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- Page 1 Thomson Lyra Jukebox User’s Guide PDP2842 / PDP2845 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or AC charger to rain or moisture. -
Page 3: Product Registration
Service This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty in this guide. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 4: End User License Agreement
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 Thomson Lyra 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... - Page 5 LICENSE RESTRICTIONS a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied. b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted...
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Page 6: Limitation Of Liability
End User License Agreement WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. - Page 7 b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED. WINDOWS MEDIA This version of the Lyra Personal Digital Player (“Lyra Player”) contains software licensed from Microsoft that enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files (“WMA Software”).
- Page 8 End User License Agreement MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE. The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Lyra Player must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Important Information ... 2 Warning ... 2 End User License Agreement ... 4 Table of Contents ... 9 Before You Begin ... 12 Unpacking Your Unit ... 12 Things to consider before you get started..13 Computer System Requirements ... 13 Warning ... - Page 10 Table of Contents Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer ... 24 System Tray Applications ... 25 Profile ... 25 Verify User Playlists ... 26 Updating System File ... 26 LyraSync ... 27 MyDislikes ... 28 Lyra•Jukebox ... 29 Overview of General Controls ... 29 Front View ...
- Page 11 Selecting Radio Mode ... 52 Preset Station ... 52 Tuning to a Station ... 52 Setting Preset ... 53 Selecting Preset Station ... 54 Clearing Preset ... 54 Suppressing Stereo Signal ... 54 Record FM Radio ... 55 View FM Recording ... 56 Selecting Recording Duration ...
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Page 12: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Unpacking Your Unit Your Lyra Jukebox came with ever ything you need to make music por table — all of the items shown below should have been packed in the box with your Lyra Jukebox. Thomson Lyra Jukebox Music Management CD Contains the Lyra Jukebox applications &... -
Page 13: Things To Consider Before You Get Started
Things to consider before you get started... Computer System Requirements • Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended Macintosh iMac G3 or higher • Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher • Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher •... -
Page 14: Back Up Your Data
Before You Begin Back up your data As with any portable device that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive regularly. RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data. Important Battery Information • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. -
Page 15: Getting Started: Software Setup
Getting Started: Software Setup The Music Management CD that came with your L yra Jukebox contains all of the necessar y softwar e components you need to make your L yra Jukebox work properly. These components do the following: • install USB driver for Windows 98SE/Me users (Refer to page 16) •... -
Page 16: Installing Software Components
Getting Started: Software Setup Installing Software Components Install the USB Driver (Windows 98SE and Me Only) For Windows 98SE and Me systems, you need to install a USB driver before your computer can recognize your Lyra Jukebox. 2. 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 17: Install System Applications
Getting Started: Software Setup Install System Applications 1. Click Install System Application to install applications that will help you better manage your Lyra Jukebox. Note: The installation program will detect whether your system requires a USB driver. If you see the Install USB driver/System Applications option, click it to install the USB driver. -
Page 18: Install Musicmatch Jukebox
