User's Guide Important safety information Laser class notes CAUTION As the laser beam used in the Compact Disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the product. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DANGER Invisible laser radiation is possible when Compact Disc player door is opened and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. This product contains sub-assemblies that are classified as Class 1 Laser Products. LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT IMPORTANT Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) is a substance used in some of the components and/or sub-assemblies found within this product. GaAs dust and fumes are toxic. Do not break, cut or pulverize or use chemicals to dissolve the Laser/Optic components found within this product. When disposing of this product follow appropriate local laws; do not dispose of this product with other industrial waste or domestic garbage. CAUTION WHILE CARRYING THIS UNIT When moving this unit do not tip or place on its side or top while CD is inside of drive. WARNING · · · · · · · · To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not operate or expose this unit to rain, moisture or wet locations. To avoid electrical shock, do not open this cabinet with Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), communication network or local power cable connected. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This product is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off. To reduce the risk of fire use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. No data transmission cables should be connected or disconnected during lightning storms. Use this device only in environments where temperatures do not exceed 95° F. Always ensure proper ventilation during use. Do not use in places exposed to strong magnetic or electrostatic fields. Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively low. This product contains telephone network interfaces which are susceptible to Telephone Network Voltages (TNV) exceeding those of Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV). Only equipment meeting the proper separation requirements between TNV and SELV as outline in UL60950 are allowed to be connected to these ports. Any other equipment not meeting these requirements may result in damage to the equipment or personal injury. Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center User's Guide | 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting up your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center The first time you use the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Start using the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center without adjusting the settings Adjusting the settings Chapter 2: Using your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center The display The Main Window The Status/Feedback bar The buttons The remote control Playing music CDs Converting music CDs into digital audio files Managing playlists and content Creating playlists Modifying playlists Deleting playlists Deleting content Playing recorded music Writing custom CDs Shuffle and repeat Add to `Now Playing' list Creating or going to audio bookmarks About your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Chapter 3: Setting up the software The Setup menu Accessing the Setup Menu Adjusting the display contrast and brightness Setting recording quality Configuring internet connection/settings ISP settings Network configuration Setting the clock Restoring factory (default) settings Selecting keyboard type Enter emplode password emplode on your PC Installing emplode Using emplode Registering your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Chapter 4: Sharing music with your other devices Other Rio home products Rio Receiver Portable digital audio players Your home computer 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 12 13 13 15 18 20 24 24 26 30 31 35 37 40 42 45 47 49 50 50 51 52 55 57 63 65 68 69 70 72 72 72 75 77 78 78 80 82 2 | Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Chapter 5: Advanced features Games Upgrade your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Appendix A: Technical specifications Appendix B: Regulatory information FCC certification DOC notice for Canada EU declaration of conformity Appendix C: Warranty information One year limited warranty Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) FAQ and troubleshooting Appendix E: Customer care information Technical support - United States Customer service - United States Appendix F: Menu Tree Index User's Guide 85 86 87 91 93 94 95 97 99 100 101 102 105 106 106 107 109 Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center User's Guide | 3 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1 4 | Setting up your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center The Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center connects to your home stereo system, your PC, and the Internet. In this chapter, you will learn how to connect the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center, and run initial setup. Link (green) and Data Activity (yellow) LEDs Phoneline Jack Fan Runs automatically as needed to regulate the internal temperature Pass-Through Jack RCA Output Optical Output USB Port 1 Use to connect to PC USB Port 2 Use to connect to networking devices, keyboards, and so on Power Port Power Switch NOTE: At this time, USB hubs are not supported, and may cause unreliable operation. Setting up your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center White RCA Jack Red RCA Jack Connect the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center to your home stereo system The Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center comes with an RCA cable with red and white connectors at each end, to connect it to your home stereo system. 1. Plug the red RCA connector (right audio channel) to the Red RCA Jack and the white RCA connector (left audio channel) to the White RCA Jack on the back of your stereo receiver. 2. Plug the other end of the RCA cable's red RCA connector to the Red RCA Jack and the white RCA connector to the White RCA Jack on back of the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. Phoneline Jack Plug the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center into the nearest phone jack for Internet and network access The Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center has a built-in 56K modem, and a Home Phoneline Networking (Home PNA) card. The modem allows you to access digital music databases on the Internet, and firmware upgrades for your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. The Home PNA capability allows you to connect via your standard phonelines to your computer -- if you have an optional Home PNA card installed on your computer -- or to your Rio Receiver. Pass-Through Jack Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Please see "Rio Receiver" on page 78 or visit our Web site at http://www.riohome.com for more information about the Rio Receiver. 