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Experience live music in car

Enjoy multiple source music in your car with the Philips CE152. Stay connected to your music on your mobile & important calls, thanks to the built-in Bluetooth® receiver. Also features anti-theft detachable front panels for security.

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Experience live music in car

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  • For iPod & iPhone
  • USB/SDHC
  • Bluetooth

Music Zone for adjustable sweet spots

Philips' innovative Music Zone technology lets the driver and the passengers enjoy their music with more vivid spatial effect, just as the artist intended it to be heard. Users can easily switch the music listening zones from the driver to the passengers and back again to get the best sonic focus in the car. A dedicated zone control button provides three pre-defined settings - Left, Right and Front (and All) - so you can best match your listening needs easily and dynamically alone or with your passengers.

Dynamic Bass Boost electronically enhances the low tones

Activate the Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB), and the low-end bass frequencies are electronically enhanced to achieve consistent sound reproduction, especially when the speaker volume is set at a low level. You hear impressive bass at all times.

Browse by folder or song for instant search or quick access

This function allows you to find a track or album much faster by letting you browse through songs and folders, which are the usual contents of USB/SDHC devices. With the dedicated folder/song button, only three simple steps are needed to make a search – press folder/song, rotate the volume knob and push to select. This simple process lets you search through your music quickly and easily, letting you to focus on your driving.

MAX Sound for instant power boost

MAX Sound for instant power boost

MAX Sound technology produces an instant boost in bass and treble, maximizing volume performance and instantly creating the most impressive listening experience with just the touch of a button. Its sophisticated electronic circuitry calibrates existing sound and volume settings, instantly boosting bass, treble and volume beyond original maximum levels without distortion. The end result is a noticeable amplifying of both sound spectrum and volume and a potent audio boost that will add mileage to any music.

USB Direct and SDHC card slots for MP3/WMA playback

USB Direct and SDHC card slots for MP3/WMA playback

Thanks to the complete file transferability, you can easily enjoy the convenience and fun of accessing more digital music via the built-in USB Direct and SDHC card slots.

Play and charge your iPod/iPhone simultaneously

Play and charge your iPod/iPhone simultaneously

Enjoy your favorite MP3 music while charging your iPod/iPhone! The dock lets you connect your portable device directly to the Docking entertainment system so you can listen to your favorite music in superb sound. It also charges your iPod/iPhone while it plays so you can enjoy your music and not have to worry about your portable player battery running out. The Docking entertainment system automatically charges your portable device while it is docked.

Built-in Bluetooth receiver for call and music streaming

Built-in Bluetooth receiver for call and music streaming

The Bluetooth hands-free feature lets you use your mobile phone safely while driving and you don't have to miss any important calls. With the built-in Bluetooth® receiver, you can also conveniently stream your music files from your phone to your car entertainment system.

High contrast LCD for perfect viewing

High contrast LCD for perfect viewing

High contrast LCD
Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer

    2-bands

    Output power (RMS)

    22Wx4 channels (4 ohms, 10% T.H.D.)

    Sound Enhancement

    • MAX Sound

    • Dynamic Bass Boost

    • Music zone

    Equalizer settings

    • Classic

    • Jazz

    • Pop

    • Rock

    • Flat

    • Optimal

    • Techno

    • User defined

    Output power (MAX)

    50Wx4 channels

  • Connectivity

    Microphone

    Built-in microphone

    Bluetooth version

    2.0+EDR

    Bluetooth profiles

    • A2DP

    • AVRCP

    • Handsfree

    Preamp output

    1 pair Rear RCA (L/R)

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Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer

    2-bands

    Output power (RMS)

    22Wx4 channels (4 ohms, 10% T.H.D.)

    Sound Enhancement

    • MAX Sound

    • Dynamic Bass Boost

    • Music zone

    Equalizer settings

    • Classic

    • Jazz

    • Pop

    • Rock

    • Flat

    • Optimal

    • Techno

    • User defined

    Output power (MAX)

    50Wx4 channels

  • Connectivity

    Microphone

    Built-in microphone

    Bluetooth version

    2.0+EDR

    Bluetooth profiles

    • A2DP

    • AVRCP

    • Handsfree

    Preamp output

    1 pair Rear RCA (L/R)

  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Auto digital tuning

    Yes

    Tuner Enhancements

    Auto search and store

    Tuner Bands

    • AM

    • FM Stereo

    No. of preset stations

    18(FM), 12(AM)

    RDS

    • Station Name

    • Program Type

    • News & Traffic

    • Auto-frequency

  • Power

    Power supply

    12V DC

  • Accessories

    Quick start guide

    English, French, Dutch, German, Italian

    Remote control

    Not included

    User Manual

    • English

    • Dutch

    • French

    • German

    • Italian

  • Display

    Type

    High contrast B/W LCD

    Key illumination

    Red

  • Dimensions

    Product depth

    140  mm

    Chassis

    1 Din

    Product width

    188  mm

    Product height

    58  mm

  • Audio Playback

    Compression format

    • MP3

    • WMA

    ID3 Tag support

    Song title, artist, album

    MP3 bit rates

    32-320kbps and variable bit rate

    USB Direct / SD Modes

    • Play/Pause

    • Fast Backward/Fast Forward

    • Previous/Next

    • Repeat

    • Shuffle

  • iPod compatibility

    Compatible with

    • iPod

    • iPod classic

    • iPod nano

    • iPod touch

  • iPhone compatibility

    Compatible with

    • iPhone

    • iPhone 3G

    • iPhone 3GS

    • iPhone 4

  • Playback media

    USB flash drive

    Yes

    Music from iPod/iPhone

    Yes

    SD/SDHC card

    Yes

    MP3 Link

    for portable MP3 music playback

    Bluetooth streaming music

    Yes

  • Security/Anti-theft

    Front panel

    Detachable