Detach the front panel 22
Replace fuse 22
Remove the unit 22
10 Product information 23
11 Troubleshooting 24
6 Play audio files 18
Play a disc 18
Search for an MP3/WMA track 18
View play information 18
Repeat play 18
Shuffle play 19
Intro play 19
Connect external sound source 19
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1 Important
Notice
Safety
Read and understand all instructions •
before you use your apparatus. If damage
is caused by failure to follow instructions,
the warranty does not apply.
This apparatus 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 •
fire. 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 circuit, do not expose the •
apparatus, remote control or remote
control batteries to rain or water.
Never insert objects into the ventilation •
slots or other openings on the apparatus.
Clean the apparatus and frame with a •
soft, damp cloth. Never use substances
such as alcohol, chemicals or household
cleaners on the apparatus.
Never place any objects other than discs •
into the apparatus.
Never use solvents such as benzene, •
thinner, cleaners available commercially,
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when •
open. Avoid exposure to beam.
Risk of damage to the apparatus screen! •
Never touch, push, rub or strike the
screen with any object.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance •
of procedures other than herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
This apparatus includes this label:
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
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. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
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Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, 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.
This product complies with the radio
inter ference requirements of the European
Community.
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With the in-car audio system, you can enjoy
your drive while listening to:
FM or AM (MW) radio•
Audio from CD or MP3 disc•
Audio from external devices•
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
a Main unit
b Remote control
c Front panel
d Trim pl a t e
e Carrying case for front panel
f Standard ISO connector
g Rubber cushion
h Screws x 4 pcs
i Disassembly tools x 2 pcs
j User manual
k Quick start guide
Use the controls only as stated in this user •
manual.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of your apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of your apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Install the car audio
These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the corresponding adjustment. If you have
any questions regarding installation kits, consult
your Philips car audio dealer.
Caution
This unit is designed for negative ground •
(earth) 12 V DC operation only.
Always install this unit in the car dashboard.
•
Other locations can be dangerous as the rear
of the unit heats up during use.
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect,
•
ensure that the ignition is off.
Ensure that you connect the yellow and red
•
power supply leads after all other leads are
connected.
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
•
electrical tape.
Ensure that the leads do not get caught under
•
screws orin parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
Ensure 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 fire.
•
When you need to change the fuse, consult a
professional.
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Note on the power supply lead (yellow)
When you connect other devices to this •
apparatus, ensure that the rating of the
car circuit is higher than the total fuse
value of all the connected devices.
Notes on speaker connection
Never connect speaker wires to the •
metal body or chassis of the car.
Never connect speaker wires with stripes •
to one another.
Connection: for cars with ISO
connectors
Caution
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with •
electrical tape.
1 Pull out the ISO connectors from car
dashboard and connect them to the
bigger end of the supplied standard
connector.
3 Connect the antenna and amplifier as
illustrated, if applicable. You can connect
the car audio to the amplifier through
RCA-TO-RCA cables (not supplied).
ConnectorConnect to
1ANTENNAAntenna
2REAR LINE
OUT R
3REAR LINE
OUT L
Connection: for cars without ISO
connectors
Rear right speaker
Rear left speaker
2 Connect the other end of the supplied
standard connector to the unit.
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Caution
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) •
lead first.
1 Connect the antenna and amplifier as
illustrated, if applicable.
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ConnectorConnect to
b
a
c
d
1ANTENNAAntenna
2REAR LINE
OUT R
3REAR LINE
OUT L
Rear right speaker
Rear left speaker
aa
b
c
d
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
b
c
d
2 Cut off the bigger end of the supplied
standard connector.
3 Check the car’s wiring carefully, then
connect them to the supplied standard
connector.
1Green/black strip Left speaker (Rear)
2White/black strip Left speaker (Front)
3Gray/black stripRight speaker
(Front)
4Purple/black strip Right speaker (Rear)
4 Connect the supplied standard connector
to the unit.
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Tip
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors •
depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Be
sure to make proper connections to prevent
damage to the unit.
Mount into the dashboard
1 If the car does not have an on-board
drive or navigation computer, disconnect
the negative terminal of the car batter y.
If you disconnect the car batter y 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 short-circuit, ensure that the
bare wires do not touch each other.
eREDIgnition key +12V DC when
ON/ACC
fBLUEMotor/electric antenna
relay control lead/Amplifier
relay control lead
gBLACKGround
hYELLOW To the +12V car battery
which is energized at all
times
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2 Ensure that car dashboard opening is
within these measurements:
5mm
183 mm
53.5mm
3 Remove the two screws on the top of the
unit.
