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    L yra A V Jukebox User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Model: RD2780[...]

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    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 operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressl[...]

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    i End-User License Agr eement IMPOR T ANT -READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement ("Agr eement") is a legal agreement between you and Thomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the R CA Lyra A udio Device application/driver software program and associated documentation, if any ("P rogram"). A CKNO WLEDGMENT BY INST ALLING[...]

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    LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE L A W , IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIA TES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHA TSOEVER (INCL UDING, WITHOUT LIMIT A TION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PR OFITS, BUSINESS INTERR UPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF B US[...]

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    T able of Contents 1 Chapter 1: Before Y ou Begin Things to consider before you get started... ................................................................................... ................................... 3 Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................... ....[...]

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    T able of Contents 2 Playing Audio .................................................................................................................. ................................................... 24 Playing Audio Playlists ........................................................................................................ ................[...]

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    3 Chapter 1: Befor e Y ou Begin Things to consider befor e you get started... This version of the user’ s guide reflects features currently implemented in version 0.16.3 or higher of the L yra A V J ukebox software/firmware. Please visit www .rca.com/lyra-avdownloads for more information about the latest software and updates available for your de[...]

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    Chapter 1: Befor e Y ou Begin 4 Things to consider befor e 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 r echarge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F), or incinerate. •B attery replacement should only be made by trained[...]

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    Chapter 1: Befor e Y ou Begin 5 What you want to do Go to page... The items below ar e three main features of the L yra A V J ukebox. Video R ecording video T ransferring video Playing video Audio If you already have M usicMatch or a program to create mp3 files R ecording audio T ransferring audio files Playing audio If you ’ re a first time L yr[...]

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    Chapter 1: Befor e Y ou Begin 6 Overview of buttons and jacks The following pages explain what each button does — some of the buttons have mor e than one function depending upon whether or not you ’ re playing music, videos, or viewing photos. 10 9 8 11 1 2 4 3 6 5 SELECT SELECT + - 7 Fr ont View 1L CD (Liquid Crystal Display) – This is where[...]

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    Chapter 1: Befor e Y ou Begin 7 T op V iew Stand – Pull the stand out to place the L yra A V Jukebox upright on a surface. V OL (V olume up and down) - Pr ess VOL+ to increase the volume lev el; press V OL- to decrease the volume level. CompactFlash port – Insert a CompactF lash memor y card to copy files to your L yra A V J ukebox. When connec[...]

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    Chapter 1: Softwar e Setup 8 4. Click the software components you ’ re going to install (a list follows): • U niversal Serial Bus Drivers (Windo ws 98SE/Me only) • L yra A V Jukebox system application • M usicMatch Jukebo x • M usicMatch J ukebox device plug-in • Additional services ( I nstall ID3man b y Auditude, G et 100 Free mp3 T ra[...]

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    Chapter 1: Softwar e Setup 9 1. Click I nstall USB Driv er/System Applications to install the required driv er and system application for your L yra A V Jukebox. 2. F ollow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files. 3. Click Finish to complete installation and r eturn to the start-up screen. Note: A restart of your system may be req[...]

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    Chapter 1: Softwar e Setup 10 COMPUTER DIGIT AL USB PORT ON/OFF RECORD Connecting L yra A V Jukebox to the Computer Connect the L yra A V J ukebox to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. T urn on the unit by pressing the ON/ OFF button. The L yra A V J ukebox will appear as a Removable Disk drive letter in M y Computer (Windows Explorer)[...]

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    Chapter 1: Softwar e Setup 11 Updating System Files Y ou can upgrade your L yra A V J ukebox or repair system files on your device if it becomes damaged by do wnloading the latest firmware from http://www .rca.com/lyra-avdo wnloads. After you have downloaded the latest firmwar e, follow the steps below to update your system files. 1. Connect your L[...]

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    Chapter 1: Softwar e Setup 12 3. The L yraS ync Options screen appears. 4. Click Insert to select the paths of files and folders to synchr onize between your PC and the D evice. Click OK . 5. Select the desired L yraSync direction. • PC overwrites Device • Device ov erwrites PC • Synchronize PC and D evice 6. Click S ynchronize to start. T ra[...]

