RCA RD1072, RD1077, RD1022, RD1076, RD1028 User Manual

Thomson Inc. P. O . Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2005 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) v2.0 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China

RD1022 RD1028 RD1072 RD1076 RD1077

IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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FCC InformationFCC Information

FCC Information

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. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. 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 004-000-00345-4 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

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS A CCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

For Your Records

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service. In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

Service Information

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 included in this Guide.

Technical Specification

Product: Digital Audio Player Brand: RCA Model: RD1022 / RD1028 / RD1072 / RD1076 /

RD1077

Electrical Consumption

1 x AAA Battery

IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

RCA

RD1028

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

RCA

RD1072

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

RCA

RD1076

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

RCA

RD1022

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

RCA

RD1077

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

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End User License Agreement End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Thomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the RCA Lyra Audio Device application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any ("Program").

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE SOFTWARE, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.

LICENSE

a) You are granted the license (i) to use the Program on a single workstation and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program’s proprietary notices.

b) You may transfer the Program and license, only as part of the Lyra Audio Device, to another party if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.

LICENSE RESTRICTIONS

a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied.

b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, 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 this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.rca.com.

d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.

e) The Program is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS". Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.2277013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.22714 Alt. III, as applicable.

TERM AND TERMINATION

a) The license is effective on the date you accept this Agreement, and remains in effect until terminated by either party.

b) You may terminate this license without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erasing the Program and all copies thereof.

c) If you use, copy, modify, or transfer the Program, or any copy, in whole or part, except as expressly provided for in this license, your license is automatically terminated.

d) When the license is terminated, you must destroy or permanently erase the Program and all copies thereof.

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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 NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS AFFILIATES 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.

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson 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.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, 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 THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO 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.

WINDOWS MEDIA

This version of the Lyra Audio Device Player ("Lyra Player") 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 the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Lyra Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Lyra Player.

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End User License Agreement

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 Lyra Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player.

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 in spite of this limitation.

You may transfer your right to use this version of the Lyra Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Lyra Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Lyra Player 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 Lyra Player 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 Lyra Player.

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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 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws.

GENERAL TERMS

This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement 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 Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

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Before You Begin

Dear RCA Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the RCA Lyra™ Digital Audio Player. This product 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, you must use Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service.

(Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audiocompliant and support Digital Rights Management.)

Unpacking Your Unit

When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessories and information papers. The items below should have been packed in the box with your player.

•Lyra player

• Music Management CD

•USB cable

• Budphones

• Carry case / Armband

Warning:

The armband is designed for carrying the player on upper arm only. DO NOT wear the armband on other parts of the body such as the neck to avoid choking hazard or breathing difficulty.

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Table of Contents

FCC Information

End User License Agreement

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpacking Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s so special about this

mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Computer System Requirements 3

Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .4

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Caution While Driving . . . . . . . . . . .4

Please Respect the Environment! . .5

Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Care of Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Important Battery Information . . . .6

Inserting battery into the player . . .6 Inserting a SD card/MultiMedia

Card (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the Lyra Player to your

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

File Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Digital Music Operation . . . .12

Play / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Skipping Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Scan Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . .13

Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Play Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Programming Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Editing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Overwriting Programmed

Tra cks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Deleting Programmed Tracks . .16

More Information . . . . . . . . .17

Check for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . .17

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .18

U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Canadian Warranty . . . . . . . .22

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Before You Begin

Precautions for the Unit

• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; condensation problem may result.

• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight.

• Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).

• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

Caution

• Keep product 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.

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.

Before You Begin

What’s so special about this mp3 player?

This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows Media

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audio files encoded on a memory card or recorded in the built-in flash memory. To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port , connection cable (included) and a music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox).

Computer System Requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher

recommended, running Windows ® 98SE, Me, 2000 SP3 or XP SP1 (SP= Service Pack). Macintosh iMac G3 or higher, running Mac OSX version 10.2 or higher.

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

• Internet access (broadband

recommended)

• 100MB free hard disk space for the

software

• 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio

extraction

• USB port (2.0 recommended)

• Sound card

Warning:

Use of this product 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.

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Make sure the tracks are encoded in mp3 or Windows Media formats and supported bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320kbps wma – 48 to 160kbps

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This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.

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Before You Begin

Important Battery Information

• When storing the unit , be sure to remove the battery because they may leak and damage the unit.

• Battery may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

• Do not charge batteries which are not intended to be recharged.

• Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state and local regulations.

Insert battery into the player

1. To insert battery, push the battery door away from the unit and lift the battery door out.

2. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with polarities corresponding to the indications in the compartment. (Refer to “Before You Begin” for important battery information.)

3. Close the door to the battery compartment.

Note

Refer to the power level indicator on display for battery level. Replace with new battery when the indicator is empty. Refer to “Display Overview” on page 11.

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Please Respect the Environment!

Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.

Headset Safety

Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums

Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place.

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Care of Memory Card (Not Included)

• Do not touch the golden electrodes.

• Use a soft dry cloth to clean any dirt.

• Do not bend Memory Cards.

• Do not operate or store the MultiMediaCards in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set). Recorded data may be damaged.

• It is normal for Memory Card to get warm after being used for a long time.

• Always put it in storage case after removing from the unit.

• Do not store Memory Card near fire, places with high temperature/ humidity or in direct sunlight.

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File Download

When the unit is connected to the computer, “USB Connected” will be displayed on the screen.

During transfer, “USB Transfer ...” flashes on the display. When the transfer is complete, the display will change to "USB Connected". Do not unplug the USB cable when the display is flashing.

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Refer to the “USB Driver Installation; MusicMatch Jukebox

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Software” instruction manual for procedures in setting up USB drivers and transferring files to the player and / or the memory card.

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Inserting a SD card / MultiMediaCard (Optional)

The player has built-in flash memory. To extend the playtime, you can use the optional Memory Card slot.

1. Insert a Memory Card into the card slot on the top of the player when it is off as illustrated in the diagram below.

2. To remove the card, pull the Memory Card out when the unit is off.

Connecting the Lyra Player to your Computer

1. Lift the rubber cover that is covering the USB socket on the back of the player.

2. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the socket on the unit tightly.

3. Insert the larger end of the USB cable to the USB socket on the back of the computer.

Note

Do not remove the Memory Card during playback or when the power is on. This may stop the unit from playing immediately or damage the memory on the memory card or the player.

Note

Secure music download files must be transferred to your Lyra player through Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service. Please visit the online music download service’s website where you purchased your content from for more details on transferring secure music to your player.

For more information on Windows Media Player, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ windowsmedia.

Top View

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General Controls

Top View

9. Hole for carrying strap.

10. Memory Card ( ) - Slot for

inserting the memory card. The player supports SD and MultiMediaCard memory cards.

11. Headphones Jack ( ) - Insert the budphones plug here.

Back View

12. USB port ( ) - Attach the small

end of the mini-USB cable here.

13. OFF / ( ) - Slide the lock switch to the lock ( ) position to avoid accidental key activation. Slide it to the OFF position to release key lock.

14. Battery Compartment - Insert battery here.

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General Controls

Front View

1. Display - Shows user interface.

Right Side Left Side

2. ON / PLAY / PAUSE ( ) - Turns the

unit on. Starts and pauses music playback.

3. OFF/STOP ( ) - Press and hold to

turn off the unit. Stops music playback.

4. SKIP BACKWARD ( ) - Skips to the

previous song or the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to scan backwards.

5. SKIP FORWARD ( ) -Skips to the

next song. Press and hold to scan forward.

6. VOL + / - - Increases and decreases

the volume level.

7. DSP - Selects among DSP modes (Flat,

Bass, Pop, Rock, Jazz)

8. MODE - Selects among playback

options. (repeat all, random playback, repeat random playback, program and repeat program)

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Note

The maximum size of external memory card

supported by this unit is 512MB.

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Digital Music Operation

The information in this section presumes you’ve successfully transferred files to your Lyra Digital Audio Player, and you’re ready to play some music (refer to the Software Instruction Manual).

Play / Pause

• When the unit is off, press ON / PLAY / PAUSE ( ) to turn the unit on.

Playback starts automatically from the first track.

• In stop mode, press ON / PLAY / PAUSE ( ) to start playback of selected track. Current track number, elapsed playback time and encoded bit rate show on display.

• To pause playback, press ON / PLAY / PAUSE ( ) during playback. Press ON / PLAY / PAUSE ( ) again to resume playback.

Stop Playback

• During playback, press OFF / STOP ( ) to stop playback. The total number of tracks is display.

• Press OFF / STOP ( ) in stop mode to turn the unit off.

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The unit automatically turns off after about 1 minute if there is no key activation.

