediterranean Conference Centre 72 Concorde Road East Bedfordview Gauteng 2007 Telephone: 011-4501122
Service: 0860100551 E-mail: info@connoisseur. co.za
November 2016
2017 © Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights reserved. This product has been manufactured by, and is sold under the responsibility of Gibson Innovations Ltd.,and Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this product Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license.
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