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
¥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
Basic Screen Information
While viewing the Video, Audio, Photos, or Files menu, the same type of information appears
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1Displays the file or folder name highlighted in the menu system.
2Displays the mode you are in- Video, Audio, Photos, or Files, along with the mode icon
3The Lock icon is displayed if the CONTROLS HOLD on the bottom of the unit is switched on.
4The Battery icon displays how much power remains on the battery (full green bar indicates
5The preview window displays the picture associated with the mode, or if available, the file highlighted.
Basic Operation
The information in this section presumes youÕve successfully transferred files to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox, and youÕre 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 JukeboxÕs menu system, go to page Chapter 2.
Understanding how to navigate through the Thomson Lyra AV JukeboxÕs 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 itemÕs (Video, Audio, etc.) contents.
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