Philips Car Stereo System CE153DR User Manual

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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.  
Modification of the product could result  
in hazardous radiation of EMC or other  
unsafe operation.  
The device is designed for negative ground  
(earth) 12V 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  
Versions:V4,V7,V8,V9 (L1 and L2)  
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Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable  
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Introduction  
What's in the box  
With this system, you can:  
enjoy audio from a USB storage device,  
SD/SDHC card, iPod/iPhone, and external  
player,  
Check and identify the contents of the package:  
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c
charge your iPod/iPhone,  
listen to radio stations, and  
make phone calls via Bluetooth.  
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You can enrich sound output with these sound  
effects:  
Dynamic bass boost (DBB)  
Digital sound control (DSC)  
Playable media:  
a Main unit (with a sleeve)  
USB storage device  
b Carrying case (with front panel included)  
c Trim plate  
Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1  
Class support: MSC (Mass Storage  
Class)  
Maximum capacity: 32 GB  
d Disassembly tool X 2  
e ISO male connector X 2  
f User manual  
SD/SDHC card  
Files  
Maximum capacity: 32 GB  
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  
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Overview of the system  
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Unlock the front panel.  
Return to the previous menu.  
For iPod/iPhone, press repeatedly to  
select a control mode: control play on  
the iPod/iPhone or on this product.  
During a call, press and hold to transfer  
the phone call to mobile phone.  
For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage  
device, press to select the previous  
folder.  
Press and hold to access the system  
menu.  
In DAB mode, press to access the  
DAB menu.  
Press to select a tuner band.  
d LCD screen  
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Connect to a USB storage device.  
Connect to a compatible iPod/iPhone.  
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f AUDIO-IN  
In FM/MW radio mode, press and hold  
to store the current radio station at  
channel No. 2.  
For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage  
device, press to access the folder list.  
Connect to the audio output socket  
(usually the headphone socket) of an  
external device.  
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Start, pause, or resume the play of  
tracks.  
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In FM/MW radio mode, press to select  
the preset radio station of No. 1.  
In FM/MW radio mode, press and hold  
to store the current radio station at  
channel No. 1.  
For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage  
device, press to access the track list.  
Press to access the music menu of an  
iPod/iPhone.  
In FM/MW 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.  
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In FM/MW radio mode, press to select  
the preset radio station of No. 5.  
In FM/MW radio mode, press and hold  
to store the current radio station at  
channel No. 5.  
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Press repeatedly to display available  
information about the current track.  
Press repeatedly to display available  
information that is transmitted by a  
DAB/RDS radio station.  
In FM/MW radio mode, press to select  
the preset radio station of No. 4.  
In FM/MW radio mode, press and hold  
to store the current radio station at  
channel No. 4.  
Press and hold to display the set clock.  
n AS/SOURCE  
Press repeatedly to select a source.  
For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press  
repeatedly to select a play mode:  
play all tracks randomly ([SHUFFLE  
ALL]), play tracks in the current  
folder or album randomly ([SHUFFLE  
FLD]/[SHUFFLE ALB]), or play all  
tracks in sequence ([SHUFFLE OFF]).  
In FM/MW radio mode, press and hold  
to activate the automatic search of  
radio stations.  
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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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In FM/MW radio mode, press to select  
the preset radio station of No. 3.  
In FM/MW radio mode, press and hold  
to store the current radio station at  
channel No. 3.  
Press to turn on the product.  
Press and hold to turn off the product.  
Press to mute or restore sound.  
Press to confirm an option.  
Rotate to switch between menu  
options.  
For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press  
repeatedly to select a repeat mode.  
Rotate to adjust the volume level.  
In FM/MW radio mode, press to select  
the preset radio station of No. 2.  
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3 Install the car  
audio system  
For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage  
device, press to select the next folder.  
In DAB mode, press and hold to access  
the list of stored stations.  
In a mode other than DAB mode,  
press and hold to activate the selection  
of listening zones.  
Caution  
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.  
Press to select a tuner band.  
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Always follow the instructions in this chapter in  
sequence.  
Tune to a radio station.  
Press to skip to the previous/next  
track.  
Press and hold to rewind a track or  
search fast forward.  
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.  
