Philips CE152 - Car Audio System Manual

Safety

Read and understand all instructions before you use this device. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.

• Modification of the product could result in hazardous radiation of EMC or other unsafe operation.
• The device 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 circuits, do not expose the device to rain or water.
• The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on the device (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the device.
• Clean the device with soft, damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the device.

Your car audio system

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Introduction

With this system, you can:

• enjoy audio from a USB storage device, SD/SDHC card, iPod/iPhone, and external player,
• charge your iPod/iPhone,
• listen to radio stations, and
• make phone calls via Bluetooth.

You can enrich sound output with these sound effects:

• Dynamic bass boost (DBB)
• Digital sound control (DSC)

Playable media:

• USB storage device
  • Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1
  • Class support: MSC (Mass Storage Class)
  • Maximum capacity: 32 G
• SD/SDHC card
  • Maximum capacity: 32 G
• Files
  • File system: FAT16, FAT32
  • Maximum number of folders: 99
  • Maximum number of tracks/files: 999
  • Maximum level of directory: 8
  • .mp3 files
    Sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
    Bitrates: 8-320 kbps and variable bitrates
  • .wma files
    Versions: V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1 and L2)
    Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
    Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable bitrates
  • ID3 tag V2.0 or later
  • Unsupported files:
    AAC, WAV, and PCM files
    DRM protected WMA files (.wav, .m4a, .m4p, .mp4, and.aac) WMA files in lossless format

What's in the box

Check and identify the contents of the package:

1. Main unit (with a sleeve)
2. Carrying case (with front panel included)
3. Trim plate
4. Disassembly tool X 2
5. ISO male connector X 2
6. User manual

Install the car audio system

• Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. These instructions are for a typical installation. However, if your car has different requirements, make the adjustment accordingly. If you have any question regarding installation kits, consult your local retailer.

Note

• This system is designed for negative ground (earth) 12V DC operation only.
• Always install this system in the car dashboard. Other locations can be dangerous as the rear of the system heats up during use.
• To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, make sure that the ignition is off.
• Make sure that you connect the yellow and red power supply leads after all other leads are connected.
• Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with electrical tape.
• Make sure that the leads do not get caught under screws iron parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
• Make sure that all ground (earth) leads are run to a common ground (earth) point.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Improper fuses can cause damage or fire. When you need to change the fuse, consult a professional.
• When you connect other devices to this system, make sure that the rating of the car circuit is higher than the total fuse value of all the connected devices.
• Never connect speaker wires to the metal body or chassis of the car.
• Never connect speaker wires with stripes to one another.

Connect wires

Note

• Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with electrical tape.
• Consult a professional to connect wires as instructed below.

1. Check the car's wiring carefully and connect them to the the supplied ISO male connectors.
   

   ISO male connectors		Connect to
   a	Green strip, black-edged green strip	Rear left speaker
   b	White strip, black-edged white strip	Front left speaker
   c	Gray strip, black-edged gray strip	Front right speaker
   d	Purple strip, black-edged purple strip	Rear right speaker
   e	Red strip	Ignition key +12V DC when ON/ACC
   f	Blue strip	Motor/electric antenna relay control lead
   g	Blue strip, white strip	Amplifier relay control lead
   h	Black strip	Ground
   i	Yellow strip	To the +12V car battery which is energized at all times

2. Connect the antenna and amplifier as illustrated, if applicable.
   

   Sockets on rear panel		External sockets or connectors
   1	For ISO male connectors	As indicated above
   2	REAR L	Rear left speaker
   3	REAR R	Rear right speaker
   4	ANTENNA	Antenna

Tip

• The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of your vehicle. To avoid damage to the unit, connect properly.

Mount into the dashboard

• If the car does not have an on-board drive or navigation computer, disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery.
• If the car battery is not disconnected, to avoid short-circuit, make sure that the bare wires do not touch each other.

1. Make sure that the car dashboard opening is within these measurements:
   
2. Remove the mounting sleeve with the supplied disassembly tools.
   
3. Install the sleeve into the dashboard and bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.
   
4. Slide the unit into the sleeve until you hear a "click".
   
5. Attach the trim plate.
   
6. Reconnect the negative terminal of the car battery.

Attach the front panel

1. Insert the notch on the front panel to the chassis on the main unit.
   
2. Press the left end of the front panel inwards until it is securely locked with a "click".
   

Detach the front panel

Note

• Before you insert an SD/SDHC card or reset the system, detach the front panel.
• Before you detach the front panel, make sure that the system is turned off.

