Rio SE510 User Manual
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Connections
Software Setup
Basic Operations
Advanced Features
Help
Index
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Package Contents
Copyright/Trademarks
© 2005 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All rights reserved.
Digital Networks North America, Inc. shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for
any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained herein,
even if Digital Networks North America has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. Digital Networks
North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification. Digital Networks North America,
Inc. disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein. Rio
®
is a registered
trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AudibleReady is a registered trademark of Audible, Inc.
All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
P/N 75550296-001_B
•Rio se510
• Installation CD
•Earphones
• Mini USB Cable
• Quick Start Poster
• Sports Case and Armband
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• Package Contents.......................................... ii
• Copyright/Trademarks.................................. ii
1 - Getting Started
Welcome.......................................................1
• Learning More.................................................1
Tour of the Rio se510...........................2
Tour of the Rio se510...........................2
LCD Overview............................................5
• Player Mode....................................................5
• Menu Mode .....................................................5
• Date View........................................................6
• Time Code View..............................................6
• Track Format View.........................................6
• Play Screens...................................................6
2 - Connections
Basic Connections...................................7
• Battery............................................................7
• Earphones.......................................................7
• USB .................................................................7
• Additional Accessories ...................................8
3 - Software Setup
Windows.....................................................10
• Rio Music Manager.......................................11
4 - Basic Operations
Basic Operations....................................12
Copy Tracks..............................................13
• Copying Tracks with Rio Music Manager....13
Transfer Tracks ......................................14
• Rio Music Manager.......................................14
• Windows Explorer ........................................15
Control the Player.................................16
Play Music..................................................17
• Play All ..........................................................18
• Album............................................................18
• Artist .............................................................18
• Genre ............................................................19
• Track .............................................................19
• Year...............................................................19
• New Music.....................................................19
• Playlist...........................................................20
• Spoken Word................................................20
5 - Advanced Features
Advanced Features...............................21
Bookmarks................................................22
Settings.......................................................23
• Playback........................................................24
• Equalizer.......................................................25
• Custom..........................................................25
• EQ Off............................................................25
• Preset............................................................25
• Power ............................................................26
• Resume.........................................................27
• Display ..........................................................28
• Time ..............................................................29
• Language ......................................................30
• Lock Setup....................................................31
• Tags...............................................................32
Stopwatch..................................................33
About............................................................34
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6 - Help
Troubleshooting.....................................35
• Customer Service Information....................35
• Frequently Asked Questions........................36
Glossary of Digital Audio Terms...42
• Bass...............................................................42
• Bitrate ...........................................................42
• Codec ............................................................42
• DRM...............................................................42
• Firmware.......................................................43
• Gain...............................................................43
• ID3 Tags .......................................................43
• Mass Storage Class......................................43
• MP3................................................................43
• Playlist...........................................................43
• Rip and Encode.............................................44
• Synchronize..................................................44
• Treble............................................................44
• VBR................................................................44
• WMA..............................................................44
ECC, FCC, and Industry Canada
Compliance................................................45
• Statement of Compliance............................45
• Federal Communications Commission........45
• Industry Canada...........................................45
Safety...........................................................46
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........46
• CAUTION.......................................................46
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
:: Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Rio se510. The Rio se510 is a portable digital audio pla yer that pro vides many hours
of MP3 and WMA playback. The Rio se510 features a lighted LCD, a stopwatch, and multiple playback modes.
Learning More
• Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using the Rio se510.
• Visit the Rio website at www.rioaudio.com.
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:: Tour of the Rio se510:: Tour of the Rio se510
MENU
In Player mode, press to enter
Menu mode.
In Menu mode, press to return
to Player mode.
FORWARD and
REVERSE
Press to skip to the next or
previous track.
Press and hold to scan forward
or reverse.
LOCK/UNLOCK
Slide into the LOCK position to
disable buttons and prevent
accidental operation.
VOLUME + and -
Press to adjust volume
level.
POWER
Press to power the
Rio se510 on.
Press and hold to power the
Rio se510 off.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or pause
playback.
STOP
Press to stop playback.
CENTER
In Menu mode, press to select
options.
In Player mode press to cycle
through Time Code View, Track
Format View, and Date View.
Press and hold to quickly set
Bookmarks.
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EARPHONES
Connects to earphones,
headphones, or auxiliary
connections.
USB
Connects to the USB cable.
VOLUME + and -
Press to adjust volume level.
LOCK/UNLOCK
Slide into the LOCK position to disable buttons and
prevent accidental operation.
POWER
Press to turn the Rio se510 on.
Press and hold to turn the Rio se510 off.
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AAA Battery
Insert AAA-battery. The Rio se510 supports
both alkaline and NiMH batteries.
Battery Compartment Cover
Remove to access the battery compartment.
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:: LCD Overview
Repeat Playback Indicator
Shuffle Playback Indicator
Lock Indicator
Power Indicator
Player Mode
Menu Title
Menu Mode
Track Position Bar
Track Time
Play Indicator
Selected Option
Options
Volume Level
Album
Track Number/Total
Number of Tracks
Artist
Track
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Date View
Time Code View
Track Format View
Track Size
Time
Codec and Bitrate
Track Time
Track Number/Total
Number of Tracks
Month/Day/Year
Play Screens
Press CENTER to cycle through
Time Code, Date, and Track
Format, and EQ setting views.
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Chapter 2 Connections
:: Basic Connections
This chapter describes how to connect the Rio se510 to earphones, mini USB cables, and alternate devices. Basic
connections include:
Battery
The Rio se510 uses a single AAA-battery that can provide many hours of use. The Battery
Compartment Cover must be removed before a battery can be installed.
Earphones
Connect the supplied earphones to the EARPHONES jack on the bottom of the Rio se510.
USB
The Rio se510 must be connected using the included USB cable to the USB port on your computer
before music or files can be transferred to and from the Rio se510 and your computer.
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Additional Accessories
Get the most out of your Rio se510 with additional accessories available online at the Rio website. Some of the
most popular accessories include the following:
•
Rio se510 Sports Case and Armband
Replace sports cases and armbands that have been worn down by extreme sports and intensely
active lifestyles.
• Rio Car Stereo Adapter
Upgrade your car stereo for hundreds of dollars less than buying a new MP3 CD player. The Rio
car stereo adapter connects to the earphone jack on the Rio se510 and lets you play your
favorite music in any vehicle equipped with a standard cassette deck.
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Chapter 3 Software Setup
Software Setup
Software found on the Rio installation disc should be installed on a computer before using the Rio se510. Rio Music
Manager should be installed on computers that use the Windows operating systems.
Windows
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:: Windows
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 automatically.
2 Click Rio Music Manager INSTALL NOW (required) and follow the on- screen inst ructions.
3 If prompted, reboot the computer when the installation is complete.
4 Double-click the My Computer icon, , on the Windows desktop or taskbar.
5 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, .
6 Double-click the Install icon, .
7 Go to Step 2.
• If Rio installation software does not display automatically, follow these steps to begin the installation
manually:
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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 se510.
•Edit ID3 Tags and WMA tags
on digital audio tracks.
• Organize and manage digital
audio tracks on your computer
and your Rio se510.
• Search for tracks on your
computer and your Rio se510.
• Create custom Playlists.
• Transfer tracks from your
computer to your Rio se510.
Complete Rio Music Manager instructions can be found using the Rio Music Manager Help menu.
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Chapter 4 Basic Operations
:: Basic Operations
Enjoying music on the Rio se510 is easy. Basic operations of the Rio se510 include:
Copy Tracks
Transfer Tracks
Control the Player
Play Music
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