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Table of Contents
Package Contents ............................................... 3
Welcome ........................................................... 4
Player Overview ................................................. 5
LCD Overview .................................................... 6
Advanced Features ............................................. 7
Special MP3 Features .......................................... 9
FAQs .............................................................. 10
Technical Specifications ..................................... 12
Customer Care................................................. 13
Warranty......................................................... 14
Important Safety Information ............................ 15
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Welcome
Welcome to the RioVolt SP50/SP50C, your complete portable solution
for audio CD and MP3 playback. The RioVolt includes ESP (Electronic
Shock Protection), which buffers up to two minutes of digital audio to
prevent skipping. Follow these steps to get started:
Unpack
Make sure your player includes the following accessories (see page 3):
• Two AA-size batteries
• Earphones
• Quick Start Guide
• Car Cassette Adapter (SP50C only)
• Car Power Adapter (SP50C only)
• Flickerstick CD (SP50C only)
Insert Batteries
1. Slide open the battery cover (see page 4).
2. Insert the two supplied AA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and -).
3. Replace the battery cover.
Connect Earphones
• Connect the supplied earphones to the HEADPHONE jack on the side of the player.
Tip: You can also use the LINE OUT jack to connect the player to an external audio system.
Insert Disc
1. Press the OPEN button to release the latch and open the CD cover.
2. Insert an audio CD or MP3 CD into the player, label side up.
3. Close the CD cover.
Note: The RioVolt SP50/SP50C can play CDs with the following logos:
ReWritable
Play Disc
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to turn on the player and begin playback.
Note: There will be a short delay while the player reads the tracks on the CD.
2. Press the STOP button to stop playback. Press STOP again to turn off the player.
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Player Overview
LCD
Volume:
Adjusts the
volume level
Phones:
Connects to earphones
or headphones
Line Out:
Connects the
player to an
external audio
system
Lock/Unlock:
Disables or enables
function keys to
event accidental
operation
Bass/Normal:
Selects normal or
enhanced bass
Open:
Opens the
player cover
Battery cover:
Slides out and
lifts up; Insert
your 2 AA-size
batteries here
DC In jack:
Connects to the optional
power adapter to save
battery life (to order,
visit www.sonicblue.com)
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