® Rio Cali User’s Guide Table of Contents Getting Started Connections Software Setup Basic Operations Advanced Features Help Index
Contents Package Contents • Earphones • Installation CD • Mini USB Cable • Quick Start Poster • Rio Cali • Rio Cali Holster Copyright/Trademarks © 2003 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.
Contents Index Table of Contents 1 - Getting Started Welcome .......................................................1 • Learning More .................................................1 Tour of the Rio Cali ................................2 LCD Overview ............................................5 • Playback Mode ................................................5 • Menu Mode .....................................................5 • Date View........................................................
Contents • Preset .............................................................26 5 - Advanced Features Rio Cali Advanced Features...............................27 Stopwatch..................................................28 Settings .......................................................29 Playback .....................................................30 Equalizer.....................................................31 • Custom...........................................................31 • Normal.......
Contents Chapter 1 Index Getting Started :: Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Rio Cali. The Rio Cali is a portable digital audio player that provides many hours of MP3 and WMA playback. The Rio Cali features a lighted LCD, a memory expansion slot, stopwatch, and an FM radio tuner. Rio Cali Learning More • Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using the Rio Cali. • Visit the Rio website at www.rioaudio.com.
Contents Index :: Tour of the Rio Cali MENU Press to enter Menu mode. When in Menu mode, press to return to Playback mode. LOCK/UNLOCK Slide into the LOCK position to disable buttons and prevent accidental operation. POWER Press to turn the player on. Press and hold to turn the player off. VOLUME + and Press to adjust volume level. PLAY/PAUSE Select with the RioStick to play or pause playback. RIOSTICK Press to select menu options. Move to control menu navigation.
Contents Index invisible text POWER Press to turn the player on. Press and hold to turn the player off. LOCK/UNLOCK Slide into the LOCK position to disable buttons and prevent accidental operation. VOLUME + and Press to adjust volume level. EARPHONES Connects to supplied earphones. Mini USB Rio Cali Connects to supplied Mini USB cable.
Contents Index invisible Optional Memory Card The Rio Cali supports optional MMC and SD memory sizes of 8MB 512MB. AAA Battery Insert AAA-battery. The Rio Cali supports both alkaline and NiMH batteries. Battery Compartment Cover Rio Cali Remove to access the battery compartment.
Contents Index :: LCD Overview Playback Mode Volume Level Repeat Playback Indicator Shuffle Playback Indicator Lock Indicator Power Indicator Track Artist Album Track Time Play Indicator Menu Mode Track Position Bar Track Number/Total Number of Tracks Menu Title Selected Option Rio Cali Options 5
Contents Index invisible text Time Code View Play Screens Press the RioStick to cycle through Time Code, Track Format, and Date Views.
Contents Index invisible text Strong Signal Indicator Stereo Indicator FM Radio Manual Mute Indicator Frequency Scale Current Frequency FM Radio Store Preset Current Frequency Preset Station Slot FM Radio Rio Cali Preset Preset Stations Preset Scroll Indicator Current Frequency 7
Contents Chapter 2 Index Connections :: Basic Connections This chapter describes how to connect the Rio Cali to Earphones, Mini USB cables, and alternate devices. Basic connections include: Battery The Rio Cali 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 port on the top of the player.
Contents Index Additional Accessories Get the most out of your Rio with additional accessories available online at the Rio website. Some of the most popular accessories include the following: • Rio Car Stereo Adapter Rio Cali Upgrade your car stereo for hundreds of dollars less than buying a new MP3 CD player. The Rio car stereo adapter lets you play your favorite music in any vehicle equipped with a standard cassette deck.
Contents Chapter 3 Index Software Setup Software Setup Software found on the Rio installation disc must be installed on a computer before it will recognize the Rio Cali. Rio Music Manager must be installed on computers that use the Windows operating systems. iTunes must be installed on computers that use the Mac operating system.
