Rio Carbon C Getting Started

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Getting Started PlaysForSure™ Using the Rio Carbon C Rio Music Manager Help

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• Rio Carbon C

• Quick Start Poster

• Earphones

• Installation CD

• Carrying Case

• USB-AC Adapter

• Mini USB Cable

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1 - Getting Started 1

Tour of the Rio Carbon C 2

• Menu Mode 4

• Player Mode 4

Display Overview 5

• Player mode views 5

• Running Order 5

• Play Screens 5

Connections 7

• Earphones 7

• USB-AC 7

• Additional Accessories 8

2 - PlaysForSure™ 9

PlaysForSure Logo 10 Audio Download 11 Audio Subscription 12

3 - Using the Rio Carbon C 13

Music Library 14

• Artist 15

• Album 15

• Track 15

• Playlist 16

• Folder 16

• Rio DJ 17

• Genre 18

• Year 19

• Composer 19

• Cover Version 19

• Mood 19

• Delete Content 20

Now Playing 21 Settings 23

• Playback 24

• Equalizer 25

• Resume 29

• Play Screen 30

• Display Scheme 31

• Display Brightness 36

• FM Radio Settings 37

• Record Setup 38

• Lock Setup 39

• Power Management 40

• Time & Date 41

• Quick Buttons 42

• Audible Prompts 43

• Hearing Protection 44

• Text Encoding 45

• Transfer Mode 46

FM Radio 48

• FM Controls 49

• Manual 50

• Store Preset 50

• Preset 50

Record 51

• Record Controls 52

Features 53

• Bookmarks 54

• Stopwatch 55

• Troubleshooting 56

Lock Player 57

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About 58

4 - Rio Music Manager 59

What is Rio Music Manager? 60 Installing Rio Music Manager 61 Copy CDs 62 Transfer Music to the Rio Carbon

C 63

• Transfer Tracks using Rio Music Manager 64

• Transfer Tracks using Windows Explorer 65

• Transfer Tracks using Online Music Stores 68

Create Playlists 69 Delete Tracks 72

• Industry Canada 84

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 85

• CAUTION 85

5 - Help 73

Customer Service Information 74 Frequen tl y A s ke d Questions 75

• Music 76

• Battery 77

• Hard Drive 78

• Files 79

• Player-Computer Connections 80

• Frozen Screen 82

• Updates and Reformatting 83

ECC, FCC, and Industry Canada Compliance 84

• Statement of Compliance 84

• Federal Communications Commission 84

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Getting Started

Tour of the Rio Carbon C Display Overview Connections

Tour of the Rio Carbon C

POWER

Slide to the right to power the Rio Carbon C on.

Slide to the right an d hold to for two seconds to place the Rio Carbon C 30 GB into power save mode.

Slide to the right and hold for 10 seconds to power the Rio Carbon C 30G off.

Slide to the left to activate

Lock Mode.

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In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode.

In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode.

CENTER

In Player mode, press to cycle through Player mode views.

In Menu mode, press to select options.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play or pa use playback.

FORWARD and REVERSE

Press to skip to the next or previous track.

Select and hold to scan forward or reverse.

WHEEL

In Player mode, rota te to activat e the Wheel

Menu and adjust Volume, Pitchbend, Seek,

and Brightness levels. In Menu mode, press or rotate to control

menu navigation.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

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POWER

Slide to the right to power

the

Rio Carbon C on.

Slide to the right and hold

to for two seconds to place

the Rio Carbon C 30 GB

into power save mode.

Slide to the right and hold

for 10 seconds to power the

Rio Carbon C 30G off.

Slide to the left to activate

Lock Mode.

REMOTE

Connects to optional remote control. (Sold separately.)

EARPHONES

Connects to earphones, headphones, or auxiliary connections.

Records sound when the

Line-In recorder is in use.

DOCK CONNECTOR

Connects to optional

docking station.

(Sold separately.)

USB

Connects to the USB cable.

Player Mode

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Volume Level

Track Time Play Indicator

Menu Mode

Artist

Album

Track

Repeat Playback Indicator Shuffle Playback Indicator Lock Indicator Power Indicator

Track Position Bar

Track Number/ Total Number of Tracks

Menu Title

Selected Option

Options

Display Overview

Player mode views

Press CENTER to cycle through player mode views.

Play Screens

Use the Play Screens menu to set the default Player mode view to Progress Indicator , Profile Indicator, or VU Meters view.

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Running Order

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Connections

Earphones

Connect the supplied earphones to the EARPHONES port on the top of the Rio Carbon C.

USB-AC

The Rio Carbon C req uires a USB connecti on to transfer fil es and/or rechar ge its batte ry. If using a USB hub, connect to a powered USB hub. Unpowered USB hubs may not work.

Use the USB cable to connect the Rio Carbon C to the USB port on your computer to transfer music or files to and from the Rio Carbon C and your computer. The Rio Carbon C cannot play music when it is conn ected to the USB port on your computer.

Use the USB cable to connect the Rio Carbon C to the USB port on the USB- AC adapter to quickly recharge the battery on the Rio Carbon C. When connected to the USB port on the USB-AC adapter, the Rio Carbon C can play music and recharge its battery at the same time.

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Additional Accessories

Get the most out of your Rio with additional accessories available online at the Rio website. Some of the most popular accessories include the following:

• Rio Carbon C Dock

TODO

• Rio Carbon C 30 GB Remote Control

TODO

• Rio Carbon C Carrying Case and Belt Clip Replace carrying cases tha t hav e bee n w orn do w n by inte nse l y acti ve lif estyles.

• Rio Car Stereo Adapter Upgrade your ca r stereo for hundreds of dollars less than buying a new MP3 CD player. The Rio car stereo adapter lets you play your favorite music in any vehicle equipped with a standard cassette deck.

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PlaysForSure™

PlaysForSure Logo Audio Download Audio Subscription

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PlaysForSure Logo

The PlaysForSure logo assures that digital audio devices and online music stores have been tested and verified to work properly together. When you see the PlaysForSure logo at your favorite online music store, you’ll know that audio tracks you purchase from the store will play for sure on your Rio Carbon C.

The Rio Carbon C is a PlaysForSure device and is fully compatible with PlaysForSure Au dio Downloads and PlaysForSure Audio Subscriptions.

NOTE: The iTunes Music Service does not use the PlaysForSure logo. Tracks downloaded from the iTunes Music Service cannot be played on your Rio player.

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Audio Download

Most online music stores sell digital music that can be downloaded onto your Rio Carbon C. When you purchase an audio downloa d you pa y once to downlo ad a specific track. Tracks purchased in this way can be played for an unli mited a moun t of time, subject to the re stricti ons speci fied by th e onli ne musi c store.

When you see the PlaysForSu re Audio Download logo at an online music store you w ill know that the online music store has been verified to provide audio download s that will play for sure on the Rio Carbon C.

