RCA Lyra RD2312 User manual

Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
© 2005 Thomson Inc.
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TOCOM
RD2312
RD2315
RD2317
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
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Safety InformationFCC Information
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements,
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate this product.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation . This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
"How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV
Interference Problems." This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify
stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du
Canada
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card
and return it immediately. Returning this
card allows us to contact you if needed.
For Your Records
Keep your sales receipt for proof of
purchase to obtain warranty parts and
service.
In the event that service should be required,
you may need both the model number and
the serial number. In the space below,
record the date and place of purchase, and
the serial number:
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
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 included in this
Guide.
Technical Specification
Product: Digital Audio Player
Brand: RCA
Model: RD2312, RD2315, RD2317
Electrical Consumption
1 x AAA Battery
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de
C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In
order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.
RCA
RD2312
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
RCA
RD2317
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit
RCA
RD2315
Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit

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Player ("Lyra Player") contains software
licensed from Microsoft that enables you
to play Windows Media Audio (WMA)
files ("WMA Software").The WMA
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only licensed to you as follows:
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only with the Portable Audio Device
player.
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or disassemble the WMA Software,
except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law in spite of this limitation.
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Device player, on the condition that the
recipient agrees to the conditions in this
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transferring is an upgrade, you must also
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Table of Contents
FCC Information
Safety Information
End User License Agreement
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .3
Unpacking Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What’s so special about this
mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Computer System Requirements 3
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . . .4
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Caution While Driving . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Battery Information . . . .5
Please Respect the Environment! . .5
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Inserting battery into the player . . .6
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Use Your Clip Budphones . .7
Connecting the Lyra Player to your
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .9
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . .12
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Digital Music Operation . . . .14
Selecting Music Mode . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Playback Operation . . . . . . .14
Play / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Skipping Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Scan Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . .15
Additional Music Features . . . . . . .16
My Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Adding Songs to My Selections16
Removing Songs from My
Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
View My Selections . . . . . . . . . .16
Clear My Selections . . . . . . . . .16
View Music Sub-Menu . . . . . . . .17
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Audible File Operation . . . . .18
Audible Playback Operation . . . . .18
Play / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Skipping Sections . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Scan Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . .18
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . .19
Manual Tuning a Station . . . . . . . .19
Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Saving Preset Station . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting Preset Station . . . . . . .20
Clearing Preset Station . . . . . . .20
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . .21
Record FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Selecting Recording Duration .21
Selecting Recording Destination21
View FM Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Delete FM Recording . . . . . . . . . . .22
Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting Voice Mode . . . . . . . . . . .23
Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting Recording Duration .23
Selecting Recording Destination23
View Voice Recording . . . . . . . . . . .24
Delete Voice Recording . . . . . . . . .24
Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting Line-in Mode . . . . . . . . . .25
Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting Recording Duration .25
Selecting Recording Destination25
View Line-in Recording . . . . . . . . . .26
Delete Line-in Recording . . . . . . . .26
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . .27
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
More Information . . . . . . . . .28
Check for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . .28
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .29
U.S. Limited Warranty . . . . . .31
Canadian Limited Warranty . .33
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Before You Begin
Precautions for the Unit
• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a
warm place; condensation problem
may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit especially
during recording. Recorded data may
be damaged.
• Do not store the unit near fire, places
with high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
• Do not operate or store unit in places
with frequent static electricity or
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a
damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by
qualified personnel.
Caution
• Keep product out of direct sunlight.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme
heat (such as inside a parked car) may
cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Caution While Driving
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.
Warning:
Thisproductisforyour personal
useonly. Unauthorized recording or
duplicationof copyrighted materialmay
infringeupon the rightsof third partiesand
maybecontrary tocopyrightlaws.
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Before You Begin
"Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the RCA
LyraTM 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 must use Windows Media
Player or the application recommended
by the online music download service.
(Note: Services and applications must be
Windows Media audio-compliant and
support Digital Rights Management.)"
Unpacking Your Unit
When you unpack your new player, be
sure you have removed all the
accessories and information papers. The
items below should have been packed in
the box with your player.
• Lyra player
• Music Management CD
• USB cable
• Line-in cable
• Headphones
• Belt clip
• Neckstrap
What’s so special about
this mp3 player?
This player is meant to play mp3, audible
(.aa) and Windows MediaTM audio files
recorded in the built-in flash memory
and SD/MMC card.
To do so, you need the use of a Windows
computer with USB port , connection
cable (included) and a music
management software (MusicMatch
Jukebox).
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
• Internet access
• 100MB free hard disk space for the
software
• 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
• CD-ROM drive capable of digital
audio extraction
• USB port (2.0 recommended)
• Sound card
Note
Make sure the tracks are
encoded in mp3 or Windows Media
formats and supported bitrates.
Bitrates supported by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps

