Thomson PDP2811 User Manual

Lyra Jukebox
User’s Guide
PDP2811

Important Information

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

Sound Pressure Control

Les articles de loi L44.5 et 44.6 du code de la santé publique, modifiés par l’article 2 de la loi du 28 Mai 1996 imposent une puissance acoustique maximale de 100 décibels. Le casque livré ( code 55972140) et votre appareil respectent la législation en vigueur.
A pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur.

Service

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty in this guide.
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Important Information

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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End User License Agreement
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Thomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the Thomson Lyra device application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any ("Program").
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE SOFTWARE, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.
LICENSE
a) You are granted the license (i) to use the Program on a single workstation and (iii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program's proprietary notices.
b) You may transfer the Program and license, only as part of the Thomson Lyra device, to another party if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copiesto the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.
LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied.
b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.
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c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.thomson-lyra.com.
d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.
e) The Program is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS". Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227­7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227­14 Alt. III, as applicable.
TERM AND TERMINATION
a) The license is effective on the date you accept this Agreement, and remains in effect until terminated by either party.
b) You may terminate this license without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erase the Program and all copies thereof.
c) If you use, copy, modify, or transfer the Program, or any copy, in whole or part, except as expressly provided for in this license, your license is automatically terminated.
d) When the license is terminated, you must destroy or permanently erase the Program and all copies thereof.
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.
This exclusion of warranty may not be 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.
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and 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 THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE 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.
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.
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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.
Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (‘WM-DRM’) to protect the integrity of their content ("Secure Content") so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (‘WM-DRM Software’). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content ("Secure Content Owners") may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/ or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
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.
GENERAL TERMS
This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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Table of Contents

Important Information ............................................................................................................................... 2
Sound Pressure Control .................................................................................................................... 2
Service ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Warning ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Information ............................................................................................................................... 3
Product Registration ........................................................................................................................ 3
Product Information ........................................................................................................................3
End User License Agreement ..................................................................................................................... 4
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking Your Unit ................................................................................................................................ 10
Things to consider before you get started... .......................................................................................... 11
Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................... 11
Secure Music Download Requirements ........................................................................................ 11
Warning .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Caution ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Caution While Driving ................................................................................................................... 11
Back up your data .......................................................................................................................... 12
Important Battery Information ..................................................................................................... 12
Caution ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive ............................................................................. 13
Connecting Lyra Jukebox to the Computer .................................................................................. 14
Transferring Files to Lyra Jukebox ................................................................................................. 15
Transfer Files via Windows Media Player 10................................................................................. 16
Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer ............................................................................... 17
Updating Device System Files ........................................................................................................ 17
About Lyra DJ on your RCA Lyra: .................................................................................................. 17
Transferring Files to Lyra Jukebox ................................................................................................. 18
Transfer Files via MusicMatch Jukebox ......................................................................................... 19
Create Pre-defined Playlists and Transferring them to the Jukebox........................................... 20
Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) ................................................................. 20
Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer ............................................................................... 21
System Tray Applications ............................................................................................................... 22
Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Verify User Playlists ........................................................................................................................ 23
Updating System File ..................................................................................................................... 23
LyraSync .......................................................................................................................................... 24
How to optimize LyraSync and Lyra Jukebox capabilities: .......................................................... 25
LyraDJ .............................................................................................................................................. 26
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Overview of General Controls ................................................................................................................. 28
Front View ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Navigation Controls ....................................................................................................................... 28
Right View ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Top View ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Bottom View ...................................................................................................................................30
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................... 31
Navigation Display ......................................................................................................................... 33
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................... 33
Music Playback Display .................................................................................................................. 34
Music Playback Operation ............................................................................................................. 35
Navigation Menu ........................................................................................................................... 36
Playlists ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
MySelections ................................................................................................................................... 38
Save MySelections as a Playlist ...................................................................................................... 39
View Playlists .................................................................................................................................. 40
Delete Playlists ................................................................................................................................41
Folder mode ................................................................................................................................... 42
Additional Features .................................................................................................................................. 44
Shuffle and Repeat ........................................................................................................................ 45
Adjusting DSP Settings ................................................................................................................... 46
Profiling the Contents .................................................................................................................... 46
System Settings ...............................................................................................................................47
Customize Music Menu .................................................................................................................. 49
System Info ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Protocol (Advanced user only) ................................................................................................................ 50
MTP/MSC switching ................................................................................................................................. 51
Portable Hard Drive Capability ................................................................................................................ 52
Tips and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 53
Specifications & System Requirements ................................................................................................... 55
Hardware ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Hard Disc ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Software ......................................................................................................................................... 56
PC Hardware Requirements ........................................................................................................... 57
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 57
Miscellaneous Specifications ......................................................................................................... 57
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Before You Begin
Dear Thomson Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Thomson LyraTM Digital Audio Player. This product will
play open mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services.
After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music to your player, you must use Windows Media Player
10.0 or the application recommended by the online music download service. (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management. Windows XP required.)
Unpacking Your Unit
Your Lyra 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 Jukebox.
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Music Management CD Contains the Lyra Jukebox applications & MusicMatch Jukebox software
AC/DC adapter charger
Mini USB cable Plug the small end into the USB on your Lyra Jukebox, and plug the other end into your computer’s USB port.
Headphones
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, XP SP1 or higher (SP = Service Pack)
Mac OS X Version 10.2 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
16- bit color video card

