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: ________________________________
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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
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Table of Contents
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
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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
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Before You Begin
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.
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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
3.5 mm
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2.5 mm
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Clip Phones
Go to page 29 for instructions.
Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.
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Before You Begin
Things to consider before you get started...
Computer System Requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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Getting Started: Software Setup
Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer
USB 2.0
Hi-speed capable
connected...
Safe to unplug
Note: Before disconnecting the USB cable
from the computer or the Lyra Personal
Jukebox, be sure the “Safe to unplug”
message is displayed.
From the System Tray, left click on the icon and
select Unplug or eject hardware. The Unplug or Eject
Hardware screen appears. Select the drive
corresponding to your Lyra Personal player and click
Stop.
The Stop a Hardware device screen appears. Select
the device to be stopped again for confirmation and
click OK.
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You can also stop your Lyra Personal Jukebox by
right clicking on the icon from the system tray
and selecting the drive corresponding to your player.
Getting Started: Software Setup
System Tray Applications
Profile
New files that are transferred to your Lyra Personal Jukebox using Windows Explore
(drag and drop) will not appear in the Navigation Menus until you profile the contents. If
MusicMatch Jukebox was used to transfer files, profiling will be done automatically.
1. Connect your Lyra Personal Jukebox 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.
Caution: Make sure all data are transferred
to the Lyra 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 Jukebox, and click
STOP. See the Windows Help for details
about the Unplug or Eject Hardware topic.
Note: The Lyra Personal Jukebox can also
perform profiling. Refer to page 42 for
details.
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Getting Started: Software Setup
Updating System File
You can upgrade your Lyra Personal Jukebox or repair system files on your device if it
becomes damaged by downloading the latest firmware from
http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads. After you have downloaded the latest
firmware, follow the steps below to update your system files.
1. Connect your Lyra Personal Jukebox 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 and select the Update System File... item
to start updating your system with the latest
firmware.
Possible cause of system file damage:
• System files and/or folders were accidentally
deleted from the device,
•You have formatted your Jukebox.
Verify User Playlists
Verify items in the User Playlists under the lyrahdd_playlist system folder exists on the
Lyra Personal Jukebox.
1. Connect your Lyra Personal Jukebox 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 and select the Verify User Playlists... item.
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Getting Started: Software Setup
LyraSync
Files and folders can be synchronized between your PC and your Lyra Personal Jukebox.
1. Connect your Lyra Personal Jukebox 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 and select LyraSync.
3. The LyraSync Options screen appears.
4. Click Insert to select the paths of files and
folders to synchronize between your PC and the
Device. Click OK.
5. Select the desired LyraSync direction.
• PC overwrites Device
• Device overwrites PC
• Synchronize PC and Device
6. Click Synchronize to start.
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Getting Started: Software Setup
System Selections
Items in the Dislikes playlist can be viewed and deleted in system selections.
1. Connect your Lyra Personal Jukebox 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 and select System Selections....
3. Files tagged as dislike on the unit will show on
the Lyra Jukebox System Selections screen.
Highlight files to remove from the Dislikes
playlist and click Remove Dislikes.
Note: Files will be removed from your Lyra
Personal Jukebox, playlist and Dislikes
playlist
permanently.
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4. Press Done to close the System Selection screen.
Overview of General Controls
Lyra • jukebox
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LIKE
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MENU
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Front View
1. MENU/ Lock - Returns to Top Menu.
- Press and hold to select between key lock and key activation.
Navigation Controls
2. SELECT - Selects a highlighted item in navigation mode.
Press SELECT to tag any item to be included in the My Selection playlist. These items
can be individual songs, or a group of songs under an artist, album, etc. Press
SELECT on a tagged item to remove it from My Selection playlist.
3. Navigation Up - Scrolls up Lyra Jukebox menu and move the highlight up.
VOLU ME
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4. Navigation Down - Scrolls down Lyra Jukebox menu and move the highlight
down.
5. Enter - Enters the highlighted item.
- Views the content of the highlighted item.
- Shows info screen during playback or when the item selected is a song.
- Activates a feature when the selected item is a setting.