Contents Index :: Windows Follow these instructions to load software that enables a computer to recognize the Rio Cali. The installation also loads Rio Music Manager. 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. Additionally, one may click RealOne Player INSTALL NOW and follow its installation instructions as well.
Contents Index Rio Music Manager Rio Cali 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 Cali.
Contents Index RealOne Player Rio Cali The RealOne player is included on the Rio installation CD and provides full speed CD ripping and encoding features perfect for the digital audio enthusiasts. Support for the RealOne player can be found here. RealOne offers the following features: • Save (rip and encode) your audio CDs into compressed digital audio formats including MP3 and WMA. • Organize digital audio tracks on your computer. • Search for tracks on your computer or on the Internet.
Contents Index :: Mac Follow these instructions to load the software that enables your Macintosh to recognize the Rio Cali. The installation also loads iTunes music management software. 1 Place the software CD label-side up into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Rio icon, 2 Double-click the Install OSX icon, , on your computer’s desktop. . The Rio Software Screen will display. Rio Cali 3 4 5 Click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Contents Index iTunes Rio Cali Apple’s iTunes is standard software included with every new Mac. Upgrading from older versions of iTunes to the most current version of iTunes is absolutely free. iTunes is available online. Support for iTunes can be found here. iTunes offers the following features: • Save (rip and encode) your audio CDs into compressed digital formats including MP3s. • Organize digital audio tracks on your computer. • Search for tracks on your computer. • Create custom CDs.
Contents Chapter 4 Index Basic Operations :: Basic Operations Enjoying music on the Rio Cali is easy.
Contents Index :: Copy 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. • Left-click the track. Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or CTRL+Click. All tracks. • Press CTRL+A. No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.
Contents Index :: Transfer Rio Music Manager Transferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Cali with the Rio Music Manager involves selecting tracks, then transferring them onto the player. 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 Cali player. Files are automatically categorized by album title and displayed in the Track List.
Contents Index RealOne Player 1 2 3 4 Launch RealOne Player. Connect the player to a computer using the USB cable. Power the Rio Cali on. Click DEVICES at the bottom of the RealOne Player window. The Devices window is displayed. 5 6 Double-click Rio Cali. Click ADD CLIPS in the command bar at the bottom of the RealOne Player window. The Add Clips window is displayed. • Tracks can be added from My Library by selecting tracks to be transferred and clicking COPY TO on the My Library command bar.
Contents Index iTunes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Launch iTunes. Connect the player to a USB port on the computer. Power the Rio Fuse on. Click Library in the iTunes Source frame. Select tracks to transfer. Drag and drop selected tracks to the Rio Fuse Player in the iTunes Source frame. Rio Cali • iTunes will only refresh the audio contents located on the Rio Fuse Player after all selected tracks have been transferred.
Contents Index :: Control Rio Cali The controls on the Rio Cali work as follows: • POWER Press to turn the player on. Press and hold to turn the player off. • MENU Press to enter Menu mode. In Menu mode, press to return to Playback mode. • RIOSTICK (Press) In Playback mode, press to cycle through Play Screens. In Menu mode, press to select menu options. • RIOSTICK (Movement) Move to control menu navigation.
Contents Index :: Play The Rio Cali plays digital audio tracks in Playback mode and FM radio in Tuner mode. Modes can be changed at anytime through the main menu.
Contents Index :: Play Music In Playback mode (the default mode), any track or preset customized playlist can be played within a matter of seconds. Rio Cali Play All Play Track Playlists • If the Rio Cali does not power on after POWER has been pressed, check the LOCK/UNLOCK switch and confirm it is in the UNLOCK position.
Contents Index Play All Follow these steps to play all tracks on the Rio Cali: 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Press RIOSTICK. Select Play All. Press RIOSTICK to begin playback. Play Track Follow these steps to play a specific track on the Rio Cali: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Press RIOSTICK. Select Play Track. Press RIOSTICK. Select a track to play. Press RIOSTICK to begin playback.
