Introduction 6
What’s in the box 6
Overview of the main unit 7
Overview of the remote control 8
3 Get started 9
Install the car audio 9
Install remote control battery 13
Turn on 14
Set clock 14
4 Listen to radio 14
Tune to a radio station 14
Store radio stations in memory 15
Tune to a preset station 15
Play with RDS 15
5 Play audio files 17
Play a disc 17
Control play 17
Search for an MP3/WMA track 17
View play information 17
Intro play 18
Shuffle play 18
Repeat play 18
Connect external sound source 18
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.
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 these labels:
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a
double insulation system.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or •
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
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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.
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.
This product complies with the requirements
of the following directives and guidelines:
2004/108/EC + 2006/95/EC.
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2 Your car audio
system
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.
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Introduction
With the in-car audio system, you can enjoy
your drive while you listen 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 In-car audio system
b Remote control
c Rubber cushion
d Screw (4 pieces)
e Disassembly tool ( 2 pieces)
f Front panel
g Trim plate
h Carrying case for front panel
i User manual
j Quick start guide
k Standard connector
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Overview of the main unit
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Select tuner band. •
Select MP3/WMA folder.•
Scroll up or down menu.•
b DBB
Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost •
(DBB) sound.
c SOURCE
Select audio source.•
d
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Turn the unit on or off.•
Adjust volume.•
Confirm selection.•
Enter characters for search.•
Mute or restore volume.•
e MENU / DISP
Display radio frequency, clock and •
radio program type (if available).
Display track, elapsed time, artist, •
album, title, folder, file and clock.
Access system menu.•
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Return to previous menu.•
Stop search.•
Disable screen blackout.•
g Display panel
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Unlock the panel•
i External device socket
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Select preset station no. 6•
k 5
Select preset station no. 5•
l SHUF, 4
Activate or deactivate shuffle mode.•
Select preset station no. 4•
m 3, REP
Set repeat play mode.•
Select preset station no. 3•
n INTRO, 2
Turn intro play on or off.•
Select preset station no. 2•
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Star t play•
Pause or resume play.•
Select preset station no. 1•
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Tune to a radio station•
Skip/search for a track.•
Store radio stations automatically.•
Search a track or folder. •
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t Disc slot
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v RESET
Restore default settings.•
Overview of the remote
control
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a SOURCE
Select audio source.•
b VOLUME +/-
Adjust volume.•
c EQ
Select EQ setting.•
d DBB
Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost •
(DBB) sound.
e 3, REP
Select repeat play mode.•
Select preset station no. 3.•
f SEARCH
Store radio stations automatically.•
Search a track or folder.•
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g DISP
Display radio frequency and clock.•
Display track, elapsed time, artist, •
album, title, folder, file and clock.
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Select preset station no. 6.•
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Select preset station no. 5.•
j SHUF, 4
Activate or deactivate shuffle mode.•
Select preset station no. 4.•
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Star t play.•
Pause or resume play.•
Select preset station no. 1.•
l INTRO, 2
Turn intro play on or off.•
Select preset station no. 2.•
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Access audio setting menu.•
n Navigation buttons
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Tune for radio station
Skip/search for MP3/WMA track.
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Select tuner band.
Select MP3/WMA folder.
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Confirm selection.
o MENU
Access system menu.•
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Turn the unit on or off.•
Mute or restore volume.•
q
Return to previous menu.•
Disable screen blackout. •
3 Get started
Caution
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.
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Other locations can be dangerous as the rear
of the unit heats up during use.
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect,
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ensure that the ignition is off.
Ensure that you connect the yellow and red
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power supply leads af ter all other leads are
connected.
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
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electrical tape.
Ensure that the leads do not get caught under
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screws orin par ts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
Ensure that all ground (ear th) leads are run to
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a common ground (earth) point .
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a
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safe and secure installation.
Improper fuses can cause damage or fire.
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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.
Overview of parts
These are the supplied parts needed to
connect and install this unit.
a In-car audio system
b Sleeve
c Front panel
d Trim plate
e Rubber cushion
f Disassembly tools
g Screws (4 pieces)
h ISO connector
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.
