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Rio RECEIVER Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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Rio Digital Audio Receiver User Guide
About the User Guide
The Rio Receiver User Guide includes the following sections:
Introduction
Getting Started
Installation:
The Rio Connector
The Audio Receiver Manager Software
The Rio Receiver
Using Your Rio Receiver
The Display
Menus and Buttons
The Rio Remote
Advanced Features
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rio Receiver Specifications
Warranty
Regulatory Information
Glossary
Contacting Customer Care
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  • Page 1 Contacting Customer Care Navigating and printing the Rio Receiver User Guide The online Rio Receiver User Guide is in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) file format. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you use Adobe Acrobat version 4.0 — available on the CD-ROM — to view and print the Rio Receiver User Guide.

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademark

    SONICblue, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document or make any com- mitment to update the information contained herein. Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort.com, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries and is used under license.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    It works with your existing speakers and uses your home’s existing phone lines to transfer MP3 or WMA music files and playlists anywhere in your house. Download music from the Internet onto your PC, create Playlists of your favorite CDs, and enjoy them with your Rio Receiver. Package Contents •...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Return to Pg.1 Page 4 Safety Information This product was designed to meet the requirements applicable to the following Directives: • Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) as modified by amending Directive (93/68/EEC) thereby covering the standards of IEC 950 / EN60905 2nd Edition, 1991+Amd.1, 1992+Amd.2, 1993+Amd.3, 1995+Amd.4, 1996. Safety of Information Technology Equipment •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Make certain the Rio Connector is firmly seated in the PCI slot before replacing the cover on the PC.
  • Page 6 When you are prompted to select the destination folder for the program, we recommend leaving it at the default folder (c:\Program Files\Audio Receiver), but you can change the destination folder by clicking the Browse button and pointing the installation program to your preferred destination.
  • Page 7 Page 7 8. Click OK and let the Audio Receiver Manager search all of the hard drives, folders, and files on your computer for your digital music files or select the specific hard drives and/or folders that you want the Audio Receiver Manager to search.
  • Page 8 “Phone” to continue using that phone jack with your other devices. b.) Ethernet Network. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the back of the Rio Receiver in the port marked “Ethernet” and the other end into your network hub.
  • Page 9 5. When it has finished querying your PC, the Rio Receiver will display the first song in the digital music file database on your PC. It is now ready to bring your music to you.

  • Page 10: Menus And Buttons

    Repeat Indicator — Shows if a song is set to repeat, if all songs are set to repeat or if no songs are set to repeat. • Random Indicator — Shows if the Receiver is set to shuffle the songs in play. Menus and Buttons The buttons on the face of the Rio Receiver include: •...
  • Page 11 • Volume • Balance • Bass • Treble When the Menu button is pressed, the Rio Receiver is in Menu Mode and the Volume Select can: • Select Playlists. • Choose music by Artist. • Choose music by Genre. •...
  • Page 12 Playlists menu until you highlight the desired playlist. 6. Highlight Play All Music and press the Volume Select to play all of the songs in that playlist. NOTE: Pressing the Random button will cause the Rio Receiver to shuffle all of the songs in the playlist.
  • Page 13 ) — Press once to return to a previous track or hold it down to Fast Rewind through the track you are currently listening to. Stop ( ) — Press once to stop. This resets the Rio Receiver back to the beginning of the current track.
  • Page 14 Repeat — Press once to repeat all of the songs or twice to repeat the song currently playing. Press again to turn off this feature. List — Create and recall playlists on the Rio Receiver using the Alphanumeric Numbers. Search — Press to search for an album, artist, genre, song title or playlist using the Alphanumeric Numbers.
  • Page 15 Return to Pg.1 Page 15 To Select Playlists with the Rio Remote: 1. Press the Menu button to access Menu Options on the Rio Receiver’s LCD. 2. Press the Select button up or down to scroll through and highlight options.
  • Page 16 Return to Pg.1 Page 16 To Select Individual Songs with the Remote: 1. Press the Menu button to access Menu Options on the Rio Receiver’s LCD. 2. Press the Select button up or down to scroll through and highlight options.
  • Page 17 The Rio Remote Return to Pg.1 Page 17 Create and Recall Playlists with the List Button To create playlists: 1. Press the Menu button to bring up the Select Music screen. 2. Select the Artist, Album, Genre or Playlist menu.

  • Page 18: Advanced Features

    2. Share the folder where the files are stored. 3. Set up the Audio Receiver Manager to search the other computer’s hard drive for digital music files. NOTE: We recommend that you only store your digital music files on the Receiver’s server PC.
  • Page 19 I want to be able to give others access to my files. by clicking your mouse in the check box. 4. Click OK. 5. That computer is now visible to other computers on your network and to the Rio Receiver.
  • Page 20 On the My Music Properties window select Shared As by clicking on the empty circle next to it. Select the Access Type you wish to give to others. 5. Click the OK button to finish. Now the music folder is available to the Rio Receiver and to other computers on the network.
  • Page 21 Page 21 Configuring the Audio Receiver Manager to find music on other computers. 1. Right click the Audio Receiver Manager icon on the system tray at the lower right hand side of the screen. A window will pop up with options.
  • Page 22 7. Press the Volume Select on the Receiver or the Enter button on the remote. NOTE: The Rio Receiver will maintain your layout choice as long as it remains plugged into a power source. If unplugged, the Rio Receiver will revert to the default...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Steps

