Rio Karma MP3 User's Guide

Rio Karma®Table of ContentsGetting StartedConnectionsSoftware SetupBasic OperationsAdvanced FeaturesHelpIndexUser’s Guide

Table of Contents Index6Rio Karma clear textPlay Screen ViewsProgress View Profile View VU ViewPlayback ModesRepeat All IndicatorShuffle Indic

Table of Contents Index7Rio KarmaChapter 2 Connections:: Basic ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to connect the Rio Karma and the Rio Karma

Table of Contents Index8Rio KarmaDocking StationThe docking station provides RCA Out and additional DC In, Ethernet, and USB ports to the playe

Table of Contents Index9Rio KarmaAdditional AccessoriesGet the most out of the Rio Karma with additional accessories available online at the Ri

Table of Contents Index10Rio KarmaChapter 3 Software Setup:: Software InstallationFollow these instructions to load software that enables a com

Table of Contents Index11Rio Karma Rio Music ManagerRio Music Manager is an all-in-one solution that can save and manage entire collections of

Table of Contents Index12Rio KarmaChapter 4 Basic Operations:: Basic OperationsEnjoying audio tracks on the Rio Karma is easy. Basic operations

Table of Contents Index13Rio Karma:: CopyCopying Tracks with Rio Music ManagerCopying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly known a

Table of Contents Index14Rio Karma:: TransferRio Music ManagerTransferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Karma with the Rio Music Manager invol

Table of Contents Index15Rio Karma:: Control•PowerPress to turn the player on. Press and hold to turn the player off.•MenuPress to enter Menu m

Table of Contents IndexiiRio Karma Package ContentsCopyright/Trademarks© 2003, 2004 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All rights reserved. D

Table of Contents Index16Rio Karma:: PlayThe Rio Karma player can play audio tracks using a variety of playback formats. Any format can be used

Table of Contents Index17Rio Karma:: ArtistTo play tracks from a specific artist please follow these steps:1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 S

Table of Contents Index18Rio Karma:: TrackTo play a specific track please follow these steps:1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Track.4

Table of Contents Index19Rio Karma:: Rio DJUse Rio DJ to create innovative track running orders based on ID3 Tag information. To access Rio DJ:

Table of Contents Index20Rio Karma• Entertain Me!Select to create a running order composed of the most frequently played tracks. The track runn

Table of Contents Index21Rio Karma• Sounds Of...Select to create a running order composed of tracks from a specific decade. Settings include 19

Table of Contents Index22Rio Karma:: GenreTo play tracks from a specific genre (e.g. Alternative, Brit Pop, Classical, etc.) please follow thes

Table of Contents Index23Rio KarmaChapter 5 Advanced Features:: Advanced FeaturesAdvanced features of the Rio Karma include:EqualizerOrganizeBo

Table of Contents Index24Rio Karma:: EqualizerThe sound of tracks played on the Rio can be adjusted using various preset and fully customizable

Table of Contents Index25Rio KarmaBass & TrebleThe Bass & Treble feature can be used to adjust Bass and Treble a total of 12 decibels (

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

Table of Contents Index26Rio KarmaEQ OffSelect the EQ Off equalizer option to apply no equalizer adjustments to audio content on the Rio Karma.

Table of Contents Index27Rio KarmaJazzSelect the Jazz equalizer option to change the sound of tracks according to the Jazz preset settings.1 Pr

Table of Contents Index28Rio KarmaEQ Mode5-Band EqualizerEQ Mode allows the player to switch between the standard Bass & Treble audio setti

Table of Contents Index29Rio KarmaEQ SetupCustom equalizer settings function the same way as preset equalizer settings but are set according to

Table of Contents Index30Rio KarmaSpecialAdditional audio filters are available in the Special menu.1 Press MENU.2 Select Equalizer.3 Select Sp

Table of Contents Index31Rio Karma:: OrganizeUse the Organize menu to create custom playlists or delete tracks without using Rio Music Manager.

Table of Contents Index32Rio Karma:: BookmarksBookmarks store specific player settings, including the current running order, the current track,

Table of Contents Index33Rio Karma:: SettingsPlaybackPlay ScreenPowerDisplayResumeTime & DateLanguageNetworkOrientationAudible PromptsMenu

Table of Contents Index34Rio KarmaPlaybackVarious playback settings can be used to modify the way the Rio Karma plays tracks. Tracks can be shu

Table of Contents Index35Rio KarmaPlay ScreenWhen the Rio Karma is in playback mode, pressing RIOSTICK will cycle the display through various P

Table of Contents IndexivRio Karma • Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 ...28• EQ Setup...

