PhatNoise Car Audio System User Manual

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playback mode changes a brief mute in sound
may occur. This is normal and a property of

the radio.

3. Check to see if you are you using the latest

firmware and desktop software. This is very
important, as software is updated frequently.

4. Sometimes a heavily fragmented cartridge

can skip due to increased seek times.

Defragment the cartridge for best
performance.

WMA files are not playing in
the PhatBox

Some software such as Windows Media Player
features copy protection in their WMA encoding
tools. This prevents the tracks from playing on any

device other than your computer. Disable any
"Copy protect music" checkbox when encoding

music (consult your software’s manual for more
information).

PhatNoise Music Manager

software errors containing a
“Codebase” message.

The PhatNoise Music Manager

playlists are missing or not
working properly.

The PhatNoise Music Manager database files have

been corrupted.

To fix the database:

- Close the PhatNoise Music Manager software.

- Run the Database Doctor in the PhatNoise
Music Manager folder on the Start Menu.

If this does not fix the problem, delete the folder
“Data” in the PhatNoise Music Manager installation

directory (usually C:\Program Files\PhatNoise Music
Manager). Please note that this will erase the

entire user’s database and playlist files. All the
songs will need to be reloaded and the playlists will

need to be redefined.

When transferring files to the
DMS a message appears “Long

Filenames not supported”

The DMS has been mounted incorrectly, or
improperly formatted. Cancel the current copy

operation, eject the cartridge, close the PhatNoise
Music Manager, restart the PhatNoise Music

Manager, and try the operation again.

When a DMS cartridge is
inserted into the USB cradle,

neither the green nor the red
light turn on.

The external AC/DC power adapter is not

connected. Make the connection is firmly
connected.

Or,

The DMS cartridge is not inserted all the way.
Apply gentle pressure with your hand to the top of

the DMS cartridge to see if this makes the lights
come on. If the lights go off right away after you

remove your hand, the lever switch inside the USB
cradle may be out of alignment. In this case,

contact the customer service listed in Appendix E.

USB cradle is not recognized
properly.

- Make sure the computer is running Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.

WinNT 4.0 and Windows 95 do not have

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