® Rio Fuse User’s Guide Table of Contents Getting Started Connections Software Setup Basic Operations Advanced Features Help Index
Table of Contents Package Contents • AAA-Battery • Earphones • Installation CD • Quick Start Poster • Rio Fuse 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.
Table of Contents Index Table of Contents • Package Contents ...................................... ii • Copyright/Trademarks .............................. ii 1 - Getting Started Welcome .......................................................1 • Learning More ..............................................1 Tour of the Rio Fuse ..............................2 LCD Overview ............................................4 • Playback Mode .............................................4 • Menu Mode .............
Table of Contents • • • • • • • Playback ......................................................31 Power ...........................................................32 Resume .......................................................33 Display .........................................................34 Time .............................................................35 Language ....................................................36 Lock Setup ..................................................37 About .......
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Index Getting Started :: Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Rio Fuse. The Rio Fuse is a portable digital audio player that provides many hours of MP3 and WMA playback. The Rio Fuse includes a AAA-battery, earphones, a Quick Start poster, and an installation CD. Rio Fuse Learning More • Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using the Rio Fuse. • Visit the Rio website at www.rioaudio.com.
Table of Contents Index :: Tour of the Rio Fuse Lock/Unlock Slide into the LOCK position to disable buttons and prevent accidental operation. Earphones Power Press to turn the player on. Press and hold to turn the player off. Connects to supplied earphones. Menu Volume + and - Press to enter Menu mode. When in Menu mode, press to return to Playback mode. Press to adjust volume level. Rio Fuse Riostick Press to select menu options. Move to control menu navigation.
Table of Contents Index invisible text USB Jack Plugs into a USB port on a computer. Battery Compartment Cover Rio Fuse Remove to access the battery compartment. Cap Battery Compartment Remove prior to removing the battery compartment cover. Remove cap to access the USB jack. Insert AAA-battery. The Rio Fuse supports both alkaline and NiMH batteries.
Table of Contents Index :: LCD Overview Playback Mode Volume Level Repeat Playback Indicator Shuffle Playback Indicator Lock Indicator Power Indicator Track (Artist) Scroll Track Time Play Indicator Menu Mode Track Position Bar Track Number/Total Number of Tracks Menu Title Selected Option Options Rio Fuse More Options Below Indicator 4
Table of Contents Index invisible text Play Screens Time Code View Track Time Press the RioStick to cycle through Time Code, Track Format, and Date Views.
Table of Contents Chapter 2 Index Connections :: Basic Connections The Rio Fuse must use a AAA-battery and will frequently be connected to earphones and your computer’s USB port. Battery The Rio Fuse uses a single AAA-battery that can provide many hours of use. The Cap and 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.
Table of 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 Fuse 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.
Table of 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 Fuse. 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.
Table of Contents Index :: Windows Follow these instructions to load software that enables a computer to recognize the Rio Fuse. 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.
Table of Contents Index Rio Music Manager Rio Fuse 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: • Copy (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 Fuse.
Table of Contents Index RealOne Player Rio Fuse 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: • Copy (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.
Table of Contents Index :: Mac Follow these instructions to load the software that enables your Macintosh to recognize the Rio Fuse. 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 Fuse 3 4 5 Click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Table of Contents Index iTunes Rio Fuse 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Index Basic Operations :: Basic Operations Enjoying music on the Rio Fuse is easy.
Table of 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.
Table of Contents Index :: Transfer Rio Music Manager Transferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Fuse 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 Fuse player. Files are automatically categorized by album title and displayed in the Track List.
Table of Contents Index RealOne Player 1 2 3 4 Launch RealOne Player. Connect the player to a USB port on the computer. Power the Rio Fuse on. Click DEVICES at the bottom of the RealOne Player window. The Devices window is displayed. 5 6 Double-click Rio Fuse. 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.
Table of 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 Fuse • iTunes will only refresh the audio contents located on the Rio Fuse Player after all selected tracks have been transferred.
Table of Contents Index :: Control Rio Fuse The controls on the Rio Fuse 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.
Table of Contents Index :: Play In Playback mode any track or preset customized playlist can be played within a matter of seconds. Rio Fuse Play All Play Track Playlists • If the Rio Fuse does not power on after POWER has been pressed, check the LOCK/UNLOCK switch and confirm it is in the UNLOCK position.
