RCA RD-2763FM Lyra 5 GB Micro Jukebox with FM Transmitter/Charger
- Portable MP3/WMA player with FM transmitter/charger for listening in the car
- 5 GB hard drive stores up to 170 hours of WMA music or 3,400 songs @ 64 kbps
- Integrated HDD SmartTrax navigation browses by album, genre, year, or title
- 6 EQ presets for tailored listening; built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
- Measures 2 x 3.3 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D); 90-day manufacturer's warranty
Product Description
The RCA Lyra Digital Audio Player plays open mp3 and Windows Media audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services.
Amazon.com Product Description
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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RCA RD-2763FM Lyra 5 GB Micro Jukebox with FM Transmitter/Charger
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- Publisher: RCA
- Label: RCA
- Studio: RCA
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Summary: DO NOT BUY IT!!!!! 2007-11-29
Comment: You may think you are getting a good deal, but it is because the item is a piece of worthless junk!! After 2.5 months, my player reads "File system corrupted" and it is totally unusable! Don't waste your money! I wish I had read these reviews BEFORE I bought it! I actually give this 0 stars, but the review process demands a star.
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Summary: No frills, but great value - except for the transmitter 2007-10-30
Comment: I paid $40 for the mp3 player which included an AC adapter and FM transmitter. Based on price and value, I cannot complain. The mp3 player is very basic (cannot display photos, play videos, etc), but its 5 GIG capacity makes it a real bargain compared to other name brand players. It is hard drive based, rather than flash. Therefore there are sometimes delays when searching for songs, and sometimes when adjusting the volume. The FM transmitter, in my case, is essentially worthless. It has a very limited frequency selection, and none work well......noisy, full of static, unbearable!! So if you're looking for something basic just for listening to tunes, and the price is right, I highly recommend this player.
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Summary: Excellent item, worth the money 2007-10-10
Comment: I recommend it a lot, you don't need more than 5 gb for your travel purposes, buy it today!
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Summary: Keep it out of the heat 2007-10-05
Comment: I bought the Jukebox last fall when I started doing a long commute. It worked fine for a long while, but I left it in the sun a few times, and now the battery won't hold a charge very well. I only get about 20 minutes. Also, there a spring in the FM transmitter that holds a fuse in place, but the spring was too weak and it would lose contact. I ended up stuffing pieces of aluminum foil in to ensure that it would make contact. (Don't do this unless you know what you're doing, because if the fuse is short-circuited, it could start a fire -- if the fuse can't, well, defuse an overpower event). The price was right, and it got me through some long car rides, but I wouldn't buy it again.
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Summary: An Awesome DAP For Those On a Budget! 2007-09-28
Comment: This is my second RCA Lyra. I had a refurbished RD-2762A I got on eBay, and after a little over a year, its battery quit holding a charge. In the interim, I used a small 512MB Chinese-made player that worked well, but didn't really suit all of my needs.
After some research on-line came up with no real answers, I just typed "RCA Lyra" into Google, and it came up with this item at Amazon.com! The first thing I noticed was the price, which at that time was 49.99. I paid twice that for my refurbed 2762A!
I immediately saw that it resembled my 2762A in nearly every way, but was a gorgeous dark metallic blue with a darker scroll wheel. I quickly purchased it, with free S/H, and got less than a week later.
The Lyra suits my needs very well, and its 5 gigabytes of hard drive space stores my entire music collection. It has various EQ settings, and the sound is surprisingly great, on par with my brother's 30GB Video iPod, and ease of use is, well, easy.
Firstly, forget about any software programs, including MusicMatch or Windows Media Player. Just switch the file transfer protocul (under the menu => Settings) from MTP to MSC. Now, when you connect the Lyra to your computer with the USB cable, it recognizes it as a portable hard drive. Now, you can simply drag and drop files and whole directories onto the player. You can still create playlists, however, including My Selections, which allows you to save your favorite tracks into an on-the-go playlist.
Battery life is pretty good, at least for me, around 8 hours, which beats my old RD-2762A (less than 6). It has the same monochrome screen as previous Lyras with a bright blue backlight. Not as cool as some of the other fancier and expensive DAPs, but perfect for me.
The included earbuds are not that great, and I'm using the far superior JVC Gumy Berry Blue headphones I ordered through Wal-Mart's Site-to-Store ($9.99). I carry the player in a small Case Logic Pocket case I got from their website ($9.99, $15 with shipping).
There are few accessories for any of the Lyras, but through sheer luck, I found an RCA MP3 Starter Kit at Wal-Mart on clearance for $3! It contained three silicone cases for the Lyra, plus an extra wall charger. My Lyra is currently garbed in the blue case to match the rest of my accessories.
The included free FM transmitter plugs directly into your cigarette lighter adapter (no batteries!) and has a retractable cable that plugs into the Lyra's (or any portable music or video player) headphone jack. The transmitter actually works well, at least in my car, and has eight stations for reception.
For those that love Lyras, I'd highly recommend the RD-2763FM. And with he price continuing to drop at Amazon.com, I say go for it. It's a solid DAP with great sound, features, and an actually good FM transmitter thrown in.
Here's a pic of my RD-2763FM with its accessories, sans the FM transmitter:
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