Table of Contents Getting Started Connections Software Setup PlaysForSure™ Basic Operations Advanced Features Help Index
Table of Contents Index Package Contents • Rio Carbon • Installation CD • Carrying Case • USB-AC Adapter • Earphones • Quick Start Poster • Mini USB Cable Copyright/Trademarks © 2005 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Digital Networks North America, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 - Getting Started Welcome .......................................................1 • Learning More.................................................1 Tour of the Rio Carbon.........................2 Display Overview ....................................4 • Player Mode ....................................................4 • Menu Mode .....................................................4 • Time Code View ..............................................5 • Date View.........
Table of Contents 6 - Advanced Features Rio Carbon Learning to use the Advanced Features......................................................27 Bookmarks ................................................28 Settings .......................................................29 • Playback ........................................................30 • Equalizer .......................................................31 • Custom ..........................................................31 • EQ Off .................
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Index Getting Started :: Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Rio Carbon. Small and powerful, the Rio Carbon can store thousands of songs on its hard drive. The Rio Carbon includes a USB-AC adapter, earphones, an illuminated display, a long lasting built-in battery, and high speed USB 2.0 connectivity. Rio Carbon Learning More • Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using the Rio Carbon. • Visit the Rio website at www.rioaudio.com.
Table of Contents Index :: Tour of the Rio Carbon POWER Press to turn the Rio Carbon on. Press and hold to turn the Rio Carbon off. MICROPHONE Records sound when the Voice Recorder is in use. WHEEL In Player mode, rotate to adjust volume level. In Menu mode, press or rotate to control menu navigation. MENU In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode. In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode. PLAY/PAUSE CENTER Press to play or pause playback. In Menu mode, press to select options.
Table of Contents Index invisible text MENU In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode. MICROPHONE In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode. Records sound when the Voice Recorder is in use. EMERGENCY RESET POWER Press to turn the Rio Carbon on. Rio Carbon Insert a small pin or paperclip to reboot the Rio Carbon. Press and hold to turn the Rio Carbon off. EARPHONES Connects to earphones, headphones, or auxiliary connections. USB Connects to the USB cable.
Table of Contents Index :: Display Overview Player Mode Volume Level Repeat Playback Indicator Shuffle Playback Indicator Lock Indicator Power Indicator Artist Album Track Track Time Play Indicator Menu Mode Track Position Bar Track Number/Total Number of Tracks Menu Title Selected Option Rio Carbon Options 4
Table of Contents Time Code View Index Play Screens Press CENTER to cycle through Time Code, Date, Track Format, and EQ setting views.
Table of Contents Chapter 2 Index Connections :: Basic Connections This chapter describes how to connect the Rio Carbon to Earphones, USB cables, and alternate devices. Basic connections include: Earphones Connect the supplied earphones to the EARPHONES port on the top of the Rio Carbon. USB-AC The Rio Carbon requires a USB connection to transfer files and/or recharge its battery. If using a USB hub, connect to a powered USB hub. Unpowered USB hubs may not work.
Table of Contents Index Additional Accessories Rio Carbon 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 Carbon Carrying Case and Belt Clip Replace carrying cases that have been worn down by intensely active lifestyles. • Rio Car Stereo Adapter Upgrade your car stereo for hundreds of dollars less than buying a new MP3 CD player.
Table of Contents Index Software Setup Chapter 3 :: Software Installation Software found on the Rio installation disc should be installed on a computer before using the Rio Carbon. Rio Music Manager should be installed on computers that use the Windows operating systems. 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.
Table of Contents Index Rio Music Manager Rio Carbon 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 the Rio Carbon.
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Index PlaysForSure™ :: PlaysForSure™ Logo The PlaysForSure logo assures that digital audio devices and online music stores have been tested and verified by Microsoft to work properly together. When you see the PlaysForSure logo at your favorite online music store, you’ll know that audio tracks you purchase from the store will play for sure on the Rio Carbon.
