RCA Lyra RD2215 512 MB Sport Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner

by RCA Lyra RD2215 512 MB Sport Digital Audio Play

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 7.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00092M1R4
• Item model number: RD2215
• Batteries: 1 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features

mp3/WMA/WMA DRM Playback
Plays back mp3 and Windows Microsoft Audio (WMA) files. Also, compatible with most secure music downloads from WMA-compliant services that support DRM.

512 MB Flash Memory
Stores up to 16 hours of WMA music encoded at 64 Kbps as well as being a data storage device. No moving parts for skipless audio playback.

Sport Features
An easy-to-wear, splash proof device for use during workouts. Stop watch, calorie counter & pulse rate monitor complements the specific needs of sports use.

Multifunction 3-Line Dot-Matrix Plus Icons Display
The multi-line dot-matrix display lists name of artist, song, elapsed time, volume level, and battery level indicator when in playback mode.

Audible
Listen to several hours of audiobooks, newspapers, audio magazines or radio programs.

Digital FM Tuner with FM Record
Record while listening to a FM station in mp3 format. At a later date you can upload your mp3 file to a PC for personal use.

Extended Battery Life
Up to 50 hours playback on one "AAA" battery.

Full Accessory Kit Included
Includes: Music Management Software, USB Cable, Sports Armband, Belt Clip, Clip Earphone, 1 "AA" Alkaline Battery.

Specifications

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 1.97" x 2.8" x 1.02"
• Weight: 0.09 / 0.86 pounds
• Battery Life (Continuous Playback): Up to 50 Hours

Display

• Total Track Time: Yes
• Elapsed Play Time: Yes
• Bit Rate: Yes
• USB Download: Yes
• DSP Modes: Yes
• Play Mode: Yes
• Hold: Yes
• Digital Volume Level: Yes
• Low Battery Indicator: Yes
• Low Battery: Yes
• Dead Battery: Yes
• USB Connection: Yes
• Memory Card: Yes
• Key Lock: Yes

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Product Description

RCA LYRA 512MB Sports Model includes; Splash proof easy to wear design for workouts, Stop watch, Pulse rate monitor and Calorie counter. Digital FM Tuner with FM Record. 3 Line Dot Matrix backlit display for navigating through this product's different features and for navigating through your music selections.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice for mp3 songs but locks up using Audible book format, June 24, 2005

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Nicholas L. Glade (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA Lyra RD2215 512 MB Sport Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner (Electronics)

This unit is a nice mp3 player. I bought it though to use it for audio books from audible.com. I have no problem with using this for music but if I download an audio book it locks up. I called RCA for assistance with this. Their response was that I need a firmware upgrade. The problem is that there is not firmware upgrade available. Of course I did ask when would be availabe and the reply was, we don't know. I am returning this unit since RCA has no idea when a firmware update will be made avaiable. Another problem was that I bought it from jlhwholesalers.com even after I read a notice that their communication with customers was bad. Well of course it's been a week and 4 emails to them and I still am unable to return my unit. jlhwholesalers keeps telling me that they are waiting for a return authorization from a vendor. I should have stuck with Amazon but they were out of stock.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars How can anybody design something like this?, February 1, 2006

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Vijai P. Atavane - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA Lyra RD2215 512 MB Sport Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner (Electronics)

I am an athlete and i decided to buy an MP3 player recently. This mp3 player had everything i wanted. But i got sick of it within 2 hours of trying to use it.

The joy stick was too rigid. I had to use all my strength to operate the player. It was hard to find music. I was scared to use the player while driving.

I wish RCA could have done some market research before even releasing the product to the market. I returned the product to Frys electronics within 12 hours of buying and bought Philips SA261 Solid State 512 MB MP3 Player instead. Easy operation , great looks and I am loving it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Sport Music Player, December 31, 2010

By 

Robert Bennett - See all my reviews

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This review is from: RCA Lyra RD2215 512 MB Sport Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner (Electronics)

Simple use for an active athletic person on the go. I recommend using an armband with this player, as the clip on the battery cover isn't the most sturdy piece of plastic.
This device worked well for us while we were in Alaska (running in -15 degree weather), and is still working well 5 years later in Florida.