RCA RD 2209 User Manual
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RD2209
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Introduction
Your LYRA2 personal digital player is designed to give you hours of listening pleasure. To
get the most out of your new purchase, we suggest that you take a few minutes right
now to read through this instruction manual.
If you have any questions or problems, consult the Troubleshooting Guide or visit
www.lyrazone.com for help and recent updates.
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warnings about Copyright Laws . . . . . . . .3
Caution While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Precautions for CompactFlash Card . . . . . .3
Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . .4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Unpack the Player and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Insert the Included Software CD
into Your CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Install the CompactFlash* Drivers . . . . . . .6
Connect the CompactFlash External
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Install the Music Management
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Install the MusicMatch Jukebox** Software
9
Set MusicMatch Jukebox Basic Preferences .10
Learn the Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Save CD Tracks to Play on Your
PC or LYRA2 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Download Music From the Internet . . . . . . .16
Use MusicMatch Jukebox to Play
Net Radio on your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Organize the Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Create a Playlist for Playing or Downloading
19
Edit Tags for Your Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Transfer the Audio Files to the CompactFlash
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Install the RealJukebox*** Software . . . . .23
Set Basic Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Learn the RealJukebox Basic Controls . . . . .26
Save CD Tracks to Play on Your
PC or LYRA2 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Download Music From the Internet . . . . . .28
Table of Contents
* CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation
** MusicMatch Jukebox is a registered trademark of MusicMatch Corporation
*** G2, RealJukebox and RealNetworks are trademarks of Real Networks, Inc.
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Organize the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Create a Playlist for Playing or
downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Create an Auto-Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Searching for Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Transfer the Audio Files to the
CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Install the LYRA2 User’s Guide and
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Insert the Alkaline Batteries Into
the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Insert the CompactFlash Card In
the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Attach the Headphones to the Player . .36
Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Playing a CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . .41
Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Pause Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Auto Resume Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Skip and Search Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Scroll Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Repeat and Shuffle Features . . . . . . . . . .45
Program Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
To Clear Program from Memory . . . . . . .46
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Menu . . .47
DSP Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Equalizer Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Search Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Preset Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Memory Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Delete Preset Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . .49
DSP (Digital Signal Processor . . . . . . . . . .49
Stop Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .50
CompactFlash Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . .50
Removable Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .51
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . .54
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Table of Contents
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Important Information
The LYRA2 player works with your computer to let you play your favorite music from files
recorded on removable CompactFlash cards. The player plays files encoded with the popular MP3, Windows Media
*
Audio and RealNetworks** G2 audio formats and may allow
for future upgrades of some alternative audio
compression formats.
Because the player has no moving parts, the audio can be played back virtually anywhere
without skipping.
You can download MP3, Windows Media and G2 encoded music files from several
Internet sites to your computer hard drive or record your favorite CD using the software
supplied.
Some of the Internet sites you may want to explore are:
www.emusic.com
www.real.com
www.musicmatch.com
www.mpeg.org
www.mp3.com
www.windowsmedia.com
* Windows Media and the Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
**G2, RealJukebox, and RealNetworks are trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.
Warning: Use of this product is for your personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is a violation of copyright law.
It is also a violation of copyright law to download files without permission of the
copyright owner.
Caution While Driving: Use of headphones while operating an automobile or
moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be
careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive
or distracting while driving.
Caution: Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car)
may cause damage or malfunction.
Precautions for CompactFlash Card:
• Use a soft dry cloth to clean any dirt.
• Do not bend CompactFlash Card.
• Do not operate or store CompactFlash Card in places with frequent static electricity
as recorded data may be damaged.
• It is normal for CompactFlash card to get warm after being used for a long time.
• Do not store CompactFlash card near fire, places with high temperature/ humidity or
places with direct sunlight.
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Getting Started
When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessories
and information papers. The items shown below are packed with your player.