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Before You Begin
Insert battery into the
player
1. To remove the battery door, gently
press on the battery compartment and
slide it in the direction of the engraved
arrow.
2. Lift up the battery compartment.
3. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with
polarities corresponding to the
indications on the compartment.
4. Place the battery compartment to the
original position.
Note
Refer to the power level indicator on
display for battery level.
Replace with new batteries when the
indicator is empty. Refer to “Display
Overview” on page 11.
Before You Begin
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Important Battery
Information
• When storing the unit , be sure to
remove the batteries because they
may leak and damage the unit.
• Batteries may leak electrolyte if
inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in
fire, or if an attempt is made to charge
a battery not intended to be
recharged.
• Never mix new batteries with old ones.
Do not mix battery types.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately.
Leaking batteries may cause skin burns
or other personal injury.
• Do not charge batteries which are not
intended to be recharged.
• Dispose of batteries, according to
federal, state and local regulations.
Please Respect the
Environment!
Before throwing any
batteries away, consult
your distributor who may
be able to take them back
for specific recycling.
Headset Safety
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level
only after headphone are
in place.
• Do not play your headset at a high
volume. Hearing experts warn
against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue
use.
• You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air
type designed to let you hear outside
sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what
is around you.

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Before You Begin
Connecting the Lyra Player
to your Computer
1. Lift the rubber cover that is covering
the USB socket on the player.
2. Insert the smaller end of the
USB cable into the socket on
the unit tightly.
3. Insert the larger end of the
USB cable to the USB socket on
the back of the computer.
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Using Headphones
Insert phone plug into the headphones
jack ( ) of the player for listening.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums.
Make sure you turn down the volume on
the unit before you put on headphones.
Increase the volume to the desired level
only after headphones are in place.
How to Use Your Clip
Budphones
The right ear clip phone is labeled R
while the left ear clip phone is labeled L.
1. Slide the ear hook behind the ear with
the ear pad on the front of the ear.
2. For best sound quality, make sure the
earpad fits closely with your ear.
How to Use Your Belt Clip
The belt clip supplied with the unit can
let you carrying the unit anywhere you
like.
1. Replace the belt clip with the battery
compartment door.
2. To remove the belt clip, place your
finger on the position indicated and push
it out from the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
Caution:
Do not insert ear hook into
your ears.
Note
Refer to the “USB Driver
Installation; MusicMatch
JukeboxTM Software” instruction
manual for procedures in setting up
USB drivers and transferring files
to the player.
Note
You must profile your
contents on your PC or on
the unit after file transfer in order
for the new files to appear in the
Navigation Menus. Refer to the
software instruction manual for
profiling details.

