Philips CE233 User manual

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User manual

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Contents
1 Safety 2
2 Your car audio system 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the system 4
3 Install the car audio system 6
Connect wires 7
Mount into the dashboard 8
Attach the front panel 9
4 Get started 10
For the rst time use 10
Set the time format 10
Set the clock 10
Select a source 10
Select a listening zone 10
Mute the button beep 11
5 Listen to radio 11
Switch to radio mode 11
Select a tuner region 11
Select a tuner sensitivity 11
Search for a radio station 12
Store radio stations in memory 12
Play with RDS 12
6 Play from a storage device 15
Control play 15
Switch tracks 16
7 Listen to an external player 16
8 Adjust sound 17
9 Additional information 17
Charge your USB device 17
Reset the system 17
Replace the fuse 18
10 Product information 18
11 Troubleshooting 19
12 Notice 20
Care of the environment 20
Copyright 20

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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.
• Modication 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 re. 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 lled
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
benet from the support that Philips
oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this system, you can:
• enjoy audio from USB storage
devices, SD card, SDHC card, and
other external players, and
• listen to radio stations.
You can enrich sound output with these
sound eects:
• 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 GB
• SD/SDHC card
• Maximum capacity: 32 GB
• .mp3 Files
• File system: FAT16, FAT32
• Maximum number of folders: 99
• Maximum number of tracks/les:
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 les:
AAC, WAV, and PCM les
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the
package:
a Main unit (with a sleeve)
b Carrying case (with front panel
included)
c Trim plate
d Disassembly tool X 2
e User manual
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Overview of the system
a
• Unlock the front panel.
b
• Return to the previous menu.
c
• 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.
d LCD screen
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e AUDIO IN
• Connect to the audio output
socket (usually the headphone
socket) of an external device.
f
• Connect to a USB storage device.
g
• Press to enable or disable the
MAX Sound feature.
h DBB
• Press to enable or disable the
DBB (dynamic bass boost)
sound eect.

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i
• 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.
j
• 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.
k
• 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]).
l
• 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]).
m
• 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
• 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.
o /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
• For .mp3 tracks, press to select
the next folder.
• In radio mode, press to select a
tuner band.
r
• Press to turn on the system.
• Press and hold to turn o the
system.
• Press to mute the speakers or
release them from mute status.
• Press to conrm an option.
• Rotate to switch between menu
options.
• Rotate to adjust the volume
level.

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s
• Press repeatedly to select a
preset sound equalizer.
• Press and hold to activate the
setup of bass, treble, balance,
and fader.
t /
• Tune to a radio station.
• Press to skip to the previous/
next track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track
or search fast forward.
u BAND
• Press repeatedly to select a
tuner band.
v MENU
• Press to access the system
menu.
w
• Insert an SD/SDHC card.
x RESET
• Press to reset the system to
factory default settings.
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
dierent 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 o.
•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 re.
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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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 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
cGray 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
ISO male
connectors
Connect to
g White-edged
blue strip
Amplier 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 amplier
as illustrated, if applicable.
Sockets on
rear panel
External sockets or
connectors
1 For ISO male
connectors
As indicated above
2REAR L Rear left speaker
3REAR R Rear right speaker
4ANTENNA Antenna
Tip
•The pin arrangement for the ISO
connectors depends on the type of your
vehicle. To avoid damage to the unit,
connect properly.
REAR
L
R
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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.
183 mm
53mm
5mm
3 Install the sleeve into the
dashboard and bend the tabs
outward to x the sleeve.
4 Slide the unit into the sleeve until
you hear a "click".
183 mm
53.5 mm

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

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4 Get started
For the rst 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 Pacic)
• [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 conrm.
» The system switches to radio
mode automatically.
• To turn o the system, press
and hold until the screen
backlight is o.
Set the time format
1 Press MENU 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 MENU 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.
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]: When a USB storage device
is connected and recognized, you
can select this source to play audio
les that are stored on it.
• [SD/SDHC]: When an SD/SDHC
card is inserted and recognized, you
can select this source to play audio
les that are stored on it.
Select a listening zone
1 Press and hold until one of the
following options is displayed.
• [ALL]: For all passengers
• [FRONT-L]: For the front-left
seat only

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• [FRONT-R]: For the front-right
seat only
• [FRONT]: For front passengers
only
2 Press / repeatedly to select a
listening zone.
Mute the button beep
The beep sound of buttons is enabled
by default.
1 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 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.
3 Rotate to change the setting.
5 Listen to
radio
Switch to radio mode
1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to
switch the source to [RADIO].
2 Press / /BAND repeatedly to
select a band.
Select a tuner region
You can select a radio region that
matches your location.
1 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until one of
the following options is displayed.
• [AREA EUROPE] (Western
Europe)
• [AREA ASIA] (Asia Pacic)
• [AREA MID--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.
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 MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [LOC
ON] or [LOC OFF] is displayed.

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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.
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 Press / /BAND repeatedly to
select a band.
2 Press and hold AS/SOURCE until
[STORE---] is displayed.
» After the search is complete,
the rst stored radio station is
broadcast automatically.
• To select a stored radio station,
press , , , , , or .
Store radio stations manually
1 Press / /BAND repeatedly to
select a band.
2 Tune to the radio station that you
want to store.
3 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..
1 Press MENU 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].

