THOMSON Lyra M100E512K User manual

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Safety Information
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In
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without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
Sound Pressure Control
Articles L44.5 and 44.6 of the Code on Public Health modified by
Article 2 of the Law dated May 28th 1996 impose a maximum
acoustic output of 100 decibels. The headphone provided (code
557009300) and your player do abide by the legislation in force.
Prolonged listening in full power may irreversibly damage the
user's hearing.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO THE
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of elecrtric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
player to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
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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"). The WMA
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Table of Contents
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Battery Information . . . .4
Connecting the Lyra Player to your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Selecting between USB and battery
charging mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .8
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Creating playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
More Information . . . . . . . . .12

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Before You Begin
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 extension cable
•Earphones
•Neck Strap
What’s so special about this
mp3 player?
This player is meant to play mp3 and
Windows MediaTM audio files.
To do so, you need the use of a Windows
computer with USB port , USB extension
cable (included) and a music
management software (MusicMatch
Jukebox).
This player is also designed to be PC-
friendly. The built-in USB connector can
be slided in or out of the player
conveniently for PC connection.
Computer system
requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or higher
recommended
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
• Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000 (SP3 or
higher), 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
Dear Thomson Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Thomson Lyra™ Digital Audio Player.
This product is compatible with most secure music downloads from
WMA-compliant services that support DRM.

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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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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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. No
user serviceable parts inside.
• To reduce risk of injury, use only
rechargeable batteries recommended by
the manufacturer for this product. Other
types of batteries may burst causing
damage and personal injury.
• Keep the unit away from children. Do
not disassemble or incinerate.
• Use USB port of PC or the specified
charger (not included). Use of another
charger may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Caution
• The battery used in this device may
present a risk of fire, explosion, or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
separately recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100ºC (212ºF), or incinerate.
• Do not place the battery under
direct sunlight or in excessively
hot places over 45ºC (113ºF) such
as the dashboard of car.
• Dispose of used battery
promptly. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble and
do not dispose of in fire.
Your THOMSON product
is designed and
manufactured with high
quality materials and
components which can
be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-of-life,
should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your
local community waste collection/recycling
centre.
In the European Union there are separate
collection systems for used electrical and
electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the
environment we live in!
Lithium

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Before You Begin
Connecting the Lyra Player
to your computer
1. Press and hold the lock button on the
back of the player and push the USB
connector out from the
player.
2. Insert the USB connector of the player
into the USB port on the computer
tightly (use the included USB extension
cable if necessary).
Selecting between USB and
battery charging mode
Selecting USB mode lets you transfer files
to the player while charging mode lets
you charge the unit. This player uses
internal (Lithium polymer) battery that
can be charged with a PC.
1. Turn on your PC.
2. Connect the player to your PC (use
the included USB extension
cable if necessary)
3. The player will be in USB mode
automactically for file transfer. Press
and hold to switch to charging
mode.
4. In charging mode, press and hold
to switch the player to USB
mode.
Note
You may stop charging the
player when the display shows
“Battery full”.
Note
Refer to the Software
Instruction manual for procedures in
setting up USB drivers and
transferring files to the player.
USB Connected
Hold to charge batt.
Battery Charging
Hold to charge batt.
Tip
You can still transfer files
to the player in the battery
charging mode.

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General Controls
1. - In menu mode, press to go to
previous options. In music mode, press
to skip to previous files.
2. - In menu mode, press to go to
next options. In music mode, press
to skip to next files.
3. M - Press to enter menu setting
mode and make selections.
4. - Press once to turn on and press
and hold to turn off the unit. In music
mode, press once to start and pause
playback.
5. headphones jack - Insert the
headphones here.
6. Display
7. USB connector
8. A-B - In playback mode, press to set
start and end positions for A-B
repeat.
9. - / + - decreases / increases the volume.
10. hold - press and hold to lock or unlock
the keys of the player
11. reset - resets the player (use only
when necessary)
12. USB lock button - press and hold and
push the USB connector out from the
unit.