Table of Contents Index36Rio KarmaPowerBy adjusting standby mode times the player can conserve energy when not in use.1 Press MENU.2 Select Set

Table of Contents Index37Rio KarmaDisplayBy adjusting Display settings, the player can conserve energy used to power the LCD and extend the amo

Table of Contents Index38Rio KarmaResumeUse the options in the Resume menu to set the track that the player will play whenever the player resta

Table of Contents Index39Rio KarmaTime & DateUse the options in the Time & Date menu to set the player’s internal clock. Establishing a

Table of Contents Index40Rio KarmaLanguageThe Rio Karma’s menus can be set to display one of five languages in addition to two spelling formats

Table of Contents Index41Rio KarmaNetworkThe Network menu contains options that configure the player’s Ethernet settings. Automatic or Manual s

Table of Contents Index42Rio Karma• PasswordAvailable in Automatic and Manual modes, the Password menu lets users assign a network password to

Table of Contents Index43Rio KarmaOrientationThe Rio Karma can be made more ergonomic for left handed users. When in Left handed mode, the LCD

Table of Contents Index44Rio KarmaAudible PromptsThe player can be set to confirm button presses with an audible prompt. 1 Press MENU.2 Select

Table of Contents Index45Rio KarmaMenu ButtonUse the options in the Menu Button menu to configure how MENU will respond when pressed. One optio

Table of Contents Index1Rio KarmaChapter 1 Getting Started:: WelcomeThank you for purchasing the Rio Karma. Small and powerful, the Rio Karma c

Table of Contents Index46Rio Karma:: FeaturesRio TaxiStopwatchWeb InterfaceRio TaxiRio Taxi is a stand-alone program that allows files to be tr

Table of Contents Index47Rio KarmaStopwatchUse the stopwatch to keep track of time sensitive events while listening to digital audio. 1 Press M

Table of Contents Index48Rio KarmaWeb InterfaceThe Web Interface menu displays the URL that must be typed in the address bar of a Web browser t

Table of Contents Index49Rio Karma:: About TrackThe About Track screen displays Title, Artist, Album, Genre, year, Track #, Duration, Comment,

Table of Contents Index50Rio Karma:: About Rio KarmaThe About Rio Karma screen displays information about the Rio Karma. Information displayed

Table of Contents Index51Rio KarmaChapter 6 Help:: TroubleshootingCustomer Service InformationThe FAQs below will help you solve common issues

Table of Contents Index52Rio KarmaFrequently Asked QuestionsQuestion AnswerWhy will my Rio Karma not power on?•Confirm the LOCK/UNLOCK switch o

Table of Contents Index53Rio KarmaWhat is the maximum number of tracks I can put on the Rio player?• The number of tracks you can store on the

Table of Contents Index54Rio KarmaCan I charge the Rio Karma using the USB cable?• No. The AC adapter must be used to charge the Rio Karma.What

Table of Contents Index55Rio KarmaCan I upgrade the firmware on the Rio Karma?• Yes. If available, firmware for your Rio can be downloaded and

Table of Contents Index2Rio Karma :: Tour of the Rio Karma MENUPress to enter Menu Mode.Press and hold to enter thePlay Music menu.When in Men

Table of Contents Index56Rio KarmaHow do I assign an IP address to my Rio Karma if it does not receive one automatically?• If your home network

Table of Contents Index57Rio KarmaWindows 20001 Click Start on the Windows desktop.2 Click Settings.3 Click Control Panel.4 Click the Network C

Table of Contents Index58Rio KarmaWindows XP1 Click Start on the Windows desktop.2 Click Control Panel.3 Click Network and Internet Connections

Table of Contents Index59Rio Karma:: Glossary of Digital Audio TermsBassBass is the particular low-range area of the sound spectrum where low m

Table of Contents Index60Rio KarmaFirmwareFirmware is the permanent read-only software that is installed on the player. Like software it can be

Table of Contents Index61Rio KarmaOctaveAn octave is a set space between two frequencies that has a ratio of two to one. (e.g., one octave high

Table of Contents Index62Rio KarmaWidthEach of the five bands in the 5-Band Parametric EQ has a width control that can alter the width of the f

Table of Contents Index63Rio Karma:: Limited Warranty and Software LicenseWarrantyDigital Networks North America, Inc. warrants that your produ

Table of Contents Index64Rio KarmaScope of and Limitation on WarrantyThis warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, unauthorized

Table of Contents Index65Rio Karma:: FCC and Industry Canada ComplianceFederal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15

Table of Contents Index3Rio Karmainvisible textDC INConnects to AC adapter.EARPHONESConnects to earphonesand optional remotecontrol.USBConnects

Table of Contents Index66Rio Karma:: SafetyWarningTO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT USE or OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN OR NEAR WATER O

Table of Contents Index67Rio KarmaIndexSymbols+/- 25-Band Equalizer 28AAbout Rio Karma 50About Track 49AC Adapter 7Accessories 9Advanced Featur

Table of Contents Index68Rio KarmaSpecial 30Stop 2, 15Stopwatch 47TTechnical Support 51Time & Date 39Track 18Track Details 5Track Format 5T

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Table of Contents Index4Rio Karma :: Tour of the Rio Karma Docking StationUSBConnects to USB cable.DC INConnects to AC adapter.ETHERNETConnect

Table of Contents Index5Rio Karma:: LCD OverviewTrack InformationAbout Track ViewSelected OptionMenu TitleOptionsMenu ModeRunning Order ViewCur