Philips User Manual Ce235bt 12 Dfu Aen

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Contents
1	Safety	2

9	 Charge your USB device	18

2	 Your car audio system	3

10	 Adjust sound	19

Introduction	3
What's in the box	
3
Overview of the system	
4

3	 Install the car audio system	6
Connect wires	
Mount into the dashboard	
Attach the front panel	

7
8
9

4	 Get started	10
For the first time use	
Set the time format	
Set the clock	
Select a source	
Select a listening zone	
Mute the button beep	

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10
10
10
10
11

5	 Listen to radio	11
Switch to radio mode	
Select a tuner region	
Select a tuner sensitivity	
Search for a radio station	
Store radio stations in memory	
Play with RDS	

11
11
11
12
12
12

11	 Adjust system settings	19
12	 Additional information	20
Reset the system	
Replace the fuse	

20
20

13	 Product information	21
Product Information	

21

14	Troubleshooting	22
General	22
About the Bluetooth device	
22

15	Notice	23
Compliance	23
Care of the environment	
23
Trademark notice	
23
Copyright	23

6	 Play from a storage device	14
Control play	
Switch tracks	

15
15

7	 Use Bluetooth devices	16
Connect a device	
Play audio from a Bluetooth device	
Make a call	

16
17
17

8	 Listen to an external player	18

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1	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.
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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.

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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 this system, you can:
•	 enjoy audio from USB storage devices,
micro SD card, and other external players,
and Bluetooth device.
•	 listen to radio stations.
You can enrich sound output with these sound
effects:
•	 Dynamic bass boost (DBB)
•	 Digital sound control (DSC)

What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
a

b

d

c

e

a	 Main unit (with a sleeve)
b	 Carrying case (with front panel included)
c	 Trim plate
d	 Disassembly tool X 2
e	 User manual

Playable media:
•	 USB storage device
•	 Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1
•	 Class support: MSC (Mass Storage
Class)
•	 Maximum capacity: 32 GB
•	 micro SD card
•	 Maximum capacity: 32 GB
•	 .mp3 files
•	 File system: FAT16, FAT32
•	 Maximum number of folders: 99
•	 Maximum number of tracks/files: 999
•	 Maximum level of directory: 8
•	 Sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
•	 Bitrates: 8-320 kbps and variable
bitrates
•	 ID3 tag V2.0 or later
•	 Unsupported files:
AAC, WAV, and PCM files

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Overview of the system
a

b

v ut s

c

r

d

q p o n m l k j i hg f

w

a	
b	

c	

4

•	 Unlock the front panel.
•	 Press to return to the previous menu.
•	 Press and hold to access the system
menu.
•	 For .mp3 tracks, press to select the
previous folder.
•	 In radio mode, press to select a tuner
band.
•	 Press and hold to activate the selection
of listening zones.
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e

x

d	 LCD screen
e	 AUDIO IN
•	 Connect to the audio output socket
(usually the headphone socket) of an
external device.
f	
g	

•	 Connect to a USB storage device.
•	 Press to enable or disable the MAX
Sound feature.

h	 DBB
•	 Press to enable or disable the DBB
(dynamic bass boost) sound effect.
i	

j	

k	

l	

m	

•	 Press to start, pause, or resume the
play of tracks.
•	 In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 6.
•	 In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 6.
•	 In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 5.
•	 In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 5.
•	 In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 4.
•	 In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 4.
•	 For .mp3 tracks, press repeatedly
to select a play mode: play all tracks
randomly ([SHU ALL]), play tracks in
the current folder randomly ([SHU
FLD]), or play all tracks in the storage
device in sequence ([SHU OFF]).
•	 In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 3.
•	 In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 3.
•	 For .mp3 tracks, press repeatedly
to select a repeat mode: repeat the
current track ([REP ONE]), repeat
all tracks in the current folder ([RPT
FLD]), or repeat all tracks in the
storage device ([RPT ALL]).
•	 In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 2.

