How to setup Phase for the first time

If you are considering getting Phase or if you have recently purchased one, this article will guide you through your first steps with Phase. 

Box content

Upon opening the box, you’ll see that the contents include one Phase Receiver and two Remotes (four Remotes, if you’ve got the Ultimate pack). 

When you lift the tab underneath, there is a pocket that includes: 

- a Quick Start Guide

- A page of Phase stickers 

- Four Magnetic stickers. 

- One USB cable

- Two RCA cables

1) Charging Phase

Before setting up your Phase, make sure you charge it, since the battery of your Phase doesn’t come fully charged out the box. 

The charging process can take up to two hours. 

To charge your product, plug the Phase Receiver via USB to a power source, such as your laptop or a wall outlet (as long as they deliver 5V). 

Please keep in mind that we do not recommend plugging the Receiver via USB directly into the mixer. This could lead to power and connection issues.

You’ll know your Phase is on and connected when the LEDs on the Receiver and Remotes begin to flash.

Click here if you want to know more about the Phase LED animations and their meaning. 

2) Signing into Phase Manager

After unboxing your Phase, you will need to download the latest version of Phase Manager. 

After connecting your Phase via USB to your laptop, you’ll be prompted to sign into your Phase account, and if you don’t have one, you will need to create it.

Once logged in, Phase Manager will detect your new Phase. 

There you can give your Phase the name you prefer and pick the DVS software you’ll be using. 

It’s important to note that linking your Phase account to Phase Manager will allow us to offer you a better support on the back end, should you need it at any time.

3) Updating your Phase

The next important step is for you to update your Phase to the latest firmware version available. 

This will guarantee the best possible performance of your product. whenever an update is available, the Phase Manager app will indicate it on the red button in the main view. 

Go to the Update Center, begin the updating process and follow all the steps displayed on the screen until you have successfully completed it. 

For more information, you can watch the “How to update your Phase” tutorial.

4) Setting up Phase and your mixer

For Phase to work, it needs to be plugged into a DVS integrated mixer or an external sound card, as Phase doesn’t work with simple analog mixers. 

Plug your Phase Receiver with the RCA cables to the Line inputs of the mixer (Phase won’t work if plugged to Phono). 

The turntables RCAs do not need to be plugged into the mixer for you to use Phase.

Check out the DJ equipment setup section to know how to setup Phase with your equipment. 

Please note that since firmware V.7, Phase can be used in HID mode, without RCA cables for some of the Dj Softwares. 

Head to this section to learn the detailed setup steps to use Phase in HID mode. 

5) Preparing your records and Remotes

To set up your records, reach for the envelope with the Magnetic Stickers. The Phase Magnetic Stickers give the Remotes extra reinforcement and stability on the vinyl. 

Be mindful of placement since they are not reusable. You can get additional Phase Magnetic Stickers on our website if you need extra. 

When this step is done, you can begin calibrating your Remotes.

To calibrate them, remove the Remotes from the Phase Receiver and wait until their LEDs are still. 

Once the calibration is completed, you can place the Remotes back on the Phase Magnetic Stickers on top of your records.

6) Configuring your DJ software

Now, you can start configuring your DJ software for Phase. Remember that Phase is compatible with most DJ software available such as Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro, Rekordbox, and Virtual DJ, amongst others. 

To ensure your Phase will work properly, make sure you have a perfect circle in your settings for optimal performance (except if you use Phase in HID mode), and that you’ve chosen “relative” mode instead of “internal”. 

If you have followed all steps correctly, you should be now set and ready to start enjoying your brand new Phase!