USER’S
GUIDE
RD2201/RD2204
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this
product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this player to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
CAUTION
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
SERVICE
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty in this guide.
Attach your sales receipt for future reference, or write down the date you purchased or received this
product as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty
period.
Model No:___________________________________________________________________
Serial No: ___________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________________________________________
Purchased From: ______________________________________________________________
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Introduction
Your Lyra personal digital player is designed to give you hours of listening
pleasure. To get the most out of your new purchase, we suggest that you take a
few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
If you have any questions or problems, consult the Troubleshooting Guide or log
onto www.lyrazone.com for help and recent updates.
Table of Contents
Important Information....... 2
System Requirements ................ 2
Warning ..................................... 2
Caution While Driving .............. 2
Getting Started.................... 3
Unpack the Player and
Accessories ........................... 3
Connect the External Drive ....... 4
Install the Music Management
Software................................ 5
Transfer the Audio Files to the
CompactFlash* Card ............ 6
Insert the Batteries Into the
Player .................................... 7
Important Battery Notes ....... 7
Low Battery Indicator........... 7
Insert the CompactFlash*
Card In the Player. ................ 8
Attach the Headphones to the
Player. ................................... 8
Play the CompactFlash*
Card. ..................................... 9
Player Features ................. 10
Controls ................................... 10
Playing a CompactFlash*
Card .................................... 12
Playback Features .................... 14
Pause Feature ...................... 14
Auto Resume Feature ......... 14
Skip and Search Features.... 15
Scroll Feature...................... 15
Mode Menu ............................. 16
Repeat and Shuffle
Features ............................ 16
Program Feature.................. 17
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
Menu................................... 18
DSP Modes ......................... 18
Equalizer Feature ................ 19
Included Accessories......... 20
CompactFlash* Memory
Cards................................... 20
Removable Belt Clip ............... 20
Model RD2204 (Car Kit)......... 21
Optional Accessories......... 22
Specifications..................... 24
Troubleshooting Guide..... 25
Limited W arranty............. 26
Index .................................. 28
*CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation
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Important Information
The Lyra w orks with your computer to let you play your favorite music from files
recorded on removable CompactFlash* memory cards. The player plays f iles
encoded with the popular MP3 and Real Networks G2** audio formats and may
allow for future upgrades of some alternativ e audio compression formats.
Because the player has no moving parts, the audio can be played back virtually
anywhere without skipping.
You can download MP3 and G2 encoded music files from several internet sites
to your computer hard drive or record your favorite CD using the software
supplied.
Some of the internet sites you may want to explore are:
• www.real.com • www.mpeg.org
• www.mp3.com • www.goodnoise.com
Computer System Requirements
Minimum
• Pentium 166 MHz or faster
• 32MB RAM
• Windows 95/98/NT
• 4 MB free hard disk space
plus 1 MB for every minute
of CD quality music you
store on your hard drive.
• CD-ROM Drive
• 256 Color, Mouse
• Parallel Port
• Full Duplex Sound Card
Optimum
• Pentium II 300MHz
• 64MB RAM
• Windows 95/98/NT
• 4 MB free hard disk space
plus 1 MB for every minute
of CD quality music you
store on your hard drive.
• CD-ROM Drive
• 256 Color, Mouse
• Parallel Port
• Full Duplex Sound Card
Warning
Use of this product is for your personal use only. Copying CDs or
downloading music files for sale or other business purpose is a violation of
copyright law. It is also a violation of copyright law to download files without
permission of the copyright owner.
Caution While Driving
Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not
recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and
attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or
distracting while driving.
*CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation
**G2 is a trademark of Real Networks Corporation
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Getting Started
CompactFlash
1. Unpack the player and accessories.
When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the
accessories and information papers. The items shown below are packed with
your player.
DSP
STOP
•
OFF
PLAY
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
LIGHT
MODE
Multi-Media Player
with Removable Belt Clip
Music Management
Software
+ -
+ -
“AA” Alkaline
Batteries
.
CompactFlash
Removable Memory Card
Model RD2204 Only:
Car Conversion Kit
CompactFlash
External Drive with
Cables and Adapters
Headphone
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Getting Started
2. Connect the CompactFlash™ external drive.
The external drive allows you to transfer MP3 or G2 encoded files to the
CompactFlash* card. Attach it to the parallel port of your computer. The
external drive cables have passthrough connectors and adapters so you can
attach the CompactFlash* drive at the same time your printer and keyboard
are attached.
D. Attach to
parallel port
of computer.
Connector Cable
D. Attach to
keyboard
connector of
computer.
(May require
provided
adapter.)