•	 In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 2.
•	 For .mp3 tracks, press to access the
folder list.
n	

o	

•	 In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 1.
•	 In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 1.
•	 For .mp3 tracks, press to access the
track list.
/DSP
•	 Press repeatedly to display available
information about the current track.
•	 Press repeatedly to display available
RDS information.
•	 Press and hold to display the set clock.

p	 AS/SOURCE
•	 Press repeatedly to select a source.
•	 In radio mode, press and hold to
activate the automatic search of radio
stations.
q	

r	

s	

•	 For .mp3 tracks, press to select the
next folder.
•	 In radio mode, press to select a tuner
band.
•	 Press to turn on the system.
•	 Press and hold to turn off the system.
•	 Press to mute the speakers or release
them from mute status.
•	 Press to confirm an option.
•	 Rotate to switch between menu
options.
•	 Rotate to adjust the volume level.
•	 Press repeatedly to select a preset
sound equalizer.
•	 Press and hold to activate the setup of
bass, treble, balance, and fader.
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u	

v	

w	

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•	 Tune to a radio station.
•	 Press to skip to the previous/next
track.
•	 Press and hold to rewind a track or
search fast forward.
•	 Press to hang up an ongoing call.
•	 Press and hold to reject an incoming
call.
•	 Press to answer an incoming call.
•	 When it is not in a call, press to redial
the last called number, and then press
to start calling.
•	 In a call, press and hold to transfer the
voice between the phone and the car
speakers.
•	 Insert a micro SD card.

x	 RESET
•	 Press to reset the system to factory
default settings.

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3	 Install the car
audio system
Caution
•• 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
i

Note

ISO male
connectors

Connect to

Yellow strip

To the +12V car
battery which is
energized at all
times

•• Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.

•• Consult a professional to connect wires as instructed
below.

1	

2	

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

Connect the antenna and amplifier as
illustrated, if applicable.
e
f

L
REAR

R

ISO male
connectors

Connect to

Rear left speaker

e

Green strip, blackedged green strip
White strip, blackedged white strip
Gray strip, blackedged gray strip
Purple strip, blackedged purple strip
Red strip

f

Blue strip

g

White-edged blue
strip
Black strip

a
b
c
d

h

d

Front left speaker

c b

Sockets on rear
panel

External sockets or
connectors

As indicated above

Front right speaker

1

Rear right speaker

2
3
4
5

For ISO male
connectors
REAR L
REAR R
ANTENNA
Purple strip

6

Black strip

Ignition key +12V
DC when ON/
ACC
Motor/electric
antenna relay
control lead
Amplifier relay
control lead
Ground

a

Rear left speaker
Rear right speaker
Antenna
OE remote control
module
Ground

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

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Mount into the dashboard
•	

1	

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53.5 mm

•	

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.

3m

m

Make sure that the car dashboard opening
is within these measurements:
m

4	

5m

mm
53mm

183

Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a "click".

2	

Remove the mounting sleeve with the
supplied disassembly tools.

5	

3	

8

Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.

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Attach the trim plate.

6	

Reconnect the negative terminal of the car
battery.

Attach the front panel
1	

2	

Insert the notch on the front panel to the
chassis on the main unit.

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 a micro SD card or reset the system,
detach the front panel.

•• Before you detach the front panel, make sure that the
system is turned off.

1	
2	

Press

to release the front panel.

Pull the front panel outwards to remove it.

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4	 Get started
For the first time use
1	
2	

3	

Press
to turn on the system.
»» [PHILIPS] is displayed and then
[SELECT OPERATING REGION]
(select a radio region) scrolls.
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)
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	
2	
3	

Press and hold
menu.

to access the system

Press / repeatedly until [CLK 24H] or
[CLK 12H] is displayed.
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

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to access the system menu.

2	
3	
4	

Press / repeatedly until [CLK] is
displayed with time digits blinking.
Rotate

anti-clockwise to set the hour.

Rotate

clockwise to set the minute.

Display the clock
Press and hold /DISP until [CLK] and the set
clock are displayed.
•	 To exit the clock display, press any button
or rotate
.

Select a source
Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to select a source.
•	 [RADIO]: Listen to FM/AM radio.
•	 [AUDIO IN]: Listen to the audio input
through the AUDIO IN socket.
•	 [USB PLAY]: When a USB storage device
is connected and recognized, you can
select this source to play audio files that
are stored on it.
•	 [SD PLAY]: When a micro SD card is
inserted and recognized, you can select this
source to play audio files that are stored
on it.
•	 [BT AUDIO]: Listen to the audio streamed
from a connected Bluetooth device.