1. Press to release the front panel.
2. Pull the front panel outwards to remove it.
   

Get started

For the first time use

1. Press to turn on the system.
   [PHILIPS] is displayed and then [SELECT OPERATING REGION] (select a radio region) scrolls.
2. When one of the following options is displayed, rotate to select a radio region that matches your location.
   • [AREA EUROPE] (Western Europe)
   • [AREA ASIA] (Asia Pacific)
   • [AREA MID--EAST] (Middle East)
   • [AREA AUST] (Australia)
   • [AREA RUSSIA] (Russia)
   • [AREA USA] (United States)
   • [AREA LATIN] (Latin America)
   • [AREA JAPAN] (Japan)
3. Press to confirm.
   The system switches to radio mode automatically.
   • To turn off the system, press and hold until the screen backlight is off.

Set the time format

1. Press and hold to access the system menu.
2. Press / repeatedly until [CLK 24H] or [CLK 12H] is displayed.
3. Rotate to select [CLK 24H] or [CLK 12H].
   • [CLK 24H]: 24-hour time format
   • [CLK 12H]: 12-hour time format

Set the clock

1. Press and hold to access the system menu.
2. Press / repeatedly until [CLK] is displayed with time digits blinking.
3. Rotate anti-clockwise to set the hour.
4. Rotate clockwise to set the minute.

Select a source

Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to select a source.

• [RADIO]: Listen to FM/AM radio.
• [MP3--LINK]: Listen to the audio input through the MP3- LINK socket.
• [USB]: When a USB storage device or compatible iPod/ iPhone is connected and recognized, you can select this source to play audio files that are stored on it.
• [SD/SDHC]: When an SD/SDHC card is inserted and recognized, you can select this source to play audio files that are stored on it.
• [BT AUDIO]: When a Bluetooth player is connected, you can select this source to transfer audio from the player to this system via Bluetooth.

Listen to radio

Select a tuner sensitivity

To search for radio stations with strong signals only or more radio stations, you can change the tuner sensitivity.

1. Press and hold to access the system menu.
2. Press / repeatedly until [LOC ON] or [LOC OFF] is displayed.
3. Rotate to select a setting.
   • [LOC ON]: Search for radio stations with strong signals only.
   • [LOC OFF]: Search for radio stations with strong and weak signals.

Enable the RDS function

Note

• The RDS function is enabled by default.
• Only when the RDS function is enabled, RDS related settings can be accessed.

1. Press and hold to access the system menu.
2. Press / repeatedly until [RDS ON] or [RDS OFF] is displayed.
3. Rotate to select [RDS ON].
   The RDS function is enabled.
   • To disable the RDS function, rotate to select [RDS OFF].

Search for a radio station

Search for a radio station automatically

Press or to search for the previous or next radio station with strong signals.

Search for a radio station manually

1. Press and hold or until [M] blinks.
2. Press or repeatedly until the target frequency is displayed.

Store radio stations in memory

Note

• You can store a maximum of six stations in each band.

Store radio stations automatically

1. Switch the source to [RADIO].
2. Press or repeatedly to select a band.
3. Press and hold AS/SOURCE until [STORE---] is displayed.
   After the search is complete, the first stored radio station is broadcast automatically.
   • To select a stored radio station, press 1 , 2, 3 REP, SHUF 4, 5, or 6.

Store radio stations manually

1. Press or repeatedly to select a tuner band.
2. Tune to the radio station that you want to store.
3. Press and hold 1 , 2, 3 REP, SHUF 4, 5, or 6 to store the radio station at the selected channel.

Play from a storage device

This system can play.mp3 and.wma files that are copied onto a compatible storage device.

Note

• Philips does not guarantee compatibility with all storage devices.
• NTFS (New Technology File System) file system is not supported.

1. Connect a compatible USB storage device or SD/SDHC card.
   • For an SD/SDHC card, detach the front panel first, insert the card into the card slot, and then attach the front panel.
2. Switch the source to [USB] or [SD/SDHC].
   • When a USB storage device is connected and recognized, the system switches the source to [USB] automatically.
3. If the play does not start, press 6.

Control play

Button	Function
/	Press repeatedly to select a folder.
6	Pause or resume play.
/	Press to play the previous or next track.
/	Press and hold to rewind a track or search forward fast.
/DISP	Press repeatedly to display available information about the current track.
3 REP	Press repeatedly to select a repeat mode: [REP ONE]: repeat the current track, [RPT FLD]: repeat all tracks in the current folder, or [RPT ALL]: repeat all tracks in the storage device.
SHUF 4	Press repeatedly to select a play mode: [SHU ALL]: play all tracks randomly, [SHU FLD]: play tracks in the current folder randomly, or [SHU OFF]: play all tracks in the storage device in sequence.

