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The Rio User Guide includes the following sections:
Introduction
Rio Menu options and settings
Accessories and e-store
Glossary of digital audio terms
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting
Warranty
Regulatory
Customer care
Index
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- Page 1 Index To learn more: • Refer to the Getting Started Guide for the basics on how to set up and start using your Rio. • Click the Rio Audio Manager or SoundJam software Help menus for detailed step-by-step instruc- tions on how to use the software to convert CD tracks into compressed digital audio formats, get audio from the Internet, or transfer tracks to and from the Rio.
- Page 2 Neither S3 Incorporated nor Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. makes any commitment to update the information contained herein. Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort.com, Inc. used by Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. under licence. Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
- Page 3 About the Rio User Guide Page 3 Note on Java Support. The Software may contain support for programmes written in Java. Java tech- nology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online...
- Page 4 Introduction The Rio 600 is a digital audio player that you can take with you anywhere. Create and mix your favorite music and audio selections on your PC or Mac for playback on the Rio. Listen to music on the Rio while you exercise, commute, or relax.
- Page 5 Rio Menu options and settings Menu options and settings described in this section • Audio: Adjustments to audio quality (Equalizer settings). • Player: Includes random, repeat, delete track, and playlist functions. • Prefs: Player settings including display, time and date, and power saving (time to sleep).
- Page 6 Bass or Treble. << >> Use the joypad buttons to increase or decrease the bass or treble value from 1 (low) to 12 (high). Press Select to choose the setting. Rio Menu options and settings Page 6...
- Page 7 Random settings include: • All: All tracks play in random order. • Off: Turns off random function. Repeat-All and Random-All functions may be used together, to randomise all tracks on the Rio. Press Menu. << >> Press the joypad buttons to navigate to Player.
- Page 8 Player. Press Select. Press the joypad buttons to navigate to Delete Tracks. Press Select. A list of all tracks on the Rio displays. >/|| Press the joypad buttons to navigate to the track you want to delete.
- Page 9 Working with Playlists Playlist options include: • Choose: Select a playlist from playlists stored on the Rio. • New: Build a new playlist. • Edit: Modify an existing playlist. • Remove: Remove a playlist from the Rio. Press Menu. <<...
- Page 10 Select No on the dialogue to return to the playlist editor without saving the changes. Removing a playlist Select the Remove playlist option. >/|| Press the joypad buttons to highlight a playlist. Press Select. Select Yes on the dialogue. Rio Menu options and settings Page 10 << >> joypad buttons change the...
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Page 11: Setting Preferences
Prefs. Press Select. Press the joypad buttons to navigate to Display. Press Select. >> Press the joypad button to adjust the backlight time on setting. Press Select to save the setting. Rio Menu options and settings Page 11... - Page 12 The date field will not roll to a value that is not valid for the selected month and year. Press Select to save the time/date settings. To return to play mode without saving any changes, press Menu. Rio Menu options and settings Page 12...
- Page 13 Press the joypad buttons to navigate to About. Press Select. The following information displays: • Player personalisation message defined through the software or Rio model number. • Firmware version the Rio is using (Vx.x.x). • Total internal memory amount installed and a bar graph display of the amount used.
- Page 14 Approved Rio 600 replacement alkaline batteries Your Rio 600 is powered by one AA size alkaline battery (included).Your Rio will run longer and per- form best when using a good quality battery. Poor quality or leaking batteries can damage the Rio 600.
- Page 15 Turn the cassette deck on. Set the volume to the lowest position. Insert the car cassette adapter into the cassette deck. Turn on the Rio player and adjust the volume to medium level. Play music on the Rio through your car’s speakers.
- Page 16 Rio on the right side by the LCD. Press the faceplate onto the front of the Rio, until the small tabs that clip the faceplate to the Rio snap completely into place. When the faceplate is attached, a tab is visible in the small window in the battery well in the back of the Rio.
- Page 17 Carrying cases and bags Carrying Case with belt clip Provides access to buttons and controls while protecting your Rio. Order online from the Rio e-store Rio Travel Case • Keeps your Rio player and accessories together when you travel. •...
- Page 18 The security mechanism in the Rio supports several secured file formats. When you download a secure track from a CD or the Web to the Rio, you must have the licence associated with the track. If the player doesn't read a corresponding licence for a track, the tracks themselves contain information on where you can purchase them.
- Page 19 Encoding, or Ripping (a CD) Encoding, or “ripping”, refers to converting an audio file from an audio CD into a compressed digital audio format, such as MP3 or WMA, that may be played on the Rio or on the computer. Firmware Firmware is software–programmes or data–that has been written onto read-only memory (ROM).
- Page 20 Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps (12 million bits per second). The Rio uses USB to communicate with the computer. A single USB port may be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot plugging.
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Page 21: Faq/Troubleshooting
No. The Rio USB devices can only be used with Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000 operat- ing systems, or Mac OS 8.5.1 or later. The Rio requires a newer standard of USB that is not available in Windows 95, even with the USB supplement pack. - Page 22 The Rio selects a seed number and then enters a list of predetermined random numbers to play music in a seemingly random order. If the same seed is picked, the Rio may play songs in the same order. How do I play animated graphics on my Rio at startup? Startup animated graphics may be available at www.rioport.com or other Web sites in the future.
- Page 23 Try manually changing the settings that Rio Audio Manager assigned to your CD Drive. To do this, go to View / Options / Read CD. If it is set on Digital (WinAspi), try changing it to Digital or vice- versa.
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Page 24: One Year Limited Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty Our warranty to you Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (“Diamond”) warrants that your product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. If you dis- cover a defect covered by this warranty, we will repair or replace the product at our option using new or remanufactured components. -
Page 25: Regulatory Information
Standards or other normative documents, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities / European Union. Product (s): DIAMOND RIO 600 Harmonized Standards: EN 55022: 1994, A1’95, A2’97 Specification for limits and methods of measurement of radio interfer- ence characteristics of Information Technology (IT) equipment. - Page 26 Regulatory Information Page 26 EN 50082-1: 1998 Electromagnetic Compatibility, Generic Immunity Standard, Part 1. Residential, Commercial and Light Industry. EN 50332-1: 1999 Maximum sound pressure level measurement methodology and limit consider- ations. Part 1 General method for “one package equipment”. CEI/IEC 60065: 1998 Audio, Video, and similar electronic apparatus Safety Requirements.
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Page 27: Customer Care
Customer Care Page 27 Customer Care Japan Telephone Support 03-5695-8405 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:00 Fax: 03-5695-8405 E-mail support@diamondmm.co.jp World Wide Web http://www.diamondmm.co.jp ftp.diamondmm.co.jp Germany Telephone Support—all Products +49-(0)700-0100-1003 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9.00 until 20.00 CET; Saturday 9.00 until 16.00 CET Fax Support—all Products +31-53-484-9536 World Wide Web... -
Page 28: Mailing Address
Customer Care Page 28 Spain Telephone Support—all Products +34-91-745-6245 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9.00 until 20.00 CET; Saturday 9.00 until 16.00 CET Fax Support—all Products +31-53-484-9536 World Wide Web http://www.diamondmm-europe.com Other European, Middle Eastern and African countries: Telephone Support—all Products +31-53-484-9535 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8.00 until 19.00 GMT;... - Page 29 Index AC adapter audio file size audio functions backlight backpack 32 MB 340 MB 64 MB AC adapter batteries Rio 600 alkaline replacement battery power level bitrate car cassette adapter carrying cases CDDB CE declaration clock display codec (defined) codecs...
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