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Product Type Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA)
Brand Thomson
Model M150E512KFM
Storage Capacity 512 MB (internal flash memory)
Dimensions 78 x 31 x 15 mm
Weight 30 g
Display LCD screen
Audio Formats MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA)
Supported Bitrates MP3: 32-320 kbps; WMA: 48-192 kbps
FM Radio Yes, with manual and preset tuning (up to 20 presets)
Recording Voice (WAV), Radio (MP3), Line-in (MP3)
Playback Modes Normal, Shuffle, Repeat One/All
Equalizer (DSP) Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock, Jazz
Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion (internal)
Charging Method Via USB port of computer
Charging Time Approximately 2 hours for full charge
Battery Life Up to 12 hours of music playback (estimated)
Connectivity USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
Headphone Jack 3.5 mm stereo (also used for line-in)
System Requirements Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS X 10.2+; USB port
Accessories Included Earphones, USB extension cable, Line-in cable, Neck strap, Music Management CD
Maintenance Clean with soft cloth; do not use solvents
Safety Do not expose to rain/moisture; hearing protection advised
Repairability No user-serviceable parts; refer to qualified service personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - M150E512KFM THOMSON

How do I charge the battery?
Connect the player to a computer's USB port using the built-in USB connector or extension cable. Press and hold the play/pause button to enter charging mode. The battery icon animates during charging. A full charge takes approximately 2 hours.
How do I transfer music to the player?
Transfer music using Windows Media Player, MusicMatch Jukebox (included), or simply drag and drop files in Windows Explorer. The player appears as a removable disk. Ensure files are in MP3 or WMA format with supported bitrates.
Why won't the player turn on?
The battery may be empty. Connect to a USB port to charge. If still unresponsive, press the Reset button with a pin. If the lock switch is on, slide it to the unlocked position.
How do I reset the player?
Locate the Reset button on the player (usually a small hole). Use a paperclip or pin to gently press the button. This restores normal operation if the device freezes.
Can I play DRM-protected WMA files?
Yes, but you must have the proper license for each file. Transfer protected files using music management software that supports Windows Media DRM, such as Windows Media Player. Drag-and-drop via Explorer may not work.
How do I record from the radio?
Tune to the desired station. Press the Record button to start recording; press again to pause, and press Stop to end. Recordings are saved as MP3 files in the "Radio Recs" folder.
How do I create a playlist (My Selections)?
While playing or browsing a music file, press the Sel button (the button with a dot/record icon). The file is added to "My Selections." Access this playlist from the menu to play your favorites. To clear, use the menu option "Clear MySel."
What headphones are recommended?
Use the included earphones (code 557009300) that comply with 100 dB maximum output. For safety, avoid prolonged listening at high volume to prevent hearing damage.
How do I clean the player?
Clean the exterior with a soft cloth or damp chamois. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Keep away from direct sunlight and extreme heat.
What is the battery life?
The rechargeable battery provides approximately 12 hours of music playback on a full charge. Actual life may vary depending on volume, file type, and usage.

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USER MANUAL M150E512KFM THOMSON

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It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Safety Information

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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

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This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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.

Sound Pressure Control

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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.

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.

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").

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE SOFTWARE, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.

LICENSE

a) You are granted the license (i) to use the Program on a single workstation and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy contains all of the original Program's proprietary notices.

b) You may transfer the Program and license, only as part of the Thomson Lyra device, to another party if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.

End User License Agreement

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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. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.

c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.thomson-lyra.com.

d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.

e) The Program is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS". Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as applicable.

TERM AND TERMINATION

a) The license is effective on the date you accept this Agreement, and remains in effect until terminated by either party.

b) You may terminate this license without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently erasing the Program and all copies thereof.

c) If you use, copy, modify, or transfer the Program, or any copy, in whole or part, except as expressly provided for in this license, your license is automatically terminated.

d) When the license is terminated, you must destroy or permanently erase the Program and all copies thereof.

End User License Agreement

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

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 NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR CORRECTION.

This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not apply to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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 OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.

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 Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Lyra Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Lyra Player.

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.

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 in spite of this limitation.

You may transfer your right to use this version of the Lyra Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Lyra Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Lyra Player that you have which include the WMA Software.

MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE.

The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Lyra Player must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Lyra Player.

End User License Agreement

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THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

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. THOMSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY'S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of laws.

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.

This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

Table of Contents

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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

Caution 4

Connecting to Computer .....5

Charging the Battery .....5

Transferring Files to the Player ....5

General Controls ....6

Quick Start .....7

How Files are Organized .....7

Menu Navigation....7

Switching On and Off Player .....7

Playing/Pausing 8

Skipping Files 8

Scanning Files 8

Listening to Radio 8

mp3 and WMA Playback .....9

Basic Playback 9

Random Playback 9

Repeat Playback ....9

My Selections .....9

Radio ....10

Basic Operations .....10

Manual and Preset Modes .....10

Manual Tuning ....10

Saving Preset Stations .....10

Selecting Preset Stations .....10

Clearing Presets .....10

Suppressing Stereo Signal .....10

Stop Listening to the Radio .....10

Radio Recording .....11

Recording Radio .....11

Selecting Recording Duration ....11

Listening to Radio Recordings ....11

Deleting Radio Recordings .....11

Voice Recording .....12

Voice Recording .....12

Listening to Voice Recordings ....12

Deleting Voice Recordings .....12

Line-in Recording .....13

Line-in Recording .....13

Listening to Line-in Recordings . . .13

Deleting Line-in Recordings .....13

Setting the Player .....14

DSP 14

Settings 14

System Info 14

More Information .....15

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.

(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 documentation. The items below should have been packed in the box with your player.

• D igital Audio Player
• Music Management CD
- Earphones
- USB extension cable
- Line-in cable
- Neck strap

What's so special about this mp3 player?

This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows Media™ audio files.

To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with a USB port, USB extension cable (optional) and a music management software.

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 10.2 or higher
  • Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
  • Internet access
  • 200MB 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

Before You Begin

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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.

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

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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.

  • 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.

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 100^ (212°F), 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, incinerate, or expose to high temperatures over 45°C (113°F). Examples of high temperatures that may damage your product include leaving it in a locked car in the summer, the dashboard of car or putting it on top of other heat generating electronics devices (such as power amplifiers and computer monitors.

  • Dispose of used battery promptly.
    Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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This symbol means that your inoperative electronic appliance must be collected separately and not mixed with the household waste. The

European Union has implemented a specific collection and recycling system for which manufacturers are responsible.

This appliance has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. Electrical and electronic appliances are liable to contain parts that are necessary in order for the system to work properly but which can become a health and environmental hazard if they are not handled or disposed of in the proper way. Consequently, please do not throw out your inoperative appliance with the household waste. If you are the owner of the appliance, you must deposit it at the appropriate local collection point or leave it with the vendor when buying a new appliance.

  • If you are a professional user, please follow your supplier's instructions.
  • If the appliance is rented to you or left in your care, please contact your service provider.
    Help us protect the environment in which we live!

Connecting to Computer

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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.

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  1. Insert the USB connector of the player into the USB port on the computer tightly (use an optional USB extension cable if necessary). Once connected, the display shows as below:

USB Connected Hold to charge batt.

  1. Press and hold to enter battery charging mode. The display shows as below with the battery icon □ animating.

USB Connected

  • Charge the unit for at least 2 hours before first use.
  • Y ou can still transfer files to the player in the battery charging mode.
  • When the battery is full, the display shows "Battery full".

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.

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Note

The player will automatically go to battery charging mode if every level is low.

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Attention

Do not disconnect the USB connection during music

download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.

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Note

Refer to the software instruction manual for procedures in installing music management software and transferring files to the player.

General Controls

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  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. Starts and ends recording; press to select music files as My Selections; for sectioned audible files, press repeatedly during playback to select skipping by section or by file.

  9. Accesses the player's menu.

  10. Lock switch - slide to the locked icon to prevent accidental key activation. The lock icon 🔒 shows on the display when keys are locked.

  11. Headphone jack, input jack for line-in recording.

  12. Reset button.

Quick Start

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How Files are Organized?