6. Back - Returns to the previous menu.
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Lyra • jukebox
Playback Controls
7. Play / Pause - When the unit is on, press to play and pause music.
8. LIKE - Puts the currently playing song into the Like playlist (active only during
playback).
9. DISLIKE - Puts the currently playing song into the Dislike playlist (active only during
playback).
10. NEXT - When you’re playing music, press and release to skip forward to the next
song. To scan forward in the current song, press and hold.
11. PREVIOUS - When you’re playing music, press and release to skip back to the
beginning of the song or the previous song. To scan backwards in the song that’s
playing, press and hold).
12. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - This is where the Lyra’s user interface appears (go
to page 25 for an explanation of the items that appear on the LCD during playback).
Side View
13. VOLUME + / VOLUME - - Increases and decreases the volume level.
14. ON / OFF / Stop - When the power is off, press and hold to turn on the unit.
When the unit is in stop mode, press to turn power off. When music is playing, press
to stop playback.
15. RESET - Resets the unit.
Under some rare circumstances, the device might stop responding to key presses.
When this happens, you can recover the unit by inserting a sharp object (e.g. paper
clip) into the Reset hole, located on the left-hand-side of the unit.
Top view
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16. Headphones jack - Insert the headphones plug here.
17. LINE OUT - Attach the supplied line out cable here when you’re connecting the Lyra
Personal Jukebox to an audio system. Attach the supplied car cassette adaptor when
you’re connecting the Lyra Personal Jukebox to the car.
18. USB port - Attach the small end (Type mini-B) of the mini-USB cable here. Attach
the large end (Type A) to your computer. The Lyra Personal Jukebox will also get
power from the USB port when connected.
19. DC IN jack - Plug in the AC power adapter here. When you plug in the AC adapter,
the battery inside the Lyra Personal Jukebox automatically starts charging.
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LINE OUT
17
18
19
DC IN
5V
Display Overview
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1
7
Artist
8
Artist/Album
Album
Title
Genre
MIN
4
2 3
TOP MENU
9
MAX
5 6
1. Charger is connected.
2. The lock icon is displayed when the key lock function is activated. This can be
activated by pressing and holding the MENU/ Lock button until the lock icon is
displayed. To unlock, press and hold again until the lock icon is turned off.
3. The battery indicator shows battery level.
- Battery full
- Battery empty
4. The shuffle icon is displayed when random playback is selected.
5. The volume bar indicates the volume level.
6. The repeat icon is displayed when the repeat feature is activated.
1
- indicates repeat one song
- indicates repeat all songs in the current play mode.
7. The menu level you are currently at.
8. The items in the same menu level you are currently at.
9. The current position you are at among all other items in the current menu level.
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Basic Operation
The information in this section presumes you’ve successfully transferred files to your Lyra
Jukebox, and you’re ready to play some music.
If you need specific set-up information (downloading music, transferring files, installing
software), go to “Getting Started: Software Setup” on page 9-22.
If you want more detailed information about the Lyra Jukebox’s features, go to page 23.
Understanding how to navigate through the Lyra Jukebox’s menu system, combine with
how the buttons operate, will give you information you need for basic functionality.
TOP MENU
Artist
Artist/Album
Album
Title
Genre
MAX
MIN
Menu Navigation
Top Menu is the main menu. The navigation scheme is the same
no matter how many menus you access.
LIKE
MENU
SELECT
DISLIKE
1. To Scroll up and down and highlight items on screen, press the Navigation Up
or Navigation Down arrow.
2. To enter and view the submenu, press the Enter arrow button.
3. To go back to the previous menu level, press the Back arrow button.
4. To return to the main menu (Top Menu) at any given time, press the MENU button.
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Playback Operation
• Once the item that you want to play is on the
screen, press Play/Pause to begin playback.
Artist
Album
Song title
Genre
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1:00
MIN
MENU
SELECT
MAX
LIKE
DISLIKE
VOLUME
+
-
O
N
/
O
F
F
•To scan forward in the track that is playing, press and hold the Next button.
•To go to the next track, press and release the Next button.
•To go to the previous track, press and release the Previous button.