Press to enable or disable the MAX  
Sound feature.  
Press and hold to enable or disable  
the DBB (dynamic bass boost) sound  
effect.  
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.  
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To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, make sure  
Press to answer or redial a call.  
Press to hang up a call.  
Press and hold to reject an incoming  
call.  
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.  
Insert an SD/SDHC card.  
v RESET  
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe  
and secure installation.  
Press to reset the product.  
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.  
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Black strip  
Yellow strip  
Ground  
Connect wires  
To the +12V car  
battery which is  
energized at all  
times  
Note  
Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with  
electrical tape.  
Consult a professional to connect wires as instructed  
below.  
2 Connect other wires if necessary.  
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1 Check the car's wiring carefully and  
connect them to the the supplied ISO  
male connectors.  
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ISO male connectors  
Connect to  
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Green strip,  
black-edged green  
strip  
White strip,  
black-edged white  
strip  
Gray strip, black-edged Front right speaker  
gray strip  
Purple strip, black-  
edged purple strip  
Red strip  
Rear left speaker  
Sockets or  
connectors on rear connectors  
panel  
External sockets or  
Front left speaker  
1
2
3
4
USB connector  
A USB storage device  
or iPod/iPhone  
OE remote control  
module  
FM/MW radio  
antenna  
Purple strip  
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FM/MW radio  
antenna socket  
DAB radio receiver DAB radio receiver  
socket  
REAR R  
REAR L  
Rear right speaker  
Ignition key +12V  
DC when ON/  
ACC  
Motor/electric  
antenna relay  
control lead  
Amplifier relay  
control lead  
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6
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Rear right speaker  
Rear left speaker  
ISO male connectors  
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Blue strip  
For ISO male  
connectors  
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White-edged blue  
strip  
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3 Secure the DAB radio receiver to your car.  
Tip  
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends  
on the type of your vehicle.To avoid damage to the  
unit, connect properly.  
Connect the DAB radio receiver  
Note  
The DAB radio receiver and DAB radio antenna are  
not bundled. Consult your local retailer for purchase.  
Make sure that no lead other than the DAB radio  
antenna contacts the antenna connector of the DAB  
radio receiver.  
Risk of injury: Never install the DAB radio receiver and  
its accessories on the airbag cover.  
Risk of overheating: Do not fix the DAB radio receiver  
to the metal surface of the main unit.  
Risk of electromagnetic interference: Do not install the  
DAB radio receiver over any sensors or vents.  
Risk of short circuit, malfunction, or damage to this  
product: Do not alter the cable of DAB radio receiver  
or dismantle the receiver box.  
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.  
Risk of damage to the DAB radio receiver: Never pull  
its cable when you remove it.  
1 Make sure that the car dashboard opening  
is within these measurements:  
5mm  
183 mm  
1 Connect the DAB radio receiver to the  
53mm  
main unit.  
2 Connect a DAB radio antenna to the DAB  
radio receiver.  
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2 Remove the mounting sleeve with the  
4 Slide the unit into the sleeve until you hear  
supplied disassembly tools.  
a "click".  
3 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and  
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.  
5 Attach the trim plate.  
53.5 m m  
183 mm  
6 Reconnect the negative terminal of the car  
battery.  
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Detach the front panel  
Attach the front panel  
Note  
1 Insert the notch on the front panel to the  
Before you insert an SD/SDHC card or reset the  
system, detach the front panel.  
chassis on the main unit.  
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.  
2 Press the left end of the front panel  
inwards until it is securely locked with a  
"click".  
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4 Get started  
Set the clock  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
2 Press  
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repeatedly until [CLOCK] is  
For the first time use  
displayed with time digits blinking.  
3 Rotate  
anti-clockwise to set the hour.  
clockwise to set the minute.  
1 Press  
to turn on the system.  
4 Rotate  
» [PHILIPS] is displayed and then  
[SELECT OPERATING REGION]  
(select a radio region) scrolls.  
Tip  
The system can automatically synchronize its clock  
with an RDS station that transmits time signals (see  
‘Synchronize the system clock’ on page 15).  
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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 M--EAST] (Middle East)  
[AREA AUST] (Australia)  
Display the clock  
Press and hold /DISP until [CLOCK] and  
the set clock are displayed.  
