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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