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Lyra AV Jukebox
User’s Guide
Model: RD2780
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not CAUTION remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose this SHOCK DO NOT OPEN personnel. product or AC charger to rain or Battery can only be repaired or replaced by moisture. qualified service personnel. RCA RD2780 This symbol indicates "danger- This symbol indicates ous vol
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Important Information 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 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, UND
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Important Information 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
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started... ......................................................................................................................3 Computer System Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 3 Warning .......................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Playing Audio..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Playing Audio Playlists .......................................................................................................................................................24 Audio Playback Screen ....................................................................................................
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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 Jukebox software/firmware. Please visit www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloads for more information about the latest software and updates available for your device. To find out which version of software your device is using, select Setup from the Main menu, then press the down arrow button to highlight Lyra Info, and pr
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e r a w t f o S t n e m Chapter 1: Before You Begin 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 replacement should only be made by trained technicians. Refer to the Limited Warranty (Chapter 4) for details. •Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin What you want to do Go to page... The items below are three main features of the Lyra AV Jukebox. Video Recording video 18 Transferring video 19 Playing video 20 Audio If you already have MusicMatch or a program to create mp3 files Recording audio 21 23 Transferring audio files Playing audio 24 If you’re a first time Lyra user Install software 8 Install MusicMatch 34 Then you can record, transfer, and play audio 21-24 Photos Transferring photo files 27 Viewing phot
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin 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. 1 2 3 4 + 5 - 6 7 SELECT SELECT 8 9 10 11 Front View 1LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) – This is where the Lyra’s user interface and multimedia content appear. 2Reverse button – When you’re playing a file, press and release to skip back to the previous file (to scan
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U N Chapter 1: Before You Begin Top View Stand Volume CompactFlash port RECORD ON/OFF and STOP USB port VOL RECORD ON/OFF + CompactFlash - 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 your Lyra AV Jukebox. When connected to a computer, the CompactFlash card port functions as a high-speed
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Chapter 1: Software Setup Setup Information Install software in your computer (Windows support only) The Music Management CD that came with your Lyra AV Jukebox contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra AV Jukebox work properly. These components do the following: • view the User’s Guide and documentation for the Lyra AV Jukebox • install USB driver for Windows 98SE/Me users (Refer to page 9) • enable you to transfer files from your computer to your Lyra AV Juke
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Chapter 1: Software Setup 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files, or for detailed instructions for loading each component, see the following pages. 6. Click Finish to complete installation of the selected component and return to the start-up screen. 7. After all the desired applications are installed, click Quit to exit the setup application. Install the USB Driver and System Applications (Windows 98SE and Me only) For Windows 98SE and Me systems, you need to install
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Chapter 1: Software Setup 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 drive letter in My Computer (Windows Explorer). If a CompactFlash memory card is properly inserted, an additional drive letter may be accessed as a Removable Disk drive letter through Windows Explorer as well. The Lyra AV Jukebox functions as a high-s
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Chapter 1: Software Setup Updating System Files You can upgrade your Lyra AV Jukebox or repair system files on your device if it becomes damaged by downloading the latest firmware from http://www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloads. After you have downloaded the latest firmware, follow the steps below to update your system files. 1. Connect your Lyra AV Jukebox to the computer using the provided USB cable if it is not already connected. 2. Right click on the Lyra icon in the System tray (bottom right hand
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Chapter 1: Software Setup 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 6. Click Synchronize to start. Transferring Files to Lyra AV Jukebox You can transfer files to your Lyra AV Jukebox via MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Explorer. For more information on transferring Video
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Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 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 AV Jukebox. From the Main menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight Setup. Press SELECT to view the Setup menu. The following options appear: 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 AV Jukebox). Audio/Video Settin
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Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 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 AV Jukebox). Status Display (video only) Press the right arrow to turn on or off the information, such as time elapsed, that appears on screen during video playback. Bookmark Allows you to set video bookmarks during playback. (Feature currently not available. Visit http://www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloa
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Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu Audio/Video Settings Menu continued... Tile Display Mode (for video only) Determines how the video contents are displayed during navigation mode. When Tile Display is off, files are displayed in button format, folders listed first in alphabetical order, video files follow in alphabetical order. Sub-folders or video files from a highlighted folder are displayed on the right side of the screen (sub-folders listed first in alphabetical order and video files follow in
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Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu Photo Settings Menu continued... 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 the contrast to photo content during playback. (Feature currently not available. Visit http://www.rca.com/lyra-avdownloads for the latest software and updates). Tile Display Mode Determines ho
