PhatNoise 1501-MAN User manual

1 GettingStarted.....................9
2 Using the Front Panel Display . . . . . . 13
3 Using the TV Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4 Music Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5 Support...........................93
PhatNoise
Home Digital
Media Player
User's Manual
Part# 1501-MAN

PhatNoise
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Contents
1 Getting Started 9
2 Using the Front Panel Display 13
2.1 Setting up for use without a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Turningonthesystem....................................... 15
2.3 How the Home Player is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 BrowsingtheMainMenu..................................... 18
2.5 Choosing music to play from the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.6 Navigating the Playback screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.7 PlayingmusicusingSSA...................................... 23
2.8 SettingsMenu ........................................... 25
2.9 FutureFeatures........................................... 27
3 Using the TV Display 29
3.1 SettingupforusewithaTV.................................... 29
3.2 Turningonthesystem....................................... 32
3.3 Setting up the Graphical Interface Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.4 SettingtheVideoMode...................................... 44
3.5 How the Home Player is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.6 BrowsingtheMainMenu..................................... 47
3.7 Choosing music to play from the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.8 Navigating the Playback screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.9 PlayingmusicusingSSA...................................... 55
3.10SettingsMenu ........................................... 57
3.11Futurecommands ......................................... 59
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4 Music Management 61
4.1 Installing the PhatNoise Music Manager software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.2 Installing the USB Cradle and DMS Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.3 PhatNoiseCDManager ...................................... 66
4.4 PhatNoiseMusicManager .................................... 68
4.5 Downloading cover art for your music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4.6 Information on MP3 Files and ID3 Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5 Support 93
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FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the modications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could use the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modication is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Precautions
Precautions to ensure and observe:
• The unit is not subject to direct sunlight.
• The unit is not near heat sources (such as heaters).
• The unit is not exposed to rain or moisture.
• The unit is not exposed to excessive dust, sand or dirt.
• The unit is not subject to excessive vibration.
Digital Media Storage Cartridge Precautions
• Do not remove the DMS Cartridge from the Player unless the Player is turned off.
• Do not remove the DMS Cartridge from the USB Cradle until downloading is complete.
• Do not leave the DMS Cartridge in locations with high temperatures and high humidity, such as on a car
dashboard or in the rear window where it will be subject to direct sunlight. Do not subject the DMS
Cartridge to extreme cold temperatures.
• Do not place more that one DMS Cartridge at a time into the PhatNoise player.
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• Do not drop the DMS Cartridge or subject it to a violent shock.
• Do not spill liquid on the DMS Cartridge or submerge the DMS Cartridge in liquid.
• The only effective protection fordata and other material stored on the DMS Cartridge is the regular backing
up of that data by you, the consumer. PhatNoise Inc. shall not be responsible for the loss of any such data
or other material.
PhatNoise Player and USB Cradle Precautions
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the Player.
• Do not place the player on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage
to the product.
• Do not use any object to probe the opening of the product and do not put any body parts or other foreign
objects in the opening of the product- this may result in bodily injury and can also damage the product.
• Avoid severe impact. Do not drop the player on a solid surface or drop a heavy object on the player.
• Take care when plugging and unplugging cables.
• Do not hold the player or the USB Cradle by the cables alone.
• Do not remove the DMS Cartridge from the USB Cradle when the green activity light is on.
Do not attempt to service any part of the product yourself. Servicing should only be done by qualied
service personnel.
Safety and Handling Precautions
• Do not place this system on the rear deck of a car where it will be subjected to direct sunlight and high
temperatures.
• Do not place this system where it will be subjected to hot air from the heater or any other high-temperature
location.
• Do not place this system where you cannot rmly secure the unit, or in high-vibration areas.
• Do not place this system in an area of high humidity or where large amounts of airborne dust/dirt are
present.
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Copyright and Patent Notices
Copyright 2003, PhatNoise, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and tradenames, includ-
ing without limitation, PHATNOISE, PHATNOISE CAR AUDIO SYSTEM, PHATNOISE MUSIC MANAGER, PHATBOX,
SSA/VOICE, DPGT, PHATNOISE HOME DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER, and DMS are proprietary to PhatNoise, Inc.
Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a "Gracenote." CD and music-related data from Gracenote CDDB c ° Music Recog-
nition ServiceSM c ° 2000, 2001, 2002 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software c ° 2000, 2001, 2002 Gracenote.
U.S. Patents Numbers #5,987,525; #6,061, 680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending.
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype,
and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are registered trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service
and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.
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Section 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the PhatNoise Home Digital Media Player! This section will guide
you through the main features and components that are in the Home Player package. Please read
through this section to make sure you have each of the included pieces.