4 Remove the mounting sleeve with the
supplied disassembly tools.
5 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.
Note
If the unit is not fixed by sleeve but by the •
supplied screws, skip this step.
5mm5mm5mm5mm
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6 Place the supplied rubber cushion over
the end of the mounting bolt.
7 Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a click sound.
5mm
Attach the front panel
1 Attach the trim plate.
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2 Insert the right side of the panel in the
chassis until it is correctly engaged.
3 Press the left side of the panel until the
mechanism locks it into place.
8 Reconnect the negative terminal of the
car battery.
Install remote control battery
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from •
heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries
in fire.
Risk of decreased bat ter y life! Never mix
•
different brands or types of batteries.
Risk of produc t damage! When the remote
•
control is not used for long periods, remove
the batteries.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
•
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
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For first-time use:
1 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 batter y with correct
To receive more radio stations or only
stations with strong signal, you can adjust the
tuner sensitivity.
1 Press OPTIONS repeatedly until
[LOCAL] or [DX] is displayed.
2 Rotate to select a setting:
[• LOCAL SEEK ON] (local seek on):
Only stations with strong signal can
be broadcast.
[• LOCAL SEEK OFF] (local seek off):
Stations with strong and weak signals
can be broadcast.
Store stations manually
Tune to a station that you want to store.
1
(see ‘Tune to a radio station’ on page 17)
2 Press and hold +/PRESET or -/RRESET to
enter storing mode.
The preset number on LCD screen »
blinks.
3 Press +/PRESET or -/RRESET to select
storing location.
4 Press to confirm.
The station is saved in the selected »
channel.
The preset number on LCD screen »
lights up and remains on.
Tune to a preset station
Press or to select band.
1
2 Press +/PRESET or -/RRESET to select
the preset station.
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5 Play with RDS
The RDS (Radio Data System) function
operates only in areas with FM stations
broadcasting RDS signals. If you tune to an RDS
station, an RDS icon and information about the
presenter, station or program is displayed.
Turn on RDS
Note
The default setting for RDS is off. •
1 Press MENU for 3 seconds.
2 Rotate to select RDS ON:
The RDS function is turned on. »
Select program type
Before tuning to RDS stations, you can select
program type and let the unit search only for
programs of the selected category.
1 Press OPTIONS until [PTY SCH] is
displayed.
2 Turn to select a type, then press to
confirm.
ItemProgram type Description
1NEWSNews services
2AFFAIRSPolitics and current
affairs
3INFOSpecial information
programs
4SPORTSports
5EDUCATEEducation and
advanced training
6DRAMARadio plays and
literature
7CULTURECulture, religion and
society
8SCIENCEScience
9VARIEDEntertainment
programs
10POP MPop music
11ROCK MRock music
12EASY MLight music
13LIGHT MLight classical music
14CLASSICSClassical music
15OTHER MSpecial music
programs
16WEATHERWeather
17FINANCEFinance
18CHILDRENChildren’s programs
19SOCIALSocial Affairs
20RELIGIONReligion
21PHONE INPhone In
22TRAVELTrav e l
23LEISURELeisure
24JAZZJazz Music
25COUNTRYCountry Music
26NATION MNational Music
27OLDIESOldies Music
28FOLK MFolk Music
29DOCUMENT Documentary
30TESTAlarm Test
31ALARMAlarm
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Select alternate frequencies
• [TA OFF]: Traffic announcement
does not cut in.
If the radio signal is poor, turn on AF (Alternate
Frequency) to search for another station with
stronger signal.
1 Press MENU or OPTIONS.
2 Press or repeatedly until [AF] is
displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
• [AF ON]: Turn on the AF mode.
• [AF OFF]: Turn off the AF mode.
Set region for AF tuning
You can define AF tuning region:
[REG ON]Only stations in current region
can be tuned to automatically.
[REG OFF] All stations can be tuned to
automatically.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press or repeatedly until [REG]
(Regional Radio) is displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting.
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Set RDS clock
You can use time signal that is broadcast
together with the RDS signal to set the clock of
the unit automatically.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press or repeatedly until [CT] is
displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
• [CT ON]: Turn on the RDS clock.
Time shown on the unit synchronizes
with that on the RDS station.
• [CT OFF]: Turn off the RDS clock.
Tip
The accuracy of the transmitted time depends •
on the RDS station that transmits the time
signal.
