Page 2 - Important Safety Information; Sound Pressure Control; CAUTION; ATTENTION
Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. 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 unepuissance acoustique maximale de 100 décib...
Page 3 - Introduction; Table of Contents
Introduction Your THOMSON Lyra personal digital player is designed to give you hours of listening pleasure. To get the most out of your new purchase, we suggest that youtake a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. If you have any questions or problems, consult the Troublesho...
Page 5 - Important Information; Caution While Driving:; Precautions for CompactFlash Card:
Important Information The THOMSON Lyra player works with your computer to let you play your favoritemusic from files recorded on removable CompactFlash cards. The player plays filesencoded with the popular MP3, Windows Media TM Audio and RealNetworks** G2 audio formats and may allow for future upgra...
Page 6 - Computer System Requirements; Minimum
Important Information Computer System Requirements Minimum • Pentium 166 MHz or faster • 32MB RAM • Windows* 98 ,Windows Me orWindows 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...
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. ON + - + - CompactFlash Multi-Media Player with Removable Belt Clip "AA" Duracell Ultra Batteries CompactFlash Removable Mem...
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 THOMSON LyraSoftware...
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 TM audio, or G2 files to 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 ha...
Page 10 - continued
Getting Started 5. Install the music management software. ( continued ) A. Insert the THOMSON Lyra software disc into your CD-ROMdrive. Follow the directions underStep 2 to display the SelectComponents screen. B. Click the Install the MusicManagement Software icon to display the Select Music Softwar...
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 installation 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 ne...
Page 13 - Set MusicMatch Jukebox basic preferences. (
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 program to search for existing compatible music files. Click OK, to have the files foundappear in the Music Library. C. Displ...
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 18 - Download music from the Internet.
Getting Started Save CD tracks to play on your PC or in your THOMSON Lyra player. (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 curren...
Page 19 - Use MusicMatch Jukebox to play Radio on your PC.
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.
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.
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 Music Library Window A. To manually add tracks to th...
Page 22 - Create a Playlist for playing or downloading. (; Edit Tags for Your Songs
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 keyboard. F. Click Play to play the songs fromthe playlist. You can also double clickthe song in the playlist to b...
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 theTHOMSON Lyra player. Make sure the external drive is installed properly and theCompactFlash card is inserted. A. Choose Options, Send to Device,Download P...
Page 24 - 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; and
Getting Started 7. Install the RealJukebox software. After you have installed the external drive and placed the THOMSON Lyra software CD in the CD-ROM drive as described on pages 6-8, follow these directions to install the RealJukebox software. A. Display the Select Music Softwarescreen as described...
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 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 THOMSON Lyra player. A. Insert a CD into your CD ROMdrive. If you have auto play/recordenabled, the CD will automaticallybegin...
Page 29 - The information from the Internet appears on your screen.
Getting Started Save CD tracks to play on your PC or THOMSON Lyraplayer. (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 Preferenc...
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 combination of Artist, Album, orGenre)....
Page 32 - Create an AutoPlaylist.
Getting Started Create an AutoPlaylist. A. Click the AutoPlaylist icon in themode selection mode. Click NewAutoPlaylist button on the right ofthe screen. B. Fill out the Create a NewAutoPlaylist form to give specifications as to how songs will beorganized in the the new Autoplaylist. Click and highl...
Page 33 - Radio
Getting Started Radio A. Click on the Radio icon on theMode Selection bar. 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 view ...
Page 34 - Transfer the audio files to the CompactFlash card.
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 37 - Insert the Duracell Ultra batteries into the player.; Battery Safety Precautions
Getting Started 10. Insert the Duracell Ultra batteries into the player. Battery Compartment Door(Insert two Duracell Ultra "AA"batteries.) Before you can use the player, you mustinsert two Duracell Ultra batteries. A. Slide the battery compartment doorin the direction of the arrow and liftu...
Page 38 - Insert the CompactFlashTM card in the player.; 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
Player Features Controls ON 1 5 6 7 15 2 3 4 8 9 CompactFlash memory card OPEN EJECT 12 13 14 10 37 11 Rear EN
Page 40 - LIGHT; RECALL 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 playback in digital music m...
Page 41 - • Player with Equalizer Displayed:; STOP•OFF; LOCK; Battery Compartment Door
Player Features 7. SKIP / FWD / TUNE Button • Player Playing: Press once momentarily to skip to the next track.Press and 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 freque...