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General Controls

Display Overview

1. This section shows song information.

2. The memory card icon is displayed

when memory card is detected.

3. The lock icon is displayed when the key lock function is activated.

4. The battery indicator shows the battery level.

5. The relative play mode indicator lights to show current selection.

- repeat all

- random playback

- repeat random playback

- program playback

- repeat program playback

6. Shows current volume level.

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Digital Music Operation

Key Lock

•To avoid accidental key activation, slide the key lock switch on the back of the unit to the lock ( ) position. The Lock icon can be seen on display.

•Slide to the switch to the OFF position to unlock keys.

DSP

Press the DSP button repeatedly to select among DSP modes:

FLAT > BASS > POP > ROCK > JAZZ

Play modes

During playback, press MODE repeatedly to select among the following playback modes:

> Normal playback

Repeat All - Shuffle - Shuffle repeat - Program - Repeat program -

Note

Program and Repeat program will only appear if there are programmed tracks.

Skipping Tracks

•To skip to the next track, press and release the SKIP FORWARD ( ) button.

•To go to the previous track, press and release the SKIP BACKWARD ( ) button.

Scan Tracks

•To scan backwards in the track that is playing, press and hold the SKIP BACKWARD ( ) button.

•To scan forwards in the track that is playing, press and hold the SKIP

FORWARD ( ) button.

Adjusting the Volume

•To turn up the volume, press the VOL + button. The volume level shows briefly to indicate the increase in volume level.

•To turn down the volume, press the VOL - button. The volume level shows briefly to show the decrease in volume level.

Track Information

During playback, press and hold the DSP button to show the song title, artist, format and bit rate on display.

Digital Music Operation

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If the elapsed time of the playing track is less than 0:04, pressing Skip backward once will return to previous track.

If the elapsed time of the playing track is more than 0:04, pressing Skip backward once will return to the beginning of the current track.

Note

When the unit is in off mode and the key lock switch is at the lock ( ) position, pressing the ON / PLAY / PAUSE key will cause the display to show the key lock icon ( ) for three seconds.

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Editing program

Overwriting Programmed Tracks

1. In stop mode, press and hold MODE to enter program mode.

2. Press MODE repeatedly to select the program location you want to overwrite.

3. Press SKIP BACKWARD ( ) or SKIP FORWARD ( ) to select the new track you want to store in the selected program location.

4. Press MODE to confirm selection.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to overwrite additional programmed tracks.

Deleting Programmed Tracks

1. In stop mode, press and hold MODE to enter program mode.

2. Press MODE to select the programmed location and track to be deleted.

3. Press and hold DSP for about 3 seconds to delete the unwanted track from your program list. ‘ - - ‘ shows on display to indicate successful deletion.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete additional tracks from the program list.

5. To cancel editing program, press OFF / STOP ( ) once. The unit will return to stop mode automatically after 30 seconds if there is no key activation.

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Programming Tracks

1. In stop mode, press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter program mode. The program mode icon lights on the display.

The flashing ‘ - -’ is the track selection and ‘P01’ is the program list position. (If you have program in your player, the pre-programmed track number will be shown.

2. Press SKIP BACKWARD ( ) or SKIP FORWARD ( ) to select a track. The selected track number flashes on the display.

3. Press MODE to confirm track selection.

4. Press MODE again to skip to the next programming position.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for further selections.

6. Press OFF / STOP ( ) to exit programming mode. The unit returns to stop mode automatically after 30 seconds if there is no key activation.

See “Play Modes” section for more information on program playback.

Digital Music Operation

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The player enters Intro Play mode and plays the beginning of each track as you scroll through tracks for programming.

Tip

20 program locations are available on this unit.

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More Information

Troubleshooting Tips

The player does not turn on when PLAY button pressed.

• Battery may be inserted incorrectly.

• Battery may be empty.

Skipping tracks or bad sound quality?

• Repeat, random or program function may be activated.

• There may be strong magnetic fields (e.g. too close to TV) near the unit.

• Low Battery level. Replace with new ones.

Cannot perform playback?

• LOCK function may be activated.

• There may be no mp3 tracks in the card or internal memory.

• Memory Card may be damaged.

Cannot playback tracks on the player.

•Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates. Bitrates support by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps wma – 48 to 160 kbps

• WMA files may be DRM protected and you don’t have the proper rights (license) to play the files.

Check the website and/or application help system of the music download service provider from where the content was purchased from for license acquisition details.