1. Display - Shows user interface.
2. SELECT - Enters the selected menu
level. During menu navigation in music
mode - Tags an unselected item to be
included into the My Selections playlist.
Removes a selected item from the My
Selections playlist.
In radio mode - Selects the current radio
station as a preset station.
UP ( ) - Scrolls up when navigating
through the menu and moves the cursor
up.
In radio and music playback mode -
Increases the volume.
DOWN ( ) - Scrolls down when
navigating through the menu and moves
the cursor down.
In radio and music playback mode -
Decreases the volume.
LEFT ( ) - In navigation mode - Returns
to the previous menu level.
In music mode - Skips to the previous
song or the beginning of the current
song. Press and hold to scan backwards.
In radio mode - Scans down radio
frequency.
RIGHT ( ) - Enters the selected menu.
In music mode - Skips to the next song.
Press and hold to scan forward.
In radio mode - Scans up radio frequency.
3. ON/PLAY/PAUSE ( ) - Turns the unit
on.
In music navigation mode - Starts music
playback.
In music playback mode - pauses and
resumes playback.
In radio mode - Selects between preset
tuning and manual tuning.
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4. OFF/STOP ( ) - Turns the unit off.
Press and hold in any mode to turn off
the unit.
In music playback mode - Stops music
playback.
In radio recording / line in recording /
voice recording mode - Stops recording.
5. REC - Starts and pauses recording in
radio / voice / line in mode.
6. MENU - Accesses the menu.
7. / - Slide to lock and unlock the
unit
8. Line in jack - Connects to other
auxiliary device.
9. USB port ( ) - Attach the small
end of the mini-USB cable here.
10. Mic - Microphone for voice recording.
11. CARD SLOT - Slot for external
memory card.
12. Headphones Jack ( ) - Insert the
headphones plug here.
13. Battery Compartment - Insert battery
here.
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General Controls
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General Controls
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Note
The maximum size of
external memory card
supported by this unit is 512MB.

Display Overview
1. The shuffle icon is displayed when
random playback is selected.
2. The repeat icon is displayed when the
repeat feature is activated.
- indicates repeat one song
- indicates repeat all songs in the
player.
3. The lock icon is displayed when the
key lock function is activated.
4. The battery indicator shows the
battery level.
When the battery is almost empty, the
icon blinks.
5. The icon indicates the current
playing situation.
6. In music mode, this section shows song
information.
In radio mode, station information is
displayed.
7. The current file number / Total file
number
8. The song elapsed time.
9. The song duration.
10. Memory card icon.
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Menu Navigation
The information in this section presumes
you’ve successfully transferred files to
your Lyra Digital Audio Player, and you’re
ready to play some music (refer to the
Software Instruction Manual).
Main Menu
Main Menu is the main menu. The
navigation scheme is the same no matter
how many menus you access.
The main menu consists of the following
items:
Folders - Items in mp3, WMA and audible
format are listed.
Artists - The first level lists the artist
folders, the second level lists the Albums
for each artist and the third level lists the
songs from each artist’s albums.
Albums - Items are sorted into folders
according to the albums.
Titles - Items are sorted according to the
song title.
Genres - Items are sorted into folders
according to their genres.
MySel (My Selections playlist) -Items
selected into the My Selections playlist
are listed in the order in which they were
added.
Radio Recs (Radio Recordings) - Radio
recordings are listed in the order they
were recorded.
Voice Recs (Voice Recordings) - Voice
recordings are listed in the order they
were recorded.
Line-in Recs (Line-in Recordings) - Line-in
recordings are listed in the order they
were recorded.
Folders ->
Artists ->
Albums ->
Titles ->
Genres ->
MySel ->
Radio Recs ->
Voice Recs ->
Line-in Recs ->
Display
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Note
You must profile your
contents on your PC or on
the unit after file transfer in order
for the new files to appear in the
Navigation Menus. Refer to the
software instruction manual for
profiling details.
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Digital Music Operation
Selecting Music Mode
1. If the unit is in another mode, press
MENU to view sub-menu.
2. Use UP ()orDOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Go to Music for music
mode and press RIGHT ( ) to select.
Music Playback Operation
Use the navigation buttons to select the
item to play.
Play / Pause
• Once the item that you want to play
is selected, press ON/PLAY/PAUSE
( ) to begin playback. This
item can be an artist, an album, a
playlist, or a song.
• Press again to pause playback.
• Press ON/PLAY/PAUSE ( ) again to
resume playback.
Tip
You can also press and hold
ON/PLAY/PAUSE ()to
toggle between music and radio
mode.
Menu Navigation
1. To Scroll up and down the menu and
move the cursor to items on screen,
press UP ()orDOWN ().
2. To enter and view the submenu, press
RIGHT ()orSELECT.
3. To go back to the previous menu level,
press LEFT ().
4. To return to the main menu at any
given time, press MENU.
Menu Navigation
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Go to Radio
Go to Voice
Go to Line-in
Repeat Off
Shuffle Off
DSP Flat
Clear MySel
Profile
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Version ->
Go to Music
Go to Radio
Settings ->

