Getting Started: Software Setup
Setup Information
Install software in your computer (Windows support only)
The Music Management CD that came with your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox work properly. These components do the following:
¥view the UserÕs Guide and documentation for the Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox
¥install USB driver for Windows 98SE/Me users (Refer to page 9)
¥enable you to transfer files from your computer to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox
¥install Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox system application to profile, sort the contents, update the system files, verify user playlists, and use LyraSync functionality to sync files/folders between your computer and device (refer to page 13)
¥use the MusicMatch Jukeboxª software to organize your music collection and transfer the music to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox
The MusicMatch Jukebox software compresses audio files (from music CDs) to the mp3 or mp3PRO format so you can play them on your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox. The MusicMatch software also enables you to download files from the internet that are already compressed and then transfer those files to your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox (or play the music on your computer).
Note: For Mac users, drag and drop file support is currently available. No software components are provided at this time.
Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive
Note: DonÕt connect your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox to your computer before you have installed the required drivers (Windows 98SE/Me only).
1.Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox into your computer.
IMPORTANT: DonÕt connect the USB cable to the PC or Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox before or during the driver installation.
If youÕre running Windows 2000 or XP, no additional drivers are required. If youÕre running Windows 98SE or Me, you must install the device drivers from the
Note: Windows 2000 users must have Service Pack 3 or later installed in order for proper device operation.
2.If the setup screen does not appear, double click My Computer, double click your
3.Select your Thomson Lyra model (PDP2860 (Thomson Lyra AV Jukebox Player)) on the setup screen and click Install to access installation programs corresponding to your Thomson Lyra device.
4.Click the software components youÕre going to install (a list follows):
¥Universal Serial Bus Drivers (Windows 98SE/Me only)
¥Lyra AV Jukebox system application
¥MusicMatch Jukebox
¥MusicMatch Jukebox device
¥Additional services (Install ID3man by Auditude, Get 100 Free mp3 Tracks from eMusic, Install Moodlogic Mix & Transfer, or Try RHAPSODY Music Service)
MusicMatch and MusicMatch Jukebox are registered trademarks of MusicMatch Corp.
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