[AREA RUSSIA] (Russia)  
To exit the clock display, press any button  
or rotate  
[AREA USA] (United States)  
[AREA LATIN] (Latin America)  
[AREA JAPAN] (Japan)  
.
3 Press  
to confirm.  
Select a source  
» If a DAB radio receiver is correctly  
connected, the system switches the  
source to [DAB/DAB+] automatically.  
Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to select a  
source.  
[DAB/DAB+]:When a DAB radio receiver  
is connected, you can select this source to  
listen to DAB radio stations.  
» If no DAB radio receiver is connected,  
the system switches the source to  
[RADIO] automatically.  
[RADIO]: Listen to FM/MW radio.  
[FRONT USB]/[REAR 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.  
[AUX IN]: Listen to the audio that is  
transferred through the AUDIO-IN socket.  
[BT AUDIO]:When a Bluetooth player  
is connected, you can select this source  
to transfer audio from the player to this  
system via Bluetooth.  
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  
24H] or [CLOCK 12H] is displayed.  
3 Rotate to select [CLOCK 24H] or  
[CLOCK 12H].  
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repeatedly until [CLOCK  
[CLOCK 24H]: 24-hour time format  
[CLOCK 12H]: 12-hour time format  
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5 Listen to FM/  
MW radio  
Select a listening zone  
1 Press and hold  
until one of the  
following options is displayed.  
stations  
[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  
Switch to FM/MW radio  
mode  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly to select a  
listening zone.  
1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
the source to [RADIO].  
Mute the button beep  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly to select a band:  
The beep sound of buttons is enabled by  
default.  
FM1, FM2, FM3, MW1, or MW2.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
Select a tuner region  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [BEEP ON]  
or [BEEP OFF] is displayed.  
You can select a radio region that matches your  
location.  
[BEEP ON]: Enable the beep sound of  
buttons.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
[BEEP OFF]: Mute the beep sound of  
buttons.  
menu.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until one of the  
3 Rotate  
to change the setting.  
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)  
[AREA JAPAN] (Japan)  
3 Rotate  
to select a region.  
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Store radio stations automatically  
Select a tuner sensitivity  
1 Press  
or  
repeatedly to select a band.  
To search for radio stations with strong signals  
only or more radio stations, you can change the  
tuner sensitivity.  
2 Press and hold AS/SOURCE until  
[STORE---] is displayed.  
» After the search is complete, the  
first stored radio station is broadcast  
automatically.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [LOCAL  
To select a stored radio station, press  
, or  
ON] or [LOCAL OFF] is displayed.  
,
,
,
,
.
3 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.  
Store radio stations manually  
1 Press  
or  
repeatedly to select a  
tuner band.  
2 Tune to the radio station that you want to  
store.  
Search for a radio station  
3 Press and hold  
, or to store the radio station at the  
selected channel.  
To select a stored radio station, press  
, or  
,
,
,
,
Search for a radio station  
automatically  
,
,
,
,
.
Press  
or  
to search for the previous or  
next radio station with strong signals.  
Play with RDS  
Search for a radio station manually  
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.  
1 Press and hold  
or  
until the  
frequency digits start change.  
2 Press  
or  
repeatedly until the  
target frequency is displayed.  
Enable the RDS function  
Store radio stations in  
memory  
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 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [RDS ON]  
or [RDS OFF] is displayed.  
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3 Rotate  
to select [RDS ON].  
» The RDS function is enabled.  
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CHILDREN Children’s programs  
SOCIAL  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz Music  
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.  
COUNTRY Country Music  
NATION M National Music  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
DOCUMENT Documentary  
2 Press  
displayed.  
/
repeatedly until [PTY] is  
TEST  
ALARM  
AlarmTest  
Alarm  
3 Press  
to access the list of program  
types.  
4 Rotate  
to select a program type, and  
Use alternate frequencies  
then press  
to confirm.  
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.  
Item Program  
type  
Description  
1
2
NEWS  
AFFAIRS  
News services  
Politics and current  
affairs  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
3
INFO  
Special information  
programs  
Sports  
Education and advanced  
training  
Radio plays and  
literature  
Culture, religion and  
society  
Science  
Entertainment programs  
Pop music  
Rock music  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [AF ON] or  
[AF OFF] is displayed.  