Table of Contents Index Audio Download Most online music stores sell digital music that can be downloaded onto the Rio Carbon. When you purchase an audio download you pay once to download a specific track. Tracks purchased in this way can be played for an unlimited amount of time, subject to the restrictions specified by the online music store.
Table of Contents Chapter 5 Index Basic Operations :: Learning the Basics Copying tracks from your CDs and transferring digital music to the Rio Carbon is easy. Enjoying digital music on the Rio Carbon is even easier.
Table of Contents Index :: Copy Tracks Copy Tracks using 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 There are many ways to transfer tracks onto the Rio Carbon. Choosing a method to transfer tracks is largely a matter of personal preference. Transfer Tracks using Rio Music Manager Transfer Tracks using Windows Explorer Transfer Tracks using Online Music Stores Rio Carbon • The first time you use Rio Music Manager, the Welcome Wizard will help Rio Music Manager find music on your computer.
Table of Contents Index Transfer Tracks using Rio Music Manager Transferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Carbon with Rio Music Manager involves selecting tracks, then transferring them onto the Rio Carbon. 1 2 3 Launch Rio Music Manager. Click My Music in the left frame to access tracks. Rio Music Manager will scan your computer’s music locations for digital audio files. Files are automatically categorized by album title and displayed in the Track List.
Table of Contents Index Transfer Tracks using Windows Explorer Folders and files can be transferred to the Rio Carbon using copy-and-paste and/or drag-and-drop techniques. These methods are excellent ways to transfer files to and from computers when using the Rio Carbon as a portable storage device.
Table of Contents Index MTP mode transfers If Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 (or greater) are installed on your computer, the Rio Carbon will default to MTP mode functionality. Connect the Rio Carbon 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 Carbon. Click Edit. Click Copy.
Table of Contents Index MSC mode transfers If your computer does not have Windows Media Player 10 and Service Pack 1 (or greater) installed, the Rio Carbon will default to MSC mode functionality. Rio Carbon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connect the Rio Carbon 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 Carbon. Click Edit. Click Copy.
Table of Contents Index Transfer Tracks using Online Music Stores Most online music stores provide their own unique and proprietary download managers that you can use to transfer tracks to your computer and the Rio Carbon. Using the online music store's download manager to transfer their tracks to your computer—and then using Rio Music Manager to transfer the tracks from your computer to your Rio player—will provide the best user experience.
Table of Contents Index :: Control the Player Rio Carbon The controls on the Rio Carbon work as follows: • POWER Press to turn the Rio Carbon on. Press and hold to turn the Rio Carbon off. • MENU In Player mode, press to enter Menu mode. In Menu mode, press to return to Player mode. Press and hold MENU and CENTER at the same time to enter Lock Mode. • CENTER In Player mode, press to cycle through Play Screens. In Menu mode, press to select menu options.
Table of Contents Index :: Play Music The Rio Carbon can play audio tracks using a variety of playback formats. Any format 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 Carbon 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.
Table of Contents Index New Music Select to compose a running order composed of the most recently transferred tracks during a set amount of time. The most recently transferred tracks are played first. To play tracks using New Music please follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select New Music. Select 1 day (the default setting), 2 days, 1 week, or 1 month. Playlist To play tracks from playlists created in Rio Music Manager please follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU.
Table of Contents Index Recordings To play recordings created using the Rio Carbon’s internal microphone: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Recordings. Select Play All or a specific recording. Folder To locate and play tracks using folders that have been created on the Rio Carbon please follow these steps: Rio Carbon 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Play Music. Select Folder Select Play All or a specific folder. If a specific folder is selected, select Play All or a specific track.
Table of Contents Index :: Delete Tracks Deleting tracks from the Rio Carbon using Rio Music Manager involves selecting tracks, then deleting them from the Rio Carbon. 1 2 3 Launch Rio Music Manager. Click Rio Carbon in the left frame to access tracks. Select tracks within a category of tracks. Categories include Albums, Artists, Genres, Songs, and Playlists.
