Rio 800 128MB, 800extreme, 800 User Manual
Rio 800 User Guide
About the User Guide
The Rio 800 User Guide includes the following information:
Introduction
Using your Rio
Using Rio menu options and settings
Using the Rio software
Understanding digital audio terms
Common questions about the Rio 800
Warranty
Regulatory information
Customer care
About the User Guide
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Index
To learn more:
• Refer to the Getting Started Guide for the basics on how to set up and start using
your Rio.
• Click on the Rio Audio Manager, AudibleManager, or SoundJam software Help menus for
detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use the software to convert CD tracks into
compressed digital audio formats, get audio from the Internet, or transfer tracks to and
from the Rio.
• Visit the Rio Web site
Navigating and printing the Rio 800 User Guide
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Important: We strongly recommend that you use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0—
available on the Rio software CD-ROM—to view and print the Rio User Guide.
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About the User Guide
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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 United States and/or other countries and
is used under licence.
Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which
they are associated.
Second Edition, February 2001.
Part Number 75550162-001
Introduction
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Introduction
The Rio 800 provides ultimate access to your favourite music or spoken audio while you
exercise, commute, or relax. Create and mix your favourite musical selections on your PC or
Mac for playback on the Rio. It’s like virtual reality for your ears. Your Rio is similar in function
to a portable cassette or CD player. However, it has no moving parts, so the Rio does not skip
or jitter during playback. The rechargeable battery, and voice recording option make the Rio
800 the ultimate digital audio player.
The Rio comes with 64 MB of built-in memory. You can further expand the Rio memory
storage with accessory backpacks. There are many cool accessories you can purchase
separately to customise your Rio. Visit the Rio Web site
to place an order online.
The Rio interfaces with your computer through the USB port. Use the software included on
the CD-ROM to:
• Create your own custom song mixes to take with you on your Rio.
• Create compressed digital audio tracks from your audio CDs using your computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
• Create a custom CD-ROM.
for information about accessories or
• Convert and organise the contents of your CD collection into compressed digital
audio tracks.
• Download digital audio files from the Internet to the Rio via your computer.
There are many sources of digital audio content on the Internet, including:
Rioport.com
WindowsMedia.com
Audible.com—for spoken audio
Using your Rio
This section explains what you need to know about:
Using Rio buttons and controls
Using the rechargeable backpack
Using your Rio
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Multifunction port
Microphone
LCD
Play/Pause
Select
Reverse
Using Rio buttons and controls
On/Hold/Off
Volum e
Forward
Menu
Record
Stop
• Select: The Centre Rio joypad button. In menu mode, press Select to choose a menu or
dialogue option.
•
•
•
•
: Play/Pause; the top button on the joypad. In play mode, press
>/||
track; press it again to pause. When paused, the play/pause icon appears as two blinking
vertical bars on the LCD. If your Rio is left in Pause mode for an extended period of time,
it goes into sleep mode to conserve battery life. Press
mode. In menu mode, press
: Stop; the bottom button on the joypad. In play mode, press ! to stop playing the
!
current track. Press and hold
conserve battery life. In menu mode, press
: Forward; the right button on the joypad. In play mode, press and release >> to skip to
>>
the next track on your Rio. Press and hold
playing. In menu mode, press
: Reverse; the left button on the joypad. In play mode, press and release << to skip to
<<
the beginning of the track currently playing on your Rio. Press and hold
through the current track. In menu mode, press
to navigate up through menu options.
>/||
for about two seconds to put your Rio into sleep mode to
!
to navigate down through menu options.
!
to fast-forward through the track currently
>>
to navigate through menu options.
>>
to navigate through menu options.
<<
to wake your Rio from sleep
>/||
once to play a
>/||
to fast-rewind
<<
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• Menu: Press the Menu button to display the Rio menu options. Press
to navigate through menu options. Press Select to choose a menu option. Generally,
pressing Menu while in menu mode before saving any changes returns the Rio to play
mode without saving.
• Rec: The Record button on the Rio. Press Rec to display the Recorder options menu,
where you can choose to record your voice or play a recording. See the section on
Recording and Playing Voice
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): In play mode, the LCD provides the following
information—clockwise from right:
• Play/Pause icon: Displays either a Play icon (triangle) or a Pause icon (two vertical
bars), to show the current action of the Rio.
• Current song position: Displays the play location in the current track in
minutes:seconds (mm:ss) form. For Audible content, the display includes hours
(hh:mm or hh:mm:ss).
• Volume level: Displays the volume setting in both digital and graphic form. The bar-
graph disappears as volume is reduced and re-appears as volume is increased.
Volume level ranges from 0-20.
• Track display: Displays the number of the currently selected track and the total
number of tracks on your Rio. Tracks are numbered from 1-99. If a playlist is active,
the track count shows the number of tracks in it. If a large storage device is used, the
total content is organised by playlists of up to 99 tracks.
for instructions and more information.
>/||, >>, <<
, and !
• Album name/artist name: Album name is displayed in this field for a few seconds,
followed by artist name. If the name is longer than the width of the display, the
name scrolls.