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Audio Subscription

A growing number o f o nl ine m usi c sto res sell subscription services that let you do wn l oa d a n u nli m it ed number of tracks for a monthly fee. You can download as many tracks as you want, but when you stop paying your monthly subscription fee and the subscription expires, the tracks cannot be played.

Customers using PlaysForSure Audio Subscription services must connect their Rio Carbon C to their computer via USB and visit thei r online music subscription store at least once each billing period so the Rio Carbon C knows that the Audio Subscription has not expired.

When you see the PlaysFor Sure Audio Subscription logo at an online music store you will know that the online music store has been verified to provide audio subscriptions that will play for sure on the Rio Carbon C.

Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or greater) must be installed on your computer to use PlaysForSure Audio Subscription tracks.

NOTE: PlaysForSure Audio Subscription tracks cannot be transferred to the Rio Carbon C when the Rio Carbon C is in MSC mode.

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Using the Rio Carbon|C

Music Library Now Playing Settings FM Radio Record Features Lock Player About

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Music Library

The Rio Carbon C can play audio tracks using a variety of playback formats. Any format can be used within a matter of seconds so you can spend more time enjoying tracks and less time arranging them. Music library options include:

Artist Album Track Playlist Folder Rio DJ Genre Year Composer Cover V ersion Mood Delete Content

Artist

To play tracks from a specific artist please follow these steps: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Artist. 4 Select Play All or a specific album. 5 If a specific album is selected, select Play All or a specific track.

Album

To play tracks from specific albums please follow these steps: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Album. 4 Select an album. 5 Select Play All or a specific album. 6 If a specific album is selected, select Play All or a specific track.

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Track

To play a specific track please follow these steps: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Track. 4 Select Play All or a specific track.

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Playlist

To play tracks from a playlist, or create a new playlist from the current running order, please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Playlist. 4 Select Select a Playlist to or Create a Playlist.

• Select a Playlist Select to play tracks from playlists. Select Play All or a specific playlist.

• Create a Playlist Select to save the curr e nt r un ning order as a playlist to play. Select Play All or a specific playlist.

TIP: Use the Now Playing menu to edit the current runn ing order.

Folder

To locate and play tracks using folders that have been created on the Rio Carbon C please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Folder 4 Select Play All or a specific folder. 5 If a specific folder is selected, select

Play All or a specific track.

Folder view comparison screenshots.

(My Computer and Rio Carbon C)

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Rio DJ

Use Rio DJ to create innovative track running orders based on tag information. To access Rio DJ: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Rio DJ. 4 Select a Rio DJ mix. 5 Select Rio DJ mix settings. 6 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Rio DJ menu.

Rio DJ offers the following running order mixes:

•Entertain Me!

Select to create a running order composed of the most frequently played tracks. The track running order plays for a selectab le amount of time. Settings include 15 minutes (the default setting), 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and Everything.

• Custom Mix

Select to create a running order based on a custom Rio DJ mix or create a new Custom Rio DJ Mix to be saved and used later. Options include Select, Create, Edit, Delete, and Rename.

•Play All

Select to create a running order that sorts all of the tracks on the player into basic categories. Settings include Album (the default setting), Artist, Genre, and Year. The track running order generated is orde red alphabetically or chronologically, based on the selected Play All setting.

• Top Tunes

Select to create a running order co mpose d of a se t n umber of th e mo st fre que ntly playe d tracks. The most frequently played tracks are played first. Settings include 10 (the default setting), 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, and 250.

•New Music

Select to create a running order composed of the most recently loaded tracks during a set amount of time. The most recently played tracks are played first. Settings include 1 day (the default setting), 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year.

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• Memory Lane

Select to create a running order composed of the least frequently played tracks during a set amount of time. The least recently played tracks are played first. Settings include 1 day (the default setting), 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year.

• Sounds Of...

Select to create a running order composed of tracks from a specific decade. Settings include 1940’s (the de fault setting), 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and the 2000’s.

• Forgotten Gems

Select to create a running order composed of the most popular, but least recently played, tracks during a set amount of time. The most recently played tracks are played first. Settings include 1 day (the default setting), 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year.

•Déjà Vu

Select to create a running order composed of the most popular and most recently played tracks during a set amount of time. The most frequently played tracks are played first. Settings include 1 day (the default setting), 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year.

• Random Mix

Select to create a running order compo sed of all tracks, in random orde r , o n the playe r. The track running order will play for a set amount of time. Settings include 15 minutes (the default setting), 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and Everything.

Genre

The Genre option only appears in the Music Library when tracks have been tagged with genre information. To play tracks from a specific genre please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Genre. 4 Select Play All or a specif ic genre. 5 If a specific genre is selected, select Play All or a specific track.

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Year

The Year option only appears in the Music Library when tracks have been tagged with year information. To play tracks from a specific year please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Year. 4 Select Play All or a specific year.

Composer

The Composer option only appears in the Music L ibrary when tra cks have been tagged with composer information. To play tracks from a specific composer please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Composer. 4 Select Play All or a specific composer. 5 If a specific album is selected, select Play All or a specific track.

Cover Version

The Cover V ersion optio n only appears in the Music Library whe n tracks have been tagged with cover version information. To play tracks that cover other songs please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Cov er Version. 4 Select Play All or a specific track.

Mood

The Mood option only appears in the Music Library when tracks have been tagged with mood information. To play tracks that are applicable to moods please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Mood. 4 Select Play All or a specific mood.

Delete Content

To delete tracks from the Rio Carbon C please follow these steps: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Music Library. 3 Select Delete Content. 4 Select an Artist, an Album, a Track, or Everything!

Would be nice to add Playlists and Recordings to the list.

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Now Playing

Use the Now Playing menu to view and edit the track running order that the Rio C arbon C is currently using.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Now Playing. 3 Highlight a track in the running order. 4 Press CENTER. 5 Select a Now Playing option.

• Play Select to play the selected track.

• About Select to open the About Track menu to display Title, Artist, Album, Genre, Year, Track #, Duration, Codec, Bitrate, PCM Format, File Size, Date Loaded, Times Played (and remaining playbacks), Last Time Played, and Autosync information for the selected track.

• Insert Select to insert tracks into the running order after the highlighted track. Inserted tracks will be placed at the end of the running order if Shuffle Mode is on during insertion and later turned off.

• Append Select to append tracks to the end of the running order.

• Re-order Select to “grab” the selected track and move it to another position in the running order. Use the

WHEEL to move the selected track up or down the list of tracks in the running order. Press CENTER to drop the selected track into a new position.

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• Remove Select to remove a track or tracks from the running order. Tracks removed from running orders are not removed from the Rio Carbon C. Remove options include:

Track: Select to remove the highlighted track. Artist: Select to remove all tracks tagged with the same artist as the highlighted track. Album: Select to remove all tracks tagged with the same album as the highlighted track. Genre: Select to remove all tracks tagged with the same genre as the highlighted track. Year: Select to remove all tracks tagged with the same year as the highlighted track. Tracks Above: Select to remove all tracks in the running order above the selected track. Tracks Below: Select to remove all tracks in the running order below the selected track. Everything: Select to remove all tracks from the running order.

