RCA RD-2763FM Lyra 5 GB Micro Jukebox with FM Transmitter/Charger

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The Lyra Micro Jukebox includes a FM transmitter to play mp3s in a car. Plug the transmitter into any car's cirgarette light and mp3s will transmit straight to the radio. The retractable cord is also an antenna. The transmitter encodes at 64 kpbs as well as being a data storage device. The device is also Play4Sure Certified which means the plyer will work with the most secure music downloads and subscriptions from WMA-compliant services. Compatible formats are mp3, WMA, WMA DRM 10. Also, compatible with most secure music downloads from WMA-compliant services that support DRM. The Lyrca Micro Jukebox has multi-line LCD Screen with Icons Display lists name of artist, song, elapsed time, volume level, and battery level indicator when in playback mode. HDD SmartTrax Navigation Browse your contents by album, genre, year or title and easily select a group by ID3 tag as well. Track Search Forward & Reverse Auto Power Down Digital Volume Control JPEG Image Playback Custom EQ Firmware Upgradeable Armband Hard Disc Assumes audio encoded at 64 kbps WMA and average of 3 minutes per song Storage Capacity up to 5GB Rotational Speed 3600 RPM USB 2.0 High Speed Multi-Line LCD Display Size of Display 1.5 inch Bright LED Backlit Icon Based Menu Table of Contents Playlist Elapsed Time Digital Volume Level Battery Level Indicator Stereo Headphone, Mini USB and External DC Power Jack Built-In Lithium Ion Polymer Battery System Requirements - PC Processor 500 MHz or higher, PC Operating System Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Internet Navigator Explorer 5.0 or Higher, Hard Disc Space Needed 100 MB for Software Only, CD Driver Capability Digital Audio Extraction, USB Port, Sound Card, Video Card 16 Bit Color, Mac Operating System OS 10.2 or Higher Dimensions - Width 1.97 x Height 3.3 x Depth 0.55 inches Weight - 0.19 pounds

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Primarily designed as a digital music player but also capable of storing data, the RCA Lyra RD-2763 is a great choice for commuting, jogging, and a host of other on- the-go uses. The unit comes with a combination FM transmitter/charger that plugs into any car's cigarette lighter, letting you play your favorite tunes through the FM radio while charging the Lyra at the same time. In addition, the Lyra's 5 GB hard drive stores both MP3 and WMA files, in addition to supporting secure downloads from WMA- compliant DRM services. Listeners will enjoy access to up to 170 hours of WMA music or 3,400 songs encoded at 64 kbps--enough for almost any application, including cross- country road trips.

Getting around is simple thanks to the HDD SmartTrax navigation and included MusicMatch Jukebox software. The former lets you browse your contents by album, genre, year, or title, or select a group by ID3 tagging, while the latter offers such functions as Lyra DJ (creates precise playlists based on your sorting preferences) and the ability to export MP3 files to WAV format. And because there are no moving parts, the Lyra's music playback simply doesn't skip.

Listening to music is only part of the fun, however. The Lyra also stores data files, such as digital photos, PowerPoint presentations, text documents, and more. The data storage in effect turns the Lyra into a mini hard drive, making it a great companion for anyone who needs to transport small data files from one location to another without wasting a CD-R or hauling along a laptop. It also serves as a nice overflow device in a pinch, such as when needing to free up space on a digital camera.

The Lyra sports a multi-line LCD screen (with icons), which lists the artist name, song title, and elapsed time, among other details. The display makes it easy to select songs, view other selections, adjust the volume, check the battery level, and more. And thanks to the six equalizer presets--which include bass, custom, pop, rock, jazz, and flat--you can easily optimize the sound tones to suit your tastes.

The Lyra is compatible with PCs running Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP or Macs running OS X 10.2 or higher. To transfer music, simply run a USB cord (included) from the Lyra to a PC (the Lyra supports USB 2.0). The Lyra, which also comes with a built- in lithium-ion polymer battery and a universal AC/DC adapter, measures 2 by 3.3 by 0.6 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
Lyra jukebox, FM transmitter/charger, MusicMatch Jukebox CD, AC/DC adapter, mini USB cable, headphones, user's manual.

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