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Contents 7 Use the navigation system 25
Insert the map data card 25
Navigate your road trip 25
1 Safety 3

8 Use Bluetooth devices 26

2 Your car entertainment system 4 Activate the Bluetooth function 26
Introduction 4 Pair a device 26
What's in the box 4 Play audio from a connected device 28
Overview of the main unit 5 Make a call 28
Overview of the remote control 7
9 Play from an iPod/iPhone 31
3 Install the car entertainment system 9 Compatible iPod/iPhone models 31
Connect wires 9 Connect your iPod/iPhone 31
About the GPS antenna 12 Control play 31
Mount into the dashboard 13 Charge your iPod/iPhone 32
Attach the front panel 14
10 Use the CarMirror application 33
4 Get started 15
Prepare the remote control 15
11 Universal USB Charging 34
Turn on 15
Use the home menu 16
Set the date and time 16 12 Adjust sound 35
Adjust the screen brightness 17 Adjust the volume level 35
Switch display designs 17 Mute sound 35
Enable the MAX Sound effect 35
Enable the DBB sound effect 35
5 Play from hard media 18
Enable the FullSound effect 35
Load a disc 18
Select a preset sound equalizer 35
Connect a USB storage device 18
Others 36
Insert an SD/SDHC card 19
Control play 19
13 Adjust settings 37
Browse recorded files 20
Access system setup menus 37
About DivX® videos 21
Adjust general settings 37
View system information 38
6 Listen to radio 22 Adjust Navigation settings 38
Switch to radio mode 22 Adjust Bluetooth settings 39
Set up 22
Tune to a radio station 22
14 Others 40
Store radio stations in memory 23
Play external audio/video input 40
Tune to a preset radio station 23
Use buttons on the steering wheel 40
Use RDS related features 23
Set the rear view camera 41
Reset the system 41
Replace the fuse 41
Upgrade the firmware 41

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15 Product information 43
Specifications 43
USB playability information 44

16 Troubleshooting 45
General 45
About the Bluetooth device 45

17 Notice 47
Compliance 47
Care of the environment 47
Trademark notice 47
Copyright 48

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1 Safety
Read and understand all instructions before you
use the device. If damage is caused by failure to
follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
• The device is designed for negative ground
(earth) 12 V DC operation only.
• To reduce the risk of traffic accidents, do
not watch video when driving.
• 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, remote control or remote control
batteries 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.
• Never place any objects other than discs
into the disc tray/slot.
• To avoid exposure to laser radiation, do
not disassemble the device.
• Risk of damage to the screen! Never push,
rub, or strike the screen with any object.
• Never use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, cleaners available commercially, or
anti-static sprays intended for discs.
• Clean the device with soft, damp cloth. Never
use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or
household cleaners on the device.
• Risk of swallowing batteries! A coin
type battery is bundled, which can be
swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach
of children at all times!

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2 Your car What's in the box
entertainment Check and identify the contents of the package:

system a b

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. c d e

Introduction
With the car entertainment system, you can
f g h i
• listen to music,
• watch videos,
• view pictures,
• listen to FM (RDS included) and AM/MW
radio, j k
• make phone calls via Bluetooth, and
• navigate your road trip.

a Main unit and front panel (with a sleeve)

b Remote control
c Trim plate
d Carrying case for front panel
e ISO standard connector
f Audio and Video cable
g Hexagon head screw
h Screws x 4 (M4x8mm)
i Remote control battery
j Rubber cushion
k User manual

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Overview of the main unit

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a OPEN d BAND
• Eject or hide the TFT screen. • Select a tuner band.

b e +/-PRESET
• Press to answer a call. • Select a preset radio station.
• During a call, press and hold to transfer • Search for track or folder.
the phone call to mobile phone. f
c • Press to adjust the brightness of screen.
• Press to turn on the system. • Press and hold to turn off the TFT
• Press and hold to turn of the system. screen.
• Press to confirm an option. g TILT
• Press to mute the speakers or release • Adjust tilt of the screen.
them from mute status.
• Rotate to adjust volume.

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• Eject the disc.

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• Press to access the navigation system.
• Press and hold to open the CarMirror
application when an external Mirror
Phone Box (not bundled) is connected
with the system.
j AV IN
• Connect to the audio and video
output sockets of an external player by
a composite AV cable.
k
• Unlock the front panel.
l
• Connect to a USB storage device.
• Connect to a compatible iPod/iPhone.
m LCD screen
n Disc slot
o SOURCE
• Select a source.
p /
• Press to skip to the previous/next
track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track or
search fast forward.
q
• Press to hang up a call.
r RESET
• Reset the system when it hangs up.
s
• Insert an SD/SDHC card.

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Overview of the remote
control
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a c SOURCE
• Turn on or off the system. • Select a source.
b NAVI d
• Access the navigation system. • Mute the speakers or release them
from mute status.

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e BAND • For DVD, select a speed for fast
• Select a tuner band. backward or forward search.
• Move the cursor up/down.
f VOLUME +/-
• Adjust volume. v
• Start play or pause.
g SUBTITLE
• Select a subtitle language. w OK
• Confirm an option.
h
• Enable or disable the MAXSound x /
effect. • Skip to the previous or next track,
chapter, or file.
i DVD MENU
• Move the cursor to left/right.
• Access the DVD menu.
y
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• Turn on or off the TFT screen.
• Enable or disable the FullSound effect.
z DVD AUDIO
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• Select an audio language or audio
• Return to the previous menu or mode.
channel.
l DBB
{ TOP MENU
• Enable or disable the DBB (Dynamic
• Return to the top menu.
Bass Boost) sound effect.
| TILT +/-
m EQ
• Adjust the tilt of screen.
• Access audio setting menu.
}
n
• Unlock the front panel.
• View the clock.
~ APP
o ZONE
• Open the CarMirror application when
• Switch a music listening zone.
an external Mirror Phone Box (not
p bundled) is connected with the system.
• Switch to video playback mode.
q
• Terminate the ongoing call.
r
• Answer a call.
• Dial or redial a number.
s
• Switch to picture slideshow mode.
t
• Switch to music playback mode.
u /
• Tune to the previous or next preset
station.
• Skip to the previous or next folder.

