Page 2 - Important Safety Information; To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this; CAUTION; ATTENTION
Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
Page 3 - Introduction; Precautions for CompactFlash Card; Table of Contents
Introduction Your LYRA2 personal digital player is designed to give you hours of listening pleas-ure. To get the most out of your new purchase, we suggest that you take a few min-utes right now to read through this instruction manual. If you have any questions or problems, consult the Troubleshootin...
Page 5 - Important Information; Audio and RealNetworks** G2 audio formats and; Caution While Driving:; Use of headphones while operating an automobile or; Precautions for CompactFlash Card:
Important Information The LYRA2 player works with your computer to let you play your favorite music fromfiles recorded on removable CompactFlash cards. The player plays files encoded withthe popular MP3, Windows Media * Audio and RealNetworks** G2 audio formats and may allow for future upgrades of s...
Page 6 - Computer System Requirements; Minimum
Important Information Computer System Requirements Minimum • Pentium 166 MHz or faster • 32MB RAM • Windows* 98 or Windows 2000(Parallel Port also available forWindows 95) • 45 MB free hard disk space plus 1MB for every minute of CD qualitymusic you store on your hard drive • CD-ROM Drive • USB Port...
Page 7 - Getting Started; CompactFlash
Getting Started When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessoriesand information papers. The items shown below are packed with your player. PERSONAL DIGITAL PLAYER / FM TUNER PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock LCD Display vol...
Page 8 - Insert the included software CD into your CD-ROM; Restart your computer.
Getting Started Use the software setup program on the included CD to install the CompactFlashdrivers, Music Management software, and User’s guide and documentation. 2. Insert the included software CD into your CD-ROM drive. A. Turn on your computer and insertthe software CD. The LYRA2 SoftwareSetup ...
Page 9 - Connect the CompactFlash external drive.; Install the music management software.
Getting Started 4. Connect the CompactFlash external drive. The external drive allows you to transfer MP3, Windows Media audio, or G2 filesto the CompactFlash card. The drivers for this drive must be installed first soWindows can find them when you connect the external drive. A. Make sure you have i...
Page 10 - continued
Getting Started 5. Install the music management software. ( continued ) A. Insert the LYRA2 software discinto your CD-ROM drive. Follow thedirections under Step 2 to display theSelect Components screen. B. Click the Install the MusicManagement Software icon to dis-play the Select Music Softwarescree...
Page 11 - Install the MusicMatch JukeboxTM software.
Getting Started 6. Install the MusicMatch Jukebox™ software. A. Display the Select Music Softwarescreen as described in Step 5. Make sure MusicMatch Jukebox ishighlighted and click Install. QUICKSTART screen will appear afterinstallation has started. Click onInstall MusicMatch Jukebox 5.1. Click Yes...
Page 12 - Install the MusicMatch JukeboxTM software. (; Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences.
Getting Started Install the MusicMatch Jukebox™ software. ( continued ) C. Click Next to display InstallationOptions dialog. Select the installa-tion option you wish to use.Express Setup is recommended.Click Next to continue. D. After the installation is complete,click Finish to complete setup. If n...
Page 13 - Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. (; A. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software.
Getting Started Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. ( continued ) A. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software. B. The Search for Music screenappears asking if you want the pro-gram to search for existing compati-ble music files. Click OK, to have the files foundappear in the Music Library. C. Dis...
Page 14 - D. Click the Recorder tab to display the Recorder settings.
Getting Started Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. ( continued ) D. Click the Recorder tab to display the Recorder settings. E. Select the recording Quality level.CD Quality MP3 (128Kbps) is the rec-ommended quality level. MP3 and Windows Media formatsare supported by MusicMatchJukebox for th...
Page 16 - Learn the MusicMatch Jukebox basic controls.
Getting Started Learn the MusicMatch Jukebox basic controls. Current Selection Display Area PLAY Button (Pressto start playback. PREV and NEXTButtons (Use to selectthe next or previoussong in the playlist.) STOP Button VOLUMEControl Displays the Music LibraryWindow Displays the Recorder Window Displ...
Page 17 - B. The information from the Internet appears.
Getting Started Save CD tracks to play on your PC or in your LYRA2player. A. Insert a CD into your CD-ROMdrive. If you are connected to theInternet, MusicMatch Jukebox willretrieve information about the CD inthe CD-ROM drive. If you are on a LAN system and thetitling feature does not work, contactyo...
Page 18 - Download music from the Internet.
Getting Started Save CD tracks to play on your PC or in your LYRA2player. (continued) C. Press the REC button if the Recorder window is not open. Press REFRESH if thesongs are not listed. D. Select the tracks you want torecord.• To start recording, click RECORD.• To stop recording the currenttrack, ...
Page 19 - Use MusicMatch Jukebox to play Radio on your PC.; A. Click the Radio button to open the Radio window.
