About the Rio User Guide Page 1 Rio 600 User Guide About the Rio User Guide The Rio 600 User Guide includes the following information: Introduction Using your Rio Using Rio Menu options and settings Using the Rio software Accessories and e-store Understanding digital audio terms Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting Warranty Regulatory Customer care Index To learn more: • Refer to the Getting Started Guide for the basics on how to set up and start using your Rio.
About the Rio User Guide Page 2 Legal notices Copyright © 2000-2001 SONICblue Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. SONICblue Incorporated does not assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document or make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort, Inc. in the USA and/or other countries and is used under license. The RealPlayer and the RealJukebox are included under license from RealNetworks, Inc. Copyright 1999. RealNetworks, Inc.
Introduction Page 3 Introduction The Rio 600 provides the ultimate listening experience while you exercise, commute or relax. Create and mix your favorite selections on your PC or Mac for playback on your Rio. Your player is similar in function to a portable cassette or CD player. However, it has no moving parts, so it delivers skip-free music under any conditions. It is about the size of an audio cassette or pager and weighs only a few ounces. The Rio interfaces with your computer through the USB port.
Using your Rio Page 4 Using your Rio This section explains what you need to know about using Rio buttons and controls. Multifunction port On/Hold/Off LCD Menu Volume Play/Pause Reverse Forward Stop Select Using Rio buttons and controls • Select: The center navigation button. In play mode, press and hold Select for about two seconds to jump to a list of tracks you can pick from to play. To set a bookmark, press Select while the Rio is in pause mode.
Using your Rio Page 5 • • • 8: Forward; the right navigation button. In play mode, press and release 8 to skip to the next track on your Rio. Press and hold 8 to fast-forward through the track currently playing. In menu mode, press 8 to navigate through menu options. 7: Reverse; the left navigation button. In play mode, press and release 7 to skip to the beginning of the track currently playing on your Rio. Press and hold 7 to fast-rewind through the current track.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 6 Rio Menu options and settings When the Menu button is pressed, the LCD displays Rio menu options: • Audio: Preset and custom equalizer settings. • Player: Random, repeat, delete track, pick a track, bookmark, and playlist functions. • Prefs: Player settings including power saving (time to sleep), time and date, LCD display backlight, and battery level and calibration.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 7 6 Press Select. 7 Press the 4/; or < buttons to navigate between Bass or Treble. 8 Use the 7 or 8 buttons to increase or decrease the Bass or Treble value from 1 (low) to 9 (high). • To save the settings press Select. • To return to play mode without saving any changes, press Menu.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 8 Using Player functions Player functions include: • Play options: Repeat or randomize tracks. • Delete tracks: Remove content from the Rio. • Pick a track: Select and play a track. • Bookmarks: Play or delete bookmarks. • Playlist: Create new playlists, manage playlists or remove playlists from the Rio. Setting Repeat and Random play options 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Player. 3 Press Select.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 9 Deleting tracks from the Rio 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Player. 3 Press Select. 4 Press the navigation buttons to highlight Delete Tracks. 5 Press Select. A list of all tracks on the Rio displays. 6 Press the 4/; or < buttons to navigate to the track you want to delete. 7 Press Select. • Highlight Yes on the Delete dialog, then press Select to delete the track.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 10 Adding bookmarks 1 Press 4/; during playback to pause. 2 Press Select for to create a new bookmark. If you press and hold Select the Pick a track list displays. Playing or deleting bookmarks 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Player. 3 Press Select. 4 Press the navigation buttons to highlight Bookmarks. 5 Press the 4/; or < buttons to highlight Play Bookmark or Delete Bookmark. 6 Press Select.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 11 Working with Playlists Playlist options include: • Choose: Select a playlist from playlists stored on the Rio. • New: Build a new playlist. • Edit: Modify an existing playlist. • Remove: Remove a playlist from the Rio. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Player. 3 Press Select. 4 Press the navigation buttons to highlight Playlist. 5 Press Select. 6 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to the desired playlist option.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 12 Modifying a playlist 1 Highlight the Edit playlist option. 2 Press Select. 3 Press the 4/; or < buttons to navigate to the playlist. 4 The playlist editor displays tracks and their playlist order numbers in the left column. 5 • To add tracks or remove tracks from the playlist, highlight a track and press Select to tag or untag the track with a number in the left column. This number shows the order in which the track is played in the playlist.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 13 Setting Preferences Preferences include these Rio settings: • Power saving (time to sleep). • Time and date. • Display backlight. • Battery level display and calibration. Adjusting the power saving setting You can adjust the time to sleep (suspend) setting from one to nine minutes. To turn off the power saving feature, set the time to sleep setting to 0 (zero). 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Prefs. 3 Press Select.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 14 Adjusting LCD display backlight 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Prefs. 3 Press Select. 4 Press the navigation buttons to highlight Display. 5 Press Select. 6 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to adjust the Backlight time on setting. Backlight settings include: 7 • timed 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds. • always on. • always off. Press Select to save the setting.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 15 Displaying battery information 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to Prefs. 3 Press Select. 4 Press the navigation buttons to highlight Battery, then press Select. 5 Press the navigation buttons to highlight Power level, then press Select. Battery information displays: 6 • Battery type: Rechargeable or Normal. • Battery charge level: The battery’s charge state percentage. • Run time estimation: The battery’s remaining play time.
