Chapter 3: Playing Files

Playing Your Lyra AV Jukebox in Your Car Stereo

The cassette adapter lets you listen to the Lyra AV Jukebox in an automobile or RV safely without having to wear headphones.

The car kit is included with your Lyra AV Jukebox. This accessory kit includes a car cord adapter and a cassette adapter. The car cord adapter lets you power your Lyra from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts to a 4.5-volt output.

1.If the headphones are attached, remove them. Insert the plug on the cassette adapter into the LINE OUT jack on the player.

2.Set the volume control on the cassette player to your normal listening level. Also set your Lyra AV Jukebox’s volume to roughly step 24.

Note: It may be necessary to slightly adjust the Lyra AV JukeboxÕs volume to attain best overall sound quality.

3.Insert the cassette (Side A up) into your cassette player making sure the cord is placed in the correct position for your type of player.

4.Attach the end of the car cord adapter to the DC IN jack on your Lyra AV Jukebox.

5.Remove the cigarette lighter from the socket, and insert the car cord into the socket.

6.Turn on your Lyra AV Jukebox, and operate the Lyra AV Jukebox to play music as described earlier in the chapter.

7.Control the sound level by using the volume control on the cassette player.

8.When you’re finished,

A.Remove the cassette adapter from the cassette player.

B.Turn off the Lyra AV Jukebox.

C.Remove the car cord’s plug from the cigarette lighter socket.

Cautions: Make sure to place the wire securely into the slot on the cassette in the correct direction for the type of player you have.

The car cord adapter is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems. Use of any other car cord adapter may damage your Lyra AV Jukebox and void your warranty.

Playing Your Lyra AV Jukebox on Your Stereo System

Your Lyra AV Jukebox came with a Line Out Cable that you can use to connect your Lyra to your audio system.

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 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 proper input setting on the audio system that corresponds with the way you’ve connected the Lyra AV Jukebox to the audio system.

5.Turn on your Lyra AV Jukebox – press and hold for 2 seconds.

6.Operate the Lyra AV Jukebox to play music as described earlier in the chapter.

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RCA RD2780 manual Playing Your Lyra AV Jukebox in Your Car Stereo, Playing Your Lyra AV Jukebox on Your Stereo System

RD2780 specifications

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