Getting Started Use MusicMatch Jukebox to play Radio on your PC. A. Click the Radio button to open the Radio window. Note : You can also select Show MusicMatch Radio from View in the Options menu to dis- play this window. B. Click on STATION SELECTOR toopen the following window. Click the button in ...
Page 20 - Organize the Music Library.; Music Library Window
Getting Started Organize the Music Library. You can choose how to view your music library. You can select as many as sevencategories to display at one time. A. Click the Music Library button from the Main window to display the MusicLibrary window. Note : you can also select Show Music Library from V...
Page 21 - Create a playlist for playing or downloading.; or you can open an existing playlist.
Getting Started Create a playlist for playing or downloading. To create a playlist, you can drag and drop files from your Music Library or you can open an existing playlist. ADDButton DELETEButton TAGButton FINDButton AUTO DJButton Sort/ViewButton PreviewButton Music Library Window A. To manually ad...
Page 22 - Create a Playlist for playing or downloading. (; Edit Tags for Your Songs; to display the Tag Song File window.
Getting Started Create a Playlist for playing or downloading. ( continued ) E. To remove a single track from theplaylist, click on the track to highlightit, and then press Delete on the key-board. F. Click Play to play the songs fromthe playlist. You can also double clickthe song in the playlist to ...
Page 23 - Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash Card.; Important Note
Getting Started Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash Card. Use MusicMatch Jukebox to transfer music files to the CompactFlash card for theLYRA2 player. Make sure the external drive is installed properly and theCompactFlash card is inserted. A. Choose Options, Send to Device,Download Playlist...
Page 24 - I. Pull the card out to remove it; Caution
Getting Started Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash Card. (continued) F. After you have selected all of themusic you want to record on theCompactFlash card, click theDownload button on the bottom ofthe screen. File size and availability are listed inthe status and window displays. Note: Tra...
Page 25 - We suggest you click; Finish; and
Getting Started 7. Install the RealJukebox software. After you have installed the external drive and placed the LYRA2 software CD inthe CD-ROM drive as described on pages 6-8, follow these directions to install theRealJukebox software. A. Display the Select Music Softwarescreen as described in Step ...
Page 26 - Set basic preferences.
Getting Started Set basic preferences. Detailed information, tutorials, and troubleshooting are available through theHelp menu and the RealJukebox Internet site (accessed from the Help and Sitesmenus). Note : We recommend you familiarize yourself with the RealJukebox New User’s Guide and complete th...
Page 27 - F. Select a recording Format and
Getting Started Set basic preferences. (continued) 2. Check Analog if your CD-ROMdrive does not support digitalaudio extraction. E. With the Preferences menu dis-played, click Audio Quality to displaythe Audio Quality menu. F. Select a recording Format and Quality Level. 1. RealAudio is RealNetworks...
Page 28 - Learn the RealJukebox basic controls.
Getting Started Learn the RealJukebox basic controls. Listed below are the basic functions of the main controls for the program. Save CD tracks to play on your PC or in your LYRA2player. A. Insert a CD into your CD ROMdrive. If you have auto play/recordenabled, the CD will automaticallybegin playing...
Page 29 - Save CD tracks to play on your PC or LYRA2 player.; If the information is not entered, titling and sorting informa-
Getting Started Save CD tracks to play on your PC or LYRA2 player. (continued) RealJukebox is an internet enabledapplication and connects to theInternet to retrieve informationabout the CD in the CD ROM. Make sure the Automatic CD LookupInformation is selected in the InternetSettings Preferences. Ch...
Page 30 - • To start or stop playback, click play.
Getting Started Save CD tracks to play on your PC or LYRA2 player. (continued) B. Select the tracks you want to playor record. • To start or stop playback, click play. • To start or stop recording, clickrecord. • To pause playback, press pause. • To stop playback and recording,press stop. C. After r...
Page 31 - Organize the Playlist.
Getting Started Organize the Playlist. A. All tracks can be grouped byGenre, Artist / Album, or all three.Choose Music Files from Preferencesin the Tools menu. B. Click Change Sub-Folders... toselect the groupings, that you wouldlike to use for your music (any combi-nation of Artist, Album, or Genre...
Page 32 - Searching for Tracks
Getting Started Create an Auto-Playlist. A. Click the Auto-Playlist icon in themode selection mode. Click NewAuto-Playlist button on the right ofthe screen. B. Fill out the Create a New AutoPlaylist form to give specifications asto how songs will be organized in thethe new Auto playlist. Click and h...
Page 33 - Radio
Getting Started Radio A. Click on the Radio icon on theMode Selection banner. B. Click on the Features page tosearch for stations according toFeatured Genre or view FeaturedStations. Click the Find Station page to searchthe internet for the type of stationyou like to find. A. Click My Stations to vi...
