Philips CarStudio CE132 User manual

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Contents
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 7
Connect wires 7
Mount into the dashboard 8
Attach the front panel 9
4 Get started 11
For the rst time use 11
Set the time format 11
Set the clock 11
Select a source 11
Select a listening zone 11
Mute the button beep 12
5 Listen to radio 13
Select a tuner region 13
Select a tuner sensitivity 13
Search for a radio station 13
Store radio stations in memory 13
Play with RDS 14
6 Play from a storage device 16
Control play 16
Switch tracks 17
7 Listen to an external device 18
8 Adjust sound 19
9 Additional information 20
Reset the system 20
Replace the fuse 20
10 Product Information 21
11 Troubleshooting 22
12 Notice 23
Care of the environment 23
Trademark notice 23
Copyright 23
13 Glossary 24

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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 offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this system, you can:
• enjoy audio from USB storage devices, SD/
SDHC card, and other external players,
and
• listen to radio stations.
You can enrich sound output with these sound
effects:
• Dynamic bass boost (DBB)
• Digital sound control (DSC)
Playable media:
• USB storage device
• Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1
• Class support: MSC (Mass Storage
Class)
• Maximum capacity: 32 GB
• SD/SDHC card
• Maximum capacity: 32 GB
• Files
• File system: FAT16, FAT32
• Maximum number of folders: 99
• Maximum number of tracks/les: 999
• Maximum level of directory: 8
• .mp3 les
Sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
Bitrates: 8-320 kbps and variable
bitrates
• .wma les
Versions:V4,V7,V8,V9 (L1 and L2)
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable
bitrates
• ID3 tag V2.0 or later
• Unsupported les:
AAC, WAV, and PCM les
DRM protected WMA les (.wav, .m4a,
.m4p, .mp4, and .aac)
WMA les in lossless format
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 ISO male connector X 2
f User manual
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Overview of the system
a
• Unlock the front panel.
b
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
select the previous folder.
• Press and hold to access the system
menu.
• Press to select a tuner band.
c
• Return to the previous menu.
d LCD screen
e
• Connect to a USB storage device.
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f MP3-LINK
• Connect to the audio output socket
(usually the headphone socket) of an
external device.
g
• 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.

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h
• 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.
i
• 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 .wma and .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]).
j
• 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 .wma and .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]).
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• 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 .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
access the folder list.
l
• 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 .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
access the track list.
m /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.
n AS/SOURCE
• Press repeatedly to select a source.
• In radio mode, press and hold to
activate the automatic search of radio
stations.
o
• Press repeatedly to select a preset
sound equalizer.
• Press and hold to activate the setup of
bass, treble, balance, and fader.
p
• Press to turn on the system.
• Press and hold to turn off the system.
• Press to mute the speakers or release
them from mute status.
• Press to conrm an option.
• Rotate to switch between menu
options.
• Rotate to adjust the volume level.
q
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
select the next folder.
• Press and hold to activate the selection
of listening zones.
• Press to select a tuner band.
r /
• Tune to a radio station.
• Press to skip to the previous/next
track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track or
search fast forward.
s
• Press to enable or disable the
maximum volume.
• Press and hold to enable or disable
the DBB (dynamic bass boost) sound
effect.

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t BAND
• Press repeatedly to select a tuner band.
u Slot for SD/SDHC card
• Insert an SD/SDHC card.
v RESET
• Press to reset the system to factory
default settings.

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3 Install the car
audio system
Caution
•Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the adjustment accordingly. If you have
any question regarding installation kits, consult
your local retailer.
Note
•This system is designed for negative ground (earth) 12V
DC operation only.
•Always install this system in the car dashboard. Other
locations can be dangerous as the rear of the system
heats up during use.
•To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, make sure
that the ignition is off.
•Make sure that you connect the yellow and red power
supply leads after all other leads are connected.
•Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.
•Make sure that the leads do not get caught under
screws iron parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
•Make sure that all ground (earth) leads are run to a
common ground (earth) point.
•Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe
and secure installation.
•Improper fuses can cause damage or 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.
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
1 Green strip, black-
edged green strip
Rear left speaker
2 White strip, black-
edged white strip
Front left speaker
3 Gray strip, black-
edged gray strip
Front right speaker
4 Purple strip, black-
edged purple strip
Rear right speaker
e Red strip Ignition key +12V
DC when ON/ACC
f Blue strip Motor/electric
antenna relay control
lead
g White-edged blue
strip
Amplier relay
control lead
h Black strip Ground

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ISO male
connectors
Connect to
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

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3 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to x the sleeve.
4 Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a "click".
183 mm
53.5 mm
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".