Table of Contents Chapter 6 Index Advanced Features :: Learning to use the Advanced Features Advanced features of the Rio Carbon include: Rio Carbon Bookmarks Settings Voice Record Recordings Stopwatch About 27
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 Carbon. 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 Carbon settings include: Rio Carbon Playback Equalizer Power Resume Display Time Lock Setup Lock Mode Tags Transfer Mode 29
Table of Contents Index Playback Various playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon can be adjusted using various preset and fully customizable equalizer options. Equalizer settings include: Custom Custom mode allows the Rio Carbon’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 Carbon 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 Carbon • Pwr Save Set the Rio Carbon 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 Carbon 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 Carbon Resume options include: • Track Set the Rio Carbon to begin playback of the last track played before shutdown or the first track in the running order when the Rio Carbon 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 settings include: • Backlight Set the backlight on the Rio Carbon 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 Carbon’s internal clock. Time is set automatically every time tracks are transferred to the Rio Carbon 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 Carbon Time settings include: • Set Time Options include Hour, Minute, and AM / PM. • Set Date Options include Month, Day, and Year.
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 Carbon 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 Carbon has been locked.
Table of Contents Index Lock Mode Select Lock Mode to disable the Rio Carbon’s buttons (based on Lock Setup settings) and prevent accidental operation. 1 Press and hold MENU and CENTER at the same time, then release. or 1 2 3 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Lock Mode. Rio Carbon To exit Lock Mode, press and hold MENU and CENTER at the same time, then release.
Table of Contents Index Tags Adjust the Tags menu setting if the Rio Carbon displays random alphabet characters instead of the correct ID3 Tags. The Rio Carbon supports Latin- and Japanese-based languages. If ID3 tags are displayed properly then the Tags menu setting does not need to be changed. Rio Music Manager encodes track tags using the Unicode method. Properly tagged (Unicode) tracks are unaffected by Tags setting changes. All WMA tracks are Unicode. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings.
Table of Contents Index Transfer Mode Adjust Transfer Mode settings to change the way the Rio Carbon communicates with your computer. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Settings. Select Transfer Mode. Select Auto (the default setting), MTP, or MSC. Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Player mode. Rio Carbon Transfer Mode protocols include: • Auto (the default setting) Select to let the Rio Carbon decide what mode is most appropriate for your computer.
Table of Contents Index :: Voice Record Select to record audio using the Rio Carbon’s internal microphone. Recording ID3 Tags can be edited using Rio Music Manager. 1 2 Press MENU. Select Voice Record. Rio Carbon When in Voice Record mode, the following controls function differently: • CENTER Press to cycle through Voice Record Play Screens. • PLAY/PAUSE Press to begin recording. After recording has started, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause recording.
Table of Contents Index :: Recordings Select to playback or delete recordings using the Rio Carbon’s internal microphone. 1 2 3 Press MENU. Select Recordings. Select Start/Stop, Playback, or Delete. Rio Carbon Recording options include: • Start/Stop Select to begin recording. After recording has started, return to the Recordings menu and select the Stop option to stop recording. • Playback Select a voice recording. Press CENTER to play the selected recording. • Delete Select a voice recording.
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 Carbon. Information includes the total amount of memory on the Rio Carbon, the amount of free memory, the number of tracks on the Rio Carbon, and the Firmware version. 1 2 3 4 Press MENU. Select About. Select Player or Storage. Press CENTER. Rio Carbon About options include: • Player Displays firmware version, copyright, and Rio website information.
Table of Contents Chapter 7 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 Carbon Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer What type of files can I play with the Rio Carbon? • The Rio Carbon 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.
Rio Carbon Table of Contents Index Can I charge the Rio Carbon’s battery using the USB cable? • Yes. Both USB-USB (Rio player to computer) and USB-AC (Rio player to power socket) connections will power and charge the Rio Carbon. Where is the battery indicator on my Rio Carbon? • The battery indicator on the Rio Carbon 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.