TIP: To delete tracks from the Rio Carbon C, rather than simply removing them from the

running order, use the Delete Content options available in the Music Library menu.

• Make Playlist Select to save the current running order as a playlist.

Settings

Playback Equalizer Resume Play Screen Display Scheme Display Brightness FM Radio Settings Record Setup Lock Setup Power Management Time & Date Quick Buttons Audible Prompts Hearing Protection Text Encoding Transfer Mode

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Playback

Various playback options can be set to modify the way the Rio Carbon C plays tracks. Tracks can be shuffled at random and/or repeated continuously.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Playback. 4 Select Shuffle, Repeat, and/or Cross Fade. 5 Press CENTER to apply settings.

• Shuffle Set selected tracks to play in standard or random order . Sett ings include Off (the default setting) and On.

• Repeat Set selected tracks to repeat playback of all tracks or the current track. Settings include Off (the default setting), All, and One.

• Cross Fade Set Cross Fade se ttings that can seamlessly merge th e playback of tracks during the end of one track and the beginning of another. Settings include Off (the default setting ), and 1 through 5 Seconds.

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Equalizer

The sound of tracks played on the Rio can be adjusted using various preset and fully customizable equalizer settings.

Bass & Treble Preset Equalizer Settings Custom Equalizer Settings EQ Mode Special

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Bass & Treble

The Bass & Treble feature can be used to adjust Bass an d Treble a total of 12 decibels (dB), from 6dB to +6dB. The Bass & Treble option is only available when the EQ Mode has been set to Bass & Treble.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Equalizer. 4 Select Bass & Treble. 5 Select Bass and/or Treble by scrolling WHEEL. Use CONTROL P AD to adjust options. 6 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Equalizer menu.

• Bass Adjusts the low en d of the sound spectrum from -6dB to +6dB.

• Treble Adjusts the hi gh end of the so und spectrum from -6dB to +6dB.

Preset Equalizer Settings

Select to change the sound of tracks according to preset equalizer settings. The equalizer changes immediately as each option is highlighted. If no option is selected the equalizer will return to the last saved setting.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Equalizer. 4 Select EQ Off, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, or Trance.

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Custom Equalizer Settings

Custom equalizer optio ns fun cti on the sam e way as pre set eq ualizer settings but are set according to personal preferences.

Custom equalizer options are only available when the EQ Mode has been set to 5-Band EQ. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Equalizer. 4 Select Cus tom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3. 5 Adjust 5-Band parametric EQ settings.

Rotate WHEEL to change frequencies. Move CENTER left or right to adjust decibel levels.

6 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Equalizer menu. Options include 10k, 2.5k, 600, 150, and 40 hertz frequencies.

EQ Mode

EQ Mode allows the player to switch between the standard Bass & Treble settings and custom 5-Band Parametric settings.

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Special

Additional audio filters are available in the Special menu. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Equalizer. 4 Select Special. 5 Select Auto Gain Control, and/or Stereo Separation op tions and settings by usi ng the

CONTROL PAD.

6 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Equalizer menu.

• Auto Gain Control Gain settings affect the overall Gain of the audio to make the audio sound more consistent by automatically adjusting the volume. Auto Gain Control is great for keeping sounds clear, without being too strong, even in noisy external environments. Settings include Off (the default setting), Low, Medium, and High.

• Stereo Separation Many albums recorded in stereo during the early days of studio production separated all instruments to on e side an d all voca ls to ano ther. This type of extreme stereo separat ion is found on many Beatles and Buddy Holly albums. The Stere o Separation option merges the left and right stereo channels together to compensate for stereo effects that may sound strange when played on headphone s. Settings include Off (the default setting) Low, Medium, and High.

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Resume

Use the options in the Resume menu to set the track that the Rio Carbon C will play whenever it is powered on.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Resume. 4 Adjust settings. 5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode.

• Track Set the Rio Carbon C to begin playb ack of the last track played bef ore shut down or the fi rst track in the running orde r whe n the Rio C arb on C is p owere d on. Setti ngs i nclude Current (the default setting) and First.

• Timecode Set the Rio Carbon C to begin playback of the last track played at the point th e track was at during shutdown or at the start of the track. Settings include Current (the default setting) and Start.

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Play Screen

When the Rio Carbon C is in Player mode, pressing CENTER will cycle the display through various Play Screen views.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Play Screen. 4 Adjust Current Track View, Timer Direction , and/or Timer Mode settings. 5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

• Current Track View Set the Rio Carbon C’s visualization mode to one of three settings. Settings include Progress Indicator (the default setting), Profile Indicator, and VU Meters.

• Timer Direction Settings include Count Up (the default setting) and Count Down.

• Timer Mode Settings include Single Track (the default setting) and All Tracks.

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Display Scheme

Change the Background View image and co lor of the text displayed on the Carbon C’s displ ay screen. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Display Scheme. 4 Select Background or Color Sc heme and adjust settings. 5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Display Themes menu.

• Background Background views include Plain Color (the default option), Picture, Visualization, and Album Art. The selected view will determine what additional options are availabl e.

Plain Color view sets the player to the default background view. Picture view allows the Cycle Background and Picture options to be adjusted. Cycle

Background can be set to Off (the default option ) and Each Track. The displayed picture can be adjusted by using the Picture option.

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To add pictures to your Rio Carbon C:

1 Place the Rio Carbon in MSC mode. 2 Connect to your computer via USB. 3 Use My Computer (Windows Explorer) to locate the Rio Carbon C.

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4 5 Double click the Rio Carbon C icon. 6 Double click the .rio folder.

Screenshot

If you do not see the .rio folder, turn on the Show hidden files and folders

option. From the My Computer window, click Tools/ Folder Options.../View/

Hidden files and folders, then click the Show hidden files and folders radio

button.

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7 Inside the .rio folder, create a folder named wallpaper.

(Right click inside the My Computer window , select New, select Folder, and name

the new folder wallpaper.)

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8 Add pictures to the wallpaper folder using copy and paste or drag and drop

methods. NOTE: Pictures must be in .jpg format.

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Visualization view allows the Cycle Background and Select Visualization options to be adjusted. Cycle Background can be set to Off (the default option ) an d Each T rack. The displayed visualizat ion can be adjusted by using the Visualization option.

Album Art view allows the Fit To Screen option. Fit To Screen can be set to Centered (the default

option) or Stretched. The Rio Carbon C detects album art images embedded into MP3 and WMA tracks as well as specific

album art .jpg images located in the same folder as tracks.

The Rio Carbon C displays album art based on the following priorities:

The Rio Carbon C displays album art base d on the following priorities: 1 Embedded album art

Embedded album art is encoded directly into MP3 and/or WMA files during the

encoding process. 2 Album art named track.jpg.

.jpg images that are named exactly the same, and located in the same folder, as

the tracks that they are intended to be displayed with.