Page 42 - Remote control; Connecting the Remote Control
Player Features Remote control 1. Volume Control 2. Stop / Off Button 3. Play / Pause / On Button 4. Skip / fwd Button 5. Lock Button ON 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting the Remote Control • Plug the remote into the headphonejack on top of the player. Note: When using the remote control to operate the player, i...
Page 43 - Playing a CompactFlash Card
Player Features Playing a CompactFlash Card C om p ac t F l as h ON LCD Display Headphones Jack ( ) 1. Make sure batteries are installed inthe player. 2. Insert the headphone cable pluginto the headphone jack ( ) on top of the player. Please refer to GETTING STARTEDNO.12 (pg 36) for further instruct...
Page 44 - Search / Select Track in STOP Mode; again; Cautions: Headset Safety; 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
Player Features Playback Features ON Pause Feature During Digital Music playback, youcan pause the player and mute thevolume. • Press PLAY during playback topause the player. PAUSE will flashon the display. Note : If the player is left in pause for approximately one minute, it will turnoff automatic...
Page 46 - Skip and Search Features; Skip Feature
Player Features Playback Features Skip and Search Features Skip Feature When the file list is displayed,SKIP/FWD and SKIP/REW. or the SELECT/VOLUMEcontrol allows you to select which trackto play using the file list. • Press SKIP/FWD to move the cursordown the list. • Press SKIP/REW to move up the li...
Page 47 - MODE Menu; Repeat and Shuffle Features; Program Feature; in
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. ON Repeat and Shuffle Features 1. Place the player in the stop mode,and press MODE to...
Page 48 - LINE OUT
Player Features MODE Menu (continued) Press SKIP/FWD ,SKIP/REW or turn theSELECT/VOLUME up or down to movethe cursor to the first track you want inyour program. Press SELECT/VOLUME in to select a track. A program markappears in front of the selected track. Note: To remove a track from the program, m...
Page 49 - DSP; Modes; Equalizer Feature
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). ON DSP Modes 1. Place the player in the stop mode,and press DSP to display the DSP menu.You can select FLAT, BASS BOOST,ROCK, POP,...
Page 50 - Radio Mode; RADIO; Mode; Preset Memory
Player Features Radio Mode ON RADIO Mode 1. Press the PLAY to turn on the player2. Selection Menu for Digital Audioand FM Radio appears on the LCD display 3. Press SKIP/REW or SKIP/FWD toselect by highlighting the Radio icon.4. Press PLAY to confirm selection. PLAYButton SKIP/FWD Button SKIP/REWButt...
Page 51 - Memory Recall; NOTE; STOP Feature; Suppressing Stereo Signal
Player Features Memory Recall • Press MODE / RECALL to browse the15 channel memory locations.• Turn the multi function scroll or pressSKIP/FWD or SKIP/REW to tune to a preset channel. NOTE : Recall will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds. OR Press ENTER / PLAY to exit recall...
Page 52 - Included Accessories; CompactFlashTM Memory Cards; Inserting a Card; Removable Belt Clip
Included Accessories CompactFlash™ Memory Cards Attach BeltClip Here C om p ac t F l as h ON LCD Display Inserting a Card Insert the card with the top first andthe front of the card facing the frontof the player as shown. Make sure thecard is inserted firmly. Do not force the card into the player as...
Page 53 - Specifications; Player; CompactFlash Card Reader / Writer
Specifications Player Size: (H) 10.44 x (W) 6.35 x (D) 1.91 centimeters Weight: 90.72 grams without batteries or memory card Solid state memory Batteries: 2 Duracell Ultra Batteries "AA" Signal-to-noise ratio: > 70 db (MP3 mode) 55db (radio mode) Slot: 1 external CompactFlash slot:support...
Page 54 - 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 55 - Lyra Helpline; HELPLINE
Lyra Helpline More help is available on www.thomson-lyra.com and phone numbers of the Lyrahelpline per countries are listed below. Votre Contact THOMSON: 0 810 810 891, de le 16.10.2000 (pour la France, prix d'un appel local) Ihr Kontakt zu THOMSON: 0180 1000 390, ab 16.10.2000. (für Deutschland, Ko...
Page 56 - Index
54 Index A Accessories included 5, 50 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 39Car kit 39Caution while driving 3Cautions 3, 36, 42CompactFlash card insert in player 36, 50pl...
