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- Page 1 Lyra Portable Multi-Media Recorder User’s Guide X3030 (Rev 2.0) Changing Entertainment. Again.
- Page 2 Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model numbers — both numbers are located on the product.
- Page 3 LICENSE (a) Under this EULA, you are granted a license (i) to use the Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program’s proprietary notices.
- Page 4 FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR CORRECTION. This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.
- Page 5 You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Device Firmware that you have which include the WMA Software.
- Page 6 AGREE,” “NO” BUTTON, OR OTHERWISE INDICATE REFUSAL, AND MAKE NO FURTHER USE OF THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR DO NOT WANT THEM TO BE BINDING ON YOU, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED FOR A FULL REFUND.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Clock ....................................12 Signal Type ..................................12 Software Setup ...................................13 Install software in your computer (Windows XP and 2000 support only) ..............13 Insert the Included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive ....................13 Updating the Lyra Software ...............................14 Connecting the Lyra recorder to the Computer .......................14 LyraDJ ....................................15... - Page 8 Using the On-Screen Keyboard ............................51 Portable Hard Drive Capability ............................51 High-Speed Card reader ..............................52 Copying Files from the Memory Card to the Lyra Recorder ..................52 Copying Files from the Lyra Recorder to the Memory Card ..................53 Chapter 5: Additional Information Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................54...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving. Back up your data As with any device that has a hard drive or rotating magnetic media, you should back up the drive regularly. RCA and Thomson Inc. are not responsible for lost data. -
Page 10: Important Battery Information
Go to the website for more information. Unpack the box and check your parts Your Lyra Recorder came with everything you need to make music and video portable– all of the items shown below should have been packed in the box with your Lyra Recorder. -
Page 11: What You Want To Do
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 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 first time Lyra Recorder user Install software .........................13 Recording video ..........................30 Transferring video ..........................31... -
Page 12: Overview Of Buttons And Jacks
– Moves highlight right. When you’re playing a file, press and release to skip forward to the next file (press and hold to scan forward in the audio or video file that’s playing). Press and hold to play audio folder. - Page 13 ON/OFF button – Turns the Lyra Recorder on or off. Press once stops playback. Press and hold turns the Lyra Recorder off. BACK button – Press to return to the previous menu. Clears most on-screen dialogs and allows file navigation during music playback.
- Page 14 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 Recorder connects to the docking station. USB jack – Attach the small end (Type mini-B) on the USB cable here. Attach the large end (Type A) to your computer. NORMAL...
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Page 15: Docking Station (Back View)
LINE IN jack – Attach the line in cable here when you’re connecting the Lyra Recorder to an audio/video output component, such as a stereo receiver, TV, VCR, or camcorder. DC IN jack – Plug in the AC power adapter here. When you plug in the AC adapter, the Lyra Recorder’s battery automatically starts charging. -
Page 16: Connecting The Docking Station To Your Components
Connect the stereo mini plug of the included audio/video cable to the LINE OUT jack on the back of the docking station. Connect the 3 plugs on the end of the cable to the AUDIO R and L input jacks on the back of the TV (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO INPUT jack (yellow). -
Page 17: Why You Should Connect The Ir Blaster
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 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. How to Find the remote Sensor You have to place the IR blaster in front of the remote sensor on the VCR, satellite receiveer, or cable box (see diagram below). -
Page 18: Setting Up Your Lyra Portable Multi-Media Recorder
Setting Up Your Lyra Portable Multi-Media recorder There are a few things you’ll want to set up the first 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. -
Page 19: Software Setup
Important: Windows 2000 users must have Service Pack 3 or later installed in order for proper device operation. If the setup screen does not appear, double click My Computer, double click your CD-ROM drive icon, and double click Install to run the installer. -