C. Keyboard Connector
Cable Plug
B. Keyboard Cable
(May require provided
adapter.)
A. Printer
Cable
E. Green LED
*Note: Actual items may
differ in appearance from
those shown.
*
A. Turn off your computer. If you
have a printer cable (or other
device) attached to your
parallel port, remove it and
attach it to the passthrough on
the connector cable provided.
B. Remove the keyboard cable
from the computer and attach
it to the passthrough on the
keyboard connector cable. If
necessary use the adapter
provided.
C. Insert the plug on the
keyboard connector cable to
the jack on the parallel port
E. Turn on your computer. The
connector cable as shown.
D. Attach the parallel port and
keyboard connector cables to
your computer.
*CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation
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Notes: Most printers will not print
any differently connected to the
passthrough. In some cases,
printing may be delayed or
aborted (depending on the system)
if printing takes place at the same
time you are using the drive.
Most other devices are fully
compatible when connected to the
passthrough. In a few cases, some
may lose some functionality.
Consult your computer or device’s
owner manual for troubleshooting.
green light on the external
drive will light if it is properly
connected.
Getting Started
3. Install the Music Management software.
Install the music management software on your computer so you can
compress audio files from your CDs to MP3 or G2 (Real Network) format
or download already compressed files from the internet. Use this software to
transfer MP3 or G2 files to the CompactFlash card so you can play them on
your player.
This software also operates as a Virtual Audio Player on your PC.
A. After you attach the external
drive as described on the
previous page, turn on and
boot your computer.
B. After the computer has
booted, insert the music
management CD into your
CD ROM drive.
The installation program
should launch automatically
if your computer is set to
“auto-play”.
If the program does not launch,
go under “My Computer”,
double-click the letter of your
CD-ROM drive (usually D),
and then double-click
setup.exe.
C. Follow the directions on the
screen to install the program on
your computer.
The software has on-screen
instructions and a help guide.
4. Create and download compressed digital music for use
in your Lyra.
Refer to the help screen from the Real Jukebox software to create and
download music files.
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Getting Started
5. Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash™
Card.
Use the music management software to transfer music files to the
removable storage card so you can take the music with you anywhere.
*Note: Actual items may
differ in appearance from
those shown.
Caution
Removing the card before the
data is completely written may
cause loss of the entire contents
of the card.
Insert card top first
with front (dogs)
facing up.
*
A. Insert the removable
CompactFlash card into the
external drive as shown. You
will hear a beep and a
removable disk icon appears
on PC’s desktop.
Note: The card will now
operate the same as a floppy
drive. The same drag and drop
or copy methods will apply.
B. Transfer the files to the card
using the music management
software.
Notes: Transfer all your MP3 or
G2 files in groups to prevent
reloading the appropriate driver
for each type.
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The player’s file system will
access files on the card up to two
layers deep (root directory and
two levels of sub-directories
below that)
The player will access up to 99
directories with 99 subdirectories containing 99 files in
each directory.
The drive can also be used to
transfer files from digital
cameras using CompactFlash
cards to the PC or store files
from the PC on CompactFlash
cards.
.
C. Pull the card to remove it
from the external drive.
Getting Started
6. Insert the alkaline batteries into the player.
Battery Compartment Door
(Insert two alkaline “AA”
batteries.)
Before you can use the player,
you must insert two alkaline
C. Close the door to the battery
compartment.
“AA” batteries.
A. Slide the battery compart-
ment door in the direction of
the arrow and lift up.
B. Insert the batteries into the
battery compartment making
sure the polarities (+ and –)
are aligned correctly with the
+ and – markings in the
compartment.
Low Battery Indicator ( )
The low battery indicator appears in
the LCD display when the batteries
are getting low. Replace the batteries.
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Important Battery Notes
• For best results use Duracell ULTRA AA (MX1500) batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the player if you are not going to use it for a
month or more. The batteries may leak and cause damage to the player.
• Dispose of the used batteries in the proper manner according to federal,
state, and local regulations.
• Batteries may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if
inserted incorrectly, if not all replaced at the same time, if disposed of in
fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be
charged.
• Discard any leaky battery immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin
burns or other personal injury.
• Consult battery manufacturer for any damage caused by leaky
batteries.
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Getting Started
7. Insert the CompactFlash card in the player.
Before you can use the player, you must insert the removable card
containing the desired MP3 or G2 format music files into the player .
Align
Arrows
C
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a
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sh
A. Align the arrows on the front of the card to the arrows on the back of the
player. Insert the card top first into the player with the front of the card
facing the back of the player as shown. Make sure the card is inserted fully
into the player.