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Additional Music Features
My Selections (My Sel)
- The song is not included in the My
Selections playlist.
- The song is included in My Selections.
Adding Songs to My Selections
1. In navigation mode, use UP (),
DOWN (),LEFT ( ) and RIGHT
( ) to move the cursor to the song
to be added to My Selections.
2. Press SELECT to tag it (only in
navigation mode).
Removing Songs from My
Selections
1. In navigation mode, use UP (),
DOWN (),LEFT ( ) and RIGHT
( ) to move the cursor to select the
song to be removed from My
Selections.
2. Press SELECT to remove it (only in
navigation mode).
View My Selections
1. From the main menu, use UP ()
and DOWN ( ) to move the cursor
to MySel.
2. Press SELECT to enter and view items
in MySel.
Clear My Selections
1. In the MySel folder,press MENU to
view music sub-menu.
2. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Clear MySel and press
SELECT.
Digital Music Operation
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Skipping Tracks
• To go to the previous track, press and
release LEFT ().
• To skip to the next track, press and
release RIGHT ().
Scan Tracks
• To scan backwards in the track that is
playing, press and hold LEFT ().
• To scan forwards in the track that is
playing, press and hold RIGHT ().
Stop Playback
To stop playback, press OFF/STOP ().
The display returns to the previous menu
level.
Adjusting the Volume
• To turn up the volume, press UP ().
The volume level shows briefly to
indicate the increase in volume level.
• To turn down the volume, press
DOWN ( ). The volume level shows
briefly to show the decrease in
volume level.
Digital Music Operation
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Tip
A icon shows in front of
items that can be added into
the My Selections playlist.
Note
You cannot tag any item in
folder mode.
Titles ->
Genres ->
MySel ->
DSP Flat
Clear MySel
Profile
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Version ->

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Audible Playback
Operation
Use the navigation buttons to select the
item to play.
Play / Pause
• Once the audible file that you want
to play is selected, press
ON/PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to begin
playback.
Skipping Sections
• To go to the previous section, press
and release LEFT ().
• To skip to the next section, press and
release RIGHT ().
Scan Tracks
• To scan backwards in the file that is
playing, press and hold LEFT ().
• To scan forwards in the file that is
playing, press and hold RIGHT ().
Stop Playback
To stop playback, press OFF/STOP ().
The display returns to the previous menu
level.
Adjusting the Volume
• To turn up the volume, press UP ().
The volume level shows briefly to
indicate the increase in volume level.
• To turn down the volume, press
DOWN ( ). The volume level shows
briefly to show the decrease in
volume level.
Audible File Operation
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Digital Music Operation
View Music Sub-menu
Press MENU to view the music sub-menu
at any time in music mode.
Repeat
1. In music mode, press MENU to view
the music sub-menu.
2. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) until
the cursor is at Repeat.
3. Press SELECT to toggle among repeat
options.
Repeat Off (default) - Repeat is off.
Repeat One - Repeats the current
song.
Repeat All - Repeats all the songs
in the player.
Shuffle
1. From music sub-menu, use UP ()
and DOWN ( ) until the cursor is at
Shuffle.
2. Press SELECT to select between
Shuffle Off (default) - Shuffle is off.
Shuffle On - Plays songs in the
player randomly.
DSP
1. From the music sub-menu, use
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) until the
cursor is at DSP.
2. Press SELECT to select among
Flat (default), Bass, Pop, Rock and
Jazz.
Note
If Shuffle and Repeat
settings are changed when a
song is playing, new settings will
start when the current song is
finished playing.
Tip
Shuffle On / Repeat One
- A
song is selected randomly
from the current view and is played
repeatedly.
Shuffle On / Repeat All
- Songs in
the player are played in random
order repeatedly.
Note
Audible files can only be
selected in folder mode. (Not
available in Artist, Album, Titles and
Genre mode)
Go to Radio
Go to Voice
Go to Line-in
Repeat Off
Shuffle Off
Go to Radio
Go to Voice
Go to Line-in
Repeat Off
Shuffle Off
DSP Flat
Clear MySel
Profile
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->

