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Phatbox / Keg software and support => Phatnoise Hardware Support => Topic started by: EvisuKG on May 11, 2013, 03:30:19 AM

Title: This noob requires assistance
Post by: EvisuKG on May 11, 2013, 03:30:19 AM
Hello everyone,

I thought I was familiar with the Kenwood Music Keg, but as time has passed I am finding it more and more difficult to update my DMS. The last time I updated it was 4/2009. The hardware I am using is a Kenwood KDC-X969 head unit with the Kenwood Music Keg. I have USB cradle KHD-USB1 and a 10GB cartridge. I would like to update the media on my cartridge, but I have no idea where to begin. My laptop is running Windows 7 64 bit.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Title: Re: This noob requires assistance
Post by: VorTechS on May 17, 2013, 08:16:27 AM
Trying to get the USB1 cradle working on Windows 7, is going to be a bit of a challenge.  Some people have reported success using XP mode, but the speed of the cradle really is appalling!

I would recommend you find yourself a generic USB 2.0 caddy, in the UK you can get them for just a few GBP (mine was about £3).  It's very easy to open up the DMS and swap the disk out, you just need to be careful of the pins on the drive itself when removing/re-attaching the Keg/Cradle interface board.

You should then find no problems using the disk under Windows 7, and if PhatNoise software doesn't recognise it as a DMS, PhatHack Media Manager will.
Title: Re: This noob requires assistance
Post by: VorTechS on May 17, 2013, 08:17:11 AM
(As an aside, I'm going to look at getting USB 2.0 boards done for the cradles as there are still a number of people needing them!)
Title: Re: This noob requires assistance
Post by: oldaneal on May 26, 2013, 10:31:02 PM
Quote from: VorTechS on May 17, 2013, 08:17:11 AM
(As an aside, I'm going to look at getting USB 2.0 boards done for the cradles as there are still a number of people needing them!)

would like one if they are available :)
Title: Re: This noob requires assistance
Post by: VorTechS on May 28, 2013, 09:48:13 AM
I'll try and remember that once I've got things up and running!