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... Important Safety and Handling Instructions 52 FCC WARNING...52 Installation Precautions 52 Digital Media Storage Cartridge Precautions 53 Music Keg Player and USB Cradle Precautions 53 APPENDIX E: USING AUDIBLE CONTENT WITH YOUR KENWOOD MUSIC KEG ...53 APPENDIX E: CONTACTING KENWOOD SUPPORT 62 Page 2 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The total number of Contents GETTING STARTED 4 FOUR...
... Important Safety and Handling Instructions 52 FCC WARNING...52 Installation Precautions 52 Digital Media Storage Cartridge Precautions 53 Music Keg Player and USB Cradle Precautions 53 APPENDIX E: USING AUDIBLE CONTENT WITH YOUR KENWOOD MUSIC KEG ...53 APPENDIX E: CONTACTING KENWOOD SUPPORT 62 Page 2 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The total number of Contents GETTING STARTED 4 FOUR...
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... and tradenames, including without limitation, KENWOOD, EXCELON, MUSIC KEG, are proprietary to Kenwood Corporation. Patents Numbers #5,987,525; #6,061, 680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending. d/b/a "Gracenote." CDDB is CDDB, Inc. All trademarks, service marks and tradenames, including without limitation and PHATNOISE, PHATNOISE MUSIC MANAGER, DPGT and DMS are proprietary to PhatNoise, Inc. All...
... and tradenames, including without limitation, KENWOOD, EXCELON, MUSIC KEG, are proprietary to Kenwood Corporation. Patents Numbers #5,987,525; #6,061, 680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending. d/b/a "Gracenote." CDDB is CDDB, Inc. All trademarks, service marks and tradenames, including without limitation and PHATNOISE, PHATNOISE MUSIC MANAGER, DPGT and DMS are proprietary to PhatNoise, Inc. All...
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In addition to make sure your Kenwood Music Keg package is complete. System Components Please check to this manual, you should have received all of the following parts: 1 Kenwood Music Keg 1 Kenwood Music Keg connector cable (6 meter) 1 DMS cartridge 1 USB cradle with attached USB cable 1 USB cradle power adaptor 1 PhatNoise Music Manager software CD-ROM Kenwood Music Keg Kenwood Music Keg connector cable DMS Cartridge USB Cradle Page 6 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
In addition to make sure your Kenwood Music Keg package is complete. System Components Please check to this manual, you should have received all of the following parts: 1 Kenwood Music Keg 1 Kenwood Music Keg connector cable (6 meter) 1 DMS cartridge 1 USB cradle with attached USB cable 1 USB cradle power adaptor 1 PhatNoise Music Manager software CD-ROM Kenwood Music Keg Kenwood Music Keg connector cable DMS Cartridge USB Cradle Page 6 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
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DMS Cartridge Overview Page 8 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. A. The Music Manager software and the music files themselves are contained on a DMS cartridge that you install permanently in your vehicle. Kenwood Music Keg Overview The Music Keg is inserted into the Music Keg. B. It is a computer that is the central brain of the Kenwood Music Keg car audio system.
DMS Cartridge Overview Page 8 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. A. The Music Manager software and the music files themselves are contained on a DMS cartridge that you install permanently in your vehicle. Kenwood Music Keg Overview The Music Keg is inserted into the Music Keg. B. It is a computer that is the central brain of the Kenwood Music Keg car audio system.
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... hard drive, its huge storage capacity can accommodate thousands of the cradle or the Music Keg. ! Doing so will not work with your warranty. The DMS cartridge is what makes the Kenwood Music Keg flexible. Only use the cartridge supplied with your Kenwood Music Keg-other cartridges with other drives inside will void your system. When inserting the cartridge...
... hard drive, its huge storage capacity can accommodate thousands of the cradle or the Music Keg. ! Doing so will not work with your warranty. The DMS cartridge is what makes the Kenwood Music Keg flexible. Only use the cartridge supplied with your Kenwood Music Keg-other cartridges with other drives inside will void your system. When inserting the cartridge...
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... port in your computer. C. Important! Page 10 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. If you bump or drop the USB cradle and DMS cartridge while in use, you connect the USB cradle to download and store music files in the back of your DMS cartridge just like a hard drive. Download and...