Select a listening zone
1	

2	

Press and hold until one of the following
options is displayed.
•	 [ALL]: For all passengers
•	 [FRONT-L]: For the front-left seat only
•	 [FRONT-R]: For the front-right seat only
•	 [FRONT]: For front passengers only
Press
zone.

/

repeatedly to select a listening

Mute the button beep

5	 Listen to radio

The beep sound of buttons is enabled by
default.

Switch to radio mode

1	
2	

3	

Press and hold
menu.

to access the system

Press / repeatedly until [BEEP ON]
or [BEEP OFF] is displayed.
•	 [BEEP ON]: Enable the beep sound of
buttons.
•	 [BEEP OFF]: Mute the beep sound of
buttons.
Rotate

to change the setting.

1	
2	

Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch
the source to [RADIO].
Press

/

repeatedly to select a band.

Select a tuner region
You can select a radio region that matches your
location.

1	
2	

3	

Press and hold
menu.

to access the system

Press / repeatedly until one of the
following options is displayed.
•	 [AREA EUROPE] (Western Europe)
•	 [AREA ASIA] (Asia Pacific)
•	 [AREA M--EAST] (Middle East)
•	 [AREA AUST] (Australia)
•	 [AREA RUSSIA] (Russia)
•	 [AREA USA] (United States)
•	 [AREA LATIN] (Latin America)
Rotate

to select a region.

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

1	
2	
3	

Press and hold

to access the system menu.

Press / repeatedly until [LOCAL ON]
or [LOCAL OFF] is displayed.
Rotate
to select a setting.
•	 [LOCAL ON]: Search for radio
stations with strong signals only.
•	 [LOCAL OFF]: Search for radio
stations with strong and weak signals.

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Search for a radio station

3	

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	
2	

Press and hold

or

until [M] blinks.

Press
or
repeatedly until the target
frequency is displayed.

Store radio stations in
memory

Press and hold ,
,
,
, ,
or
to store the radio station at the
selected channel.
•	 To select a stored radio station, press
,
,
,
, , or
.

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, the station name is displayed.

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.

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

1	
2	

Store radio stations automatically

1	
2	

Press

/

repeatedly to select a band.

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
,
,
,
, , or
.

Store radio stations manually

1	
2	

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Press
band.

/

repeatedly to select a tuner

Tune to the radio station that you want to
store.

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3	

Press and hold
menu.

to access the system

Press / repeatedly until [RDS ON] or
[RDS OFF] is displayed.
Rotate
to select [RDS ON].
»» The RDS function is enabled.
•	 To disable the RDS function, rotate
to select [RDS OFF].

Select a program type
Before tuning to RDS stations, you can select
a program type to search for programs of the
selected category only.

1	
2	
3	
4	

Press and hold
menu.
Press /
displayed.
Press
types.

to access the system

repeatedly until [PTY] is
to access the list of program

Rotate
to select a program type, and
then press
to confirm.

Item

Program
type

1
2

NEWS
AFFAIRS

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
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Description

News services
Politics and current
affairs
INFO
Special information
programs
SPORT
Sports
EDUCATE
Education and advanced
training
DRAMA
Radio plays and
literature
CULTURE
Culture, religion and
society
SCIENCE
Science
VARIED
Entertainment programs
POP M
Pop music
ROCK M
Rock music
EASY M
Light music
LIGHT M
Light classical music
CLASSICS
Classical music
OTHER M
Special music programs
WEATHER
Weather
FINANCE
Finance
CHILDREN Children’s programs
SOCIAL
Social Affairs
RELIGION
Religion
PHONE IN
Phone In
TRAVEL
Travel
LEISURE
Leisure
JAZZ
Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES
Oldies Music
FOLK M
Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary
TEST
Alarm Test
ALARM
Alarm

Use alternate frequencies
If the signal of an RDS station is poor, enable the
AF (Alternate Frequency) function to search for
another station that broadcasts the same program.

1	
2	
3	

Press and hold

to access the system menu.