Note: To remove the card from the player, turn off the player and slide the eject
lever on the back of the player with your thumb.
8. Attach the headphones to the player.
Eject
Lever
DSP
PLAY
STOP
•
OFF
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
Insert the plug on the headphone cable into the headphone jack
on the top of the player. Place the headphones on your head and
adjust them to fit your head.
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Headphone
Jack
LIGHT
MODE
Getting Started
9. Play the CompactFlash card.
SELECT/
VOLUME
Control
STOP•OFF
Button
STOP
A. Press PLAY to start playing
the first track.
• Adjust the volume by
turning the SELECT/
VOLUME control on the
side of the player.
• Press PLAY while the
player is playing to
pause the player.
• Press STOP•OFF while
the player is playing to
place the player in the
stop mode.
Note: The player will enter
a sleep mode to conserve
01>Walking Fan"J
02 Don’t See Me
03 Fire and Snow
04 Atlanta"Jerry
05 Show the Mood
06 Somewhere In
DSP
•
OFF
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
PLAY
B. When you are f inished, press
LIGHT
MODE
PLAY
Button
battery power when there
has been no activity in the
stop or pause mode for
approximately one minute.
• Use the player’s special
features described in the
Player Features section.
STOP•OFF twice to turn off
the player and conserve
battery power.
Note: The next time you press
PLAY, the player will start
playing the first file of the first
directory.
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Player Features
Controls
A brief description of the player’s controls is given below. Detailed descriptions
of each feature are on the following pages.
Headphone Jack
SELECT/
VOLUME
Control
DSP
Button
STOP•OFF
Button
Connect Car
Cord Here
Model
RD2204 Only
SKIP/REV.
(Reverse)
Button
DSP
STOP
•
OFF
SKIP/FWD.
(Forward)
Button
LCD
Display
PLAY
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
LIGHT
PLAY
Button
LIGHT
Button
MODE
MODE
Button
CompactFlash™
Card Slot
Removable Belt
Clip attaches Here
Eject Lever
for Card
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
Button
Press to select a DSP mode
(FLAT, BASS BOOST, ROCK,
POP, JAZZ, or EQ (equalizer).
The equalizer lets you cycle
through five frequency bands and
adjust the gain of the selected
band for your personal preference.
Battery Compartment Door
Open door by sliding in direction
of arrow and lifting. Insert
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Battery
Compartment
Door
batteries making sure polarities (+
and – ) are aligned correctly.
Belt Clip (Removable)
The removable belt clip attaches here.
Contrast Adjustment
You can adjust the contrast between
the light and dark images in the LCD
display. Press the MODE button twice
to display the contrast feature. Use
the SELECT/VOLUME control to
adjust the contrast. Press MODE or
STOP to remove the display.
Player Features
Card Slot
Insert the removable memory card
here top first with front of card facing
back of player.
Eject Lever
Slide this lever in the direction of the
arrow to remove the card from the
player.
Headphone Jack
Insert the plug from the headphone in
this jack on the top of the player.
LIGHT Button
Press to turn the light on and off in the
LCD panel.
MODE Button
Press to select a playback mode
(NORMAL, REPEAT 1, REPEA T ALL,
SHUFFLE, REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE,
PROGRAM, or REPEA T ALL
PROGRAM).
PLAY Button (Also Pause Button)
• Player Off: Press once to turn on
the player. Press again to start
playback.
• Player Playing: Press to place the
player in the pause mode. Press
again to return to playback.
SELECT/VOLUME Control
• Player Playing: Rotate to turn the
volume up or down.
• Player Stopped: Rotate up or
down to move the cursor to an
item. Press this control in to select
the item for playing, add the item
to a program, or open a directory.
• Player with Equalizer
Displayed: Rotate to adjust
the gain of a selected
frequency band. The band is
selected with SKIP/FWD. or
SKIP/REV.
SKIP/FWD. Button
• Player Playing: Press to skip
to the next track.
• Player Stopped: Press to
move the cursor forward to an
item.
• Player with Equalizer
Displayed: Press to cycle
through the five frequency
bands of the equalizer. You
can adjust the gain of the
selected band with the
SELECT/VOLUME control.
SKIP/REV. Button
• Player Playing: Press to skip
back to the last track.
• Player Stopped: Press to
move the cursor back to an
item.
• Player with Equalizer
Displayed: Press to cycle
through the five frequency
bands of the equalizer. You
can adjust the gain of the
selected band with the
SELECT/VOLUME control.
STOP•OFF Button
• Player Playing: Press to
place the player in the stop
mode.
• Player Stopped: Press to turn
off the player.
