u s e r m a n u a l M150E256KFM M150E512KFM M150EG1FM It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Safety Information EN IMPORTANT NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this player to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
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").
End User License Agreement EN 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 herein.
End User License Agreement WARRANTY DISCLAIMER OWNERSHIP RIGHTS 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 NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
End User License Agreement EN LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WINDOWS MEDIA a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, ARI
End User License Agreement The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or electronic form. GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you as follows: You may use this version of the Lyra Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player.
End User License Agreement EN THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE GOVERNING LAW ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
End User License Agreement GENERAL TERMS This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Table of Contents EN Safety Information End User License Agreement Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’s so special about this mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Computer system requirements . . .2 Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .3 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . . .3 Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin "Dear Thomson Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Digital Audio Player. This product will play open mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services. After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music, you should use Windows Media Player or the application recommended by the online music download service.
Before You Begin Caution while Driving EN ! Warning: Use of this product is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws. Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.
Before You Begin Important Battery Information • Charge the unit for at least 2 hours before first use. • Charge the unit for at least 2 hours after putting away the unit for a long time. • 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. • Battery replacement should only be made by a trained technician. Refer to Limited Warranty for details. • Do not attempt to open the unit.
Connecting to Computer EN Charging the Battery The player’s battery can only be charged through the USB port of a computer. 1. Slide the USB connector upward as shown below. Transferring Files to the Player You should refer to the software manual for details in software installation, connecting your player with the computer and transferring files to the player. 2. Insert the USB connector of the player into the USB port on the computer tightly (use an optional USB extension cable if necessary).
General Controls EN 1. Microphone. 2. USB connector. 3. Increases volume; moves upward in menu navigation. 4. Decreases volume; moves downward in menu navigation. 5. Skip and search backward a file; goes back a menu level in menu navigation; selects radio frequency and preset stations. 6. Skip and search forward a file; goes into a menu level in menu navigation; selects radio frequency and preset stations.. 7. Press and hold to switch on or off the player; starts and pauses playback. 8.
Quick Start EN How Files are Organized? Menu Navigation The files transferred to the player will be sorted automatically so that you can easily find and play them. They are sorted as below: • Music • Audiobooks • Radio Recs • Voice / Line-in Recs • My Selections To navigate through the menu, press to go into a menu level, press + or – to move along menu items at the same level. Press to go back up a menu level.
Quick Start EN Playing / Pausing Listening to Radio • Press to begin playback. • Press once to pause playback, press again to resume playback. During playback, file duration, elapsed playback time, file information show on the display. 1. While the display shows the navigation screen for file selection, press M to access the player’s menu. (If the display shows the playback screen, press M twice to access the player’s menu.) 2. While “Go to” is highlighted in the menu, press to enter into the submenu.
mp3 and WMA Playback EN Basic Playback My Selections Refer to “Quick Start”. My Selections is a playlist of your preferred music files (audible and recorded files are not selectable). 1. Select your preferred files in one of the following ways: • Press once while you are listening to a preferred music file with “Added to MySel” shows on the display briefly. • Press once while you are browsing music files in the navigation menu with “Added to MySel” shows on the display briefly.
Radio Basic Operations Selecting Preset Stations Refer to "Quick Start" for basic operations. 1. Make sure you are in preset mode 2. Press or to select a preset number. Manual and Preset Modes Press repeatedly to select between the two modes while listening to the radio. Manual mode – tuning to stations manually, Preset mode – selecting stations saved in preset memory. EN Clearing Presets 1. In preset mode, select the preset station to be cleared, press M to view the radio sub-menu. 2.
Radio Recording EN Recording Radio Deleting Radio Recordings Radio programs can be recorded as mp3 files. 1. Tune to the station to be recorded. 2. Press to start recording. Press to pause recording and again to resume. 3. Press to stop recording. 1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Radio Recs". 2. Press to view radio recordings and then press – to select an unwanted recording. 3. Press M and then – to select "Delete File". 4. Press to confirm deletion. Selecting Recording Duration 1.
Voice Recording Voice Recording Deleting Voice Recordings Voice can be recorded through the microphone as wav files. 1. While playback is stopped, press M to access the player’s menu. 2. Press while “Go to” is highlighted. 3. Press – to select “Voice Recording”. 4. Press , “Ready” shows on the display. 5. Press to start recording. Press to pause recording. Press again to resume. 6. Press to stop recording. 1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Voice / Line-in Recs". 2.
Line-in Recording EN Line-in Recording Deleting Line-in Recordings Recording as mp3 files can be made through a line-in cable connected to the headphone jack. 1. While playback is stopped, press M to access the player’s menu. 2. Press while “Go to” is highlighted. 3. Press – to select “Line-in Recording”. 4. Press , “Ready” shows on the display. 5. Start playback of the line-in source. 6. Press to start recording. Press to pause recording. Press again to resume. 7. Press to stop recording. 1.
Setting the Player DSP DSP feature consists a number of sound effects. While the display shows the navigation screen for file selection, press M to access the player’s menu and then press – to select “DSP”. (If the display shows the playback screen, press M twice to access the player’s menu.) Press repeatedly to select an effect mode (Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock and Jazz).
