Table of Contents Getting Started Connections Software Setup Basic Operations Advanced Features Help Index
Table of 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents • Package 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 .......................
Table of Contents Rio se510 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 .................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Index Getting Started :: 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. Rio se510 Learning More • Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using the Rio se510. • Visit the Rio website at www.rioaudio.com.
Table of Contents Index :: Tour of the Rio se510 MENU In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode. VOLUME + and Press to adjust volume level. 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. PLAY/PAUSE Press to play or pause playback. CENTER In Menu mode, press to select options. LOCK/UNLOCK Rio se510 Slide into the LOCK position to disable buttons and prevent accidental operation. STOP Press to stop playback.
Table of Contents Index invisible texL LOCK/UNLOCK 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. Rio se510 USB Connects to the USB cable.
Table of Contents Index invisible texLCD Ov Rio se510 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 :: LCD Overview Player Mode Index Repeat Playback Indicator Shuffle Playback Indicator Lock Indicator Power Indicator Volume Level Artist Album Track Track Position Bar Track Time Track Number/Total Number of Tracks Play Indicator Menu Mode Menu Title Selected Option Rio se510 Options 5
Table of Contents Index erview Time Code View Play Screens Press CENTER to cycle through Time Code, Date, and Track Format, and EQ setting views.
Table of Contents Chapter 2 Index Connections :: 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 Battery Compartment Cover must be removed before a battery can be installed. Earphones Connect the supplied earphones to the EARPHONES jack on the bottom of the Rio se510.
Table of Contents Index 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. • Rio Car Stereo Adapter Rio se510 Upgrade your car stereo for hundreds of dollars less than buying a new MP3 CD player.
Table of Contents Chapter 3 Index Software Setup 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.
Table of Contents Index :: Windows Follow these instructions to load Rio Music Manager onto your PC. 1 Place the installation CD label-side up into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Rio installation software launches automatically. 2 Click Rio Music Manager INSTALL NOW (required) and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If prompted, reboot the computer when the installation is complete.
Table of Contents Index Rio Music Manager Rio se510 Rio Music Manager is an all-in-one solution that can rip, encode, and manage entire collections of digital audio tracks. Rio Music Manager provides the following capabilities: • Save (Rip and Encode) audio CDs into compressed digital audio formats. Rio Music Manager encodes WMA files by default and MP3 via an optional upgrade pack. • Automatically Synchronize the music collection on your computer with your Rio se510.
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Index Basic Operations :: Basic Operations Enjoying music on the Rio se510 is easy.
Table of Contents Index :: Copy Tracks Copying Tracks with Rio Music Manager Copying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly known as ripping and encoding. Ripping and encoding refers to the process of ripping (copying) audio from a CD and encoding (saving) the audio content into a compressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA. 1 2 3 4 Track Type Technique Single track. • Click the track. Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or CTRL+Click. All tracks. • Press CTRL+A. No tracks.
Table of Contents Index :: Transfer Tracks Rio Music Manager Transferring tracks from the PC to the Rio se510 with the Rio Music Manager involves selecting tracks, then transferring them onto the Rio se510. 1 2 3 Launch the Rio Music Manager. Click My Music in the left frame to access tracks. Rio Music Manager will scan the computer’s hard drives for digital audio files that are compatible with the Rio se510. Files are automatically categorized by album title and displayed in the Track List.
Table of Contents Index Windows Explorer Transferring tracks from the PC to the Rio se510 using Windows Explorer is as easy as Copy and Paste. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connect the Rio se510 to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu. Locate MP3 or WMA audio files on the computer. Highlight files and/or folders to transfer to the Rio se510. Click Edit. Click Copy.
Table of Contents Index :: Control the Player Rio se510 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. • CENTER In Player mode, press to cycle through Play Screens. In Menu mode, press to select menu options. • PLAY/PAUSE In Player mode, press to play or pause playback. In Menu mode, press to control menu navigation.
Table of Contents 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.
Table of Contents Index Play All To play all tracks on the player please follow these steps: 1 2 3 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Play All. Album To play tracks from specific albums please follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Album. Select an album. Select Play All or a specific album. If a specific album is selected, select Play All or a specific track. Artist To play tracks from a specific artist please follow these steps: Rio se510 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU.
Table of Contents Index Genre To play tracks from a specific genre please follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 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: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Track. Select Play All or a specific track. Year To play tracks from a specific year please follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU.
Table of Contents Index Playlist To play tracks from playlists created in Rio Music Manager please follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Playlist. Select Play All or a specific playlist. Spoken Word Rio se510 Select to play tracks formatted using the Audible #2 and #3 formats. To play spoken word tracks please follow these steps: 1 Press MENU. 2 Select Play Music. 3 Select Spoken Word. 4 Select Play All or a specific Audible track.
Table of Contents Chapter 5 Index Advanced Features :: Advanced Features Advanced features of the Rio se510 include: Rio se510 Bookmarks Settings Stopwatch About 21
Table of Contents Index :: Bookmarks Bookmarks store specific player settings, including the current running order, the current track, the current time position of the track, and the Playback settings. Users can save these settings in a bookmark and restore them whenever they use the Rio se510. Bookmarks are great for: • • • Placing digital bookmarks in digital audio books or other extended length tracks. Maintaining positions in long term running orders.
Table of Contents Index :: Settings Rio se510 settings include: Rio se510 Playback Equalizer Power Resume Display Time Language Lock Setup Tags 23
Table of Contents Index Playback Various playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio se510 plays tracks. Tracks can be shuffled at random and/or repeated continuously. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Playback. Select Playback options. Press CENTER to apply settings. Rio se510 Plackback options include: • Shuffle Set selected tracks to play in standard or random order. Settings include Off (the default setting) and On.
Table of Contents Index 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Equalizer. Select Custom. Adjust 5-band equalizer. Press FORWARD or REVERSE to navigate between frequencies.
Table of Contents Index Power By adjusting the Power settings the Rio se510 can conserve energy and extend the amount of playback time during each battery charge. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Power. Select a Pwr Save setting. Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Power options include: Rio se510 • 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 Resume Use the options in the Resume menu to set the track that the Rio se510 will play whenever it is powered on. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Resume. Select Resume options. Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio se510 Resume options include: • Track Set the Rio se510 to begin playback of the last track played before shutdown or the first track in the running order when the Rio se510 is powered on.
Table of Contents Index Display Use the Display menu to adjust backlight and contrast settings. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Display. Adjust Backlight options and Contrast settings. Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Display options include: • 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.
Table of Contents Index 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. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Time. Select Set Time, Set Date, or Time Mode options. Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio se510 Time settings include: • Set Time Options include Hour, Minute, and AM / PM. • Set Date Options include Month, Day, and Year.
Table of Contents Index Language The Rio se510 menus can be set to display in one of seven languages. 1 2 3 4 5 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. Language settings include: • Rio se510 • English (the default setting) Set the display language to English.
Table of Contents Index Lock Setup Use the options in the Lock Setup menu to enable various controls when the lock is enabled. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Lock Setup. Select Lock Volume and Control Pad options. Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio se510 Lock Setup settings include: • Volume Options include Lock (the default setting) and Off. When set to Off, the volume level can be adjusted even when the Rio se510 has been locked.
Table of Contents Index Tags Adjust Tags menu settings if the Rio se510 displays random alphabet characters instead of the correct ID3 Tags. 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. Rio Music Manager encodes tracks tags using the Unicode method. Properly tagged (Unicode) tracks are unaffected by changes to the Tags settings. All WMA tracks are Unicode. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings.
Table of Contents Index :: Stopwatch Use the stopwatch to keep track of time-sensitive events while listening to music. 1 2 3 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. When in Stopwatch mode, the controls work in the following ways: • MENU Press to return to the Main Menu.
Table of Contents Index :: 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 Firmware version. 1 2 3 4 Press MENU. Select About. Select Player or Storage. Press CENTER. Rio se510 About options include: • Player Displays firmware version, copyright, and Rio website information.
Table of Contents Chapter 6 Index Help :: 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.
Table of Contents Index Rio se510 Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer What type of files can I play with the Rio se510? • The Rio se510 can play MP3, WMA, and Audible #2 and #3 format files. Can I add MP3 and WMA files to the player at the same time? • Yes. You can play MP3 and WMA audio content. They can be mixed together.
Table of Contents How do I delete tracks from my Rio player? Index • Use Rio Music Manager or My Computer to delete tracks from your Rio player. Using Rio Music Manager: 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the Rio player to the computer using the USB cable. Launch Rio Music Manager. Select the Rio player’s icon from the Device List. Select tracks to delete. Press the Delete button on your keyboard. Using My Computer: Rio se510 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the Rio player to the computer using the USB cable.
Table of Contents Why won’t the Rio se510 play secure, dated, or other DRM (digital rights management) encoded files? Index • DRM files may not work properly if the Rio se510’s internal clock is no longer accurate. This can happen if the rechargeable batteries lose all charge for any period of time. Make sure the batteries are fully charged, then follow these steps: 1 2 3 Connect the Rio se510 to the computer using the USB cable. Transfer any track to the player using Rio Music Manager.
Table of Contents What should I do if my Rio se510 is not detected by my computer? Index • Verify that the USB cable is securely inserted into the USB port on both the Rio se510 and your computer. • Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the back of your computer rather than to a USB port on the front of your computer. • If using a USB hub, connect to a powered USB hub. Unpowered USB hubs may not work. • Connect the USB cable directly to your PC, bypassing any USB hubs.
Table of Contents Why would I ever want to reformat my Rio se510? Index • If for any reason you suspect that your Rio player's file system has been corrupted, reformatting the player will restore the file system to its original state. Use Windows Explorer to format Mass Storage Class compatible Rio players. 1 2 3 4 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu. Locate the Removable Disk (X:) or Player (X:) icon that is associated with the player.
Table of Contents Can I update the firmware on the Rio se510? Index • Yes. If available, firmware for your Rio can be downloaded online. Note: Quit all applications before running the firmware update. While running the firmware update, do not close the program, turn off the player, or unplug the USB cable. 1 2 3 Downloading the update Click on the following link: Firmware Upgrade. Click on the link to the Rio se510. Locate UPDATES and click Firmware. Select and download the latest software.
Table of 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. You can select the amount of bass in your music by selecting various Equalizer options. Bitrate Bitrate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file.
Table of Contents Index Firmware Firmware is the read-only software that is installed on the player. Like software it can be updated, but unlike software it can never be deleted from the player. Gain Gain is a measurement of the amplitude of frequency ranges. Gain adjustments boost or reduce frequencies to provide a more desirable audio output.
Table of Contents Index Rip and Encode Rip and encode refers to the process of extracting audio from a music CD (ripping) and encoding it into a compressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA. 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.
Table of Contents Index :: 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: 1 2 This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
Table of Contents Index Index A D About 34 Accessories 8 Advanced Features Album 18 Artist 18 Date View 6 Delete Tracks Display 28 DRM 42 B 21 Backlight 28 Basic Operations 12 Bass definition 42 Battery Installation 4 Bitrate definition 42 Bookmarks 22 Buttons and Controls 16 Rio se510 C Codec definition 42 MP3 43 WMA 44 Contrast 28 Controls 16 Copy tracks 13 Customer Service Information 35 37 E Earphones 7 Encoding 13 Equalizer 25 F Federal Communications Commission 45 Firmware 43 Forward 2
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