Contents Index :: Tuner To 1 2 3 access Tuner mode: Press MENU. Select Tuner. Press RIOSTICK. FM Control Manual Preset Store Preset FM Control Rio Cali When in Tuner mode, the following controls function differently: • RIOSTICK (Press) Press to enter Preset mode. Press and hold to enter Store Preset mode. • RIOSTICK (Movement) Move to control PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, FORWARD, and REVERSE functions. • PLAY/PAUSE In Manual mode, select with the RioStick to mute the FM radio.
Contents Index Manual Follow these steps to enter the manual Tuner mode: 1 2 3 Press MENU. Select Tuner. Press RIOSTICK. Store Preset The Rio Cali allows programming of up to 8 FM preset slots. 1 2 3 4 When in Manual mode, tune to a frequency you wish to store to a preset slot. Press and hold RIOSTICK to enter Store Preset mode. Select FORWARD or REVERSE with the RioStick to cycle to the desired preset station slot. Press RIOSTICK to store the frequency to the selected FM preset slot.
Contents Chapter 5 Index Advanced Features :: Advanced Features Advanced features of the Rio Cali include: Rio Cali Stopwatch Settings About 27
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 RIOSTICK. 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.
Contents Index :: Settings Rio Cali settings include: Rio Cali Playback Equalizer Bookmarks Power Resume Display Time Language Tuner Lock Setup 29
Contents Index :: Playback Various playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio Cali plays tracks. Tracks can be shuffled at random and/or repeated continuously. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Playback. Press RIOSTICK. Select Playback options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio Cali Plackback options include: • Shuffle Set selected tracks to play in standard or random order. Settings include Off (the default setting) and On.
Contents Index :: Equalizer The sound of tracks played on the Rio can be adjusted using various preset and fully customizable equalizer options. Equalizer settings include: Custom Custom mode allows the player’s settings to be adjusted according to personal preferences. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Custom. Adjust 5-band equalizer. Press FORWARD or REVERSE to navigate between frequencies.
Contents Index Rock Select the Rock equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Rock preset settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Rock. Press RIOSTICK to set the Rock equalizer option and return to Player mode. Jazz Select the Jazz equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Jazz preset settings. Rio Cali 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK Select Equalizer.
Contents Index Classical Select the Classical equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Classical preset settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Classical. Press RIOSTICK to set the Classical equalizer option and return to Player mode. Pop Select the Pop equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Pop preset settings. Rio Cali 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings.
Contents Index Trance Select the Trance equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Trance preset settings. Rio Cali 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Trance. Press RIOSTICK to set the Trance equalizer option and return to Player mode.
Contents Index :: Bookmarks Perfect for multiple users who use the same Rio Cali, bookmarks store specific player settings, including the current running order, the current track, the current time position of the track, the repeat setting, and the shuffle setting. Users can save these settings in a bookmark and restore them whenever they use the player. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Bookmarks. Press RIOSTICK. Select a Bookmark option. Press RIOSTICK.
Contents Index :: Power By adjusting the Power settings the Rio Cali can conserve energy and extend the amount of playback time during each battery charge. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Power. Press RIOSTICK. Select Power options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio Cali Power options include: • Battery Although the Rio Cali ships with an Alkaline battery, it can also use rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Contents Index :: Resume Use the options in the Resume menu to set the track that the player will play whenever the player restarts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Resume. Press RIOSTICK. Select Resume options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio Cali Resume options include: • Track Set the player to begin playback of the last track played before shutdown or the first track in the running order when the player restarts.
Contents Index :: Display Use the Display menu to adjust backlight and contrast settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Display. Press RIOSTICK. Adjust Backlight options and Contrast settings. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Player mode. Backlight Set the backlight on the player 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.
Contents Index :: Time Use the options in the Time menu to set the player’s internal clock. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Time. Press RIOSTICK. Select Set Time, Set Date, or Time/Date Mode options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio Cali Time settings include: • Set Time Options include Hour, Minute, and AM / PM. • Set Date Options include Month, Day, and Year.