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Player Features
Playing a CompactFlash Card
Headphone
Jack
SELECT/
VOLUME
Control
STOP•OFF
Button
SKIP/REV.
(Reverse)
Button
STOP
DSP
•
OFF
LCD
Display
PLAY
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
SKIP/FWD.
(Forward)
Button
LIGHT
PLAY
Button
LIGHT
Button
MODE
1. Make sure batteries are installed
in the player.
2. Insert the plug on the headphone
cable into the headphone jack on
the top of the player.
3. Insert the card encoded with MP3
or G2 format music files. Make
sure to fully insert the card.
4. Press PLAY to turn on the player.
A list of the song tracks (or
folders) appears in the display.
01>Walking FanJ
02 Don’t See Me
03 Fire and Snow
04 AtlantaJerry
Somewhere
CompactFlash
Eject Lever
(Slide in direction of arrow to
remove card.)
(Align arrows on the
front of the removable
card with the arrows
on the back of the
player. Insert
removable card top
first --front facing back
of player)
5. If you cannot see the display, press
LIGHT to turn on the light in the
LCD display.
Note: The light will automatically
time out after a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed.
6. Press PLAY again to start playing
the first track in the list. Detailed
information about the track that is
playing appears in the LCD
display.
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Battery Compartment Door
(Insert two
“AA” alkaline batteries)
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Player Features
The name of the song, the artist,
the playback mode selected, the
DSP mode selected, the number
of the track playing, and the
elapsed playing time of the track
appear.
Note: The Volume, data rate and
battery indicators may also appear.
• To play a different track
when the player is stopped:
Press SKIP/FWD. or SKIP/
REV. or rotate the SELECT/
VOLUME control to move
the cursor down or up the list.
01 Walking FanJ
02 Don’t See Me
03>Fire and Snow
04 AtlantaJerry
Somewhere
To select that track, press in
the SELECT/VOLUME
control.
Note: To play the next or
previous track while the player is
playing, press SKIP/FWD. or
SKIP/REV.
• To open the folder while the
player is stopped: Place the
cursor next to the folder.
place the cursor on the top
line of the display and press
SELECT/VOLUME in.
• During playback, use the
playback features on the
following pages.
7. During playback, adjust the
volume by rotating the SELECT/
VOLUME control up or down.
The Volume level selected appears
in the display.
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Cautions
Do not play your headset at a high
volume.
Hearing experts advise against
continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
Do not use the headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle or
bicycle. It may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
01 Walking FanJ
02 Don’t See Me
03 Fire and Snow
04 AtlantaJerry
05 Show the Mood
>Somewhere
Press the SELECT/VOLUME
control in. To exit the folder,
8. Press STOP•OFF to place the
player in the stop mode.
Note: After approximately one
minute, the player will enter the sleep
mode to conserve batteries.
9. Press STOP•OFF again to turn
off the player.
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Player Features
Playback Features
SELECT/
VOLUME
Control
DSP
STOP
•
OFF
SKIP/REV.
(Reverse)
Button
Pause Feature
During playback, you can pause the
player and mute the volume.
• Press PLAY during playback to
pause the player.
Note: If the player is left in pause for
approximately one minute, it will
enter the sleep mode. Press PLAY to
activate the auto resume feature.
• Press PLAY again to resume
playback.
PLAY
LCD
Display
PLAY
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
SKIP/FWD.
(Forward)
Button
LIGHT
Button
MODE
Auto Resume Feature
The player will automatically enter the
sleep mode if it remains in pause for
approximately one minute. The player
will retain the following information if
the same card remains in the player.
• Play mode selected
• Repeat mode selected
• Track play list
• Volume control setting
• Last track played information
• DSP and equalizer settings
Press PLAY to resume playback from
the point the player was paused.
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Player Features
Skip and Search Features
Skip Feature
When the file list is displayed, SKIP/
FWD. and SKIP/REV. or the SELECT/
VOLUME control allow you to select
which track to play using the file list.
• Press SKIP/FWD. to move the
cursor down the list.
• Press SKIP/REV. to move up the
list.
Note: If you search beyond the last
track, the cursor will return to the first
track.
Press PLAY to play the selected track.
During playback or pause, press and
release SKIP/FWD. or SKIP/REV. to
skip to the next or previous track.
• Press SKIP/FWD. to skip to the
next track.
• Press SKIP/REV. to skip to the
beginning of the current track
being played. Press again to skip
to the previous track.
Note: If you skip the last track, you
will return to the first track in the list.
Search Feature
During playback and pause, SKIP/
FWD. and SKIP/REV. allow you to
audibly search through the tracks at a
faster speed.
