Chapter 4: Playing Files
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Graphics contained in this publication are for representation only.
Basic Information
The Lyra Portable Multi-media Recorder is able to play video and music, view pictures, and also store any computer files.
The 20 GB hard drive storage allows you to:
• Store and view up to approximately 80 hours of video
• Record and play up to approximately 300 hours of music (record quality at 64kbps)
• Store and view up to approximately 100,000 JPEG images
Note: Audio only mp3 encoded at 128kbps; Video (with audio) encoded at 480kbps; JPEG images assume
average of 150KB per file. Actual recording time and available storage space vary depending on system
requirements, bitrate, and other factors.
You can find out how much availability is on your hard drive by going to the Setup menu and selecting About Lyra (go to
page 23 for more information).
Basic Screen Information
While viewing the Video, Audio, Photos, or Files menu, the same type of information appears on-screen.
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1 The film icon – in this example, it’s a video file.
2 The subfolder, which may contain additional files.
3 The file or folder name highlighted in the menu system.
4 The mode you are in- Video, Music, Photos, Audible, Files, or Setup along with the mode icon.
5 The Lock icon is displayed if the CONTROLS HOLD on the back of the unit is switched on. The device’s
buttons will be inactive (locked) when CONTROLS HOLD is switched on.
6 The Battery icon displays how much power remains on the battery (full green bar indicates 75%-100%,
is 50%-75%, 25%-50%, red bar indicates below 25%, indicates the battery is dead
and needs recharging). When the AC/DC adapter is connected and the battery is charging, the battery icon will be
animated to indicate charging mode is active.
Note: Before it is fully charged, the built-in battery needs to be charged 4 hours by the supplied AC/DC
adapter.
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