Press / repeatedly until [AF ON] or
[AF OFF] is displayed.
Rotate
to select a setting.
•	 [AF ON]: Enable the AF function.
•	 [AF OFF]: Disable the AF function.

Set the region for AF tuning
You can set the region for AF tuning.

1	
2	
3	

Press and hold

to access the system menu.

Press / repeatedly until [REG ON] or
[REG OFF] is displayed.
Rotate
to select a setting.
•	 [REG ON]: Only RDS stations in current
region can be tuned to automatically.
•	 [REG OFF]: All RDS stations can be
tuned to automatically.

Receive traffic announcement
If you want to receive traffic announcement,
enable the TA (Traffic Announcement) function.

1	
2	
3	

Press and hold

to access the system menu.

Press / repeatedly until [TA ON] or
[TA OFF] is displayed.
Rotate
to select a setting.
•	 [TA ON]: When a traffic
announcement is on air, the system
automatically switches to the tuner
mode and begins to broadcast the
traffic announcement. When the traffic
announcement is over, the system
returns to the previous mode.
•	 [TA OFF]: Traffic announcement does
not cut in.
Tip

•• When a traffic announcement cuts in, you can press
to switch the system to the previous mode.

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Synchronize the system clock
You can synchronize the system clock with an
RDS station that transmits time signals.

1	
2	
3	

Press and hold
menu.

6	 Play from a
storage device

to access the system

Press / repeatedly until [CT ON] or
[CT OFF] is displayed.
Rotate
to select a setting.
•	 [CT ON]: Synchronize the
system clock with the RDS station
automatically.
•	 [CT OFF]: The automatic clock
synchronization with RDS station is
disabled.

This system can play .mp3 files that are copied
onto a compatible storage device.
Note
•• Gibson Innovations does not guarantee compatibility
with all storage devices.

•• NTFS (New Technology File System) file system is not
supported.

Tip
•• The accuracy of time depends on the RDS station that
transmits time signals.

1	

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Connect a compatible USB storage device
or micro SD card.
•	 For a micro SD card, detach the front
panel first, insert the card into the
slot, and then attach the front
panel.

2	

3	

Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch
the source.
•	 [USB PLAY]: For a USB storage device
that is connected to the USB socket
on the front panel
•	 [SD PLAY]: For a micro SD card that is
inserted into the
slot
If the play does not start, press

.

Control play
Button

/

/
/
/DISP

Function

Press repeatedly to select a
folder.
Pause or resume play.
Press to play the previous or
next track.
Press and hold to rewind a track
or search forward fast.
Press repeatedly to display
available information about the
current track.
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.
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	
2	
3	

Press
to access the track list.
»» The file name of current track scrolls.
Rotate
Press

to toggle through tracks.
to play the selected track.

Switch folders for a track

1	
2	
3	

Press
to access the folder list.
»» The name of current folder scrolls.
Rotate

to toggle through folders.

Press
to select the folder.
»» The system starts playing the first track
under the folder.

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

Disconnect a device

1	
2	
3	

Connect a device
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	
2	

Search for Bluetooth devices.
In the device list, select CE235BT.
»» If the pairing succeeds, [PAIRED] is
displayed on the LCD screen of this
system.
»» 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.
•	 If a password is required, enter 0000,
and then confirm the password
entry. For some devices, you need to
enable or permit the connection with
CE235BT after successful pairing.

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to access the system

Press / repeatedly until [DIS--CON]
is displayed.
Press
.
»» [WAIT] is displayed with -, --,
and --- blinking alternately until
[DISCONNECTED] scrolls.
Tip

Note
•• Gibson Innovations does not guarantee the

Press and hold
menu.

•• 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	
2	
3	

Press and hold
menu.
Press /
displayed.

to access the system

repeatedly until [RE-CON] is

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.

1	
2	

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

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

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	

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

until [END] is displayed.

2	

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

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	
2	

When it is not in a call, press .
»» [REDIAL] is displayed.
Press

to start calling.
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8	 Listen to an
external player

9	 Charge your
USB device

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

You can charge your USB device, for example,
smart phone, with this product.
Note
•• The output voltage through the USB socket is 5 V with
output current 1.0 A.

Connect your USB device to this product with
USB cable. Once the USB device is connected
and recognized, it begins to charge automatically.

