Page 2 - FCC and Industry Canada Information; Technical Specifi cation; WARNING; Product Registration; Important Information
FCC and Industry Canada Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 3 - End-User License Agreement; ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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 RCA Lyra Audio/Video Device application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any (“Program”). ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY...
Page 5 - ZiLOG Software End-User License Agreement
GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its confl ict of laws. GENERAL TERMS This Agreement can only be modifi ed by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any o...
Page 7 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Before You Begin; Install software in your computer; Chapter 2: The Remote Control; Programming the remote to operate other; Chapter 3: Using the Seup Menu; Transferring Predefi ned Audio Playlists to; continued on next page
Table of Contents 1 Graphics contained in this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started... .................. 3 Computer System Requirements ............................... 3Caution While Driving .....................................
Page 8 - Copying Files from the Lyra Recorder to; Chapter 5: Additional Information
Table of Contents 2 Recording Voice Labels ................................................... 46Viewing Photos on Your TV ........................................... 46Playing Audible Files ....................................................... 47 Audible Options Menu ................................
Page 9 - Computer System Requirements; File
3 Chapter 1: Before You Begin Graphics contained in this publication are for representation only. Things to consider before you get started... This user’s guide refl ects features implemented in the current version of the Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder software/fi rmware. Please visit www.rca.co...
Page 10 - Chapter 1; Important Battery Information; Check For Updates; Unpack the box and check your parts
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 4 Chapter 1 Things to consider before you get started... (continued) Important Battery Information • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fi re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerat...
Page 11 - What you want to do
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 5 What you want to do Go to page... The items below are four main features of the Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder. If you’re a fi rst time Lyra user Install software ................................................................................................
Page 12 - Overview of buttons and jacks; Front View; Remote control sensor; screen –; Left arrow button; Touchpad –; Right arrow button; Speaker
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 6 Chapter 1 Overview of buttons and jacks The following pages explain what each button does — some of the buttons have more than one function depending upon whether or not you’re playing music, videos, or viewing photos. 9 4 7 8 1 2 6 3 Front View 1. Remote control sensor...
Page 13 - Top View; Press to release the stand from the left side of the Lyra.; BACK button; Right Side View; LINE IN indicator –
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 7 Top View Stand – Flip the stand out to place the Lyra Recorder upright on a surface. STAND RELEASE button – Press to release the stand from the left side of the Lyra. MIC (internal microphone)RECORD button – Displays the Recording Mode options menu. ON/OFF but...
Page 14 - Bottom View; Docking connection; Back View
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Reset button – If your Lyra Recorder appears to be locked up, press the Reset button (the unit will be reset). Docking connection – This is where the Lyra connects to the docking station. USB jack – Attach the small end (Type mini-B) on the USB cab...
Page 15 - LINE OUT jack –; IR jack –
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 9 Docking Station (Back view) LINE OUT jack – Attach the line out cable here when you’re connecting the Lyra Recorder to an audio/video input component, such as a stereo receiver, TV, VCR, set-top box, or camcorder. LINE IN jack – Attach the line in cable here w...
Page 16 - Connecting the Docking Station to Your Components; Connect the Docking Station to the TV
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 10 Chapter 1 IR DC IN IN OUT LINE - - CABLE/ANTENNA TV COMPUTER VIDEO L/MONO R S-VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT AC POWER USB 2.0 OPTICAL VIDEO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT S-VIDEO VIDEO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT S-VIDEO COAXIAL E t he r ne t SET-TOP BOX/ VCR/ or other AV sources Connecting the Docking ...
Page 17 - Why You Should Connect the IR Blaster; How to Find the Remote Sensor; not; Placing the IR Blaster
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 11 Why You Should Connect the IR Blaster The supplied IR blaster cable allows your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder to control your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR, or other AV sources for timer recordings. IR blaster cable How to Find the Remote Sensor You...
Page 18 - Setting Up Your Lyra Portable Multi-Media Recorder; Clock; Signal Type
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 12 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Lyra Portable Multi-Media Recorder There are a few things you’ll want to set up the fi rst time you use your Lyra Recorder, including setting the clock and the type of signal you want to use if you are connecting the unit to an external TV. Cl...
Page 19 - Software Setup; Insert the Included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 13 Software Setup Install software in your computer (Windows XP and 2000 support only) The Audio/Video Management CD that came with your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra Recorder work...