•To stop playback, press the Stop button on the side of the unit. The display
returns to the previous menu level.
•To turn up the volume, press the VOLUME + button on the side of the unit. The
volume display bar updates to show the increase in volume level.
This item can be an artist, an album, a playlist,
or a song. Press again to pause playback. The
unit will automatically power off after remaining
in pause mode for more than the Power Save
interval (length of this Power Save interval can
be modified in the Setting menu).
•To scan backwards in the track that’s playing,
press and hold the Previous button.
•To turn down the volume, press the VOLUME - button on the side of the unit. The
volume display bar updates to show the decrease in volume level.
•To add an item to My Selection list, press SELECT to tag it (only in navigation mode).
You can add an album, an artist, or individual songs. Songs saved in this list can be
played and viewed through the System Playlist menu.
•To add song to Like list, press the Like button to tag the song. (only active during
playback)
•To add song to the Dislike list, press the Dislike button to tag the song. (only active
during playback)
•To access the song information screen, press ENTER during playback or
navigation mode.
• For navigation while playing music, press the Back button to return to the last
menu you were at.
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Step-by-Step Example
The following example illustrates (with more detail than the previous information) how
you find the song you want to play.
1. These instructions presume you’ve already done the following:
• Installed the MusicMatch Jukebox software and the Lyra Personal Jukebox
profiler application (go to page 11 for detailed instructions).
•Transferred music from your computer to the Lyra Personal Jukebox (page 15
has detailed instructions) and profiled the contents of the Lyra Jukebox through
MusicMatch Jukebox or the Profiler software.
Note: The music you’re transferring could be from a CD you put in your
computer, the internet, or music you already had loaded onto your computer.
2. If you haven’t already unplugged the Lyra Personal Jukebox from your computer,
disconnect the USB cable from the Lyra Personal Jukebox.
Note: If you’re running Windows 2000, you must stop the device before
unplugging it. Click the
system tray and select the USB Mass Storage device for the drive letter associated
with the Lyra Jukebox, and click STOP. See the Windows Help for details about
the Unplug or Eject Hardware topic.
icon (the Unplug or Eject hardware icon) from the
3. If you’ve fully charged the battery (the Lyra Personal Jukebox needs to be plugged in
for about 4 hours before the battery is fully charged), disconnect the AC adapter
from the outlet and then from your Lyra Personal Jukebox.
Note: If the battery isn’t fully charged, keep the Lyra Personal Jukebox plugged in
while you listen to the music you’ve transferred from your computer.
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4. Connect the clip phones to your Lyra Personal Jukebox (insert the end of the clip
phones connector into the phones jack on the side of the Lyra).
How to Use Your Clip Phones (The e.clipz)
L
R
The right ear clip phone is labeled R while the left
ear clip phone is labeled L.
a. Pull the ear hook away from the ear pad slightly.
You will hear a click sound.
CLICK
b. Slide the ear hook behind the ear with the ear
pad on the front of the ear. Rotate the clip
phone so the ear pad fits closely with the ear.
c. Lock the clip phone in place by pushing down
on the top of the ear hook until it locks.
d. For best sound quality, make sure the earpad fits
closely with your ear.
5. If your Lyra Personal Jukebox isn’t already on, turn it on (press and hold the
ON/OFF button). The RCA Lyra logo flashes on the screen, and then the main Menu
appears.
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Navigation Menu
The following example illustrates steps to select and play songs in the Artist/Album
category.
TOP MENU
Artist/Album
Album
Title
Genre
Year
1. Highlight Artist/Album (use the Navigation Up
or Navigation Down arrow button).
Artist 1
Artist 2
Artist 3
Artist 4
Artist 5
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
Album 5
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4
Song 5
ARTIST
Artist 3
Album 1
2. Press the Enter button (the Artist menu
appears with the artists stored on your Lyra
Jukebox listed in alphabetical order).
•To scroll up and down the Artist menu, press
the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down arrow button.
•To return to the main Menu, press the Back
arrow button.
3. To see the albums for the artist highlighted,
press Enter (the album titles for that artist
appear in alphabetical order).
•To scroll up and down the Artist menu, press
the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down arrow button.