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3 Install the car Connect wires
entertainment Caution

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

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in 1 Check the car's wiring carefully, then
sequence. connect them to the supplied ISO wires.
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 Connector Connect to
electrical tape.
•• Make sure that the leads do not get caught under 1 Yellow The +12V car battery which
screws iron parts that will move (e.g. seat rail). wire is live at all times.
•• Make sure that all ground (earth) leads are run to a
common ground (earth) point. 2 Blue/White The electric antenna control
•• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe wire lead or power supply lead
and secure installation. of the antenna booster. If
•• Improper fuses can cause damage or fire. When you there is no electric antenna
need to change the fuse, consult a professional.
•• When you connect other devices to this system, make or antenna booster, or it is
sure that the rating of the car circuit is higher than the manually operated telescopic
total fuse value of all the connected devices. antenna, it is unnecessary to
•• Never connect speaker wires to the metal body or
chassis of the car. connect this lead.
•• Never connect speaker wires with stripes to one 3 Black wire A metal surface of the car.
another. Connect the black ground
(earth) lead before connect
the yellow and red power
supply leads.

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 Connector Connect to
4 Red wire The +12V power terminal
which is live in the accessory
(ACC) position of the ignition
switch. If there is no accessory
position, connect to the
+12V car battery terminal
that is always live. Ensure that
black ground (earth) lead is
connected to a metal surface
of the car first.
5 Green and Left speaker (Rear)
green/black
wires
6 White and Left speaker (Front)
white/black
wires
7 Gray and Right speaker (Front)
gray/black
wires
8 Purple and Right speaker (Rear)
purple/
black
wires

2 Connect the other end of the supplied

standard connector to the car audio
system.

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 Connector/ Connect to/with Note
Object
•• The video blocking system under parking brake not
1 Pink wire Extension wire engaged only control the display of this unit, and will
2 2.5m extension Parking brake (-) not affect the video output through the rear RCA
wire (not video output.
•• If watch moving video from disc or AV-IN source but
included) parking brake is not properly connected, the video
3 Purple wire Reverse camera (B+) signal will be blocked by the system, and the below
display will be shown on TFT.
4 ISO wires Connected in step 1
above
5 Gray cable Center
6 Yellow cable Video out
7 Red cable Rear line out (Right)
8 White cable Rear line out (Left)
9 Red cable Front line out (Right)
10 White cable Front line out (Left)
11 Red cable Audio in (Right)
12 White cable Audio in (Left)
13 Yellow cable Video in
14 Brown cable Camera in About the GPS antenna
15 Blue cable Sub-woofer
16 Brown wire OE remote
17 White wire OE SWC AD Learn Note
Line 1 •• The GPS antenna is not bundled. Contact your local
18 White wire OE SWC AD Learn retailer to purchase it.
Line 2
19 Black wire OE SWC AD Line
Ground Warning
20 Black wire Radio antenna •• Risk of injury: Never install the antenna and its
21 Black wire External microphone accessories on the airbag cover.
•• Risk of swallowing parts: Keep the antenna and
22 Black wire GPS smart antenna accessories out of the reach of children.
23 Black wire EXTERNAL BOX
CONNECTOR
Caution

Caution •• Risk of electromagnetic interference: Do not install the

GPS antenna over any sensors or vents.
•• To avoid any accident, the driver must not watch video •• Risk of short circuit, malfunction, or damage to your car
while driving. This unit is designed to not allow watching navigation system: Do not alter the GPS antenna cable
moving video while driving. Park your car in a safe place or dismantle the antenna box.
and engage the parking brake before watching moving •• Risk of poor reception: Use the supplied metal sheet
video. only, and never cut or distort it; do not paint the GPS
antenna.
•• Risk of damage to the GPS antenna cable: Never pull
the antenna cable when you remove the antenna.
•• Risk of scratching your car: The GPS antenna box has
a magnet. When you install or remove it, do not drag it
on any metal surface.

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Connect the GPS antenna
1 Remove the protective cover of the metal
sheet, and then affix it.
2 Affix the antenna box onto the metal sheet.

GPS AERIAL
a b
3 Use clamps to secure the antenna cable.

Mount into the dashboard

Note
•• Check wire connection before you mount the unit
1 Connect the GPS antenna to your car into a car.
navigation system. •• If preset radio stations are lost when the ignition key is
turned off and then turned on, reconnect the red leads
2 Use the supplied screw to fasten the crosswise to the yellow ones.
connectors.
1 If the car does not have an on-board drive
Install the GPS antenna or navigation computer, disconnect the
You can install the signal receptor of GPS antenna: negative terminal of the car battery.
• On the dashboard cover • If you disconnect the car battery in
• On the back panel of rear-view mirror a car that has an on-board drive or
navigation computer, the computer
may lose its memory.
Note • If the car battery is not disconnected,
•• Make sure that the contact surface that contacts with to avoid short-circuit, ensure that the
the metal sheet is free of moisture, dust, grime, oil, and bare wires do not touch each other.
any other dirt.
•• If you remove the metal sheet, some adhesive may be 2 Ensure that car dashboard opening is
left on the contact surface. within these measurements:

m
5m
b

183
mm
53mm

• Since the unit cannot be used if the

slant angle of dashboard opening is
above 20 degrees, ensure that the
horizontal slant of the dashboard
opening is between 0 and 20 degrees.

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3 When installing in a shallow space, change
the position of slide brackets. Attach the front panel
1 Attach the trim plate.

4 Place the supplied rubber cushion over the

end of the mounting bolt.

2 Insert the left side of the panel in the

chassis until it is correctly engaged.
3 Press the right side of the panel until the
mechanism locks it into place.

5 Install the sleeve into the dashboard and

bend the tabs outwards to fix the sleeve.
Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a click.

Detach the front panel

Note
•• Before you insert an SD/SDHC card or reset the
system, detach the front panel.

1 Press to release the front panel.

2 Pull the front panel outwards to remove it.

Note
•• If the unit is fixed by the supplied screws instead of the
sleeve, skip this step.

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4 Get started Turn on
Press .
• To turn off the system, press and hold
Caution for 3 seconds.

•• Risk of car accidents! Never watch video or operate

this system while driving. For the first time use
After successful boot-up, the TFT screen is
ejected with the following interface displayed on.

Prepare the remote control

For the first time use

Pull the protective sheet out.
»» The remote control is ready for use.
1 Tap to select a language for on-screen display.
»» The following interface is displayed.
Replace the battery

Caution
•• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.