• Track information: Track information includes the codec type (MP3, WMA, and so on),
the bit rate (XXX kbps), and the file size (XX:XX MB).
• Song name: Displays the title of the currently selected track. Song name scrolls if the
name is longer than the width of the display.
• Hold icon (key): Appears if the Rio is set to Hold mode. Hold locks all settings except
the Power switch on the Rio.
Using your Rio
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Using the rechargeable backpack
The first time you charge the battery backpack, it is important to calibrate it and give it a full
charge overnight or until the calibration timer expires. Calibrating the battery ensures
accurate battery level display. You do not need to charge the battery before you calibrate it.
Note: You do not have to calibrate the battery each time you charge it—only the first time.
See the section on Battery Calibration for instructions and more information.
For subsequent chargings you can charge the backpack until the charge indicator goes off for
a quick charge—after about 1.5 hours—or leave the AC adapter attached for about 2.5 hours
for a full charge. Full charge allows you to play music for about 10 hours.
You can leave the backpack plugged into the AC adapter after charging is complete to
maintain the charge. In addition, you can use your Rio to play music while the backpack
is charging.
Warning:
Do not remove the rechargeable battery from the backpack. Batteries may
explode or leak if disposed of in fire, inserted backwards or disassembled.
Using menu options and settings
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Using menu options and settings
When the Menu button is pressed, the LCD displays Rio menu options:
• Audio: Preset and custom equaliser settings.
• Player: Random and repeat play options, delete track, and playlist functions.
• Prefs: Player settings including power saving (time to sleep), LCD display backlight and
contrast, time and date, and battery level and calibration.
• About: Miscellaneous player status information including firmware version, internal and
external memory used, battery level, calendar, and codec information.
• Record: Voice recording and playback options.
Using Audio functions
Audio functions include built-in and custom equaliser (EQ) settings. Custom EQ lets you set
the Treble and Bass values from 1 (low) to 9 (high).
Selecting built-in EQ settings
1 Press Menu.
2 Press the << or >> joypad buttons to navigate to Audio.
3 Press Select.
4 The EQ settings are displayed.
5 Press the
• To save the setting, press Select.
• To return to play mode without saving any changes, press Menu.
>/||, !, <<
or >> joypad buttons to highlight the desired setting.
Using menu options and settings
Setting the Custom EQ
1 Press Menu.
2 Press the << or >> joypad buttons to navigate to Audio.
3 Press Select.
4 The EQ settings are displayed.
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5 Press the
6 Press Select.
7 Press the
8 Use the << or >> joypad 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.
>/||, !, <<
or ! joypad buttons to toggle between Bass and Treble.
>/||
or >> joypad buttons to navigate to Custom.
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Using Player functions
Player functions include:
• Play options: Repeat or randomise tracks.
• Delete tracks: Remove content from the Rio.
• Playlist: Select playlists, create new playlists, manage playlists downloaded from your
computer or remove playlists from the Rio.
Setting Repeat and Random play options
1 Press Menu.
2 Press the << or >> joypad buttons to navigate to Player.
3 Press Select.
4 Navigate to Play Options.
5 Press Select.
6 Press the
7 Press the << or >> joypad buttons to change the Repeat or Random setting.
Repeat settings include:
• All: All tracks repeat.
• Track: Current track repeats.
• Off: Turns off repeat function.
Random settings include:
• On: All tracks play in random order.
• Off: Turns off random function.
8 Press Select to save the settings. To return to play mode without saving any changes,
press Menu.
>/||
or ! joypad buttons to toggle between Repeat or Random.
Using menu options and settings
Deleting tracks from the Rio
1 Press Menu.
2 Press the << or >> joypad buttons to navigate to Player.
3 Press Select.
4 Press the joypad buttons to navigate to Delete Tracks.
5 Press Select. A list of all tracks is displayed.
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6 Press the
7 Press Select.
• Highlight Yes on the Delete dialogue, then press Select to delete the track.
• Highlight No on the Delete dialogue, then press Select to return to the track list
without deleting the track.
• To return to play mode without saving any changes, press Menu.
or ! joypad buttons to navigate to the track you want to delete.
>/||
Using menu options and settings
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 << or >> joypad buttons to navigate to Player.
3 Press Select.
4 Navigate to Playlist.
5 Press Select.
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6 Press the
playlist options.
7 Press Select.
<<, >>, >/||
or ! joypad buttons to highlight Choose, New, Edit or Remove
Choosing a playlist
1 Select the Choose playlist option. Any existing playlists are displayed.
2 Press the
3 Press Select.
or ! joypad buttons to highlight the desired playlist.
>/||
Building a playlist
1 Select the New playlist option. New playlists are numbered in sequential order starting
at “01”.
2 The playlist editor displays all tracks on the Rio.
3 Press the
• Press Select to assign a playlist order number to the track. The number indicates the
order in which the track is played in the playlist.
or ! joypad buttons to highlight a track.
>/||
• Press the << or >> joypad buttons to change the track order number.
4 When you have finished, highlight -done editing- at the bottom of the playlist editor, then
press Select to save the new playlist and exit to the playlist options menu.
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