2 Connect the other end of the supplied
standard connector to the unit.
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illustrated, if applicable. You can connect
the car audio to the amplifier through
RCA-TO-RCA cables (not supplied).
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ConnectorConnect to
1ANTENNAAntenna
2REAR LINE OUT R Rear right speaker
3REAR LINE OUT L Rear left speaker
Connection: for cars without ISO
connectors
Caution
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) •
lead first.
control lead
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h ORANGE Illumination switch
iYELLOWTo the +12V car battery
which is energized at all times
ConnectorConnect to
1 ANTENNAAntenna
2 REAR LINE OUT R Rear right speaker
3 REAR LINE OUT LRear left speaker
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4 Connect the supplied standard connector
to the unit.
3 Remove the mounting sleeve with the
supplied disassembly tools.
Tip
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors •
depends on the type of vehicle you drive.
Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
Mount in the dashboard
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 short-circuit, ensure that
bare wires do not touch each other.
2 Remove the two screws on the top of the
unit.
4 Ensure that car dashboard opening is
within these measurements:
5mm
183 mm
53mm
5 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.
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Note
Skip this step if the unit is not fixed by sleeve •
but by supplied screws.
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6 Place the supplied rubber cushion over
the end of the mounting bolt.
Attach the front panel
1 Attach the trim plate.
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2 Inser t the right side of the panel in the
chassis until it is correctly engaged.
3 Press the left side of the panel and point
the left hole at the left pillar.
4 Release the panel to engage the left side.
7 Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a click sound.
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 battery life! Never mix
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different brands or types of batteries.
Risk of product damage! When the remote
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control is not used for long periods, remove
the batteries.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
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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.
2 Open the battery compartment.
3 Inser t 1 CR2025 batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
4 Close the battery compartment.
Turn on
Press to turn on the unit.
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To turn off the unit, press •
seconds.
Set clock
Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
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2 Press or repeatedly until the
currently time is displayed.
3 Turn clockwise to set hour.
4 Press to confirm.
5 Turn anti-clockwise to set minute.
6 Press to confirm.
View clock
1 Press MENU/DISP repeatedly until the
clock is displayed.
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4 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select
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Tuner.
2 Press or to select band: [FM1],
[FM2], [FM3], [AM1], or [AM2] .
3 Press or to tune to a radio station
manually.
The radio station is broadcast. »
To search for a radio station •
automatically, press
seconds.
Select tuner sensitivity
You can adjust the tuner sensitivity if you want
to receive more radio stations or only stations
with strong signal.
1 Press MENU/DISP for over 2 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [LOCAL]
or [DX] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
[• LOCAL] (local): Only stations with
strong signal can be broadcast.
[• DX] (distance): Stations with strong
and weak signals can be broadcast.
Select stereo/mono broadcasting
For stations with weak signals: to improve the
reception, change to monoaural sound.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [STEREO]
or [MONO] is displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [STEREO]: stereo broadcast.
• [MONO]: mono broadcast.
or for 3
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Store radio stations in
memory
You can store up to 6 stations in each band.
Turn on RDS
Note
The default setting for RDS is off. •
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Store staions automatically
1 Press SEARCH first, then press .
The six strongest stations of the »
selected band are saved in preset
channel automatically: FM1,FM2,FM3
1-6, AM1, AM2.
Store staions manually
1 Tune to a station that you want to store.
(see ‘Tune to a radio station’ on page 14)
2 Press one of the numbered buttons 1 to
6 for 3 seconds.
The station is saved in the selected »
channel.
Tune to a preset station
Press or to select band.
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2 Press the number button 1 to 6 to select
the preset station.
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.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Turn 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 SEARCH until [PTY SCH] is
displayed, then press
to confirm.
2 Turn to select a type, then press to
confirm.
