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Table of ContentsGetting StartedConnectionsSoftware SetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpIndex

Table of Contents Index6Rio Forgeinvisible textDate ViewTime Code ViewTrack Format ViewTrack SizeTimeCodec and BitrateTrack TimeTrack Number/To

Table of Contents Index7Rio Forgenew pageFM Radio: Store PresetFM Radio: ManualFM Radio: PresetCurrent FrequencyPreset Station Slot(from left t

Table of Contents Index8Rio ForgeChapter 2 Connections:: Basic ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to connect the Rio Forge to earphones, min

Table of Contents Index9Rio ForgeAdditional AccessoriesGet the most out of your Rio Forge with additional accessories available online at the R

Table of Contents Index10Rio ForgeChapter 3 Software SetupSoftware SetupSoftware found on the Rio installation disc should be installed on a co

Table of Contents Index11Rio Forge:: WindowsFollow these instructions to load Rio Music Manager onto your PC.1 Place the installation CD label-

Table of Contents Index12Rio ForgeRio Music ManagerRio Music Manager is an all-in-one solution that can rip, encode, and manage entire collecti

Table of Contents Index13Rio Forge:: Mac iTunesRio Forge is compatible with Macintosh OS X v10.2 systems using Apple’s iTunes 4.2 or greater. i

Table of Contents Index14Rio ForgeChapter 4 Basic Operations:: Basic OperationsEnjoying music on the Rio Forge is easy. Basic operations of the

Table of Contents Index15Rio Forge:: Copy TracksCopying Tracks with Rio Music ManagerCopying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly

Table of Contents IndexiiRio ForgePackage ContentsCopyright/Trademarks© 2004 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Digital

Table of Contents Index16Rio Forge:: Transfer TracksRio Music ManagerTransferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Forge with the Rio Music Manage

Table of Contents Index17Rio ForgeTransferring Tracks using Windows ExplorerTransferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Forge using Windows Expl

Table of Contents Index18Rio ForgeiTunes1 Launch iTunes.2 Connect the Rio Forge to a USB port on the computer.3 Power the Rio Forge on.4 Click

Table of Contents Index19Rio Forge:: Control the PlayerThe controls on the Rio Forge work as follows:• POWERPress and hold to power the Rio For

Table of Contents Index20Rio Forge:: Play MusicThe Rio Forge plays digital audio tracks in Player mode and FM radio in FM Tuner mode. Modes can

Table of Contents Index21Rio Forge:: Play MusicIn Player mode (the default mode), any track or preset customized Playlist can be played within

Table of Contents Index22Rio ForgePlay AllFollow these steps to play all tracks on the Rio Forge:1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Play

Table of Contents Index23Rio ForgeGenreTo play tracks from a specific genre please follow these steps:1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select

Table of Contents Index24Rio ForgePlaylistTo play tracks from playlists created in Rio Music Manager please follow these steps:1 Press MENU.2 S

Table of Contents Index25Rio Forge:: FM TunerTo access FM Tuner mode:1 Press MENU.2 Select FM Tuner.FM ControlManualPresetStore PresetFM Contro

Table of Contents IndexiiiRio ForgeTable of Contents• Package Contents... ii• Copyright/Trademarks...

Table of Contents Index26Rio ForgeManualFollow these steps to enter the manual Tuner mode:1 Press MENU.2 Select Tuner.3 Press CENTER.Store Pres

Table of Contents Index27Rio ForgeChapter 5 Advanced Features:: Advanced FeaturesAdvanced features of the Rio Forge include:BookmarksSettingsFM

Table of Contents Index28Rio Forge:: BookmarksBookmarks store specific player settings, including the current running order, the current track,

Table of Contents Index29Rio Forge:: SettingsRio Forge settings include:PlaybackEqualizerPowerResumeDisplayTimeLanguageFM TunerLock SetupTags

Table of Contents Index30Rio ForgePlaybackVarious playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio Forge plays tracks. Tracks can be shuf

Table of Contents Index31Rio ForgeEqualizer The sound of tracks played on the Rio Forge can be adjusted using various preset and fully customiz

Table of Contents Index32Rio ForgePowerBy adjusting the Power settings the Rio Forge can conserve energy and extend the amount of playback time

Table of Contents Index33Rio ForgeResumeUse the options in the Resume menu to set the track that the Rio Forge will play whenever it is powered

Table of Contents Index34Rio ForgeDisplayUse the Display menu to adjust backlight and contrast settings.1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select

Table of Contents Index35Rio ForgeTimeUse the options in the Time menu to set the Rio Forge’s internal clock. Time is set automatically every t

Table of Contents IndexivRio ForgeBookmarks ...28Settings...