Page 20 - Updating the Lyra Software; Connecting the Lyra Recorder to the Computer
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 14 Chapter 1 COMPUTER DIGITA L USB PORT Updating the Lyra Software You can upgrade your Lyra Recorder by downloading the latest fi rmware from http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads. To see what software version is currently on your Lyra Recorder, go to the About Lyra m...
Page 21 - LyraDJ
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 15 LyraDJ LyraDJ is software that can easily generate playlists for you, after analyzing the acoustic characteristics of your songs, the software will create sets of related content that you can listen to and enjoy. Important Note : 1. LyraDJ will only work with...
Page 22 - Transferring Files to Your Lyra Recorder; Transferring Files via Windows Media Player 10 (Windows XP only)
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 16 Chapter 1 Transferring Files to Your Lyra Recorder Important: Secure music download fi les must be transferred to your Lyra player through Windows Media Player 10 (Windows Media Player 10 is only available to Windows XP users.) or the application recommended by the onl...
Page 23 - Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop); Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Chapter 1 17 1. Connect your Lyra device to the computer and open Windows Media Player, select Library from the menu bar, a screen will appear as shown below: 2. From the left column, select the songs, categories and/or playlist items you want to copy to the Lyra Recorder...
Page 25 - Chapter 2; Button Descriptions for Other Components
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Chapter 2 19 Button Descriptions for Other Components (in alphabetical order) The remote operates most brands of other components (VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc.). The following list provides basic inofmration about how these buttons operate in these modes...
Page 26 - Find out if the remote can operate your TV; Direct Entry; Automatic Code Search
Chapter 2: The Remote Control 20 Chapter 2 Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 1. Press the TV button. 2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV). 3. If that doesn’t work, yo...
Page 27 - Programming the remote to operate other components; Using the remote to operate other components; Know the mode
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Chapter 2 21 Programming the remote to operate other components There are two ways to program this remote control to operate other brands of satellite receivers or cable boxes: Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search (both methods are described below). Direct Entry 1. Tu...
Page 28 - Understanding the INPUT button
Chapter 2: The Remote Control 22 Chapter 2 Understanding the INPUT button Another important button is the INPUT button. The INPUT button accesses the programming from a specifi c component. We call these channels, Video Input Channels, because you are telling the component to send the video (and aud...
Page 29 - Tip
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu 23 Graphics contained in this publication are for representation only. Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to make changes to the Audio, Video, and Photo settings, as well as make changes to main functions of the Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder. Display Settings P...
Page 30 - Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu; Chapter 3; Display Settings Menu; Record Settings Menu
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu 24 Chapter 3 Display Settings Menu LCD Timeout Press the right arrow button to set a time for the LCD screen backlight to turn off: Never, 30 seconds, 20 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 2 seconds, and Off . Power Timeout Press the right arrow button to set...
Page 32 - Audio Settings Menu
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu 26 Chapter 3 Audio Settings Menu Voice Label Allows you to record a voice message to any fi le. Press the right arrow button and then the up or down arrow to turn the voice label on or off. The default is Off. Equalizer Allows you to select a specifi c equalizer setti...
Page 33 - Clock Settings Menu
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu Chapter 3 27 Clock Settings Menu Date Press the right arrow button to highlight the month setting, then press the up or down arrow button to select the current month. Press the right arrow button to highlight the day, then press the up or down arrow button to select t...
Page 34 - Basic Screen Information
Chapter 4: Playing Files 28 Graphics contained in this publication are for representation only. Basic Information The Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder is able to play video and music, view pictures, and also store any computer fi les. The 20 GB hard drive storage allows you to: • Store and view up...
Page 35 - Chapter 4: Playing Files; Chapter 4; Basic Operation; Adjusting the Volume; Switching the Speaker and Headphones
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 29 Basic Operation The information in this section presumes you’ve successfully transferred fi les to your Lyra Recorder, and you’re ready to play different types of fi les. If you need specifi c setup information (downloading music, transferring fi les, i nstallin...
Page 36 - Chapter 4; Recording Video to Your Lyra Recorder; Recording from an Audio/Video Component
Chapter 4: Playing Files 30 Chapter 4 Recording Video to Your Lyra Recorder Recording from an Audio/Video Component You can record video from video components that have video output jacks, such as a TV, VCR, cable box, or satellite box, using the supplied Line In cable. Notes: If you want to record ...
