RCA RD2825, RD2826 User Manual

Lyra Personal

Jukebox

User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

RD2825 / RD2826 / RD2840

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or AC charger to rain or

moisture.

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.

Technical Specification

Product: Lyra Personal Jukebox Brand: RCA Model: RD2825 / RD2826 / RD2840

Electrical Rating

Power supply for charger : 100V-240V ~ 50-60Hz Charger Output Power : 9.9Watts DC : 3.7 V Li-ion battery (built -in)

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

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Battery can only be repaired or replaced by qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Product Registration

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

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model numbers — both numbers are located on the product.

Model No. _______________________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________

Important Information

RCA

RD2825

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

RCA

RD2826

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

RCA

RD2840

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

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 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.

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 device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. 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

Table of Contents

Important Information ...................................................................... 2

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INFORMATION ............................................. 3

Table of Contents............................................................................... 4

Before You Begin ............................................................................... 6

Unpacking Your Unit .............................................................................................................6

Things to consider before you get started... ....................................................................... 7

Computer System Requirements ................................................................................. 7

Warning ........................................................................................................................ 7

Caution .......................................................................................................................... 7

Caution While Driving .................................................................................................. 7

Back up your data ........................................................................................................ 8

Important Battery Information ................................................................................... 8

Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive ................................................................ 9

Getting Started: Software Setup.................................................... 10

Installing Software Components ....................................................................................... 10

Install the USB Driver (Windows 98SE and Me Only) ............................................... 10

Install System Applications ........................................................................................ 11

Install MusicMatch Jukebox ....................................................................................... 11

Install MusicMatch Plug-in ......................................................................................... 13

Install Additional Services .......................................................................................... 14

Launch the MusicMatch software ............................................................................. 14

Connecting Lyra HD to the Computer....................................................................... 15

Transferring Files to Lyra Personal Jukebox ...................................................................... 15

Transfer Files via MusicMatch Jukebox ..................................................................... 16

Create Pre-defined Playlists and Transferring them to the Jukebox....................... 17

Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) ............................................. 17

Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer .................................................................... 18

System Tray Applications .................................................................................................... 19

Profile .......................................................................................................................... 19

Updating System File .................................................................................................. 20

Verify User Playlists..................................................................................................... 20

LyraSync....................................................................................................................... 21

System Selections ........................................................................................................ 22

Table of Contents

Lyra•jukebox.................................................................................... 23

Overview of General Controls ............................................................................................ 23

Front View................................................................................................................... 23

Navigation Controls .......................................................................................... 23

Playback Controls .............................................................................................. 24

Side View..................................................................................................................... 24

Top view ...................................................................................................................... 24

Display Overview ................................................................................................................25

Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................ 26

Basic Operation ................................................................................................................... 26

Playback Operation .................................................................................................... 27

Step-by-Step Example ................................................................................................ 28

Navigation Menu ........................................................................................................ 31

Additional Features .............................................................................................................32

My Selection ............................................................................................................... 32

Likes ............................................................................................................................. 33

Dislikes ........................................................................................................................33

View User Playlists ...................................................................................................... 34

Pre-defined Playlists ................................................................................................... 35

All Files ........................................................................................................................ 35

Additional Menu .................................................................................................................36

Settings ....................................................................................................................... 36

Profiler ........................................................................................................................42

Connecting your Lyra HD to your Car Stereo (Included with RD2840 only) ................... 43

Connecting Your Lyra Personal Jukebox on your stereo system ..................................... 44

Check for Updates ...............................................................................................................45

Portable Hard Drive Capability ........................................................................................... 45

Additional Information ................................................................... 46

Tips and Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 46

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) .................................................................................... 47

Specifications & System Requirements .............................................................................. 47

Hardware ........................................................................................................... 47

Hard Disc ............................................................................................................ 48

Software............................................................................................................. 48

PC Hardware Requirements .............................................................................. 49

Accessories ......................................................................................................... 49

Miscellaneous Specifications ............................................................................. 49

Limited Warranty (U.S.) ...................................................................................................... 50

Limited Warranty (Canada) ................................................................................................ 53

Before You Begin

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Before You Begin

Unpacking Your Unit

Your Lyra Personal Jukebox came with everything you need to make music portable — all of the items shown below should have been packed in the box with your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

Lyra Personal Jukebox

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Music Management CD Contains the Lyra Personal Jukebox Applications & MusicMatch Jukebox software

AC/DC adapter charger

Mini USB cable Plug the small end into the USB on your Lyra Personal Jukebox, and plug the other end into your computer’s USB port. Go to page 15 for connection details.

