Philips CEM250 User Manual

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CEM250  
EN User manual  
Notice  
1 Important  
Safety  
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.  
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.  
This apparatus includes these labels:  
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.  
Class II equipment symbol  
This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a  
double insulation system.  
Never place any objects other than discs  
into the apparatus.  
Recycling  
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.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
Risk of damage to the apparatus screen!  
Never touch, push, rub or strike the  
screen with any object.  
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:  
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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EN  
2009 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All  
rights reserved.  
Specifications are subject to change without  
notice. Trademarks are the property 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.  
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  
interference requirements of the European  
Community.  
This product complies with the requirements  
of the following directives and guidelines:  
2004/108/EC + 2006/95/EC.  
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.  
EN  
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l Quick start guide  
2 Your car audio  
system  
m Standard connector  
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Congratulations on your purchase, and  
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the  
support that Philips offers, register your product  
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Introduction  
With the in-car audio system, you can enjoy  
your drive while you listen to:  
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FM or AM (MW) radio  
Audio from CD or MP3 disc  
Audio from your mobile phone  
Audio from a USB drive  
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Audio from a SD/SDHC/MMC card  
Audio from external devices  
Besides, you can make a call, answer and hang  
up a call on the audio system.  
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What’s in the box  
Check and identify the contents of your  
package:  
a Car audio system  
b Remote control  
c Microphone  
d Microphone hold  
e Rubber cushion  
f Disassembly tool (2 pieces)  
g Front panel  
h Carrying case for front panel  
i Trim plate  
j Screw (4 pieces)  
k User manual  
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EN  
Overview of the main unit  
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c SOURCE  
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(green/red)  
Select audio source.  
Connect or disconnect bluetooth  
connection.  
Answer phone (green).  
Dial number (green).  
View call log (green).  
Terminate call (red).  
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/MUTE  
Turn the unit on or off.  
Adjust volume.  
Confirm selection.  
/ DBB  
Select tuner band.  
Select MP3/WMA folder.  
Scroll up menu.  
Enter characters for search.  
Dial phone number.  
Mute or restore the volume.  
Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost  
(DBB) sound.  
Select RDS program type.  
EN  
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e MENU / DISP  
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/SEARCH  
Select tuner band.  
Display radio frequency, clock and  
radio program type (if available).  
Display track, elapsed time, artist,  
alburm, title, folder, file and clock.  
Access system menu.  
Store radio stations automatically.  
Scroll up or down menu.  
Select MP3/WMA folder.  
Search a track or folder.  
Access RDS (Radio Data System)  
menu.  
Select RDS program type.  
t Panel power connection  
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u Disc slot  
Return to previous menu.  
Stop search.  
Disable screen blackout.  
v
Take disc out.  
g Display panel  
w RESET  
Restore default settings  
h
Unlock the panel  
x SD/MMC card slot  
i USB socket  
j External device socket  
k 6  
Select preset station 6.  
l 5  
Select preset station 5.  
m SHUF, 4  
Set shuffle play mode.  
Select preset station 4.  
n 3, REP  
Set repeat play mode.  
Select preset station 3.  
o INTRO, 2  
Turn intro play on or off.  
Select preset station 2.  
p 1,  
Start play  
Pause or resume play.  
Select preset station 1.  
q
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Tune to a radio station  
Skip/search for MP3/WMA track.  
r EQ/Audio  
Select equalizer (EQ) setting.  
Access audio setting menu.  
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EN  
d MENU  
Overview of the remote  
control  
Access system menu.  
Access RDS (Radio Data System)  
menu.  
e AUDIO  
Access audio setting menu.  
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Select track or preset radio station.  
Enter phone number.  
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Answer phone.  
Dial number.  
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Start play from the beginning of the  
first track.  
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Pause or resume play.  
Select preset station 1.  
Enter phone number.  
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i SHUF, 4  
Set shuffle play mode.  
Select preset station 4.  
Enter phone number.  
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j SEL  
Confirm selection.  