Note
2 Tap to select a radio region that matches
•• Remove the battery if it is exhausted or if the remote your location.
control is not to be used for a long time.
•• Batteries contain chemical substances, they should be »» The following interface is displayed.
disposed of properly.

3 Tap [Finish] to complete the initial setup.

1 Pull out the battery tray. »» The device switches to radio mode
2 Insert one CR2025 battery with correct automatically.
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Insert the battery tray.

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 • [Bluetooth]: Use the Bluetooth
Use the home menu feature.
• [AV-IN 1]/[AV-IN 2]: Switch the
source to the audio and video input
Note that is transferred from an external
video player.
•• If is displayed when you touch an icon, it indicates • [SWC]: Access the interface to
that the selected media or feature is unavailable at the assign functions to buttons on the
current time.
steering wheel.
• [Settings]: Access the system menu.
• [Mirror]: Open the CarMirror
Access the home menu application.

Tap to access the home menu.

»» The clock, date, and the bar for Customize the home menu
popular icons are displayed.

1 Tap and hold an icon until it is movable.

• To access the full menu with all feature

2 Drag it to the target place, and then
release your finger.
icons displayed, tap .
• When you move an icon from the bar
• To return to the home m .
for popular icons to the lower area,
release your finger when the icon's
name is displayed.
• When you move an icon from the
lower area to the bar for popular icons,
release your finger when the icon's
name disappears.
3 Tap to return to the home menu.
• [Radio]: Switch the source to FM/ »» The bar for popular icons is refreshed.
AM radio.
• [Disc]: Switch the source to disc.
• [USB]: Switch the source to USB
storage device. Set the date and time
• [SDHC]: Switch the source to SD/
SDHC card. 1 Tap > to access the full menu with all
• : Once your iPod/iPhone is connected feature icons displayed.
and recognized, this icon is displayed in 2 Tap [Settings].
the bar of favorite icons. Tap it to switch »» The [General]menu is displayed.
the source back to iPod/iPhone.
• [Navigation]: Access the navigation
system.

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 Switch display designs
Select a preset display design.
1 In any mode, tap , and then [Display
Design].
»» The [Display Design]interface is
3 Tap [Clock Mode] to select a time format.
displayed.
• [24Hr]: 24-hour time format
• [12Hr]: 12-hour time format
4 Tap [Date] to display the interface for
setting the date.

2 Tap a setting to display the options.

• [Wallpaper]: Select a wallpaper.
• [Visualizer]: Select a motional
visualization effect.
5 Tap to set the year, month, and date.
• [Skin]: Select a background color for
6 Tap [Time] to display the interface for on-screen icons.
setting the time. • [Backlight]: Select a color style of the
display on the LCD screen.
3 Tap an option to select it.
4 Tap to return to the previous mode.

7 Tap to set the hour and minute.

8 Tap to return to the home menu.

Adjust the screen brightness

1 Press OPEN to eject the TFT screen.
2 Press on the screen frame to select a
brightness level ([Level 1], [Level 2], or
[Level 3]).
• To turn of the screen, press and hold
.
• To turn on the screen, press again,
or tap the screen.

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5 Play from hard Note

media •• Supported region code depends on where you bought

the car audio system.

DVD region code Countries and regions

You can use this system to listen to audio, watch Latin America
videos, and view photos that are stored on a
disc, USB storage device, or SD/SDHC card.

Note
•• Before use, check for compatible media. Connect a USB storage
device
Note
Load a disc •• Make sure that the USB storage device contains
compatible files.
Caution •• NTFS (New Technology File System) file system is not
supported.
•• Never insert any object other than a disc of 12-cm
diameter into the disc slot.

1 Insert the disc into the disc slot with the

label side facing up.
»» Play starts automatically.
• If play does not start automatically, tap 1 Push the USB socket cover upwards to
the screen to display the icon, and open it.
then tap to start play.
2 Connect the USB storage device to the
2 To eject the disc, press . USB socket.
»» When the disc is ejected, the system »» Play starts automatically.
switches to the previous source or
• To remove the USB storage device,
radio mode.
switch the system to another source
Region code first.
This system can play DVD discs marked with
the following region code.

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 • : Return to the home menu.
Insert an SD/SDHC card • : Zoom in or out of the image.
• : Select an available audio channel or
Note audio language.
• : Select an available subtitle.
•• Make sure that the SD/SDHC card contains compatible
files. •
•• NTFS (New Technology File System) file system is not • For DVD, return to the disc menu or
supported. root menu.
• For recorded files, return to the list of
files or folders. (see 'Browse recorded
files' on page 20)
• PBC: For VCD/SVCD only, enable or
disable the PBC (Playback Control) feature.
• / : Skip to the previous or next
title, chapter, track, or file.
• To search forward fast or rewind the
track, tap on the progress bar.
• / : Start, pause, or resume play.
• : Display control icons on the second
1 Detach the front panel. page.
2 Insert the SD/SDHC card into the
slot until you hear a "click".
»» Play starts automatically.
3 Attach the front panel.

Remove the SD/SDHC card

1 Switch the system to another source, and
•
•
: Select a repeat mode.
DVD: [Rep: chapter] (repeat the
then detach the front panel.
current chapter), [Rep: title] (repeat
2 Press the card inwards until you hear a "click". the current title), [Rep:all] (repeat
»» The card is disengaged. all chapters and titles), or [Rep:off]
3 Pull out the SD/SDHC card. (cancel repeat play).
• VCD/SVCD: [Rep: one] (repeat the
current track) or [Rep:all] (repeat all
tracks).
Control play • Recorded files: [Rep: one] (repeat the
current video file), [Repeat folder]
(repeat all video files in the current
Videos folder), or [Rep:all] (repeat all video
files).
• [16:9]/[4:3]: Select an aspect ratio.
• : Tap to display the brightness bar, and
then tap on the bar to adjust the screen
brightness.

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• : Tap to display the contrast bar, and
then tap on the bar to adjust the image
Pictures
contrast.
• : Tap to display the saturation bar, and
then tap on the bar to adjust the image
saturation.
• : Display control icons on the first page.

Audios • : Return to the home menu.

