Rio SE510 User Manual

Rio SE510 User Manual

Rio mp3 player model se 510 user guide

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Getting Started
Connections
Software Setup
Basic Operations
Advanced Features
Help
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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Getting Started Connections Software Setup Basic Operations Advanced Features Help Index...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package Contents • Rio se510 • Installation CD • Earphones • Mini USB Cable • Quick Start Poster • Sports Case and Armband 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of 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...
  • Page 4 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 •...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    :: Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Rio se510. The Rio se510 is a portable digital audio player that provides many hours of MP3 and WMA playback. The Rio se510 features a lighted LCD, a stopwatch, and multiple playback modes.
  • Page 6: Tour Of The Rio Se510

    :: 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. POWER Press to power the Rio se510 on. Press and hold to power the Rio se510 off.
  • Page 7 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. VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level. EARPHONES Connects to earphones, headphones, or auxiliary connections.
  • Page 8 Ov AAA Battery Insert AAA-battery. The Rio se510 supports both alkaline and NiMH batteries. Battery Compartment Cover Remove to access the battery compartment. Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 9: Lcd Overview

    :: LCD Overview Player Mode Volume Level Artist Album Track Track Number/Total Number of Tracks Menu Mode Table of Contents Index Repeat Playback Indicator Shuffle Playback Indicator Lock Indicator Power Indicator Track Position Bar Track Time Play Indicator Menu Title Selected Option Options...
  • Page 10: Time Code View

    Time Code View Track Time Track Number/Total Number of Tracks Date View Time Track Format View Codec and Bitrate Table of Contents Index erview Play Screens Press CENTER to cycle through Time Code, Date, and Track Format, and EQ setting views. Month/Day/Year Track Size...
  • Page 11: Basic Connections

    Connections Chapter 2 :: 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...
  • Page 12: Additional Accessories

    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.
  • Page 13: Software Setup

    Index Software Setup Chapter 3 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...
  • Page 14: Windows

    :: Windows Follow these instructions to load Rio Music Manager Place the installation CD label-side up into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Rio installation software launches automatically. Click Rio Music Manager INSTALL NOW (required) and follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted, reboot the computer when the installation is complete. •...
  • Page 15: Rio Music Manager

    Rio Music Manager encodes WMA files by default and MP3 via an optional upgrade pack. • Automatically Synchronize music collection on your computer with your Rio se510. • Edit ID3 Tags tags on digital audio tracks. • Organize and manage digital audio tracks on your computer and your Rio se510.
  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Table of Contents Index Basic Operations Chapter 4 :: 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...
  • Page 17: Copy Tracks

    :: Copy Tracks Copying Tracks with Rio Music Manager Copying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly known as ing refers to the process of ripping (copying) audio from a CD and encoding (saving) the audio content into a com- pressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA.
  • Page 18: Transfer Tracks

    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 se510, click the Artists tab and then use any of the techniques in Step 4 to select the desired tracks.
  • Page 19: Windows Explorer

    Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu to open another window. In the new window, locate the Rio se510 (X:) icon that is associated with the Rio se510. (X equals the drive letter assigned to the Rio se510.) Double-click Rio se510 (X:).
  • Page 20: Control The Player

    The controls on the Rio se510 work as follows: • POWER Press to turn the Rio se510 on. Press and hold to turn the Rio se510 off. • MENU In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode. In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode.
  • Page 21: Play Music

    Index :: Play Music The Rio se510 can play audio tracks using a variety of playback methods. Any method can be used within a matter of seconds so you can spend more time enjoying tracks and less time arranging them.
  • Page 22: Play All

    Play All To play all tracks on the player please follow these steps: Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Play All. Album To play tracks from specific albums please follow these steps: Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Album. Select an album. Select Play All or a specific album.
  • Page 23: Track

    Genre To play tracks from a specific genre please follow these steps: Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Genre. Select Play All, a specific genre, or [none]. If a specific genre is selected, select Play All or a specific track. Track To play a specific track please follow these steps: Press MENU.
  • Page 24: Spoken Word

    Select Spoken Word. Select Play All or a specific Audible track. • Audible tracks can only be transferred to the Rio se510 using the Audible Manager application. • When in spoken word mode, the Rio se510 display’s the following icon: •...
  • Page 25: Advanced Features

    Table of Contents Index Advanced Features Chapter 5 :: Advanced Features Advanced features of the Rio se510 include: Bookmarks Settings Stopwatch About...
  • Page 26: Bookmarks

    • In Player mode, press and hold CENTER to quickly bookmark the current settings. • The Rio se510 automatically saves user settings when it is turned off. These settings are automatically restored when the Rio se510 is turned on. Settings saved automatically are not saved as a bookmarks.
  • Page 27: Settings

    Table of Contents Index :: Settings Rio se510 settings include: Playback Equalizer Power Resume Display Time Language Lock Setup Tags...
  • Page 28 Playback Various playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio se510 plays tracks. Tracks can be shuffled at ran- dom and/or repeated continuously. Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Playback. Select Playback options. Press CENTER to apply settings.
  • Page 29: Custom

