RCA RD900W User Manual
Lyra Wireless
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
RD900W
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................................. 3
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................................ 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ...................................................... 3
Connection Pictures .................................................................................................................... 3
Audio System Requirements ...................................................................... 4
Computer System Requirements ................................................................ 4
Windows® PC Requirements .....................................................................................................4
Unpack the box and check your parts ...................................................... 5
Front of the Lyra Wireless Units ............................................................... 6
Back of the Lyra Wireless Units ................................................................ 6
Connecting the Lyra Wireless Transmitter to your Computer................ 7
Connecting the Lyra Wireless Receiver to your Audio Receiver ............ 8
Improving Performance .............................................................................. 9
Orientation of the Antennas .....................................................................................................9
Fine Tuning the Lyra Wireless.................................................................... 9
If there is no signal at all .......................................................................................................... 9
If the signal is weak or there is interference..................................................................... 10
Avoiding Interference ............................................................................... 10
Cordless Phone and Baby Monitor Interference ............................................................... 10
Chapter 2: MUSICMATCH and the Lyra Wireless
Install the software on your computer ................................................................................ 11
Launching MUSICMATCH ......................................................................... 13
Launching the Remote Control Software ............................................... 14
Turning off the Chime .............................................................................................................. 14
Closing the Remote Control Software ................................................................................. 14
Audio Setup ...............................................................................................15
Settings in MUSICMATCH ....................................................................................................... 15
Soundcard Settings in Your Computer’s Control Panel .................................................. 16
CD-ROM Settings in Your Computer’s Control Panel ...................................................... 17
More on MUSICMATCH ............................................................................ 18
Install Batteries in the Remote ................................................................19
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Using the Remote with the Lyra Wireless and Other Components...... 19
Playing Music through the Lyra Wireless ............................................... 20
Fine Tuning the Lyra Wireless.................................................................. 20
If there is no signal at all ........................................................................................................ 20
If the signal is weak or there is interference..................................................................... 20
Improving Performance ............................................................................ 20
Orientation of the Antennas .................................................................................................. 20
Using the Remote with MUSICMATCH ................................................... 21
Launching MUSICMATCH ........................................................................................................ 21
Music Sources ............................................................................................................................ 21
Playing Music ............................................................................................................................. 21
Changing Tracks and Scanning Within a Track................................................................. 21
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................................................... 21
Changing Playlists and Internet Radio Stations ............................................................... 21
Repeating a Playlist .................................................................................................................. 21
Buying Music .............................................................................................................................. 21
Chapter 3: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 23
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 24
Other Buttons on the Remote Control.................................................... 25
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components.................... 27
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .................................................................. 27
Programming the Remote ....................................................................................................... 27
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .................................................... 28
Code List .................................................................................................... 29
FCC and Industry Canada Information ....................................................33
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 34
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off all components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it
won’t flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
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Audio System Requirements
• Audio receiver with auxiliary inputs (line level) or other component with audio inputs (TV, VCR, etc.).
Computer System Requirements
Windows® PC Requirements
• Pentium 300MHz or higher
• Windows
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• Internet access
• 50MB free hard disk space
• 400MB for MUSICMATCH Jukebox Radio MX™ feature (recommended)
• 96MB RAM (32MB for Win98)
• CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction
• Available USB port
• 16-bit color video card
®
98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
MUSICMATCH, MUSICMATCH Jukebox, and MUSICMATCH Radio MX are registered trademarks of MUSICMATCH
Corporation.
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Unpack the box and check your parts
All of the items shown below should have come packed in the box with your Lyra Wireless.