Getting Started: Software Setup Install MusicMatch Jukebox MusicMatch Jukebox is a music management software used to organize and manage digital audio files and can be used to transfer the music to your Lyra Jukebox. 1. Click Install MusicMatch Jukebox to run the MusicMatch setup program. -
Page 19: Install Additional Services
Getting Started: Software Setup Install MusicMatch Plug-in MusicMatch requires a plug-in for your particular device in order to transfer files from your computer to your Lyra Jukebox. Install Additional Services Click on Install ID3man by Auditude, Get 100 Free mp3 Tracks from eMusic, Moodlogic or Try Rhapsody Music services for additional digital music services provided by our partners. -
Page 20: Connecting Thomson Lyra To The Computer
Getting Started: Software Setup Connecting Thomson Lyra to the Computer Connect the Lyra Jukebox to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. Turn on the unit by pressing the ON button. Press and hold the Play button to start USB transfer. The Lyra Jukebox will appear as a Removal Disk drive letter. -
Page 21: Transferring Files To Thomson Lyra Jukebox
Getting Started: Software Setup Transferring Files to Thomson Lyra Jukebox You can transfer files to your L yra Jukebox via MusicMatch Jukebox or via Windows Explor er. If your Lyra Jukebox isn’ t already connected to your computer, connect the Lyra Jukebox to the computer using the pr ovided USB cable as illustrated above. -
Page 22: Transfer Files Via Windows Explorer (Drag And Drop)
Getting Started: Software Setup Transfer Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) If your Lyra Jukebox isn’ t already connected to your computer, connect the Lyra Jukebox to the computer using the pr ovided USB cable as illustrated on page 20 and turn on the unit. When the transfer is finished, the Lyra Personal Jukebox Profiler application may automatically run so it can sort/profile the... -
Page 23: Create Pre-Defined Playlists And Transferring Them To The Jukebox
Getting Started: Software Setup Create Pre-defined Playlists and Transferring them to the Jukebox Pre-defined playlists can be created on your PC using MusicMatch Jukebox. Refer to the MusicMatch Jukebox User Manual for details. Note that only playlists cr eated with songs stor ed on the Lyra Jukebox will work on the Lyra. -
Page 24: Disconnecting Your Lyra From The Computer
Getting Started: Software Setup Disconnecting Your Lyra from the Computer USB 2.0 Hi-speed capable connected... Safe to unplug Note: Before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or the Lyra Jukebox, be sure the “Safe to unplug” message is displayed. From the System Tray, double click the left mouse button on the icon Unplug or eject hardware. -
Page 25: System Tray Applications
Getting Started: Software Setup System T ray Applications Profile New files that are transferred to your Lyra Jukebox using W indows Explorer (drag and drop) will not appear in the Navigation Menus until you profile the contents. If MusicMatch Jukebox was used to transfer files, profiling will be done automatically. -
Page 26: Verify User Playlists
Getting Started: Software Setup Updating System File You can upgrade your Lyra Jukebox or repair damaged system files on your device by downloading the latest firmware from http://www.thomson-lyra.com. After you have downloaded the latest firmware, follow the steps below to update your system files. 1. -
Page 27: Lyrasync
Getting Started: Software Setup LyraSync Files and folders can be synchr onized between your PC and your L yra Jukebox. 1. Connect your Lyra Jukebox to the computer using the pr ovided USB cable if it is not already connected and turn the unit on. 2. -
Page 28: Mydislikes
Getting Started: Software Setup MyDislikes Items in the MyDislikes playlist can be viewed and deleted in MyDislikes. 1. Connect your Lyra Jukebox to the computer using the pr ovided USB cable if it is not already connected and turn the unit on. 2. -
Page 29: Lyra•Jukebox
Overview of General Controls Front View LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - appears (go to page 34 for an explanation of the items that appear on the LCD during playback). Navigation Controls SELECT - Selects a highlighted item in navigation mode. During music menu navigation, press SELECT to tag any item to be included in the MySelections playlist. -
