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Table of Contents GETTING STARTED.................................................................................... 4 FOUR STEPS TO A QUICK START................................................................................................................................5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS...............................................................................................................................................6 A. Music Keg Overview .................................
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Page 3 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2001 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
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Getting Started The Kenwood Music Keg is the most advanced automotive digital music jukebox available today. By offering one-touch access to an unlimited number of MP3s, WMA’s and other music files, it provides music lovers the ultimate in power and flexibility with seamless integration to Kenwood head units. Page 4 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2001 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
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Four steps to a quick start This manual contains step-by-step instructions for the operation of your Kenwood Music Keg, but as a quick overview we start with the four major steps: Step 1) Install the Music Keg in your car. For more information on how to install the Music Keg in your car, see section I. Step 2) Install the PhatNoise Music Manager software on your PC. For more information on how to set your PC, see section II. Step 3) Create playlists of your favorite music. F
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System Components Please check to make sure your Kenwood Music Keg package is complete. In addition to this manual, you should have received all of the following parts: 1 Music Keg 1 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 Music Keg Music Keg connector cable DMS Cartridge USB Cradle Page 6 Kenwood Excelon Music Ke
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USB Cradle power adaptor PhatNoise Music Manager software CD-ROM Page 7 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2001 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
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A. Music Keg Overview The Music Keg is the central brain of the Kenwood Excelon Music Keg car audio system. It is a computer that you install permanently in your vehicle. The Music Keg software and the music files themselves are contained on a cartridge that is inserted into the Music Keg. Page 8 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2001 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
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B. DMS Cartridge Overview The DMS cartridge is what makes the Music Keg flexible. Like a computer hard drive, its huge storage capacity can accommodate hundreds of music files. When inserting into the Music Keg, make sure the cartridge slides all the way in until the latches click. Press the release button whenever pulling the drive out of the cradle or the Music Keg. Do not open the DMS cartridge casing. Doing so will void your warranty. Only use the supplied cartridge w
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C. USB Cradle Overview The USB cradle plugs into the USB port in the back of your computer. Inserting the DMS cartridge into the USB cradle allows your computer to download and store music files in your DMS cartridge just like a hard drive. Please be careful when the DMS cartridge is in the USB cradle. If you bump or drop the USB cradle and DMS cartridge while in use, you may damage the units. Important! Download and install the PhatNoise Music Manager softwa
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Safety and Handling Precautions Do not install the Music Keg on the rear deck of a car where it will be subjected to direct sunlight and high temperatures. Do not install the Music Keg where it will be subjected to hot air from the heater or any other high-temperature location. Also do not install the Music Keg where you cannot firmly secure the unit, or in high-vibration areas. Do not install the Music Keg in an area of high humidity or where large amounts of airborne d
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Section I: Installation Guide For your convenience, the Music Keg has already been configured for your head unit. For the Music Keg to recognize this configuration, you must insert the DMS cartridge into the Music Keg now, prior to installation. Important note: If you have no experience installing car audio equipment, we recommend you go to a professional installer for the ! mounting and wiring of the Music Keg. Before mounting the Music Keg Please keep the following consid
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Mounting Clearance You must leave the front of the Music Keg unobstructed to allow the DMS cartridge to be removed from the DMS cartridge slot. The Music Keg cable needs at least 3 inches of clearance to keep the cables from straining or bending unnecessarily. Please keep this in mind when choosing a mounting location. Connecting the Music Keg to your head unit As far as your car stereo head unit is concerned, the Music Keg appears just like any ordinary CD changer. For thi
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Wiring a Music Keg to Kenwood Head Units 1. Turn off the car and the radio. 2. Gain access to the rear portion of your car stereo head unit. Important note: This step may involve removing parts of the dashboard, depending on your car. If do not have experience installing car audio equipment, we recommend you seek the assistance of a ! professional car audio installer. 3. Using the long (6.0 meters) Music Keg connector cable, plug the appropriate end into the changer port on the
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4. Secure the Music Keg to the mounting location with the four included self-tapping screws. Make sure the Music Keg is mounted such that the connector cable will reach with ample room. The Music Keg should be mounted to a hard stable surface, such as particle board or sheet metal. 5. Proceed to the section “Making the Final Connection”. Making the Final Connection 1. With the DMS cartridge fully inserted, plug the cable into the back of the Music Keg. 2. You should see the re
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seconds for the Music Keg to boot. Listen to the entire message to learn how to use the Music Keg. 7. Congratulations! The Music Keg is installed and ready to be used. Turn off the head unit and remove the cartridge. The next section will guide you through installing the desktop software. Is something wrong? No lights come on at all: ? 1. Disconnect the cable from the Music Keg. Wait 20 seconds and reconnect. 2. Your cartridge may be corrupted. Please see Appendix D: Contacting
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Section II: Setting up at Home Installing the Kenwood Excelon edition of the PhatNoise Music Managerä software The Kenwood Excelon edition of the PhatNoise Music Manager software is included on the CD found in your package. You can use the software to create and manage playlists of MP3s, WMA and WAV files. You must install the PhatNoise Music Manager software on your computer before you connect the USB cradle to your computer. ! To configure the software, it is very imp
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NOTE: Windows XP ONLY! During the installation, Windows XP will most likely pop up warning ! message boxes titled “Software Installation”. These are normal. Click “Continue Anyway”. 6. When the installation is finished, the setup program will ask you to reboot the computer. 7. Once rebooted, plug the power connector into the USB cradle. Make sure the cradle is plugged into a power supply before connecting it to your computer. Page 18 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual C
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8. Connect the USB cradle to a USB port on your PC. 9. Insert the DMS cartridge firmly into the USB cradle. Avoid ‘slapping’ the cartridge into place. The green and red indicator lights should illuminate. The DMS cartridge will then be detected by the operating system. Page 19 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2001 Kenwood USA Corporation & PhatNoise Inc.
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NOTE: Windows XP ONLY! 1. After detecting the DMS, Windows will launch the “Found New Hardware Wizard” with two options a. “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” b. “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” 3. Choose “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” 4. Click “Next” 5. A “Hardware Installation” warning box will appear 6. Click “Continue Anyway” 7. Click “Finish” Page 20 Kenwood Excelon Music Keg User Manual Copyright 2001 Kenwood USA Corpo