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What's Included
Tip: The DMS cartridge is not a standard part of the Home Player package, but is
required for Home Player to operate.
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Section 2
Using the Front Panel Display
This section presents all the things you can do with the PhatNoise Home Digital Media Player using
the front panel LCD display. If you'd like to use the TV interface instead, please see the section Using
the TV Display below on page 29.
2.1 Setting up for use without a TV
What you'll need:
1. An audio amplier or powered speakers. You can connect the home player to standard home
audio equipment just like a CD player. You can also use powered computer speakers as a small
bedroom alternative to a large home stereo.
The home player features both analog and digital audio outputs. If your stereo equipment has a
standard S/PDIF coaxial input jack, connect this to the S/PDIF output of the home player for the
best audio delity.
2. A wall outlet. The home player's power adapter plugs into any standard wall power outlet.
Step by step:
1. Position the home player. Place the home player unit wherever may be convenient for you,
avoiding direct sunlight or high moisture locations.
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Tip: You may want to avoid placing the home player on a slippery surface  the unit
may move when you insert or remove the DMS cartridge.
2. Connect the analog or digital audio jacks. For an analog audio connection, connect the Left
and Right RCA jacks to a suitable audio input of your home stereo. Common audio inputs that
work well may be labelled 'CD' or 'AUX'. You can alternatively connect the analog outputs to a
set of powered computer speakers by using an RCA to headphone-style adapter (not included).
If you are using digital audio, use a single cable from the home player's S/PDIF output jack to the
coaxial digital input of your home stereo.
CAUTION
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATIONIS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1)THIS DEVICEMAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2)THIS DEVICEMUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCETHAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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3. Connect the power supply. Insert the small power supply plug into the power input jack of the
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Turning on the system 2.2
home player, then plug the power cord into your wall outlet.
2.2 Turning on the system
1. The home player will initialize for a few moments as soon as it is plugged in. The controls will
not operate while the system is initializing.
2. When the system is done initializing, all the lights and the LCD display will turn off.
3. To begin, simply insert a cartridge, and press the power button. The display will illuminate, and
the power indicator will turn on.
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When the home player turns on, you will see a set of different colored lights. This is
what the colors mean:
• Red: The home player is doing a self check of hardware.
• Amber: The home player is loading its system software.
• Green: The home player is up and running.
2.3 How the Home Player is Organized
The PhatNoise Home Digital Media player is organized for fast and easy access to the most common
features. Most of the navigation is done by a small set of controls, with the remaining controls used as
shortcuts.
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How the Home Player is Organized 2.3
• From the remote control The up and down buttons browse through the items available. The
select button chooses an item and moves to the next screen. The - button goes to the previous
screen. (Note: the + and select buttons currently perform the same function)
• From the front panel The knob allows you to browse through the items available. The select
button chooses an item and moves to the next screen. The back button goes to the previous
screen.
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2.4 Browsing the Main Menu
The rst screen to appear is the main menu:
The top line indicates that you are viewing the main menu, and the bottom line shows the current
item. Pressing the up or down buttons on the remote, or turning the knob on the front panel will
change the current item. Pressing the select button will choose the item displayed.
This menu has the following default menu items:
• Music Library. Selecting this item will show different ways of browsing the music library in your
system.
• Settings. The settings menu is explained in detail in section Settings Menu below on page 25.
• Now Playing. If a song is currently playing, this item will take you right to it.
2.5 Choosing music to play from the Main Menu
1. From the main menu, scroll to the rst item, Music Library , and press select.
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Choosing music to play from the Main Menu 2.5
2. Next, choose how you would like to browse your music library. The home player features four
browse modes for your music:
Mode Meaning
Playlists Display all the playlists available in your system.
These playlists are made with the PhatNoise Music
Manager.
Albums Display all the albums available in your system. The
albums are sorted rst by artist, then alphabetically
by album name.
Artists Display all the artists available in your system,
sorted alphabetically.
Genres Display all the genres available in your system,
sorted alphabetically.
Turn the scroll knob or press the up and down buttons on the remote to display each of the
browse modes listed above.
3. Make your selection by pressing the select button. The home player will display a list of items
matching the browse mode you chose. A scroll bar is displayed on the top line, and the current
item is displayed on the bottom line.
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Tip: Press and hold the up or down buttons to scroll quickly through the list!
4. Press play to immediately begin playing, or
5. Press select instead. The system will show you the tracks from the Playlist, Album, Artist, or Genre
that you selected. Press select one last time when the track you would like to play is displayed
on the screen.
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