Lyra Portable Multi-Media Recorder User’s Guide X3000 (Rev 3.0) Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started..........................................................................................................................3 Computer System Requirements....................................................................................................................................3 Caution While Driving......................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 4: Playing Files Basic Screen Information...............................................................................................................................................28 Basic Operation....................................................................................................................................................................29 Recording Video to Your Lyra Recorder................................................................................
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started... This user’s guide reflects features implemented in versions 1.05.04 or higher of the Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder software/ firmware. Please visit www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads 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 About Lyra.
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 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate. • Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. • Do not disassemble or dispose product in fire. • Use only the specified chargers which were packaged with the product.
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...............
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. 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 Front View 1. Remote control sensor 2. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen – This is where the Lyra Recorder’s user interface and multimedia content appear. 3. Left arrow button – Moves highlight left.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin STAND RELEASE MIC Stand RECORD STAND RELEASE button Microphone RECORD button ON/OFF ON/OFF button (also used for STOP) BACK BACK button Top View Stand– Flip the stand out to place the Lyra Recorder upright on a surface. STAND RELEASE button – Press to release the stand from the left side of the Lyra Recorder. MIC (internal microphone) RECORD button – Displays the Recording Mode options menu. ON/OFF button – Turns the Lyra Recorder on or off. Press once stops playback.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Reset button Docking connection USB jack Bottom View 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.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Note: Remove Battery from packaging and install as shown below. The provided Li-ion battery needs to be charged for at least 4 hours by the supplied AC/DC adapter. HOLD ROLS CONT L A NORM T TV OU Docking Station (Back view) LINE OUT jack – Attach the line out cable here when you’re connecting the Lyra Recorder to an audio/video input component, such as a stereo receiver, TV, VCR, set-top box, or camcorder.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Connecting the Docking Station to Your Components The docking station is a convenient way to connect your components (TV, set-top box, and other video sources) for easier recording and playing of files. 1. Connect the Docking Station to the TV Connect the stereo mini plug of the included audio/video cable to the LINE OUT jack on the back of the docking station.
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). Some cable components have the remote sensor labeled on the unit.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 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. Clock 1. From the main menu, press the arrow buttons to highlight Setup. Press SELECT or the right arrow button to enter the Setup menu. 2.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Software Setup Install software in your computer (Windows XP and 2000 support only) The Audio/Video Management CD that came with your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder contains the software components that you will need to make your Lyra Recorder work properly.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Updating the Lyra Firmware You can upgrade your Lyra Recorder by downloading the latest firmware from http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads. Notes: If any audio files were added to the device through Windows Explorer or if the firmware is upgraded, you must profile your contents in order for the new files to appear on the Lyra Recorder. The Lyra Recorder may ask you if you want to profile once you have disconnected. Highlight and select Yes.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin LyraDJ LyraDJ is software that can easily generate playlists for you, after analyzing the acoustic characteristics of your songs, the software will create sets of related content that you can listen to and enjoy. Important Note: 1. LyraDJ will only work with mp3 files. 2. LyraDJ will only work with files that are on the Lyra Recorder. 3. LyraDJ will only work on files in a folder called Music. 4. LyraDJ will only work in MSC (Mass Storage Class) USB protocol mode.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Transferring Files to Your Lyra Recorder (MTP USB Protocol) Important: Secure music download files must be transferred to your Lyra Recorder through Windows Media Player 10 or higher (Windows Media Player 10 is only available to Windows XP users.) or the application recommended by the online music download service that you are using.
Chapter 1: Before You Begin 1. Connect your Lyra Recorder to the computer and open Windows Media Player, select Library from the menu bar, a screen will appear as shown below Note: Content displayed will vary depending on the content on your computer. 2. From the left column, select the songs, categories and/or playlist items you want to copy to the Lyra Recorder. 3. Drag the selected items to the right column. 4. Select Sync from the menu bar, a screen will appear as shown below: Sync 5.
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Button Descriptions for Lyra Mode Indicator 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. For descriptions of remote control buttons that can be used with your other components, go to the next page. Indicator Used to indicate status of remote control when programming it to operate other components.
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Button Descriptions for Other Components The remote operates most brands of other components (VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc.). The following list provides basic information about how these buttons operate in these modes. Indicator Used to indicate status of remote control when programming it to operate other components. Also, indicates when batteries are low by flickering when you press a button on the remote.
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Power button TV button Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 1. Press the TV button. 2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV). 3. If that doesn’t work, you can try programming the remote by following the instructions below.
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Programming the remote to operate other components There are two ways to program this remote control to operate other brands of satellite receivers or cable boxes: Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search (both methods are described below). Note: This remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components. It may also not operate all the functions of your component. Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component (VCR, DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, etc.). 2.
Chapter 2: The Remote Control 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 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. The following options appear: Display Press the right arrow button to view the Display settings.
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu Display Settings Menu LCD Timeout Press the right arrow button to set a time for the LCD screen backlight to turn off: 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.