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Tune for radio station  
Skip/search for MP3/WMA track.  
Select RDS program type.  
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Return to previous menu.  
Disable screen blackout.  
m SOURCE  
Select audio source.  
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Tune to a radio station  
Skip/search for a track.  
n VOLUME +/-  
Adjust volume.  
b
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o EQ  
Mute or restore volume.  
Select EQ setting.  
PWR  
Turn the unit on or off.  
p DBB  
Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost  
(DBB) sound.  
EN  
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q SEARCH  
Set radio station memory  
automatically.  
Search a track or folder.  
r DISP  
Display radio frequency, clock and  
radio program type (if available).  
Display MP3/WMA elapsed time, last  
listened radio frequency, and clock.  
s
Terminate call  
t 3, REP  
Set repeat play mode.  
Select preset station 3.  
Enter phone number.  
u INTRO, 2  
Turn intro play on or off.  
Select preset station 2.  
Enter phone number.  
10 EN  
Note on the power supply lead (yellow)  
3 Get started  
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.  
Caution  
Notes on speaker connection  
Use the controls only as stated in this user  
manual.  
Never connect speaker wires to the  
metal body or chassis of the car.  
Never connect speaker wires with stripes  
to one another.  
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:  
Overview of parts  
These are the supplied parts needed to  
connect and install this unit.  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
a In-car audio system  
b Sleeve  
c Front panel  
Install the car audio  
d Standard connector  
e Trim plate  
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.  
f Rubber cushion  
g Disassembly tools  
h Screws (4 pieces)  
Caution  
a
b
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.  
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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.  
EN 11  
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.  
Connector  
MIC  
Connect to  
Microphone  
Front right  
speaker  
1
2
FRONT LINE  
OUT R  
2 Connect the other end of the supplied  
standard connector to the unit.  
3
4
5
FRONT LINE  
OUT L  
Front left  
speaker  
REAR LINE  
OUT R  
Rear right  
speaker  
REAR LINE  
OUT L  
Rear left speaker  
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SUB OUT  
ANTENNA  
Subwoofer  
Antenna  
Connection: for cars without ISO  
connectors  
Caution  
3 Connect the antenna and amplifier as  
illustrated, if applicable.  
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth)  
lead first.  
1 Connect the antenna and amplifier as  
illustrated, if applicable.  
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Connector  
MIC  
Connect to  
Microphone  
Front right  
speaker  
1
2
FRONT LINE  
OUT R  
1
2
3
4
Green/black strip Left speaker  
(Rear)  
White/black strip Left speaker  
(Front)  
3
4
5
FRONT LINE  
OUT L  
Front left  
speaker  
REAR LINE  
OUT R  
Rear right  
speaker  
Gray/black strip Right speaker  
(Front)  
REAR LINE  
OUT L  
Rear left speaker  
Purple/black strip Right speaker  
(Rear)  
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SUB OUT  
ANTENNA  
Subwoofer  
Antenna  
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RED  
Ignition key +12V DC  
when ON/ACC  
Motor/electric  
2 Cut off the bigger end of the supplied  
standard connector.  
BLUE  
3 Check the car’s wiring carefully and  
connect them to the supplied standard  
connector.  
antenna relay control  
lead/Amplifier relay  
control lead  
g
BLACK  
Ground  
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ORANGE/ Illumination switch  
WHITE  
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YELLOW To the +12V car  
battery which is  
energized at all times  
EN 13  
4 Connect the supplied standard connector  
to the unit.  
4 Ensure that car dashboard opening is  
within these measurements:  
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.  
5mm  
If you disconnect the car battery in  
a car that has an on-board drive or  
navigation computer, the computer  
may lose its memory.  
1
83 mm  
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.  
53mm  
5 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and  
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.  
Note  
Skip this step if the unit is not fixed by sleeve  
but by supplied screws.  
3 Remove the mounting sleeve with the  
supplied disassembly tools.  
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Attach the front panel  
1 Attach the trim plate.  
5mm  
6 Place the supplied rubber cushion over  
the end of the mounting bolt.  
