RCA RD900W manual Playing Music through the Lyra Wireless, Fine Tuning the Lyra Wireless

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Chapter 2: MUSICMATCH and the Lyra Wireless

Playing Music through the Lyra Wireless

Now that you have connected your Lyra Wireless and installed all the necessary software, it’s time to listen to some music.

1.Make sure the MUSICMATCH application is launched on your computer. If it’s not, press the LYRA WIRELESS button on the remote.

2.Select the music source you want to play by pressing the corresponding button on the remote (FILE, RADIO, CD). If you choose FILE or CD, also select the song you want to play.

3.Turn on your audio receiver or other audio component and make sure it is on the right input mode for how you connected the Lyra Wireless receiver unit (AUX, INPUT, etc.). See you owner’s manual for the audio system or audio component for more details.

4.Adjust the volume on your computer and audio receiver to a comfortable level.

5.Press PLAY (the song plays through your audio receiver).

Fine Tuning the Lyra Wireless

To get the best signal reception, the Lyra Wireless units should face each other using an imaginary “line of sight.” You can place the transmitter and receiver in separate rooms, or even separate floors of your house, so you don’t have to worry about the units being close to each other. Other barriers in your house may affect the signal, so you may need to adjust the positions of the transmitter and receiver somewhat (see the diagrams in Chapter 1).

If the transmitter is sending the signal to the receiver properly, you should see some of the receiver’s signal strength meter indicators light up.

If there is no signal at all

Make sure the CHANNEL switch on the back of both units is set to the same number.

If the signal is weak or there is interference

Try changing the channel on both units. Make sure the CHANNEL switch is set to the same channel on both units.

Improving Performance

Orientation of the Antennas

Proper orientation of the antennas is important for good performance (see the diagrams in Chapter 1). You may find that the system works better with one or more of the antennas in the horizontal (flat) position. The receiver and transmitter tend to operate better in high locations, where the signal path is wider and stronger (on a shelf, for example). Watch the receiver signal strength indicators for indication of signal strength.

Also, you may need to experiment with the position of the remote control antenna on the transmitter unit. See what position works the best for the remote control.

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Contents Lyra Wireless User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Table of Contents Table of Contents Protect Components from Overheating Protect Against Power SurgesThings to Consider Before You Connect Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio InterferenceComputer System Requirements Audio System RequirementsWindows PC Requirements Unpack the box and check your parts Transmitter Front of the Lyra Wireless UnitsBack of the Lyra Wireless Units ReceiverConnections and Setup Connecting the Lyra Wireless Transmitter to your ComputerConnecting the Lyra Wireless Receiver to your Audio Receiver Improving Performance Orientation of the AntennasIf the signal is weak or there is interference Fine Tuning the Lyra WirelessIf there is no signal at all Avoiding InterferenceMusicmatch and the Lyra Wireless Install the software on your computerMusicmatch and the Lyra Wireless If you have Windows 98SE, 2000, or Me Launching the Remote Control SoftwareLaunching Musicmatch If you have Windows XPUsing Other Music Applications Closing the Remote Control SoftwareTurning off the Chime Audio Setup Settings in MusicmatchIf you have Windows 98SE or Me Soundcard Settings in Your Computer’s Control PanelIf you have Windows If you have Windows Me CD-ROM Settings in Your Computer’s Control PanelIf you have Windows 98SE On nextMusicmatch and the Lyra Wireless Important Battery Information Install Batteries in the RemoteMore on Musicmatch Playing Music through the Lyra Wireless Using the Remote with Musicmatch This page intentionally left blank Lyra Wireless won’t turn on TroubleshootingGeneral Problems No soundCare and Cleaning Remote Control Doesn’t WorkOther Buttons on the Remote Control Tape Puts a compatible audio receiver in tape mode Tip Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It If the component you want to control does turn offCode List TV Codes AOCVCR Codes Cable Box Codes JVCSatellite Receiver Codes FCC and Industry Canada Information How you get service Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers For how long after your purchaseLimitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration This page intentionally left blank Page Thomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 5551671A
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