Table of Contents Index36Rio ForgeLanguageThe Rio Forge menus can be set to display in one of five languages.1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 S

Table of Contents Index37Rio ForgeFM TunerUse the options in the FM Tuner menu to set the Rio Forge’s FM radio settings. 1 Press MENU.2 Select

Table of Contents Index38Rio ForgeLock SetupUse the options in the Lock Setup menu to enable various controls when the lock is enabled. 1 Press

Table of Contents Index39Rio ForgeTagsAdjust Tags menu settings if the Rio Forge displays random alphabet characters instead of the correct ID3

Table of Contents Index40Rio Forge:: FM Record (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only)Select to create, playback, or delete FM recordings on the Rio Forge

Table of Contents Index41Rio Forge:: StopwatchUse the stopwatch to keep track of time-sensitive events while listening to music. 1 Press MENU.2

Table of Contents Index42Rio Forge:: AboutThe about screen displays information about the Rio Forge. Information includes the total amount of m

Table of Contents Index43Rio ForgeChapter 6 Help:: TroubleshootingCustomer Service InformationThe FAQs below will help you solve common issues

Table of Contents Index44Rio ForgeFrequently Asked QuestionsQuestion AnswerWhat size and type of external memory cards can my Rio Forge use?• T

Table of Contents Index45Rio ForgeWill the Rio Forge play Variable Bitrate (VBR) files?• Yes. Because there are many standards for VBR files, i

Table of Contents Index1Rio ForgeChapter 1 Getting Started:: WelcomeThank you for purchasing the Rio Forge. The Rio Forge is a portable digital

Table of Contents Index46Rio ForgeWhat should I do if my Rio Forge is not detected by Rio Music Manager?• Your Rio Forge was designed to work w

Table of Contents Index47Rio ForgeWhy would I ever want to reformat my Rio Forge?• If for any reason you suspect that your Rio player's fi

Table of Contents Index48Rio ForgeWhy does my Rio Forge experience errors after I unplug the USB cable? •Removing a Mass Storage Class (MSC) co

Table of Contents Index49Rio ForgeCan I update the firmware on the Rio Forge?• Yes. If available, firmware for your Rio can be downloaded onlin

Table of Contents Index50Rio Forge:: Glossary of Digital Audio TermsBassBass is the particular low-range area of the sound spectrum where low m

Table of Contents Index51Rio ForgeFirmwareFirmware is the read-only software that is installed on the player. Like software it can be updated,

Table of Contents Index52Rio ForgeRip and EncodeRip and encode refers to the process of extracting audio from a music CD (ripping) and encoding

Table of Contents Index53Rio Forge:: ECC, FCC, and Industry Canada ComplianceStatement of ComplianceThis product complies with Council Directiv

Table of Contents Index54Rio Forge:: SafetyWarningTO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT USE or OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN OR NEAR WATER O

Table of Contents Index55Rio ForgeIndexSymbols+/- Control 19AAbout 42Accessories 9Advanced Features 27Album 22Artist 22BBacklight 34Basic Opera

Table of Contents Index2Rio Forge:: Tour of the Rio ForgeMENUIn Player mode, press to enterMenu mode.In Menu mode, press to returnto Player mod

Table of Contents Index56Rio ForgeVVariable Bitrate (VBR) 52Volume +/- 2, 19WWMA 44, 52YYear 23

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Table of Contents Index3Rio Forgeinvisible textEARPHONESConnects to earphones,headphones, or auxiliaryconnections.USBConnects to the USB cable.

Table of Contents Index4Rio Forgeinvisible textOptional Memory CardThe Rio Forge supports optional SD andMMC memory sizes of 8MB - 1GB.AAA Batt

Table of Contents Index5Rio Forge:: LCD OverviewRepeat Playback IndicatorShuffle Playback IndicatorLock IndicatorPower IndicatorPlayer ModeMenu