PhatNoise Car Audio System manual Section IV Operating the PhatBox, Starting the PhatBox

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Section IV: Operating the PhatBox

The PhatBox is controlled through the CD changer controls of your existing car stereo head unit.

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The PhatBox operates differently than a standard CD Changer! Please read the instructions below carefully to learn how to properly use the PhatNoise Car Audio system.

Becuase every radio is designed differently, please refer to the included Quick Start Guide to learn how to use the buttons on your particular radio.

Most radios have limited control and display capabilities. These limitations caused PhatNoise to reinvent the user interface for your PhatBox. We call this new method of operation SSA, which stands for Simple Stereo Architecture. This system maximizes the functionality and ease of use of the PhatBox through voice prompting, while using the existing equipment in your car.

SSA allows you to quickly switch between different playback modes. These modes determine the next song that will play. You can browse through lists of playlists, artists, albums and genres without taking your eyes off the road. Please read this entire section to get a better idea of how this system works.

Starting the PhatBox

The PhatBox is available through the CD mode of your radio. The unit powers on and off automatically, and resumes where you last left playback.

To begin playback:

1.Insert the DMS cartridge into the cartridge slot of the PhatBox.

2.Turn on your radio and switch to the CD mode. This is labeled CD or MODE on your radio.

3.Playback will resume where the system last stopped.

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Contents Page Table of Contents MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Getting Started Four steps to a quick start System Components Manuals and Guides PhatBox Overview DMS Cartridge Overview USB Cradle Overview Safety and Handling Precautions Section I Installation Guide Before mounting the PhatBoxConnecting the PhatBox to your head unit Mounting ClearancePossible Cause Solution Section II Setting up at Home Installing the PhatNoise Music Manager softwareMAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Page MP3 Files and ID3 Tags Section III Creating and Managing PlaylistsLaunching the Music Manager Navigating the Program Converting an Audio CD to computer files MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Finding Music MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Creating Playlists Adding songs to a static playlistAdding songs to a dynamic playlist Accessing the DMS Cartridge Adding Music to the DMS Cartridge MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Ejecting the DMS Syncing Music Section IV Operating the PhatBox Starting the PhatBoxUsing SSA Playback ModesMode 6 is Features Mode Active Playback ModesPlayback Example → Beth JonesOther Notes Voice PromptingSeeking Appendix a Updating the Firmware in your PhatBox MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Wizard will close. Now press the Save/Eject DMS button Do not pull the cartridge out while the lights are blinking Appendix B Troubleshooting When Installing the PhatBoxGeneral Cases WinNT 4.0 and Windows 95 do not have Open the DMS Database/Voice Prompts Appendix C Important Safety and Handling Instructions Installation PrecautionsDigital Media Storage Cartridge Precautions PhatBox Player and USB Cradle PrecautionsIntroduction Welcome Tell Me More New Users Click Here Audible Content on the PhatNoise DMS MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Dynamic Audible Subscription Discs MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc To update the Audible Subscription Discs Appendix E Contacting PhatNoise Support