RCA MC5104, MC5102 User Manual
user manual
MC5102
MC5104
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Table of Contents
Important Information ............................................................................................................................... 4
End User License Agreement ..................................................................................................................... 6
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Unpacking your player ..................................................................................................................... 8
Things to consider before you get started... .................................................................................. 9
Computer system requirements ............................................................................................ 9
Secure music download requirements ................................................................................. 9
Warning .................................................................................................................................. 9
Caution ................................................................................................................................... 9
Caution while driving .......................................................................................................... 10
Back up your data ................................................................................................................ 10
Software Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Inserting the included CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive .................................................................... 11
Connecting to the Computer ................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting to the computer ......................................................................................................... 12
Charging the battery ..................................................................................................................... 13
Important battery information ........................................................................................... 13
Caution ................................................................................................................................. 13
Transferring Files to the Player................................................................................................................ 14
Transferring files via Yahoo! Music
Transferring files via Windows Explorer (drag-and-drop) ........................................................... 16
Disconnecting your player from the computer ............................................................................ 17
General Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Before you begin ............................................................................................................................ 18
Overview of the general controls ................................................................................................. 19
Navigation display .......................................................................................................................... 21
Navigation menus .......................................................................................................................... 22
Selecting what you want to play .................................................................................................. 22
Listening, Viewing and Recording .......................................................................................................... 24
Music/audiobooks playback ........................................................................................................... 24
Music/audiobooks playback display .............................................................................................. 25
Picture viewing ............................................................................................................................... 26
Video viewing .................................................................................................................................27
Video converter .............................................................................................................................. 28
Radio (switching on) ...................................................................................................................... 30
Radio (switching off) ......................................................................................................................30
Radio operations ............................................................................................................................ 31
Automatic station search .................................................................................................... 31
Saving preset stations ..........................................................................................................31
Selecting preset stations ...................................................................................................... 31
Clearing preset stations ....................................................................................................... 31
Suppressing stereo signal .................................................................................................... 31
TM
Jukebox (Windows XP or higher only) ............................ 15
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Table of Contents
Radio recording .............................................................................................................................. 32
Record duration ................................................................................................................... 32
Listening to radio recording ............................................................................................... 32
Deleting radio recording ..................................................................................................... 32
Voice recording .............................................................................................................................. 33
Record duration ................................................................................................................... 34
Listening to voice recording ................................................................................................ 34
Deleting voice recording ..................................................................................................... 34
Line-in recording ............................................................................................................................ 35
Record duration ................................................................................................................... 36
Listening to line-in recording .............................................................................................. 36
Deleting line-in recording ................................................................................................... 36
Playlists ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
My Selections .................................................................................................................................. 37
Clearing My Selections ................................................................................................................... 37
Playlists from your computer ......................................................................................................... 38
Deleting playlists ............................................................................................................................ 38
Player’s Menus .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Accessing the player’s menus ........................................................................................................ 39
Navigation and selections ..............................................................................................................39
Go to ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Shuffle .................................................................................................................................. 39
Repeat .................................................................................................................................. 40
DSP ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Slideshow ............................................................................................................................. 40
Settings ................................................................................................................................. 40
System info ........................................................................................................................... 40
Additional Information ............................................................................................................................ 41
Tips and troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 41
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 43
Hardware .............................................................................................................................. 43
Mass storage drive ............................................................................................................... 43
Software ............................................................................................................................... 43
Miscellaneous specifications ............................................................................................... 43
Check for updates .......................................................................................................................... 43
Limited warranty ............................................................................................................................ 44
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the
risk of fire or
electric shock,
do not expose
this product to
rain or
moisture.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer
for this player. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the
product.
Technical specification
Product: Lyra player
Brand: Lyra
Model: MC5102 / MC5104
Electrical rating
DC : 3.7 V Li-polymer battery (built-in)
Lyra
MC5102
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
Lyra
MC5104
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
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Important Information
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
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. In accordance with FCC
requirements, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate this product.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 and 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 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.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission
has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To
Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada
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End User License Agreement
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING
OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!
THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THOMSON INC., OR ANY
THOMSON GROUP ENTITY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY
“THOMSON ENTITY”), FOR THE RCA OR THOMSON BRANDED
PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER
SOFTWARE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF
ANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS EULA CONTAINS
IMPORTANT LEGAL LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND
DISCLAIMERS, AND ALSO SPECIFIES THE DURATION OF YOUR
LICENSE.
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REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE PROGRAM
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1. LICENSE
(a) Under this EULA, you are granted a license (i) to use the
Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to make one (1) copy
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the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original
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(b) You may transfer the Program and license to another party
only as a part of the Thomson/RCA branded Portable Digital
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agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this EULA. If you
transfer the Program, you must at the same time either
transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not
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or updates provided by THOMSON Entity that replace and/or
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but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright
and other intellectual property rights.
(c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not
perform at the level of a final code release. In such case, the
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Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the
Program may be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com/
digitalaudiosupport.
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services for the Program.
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duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS
252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as
applicable.
3. TERM AND TERMINATION
(a) Your license is effective on the date you accept this EULA
and remains in effect until this EULA is terminated by either
party.
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without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently
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whole or part, your license will automatically terminate
without notice from THOMSON Entity.
(d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license,
you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or
permanently erase the Program and all full or partial copies
thereof.
4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE
QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT
THOMSON ENTITY, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME
THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR
CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some
applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply
to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law
that applies to you.
5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program
and any copies thereof are owned by THOMSON Entity or its
suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the
content which may be accessed through use of the Program is
the property of the respective content owner and may be
protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property
laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such
content.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
(a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON ENTITY, OR ITS DEALERS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR
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WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF
BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS)
REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING
CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON
ENTITY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO
End User License Agreement
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
(b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE
APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS
OBTAINED.
7. WINDOWS MEDIA
The software embedded within your A/V Device (the “Device
Firmware”) contains software licensed from Microsoft that
enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files (“WMA
Software”). The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with
your A/V Device under the following conditions. By installing
and using this version of the Device Firmware, you are
agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE
END USER CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 7, DO NOT INSTALL
OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE DEVICE FIRMWARE.
The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other
intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to
documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or
electronic form.
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you
as follows:
You may use this version of the Device Firmware containing
the WMA Software only as such use relates to your A/V Device.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by applicable law.
You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as
part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition
that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If
the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is
an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the
Device Firmware that you have which include the WMA
Software.
MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES
NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE
WMA SOFTWARE.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version
of the Device Firmware must comply with all applicable
international and national laws, including the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software
incorporated in the Device Firmware.
Content providers are using the digital rights management
technology for Windows Media contained in your A/V Device
(“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure
Content”) so that their intellectual property, including
copyrights, in such content is not misappropriated. Your A/V
Device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WMDRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in
your A/V Device has been compromised, owners of Secure
Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new
licenses to copy, display, and/or play Secure Content.
Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software's ability to
play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM
Software is sent to your A/V Device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a
computer. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also
download revocation lists onto your A/V Device on behalf of
Secure Content Owners.
8. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH
THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF
YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN
SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S
LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL
BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR
COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
THOMSON ENTITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD
PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR
YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
9. GOVERNING LAW
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA
shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of
laws principles. If you acquired this A/V Device outside the
United States or the European Union, then local law may
apply.
10. GENERAL TERMS
This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed
by you and THOMSON Entity, and changes from the terms and
conditions of this EULA made in any other manner will be of
no effect. If any portion of this EULA shall be held invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and
enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in
any way be affected or impaired thereby. This EULA is the
complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between
you and THOMSON Entity, which supersedes all proposals or
prior agreements, oral or written, and all other
communications between you and THOMSON Entity, relating
to the subject matter of this hereof. “THOMSON Group
Entity” when used in this EULA shall mean any person,
corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign,
including but not limited to subsidiaries, that is directly or
indirectly controlled by Thomson S.A. For purposes of this
definition only, the term “control” means the possession of
the power to direct or cause the direction of the management
and policies of an entity, whether by ownership of voting stock
or partnership interest, by contract, or otherwise, including
direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%)
of the voting interest in the entity in question.