Table of Contents Index Play All Follow these steps to play all tracks on the Rio Fuse: 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 Fuse: 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 5 Index Advanced Features :: Advanced Features Advanced features of the Rio Fuse include: Rio Fuse Equalizer Bookmarks Stopwatch Settings About 22
Table of Contents Index :: Equalizer The sound of tracks played on the Rio Fuse can be adjusted using various preset and customizable equalizer options.
Table of Contents Index Bass/Treble The Bass & Treble feature can be used to adjust bass and treble a total of 28 decibels, from -14dB to +14dB. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Bass & Treble. Press RIOSTICK. Move RIOSTICK up or down to select Bass or Treble options. Move RIOSTICK left or right to adjust Bass or Treble settings. Press RIOSTICK to confirm settings and return to playback mode.
Table of Contents Index Normal Select the Normal equalizer option to apply no equalizer adjustments to audio content on the Rio Fuse. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Normal. Press RIOSTICK to set the Normal equalizer option and return to playback mode. Rock Select the Rock equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Rock preset settings. Rio Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Rock.
Table of Contents Index Jazz Select the Jazz equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Jazz preset settings. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Jazz. Press RIOSTICK to set the Jazz equalizer option and return to playback mode. Classical Select the Classical equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Classical preset settings. Rio Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Classical.
Table of Contents Index Pop Select the Pop equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Pop preset settings. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Pop. Press RIOSTICK to set the Pop equalizer option and return to playback mode. Trance Select the Trance equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Trance preset settings. Rio Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU. Select Equalizer. Press RIOSTICK. Select Trance.
Table of Contents Index :: Bookmarks Perfect for multiple users who use the same Rio Fuse, 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 Press MENU. Select Bookmarks. Press RIOSTICK. Select a Bookmark option. Press RIOSTICK.
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 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.
Table of Contents Index :: Settings Rio Fuse settings include: Rio Fuse Playback Power Resume Display Time Language Lock Setup 30
Table of Contents Index Playback Various playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio Fuse plays tracks. Tracks can be shuffled at random, 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 Playback mode. 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 Power By adjusting the Power settings the player 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 Battery and Pwr Save options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Playback mode.
Table of 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 Playback mode. Rio Fuse 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.
Table of 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 Playback 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.
Table of Contents Index Time Use the options in the Time menu to set the player’s internal clock. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press MENU. Select Settings. Press RIOSTICK. Select Time. Press RIOSTICK. Select Set Time, Set Date, or Time/Date Mode options. Press RIOSTICK. Adjust options. Press RIOSTICK to apply settings and return to Playback mode. Rio Fuse 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 Fuse menus can be set to display in one 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 Fuse • 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.
Table of 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 Playback mode. Rio Fuse Lock Setup settings include: • Lock Volume Options include On (the default setting) and Off.
Table of Contents Index :: About The about screen displays information about the Rio Fuse. 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 Fuse 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 Fuse Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer What type of files can I play with the Rio Fuse? • You can play MP3 and WMA files. Can I load MP3 and WMA files to the Rio Fuse at the same time? • Yes. You can play MP3 and WMA audio content. They can be mixed together. What are the differences between MP3 and WMA files? • WMA files are generally half as large as comparable sounding MP3 files.
Table of Contents Rio Fuse How many tracks can I store on the Rio Fuse? Index • The number of tracks that can be stored on the Rio Fuse depends on the bitrate of the files stored. Bitrate Approximate amount of space required per minute of audio content 64 kbps 96 kbps 128 kbps 164 kbps 192 kbps 0.5 MB 0.75 MB 1 MB 1.25 MB 1.
Table of Contents Can I update the firmware on the Rio Fuse? 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 player from the USB port on your computer. 1 2 3 Downloading the update Click on the following link: Firmware Upgrade. Click on the link to the Rio Fuse. Locate UPDATES and click Firmware.
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 or setting your own Bass/Treble menu option. Bitrate Bitrate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file.
Table of 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.
Table of 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.
Table of Contents Index Scope of and Limitation on Warranty Rio Fuse 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.
Table of 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.
Table of 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.
Table of Contents Index Index Symbols +/- control 19 A About 38 Accessories 7 Advanced Features 22 Rio Fuse B Backlight 34 Basic Operations 14 Bass definition 43 menu option 24 Battery Indicator 40 Installation 3 Bitrate definition 43 Bookmarks 28 Buttons and Controls 19 C Codec definition 43 MP3 44 WMA 44 Contrast 34 Controls 19 Copy tracks 15 Customer Service Information 39 D Date View 5 Display 34 E Earphones 6 Encoding 15, 44 Equalizer 23 L Language 36 Limited Warranty 45 Liquid Crystal Display
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