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Lyra Portable
Multi-Media
Recorder
User’s Guide
X3000
(Rev 3.0)
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Important Information WArnIng To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not CAUTIOn remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose this SHOCK DO NOT OPEN personnel. product or AC charger to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the important instructions product that presents a risk of accompanying the product.
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Important Information End-User License Agreement IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE! THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THOMSON INC., OR ANY THOMSON GROUP ENTITY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “THOMSON ENTITY”), FOR THE RCA OR THOMSON BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS EULA CONTAINS IMPOR
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Important Information (c) If you fail to comply with any of the terms of this EULA, in whole or part, your license will automatically terminate without notice from THOMSON Entity. (d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license, you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or permanently erase the Program and all full or partial copies thereof. 4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
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You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law. You may transfer your right to use the Device Firmware only as part of a sale or transfer of your A/V Device, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions set forth herein. If the version of the Device Firmware that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Device Firmwa
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ZiLOg Software End-User License Agreement ZiLOG CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES (“ZiLOG”) IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL, THE COMPANY, OR THE LEGAL ENTITY THAT WILL BE UTILIZING THE SOFTWARE ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. THIS IS A LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND THE LICENSOR. BY OPENING THIS PACKAGE,
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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 .........................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Playing Files Basic Screen Information ..............................................................................................................................................28 Basic Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................29 recording Video to Your Lyra recorder ...................................................................
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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. T
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e r a w t f o S t n e m 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 pr
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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 ..
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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. 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. When you’re playing a file, press and rel
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin STAND RELEASE MIC Stand RECORD ON/OFF BACK STAND RELEASE Microphone RECORD ON/OFF button BACK button button (alsoused for button STOP) 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 sto
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin Reset Docking USB jack button connection 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. CONTROLS HOLD Mode NORMAL switch TV OUT Battery cover Back View Mode switch CONTROLS HOLD – Locks th
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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. 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. LINE IN jack – Attach the line in cable here when you’re connecting the Lyra Recorder t
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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. Connect the 3 plugs on the end of the cable to the AUDIO R and L input jacks on the back of the TV (color
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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. If the remote sensor isn’t labeled
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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. Use the arrow buttons or touchpad to highlight Clock, and press the right
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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. These components do the following: • View the User’s Guide and documentation for the Lyra Recorder • Install and use the Lyra DJ software to automatically create playlists on your Lyra Recorder • Install and
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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. To see what software