1	
2	

3	

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Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch
the source to [AUDIO IN].
Connect an audio input cable with a 3.5
mm connector on both ends between
•	 the AUDIO IN socket on the front
panel, and
•	 the audio output socket (usually the
headphone socket) on the external
player.
Play audio on the external player.

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10	Adjust sound
The following operations are applicable to all
supported media.
Button

DBB

Function

Rotate to increase or decrease
the volume level.
Press to mute the speakers or
release them from mute status.
Press to enable or disable the
MAX Sound feature.
Press to enable or disable the
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
effect.
Press repeatedly to select a
sound equalizer.

1	Press and hold to activate

11	Adjust system
settings
1	
2	
3	

Press

Rotate

[BEEP]

[DIMM]

2	Press repeatedly to select

3	Rotate

setting.

to adjust the

to change the setting.
[BEEP ON]
[BEEP OFF]

the setup of customized
sound equalizer.

an option: [BASS] (bass),
[TREBLE] (treble), [BAL]
(balance), [FADER] (fader),
or [MIDDLE] (middle).

to access system settings.

Press or repeatedly until one of the
following settings scrolls.
•	 [BEEP], [DIMM], or [DANCE]

[DIMMER HIGH]

[DIMMER LOW]

[DANCE]

[DANCE ON]

[DANCE OFF]

Enable the
beep sound
of buttons.
Disable the
beep sound
of buttons.
Increase the
brightness
level of the
screen.
Decrease
the
brightness
level of the
screen.
Enable the
spectrum
on the LCD
display.
Disable the
spectrum
on the LCD
display.

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12	Additional
information
Reset the system
If the system works abnormally, reset the
system to factory default settings.

1	
2	

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

Replace the fuse
If there is no power, check the fuse and replace
it if it is damaged.

1	
2	
3	

Check the electric connection.
Remove the damaged fuse from the rear
panel.
Insert a new fuse with the same
specifications (15 A).

L
REAR

R

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Note
•• If the fuse gets damaged immediately after it is

replaced, an internal malfunction may occur. In such
case, consult your local retailer.

13	Product
information

Usable sensitivity
- AM(MW) (S/N
= 20 dB)

30 µV

Bluetooth

Note
•• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.

Output
power
Frequency
band
Range
Standard

Class 2
2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz ISM
Band
3 meters (free space)
Bluetooth 2.0 specification

Product Information
General
Power supply
Fuse
Suitable speaker
impedance
Maximum power
output
Continuous power
output
Pre-Amp output
voltage
Aux-in level
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight - main unit

12 V DC (11 V - 16 V),
negative ground
15 A
4-8
50 W x 4
22 W x 4 RMS (4
T.H.D.)
2.5 V

10%

500 mV
188 x 58 x 110 mm
0.63 kg

Radio
Frequency range
- FM
Usable sensitivity
- FM (S/N = 20
dB)
Frequency range
- AM(MW)

87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100kHz
per step in auto search
and 50kHz per step in
manual search)
8 µV
522 - 1620 KHz (9 kHz)
530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz)

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14	Troubleshooting
Warning
•• 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
device, 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 the
Consumer Care, 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 cannot help, press
the RESET button.
•• Make sure that the current track is in a
compatible format.
Noise during broadcast
•• Signals are too weak. Select other stations
with stronger signals.
•• Check the connection of the car antenna.
•• Change the broadcast setting from stereo
to mono.
Preset stations are erased.
•• Battery cable is not correctly connected.
Connect the battery cable to the terminal
that is always live.
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Display shows ERR-12.
•• Data error. Check the USB storage device
or micro SD 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.

15	Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Gibson Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance

This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Hereby, Gibson Innovations declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can find the
Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.

helps prevent 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

com.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Gibson
is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.

Care of the environment

Copyright

Disposal of your old product

2015 © Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights
reserved.
Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used under license from Koninklijke
Philips N.V.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Gibson Innovations reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

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

This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU. Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products. Follow local rules and never
dispose of the product with normal household
waste. Correct disposal of old products
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2015 © Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights reserved.
This product has been manufactured by, and is sold under the responsibility of Gibson
Innovations Ltd., and Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this product.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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