Switch tracks

During play, you can switch tracks or folders quickly.

Switch tracks directly

1. Press 1 to access the track list.
   The file name of current track scrolls.
2. Rotate to toggle through tracks.
3. Press to play the selected track.

Switch folders for a track

1. Press 2 to access the folder list.
   [ROOT] scrolls.
2. Rotate to toggle through folders.
   The name of current folder scrolls.
3. Press to select the folder.
4. Rotate to toggle through tracks in the folder.
5. Press to play the selected track.

Play from an iPod/iPhone

Note

• During play, no audio signals are transferred through the headphone socket of your iPod/iPhone.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models

This car audio system supports the following iPod and iPhone models.

• iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G
• iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations)
• iPod classic
• iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations)

Connect your iPod/iPhone

Connect an Apple 30-pin USB cable to:

• the USB socket on the front panel of this system, and
• your iPod/iPhone.
  [USB] is displayed.
  The system starts playing tracks that are stored on your iPod/iPhone.

Note

• Before you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, switch the system to another source.

Control play

Button	Function
	Press repeatedly to select a control mode: control play on your iPod/iPhone, or on the system.
6	Press to pause or resume play.
/	Press to play the previous or next track.
/	Press and hold to rewind a track or search forward fast.
/DISP	Press repeatedly to display available information about the current track.
3 REP	Press repeatedly to select a repeat mode: [REP ONE]: repeat the current track, or [REP ALL]: repeat all tracks.
SHUF 4	Press repeatedly to select a play mode: [SHU ALL]: play all tracks randomly, [SHU ALBM]: play tracks in the current album randomly, or [SHU OFF]: play all tracks in the iPod/ iPhone library in sequence.

Search for a track

After accessing the iPod/iPhone menu, you can select a specific track quickly.

1. Press 1 to access the iPod/iPhone menu.
   [PLAYLIST] scrolls.
2. Rotate to select a category.
3. Press to access the list of tracks under the category.
   The file name of the first track scrolls.
4. Rotate to select a track.
   The file name of current track scrolls.
5. Press to start play.

Charge your iPod/iPhone

Once the iPod/iPhone is docked and recognized, the charging starts.

Use Bluetooth devices

With this car audio system, you can listen to audio from a player or make a call through Bluetooth.

Connect a device

Note

• Philips does not guarantee the compatibility with all Bluetooth devices.
• Before pairing a device with this system, read its user manual for Bluetooth compatibility.
• Make sure that Bluetooth function is enabled on your device, and your device is set as visible to all other Bluetooth devices.
• At one time, you can connect only one Bluetooth device to this system.
• The operational range between this system and a Bluetooth device is approximately 3 meters (9 feet).
• Any obstacle between this system and a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range.
• Keep away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.

On your device, follow the steps below.

1. Search for Bluetooth devices.
2. In the device list, select CE152.
3. Enter the default password "0000", and then confirm the password entry.
   If the pairing succeeds, [PAIRED] is displayed on the LCD screen of this system.
4. Enable or permit the connection with CE152.
   If the connection succeeds, [CONNECTED] scrolls and is displayed on the LCD screen of this system.
   If the connection fails, [FAILED] is displayed on the LCD screen of this system.

Disconnect a device

1. Press and hold to access the system menu.
2. Press / repeatedly until [DIS--CON] is displayed.
3. Press .
   [WAIT] is displayed with -, --, and --- blinking alternately until [DISCONNECTED] scrolls

Tip

• You can also complete the disconnection on your device.

Reconnect a device

Some Bluetooth devices support the automatic reconnection with a paired Bluetooth device. If your device does not support automatic reconnection, reconnect it with this system manually.

1. Press and hold to access the system menu.
2. Press / repeatedly until [RE--CON] is displayed.
3. Press .
   [WAIT] is displayed with -, --, and --- blinking alternately until [CONNECTED] scrolls or [FAILED] appears.
   If [CONNECTED] scrolls, this system is reconnected to the last connected device.

Tip

• You can also complete the reconnection on your device.

Play audio from a Bluetooth device

If the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can listen to tracks that are stored on the device through the system. If the device also supports Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) profile, you can control play on the system or with its remote control.

1. Play a track on the connected device.
2. Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch the source to [BT AUDIO].
   Play starts automatically.
   • To pause or resume play, press 6.
   • To skip to the previous or next track, press or .

Note

• If the connected device does not support the AVRCP profile, control play on the connected device.

Make a call

Note

• Keep the Bluetooth connection active between the system and your mobile phone.