... port in your computer. C. Important! Page 10 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. If you bump or drop the USB cradle and DMS cartridge while in use, you connect the USB cradle to download and store music files in the back of your DMS cartridge just like a hard drive. Download and...
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... equipment, we recommend that you must insert the DMS cartridge into the Music Keg, prior to installation. ! Page 12 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Section I: Installation Guide For your convenience, the Kenwood Music Keg has already been configured for the mounting and wiring of the Kenwood Music Keg. The three most common locations are the trunk...
... equipment, we recommend that you must insert the DMS cartridge into the Music Keg, prior to installation. ! Page 12 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Section I: Installation Guide For your convenience, the Kenwood Music Keg has already been configured for the mounting and wiring of the Kenwood Music Keg. The three most common locations are the trunk...
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Page 13 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The Music Keg cable needs at least 3 inches of the Kenwood Music Keg unobstructed to allow the DMS cartridge to your car stereo As far as your Kenwood stereo is concerned, the Music Keg appears just like any ordinary CD changer. Please keep the cables from the DMS cartridge slot. For...
Page 13 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The Music Keg cable needs at least 3 inches of the Kenwood Music Keg unobstructed to allow the DMS cartridge to your car stereo As far as your Kenwood stereo is concerned, the Music Keg appears just like any ordinary CD changer. Please keep the cables from the DMS cartridge slot. For...
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...entire message to learn how to play. Page 15 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The Music Keg is mounted such that the connector cable will guide you through installing the desktop software. Wait for the Music Keg to a flat, hard and stable surface, such...off and stay off the stereo and remove the DMS cartridge. About 5 seconds later, both lights should be used. You may have to wait up to 15 seconds for a "Welcome to the Kenwood Music Keg " message to use the Music Keg. 11. Congratulations! The next section will reach ...
...entire message to learn how to play. Page 15 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The Music Keg is mounted such that the connector cable will guide you through installing the desktop software. Wait for the Music Keg to a flat, hard and stable surface, such...off and stay off the stereo and remove the DMS cartridge. About 5 seconds later, both lights should be used. You may have to wait up to 15 seconds for a "Welcome to the Kenwood Music Keg " message to use the Music Keg. 11. Congratulations! The next section will reach ...
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Page 18 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Click "Continue Anyway". 5. If the DMS cartridge is finished, the setup program will most likely pop up warning message boxes titled "Software Installation". Once your computer has rebooted, plug the power connector into the USB cradle, remove it now. 7. These are normal. When the installation is inserted into the USB cradle. During the installation, Windows XP will ask you to reboot the computer. 6.
Page 18 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Click "Continue Anyway". 5. If the DMS cartridge is finished, the setup program will most likely pop up warning message boxes titled "Software Installation". Once your computer has rebooted, plug the power connector into the USB cradle, remove it now. 7. These are normal. When the installation is inserted into the USB cradle. During the installation, Windows XP will ask you to reboot the computer. 6.
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Avoid 'slapping' the cartridge into the USB cradle. Page 19 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. 8. The green and red indicator lights should illuminate. Connect the USB cradle to your PC. Make sure the cradle is plugged into a power supply before connecting it to a USB port on your computer. 9. Insert the DMS cartridge firmly into place. The DMS cartridge will then be detected by the operating system.
Avoid 'slapping' the cartridge into the USB cradle. Page 19 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. 8. The green and red indicator lights should illuminate. Connect the USB cradle to your PC. Make sure the cradle is plugged into a power supply before connecting it to a USB port on your computer. 9. Insert the DMS cartridge firmly into place. The DMS cartridge will then be detected by the operating system.
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"Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" 3. NOTE: Windows XP ONLY! 1. "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" b. Choose "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" 4. Click "Finish" Page 20 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. After detecting the DMS, Windows will appear 6. A "Hardware Installation" warning box will launch the "Found New Hardware Wizard" with two options a. Click "Next" 5. Click "Continue Anyway" 7.
"Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" 3. NOTE: Windows XP ONLY! 1. "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" b. Choose "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" 4. Click "Finish" Page 20 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. After detecting the DMS, Windows will appear 6. A "Hardware Installation" warning box will launch the "Found New Hardware Wizard" with two options a. Click "Next" 5. Click "Continue Anyway" 7.