4
5
SPORT  
EDUCATE  
3 Rotate  
to select a setting.  
[AF ON]: Enable the AF function.  
[AF OFF]: Disable the AF function.  
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DRAMA  
Set the region for AF tuning  
You can set the region for AF tuning.  
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CULTURE  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
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SCIENCE  
VARIED  
POP M  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [REGION  
ON] or [REGION OFF] is displayed.  
10  
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12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
3 Rotate  
to select a setting.  
[REGION ON]: Only RDS stations  
in current region can be tuned to  
automatically.  
Light music  
Light classical music  
Classical music  
Special music programs  
Weather  
[REGION OFF]:All RDS stations can  
be tuned to automatically.  
Finance  
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Receive traffic announcement  
6 Listen to DAB  
radio stations  
If you want to receive traffic announcement,  
enable theTA (Traffic Announcement) function.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [TA ON] or  
Note  
[TA OFF] is displayed.  
to select a setting.  
[TA ON]:When a traffic  
Make sure that the DAB radio receiver is securely  
connected.  
For optimal reception, securely connect a DAB radio  
antenna to the DAB radio receiver and extend it.  
for applicable DAB radio frequencies in your area.  
3 Rotate  
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.  
Switch to DAB mode  
1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
Tip  
the source to [DAB/DAB+].  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly to select a band:  
When a traffic announcement cuts in, you can press  
to switch the system to the previous mode.  
DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3.  
Scan for on-air stations  
Note  
Synchronize the system clock  
You can synchronize the system clock with an  
RDS station that transmits time signals.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
The operation does not replace the stations that are  
programmed in each band.  
menu.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [CT ON]  
or [CT OFF] is displayed.  
to select a setting.  
[CT ON]: Synchronize the  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
3 Rotate  
menu.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
system clock with the RDS station  
automatically.  
[CT OFF]:The automatic clock  
synchronization with RDS station is  
disabled.  
2 Press  
.
» [SCANNING] is displayed.  
» The product starts scanning for on-air  
DAB radio stations.  
» The detected stations are saved in the  
Tip  
flash memory.  
The accuracy of time depends on the RDS station that  
transmits time signals.  
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To tune to a programmed radio  
station, press its corresponding  
Tune to a detected station  
1 Press to exit the system menu.  
numeric button  
, or  
,
,
,
2 Press again to access the list of detected  
,
.
stations.  
»
is displayed.  
Program stations manually  
3 Press  
/
repeatedly or rotate  
1 Tune to the target detected station (see  
until the name of the target station is  
Tune to a detected station’ on page 16).  
displayed.  
2 Press  
3 Press and hold a numeric button  
, or  
/
repeatedly to select a band.  
4 Press  
to start listening.  
,
,
,
,
to assign  
Program radio stations  
a sequence number to the station.  
» [SAVED] is displayed.  
You can assign a sequence number to a  
detected station.Afterwards, you can quickly  
tune to it by pressing the corresponding  
numeric button on the main unit.  
» The station is programmed with the  
sequence number.  
4 Repeat the steps above to program more  
stations.  
To tune to a programmed radio  
station, press its corresponding  
Note  
Before the programming, make sure that the scanning  
is complete.  
You can store a maximum of six stations in each band.  
numeric button  
, or  
,
,
,
,
.
Display DAB information  
Program stations automatically  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
The name of current DAB station is displayed.  
You can also view the other information.  
To cycle through available information, press  
DISP repeatedly.  
menu.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [DAB  
Dynamic label segment (DLS)  
Signal strength  
Program type (PTY)  
Ensemble name  
Frequency  
Signal error rate  
Bitrate codec  
Time  
STORE] is displayed.  
3 Press  
.
» [STORING] is displayed.  
» The product starts programming DAB  
radio stations automatically.  
» Earlier programmed stations are  
replaced with the latest ones.  
Date  
» After the programming is complete,  
the first programmed station is  
broadcast.  
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3 Rotate  
to select an option, and then  
to confirm.  
Set up for weak reception  
When the current reception gets poor, the  
product can automatically switch the source or  
mute the speakers according to your setup.  
press  
[ANTENNA OFF]: Disable the DAB  
reception.  