• : Zoom in or out of the picture.
• / : Rotate the picture clockwise or anti-
clockwise by 90 degrees.
• / : Return to the list of files or folders
(see 'Browse recorded files' on page 20).
• / : Select the previous or next picture.
• / : Pause or resume the slideshow.
• : Return to the home menu. • : Display control icons on the second
• page.
• Press once to access the track list.
• Press twice to access the folder list.
• Press repeatedly to return to the
playback interface.
• : For recorded files only, skip to the next
audio folder.
• : Return to the list of tracks or folders
(see 'Browse recorded files' on page 20).
• [16:9]/[4:3]: Select an aspect ratio.
• / : Skip to the previous or next
• : Tap to display the brightness bar, and
track.
then tap on the bar to adjust the screen
• To search forward fast or rewind the
brightness.
track, tap on the progress bar.
• : Tap to display the contrast bar, and
• / : Start, pause, or resume play.
then tap on the bar to adjust the image
• / / : Select a repeat mode.
contrast.
• : Repeat the current track.
• : Tap to display the saturation bar,
• : For recorded files, repeat all tracks
and tap on the bar to adjust the image
in the current folder.
saturation.
• (highlighted): Repeat all tracks.
• : Display control icons on the first page.
• : Select random play ( highlighted)
or sequential play ( in gray).

Browse recorded files

During playing recorded files, you can access
the file list and select files from the list.
1 Tap to access the list of files or folders.

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 Note
•• If no DivX Player is installed on your computer,
download it from www.divx.com for free.
•• If you have no DivX Account, create one for free
through DivX Player that is installed on your computer.

2 Tap an icon to select a file category. On your computer through DivX Player
• : Display the list of audio tracks or 1 With the DivX® VOD code, register this
folders. product under your DivX Account.
• : Display the list of picture files or • After the registration, previous videos
folders. that you rented or purchased with the
• : Display the list of video files or same DivX Account can be played on
folders. this product.
3 Tap the name of a file to start play. 2 Rent or purchase DivX® VOD videos with
your DivX Account.
3 Transfer the DivX® VOD videos to a
About DivX® videos supported recordable disc.
On your product
DivX® video is a digital media format Play the DivX® VOD videos from the disc.
that retains high quality despite of a high
compression rate. You can play DivX® VOD Note
(Video-on-Demand) videos that are rented or
purchased from online stores. You can also play •• Go to www.divx.com to learn more about
downloading and playing DivX videos.
non-VOD DivX videos.

Play DivX VOD videos

Play non-VOD DivX videos
To play DivX® VOD videos on this product,
you need the DivX® VOD code on this 1 Transfer the videos and subtitle files onto
product, the DivX Player installed on your a supported recordable disc, USB storage
computer, and a free DivX Account. device, or SD/SDHC card.
Find the DivX® VOD code on your product. 2 Play the video files from the disc, USB
1 Tap > to access the full menu with all storage device, or SD/SDHC card.
feature icons displayed.
2 Tap [Settings] to access the system Note
setup menus.
3 Tap [Info] to access the [Info] menu.
•• To play a DivX DRM protected file, transfer it to a
compatible disc first.
4 Tap [DivX(R) VOD] to display the •• The subtitle filename has to be the same as the
filename of the DivX video (the file extension
registration code. excluded).
•• The DivX video file and its subtitle file must be saved
under the same directory.
•• This product supports subtitle files in the following
formats: .srt and .sub.

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 2
6 Listen to radio Tap [Distance] or [Local] to select a tuner
sensitivity.
• [Distance]: Stations with strong and
weak signals can be tuned to.
• [Local]: Only stations with strong
signals can be tuned to.
Switch to radio mode
Enable the RDS feature
After the boot-up at the first time, the system
switches to radio mode automatically. Note
To switch the source back to radio afterwards,
tap [Radio] on the home menu. •• RDS feature is enabled by default.
»» The interface for radio is displayed. •• Only after the RDS feature is enabled, the options of
[PTY list] and [RDS Clock] are displayed.

Tap to select [RDS ON].

»» The option of [PTY list]is displayed.
• To disable the RDS feature, tap to
select [RDS OFF].

Tune to a radio station

Set up
Before you search for radio stations, make prior
setup.
Tap to display the setup menus.

1 Tap FM or AM to select a band.

• FM bands: FM1, FM2, FM3
• AM bands: AM1, AM2
2 Tap or repeatedly until the frequency
of target radio station is displayed.
• To tune to a radio station automatically,
tap and hold or until the
Select a radio range
frequency digits start change.
1 Tap [Radio Range].
Tip
•• You can also press BAND on the remote control
repeatedly to select a band.

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Store radio stations in Use RDS related features
memory
Note
You can store up to 6 stations in each band. •• Only after RDS feature is enabled, you can use RDS
related features.

Store radio stations manually

1 Select a band.
Search for RDS programs of a specific
2 Tune to the target radio station.
type
3 Tap and hold one of the channels (1 to 6)
over two seconds.
»» The radio station is saved under the
selected channel.

Store radio stations automatically

You can search for a radio station with intro 1 Tap > [PTY list] to display the list of
search, which broadcasts a 10-second preview program types.
of each detected radio station.
2 Tap the name of a program type to start
1 Select a band. search.
2 Tap . »» Once an RDS station that transmits
3 Tap [Auto Store]. programs of the selected type is
»» Auto search starts. The six strongest found, the RDS station is broadcast
stations of the selected band are saved automatically.
in preset channels automatically. •
To save the RDS station, tap and hold
one of the preset channels.
• To search for another RDS station,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
Tune to a preset radio station RDS program types

1 Select a band. Item Program type Description

2 Tap one of the preset channels (1 to 6) to 1    NEWS News services
select a preset radio station. 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
7    CULTURE Culture, religion and
society
8    SCIENCE Science

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9    VARIED Entertainment programs
10   POP M Pop music
11   ROCK M Rock music
12   MOR 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 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. The
system searches for a strong station that
broadcasts the same program.
Tap AF to enable or disable the AF function.
• AF (highlighted): The function is enabled.
• AF (in gray): The function is disabled.

Synchronize the clock automatically

Tap > [RDS Clock].
• If [RDS Clock] is selected, the automatic
clock synchronization is enabled. When
you tune to an RDS station that transmits
time signals, the system clock will be
synchronized automatically.
• If [RDS Clock] is deselected, the automatic
clock synchronization is disabled.

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7 Use the Navigate your road trip
navigation Note

system •• Risk of traffic accident! Never operate the navigation

system during drive. Complete the setting of your
destination and other navigation specifications before
you drive.
Insert the map data card
1 Press .
Note • You can also tap on the home menu
•• The map data card is not included in the packaging. to access the navigation system.
•• Before using the map data card, update the map data »» The navigation interface is displayed in
if necessary. a few seconds.
2 Follow the user manual of the navigation
1 Press OPEN to eject the TFT screen. map to set navigation specifications.
2 Detach the front panel.
3 Open the protective lid under the TFT
screen.
4 Insert the map card into the map card slot.