• During playback or pause, press
and hold SKIP/FWD. to search
forward at a faster speed.
• During playback or pause, press
and hold SKIP/REV. to search in
reverse at a faster speed.
Notes:
If you search forward during the REPEAT
ALL mode past the final track, the player
will start playing.
If you search in reverse beyond the
beginning of the first track, the player will
start playing.
If REPEAT 1 is activated and you search in
reverse beyond the beginning of the track,
the player will start playing that track.
Scroll Feature
When the player is stopped, you can
scroll down the list of tracks (or
folders) by rotating the SELECT/
VOLUME control up or down.
Note: The player scrolls from the last track
in the list back to the first track in the list.
1. Place the player in the stop mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT/VOLUME
control up or down to scroll
through the list of tracks (or
folders) available on the card
inserted in the player.
3. Rotate and hold the SELECT/
VOLUME control up or down for
more than one second for continuous page up or page down.
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Player Features
MODE
Menu
You can use the MODE menu to select several playback features (REPEAT 1,
REPEAT ALL, SHUFFLE, REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE, PROGRAM, and REPEAT
ALL PROGRAM). These are described on the next two pages.
SELECT/
VOLUME
Control
LCD
Display
PLAY
Button
• Select REPEAT ALL to play
all the tracks over and over.
• Select SHUFFLE to
randomly shuffle up to 20
DSP
PLAY
LIGHT
tracks, then stop.
• Select REPEAT ALL
STOP•OFF
Button
SKIP/REV.
(Reverse)
Button
STOP
•
OFF
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
SKIP/FWD.
(Forward)
Button
MODE
MODE
Button
3. Press the SELECT/VOLUME
SHUFFLE to have the tracks
shuffled and repeated over
and over.
Note: A cursor will appear
before REPEAT ALL and
SHUFFLE.
control in to select the mode or
the player will select the mode
next to the cursor after five
Repeat and Shuffle Features
1. Place the player in the stop mode,
and press MODE to display the
MODE menu.
NORMAL
REPEAT 1 M
REPEAT ALL O
SHUFFLE D
PROGRAM E
2. Press SKIP/FWD. or rotate the
SELECT/VOLUME control to
move the cursor to the feature you
seconds.
Notes: Pressing PLAY also starts the
player playing with the selected
feature.
When the player is playing, you can
cycle through the playback modes by
pressing MODE. The mode selected
appears in the display.
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want to select.
• Select REPEAT 1 to repeat
one track over and over.
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Player Features
Program Feature
1. Display the MODE menu, and
press SKIP/FWD. to move the
cursor to PROGRAM.
NORMAL
REPEAT 1 M
REPEAT ALL O
SHUFFLE D
PROGRAM E
2. Press the SELECT/VOLUME
control in to display the list.
01 Walking FanJ
02 Don’t See Me
03>Fire and Snow
04 AtlantaJerry
05 Show the Mood
06 Somewhere In
Press SKIP/FWD., SKIP/REV. or
rotate the SELECT/VOLUME up
or down to move the cursor to the
first track you want in your
program. Press SELECT/
VOLUME in to select a track. A
program mark appears in front of
the selected track.
Notes: To select tracks from a folder,
press the SELECT/VOLUME control
in to open the folder. Mark the tracks
you want to play with a program
mark.
To remove a track from the program,
move the cursor to the track and press
in the SELECT/VOLUME control.
3. Continue to mark the tracks in the
order you want them to play (up
to 20 total).
Note: If you try to select more than
20 tracks, the message MEMORY
FULL appears.
4. Press PLAY to start the program
playing.
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5. Press MODE to select PROGRAM
REP to have the program keep
repeating over and over.
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128K
PROGRAM REP FLAT
Trk=03 1:38
6. Press PLAY to pause the program.
Press STOP•OFF to stop the
program.
To Clear Programs from Memory
1. Press STOP.
2. Press MODE.
3. Press PROGRAM.
4. Press SELECT.
5. Press STOP.
A message will appear and ask if
you want to clear all programs.
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Player Features
DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) Menu
You can use the DSP menu to select several DSP modes (FLAT, BASS BOOST,
ROCK, POP, JAZZ) or adjust the equalizer (EQ).
SELECT/
VOLUME
Control
DSP
Button
STOP•OFF
Button
SKIP/REV.
(Reverse)
Button
STOP
DSP
•
OFF
DSP Modes
1. Place the player in the stop mode,
and press DSP to display the DSP
menu. You can select FLAT, BASS
BOOST, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, or
use the equalizer (EQ) to
personally adjust the sound.
LCD
Display
PLAY
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
SKIP/FWD.