[ANTENNA 12V]: Enable the DAB  
reception.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
Reset the DAB tuner  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [DAB  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
WEAK] scrolls.  
menu.  
3 Rotate  
to select an option, and then  
to confirm.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
press  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until  
[WEAK MUTE]: Mute the speakers  
[WEAKTO FM]: Switch the source  
to an FM radio station with strong  
reception that broadcasts the same  
program  
[DAB RESET] is displayed.  
To clear the list of detected and  
programmed stations, press  
confirm.  
to  
To exit the system menu, press .  
Use the DRC (Dynamic  
Range Control)  
DRC adds or removes a degree of  
compensation for the differences in the dynamic  
range between radio stations.  
Remove invalid stations  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
1 Press and hold to access the system menu.  
2 Press repeatedly until [PRUNE] is  
/
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
displayed.  
To remove invalid stations from the list  
of scanned stations, press  
To exit the system menu, press .  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until one of the  
.
following options is displayed.  
[DRC OFF]: No compensation applied.  
[DRC LOW]: Medium compensation  
applied.  
Check the current version of  
DAB firmware  
[DRC HIGH]: Maximum  
compensation applied.  
3 Rotate  
to select an option.  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
Disable the DAB reception  
1 Press and hold  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until  
to access the system  
[SWVERSION] is displayed, and then  
press  
menu.  
» [DAB SCAN] is displayed.  
.
» The current version of DAB firmware  
is displayed.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until  
[ANTENNA OFF] or [ANTENNA 12V]  
is displayed.  
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2 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
7 Play from a  
storage device  
the source.  
[FRONT USB]: For a USB storage  
device that is connected to the USB  
socket on the front panel  
[REAR USB]: For a USB storage  
device that is connected to the USB  
connector on the rear panel  
This system can play .mp3 and .wma files that  
are copied onto a compatible storage device.  
[SD/SDHC]: For an SD/SDHC card  
that is inserted into the  
slot  
Note  
3 If the play does not start, press  
.
Philips does not guarantee compatibility with all storage  
devices.  
NTFS (NewTechnology File System) file system is not  
supported.  
Control play  
Button  
/
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.  
/DISP  
Press repeatedly to select a  
repeat mode:  
[REPEAT ONE]: repeat the  
current track,  
[REPEAT FLD]: repeat all  
tracks in the current folder, or  
[REPEAT ALL]: repeat all  
tracks in the storage device.  
Press repeatedly to select a play  
mode:  
[SHUFFLE ALL]: play all tracks  
randomly,  
[SHUFFLE FLD]: play tracks in  
the current folder randomly, or  
[SHUFFLE OFF]: play all  
tracks in the storage device in  
sequence.  
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.  
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8 Play from an  
iPod/iPhone  
Switch tracks  
During play, you can switch tracks or folders  
quickly.  
Switch tracks directly  
Note  
1 Press  
to access the track list.  
» The file name of current track scrolls.  
During play, no audio signals are transferred through  
the headphone socket of your iPod/iPhone.  
2 Rotate  
3 Press  
to toggle through tracks.  
to play the selected track.  
Compatible iPod/iPhone  
models  
Switch folders for a track  
1 Press  
to access the folder list.  
» The name of current folder scrolls.  
This car audio system supports the following  
iPod and iPhone models.  
2 Rotate  
to toggle through folders.  
to select the folder.  
iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and  
iPhone 3G  
3 Press  
» The system starts playing the first track  
iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations)  
iPod classic  
iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th  
generations)  
under the folder.  
Connect your iPod/iPhone  
1 Connect an Apple 30-pin USB cable  
between  
the USB socket on the front panel or  
the USB connector on the rear panel,  
and  
your iPod/iPhone.  
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2 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
the source to [FRONT USB] (Front  
USB socket) or [REAR USB] (Rear USB  
connector).  
Search for a track  
After accessing the iPod/iPhone menu, you can  
select a specific track quickly.  
» The system starts playing tracks that  
are stored on your iPod/iPhone.  
1 Press  
to access the iPod/iPhone menu.  
» [PLAYLIST] scrolls.  
2 Rotate  
to select a category.  