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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 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [PTY] is
displayed.
3 Press to access the list of
program types.
4 Rotate to select a program type,
and then press to conrm.
Item Program
type
Description
1 NEWS News services
2 AFFAIRS Politics and current
aairs
3 INFO Special information
programs
4 SPORT Sports
5 EDUCATE Education and
advanced training
6 DRAMA Radio plays and
literature
7CULTURE Culture, religion and
society
8SCIENCE Science
9VARIED Entertainment
programs
10 POP M Pop music
11 ROCK M Rock music
12 EASY M Light music
13 LIGHT M Light classical music
14 CLASSICS Classical music
15 OTHER M Special music
programs
16 WEATHER Weather
17 FINANCE Finance
18 CHILDREN Children’s programs
19 SOCIAL Social Aairs
20 RELIGION Religion
Item Program
type
Description
21 PHONE IN Phone In
22 TRAVEL Travel
23 LEISURE Leisure
24 JAZZ Jazz Music
25 COUNTRY Country Music
26 NATION M National Music
27 OLDIES Oldies Music
28 FOLK M Folk Music
29
DOCUMENT Documentary
30 TEST Alarm Test
31 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 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [AF ON]
or [AF OFF] is displayed.
3 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 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [REG
ON] or [REG OFF] is displayed.
3 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.

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Receive trac announcement
If you want to receive trac
announcement, enable the TA (Trac
Announcement) function.
1 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [TA ON]
or [TA OFF] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting.
• [TA ON]: When a trac
announcement is on air, the
system automatically switches
to the tuner mode and
begins to broadcast the trac
announcement. When the trac
announcement is over, the
system returns to the previous
mode.
• [TA OFF]: Trac announcement
does not cut in.
Tip
•When a trac announcement cuts in, you
can press to switch the system to the
previous mode.
Synchronize the system clock
You can synchronize the system clock
with an RDS station that transmits time
signals.
1 Press MENU to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [CT ON]
or [CT OFF] is displayed.
3 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.
Tip
•The accuracy of time depends on the RDS
station that transmits time signals.

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6 Play from
a storage
device
This system can play .mp3 les that
are copied onto a compatible storage
device.
Note
•Gibson Innovations does not guarantee
compatibility with all storage devices.
•NTFS (New Technology File System) le
system is not supported.
1 Connect a compatible USB storage
device or SD/SDHC card.
• For an SD/SDHC card, detach
the front panel rst, insert the
card into the slot, and
then attach the front panel.
2 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to
switch the source.
• [USB]: For a USB storage device
that is connected to the USB
socket on the front panel
• [SD/SDHC]: For an SD/SDHC
card that is inserted into the
slot
3 If the play does not start, press .
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.
/DISP 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.

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Button Function
Press repeatedly to select a
play mode:
• [SHU ALL]: play all tracks
randomly,
• [SHU FLD]: play tracks in
the current folder ran-
domly, 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 to access the track list.
» The le 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 to access the folder list.
» The name of current folder
scrolls.
2 Rotate to toggle through folders.
3 Press to select the folder.
» The system starts playing the
rst track under the folder.
7 Listen to
an external
player
You can use the system to amplify the
audio input from an external player, for
example, MP3 player.
1 Press AS/SOURCE repeatedly to
switch the source to [AUDIO IN].
2 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.
3 Play audio on the external player.

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8 Adjust sound
The following operations are applicable
to all supported media.
Button 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.
DBB Press to enable or disable
the Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB) eect.
Press repeatedly to select
a sound equalizer.
1 Press and hold to
activate the setup of
customized sound
equalizer.
2Press repeatedly to
select an option: [BAS]
(bass), [TRE] (treble),
[BAL] (balance), or
[FAD] (fader).
3Rotate to adjust the
setting.
9 Additional
information
Charge your USB device
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.
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.

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Replace the fuse
If there is no power, check the fuse and
replace it if it is damaged.
1 Check the electric connection.
2 Remove the damaged fuse from the
rear panel.
3 Insert a new fuse with the same
specications (15 A).
Note
•If the fuse gets damaged immediately
after it is replaced, an internal malfunction
may occur. In such case, consult your local
retailer.
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10 Product
information
Note
•Specications 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
Maximum power
output
50 W x 4
Continuous power
output
22 W x 4 RMS (4
10% T.H.D.)
Pre-Amp output
voltage
2.5 V
Aux-in level 500 mV
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
188 x 58 x 110 mm
Weight 0.63 kg
Radio
Frequency range
- FM
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz per step
in auto search and
50 kHz per step in
manual search)
Usable sensitivity
- FM (S/N = 20 dB)
8 µV
Frequency range
- AM(MW)
522 - 1,620 KHz
(9 KHz)
530 - 1710 KHz
(10 KHz)
Usable sensitivity
- AM(MW)
(S/N = 20 dB)
30 µV

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11 Trouble-
shooting
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.
No power or no sound.
•The power supply from car battery
is cut o, 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 in broadcasts.
•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 lost.
•Battery cable is not correctly
connected. Connect the battery
cable to the terminal that is always
live.
Display shows ERR-12.
•Data error. Check the USB storage
device or SD/SDHC card.