    3.) If you are using firewall software like Zone Alarm, you may need to add the IP Address of the Rio Receiver as a freindly IP Address. 4.) Check for the link light on the Rio Receiver, the hub (if you are using one), and/or the Ethernet card. 5.) Check to make sure you have the cables plugged in correctly.
  • Page 24 Receiver. Troubleshooting measures: 1.) Check the Rio Receiver display to see if it detects and is connecting to the server. Try to navigate the menu on the Rio Receiver and select songs. 2.) Double click the Audio Receiver Manager icon (music note in the System Tray).
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting measures: 1.) Verify that there’s a musical note icon in the system tray. This is the Audio Receiver Manager icon. It is blue when communicating with the Rio Receiver and red when not communicating properly. 2.) Double-click on the Audio Receiver manager icon in the system tray.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting measures: There are two possible causes for this error. In both cases, the solution is to reinstall the drivers for the Rio Connector card or your third party HPNA or Ethernet card. You may encounter this error if the...
  • Page 27 2.) Go to the View menu and select Details. The hardware address and IP Address will be listed to the right of the Rio Receiver in the display window. Problem: How do I verify the drivers for the Rio Connector, HPNA card...
  • Page 28 1.) Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2.) Double-click Network. 3.) Click the TCP/IP component installed for the Rio Connector your third part HPNA card or your Ethernet card. NOTE: If there is only one Network Adapter installed, there will be only one instance of TCP/IP.
  • Page 29 Windows Operating System software without re-installing Internet Explorer. The necessary file is named IPHLPAPI.DLL (v5.0.1717.2). It can be found in the following cab file: NET7.CAB Simply extract this file directly to the Rio Audio Receiver software directory. Then start the Audio Manager software.

  • Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I store music on my Rio Receiver? No. The Rio Receiver streams music from your PC over standard phone lines. All music is stored on the server computer. The Rio Receiver allows you to choose your music from locations on the server...
  • Page 31 The Rio Receiver only stores a few seconds of music before it needs more. If you turn off your computer, the Rio Receiver will run out of music to play and stop. When the music server is turned back on, it is necessary to turn off and on the Rio Receiver to synchronize it with the music server.
  • Page 32 This is a line output for powered speakers. You can connect powered computer speakers to the back of your Rio Receiver. This may be especially useful if you are placing the device in a smaller room without access to a stereo receiver or bare wire speakers.
  • Page 33 Will the Rio Receiver work with 10 Base-T Ethernet network adapters? Yes. The Rio Receiver supports a 10 Mb Ethernet connector. You can connect your Rio Receiver to an Ethernet hub with standard Category 5 network cable or directly to a host PC using an Ethernet crossover cable.
  • Page 34 Can I add a new folder to the existing folders that I have previously imported? Yes, however if you want the Rio Receiver to reflect the changes you have made to your music folders or playlists, you will need to import your music again after the changes have been made.

  • Page 35: Headphone Out

    Rio Receiver Specifications Return to Pg.1 Page 35 Rio Receiver Specifications Line out: RL = 10k • Max. Output Level (1kHz, digital full scale): + 6 dBV (600 Ohms) • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +-0.1dB • THD (1kHz, -3dBm): 0.005%...

  • Page 36: General Specifications

    Rio Receiver Specifications Return to Pg.1 Page 36 General Specifications: Manufacturer: SONICblue Model: Digital Audio Receiver Physical Width: 9" (228mm) Depth: 9" (228mm) Height: 3" (76mm) Weight 3lbs 7oz (1.67kg) Power Voltage: 100-240, 50/60Hz, 1.2A ~...

  • Page 37: One Year Limited Warranty

    One Year Limited Warranty Return to Pg.1 Page 37 One Year Limited Warranty Our warranty to you: SONICblue, Incorporated 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 discover a defect covered by this warranty, we will repair or replace the product at our option using new or remanufactured components.
  • Page 38 One Year Limited Warranty Return to Pg.1 Page 38 MAY NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN IN WRITING BY AN OFFICER OF SONICblue. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

  • Page 39: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Return to Pg.1 Page 39 Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) The adapter has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B computing device according to the specifications in FCC rules Part 15 and Part 68. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 40: Industry Canada (Ic)

    Regulatory Information Return to Pg.1 Page 40 If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio or television technician. You may find this booklet helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems” (Stock No. 004-000-00345-4), prepared by the FCC and available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. See individual adapters for FCC ID and registration numbers.

  • Page 41: Ethernet Network

    Encoding, or “ripping”, refers to converting an audio file from a CD-ROM into a compressed digital audio format, such as MP3 or WMA, that may be played on the Rio Receiver, on the computer, or on a portable Rio Digital Audio Player.
  • Page 42 Glossary Return to Pg.1 Page 42 Gracenote Gracenote, formerly known as CD Database (CDDB), is an vast database of CD information that includes disc name, song titles and other information. Gracenote supports hundreds of different third party software CD players. Access to the Gracenote service is offered free of charge to end-users. Visit the Gracenote website more information.
  • Page 43 Glossary Return to Pg.1 Page 43 Windows Media Audio (WMA) is the compressed audio format that Microsoft is positioning as a replacement for MP3. WMA may replace MP3 since it offers greater file compression—twice that of MP3—at the same or better sound quality.

  • Page 44: Contacting Customer Care

    Rio Product Support With every Rio product you receive the following support services: • Unlimited access to the Rio web-based technical information resources, which are available 24 hours a day every day at www.riohome.com . Here you will find up-to-date FAQ files, a knowledgebase search engine, product updates and other useful tools.

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