Secure Music Download Requirements

•Windows XP only, SP1 or higher (SP = Service Pack)
•Windows Media Player 10.0 or higher

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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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

Charge the unit for at least 3 hours before first use.
Charge the unit for at least 3 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 100C (212F), 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 only the specified chargers which were packaged with the product. 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 recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212)F), or incinerate.
Do not place the battery under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places over 45ºC (113ºF) such as the dashboard of car.
Charges with specified charger which is packaged with the product.
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-of­life, 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!
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Software Setup (Windows XP only)
The Music Management CD that came with your Lyra Jukebox contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra Jukebox work properly.
These components do the following:
enable you to transfer files from your computer to your Lyra Jukebox
profile, format and sort the contents, update the system files.
use the MusicMatch Jukebox software to organize your music collection and transfer the music to your Lyra Jukebox
The MusicMatch Jukebox™ software compresses audio files (from music CDs) to the mp3 or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format so you can play them on your Lyra 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 Jukebox (or play the music on your computer).
Software Setup

Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive

1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your Lyra Jukebox into your computer.
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.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary softwares. For additional help, please visit www.thomson-lyra.com.
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Software Setup (Windows XP only)

Connecting Lyra Jukebox to the Computer

Connect the Lyra Jukebox to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. The unit will turn on automatically. The Lyra Jukebox will appear as a Windows portable device using the Media Transport Protocol (MTP).
Note: It might take several seconds for the device (the Lyra Jukebox) to be detected. Click Refresh in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the device has been detected.
Note: The Lyra Jukebox is capable of transferring files at USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your Lyra 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.
LYRA JUKEBOX (BOTTOM VIEW)
USB PORT
COMPUTER
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Software Setup (Windows XP only)

Transferring Files to Lyra Jukebox

Caution: Secure music download files are not supported on your Lyra for Windows 98SE, Me and 2000. If you have purchased secured music files, they cannot be played on your Lyra Jukebox.
You can transfer files to your Lyra Jukebox via Windows Explorer.
If your Lyra Jukebox isn’t already connected to your computer, connect the Lyra Jukebox to the computer.
Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable during music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.
In the Windows Explorer, when the device is opened, the “Data” and “Media” views will be displayed for the device.
The Data View is used to manage data content on the device, such as text files. The Media View is used to manage media content supported by the device for playback, such as mp3 and wma.
You can copy files to / delete files from the device through Windows Explorer, but you cannot open or edit the files directly from the device. If you want to edit the files, you will need to copy the files from the device to another location (drive) in the system.
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Transfer Files via Windows Media Player 10

1. If you want to take your music collection with you, you can easily synchronize items in your library to your portable device. The Sync feature in Windows Media Player 10 allows you to synchronize files in categories and playlists in your library to your portable device. For complete details, see the Synchronizing content to devices topic in the Windows Media Player 10 help documentation.
1. Connect your Lyra device to the computer and open Windows Media Player, select Library from the menu bar, a screen will appear as below:
2. From the left column, select the songs, categories and/or playlist items you want to copy to the Lyra Jukebox.
3. Drag the selected items to the right column.
4. Select Sync from the menu bar, a screen will appear as below:
5. Select Start Sync, the selected items will now be automatically transferred to your Lyra Player.
Caution: Make sure all data are transferred to the Lyra Jukebox before unplugging the USB cable.
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Software Setup (Windows XP only)

Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer

Make sure all data has been transferred to the Lyra Jukebox before unplugging the USB cable. Unplugging the USB cable from the device while it is being accessed by an application or while data is being transferred may result in loss of data or damage to the device’s hard drive.

Updating Device System Files

System files are stored in a special area in your Lyra Jukebox and are necessary for proper device operation. You can upgrade your Lyra Jukebox or repair damaged system files by downloading the latest files from online instructions on how to download the appropriate system files and update your device.
Possible cause of system file damage:
•You have formatted your Lyra Jukebox
•Your hard disk has failed in your Lyra Jukebox
About Lyra DJ on your Thomson Lyra:
The Lyra DJ software included with your music management CD-ROM currently is not supported by Windows XP.
http://www.thonson-lyra.com. Follow the
For Windows XP users,
Lyra DJ will not be installed by the CD-ROM installation procedure. For this reason, the Lyra DJ menu option in your Lyra device was turned off by factory default.
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Software Setup (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000)

Transferring Files to Lyra Jukebox

Caution: Secure music download files must be transferred to your Lyra player through Windows Media Player 10.0 (Windows Media Player 10 is only available to Windows XP user) or the application recommended by the online music download service. Please visit the online music download service’s website where you purchased your content from for more details on transferring secure music to your player. For more information on Windows Media Player 10.0, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10.
You can transfer files to your Lyra 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.
Important: Do not disconnect the USB cable during music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.
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