(Forward)
Button
PLAY
Button
LIGHT
MODE
FLAT
BASS BOOST D
ROCK S
POP P
JAZZ
EQ
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2. Press SKIP/FWD. or SKIP/REV.
to move the cursor to FLAT,
BASS BOOST, ROCK, POP, or
JAZZ.
Player Features
Note: If you select EQ (equalizer),
the equalizer menu appears.
3. Press the SELECT/VOLUME
control in to select the DSP
feature. The player returns to the
file list.
Notes: Pressing PLAY also starts the
player playing with the selected
feature.
When the player is playing, you can
cycle through the playback modes by
pressing DSP. The mode selected
appears on the display.
Ice and Snow-Joe
Jones
128K
NORMAL POP
Trk=03 1:38
Equalizer Feature
1. Display the DSP menu, and press
SKIP/FWD. to move the cursor to
EQ (equalizer).
FLAT
BASS BOOST D
ROCK S
POP P
JAZZ
EQ
FREQ 1K 0DB
+
0
–
• Press SKIP/FWD. or SKIP/
REV. to select one of the five
frequency bands (60, 240,
1k, 4k, and 12k).
• Rotate the SELECT/
VOLUME control up or
down to adjust the band
(+15dB to -15dB).
Note: Press the SELECT/
VOLUME control in to reset
the band to 0.
3. Press PLAY to start playback with
the adjustments you have
selected.
Ice and Snow-Joe
Jones
128K
NORMAL EQ
Trk=03 1:38
2. Press the SELECT/VOLUME
control in to display the equalizer.
Note: If you wait one second, the
player will automatically display the
equalizer.
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Included Accessories
Attach Belt
Align arrows on the front
of the removable card
with the arrows on the
back of the player. Insert
removable card top
first --front facing back
of player.
CompactFlash
CompactFlash Memory Cards
The player uses Type I and II CompactFlash (or optional IBM Microdrives)
memory cards. Make sure you use only these cards. Use of the wrong card could
damage your player or external hard drive. We recommend the use of RCA
memory cards available from your local dealer or by phone order on page 22.
The cards can be used over and over again. Just download the new audio over
the old audio.
Model RD2201 comes with a 32MB
CompactFlash memory card. The
32MB card provides approximately
64 minutes of MP3 encoded audio at
a bitrate of 64Kbps.
Model RD2204 comes with a 64MB
CompactFlash memory card. The
64MB card provides approximately
128 minutes of MP3 encoded audio at
a bitrate of 64Kbps.
Inserting a Card
Align the arrows on the front of the
card with the arrows on the back of the
player. Insert the card with the top first
and the front of the card facing the
back of the player as shown. Make
sure the card is inserted firmly.
Removing a Card
Turn the player off. Slide the eject
lever in the direction of the arrow to
remove the card from the player.
Clip Here
Eject Lever
(Slide in direction of arrow to
remove card.)
Removable
belt clip.
Slide the
clip up until
it is firmly
attached.
Removable Belt Clip
The player has a removable belt clip. Slide the belt clip up until it locks onto the
player as shown above. Make sure to attach the belt clip firmly before using it to
carry your player.
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Included Accessories
Model RD2204 Only: Car Kit
The car kit is included with Model RD2204 or can be purchased as optional
accessories from your local dealer or by phone order on page 22. This
accessory kit includes a car cord adapter (#54097) and a cassette adapter
(#54095). The car cord adapter lets you power your Lyra from the cigarette
lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts to a 6-volt output.
The cassette adapter lets you listen to the Lyra in an automobile or RV safely
without having to wear headphones.
Headphone
Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Cassette Adapter
Jack
SIDE A
Slot for Wire
Car Cord Adapter
Cautions: Make sure to place the wire securely into the slot on the
cassette in the correct direction for the type of player you have.
The car cord adapter is designed to be used only with vehicles
having negative ground electrical systems. Use of any other car cord
adapter may damage your Lyra and void your warranty.
Make sure the Lyra’s power is turned off before removing the car
cord’s plug from the cigarette lighter socket.
1. Insert the plug on the cassette
adapter into the headphone jack
on the player. If the headphone is
attached, remove it.
2. Set your cassette player to your
normal listening level.
3. Insert the cassette (Side A up)
into your cassette player making
sure the cord is placed in the
correct position for your type of
player.
4. Attach the car cord adapter to the
Lyra as shown above.
DSP
LIGHT
PLAY
OFF
SKIP/REV. SKIP/FWD.
MODE
STOP
•
5. Remove the cigarette lighter from
the socket, and insert the car cord
into the socket.
6. Insert the CompactFlash card you
wish to play into the player, start
playing the card, and set the
volume at a medium level.