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
    • V oice / Line-in Recs
  • My Selections

Music Audiobooks

Note: Radio Recs files are recorded files from the radio (see "Radio Recording"); Voice / Line-in Recs are recorded files from the microphone and line-in audio cable respectively (see "Voice Recording" and "Line-in Recording"). My Selections files are your preferred files (see "My Selections").

Music files are further sorted as below:

  • Artists
  • Albums
  • Titles
  • Genres
  • Years

The navigation menu is displayed when playback is stopped or when M is pressed during playback.

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.

If the selected item is a music, audible or recorded file, press or will start playback.

Switching On and Off Player

  • Press and hold to turn on the unit.
  • T o turn off the player completely, press and hold ▶

Quick Start

Playing / Pausing

  • P r ess to begin playback.
  • P ressionce to pause playback, press again to resume playback.

During playback, file duration, elapsed playback time, file information show on the display.

138/499 Artist - Title 00:03:52 00:05:32

Skipping Files

  • T o skip to the next file, press and release
  • T o go to the previous file, press and release within the beginning 4 seconds of the current file. Otherwise, press and release twice. (This operation does not apply to audible file. Press at any time during playback to go to the previous file.)

Note: for sectioned audible files, press

- and then perform the steps above to go to the previous or next audible section. Press repeatedly to select skipping by file or by section.

Scanning Files

  • T o scan backward, press and hold during playback.
  • T o scan forward, press and hold during playback.

Listening to Radio

  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.

Go to >

Delete File

  1. While "Radio" is highlighted, press to switch on the radio.

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Radio

Voice Recording

  1. Press so that "P01" does not show on the display and you have switched off preset mode. "01" can also be any preset station number.
  2. Press or once to tune down or up frequency. or Press and hold or and release the button when you see "Searching..." to start automatic search for the next available station. or Press and hold or continuously to tune down or up frequency at a faster rate until you release the button.

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Basic Playback

Refer to "Quick Start".

Random Playback

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.) Press – to select "Shuffle". Press repeatedly to select the shuffle mode on or off. The shuffle icon lights on the display.

Repeat Playback

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.) Press – to select "Repeat". Press repeatedly to select a repeat mode (Repeat One & Repeat All and Repeat Off).

The corresponding icon lights on the display.

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Tips:

Shuffle on + Repeat one = a file is selected randomly and

played repeatedly.

Shuffle on + Repeat All = Files are played in random order repeatedly.

My Selections

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. (see "Quick Start - How Files are Organized and Menu Navigation" for details).

  1. Select "My Selections" folder from the navigation menu (see "Quick Start - How Files are Organized and Menu Navigation" for details).

  2. Press to begin playback.

- T o clear My Selections, 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.) Press – to select "Clear MySel". Press to confirm clearing.

Radio

Basic Operations

Refer to "Quick Start" for basic operations.

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.

FM 103.00 MHz P01 Preset mode EREO

Manual Tuning

Refer to step 5 of "Listening to Radio" on p.8 for more information.

Saving Preset Stations

  1. Tune to a station to be saved as a preset station (refer to manual tuning).
  2. Press M.
  3. Press – to select "Save to Preset" and press >>
  4. Press or to select a preset number.
  5. Press to save station as selected preset number.

Selecting Preset Stations

  1. Make sure you are in preset mode
  2. Press or to select a preset number.

Clearing Presets

  1. In preset mode, select the preset station to be cleared, press M to view the radio sub-menu.
  2. Press - to select "Clear Preset".
  3. Press to confirm clearing.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

If FM stereo reception is weak, select mono sound to reduce the noise.

  1. While listening to the radio, press M to view the radio sub-menu.
  2. Press - to select "Mode".
  3. Press repeatedly to select between stereo or mono sound.

Stop Listening to the Radio

  • Press and hold to switch off the player. OR
  • Press M while listening to the radio. Select "Go to" and then "Library" by pressing twice. The player will return to file navigation for music, audible and recorded files listening.

Radio Recording

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Recording Radio

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.

138/138 FM001.mp3 00:37:42 01:00:00

Selecting Recording Duration

  1. While listening to the radio, press M to view the radio sub-menu.
  2. Press – to select "RecDur" (recording duration).
  3. Press repeatedly to select among max, 1 hour, 30 min and 5 min.