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Music Location

Music/Rainer Maria/Long Knives Drawn/Ear Ring.wma

Album Art Location

Music/Rainer Maria/Long Knives Drawn/Ear Ring.jpg

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3 Album art named folder.jpg.

.jpg images that are n amed fo lder.jpg and located in the same folder as the tra cks

that they are intended to be displayed with.

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Music Location

Music/Rainer Maria/Long Knives Drawn/

Album Art Location

Music/Rainer Maria/Long Knives Drawn/folder.jpg

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• Color Scheme Select Color Scheme options to change the colors used on the Rio Carbon C’s displays and menus. As each color scheme option is highlighted, the display is updated with the appropriate colors.

Color scheme screenshots

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Display Brightness

By adjusting the brightness setting, the player can change the amount of light generated by the Rio Carbon C’s display. Conservative brightness settings will conserve energy and extend the amount of playback time during each battery charge.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Display Brightnes s. 4 Adjust Screen Brightness settings. 5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

• Screen Brightness Adjust the brightness of the Rio Carbon C’s backlight. Setting the brightness to o bright may result in hazy images. Setting the brightness too dim will result in images that are difficult to see.

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FM Radio Settings

Select to adjust FM radio settings, including region specific frequencies, FM tuner sensitivity, and preset station slots.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select FM Radio Setup. 4 Select Options, Store Preset, or Delete Preset option. 5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

• Options

FM Stereo Mode

Settings include On (the default setting), and Off. Selecting Off will place the FM tuner in mono mode.

Region Settings include USA (tunes by .2MHz, the default setting), Europe (tunes by .05MHz), and Japan (tunes by .05MHz).

Sensitivity

Adjust the sensitivity of the FM tuner. If the sensitivity is set too high, the FM tuner m ay detect FM frequencies that cont ain more st atic than actual FM br oadcast s when s canning for st ations. If the setting is too low the FM tuner may skip eve n str ong FM broa dca s t s w hen scann i ng fo r stations. Settings include Medium (the default setting), High, and Low.

• Store Preset The Rio Carbon C allows programming of up to 8 FM preset slots. When in Manual mode, tune to a frequency you wish to store to a preset slot.

1 Press and hold CENTER to enter Store Preset mode. 2 Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cycle to th e desired preset station slot. 3 Press CENTER to store the frequency to the selected FM preset slot. After a frequency ha s been

stored to a slot the Rio Carbon C will enter Preset mode.

• Delete Preset Select to delete stored FM Radio preset channels.

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Record Setup

Select to set the file format that the Rio Ca rbon C will use when recording FM Radio or Line-In input. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Record Setup. 4 Select FM Radio or Line-In recording methods. 5 Select ADP CM mono, WAV mono, or WAV no compression. 6 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

• ADPCM mono (the default setting) ADPCM stands for Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation. Recordings made using the ADPCM mono encoding format take up less space than recordings encoded in WAV mono or WAV no compression formats.

• WAV mono Short for waveform, a refere nce to sound waves, .w av is a longsta nding Win dows stand ard used to encode sound files.

• WAV no compression Select to record the highest q ua lity sou nd. Reco rd ings create d with ou t co mpression will result in significantly larger files than compressed recording formats.

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Lock Setup

Use the options in the Lock Setup menu to enable various controls when the lock is enabled. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Lock Setup. 4 Select Volume, Center, and Pad options. 5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode.

• Volume Options include Lock (the default setting) and Off. When set to Off, the volume level can be adjusted even when the Rio Carbon C has been locked.

• Center Options include Lock (the default setting) and Off. When set to Off, pressing CENTER will scroll through Time Code View, Track Format View, and Date Views even when the Rio Carbon C has been locked.

• Pad Options include Lock and/ (PLAY/PAUSE). When set to/ any CONTROL P AD movement will be interpreted as the/ control.

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Power Management

By adjusting Power Management settings the Rio Carbon C can be set to conserve energy. Low Power Management settings will dramatically extend the amount of playback time during each battery charge.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Power Management. 4 Adjust Screen Backlight, and Power off settings. 5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

• Screen Backlight Set the player to turn off the screen backlight after a set number of seconds. Settings include

Always Off, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds (the default setting), 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, and Always On.

• Button Backlight Set the player to turn off the button backlights after a set number of seconds. Settings include

Always Off, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds (the default setting), 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, and Always On.

• Auto Standby after set time of no activity Set the player to shut down and conserve energy after being inactive for a set number of minutes. Settings include Never, 2 Minutes, 5 Minutes ( the default setting ), 15 Minutes, and 30 Minutes.

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Time & Date

Use the options in the Time menu to set the Rio Carbon C’s internal clock. Time is set automatically every time tracks are transferred to the Rio Carbon C using Rio Music Manager.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Time & Date. 4 Select Set Time, Set Date, or Time & Date Format options. 5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode.

• Set Time Options include Hour, Minute, and AM / PM.

• Set Date Options include Month, Day, and Year.

• Time & Date Format Options include 12 hour (the default setting) and 24-hour time formats and USA (the default setting), Europe, and Japan date formats.

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Quick Buttons

Use Quick Buttons to setup custom press-and-hold button associations. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Quick Buttons. 4 Select Wheel, Up, Center, Up, and/or Down. 5 Assign a press-and-hold association to the selected button. 6 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

Possible button associatio ns include No Action, Main Menu, Play Music, Rio DJ, Artist, Album, Track,

Playlists, Folders, Quick Buttons, Playback, Equalizer, Bookmark, About Track, Intro Scan, Shuffle, Stopwatch, and Rotary Popup.

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Audible Prompt s

The Rio Carbon C can be set to confirm button presses with an audible prompt. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Audible Prompts. 4 Select On or Off and a Prompt volume setting. (Moving the slider right increases the volume.

Moving the slider left decreases the volume.)

5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

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Hearing Protection

Select to adjust the maximum possible volume to avoid potentially dangerous loud sounds. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Hearing Protection. 4 Select Off (the default setting) or On and a Volume setting. Moving the slider right increases the

maximum possible volume. Moving t he slider left decreases the maximum possible volume.

5 Select Done to apply settings or Cancel to return to the Settings menu.

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Te xt Encoding

Adjust Text Encoding menu setting if the Rio Carbon C displays random alphabet characters instead of the correct ID3 tag text. The Rio Carbon C supports most Western European and Japanese-based languages. If ID3 tags are displayed properly then the Text Encoding setting does not need to be changed.

Rio Music Manager encodes track tags using the Unicode method. Properly tagged (Unicode) tracks are unaffected by Text Encoding setting changes. All WMA tracks are Unicode.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Text Encoding. 4 Select Western (the default setting) or Japanese. 5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode.

• Western (ISO 8859-1) Select to read ID3 tags that are encoded using characters from Western European languages. ISO is an abbreviation for International Standards Organization.

• Japanese (Shift-JIS) Select to read ID3 tags that are encoded using the Shift-JIS format. Shift-JIS is a character encoding format created by Microsoft that is based on the Japanese Industrial Standard format.