Page 20: Updating The Lyra Software
Lyra Recorder may ask you if you want to profile once you have disconnected. Highlight and select Yes. To see what software version is currently on your Lyra Recorder, enter the Setup menu and select About Lyra. Go to page 23 for more details. -
Page 21: Lyradj
4. LyraDJ will only work in MSC (Mass Storage Class) USB protocol mode. The Lyra Recorder’s default is set to MTP, so you’ll need to change the setting if you want to use LyraDJ. In the Setup menu, select USB Protocol and change the setting to MSC. Go to page 56 for more information on the USB protocols. -
Page 22: Transferring Files To Your Lyra Recorder
You can copy files to / delete files from the device through Windows Explorer, but you cannot open or edit the files directly from the device. If you want to edit files currently stored on your device, you will need to copy the files from the device to another location (drive) in the system. -
Page 23: Transfer Files Via Windows Explorer (Drag And Drop)
Unplug or Eject Hardware screen appears). Select the drive(s) corresponding to your Lyra player and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware Device screen appears. Select the device to be stopped again for confirmation and click OK. You can also stop your Lyra Recorder by right clicking on the icon from the system tray and selecting the drive(s) corresponding to your player. -
Page 24: Chapter 2: The Remote Control
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Button Descriptions for Lyra Mode In addition to operating your Lyra Recorder, the remote that came with it can operate your other components. However, this page only describes the buttons on the remote you will use with your Lyra Recorder. - Page 25 SUBTITLE Toggles the available subtitles for some compatible DVD players. TV Puts the remote in TV mode in order for it to operate your TV. This remote is already programmed to operate RCA, GE, and Proscan brand TVs. This remote is capable of being programmed to operate many brands of TVs.
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Page 26: Find Out If The Remote Can Operate Your Tv
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program (you’ll know it’s found the correct code when the TV turns off, go to step 4). If, after 5 seconds, the TV doesn’t turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. -
Page 27: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code (you’ll know it’s found the correct code when the DVD player turns off, go to step 4). If, after 5 seconds, the DVD player doesn’t turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. -
Page 28: Understanding The Input Button
Another important button is the INPUT button. The INPUT button accesses program material from a specific component (eg: VID1/VID2/Front). We call these channels, Video Input Channels, because you are telling the component to send the video (and audio) that corresponds to the Video Input jack you used to connect the component to the Lyra. Chapter ... -
Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Seup Menu
Chapter 3: 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 the main functions of the Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder. From the main menu, press the up or down arrow button to highlight Setup. Press SELECT to view the Setup menu. -
Page 30: Display Settings Menu
Never, 2 minutes, 30 seconds, 20 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 2 seconds, and Off. Power Timeout Press the right arrow button to set a time for the power of the unit to turn off: Never, 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 2 minutes, and 1 minute. - Page 31 Press the right arrow button to choose the component you want to set, choose the brand, and then a set of IR codes. If you try all the codes and none work, the component is not compatible with the Lyra Recorder. The components are as follows:...
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Page 32: Audio/Video Settings Menu
Voice Label Allows you to record a voice message to any file. 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 specific equalizer setting to adjust the various levels of the audio output for different types of audio content. -
Page 33: Clock Settings Menu
AM or PM, and use the up or down arrow buttons to select the correct setting (if you are using 12-hour clock format). Sleep Timer Allows you to set the timer for the Lyra to turn off: 15 minutes to 2 hours, in 15-minutes increments. -
Page 34: Chapter 4: Playing Files
150KB per file. Actual recording time and available storage space vary depending on system requirements, bitrate, and other factors. You can find out how much availability is on your hard drive by going to the Setup menu and selecting About Lyra (go to page 23 for more information). -
Page 35: Basic Operation
Adjusting the Volume While a file is playing, use the touchpad to adjust the volume. The volume buttons on the remote control are for TV or audio receiver functionality only, and will not adjust the Lyra Recorder’s volume. Switching the Speaker and Headphones While the volume control is displayed, you can switch between using the internal speaker or headphones. -