Table of Contents Why won’t the Rio Carbon play PlaysForSure Audio Download, PlaysForSure Audio Subscription, or other DRM (digital rights management) encoded files? Index • DRM files may not work properly if the Rio Carbon’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 Carbon to the computer using the USB cable.
Rio Carbon Table of Contents Index I notice a delay in playback when I use FORWARD or REVERSE to skip from one PlaysForSure Audio Subscription track to another. What is wrong? • Nothing is wrong. Every time the Rio Carbon plays a PlaysForSure Audio Subscription track, it needs to verify that the track's subscription has not expired. A slight delay before playback begins is not uncommon while the Rio Carbon is acquiring the license.
Rio Carbon Table of Contents Index When using Windows Explorer (i.e. My Computer) to navigate the files and folders on my Rio Carbon, many folder options are missing. Why? • The Rio Carbon communicates with your computer differently in MTP mode than it does in MSC mode. When in MTP mode, the Rio Carbon cannot display hidden files in folders, cannot allow transfers to the root Rio Carbon directory, and cannot allow the creation of new folders.
Table of Contents What should I do if my Rio Carbon is not detected as a removable drive? Index • If in MTP mode, the Rio Carbon is detected as a portable device rather than a portable drive. The Rio Carbon cannot be detected as a portable drive unless it is in MSC mode. • If in MSC mode, it is possible that a network drive is preventing the Rio Carbon from being mapped properly. This is a known Microsoft problem and has been documented in their knowledge base as KB297694.
Table of Contents What should I do if my Rio Carbon will not power on (or off)? Index • Follow these steps to power the Rio Carbon on if it will not power on normally: 1 2 3 4 Confirm that the Rio Carbon’s battery have enough charge to power the player on. Connect the Rio Carbon to your computer or to USB-AC and charge the player for five minutes. Unplug the Rio Carbon from the USB connection. Reset the Rio Carbon by inserting a small pin or paperclip into the EMERGENCY RESET hole. Press POWER.
Table of Contents What should I do if the display permanently locks up, does not display, or displays UPGRADER? Index • If you cannot read the display, the Rio Carbon’s firmware may be corrupted. Corrupted firmware may be caused by a failed firmware update. If the player’s firmware becomes corrupted for any reason, follow these steps to start the player in Recovery Mode and proceed with the firmware update. 1 2 Reset the player by inserting a small pin or paperclip into the EMERGENCY RESET hole.
Table of Contents Can I update the firmware on the Rio Carbon? Index • Yes. If available, firmware for the Rio Carbon 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 Rio Carbon, or unplug the USB cable. 1 2 3 4 Downloading the update Click on the following link: Firmware Upgrade. Click on the link to the Rio Carbon. 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 MP3 MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well known compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near “CD quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the file size by approximately a 12:1 ratio with virtually no perceptible loss in quality.
Table of Contents Index VBR Variable Bitrate (VBR) encoding converts tracks at a variable rate, using higher bitrate encoding for complex portions and lower bitrate encoding for pauses in songs. WMA Rio Carbon Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a compressed audio format created by Microsoft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA codec offers greater file compression than the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more digital audio tracks in the same amount of space when compared to MP3s at the same level of quality.
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 This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal COmmunications Commission (FCC) Rules.
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 About 43 Accessories 7 Advanced Features Album 22 Artist 22 Audible 24 Auto Mode 39 27 Earphones 6 EMERGENCY RESET Equalizer 31 B Backlight 34 Basic Operations 12 Bass 54 Battery Indicator 46 Bitrate 54 Bookmarks 28 Buttons and Controls 20 Rio Carbon C Charging the Battery Codec 54 MP3 56 WMA 57 Contrast 34 Controls 20 Copy Tracks 13 Customer Service 44 Date View 5 Delete Tracks E F 6 G Genre 23 Getting Started 1 Glossary 54 H Help 26 3 44 I ID3 Tag 55
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