2 Insert 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  
different brands or types of batteries.  
Risk of product damage! When the remote  
control is not used for long periods, remove  
the batteries.  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
perchlorate.  
EN 15  
For first-time use:  
1 Remove the protective tab to activate the  
remote control battery.  
2 Open the battery compartment.  
3 Insert 1 CR2025 batteries with correct  
polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
4 Close the battery compartment.  
Turn on  
1 Press to turn on the unit.  
To turn off the unit, press for 3  
seconds.  
Set clock  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
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.  
16 EN  
Store radio stations in  
memory  
4 Listen to radio  
You can store up to 6 stations in each band.  
Tune to a radio station  
Store staions automatically  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select  
Tuner.  
1 Press SEARCH for 3 seconds.  
» The six strongest stations of the  
selected band are saved in preset  
channels 1-6 automatically.  
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.  
Store staions manually  
» To search for a radio station  
automatically, press SEARCH for 3  
seconds.  
1 Tune to a station that you want to store.  
2 Press one of the numbered buttons 1 to  
6 for 3 seconds.  
» The station is saved in the selected  
channel.  
Select tuner sensitivity  
You can adjust the tuner sensitivity if you want  
to receive more radio stations or only stations  
with strong signal.  
Tune to a preset station  
1 Press MENU/DISP for over 2 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly until [LOCAL]  
or [DX] is displayed.  
1 Press or to select band.  
2 Press the number button 1 to 6 to select  
the preset station.  
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.  
Play with RDS  
4 Press to confirm the selection.  
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.  
Select stereo/mono broadcasting  
For stations with weak signals: to improve the  
reception, change to monoaural sound.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
Turn on RDS  
2 Press or repeatedly until [STEREO]  
or [MONO] is displayed.  
Note  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
By default, the RDS function is off.  
[STEREO]: stereo broadcast.  
[MONO]: mono broadcast.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
4 Press to confirm the selection.  
EN 17  
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WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
Weather  
2 Turn to select [RDS ON]:  
» [RDS] is displayed.  
Finance  
Children’s  
programs  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
To turn off the RDS function, repeat  
steps above and choose [RDS OFF].  
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SOCIAL  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
Select program type  
Phone In  
Before tuning to RDS stations, you can select  
program type and let the unit search only for  
programs of the selected category.  
Travel  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Leisure  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
1 Press /SEARCH until [AUTO--SCN] or  
[PTY] is displayed.  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
2 Press or to select [PTY], then press  
/MENU to confirm.  
FOLK M  
3 Turn or to select a program type,  
then press /MENU to start searching.  
» PTY SEEK” is displayed.  
DOCUMENT Documentary  
TEST  
Alarm Test  
Alarm  
ALARM  
Item  
Program type Description  
1
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NEWS  
News services  
Politics and  
current affairs  
Special  
Store RDS stations  
AFFAIRS  
You can store up to six (6) RDS stations in  
each FM band in preset channels.  
3
INFO  
information  
programs  
Note  
4
5
SPORT  
Sports  
If you have stored radio stations in the preset  
channels (see ‘Store radio stations in memory’  
on page 17), below operation will replace the  
pre-stored stations.  
EDUCATE  
Education  
and advanced  
training  
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DRAMA  
Radio plays and  
literature  
1 Turn on RDS (see ‘Turn on RDS’ on page  
17).  
CULTURE  
Culture, religion  
and society  
Science  
2 Select band:[FM1], [FM2] or [FM3] .  
3 PressSEARCH/ for 3 seconds.  
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SCIENCE  
VARIED  
» [AUTO - SCN] or [PTY] is displayed.  
Entertainment  
programs  
4 Press or to select [AUTO - SCN].  
5 Press to start searching.  
» Six RDS stations with strongest signal  
are stored in channel 1 to 6.  
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POP M  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Light music  
Light classical  
music  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
14  
15  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Classical music  
Special music  
programs  
18 EN  
Select alternate frequencies  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
[TA ON]: When there is traffic  
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.  
