Lyra M100E512K
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Safety Information
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order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
Sound Pressure Control
Articles L44.5 and 44.6 of the Code on Public Health modified by
Article 2 of the Law dated May 28th 1996 impose a maximum
acoustic output of 100 decibels. The headphone provided (code
557009300) and your player do abide by the legislation in force.
Prolonged listening in full power may irreversibly damage the
user's hearing.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO THE
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of elecrtric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
player to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
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End User License Agreement
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device application/driver software
program and associated
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WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF
THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD
THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU
(AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS
AFFILIATES OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE
ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR
OR CORRECTION.
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allowed under some applicable laws. As a
result, the above exclusion may not apply
to you, and you may have other rights
depending on the law that applies to you.
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treaties. This license grants you no rights
to use such content.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
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DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
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LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
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EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE
PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION,
USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.
WINDOWS MEDIA
This version of the Lyra Personal Digital
Player ("Lyra Player") contains software
licensed from Microsoft that enables you
to play Windows Media Audio (WMA)
files ("WMA Software"). The WMA
Software is licensed to you for use with
the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio
Device digital music player under the
following conditions. By installing and
using this version of the Lyra Player, you
are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU
DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF
THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO
NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF
THE Lyra Player.
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The WMA Software is protected by
copyright and other intellectual property
laws. This protection also extends to
documentation for the WMA Software,
whether in written or electronic form.
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is
only licensed to you as follows:
You may use this version of the Lyra
Player containing the WMA Software
only with the Portable Audio Device
player.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the WMA Software,
except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law in spite of this limitation.
You may transfer your right to use this
version of the Lyra Player only as part of a
sale or transfer of your Portable Audio
Device player, on the condition that the
recipient agrees to the conditions in this
End User License Agreement. If the
version of the Lyra Player that you are
transferring is an upgrade, you must also
transfer all prior versions of the Lyra
Player that you have which include the
WMA Software.
MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR
THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT
MAKES NO REPRESENTATION
CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE
WMA SOFTWARE.
The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any
export of this version of the Lyra Player
must comply with all applicable
international and national laws, including
the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations, that apply to the WMA
Software incorporated in the Lyra Player.
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THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY
BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS
INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF
YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S
LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC
COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN
THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR
COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE
SOFTWARE. THOMSON IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY'S
SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD
PARTY SOFTWARE.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws
of France, without regard to its conflict of
laws.
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GENERAL TERMS
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Table of Contents
Safety Information
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s so special about this
mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Computer system requirements . . .2
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . . .3
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Battery Information . . . .4
Connecting the Lyra Player to your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Selecting between USB and battery
charging mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .8
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Creating playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
More Information . . . . . . . . .12
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Before You Begin
Unpacking your unit
When you unpack your new player, be
sure you have removed all the accessories
and information papers. The items below
should have been packed in the box with
your player.
•Lyra player
• Music Management CD
• USB extension cable
• Earphones
• Neck Strap
What’s so special about this
mp3 player?
This player is meant to play mp3 and
Windows Media
TM
audio files.
To do so, you need the use of a Windows
computer with USB port , USB extension
cable (included) and a music
management software (MusicMatch
Jukebox).
This player is also designed to be PCfriendly. The built-in USB connector can
be slided in or out of the player
conveniently for PC connection.
Computer system
requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
• Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or
higher), 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)
• Sound card
Dear Thomson Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Lyra™ Digital Audio Player.
This product is compatible with most secure music downloads from
WMA-compliant services that support DRM.
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Before You Begin
Precautions for the Unit
• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a
warm place; condensation problem
may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit.
• Do not store the unit near fire, places
with high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
• Do not operate or store unit in places
with frequent static electricity or
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a
damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by
qualified personnel.
Caution
• Keep product out of direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme
heat (such as inside a parked car) may
cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Caution while driving
Use of headphones while operating an
automobile or moving vehicle is not
recommended and is unlawful in some
states and areas. Be careful and attentive
on the road. Stop operation of the unit if
you find it disruptive or distracting while
driving.
Headset safety
Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
headphones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphone are in
place.
• Do not play your headset at a high
volume. Hearing experts warn
against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue
use.
• You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air
type designed to let you hear outside
sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear
what is around you.
Warning:
Use of this product is for your personal use
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication
of copyrighted material may infringe upon
the rights of third parties and may be
contrary to copyright laws.
!
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Before You Begin
Important Battery
Information
• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours
before first use.
• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours after
putting away the unit for a long time.
• The battery used in this device may
present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do not separately recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or
incinerate.
• Battery replacement should only be
made by a trained technician. Refer
to Limited Warranty for details.
• Do not attempt to open the unit. No
user serviceable parts inside.
• To reduce risk of injury, use 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 incinerate.
• Use USB port of PC or the specified
charger (not included). Use of another
charger may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Caution
• The battery used in this device may
present a risk of fire, explosion, or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
separately recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate.
• Do not place the battery under
direct sunlight or in excessively
hot places over 45ºC (113ºF) such
as the dashboard of car.
• Dispose of used battery
promptly. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble and
do not dispose of in fire.
Your THOMSON product
is designed and
manufactured with high
quality materials and
components which can
be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-of-life,
should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your
local community waste collection/recycling
centre.
In the European Union there are separate
collection systems for used electrical and
electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the
environment we live in!
Lithium
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Before You Begin
Connecting the Lyra Player
to your computer
1. Press and hold the lock button on the
back of the player and push the USB
connector out from the
player.
2. Insert the USB connector of the player
into the USB port on the computer
tightly (use the included USB extension
cable if necessary).
Selecting between USB and
battery charging mode
Selecting USB mode lets you transfer files
to the player while charging mode lets
you charge the unit. This player uses
internal (Lithium polymer) battery that
can be charged with a PC.
1. Turn on your PC.
2. Connect the player to your PC (use
the included USB extension
cable if necessary)
3. The player will be in USB mode
automactically for file transfer. Press
and hold to switch to charging
mode.
4. In charging mode, press and hold
to switch the player to USB
mode.
Note
You may stop charging the
player when the display shows
“Battery full”.
Note
Refer to the Software
Instruction manual for procedures in
setting up USB drivers and
transferring files to the player.
USB Connected
Hold to charge batt.
Battery Charging
Hold to charge batt.
Tip
You can still transfer files
to the player in the battery
charging mode.
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