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Display
1. Sequential number of current file and
the total number of files in the player
2. Current elapsed playback time and the
total time of current file
3. Repeat mode
4. Battery level indicator
5. Player is locked
6. Song titles / artist names / lyrics (if
available)

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Playback
Press to turn on the unit. Press
or to select the file you want
to play.
Play / pause
•Press to begin playback.
•Press once to pause playback,
press again to resume playback.
Skipping files
•. To skip to the next file, press and
release .
•To go to the previous file, press and
release within the beginning 4
seconds of the current file. Otherwise,
press and release twice.
Scanning files
•To scan forward, press and hold
.
•To scan backward, press and hold
.
Adjusting the volume
•To turn up the volume, press +.
The volume level shows briefly to
indicate the increase in volume level.
•To turn down the volume, press -.
The volume level shows briefly to
show the decrease in volume level.
A-B repeat
You can repeat certain part of a file with
the help of A-B button.
1. During playback, press A-B button
to set the start repeat position (A),
“A-” shows on the display.
2. Press A-B button again to set
the end repeat position (B), and
repeat from position A to B will start,
“A-B” shows on the display.
3. To resume normal playback,
press A-B button again.
Creating playlist
To create playlist of selected files, refer to
Folders in Menu settings. To play the
created playlist, refer to Repeat in Menu
settings.
Tip
• Press and hold hold button
to lock or unlock the unit.
• To turn off the player completely,
press and hold .

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Menu Settings
Music
Select this option to enter music mode.
Press or to select the file you
want to play. Press to begin
playback.
Settings
DSP
Select this option to change DSP setting.
There are five options available: NOR
(normal), ROCK (rock), JAZZ (jazz), CLAS
(Classical), POP (pop) and BASS (bass)
Menu operations
Press Mto enter player menu. Press or to select options and press Magain
to confirm selection or enter a sub-menu. To exit menus, select Exit or press and hold M.
The menu structure shows as below:
Music Settings Folders Delete Information Language Exit
DSP Repeat Power Save Lyrics Exit
Noraml Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle Intro Playlist Exit

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Menu Settings
Repeat
Select this option to futher select
playback mode. There are six options:
Normal - Playback resumes to normal
Repeat One - Repeat the current file
Repeat All - Repeat all files
Shuffle - Play files in random order
Intro - Play the first 10 seconds of each
file in the player
Playlist - Play the files in the Playlist (see
Folders)
Power save
Select this option to change the time
before the player turns off automatically.
There are five options:
OFF / 1 min / 2 min / 5 min / 10 min
Lyrics
Select this option to turn on or off lyrics
on the display (if available).
Note
You aslo need to download the lyric
file (.lrc) with the same name as the
song file to the player to show lyrics
on the display.

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Menu Settings
Folders
Select this option to browse files and
folders, press to play currently
selected file . Press M to enter folders.
Press “–” to return to previous folder
level or return to music mode in root
folder level. Press and hold M to
completely exit the folder menu.
You can also create a playlist of selected
files for playback.
1. Press or to select the file
you want to add to the playlist.
2. Press Mto show a sub-menu on the
display, select “Playlist” by pressing
or and then press M
again.
3. Select “Add” by pressing
or and then press M(A star icon
appears next to the song title to
indicate being selected in the playlist).
Repeat steps 1-3 to select more files
into the playlist.
4. To play the playlist, select Playlist in
the Repeat menu settings.
Delete
Select this option to delete unwanted
files.
1. Press or to select the
unwanted file and then press M.
2. Press or to select “Yes”
and then press M to confirm
deletion.
Information
Select this option to check memory usage
and firmware version.
Language
Select this option to change the display
language of the player.
Tip
To remove files from the
playlist, repeat step 1 to 3. In step 3,
select “Remove”.