7. Control the volume with the
cassette player.
8. Remove the cassette adapter from
the cassette player when you are
finished.
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Optional Accessories
Pricing information and ordering instructions can be
obtained by calling 1-800-338-0376.
CompactFlash* Memory
Card
CompactFlash
No. PC32CF, PC48CF, or PC64CF
Any of these CompactFlash memory
cards can be used with your player.
Stereo Headphones
No. PC400
Lightweight stereo headphones with
3.5mm stereo plug.
External CompactFlash* Drive
No. PC2200P
This external drive attached to the
parallel printer port of your computer.
The drive has a passthrough connector
for your printer and keyboard.
Adapters are included for different
keyboard types.
Also Available is the PC2200U this
external drive allows you to connect it
to the universal serial bus port on your
computer.
*CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation
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Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Batteries
+ -
+ -
No. PC202MH
These nickel metal hydride batteries
are rechargeable. The operation time
is approximately half of that of new
alkaline batteries. These batteries can
be charged over and over again. To
charge these batteries, you will also
need the AC power adapter #PC611,
or wall charger for NimH rechargable
batteries #PC224. Use of other nickel
metal hydride batteries, may void
your warranty.
Car Kit (Cassette and Car
Cord Adapters)
AC Power Adapter PC611
Photo not available
at time of printing
Allows you to power your player
from 110-120V AC power.
(Required to charge rechargeable
nickel metal hydride batteries
#PC202MH.) See AC adapter’s
instruction book for proper
operating details.
Removable Belt Clip
OFF
No. 54097 and No. 54095
Each of these items is purchased
separately. The car cord #54095 allows
you to power your Lyra from the
cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or
RV. The cassette adapter #54097 allows
you to use the cassette adapter to listen
to the Lyra through your car’s speakers.
Specifications and descriptions of optional accessories
are subject to change without notice.
No. PC009
This belt clip allows you to carry
the player on your belt.
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Specifications
Player
Size: (H) 4-1/2 x (W) 2-1/2 x
(D) 7/8 inches
Weight: 3.5oz. without batteries
Solid state memory
Batteries: 2 alkaline “AA”
Parallel Port Transfer Rate: Up to 450
Kbps
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 75 db
Slot: 1 external CompactFlash slot:
supports Type I or Type II
CompactFlash cards and IBM
Microdrive* memory cards.
Connectors: Headphone
*Microdrive is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
No power to
external drive
Player does not
operate
CompactFlash card
will not play or
you can not insert
it all the way into
the player
Player repeats same
track or all tracks
Player plays tracks
in random order
Player plays audio
with DSP sound
• Check all connections. See page 4.
• Make sure computer is turned on and plugged into
an operating outlet.
• Maybe batteries are weak. Install new batteries.
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more
buttons for several seconds to drain the
microprocessor inside the player to reset it. Reinstall
the batteries and try player again.
• Make sure card is inserted correctly into player--top
facing in and front facing back of player. Do not
force.
• Card is not encoded with compatible audio format
(MP3, G2, or other compatible format).
• Card may be damaged.
• Repeat play is turned on. Press MODE to change the
play mode.
• Shuffle play is turned on. Press MODE to change
the play mode.
• Program play is turned on. Press MODE to change
the play mode.
• Press DSP to change the DSP mode. Make sure
equalizer is set to your preferences.
Player pauses
during play
Long delay
between songs
Songs not in same
order as CD
Audio distorted at
high volume
Player displays
“Config File Not
Found”
• Press PLAY to resume playback.
• May be alternating between MP3 and G2 formats. Try
grouping songs by format, and then transfer the files.
• Songs are listed in order they were transferred to
CompactFlash card.
• In equalizer mode, reduce the BASS gain.
• Switch from BASS BOOST mode.
• Reduce volume.
• Transfer files to CompactFlash card using Real
Jukebox software.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or
workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days - Unit exchange, which
includes parts and labor.
• 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange,
which includes parts only; you pay
the labor.
• The warranty for rental units
begins with the first rental or 45
days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes f irst.
What we will do:
• During the initial 90 days:
Exchange the defective portion of
your Player with a new or, at our
option, refurbished unit.
• After the 90 days and within one
year:
Exchange the defective portion of
your Player with a new or, at our
option, refurbished unit.
We will charge you a flat exchange
cost to replace a defective player.
This charge covers the labor cost
for its repair.
How you get service:
• Contact us on the Internet at
www.lyrazone.com and have your
unit’s date of purchase and model/
serial number ready. The model/
serial number information is on the
back of your Player.
• Self diagnostic screens will allow
you to troubleshoot your problem
over the Internet.