Receive traffic announcement
If you do not want to miss traffic
announcement when enjoying music, turn on
the TA (Traffic Announcement) function.
1 Press MENU or OPTIONS.
2 Press or repeatedly until [TA] is
displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
• [TA ON]: When there is traffic
announcement, the unit switches
to the tuner mode (regardless of
the current mode) and begins to
broadcast the traffic conditions.
When the traffic announcement is
over, it returns to the previous mode.
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6 Play audio files
Search for an MP3/WMA
track
Note
Ensure that the disc or device contains playable •
files.
Play a disc
Note
You cannot play CDs encoded with copyright •
protection technologies.
You can play commercially available audio CDs
and these discs:
To pause CD play, press •
To resume CD play, press •
To skip to the previous/next track, press •
or .
To search backward/forward rapidly •
within the current track, press
for 3 seconds.
Remove the CD
To take out the CD, press
Tip
If the disc is blocked in the disc compartment, •
press and hold until the disc comes out.
.
again.
or
on the front panel.
Search within the current folder
1 Press +SONG.
The name of the current track is »
displayed.
2 Turn to select anther track in current
folder
3 Press to confirm.
Search in other folder
1 Press FOLDER -.
The name of the current folder is »
displayed.
2 Rotate to navigate through all folders.
3 Press to access the selected folder.
4 Rotate to select a track in the folder.
5 Press to start play.
Tip
To go back to upper level of a folder, press •.
View play information
When playing, press DISP repeatedly to
1
view:
Track number and elapsed play time•
Artist •
Album •
Title •
Folder •
File •
Repeat play
During play, press OPTIONS repeatedly
1
until [REP] is displayed.
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2 Rotate to select a setting.
• [RPT TRK] (repeat one track): play
current track repeatedly.
• [RPT DIR] (repeat a folder): play all tracks
in the current folder repeatedly.
• [RPT ALL] (repeat all tracks): play all
tracks repeatedly.
7 Adjust sound
Adjust volume
Turn clockwise/anticlockwise to
1
increase/decrease volume.
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Shuffle play
You can play the tracks in random order:
1 During play, press OPTIONS repeatedly
until [SHUF] is displayed.
2 Rotate to select a setting:
• [SHUF ON]: start shuffle play for all
tracks.
• [SHUF OFF]: cancel shuffle play.
Intro play
You can play the first 10 seconds of each track.
1 During play, press OPTIONS repeatedly
until [INT] is displayed:
2 Rotate to select a setting:
• [INT ON] : After the first 10 seconds
of each track have been played, play
stops.
• [INT OFF] : Cancel intro play and
start normal play.
Connect external sound
source
Connect the external sound source to
1
MP3 LINK socket with a 3.5 mm cable.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly until [MP3
LINK] is displayed.
3 Operate the external component (refer
to the instructions supplied with the
external component).
Mute
You can turn off the sound of your audio.
1 During play, press .
To resume sound, press •
again.
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB) on/off
Press DBB and the current setting is
1
displayed:
» [DBB ON] : The Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB) function is on.
» [DBB OFF] : The DBB function is off.
2 Press DBB again to change the DBB
setting.
Select preset equalizer
Press EQ/Audio.
1
Current Equalizer setting is displayed. »
2 Press EQ/Audio again to select a preset
EQ setting:
• [OPTIMAL] (optimal)
• [FLAT] (flat)
• [POP] (pop)
• [USER] (user)
• [TECHNO] (techno)
• [ROCK] (rock)
• [CLASSIC] (class ic)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
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Other sound settings
8 Adjust system
You can also adjust the preset EQ/Audio
settings.
1 Press EQ/Audio for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly to select the
item to be adjusted:
• [BAS] (bass) range: -7 to +7.
• [TRE] (treble) range: -7 to +7.
• [BAL] (balance) range: 12L to 12R.
(L = left speaker, R = right speaker)
• [FAD] (fader) range: 12R to 12F.
(R = rear speaker, F = front speaker)
3 Rotate to select a value.
settings
Select anti-shock setting
You can select anti-shock setting according to
the stability of your car and the condition of the
road.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press or repeatedly until [ESP] is
displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [ESP 10S]: when the road is smooth
and there are few bumps.
• [ESP 40S]: when the road is bumpy
and unstable.
4 Press to confirm.
Turn beep sound on/off
Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
You can turn off/on this beep sound.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press or repeatedly until [BEEP] is
displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
• [BEEP ON]: Turn on the beep sound.
• [BEEP OFF]: Turn off the beep sound.