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    Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 13 Setup Menu The Setup M enu allows you to make changes to the Audio, Video, and Photo settings, as well as make changes to main functions of the L yra A V Jukebox. A udio/V ideo Settings Pr ess the right arrow to view the A udio/Video settings. Options within the A udio/V ideo settings are explained later in the se[...]

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    Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 14 Audio/Video Settings Menu Note: T o 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 L yra A V Jukebox). S tatus Display (video only) Pr ess the right arrow to turn on or off the information, such as time elapsed, that appears on scr[...]

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    Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 15 T ile Display Mode Of f RESET S elect to reset A udio and Video settings to the factory defaults. Photo Settings Menu Note: T o 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 L yra A V Jukebox). S tatus Display D isplays informatio[...]

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    Chapter 2: Using the Setup Menu 16 T ile Display Mode Off Color Allows you to incr ease or decrease the color to photo content during playback. (F eature currently not available. V isit http://www .rca.com/lyra-avdownloads for the latest softwar e and updates). Contrast Allo ws you to increase or decrease the contrast to photo content during playba[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 17 Basic Information The L yra A V Jukebox is able to play video and music, view pictures, and also store any computer files. The 20 GB hard drive storage allows you to: • Record and view up to appro ximately 80 hours of video • Record and play up to appr oximately 300 hours of music (record quality at 64kpbs) • Store[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 18 1. P ress the arrow up or down buttons to highlight different items on the scr een. 2. P ress the right arrow button to open a folder or sorting category to display the item ’ s (Video, Audio, etc.) contents. 3. P ress the left arrow button to close a folder or sorting category and move back one level. 4. P ress the up[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 19 8. P ress SELECT to begin recording, or highlight one of the pre-set times to r ecord so you don ’ t have to press S top. Once recording begins, the r ecord screen appears with status, R ecording time (if S tart R ecording was selected, this will be blank) elapsed time, recording quality and the file name shown. 9. If [...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 20 Playing Video To select and play a video from the Main M enu: 1. P ress the up or down arr ow to highlight Video and pr ess SELECT . Video content appears on the left side of the screen in the same folder or file structure as it’ s stored on the hard drive. 2. P ress the down arr ow button to highlight the video or vid[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 21 V iewing Video Content on Y our TV Y ou can view video content stored on the hard drive of your L yra A V Jukebox using the supplied Line O ut cable if your TV has Audio and Video Input jacks. 1. Make sure your L yra A V Jukebox is off . 2. Connect the 2.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE OUT jack on your L yra A[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 22 8. P ress SELECT to begin recording, or highlight one of the pre-set times to r ecord so you don ’ t have to press S top. Once recording begins, the r ecord screen appears with status, R ecording time (if S tart R ecording was selected, this will be blank) elapsed time, recording quality and the file name shown. 9. If [...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 23 T ransferring Audio Files to L yra A V Jukebox Y ou can transfer audio files to your L yra A V J ukebox via M usicMatch J ukebox or Windows Explorer . T o transfer files via M usicMatch Jukebo x, go to Chapter 4 for more information. If your L yra A V Jukebox isn ’ t already connected to your computer , connect it usin[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 24 Playing Audio To select and play a song from the Main M enu: 1. P ress the up or down arr ow to highlight A udio and press SELECT to enter the Audio navigation mode. Eight options are displayed: Ar tist – sorts and displays audio content according to ID3 Artist, Album, and T rack ID; Album – sorts and displays audio [...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 25 Highlight Play and pr ess SELECT to play the current audio file selected. Highlight Exit and press SELECT to return to the last viewed A udio menu. Audio Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what an audio playback scr een might look like. Artist, Album, Song, T itle, Genre, T rack and Yr (Y ear)- D ispla[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 26 Playing Y our L yra A V Jukebox in Y our Car Stereo The cassette adapter lets you listen to the L yra A V Jukebo x in an automobile or R V safely without having to wear headphones. The car kit is included with your L yra A V Jukebox. This accessor y kit includes a car cord adapter and a cassette adapter . The car cord ad[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 27 T ransferring Photos Files to L yra A V Jukebox Y ou can transfer photo files to your L yra A V J ukebox using W indows Explorer . If your L yra A V Jukebox isn ’ t already connected to your computer , connect it using the provided USB cable (go to page 10 for information on connecting the USB cable). Don ’ t disconn[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 28 •P hotos and sub-folders appear in a thumbnail, or tile, display . P ress the left or right arro w to select a tile. When you get to the last tile at the bottom, the screen displays the next six photos or subfolders in the list. This type of navigation is with Tile Display M ode turned on. Go to the P hotos Settings in[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 29 V iewing Photo Slideshow S lidesho w options are set through the Photos S ettings in the S etup 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 video in that you can press the forward or r everse[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 30 V iewing Photos on Y our TV Y ou can view photos stored on your L yra A V J ukebox using the supplied Line Out cable if your TV has Audio and V ideo I nput jacks. 1. Make sure your L yra A V Jukebox is off . 2. Connect the 2.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE OUT jack on your L yra A V J ukebox player . 3. Connec[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 31 Highlight P lay 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 L yra A V Jukebox. Highlight Exit and pr ess SELECT to return to the last viewed F iles menu. Highlight A dd to U ser Playlist to add the file to a playlist file. ([...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 32 Portable Har d Drive Capability When connected to a computer via USB, the L yra A V Jukebox is capable of storing any file type allo wing the user a fast, convenient method of storing, retrieving, and transferring files. Including wor d processing files, presentations, spreadsheets and any other computer files. S ome pos[...]