Multi-Media Player
with Removable Belt Clip
CompactFlash
Removable Memory Card
Software CD
External Drive for CompactFlash Card
Headphones
1. Unpack the player and accessories.
Remote Control
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Important Information
Computer System Requirements
Minimum
• Pentium 166 MHz or faster
• 32MB RAM
• Windows* 98 , Windows ME or
Windows 2000
(Parallel Port also available for
Windows 95)
• 45 MB free hard disk space plus 1
MB for every minute of CD quality
music you store on your hard drive
• CD-ROM Drive
• USB Port
• Full Duplex Sound Card
Optimum
• Pentium II 300 MHz or higher
• 64 MB RAM
• Windows 98SE, Windows ME or
Windows 2000
• 50 MB free hard disk space plus 1
MB for every minute of CD quality
music you store on your hard drive
• CD-ROM Drive
• USB Port
• Full Duplex Sound Card
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or more with
latest access
* Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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PERSONAL DIGITAL PLAYER / FM TUNER
Getting Started
4. Connect the CompactFlash external drive.
The external drive allows you to transfer MP3, Windows Media audio, or G2 files to
the CompactFlash card. The drivers for this drive must be installed first so Windows
can find them when you connect the external drive.
A. Make sure you have installed the
USB drivers and that your
computer has been restarted.
B. Once the computer has been
restarted, connect the CompactFlash
external drive to an available USB port
of your
computer as shown above.
C. Windows will automatically install
the drivers for the CompactFlash
drive after you
connect it.
Note: Consult your computer or device’s
owner manual for USB port
specifications and troubleshooting.
MusicMatch Jukebox and RealJukebox software are both on the CD. We
recommend MusicMatch Jukebox for ease of use and functionality. Both software
programs operate as players on your PC, compress CDs to MP3
format, download files from the Internet, and transfer the files to a CompactFlash
card you can play on your LYRA2 player. Download MP3 and Windows Media audio
formats to the player with the MusicMatch Jukebox software. Download MP3 and
G2 formats to the player with the RealJukebox software. Install one or both of these
programs.
Note: LYRA2 player specific updates are available at
http://www.Lyrazone.com/downloads.html. MusicMatch system requirements for the download
are 166 MHz processor or better, Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000, 16 MB RAM (32 for NT), 30 MB
hard drive, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, 4x CD-ROM drive, mouse, keyboard, SoundBlaster
compatible card, speakers, video card and installation of Microsoft’s Media Player 6.4 for video.
Attach to USB port of computer. (Symbol on plug typically matches symbol on USB
port.)
Note: Actual items may
differ in appearance.
Yel low LED
5. Install the music management software.
Getting Started
Use the software setup program on the included CD to install the CompactFlash drivers, Music Management software, and User’s guide and documentation.
2. Insert the included software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
A. Turn on your computer and insert the
software CD. The LYRA2 Software Setup
program will
automatically run.
Note: If the setup screen does not appear, double click My Computer,
double click your CD-ROM drive icon, and double
click setup.exe. You can also click , Run,
then type D:\setup.exe (where D is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive).
B. Select Lyra2 from Choose Player Dialog.
C. Click OK to display the Welcome
Dialog.
D. Click Next to display the Select
Components screen.
3. Install the CompactFlash drivers.
A. Click the Install CompactFlash Driver icon
to display the Select CompactFlash Device
screen
B. Click Install and follow the
onscreen instructions to install the
USB drivers for the USB external
drive included with your LYRA2
player.
Note: If you wish to install parallel port
drivers, click Select and choose the type
of drivers you wish to install.
C. Restart your computer.
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Getting Started
6. Install the MusicMatch Jukebox™ software.
A. Display the Select Music Software
screen as described in Step 5.
Make sure MusicMatch Jukebox is
highlighted and click I
nstall.
QUICKSTART screen will appear after
installation has started. Click on
Install MusicMatch Jukebox 5.1.
Click Y
es to accept or No to decline
after you have read the license
agreement. You must click Y
es to
continue.