Page 30: Left View
Lyra • jukebox Up ( ) - Scrolls up Lyra Jukebox menu and moves the highlight up. During music and radio playback - Increases volume level. Down ( ) - Scrolls down Lyra Jukebox menu and moves the highlight down. During music and radio playback - Decreases volume level. -
Page 31: Right View
Right View Headphones jack ( ) ON / Play / Pause unit. When the unit is on in music mode, press to play or pause music. In radio mode, press to select between tune and preset mode. Press and hold to switch between music and radio mode. 10. -
Page 32: Display Overview
Lyra • jukebox Display Overview The relative icon lights to show the sorting method of the current folder. The menu level you are currently at. The items in the current menu level. The lock icon is displayed when the key lock function is activated. This can be activated by pressing and holding the MENU/ Lock until the lock icon is displayed. -
Page 33: Menu Navigation
Basic Operation The information in this section presumes you’ve successfully transferred files to your Lyra Jukebox, and you’re ready to play some music. If you need specific set-up information (downloading music, transferring files, installing software), go to “Getting Started: Software Setup” on page 15-28. -
Page 34: Selecting Music Mode
Lyra • jukebox Selecting Music Mode MENU Go to Music Clear Preset Mode Stereo RecDur 30min RecQua High Settings System Info Music Playback Display Title Artist Album Genre Year 1223 / 1921 0:34 Displays song information. The current song number out of the total number of songs on the unit. Song elapse time. -
Page 35: Music Playback Operation
Music Playback Operation • To scan backwards in the track that’s playing, press and hold the Back / Previous ( ) button. • To scan forward in the track that is playing, press and hold the Enter / Next ( ) button. -
Page 36: Step-By-Step Example
Lyra • jukebox Step-by-Step Example The following example illustrates (with more detail than the previous information) how you find the song you want to play . 1. These instructions presume you’ve already done the following: • Installed the MusicMatch Jukebox softwar e and the Lyra Jukebox profiler application (go to page 25 for detailed instructions). - Page 37 4. Connect the clip phones to your Lyra Jukebox (inser t the end of the clip phones connector into the phones jack on the side of the L yra). How to Use Your Clip Phones (The e.clipz) CLICK 5. If your Lyra Jukebox isn’ t already on, turn it on (press the ON / Play / Pause ( ) button).
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Page 38: Navigation Menu
Lyra • jukebox Navigation Menu The following example illustrates steps to select and play songs in the Artist category. MUSIC Artist Artist/Album Album Title Genre Year Playlists All Files ARTIST Artist 1 Artist 2 Artist 3 Artist 4 Artist 5 Artist 6 ARTIST 2 Artist 2 Song 1... - Page 39 Title 1 Artist 1 Album 1 Genre Year 1/10 128kbps 0:10 SONG INFO Artist: Artist 3 Album: Album 1 Title: Title 4 Genre: Pop Year: 2002 File: \Music\Title 4.mp3 Lyra • jukebox Highlight the desired song. • To play the song, press the Play / Pause ( ) button.
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Page 40: Playlists
Lyra • jukebox Playlists Lyra Jukebox has 2 System Playlist selections: My Selections You can create a MySelections temporary playlist using the Lyra Jukebox. - The song is included in MySelections. - If the item is a folder, all the songs in the folder is included in MySelections. - Page 41 ALBUM Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4 Title 1 Artist 1 Album 2 Genre Year 11/100 128kbps 0:10 ALBUM 1 Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 Song 4 Song 5 Song 6 Lyra • jukebox 2. If the item is an item (artist, album, etc.), press SELECT to tag all the songs belonging to the selected item and place them into the MySelections...
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Page 42: My Dislikes
Lyra • jukebox My Dislikes In playback mode, you can tag songs you don’t like and place them into the MyDislikes playlist. SELECT A SONG MySelections MyDislikes Title Artist Album Genre Year 1/100 128kpbs 0:55 1. When a song is playing, press the SELECT button. -
Page 43: View User Playlists
