Philips CEM250/93 User manual

Car Entertainment System
CEM250
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English
Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 2
2 Your car audio system 4
Introduction 4
What’s in the box 4
Overview of the main unit 5
Overview of the remote control 6
3 Get started 8
Install the car audio 8
Install remote control battery 12
Turn on 13
Set clock 13
4 Listen to radio 14
Tune to a radio station 14
Store radio stations in memory 14
Tune to a preset station 14
5 Use bluetooth devices 15
Pairing bluetooth devices 15
Play audio files 15
Voice dialing 15
Make a call 15
Call waiting 15
Call transfer 16
Terminate call 16
6 Play audio files 17
Play a disc 17
Play from USB/SD/SDHC/MMC device 17
Control play 18
Search for an MP3/WMA track 18
View play information 18
Intro play 18
Shuffle play 19
Repeat play 19
Connect external sound source 19
7 Adjust sound 20
Adjust volume 20
Mute 20
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) on/off 20
Select preset equalizer 20
Other sound settings 20
8 Adjust system settings 21
Set PIN code 21
Set bluetooth connection 21
Select blackout setting 21
Turn demo mode on/off 21
Change button backlight color 21
Select start volume 21
Turn beep sound on/off 22
Turn display scroll on/off 22
Select shock-protect setting 22
Reset 22
9 Additional information 23
Detach the front panel 23
Replace fuse 23
Remove the unit 23
10 Product information 24
11 Troubleshooting 25
12 Glossary 26

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1 Important
Safety
Read and understand all instructions•
before you use your apparatus. If damage is
caused by failure to follow instructions, the
warranty does not apply.
This apparatus is designed for negative•
ground (earth) 12 V DC operation only.
To ensure safe driving, adjust the volume to•
a safe and comfortable level.
Improper fuses can cause damage or•
fire.When you need to change the fuse,
consult a professional.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware•
for a safe and secure installation.
To avoid short circuit, do not expose the•
apparatus, remote control or remote
control batteries to rain or water.
Never insert objects into the ventilation•
slots or other openings on the apparatus.
Clean the apparatus and frame with a soft,•
damp cloth. Never use substances such as
alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners
on the apparatus.
Never place any objects other than discs•
into the apparatus.
Never use solvents such as benzene,•
thinner, cleaners available commercially, or
anti-static sprays intended for discs.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when•
open. Avoid exposure to beam.
Risk of damage to the apparatus screen!•
Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen
with any object.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of•
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Notice
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
This apparatus includes these labels:
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a
double insulation system.
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:

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Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products.The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries.The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
2009 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All
rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.Trademarks are the property of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their
respective owners. Philips reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

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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 the in-car audio system, you can enjoy
your drive while you listen to:
FM or AM (MW) radio•
Audio from CD or MP3 disc•
Audio from your mobile phone•
Audio from a USB drive•
Audio from a SD/SDHC/MMC card•
Audio from external devices•
Besides, you can make a call, answer and hang
up a call on the audio system.
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
aCar audio system
bRemote control
cMicrophone
dMicrophone hold
eRubber cushion
fDisassembly tool (2 pieces)
gFront panel
hCarrying case for front panel
iTrim plate
jScrew (4 pieces)
kUser manual
lQuick start guide
mStandard connector
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Overview of the main unit
a(green/red)
Answer phone (green).•
Dial number (green).•
View call log (green).•
Terminate call (red).•
b/ DBB
Select tuner band.•
Select MP3/WMA folder.•
Scroll up menu.•
Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost•
(DBB) sound.
cSOURCE
Select audio source.•
Connect or disconnect bluetooth•
connection.
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d/MUTE
Turn the unit on or off.•
Adjust volume.•
Confirm selection.•
Enter characters for search.•
Dial phone number.•
Mute or restore the volume.•
eMENU / DISP
Display radio frequency, clock and•
radio program type (if available).
Display track, elapsed time, artist,•
album, title, folder, file and clock.
Access system menu.•