When the next screen appears, enter
your N
ame, Email address, Postal
code, Country, Year of Birth, and sex
(Male or Female).
Notes: Enter an Email address or
yourname@home.com if you don’t have email.
You must enter an email address to proceed.
If you do not want to be informed of program
updates or receive news and offers via email,
uncheck the boxes.
B. Click Next to display Personalize Net
Music screen.
Read the screen and decide if you would
like to enable the
PERSONALIZE NET MUSIC feature. Select
Y
es or No. This setting can be changed
later.
Getting Started
5. Install the music management software. (continued)
A. Insert the LYRA2 software disc into
your CD-ROM drive. Follow the direc-
tions under Step 2 to display the
Select Components screen.
B. Click the Install the Music
Management Software icon to
display the Select Music Software
screen.
C. Select the software you want to
install and click Install.
• Select MusicMatch Jukebox
(Recommended) to install the
MusicMatch Jukebox software.
MusicMatch Jukebox is capable of
MP3, WAV, and Windows Media audio
format compression. Musical content
is provided by EMusic.com*, the
Internet’s
number one source for MP3s. EMusic’s
content will be installed with the
MusicMatch Jukebox
software.
Go to Step 6.
• Select RealJukebox to install the
RealJukebox software. RealJukebox is
capable of MP3, wave, and G2 compression.
Go to Step 7.
*EMusic.com, the EMusic.com Logo and other proprietary names of EMusic.com are
trademarks of Emusic.com Inc.
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Getting Started
Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. (continued)
A. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software.
B. The Search for Music screen appears
asking if you want the program to
search for existing compatible music
files.
Click OK, to have the files found
appear in the Music Library.
C. Display the Settings menu by choosing S
ettings under the Options menu.
Note: You can access the Options menu at
almost any time by pressing the right mouse
button.
Getting Started
Install the MusicMatch Jukebox™ software. (continued)
C. Click Next to display Installation
Options dialog. Select the
installation option you wish to use.
Express Setup is recommended. Click
Next to continue.
D. After the installation is
complete, click F
inish to complete setup.
If necessary, close the main setup screen.
You may need to restart your web
browser. Reboot your computer if any
other
software was installed
specifically USB compact flash drivers.
Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences.
Detailed information, Welcome Tips, and troubleshooting are available through the
Help menu and the MusicMatch Internet site (accessed from the Help and Sites
menus). We recommend you familiarize yourself with the MusicMatch Welcome Tips
and view the Online FAQ’s before using and recording files. Logging onto the
Internet while using MusicMatch Jukebox takes advantage of all its features.
We feel a few of the R
ecording Settings options need to be discussed before you
start using the MusicMatch Jukebox software.
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Getting Started
Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. (continued)
• Windows Media audio is a
compression format created by
Microsoft. This audio format
incorporates digital rights
management.
• WAV audio is unencoded
music that is not compressed.
This format has the best quality
sound but requires the largest
file size, as much as 650MB per
CD. WAV audio files are much
larger than MP3 audio files.
Note: Custom Quality settings are
for advanced users only.
F. Select a CD Recording Mode.
1. Check Digital and E
rror
Correction for the best results.
Error checking and correction
will be performed while you are
recording.
Note: Choosing Error Correction will
slow down your recording speed.
2. Check Analog if your
CD-ROM drive does not support
digital audio extraction.
G. Select a default Recording
Source. If you have more than one
recording source, select the source
you record from the most.
H. Mute while Recording. This
feature allows you to mute the
audio while it is being recorded.
Uncheck this box to hear the audio
as it is recorded.
Note: This is not recommended as it will
decrease the recording speed.
Getting Started
Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. (continued)
D. Click the Recorder tab to display the Recorder settings.
E. Select the recording Q
uality level.
CD Quality MP3 (128Kbps) is the rec-
ommended quality level.
MP3 and Windows Media formats are
supported by MusicMatch Jukebox for
the LYRA2 player.