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Transfer Mode

Adjust T ransfer Mo de settin gs to chang e the way th e Rio Carb on C commun icates w ith your com puter. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select Transfer Mode . 4 Select Auto (the default setting), MTP, or MSC. 5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode.

• Auto (the default setting) Select to let your Rio Carbon C decide what mode is most appropriate for your computer. If Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) and Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) (or greater) are installed on your computer, the Rio Carbon C will default to MTP mode functionality. If your computer does not have WMP10 and SP1 (or grea ter) installed, the Rio Carbon C will default to MSC mode functionality.

• MTP Select to set your Rio Carbon C to only use the MTP protocol. MTP is an abbreviation for Media Transfer Protocol.

NOTE: When in MTP mode, the Rio Carbon C cannot communicate properly with your computer unless it has both WMP10 and Windows XP SP1 (or greater) installed.

When in MTP mode, t he Rio Carbon C cannot display hidden files in folders, cannot allow transfers to the root Rio Carbon C directory, or allow the creation of new folders. Folders can be transferred to the Rio Carbon C using drag-and-drop and copy-andpaste methods. When in MTP mode (or Auto mode on Windows XP systems with SP1 (or greater) and WMP10 installed), all audio files transferred to the Rio Carbon C are automatically placed in a pre-created Media folder and all non-audio files are placed in a pre-created Data folder.

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• MSC Select to set your Rio Carbon C to only use the MSC protocol. MSC is an abbreviation for Mass Storage Class.

NOTE: When in MSC mode, PlaysForSure™ Audio Subscription tracks cannot be transferred to the Rio Carbon C. PlaysForSure™ Audio Subscription tracks already on the Rio Carbon C will play normally.

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FM Radio

To access FM Radio mode: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select FM Radio. When in FM Radio mode, the earphone wire acts as the antenna for the FM radio. For best reception,

keep the earphones plugged into the EARPHONE jack whenever the FM radio is in use. FM Radio features include:

FM Controls Manual Store Preset Preset

TIP: When in FM Radio m od e, the earphone wire acts as the antenna for the FM radio. For best reception, keep the earphones plugged into the EARPHONE po rt whenever the FM radio is in use.

FM Controls

When in FM Radio mode, the following controls function differently:

CENTER

Press to enter Preset mode.

Press again to turn off the

Manual mode strong signal

search. When turned off, no

search is displayed and

selecting and holding

FORWARD or REVERSE will

scan up or down the frequency

range manuall y.

Press and hold to enter

Store Preset mode.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press and release to mute the

FM radio. Pres s and hold to

start or stop FM Radio Record.

WHEEL

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In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode.

In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode.

FORWARD and REVERSE

In Manual mode, pr ess t o tu ne up or down the frequency range. In Manual mode, press and hold to search up or down the frequency range for

particularly strong signals.

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Manual

Follow these steps to enter the manual tuner mode: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select FM Radio. 3 Press CENTER.

Store Preset

The Rio Carbon C allows programming of up to 8 FM preset slots. 1 When in Manual mode, tune to a frequency you wish to store to a preset slot.

2 Press and hold CENTER to enter Store Preset mode. 3 Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cycle to th e desired preset station slot. 4 Press CENTER to store the frequency to the selected FM preset slot. After a frequency ha s been

stored to a slot the Rio Forge will enter Preset mode.

Preset

FM Radio preset slots can be accessed within seconds using Preset mode . 1 When in Manual mode, press CENTER to enter Preset mode.

2 Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cycle to th e desired preset station slot. 3 Press CENTER to return to Manual mode.

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Record

Select to record FM Radio or Line-In audio using the Rio Carbon’s internal recorder. Recording ID3 Tags can be edited using Rio Music Manager.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Recorder. 3 Select FM Radio or Line-In.

•FM Radio

Select to enter FM Radio mode and begin recording immediately.

Sto p and Splice Functions o nly ava i la bl e after player has been placed in this mode. Currently no Playback or Delete Functions. Hopefully the immediate recording feature will be changed to manual.

TIP: When in FM Radio m od e, the earphone wire acts as the antenna for the FM radio. For best reception, keep the earphones plugged into the EARPHONE po rt whenever the FM radio is in use.

• Line-In

Select to enter Line-In recorder mode and begin recording immediately.

To exit Recorder mode: 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Recorder. 3 Select Stop.

Record Controls

When in FM Radio mode, the following controls function differently:

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In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode.

In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode.

CENTER

Press to cycle through

Recorder display views.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play or pause Press to begin recording. After recording has started, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause recording.

FORWARD and REVERSE

Press to select a prerecorded recording. If a prerecorded recording is selected, the current recording will be appended to the prerecorded recording.

WHEEL

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Features

Bookmarks Stopwatch Troubleshooting

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Bookmarks

Bookmarks store specific player settings, including the current running order, the current track, the current time position of the track, and the Playback settings. Users can save these settings in a bookmark and restore them whenever they use the Rio Carbon C.

Bookmarks are great fo r:

• Placing digital bookmarks in digital audio books or other extended length tracks.

• Maintaining positions in long term running orders.

• Sharing your player with others without losing personal settings.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Bookmarks. 3 Select Set, Select, Update, or Delete.

•Set

Select a bookmark. Press CENTER to save the current settings to a bookmark.

• Select Select a bookmark. Press CENTER to restore the selected bookmark settings.

• Update Select a bookmark. Press the CENTER to replace the bookmark with the current player settings.

• Delete Select a bookmark. Press CENTER to delete the selected bookmark.

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Stopwatch

Use the stopwatch to keep track of time-sensitive events while listening to music. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Features. 3 Select Stopwatch. 4 Press CENTER.

Lap statistics are displayed at the bottom of the Stopwatch screen. When a new lap is set, the difference, either faster (-) or slower (+) between new lap times and the average laptime is displayed for a few moments.

When in Stopwatch mode, the controls work in the following ways:

• MENU Press to return to the Main Menu.

• PLAY/PAUSE Press to start and stop the timer.

• CENTER Press to set a lap time. Press and hold to return to single lap display. Multiple laps and lap averages will be lost.

• STOP Press to reset timer.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting description. 1 Press MENU.

2 Select Features. 3 Select Troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting options include:

• Rescan Music Selecting this option causes the pla y er to rebu ild the entire int ernal d atabase of tracks. Because this process can take in excess of 5 minutes for around 30 00 tracks, a confirmation dialogue must be displayed first , a llow ing the us er to can cel if req uir ed. Th e user sho uld on ly ever need to rebuild the internal database as a troubleshooting step.

• Bad Tracks This option opens a window that displays tracks present on the player that are known to be erroneous in some way (e.g. corrupted). A brief description of each problem is also accessible from this window.

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Lock Player

Select Lock Player to disab le the R io Ca r bon C’s buttons (based on Lock Setup settings) and prevent accidental operation.

1 Press and hold MENU and CENTER at the same time, then release.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select Lock Player.

