PhatNoise Car Audio System manual Using SSA, Playback Modes

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Using SSA

The SSA interface mirrors the music organization performed by the PhatNoise Music Manager on your home PC. You can access the Virtual Discs in the order you placed them onto the DMS cartridge via the Playlist Mode, or you can have the PhatBox sort the music by Album, Artist, or Genre via the corresponding playback modes.

Playback Modes

Mode 1 is Track Mode

In this mode (if available), the Track up/down buttons move playback to the next/previous track determined by the active playback mode. The possible active playback modes are playlist, album, artist or genre. Please read the section “Active Playback Modes” (on the following page) for a more detailed explanation of active playback modes.

Mode 2 is Playlist Mode

In this mode, you can move playback to the next/previous playlist. The PhatBox will announce the name of the playlist out loud to you. Entering playlist mode sets the active playback mode to Playlist Playback.

Mode 3 is Album Mode

In this mode, you can move playback to the next/previous album. The PhatBox will announce the name of the album out loud to you. Entering album mode sets the active playback mode to Album Playback.

Mode 4 is Artist Mode

In this mode, you can move playback to the next/previous artist. The PhatBox will announce the name of the artist out loud to you. Entering artist mode sets the active playback mode to Artist Playback.

Mode 5 is Genre Playback Mode

In this mode, you can move playback to the next/previous genre. The PhatBox will announce the name of the genre out loud to you. Entering genre mode sets the active playback mode to Genre Playback.

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PhatNoise Car Audio System User Manual

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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 Before mounting the PhatBox Section I Installation GuideMounting Clearance Connecting the PhatBox to your head unitPossible Cause Solution Installing the PhatNoise Music Manager software Section II Setting up at HomeMAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Page Launching the Music Manager Section III Creating and Managing PlaylistsMP3 Files and ID3 Tags Navigating the Program Converting an Audio CD to computer files MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Finding Music MAN Copyright 2003 PhatNoise Inc Adding songs to a static playlist Creating PlaylistsAdding 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 Starting the PhatBox Section IV Operating the PhatBoxPlayback Modes Using SSAActive Playback Modes Mode 6 is Features Mode→ Beth Jones Playback ExampleVoice Prompting Other NotesSeeking 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 When Installing the PhatBox Appendix B TroubleshootingGeneral Cases WinNT 4.0 and Windows 95 do not have Open the DMS Database/Voice Prompts Installation Precautions Appendix C Important Safety and Handling InstructionsPhatBox Player and USB Cradle Precautions Digital Media Storage Cartridge 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