•To return to the previous menu (Artist), press
the Back arrow button.
4. To see the songs on the album you’ve
highlighted, press Enter (the songs for that
album appear).
•To scroll up and down the Album menu,
press the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down arrow button.
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•To return to the previous menu (Artist 3),
press the Back arrow button.
Note: To return to the main Menu at any stage
of navigation, press MENU.
Artist 3
Album 1
Song 4
Genre
mp3PRO 233/2356
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Highlight the desired song.
•To play the song, press the Play/Pause
button.
Album 1
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4
Song 5
Song Info
Artist: Artist 3
Album: Album 1
Title: Song 4
Genre: Pop
year: 2002
•To go to the previous menu, press the
Back arrow button.
•To get more info about the song, press the
Enter arrow button.
•To end playback, press the Stop button.
Note: The information provided in the INFO
screen depends upon the ID3 tags that have
been set up for the song.
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Additional Features
Lyra Personal Jukebox has three System Playlist selections: My Selection, Like and Dislike.
My Selection
You can create a My Selection temporary playlist using the Lyra Personal Jukebox.
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4
Song 5
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4
Song 5
Album 1
Album 1
1. In navigation mode, move the cursor to
highlight the item to be selected.
•To scroll up and down the display, press the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button.
•To enter the highlighted folder, press the
Enter button.
•To go back to the previous folder, press the
Back button.
•To return to the TOP MENU, press the MENU
button.
2. If the item is an item (artist, album, etc.), press
SELECT to tag all the songs belonging to the
selected item and placing them into the My
Selection playlist.
If the item is a song, press SELECT to tag the
song and placing it into the My Selection
playlist.
The icon will show beside any folder or song
that has been tagged.
3. To de-select a selected item, use the navigation
buttons to highlight the selected item and press
SELECT.
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The icon will be removed.
Refer to “View User Playlist” on page 34 to
view items in the My Selection playlist.
To clear My Selection playlist, refer to User Playlist
under System Settings menu on page 41.
Note: My Selection is not active in All Files mode.
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Likes
During playback, you can select and place songs you like into the Likes playlist. These
songs are played more frequently during Smart Shuffle mode (Refer to page 36 for Smart
Shuffle details).
Artist 3
Album 1
Song 4
Genre
128k 233/2356
0:55 √
1. When a song is playing, press the LIKE button
to tag the song and place it into the Likes system
playlist.
The √ icon will show on the bottom right
corner of the display to show the song has been
tagged as a “like” song.
2. To de-select a song from the Likes playlist, press
the DISLIKE button while the song is playing.
Note: To clear the Likes playlist, refer to User
Playlist under System Settings menu on page 41.
Dislikes
In playback mode, you can tag songs you don’t like and place them into the Dislikes
playlist. Songs in the Dislikes playlist are played less frequently during Smart Shuffle
mode (Refer to page 36 for Smart Shuffle details).
Artist 3
Album 1
Song 4
Genre
128k 233/2356
0:55 x
1. When a song is playing, press the DISLIKE
button to tag the song and add it to the Dislikes
playlist.
The x icon will show on the bottom right corner
of the display to show the song has been tagged
as a “dislike” song.
2. To de-select a song from the Dislikes playlist,
press the LIKE button while the song is playing.
Note: To clear the Dislike playlist, refer to User
Playlist under System Settings menu on page 41.
Note: You can also view the Dislikes playlist on
your computer where songs that have been
marked can be viewed or deleted. (Refer to System
Tray Applications on page 22)
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View User Playlists
TOP MENU
Genre
Year
User Playlists
All Files
Settings
USER PLAYLISTS
My Selection
Likes
Dislikes
Playlists 1
Playlists 2
USER PLAYLISTS
My Selection
Likes
Dislikes
Playlists 1
Playlists 2
MY SELECTION
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
1. Use Navigation Up or Navigation Down
buttons to scroll to highlight User Playlists on the
TOP MENU screen.
2. Press Enter to show predefined system
playlists.
3. Scroll up and down the User Playlists menu to
select the desired playlist to be viewed using
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
buttons.