To exit Lock Player mode, press and hold MENU and CENTER at the same time, then release.

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About

The About screen displays information about the Rio Carbon C. Information includes the total amount of memory on the Rio Carbon C, the amount of free memory, the number of tracks on the Rio Carbon C, and the Firmware version.

1 Press MENU. 2 Select About. 3 Select Player or Storage. 4 Press CENTER.

About options include:

• Player Displays firmware version, copyright, and Rio webs ite information.

• Track Displays Title, Artist, Album, Genre, year, Track #, Duration, Comment, Codec, Bitrate, PCM Format, File Size, Date Loaded, Times Played, Last Played, and Autosynced information.

• Storage Press CENTER to cycle through displays of memory usage graphic bar and memory usage (MB used/MB capacity), the total number of tracks, the total duration of all tracks, the number of playlists, and the number of personal files on the Rio Carbon C.

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Rio Music Manager

What is Rio Music Manager? Installing Rio Music Manager Copy CDs Transfer Music Create Playlists Delete Tracks

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What is Rio Music Manager?

Rio Music Manager is an all-in-one solution that can rip, encode, and manage entire collections of digital audio tracks. Rio Music Manager provides the following capabilities:

• Save (Rip and Encode) audio CDs into compressed digital audio formats. Rio Music Manager encodes WMA files by default and MP3 via an optional upgrade pack.

• Automatically Synchronize the music collection on your computer with your Rio Carbon C.

• Edit ID3 Tags and WMA tags on digital audio tracks.

• Organize and manage digital audio tracks on your computer and your Rio Carbon C.

• Search for tracks on your computer and your Rio Carbon C.

• Create custom Playlists.

• Transfer tracks from your computer to your Rio Carbon C.

Complete Rio Music Manager instructions can be fo und using the Rio Music Manager Help menu.

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Inst alling Rio Music Manager

Software found on the Rio installation disc should be installed on a computer before using the Rio Carbon C. Rio Music Manager should be installed on computers that use the Windows operating systems.

Follow these instructions to load Rio Music Manager onto your PC. 1 Place the installation CD label-side up into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The Rio installation software launches automati cally.

2 Click Rio Music Manager INSTALL NOW (required) and foll ow the on-screen instructions. 3 If prompted, reboot the computer when the installation is complete. If the Rio installation software does not display automatically, follow these steps to begin the

installation manually: 4 Double-click the My Computer icon, , on the Windows desktop or Start Menu. 5 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, . 6 Double-click the Install icon, . 7 Go to S tep 2.

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Copy CDs

Copying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly kno wn as ripping and encoding . Ripping and encoding refers to the process of ripping (copying) audio from a CD and encoding (saving) the audio content into a compressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA.

1 Launch Rio Music Manager. 2 Insert an Audio CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the CD-ROM icon, ICON IMAGE, on the Rio Music Manager Device List. 4 Use any of the following techniques to select tracks:

Track Type Technique

Single track. • Click the track.

Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or

CTRL+Click.

All tracks. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks. • Select Edit, Invert Selection.

5 Click to begin copying tracks to your computer.

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Transfer Music

There are many ways to transfer tracks onto your Rio Carbon C. You can transfer tracks to the Rio Carbon C using Rio Music Manager, Windows Explorer, or online music stores that download tracks directly to the player. Choosing which method is right for you is largely a matter of personal preference.

Transfer Tracks using Rio Music Manager Transfer Tracks using Windows Explorer Transfer Tracks using Online Music Stores

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Transfer Tracks using Rio Music Manager

Transferrin g tracks from the PC to the Rio Carbon C with Rio Music Manage r involves selecting tracks, then transferring them onto the Rio Carbon C.

1 Launch Rio Music Manager. 2 Click My Music, ICON IMAGE, in the left frame to access tracks. Rio Music Manager will scan

your computer’s music locations for digital audio files. Files are automatically categorized by album title and displ ayed in th e Track List. Use the Music Location menu in Rio Music Manager (Tools/Options/Music Location) to add music locations for Rio Music Manager to scan.

3 Select tracks within a category of tracks. Categories include albums, artists, genres, songs, and

playlists. For example, if you wish to copy all tracks from a favorite artist onto the Rio Carbon C, click the Artists tab and then use any of the techniques in Step 4 to select the desired tracks.

4 Use any of the following techniques to select files:

Track Type Technique

Single track. • Click the track.

Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or

CTRL+Click.

All tracks. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks. • Select Edit, Invert Selection.

5 After the tracks have been selected they can be copied to the Rio Carbon C by clicking . Complete Rio Music Manager instructions can be fo und using the Rio Music Manager Help menu.

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Transfer Tracks using Windows Explorer

Folders and files can be transferred to the Rio Carbon C using copy-and-paste and/or drag-and-drop techniques. These method s are e xcellen t ways to tran sfer fi les to an d from com puters wh en usi ng the Rio Carbon C as a portable storage device.

Any type of file can be transferred using these methods but to assure full functionality, Playlists and copy protected music using Digital Rights Management (DRM) should be transferred to the Rio Carbon C using Rio Music Manager or the applicable online music store manager.

Transferring t racks using Windows Explorer is slightly different depen ding on what Tran sfer Mode (see page X) the Rio Carbon C is set to use, either MTP or MSC.

MTP mode transfer s MSC mode transfers

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MTP mode transfers

If Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or greater) are installed on your computer, the Rio Carbon C will default to MTP mode functionality.

1 Connect the Rio Carbon C to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 2 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu. 3 Locate MP3 or WMA audio files on the computer. 4 Select files and/or folders to transfer to the Rio Carbon C. 5 Click Edit. 6 Click Copy. 7 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu to open another

window.

8 In the new window, locate the device icon that is associated with the Rio Carbon C. 9 Double-click the Rio Carbon C icon. 10 Select a folder to add tracks to. In MTP mode, audio files must be placed into the folder called

Media and all non-audio files must be placed into the folder called Data. The Media and Data folders are created automatically by the Rio Carbon C when in MTP mode.

11 Click Edit. 12 Click Paste.

When the Rio Carbon C is in MTP mode (or Auto mode on Windows XP systems with SP1 (or greater) and WMP10 installed), hidden files on the Rio Carbon C cannot be viewed using Windows Explorer, transfers cannot be made to the root Rio Car bon C di rectory us ing Wind ows Expl orer, and new folders cannot be created using Windows Explorer. Folders can be transferred to the Rio Carbon C using drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste methods.

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MSC mode transfers

If your computer does not have Windows Media Player 10 and Service Pack 1 (or greater) installed, the Rio Carbon C will default to MSC mode functionality.

window.

8 In the new window, locate the device icon that is associated with the Rio Carbon C. 9 Double-click the Rio Carbon C icon. 10 Select a folder to add tracks to. 11 Click Edit. 12 Click Paste.

NOTE: Playlists on your computer can be transfered to th e Rio Carbon C jus t like audio tracks. When a playlist is transfered to the Rio Carbon C, a ll of the tracks liste d in t he p l aylist are also tra nsferred to the Rio Carbon C.