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.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly until [AF] is  
displayed.  
[TA OFF]: Traffic announcement  
does not cut in.  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
SetTA volume  
[AF ON]: Turn on the AF mode.  
[AF OFF]: Turn off the AF mode.  
When TA (traffic announcement) signal is  
interrupted, the volume can keep at a preset  
level. Follow steps below to set TA volume:  
Set region for AF tuning  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly until [TA VOL] is  
displayed.  
You can define AF tuning region:  
[REG  
ON]  
Only stations in the current  
region can be tuned to  
automatically.  
3 Turn to select a volume level:  
12(minimum) to 45(maximum).  
[REG  
OFF]  
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.  
EN 19  
Sticked it onto the dashboard.  
5 Use bluetooth  
devices  
With this car audio system, you can listen  
to audio files from a player or make a call  
if bluetooth connection is available on your  
phone or player.  
Pairing bluetooth devices  
Or clip it on the sun-shield.  
You can pair your bluetooth device with the  
unit as follows:  
Voice dialing  
1 Turn on bluetooth function on the device.  
2 Setup bluetooth fuction on your device.  
3 Select “CEM250” in the pairing list.  
You can dial a number by voice if your mobile  
phone supports voice dialing.  
1 Press for 3 seconds.  
4 Enter default password “0000”.  
» [CONNECT]” is displayed on the  
panel if pairing succeeds.  
» [VOIC DIAL] is displayed.  
2 Speak a name stored in contact list stored  
in the phone.  
Tip  
» The unit repeats the number and calls  
out.  
If the paired device is moved beyond the  
operational range, when it is brought back,  
please check if the device is still connected  
with the system:  
» [NO MATCH] is displayed if the unit  
does not recognize a number.  
. If they are connected, [Disconnect] (red icon)  
is displayed.  
. If connection is lost, [Connect] (green icon) is  
displayed. Follow the instruction above to pair  
the device with the system again.  
Make a call  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [BT  
MUSIC].  
2 Press .  
Adjust microphone position  
3 Press or to select from the following  
list:  
For better sound quality in make/receive phone  
call through Bluetooth, place the microphone at  
a location close to mouth.  
[DIAL NUM]: dial a number directly  
[DIALLED]: dialled number  
[MISSED]: missed call  
1 Make sure the supplied microphone is  
connected to the car audio system. (See  
“Connect wires” section).  
[RECEIVED]: received call  
[ME PBK]: Phone directory  
[SIM PBK]: SIM card directory  
2 Place the microphone at a proper  
location. For example,  
4 Press to confirm the selection.  
20 EN  
To dial a number directly, select [DIAL NUM].  
1 Press 0-9 to enter phone number.  
Press  
Press  
/
to change a number.  
to reset entered numbers.  
2 Press to dial.  
To use a number in call log or directory, select  
the options other than [DIAL NUM].  
1 Turn to select a number from call log  
or directory.  
2 Press to dial.  
Call waiting  
If there is another incoming call during call,  
[CALLWAITING] flashes on the display panel.  
1 Press to terminate the present call.  
» The other call is automatically  
answered.  
» The first call is terminated.  
Call transfer  
You can transfer voice from loudspeaker to  
mobile phones during call.  
1 Press .  
» [TRANSFER] is displayed.  
Terminate call  
a Press  
to terminate call.  
Play audio files  
You can listen to audio from a bluetooth device  
and control playback with the unit.  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [BT  
MUSIC].  
To play, press 1,  
To pause, press 1,  
.
again.  
EN 21  
Remove the CD  
6 Play audio files  
To take out the CD,  
1 Press .  
2 Press beside the disc slot.  
Note  
Tip  
Ensure that the disc or device contains playable  
files.  
If the disc is blocked in the disc compartment,  
press and hold until the disc comes out.  
Play a disc  
Play from USB/SD/SDHC/  
MMC device  
Note  
You cannot play CDs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies.  