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f
Return to previous menu.•
Stop search.•
Disable screen blackout.•
gDisplay panel
h
Unlock the panel•
iUSB socket
jExternal device socket
k6
Select preset station 6.•
l5
Select preset station 5.•
mSHUF, 4
Set shuffle play mode.•
Select preset station 4.•
n3, REP
Set repeat play mode.•
Select preset station 3.•
oINTRO, 2
Turn intro play on or off.•
Select preset station 2.•
p1,
Start play•
Pause or resume play.•
Select preset station 1.•
q/
Tune to a radio station•
Skip/search for MP3/WMA track.•
rEQ/Audio
Select equalizer (EQ) setting.•
Access audio setting menu.•
s/SEARCH
Select tuner band.•
Store radio stations automatically.•
Scroll up or down menu.•
Select MP3/WMA folder.•
Search a track or folder.•
tPanel power connection
uDisc slot
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Take disc out.•
wRESET
Restore default settings•
xSD/MMC card slot
Overview of the remote
control
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a/
Tune to a radio station•
Skip/search for a track.•
b
Mute or restore volume.•
cPWR
Turn the unit on or off.•
dMENU
Access system menu.•
eAUDIO
Access audio setting menu.•
f5/6/7/8/9/0+
Select track or preset radio station.•
Enter phone number.•
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Answer phone.•
Dial number.•
h1,
Start play from the beginning of the•
first track.
Pause or resume play.•
Select preset station 1.•
Enter phone number.•
iSHUF, 4
Set shuffle play mode.•
Select preset station 4.•
Enter phone number.•
jSEL
Confirm selection.•
k/
Tune for radio station•
Skip/search for MP3/WMA track.•
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Return to previous menu.•
Disable screen blackout.•
mSOURCE
Select audio source.•
nVOLUME +/-
Adjust volume.•
oEQ
Select EQ setting.•
pDBB
Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost•
(DBB) sound.
qSEARCH
Set radio station memory•
automatically.
Search a track or folder.•
rDISP
Display radio frequency, clock and•
radio program type (if available).
Display MP3/WMA elapsed time, last•
listened radio frequency, and clock.
s
Terminate call•
t3, REP
Set repeat play mode.•
Select preset station 3.•
Enter phone number.•
uINTRO, 2
Turn intro play on or off.•
Select preset station 2.•
Enter phone number.•

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3 Get started
Caution
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.•
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of your apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of your apparatus.Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Install the car audio
These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the corresponding adjustment. If you have
any questions regarding installation kits, consult
your Philips car audio dealer.
Caution
This unit is designed for negative ground (earth) 12 V DC•
operation only.
Always install this unit in the car dashboard. Other
•
locations can be dangerous as the rear of the unit heats
up during use.
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, ensure that
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the ignition is off.
Ensure that you connect the yellow and red power
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supply leads after all other leads are connected.
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with electrical
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tape.
Ensure that the leads do not get caught under screws
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orin parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
Ensure that all ground (earth) leads are run to a common
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ground (earth) point.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and
•
secure installation.
Improper fuses can cause damage or fire.When you
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need to change the fuse, consult a professional.
Note on the power supply lead (yellow)
When you connect other devices to this•
apparatus, ensure that the rating of the car
circuit is higher than the total fuse value of
all the connected devices.
Notes on speaker connection
Never connect speaker wires to the metal•
body or chassis of the car.
Never connect speaker wires with stripes•
to one another.
Overview of parts
These are the supplied parts needed to
connect and install this unit.
aIn-car audio system
bSleeve
cFront panel
dStandard connector
eTrim plate
fRubber cushion
gDisassembly tools
hScrews (4 pieces)
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Connection: for cars with ISO
connectors
Caution
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with electrical•
tape.
1Pull out the ISO connectors from car
dashboard and connect them to the bigger
end of the supplied standard connector.
2Connect the other end of the supplied
standard connector to the unit.
3Connect the antenna and amplifier as
illustrated, if applicable.
Connector Connect to
1 MIC Microphone
2 REAR LINE
OUT R
Rear right
speaker
3 REAR LINE
OUT L
Rear left speaker
4 SUB OUT Subwoofer
5 ANTENNA Antenna
Connection: for cars without ISO
connectors
Caution
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead first.•
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1Connect the antenna and amplifier as
illustrated, if applicable.
Connector Connect to
1 MIC Microphone
2 REAR LINE OUT R Rear right
speaker
3 REAR LINE OUT L Rear left speaker
4 SUB OUT Subwoofer
5 ANTENNA Antenna
2Cut off the bigger end of the supplied
standard connector.
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3Check the car’s wiring carefully and connect
them to the supplied standard connector.
1 Green/black
strip
Left speaker (Rear)
2 White/black
strip
Left speaker (Front)
3 Gray/black
strip
Right speaker (Front)
4 Purple/black
strip
Right speaker (Rear)
e RED Ignition key +12V DC
when ON/ACC
f BLUE Motor/electric antenna relay
control lead/Amplifier relay
control lead
g BLACK Ground
h ORANGE/
WHITE
Illumination switch
i YELLOW To the +12V car battery which
is energized at all times
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4Connect the supplied standard connector
to the unit.
Mount in the dashboard
1If the car does not have an on-board drive
or navigation computer, disconnect the
negative terminal of the car battery.
If you disconnect the car battery in•
a car that has an on-board drive or
navigation computer, the computer
may lose its memory.
If the car battery is not disconnected,•
to avoid short-circuit, ensure that bare
wires do not touch each other.
2Remove the two screws on the top of the
unit.
3Remove the mounting sleeve with the
supplied disassembly tools.
4Ensure that car dashboard opening is
within these measurements:
183 mm
53mm
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5Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.
Note
Skip this step if the unit is not fixed by sleeve but by•
supplied screws.
6Place the supplied rubber cushion over the
end of the mounting bolt.
7Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a click sound.
8Reconnect the negative terminal of the car
battery.
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Attach the front panel
1Attach the trim plate.
2Insert the right side of the panel in the
chassis until it is correctly engaged.
3Press the left side of the panel and point
the left hole at the left pillar.
4Release the panel to engage the left side.
Install remote control battery
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,•
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different brands
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or types of batteries.
Risk of product damage! When the remote control is not
•
used for long periods, remove the batteries.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See
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www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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For first-time use:
1Remove the protective tab to activate the
remote control battery.
To replace the remote control battery:
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 1 CR2025 batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Turn on
1Press to turn on the unit.
To turn off the unit, press• for 3
seconds.
Set clock
1Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2Press or repeatedly until the currently
time is displayed.
3Tur n clockwise to set hour.
4Press to confirm.
5Tur n anti-clockwise to set minute.
6Press to confirm.
View clock
1Press MENU/DISP repeatedly until the
clock is displayed.

