2000-2001 SONICblue, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
SONICblue, Incorporated does not assume any responsibility for errors
or omissions in this document or make any commitment to update the
information contained herein.
Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort, Inc. in the USA and/or other
countries and is used under licence.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
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All other product names may be trademarks of the
companies with which they are associated.
Fourth Edition, February 2001.
Part Number 52260029-004
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Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rio 600 portable digital audio
player! Rio is the perfect companion for active people—delivering skipfree music for people on the go. The Rio connects easily to your PC or
Mac for downloading compressed digital audio tracks. Use the Rio
software to convert tracks from your audio CDs for playback on the Rio
or to download tracks from the Internet.
Take a few minutes to review the information in the following pages.
Before you can listen to your favourite music with your Rio you must
first:
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2
3
Install the battery.
Install the Rio software from the CD-ROM.
Connect the Rio to the USB port on your computer.
The Getting Started Guide shows you the basics of how to set up and
start using your Rio. Do you want to learn more?
•Check out the Rio User Guide on the CD-ROM for in-depth
information on using your Rio, frequently asked questions,
warranty information, a glossary of digital audio terms, and more.
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•Click on the Rio Audio Manager or SoundJam software Help
menus for detailed instructions on using the software to download
digital audio tracks, convert tracks from CD-ROM or transfer
tracks to and from your Rio.
•Visit the Rio Web site at: www.riohome.com
Important information
This product was designed to meet the requirements applicable to the
following Directives:
Low Voltage Directive
Low Voltage Directive ( 72/23/EEC ) as modified by amending
Low Voltage DirectiveLow Voltage Directive
Directive ( 93/68/EEC ) thereby covering the standards of:
•EN50332-1: 2000, Maximum Sound Pressure level measurement
methodology and limit considerations
Warning
•Risk of electric shock—Do not open
Risk of electric shock—Do not open. To avoid potential electric
Risk of electric shock—Do not openRisk of electric shock—Do not open
shock, do not disassemble or modify your Rio. No user-serviceable
parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
•To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use or operate
your Rio in or near water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on
your Rio.
•Do not use in places exposed to strong magnetic or electrostatic
fields (close to TV or speakers). Do not use in places where the
humidity is excessively low.
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Caution
•Batteries may explode or leak if disposed of in fire, mixed with a
different battery type, inserted backwards or disassembled. See the
Rio User Guide Accessories section for a list of approved Rio 600
replacement alkaline batteries.
•Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended
and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving,
biking or walking near traffic. Stop listening to your Rio if you find
it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle. To
listen to your Rio in the car, use the car cassette adapter accessory.
•Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can
damage your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears,
discontinue use!
Care of your Rio
•Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to
your Rio or cause it to malfunction. Do not expose your Rio to
direct sunlight continuously or leave it in a vehicle with the doors
and windows closed. The case may become deformed, discolored
or malfunction. Do not use your Rio near open flame.
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•If moving from a cold environment to a warm environment, let the
Rio’s temperature stabilize before operation.
•Keep dirt, sand, dust and moisture from entering your Rio. Do not
use in areas of excessive dust. Do not use in places where the
humidity is excessively high.
•Do not drop or subject your Rio to shock.
•If radio or TV interference occurs near such devices move your Rio
away from them.
•Do not clean your Rio with solvents, chemicals or abrasive
cleaners. If necessary, use a soft cloth to clean your Rio.
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Setting up your Rio
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Setting up your Rio
Step 1: Unpack package contents
The Rio 600 package includes the following items:
•Rio 600 portable digital audio player with battery backpack and
RioTone
•One AA-size alkaline battery.
•Earphones.
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colour cover.
•Getting Started Guide.
•Software CD-ROM.
•Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
•Carrying case.
•Other printed materials.
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Using your Rio
Multifunction port
LCD
Menu
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On/Hold/Off
Volume
Joypad
Select
Joypad includes (clockwise from top) Play/Pause >/||,
Forward >>, Stop ■, Reverse <<, and Select.
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Using buttons and controls
•On/Hold/Off (Power): Slide this switch on top of your Rio to turn
the power on and off or to put the Rio settings in Hold mode. Hold
temporarily locks all buttons on your Rio except the Power switch.
•Multifunction port: Plug the headphones or the USB cable into
this port on top of the Rio.
•
•Menu: Press Menu to display Audio, Player, Prefs and About
+
and
-
(Volume): Press + to increase the volume; press - to
decrease the volume.
options. Press
>/||, >>, ■,
and
options. Press Select to select a menu option.
Note: For step-by-step instructions on using Rio menu options and
settings, see the Rio 600 User Guide on the CD-ROM.
•Joypad clockwise from the top:
(Play/Pause): In play mode, press >/|| once to play a track;
•
>/||
press it again to pause. When paused, the play/pause icon
appears as two flashing vertical bars on the LCD. If your Rio is
left in Pause mode for an extended period of time, it goes into
<<
to navigate through the menu
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sleep mode to conserve battery life. Press >/|| to reactivate your
Rio from sleep mode.
>>
•
(Forward): In play mode, press and release >> to skip to
the next track on your Rio. Press and hold >> to fast-forward
through the track currently playing.
•■ (Stop): In play mode, press ■ to stop playing the current
track. Press and hold ■ for about two seconds to switch your
Rio to sleep mode to conserve battery life.
•
<<
(Reverse): In play mode, press and release << to skip to the
beginning of the track currently playing on your Rio. Press and
hold << to fast-rewind through the current track
•Select (the centre button on the joypad): In Menu mode, press
Select to choose a menu or dialog option.
•Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): In play mode, the LCD provides
the following information—clockwise from top left:
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•Song name: Displays the title of the currently selected track.
•Hold icon (lock): Appears if the player is set to Hold mode.
Play/Pause icon: Displays either a “play” icon (triangle) or a
“pause” icon (two vertical bars), to show the current action of
the player.
•Divider line: Serves as a visual break to organise the display.
•Current song position: Displays the play location in the current
track in minutes:seconds (mm:ss) form.
•Volume level: Displays the volume setting in both digital and
graphic form. Volume level ranges from 0-20.
•Track display: Displays the number of the currently selected
track and the total number of tracks on the player.
•Album name/track information/artist name: Displays album
name, track information, and artist name. Album name is
displayed for a few seconds, followed by track information,
followed by artist name. Track information includes the codec
type (MP3, WMA and so on), the bit rate (XXX kbps) and the
file size (XX:XX MB).
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Step 2: Power up your Rio
1
2
Firmly press the button on the back of the Rio 600 and slide the
backpack towards the bottom of the player to detach the backpack.
Remove the backpack from the Rio 600.
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Tip: The serial number (S/N) required to register your Rio is
located on the back of the Rio under the backpack.
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Remove the cover over the backpack battery compartment. Lightly
squeeze the cover to unsnap the tabs that hold it in place.
Battery compartment cover
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Insert the AA-size alkaline battery into the backpack battery
compartment. Match the + and - ends on the battery to the symbols
shown beside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery
compartment cover. Lightly
squeeze the cover and
position the two small tabs
first, then snap the large tab
into place.
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Reattach the backpack to the
Rio. Slide the backpack
from the bottom of the
player towards the top.
Plug the earphones into the
port on top of the Rio, slide
the power switch to On, and
press
>/||
(Play/Pause) to
listen to the introduction
message.
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Step 3: Install the software
PC
1
Place the software CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
After a few seconds, the installation menu is displayed.
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2
3
4
Select your language.
Click on the Install option in the installation menu. Select Rio
Audio Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reboot your computer when installation is complete.
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If the installation menu is not displayed automatically, follow these
steps to begin installation manually:
1
2
3
Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the computer
screen and select Run...
Type d:\setup32.exe in the field marked Open. If your computer’s
CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than “d”, substitute that letter
for “d”.
Click on the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Mac
1
2
3
4
5
6
Place the software CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
The CD contents are displayed automatically. To manually display
the CD contents, double-click on the icon on your computer’s
desktop.
Double-click on the Install button. The installation menu is displayed.
Choose your language.
Click on the SoundJam button to begin installation.
Reboot your computer when installation is complete.
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Setting up your Rio
Step 4: Plug in the USB cable
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2
Tip: The Rio 600 USB connection can only be inserted one way. Do not
try to force the connection.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the multifunction port on top of
the Rio.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your
computer. On the Mac, the USB port is typically located on the
keyboard.
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Step 5: Register your Rio and software
To register your Rio, click on the Register button in the installation
menu. Remove the backpack to see the serial number (S/N) located on
the back of the Rio player under the backpack.
You can complete software registration during installation or at a later
date. For online software registration, your Rio must be connected to the
computer with the USB cable and turned on.
Rio Audio Manager allows 50 MP3 encodes prior to a free upgrade that
unlocks the software for unlimited MP3 encoding. The default setting
for encoding CDs, WMA, is unlimited requires no upgrade. In addition,
to unlock unlimited CD writing after the first 25 tracks, you must
upgrade Rio Audio Manager for a small fee. To upgrade and register
Rio Audio Manager, click the software Help menu, then click Upgrade
Online
Online. Register the software on each computer you plan to use it with.
OnlineOnline
Upgrade
Upgrade Upgrade
The SoundJam software prompts you to register online when you first
open the program. SoundJam allows you to convert 50 free tracks from
CD-ROM prior to registration.
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Step 6: Check out the User Guide
Do you want to learn more about your Rio? Click on the User Guide
button in the installation menu. The User Guide contains:
•Detailed instructions on using Rio 600 menu options and settings.
•Accessory information.
•A glossary of digital audio terms.
•Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting
information.
•Warranty and regulatory information.
•Customer care information.
Tip: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0—available on the Rio
software CD-ROM—to view the User Guide. The User Guide is in the
Manual folder on the CD-ROM.
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Using the Rio software
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Using the Rio software
Rio Audio Manager (PC)
The Rio Audio Manager creates, stores and organises your digital audio
tracks. The software incorporates tools for you to manage digital audio
content from your PC. Click on the buttons along the top of the Rio
Audio Manager window to use the various tools. Use Rio Audio
Manager to:
•Create and organise the audio content on your computer.
•Organise the audio content on your Rio.
•Write an audio CD. Rio Audio Manager allows you to write 25
tracks to CD free of charge. Note: To unlock unlimited CD writing,
you must upgrade the software for a small fee.
•Create compressed digital audio tracks from your music CDs. You
can convert your entire CD collection into compressed digital
format. Note: The software allows 50 free MP3 encodes prior to a
free upgrade that unlocks Rio Audio Manager for unlimited MP3
encoding.
•Search for and download digital audio from the Internet.
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Using the Rio software
Rio Audio Manager main window
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Tip: For in-depth instructions on using Rio Audio Manager, click
on the software Help menu, then click on Help Topics.
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