Page 2 - WARNING; RISK OF ELECTRIC; Product Registration; Important Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operationis subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.In accordance with FCC requir...
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITSDEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Table of Contents 1 Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started... ...................................................................................................................... 3 Computer System Requirements ............................................................
Page 6 - Chapter 4: Additional Information
Table of Contents 2 Playing Audio ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24Playing Audio Playlists .............................................................................
Page 7 - Setup; Computer System Requirements; File; Warning
3 Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started... This version of the user’s guide reflects features currently implemented in version 0.16.3 or higher of the Lyra AV Jukeboxsoftware/firmware. Please visit www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloads for more information about the latest sof...
Page 8 - Important Battery Information; Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.; Check For Updates; Unpack the box and check your parts
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 4 Things to consider before you get started... (continued) 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 r...
Page 9 - The items below are three main features of the Lyra AV Jukebox.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 5 What you want to do Go to page... The items below are three main features of the Lyra AV Jukebox. Video Recording video Transferring video Playing video Audio If you already have MusicMatch or a program to create mp3 files Recording audio Transferring audio files Playin...
Page 10 - Front View; Moves highlight down.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 6 Overview of buttons and jacks The following pages explain what each button does — some of the buttons have more than one function depending uponwhether or not you’re playing music, videos, or viewing photos. 10 9 8 11 1 2 4 3 6 5 SELECT SELECT + - 7 Front View 1 LCD (Li...
Page 11 - Top View; Bottom View; InstaHome is a registered trademark of Thomson Inc.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 7 Top View Stand – Pull the stand out to place the Lyra AV Jukebox upright on a surface. VOL (Volume up and down) - Press VOL+ to increase the volume level; press VOL- to decrease the volume level. CompactFlash port – Insert a CompactFlash memory card to copy files to you...
Page 12 - Install software in your computer (Windows support only)
Chapter 1: Software Setup 8 4. Click the software components you’re going to install (a list follows): • Universal Serial Bus Drivers (Windows 98SE/Me only) • Lyra AV Jukebox system application • MusicMatch Jukebox • MusicMatch Jukebox device plug-in • Additional services ( Install ID3man by Auditud...
Page 13 - Chapter 1: Software Setup; Install System Applications (Windows 2000 or XP)
Chapter 1: Software Setup 9 1. Click Install USB Driver/System Applications to install the required driver and system application for your Lyra AV Jukebox. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files. 3. Click Finish to complete installation and return to the start-up screen....
Page 14 - Connecting Lyra AV Jukebox to the Computer; Lyra Jukebox System Applications; Done
Chapter 1: Software Setup 10 COMPUTER DIGITAL USB PORT O N / O F F R E C O R D Connecting Lyra AV Jukebox to the Computer Connect the Lyra AV Jukebox to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button. The Lyra AV Jukebox will appear as a Removable Disk...
Page 15 - Updating System Files; Verify User Playlists; playlist; LyraSync
Chapter 1: Software Setup 11 Updating System Files You can upgrade your Lyra AV Jukebox or repair system files on your device if it becomes damaged by downloading thelatest firmware from http://www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloads. After you have downloaded the latest firmware, follow thesteps below to upda...
Page 16 - Transferring Files to Lyra AV Jukebox; Windows Users
Chapter 1: Software Setup 12 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 ...
Page 18 - Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu; Audio/Video Settings Menu
Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 14 Audio/Video Settings Menu Note: To return to the Main menu at any time, use the InstaHome™ feature (press and hold the Menu button located on the right side of the Lyra AVJukebox). Status Display (video only) Press the right arrow to turn on or off the information,...
Page 19 - Photo Settings Menu
Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 15 Tile Display Mode Off RESET Select to reset Audio and Video settings to the factory defaults. Photo Settings Menu Note: To return to the Main menu at any time, use the InstaHome™ feature (press and hold the Menu button located on the right side of the Lyra AVJukebo...
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Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 16 Tile Display Mode Off Color Allows you to increase or decrease the color to photo content during playback. (Feature currently not available. Visit http://www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloads for the latest software and updates). Contrast Allows you to increase or decrease ...
Page 21 - Basic Screen Information; Files; Basic Operation
Chapter 3: Playing Files 17 Basic Information The Lyra AV Jukebox is able to play video and music, view pictures, and also store any computer files. The 20 GB harddrive storage allows you to: • Record and view up to approximately 80 hours of video • Record and play up to approximately 300 hours of m...
Page 22 - From an Audio/Video Component; Make sure your Lyra AV Jukebox is off.
Chapter 3: Playing Files 18 1. Press the arrow up or down buttons to highlight different items on the screen. 2. Press the right arrow button to open a folder or sorting category to display the item’s (Video, Audio, etc.) contents. 3. Press the left arrow button to close a folder or sorting category...
Page 23 - Chapter 3: Playing Files; From Computer; Transferring Video Files to Lyra AV Jukebox
Chapter 3: Playing Files 19 8. Press SELECT to begin recording, or highlight one of the pre-set times to record so youdon’t have to press Stop. Once recording begins, the record screen appears with status,Recording time (if Start Recording was selected, this will be blank) elapsed time, recording qu...
Page 25 - Viewing Video Content on Your TV; Video; Recording Audio to Your Lyra AV Jukebox; From Stereo System; Audio
Chapter 3: Playing Files 21 Viewing Video Content on Your TV You can view video content stored on the hard drive of your Lyra AV Jukebox using the supplied Line Out cable if your TVhas Audio and Video Input jacks. 1. Make sure your Lyra AV Jukebox is off. 2. Connect the 2.5mm mini-plug end of the ca...
