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Chapter 1: Before You Begin
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COMPUTER
DIGITAL
USB PORT
Updating the Lyra Firmware
You can upgrade your Lyra Recorder by downloading the latest firmware from http://www.rca.com/digitalaudiodownloads.
Notes: If any audio files were added to the device through Windows Explorer or if the firmware is
upgraded, you must profile your contents in order for the new files to appear on the Lyra Recorder. The
Lyra Recorder may ask you if you want to profile once you have disconnected. Highlight and select Yes.
To see what software version is currently on your Lyra Recorder, enter the Setup menu and select About Lyra. Go to page
23 for more details.
After you have downloaded the latest firmware, follow the steps on the website to update your Lyra Recorder.
If an SD/MMC memory card is properly inserted, an additional drive letter may also be accessed as a Removable Disk
drive letter through Windows Explorer if the decoder is set to use the MSC USB protocol. The Lyra Recorder also functions
as a high-speed SD/MMC card reader.
Note: The SD/MMC memory card feature is not available in Windows when the Lyra Recorder is
connected using the MTP USB protocol.
For information on disconnecting the USB cable, go to the end of this chapter.
Notes: It might take several seconds for the Lyra Recorder to be detected, especially in Windows 2000.
Click Refresh in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the device has been detected.
The Lyra Recorder can transfer files at a high-speed mode of USB 2.0. This is up to 40 times faster than
USB 1.1. If USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your Lyra Recorder. The Lyra
Recorder is still backward compatible with the older USB 1.1 ports; however, you won’t be able to take
full advantage of the potential speed increase.
Connecting the Lyra Recorder to the Computer
Important: In order to transfer secure music files using Windows XP to your Lyra Recorder, you must set
the USB Protocol setting to MTP in the Setup menu before connecting your Lyra. The Lyra Recorder does
not support copy-protected content if you are using Windows 2000. See page 56 for more important
information.
Connect the Lyra Recorder to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. Turn on the unit by pressing the
ON/OFF button. When in MSC mode, the Lyra Recorder will appear as a Removable Disk in My Computer (Windows
Explorer). When connected in MTP mode the Lyra Recorder will appear as a Windows Portable Device in My Computer
(Windows Explorer).