Note  
3 Press  
to access the list of tracks  
under the category.  
» The file name of the first track scrolls.  
Before you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, switch the  
system to another source.  
4 Rotate  
to select a track.  
» The file name of current track scrolls.  
5 Press  
to start play.  
Control play  
Button  
Function  
Charge your iPod/iPhone  
Press repeatedly to select a  
control mode: control play on  
your iPod/iPhone, or on the  
system.  
Once the iPod/iPhone is docked and  
recognized, the charging starts.  
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.  
Press repeatedly to display  
available information about the  
current track.  
/DISP  
Press repeatedly to select a  
repeat mode:  
[REPEAT ONE]: repeat the  
current track, or  
[REPEAT ALL]: repeat all  
tracks.  
Press repeatedly to select a play  
mode:  
[SHUFFLE ALL]: play all tracks  
randomly,  
[SHUFFLE ALB]: play tracks in  
the current album randomly, or  
[SHUFFLE OFF]: play all tracks  
in the iPod/iPhone library in  
sequence.  
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Disconnect a device  
9 Use Bluetooth  
devices  
1 Press and hold  
to access the system  
menu.  
2 Press  
/
repeatedly until [DIS--  
CON] is displayed.  
With this car audio system, you can listen to  
audio from a player or make a call through  
Bluetooth.  
3 Press  
.
» [WAIT] is displayed with -, --,  
and --- blinking alternately until  
[DISCONNECTED] scrolls.  
Connect a device  
Tip  
Note  
You can also complete the disconnection on your  
device.  
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.  
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  
is displayed.  
3 Press  
/
repeatedly until [RE--CON]  
On your device, follow the steps below.  
1 Search for Bluetooth devices.  
2 In the device list, select CE153.  
.
» [WAIT] is displayed with -, --,  
and --- blinking alternately until  
[CONNECTED] scrolls or [FAILED]  
appears.  
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.  
» If [CONNECTED] scrolls, this system  
is reconnected to the last connected  
device.  
4 Enable or permit the connection with  
CE153.  
» If the connection succeeds,  
Tip  
[CONNECTED] scrolls and  
is  
You can also complete the reconnection on your  
device.  
displayed on the LCD screen of this  
system.  
» If the connection fails, [FAILED] is  
displayed on the LCD screen of this  
system.  
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Redial the last called number  
Play audio from a Bluetooth  
device  
1 Press  
.
» [REDIAL] is displayed.  
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 AudioVideo Remote Control Profile  
(AVRCP) profile, you can control play on the  
system or with its remote control.  
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.  
1 Play a track on the connected device.  
2 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
the source to [BT AUDIO].  
» Play starts automatically.  
Reject an incoming call  
To pause or resume play, press  
To skip to the previous or next track,  
press  
.
Press and hold until [END] is displayed.  
/
.
End a call  
To end an on-going call, press  
.
Note  
If the connected device does not support the AVRCP  
profile, control play on the connected device.  
Transfer a call to mobile phone  
By default, the voice comes from the  
loudspeakers during a call.  
1 Press and hold until [TRANSFER] is  
Make a call  
displayed.  
» The loudspeakers are muted, and the  
voice comes from your mobile phone  
only.  
Note  
Keep the Bluetooth connection active between the  
system and your mobile phone.  
2 Take up your mobile phone for the  
conversation.  
Call a number  
On your mobile phone, call a number.  
» [CALLING] is displayed.  
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10 Listen to an  
external player  
11 Adjust sound  
The following operations are applicable to all  
supported media.  
You can use the system to amplify the audio  
input from an external player, for example, MP3  
player.  
Button Function  
Rotate to increase or decrease the  
volume level.  
Press to mute the speakers or release  
the speakers from mute status.  
Press to enable or disable the MAX  
Sound feature.  
Press and hold to enable or disable  
the Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) effect.  
Press repeatedly to select a sound  
equalizer.  
1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to switch  
1Press and hold to activate the setup  
the source to [AUX IN].  
of customized sound equalizer.  
2 Connect an audio input cable with a 3.5  
2Press repeatedly to select an option:  
[BASS] (bass), [TREBLE] (treble),  
[BALANCE] (balance), or [FADER]  
(fader).  