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu Timers Allows you to set timers for your recordings. Press the right arrow button to choose the timer you want. Press the right arrow again to enter, the following timer settings appear. Use the arrow buttons to make your selections.
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu Audio 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. Press the right arrow button (the EQ screen appears).
Chapter 3: Using the Setup Menu Clock Settings Menu Date Press the right arrow button to highlight the month setting, then press the up or down arrow button to select the current month. Press the right arrow button to highlight the day, then press the up or down arrow button to select the current day. Follow the same procedure to set the year. Format Press the right arrow button to select the Format setting: 12-Hour Clock or 24Hour Clock. Press the up or down arrow button to select the desired setting.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Basic Information The Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder is able to play video and music, view pictures, and also store any computer files.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Basic Operation The information in this section presumes you’ve successfully transferred files to your Lyra Recorder, and you’re ready to play different types of files. If you need specific setup information (downloading music, transferring files, installing software), go to Chapter 1. If you want more detailed information about the Lyra Recorder’s menu system, go to page 23.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Recording Video to Your Lyra Recorder Recording from an Audio/Video Component You can record video from video components that have video output jacks, such as a TV, VCR, cable box, or satellite box, using the supplied 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.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Transferring Video Files to Lyra Recorder (MSC USP Protocol) You can transfer video files to your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder using Windows Explorer. Important: In order to transfer video files using Windows XP to your Lyra Recorder, you must set the USB Protocol setting to MSC in the Setup menu before connecting your Lyra Recorder. The Lyra Recorder doesn’t support copy-protected content if you are using Windows 2000. See page 56 for more information.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Playing Video To select and play a video from the main menu: 1. 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. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight the video file or video folder you want to select, for example, Spring Vacation. Then press the right arrow button. The videos appear on the right side of the screen. 3.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Video Options Menu The Video Options menu allows you to use more advanced features, such as moving files, tagging files, renaming, and other file management. To bring up the Video Options menu, press SELECT when highlighting a video from the file menu. To select an option, use the up or down arrow buttons or touchpad to highlight it, and press SELECT. Below are some of the options that appear in the Video Options menu. The specific options depend on what is available at the time.
Chapter 4: Playing Files 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. 1. Make sure your Lyra Recorder is off. 2. Connect the 3.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE OUT/IN jack on your Lyra Recorder player. 3. Connect the yellow (video) to the Video Input jack.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Recording Audio to Your Lyra Recorder Recording from Your Audio Receiver You can record audio from an audio/video component, such as an audio receiver, using the supplied Line In cable if the component has audio output jacks. 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.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Audio Recordings Banner To change audio settings during playback, press the SELECT button (the Audio Recordings banner appears). Press the up or down arrow button to highlight different settings, then press the left or right arrow buttons to make changes to the setting or choose another option. 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.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Transferring Audio Files to Your Lyra Recorder You can transfer audio files to your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder via Yahoo! Music Engine, Windows Explorer (My Computer) Windows Media Player 10, or your favorite music jukebox software. Important: 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 Recorder.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Playing Music To select and play a song from the main menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Music and press SELECT to enter the Music navigation mode.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Creating Music Playlists 1. From the Music main menu, press the up or down arrow button and highlight Playlists. 2. Press SELECT and New Playlist and Open appear. Highlight and select New Playlist, and the on-screen keyboard appears so you can name the playlist. Use the arrow buttons to enter a name, or see Using the On-Screen Keyboard on page 57 for more information. 3.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Music Playlist Options Menu The Playlist Options menu allows you to use more advanced features, such as opening playlists, tagging, and removing, and other file management. To bring up the Playlist Options menu, press SELECT when navigating your playlists. To select an option, use the arrow buttons or touchpad to highlight it, and press SELECT. Below are some of the options that may appear in the Playlist Options menu. The specific options depend on what is available at the time.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Music Settings Banner To change music settings for each song during playback, press the SELECT button (the Music Settings banner appears). Press the up or down arrow button to highlight different settings, then press the left or right arrow buttons to make changes to the setting or choose another option. If necessary, press SELECT to confirm your choice. To clear the Music Settings banner from the screen, press BACK or wait for it to time out. A description of the banner follows.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Playing Your Lyra Recorder on Your Stereo System Your Lyra Recorder came with a Line Out Cable that you can use to connect your Lyra to your audio system. 1. Make sure your Lyra Recorder is off. 2. Connect the 3.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE IN/OUT jack on your Lyra Recorder player. 3. Connect the red (audio right) and white (audio left) cables to the corresponding right and left audio out jacks on your stereo system. 4.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Transferring Photo Files to Your Lyra Recorder You can transfer photo files to your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder using Windows Explorer. If your Lyra Recorder isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it using the provided Mini-USB cable (go to page 14 for information on connecting the 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.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Photos Options Menu The Photos Options menu allows you to use more advanced features, such as moving files, tagging files, renaming, deleting, and other file management. To bring up the Photos Options menu, press SELECT when navigating your photo library. To select an option, use the up and down arrow buttons or touchpad to highlight it, and press SELECT again to select it. Below are some of the options that may appear in the Photos Options menu.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Creating a Photo Slideshow 1. From the Photos main menu, press the up or down arrow button and highlight Slideshows. 2. 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. 3.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Recording Voice Labels With this feature, you can record short audio clips to be played when you choose a picture, much like the Music Clips feature for songs. 1. Make sure the Voice Label setting is turned on in the Setup menu. Keep in mind voice labels will not be played if this setting is turned off, even if you have recorded one. See page 48 for more information. 2. Go to the Photos menu and use the arrow buttons to find the picture you want to add add a voice label to.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Playing Audible Files An audible file is an audio book or other audio program that can be stored on your Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder, just like an mp3 file or any other file. For more information about Audible and the products it offers, visit Audible.com. There is also an install option available on the enclosed CD that can help you get started with audible. 1. From the main menu, press the up or down arrow button to highlight Audible and press SELECT.
