RCA Lyra X3030 (30GB)
Manufacturer: RCA Part number: RDX3030
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- Bottom Line:
- The all-inclusive RCA Lyra X3030 is a solid video playback and recording device, despite its poorly designed menu interface. Yet there are still PVPs on the market that perform better.
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CNET editors' review
RCA Lyra X3030 (30GB) price range: $399.98
- Reviewed by: Eliot Van Buskirk and James Kim
- Reviewed on: 10/23/2006
The good: Thoughtful physical design; useful photo features; supports music and video from Windows Media services and Audible; useful built-in kickstand; removable battery; line-in A/V recording out of the box; lots of bundled extras.
The bad: Limited to 30GB; no radio; non-intuitive menus; pricey; battery life for MP3 playback is weak.
The bottom line: The all-inclusive RCA Lyra X3030 is a solid video playback and recording device, despite its poorly designed menu interface. Yet there are still PVPs on the market that perform better.
User reviews
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not so good
by waggs63 on April 22, 2008
Pros: large screen, it records!, programable timers
Cons: buggy, expensive, bad customer service
Summary: I bought this because it can record video but only for a couple hours. Sometimes it cant even open files it recorded. It gets hot!! It crashes!! after a month ...
Summary: I bought this because it can record video but only for a couple hours. Sometimes it cant even open files it recorded. It gets hot!! It crashes!! after a month the USB connectivity went haywire so now I cant even update the firmware. Customer service is horrible, they instructed me to update the firmware after I told them that the USB wasn't working....morons! Anyway I wouldn't buy it again and you shouldn't either. Its expensive and buggy.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: RCA
- Part number: RDX3030
- Description: Thomson provides a wide range of video technologies, products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. Offering an array of state-of-the-art digital products and services, Thomson adds value to hundreds of millions of consumers around the world every year. PRODUCT FEATURES: LYRA Personal Multimedia Recorder 30 GB Hard Drive with 3.6" Full Color TFT Display-Stores audio and video as well as being a data storage device. View up to 120 hours of pre-recorded TV shows, movies or home videos in dazzling definition on the high color TFT display; listen up to 450 hours worth of music, or store up to 15, 000 photos on 30 GB hard drive; Record Video Direct From Source-Record your favorite TV shows and movies direct from source (DVD, TV, set-top box, camcorder, VCR) to MPEG4 file so you can watch at a later date; Audio Playback (mp3/WMA/DRM-WMA/WAV/Audible /PlaysForSure content)-Download and listen to music or books from most music download and subscription-based services; Photo Playback (JPEG, Bitmap, TIF, GIF, PNG)-View photos or images. You can also zoom and rotate as well as create slideshows with audio playback; Audio Record (mp3)-Record direct from source (CD player, mp3 player, radio) from analog input source to mp3 format; Schedule Timed Recordings-Like a pocket digital video recorder (DVR), this device will record on timer. Just set the time and date you want to record and it will turn on and record without you being there. You can also use the IR Blaster (with Home Theater Docking Station), to turn on the recorded device (i.e. set-top box) to record; Transcoding Software-DivX Create Bundle is included in the device so you can make your video files (downloaded or recorded) smaller and compatible with just the click of your mouse; Composite Video Output-DVD Quality Video Output (480 lines of resolution) allows you to display your recorded video and photos on your TV set; Built-in Speaker-Listen without headphones; Voice-Image Labeling-Record audio commentary on photos or images. When viewing either in slideshow or direct view, you will hear the audio commentary; Home Theater Docking Station-Allows you to connect your device in between your TV and set-top box for easy recording like a DVR. The device will record directly from the signal during scheduled timed recordings or record while you are watching TV. When the device is turned off or is removed from station, signal is bypassed directly to TV. Also allows connection for AC/DC Adapter and IR Blaster; USB Host-Direct connect most digital cameras so you can view and/or download photos; SD Card Slot-Add extra memory with a SD card (not included) or view/download content (audio, video, photos, computer files) directly from the card to the device.
General
- Device Type Digital AV recorder
- Key Features Digital audio recorder ,
Digital photo viewer ,
External HDD function ,
Voice recorder ,
Memory card reader ,
Video capture from external source ,
Digital audio player ,
Digital video player - Compatibility PlaysForSure Audio
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
Display
- Display Type TFT 3.6 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- TV Standards Supported PAL,
NTSC - Display Features Contrast,
Brightness,
Sleep mode Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory Cards Supported SD Memory Card ,
MultiMediaCard - HDD Capacity 30 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
- File System Supported FAT 32,
FAT 16 Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats MP3 ,
WMA ,
Audible ,
Protected WMA (DRM) ,
WAV - Playback modes One track repeat,
Random play / shuffle,
Playlist,
Repeat all - Audio output Built-in speaker
- Microphone Built-in microphone
- Digital audio features Equalizer
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats GIF,
JPEG,
BMP,
TIFF,
PNG - Photo Playback Modes Auto slide show,
Zoom in,
Rotate
Video
- Video Playback Formats DivX 5.0 ,
DivX 4.0 ,
MPEG-4 ,
MPEG-2 ,
MPEG-4 SP ,
WMV ,
AVI ,
MPEG-1 - Video Capture Supported Yes
- Video Capture Formats MPEG-4
- Features Record button
Connectivity
- Connections Audio / video input,
Audio / video output,
Hi-Speed USB Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
System Requirements
- Operating System MS Windows 2000 SP3 or later,
MS Windows XP Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories USB cable , Charging stand + power adapter,
Car power adapter,
AV cable,
USB adapter cable,
Carrying case,
Remote control,
Stereo headphones
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- Manufacturer:RCA
- Address:
1002 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601



