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Index RioVolt SP150 User’s Guide Welcome Thanks for your purchase of the RioVolt SP150. The SP150 is a portable CD player that plays WMA and MP3 CDs, and regular Red Book audio CDs. The SP150 includes earphones, two AA-size 1.5 volt alkaline...
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Tour of the RioVolt TRACKS/MENU Press to enter Tracks Navigation Mode; Press and hold to enter Menu Mode MODE/EQ Press to set repeat/shuffle; Press and hold to set equalizer VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level Press to skip Press to skip forward 10 back 10...
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Tour of the RioVolt (continued) OPEN Opens the player cover LOCK/UNLOCK Disables or enables MULTIFUNCTION function keys to port Connects to prevent accidental earphones, operation headphones or optional remote control Repeat/Shuffle Indicators Playback Mode Track Number Artist Name/CD Title/Directory Name Track Title LINE OUT Connects the player to an external...
Contents Index LCD (continued) Tracks Navigation Mode Note: The highlighted cursor Directory indicates the Directory is the currently selected option. Pressing Selected the FORWARD button would allow Directory you to navigate that Directory. Track Menu Mode Menu Option Selected Option Value Option Value...
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.
Playing Music Insert Disc 1 Slide the OPEN button to release the latch, and open the CD cover. 2 Remove the cardboard insert. 3 Insert an audio CD or MP3/WMA CD into the player, label side up. 4 Close the CD cover. Note: The RioVolt can play CDs with the following logos: Playing Music...
Advanced Functions Available advanced functions include: Repeat/Shuffle Track Navigation Equalizer Menu Options Repeat/Shuffle Press the MODE/EQ button to set the player to one of the following Repeat/Shuffle modes: • SFL ALL — Plays all tracks in random order once, then stops. •...
1 Press the TRACKS/MENU button to put the RioVolt into Tracks Navigation mode. The LCD shows directories and tracks. 2 Press STOP to move down the list of directories. Press PLAY/PAUSE to move up the list of directories. Tracks Navigation Mode Directories 3 Press FORWARD to select a directory to...
Menu Options Menu Mode Menu Option Selected Option Value Option Value 1 To set Menu options, press and hold the TRACKS/ MENU button for approximately 1.5 seconds to enter Menu Mode. 2 Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP and down through the list of available Menu options.
Scroll Speed Scroll Speed adjusts the speed at which the ID3 tag and file information scroll from side to side on the display. Scroll Speed options include: • 1x (default) • 2x • 4x Beep Beep controls whether or not an audible beep is heard when buttons are pressed.
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Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Contents Index Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Bass Bass is the particular low-range area of the sound spectrum where low musical notes and sounds are located. Increasing the bass value will make the low vocals and drums more prominent in your music. Adjusting this level too high can cause distortion at high volumes in some music files.
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Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Contents Index Encoding, or “ripping” Encoding, sometimes referred to as “ripping and encoding”, refers to extracting audio from a music CD (ripping), and converting it (encoding) into a compressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA. ID3 Tag The ID3 tag is the part of the encoded MP3 file that contains information about the digital music file such as song title, artist, album title, encoding bitrate, track time duration, and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Contents Index Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What type of CDs can I play with the RioVolt? You can play CDs that have MP3 and/or WMA music files or you can play regular CD audio music discs. Can I mix CD Audio with MP3 and/or WMA files? No.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Contents Index What kind of skip protection is there on the RioVolt? The RioVolt uses Electronic Shock Protection to help prevent skipping during playback. When playing MP3/ WMA files, you get up to 960 seconds of skip protection. When playing Red Book Audio CDs, you have the option of up to 160 seconds of skip protection.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution I am only able to fit If you are only able to fit 10-15 songs on a CD-R or CD-RW for use in your 10-15 songs on a CD- RioVolt, then it is likely you are creating the CD in audio or.wav format instead of R or CD-RW for my data format.
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Problem Solution My RioVolt gives a To resolve the “No Disk” error message, try the following: “No Disk” error • Make sure the CD is seated properly in the tray. message when • See if a standard audio CD functions properly. spinning up.
Limited Warranty Contents Index 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. SONICblue Incorporated warrants refurbished products, marked and sold as such, for ninety (90) days from the original purchase date.
Regulatory Information Contents Index Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Rio Product Support With every Rio product you receive the following support services: • Unlimited access to the Rio web-based technical information resources, available 24 hours a day every day at http://www.sonicblue.com/support. Here you will find FAQ files, product updates, and other useful information.