Page 37 - Transferring Video Files to Lyra Recorder
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 31 Transferring Video Files to Lyra Recorder You can transfer video fi les to your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder using Windows Explorer. Important: In order to transfer video fi les using Windows XP to your Lyra Recorder, you must set the USB Protocol setting ...
Page 38 - Playing Video
Chapter 4: Playing Files 32 Chapter 4 Playing Video To select and play a video from the main menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Video and press SELECT. Video content appears on the right side of the screen in the same folder or fi le structure as it’s stored on the hard drive. 2...
Page 39 - Video Options Menu; Bookmarks; Stop; LCD Brightness
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 33 Video Options Menu The Video Options menu allows you to use more advanced features, such as moving fi les, tagging fi les, renaming, and other fi le management. To bring up the Video Options menu, press SELECT when highlighting a video from the fi le menu. To se...
Page 40 - Viewing Video Content on Your TV
Chapter 4: Playing Files 34 Chapter 4 Viewing Video Content on Your TV You can view video content stored on the hard drive of your Lyra Recorder using the supplied Line Out cable if your TV has Audio and Video Input jacks. 1. Make sure your Lyra Recorder is off. 2. Connect the 3.5mm mini-plug end of...
Page 41 - Recording Audio to Your Lyra Recorder; Recording from Your Audio Receiver
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 35 Recording Audio to Your Lyra Recorder Recording from Your Audio Receiver You can record audio from an audio/video component, such as an audio receiver, using the supplied Line In cable if the component has audio output jacks. Notes: You might want to change the ...
Page 42 - Audio Recordings Banner; Rename; Recording from Your Computer
Chapter 4: Playing Files 36 Chapter 4 Audio Recordings Banner To change audio settings during playback, press the SELECT button (the Audio Recordings banner appears). Press the up or down arrow button to highlight different settings, then press the left or right arrow buttons to make changes to the ...
Page 43 - Transferring Audio Files to Your Lyra Recorder; Transferring Predefi ned Audio Playlists to your Lyra Recorder
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 37 Transferring Audio Files to Your Lyra Recorder You can transfer audio fi les to your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder via Yahoo! Music Engine, Windows Explorer, or Windows Media Player 10. Important: In order to transfer secure music fi les using Windows XP to...
Page 44 - Playing Music; Music Options Menu
Chapter 4: Playing Files 38 Chapter 4 Playing Music To select and play a song from the main menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Music and press SELECT to enter the Music navigation mode. The following options are displayed: All Songs – displays all available songs Artist – displa...
Page 45 - Creating Music Playlists
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 39 Creating Music Playlists 1. From the Music main menu, press the up or down arrow button and highlight Playlists. 2. Press SELECT and New Playlist and Open appear. Highlight and select New Playlist , and the on-screen keyboard appears so you can name the playlist...
Page 46 - Music Playback Screen; Music Playlist Options Menu
Chapter 4: Playing Files 40 Chapter 4 Music Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what a music playback screen might look like. Artist, Album, Song Title, Genre, and Year- Displays the ID3 tag information contained in the fi le, if available. If no ID3 tag information is available, t...
Page 47 - Music Settings Banner; Equalizer; Playing Your Lyra Recorder in Your Car Stereo
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 41 Music Settings Banner To change music settings for each song during playback, press the SELECT button (the Music Settings banner appears). Press the up or down arrow button to highlight different settings, then press the left or right arrow buttons to make chang...
Page 48 - Playing Your Lyra Recorder on Your Stereo System
Chapter 4: Playing Files 42 Chapter 4 Playing Your Lyra Recorder on Your Stereo System Your Lyra Recorder came with a Line Out Cable that you can use to connect your Lyra to your audio system. 1. Make sure your Lyra Recorder is off. 2. Connect the 3.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE OUT jac...
Page 49 - Transferring Photos Files to Your Lyra Recorder
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 43 Transferring Photos Files to Your Lyra Recorder You can transfer photo fi les to your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder using Windows Explorer. If your Lyra Recorder isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it using the provided USB cable (go to page 1...
Page 50 - Photos Options Menu; Photo Settings Banner
Chapter 4: Playing Files 44 Chapter 4 Photos Options Menu The Photos Options menu allows you to use more advanced features, such as moving fi les, tagging fi les, renaming, deleting, and other fi le management. To bring up the Photos Options menu, press SELECT when navigating your photo library. To ...
