Rio VoltSP65 User Manual

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RioVolt SP65 User’s Guide

Welcome

Thanks for your purchase of the RioVolt SP65. The SP65 is a portable CD player that plays FM radio, MP3
CDs, and regular Red Book audio CDs. The SP65 includes earphones, two AA-size 1.5 volt alkaline
batteries, a lighted LCD display, and provides Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) to guard against skipping
during playback—up to 40 seconds of ESP for Red Book audio CDs and 120 seconds of ESP for MP3 CDs.

Contents

Navigating the User’s Guide / Using Acrobat
Tour of the RioVolt
Getting Started
Playing Music
Advanced Features
Glossary of Digital Audio Terms
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Regulatory Information
Customer Care
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To l ea rn mo re :

• Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using your RioVolt.

•Visit the SONICblue Web site at www.sonicblue.com.

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Navigating the User’s Guide

This User’s Guide is in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) file format.

Important: It is recommended that you use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher to
view and print the RioVolt User’s Guide.

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Internet.

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the Index to jump to a topic.

Using Acrobat

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Legal Notices

© 2003 SONICblue Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

SONICblue Incorporated 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 SONICblue has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. SONICblue reserves the right to make changes in
the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification. SONICblue disclaims any obligation
to update the information contained herein.

®

Rio

is a registered trademark of SONICblue Incorporated. SONICblue and RioVolt are trademarks of SONICblue Incorporated.

All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

SP65 P/N 41000837-001

Important Safety Information

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT USE or OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN OR NEAR
WATER OR WET LOCATIONS.

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 headphones while 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
while operating any type of equipment.
Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can be damaging to the hearing of the user.

Class 1 Laser

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated, avoid exposure to beam.

Tour of the RioVolt

Tour of the RioVolt

Display (LCD)

MODE

Press to set

Playback,

Equalizer, Search,

and ESP options

Press and hold to

enter FM Radio

Mode

VOLUME + and -

Press to adjust

volume level

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LOCK/UNLOCK
Disable or enable key lock to prevent accidental

operation

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play or pause playback
Press and hold to turn on player

SKIP NEXT
Press to skip to the next track
Press and hold for fast forward

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Press to skip to the previous track

Press and hold for fast backward

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SKIP PREVIOUS

STOP

Press to stop playback
Press and hold to turn off player

Battery Compartment

Cover

Slide out and lift up

Insert 2 AA-size alkaline

batteries in compartment

LCD

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Front

OPEN

Opens the player’s

front cover

Right Side

DC IN

Connects to optional

power adapter to

save battery life

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EARPHONE

Connects to
earphones, and
headphones

LINE OUT
Connects to external

audio system (cable
not included)

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LCD

Play/Pause

CD Type

(Audio or

MP3)

Indicator

Album/

Track Title

Album Number

Power Indicator

Track Time

Track Number

LCD

LCD (continued)

Advanced
Features

Playback Option

Equalizer Option

Mode Option

Programmable

Preset

Station

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FM Menu

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Electronic Shock

(Audio CD Only)

Album Number

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Protection

Indicator

Playback

Track Number

Preset Track

Mode

Indicator

Current

Frequency

Stereo

Indicator

Getting Started

Getting Started

Unpack

Make sure your player includes the following
accessories:

• Two AA 1.5 volt alkaline batteries

•Earphones

•Quick Start poster

Insert Batteries

1 Slide open the battery compartment cover on the

back of the RioVolt.

2 Insert the two supplied batteries. Ensure the

batteries are inserted properly by matching the
+ and - symbols on the battery with the symbols
on the RioVolt.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

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Connect Earphones

Connect the supplied earphones to the
EARPHONE port on the side of the player.

Tip: You can also use the LINE OUT jack to
connect the player to an external audio
system (cable not included) or optional car
kit (not included).

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