Line out cable — connects Lyra Jukebox to your audio system. For details, go to page 44.

Car adapter kit (Included with RD2840 only) Car cord adapter / cassette adapter Go to page 43 for instructions.

Plug adaptor 3.5mm to 2.5 mm

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2.5 mm

Clip Phones Go to page 29 for instructions.

Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.

Before You Begin

Things to consider before you get started...

Computer System Requirements

• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended

Macintosh iMac G3 or higher

•Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000, or XP

Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

• Internet access

• 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)

• Installed sound card

• 16- bit color video 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.

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

Back up your data

As with any portable device that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive regularly. RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data.

Important Battery Information

• The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F), or incinerate.

• Battery replacement should only be made by trained technicians. Refer to Limited Warranty (page 50) for details.

• Do not attempt to open the unit. No user servicable parts inside.

•To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this product. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

• Keep the unit away from children. Do not disassemble or dispose product in fire.

• Use only the specified chargers which were packaged with the product. Use of another charger may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Getting Started: Software Setup

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

These components do the following:

• install USB driver for Windows 98SE/Me users (Refer to page 10)

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

• profile, format and sort the contents, update the system files (Refer to page 19)

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

The MusicMatch Jukebox™ software compresses audio files (from music CDs) to the mp3, mp3PRO or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format so you can play them on your Lyra Personal 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 Personal Jukebox (or play the music on your computer).

Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive

Note: Do not connect your Lyra Personal Jukebox to your computer before you have installed the required drivers. (Windows 98SE/Me only)

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

IMPORTANT : Don’t connect the USB cable to the PC or Lyra Personal Jukebox before or during the driver installation.

If you’re running Windows 2000 no additional drivers are required. If you’re running Windows 98SE/Me, you CD-ROM in order for the Lyra Personal Jukebox to function properly.

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.

The Lyra Personal Jukebox and MusicMatch Jukebox quick start program runs.

must install the USB drivers from the

Getting Started: Software Setup

3. Select your Lyra model on the startup screen and click Install to access installation programs corresponding to your Lyra device.

4. Click on the software component you want to install. See next Section for details.

Installing Software Components

Install the USB Driver (Windows 98SE and Me Only)

For Windows 98SE and Me systems, you need to install a USB driver before your computer can recognize your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

1. Click Install USB Driver/System Applications to install the required driver for your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files.

3. Click Finish to complete installation and return to the startup screen.

Getting Started: Software Setup

Install System Applications

1. Click Install System Application to install applications that will help you better manage your Lyra Jukebox.

Note: The installation program will detect

whether your system requires a USB driver.

If you see the Install USB driver/System Applications option, click it to install the USB driver. (Refer to the previous section for details)

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files.

3. Click Finish to complete installation and return to the startup screen.

(Refer to page 19 for further system application details)

Install MusicMatch Jukebox

MusicMatch Jukebox is a music management software used to organize and manage digital audio files and can be used to transfer the music to your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

1. Click Install MusicMatch Jukebox to run the MusicMatch setup program.

Wait while the installation program begins. It may take up to 20 seconds for the installer to start.

Note: It is recommended to uninstall any previous installations of the MusicMatch Jukebox software before proceeding. After the uninstall process has been completed, delete the C:\Program Files\MusicMatch folder from Windows and where C:\Program Files is the path where the software was installed. If you do not wish to uninstall the previous MusicMatch Jukebox software, go to “Install MusicMatch Plug-in” on page 13.

Getting Started: Software Setup

2. The Welcome Screen appears, click Next to continue and show the License Agreement.

3. After you’ve read the license agreement, click Yes to accept (to continue, you must click Yes), or No to decline. If you click Yes, the User Registration Information screen appears.

4. Enter your name, e-mail address, postal code, country, year of birth and sex (male or female). Click Next to continue.

Note: You must enter an e-mail address to proceed. If you do not have an e-mail address, enter yourname@home.com.

5. The Personalize Music Recommendation screen appears. Read the screen to determine if you want to use this feature or not. You can change the settings later. Select Yes or No and click Next to continue.

6. The Installation Options screen appears. Select Express Setup and click Next to continue.

The Installation begins.

Getting Started: Software Setup

7. After installation is complete, click Finish.

8. If necessary, close the main setup screen.

9. Some computers might require you to restart your computer. If this is necessary, a dialog box will appear on the computer screen.