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Detach the front panel
Note
•Before you insert an SD/SDHC card or reset the
system, detach the front panel.
•Before you detach the front panel, make sure that the
system is turned off.
1 Press to release the front panel.
2 Pull the front panel outwards to remove it.

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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 off the system, press and hold
until the screen backlight is off.
Set the time format
1 Press and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [CLK 24H]
or [CLK 12H] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select [CLK 24H] or [CLK
12H].
• [CLK 24H]: 24-hour time format
• [CLK 12H]: 12-hour time format
Set the clock
1 Press and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [CLK] is
displayed with time digits blinking.
3 Rotate anti-clockwise to set the hour.
4 Rotate clockwise to set the minute.
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.
• [MP3--LINK]: Listen to the audio input
through the MP3-LINK 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
• [FRONT-R]: For the front-right seat only
• [FRONT]: For front passengers only
2 Press / repeatedly to select a
listening zone.

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Mute the button beep
The beep sound of buttons is enabled by default.
1 Press and hold 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.

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5 Listen to radio
Select a tuner region
You can select a radio region that matches your
location.
1 In radio mode, press and hold 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 and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [LOC ON]
or [LOC OFF] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select a setting.
• [LOC ON]: Search for radio stations
with strong signals only.
• [LOC OFF]: Search for radio stations
with strong and weak signals.
Search for a radio station
Search for a radio station
automatically
Press or to search for the previous or
next radio station with strong signals.
Search for a radio station manually
1 Press and hold or until [M] blinks.
2 Press or repeatedly until the
target frequency is displayed.
Store radio stations in
memory
Note
•You can store a maximum of six stations in each band.
Store radio stations automatically
1 Switch the source to [RADIO].
2 Press BAND, , or repeatedly to
select a band.
3 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 .

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Store radio stations manually
1 Press BAND, , or repeatedly to
select a tuner 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 and hold to access the system
menu.
2 Press / repeatedly until [RDS ON]
or [RDS OFF] is displayed.
3 Rotate to select [RDS ON].
» The RDS function is enabled.
• To disable the RDS function, rotate
to select [RDS OFF].
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 and hold 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
affairs
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 Affairs
20 RELIGION Religion
21 PHONE IN Phone In
22 TRAVEL Tr ave l
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

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Item Program
type
Description
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 and hold 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 and hold 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.
Receive trafc announcement
If you want to receive trafc announcement,
enable the TA (Trafc Announcement) function.
1 Press and hold 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 trafc
announcement is on air, the system
automatically switches to the tuner
mode and begins to broadcast the
trafc announcement. When the trafc
announcement is over, the system
returns to the previous mode.
• [TA OFF]: Trafc announcement does
not cut in.
Tip
•When a traf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 and hold 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
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 card slot, and then attach the front
panel.
2 Switch the source to [USB] or
[SD/SDHC].
• When a USB storage device is
connected and recognized, the
system switches the source to [USB]
automatically.
3 If the play does not start, press .
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.
Press repeatedly to select a play
mode:
• [SHU ALL]: play all tracks
randomly,
• [SHU FLD]: play tracks in the
current folder randomly, or
• [SHU OFF]: play all tracks in the
storage device in sequence.

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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.

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7 Listen to an
external device
You can use the system to amplify the audio
input from an external device, for example,
MP3 player.
1 Switch the source to [MP3--LINK].
2 Connect an MP3 link cable to
• the MP3-LINK socket on the system,
and
• the audio output socket (usually the
headphone socket) on the external
device.
3 Play the external device.
MP3-LINK