Note  
Ensure that the USB or SD/SDHC/MMC  
device contains playable music.  
You can play commercially available audio CDs  
and these discs:  
CD-Recordables (CD-R)  
CD-Re-writables (CD-RW)  
MP3 CDs  
Insert the USB device  
WMA CDs  
1 Open the cover marked  
front panel.  
on the  
Note  
Ensure that the disc contains playable content.  
You can play DVD discs with the  
following region codes:  
DVD region code Countries  
Asia Pacific, Taiwan, Korea  
1 Press on the front panel to release the  
panel.  
2 Insert a CD with the printed side facing  
up.  
3 Close the panel.  
4 Press 1,  
to start play.  
To pause CD play, press 1  
To resume CD play, press 1  
.
again.  
22 EN  
2 Insert the USB device into the USB  
socket.  
Control play  
» The unit starts playing from the USB  
device automatically.  
To select a folder, press or .  
To skip to the previous/next track, press  
or  
To search backward/forward rapidly  
.
Remove the USB device  
within the current track, press  
for 3 seconds.  
or  
1 Press and hold to turn off the unit.  
2 Remove the USB device.  
To pause, press 1,  
To resume play, press 1,  
.
again.  
Insert a card  
Search for an MP3/WMA  
track  
Note  
This unit supports SD, SDHC, and MMC cards.  
1 Press SEARCH for 3 seconds.  
» Search menu is displayed.  
1 Press to release the panel.  
2 Insert the SD or MMC card into the card  
slot.  
» [FILE]: search by track name.  
» [FOLDER]: search by folder sequence.  
» The unit starts playing from the SD/  
MMC card automatically.  
2 Turn to select [FILE] and then press  
to confirm.  
3 Turn to enter a character and then  
press .  
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  
1 During play USB/SD/MMC device, press  
MENU/DISP repeatedly to view:  
Remove the card  
Track number and elapsed play time  
1 Press to turn off the unit.  
2 Press the card until you hear a click  
sound.  
Artist  
Album  
Title  
Folder  
File  
Clock  
» The card is now disengaged.  
3 Remove the card.  
EN 23  
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  
1 During play, press 3, REP repeatedly to  
select:  
[RPT 1] (repeat one track): play the  
current track repeatedly.  
[RPT FOLD] (repeat a folder): play all  
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.  
[RPT ALL] (repeat all tracks): play all  
tracks repeatedly.  
Connect external sound  
source  
1 Connect the external sound source to  
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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[CLASSIC] (classic)  
[JAZZ] (jazz)  
[OPTIMAL] (optimal)  
7 Adjust sound  
Adjust volume  
Other sound settings  
1 Turn clockwise/anticlockwise to  
increase/decrease volume.  
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:  
Mute  
[BAS] (bass) range: -7 to +7.  
[MID] (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)  
[LPF] (low pass filter) range: 60, 80,  
100, 200.  
You can turn off the sound of your audio.  
1 During play, press MUTE .  
To turn the sound back on, press  
MUTE again.  
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost  
(DBB) on/off  
[MPF] (mid pass filter) range: 500,  
1K, 1.5K, 2.5K.  
1 Press DBB for 3 seconds, the current  
setting is displayed:  
[HPF] (high pass filter) range:10K,  
12.5K, 15K, 17.5K.  
» [DBB ON] :The Dynamic Bass Boost  
(DBB) function is on.  
[SW ON]/[SW OFF] (subwoofer  
volume on or off)  
» [DBB OFF] :The DBB function is off.  
[SW VOL] (subwoofer volume)  
range: 0 to 15.  
2 Press DBB again for 3 seconds to change  
the DBB setting.  
3 Turn to select a value.  
4 Press to confirm.  
Select preset equalizer  
1 Press EQ/Audio.  
» The current Equalizer setting is  
displayed.  
2 Press EQ/Audio again repeatedly to  
select a preset EQ:  
[USER] (user)  
[FLAT] (flat)  
[POP] (pop)  
[TECHNO] (techno)  
[ROCK] (rock)  
EN 25  
[BKO 20 S] : Turn off the screen  
automatically 20 seconds after last  
operation.  