Page 26 - Start Recording
Chapter 3: Playing Files 22 8. Press SELECT to begin recording, or highlight one of the pre-set times to record so youdon’t have to press Stop. Once recording begins, the record screen appears with status,Recording time (if Start Recording was selected, this will be blank) elapsed time, recording qu...
Page 27 - If a CompactFlash; Transferring Predefined Audio Playlists to your Lyra AV Jukebox; AUDIO
Chapter 3: Playing Files 23 Transferring Audio Files to Lyra AV Jukebox You can transfer audio files to your Lyra AV Jukebox via MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Explorer. To transfer files viaMusicMatch Jukebox, go to Chapter 4 for more information. If your Lyra AV Jukebox isn’t already connected to y...
Page 29 - Audio Playback Screen; Rock; Using the Embedded Audio Profiler
Chapter 3: Playing Files 25 Highlight Play and press SELECT to play the current audio file selected. Highlight Exit and press SELECT to return to the last viewed Audio menu. Audio Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what an audio playback screen might look like. Artist, Album, Song...
Page 31 - Viewing Photos
Chapter 3: Playing Files 27 Transferring Photos Files to Lyra AV Jukebox You can transfer photo files to your Lyra AV Jukebox using Windows Explorer. If your Lyra AV Jukebox isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it using the provided USB cable (go to page 10for information on connecting ...
Page 32 - Creating Photo Slideshow
Chapter 3: Playing Files 28 • Photos and sub-folders appear in a thumbnail, or tile, display. Press the left or right arrow to select a tile. When you get to the last tile at the bottom, the screen displays the next sixphotos or subfolders in the list. This type of navigation is with Tile Display Mo...
Page 33 - Viewing Photo Slideshow; Viewing Photo Slideshow With Music; Photo Settings Banner
Chapter 3: Playing Files 29 Viewing Photo Slideshow Slideshow options are set through the Photos Settings in the Setup menu (go to Chapter 2 for more information). The folder you select from the Photos system folder will play based on the interval and mode you set. A slideshow is similar to a videoi...
Page 34 - AV Jukebox; Highlight and select; Viewing Files; Press the up or down arrow to highlight
Chapter 3: Playing Files 30 Viewing Photos on Your TV You can view photos stored on your Lyra AV Jukebox using the supplied Line Out cable if your TV has Audio and VideoInput jacks. 1. Make sure your Lyra AV Jukebox is off. 2. Connect the 2.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE OUT jack on your...
Page 35 - Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Chapter 3: Playing Files 31 Highlight Play and press SELECT to view or play the file. Note: If you have a file, such as expense.xls , in your folder, the file can’t be viewed on the Lyra AV Jukebox. Highlight Exit and press SELECT to return to the last viewed Files menu. Highlight Add to User Playli...
Page 36 - FILES
Chapter 3: Playing Files 32 Portable Hard Drive Capability When connected to a computer via USB, the Lyra AV Jukebox 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, spreadsh...
Page 37 - If you’re using a PC, an additional drive will be available labeled
Chapter 3: Playing Files 33 To copy files from the Lyra AV Jukebox to the CompactFlash memory card: 1. With the Lyra AV Jukebox turned on, insert the CompactFlash memory card into the CompactFlash memory card sloton top of the player. 2. Connect the Lyra AV Jukebox to the computer using the mini USB...
Page 39 - Install MusicMatch Plug-In; Finish; Tutorials; Install Additional Music Services (optional); Try
Chapter 4: Additional Information 35 Install MusicMatch Plug-In MusicMatch requires a plug-in for your particular device in order to download audio files using MusicMatch Jukebox andtransfer the files from your computer to your Lyra AV Jukebox. 1. Click Install MusicMatch Plug-In. 2. Follow the on-s...
Page 40 - Launch the MusicMatch software
Chapter 4: Additional Information 36 Launch the MusicMatch software After you’ve installed the necessary components, you’re ready to begin converting and transferring audio files. TheMusicMatch software converts/creates audio files into the mp3 and mp3PRO format so you can play them on your LyraAV J...
Page 42 - Q: Why should I profile my Audio content?
Chapter 4: Additional Information 38 Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I return to the Main menu? • Press and hold the MENU button (located on the right side of the device) while in the menu system to return to the Main menu.A momentary press of the MENU button brings navigation up one level. Q: ...
Page 43 - Hardware; Try RHAPSODY Music Service; PC Hardware Requirements
Chapter 4: Additional Information 39 Specifications & System Requirements Hardware • Dimensions: .95" D, 5.37" W, 3.13" H • Unit Weight: 13 Ounces • 20 Giga Byte Storage (1GB= 1 x 10 9 bytes) • Stereo Headphone Jack • Mini USB Connection Jack • Audio/Video Line Out Jack • Audio/Video...
Page 44 - Accessories; What your warranty covers:
Chapter 4: Additional Information 40 • 100 MB free hard disk space for the software • 64 MB 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 • Mini ...
Page 45 - What your warranty; does not; Product Registration:
Chapter 4: Additional Information 41 • 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 presentedto obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. • Write the SR number on...
Page 46 - THOMSON
Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays inservice for your product. ©2004 Thomson Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s) TOCOM 5583117C THO...