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Selecting Preset Station
If the unit is in manual mode, press
ON/PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to change to
preset mode.
In preset mode, press LEFT ( ) to select
the previous preset station and press
RIGHT ( ) to select the next preset
station.
Clearing Preset Station
1. In preset mode, press MENU to view
the radio sub-menu.
2. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to select
Clear Preset .
3. Press LEFT ()orRIGHT ()to
select the preset location to clear.
4. Press SELECT to confirm.
Radio
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Radio
Selecting Radio Mode
1. In any other mode, press MENU to
view the sub-menu.
2. Select Go to Radio for Radio mode.
Radio Modes:
Manual Mode - Tuning to stations
manually.
Preset Mode - Selecting stations saved in
preset memory.
Press ON/PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to select
between Preset mode and Manual mode.
Manual Tuning a Station
• Press LEFT ( ) to tune down radio
frequency.
• Press RIGHT ( ) to tune up radio
frequency.
Preset Station
Saving Preset Station
1. Tune to the station to be saved as a
preset station.
2. Press SELECT.
3. Press LEFT ()orRIGHT ( ) to select
a preset number.
The current preset location blinks.
4. Press SELECT to confirm your
selection.
Tip
Press and hold LEFT ()or
RIGHT ()for 1 second to
automatically search for the next
station in the respective direction.
Save as
Preset 05
Empty
Tip
Press and hold
ON/PLAY/PAUSE ()to toggle
between music and radio mode.
Note
“Preset” must be displayed
on the screen so that “Clr
Preset” is displayed in the Radio
sub-menu.
Go to Music
Go to Radio
Settings ->
Go to Music
Go to Voice
Go to Line-in
Clear Preset
Mode Stereo

Selecting Recording Destination
1. From the radio sub-menu, use
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Rec Dest (Recording
Destination) (Available only when an
external memory card is inserted)
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
between internal (INT) and external
(EXT) memory.
View FM Recording
1. In the main menu, use UP ( ) and
DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to
Radio Recs (Radio Recordings).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to enter
the Radio Recs menu.
The first recording is listed first.
3. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to play
the highlighted item.
Delete FM Recording
1. In the main menu, use UP ( ) and
DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to
Radio Recs (Radio Recordings).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to enter
the Radio Recs menu.
The first recording is listed first.
3. Press MENU when the cursor is at the
radio recording to be deleted.
4. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Delete File.
5. Press SELECT to delete.
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Radio
Suppressing Stereo Signal
If FM stereo reception is weak, select
mono sound to reduce the noise.
1. From the radio submenu, use
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move the
cursor to Mode.
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
between Stereo and Mono sound.
Record FM Radio
Tune to the Station to be recorded.
• Press REC to start recording.
• Press REC to pause recording.
Press again to resume
• Press OFF/STOP ( ) to stop
recording.
Selecting Recording Duration
1. From the radio sub-menu, use UP
( )and DOWN ( ) to move the
cursor to Rec Dur (Recording
Duration).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
among Max, 60m, 30m, and 5m.
FM001.mp3
FM002.mp3
FM003.mp3
Radio
Note
Radio recordings are saved
in mp3 file format. They can
be treated in the same way as other
mp3 music files.
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Note
Radio recordings can also be
found in FM directory under
folder option.
Go to Music
Go to Voice
Go to Line-in
Clear Preset
Mode Stereo
RecDur Max
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Folders ->
Artists ->
Albums ->
Titles ->
Genres ->
MySel ->
Radio Recs ->
Voice Recs ->
Line-in Recs -> Delete File
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Version ->
RecDur Max
RecDest INT
Settings ->