Listening to Radio Recordings

  1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Radio Recs".
  2. Press to view radio recordings and then press – to select a desired recording.
  3. Press or to play the selected recording.

Deleting Radio Recordings

  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.

Voice Recording

Voice Recording

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.

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Listening to Voice Recordings

  1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Voice / Line-in Recs".
  2. Press to view recordings and press – to select a desired recording. Voice recordings are indicated by "Voice" at the beginning of the file names.
  3. Press or to play the selected recording.

Deleting Voice Recordings

  1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Voice / Line-in Recs".
  2. Press to view recordings and press – to select an unwanted recording. Voice recordings are indicated by "Voice" at the beginning of the file names.
  3. Press M and then – to select "Delete File".
  4. Press to confirm deletion.

Line-in Recording

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Line-in Recording

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.

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Listening to Line-in Recordings

  1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Voice / Line-in Recs".
  2. Press to view recordings and then press – to select a desired recording. Line-in recordings are indicated by "Line" at the beginning of the file names.
  3. Press or to play the selected recording.

Deleting Line-in Recordings

  1. In the navigation menu, press – to select "Voice / Line-in Recs".
  2. Press to view recordings and then press – to select an unwanted recording. Line-in recordings are indicated by "Line" at the beginning of the file names.
  3. Press M and then – to select "Delete File".
  4. Press to confirm deletion.

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Tips:

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 player. Recommend starting the source at a volume level that adequate at room volume level.

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).

Settings

While the display shows the navigation screen for file selection, press M to access the player's menu and then press – to select "Settings". (If the display shows the playback screen, press M twice to access the player's menu.) Press to enter the setting menu. The following items are available:

  • Brightness (adjusts the display brightness, 8 levels available),
  • Screensaver (adjusts the duration before screensaver activation, 5 options available),
  • Power Save (adjusts the duration before automatic switch off, 5 options available),
  • FreqStep (Frequency Step) (selects between US and Europe frequency mode),

• Language (selects the display language, 9 languages available)
- Restore Defaults (restore all settings to default values by pressing)

Unless otherwise indicated, select available options within each item by pressing repeatedly. To exit the setting menu, press M.

System Info

While the display shows the navigation screen for file selection, press M to access the player's menu and then press – to select "System Info". (If the display shows the playback screen, press M twice to access the player's menu.) Press to check memory usage and firmware version.

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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.

USB display does not appear when connected to computer?

  • Check connection between your unit and the computer. (Refer to the software instruction manual)
  • Check if the USB drivers are properly installed if you are using Windows 98SE.
  • You may have to re-associate the drive letter that was assigned to the device. Please check your help on Windows for details on assigning a different drive letter.

Cannot playback tracks on the player.

  • Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates.
    Bitrates supported by the player: mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps wma – 48 to 192 kbps
  • WMA or audiobooks 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 for license acquisition details. For more information on how license acquisition works, go to www.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm.
  • Play the original or downloaded song on your computer to ensure that there was nothing wrong with the encoding of the mp3 or WMA.

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. To correct this, simply disable the "boot from USB" option in your computer BIOS or wait until your computer has completed its boot-up sequence before connecting your portable music player.

Check for Updates

Visit http://www.thomson-lyra.com for the latest news and firmware upgrades for our Digital Audio Player. You must update your system after new downloads have been made in order for the new applications to be executed.

Specifications

Weight: 30g

Dimensions: 78mm (Length) x 31mm

(Width) x 15mm (Thickness).

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Note:

For better result, we recommend a constant encoded bit rate from 32 to 320kbps for mp3 and 48kbps to 192kbps for Windows Media Audio.

Nevertheless, your unit can play tracks encoded in variable bit rate (VBR).

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Note:

This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume to normal functioning, you may use a pin to activate the reset button.

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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 Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Lyra Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Lyra Player.

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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.

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 in spite of this limitation.

You may transfer your right to use this version of the Lyra Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Lyra Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Lyra Player that you have which include the WMA Software.

MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE.

The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Lyra Player must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Lyra Player.