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    Chapter 3: Playing Files 33 To copy files from the L yra A V Jukebo x to the CompactFlash memor y card: 1. With the L yra A V Jukebox turned on, insert the CompactF lash memory card into the CompactFlash memory card slot on top of the player . 2. Connect the L yra A V Jukebox to the computer using the mini USB cable pro vided (go to page 10 for mor[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 34 Installing MusicMatch Jukebox M usicMatch Jukebox is a music management softwar e used to organize and manage digital audio files and transfer music to your L yra A V Jukebox. If y ou already have M usicMatch J ukebox software installed on your PC or another program to create mp3 files, you do not need to instal[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 35 Install MusicMatch Plug-In M usicMatch requires a plug-in for your particular device in or der to download audio files using M usicMatch J ukebox and transfer the files from your computer to your L yra A V Jukebo x. 1. Click I nstall M usicMatch Plug-I n. 2. F ollow the on-screen instructions to install all nece[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 36 Launch the MusicMatch software After you ’ ve installed the necessar y components, you ’ re ready to begin converting and transferring audio files. The M usicMatch software converts/creates audio files into the mp3 and mp3PR O format so you can play them on your L yra AV J ukebox. 1. Remo ve the M usic Manag[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 37 Tips and T roubleshooting Pr oblem: Songs aren ’t listed in any of the audio sort modes (A lbum, Genre, T itle, Audio Files). • The audio contents of the L yra A V Jukebox hav en ’ t been profiled (sorted) since the last file transfer . From the L yra System Application on your PC, select the P rofile Devi[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 38 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Ho w do I return to the Main menu? •P r ess 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: Why should I profile my Audio content? •P r[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 39 Specifications & System Requir ements Hardwar e •D imensions: .95" D, 5.37" W , 3.13" H •U nit W eight: 13 Ounces • 20 Giga B yte Storage (1GB= 1 x 10 9 bytes) •S ter eo Headphone J ack •M ini USB Connection J ack •A udio/Video Line O ut Jack •A udio/Video Line I n Jack •B atte[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 40 • 100 MB free hard disk space for the softwar e • 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) • CD-R OM drive capable of digital audio extraction • USB port (2.0 recommended) •I nstalled sound card • 16-bit color video card Accessories • CD-R OM Music Management S oftware •M ini USB Connection Cable •A C/DC[...]

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    Chapter 4: Additional Information 41 •P r oof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted inv oice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For r ental firms, proof of first rental is also r equired. • W rite the SR number on the outside of the carton used to retur[...]

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    Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, 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. ©2004 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) TOCOM 5583117C THOMSON Vi s it the RCA web s ite at www .rca.[...]