More Information EN Troubleshooting Tips The player does not turn on when the PLAY button is pressed? • Battery may be empty. • Press the reset button to reset the player. Skipping tracks or bad sound quality? • Repeat, random or program function may be activated. • There may be strong magnetic fields (e.g. too close to TV) near the unit. • Low Battery level. Cannot perform playback? • LOCK function may be activated. • There may be no mp3/WMA tracks in the internal memory.
More Information My computer does not boot-up if the player is connected prior to turning on the PC. In order to improve the performance of your portable music player and allow a faster download experience, the storage in your device has been formatted using a larger sector size. The BIOS in some older computers does not support this larger sector size, which causes it not to recognize the device when the PC is booting-up.
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u s e r m a n u a l Computer Connection & Music Transfer It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
End User License Agreement EN 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").
End User License Agreement 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 herein.
End User License Agreement EN WARRANTY DISCLAIMER OWNERSHIP RIGHTS 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 NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.
End User License Agreement LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WINDOWS MEDIA a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING
End User License Agreement EN The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or electronic form. GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you as follows: You may use this version of the Lyra Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player.
End User License Agreement THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE GENERAL TERMS ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
Table of Contents EN End User License Agreement Profiling (Model Dependent) .9 Table of Contents Disconnecting the Player . . . .10 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1 Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Computer System Requirements . . .1 What’s so special about this mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .11 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin Dear THOMSON Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Digital Audio Player. Our products will play open mp3 and Windows Media™ audio (WMA) content and for certain models, content purchased from most online music download services. After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music, you may use the applications recommended by the online music download service.
Before You Begin EN What’s so special about this mp3 player? This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows MediaTM audio files recorded in the built-in flash memory. To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port , extension cable (included) and music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox). The Music Management CD that comes with your Lyra Digital Audio Player contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Lyra Digital Audio Player work properly.
Getting Started Inserting the Included CDROM into CD-ROM Drive 1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that comes with your digital audio player into your computer. Note: Don’t connect the USB device to the PC or digital audio player before or during the CD-ROM installation. If you’re running Windows ME/ 2000/ XP, no additional drivers are required. If you’re running Windows 98SE, you must install the USB drivers from the CD-ROM in order for the digital audio player to function properly.
Connecting to the Computer EN Connecting the Player to the Computer Connect the Digital Audio Player to your computer. If a USB connection cable is provided, connect it to the player first before the computer. The larger end of the cable should be connected to the computer while the smaller end to the player. Note It might take several seconds for the device (the Digital Audio Player) to be detected, especially in Windows 2000/XP.
Transferring Music Transferring Files to a Digital Audio Player Depending on the availability of software on your Music Management CD specific to your digital audio player, you can transfer files to your Digital Audio Player via 1) MusicMatch Jukebox, 2) Windows Media Player or 3) Windows Explorer (requires no software installation). If your Digital Audio Player isn’t already connected to your computer, connect it to the computer using the provided USB cable as illustrated on the previous page.
Transferring Music EN Launch the MusicMatch Jukebox software The MusicMatch software converts audio files to the mp3 and WMA formats so you can play them on your Lyra Digital Audio Player. 1. Remove the Music Management CD from your computer. 2. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software (double click on the MusicMatch icon in your system tray or on your desktop). The MusicMatch icon found in your computer’s system tray.
Transferring Music Transferring Files via MusicMatch Jukebox 1. Drag and drop desired tracks from the Music Library to the Playlist display and save the playlist. During transfer a progress indicator appears in the Portable Device Manager screen, and "USB Transferring" flashes in the Lyra player’s LCD. EN Note Be sure to save the playlist or it will not be displayed on the playlist window of the Portable Device Manager screen. 2.
Transferring Music EN Transferring Files via Windows Media Player If you want to take your music collection with you, you can easily synchronize items in your library to your digital audio player. The Sync feature in the latest version of Windows Media Player and allows you to synchronize files in categories and playlists in your library to your digital audio player. For complete details, see the “Synchronizing media to your device” topic in the Windows Media Player help documentation. 1.
Transferring Music Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) From Windows Explorer, highlight all the files/folders you want to transfer to your Digital Audio Player and drag them to the drive letter that is associated with it. EN Attention Make sure all data are transferred to the Digital Audio Player before unplugging the USB connection.
Disconnecting the Player EN Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer For Windows XP, from the System Tray, double click the left mouse button on the icon and select Safely Remove Hardware. Select the drive corresponding to your player and click STOP. Before disconnecting the USB connection from the computer or the Digital Audio Player, be sure the "Safe to Remove Hardware" message is displayed.
Troubleshooting Tips Problem Checkpoints / Action After connecting the player to computer, "USB connected" does not appear on the display. • Make sure the device is powered on. Some players do not automatically come on when plugged into the computer. • Make sure that the USB connections to the computer and device are securely in. Cannot access the player via Windows 2000 computer. • Install the Service Pack 3 for Windows 2000. Visit www.windowsupdate.microsoft.com to check for the latest updates.
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