View User Playlists MUSIC Artist Artist/Album Album Title Genre Year Playlists All Files Radio Recordings PLAYLISTS MySelections MyDislikes Playlist1 Playlist2 Playlist3 MYSELECTIONS Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 Song 4 Lyra • jukebox 1. Use the Up ( ) or Down ( to scroll and highlight Playlists from the Music menu. -
Page 44: Pre-Defined Playlists
Lyra • jukebox Pre-defined Playlists Pre-defined playlists are those playlists created on the PC and transferred to the Lyra Jukebox. Refer to page 23 for details on creating Pre-defined Playlists and transferring them to your Lyra Jukebox. PLAYLISTS MySelections MyDislikes Playlists1 Playlists2 Save MySelections or MyDislikes as a Playlist... -
Page 45: Clear Playlists
SAVE AS PLAYLIST Save MySelections as : Playlist3 PLAYLISTS MySelections MyDislikes Playlists1 Playlists2 Playlists3 Clear Playlists PLAYLISTS MySelections MyDislikes Playlist1 Playlist2 Playlist3 MENU Go to Radio Clear Playlist Save as Playlist Repeat Shuffle Flat Profile Content Settings Lyra • jukebox 3. -
Page 46: All Files
Lyra • jukebox All Files Your Lyra Jukebox is a USB mass storage device that can be used to store any files. To see all of the files that are stored on your Lyra Jukebox: MUSIC Artist/Album Album Title Genre Year Playlists All Files... -
Page 47: Additional Features
Additional Features MENU Go to Radio Clear Playlist Save as Playlist Repeat Shuffle Flat Profile Contents Settings System Info Repeat Three repeat options are available on the Lyra Jukebox. • Repeat Off - No repeat option selected. • Repeat One - Plays the current song repeatedly. The repeat one icon will show on the display. -
Page 48: Shuffle
Lyra • jukebox Shuffle When Shuffle is On, songs are played in random order. If shuffle is activated, the songs in the view where playback begins are played randomly. After all the songs have been played, the unit will randomly select another folder and shuffle all the songs in the newly selected folder. - Page 49 Lyra • jukebox 2. Press the SELECT button repeatedly to toggle between Shuffle on and off. The Shuffle icon will show on the display when shuffle is on. 3. Use the Back / Previous ( the MENU / Lock ( to the main menu.
- Page 50 Lyra • jukebox Adjusting DSP Settings DSP Settings (Digital Signal Processor settings) adjust the various levels of the audio output for different types of songs. For example, the DSP setting for BASS makes the bass sounds more prominent. You can also personalize the levels via the Graphic EQ menu item.
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Page 51: Profiler
GRAPHIC EQ FREQ=60HZ +8dB Profiler The application will profile and sort supported audio files on your Lyra Jukebox so you can sort and play them properly. Note: It is best to profile your contents on your PC after each transfer of music files. -
Page 52: Selecting Radio Mode
Lyra • jukebox Selecting Radio Mode MENU Go to Radio Clear Playlist Save as Playlist Repeat Shuffle Flat Profile Contents Settings System Info Preset Station Press the PLAY / PAUSE ( Tune mode. Tuning to a Station RADIO FM 106.1 MHz Manual Stereo 1. -
Page 53: Setting Preset
Setting Preset RADIO FM 106.1 MHz Manual Stereo SAVE AS PRESET Save FM 106M.1 MHz as Preset: 1 Name: SAVE AS PRESET Save FM 106.1 MHz as Preset: 1 Name: SAVE AS PRESET Save FM 106.1 MHz as Preset: 1 Name: KMEL Hip-Hop RADIO FM 106.1 MHz... -
Page 54: Selecting Preset Station
Lyra • jukebox Selecting Preset Station In preset mode, press Back / Previous ( station and press Enter / Next ( Clearing Preset MENU Go to Music Clear Preset Mode Stereo RecDur 30min RecQua High Settings System Info CLEAR PRESET Clear preset 5? Change Preset: Confirm: SELECT... -
Page 55: Record Fm Radio
Record FM Radio RADIO FM 106.1 MHz Preset 1 KMEL Hip-Hop Preset Stereo RECORD RADIO Recording... 00:55:34 FM 106.1MHz RECORD RADIO Paused... 00:55:34 FM 106.1MHz RECORD RADIO Recording as: FM106.1 [001].mp3 Lyra • jukebox 1. Tune to the Station to be recorded by following steps under “Tune to a Station”... -
Page 56: View Fm Recording
Lyra • jukebox Selecting Recording Duration MENU Go to Music Clear Preset Mode Stereo RecDur 30min RecQua High Settings System Info Selecting Recording Quality MENU Go to Music Clear Preset Mode Stereo RecDur 30min RecQua High Settings System Info View FM Recording MUSIC Artist Artist/Album... -