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Before You Begin
Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the RCA Player. This player will play open mp3 and Windows Media™
audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services.
After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your
player. To transfer the music to your player, you may use Yahoo! Music™ Jukebox or the
application recommended by the online music download service.
(Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital
Rights Management. Windows XP (SP1 or higher) required.)
Unpacking your player
Your player came with everything you need to make music portable — all of the items shown
below should have been packed in the box with your player.
RCA Player
Music Management CD
Contains software applications
Mini USB cable
Plug the small end into the USB on your player, and plug the other end
into your computer’s USB port.
Earphones
Line-in cable
Carrying pouch
Explore a world of accessories! Jump on the Internet and go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com to
discover the additional accessories that are available for your player.
Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.
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Before You Begin
Things to consider before you get started...
Computer system requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
•Windows XP SP1 (SP= Service Pack) or higher.
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Internet access (broadband recommended)
• 250MB free hard disk space for the software
• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
• CD drive capable of digital audio extraction
• USB port (2.0 recommended)
• Sound card
• 16- bit color video card
Secure music download requirements
• Windows XP SP1 or higher (SP=Service Pack)
• Internt Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Warning
Use of this player is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of
copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to
copyright laws.
Caution
• Keep player out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a
parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not expose to rain or moisture.
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Before You Begin
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
player if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.
Back up your data
As with any portable player that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive regularly. RCA and
Thomson are not responsible for lost data.
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Software Setup
The Music Management CD that comes with your player contains all of the necessary software
components you need to make your player work properly.
These components do the following:
• enable you to transfer files from your computer to your player,
• convert video files and/or automatically update the player (if included on the CD).
Inserting the included CD into CD drive
1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your player into
your computer.
2. If the setup screen does not appear, double-click My Computer, double click your CD drive icon,
and double click Install to run the installer.
IMPORTANT: Don’t connect the USB cable to the PC or the player before or during the
CD installation.
Note: The Music Management CD also contains Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox that can help
transfer music content to your player. Please refer to the section on your installed software for
detailed operations.
Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox is supported only in Windows XP or higher operating system.
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Connecting to the Computer
Connecting the player to the computer
Connect the player to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. The player will turn on
automatically. The player will appear as a Windows portable device (Windows XP) using the Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP).
The Player
USB cable
• It might take several seconds for the player to be detected. Click Refresh in My
Computer or Windows Explorer to make sure the player has been detected.
• The player is capable of transferring files at USB 2.0. If a USB 2.0 port is available on your
computer, use it to connect to your player. The player is still backward compatible with the
older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of the potential
speed increase.
USB port
of your
computer
Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.
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Connecting to the Computer
Charging the battery
Your player is charged through the USB connection when it is connected to your computer. To fully
charge the player, make sure your computer is on and the player is connected for at least 3 hours.
Important battery information
• Charge the player for at least 3 hours before first use.
• Charge the player for at least 3 hours after putting away the player for a long time.
• Battery replacement should only be made by trained technicians. Refer to Limited
Warranty for details.
• Do not attempt to open the player. No user serviceable parts inside.
•To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer
for this player. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.
Caution
• The battery used in this player may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, or expose to high
temperatures. Examples of high temperatures that may damage your product
include leaving it in a locked car in the summer, or putting it on top of other heat
generating electronic devices (such as power amplifiers and computer monitors).
• Do not place the battery under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places over 45ºC
(113ºF) such as the dashboard of car.
• Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and
do not dispose of in fire.
Caution
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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Transferring Files to the Player
Transferring files to the player
You may select one of the following methods to transfer music contents to your player: 1) Yahoo!
MusicTM Jukebox, 2) drag-and-drop via Windows Explorer. For method 1, you first need to have
successfully installed the software packages included in the Music Management CD (refer to
“Inserting the included CD into CD drive).
•Transferring Files via Yahoo! MusicTM Jukebox - refer to page 15
•Transferring files via Windows Explorer (drag-and-drop) - refer to page 16
Note: Yahoo! Music Jukebox is supported only in Windows XP or higher operating
system.
Caution: Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through the Yahoo
MusicTM Jukebox or the application recommended by your online music download service
(Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital
Rights Management.) (Apple iTunesTM music content is not supported).
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