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• If after going through the
troubleshooting screens, we
determine that you should receive a
replacement Player you will be
provided with a Return
Authorization (RA). No returns
will be accepted without the RA
number.
• For your convenience you may also
call 317-415-5336.
Option I:
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard
or Visa account number and
expiration by entering on the
appropriate screen. This is for
security purposes only and your
account will not be charged at this
time.
2. We will send you a replacement
unit.
3. If you return the unit to us within
14 days from the date you were
provided a RA number, only items
not covered by warranty will be
charged to your account. If your
unit is not received within 14 days,
the suggested retail value of the
Player will be charged to your
credit card. This amount will be
credited, less a $10 handling fee, if
the unit is subsequently received.
4. Ship your defective unit back to us
using the replacement unit’s carton.
Shipping instructions will be
included on the carton along with
your RA number which will allow
you to easily ship the unit back to
us. Make sure you insure your
shipment in case of damage or loss.
Include with the shipment:
Limited Warranty
• Evidence of purchase date
such as a bill of sale.
• A brief note describing your
Player problem.
• Your name, address, and
phone number.
Only ship the defective portion of
your Player. In all cases retain
the CompactFlash card. Thomson
will not be responsible for any
software you have returned with
your product.
Option II:
• Write the RA number on the
outside of the carton used to
return the unit. Make sure you
insure your shipment in case of
damage or loss.
• Carefully pack the unit using the
original box and packing material
if possible. Please retain all nondefective accessories that were
included with your unit such as
the headphones.
DO NOT return the CompactFlash
card. Thomson will not be
responsible for lost software.
• Include with the shipment:
1. Evidence of purchase date
such as a bill of sale.
2. A brief note describing your
Player problem.
3. Your name, address, and
phone number.
• After we receive your product, a
new or refurbished unit will be
shipped to you.
What your warranty does not
cover:
• Acts of God, such as but not
limited to lightning damage.
• Adjustment of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• A unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products
or is used for institutional or
other commercial purposes.
• Batteries.
• Units purchased, serviced or
operated outside the U.S.A.
• Loss of software, programming.
• Installation.
• Shipping damage if the unit was
not packed and shipped in the
manner prescribed by Thomson.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the
Product Registration Card packed
with your Player. It will make it
easier to contact you should it
ever be necessary. The return of
the card is not required for a
warranty coverage.
How state law relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have
other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you purchased your product
outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply.
See your dealer for warranty
information.
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Index
A
Accessories
included 3, 20
optional 22
Audio files
downloading 5
transferring to card 6
Auto resume feature 14
B
Batteries
inserting 7
Battery
indicator 7
notes 7
Battery compartment door 10, 12
Belt clip, attaching 20
C
Card slot 11
Cassette adapter car kit 21
Caution while driving 2
Cautions 13
Checks and adjustments 27
CompactFlash card 4, 6
insert in player 8
playing 9, 12
remove 8
slot 10
types 20
using 20
Contents 1
Contrast 10
Controls 10
E
Eject lever 10, 11, 12
Equalizer 10, 18, 19
External drive, connect 4
F
Features 10
auto resume 14
DSP (digital signal processor) 18
MODE menu 16
pause 14
scroll 15
search 15
skip 15
G
Getting started 3
H
Headphone jack 8, 10, 11, 12, 21
Headphones, attach 8
I
Important information 2
Important safety information Inside
front cover
Included accessories 20
Introduction 1
L
LCD display 12, 14, 16
LIGHT button 10, 11, 12
Limited warranty 26
D
Design specifications 30
DSP button 10, 18
DSP modes 10, 18
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M
MODE button 10, 11, 16, 17
MODE menu 16, 17
Index
O
Optional accessories 22
ordering 22
P
Pause button 11
Pause feature 14
PLAY button
9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Playback 9
Player features 10
Problem solving 25
PROGRAM feature 16, 17
PROGRAM REPEAT feature 17
R
Removable belt clip 10
REPEAT 1 feature 16
REPEAT ALL feature 16
REPEAT ALL PROGRAM feature 16
REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE feature 16
S
Specifications 24
STOP•OFF button
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18
System requirements 2
T
Table of contents 1
Troubleshooting guide 25
U
Unpack the player 3
V
Volume level 13
W
Warranty, limited 26
Safety Information Inside front cover
Scroll feature 15
Search feature 15
SELECT/VOLUME control
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Service Inside front cover
SHUFFLE feature 16
Skip feature 15
SKIP/FOR. (forward) button
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
SKIP/REV. (reverse) button
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Sleep mode 9
Software
included 5
install 5
Solving problems 25
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