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin .....1

Computer System Requirements ...1

What's so special about this mp3 player? 2

Getting Started ....3

Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive ....3

Connecting to the Computer . .4

Connecting the Player to the Computer ....4

Transferring Music .....5

Transferring Files to the Digital Audio Player ....5 Launch the MusicMatch Jukebox software ....6 Transferring Files via MusicMatch Jukebox ....7 Transferring Files via Windows Media Player ....8 Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) ....9

Profiling (Model Dependent) .9

Disconnecting the Player . . . 10

Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer ....10

Troubleshooting Tips .....11

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.

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.

Computer System Requirements

  • Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
    • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
  • 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

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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.

Before You Begin

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What's so special about this mp3 player?

This player is meant to play mp3 and Windows Media™ 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.

These components do the following:

  • install USB driver for Windows 98SE users. (Refer to page 3)
  • enable you to transfer files from your computer to your Lyra Digital Audio Player.
    • u se the MusicMatch Jukebox

software to organize your music collection and transfer the music to your Lyra Digital Audio Player.

The MusicMatch Jukebox™ software compresses audio files (from music CDs) to the mp3 or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format so you can play them on your Lyra Digital Audio Player. The MusicMatch software also enables you to download files from the internet that are already compressed and then transfer those files to your Lyra player (or play the music on your computer).

Getting Started

Inserting the Included CD-ROM 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.

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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.

  1. If the setup screen does not appear, double click My Computer, double click your CD-ROM drive icon, and double click "Install" to run the installer.

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Note: The Music

Management CD may contain one or more music management software that can help transfer music content to your digital audio player. Please refer to the section on your installed software for basic transfer operations.

Connecting to the Computer

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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.

The player
The player

Some models can be directly connected to the USB port of the computer. If necessary, an optional USB extension cable can be used.

The digital audio player will appear as a removable disk drive.

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Note

It might take several seconds for the device (the Digital Audio Player) to be detected, especially in Windows 2000/XP. Click Refresh in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the device has been detected.

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Note

The Digital Audio Player is capable of transferring files at full-speed when a USB 2.0 connection is used. USB 2.0 is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. If a USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your Digital Audio Player. The player is still backward compatible with the older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of the potential speed increase.

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.

  • T ransferring files via MusicMatch Jukebox - refer to page 6,
  • T ransferring files via Windows Media Player - refer to page 8,
  • T ransferring files via Windows Explorer (drag-and-drop) - refer to page 9.

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Attention

Do not disconnect the USB connection during music download. Doing so may corrupt system files or the files being downloaded.

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Note

- Secure music download files can be transferred to your player through Windows Media Player or MusicMatch Jukebox. (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management. Windows XP with Service Pack 1 required.) (Apple iTunesTM music content is not supported).

For more information on MusicMatch Jukebox, visit www.musicmatch.com.

For more information on Windows Media Player, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia.

- Some wma files may be DRM protected. You must acquire licenses for DRM protected wma files before they can be played on the player. For more information, go to www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/drm

Transferring Music

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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).

2:41 PM

The MusicMatch icon found in your computer's system tray.

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Attention

Make sure all data are transferred to the Digital

Audio Player before unplugging the USB connection.

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Note

It is recommended to uninstall any previous installations of the MusicMatch Jukebox software before proceeding.

After the uninstall process has been completed, delete the MusicMatch folder found under C:\Program Files.

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.

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Note

Be sure to save the playlist or it will not be displayed on the playlist window of the Portable Device Manager screen.

  1. From the menu area, select Files/Send to Portable Device or click Send to Portable under the copy item on the left side of the MusicMatch Jukebox screen to display the Portable Device Manager screen.

  2. Click on Options and select your portable device under Select Device. Click OK.

Your device should be listed under Portable Device.

  1. Select the playlist item and drag it to the active device listed under Portable Device. Only those playlists saved in step 1 are displayed on the playlist window.

The songs in the playlist will now be automatically transferred to your Lyra Digital Audio Player.

During transfer a progress indicator appears in the Portable Device Manager screen, and "USB Transferring" flashes in the Lyra player's LCD.

Transferring Music

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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. Connect your player to the computer and open Windows Media Player, select Library from the menu bar, a screen will appear as below:

Windows Active Player File Edit View Date New York - New Jersey File Edit View Date Name: Active Player File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Dates File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Date File Edit View Time

  1. From the left column, select the songs, categories and/or playlist items you want to copy to the player.
  2. Drag the selected items to the right column.