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Select blackout setting
Reset
You can set the screen to turn off automatically
after the unit is idle for 10 or 20 seconds.
1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate to select a setting:
• [BKO 10 S] : Turn off the screen
automatically 10 seconds after last
operation.
• [BKO 20 S] : Turn off the screen
automatically 20 seconds after last
operation.
• [BKO OFF] : Never turn off the
screen.
3 Press to confirm.
Turn demo mode on/off
Press MENU.
1
2 Press or repeatedly until [DEMO] is
displayed.
The screen shows current Demo mode »
setting.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
• [DEMO ON] : Turn on the demo
mode. When the unit is idle for
more than 10 seconds, all functions
are displayed.
• [DEMO OFF] : Turn off the demo
mode.
You can reset the unit to its default setting.
1 Detach the front panel.
2 Press the reset button by using a ball-point
pen or a similar tool.
Preset adjustments such as preset »
channels and sound adjustments are
erased.
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9 Additional
information
Detach the front panel
You can detach the front panel to deter theft.
1 Press to release the panel.
2 Push the left side of the panel rightward.
3 Pull the panel towards you to disengage it
from the chassis.
4 Store the panel in the supplied carrying
case to protect it from dirt or damage.
Note
If the new fuse gets damaged again, there may •
be an internal malfunction. Consult your Philips
dealer.
Remove the unit
You can remove the unit from the dashboard.
1 Detach the front panel.
2 Pull out the unit by using the disassembly
tools.
Replace fuse
If the fuse is damaged,
1 Check the electric connection.
2 Buy a fuse that matches the voltage of the
damaged fuse.
3 Replace the fuse.
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10 Product
information
Note
Product information is subject to change •
without prior notice.
Power supply12 V DC (11 V -
16 V), negative
ground
Fuse15 A
Suitable speaker
impedance
Maximum power output 45 W x 4 channels
Continuous power
output
Pre-Amp output voltage 2.5V
Aux-in level
Dimensions (W x H x D) 188 x 58 x 201 mm
Weight1.47 kg
Radio
Frequency range - FM65.0 - 74.0 MHz
Frequency range -
AM (MW)
Usable sensitivity - FM8 μV
4 - 8
22 W x 4 RMS
10% T.H.D.)
(4
500 mV
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(100kHz per step in
auto search and 50kHz
per step in manual
search)
522 - 1620 KHz (9 kHz)
530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz)
Supported formats:
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and •
variable bit rate
WMA V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1, L2)•
ISO9660, Joliet•
Maximum title number: 512 (depending •
on file name length)
Maximum album number: 255•
Supported sampling frequencies: •
2 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Supported Bit-rates: 2~256 (kbps), •
variable bit rates
Directory nesting up to a maximum of •
8 levels
Number of albums/ folders: CD •
maximum 99
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999•
ID3 tag v2.0 or later•
File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum •
length 64 by tes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an •
album that does not contain MP3/WMA
files, and is not be shown in the display.
Unsupported file formats are skipped. For •
example, Word documents (.doc) or MP3
files with extension .dlf are ignored and
not played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio files•
DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a, •
.m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA files in Lossless format•
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Usable sensitivity -
AM (MW ) (S/N =
20 dB)
30 μV
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11 Troubleshooting
Caution
Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site
(www.philips.com/support). When you contact
Philips, ensure that your apparatus is nearby
and the model number and serial number are
available.
No power or no sound.
Car engine is not on. Turn the car engine •
on.
Cable is not correctly connected. Check •
connections.
Fuse is burnt. Replace fuse. •
Volume is too low. Adjust volume. •
If the above solutions cannot help, press •
the RESET button.
Ensure that the track played is of a •
compatible format.
Noise in broadcasts.
Signals are too weak. Select other •
stations with stronger signals.
Check the connection of the car antenna. •
Change broadcast from Stereo to mono. •
Cannot play disc
Ensure that the disc label is inser ted with •
the printed side facing up.
Wipe the disc with fibre cleaning cloth •
from the centre to the edge in a straight
line.
This disc may be defective. Play another •
disc.
Ensure that the CD is a finalised CD/CD- •
R/CD-RW.
Ensure that the CD is not encoded with •
copyright protection technologies.
The CD skips tracks
Ensure that the CD is not damaged or •
dirty.
Ensure that random mode is deactivated. •
Disc cannot be ejected
Press and hold •
Preset stations lost.
Battery cable is not correctly connected. •
Connect the battery cable to the terminal
that is always live.