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Chapter 3: Playing Files
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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
• Record and play up to approximately 300 hours of music (record quality at 128kpbs)
• Store and view up to approximately 100,000 JPEG images
Note: Audio only mp3 encoded at 128kbps; Video (with audio) encoded at 480kbps; JPEG images assume
average of 150KB per file. Actual recording time and available storage space vary depending on system
requirements, bitrate and other factors.
You can find out how much availability is on your hard drive by going to the Setup menu and selecting Lyra info (go to page
16 for more information).
Note: The built-in battery needs to be charged 4 hours by the supplied AC/DC adapter before it is fully charged .
Basic Screen Information
While viewing the Video, Audio, Photos, or Files menu, the same type of information appears on-screen.
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1 Displays the file or folder name highlighted in the menu system.
2 Displays the mode you are in- Video, Audio, Photos, or Files, along with the mode icon
3 The Lock icon is displayed if the CONTROLS HOLD on the bottom of the unit is switched on.
4 The Battery icon displays how much power remains on the battery (full green bar
indicates 75%-100%, is
50%-75%,
25%-50%, red bar indicates below 25%, indicates battery is dead.
5 The preview window displays the picture associated with the mode, or if available, the file highlighted.
Basic Operation
The information in this section presumes you’ve successfully transferred files to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox, and you’re
ready to play different types of files.
If you need specific setup information (downloading music, transferring files, installing software), go to Chapter 1.
If you want more detailed information about the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox’s menu system, go to page Chapter 2.
Understanding how to navigate through the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox’s menu system, as well as how the buttons operate, will
give you the information you need for basic functionality.
The main menu displays Video, Audio, Photos, Files and Setup on the left side of the LCD screen. The navigation scheme is the
same no matter what menu you access:
1. Press the arrow up or down buttons to highlight different items on the screen.
2. Press the right arrow button to open a folder or sorting category to display the item’s (Video, Audio, etc.) contents.