    Equalizer The sound of tracks played on the Rio se510 can be adjusted using various preset and fully customizable equalizer options. Equalizer settings include: Custom Custom mode allows the Rio se510’s settings to be adjusted according to personal preferences. Press MENU.
  • Page 30: Power

    Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Power options include: • Pwr Save Set the Rio se510 to enter shutdown after being idle for a specific number of minutes. Settings include 1m, 5m (the default setting), 10m, 30m, and Never. Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 31 • Timecode Set the Rio se510 to begin playback of the last track played at the point the track was at during shutdown or at the start of the track. Settings include Current (the default setting) and Start. Table of Contents...
  • Page 32 • Backlight Set the backlight on the Rio se510 to shut itself off after a specific number of seconds. Settings include Off, 2s, 5s, (the default setting) 10s, 20s, and On. On sets the backlight to remain lit constantly. • To conserve battery life, the On setting should rarely be used.
  • Page 33 Time Use the options in the Time menu to set the Rio se510’s internal clock. Time is set automatically every time tracks are transferred to the Rio se510 using Rio Music Manager. Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Time. Select Set Time, Set Date, or Time Mode options.
  • Page 34 Language The Rio se510 menus can be set to display in one of seven languages. Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Language. Select a Language setting. Press CENTER to set the display language and return to Player mode. • To return to the language menu from any language setting, press MENU, select the third option, then select the seventh option.
  • Page 35: Lock Setup

    Track Format View, and • Options include Lock and (PLAY/PAUSE). When set to interpreted as the control. Date Views even when the Rio se510 has been locked. / , any CONTROL PAD movement will be Table of Contents Index Time...
  • Page 36 Adjust Tags menu settings if the Rio se510 displays random alphabet characters instead of the correct The Rio se510 supports Latin- and Japanese-based languages. If ID3 tags are displayed properly then Tags menu settings do not need to be changed.
  • Page 37: Stopwatch

    :: Stopwatch Use the stopwatch to keep track of time-sensitive events while listening to music. Press MENU. Select Stopwatch. 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.
  • Page 38: About

    :: About The about screen displays information about the Rio se510. Information includes the total amount of memory on the Rio se510, the amount of free memory, the number of tracks on the Rio se510, and the Press MENU. Select About.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 :: Troubleshooting 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...
  • Page 40: Frequently Asked Questions

    Rio se510. How much music can I • The amount of music that can be stored on the Rio se510 depends on the bitrate store on the Rio se510? of the files stored. The free space, and the number of tracks on the Rio se510.
  • Page 41 What should I do if my • Your Rio se510 was designed to work with the version of Rio Music Manager that Rio se510 is not detected was included on the Installation CD. Previous versions of Rio Music Manager may by Rio Music Manager? not be able to detect your Rio se510.
  • Page 42 Why won’t the Rio se510 • DRM files may not work properly if the Rio se510’s internal clock is no longer play secure, dated, or accurate. This can happen if the rechargeable batteries lose all charge for any other (digital rights period of time.
  • Page 43 Reset the player by removing the battery for approximately two minutes. Press and hold MENU + POWER until UPGRADER is displayed on the screen. Connect the Rio se510 player to the computer using the USB cable. Proceed with the Table of Contents Firmware upgrade.
  • Page 44 Click Format... Reformatting your Rio player will result in the deletion of all tracks and settings on the Rio se510. Reformatting your Rio player will immediately cancel any transfers currently in progress. If you are sure you want to reformat your player, click Start.
  • Page 45 Downloading the update Click on the following link: Click on the link to the Rio se510. Locate UPDATES and click Firmware. Select and download the latest software. Download the software that is specific to the operating system you use on your PC: *.exe (Windows)
  • Page 46: Glossary Of Digital Audio Terms

    DRM encryption frequently restricts the number of times a file can be downloaded, transferred to portable devices, or burned to CD. Copy protected music using DRM should be transferred to the Rio se510 using Rio Music Manager. Table of Contents Equalizer options.
  • Page 47: Firmware

    A playlist is a custom grouping of tracks that has been saved for later use. Rather than playing every track on the player playlists can be used to play specific tracks in specific orders. Rio se510 supports .asx, .m3u, and .pls formatted playlists.
  • Page 48: Treble

    Synchronize Rio Music Manager can automatically (or manually) delete old content, transfer new audio content, and keep the content on your Rio se510 fresh and dynamic. Rio Music Manager must be open for synchronization to occur. Treble Treble notes occupy the higher portion of the sound spectrum. Increasing the treble value will raise the levels of the high sounds in your music files.
  • Page 49: Compliance

    :: 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 (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 50: Safety

    Table of Contents Index :: Safety 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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 51 About Date View Accessories Delete Tracks Advanced Features Display Album Artist Earphones Backlight Encoding Basic Operations Equalizer Bass definition Battery Federal Installation Communications Bitrate Commission definition Firmware Bookmarks Forward Buttons and Controls Frequently Asked Questions Codec definition Genre Getting Started Glossary Contrast Controls...
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