GPS Card

5 Close the protective lid.

6 Attach the front panel.

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8 Use Bluetooth
devices
With this system, you can listen to audio from a
player and make a call through Bluetooth. 2 Tap to search for other Bluetooth
devices.

Activate the Bluetooth

function
• On the home menu, tap .
• In any other mode, tap on top of the
screen.
3 In the device list, tap the name of your
Bluetooth device, and then tap behind
Pair a device the name.

Note
•• WOOX Innovations 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 »» The paring starts, and then a pairing
Bluetooth devices. request from CED781 is displayed on
•• The operational range between this system and a your device.
Bluetooth device is approximately 8 meters (24 feet).
•• Any obstacle between this system and a Bluetooth
device can reduce the operational range.
4 On your device, accept the pairing request
•• Keep away from any other electronic device that may from CED781, enter the default password
cause interference. '0000', and then confirm the password
entry.
»» [Paired OK!] flashes, and then
[Connecting] is displayed on this
Pair the first device system.
1 Activate the Bluetooth function on this 5 On your device, enable or permit the
system. connection with CED781.
»» The following interface is displayed. • If a player is connected, the music
playback interface is displayed on this
system.

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 : Tap it to return to the music
playback interface.
: Tap it to display the list of paired
mobile phones.
: Tap it to display the list of paired
mobile phones.
: Tap it to display the list of paired
mobile phones.
• If a mobile phone is connected, the 2 Tap on the top right corner.
keypad is displayed on this system.

: Tap it to display the list of paired

3 Tap [New Pairing] to start searching for
Bluetooth devices.
players.
: Tap it to display the on-screen 4 Repeat steps 3 to 5 that are indicated in
keypad for phone calls. the above section "Pair the first device
: Tap it to display the phone book (see 'Pair the first device' on page 26)" to
that is synchronized with your mobile complete the connection.
phone and keypad.
: Tap it to display the list of favorite Note
contacts.
•• You can connect a music player and a mobile phone
simultaneously.
Pair more devices
1 Activate the Bluetooth function on this
system. Manage paired devices
»» One of the following interfaces is
displayed. 1 Activate the Bluetooth function.
2 Tap or .
• To manage paired players, tap .
• To manage paired mobile phones, tap
.
3 Tap on the top right corner.

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 1 Play a track on the connected device.
2 On this system, tap to display the music
playback interface.

4 Tap [Paired Device].

»» The list of paired devices is displayed.

3 Tap icons on the interface to control play.

• : Pause or resume play.
• / : Select the previous or
next track.

Note
5 Tap the name of the paired device that you •• If the connected device does not support the AVRCP
want to reconnect, disconnect, or delete. profile, control play on the connected device.
• : Tap to reconnect the device.
• : Tap to disconnect the device.
• : Tap to delete the device from the
list of paired devices.
6 Tap , , or .
Make a call

Tip
Note
•• If you want to manually reconnect a device after the
connection is interrupted, disable the function of •• Keep the Bluetooth connection active between the
automatic connection. system and your mobile phone.

Call a number
Play audio from a connected You can make phone calls with the system.
device 1 Tap on top of the screen.
»» The keypad is displayed.
If the connected Bluetooth device supports
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), • If the keypad is not displayed, tap .
you can listen to tracks that are stored on the
device through the system. If the device also
supports Audio Video Remote Control Profile
(AVRCP) profile, you can control play on the
system or with its remote control.

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2 Tap number icons to enter the phone
number.
• To clear the last digit, tap .
• To clear all digits, tap .
• To return to the previous screen, tap
.
3 Tap to send the call.
• To end the call, tap . 1 Tap to transfer the phone call to your
• To enter numbers during the call, tap mobile phone.
to display the keypad first. »» The loudspeakers are muted, and the
voice comes from the mobile phone
only.
Redial the last called number
2 Take up your mobile phone for the
1 Tap . conversation.
»» The last called number is displayed.
2 Tap again to send the call. Use the on-screen phone book
1 Tap to display the phone book interface.
Answer a call 2 Tap [Sync] to start synchronizing the
phone book with your mobile phone.
Note »» [Synchronizing…] is displayed.

•• By default, all incoming calls are picked up automatically. »» After the synchronization is complete,
You can disable the function of automatic answer. the contact list is displayed.

1 When there is an incoming call, [Incoming

call…] is displayed on the screen.

3 Tap the name of a contact from the list,

and then tap to send a call.
Manage the phone book
1 Tap the name of a contact from the list.
2 Tap to answer the call.
2 Tap .
• To reject or end the call, tap .
»» The following options are displayed.
• [Delete One]: Delete the selected
Transfer a phone call to mobile phone contact.
By default, the voice comes from the • [Delete All]: Delete all contacts.
loudspeakers during a call. • [Cancel]: Return to the phone book
interface.
3 Tap one of the options and confirm.

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Search for a contact
Tap the alphanumeric icons to enter the
keyword.
• To enter the first letter displayed on the
icon, tap it once.
• To switch between letters and the digit, tap
an icon briefly and repeatedly.
• To delete the last input, tap .
»» The system searches for contacts
whose name include the keyword.
»» If no contact is found, [No Match] is
displayed.

Note
•• Up to 5 characters can be entered as the keyword.

Edit the favorite call list

Save the number of a contact into the favorite
call list, and then you can send a call quickly.

1 Tap to display the favorite call list.

2 Tap behind a sequence number.
3 Enter the number and then tap OK to
confirm.
»» The number is saved.
• To send a call, tap the number from
the list.

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9 Play from an
iPod/iPhone

Note • Once your iPod/iPhone is connected and

recognized, is displayed in the bar of
•• During play, no audio signals are transferred through popular icons on the home menu. You
the headphone socket of your iPod/iPhone.
can tap it to switch back to this playback
interface.

Note
Compatible iPod/iPhone
•• Before you disconnect your iPod/iPhone, switch the
models system to another source.