4. Press Enter to view tagged items in the
selected playlist.
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Note: All items added will be shown as
individual songs.
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Pre-defined Playlists
Pre-defined playlists are those playlists created on the PC and transferred to the Lyra
Personal Jukebox. Refer to page 17 for details on creating Pre-defined Playlists and
transferring them to your Lyra Personal Jukebox.
USER PLAYLISTS
My Selection
Likes
Dislikes
Playlists 1
Playlists 2
Follow the steps under “View System Playlists” to
enter the User Playlists menu.
Playlists shown under the dividing line are the predefined playlists
Note: Pre-defind Playlists can not be edited on
the device.
All Files
Your Lyra Personal Jukebox is a USB mass storage device that can be used to store any
files. To see all of the files that are stored on your Lyra Personal Jukebox:
TOP MENU
Genre
Year
User Playlists
All Files
Settings
ALL FILES
Folder 1
Folder 2
Folder 3
File 1
File 2
1. Highlight All Files (press the Navigation Up
or Navigation Down arrow buttons).
2. Press Enter (the All Files menu appears).
Folders are listed first and individual files are
listed next.
- indicates the item is a folder.
Note: The folders and files are sorted in the order
they were transferred to the Lyra Jukebox (the
folder you transferred most recently appears last
in the list of folders and the file you transferred
most recently would be the last on the list since file
names follow folder names.
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Additional Menu
Settings
TOP MENU
Year
User Playalists
All Files
Settings
Profile Contents
SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button).
2. Press Enter to view the Settings Menu.
Smart Shuffle
When Smart Shuffle is On, songs are played in random order.
If shuffle is activated, the songs in the folder where playback begins are played
randomly. After all the songs have been played, the unit will randomly select another
folder and shuffle all the songs in the newly selected folder.
1. Highlight Settings from the Top Menu. (Use the
SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
1. In the Settings menu, highlight Shuffle (Press the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button).
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2. Press the SELECT button repeatedly to toggle
between Shuffle on and off.
The Shuffle icon will show on the display.
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TOP MENU
Year
User Playlists
All Files
Settings
Profile Contents
SETTINGS
Shuffle Off
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
3. Use the Back button or the MENU button to
return to the main Menu.
4. Use the Navigation buttons to select the folder
where you want shuffle playback to begin.
Press Play/Pause to begin playback.
All songs/folders in the folder where playback
begins will be played randomly.
5. To de-select the shuffle option, repeat steps 1
and 2 to select Shuffle Off.
Note: Files in the LIKE playlist have a higher
probability of being played.
Files in the DISLIKE playlist have a lower
probability of being played.
(Refer to page 33 for Like and Dislike playlist
details)
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Repeat
Three repeat options are available on the Lyra Personal Jukebox.
• Repeat Off - No repeat option selected.
• Repeat One - Plays the current song repeatedly. The repeat one icon will show
1
on the display.
• Repeat All - Plays all songs in the current play mode repeatedly. The repeat all icon
will show on the display.
SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
1. In the Settings Menu, highlight Repeat. (Press the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button).
2. Press SELECT to toggle and select repeat
options.
The corresponding repeat icon appears on the
display.
3. Press the Back button or the MENU button to
return to the main Menu.
4. Select the item you wish to play and press the
Play/Pause .
If repeat All is activated, all the songs on the
Jukebox will be repeated
SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat Off
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
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If repeat One is activated, the selected song
where playback begins will be repeated.
5. To de-select the repeat option, repeat steps 1
and 2 and select Repeat Off.
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Adjusting DSP Settings
DSP Settings (Digital Signal Processor settings) adjust the various levels of the audio
output for different types of songs. For example, the DSP setting for BASS makes the bass
sounds more prominent. You can also personalize the levels via the Graphic EQ menu
item. The default DSP setting for your Lyra Personal Jukebox is FLAT.
SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
1. From the Settings Menu, select DSP using the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button.
2. Press SELECT to toggle and select the DSP
setting you want to use.
• FLAT
• BASS
• ROCK
• POP
• JAZZ
• Graphic EQ
Personalizing DSP Output (Graphic EQ menu item)
Graphic EQ: enables you to personalize audio output settings.
