Features & Menus

How to access the play modes

During navigation mode (you’ve turned on your Thomson Lyra Jukebox, but you are using the menu system and not playing music)

1.Press the MODE button (the MODE SETTINGS menu appears).

2.Press the arrow down button (or soft key 2) or the arrow up button (soft key 3) until the play mode you want to use is highlighted.

3.Press BACK (soft key 1) to return to the previous screen and the mode selection will be updated to reflect the choice you made in step 2.

4.To change the current play mode, just press the MODE button during playback.

During playback

1.Press the MODE button to cycle through the choices (the play mode icons are updated on the LCD).

Note: No icon appears in the LCD for the Normal playback mode.

Repeat A-B

Repeat A-B enables you to mark a starting point and an ending point during playback — the Repeat A-B playback mode will only play the segment that you marked. When the end of the segment (the B point) is reached during playback, the Thomson Lyra will start playback again from the beginning (the A point).

Note: Unlike other playback modes, Repeat A-B is only available during playback (you can’t access it from the MODE SETTINGS menu).

1.To set up Repeat A-B, start playback – press (play/pause).

2.When the song you’re playing reaches the place that you want to be the starting point,

press A -B (soft key 4). You’ll notice that the icon appears in the LCD where the other mode icons are displayed.

3.Continue to let the music play. When you reach the end of the segment you want to

repeat, press A-B again (soft key 4). The icon appears in the LCD. Note: You can only mark A and B points within the same song or track.

4.The Thomson Lyra Jukebox will repeatedly play the segment of music you marked. To cancel A-B repeat and return to normal playback, just press the MODE button.

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PDP2800 specifications

The Technicolor - Thomson PDP2800 is a cutting-edge digital video recorder that marked a significant advancement in home entertainment technology during its time. Launched in the early 2000s, the PDP2800 was designed to cater to the growing demand for high-quality video recording and playback, setting a benchmark for subsequent devices in the market.

One of the main features of the PDP2800 is its ability to record digital TV broadcasts, providing users with a seamless way to capture their favorite shows and movies directly onto a hard disk. With a storage capacity typically ranging from 80GB to 160GB, the device was capable of holding numerous hours of video content, allowing users to record multiple shows without the worry of running out of space.

The PDP2800 utilized advanced encoding technologies that ensured high clarity and sound quality in recorded content. It supported MPEG-2 compression, which was the standard for digital broadcasting, enabling efficient storage without significant loss of quality. The device also featured a built-in teletext decoder, making it easy for users to access additional information about their recordings.

The ease of use was a hallmark of the PDP2800. The user interface was designed with simplicity in mind, featuring a straightforward menu system that allowed quick navigation through the device’s functions. Users could easily schedule recordings using the electronic program guide (EPG), which displayed upcoming programs and enabled one-touch recording.

Connectivity was another strong point of the PDP2800. It offered several output options, including SCART and composite connections, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of televisions and audio systems. Additionally, it featured USB ports for potential software updates, allowing the device to maintain its functionality as technology evolved.

Another notable characteristic of the PDP2800 was its reliability. The device was built with durability in mind, ensuring that it could handle regular use in a household setting. Its compact design made it easy to integrate into home entertainment systems, giving it a modern aesthetic that appealed to consumers.

In conclusion, the Technicolor - Thomson PDP2800 represented a significant leap forward in digital recording technology. With its impressive features, advanced encoding capabilities, user-friendly interface, and reliable performance, it laid the foundation for future advancements in home entertainment systems, leaving a lasting impact on how consumers interacted with video content.
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