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- Page 1 Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox User’s Guide PDP2860 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or AC charger to rain or moisture. To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this product. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started..3 Computer System Requirements ... 3 Warning ...3 Caution ...3 Caution While Driving ...3 Back up your data ... 3 Important Battery Information ...4 Check For Updates ...4 Unpack the box and check your parts ...5 What you want to know ...5 Overview of buttons and jacks ...6... - Page 4 Table of Contents Playing Audio ... 22 Audio Playback Screen ...23 Recording Audio to Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox ...24 From Stereo System ...24 From Computer ...24 Downloading Audio Files to Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox ...24 Playing Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox in Your Car Stereo ...25 Playing Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox on Your Stereo System ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Before You Begin
Things to consider before you get started... Computer System Requirements • Pentium III 500 MHz or higher recommended Macintosh iMac G3 or higher ® • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 with Service Pack 3, or XP Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher •... -
Page 6: Important Battery Information
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 100C (212F), or incinerate. •... -
Page 7: Unpack The Box And Check Your Parts
What you want to know Parts checklist — everything that was in the Thomson Lyra box Buttons — where they are and what they do Setup information — Step-by-Step instructions The Thomson Lyra QuickStart Guide (the printed foldout that came with your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox) stepped you through the basics of installing software and downloading files. -
Page 8: Overview Of Buttons And Jacks
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. Front View LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) –... -
Page 9: Bottom View
Top View Stand Volume Compact Flash port C o m p a c t F l a s h Stand– Pull the stand out to place the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox upright on a surface. VOL (Volume up and down) - Press VOL+ to increase the volume level; press VOL- to decrease the volume level. CompactFlash port –... -
Page 10: Getting Started: Software Setup
Getting Started: Software Setup Setup Information Install software in your computer (Windows support only) The Music Management CD that came with your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox work properly. These components do the following: •... - Page 11 Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary files, or for detailed instructions for loading each component, see the following pages. Click Finish to complete installation of the selected component and return to the start-up screen. Click Quit to exit the setup application. Install the USB Driver and System Applications (Windows 98SE and Me only) For Windows 98SE and Me systems, you need to install a USB driver before your computer can recognize your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox, as well as the available System Applications component.
- Page 12 Getting Started: Software Setup After you’ve read the license agreement, click Yes to accept (to continue, you must click Yes), or No to decline. If you click Yes, the User Registration Information screen appears. Enter your year of birth, name, e-mail address, country, postal code, and gender. Click Next to continue.
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Page 13: Install Musicmatch Plug-In
Install MusicMatch Plug-In MusicMatch requires a plug-in for your particular device in order to download audio files using MusicMatch Jukebox and transfer the files from your computer to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox. Software Information Launch the MusicMatch software After you’ve installed the necessary components, you’re ready to begin converting and transferring audio files. The MusicMatch software converts audio files to the mp3 and mp3PRO format so you can play them on your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox. -
Page 14: Transferring Files To Thomson Lyra Av Jukebox
Getting Started: Software Setup Transferring Files to Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox You can transfer files to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox via MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Explorer. Connect your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox if isn’t already connected to your computer using the provided USB cable as previously illustrated. -
Page 15: Thomson Lyra Jukebox System Applications
Note: If a CompactFlash memory card is properly inserted, an additional drive is available through Windows Explorer to transfer content onto. Please ensure the correct drive is being used when transferring content from the device. CompactFlash Content- When a CompactFlash memory card is properly inserted into the device, the contents will appear in FILES system folder. -
Page 16: Verify User Playlists
Getting Started: Software Setup Verify User Playlists Verify User Playlists stores items under the playlist system folders (AUDIO, VIDEO, PHOTOS) on the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox. Audio playlists must be in the M3U file format under the AUDIO system folder. Video playlists must be in the V3U file format under the VIDEO system folder. -
Page 17: Disconnecting Your Thomson Lyra From The Computer
Getting Started: Software Setup Disconnecting Your Thomson Lyra from the Computer Windows Users Before disconnecting your device, to ensure there is no loss of data, from the System Tray, left click on the icon (or the icon in Windows 98SE/Me) and select Unplug or Eject Hardware (the Unplug or Eject Hardware screen appears). Select the drive(s) corresponding to your Thomson Lyra player and click Stop. -
Page 18: Chapter 2: Using The Setup Menu
Chapter 2: 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 main functions of the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox. From the Main menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight Setup. Press SELECT to view the Setup menu. The following options appear: Audio/Video Settings Press the right arrow to view the Audio/Video settings. -
Page 19: Audio/Video Settings Menu