Page 36: Recording Video To Your Lyra Recorder
Line In cable. Notes: If you want to record at a lower quality to take up less space, or to record at a higher quality for better video, change the Video Record Quality setting in the Setup menu (go to Chapter 3). The default record quality is High. -
Page 37: Transferring Video Files To Lyra Recorder
Then from the VIDEO folder, right click and select Paste (or Ctrl + V) to add the copied content. Supported video files must be stored in the VIDEO system folder in order to be available for playback on the device (see page 32 for format information). -
Page 38: Playing Video
To select and play a video from the main menu: 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 file structure as it’s stored on the hard drive. -
Page 39: Video Options Menu
SELECT button to make changes to the setting or choose another option. If necessary, press SELECT to confirm your choice. To clear the Video Settings banner from the screen, press BACK or wait for it to time out. A description of the Video Settings banner follows. -
Page 40: Viewing Video Content On Your Lyra Recorder
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. Make sure your Lyra Recorder is off. -
Page 41: Recording Audio To Your Lyra Recorder
Notes: You might want to change the Audio Record Quality setting in the Setup menu (go to Chapter 3) if you want to record at a lower quality to take up less space, or to record at a higher quality for better sound. -
Page 42: Recording From Your Computer
If necessary, press SELECT to confirm your choice. To clear the Recordings banner from the screen, press BACK or wait for it to time out. A description of the Audio Recordings banner follows. -
Page 43: Transferring Audio Files To Your Lyra Recorder
(My Computer). If your Lyra Recorder isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it using the provided USB cable (go to page 14 for information on connecting the USB cable). Do not disconnect the USB cable from either the PC or device music while music files are being transferred to your Lyra Recorder. -
Page 44: Playing Music
Press the down arrow button to highlight the category you want to select a song from, for example, Artist. Press the right arrow to display the list of Artists (the Artists appear on the right side of the screen). Continue to press the up or down arrow button to select the artist, then press the right arrow to display the list of albums from the artist chosen, or press and hold to play the contents of the folder. -
Page 45: Playing Music Playlists
Playing Playlists From the Music main menu, press the left arrow button and highlight Playlists. Press the right arrow to display the available playlist files (a list of playlist files and sub-folders appear on the left side of the screen). -
Page 46: Music Playback Screen
Remove All Music Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what the music playback screen might look like when playing a music file. Artist, Album, Song Title, Genre, and Year- Displays the metadata(ID3) tag information contained in the file, if available. If no metadata tag information is available, the field will display Unknown. -
Page 47: Playing Your Lyra Recorder In Your Car Stereo
A car power adapter is included with your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder, allowing you to power your Lyra Recorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts to a 5-volt output. You can also purchase an optional cassette adapter to let you listen to the Lyra Recorder without having to wear headphones. -
Page 48: Playing Your Lyra Recorder On Your Stereo System
Connect the red (audio right) and white (audio left) cables to the corresponding right and left audio out jacks on your stereo system. Turn on the power to your audio system, and select the proper input setting on the audio system that corresponds with the way you’ve connected the Lyra Recorder to the audio system. -
Page 49: Transferring Photos Files To Your Lyra Recorder
USB cable). Do not disconnect the USB cable while photos are being downloaded to the Lyra Recorder. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded. It is highly recommended that the Lyra Recorder be connected to the ROOT USB PORT (the main USB port) on the PC and not a self powered USB hub. -
Page 50: Photo Options Menu
Below are some of the options that may appear in the Photos Options menu. The specific options depend on what is available at the time. For a full list of options for the Video, Music, Photos, Files, and Audible Options menus, see page 50. -
Page 51: Creating A Photo Slideshow
Press SELECT and New Slideshow and Open appear. Highlight and select New Slideshow, and the on-screen keyboard appears so you can name the slideshow. Use the arrow buttons to enter a name, or see Using the On-Screen Keyboard on page 51 for more information. -
Page 52: Viewing Photos On Your Tv