Item Program type Description
1NEWS News services
2AFFAIRS Politics and current
affairs
3INFO Special information
programs
4SPORT Sports
5EDUCATE Education and
advanced training
6DRAMA Radio plays and
literature
7CULTURECulture, religion and
society
8SCIENCEScience
9VARIEDEntertainment
programs
10POP MPop music
11ROCK MRock music
12MOR MLight music
13LIGHT MLight classical music
14CLASSICSClassical music
15OTHER MSpecial music programs
16WEATHERWeather
17FINANCEFinance
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Item Program type Description
18CHILDRENChildren’s programs
19SOCIALSocial Affairs
20RELIGIONReligion
21PHONE INPhone In
22TRAVELTrave l
23LEISURELeisure
24JAZZJazz Music
25COUNTRYCountry Music
26NATION MNational Music
27OLDIESOldies Music
28FOLK MFolk Music
29DOCUMENT Documentary
30TESAlarm Test
31ALARMAlarm
Select alternate frequencies
If the radio signal come from the current
station is poor, you can turn on the AF
(Alternate Frequency) function to let the
unit searches for another station with
stronger signal but with the same program
identification as the current station
automatically.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [AF] is
displayed.
3 Turn 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
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[REG
OFF]
Only stations in the current
region can be tuned to
automatically.
All stations can be tuned to
automatically.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [REG]
(Regional Radio) is displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting.
Receive traffic announcement
If you do not want to miss traffic
announcement during enjoying music, you
can turn on the TA (Traffic Announcement)
function.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [TA] is
displayed.
3 Turn 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 announcement on
traffic conditions. When the traffic
announcement is over, it returns to
the previous mode.
• [TA OFF]: Traffic announcement
does not cut in.
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/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [CT] is
displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [CT ON]: Turn on the RDS clock.
Time shown on the unit synchronize
with that on the RDS station.
• [CT OFF]: Turn off the RDS clock.
Tip
The accuracy of the transmit ted time depends •
on the RDS station that transmits the time
signal.
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5 Play audio files
Control play
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 1•
To resume CD play, press 1•
Remove the CD
To take out the CD,
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again.
1 Press .
2 Press beside the disc slot.
Tip
If the disc is blocked in the disc compar tment, •
press and hold until the disc comes out.
To select a folder, press • or .
To skip to the previous/next track, press •
or .
To search backward/forward rapidly •
within the current track, press
for 3 seconds.
To pause, press • 1,
To resume play, press • 1,
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or
again.
Search for an MP3/WMA track
Press SEARCH.
1
Search menu is displayed. »
» [FOLD SCH]: search by folder
sequence.
» [FILE SCH]: search by track name.
2 Turn to select [FILE] and then press
to confirm.
3 Turn to enter a character and then
press
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4 Repeat step 3 until the search term is
complete.
5 Press for 3 seconds to start search.
When search is finished, a list of »
matching tracks are displayed.
6 Turn to skip over the list.
7 Press to select a track.
View play information
During play, press MENU/DISP
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repeatedly to view:
Track number and elapsed play time•
Artist •
Album •
Title •
Folder •
File •
Clock•
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Intro play
You can play the first 10 seconds of each track.
1 During play, press INTRO, 2 to select:
• [INT ON] : After the first 10
seconds of each track have been
played, play stops.
• [INT OFF] : Cancel intro play and
start normal play.
Shuffle play
You can play the tracks in random order.
1 During play, press SHUF, 4 to select:
• [SHUF ON]: start shuffle play for all
tracks.
• [SHUF OFF]: cancel shuffle play.
Repeat play
During play, press 3, REP repeatedly to
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select:
• [RPT TRK] (repeat one track): play the
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.
• [RPT OFF]: cancel repeat.
6 Adjust sound
Adjust volume
Turn clockwise/anticlockwise to
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increase/decrease volume.
Mute
You can turn off the sound of your audio.
1 During play, press MUTE .
To turn the sound back on, press •
MUTE
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB) on/off
Press DBB, 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
again.
Connect external sound
source
Connect the external sound source to
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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).
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Press EQ/Audio.