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Voice Recording
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Selecting Voice Mode
1. In any other mode, press MENU to
view the sub-menu.
2. Select Go to Voice for voice recording
mode.
Voice Recording
• Press REC to start recording.
• Press REC to pause recording.
Press again to resume
• Press OFF/STOP ( ) to stop
recording.
Selecting Recording Duration
1. From the radio sub-menu, use UP
( )and DOWN ( ) to move the
cursor to Rec Dur (Recording
Duration).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
among Max, 60m, 30m, and 5m.
Go to Music
Go to Radio
Go to Voice
RecDur Max
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Selecting Recording Destination
1. From the voice sub-menu, use
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Rec Dest (Recording
Destination) (Available only when an
external memory card is inserted)
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
between internal (INT) and external
(EXT) memory.
View Voice Recording
1. In the main menu, use UP ( ) and
DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to
Voice Recs (Voice Recordings).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to enter
the Voice Recs menu.
The first recording is listed first.
3. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to play
the highlighted item.
Delete Voice Recording
1. In the main menu, use UP ( ) and
DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to
Voice Recs (Voice Recordings).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to enter
the Voice Recs menu.
The first recording is listed first.
3. Press MENU when the cursor is at the
recording to be deleted.
4. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Delete File.
5. Press SELECT to delete.
Voice001.wav
Voice002.wav
Voice003.wav
Folders ->
Artists ->
Albums ->
Titles ->
Genres ->
MySel ->
Radio Recs ->
Voice Recs ->
Line-in Recs ->
Delete File
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Version ->
Voice Recording
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RecDur Max
RecDest INT
Settings ->
Voice001.wav
Voice002.wav
Voice003.wav

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Line-in Recording
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Selecting Line-in Mode
1. In any other mode, press MENU to
view the sub-menu.
2. Select Go to Line-in for Line-in
recording mode.
Line-in Recording
Connect any source audio device from the
headphones output (F 3.5mm) with the
provided Line-in cable to the Line-in jack (F
2.5mm) at the side of your Lyra. You can
also connect the headphones to the Lyra
headphones output to monitor the
recording if required.
• Start playback from the source audio
device
• Adjust the volume level of the source
audio device in order to achieve the
optimum recording quality. The
source output varies from model to
model. You might want to experiment
with a few recordings to determine
the proper volume output of the
source to get optimum recording
quality from the Lyra. Recommend
starting the source at a Volume level
that adequate at room Volume level.
• Press REC to start recording
• Press REC to pause recording. Press
again to resume.
• Press OFF/STOP to stop recording.
Selecting Recording Duration
1. From the radio sub-menu, use UP
( )and DOWN ( ) to move the
cursor to Rec Dur (Recording
Duration).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
among Max, 60m, 30m, and 5m.
Go to Music
Go to Radio
Go to Line-in
RecDur Max
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Selecting Recording Destination
1. From the line-in sub-menu, use
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Rec Dest (Recording
Destination) (Available only when an
external memory card is inserted)
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to select
between internal (INT) and external
(EXT) memory.
View Line-in Recording
1. In the main menu, use UP ( ) and
DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to
Line-in Recs (Line-in Recordings).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to enter
the Line-in Recs menu.
The first recording is listed first.
3. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to play
the highlighted item.
Delete Line-in Recording
1. In the main menu, use UP ( ) and
DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to
Line-in Recs (Line-in Recordings).
2. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to enter
the Line-in Recs menu.
The first recording is listed first.
3. Press MENU when the cursor is at the
recording to be deleted.
4. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Delete File.
5. Press SELECT to delete.
Line001.mp3
Line002.mp3
Line003.mp3
Folders ->
Artists ->
Albums ->
Titles ->
Genres ->
MySel ->
Radio Recs ->
Voice Recs ->
Line-in Recs ->
Delete File
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Version ->
Line-in Recording
Line001.mp3
Line002.mp3
Line003.mp3
RecDur Max
RecDest INT
Settings ->