8 Adjust system  
settings  
[BKO OFF] : Never turn off the  
screen.  
3 Press to confirm.  
Set PIN code  
You can set a password for bluetooth  
connection.  
Turn demo mode on/off  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [PIN  
CODE] is displayed.  
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.  
3 Press to confirm selection.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [DEMO]  
is displayed.  
4 Turn and then press to enter a digit.  
5 Repeat step 4 to enter other three digits.  
» The screen shows current Demo  
mode setting.  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
Set bluetooth connection  
[DEMO ON] : Turn on the demo  
mode.  
You can set whether the set connects to last  
bluetooth device automatically.  
[DEMO OFF] : Turn off the demo  
mode.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [AUTO  
ON] or [AUTO OFF] is displayed.  
4 Press to confirm.  
[AUTO ON]: The unit connects to  
last bluetooth device automatically.  
[AUTO OFF]: does not connect  
automatically  
Change button backlight  
color  
3 Press to confirm selection.  
You can change button backlight color from  
blue to red or vice versa.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [KEY  
BLUE] or [KEY RED] is displayed.  
Select blackout setting  
You can set the screen to turn off automatically  
after the unit is idle for 10 or 20 seconds.  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
[KEY BLUE]: Backlight turns blue.  
[KEY RED]: Backlight turns red.  
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.  
26 EN  
Select start volume  
Turn display scroll on/off  
Each time you turn on the unit, it can play at the  
last listened volume or at the preset volume.  
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.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [V -  
LAST] or [V - ADJ] is displayed.  
Note  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
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 supported.  
Some WMA is protected by Digital Rights  
Management (DRM), it cannot be played on  
the unit.  
[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.  
Folders/files exceed the supported limit of the  
unit are not displayed or played.  
4 Press to confirm.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [ROLL  
ON] or [ROLL OFF] is displayed.  
Store preset volume  
You can turn on the unit at a preset volume.  
1 Select [V - ADJ] as the start volume.  
2 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
3 Press or repeatedly to until [A-VOL]  
is displayed.  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
[ROLL ON] (scroll on): Auto scroll  
during play.  
[ROLL OFF] (scroll off): No auto  
scroll display.  
4 Turn to select a value: 0 - 47.  
5 Press to confirm.  
4 Press to confirm.  
Select shock-protect setting  
Turn beep sound on/off  
You can select the shock protection setting,  
depending on the stability of your car and the  
condition of the road.  
Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.  
You can turn off/on this beep sound.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for3 seconds.  
1 Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.  
2 Press or repeatedly to until [BEEP  
ON] or [BEEP OFF] is displayed.  
2 Press or repeatedly until [ESP] is  
displayed.  
3 Rotate to select a setting:  
3 Turn to select a setting:  
[BEEP ON]: Turn on the beep  
sound.  
[ESP 12]: select this when the road is  
smooth and there are few bumps.  
[ESP 45] select this when the road is  
bumpy and unstable.  
[BEEP OFF]: Turn off the beep  
sound.  
4 Press to confirm.  
4 Press to confirm the selection.  
EN 27  
Reset  
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.  
28 EN  
9 Additional  
information  
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8  
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8  
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.  
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.  
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.  
EN 29  
Compatible USB devices:  
10 Product  
information  
USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or  
USB1.1)  
USB flash players (USB 2.0 or  
USB1.1)  
memory cards (SD / MMC / SDHC)  
Note  
Supported formats:  
USB or memory file format: FAT16,  
FAT32  
Product information is subject to change  
without prior notice.  
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps  
and variable bit rate  
WMA v9 or earlier  
Power supply  
12 V DC (11 V - 16  
V), negative ground  
15 A  
Directory nesting up to a maximum  
of 8 levels  
Fuse  
Number of albums/ folders:  
maximum 99  
Suitable speaker  
impedance  
Maximum power  
output  
4 - 8  
Number of tracks/titles: maximum  
999  
50 W x 4 channels  
ID3 tag v2.0 or later  
File name in Unicode UTF8  
(maximum length: 128 bytes)  
Continuous power  
output  
24 W x 4 channels (4  
10% T.H.D.)  