Page 57: Delete Fm Recording
Delete FM Recording RADIO RECS FM87.5 [001] FM106.1 [001] FM106.1 [002] FM102.5 [001] FM106.1 [003] MENU Go to Radio Clear / Delete Repeat Shuffle Flat Profile Contents Settings System Info DELETE After deleting, please profile contents! Please confirm ! [ < ]: Cancel [ SELECT ] : Delete Lyra •... -
Page 58: System Settings
Lyra • jukebox System Settings You can personalize the display settings for your Lyra Jukebox. 1. Press MENU to view music or radio sub-menus. 2. From the sub-menu, use the Up ( select Settings. Music Menu MENU Go to Radio Repeat Shuffle Profile Contents... -
Page 59: Customize Music Menu
Customize Music Menu You can set the music menu on the Lyra Jukebox to show and hide certain menu items. MENU Go to Radio Repeat Shuffle Flat Profile Contents Settings System Info SETTINGS Customize Menu Contrast Backlight PowerSave 1min AutoResume MENU Artist Artist/Album... -
Page 60: System Info
Lyra • jukebox System Info System Information shows Lyra Jukebox system details which includes the number of songs you have on your Jukebox, the amount of free space available and your firmware version. SYSTEM INFO No of Song : 4627 Free Space :1630.54M Used Space 2370.46M Firmware Info... -
Page 61: Connecting Your Thomson Lyra Jukebox To Your Car Stereo
Connecting your Thomson Lyra Jukebox to your Car Stereo The cassette adapter lets you listen to the Lyra in an automobile or RV safely without having to wear headphones. The car kit is included with your Lyra Jukebox. This accessory kit includes a car cord adapter and a cassette adapter. -
Page 62: Connecting Your Thomson Lyra Jukebox On Your Stereo System
Lyra • jukebox Connecting Your Thomson Lyra Jukebox on your stereo system Your Lyra Jukebox came with a Line Out Cable that you can use to connect your Lyra to your audio system. 1. Make sure your Lyra Jukebox is off. 2. -
Page 63: Check For Updates
Portable Hard Drive Capability Since Lyra Jukebox has a 20-gigabyte (PDP2842) or 40-gigabyte (PDP2845) hard drive, you can use it to transport files - any files, not just music files. Some possible uses for this feature are as follows: • Create back-ups/archive files. -
Page 64: Tips And Troubleshooting
Additional Information Tips and Troubleshooting Problem: Player repeats same tracks or all tracks. • Repeat play is turned on. Press the MENU button to change the play mode. Problem: Audio distorted at high volume. • Select another DSP setting. • Turn down the volume. -
Page 65: Additional Information
Problem: Lyra Jukebox Profiler application icon – . – doesn’t appear in the system tray. • You can restart Windows to auto-launch the application, or you can double-click or run the Lyra Jukebox Profiler executable file that’s in the Profiler sub-folder of the installation directory that was specified during the setup process –... -
Page 66: Faq (Frequently Asked Questions)
Additional Information FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Question: What is mp3? mp3 is an abbreviation for MPEG-1, Layer 3 Audio (MPEG = Motion Picture Experts Group). This is a digital sound encoding and compression process that was developed by the Fraunhofer Institut fur Integrierte Schaltungen and Thomson. -
Page 67: Hard Disc
Hard Disc • External Hard Disc Drive: When connected to a computer via USB, the Lyra Hard Disc player 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 68: Pc Hardware Requirements
Additional Information PC Hardware Requirements • Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended Macintosh iMac G3 or higher • Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher • Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher • Internet access •... -
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Page 73: Repair Centers - Czech Republic
Repair Centers - Czech Republic Servisní partner Město Prague NOVOTNÝ elektronik Praha 4 NOVOTNÝ elektronik Praha 8 NOVOTNÝ elektronik Praha 6 - Řepy NOVOTNÝ elektronik Praha 4 - Chodov NOVOTNÝ elektronik Vlašim BELS CZ s.r.o. - Praha Praha 4 DI servis Praha 8 AV Kovoslužba Praha 4... - Page 74 Additional Information...
- Page 75 visit us at www.thomson-europe.com or www.thomson-lyra.com Please do not send any products to the address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 5594468B (EN)