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.  
3Rotate  
to adjust the setting.  
3 Play audio on the external player.  
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Note  
12 Additional  
information  
If the fuse gets damaged immediately after it is  
replaced, an internal malfunction may occur. In such  
case, consult your Philips retailer.  
Reset the system  
Upgrade the firmware  
If the system works abnormally, reset the  
system to factory default settings.  
Note  
Power supply must not be interrupted during the  
upgrade.  
When the firmware upgrade succeeds, all settings are  
restored to the factory default status.  
Register your product  
2 Click the link of "Register my product"  
(the exact wording of this link name may  
vary in different languages).  
1 Detach the front panel.  
2 Press the RESET button with the tip of a  
ball-point pen or toothpick.  
3 Log in with your account on the prompt  
» All settings are reset to factory default.  
Web page.  
If you have no account for Club Philips,  
create one first on this Web page.  
Replace the fuse  
4 Search your product with "CE153DR/05"  
If there is no power, check the fuse and replace  
it if it is damaged.  
as the keyword.  
5 Click the link of search result to access the  
1 Check the electric connection.  
Web page for registering your product.  
2 Remove the damaged fuse from the rear  
6 Fill in necessary information about this  
product to complete the registration.  
» With the registration, you can get  
information about software update and  
product support at this Web page or  
via your mailbox that is registered as  
the account for Club Philips.  
panel.  
3 Insert a new fuse with the same  
specifications (15 A).  
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13 Product  
information  
1 Check the current firmware version of this  
product. (see 'Check the current version of  
DAB firmware' on page 17)  
Note  
3 Log in with your account for Club Philips.  
» Support information about your  
registered product is displayed.  
Specifications are subject to change without prior  
notice.  
4 Click the link of "Firmware Upgrade  
Readme File" (the exact wording of this  
link name may vary in different languages).  
General  
Power supply  
12V DC (11V - 16  
V), negative ground  
15 A  
5 Read and understand the instructions on  
Fuse  
firmware upgrade.  
Suitable speaker  
impedance  
Maximum power  
output  
4 - 8  
6 Follow the instructions to download the  
upgrade packet and complete the upgrade.  
50 W x 4 channels  
If the upgrade fails, reboot this system,  
and then perform the upgrade again.  
Continuous power  
output  
Pre-Amp output  
voltage  
22 W x 4 RMS  
(4 10%T.H.D.)  
2.0V  
Aux-in level  
Dimensions  
(W X H X D)  
Weight (main unit)  
500 mV  
182 X 52 X 95 mm  
1.0 kg  
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 dBA)  
Frequency range -  
AM(MW)  
8 µV  
522 - 1620 KHz  
(9 kHz)  
530 - 1710 kHz  
(10 kHz)  
Usable sensitivity -  
AM(MW) (S/N =  
20 dBA)  
30 µV  
Frequency range -  
DAB  
174.928 - 239.200 MHz  
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Usable sensitivity -  
DAB (EN50248)  
< -95 dbm  
14 Troubleshooting  
Bluetooth  
Warning  
Output  
power  
Class 2  
Never remove the casing of this product.  
Frequency  
band  
Range  
2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz ISM  
Band  
3 meters(free space)  
Bluetooth 2.0 specification  
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.  
Standard  
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.  
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Cannot switch the source to iPod/iPhone  
The paired mobile phone connects and  
disconnects constantly.  
Check whether the iPod/iPhone is securely  
connected.  
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.  
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.  
Check whether the DAB radio receiver is  
For some mobile phones, the Bluetooth  
connection may be deactivated  
Check whether the DAB reception is  
enabled (see ‘Disable the DAB reception’  
on page 17).  
automatically as a power-saving feature.  
This does not indicate any malfunction of  
the system.  
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.  
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Environmental information  
15 Notice  
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.  
Compliance  
Trademark notice  
1177  
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.  
This product complies with the radio  
interference requirements of the European  
Community.  
Care of the environment  
Windows Media and the Windows logo  
are trademarks, or registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
“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.  
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.  
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
Correct disposal of your old product helps to  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health.  
Other trademarks and trade names are those  
of their respective owners.  
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Copyright  
2013 © 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.  
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All rights reserved.  
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