User manual RIO RIOVOLT SP65

[. . . ] Welcome Contents Index 1 RioVolt SP65 User's Guide Welcome Thanks for your purchase of the RioVolt SP65. The SP65 is a portable CD player that plays FM radio, MP3 CDs, and regular Red Book audio CDs. The SP65 includes earphones, two AA-size 1. 5 volt alkaline batteries, a lighted LCD display, and provides Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) to guard against skipping during playback--up to 40 seconds of ESP for Red Book audio CDs and 120 seconds of ESP for MP3 CDs. Contents Navigating the User's Guide / Using Acrobat Tour of the RioVolt Getting Started Playing Music Advanced Features Glossary of Digital Audio Terms Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Troubleshooting Warranty Information Regulatory Information Customer Care Index To learn more: · Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start using your RioVolt. · Visit the SONICblue Web site at www. sonicblue. com. Welcome Contents Index 2 Navigating the User's Guide This User's Guide is in Adobe Acrobat (. PDF) file format. [. . . ] The higher the bitrate used, the higher the sound quality, and the larger the file size. For example, with MP3, a bitrate of 128kbps (128, 000 bits per second) is generally thought of as "CD quality", and takes up about 1 megabyte (MB) per minute of music. At a 64kbps bitrate, the sound quality is similar to that of an FM radio signal, but you can get approximately two minutes of music in that same 1MB of storage space. CD audio has a bitrate of 1. 4Mbits per second (1, 400, 000 bits/second). Codec Depending on the context and kind of technology involved, codec can be defined as a compressed digital audio file format (like MP3, Red Book, etc. ), a "coding/decoding" chip used to translate between digital and analog transmissions (used in modems), or a compression/decompression algorithm. Codecs compress audio data into a file, often for efficient transmission over a network, and then decode it for playback. While all the codecs perform similar compression of digital audio, there are differences in the technology. They cannot be mixed together. What is the maximum number of songs I can put on a single CD? You can store up to 999 music tracks per CD depending on the size of the music tracks and the available space on your CD-R/RW. The RioVolt can only recognize up to 630 directories and files (e. g. , If you have 20 albums on a CD, only 620 files can be recognized). Will the RioVolt play Variable Bitrate (VBR) files? There is no standard for VBR files, so it cannot be guaranteed that every encoding software package will properly function with the RioVolt. However, most VBR MP3 music files will play properly on your RioVolt. Where is the battery indicator on my RioVolt? The battery indicator on the RioVolt is located in the top-right corner of the display. The illumination of all three segments indicates a fully charged battery. The battery indicator blinks when less than 20% of the charge on the battery remains. What kind of skip protection does the RioVolt use? RioVolt SP65 The RioVolt uses Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) to help prevent skipping during playback. When playing Audio CDs the player provides 40 seconds of skip protection. ESP remains on during all MP3 playback. How does Electronic Shock Protection work? When the player starts, a buffer is filled with the track data. The CD stops spinning, and the tracks continue to play from memory, which helps conserve battery life. When about 30 seconds of time remains in the buffer, the CD will again spin up and refill the buffer. During this time, if the RioVolt is jarred so that the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Contents Index 15 buffer cannot be filled (e. g. , when jogging or riding a bicycle) then the player may begin to skip. The buffer must be full in order to provide skip-free performance. How much playtime can I get from 2 AA batteries? Playtime varies with battery type and music content. However, as a general guideline the following applies: Playback Format Audio CD (ESP on) Audio CD (ESP off) MP3 CD Hours of Playtime (approximate) 7 hours 9 hours 15 hours The CD seems to stop spinning during playback. Stopping the CD is part of the skip protection and battery life management systems. When the CD is stopped, the RioVolt conserves power and plays songs from memory. Troubleshooting Contents Index 16 Troubleshooting Problem I am only able to fit 10 to 15 songs on a CD-R or CD-RW for my RioVolt. After creating a CD using DirectCD the RioVolt will not read it properly. This happens when using new batteries or an AC power adapter (not included). [. . . ] All products or parts that are replaced become the property of SONICblue Incorporated. Limits of liability RioVolt SP65 SONICblue Incorporated's liability is limited to the repair or replacement of this product. In no event will SONICblue Incorporated be liable for any amount greater than the currently suggested retail price of this product. We will not be liable to you or anyone else for any damages that result from the failure of this product or from the breach of any express or implied warranties. These include damage to other equipment, lost data, lost profits, or any consequential, incidental, or punitive damages. [. . . ]