1. From the Settings Menu, select DSP using the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button.
SUB SETTINGS
Rock
Jazz
Pop
Bass
Graphic EQ
2. Press Enter to show the Sub Settings
display.
3. From the Sub Settings Menu, select Graphic EQ
using the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down button.
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Graphic EQ
+
0
FREQ=60HZ +8dB
4. Press Enter to show the Graphic EQ display.
5. Press Enter to move among frequency
6. Press the Back button to return to the
System Settings
You can personalize the display settings.
SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
Playlist
SYS SETTINGS
Contrast 0
Backlight Off
Power Save 1 min
1. In the Settings Menu, highlight System Settings.
2. Press Enter to view Sys Settings options.
3. Highlight the display setting (Contrast, Backlight
adjustments (60Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, 4kHz and 12
kHz).
Press the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down button to adjust levels between +15 and
-15.
previous menu or the MENU button to return to
the main Menu.
(Press Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button).
or Power Save) you want to adjust using the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button.
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4. Press SELECT repeatedly to select among
options in each setting.
Contrast (between +3 to -3)
Backlight (Off, 5 sec, 10 sec or 30 sec)
Power Save (1 min, 5 min or 10 min)
5. Press the Back button to return to the
previous menu or the MENU button to return to
the Top Menu.
Emptying User Playlists
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SETTINGS
Shuffle On
Repeat One
DSP Bass
System Settings
User Playlist
User Playlist
Empty My Sel.
Empty Like list
Empty Dislike list
1. In the Settings Menu, highlight User Playlist.
(Press the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down button).
2. Press Enter to view the Sub Settings menu
under the User Playlist.
3. Highlight the User Playlist to be emptied using
the Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button.
4. Press Enter to select the playlist.
5. To confirm and clear selected User Playlist, press
Enter .
To cancel, press Back .
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System Info
System Information shows Lyra Personal Jukebox system details which includes the
number of songs you have on your Jukebox, the amount of free space available and your
firmware version.
System Info
No. of Songs
Free Space
Firmware Version
1. For Lyra Personal Jukebox information, select
System Info in the Settings menu using the
Navigation Up or Navigation Down
button.
2. Press Enter to show hardware information.
3. Press the Back button or the MENU button to
return to the main Menu.
Profiler
The application will profile and sort supported audio files on your Lyra Personal Jukebox
so you can sort and play them properly.
Note: It is best to profile your contents on your PC after each transfer of music files.
Profiling on the unit will take longer and may use up battery power.
Note: Approximately 3500 songs can be profiled on the Lyra Personal Jukebox. If the
number of audio files exceed this limit, use your PC for profiling (Refer to page 19).
TOP MENU
Year
User Playalists
All Files
Settings
Profile Contents
1. Highlight Profile Contents from the Top Menu.
(Use the Navigation Up or Navigation
Down button).
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TOP MENU
[ > ]: Continue
[ < ]: Cancel
2. Press Enter to view the Profiler Menu.
3. Press Enter to start profiling contents on the
Lyra Personal Jukebox or press Back to
cancel and return to the previous menu level.
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Connecting your Lyra HD to your Car Stereo
(Included with RD2840 only)
The cassette adapter lets you listen to the Lyra in an automobile or RV safely without
having to wear headphones.
The car kit is only included with the RD2840 Lyra Personal Jukebox. This accessory kit
includes a car cord adapter and a cassette adapter. The car cord adapter lets you power
your Lyra from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts to a 5
volt output.
1. Insert the plug on the cassette adapter into the lineout jack on the player. If the
headphones are attached, remove them.
2. Insert the cassette (Side A up) into your cassette player making sure the cord is
placed in the correct position for your type of player.
3. Remove the cigarette lighter from the socket, and insert the car cord adaptor into the
socket.
4. Attach the end of the car cord adapter to the DC IN jack on your Lyra Personal
Jukebox (the POWER light comes on).
5. Turn on your Lyra Personal Jukebox, and operate the Lyra Personal Jukebox to play
music as described on page 27.
