Chapter 3: Playing Files

Viewing Video Content on Your TV

You can view video content stored on the hard drive of your Lyra AV Jukebox using the supplied Line Out cable if your TV has Audio and Video Input jacks.

1.Make sure your Lyra AV Jukebox is off.

2.Connect the 2.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE OUT jack on your Lyra AV Jukebox player.

3.Connect the yellow (video) to the Video Input jack. Connect the red (audio right) and white (audio left) cables to the corresponding right and left Audio Input jacks on your TV.

4.Turn on the power to your TV, and change to the corresponding input channel on your TV.

5.Turn on your Lyra AV Jukebox. Switch the Mode Switch to TV OUT (locate the switch on the bottom of your Lyra

AV Jukebox

CONTROLS HOLD

NORMAL

).

 

TV OUT

 

6.Highlight and select Video.

7.Find the file you want to view on the TV. Press the Play button.

8.When finished viewing on the TV and to display the video on the Lyra screen, move the Mode Switch back to the NORMAL position.

Recording Audio to Your Lyra AV Jukebox

From Stereo System

You can record audio from an audio/video component, such as a stereo system, using the supplied Line In cable if the component has Audio Output jacks.

Note: You might want to change the Audio Record Quality setting in the Setup menu (go to Chapter 2) if you want to record at a lower quality to take up less space, or to record at a higher quality for better sound. The default record quality is 128 k (medium quality- mp3 audio).

1.Make sure your Lyra AV Jukebox is off.

2.Connect the 2.5mm mini-plug end of the cable to the LINE IN jack on your Lyra AV Jukebox player.

3.Connect the red (audio right) and white (audio left) cables to the corresponding right and left audio jacks on your stereo system.

4.Turn on the power to your audio system, and select the mode you’re recording from (for example, if you want to record a CD, make sure the stereo is in CD mode).

5.Turn on your Lyra AV Jukebox.

6.Highlight and select Audio.

7.Press the RECORD button on the top of the Lyra AV Jukebox when you’re ready to record (the Recording Mode screen appears). If you need to, press PLAY on your stereo.

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RCA RD2780 manual Recording Audio to Your Lyra AV Jukebox, Viewing Video Content on Your TV, From Stereo System

RD2780 specifications

The RCA RD2780 is a remarkable addition to RCA's lineup of portable audio solutions, specifically designed for music enthusiasts who value a blend of style, functionality, and cutting-edge technology. This stereo boombox stands out with its versatile features and impressive sound quality, making it an attractive option for outdoor gatherings or indoor listening sessions.

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