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Index RioVolt SP60 User’s Guide Welcome Thanks for your purchase of the RioVolt SP60. The SP60 is a portable CD player that plays MP3 CDs, and regular Red Book audio CDs. The SP60 includes earphones, two AA-size 1.5 volt alkaline batteries, a lighted...
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Navigating the User’s Guide This User’s Guide is in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) file format. Important: It is recommended that you use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher to view and print the RioVolt User’s Guide. Click blue, underlined text links to jump to another location in the document or to a location on the Internet.
Tour of the RioVolt Display (LCD) MODE Press to set Playback, Equalizer, Search, and ESP options VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level SKIP PREVIOUS Press to skip to the previous track Press and hold for fast backward LOCK/UNLOCK Disable or enable key lock to prevent accidental operation...
Tour of the RioVolt (continued) Front OPEN Opens the player’s front cover Right Side DC IN Connects to optional power adapter to save battery life Power Indicator CD Type (Audio or MP3) Play/Pause Indicator Album/ Track Title Album Number Track Number Contents EARPHONE Connects to...
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LCD (continued) Advanced Features Playback Option Equalizer Option Mode Option Programmable Playback Electronic Shock Protection Indicator (Audio CD Only) Album Number Track Number Preset Track Contents Index...
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 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 Features Available advanced features include: Playback Equalizer Search Electronic Shock Protection Programmable Playback Playback Options While playing a track, press MODE once to display the playback options. Press SKIP NEXT to select from the following playback options. • Repeat Off: No advanced playback options have been set.
Search Mode While playing a track on a MP3 CD, press MODE three times to access the search mode. Press SKIP NEXT to select from the following two options: • File Skip: Sets SKIP PREVIOUS and SKIP NEXT to cycle through tracks on the current album when pressed during normal playback.
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• Resume Play: Press MODE then press PLAY/PAUSE to resume playlist playback. • Delete Playlist: Press MODE then press STOP to delete the playlist from memory. Contents Index...
Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Contents Index Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Bass Bass is the 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. You can select the amount of bass in your music by selecting various equalizer options.
Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Contents Index 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. ID3 tag information is displayed on the Album/Track title line on the player’s LCD.
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 files or you can play regular CD audio music discs. Can I mix CD Audio with MP3 files? No.
buffer cannot be filled (e.g., when jogging or riding a bicycle) then the player may begin to skip. The buffer must be full in order to provide skip-free performance. How much playtime can I get from 2 AA batteries? Playtime varies with battery type and music content. However, as a general guideline the following applies: Playback Format Audio CD (ESP on) The CD seems to stop spinning during playback.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution I am only able to fit If you are only able to fit 10 to 15 songs on a CD-R or CD-RW for use in your 10 to 15 songs on a RioVolt, then it is likely you are creating the CD in audio or .wav format instead of CD-R or CD-RW for data format.
Problem Solution My RioVolt gives a To resolve the “No Disc” error message, try the following: “No Disc” 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.
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batteries battery cover battery indicator codec definition customer care DC in jack earphones encoding equalizer (EQ) FAQ (frequently asked questions) getting started headphone jack ID3 tag legal notices line out lock/unlock playing music ports Contents Index...
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