Note: As with any device that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive. RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data.

For more information on MusicMatch Jukebox, click Tutorials on the CD or go to www.musicmatch.com.

Install MusicMatch Plug-in

MusicMatch requires a plug-in for your particular device in order to transfer files from your computer to your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

1. Click Install MusicMatch Plug-in.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files.

3. Click Finish to complete installation and return to startup screen.

Getting Started: Software Setup

Install Additional Services

Click on Install ID3man by Auditude, Get 100 Free mp3 Tracks from eMusic or Try Rhapsody Music services for additional digital music services provided by our partners.

Launch the MusicMatch software

The MusicMatch software converts audio files to the mp3, mp3PRO and WMA format so you can play them on your Lyra Jukebox.

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

1. Remove the Music Management CD from your computer.

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

3. The first time you launch MusicMatch, a Getting Started screen appears providing information about MusicMatch and the software.

4. Detailed information, Getting Started tips, and troubleshooting are available through the Help menu and the MusicMatch internet site (accessed from the Help and Site menus). We recommend you familiarize yourself with the MusicMatch Welcome Tips and view the On-line FAQs before using and recording files.

Note: Logging onto the internet while using MusicMatch Jukebox takes advantage of all its features.

Getting Started: Software Setup

Connecting Lyra HD to the Computer

Connect the Lyra Personal Jukebox to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button. The Lyra Personal Jukebox will appear as a Removal Disk drive letter.

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

Note: The Lyra Personal Jukebox is capable of transferring files at hi-speed 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 Personal Jukebox. The Lyra Jukebox 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.

LINE OUT

LYRA PERSONAL JUKEBOX (TOP VIEW)

DC IN

USB PORT

COMPUTER

Transferring Files to Lyra Personal Jukebox

You can transfer files to your Lyra Personal Jukebox via MusicMatch Jukebox or via Windows Explorer.

If your Lyra Jukebox isn’t already connected to your computer, connect the Lyra Jukebox to the computer using the provided USB cable as illustrated above.

Note: The USB port acts as a power source for your Lyra Personal Jukebox. Under most circumstances, it supplies enough power to keep the Jukebox running; however, because power supply varies from computer to computer, it is best to connect the supplied AC/DC adapter to ensure optimal operations.

Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable during music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.

Getting Started: Software Setup

Transfer Files via MusicMatch Jukebox

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

2. From the menu area, select Files/Send to Portable Device to display the Portable Device Manager screen. Under the Attached Portable Devices item, select Lyra Personal Audio Player.

3. Select the playlist item and drag it to the Lyra Personal Audio Player. The songs in the playlist will now be automatically transferred to your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

Note: If your Lyra Personal Jukebox doesn’t appear in the Portable Device Manager area, click the REFRESH button.

During transfer a progress indicator appears in the Portable Device Manager screen, and “Do not unplug” flashes in the Lyra Personal Jukebox’s LCD.

USB 2.0 Hi-speed capable

connected...

Do not unplug

When the transfer is finished, the Lyra Personal Jukebox Profiler application automatically runs so it

can sort/profile the newly transferred files.

Caution: Make sure all data are transferred to the Lyra Personal Jukebox before unplugging the USB cable.

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

icon (the Unplug or Eject hardware

the icon) from the system tray and select the USB Mass Storage device for the drive letter associated with the Lyra Personal Jukebox, and click STOP. See the Windows Help for details about the Unplug or Eject Hardware topic.

Getting Started: Software Setup

Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop)

If your Lyra Personal Jukebox isn’t already connected to your computer, connect the Lyra Personal Jukebox to the computer using the provided USB cable as illustrated on page

15.

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

Note: You must profile your contents after file transfer in order for the new files to appear in the Navigation Menus. Refer to page 19 for profiling details.

Create Pre-defined Playlists and Transferring them to the Jukebox

Pre-defined playlists can be created on your PC using MusicMatch Jukebox. Refer to the MusicMatch Jukebox User Manual for details. Note that only playlists created with songs stored on the Lyra Personal Jukebox will work on the Lyra. Use Windows Explorer to transfer pre-defined playlists to your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

If your Lyra Personal Jukebox isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it using the provided USB cable.

From Windows Explorer, highlight the pre-defined playlists that you have created in MusicMatch Jukebox and drag them to the lyrahdd_playlists directory in the drive letter associated with your Lyra Personal Jukebox.

Note: You must profile your contents after file transfer in order for the new files to appear in the Navigation Menus. Refer to page 19 for profiling details.

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