Rio Menu options and settings Page 16 Displaying About information 1 Press Menu. 2 Press the 7 or 8 buttons to navigate to About. 3 Press Select. The following information is displayed: 4 • Rio model number or message defined through the software. • Firmware version the Rio is using. • Total internal memory amount installed and a bar graph display of the amount used. • Total external memory installed and a bar graph display of the amount used by tracks.
Using the Rio software Page 17 Using the Rio software Using RealJukebox RealJukebox audio management software is included on the software CD. Use RealJukebox to: • Organize digital audio tracks on your computer. • Organize tracks on your Rio. • Record (encode) your audio CDs. • Search for tracks on your computer or on the Internet.
Using the Rio software Page 18 Copying tracks to your Rio 1 Plug the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of your Rio. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the USB port on your computer. 3 Slide the power switch on top of your Rio to On. 4 Click the All Tracks button on the Real Jukebox software. 5 Click the desired track(s). 6 Click the right mouse button and select Copy to Device or click Copy to > Device in the right column on the window. Click OK on the dialog box.
Using the Rio software Page 19 Using SoundJam MP (Mac only) SoundJam MP player and encoder converts music into compressed digital quality MP3’s from CD, MP2, AIFF, QuickTime™, SMD, Sound Designer, and WAV formats. Master Playlist Use the Master Playlist editor to: • Search your audio collection stored on your Mac. • Build and manage custom playlists. Main Window Use the SoundJam MP Main Window to: • Listen to audio on your Mac. • Play music files from your playlist or CD-ROM.
Using the Rio software Page 20 Converter Use the Converter window to: • Encode audio CDs. • Save tracks into MP3 format to be transferred to and played on your Rio. Connector The Connector window displays when you plug your Rio into your Mac with the USB cable. Use the Connector window to: • Manage the content on your Rio. • Export audio to your Rio. Choose the track by selecting “Add...” or drag the desired track to the view window.
Accessories Page 21 Accessories Customize your Rio with these cool digital audio accessories: • External Memory Backpacks • RioToneTM Faceplates • Headphones • Car Cassette Adapter • Carrying cases and bags Order accessories online from the Rio e-store Approved Rio 600 replacement alkaline batteries Your Rio 600 is powered by one AA size alkaline battery (included).Your Rio will run longer and perform best when using a good quality battery.
Accessories Page 22 RioToneTM Faceplates Available in a variety of colors and designs. Removing the faceplate 1 Firmly press the button on the back of the Rio 600 to detach the backpack. 2 Remove the backpack from the Rio 600. 3 Small tabs on the back of the faceplate attach it to the front of the Rio. Holding the Rio in one hand, grasp the left side of the faceplate with your other hand and pull up to unclip the left side of the faceplate from the front of the Rio.
Accessories Page 23 Car Cassette Adapter • Designed to work with any car stereo cassette player. • Listen to your Rio in your car through your car’s speakers. Using the car cassette adapter 1 Plug the stereo plug (male) of the car cassette adapter into the headphone jack of the Rio. 2 Turn the cassette deck on. Set the volume to the lowest position. 3 Insert the car cassette adapter into the cassette deck. 4 Turn on the Rio and adjust the volume to medium level.
Digital audio terms Page 24 Digital audio terms AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is one of the audio compression formats defined by the MPEG-2 specification. AAC used to be called NBC (Non-Backward-Compatible), because it is not compatible with the MPEG-1 audio formats. AAC may eventually replace MP3 since it offers better sound quality and greater file compression.
Digital audio terms Page 25 DRM, security Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies protect copyright ownership of digital information. DRM became an issue with the rise of MP3 technology and Internet distribution of music. DRM platforms serve as a security “wrapper” around digital audio supporting Internet distribution while at the same time protecting and managing rights related to that digital information. The security mechanism in the Rio supports several secure file formats.