Turn on your Lyra Recorder. Set the Mode switch to TV OUT (located on the back of your Lyra Recorder). Find the photo or slideshow you want to view on the TV through the Photos menu. Press PLAY on the remote to view the photo or slideshow. -
Page 53: Playing Audibles
Press the down arrow button to highlight the file, playlist, or folder you want to select. Press the right arrow to display the list of files within the folder or the file contents of a playlist (the files appear on the right side of the screen). -
Page 54: Audible Playback Screen
(the Audible Settings banner appears). Press the up or down arrow button to highlight different settings, then press SELECT to make changes to the setting. To clear the Audible Setting banner from the screen, press BACK or wait for it to time out. A description of the Audible Settings banner follows. -
Page 55: Viewing Files
(in alphabetical order). If an SD/MMC memory card is inserted, it will be listed at the left of the list under an item named SD card. Highlight SD card and press the right arrow to display the card’s contents. -
Page 56: Options Menu Items
SELECT again to select it. Below is a brief description of all the options that may appear in the various Options menus. The specific options depend on what is available at the time. -
Page 57: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
Portable Hard Drive Capability When connected to a computer via USB, the Lyra Recorder 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, spreadsheets and any other computer files. -
Page 58: High-Speed Card Reader
If a memory card is properly inserted and you wish to view the contents of the card when connected to a computer via USB port, the device’s USB protocol needs to be changed to MSC mode, refer to page 23 for details. Once this change is made, an additional drive will be assessable through Windows Explorer to transfer content to and from the card. -
Page 59: Copying Files From The Lyra Recorder To The Memory Card
X3000 in the My Computer option or Windows Explorer. Open the SD memory card drive and the Lyra Recorder drive. Find the files you want to copy. Drag and drop the files or folder from the Lyra Recorder drive to the SD memory card drive. -
Page 60: Chapter 5: Additional Information
Can’t transfer copy-protected content to the Lyra Recorder using Windows XP. • In order to transfer secure music files using Windows XP to your Lyra Recorder, you must set the USB Protocol setting to MTP in the Setup menu before connecting your Lyra. See page 56 for more information. -
Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions
I can’t find the files I copied to the Lyra Recorder’s hard drive • If you can’t find a file, remember to check the Files menu. All files are listed here, so it would be easier to look here than in the individual menus separately. -
Page 62: Usb Protocol
MSC mode with a setting in the Setup menu of the Lyra Recorder. Once this setting is set to MSC mode, every time you connect the device to the PC it will show up as a drive letter and allow you to use any software that can work with MSC mode. -
Page 63: Remote Code List
1066,1068,1070,1093 Quasar ....... 1024,1039,1065,1078 Sharp ............7012 Infinity ...........1061,1079 Radio Shack ...... 1036,1037,1039, Janeil ............1086 1076, 1097 TV Monitor JBL ..........1061,1079 Radio Shack/Realistic ..1063,1066, 1068, Panasonic ..........1059 JC Penney ..1034,1063,1066,1067,1068, 1070,1074,1076,1084 1077,1078,1081,1084, RCA ....1000,1025,1036,1039,1040, 1097,1098, 1062,1063,1065,1066,1067, Action ............1037 Jensen ........1035,1066,1068 1068,1072,1094,1096, Admiral ........1064,1085,1091... - Page 64 Chapter 5: Additional Information Tatung .........1039,1047,1065 2020,2081 RCA ....2000,2001,2012,2013,2022, Technics ..........1078 Goldstar ....2013,2024,2026,2047,2052 2044,2045,2051,2054,2058, Techwood ....1035,1066,1068, 1078 Gradiente .......... 2024,2056 2059,2066,2071,2078, Teknika .....1036,1037,1049,1052,1061, Harman Kardon ........ 2043,2047 2079,2080 1064,1066,1067,1068,1070, Harwood ............ 2060 Realistic .... 2013,2024,2028,2031,2038, 1071,1074,1075,1081,1084 Hitachi ... 2022,2058,2059,2066,2069,2071 2049,2051,2052,2053,2054, Telecaption ...........1082...
- Page 65 Chapter 5: Additional Information Precision ............2036 Audio Home Theater/DVD Quasar ............2024 BOSE ............3039 (Programmable to AUX button) Realistic .............2038 Onkyo ............3055 Zenith ............2024 Receiver/Amplifier Portable DVD Digital Network Recorder Yamaha ..........4011 Audiovox ..........3041 Sony ............2082 Receiver/Tuner Denon .......... 4014,4017 Cable Box/ Satellite GE ............
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Page 66: Limited Warranty (U.s.)
• 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 presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. - Page 67 Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your Hard Drive. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
- Page 68 Visit the rCA web site at www.rca.com 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. Thomson Inc. 10330 north Meridian Street Indianapolis, In 46290 ©2006 Thomson Inc.