6. Control the volume with the car cassette player.
7. When you’re finished,
A. Remove the cassette adapter from the car cassette player.
B. Turn off the Lyra Personal Jukebox.
C. Remove the car cord’s plug from the cigarette lighter socket.
Cautions: Make sure to place the cassette securely into the slot with the correct
direction for the type of player you have. The car cord adapter is designed to be
used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems. Use of any
other car cord adapter may damage your Lyra Personal Jukebox and void your
warranty.
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Connecting Your Lyra Personal Jukebox on your stereo system
Your Lyra Personal Jukebox came with a Line Out Cable that you can use to connect
your Lyra to your audio system.
1. Make sure your Lyra Personal Jukebox is off.
2. Connect the black end of the cable to the LINE OUT jack on your Lyra Personal
Jukebox player.
3. Connect the red (audio left) and white (audio right) cables to the corresponding left
and right audio jacks on your stereo system.
4. Turn on the power to your audio system, and select the proper input setting on the
audio system that corresponds with the way you’ve connected the Lyra Personal
Jukebox to the audio system.
5. Turn on your Lyra Personal Jukebox – press and hold the ON/OFF button.
6. Operate the Lyra Personal Jukebox to play music as described on page 27.
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Portable Hard Drive Capability
Since Lyra Personal Jukebox has a hard drive (RD2840 : 40-gigabyte / RD2825 : 20gigabyte / RD2826 : 20-gigabyte), you can use it to transport files - any files, not just
music files. Some possible uses for this feature are as follows:
• Create back-ups/archive files.
• Connect to other computers - at work, for example.
•Transport digital photo albums.
•Transport files from one computer to another computer. For example, instead of
putting files at work on a zip or accessing them on your home computer via e-mail
or remote access, you can put the files on your Lyra Personal Jukebox.
• Capture internet downloads.
• Share information.
Check for Updates
Visit http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads for the latest news and firmware
upgrades for our Lyra Personal Jukebox. You must update your system after new
downloads have been made in order for the new applications to be executed (Refer to
page 20).
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Additional Information
Tips and Troubleshooting
Problem: Audio distorted at high volume.
• Select another DSP setting.
•Turn down the volume.
Problem: The audio tracks on my Lyra keep skipping or popping.
•You’ll need to re-record the audio track – make sure you close all other applications
on your PC when you record.
•Try recording with Error Correction setting turned on.
Problem: Player turns itself off.
•Your Lyra Personal Jukebox turns itself off if you leave it in pause mode for an
inordinate amount of time.
Problem: Songs aren’t listed in any of the sort modes (Album, Genre, Title,
Audio Files).
• The contents of the Lyra Personal Jukebox haven’t been profiled (sorted) since the
last file transfer. Select the Profile Device Contents... menu item from the Lyra
Personal Jukebox profiler system tray application on your PC to profile (sort) the
contents of the device. The icon in the system tray looks like this .
Problem: Bad or missing file error message displayed on the Lyra Jukebox.
• The Lyra Jukebox system files are corrupted or missing. Select the Update System
Files... menu item from the Lyra Jukebox profiler system tray application on your PC
to update the necessary system files.
Problem: Lyra Jukebox Profiler application icon – . – doesn’t appear in the
system tray.
•You can restart Windows to auto-launch the application, or you can double-click or
run the Lyra Jukebox Profiler executable file that’s in the Profiler sub-folder of the
installation directory that was specified during the setup process – (Example
Directory: C:\Program Files\Thomson multimedia\Lyra MP3
Jukebox\Profiler\LYRAHDDProfilerTrayApp.exe).
If the problem persists, you might need to reinstall the Lyra Personal Jukebox
software.
Problem: Lyra Personal Jukebox does not respond.
• When this happens, you can recover the unit by inserting a sharp object (e.g. paper
clip) into the Reset hole, located on the left-hand-side of the unit.
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Additional Information
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question: What is mp3?
mp3 is an abbreviation for MPEG-1, Layer 3 Audio (MPEG = Motion Picture Experts
Group). This is a digital sound encoding and compression process that was developed by
the Fraunhofer Institut fur Integrierte Schaltungen and Thomson. mp3 is an international
standard and is well suited for the transfer of high quality audio files over telephone or
ISDN lines, and over the internet.