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Transfer Tracks using Online Music Stores

Most online music stores provide their own unique and proprietary download managers that you can use to transfer tracks to your computer and your Rio Carbon C.

Some online music stores require that you use their download manager. Please contact the applicable online music store for information on how to use their download

manager to transfer tracks to your Rio Carbon C.

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Create Playlists

Custom playlists can be created for later playback on both your computer and your Rio Carbon C.

Creating a playlist on your computer Creating a playlist on your Rio Carbon C

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Creating a playlist on your computer

1 Launch Rio Music Manager. 2 Click My Music , ICON IMAGE, in the left frame to access the tracks on your computer. 3 Select tracks to add to a playlist. 4 Use any of the following techniques to select tracks:

Track Type Technique

Single track. • Click the track.

Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or

CTRL+Click.

All tracks. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks. • Select Edit, Invert Selection.

5 Right-click a highlighted track.

6 Click Add to playlist... .

7 Click New Playlist. 8 Enter a playlist name. 9 Click OK. 10 Click OK.

NOTE: Tracks can also be deleted directly from the folders on the Rio Carbon C by using Windows Explorer.

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Creating a playlist on your Rio Carbon C

1 Launch Rio Music Manager. 2 Click Rio Carbon C , ICON IMAGE, in the left frame to access the tracks on your Rio Carbon C. 3 Select tracks to add to a playlist. 4 Use any of the following techniques to select tracks:

Track Type Technique

Single track. • Click the track.

Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or

CTRL+Click.

All tracks. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks. • Select Edit, Invert Selection.

5 Right-click a highlighted track.

6 Click Add to playlist... .

7 Click New Playlist. 8 Enter a playlist name. 9 Click OK. 10 Click OK.

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Delete Tracks

You can use Rio Music Manager to delete tracks located on your Rio Carbon C. 1 Launch Rio Music Manager.

2 Click Rio Carbon C, ICON IMAGE, in the left frame to access the tracks on the Rio Carbon C. 3 Select tracks within a category of tracks. Categories in clude Albums, Artists, G enres, Songs, and

Playlists. For example, if you wish to copy all tracks from a favorite artist onto the player, click the Artists

tab and then use any of the techniques in Step 4 to select the desired tracks.

4 Use any of the following techniques to select tracks:

Track Type Technique

Single track. • Click the track.

Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or

CTRL+Click.

All tracks. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks. • Select Edit, Invert Selection.

4. Click the delete icon, ICON IMAGE.

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Help

Customer Service Information Frequently Asked Questions ECC, FCC, and Industry Canada Compliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Customer Service Information

The FAQs below will help you solve common issues with your player. If you do not find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department via any of the following methods:

Web: www.rioaudio.com/support Technical Support Telephone (United States): (254) 299-2759

Technical Support Telephone (United Kingdom): 0207-744-0802 Technical Support Telephone (Canada): (905) 305-6565

Customer Sales/Presales (United States): (866) 286-3662 Customer Sales/Presales (United Kingdom): 0207-744-0802 Customer Sales/Presales (Canada): (905) 305-6565

With every Rio product you receive the following support services:

Unlimited access to the Rio web-based technical information resources, available 24 hours a day, every day , at http://www .rioaudio.com/support. Here you will find FAQ files, product updates, and other useful information.

Unlimited e-mail support for the duration of your Rio product hardware warranty period. Access to the latest software updates and enhancements for Rio products via our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Music

• What type of files can I play with the Rio Carbon C? The Rio Carbon C can play MP3, WMA, and A udib le #2 and #3 form at fil es.

• Can I add MP3 and WMA files to the player at the same time? Yes. You can play MP3 and WMA audio content. They can be mixed together.

• What are the differences between MP3 and WMA files? Because WMA’s use a lower bitrate than equiv alent MP3’s they are generally half as large as MP3 files and you can store more music in less space on CDs, hard drives, or the Rio Carbon C.

• How much music can I store on the Rio Carbon C? The amount of music that can be stored on the Rio Carbon C depends on the bitrate of the files stored. The About menu lists the total amount of space, the amount of free space, and the number of tracks on the Rio Carbon C.

• Will the Rio Carbon C play Variable Bitrate (VBR) files? Yes. Because there are many standards for VBR files, it cannot be guaranteed that every encoding software package will properly function with the Rio Carbon C. VBR files that do not comply to standards may lack track time, fast forward, and/or rewin d capabilities.

• Why won’t the Rio Carbon C play PlaysForSure Audio Download, PlaysForSure Audio

Subscription, or other DRM (digital rights management) encoded files?

DRM files may not work properly if the Rio Carbon C’s internal clock is no longer accurate. This can happen if the rechargeable batteries lose all charge for any period of time. Make sure the batteries are fully charged, then follow these steps:

1 Connect the Rio Carbon C to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Transfer any track to the player using Rio Music Manager. 3 Connect to the secure service where the DRM encoded files came from.

The Rio Carbon C’s clock should now be in sync with your computer’s clock and DRM files should play correctly.

• Why can’t I transfer PlaysForSure subscription service tracks to my Rio Carbon C? When in MSC mode, PlaysForSure subscription service tracks cannot be transferred to the Rio Carbon C. Change the Transfer Mode settings to put the Rio Carbon C in MTP mode.

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Battery

• What kind of batteries can I use with the Rio Carbon C? The Rio Carbon C uses a non-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

• Can I replace the battery in my Rio Carbon C? No.

• Can I charge the Rio Carbon C’s battery using the USB cable? Yes. Both USB-USB (Rio player to computer) and USB-AC (Rio player to power socket) connections will power and charge the Rio Carbon C.

• Where is the battery indicator on my Rio Carbon C? The battery indicator on the Rio Carbon C is located in the top-right corner of the display. The segments in the battery icon show the remain ing battery power. The illumination of all segments indicates a fully charged ba tte ry. Non-illuminated segment s in di cat e a ru n down battery. The battery indicator blinks when less than 20% of the charge on the battery remains.

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Hard Drive

• The drive stops spinning during playback. Is this normal? Yes. It is normal for the drive to stop spinning during playback. Stopping the drive is part of the player’s battery life management system. When the drive is stopped, the Rio Carbon C conserves power and plays tracks from a memory buffer.

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Files

• I can’t find some pictures and work files I copied to my Rio Carbon C. Where are they? If in MTP mode, all non-au di o file s ar e placed into a folder called Data. The Media an d D ata folders are created automatically by the player when in MTP mode.

If in MSC mode, files remain in the folder they were originally transferred to.

• When using Windows Explorer (i.e. My Computer) to navigate the files and folders on my

Rio Carbon C, many folder options are missing. Why?

The Rio Carbon C communicates with your computer differently in MTP mode than it does in MSC mode. When in MTP mode, the Rio Carbon C cannot display hidden files in folders, cannot allow transfers to the root Rio Carbon C directory, and cannot allow the creation of new folders. (Folders can be transferred to the Rio Carbon C using drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste methods.)