For more information on how license acquisition works, go to www

.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.

What does the PlaysForSure logo mean?

PlaysForSure is a new logo program from Microsoft®. Consumers can match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you’ll know your digital media will play for sure.

For more information on the Microsoft PlaysForSure program, visit www

.PlaysForSure.com.

For more information on RCA PlaysForSure devices, visit www

.rca.com.

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Check for Updates

Visit http://www

.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads for the latest news and firmware upgrades for our Lyra Digital Audio Player. You must update your system after new downloads have been made in order for the new applications to be executed.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can get FAQ information at www

.rca.com/digitalaudiofaq.

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What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to

the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty

for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the

product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.

We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a

description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc. Product Exchange Center 11721 B Alameda Avenue Socorro, Texas 79927

• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss

en route to Thomson.

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions

and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

U.S. Warranty

USB display does not appear when connected to computer.

• Check connection between your unit and the computer. ( Refer to the “USB Driver Installation; MusicMatch Jukebox

TM

Software” instruction

manual)

• Check if the USB drivers are properly installed ( Refer to the “USB Driver Installation; MusicMatch Jukebox

TM

Software” instruction manual)

The player does not respond to key operations?

• To reset the unit, turn the player off by removing the battery. Reinsert the battery properly and turn the player on again to resume normal operations.

Note

Under some rare circumstances, your unit might report less memory than is available for storing music files. If this happens, format the device to recover all the memory.

Warning:

Formatting the device will erase all stored contents. Backup all the valuable files before doing so.

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Note

This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.

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Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the

original carton (or equivalent). — Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson multimedia Ltd. 6200 Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7 Canada

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith. If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to: Thomson Inc. P. O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE

NAME OF STORE

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Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Thomson Inc. P. O . Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2004 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) v2.0 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China

USB Drivers Installation

MusicMatch JukeboxTMSoftware

(mp3, Windows MediaTMAudio)

Installation des circuits de commande USB

Logiciel MusicMatch Jukebox

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(mp3, Windows MediaTMAudio)

Instalación de las unidades USB

Software MusicMatch Jukebox

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(mp3, Reproductor de Audio

para Windows MediaTM)

IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

user

manual

RD1022 RD1028 RD1072 RD1076 RD1077

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End User License Agreement End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Thomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the RCA Lyra Audio Device application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any ("Program").

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE SOFTWARE, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.

LICENSE

a) You are granted the license (i) to use the Program on a single workstation and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program’s proprietary notices.

b) You may transfer the Program and license, only as part of the Lyra Audio Device, to another party if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.

LICENSE RESTRICTIONS

a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied.

b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, 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 this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.rca.com.

d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.

e) The Program is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS". Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.2277013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.22714 Alt. III, as applicable.

TERM AND TERMINATION

a) The license is effective on the date you accept this Agreement, and remains in effect until terminated by either party.

b) You may terminate this license without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erasing the Program and all copies thereof.

c) If you use, copy, modify, or transfer the Program, or any copy, in whole or part, except as expressly provided for in this license, your license is automatically terminated.

d) When the license is terminated, you must destroy or permanently erase the Program and all copies thereof.

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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 NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS AFFILIATES 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.

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson 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.

End User License Agreement

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, 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 THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO 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.

WINDOWS MEDIA

This version of the Lyra Audio Device Player ("Lyra Player") 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 the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Lyra Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Lyra Player.

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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 Lyra Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player.

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 in spite of this limitation.

You may transfer your right to use this version of the Lyra Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Lyra Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Lyra Player 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 Lyra Player 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 Lyra Player.

End User License Agreement

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 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws.

GENERAL TERMS

This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement 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 Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

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Before You Begin

Table of Contents

End User License Agreement

Table of Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1

Computer System Requirements . . .1 What’s so special about this mp3

player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Insert the Included CD-ROM into

CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MusicMatch Jukebox

TM

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Launch the MusicMatch Software . .4

Transferring Music . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting the Player to the

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Transferring Files to the Lyra

Digital Audio Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Transfer Files via MusicMatch

Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Transfer Files via Windows Explorer

(Drag and Drop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Disconnecting Your Lyra from

the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

File Management . . . . . . . . . .10

System Tray Applications . . . . . . . .10

Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .11

Dear RCA Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the RCA Lyra™ Digital Audio Player. This product 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, you must use Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service.

(Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audiocompliant and support Digital Rights Management.)