This system supports the following iPod and

iPhone models.
• iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4,
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, and iPhone Control play
• iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
generations) By default, use the on-screen playback interface
• iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of this system to control play.
generations) • : Tap to pause play.
• iPod classic • : Tap to resume play.
• / : Tap to play the previous or
next track.
Connect your iPod/iPhone •
•
/ : Tap to select a repeat mode.
: Repeat the current track.
• (highlighted): Repeat all tracks.
• (in gray): Cancel repeat play.
• : Tap to select a play mode.
• (highlighted): Play tracks randomly.
• (in gray): Play tracks in sequence.
• : Tap to switch to the iPod control
mode, and then you can control play on
your iPod/iPhone.
• : Tap to switch back to the on-screen
control mode, and then you can control
play on this system.
Connect an Apple USB cable between • : Tap to access the music menu.
• the USB socket on the front panel of this
system, and
• your iPod/iPhone.
»» The system starts playing tracks that
are stored on your iPod/iPhone.

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Search for a track
You can select a track quickly through the music
menu.
1 Tap to access the music menu.

2 Tap to select a category.

»» Tracks under the selected category are
listed.
3 Tap a track name to start play.
• If one or more subcategories are
under the selected category, select a
category first.

Charge your iPod/iPhone

Once the iPod/iPhone is connected and
recognized, the iPod/iPhone begins to charge.

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 1
10 Use the Follow the "Getting Started" (Getting
Started) instructions on the CarMirror

CarMirror 2
application to complete the initial startup.
Tap on the home menu to open the
application CarMirror application.

Smart Connect Link is a device interoperability

standard defined by Philips that offers
integration between external peripheral
(TV box, smart devices, etc) and Philips’s car
entertainment system. Smart Connect Link
brings the attached peripheral’s function into
the application platform of the Philips car
entertainment system where apps are still
hosted and running on the external peripheral.
Drivers and passengers can interact with the
external peripheral through the touch screen of
Phillips car entertainment system.
Smart Connect Link uses generic RGB video
signal standard to enable the display of the user
interface from external peripheral application
on Philips car entertainment system and utilizes
Bluetooth HID profile protocol standard to
communicate user input back to the peripheral.
Contact your dealer for the Smart Connect
Link compatible devices to enrich your
entertainment experience.

Note
•• Make sure that the external Mirror Phone Box (not
bundled) is properly connected to CED781.
•• Make sure that the CarMirror application is properly
installed on your smart phone.

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11 Universal USB
Charging
Philips enhanced the USB interface which was
normally used for music playback from pen
drive to now being able to supply current for
charging smart devices.
The current required for recharging phone
battery or operation for some smart devices
are higher than the standard USB can afford.
The new Philips Universal USB charging
interface is able to supply 1 Amp of current
to a smart device, sufficient to charge up its
battery and power it up for intensive usage.
The software protocol is also designed to be
universal such that it can be compatible with
virtually all smart phones available in the market
and starts charging process instantly when USB
is connected.

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12 Adjust sound Enable the FullSound effect
Note
When you listen to radio, enjoy music, or watch
video, follow the instructions below to adjust •• This feature is unavailable when you listen to radio.
sound.
Philips FullSound restores the audio details that
are lost due to compression. It enriches the
Adjust the volume level music signals so that what you hear is the full
sound with every nuance of emotion and every
Rotate . detail of musical genius.
• Clockwise: Increase the volume level. Philips FullSound can:
• Anti-clockwise: Decrease the volume level. • bring out CD sound quality from an MP3
track,
• achieve richer bass with greater depth and
impact,
Mute sound • restore the sense of spaciousness that lacks
in a compressed audio, and
Press on the front panel. • enhance sound precision and details.
• To release the speakers from mute status, Tap on the playback interface.
press again. • (highlighted): The FullSound effect is
enabled.
• (in gray): The FullSound effect is disabled.
Enable the MAX Sound effect
Tap on the playback interface. Select a preset sound equalizer
• (highlighted): The MAX Sound effect
is enabled.
• (in gray): The MAX Sound effect is
1 Tap on the playback interface.
»» The current equalizer settings are
disabled.
displayed.

Enable the DBB sound effect

When DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) is enabled,
low tones are enhanced electronically.
Tap on the playback interface.
• (highlighted): DBB sound effect is
enabled. 2 Tap or to select a preset sound
• (in gray): DBB sound effect is disabled. equalizer.
• [Custom], [Techno], [Rock], [Classic],
[Jazz], [Optimal], [Flat], or [Pop]
»» The selected sound equalizer is
highlighted.

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3 Tap on the circle or bar to adjust the settings.
Set the sub-woofer
• [Bass]: bass range (-14 to +14)
• [Middle]: middle range (-14 to +14)
• [Treble]: treble range (-14 to +14)
• [LPF]: low pass filter range (60 Hz, 80
Hz, 100 Hz, or 160 Hz)
• [MPF]: middle pass filter range (0.5
kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz, or 2.5 kHz)
• [HPF]: high pass filter range (10.0 kHz, • [On]/[Off]: Tap to turn on or off the sub-
12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, or 17.5 kHz) woofer.
• : Tap and hold to restore the settings. • / : Tap to set the volume of sub-
4 Tap to exit. woofer (0 dB to 14 dB).
• [80 Hz]/[120 Hz]/[160 Hz]: Tap to select a
low pass filter range for the sub-woofer.
Others
Select a listening zone
Tap on the playback interface.
»» The setup interface is displayed. Philips’ innovative Zone technology enables the
driver or passengers to enjoy music with the
best speakers balance and experience more
vivid spacial effect as the artist is intended to
create. You can switch the music listening zone
from the driver to passengers for the best
speaker sound settings in car.

• : Tap to display the [Music Zone]

interface for selecting a listening zone.
• : Tap to display the[Fader] /
[Balance] interface for adjusting the
fader and balance.
• : Tap to display the [Subwoofer] Tap a gray point to switch the listening zone.
interface for setting the sub-woofer. »» The highlighted area indicates the
current listening zone.
Adjust the fader and balance

Tap or to adjust fader or balance value.

• [Fader]: fader range (+16 to -16).
• [Balance]: balance range (-16 to +16).
• [Delay]: Set the delay time for each speaker.