Contents Index :: Language The Rio Cali menus can be set to display one in of six languages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Language. Press RIOSTICK. Select a Language setting. Press RIOSTICK. Language settings include: • Rio Cali • English (the default setting) Set the player display language to English. Set the player display language to Japanese. • Deutsch Set the player display language to German. • Français Set the player display language to French.
Contents Index :: Tuner Use the options in the Tuner menu to set the player’s FM radio settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Tuner. Press RIOSTICK. Select FM Stereo Mode and Region options. Press RIOSTICK. Tuner Options include: • FM Stereo Mode Options include On (the default setting), and Off. Selecting Off will place the tuner in mono mode. • Region Rio Cali Options include USA (tunes by .2MHz, the default setting), and Europe (tunes by .05MHz).
Contents Index :: Lock Setup Use the options in the Lock Setup menu to enable volume and RioStick control when the lock is enabled. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Lock Setup. Press RIOSTICK. Select Lock Volume and RioStick options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio Cali Lock Setup settings include: • Lock Volume Options include On (the default setting) and Off.
Contents Index :: About The about screen displays information about the Rio Cali. Information includes the total amount of space on the disk, the amount of free space, the number of tracks on the player, and the firmware version. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select About. Press RIOSTICK. Select Player or Storage. Press RIOSTICK. Rio Cali About options include: • Player Displays firmware version, copyright, and Rio website information.
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.
Contents Index Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer What size and type of external memory cards can my Rio Cali use? • The Rio Cali currently supports SD and MMC memory sizes of 8MB - 512MB. Please visit the Rio support site at www.rioaudio.com/support for more information on external memory cards. How do I install an external memory card? 1 2 3 4 Rio Cali 5 6 7 Turn the Rio Cali off. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the player. Remove the battery.
Contents What kind of batteries can I use with the Rio Cali? • The Rio Cali can use either alkaline or Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Where is the battery indicator on my Rio Cali? • The battery indicator on the Rio Cali is located in the top-right corner of the display. The segments in the battery icon show the remaining battery power. The illumination of all segments indicates a fully charged battery. Non-illuminated segments indicate a run down battery.
Contents Can I update the firmware on the Rio Cali? 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 Cali. Locate UPDATES and click Firmware. Select and download the latest software.
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.
Contents Index ID3 Tag The ID3 tag is the part of the encoded MP3 or WMA 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/Artist/Track title line on the player’s LCD. MP3 MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well known compressed digital audio file format.
Contents Index :: Limited Warranty and Software License Warranty Digital Networks North America, Inc. warrants that your product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. Digital Networks North America, Inc. warrants refurbished products, marked and sold as such, for thirty (30) days from the original purchase date.
Contents Index Scope of and Limitation on Warranty Rio Cali This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, unauthorized attempts to open, modify, or repair the product, moisture, extreme heat or cold, corrosive environments, shipping, or high voltage surges from external sources such as power line, telephone line, or connected equipment. This warranty does not cover wear and tear on covers, housing or wiring.
Contents Index :: FCC and Industry Canada Compliance 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Index :: Safety Warning TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT USE or OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN OR NEAR WATER OR WET LOCATIONS. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION, DAMAGE OR BATTERY LEAKAGE IS POSSIBLE IF BATTERY IS REPLACED INCORRECTLY OR BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A NON-RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS OR LOCAL LAWS.
Contents Index Index Symbols +/- control 21 A about 43 accessories 9 advanced features 27 B backlight 38 basic operations 16 bass definition 48 battery indicator 46 installation 4 bitrate definition 48 bookmarks 35 buttons and controls 21 Rio Cali C codec definition 48 MP3 49 WMA 49 copy tracks 17 contrast 38 controls 21 customer service information 44 D date view 6 display 38 E earphones 8 encoding 17 equalizer 31 F liquid crystal display LCD 5 limited warranty 50 lock setup 42 M MP3 49 P sto
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