To use traditional folder options, change the Transfer Mode settings to put the Rio Carbon C in MSC mode.

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Player-Computer Connections

• Why does my Rio Carbon C experience errors after I unplug the USB cable? Removing your Rio Car bon C f rom a U SB conn ectio n bef ore Idle i s disp layed on t he scre en m ay result in a corrupting the player's file system. e.g. All tracks, although different, are assigned the same name; the player will not power off; etc.

• What should I do if my Rio Carbon C is not detected by my computer? Verify that the USB cable is securely inserted into the USB port on both the Rio Carbon C and your computer.

1 Connect the USB cab le to a USB p ort o n the back of your computer ra ther tha n to a USB port on

the front of your computer.

2 If using a USB hub, connect to a powered USB hub. Unpowered USB hub s may not work. 3 Connect the USB cable directly to your PC, bypassing any USB hubs. 4 Remove USB ex tension cables from the connection path. 5 Disconnect other USB devices.

• My Rio Carbon C is in MTP mode but it is not being detected by Windows Explorer (My

Computer) on my Windows XP system. What should I do?

Both Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) (or greater) and Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) must be installed for your computer to detect a Rio Carbon C set in MTP mode.

If you do not want to install SP1 (or greater) and WMP10 on your computer you should disconnect the Rio Carbon C and change the Transfer Mode setting to MSC mode.

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• What should I do if my Rio Carbon C is not detected as a removable drive? If in MTP mode, the Rio Carbon C is detected as a portable device rather than a portable drive. The Rio Carbon C cannot be detected as a portable drive unless it is in MSC mode.

If in MSC mode, it is possible that a network drive is preventing the Rio Carbon C from being mapped properly. This is a known Microsoft problem and has been documented in their knowledge base as KB297694. To resolve this issue and detect the Rio Carbon C as a removable drive:

1 Click Start on the Taskbar. 2 Right-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu. 3 Click Manage. 4 Locate Comput er Management (Local) and click Disk Management. 5 Right-click the new drive. 6 Click Change Drive Letter and Path(s). 7 Click Change. 8 Use the drop-down box to select a drive letter for the new drive that is not assigned to a mapped

network drive.

9 Click OK. 10 Click OK.

• What should I do if my Rio Carbon C is not detected by Rio Music Manager? Your Rio Carbon C was design ed to work with the version of Rio Music Manager tha t was included on the Installation CD. Previous versions of Rio Music Manager may not be able to detect your Rio Carbon C.

• Why can’t I use my computer to play tracks or open non-audio files located on my Rio

Carbon C?

Y o u can use your co mputer to play tracks and open no n-audio files located on your Rio Carbon C only when it is in MSC mode. Change the Transfer Mode settings to put the Rio Carbon C in MSC mode.

When in MTP mode, files located on your Rio Carbon C must be transferred to your computer before they can be opened.

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Frozen Screen

• What should I do if my Rio Carbon C will not power on (or off)? Follow these steps to power the Rio Carbon C on if it will not power on normally:

1 Confirm that the Rio Carbon C’s battery have enough charge to power the player on. Connect

the Rio Carbon C to your computer or to USB-AC and charge the player for five minutes.

2 Unplug the Rio Carbon C from the USB connection. 3 Reset the Rio Carbon C by sliding and holding POWER to the right for 10 seconds.

• What should I do if the display permanently locks up, does not display, or displays

UPGRADER?

If you cannot read the display, the Rio Carbon C’s firmware may be corrupted. Corrupted firmware may be caused by a fa i le d f i rm war e upd ate. If the player’s firmware becomes corrup ted for any reason, follow these steps to start the player in Recovery Mode and proceed with the firmware update.

1 Reset the player by by sliding and holding POWER to the right for 10 seconds. 2 Press POWER. The player should power on as normal.

If the player continues to lock up or does not display properly:

1 Reset the player by sliding and holding POWER to the right for 10 seconds. 2 Press and hold MENU + POWER until UPGRADER is displayed on the screen. 3 Connect the Rio Carbon C player to the computer using the USB cable. 4 Proceed with the Firmware upgrade.

• What should I do if my Rio Carbon C is stuck in to Recorder mode every time I turn it on? You should download and i nst all the late st fir mwar e onto t he Ri o Carb on C. If yo ur Rio Car bon C is using the latest firmware, please reinstall it onto the Rio Carbon C.

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Updates and Reform at tin g

• Can I update the firmware on the Rio Carbon C? Yes. If available, firmware for your Rio Carbon C can be downloaded online.

NOTE: Quit all applications before running the firmware update. While running the firmware update, do not close the program, turn off the Rio Carbon C, or unplug the USB cable.

• Downloading the update

1 Visit www.rioaudio.com/support. 2 Click on the link to the Rio Carbon C. 3 Locate UPDATES and click Firmware. 4 Select and download the lates t s oftware.

• Installing the update

1 Connect the player to your computer with the USB cable. 2Wait for Idle to be displayed on the player screen. 3 Double-click the file that you downloaded from the Rio website.

The update should take approximately 30 seconds to load.

• Why would I ever want to reformat my Rio Carbon C? If for any reason you suspect that your Rio player's file system has been corrupted, reformatting the player will restore the file system to its original state.

1 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu. 2 Locate the icon that is associated with the Rio Carbon C. 3 Right-click the Rio Carbon C icon.

4 Click Format....

5 Click Sta rt

Reformatting your Rio player will result in the deletion of all tracks, settings, and hidden PlaysForSure Subscription Audio license files on the Rio Carbon C. Reformatting your Rio player will immediately cancel any transfers currently in progress.

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ECC, FCC, and Industry Canada Compliance

Statement of Compliance

This product complies with Council Directive 89/336/EEC and Council Directive 72/23/EEC.

Federal Communications Commission

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal COmmunications Commission (FCC) Rules. 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.

This equipment has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inte rferen ce to radio comm unication s. However, there is no guarantee that inte rferen ce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or r elocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventila tion openi ngs. Inst all in accordance with the manufa cturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regi sters, stove s , or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purp ose of the polarized-type plu g: A pol a riz e d pl ug has two bl a des w it h on e wider than the other. The wide blade is provide d for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacle, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the when power-su pply plug or cord is damag ed, liquid has be en spille d or objects have fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. To reduce the risk of fire o r electr ic shock, d o not expo se this ap p aratus to rain or moisture. App ara tus should not be expose d to drippi ng or spla shing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION, DAMAGE OR BATTERY LEAKAGE IS POSSIBLE IF BATTERY IS REPLACED INCORRECTLY OR BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A NON-RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS OR LOCAL LAWS.

Use of headp hon es w h il e operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop operation of the player if you find it disruptive or distracting wh ile operating any type of equipment. Listenin g to music at full power over extended periods of time can be damaging to the hearing of the user.

Rio Carbon C Getting Started

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual