User guide
Table Of Contents
- RioVolt SP250™ User Guide
- About the User Guide
- Navigating and printing the RioVolt SP250 User Guide
- Copyright and trademark
- Introduction
- Package Contents
- System Requirements (For included software only)
- System Recommendations
- Safety Information
- Getting Started
- Using Your RioVolt SP250
- The Setup Menu
- Using the FM Tuner
- The Remote Control
- How to Upgrade Your RioVolt SP250:
- Troubleshooting
- Problem: The RioVolt SP250 gives a No Disk error message when spinning up.
- Problem: Why is it that when I play a CD with both CD Audio and MP3/ WMA files I can only play th...
- Problem: Why am I not able to get the display to remain lit when using the player in the dark?
- Problem: I am unable to power up the RioVolt. This happens when using new batteries or the AC pow...
- Problem: When the player is left unattended and in a 'stop' or 'pause' state, often when I return...
- Problem: The skip protection for CD Audio does not seem to last for 40 - 160 seconds, is this a p...
- Problem: During playback of MP3/WMA music CDs, the CD appears to stop, is something wrong?
- Problem: The RioVolt is working with batteries, but when I plug in the AC adapter it does not wor...
- Problem: I am hearing some 'popping' or 'skipping' in some MP3/WMA tracks, it is always in the sa...
- Problem: I cannot get the Program function to work on the player. It always tries to set an A-B l...
- Problem: My Macintosh software application is telling me it has expired, what do I do?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What type of CDs can I play with the RioVolt?
- Can I mix CD Audio with MP3 and/or WMA files?
- Can I put both MP3 and WMA files on the same CD?
- What is the maximum number of songs I can put on a single CD?
- After creating a CD using DirectCD the RioVolt will not read it properly.
- Will the RioVolt play Variable Bitrate (VBR) files?
- Where is the battery indicator on my RioVolt?
- How much playtime can I get from 2 AA batteries?
- What kind of skip protection is there on the Riovolt?
- The CD seems to stop during playback, is this normal?
- How do I encode, "rip", the songs from my CDs so I can listen to them on my RioVolt?
- Where can I find digital music files on the Internet?
- How do I burn my own CDs?
- What are ID3 tags and how can I use this feature?
- What is CDText support?
- Do I have to use the remote control when I use the headphones?
- Can I use any set of headphones with the remote control?
- RioVolt SP250 Specifications
- One Year Limited Warranty
- Regulatory Information
- Glossary
- Contacting Customer Care
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of CDs can I play with the RioVolt?
You can play CDs that have MP3 and/or WMA music files or you can play regular CD audio music discs.
Can I mix CD Audio with MP3 and/or WMA files?
No. You can play either CD Audio discs or CDs with MP3 (and/or WMA) music content. They cannot be
mixed together.
Can I put both MP3 and WMA files on the same CD?
Yes. You can play a CD with both MP3 and WMA files and can choose tracks however you like.
What is the maximum number of songs I can put on a single CD?
You can put up to 999 music tracks per CD depending on the size of the music tracks and the available
space on your CDR.
After creating a CD using DirectCD the RioVolt will not read it properly.
If the RioVolt is having trouble reading a CD created using DirectCD, make sure that the CD is formatted
with compression OFF. If compression is ON, the RioVolt will not read the tracks properly. Check with
the documentation that came with your burning software for further assistance with this.
Will the RioVolt play Variable Bitrate (VBR) files?
VBR is supported with the most recent Xing encoder. If you have VBR issues, like repeating sections of the
song, check with the software manufacturer for the encoder in use.
There is no standard for VBR files, so we cannot guarantee that every encoding software package will
properly function with the RioVolt.
Where is the battery indicator on my RioVolt?
The battery indicator on the RioVolt is located in the top-left corner of the display. As the
battery life decreases, the bands in the battery icon will disappear.
How much playtime can I get from 2 AA batteries?
Playtime varies with battery type and music content. However, as a guideline the following
applies: MP3/WMA CDs get up to 15 hours of music playtime. Audio CDs playtime will have
approximately 6 hours of playtime with ESP on and 8 hours with ESP off.
What kind of skip protection is there on the Riovolt?
The Riovolt uses Electronic Shock Protection to help prevent skipping during playback. When playing MP3/
WMA files, you get up to 8 minutes of skip protection. When playing Audio CDs, you have the option of up
to 160 seconds or 40 seconds of skip protection*