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Version
1. Press MENU to view the sub-menu.
2. Use UP ()orDOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Version.
3. Press RIGHT ()orSELECT to view
firmware version.
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Check for Updates
Visit
http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads
for the latest news and firmware
upgrades for our Lyra Digital Audio
Player. You must update your system
after new downloads have been made in
order for the new applications to be
executed.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can get FAQ information at
www.rca.com/digitalaudiofaq.
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System Settings
More Information
Version 1.00
Version
Settings
1. In any mode, press MENU to view the
sub-menu.
2. Use UP ()orDOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Settings.
3. Press RIGHT ()orSELECT to enter
the Settings menu.
4. Use UP ()orDOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to the setting you want to
change.
5. Press RIGHT ()orSELECT to
select among options for each setting.
Contrast: -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Backlight : 10s, 20s, 30s, on
Red, Blue, Purple
Powersave : Off, 1m, 3m, 5m
Freq Step : US, EU
Language : Engl, Fran, Deut, Espa, Ital
Flip LCD
Memory Usage
Memory Usage (Mem Usage) shows the
amount of free space on the memory.
1. Press MENU to view the sub-menu.
2. Use UP ()orDOWN ( ) to move
the cursor to Mem Usage (Memory
Usage).
3. Press RIGHT ()orSELECT to view
memory usage information.
System Settings
Built-in
Free: 109M
Total: 512M
Memory Card
Free: 129M
Total: 256M
RecDur Max
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Contrast 0
Backlight 10s
Red
PowerSave 3m
FreqStep US
Language Engl
Flip LCD
RecDur Max
Settings ->
Mem Usage ->
Tip
The memory card usage will
only be displayed when an
external memory card is detected.
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EN
EN
Cannot playback tracks on the
player.
• Make sure audio tracks are encoded
in the mp3 or Windows Media
formats at supported bitrates.
Bitrates support by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps
wma – 48 to 192 kbps
• WMA files may be DRM protected
and you don’t have the proper rights (
license) to play the files.
• Check the website and/or application
help system of the music download
service provider from where the
content was purchased from for
license acquisition details. For more
information on how license
acquisition works, go to www
.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.
What does the PlaysForSure logo
mean?
• PlaysForSure is a new logo program
from Microsoft®. Consumers can
match the PlaysForSure logo on a
large selection of devices and online
music stores. If you see the logo,
you’ll know your digital media will
play for sure. For more information
on the Microsoft PlaysForSure
program, visit
www.PlaysForSure.com.
Note:
Under some rare
circumstances, your unit
might report less memory than is
available for storing music files. If
this happens, format the device to
recover all the memory.
Warning:
Formatting the device will
erase all stored contents.
Backup all the valuable files before
doing so.
!
More Information
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Note:
This unit may temporarily
cease to function if
subjected to electrostatic
disturbance. To resume normal
operation, it may be necessary to
cycle the power off and back on or to
remove and reinstall the batteries.
More Information
Troubleshooting Tips
The player does not turn on when
the PLAY button is pressed?
• Batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
• Batteries may be empty.
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. Replace with new
ones.
Cannot perform playback?
• LOCK function may be activated.
• There may be no mp3 tracks in the
card or internal memory.
Cannot play tracks on the player?
• Track encoded bit rate may not be
between 32 to 320 kbps for mp3 or
between 48kbps to 192kbps for
Windows Media Audio.
USB display does not appear when
connected to computer?
• Check connection between your unit
and the computer. ( Refer to the “USB
Driver Installation; MusicMatch
JukeboxTM Software” instruction
manual)
• Check if the USB drivers are properly
installed ( Refer to the “USB Driver
Installation; MusicMatch JukeboxTM
Software” instruction manual)
The player does not respond to key
operations?
• Turn the player off by removing the
batteries. Reinsert the batteries
properly and turn the player on
again to resume normal operations.
Note:
For better result, we
recommend a constant encoded bit
rate from 32 to 320 kbps for mp3
and 48kbps to 192 kbps for
Windows Media Audio.
Nevertheless, your unit may play
tracks encoded in variable bit rate
(VBR).
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