Digital audio terms Page 26 MP3 MPEG-1, Layer 3 Audio (MP3) is a compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near CD quality sound, but at a fraction of the size of normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an audio track from CD-ROM reduces the file size by approximately a 12:1 ratio with virtually no loss in quality. This digital sound encoding and compression process was developed by the Fraunhofer Institut fur Integrierte Schaltungen and Thomson Multimedia.
FAQ and troubleshooting Page 27 FAQ and troubleshooting How do you put music on the Rio? The Rio interfaces with your computer through the USB port. You can get digital audio from numerous Internet sites or encode your own digital audio tracks from your audio CDs using the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Use the software included with the Rio to get audio from the Internet, encode tracks from your audio CDs, or download tracks to your Rio.
FAQ and troubleshooting Page 28 Where is the serial number located on the Rio? The serial number is on the back of the Rio under the backpack. Remove the backpack from the Rio to see the serial number (S/N). What brand replacement alkaline batteries do you recommend? Your Rio 600 is powered by one AA size alkaline battery (included).Your Rio will run longer and perform best when using a good quality battery. Poor quality or leaking batteries can damage the Rio 600.
FAQ and troubleshooting Page 29 3 Double-click the Rio 600 xxxx.exe firmware upgrade file. The RioFlasher window displays. 4 Click the Upgrade Now button on the RioFlasher window. 5 Click Yes. 6 When the upgrade is complete, a check of the firmware version displays the new version number. Upgrading the Rio firmware—Mac Important: Do not close the program, turn off the Rio or unplug the USB cable during the upgrade. 1 Connect the Rio to the computer with the USB cable.
FAQ and troubleshooting Page 30 How do I register my SoundJam (Mac) software? SoundJam allows 50 encodes prior to free registration that unlocks SoundJam for unlimited MP3 encoding. You must have an Internet connection to complete online registration. At the time of registration, you may choose to upgrade the features of the software for a small fee. 1 Double-click the hard drive icon. 2 Double-click the SoundJam folder. 3 Double-click the SoundJam MP icon to open the program.
One Year Limited Warranty Page 31 One Year Limited Warranty Our warranty to you SONICblue Incorporated warrants that your product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. If you discover a defect covered by this warranty, we will repair or replace the product at our option using new or remanufactured components. SONICblue Incorporated’s liability is limited solely to the repair or replacement of the defective product.
One Year Limited Warranty Page 32 is created and Return Authorization provided. This fee includes all labor, parts needing replacement, and return shipping. You must deliver the product to SONICblue Incorporated in order to obtain out of warranty service. You must pay for shipping to SONICblue Incorporated. It is recommended that you use a shipping service providing you with tracking capability, because we will not be responsible for items lost in the mail.
Regulatory Information Page 33 Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) The device has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B computing device according to the specifications in FCC rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Regulatory Information Page 34 2841 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following product(s) conform to the requirements of the European Parliament Council Directive 1999/5/EC dated 9th March 1999.
Customer Care Page 35 Customer Care Technical support Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 5am-7pm PT Saturday 8am-4pm PT Email customersupport@riohome.com Telephone New product support (541) 967-2450 TDD (541) 967-2451 Fax (541) 967-2401 Web site www.riohome.com Solution Library Customer service Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 6am-5pm PT Email customersupport@riohome.
Customer Care Page 36 New Product Support In addition to the services mentioned above, all retail purchasers of Rio products receive person-to-person telephone support for the first 90 days of ownership. Extended Service Option To extend support after the expiration of New Product Support, we offer an affordable, feebased, Extended Service Option. Please see the Web site for details. Premium Support Service Have a tough question and no time to wait? Rio also offers a Premium Support service.
Index Page 37 Index E A encode (defined) 25 equalizer built in 6 custom 6 AAC 24 ADPCM 24 alarm set 16 audio file size 24 audio functions 6 B backpack 32 MB 21 64 MB 21 batteries Rio 600 alkaline replacement 21, 28 battery calibration 15 battery power level 15, 16 bitrate 24 bookmark add 10 play or delete 10 C calibrate 15 car cassette adapter 23 carrying cases 23 CDDB 24, 25 CE declaration 33 clock display 16 set 13 codec (defined) 24 codecs AAC 24 ADPCM 24 MP3 26 WMA 26 customer care 35 D delete p
Index Page 38 RioTone Faceplate 22 S SDMI 26 select button 4 skins 26 software registration 30 SoundJam MP software 19 stop button 4 T technical support 35 time and date display 16 set 13 time to sleep setting 13 troubleshooting 27 U USB 26 W warranty 31 WMA 26