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13 Adjust settings Adjust general settings

Access system setup menus

1 Tap > to display all feature icons.
Settings Options Description
[Radio         Select a radio
Region] region that matches
your location.
[Beep]     [On]   Turn the beep
            sound on. Each
time you press a
2 Tap [Settings]. button or tap an
»» The [General] menu is displayed. icon, the unit beeps.
[Off]   Turn off the beep
sound.
[Language]        Select an OSD
(on-screen display)
language.
[Calibration]          Follow the on-
screen instructions
3 Tap an icon on the left.
to calibrate the
touch screen.
• : Access the [General] menu to
adjust general settings. [Clock [12Hr] / Select a time
• : Access the [Info] menu to view Mode] [24Hr] format.
system information. [Date]              Set the date.
• : Access the [Navigation] menu to [Time]              Set the time.
adjust navigation settings. [Parking] [On] / [Off] Enable or disable
• : Access the [Bluetooth] menu to the video blocking
adjust Bluetooth settings. system.
4 Swipe your finger up or down to view [Demo] [On] / [Off] Enable it to
more settings. (Auto start demonstrate
5 Tap an option to view details or change
after power
off)
features after the
system is power off.
the setting.
• To exit the menu, tap . [Dimmer] [Level 1]/ Select a brightness
[Level 2]/ level of the TFT
[Level 3] screen.

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View system information Adjust Navigation settings

• [Navigation Program Path]: Tap [Enter] to

Settings Options access the Navigation Program Path mode.
[ARM View firmware versions. • [Navigation Voice]: Tap [Enter] to display
Version]               the [Navigation Voice] interface.
[Servo                 
version]
[MCU
Version]
[Bluetooth View the MAC address of
MAC] CED781.
[Bluetooth View the version of Bluetooth.
version] • [All]/[Front left]/[Font right]: Select a
[DVD View the DVD region code that zone for navigation voice.
regions] the system supports. • [Off]: Mute the navigation voice.
[DivX(R) View the DivX registration code. • [Voice level]: Tap +/- to adjust the
VOD] volume of navigation voice.
[Restore Tap to display the dialog box for
factory restoring the system.
defaults] • Tap [Yes] to restore the system
to factory default status.
• Tap [No] to return to the
previous menu.

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Adjust Bluetooth settings

Bluetooth Options Description

settings
[New         Search for new devices.
Pairing]
[Auto [On]   When a paired device
Connect] is within effective range,
                  the system reconnects
with the device
automatically.
[Off] Reconnect manually.
[Auto [On] Answer phone calls
Answer] automatically when the
                  paired mobile phone
receives an incoming
call.
[Off] Answer phone calls
manually.
[Pin          Set the password
Code] for pairing the car
entertainment system
with another Bluetooth
device. The default
password is 0000.
[Device CED781 The name of this
Name] system as a Bluetooth
device

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14 Others Use buttons on the steering
wheel
You can assign a function to a button on the
steering wheel, and then control the system
Play external audio/video with that button.
input 1 Tap > to access the full menu with all
feature icons displayed.
You can connect an external audio/video player 2 Tap .
to this system. »» The [Steering Wheel Remote Control
Learning] interface is displayed.

AV IN

1 Connect a composite AV cable between

3 Tap an icon, for example, , of which
• the AV IN socket on the front panel,
you want to assign the function to a button
and
on the steering wheel.
• the audio and video output sockets of
the external player.
2 Tap > to access the full menu with all
feature icons displayed.
3 Tap [AV-IN 1] to display the playback
interface.
4 Operate on the external player to start
play (see the user manual of the external • To cancel the assignment, tap [Cancel].
device).
4 Press and hold the button on the steering
wheel for one second.
Tip »» The following interface is displayed.
•• If you connect this system to an external player through
the VIDEO IN, AV-IN L, and AV-IN R sockets on the
rear panel, tap [AV-IN 2] to switch the source
instead of [AV-IN 1].

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to assign more

functions to buttons on the steering wheel.
• To clear the assignment, tap [Clear all].

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Set the rear view camera Replace the fuse
If a rear view camera is connected, you can If there is no power, the fuse may be damaged
view on the screen what the camera takes. and need to be replaced.
1 Tap > to access the full menu with all 1 Take out the unit from dashboard.
feature icons displayed. 2 Check the electric connection.
2 Tap (the icon is displayed only when a 3 Buy a fuse that matches the voltage of the
compatible camera is correctly connected). damaged fuse (15A).
»» Picture from rear camera is displayed.
4 Replace the fuse.

FUSE (15A)

Reset the system

If the system hangs up, reset it.

Tip
•• If the fuse breaks immediately after it is replaced, there
may be an internal malfunction. In this case, consult
your retailer.

Upgrade the firmware

Note
1 Detach the front panel. •• Power supply must not be interrupted during the
2 Press RESET with the tip of a ball-point
upgrade.
•• When the firmware upgrade succeeds, all settings are
pen or toothpick. restored to the factory default status.

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Register your product
1 Go to www.philips.com/welcome.
2 Click the link of "Register my product"
(the exact wording of this link name may
vary in different languages).
3 Log in with your account on the prompt
Web page.
• If you have no account for Club Philips,
create one first on this Web page.
4 Search your product with "CED781/55" as
the keyword.
5 Click the link of search result to access the
Web page for registering your product.
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.

Perform the upgrade

1 Check the current firmware version of this
system (see 'View system information' on
page 38).
2 Go to www.philips.com/support.
3 Login with your account for Club Philips.
»» Support information about your
registered product is displayed.
4 Click the link of "Installation instructions"
under "Software & drivers" (the exact
wording of link names may vary in different
languages).
5 Read and understand the instructions on
firmware upgrade.
6 Follow the instructions to download the
upgrade packet and complete the upgrade.
• If the upgrade fails, reboot this system,
and then perform the upgrade again.