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4 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select Tuner.
2Press or to select band: [FM1],[FM2],
[FM3],[AM1], or [AM2] .
3Press or to tune to a radio station
manually.
The radio station is broadcast.»
To search for a radio station»
automatically, press SEARCH for 3
seconds.
Select tuner sensitivity
You can adjust the tuner sensitivity if you want
to receive more radio stations or only stations
with strong signal.
1Press MENU/DISP for over 2 seconds.
2Press or repeatedly until [LOCAL] or
[DX] is displayed.
3Rotate to select a setting:
[• LOCAL] (local): Only stations with
strong signal can be broadcast.
[• DX] (distance): Stations with strong
and weak signals can be broadcast.
4Press to confirm the selection.
Select stereo/mono broadcasting
For stations with weak signals: to improve the
reception, change to monoaural sound.
1Press MENU/DISP for 3 seconds.
2Press or repeatedly until [STEREO]
or [MONO] is displayed.
3Tur n to select a setting:
•[STEREO]: stereo broadcast.
•[MONO]: mono broadcast.
4Press to confirm the selection.
Store radio stations in
memory
You can store up to 6 stations in each band.
Store stations automatically
1Press SEARCH for 3 seconds.
The six strongest stations of the»
selected band are saved in preset
channels 1-6 automatically.
Store stations manually
1Tune to a station that you want to store.
2Press one of the numbered buttons 1to 6
for 3 seconds.
The station is saved in the selected»
channel.
Tune to a preset station
1Press or to select band.
2Press the number button 1to 6to select
the preset station.