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10. Your DMS cartridge is ready! For each dialog, select "Take No Action" and check "Always do the selected Action" Click "OK" 12. Page 22 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Dialogs will appear for PHTDTA and PHTSYS 11.
10. Your DMS cartridge is ready! For each dialog, select "Take No Action" and check "Always do the selected Action" Click "OK" 12. Page 22 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Dialogs will appear for PHTDTA and PHTSYS 11.
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... the software. Library View Page 24 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Transferring MP3s and playlists to load into both static and dynamic playlists 3. Launch the Music Manager software. Choose a location on your computer that you wish to the DMS cartridge Launching the PhatNoise Music Manager 1. Navigating the Program Each icon...
... the software. Library View Page 24 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Transferring MP3s and playlists to load into both static and dynamic playlists 3. Launch the Music Manager software. Choose a location on your computer that you wish to the DMS cartridge Launching the PhatNoise Music Manager 1. Navigating the Program Each icon...
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The total number of songs on the DMS cartridge must not exceed 40,000. Page 31 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The Kenwood Music Keg can handle as many as 10,000 separate playlists. !
The total number of songs on the DMS cartridge must not exceed 40,000. Page 31 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. The Kenwood Music Keg can handle as many as 10,000 separate playlists. !
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... Supported Devices panels. 4. The Devices view appears: The Devices view is organized in the All Supported Devices panel. Page 32 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Activate the Kenwood Music Keg DMS cartridge by clicking the Device Manager button. 3. Insert the DMS cartridge into the USB cradle. Transferring MP3s and playlists to the...
... Supported Devices panels. 4. The Devices view appears: The Devices view is organized in the All Supported Devices panel. Page 32 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Activate the Kenwood Music Keg DMS cartridge by clicking the Device Manager button. 3. Insert the DMS cartridge into the USB cradle. Transferring MP3s and playlists to the...
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... to Appendix A: Updating the Firmware in your Music Keg . 5. For more information, refer to an existing disc on the DMS cartridge (Note: Playlists are called 'Discs' when they are on the name of the playlist. Page 33 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. If the DMS cartridge is connected properly, a summary screen...
... to Appendix A: Updating the Firmware in your Music Keg . 5. For more information, refer to an existing disc on the DMS cartridge (Note: Playlists are called 'Discs' when they are on the name of the playlist. Page 33 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. If the DMS cartridge is connected properly, a summary screen...
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... disc. Removing the cartridge before this message appears will automatically be converted into the DMS area. 2. Wait until the software displays a message indicating it is safe to a disc on the DMS cartridge 1. Page 34 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Drag the playlist into a static playlist. 2. Note: When dragging an...
... disc. Removing the cartridge before this message appears will automatically be converted into the DMS area. 2. Wait until the software displays a message indicating it is safe to a disc on the DMS cartridge 1. Page 34 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Drag the playlist into a static playlist. 2. Note: When dragging an...
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Be sure to click Save/Eject DMS to the Disc icon denotes a dynamic playlist. If a disc has fresh content after syncing, the yellow star will turn blue and the new files will automatically be highlighted. Page 35 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Syncing Music In the Device view, a yellow star next to apply the changes. By pressing the Sync Music Keg button, any updates to those discs will be copied to the DMS cartridge.
Be sure to click Save/Eject DMS to the Disc icon denotes a dynamic playlist. If a disc has fresh content after syncing, the yellow star will turn blue and the new files will automatically be highlighted. Page 35 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. Syncing Music In the Device view, a yellow star next to apply the changes. By pressing the Sync Music Keg button, any updates to those discs will be copied to the DMS cartridge.
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...36 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. In the illustration below, several playlists have been made in your car, and after a few tries you will find a system that contain the most recent 25 or 50 songs for you may want to a blank location under 'Music Keg DMS'. Next..., a 'Recent Hip-Hop' Disc is one you . Example Playlists There are many ways of music. The following example is made that works for different styles of organizing songs and ...
...36 Kenwood Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc. In the illustration below, several playlists have been made in your car, and after a few tries you will find a system that contain the most recent 25 or 50 songs for you may want to a blank location under 'Music Keg DMS'. Next..., a 'Recent Hip-Hop' Disc is one you . Example Playlists There are many ways of music. The following example is made that works for different styles of organizing songs and ...