Call a number

On your mobile phone, call a number.
[CALLING] is displayed.

Redial the last called number

1. Press .
   [REDIAL] is displayed.
2. Press to confirm.
   [CALLING] is displayed.

Pick up an incoming call

When the system receives an incoming call, the phone number or [PHONE IN] is displayed.

Press to answer the call.

Reject an incoming call

Press and hold until [END] is displayed.

End a call

To end an on-going call, press .

Transfer a call to mobile phone

By default, the voice comes from the loudspeakers during a call.

1. Press and hold until [TRANSFER] is displayed.
   The loudspeakers are muted, and the voice comes from your mobile phone only.
2. Take up your mobile phone for the conversation.

Listen to an external player

You can use the system to amplify the audio input from an external player, for example, MP3 player.

1. Switch the source to [MP3--LINK].
2. Connect an MP3 link cable to
   • the MP3-LINK socket on the system, and
   • the audio output socket (usually the headphone socket) on the external player.
3. Play the external player.

Adjust sound

The following operations are applicable to all supported media.

Button	Function
	Rotate to increase or decrease the volume level.
	Press to mute or restore sound.
MAX SOUND DBB	Press to enable or disable the maximum volume.
MAX SOUND DBB	Press and hold to enable or disable the Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) effect.
EQ AUDIO	Press repeatedly to select a sound equalizer.
EQ AUDIO	1 Press and hold to activate the setup of customized sound equalizer. 2 Press repeatedly to select an option: [BAS] (bass), [TRE] (treble), [BAL] (balance), or [FAD] (fader). 3 Rotate to adjust the setting.

Reset the system

If the system works abnormally, reset the system to factory default settings.

1. Detach the front panel.
2. Press the RESET button with the tip of a ball-point pen or toothpick.
   All settings are reset to factory default.

Product information

Note

• Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

General

Power supply	12 V DC (11 V - 16 V), negative ground
Fuse	15 A
Suitable speaker impedance	4 - 8 Ω
Maximum power output	50 W x 4 channels
Continuous power output	22 W x 4 RMS (4 Ω 10% T.H.D.)
Pre-Amp output voltage	2.0 V
Aux-in level	500 mV

Radio

Frequency range - FM	87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100kHz per step in auto search and 50kHz per step in manual search)
Usable sensitivity - FM (S/N = 20 dB)	8 µV
Frequency range - AM(MW)	522 - 1620 KHz (9 kHz) 530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz)
Usable sensitivity - AM(MW) (S/N = 20 dB)	30 µV

Bluetooth

Output power	Class 2
Frequency band	2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band
Range	3 meters(free space)
Standard	Bluetooth 2.0 specification

Troubleshooting

• Never remove the casing of this product.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.

If you encounter problems when using this product, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.philips.com/support). When you contact Philips, make sure that the product is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.

General

No power or no sound

• The power supply from car battery is cut off, or the car battery runs out of energy. Power the system with car battery.
• Car engine is not on. Turn the car engine on.
• Cable is not correctly connected. Check connections.
• The fuse is burnt. Replace the fuse.
• Volume is too low. Adjust volume.
• If the above solutions do not work, press the RESET button.
• Make sure that the current track is in a compatible format.

Noise in broadcasts

• Signals are too weak. Select other stations with stronger signals.
• Check the connection of the car antenna.

Preset stations are erased.

• Battery cable is not correctly connected. Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.

Cannot switch the source to iPod/iPhone

• Check whether the iPod/iPhone is securely connected.
• Check whether the iPod/iPhone is compatible with this system.
• Check whether the iPod/iPhone battery is nearly empty. Connect it to this system for charging first.

Display shows ERR-12.

• Data error. Check the USB storage device or SD/SDHC card.

About the Bluetooth device

Music playback is unavailable on the system even after successful Bluetooth connection.

• The device cannot be used with the system to play music.

The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the system or remove any obstacle between the device and the system.

Cannot connect with the system.

• The device does not support the profiles required for the system.
• The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of the device to find out how to enable the function.
• The system is not in the pairing mode.
• The system is already connected with another Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that device or all other connected devices and then try again.

The paired mobile phone connects and disconnects constantly.

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the mobile phone closer to the system or remove any obstacle between the mobile phone and the system.
• Some mobile phones may connect and disconnect constantly when you make or end calls. This does not indicate any malfunction of the system.
• For some mobile phones, the Bluetooth connection may be deactivated automatically as a power-saving feature. This does not indicate any malfunction of the system.

Notice

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.

Compliance

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Care of the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste.

Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

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.

Trademark notice

The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Philips is under license.

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" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, 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. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Copyright

2012 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

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.

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.

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