1. Plug one end of the included phone cord into the Phoneline Jack on the back of the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. 2. Plug the other end into the nearest Wall Jack in the room where your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center is located. NOTE: The Pass-Through Jack allows you to plug a phone or other device requiring access to the Wall Jack into this port to share the Wall Jack with the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. For more information about setting up your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center for Internet and network access, including a list of supported USB Ethernet adapters, see "Network configuration" on page 63. User's Guide | 5 Plug the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center into the nearest power source 1. Plug the included Power Cable into the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center's Power Port, and into the nearest electrical outlet in the room where your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center is located. Your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center is now ready to be powered on. 2. Press the Power Switch to the ON position. NOTE: It is not necessary to power the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center off with the Power Switch every time you finish using it. Pressing the Standby Button to put the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center into Sleep mode is sufficient, and recommended. Power Port Power Switch The first time you use the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center After you press the Power Switch and turn on the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center the first time, you are greeted by the Welcome... screen, and prompted to make some decisions about software settings before using the device. 6 | The first time you use the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center 1. Press Continue (right) on the Navigation Button, to display the License Agreement screen. 2. Press Down on the Navigation button to read through the license agreement Indicate whether you Accept or Decline the agreement by pressing the Navigation Button. If you choose to Decline the license agreement, the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center immediately displays the message: "You must accept the license agreement or return the product to the point of sale for a refund." The Navigation Icon gives you the option to go Back. When you press Accept on the Navigation Button, the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center displays a menu of setup options: The Navigation Icon on the screen always displays the current functions of the fourway Navigation Button on the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. Select Your Timezone is automatically highlighted as the first menu option. You may choose to adjust these settings now or to Start Using your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. Start using the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center without adjusting the settings 1. Press Down on the Navigation Button until you highlight Start Using your Rio Audio Center. 2. Press Select on the Navigation Button to display the Now Playing screen. Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Adjusting the settings Timezone 1. Press Select on the Navigation Button to display the Select Timezone screen. User's Guide | 7 2. Press Down on the Navigation Button to highlight the timezone in which you have your Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. NOTE: This product is designed and sold for use within the United States. The laws of other countries may limit use of this product. 3. Press Select on the Navigation Button to enter that choice, and to return to the Setup screen. 8 | The first time you use the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Navigation Icon Time & Date 1. Press Down on the Navigation Button to highlight Set The Time and Date. 2. Press Select on the Navigation Button to display the Set Time & Date screen. Hint: Previous and Next move the cursor between the boxes and buttons. + and - increase and decrease values. 3. 4. Navigation Icon 5. 6. 7. Time is displayed with fields for hour : minutes : seconds. Time is in military time (24 hour clock). Date is displayed with fields for date : month : year. Automatic Internet Synchronization allows the system to recheck the clock settings each time it logs onto the Internet. Below that are Time Zone and Done buttons. Press Previous or Next on the Navigation Button to navigate to a different field. Press + and - on the Navigation Button to Increase or Decrease the values in each of the fields to match the correct time and date. Press Next to move to Automatic Internet Synchronization box. The Navigation Icon options change to Previous, Toggle, Next, and Toggle. If you do not want the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center to automatically recheck its time and date settings when online, press either Toggle button to unmark the box. Press Next on the Navigation Button to highlight the Done button. Press OK on the Navigation Button to exit the Set Time & Date screen. Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center Recording quality The Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center is set up to record your music CDs at optimal compression rates. It is configured to record your CD music and convert it into high quality digital audio files that are less compressed for the Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center to play or smaller, more highly compressed files to transfer to your portable Rio digital audio player. User's Guide | 9 Approximate recording capacity (number of CDs worth of music) at various quality settings Standard Recording Settings 128kbps None Portable Recording Settings 64kbps 96kbps 128kbps 668 446 382 334 160kbps 535 382 334 297 192kbps 446 334 297 267 256kbps 334 267 243 223 320kbps 267 223 206 191 Capacity estimated using 60 minute CDs and 38.5 GB of available hard drive space. Actual performance may vary. Customize standard recording settings 1. Press Down on the Navigation Button to highlight Customize Standard Recording Settings. 2. Press Select on the Navigation Button to display the Current Standard Recording Quality screen. The currently available compression rates are listed in Kbps with the default speed highlighted. At the bottom of the list is the Advanced option. 3. Highlight the recording rate you want to use by pressing Up or Down on the Navigation Button, and then press Select to return to the setup screen. Hint: Kbps stands for Kilobits Per Second. In this instance it refers to the number of bits used to make up one second of sound. 128 Kbps means it takes 128,000 bits to produce one second of sound. 10 | ...