Pre-Amp output  
voltage  
2.0 V ( USB play  
mode; 1 kHz, 0 dB, 10  
k load)  
Unsupported formats:  
Empty albums: an empty album is an  
Subwoofer output  
voltage  
2.0 V (USB play  
mode: 61 Hz, 0 dB, 10  
k load)  
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.  
Aux-in level  
500 mV  
Dimensions (W x H 188 x 58 x 190 mm  
x D)  
Weight  
1.0 kg  
AAC, WAV, PCM audio files  
DRM protected WMA files (.wav,  
.m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac)  
Radio  
Frequency range  
- FM  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
(100kHz per step in  
auto search and 50kHz  
per step in manual  
search)  
ISO9660, Joliet  
WMA files in Lossless format  
Maximum title number: 512 (depending  
on file name length)  
Frequency range  
- AM(MW)  
522 - 1620 KHz  
Maximum album number: 255  
Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,  
44.1kHz, 48 kHz  
Usable sensitivity  
- FM  
8 V  
Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps),  
variable bit rates  
Usable sensitivity  
- AM(MW) (S/N =  
20 dB)  
30 V  
30 EN  
Ensure that the CD is a finalised CD/  
CD-R/CD-RW.  
11 Troubleshooting  
Ensure that the CD is not encoded with  
copyright protection technologies.  
Caution  
The CD skips tracks  
Ensure that the CD is not damaged or  
dirty.  
Ensure that random mode is deactivated.  
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair  
the system yourself.  
Disc cannot be ejected  
Press and hold .  
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.  
Preset stations lost.  
Battery cable is not correctly connected.  
Connect the battery cable to the terminal  
that is always live.  
Display show ERR-1  
The disc, USB or SD device cannot be  
read in two minutes.  
No power or no sound.  
Car engine is not on. Turn the car engine  
on.  
Display show ERR-3  
Cable is not correctly connected. Check  
connections.  
USB/SD/MMC data error.  
Disc is upside down. Ensure the printed  
side is facing up.  
Fuse is burnt. Replace fuse (see ‘Reset’ on  
page 28).  
Display show ERR-5  
Volume is too low. Adjust volume.  
If the above solutions cannot help, press  
the RESET button.  
Communication error or component is  
damaged.  
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  
(see ‘Select stereo/mono broadcasting’  
on page 17).  
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.  
EN 31  
About Bluetooth device  
Cannot pair the Bluetooth enabled device  
with the car audio system.  
The device does not support the profiles  
required for the system.  
The Bluetooth function of the device is  
not enabled. Refer to the user manual of  
the device for how to enable the function.  
The audio quality is poor after connection  
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.  
The microphone is not correctly  
positioned. Adjust the position of the  
microphone. For example, stick the  
microphone onto the dashboard where  
close to the driver.  
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move  
the device closer to the car audio system  
or remove any obstacle between the  
device and the system.  
Music playback is unavailable on the system  
even after successful Bluetooth connection.  
The device cannot be used with the system to  
play music.  
The paired mobile phone connects and  
disconnects constantly.  
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move  
the mobile phone closer to the car audio  
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.  
32 EN  
12 Glossary  
M
MMC  
MultimediaCard. A type of memory card with  
a flash memory.  
MP3  
A file format with a sound data compression  
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion  
Picture Experts 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.  
S
SD  
Secure Digital. A type of memory card with a  
flash memory.  
SDHC  
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) is a  
type of flash memory card based on the SDA  
2.00 specification. The SDA 2.00 specification  
enables SD cards to reach higher capacities  
from 4GB to 32GB, and growing.  
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.  
EN 33  
© 2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
Document order number: CEM250_98_UM_V2.0  

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