Computer System Requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended, running Windows ® 98SE, Me, 2000 SP3 or XP SP1 (SP= Service Pack). Macintosh iMac G3 or higher, running Mac OSX version 10.2 or higher.

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

• Internet access (broadband recommended)

• 100MB free hard disk space for the software

• 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction

• USB port (2.0 recommended)

• Sound card

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

Warning:

Use of this product 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.

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Note

Make sure the tracks are encoded in mp3 or Windows Media formats and supported bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320kbps wma – 48 to 160kbps

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Before You Begin

What’s so special about this mp3 player?

This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows Media

TM

audio files encoded on a memory card or recorded in the built-in flash memory. To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port , connection cable (included) and a music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox).

The Music Management CD that comes with your Lyra Digital Audio Player contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra Digital Audio Player work properly.

These components do the following:

• install USB driver for Windows

98SE users. (Refer to page 4)

• enable you to transfer files from your

computer to your Lyra Digital Audio Player.

•profile the player (refer to page 10)

•use the MusicMatch Jukebox software to organize your music collection and transfer the music to your Lyra Digital Audio Player.

The MusicMatch Jukebox™ software compresses audio files (from music CDs) to the mp3 or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format so you can play them on your Lyra Digital Audio Player. The MusicMatch software also enables you to download files from the internet that are already compressed and then transfer those files to your Lyra player (or play the music on your computer).

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Getting Started

The Music Management CD that came with your Lyra Jukebox contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra Jukebox work properly.

These components do the following:

• enable you to transfer files from your computer to your Lyra Jukebox

•profile, format and sort the contents.

•use the MusicMatch Jukebox software to organize your music collection and transfer the music to your Lyra Jukebox

The MusicMatch Jukebox™ software compresses audio files (from music CDs) to the mp3 or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format so you can play them on your Lyra Jukebox. The MusicMatch software also enables you to download files from the internet that are already compressed and then transfer those files to your Lyra Jukebox (or play the music on your computer).

Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive

1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your Lyra Jukebox into your computer.

2. If the setup screen does not appear, double click My Computer, double click your CD-ROM drive icon, and double click Install to run the installer.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary softwares. For additional help, please visit www

.rca.com.

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Note

Do not connect your Lyra Digital Audio Player to your computer before you have installed the required drivers. (Windows 98SE only)

Note

Don’t connect the USB cable to the PC or Lyra Digital Audio Player before or during the driver installation.

Music Management CD (with MusicMatch Jukebox) that comes with your Lyra Digital Audio player contains all the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra Digital Audio Player work properly.

Connecting the Player to the Computer

Connect the Lyra Digital Audio Player to your computer with the USB cable provided.

Tur n on the unit by pressing the ON button. The Lyra Digital Audio Player will appear as 2 Removal Disk drive letters. One drive letter is the internal memory and the other drive letter is the external memory.

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Transferring Music

Launch the MusicMatch software

The MusicMatch software converts audio files to the mp3, and WMA formats so you can play them on your Lyra Digital Audio Player.

1. Remove the Music Management CD from your computer.

2. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software (double click on the MusicMatch icon in your system tray or on your desktop).

MusicMatch Jukebox

TM

Software

5

The MusicMatch icon found in your computer’s system tray.

Note

It might take several seconds for the device (the Lyra Digital Audio Player) to be detected, especially in Windows 2000/XP. Click Refresh in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the device has been detected.

The Player

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6

Transferring Music

Transfer Files via MusicMatch Jukebox

1. Drag and drop desired tracks from the Music Library to the Playlist display and save the playlist.

2. From the menu area, select Files/Send

to Portable Device or click Send to Portable under the copy item on the

left side of the MusicMatch Jukebox screen to display the Portable Device Manager screen.

3. Click on Options and select your portable device under Select Device. Click OK. Your device should be listed under Portable Device.

4. Select the playlist item and drag it to the active device listed under Portable Device. Only those playlists saved in step 1 are displayed on the playlist window. The songs in the playlist will now be automatically transferred to your Lyra Digital Audio Player.

During transfer a progress indicator appears in the Portable Device Manager screen, and "USB Transferring" flashes in the Lyra player’s LCD.

When the transfer is finished, the Lyra Digital Audio Player Profiler application may automatically run so it can sort/profile the newly transferred files. You can run the profiler manually by right clicking on the Lyra icon on the System Tray Area. Refer to page 12 for details.

