John_Doe Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Story so far......PMM installed OK, followed all instructions ref the DMS cradle connectiions etc etc. Came to insert the cartridge...windows XP seemed to recognize the hardware but then told me "problem with your hardware" the red light was on but at no time did the green light show on the cradle, then an audible alarm started emitting from the cradle/cassette!!! Please assist if you can.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 In more than two years experience with the PhatBox/DMS cradle I have never experienced this. I didn't even know that there was an alarm. Do you have a suitably powerful PSU for the cradle - I use a 12V 1Amp supply. Just a thought - it's not head to disc inteference in the cartridge, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Doe Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hi Peter, I have an ac/dc adaptor currently set at 12V and a polarity setting of -sign, whatever that means? It all came packaged and appeared to be plug and play...its the alarm I'm concerned about and windows not picking up the unit when the USB2 cable is plugged in. Waiting for the supplier to get back to me. Head scratching continues! Thanks for the feedback.....David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I think peter is more concerned about the current your PUS is able to supply to the cradle. The phatnoise actually states a 1.6A PSU at 12V center line positive, now as you have the red light on, then I guess that you have the right polarity, but maybe no enough current to start the disk up. Check you PSU rating, should be marked on it. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 The FAQ on the PhatNoise web site states (or used to - I have a hard copy here) 12V at 800mA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Doe Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Craig, Peter, it would appear that the rocker switch (the size of a gnats willy) was mid way position, I moved it a tad and the cradle was then picked up by windows, I assume that the pre requisite 1.6 amps was not acheived before the adjustment. Thanks for the feedback, now to get this fecker loaded with muzac!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hmm, bizarre cos all the ones I have here state 1.6A Well, he still needs to check it. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 [ QUOTE ] ...it would appear that the rocker switch (the size of a gnats willy) was mid way position,... [/ QUOTE ] Rocker switch? Your cradle must be different to mine! ...or are you saying that there's a switch on your PSU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Doe Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Its actually on the ac/dc 12v adaptor which came with the unit from the states (unbeknown to me at the time as I bought it off ebay as I quote "UK supplied") alls good now though and I'm populating the cartridge as we speak with all sorts from Rick Astley to Blank & Jones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 No rocker switches on any of my cradles, may be using a non OEM PSU with some sort of switch on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillihead Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Where did ya all get 'em from. May I also ask prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Doe Posted August 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Ebay Chilli and also there is a UK phatnoiseUK site which is very compettive......should be around £220 to £260 ish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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