Chapter 2 Audio/Video Settings Menu Status Display (video only) Press the right arrow to turn on or off the information, such as time elapsed, that appears on screen during video playback. Bookmark Allows you to set video bookmarks during playback. (Feature currently not available. Visit http://www.thomson-lyra.com for the latest software and updates). -
Page 20: Photo Settings Menu
Using the Setup Menu Photo Settings Menu Status Display Displays information, such as file name, that appears on screen when viewing a photo. (Feature currently not available. Visit http://www.thomson-lyra.com for the latest software and updates). Notes Display Notes associated with the photo are displayed while viewing a photo. (Feature currently not available. -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Playing Files
Basic Information The Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox is able to play video and music, view pictures, and also store any computer files. The 20 GB hard drive storage allows you to: • Record and view up to approximately 80 hours of video •... -
Page 22: Playing Video
Playing Files Press the left arrow button to close a folder or sorting category and move back one level. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a file, then press SELECT to display the Options menu, or press (play/pause) to start playback. -
Page 23: Recording Video To Your Thomson Lyra Av Jukebox
Recording Video to Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox From an Audio/Video Component You can record video from video components that have video output jacks, such as a TV, VCR, cable or satellite box, using the supplied Line In cable. Note: You might want to change the Video Record Quality setting in the Setup menu (go to Chapter 2) if you want to record at a lower quality to take up less space, or to record at a higher quality for better video. -
Page 24: From Computer
Playing Files From Computer You can record video from your computer using a Line Out to mini-Line In cable if your computer has a Line Out jack. Make sure your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox is off. Connect the smaller end of the cable (mini-Line In) to the LINE IN jack on your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox player. Connect the other end to the Line Out jack on your computer. -
Page 25: Audio Playback Screen
Audio Playback Screen The following screen is an example of what an audio playback screen might look like. Artist, Album, Song, Title, Genre, Track and Yr (Year)- Displays the ID3 tag information contained in the file, if available. If no ID3 tag information is available, the field will display Unknown. Encoded Bit-rate –... -
Page 26: Recording Audio To Your Thomson Lyra Av Jukebox
Playing Files Recording Audio to Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox From Stereo System You can record audio from an audio/video component, such as a stereo system, using the supplied Line In cable if the component has Audio Output jacks. Note: You might want to change the Audio Record Quality setting in the Setup menu (go to Chapter 2) if you want to record at a lower quality to take up less space, or to record at a higher quality for better sound. -
Page 27: Playing Your Thomson Lyra Av Jukebox In Your Car Stereo
Playing Your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox in Your Car Stereo The cassette adapter lets you listen to the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox in an automobile or RV safely without having to wear headphones. The car kit is included with your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox. This accessory kit includes a car cord adapter and a cassette adapter. -
Page 28: Viewing Photos
Playing Files Viewing Photos To select and view a photo from the Main Menu: Press the up or down arrow to highlight Photos and press SELECT. Photos or photo folders appear on the left side of the screen. Press the down arrow button to highlight the photo or photo folder you want to select, for example, FlowerGarden. -
Page 29: Downloading Photos From Computer
Downloading Photos From Computer You can download photo content from your computer using the supplied USB cable if your computer has a USB port. You can also insert a CompactFlash memory card to the CompactFlash port and use the supplied USB cable to download photo content to the CompactFlash memory card. -
Page 30: Viewing Files
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: Press the up or down arrow to highlight Files and press SELECT. All available folders are listed first (in alphabetical order), followed by all file items (in alphabetical order). -
Page 31: Portable Hard Drive Capability
Portable Hard Drive Capability When connected to a computer via USB, the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox is capable of storing any file type allowing the user a fast, convenient method of storing, retrieving, and transferring files. Including word processing files, presentations, spreadsheets and any other computer files. -
Page 32: Chapter 4: Additional Information
Chapter 4: Additional Information Tips and Troubleshooting Problem: Songs aren’t listed in any of the audio sort modes (Album, Genre, Title, Audio Files). • The audio contents of the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox haven’t been profiled (sorted) since the last file transfer. From the Lyra System Application on your PC, select the Profile Device Contents... -
Page 33: Specifications & System Requirements
Specifications & System Requirements Hardware • Dimensions: 24.13mm D, 136.4mm W, 79.5mm H • Unit Weight: 368.55 grams • 20 Giga Byte Storage (1GB= 1 x 10 • Stereo Headphone Jack • Mini USB Connection Jack • Audio/Video Line Out Jack •... -
Page 34: Miscellaneous Specifications
Additional Information • 100 MB free hard disk space for the software • 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) • CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction • USB port (2.0 recommended) • Installed sound card • 16-bit color video card Accessories •... -
Page 35: Repair Centers - Hungary
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Page 36: Repair Centers - Poland
Additional Information Repair Centers - Poland Miasto Nazwa firmy Biała Podlaska SERWIS THOMSON Białystok P.P.U.H. PERFEKT Bielsko-Biała ELEKTRONIK SERVICE Bydgoszcz TV COLOR-SERWIS Bydgoszcz NOWA TECHNIKA Chełm ZAKŁAD RADIOWO-TELEWIZYJNY Częstochowa VALVO Elbląg SERVICE AB - FILIA Gdańsk SERVICE AB - FILIA Gdynia SERVICE AB Gliwice... -
Page 37: Repair Centers - Russia
Additional Information Repair Centers - Russia Страна Город Сервисный Центр Адрес Телефон Chapter 4... -
Page 38: Additional Information
Additional Information Repair Centers - Russia Страна Город Сервисный Центр Адрес Телефон Chapter 4... -
Page 39: Repair Centers - Czech Republic
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