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5 Use bluetooth
devices
With this car audio system, you can listen
to audio files from a player or make a call
if bluetooth connection is available on your
phone or player.
Pairing bluetooth devices
You can pair your bluetooth device with the
unit as follows:
1Turn on bluetooth function on the device.
2Setup bluetooth fuction on your device.
3Select “CEM250” in the pairing list.
4Enter default password “0000”.
“»[CONNECT]” is displayed on the
panel if pairing succeeds.
Play audio files
You can listen to audio from a bluetooth device
and control playback with the unit.
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [BT
MUSIC].
To play, press• 1, .
To pause, press• 1, again.
Voice dialing
You can dial a number by voice if your mobile
phone supports voice dialing.
1Press for 3 seconds.
»[VOIC DIAL] is displayed.
2Speak a name stored in contact list stored
in the phone.
The unit repeats the number and calls»
out.
»[NO MATCH] is displayed if the unit
does not recognize a number.
Make a call
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [BT
MUSIC].
2Press .
3Press or to select from the following
list:
•[DIAL NUM]: dial a number directly
•[DIALLED]: dialled number
•[MISSED]: missed call
•[RECEIVED]: received call
•[ME PBK]: Phone directory
•[SIM PBK]: SIM card directory
4Press to confirm the selection.
To dial a number directly, select [DIAL NUM].
1Press 0-9 to enter phone number.
Press• / to change a number.
Press• to reset entered numbers.
2Press to dial.
To use a number in call log or directory, select
the options other than [DIAL NUM].
1Tur n to select a number from call log or
directory.
2Press to dial.
Call waiting
If there is another incoming call during call,
[CALL WAITING] flashes on the display panel.
1Press to terminate the present call.
The other call is automatically»
answered.
The first call is terminated.»

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Call transfer
You can transfer voice from loudspeaker to
mobile phones during call.
1Press .
»[TRANSFER] is displayed.
Terminate call
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6 Play audio files
Note
Ensure that the disc or device contains playable files.•
Play a disc
Note
You cannot play CDs encoded with copyright protection•
technologies.
You can play commercially available audio CDs
and these discs:
CD-Recordables (CD-R)•
CD-Re-writables (CD-RW)•
MP3 CDs•
WMA CDs•
1Press on the front panel to release the
panel.
2Insert a CD with the printed side facing up.
3Close the panel.
4Press 1, to start play.
To pause CD play, press 1• .
To resume CD play, press 1• again.
Remove the CD
To take out the CD,
1Press .
2Press beside the disc slot.
Play from USB/SD/SDHC/
MMC device
Note
Ensure that the USB or SD/SDHC/MMC device contains•
playable music.
Insert the USB device
1Open the cover marked on the
front panel.
2Insert the USB device into the USB socket.
The unit starts playing from the USB»
device automatically.
Remove the USB device
1Press and hold to turn off the unit.
2Remove the USB device.

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Insert a card
Note
This unit supports SD, SDHC, and MMC cards.•
1Press to release the panel.
2Insert the SD or MMC card into the card
slot.
The unit starts playing from the SD/»
MMC card automatically.
Remove the card
1Press to turn off the unit.
2Press the card until you hear a click sound.
The card is now disengaged.»
3Remove the card.
Control play
To select a folder, press• or .
To skip to the previous/next track, press•
or .
To search backward/forward rapidly within•
the current track, press or for 3
seconds.
To pause, press• 1,.
To resume play, press• 1,again.
Search for an MP3/WMA
track
1Press SEARCH for 3 seconds.
Search menu is displayed.»
»[FILE]: search by track name.
»[FOLDER]: search by folder sequence.
2Tur n to select [FILE] and then press
to confirm.
3Tur n to enter a character and then
press .
4Repeat step 3 until the search term is
complete.
5Press for 3 seconds to start search.
When search is finished, a list of»
matching tracks are displayed.
6Tur n to skip over the list.
7Press to select a track.
View play information
1During play USB/SD/MMC device, press
MENU/DISP repeatedly to view:
Track number and elapsed play time•
Artist•
Album•
Title•
Folder•
File•
Clock•
Intro play
You can play the first 10 seconds of each track.
1During play, press INTRO, 2 to select:
•[INT ON] : After the first 10 seconds
of each track have been played, play
stops.
•[INT OFF] : Cancel intro play and
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Shuffle play
You can play the tracks in random order.
1During play, press SHUF, 4 to select:
•[SHUF ON]: start shuffle play for all
tracks.
•[SHUF OFF]: cancel shuffle play.
Repeat play
1During play, press 3, REP repeatedly to
select:
•[RPT 1] (repeat one track): play the
current track repeatedly.
•[RPT FOLD] (repeat a folder): play all
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
•[RPT ALL] (repeat all tracks): play all tracks
repeatedly.
Connect external sound
source
1Connect the external sound source to
MP3 LINK socket with a 3.5 mm cable.
2Press SOURCE repeatedly until [MP3
LINK] is displayed.
3Operate the external component (refer to
the instructions supplied with the external
component).