Chapter 4: Playing Files 2 3 4 Audible Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what an audible playback screen might look like. 1 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Playback Mode- During playback, the play icon arrow is highlighted (as in graphic above). When you pause playback, the pause icon is highlighted. During forward or reverse playback, the or icons are highlighted. Elapsed time/total time– The amount of time the track has played, followed by the total time.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Viewing Files Files mode allows you to access all the contents on your hard drive. To view all files from the main menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Files and press SELECT. All available folders are listed first (in alphabetical order), followed by all file items (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.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Options Menu Items The Video, Music, Photos, and Files, Audible Options menus allow you to use more advanced features, such as opening files, tagging files, deleting, and other file management. To bring up the Options menus, press SELECT when navigating or playing your files. To select an option, use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight selection, and press SELECT again to select it. Below is a brief description of all the options that may appear in the various Options menus.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Using the On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard is used to name new files, playlists, slideshows, or folders or rename existing items. Names can be up to 32 characters in length (including file extension). 1. Use the arrow buttons to navigate around the keyboard. 2. Press SELECT when you’ve highlighted a character you want to add to the file/folder name. After SELECT is pressed, the highlight moves back to the SPACE key.
Chapter 4: Playing Files High-Speed Card Reader The Lyra Recorder also functions as a high-speed SD/MMC card reader when a SD/MCC memory card is properly inserted into the device. 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.
Chapter 4: Playing Files Copying Files from the Lyra Recorder to the Memory Card Important: In order to transfer files remove to your Lyra Recorder, you must set the USB Protocol setting to MSC in the Setup menu before connecting to computer. Refer to page 23 on how to change USB Protocol. See page 56 for more information on USB Protocols. 1. With the Lyra Recorder turned on, insert the memory card into the SD memory card slot on the right side of the player. 2.
Chapter 5: Additional Information Tips and Troubleshooting Songs aren’t listed in any of the audio sort modes (Album, Genre, Title, Audio Files). • The contents of the Lyra Recorder haven’t been profiled (sorted) since the last file transfer. When all files have been transferred to the Lyra Recorder from the PC, you MUST re-profile the contents to ensure all content is properly sorted and recognized on the Lyra Recorder. In the Setup menu, go to the Audio/Video menu and select Profile.
Chapter 5: Additional Information Photo files added to the hard drive through Windows Explorer via drag and drop do not appear in Photos navigation mode. • Photo content must be stored on the hard drive in the PHOTOS system folder in order to be properly recognized and available for playback. Sub-folders may be created under the PHOTOS system folder for easy navigation and organization of your photo files.
Chapter 5: Additional Information How do I stop content from playing on the Lyra Recorder (where is the STOP button)? • Use the ON/OFF button on the top of the Lyra Recorder. Press and release the button quickly to stop playback. Why does the lock graphic show up on my Lyra Recorder when I press a key? • The mode switch, found on the bottom of the device, has been moved to the “CONTROLS HOLD” position. The “CONTROLS HOLD” position locks all buttons and makes them inactive.
Chapter 5: Additional Information Remote Code List TV (Programmable to TV button) HDTV Apex..........................................................7015 Daewoo.....................................................7004 Hitachi.......................................................7005 JVC.............................................................7006 Mitsubishi.................................................7007 Panasonic..................................................7002 Philips.......................
Chapter 5: Additional Information Tatung..................................1039,1047,1065 Technics..................................................1078 Techwood..................1035,1066,1068, 1078 Teknika..............1036,1037,1049,1052,1061, 1064,1066,1067,1068,1070, 1071,1074,1075,1081,1084 Telecaption............................................1082 Telefunken.............................................1048 Toshiba..............1099,1031,1032,1033,1057, 1076,1081,1082 Totevision......................
Chapter 5: Additional Information Precision.....................................................2036 Quasar........................................................2024 Realistic......................................................2038 Zenith.........................................................2024 Digital Network Recorder Sony............................................................2082 Audio Home Theater/DVD BOSE..........................................................3039 Onkyo................
Chapter 5: Additional Information Limited Warranty (U.S.) What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit repair or exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Chapter 5: Additional Information What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • Batteries. • Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A. • Loss of customer’s software, firmware, information, or memory data. • Installation.
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