Page 34 - Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash card.; button beside Lyra on the
Getting Started Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash card. Use RealJukebox to transfer music files to the CompactFlash card so you can take the music with you anywhere. A. Make sure the external drive isinstalled properly and theCompactFlash card is inserted. Note : If you remove and reinser...
Page 36 - Install the LYRA2 user’s guide and documentation.
Getting Started 8. Install the LYRA2 user’s guide and documentation. After you have installed the external drive and placed the LYRA2 software CD inthe CD ROM drive as described on pages 6-8, follow these directions to install theLYRA2 User’s Guide and documentation. A. Display the Select Components...
Page 37 - Insert the alkaline batteries into the player.; Battery Safety Precautions; Risk of fire or explosion if the following is not observed:
Getting Started 10. Insert the alkaline batteries into the player. Battery Compartment Door(Insert two alkaline "AA" batteries.) Before you can use the player, you mustinsert two alkaline "AA" batteries. A. Slide the battery compartment doorin the direction of the arrow and liftup. B...
Page 38 - Insert the CompactFlashTM card in the player.; Insert the plug on the headphone cable into the headphone jack (; C om
(A.) Check to make sure the unit is turned off. (B) Insert the card top firstinto the player with the front of the card facing the front of the player asshown. Make sure the card is inserted fully into the player. Caution: Do not force the card into the player as this may causedamage to the card and...
Page 39 - Player Features; Controls; Rear
Player Features Controls PERSONAL DIGITAL PLAYER / FM TUNER PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock LCD Display vol max min e n te r 1 5 6 7 15 light mode recall DSP DC4.5V 2 3 4 8 9 CompactFlash memory card OPEN EJECT 12 13 14 10 37 11 Rear
Page 40 - LIGHT; MODE; Button
Player Features Controls (continued) 4. LIGHT Button Press to turn light on and off in the LCDpanel. (Light turns off automaticallyafter approximately 7 seconds for everypress) 5. PLAY / PAUSE Button • At player Off mode: Press once to turn on player, press again to start play-back in digital music ...
Page 41 - • Player with Equalizer Displayed:; STOP•OFF; LOCK
Player Features 7. F. SKIP / Tune Up Button • Player Playing: Press once momen- tarily to skip to the next track. Pressand hold to search forward withinsaved tracks. • Player Stopped: Press to move the cursor forward to an item. • Player with Equalizer Displayed: Press to cycle through the five freq...
Page 42 - Remote control; Connecting the Remote Control
Player Features Remote control lock on off 1. Volume Control 2. Stop / Off Button 3. Play / Pause / On Button 4. f.skip Button 5. Lock Button play p ause ON f.skip tune stop off volume 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting the Remote Control • Plug the remote into the headphonejack on top of the player. Note: When u...
Page 43 - Playing a CompactFlash Card
Player Features Playing a CompactFlash Card C om p ac t F l as h PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock e n te r LCD Display vol max min Headphones Jack ( ) 1. Make sure batteries are installed inthe player. 2. Insert the headphone cable pluginto the headph...
Page 44 - Search / Select Track in STOP Mode; Press PLAY to play the track.; again; to return to; Cautions: Headset Safety; Do not play your headset at a high volume.; Search in Playback
Player Features Playing a CompactFlash Card (continued) The name of the song, artist, album,playback mode selected, DSP modeselected, number of the track playing,and the elapsed playing time of thetrack appear. Note: The Volume bar, data rate and battery indicators may also appear. Search / Select T...
Page 45 - Playback Features; Pause Feature; Auto Resume Feature; • Play/repeat mode selected
Player Features Playback Features PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock LCD Display vol max min e n te r Pause Feature During Digital Music playback, youcan pause the player and mute thevolume. • Press PLAY during playback topause the player. PAUSE will fl...
Page 46 - Skip and Search Features; Skip Feature
Player Features Playback Features Skip and Search Features Skip Feature When the file list is displayed, F. SKIPand B.SKIP. or the SELECT/VOLUME con-trol allows you to select which track toplay using the file list. • Press F. SKIP. to move the cursordown the list. • Press B.SKIP. to move up the list...
Page 47 - MODE Menu; Repeat and Shuffle Features; : A cursor will appear before; in; Pressing PLAY also starts the
Player Features MODE Menu You can use the MODE menu to select several playback features (REPEAT 1, REPEATALL, SHUFFLE, REPEAT ALL SHUFFLE, PROGRAM, and REPEAT ALL PROGRAM). Theseare described on the next two pages. PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock LCD...
Page 48 - Program Feature; to display the list.; To remove a track from the pro-; If you try to select more than 20
Player Features MODE Menu (continued) Program Feature 1. Display the MODE menu, and press F.SKIP to move the cursor to PROGRAM 2. Press the SELECT/VOLUME control in to display the list. NORMAL REPEAT 1 M REPEAT ALL O SHUFFLE D PROGRAM E Press F. SKIP ,B. SKIP . or turn theSELECT/VOLUME up or down to...