Specifications & System Requirements
Hardware
• Dimensions: 1.0" D, 3.1" W, 4.5" H
• Unit Weight: 11.0 Ounces
• RD2825 / RD2826: 20 Giga Byte Storage
RD2840 : 40 Giga Byte Storage
• Stereo Headphone Jack
• Mini USB Connection Jack
• Stereo Line Out Jack
• External 5V DC Jack
• Battery Operated: Up to 12 hours of playback with internal rechargeable lithium
polymer battery.
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Additional Information
Hard Disc
• External Hard Disc Drive: When connected to a computer via USB, the Lyra Hard
Disc player is capable of storing any file type allowing the user a fast, convenient
method of storing, retrieving, and transferring files. Including word processing files,
presentations, spreadsheets and any other computer files.
• Capacity: RD2825 / RD2826: 20 Giga Byte Storage
RD2840 : 40 Giga Byte Storage
• Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
•Average Access Time: 12 MS
• Connection: USB 2.0, Hi-speed capable
Software
• Includes Music Management software with the Lyra Jukebox applications and the
MusicMatch Jukebox software.
MusicMatch Jukebox software lets the user organize all tracks in a digital music
library, create custom playlists through drag and drop interface.
– Encodes mp3, mp3PRO and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files.
– Auto DJ creates automatic Playlists based on the user’s sorting preferences. Scans the
entire Music Library for specific search results.
– Integrated CD Player.
– Export to WAV
– mp3 Equalizer
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PC Hardware 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
Accessories
• CD-ROM Music Management Software
• USB Connection Cable
• AC/DC Adapter
• Clipphone™ Stereo Headphones
• Audio Line-Out Cable
• 3.5mm to 2.5mm connector
• Car DC Adapter (Included with RD2840 only) : Supplies power to Lyra Jukebox
player from car battery via cigarette lighter plug.
• Car Cassette Audio Output Adapter (Included with RD2840 only)
Miscellaneous Specifications
• Signal to Noise Ratio (>85dB)
• THD (<0.1%)
1 MusicMatch and MusicMatch Jukebox are registered trademarks of MusicMatch Corp.
2 Warning – This product is not intended for the unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material.
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes parts and
labor.
• 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes
parts only; you pay the labor.
• The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• During the initial 90 days:
Repair or exchange the defective portion of your Hard Drive. If the unit is replaced
it will be with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.
• After the 90 days and within one year:
Repair or exchange the defective portion of your Hard Drive. If the unit is replaced
it will be with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.
We will charge you a flat rate to repair or replace a defective Hard Drive. This
charge covers the labor cost for its repair.
How you get service:
• Contact us on the Internet at www.rca.com and have your unit’s date of purchase
and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on your
unit.
• Self diagnostic screens will allow you to troubleshoot your problem over the
Internet.
• If after going through the troubleshooting screens, you determine that your player
requires service, contact us at 580-634-0115. You must contact us to obtain a Service
Request Number (SR) for a service repair or exchange. No returns will be accepted
without the SR number.
• 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.
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• Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure
you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.
• Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible.
Please retain all non-defective accessories that were included with your unit such as
the headphones.
• Include with the shipment:
1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.
2. A brief note describing your unit’s problem.
3. Your name, address and phone number.
• After we receive your product, it will be repaired, or a new, or at our option,
refurbished unit will be shipped to you.
• Please retain a copy of all items loaded into your Hard Drive. Thomson will not be
responsible for your software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in,
stored on, or integrated with any products returned to Thomson for repair or
exchange whether in or out of warranty.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
• Adjustment of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
•A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.
• Batteries.
• Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.
• Loss of customer’s software, firmware, information, or memory data.
• Installation.
• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed
by Thomson.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your Hard
Drive. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of
the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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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 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 United States:
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.
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Limited Warranty (Canada)
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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visit us at www.rca.com
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your
product.
EXPORTER
IMPORTADOR
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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
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
Trademark(s)® Registered
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Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
©2004 Thomson Inc.
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