LYRA
ON • OFF TV
WIRELESS
VCR AM•FMSAT•CABLE
DVD
TAPECD
PRESET + / CH +
VOL
VOL
PRESET - / CH -
GO BACK• DISCMUTE
SHOP
GUIDE•RDM
INFO
OK
TRK+
TRK-
SELECT
CLEARMENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
WHO•INPUT SHUF•REPEAT
0
REVERSE FORWARD PLAY
POWER
TRANSMITTER
POWER
RECEIVER
SIGNAL
RECORD PAUSE STOP
FILE RADIO
CD FAV
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Music Management CD
Contains the Lyra Wireless remote control
software and MUSICMATCH software (for
Windows only)
Mini-B USB cable
Part number: 5-4140
Lyra Wireless Receiver
Larger power supply for
transmitter unit
Part number: 5-4146
Remote control and
batteries
Smaller power supply
for receiver unit
Part number: 5-4147
Line out cable
Part number: 5-4138
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Front of the Lyra Wireless Units
Remote
control
antenna
Power
indicator
POWER
TRANSMITTER
Signal strength
indicators
Power
indicator
SIGNAL
POWER
RECEIVER
Antenna
Transmitter
Antenna
Receiver
Back of the Lyra Wireless Units
Power jack ON switch
9V
ON OFF
Transmitter Receiver
Remote
control
antenna
CHANNEL
switch
CHANNEL
1 2 3 4
USB jack Power jack
USB
9V
CHANNEL
switch
CHANNEL
1 2 3 4
LINE OUT jack
LINE OUT
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POWER
3
9V
ON OFF
POWER
CHANNEL
1 2 3 4
4
USB
2
1
Connecting the Lyra Wireless Transmitter to your Computer
1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the back of the Lyra Wireless
transmitter and the other end to the USB jack on your computer.
2. Connect the small end of the large power supply to the power jack on the back of the Lyra Wireless
transmitter and the other end into an AC outlet.
3. Make sure the ON switch is set to ON (the power indicator comes on).
4. Make sure the CHANNEL switch is set to the same channel as the CHANNEL switch on the Lyra
Wireless receiver.
5. Raise the antenna on the front of the unit so it is straight up.
6. Position the transmitter so that it is facing in the general direction of the receiver.
7. Follow the steps on the next page to connect the Lyra Wireless receiver to your audio receiver.
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POWER
3
9V
POWER
CHANNEL
1 2 3 4
LINE OUT
2
1
Important: Make
sure to push the
plug of the audio
cable all the way
into the LINE OUT
jack.
Connecting the Lyra Wireless Receiver to your Audio Receiver
1. Connect the small end of the audio cable to the LINE OUT jack on the back of the Lyra Wireless
receiver and the other ends (the red and white plugs) to the Audio Input jacks (sometimes labeled
Aux or Line ) on your audio receiver. Also, make sure to put your audio receiver in the right mode
to receive the sound from those jacks (see your audio receiver’s owner’s manual for more
information).
2. Connect the small end of the small power supply to the power jack on the back of the Lyra Wireless
receiver and the other end into an AC outlet.
3. Make sure the CHANNEL switch is set to the same channel as the CHANNEL switch on the Lyra
Wireless transmitter.
4. Raise the antenna on the front of the unit so it is straight up.
5. Position the receiver so that it is facing in the general direction of the transmitter.
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Improving Performance
Orientation of the Antennas
Proper orientation of the antennas is important for good performance. You may find that the system
works better with one or more of the antennas in the horizontal (flat) position. The receiver and
transmitter tend to operate better in high locations, where the signal path is wider and stronger (on a
shelf, for example). Watch the receiver signal strength indicators for indication of signal strength.
You may also need to experiment with the position of the remote control antenna on the transmitter
unit. See what position works the best for the remote control.
The Lyra Wireless transmitter and receiver antennas can rotate to multiple positions. You may
want to try several different angles for the best reception.
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Fine Tuning the Lyra Wireless
To get the best signal reception, the Lyra Wireless units should face each other using an imaginary “line
of sight.” You can place the transmitter and receiver in separate rooms, or even separate floors of your
house, so you don’t have to worry about the units being close to each other. Other barriers in your
house may affect the signal, so you may need to adjust the positions of the transmitter and receiver
somewhat.
If the transmitter is sending the signal to the receiver properly, you should see some of the receiver’s
signal strength meter indicators light up.
If there is no signal at all
Make sure the CHANNEL switch on the back of both units is set to the same number.
If the signal is weak or there is interference
Try changing the channel on both units. Make sure the CHANNEL switch is set to the same channel on
both units.
Lyra Wireless Receiver
Table or
high shelf
Lyra Wireless
Transmitter
Table or
high shelf
The Lyra Wireless system can transmit
through walls and floors (up to 100 ft.).
Avoiding Interference
Cordless Phone and Baby Monitor Interference
The transmitter and receiver have 4 RF channels, but if you have a 900Mhz cordless phone or baby
monitor, pick a channel that doesn’t interfere with the phone or monitor. Channel 4 is typically the
channel with the least interference with telephones and baby monitors. If you have interference, leave
your cordless phone or monitor on, then switch to a channel on both Lyra Wireless units that is clear.
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