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CEM3000
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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
Notice 4
2 Your car audio system 6
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
Attach the front panel 9
Install remote control battery 10
Turn on 10
Select country/region 10
Set clock 11
4 Listen to radio 11
Tune to a radio station 11
Store radio stations in memory 12
Tune to a preset station 12
5 Play audio files 13
Play a disc 13
Play from USB 13
Insert a card 14
Play from iPod/iPhone 14
Search for an MP3/WMA track on
iPod/iPhone 15
View play information 16
Repeat play 16
Shuffle play 16
Intro play 16
Connect external sound source 16
6 Adjust sound 17
Adjust volume 17
Mute 17
Turn Full Sound on/off 17
Select preset equalizer 17
Tunr on/off max sound 17
Switch music listening zone 17
Other sound settings 17
7 Adjust system settings 18
Turn beep sound on/off 18
Select blackout setting 18
Turn demo mode on/off 18
LCD Color 19
Reset 19
8 Additional information 20
Detach the front panel 20
Replace fuse 20
Remove the unit 20
9 Product information 21
10 Troubleshooting 22
11 Glossary 23
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1 Important
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 apparatus shall not be exposed to •
dripping or splashing.
Do not place any sources of danger on •
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
Notice
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.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod and has been cer tified by
the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPhone and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
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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.
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.
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 (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
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.
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Trademarks are the proper ty of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their
respective owners. Philips reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
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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.
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 USB devices•
Audio from SD/SDHC card•
Audio from iPod/iPhone•
Audio from other external devices•
The unit supports the following media format:
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d Trim plat e
e Carrying case for front panel
f Sleeve
g Rubber cushion
h Screws x 4 pcs
i ISO male connectors
j Disassembly tools x 2 pcs
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What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
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b Remote control
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Overview of the main unit
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a Full Sound
Turn on or off Full Sound.•
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Unlock the panel.•
c BAND/
Select tuner band.•
Return to previous menu.•
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Turn the unit on or off.•
Confirm selection.•
Mute or unmute sound.•
Rotate to adjust settings.•
Enter iPod/iPhone control mode.•
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s Disc slot
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Eject disc.•
USB socket.•
Connect external audio device.•
Select preset radio station.•
Search for track/folder.•
Access manual store.•
Access option menu.•
View clock.•
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Tune for radio station.•
Skip/search for track.•
Fast forward/backward playback.•
Display LCD color. •
Access search mode.•
Access system menu.•
Access menu for switching the music •
listening zone.
Turn on or off Maximizing volume•
Select equalizer (EQ) setting.•
Access audio setting menu.•
Select audio source.•
Restore default settings.•
Overview of the remote
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Select preset radio station.•
Access manual store.•
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Access option menu.•
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Pause or resume play.•
d AUDIO
Access audio setting menu.•
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Tune to a radio station•
Skip track.•
Fast backward/forward playback•
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Confirm selection.•
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