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15 Product Radio

information Frequency range - FM 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz per step)
Frequency range - 530 - 1710 kHz
AM(MW) (9 kHz per step)
Note Usable sensitivity - FM 5 uV
•• Product information is subject to change without prior Usable sensitivity - AM 25 uV
notice. (MW)

LCD
Specifications Screen size 7.0 inches
Display resolution 800 x 480 dots
General Contrast ratio 500
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Power supply 12 V DC (11 V - 16 V),
negative ground
Fuse 15 A
Bluetooth
Suitable speaker 4-8
impedance Communication Bluetooth Standard version
Maximum power 50 W x 4 channels system 2.0
output Output              Bluetooth Standard Power
Continuous power 24 W x 4 channels (4 Class 2
output 10% T.H.D.) Maximum Line of sight approx. 8m
Pre-Amp output 2.0 V ( CD play mode; communication
voltage 1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k load) range
Subwoofer output 2.0 V (CD play mode, Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz
voltage 61 Hz, 0 dB, 10 k load) - 2.4835 GHz)
Aux-in level 500 mV Compatible Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
Dimensions Bluetooth Handset Profile (HSP)
(W x H x D) 178 x 50 x 210 mm profiles Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile (A2DP)
Weight (main unit) 3.1 kg
Audio Video Remote
Control Profile (AVRCP)
Supported    
Disc player codecs
System DVD / CD audio / Receive SBC (Sub Band Codec)
MP3 system Transmit SBC (Sub Band Codec)
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20k Hz
Signal/noise ratio >75dB
Total harmonic distortion Less than 1%
Channel separation >55dB
Video signal format NTSC only
Video output 1 +/- 0.2V

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 Supported video formats:
GPS antenna • DVD
Antenna Build-in ceramic • Divx
patch antenna
Supplying voltage 50 ± 0.2 V
Note
Operating temperature -20 ~ +70
Cold start 28 s (typical), <50 s •• To ensure a better playback, it is recommended that file
image size is no higher than 640 x 480, frame rate is 20
Hot start 1 s (typical), <3 s fps, data rate is no higher than 500 kbps.
Acquistion sensitivity -141 dBm (typical)
Navigation sensitivity -158 dBm (typical)
Tracking sensitivity -158 dBm (typical)
Antenna cable length 3.0 m
Dimensions of antenna 50 x 40 x 16 mm
box (W x H x D)

USB playability information

Compatible USB devices:
• USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
• USB flash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)
• Memory cards (SD/SDHC)
• Maximum capacity: 32 G
Supported USB formats:
• USB or memory file format: FAT16, FAT32
• MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps and
variable bit rate
• WMA v9 or earlier
• Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels
• Number of albums/folders: maximum 99
• Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
• ID3 tag v2.0 or later
• File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum
length: 128 bytes)
Supported MP3 disc format:
• ISO9660, Joliet
• Maximum title number: 512 (depending on
file name length)
• Maximum album number: 255
• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
• Supported Bit-rates: 32-320 Kbps and
variable bit rate

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16 Troubleshooting ••
••
The disc is incompatible. Try another disc.
The recordable disc is not finalized.
•• The region code of DVD disc is not
supported. Use a disc with proper region
Warning code.
•• Never remove the casing of this product. •• The disc rating exceeds the preset
restriction. Change the rating setting.
Cannot play DivX file from an SD/SDHC card
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
or USB storage device
the product yourself.
•• DivX DRM protected files cannot be
If you encounter problems when using this
played if they are saved on an SD/SDHC
device, check the following points before
card or USB storage device. Transfer it to a
requesting service. If the problem remains
compatible disc instead.
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
No image
philips.com/support). When you contact the
•• Parking wire connection is incorrect. Check
Consumer Care, make sure that the product
the wiring.
is nearby and the model number and serial
No image on rear monitor
number are available.
•• A DivX video can be played for front
passengers only.
Image flashes or is distorted.
General •• Video connection is improper. Check the
connections.
No power Noise in broadcasts
•• Car engine has not been started. Start the •• Signals are too weak. Select another station
car engine. with stronger signals.
•• Connections are incorrect. •• Check the connection of the car antenna.
•• The fuse has been damaged. Replace the •• Change the radio broadcast from stereo
fuse. to mono.
No sound Preset stations are lost.
•• Volume is too low. adjust the volume. •• Battery cable is not correctly connected.
•• Speaker connections are incorrect. Connect the battery cable to the terminal
No response to the remote control that is always live.
•• Make sure that the path between the The fuse is broken.
remote control and the unit is clear from •• The fuse type is incorrect. Replace it with
obstacles. a 15 A fuse.
•• Move the remote control close to the unit, •• Speaker wire or power wire is grounded.
and point it at the iR sensor. Check the connections.
•• The function is not applicable to the
current media.
•• Replace the remote control battery.
The disc does not play.
About the Bluetooth device
•• The disc is upside down. Make sure that
Music playback is unavailable on the system
the printed side is upwards.
even after successful Bluetooth connection.
•• The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a
•• The device cannot be used with the
clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc
system to play music.
outwards from the center.
•• The disc is defective. Try another disc.

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The audio quality is poor after connection
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
•• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move
the device closer to the system or remove
any obstacle between the device and the
system.
Cannot connect with the system.
•• The device does not support the profiles
required for the system.
•• The Bluetooth function of the device is
not enabled. Refer to the user manual of
the device to find out how to enable the
function.
•• The system is not in the pairing mode.
•• The system is already connected with
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
Disconnect that device or all other
connected devices and then try again.
The paired mobile phone connects and
disconnects constantly.
•• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move
the mobile phone closer to the system or
remove any obstacle between the mobile
phone and the system.
•• Some mobile phones may connect and
disconnect constantly when you make
or end calls. This does not indicate any
malfunction of the system.
•• For some mobile phones, the Bluetooth
connection may be deactivated
automatically as a power-saving feature.
This does not indicate any malfunction of
the system.

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17 Notice Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
Any changes or modifications made to this polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
device that are not expressly approved by (bags, protective foam sheet.)
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s Your system consists of materials which can
authority to operate the equipment. be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
Compliance packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
This apparatus includes this label:

Trademark notice
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by WOOX
Innovations is under license.

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. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Never dispose of your product with other Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
household waste. Please inform yourself about are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
'DVD Video' is a trademark of DVD Format/
Your product contains batteries, which cannot
Logo Licensing Corporation.
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 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video
negative consequences on the environment and format created by DivX, Inc, a subsidiary of Rovi
human health. Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified®
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com
additional information on a recycling center in for more information and software tools to
your area. convert your files into DivX videos.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This Specifications are subject to change without
DivX Certified® device must be registered notice. WOOX reserves the right to change
in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- products at any time without being obliged to
Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section
in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your
registration.

“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.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

Copyright

This item incorporates copy protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights of
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and
disassembly are prohibited.

2014 © WOOX Innovations Limited. All rights

reserved.
Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used by WOOX Innovations Limited
under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.”

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
2014 © WOOX Innovations Limited. All rights reserved.
This product was brought to the market by WOOX Innovations Limited or one of its affiliates,
further referred to in this document as WOOX Innovations, and is the manufacturer of the product.
WOOX Innovations is the warrantor in relation to the product with which this booklet was
packaged. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

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