Page 51 - Creating a Photo Slideshow; Photo Slideshow Settings Banner; Slideshow Audio
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 45 Creating a Photo Slideshow 1. From the Photos main menu, press the up or down arrow button and highlight Slideshows. 2. Press SELECT and New Slideshow and Open appear. Highlight and select New Slideshow , and the on-screen keyboard appears so you can name the sl...
Page 52 - Recording Voice Labels; Viewing Photos on Your TV
Chapter 4: Playing Files 46 Chapter 4 Recording Voice Labels With this feature, you can record short audio clips to be played when you choose a picture, much like the Music Clips feature for songs. 1. Make sure the Voice Label setting is turned on in the Setup menu. Keep in mind voice labels will no...
Page 53 - Playing Audible Files; Audible Options Menu
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 47 Playing Audible Files An audible is an audio book or other audio program that can be stored on your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder, just like an mp3 or any other fi le. For more information about Audible and the products it offers, visit Audible.com. 1. From...
Page 54 - Audible Playback Screen; Audible Settings Banner; Equalizer Preset
Chapter 4: Playing Files 48 Chapter 4 Audible Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what an audible playback screen might look like. 1 Playback Mode - During playback, the play icon arrow is highlighted (as in graphic above). When you pause playback, the pause icon is highlighted. Du...
Page 55 - Viewing Files; Files Options Menu; Creating Folders
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 49 Viewing Files Files mode allows you to access all the contents on your hard drive. To view all fi les from the main menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Files and press SELECT. All available folders are listed fi rst (in alphabetical order), f...
Page 56 - Options Menu Items
Chapter 4: Playing Files 50 Chapter 4 Options Menu Items The Video, Music, Photos, and Files, Audible Options menus allow you to use more advanced features, such as opening fi les, tagging fi les, deleting, and other fi le management. To bring up the Options menus, press SELECT when navigating or pl...
Page 57 - Portable Hard Drive Capability
Chapter 4: Playing Files Chapter 4 51 Using the On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard is used to name new fi les, playlists, slideshows, or folders or rename existing items. Names can be up to 32 characters in length (including fi le extension). 1. Use the arrow buttons to navigate around the ke...
Page 58 - High-Speed Card Reader; Inserting and Removing Memory Cards
Chapter 4: Playing Files 52 Chapter 4 High-Speed Card Reader The Lyra Recorder also functions as a high-speed SD/MMC card reader when an optional SD/MCC memory card is properly inserted into the device. If a memory card is properly inserted and the device is connected through USB to a computer, an a...
Page 59 - Lyra Recorder does not respond.; Some .AVI video fi les do not play on my Lyra Recorder.
Chapter 5: Additional Information 53 Graphics contained in this publication are for representation only. Tips and Troubleshooting Songs aren’t listed in any of the audio sort modes (Album, Genre, Title, Audio Files). • The contents of the Lyra Recorder haven’t been profi led (sorted) since the last ...
Page 60 - Chapter 5; I can’t fi nd the fi les I copied to the Lyra Recorder’s hard drive; Frequently Asked Questions; How do I return to the Main menu?; Why does the Lyra split up my recording into multiple fi les?
Chapter 5: Additional Information 54 Chapter 5 Photo fi les added to the hard drive through Windows Explorer via drag and drop do not appear in Photos navigation mode. • Photo content must be stored on the hard drive in the PHOTOS system folder in order to be properly recognized and available for pl...
Page 62 - Remote Code List
Chapter 5: Additional Information 56 Chapter 5 TV (Programmable to TV button) HDTV Apex ......................................................... 7015Daewoo .................................................... 7004Hitachi ...................................................... 7005JVC ..................
Page 64 - DVD
Chapter 5: Additional Information 58 Chapter 5 Precision ....................................................2036Quasar .......................................................2024Realistic .....................................................2038Zenith ..................................................
Page 65 - What your warranty covers:; For how long after your purchase:
Chapter 5: Additional Information Chapter 5 59 Limited Warranty (U.S.) What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date of purch...
Page 66 - What your warranty; Product Registration:
Chapter 5: Additional Information 60 Chapter 5 What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modifi ed or incorporated into other products or is used for ins...
Page 68 - 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 in service for your product. ©2006 Thomson Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in China T...