Page 49 - Modes; equalizer menu appears.; : Pressing PLAY also starts the; Equalizer Feature; trol in to reset the band to 0.
Player Features DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Menu You can use the DSP menu to select several DSP modes (FLAT, BASS BOOST, ROCK,POP, JAZZ) or adjust the equalizer (EQ). PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock LCD Display vol max min e n te r DSP Modes 1. Pl...
Page 50 - Radio Mode; RADIO; Mode
Player Features Radio Mode PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock LCD Display vol max min e n te r RADIO Mode 1. Press the PLAY to turn on the play-er2. Selection Menu for Digital Audioand FM Radio appears on the LCD dis-play 3. Press b.skip or f.skip to se...
Page 51 - Memory Recall; : Recall will automatically exit if; NOTE; Press DSP / PLAY to exit program; STOP Feature; OR; Surppressing Stereo Signal
Player Features Memory Recall • Press MODE / RECALL to browse the15 channel memory locations.• Turn the multi function scroll or pressf.skip / b.skip to tune to a preset chan-nel. NOTE : Recall will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds. OR Press ENTER / PLAY to exit recallmode...
Page 52 - Included Accessories; CompactFlashTM Memory Cards; Inserting a Card; Refer to the troubleshooting; Removable Belt Clip
Included Accessories CompactFlash™ Memory Cards Attach BeltClip Here C om p ac t F l as h PERSONAL DIGITAL PLAYER / FM TUNER PLL FM radio digital f.skip tune play / pause b.skip tune ON stop /off onoff lock e n te r LCD Display vol max min Inserting a Card Insert the card with the top first andthe f...
Page 53 - Car Kit; correct direction for the type of player you have.
Included Accessories Car Kit The car kit is included with Model RD2211. It can also be purchased as an optionalaccessories from your local dealer or by phone on page 52. This accessory kit includesa car cord adapter (#54095) and a cassette adapter (#54097). The car cord adapterlets you power your LY...
Page 54 - Optional Accessories; CompactFlash Memory Card; USB Parallel
52 Optional Accessories Pricing information and ordering instructions can beobtained by calling 1-800-338-0376 or visitwww.lyrazone.com. CompactFlash Memory Card External CompactFlash Drive CompactFlash No. PC32CF, PC48CF, and PC64CF No. PC 2200U / PC 2200P USB Parallel Any of these CompactFlash mem...
Page 55 - Rechargeable Batteries
Optional Accessories Rechargeable Batteries Car Kit (Cassette and Car Cord Adapters) + - + - These nickel-metal-hydride batteriesare rechargeable. They operate theLYRA approximately 1/2 as long as newalkaline batteries. These batteries can be charged overand over again. To charge these bat-teries, y...
Page 56 - Specifications; Player; Solid state memory; CompactFlash Card Reader / Writer
Specifications Player Size: (H) 4.11 x (W) 2.5 x (D) 0.75 inches Weight: 3.2oz. without batteries or memory card Solid state memory Batteries: 2 alkaline "AA" Signal-to-noise ratio: > 70 db (MP3 mode) 55db (radio mode) Slot: 1 external CompactFlash slot:supports Type I or Type II CompactF...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting Guide; Trouble Checks
Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Checks and Adjustments No power to externaldrive Player does not operate CompactFlash card willnot play or you cannotinsert it all the way intothe player Player repeats same trackor all tracks Player plays tracks in ran-dom order Player plays audio withDSP sound Player ...
Page 58 - What your warranty covers:; • During the initial 90 days:
Limited Warranty (For US) What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workman-ship. For how long after your pur-chase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, whichincludes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange,which includes parts only; you pay thelabor. • The warranty for rental unit...
Page 59 - Product Registration:
Option II: • Write the RA number on the outsideof the carton used to return the unit.Make sure you insure your shipment incase of damage or loss. • Carefully pack the unit using theoriginal box and packing material ifpossible. Please retain all non-defectiveaccessories that were included withyour un...
Page 61 - Index; Auto resume feature 43
Index A AC adaptor 53Accessories included 5, 50, 51optional 52, 53 Auto resume feature 43 B Batteries indicator 35inserting 35safety precautions 35 Belt clip 39, 50Belt clip, attaching 50Browse button 32B. skip button 38 C Card slot 39Cassette adapter car kit 39, 51Caution while driving 3Cautions 3,...
Page 62 - Optional accessories 52
Index M Memory Recall 49MODE button 38, 45MODE menu 45, 46MP3 audio 12Multi function scroll 39Music management software 7, 8MusicMatch Jukebox 14 basic controls 14basic preferences 10CD-R button 19CLEAR button 19CompactFlash card 21create a playlist 19digital rights management option 13Download butt...
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