Phatbox + MFD1 - Help!

VRSPhil · 08-10-2007, 20:13

I've just installed a phatbox in my Octy1 vRS, in place of the CD changer. All went well except...erm... well it doesn't seem to be working.

I've done a firmware update and It plays the preinstalled discs/tracks. When I try and play mine, it just says they're corrupt

The manual says I need to configure the phatbox to a specific VW sterio, which suits me fine as I have a VW MFD. Unfortionatly, the MFD isn't in the list.
I can select from:
VW Premium IV stereo
VW Premium IV N.B. stereo
VW Premium v stereo
WV Premium v N.B. stereo

or

VW Premium VI stereo

I don't know if the track problem is related to the fact that I haven't selected the stereo type, but I want to rule it out anyway.

Thanks

EddyH · 08-10-2007, 20:27

Stereo type should be set to 'J' this should be in the literature you got with it.

I don't think that's the problem though. What's the sample rate of the tracks? Try ripping a CD using the phatnoise software and see if that works.

VRSPhil · 08-10-2007, 20:39

Thanks Eddy, I've checked the manuals and can't see any reference to the MFD, I'm getting tired/irritated with it though, so probably missed it.

I've been using the propper software, I'll keep trying.... I've probably got a setting wrong somewhere

Thanks again.

Hedge · 08-10-2007, 20:44

I have a Phatbox but on the back of a MFD2.
What format are the tracks in? It will play very low bitrate WMA's (128kbps only I think) but for better sound quality I use 320kbps MP3's. Also be wary of the sample rate mine refused to add some tracks sampled at 48khz.

If it plays track 1 "Welcome to the Phatnoise car audio experience" then there can't be much wrong.

Hedge · 08-10-2007, 21:12

Sorry mate but what head unit are you using?

VRSPhil · 08-10-2007, 21:28

I'm using a VW MFD1 (Mk1 Octy). I put some MP3's from my computer into a playlist and added it, they play fine so it looks like all is well

I just need to get the encoding right

There's slight interfearance, its only noticable when the music is quite quiet, I guess there's nothing I can do about that. Fortionatly it's not very noticable.

Generally I'm really pleased with it, just need to familiarise myself with it now.

EddyH · 08-10-2007, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

Thanks Eddy, I've checked the manuals and can't see any reference to the MFD, I'm getting tired/irritated with it though, so probably missed it.

Both of mine came with a seperate booklet (just A4 sheets stapled in the corner) listing all the stereo types with photo's and matching selection letter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

There's slight interfearance, its only noticable when the music is quite quiet, I guess there's nothing I can do about that. Fortionatly it's not very noticable.

The noise can be fixed with a regulator, there's some how to's floating about on the internet.

Hedge · 08-10-2007, 23:17

I'm glad to see it's working. When I bought mine there was no documentation but I got everything from the Phatnoise website here. They even responded to an emailed question. Volkswagen PhatNoise Digital Car Audio System

I'm sure you'll agree that it is a top toy.

VRSPhil · 11-10-2007, 19:20

Sorted the whining noise out now

08-10-2007, 20:13	#1
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,206 Thanks: 178 Thanked 189 Times in 134 Posts	Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! I've just installed a phatbox in my Octy1 vRS, in place of the CD changer. All went well except...erm... well it doesn't seem to be working. I've done a firmware update and It plays the preinstalled discs/tracks. When I try and play mine, it just says they're corrupt The manual says I need to configure the phatbox to a specific VW sterio, which suits me fine as I have a VW MFD. Unfortionatly, the MFD isn't in the list. I can select from: VW Premium IV stereo VW Premium IV N.B. stereo VW Premium v stereo WV Premium v N.B. stereo or VW Premium VI stereo I don't know if the track problem is related to the fact that I haven't selected the stereo type, but I want to rule it out anyway. Thanks __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

08-10-2007, 20:27	#2
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,897 Thanks: 40 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! Stereo type should be set to 'J' this should be in the literature you got with it. I don't think that's the problem though. What's the sample rate of the tracks? Try ripping a CD using the phatnoise software and see if that works. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

08-10-2007, 20:39	#3
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,206 Thanks: 178 Thanked 189 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! Thanks Eddy, I've checked the manuals and can't see any reference to the MFD, I'm getting tired/irritated with it though, so probably missed it. I've been using the propper software, I'll keep trying.... I've probably got a setting wrong somewhere Thanks again. __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

08-10-2007, 20:44	#4
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,955 Thanks: 42 Thanked 63 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! I have a Phatbox but on the back of a MFD2. What format are the tracks in? It will play very low bitrate WMA's (128kbps only I think) but for better sound quality I use 320kbps MP3's. Also be wary of the sample rate mine refused to add some tracks sampled at 48khz. If it plays track 1 "Welcome to the Phatnoise car audio experience" then there can't be much wrong. __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

08-10-2007, 21:12	#5
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,955 Thanks: 42 Thanked 63 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! Sorry mate but what head unit are you using? __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

08-10-2007, 21:28	#6
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,206 Thanks: 178 Thanked 189 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! I'm using a VW MFD1 (Mk1 Octy). I put some MP3's from my computer into a playlist and added it, they play fine so it looks like all is well I just need to get the encoding right There's slight interfearance, its only noticable when the music is quite quiet, I guess there's nothing I can do about that. Fortionatly it's not very noticable. Generally I'm really pleased with it, just need to familiarise myself with it now. __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

08-10-2007, 23:17	#8
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,955 Thanks: 42 Thanked 63 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! I'm glad to see it's working. When I bought mine there was no documentation but I got everything from the Phatnoise website here. They even responded to an emailed question. Volkswagen PhatNoise Digital Car Audio System I'm sure you'll agree that it is a top toy. __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

11-10-2007, 19:20	#9
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,206 Thanks: 178 Thanked 189 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Phatbox + MFD1 - Help! Sorted the whining noise out now __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

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