  3. Select Sync from the menu bar, a screen will appear as below:

Windows Media Player File Edit View Tools Help Name: Windows Media Player File Edit View Tools Help Select Options to open... Images Set Image Edit actions Find Save View Add Add Add 1. New 2. New 3. New 4. New 5. New 6. New 7. New 8. New 9. New 10. New 11. New 12. New 13. New 14. New 15. New 16. New 17. New 18. New 19. New 20. New 21. New 22. New 23. New 24. New 25. New 26. New 27. New 28. New 29. New 30. New 31. New 32. New 33. New 34. New 35. New 36. New 37. New 38. New 39. New 40. New 41. New 42. New 43. New 44. New 45. New 46. New 47. New 48. New 49. New 50. New 51. New 52. New 53. New 54. New 55. New 56. New 57. New 58. New 59. New 60. New 61. New 62. New 63. New 64. New 65. New 66. New 67. New 68. New 69. New 70. New 71. New 72. New 73. New 74. New 75. New 76. New 77. New 78. New 79. New 80. New 81. New 82. New 83. New 84. New 85. New 86. New 87. New 88. New 89. New 90. New 91. New 92. New 93. New 94. New 95. New 96. New 97. New 98. New 99. New

  1. Select Start Sync, the selected items will now be automatically transferred to your player.

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Attention

Make sure all data are transferred to the Digital

Audio Player before unplugging the USB connection.

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.

C:\Documents and Settings (up) My Documents (My Music) File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Fidels History Address C:\Documents and Settings (up) My Documents (My Music) Folders Desktop My Documents My Music My Pictures My Computer 27% Copy (A:) local Web (C:) Compact Disc (D:) ... My Music (C:) Control Panel My Music My Music New music File Folder Mailbox (0): 2003.5.20 PM Attribute (normal) PBI Publisher Post-Logwin... New music

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Attention

Make sure all data are transferred to the Digital Audio Player before unplugging the USB connection.

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Attention

Some wma files may be DRM protected and they must be transferred to your player via music management software that supports Windows Media DRM such as Yahoo! Music Engine and Windows Media Player. You cannot listen to these protected files if transferred via Windows Explorer.

For more information, go to www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/drm

Profiling (Model Dependent)

Some models need to be profiled after file transfer. Profiling helps sort audio files on your player so that you can view in the navigation menus and play them properly.

Please check the player's user manual if this step is necessary on your player. Follow the instruction to profile your newly transferred files.

Disconnecting the Player

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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.

Safety Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or east, and then click Back. When Windows rather you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer. Hardware devices: LYTA Make Storage Device THORSON LYTA_NPRO745_EU USB Devices Dynamic volume (0.0) THORSON LYTA_NPRO745_EU USB Device at Location 0 Properties Show Display device components Close

The Stop a Hardware device screen appears. Select the device to be stopped again for confirmation and click OK.

Stop a Hardware device Confirm devices to be stopped. Choose Off to continue. Windows will already stop the following devices. After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely. USB Max Storage Device Net Genetic volume - (O:) Set TH030201 LYRA_JIP F245L_BU USB Device OK Cancel

You can also stop your player by left clicking on the icon from the system tray and selecting the drive corresponding to your player.

Before disconnecting the USB connection from the computer or the Digital Audio Player, be sure the "Safe to Remove Hardware" message is displayed.

Safe To Remove Hardware The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system.

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Attention

If you want to go back to USB mode for file transfer at this you need to unplug and connect over to the PC again.

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Attention

Make sure all data are transferred to the Digital

Audio Player before unplugging the USB connection.

The description on this page is based on Windows XP. If you are running other operating systems, there may be some differences. See the Windows Help for details about safely removing hardware.

Troubleshooting Tips

ProblemAfter connecting the player to computer, "USB connected" does not appear on the display.Checkpoints / ActionMake 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. Visitwww.windowsupdate.microsoft.comto check for the latest updates.
Cannot playback tracks on the player.Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates. Please check the player's user manual for bitrates supported.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 towww.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/drm

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Brand : THOMSON

Model : M150E512KFM

Category : Mp3 player