• MP3 audio is MPEG
Layer-3 Audio available at various
encoding bit rate. The highest
bit rate has the best quality sound,
but uses the most disk space.
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Getting Started
Save CD tracks to play on your PC or in your LYRA2 player.
A. Insert a CD into your CD-ROM drive.
If you are connected to the Internet,
MusicMatch Jukebox will retrieve information about the CD in the CD-ROM
drive.
If you are on a LAN system and the
titling feature does not work, contact
your administrator.
Make sure the E
nable CDDB CD lookup
service is selected on the CDDB
Preferences page if you are able to
make a connection to the Internet.
Choose CDDB Preferences from S
ettings
in the Options menu.
B. The information from the Internet appears.
If the information cannot be retrieved from the
Internet, enter it manually. You can enter
information or edit existing information by clicking in the desired box and typing.
Important Note: If the information is not entered before
recording, default song names
and information will be used.
Getting Started
Learn the MusicMatch Jukebox basic controls.
Current Selection
Display Area
PLAY Button (Press
to start playback.
PREV and NEXT
Buttons (Use to select
the next or previous
song in the playlist.)
STOP Button
VOLUME
Control
Displays the Music Library Window
Displays the Recorder Window
Displays the Track Info Window
Displays the Music Guide Window
Displays the Radio Window
Note: These secondary display windows normally
attach to the lowest open window. You may need to
close, move, or open windows to view them.
Menus
Options,
Register,
Sites and Help
Listed below are the basic functions of the main controls for the program.
Playlist Window
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PAUSE Button (Press
to pause playback)
Playlist Controls
Docks and Undocks
Playlist Window
OPEN, SAVE, CLEAR,
and CD-R
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Getting Started
Use MusicMatch Jukebox to play Radio on your PC.
A. Click the Radio button to open the Radio window.
Note: You can also select Show MusicMatch Radio from View in the Options menu to display this
window.
B. Click on STATION SELECTOR to
open the following window.
Click the button in the upper left corner to toggle between FORMAT, CITY,
or COUNTRY to select the
station you want to listen to.
• Select FORMAT to choose a
station by the type of music you like
to listen to.
• Select CITY to choose a station in a
certain city.
• Select COUNTRY to choose a
station in a certain country
• If you want to search for a
certain station, use the SEARCH
feature on the bottom of the
window.
C. Click once on a station to display it.
Click twice on the station (or click
PLAY) to play music from the
station.
The station you select appears in the
Playlist.
D. To connect to the station’s
website, click the GO TO STATION’S
WEBSITE button on the bottom of the
Net Radio Window.
Note: If the station you select is not available, this is usually a temporary situation. Try
again later.
Getting Started
Save CD tracks to play on your PC or in your LYRA2 player.
(continued)
C. Press the REC button if the Recorder window is not open. Press REFRESH if the
songs are not listed.
D. Select the tracks you want to
record.
• To start recording, click RECORD.
• To stop recording the current track,
click stop.
• To cancel the entire recording session for all selected tracks, click cancel
• To eject the CD, click eject CD.
• To select all songs, click All.
• To deselect all songs, click None.
• To refresh the track title
information or to attempt detection again,
click Refresh.
E. After recording is completed, the songs
will be stored in the Music Library.
Download music from the Internet.
A. Click the MUSIC GUIDE button to connect to the MUSICMATCH MUSIC GUIDE
download site.
Notes: You can also select Show Music
Match Guide from V
iew in the Options
menu to display this window.
If you have not established an Internet connection, MusicMatch Jukebox will attempt
but fail to connect.
Music you download from the MUSIC GUIDE
window will
automatically be placed in the Music Library.
Yo u can download files using your regular
browser. Be sure to import (and/or move)
them into MusicMatch Jukebox.
CD Info
Display Area
ALL
Button
NONE
Button
REFRESH
Button
RECORD
Button
Cancel
Button
Stop
Button
Eject
CD
Song Selection Area
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