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The current Equalizer setting is displayed. »
2 Press EQ/Audio again repeatedly to
select a preset EQ:
• [OPTIMAL] (optimal)
• [FLAT] (flat)
• [POP] (pop)
• [USER] (user)
• [TECHNO] (techno)
• [ROCK] (rock)
• [CLASSIC] (cla ssic)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
Other sound settings
7 Adjust system
You can also edit user preset EQ.
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 Turn to select a value.
settings
Select blackout setting
You can set the screen to turn off automatically
after the unit is idle for 10 or 20 seconds.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Turn 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.
Turn demo mode on/off
When demo mode is on, when the unit is
idle for more than 2 minutes, all functions are
displayed.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly to until [DEMO]
is displayed.
The screen shows current Demo »
mode setting.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [DEMO ON] : Turn on the demo
mode.
• [DEMO OFF] : Turn off the demo
mode.
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Select start volume
Each time you turn on the unit, it can play at the
last listened volume or at the preset volume.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
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2 Press or repeatedly to until [V -
LAST] or [V - ADJ] is displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [V - LAST] : Each time you turn on
the unit, the volume remains from its
previous use.
• [V - ADJ] : Each time you turn on
the unit, the volume is at the preset
level.
Store preset volume
You can turn on the unit at a preset volume.
1 Select [V - ADJ] as the star t volume.
2 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
3 Press or repeatedly to until [A-VOL]
is displayed.
4 Turn to select a value: 0 - 47.
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/DISP for3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly to until [BEEP
ON] or [BEEP OFF] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting:
• [BEEP ON]: Turn on the beep
sound.
• [BEEP OFF]: Turn off the beep
sound.
Turn display scroll on/off
For track information that is longer than the
display panel: you can select to cut off the
remainder of the text, or scroll to display the
full text.
Note
If any special characters are present in the •
MP3 track name or album name, it may not
display correctly on the screen because these
characters are not suppor ted.
Some WMA is protected by Digital Rights
•
Management (DRM), it cannot be played on
the unit.
Folders/files exceed the supported limit of the
•
unit are not displayed or played.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly to until [ROLL
ON] or [ROLL OFF] is displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [ROLL ON] (scroll on): Auto scroll
during play.
• [ROLL OFF] (scroll off ): No auto
scroll display.
Select shock-protect setting
You can select the shock protection setting,
depending on the stability of your car and the
condition of the road.
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2 Press or repeatedly until [ESP] is
displayed.
3 Turn to select a setting:
• [ESP 10 S]: select this when the road
is smooth and there are few bumps.
• [ESP 40 S]: select this when the road
is bumpy and unstable.
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Reset
8 Additional
You can reset the unit to its default setting.
1 Detach the front panel (see ‘Detach the
front panel’ on page 21).
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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Detach the front panel
You can detach the front panel to deter theft.
1 Press to release the panel.
2 Press the left side of the panel rightward.
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3 Pull the panel towards you to detach it
from the chassis.
4 Store the panel in the supplied carry case
to protect it from dirt or damage.
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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FUSE 15A
FUSE 15A
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 removal keys.
9 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
impedance4 - 8
Maximum power
output45 W x 4 channels
Continuous power
output
Pre-Amp output
voltage2.0 V
Aux-in level
Dimensions
(W x H x D)188 x 58 x 206 mm
Weight1.57 kg
Operating
temperature range-20
22 W x 4 RMS
(4 10% T.H.D.)
500 mV
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C ~ 70○C
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Radio
Frequency range - FM87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz per step
in auto search and
50 kHz per step in
manual search)
Frequency range AM(MW)
Usable sensitivity
- FM8 μV
Usable sensitivity -
AM(MW) (S/N =
20 dB)
522 - 1620 KHz (9 kHz)
530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz)
30 μV
10 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 (see
‘Adjust volume’ on page 18).
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 inserted 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.
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11 Glossary
M
MP3
A file format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Exper ts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more
data than a regular CD.
W
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a
part of Microsoft Windows Media technology.
Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management
tools, Windows Media Video encoding
technology, and Windows Media Audio
encoding technology.