Transferring Music

7

Transferring Files to the Lyra Digital Audio Player

You can transfer files to your Lyra Digital Audio Player via MusicMatch Jukebox or via Windows Explorer.

If your Lyra Digital Audio Player isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it to the computer using the provided USB cable as illustrated on the previous page.

Tur n the unit on by pressing the ON button.

Attention

Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the memory card during music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.

Note

The Lyra Digital Audio Player is capable of transferring files at hispeed mode of USB 2.0. This is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. If USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your Lyra Digital Audio Player. The Lyra 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.

Note

Be sure to save the playlist or it will not be displayed on the playlist window of the Portable Device Manager screen.

Note

Some wma files may be DRM protected. You must acquire licenses for DRM protected wma files before they can be played on the Lyra player. For more information, go to www.microsoft.com/windows/ windowsmedia/drm

Note

Secure music download files must be transferred to your Lyra player through Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service. Please visit the online music download service’s website where you purchased your content from for more details on transferring secure music to your player.

For more information on Windows Media Player, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ windowsmedia.

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Transferring Music

Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer

From the System Tray, double click the left mouse button on the icon and select

Unplug or eject hardware. The Unplug or Eject Hardware screen appears. Select the

drive corresponding to your Lyra player.

The Stop a Hardware device screen appears. Select the device to be stopped again for confirmation and click OK.

You can also stop your Lyra player by right clicking on the icon from the system tray and selecting the drive corresponding to your player.

.

Note

Before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or the Lyra Digital Audio Player, be sure the "Safe to unplug" message is displayed.

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8

Transferring Music

Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop)

If your Lyra Digital Audio Player isn’t already connected to your computer, connect the Lyra Digital Audio Player to the computer using the provided USB cable as illustrated on page 7 and turn on the unit by pressing the ON button.

From Windows Explorer, highlight all the files/folders you want to transfer to your Lyra Digital Audio Player and drag them to the drive letter that is associated with it.

Note

If you’re running Windows 2000 you must stop the device before unplugging it. Click the icon (the

Unplug or Eject hardware

icon) from the system tray and select the USB Mass Storage device for the drive letter associated with the Lyra player, and select the device you want to stop. See the Windows Help for details about the Unplug or Eject Hardware topic.

Note

You must profile your contents after file transfer in order for the new files to appear in the Navigation Menus. Refer to page 12 for profiling details.

Attention

Make sure all data are transferred to the Lyra Digital Audio Player before unplugging the USB cable.

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File Management

System Tray Applications

Profile

New files that are transferred to your Lyra Digital Audio Player using Windows Explorer (drag and drop) will not appear in the Navigation Menus until you profile the contents. If MusicMatch Jukebox was used to transfer files, profiling may be done automatically.

1. Connect your Lyra Digital Audio Player to the computer using the provided USB cable if it is not already connected.

2. Right click on the Lyra icon in the System tray (bottom right hand corner of the computer screen.

3. Select the Profile Device Content... item to start the profiling and sorting contents.

4. Click Done when profiling is complete.

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Attention

Make sure all data are transferred to the Lyra Digital Audio Player before unplugging the USB cable.

If you’re running Windows 2000 you must stop the device before unplugging it. Click the icon (the

Unplug or Eject hardware

icon) from the system tray and select the USB Mass Storage device for the drive letter associated with the Lyra Digital Audio Player, and select the device you want to stop. See the Windows Help for details about the

Unplug or Eject Hardware

topic.

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

After connecting the player to computer, "USB connected" does not appear on the display.

Cannot access the player via Windows 2000 computer.

Cannot playback tracks on the player.

What does the PlaysForSure logo mean?

Checkpoints / Action

•Press ON button to power on the player after connecting to the computer.

• Install the Service Pack 3 for Windows 2000. Visit www

.windowsupdate.microsoft.com

to check for the latest updates.

•Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates. Bitrates support by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps wma – 48 to 160 kbps

• WMA files may be DRM protected and you don’t have the proper rights (license) to play the files.

Check the website and/or application help system of the music download service provider from where the content was purchased from for license acquisition details.

For more information on how license acquisition works, go to www

.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm

PlaysForSure is a new logo program from Microsoft®. Consumers can match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you’ll know your digital media will play for sure.

For more information on the Microsoft PlaysForSure program, visit www

.PlaysForSure.com.

For more information on RCA PlaysForSure devices, visit www

.rca.com.