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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.
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Navigating the User’s Guide
This User’s Guide is in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) file format.
Important: It is recommended that you use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher to
view and print the RioVolt User’s Guide.
Click blue, underlined text links to jump to another location in the document or to a location on the
Internet.
Click the Contents link at the top of any page to go to the list of User’s Guide contents.
Click the Index link at the top of any page to go to the alphabetical Index of topics. Click page numbers in
the Index to jump to a topic.
Using Acrobat
Click the navigation buttons
next page, or last page of the User’s Guide.
in the Acrobat toolbar to go to the first page, previous page,
Click the print button
in the Acrobat toolbar to print the User’s Guide.
Click the show/hide navigation panel button
Bookmarks are links to the contents of the User’s Guide. Click any bookmark in the list to jump to the page
in the User’s Guide that contains the topic.
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Legal Notices
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© 2003 SONICblue Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
SONICblue Incorporated 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 SONICblue has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. SONICblue reserves the right to make changes in
the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification. SONICblue disclaims any obligation
to update the information contained herein.
Rio® is a registered trademark of SONICblue Incorporated. SONICblue and RioVolt are trademarks of SONICblue Incorporated.
All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
SP65 P/N 41000837-001
Important Safety Information
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.
Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas.
Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop operation of the player if you find it disruptive or distracting
while operating any type of equipment.
Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time can be damaging to the hearing of the user.
Class 1 Laser
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated, avoid exposure to beam.
Tour of the RioVolt
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Tour of the RioVolt
Display (LCD)
MODE
Press to set
Playback,
Equalizer, Search,
and ESP options
Press and hold to
enter FM Radio
Mode
VOLUME + and -
Press to adjust
volume level
LOCK/UNLOCK
Disable or enable key lock to prevent accidental
operation
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or pause playback
Press and hold to turn on player
SKIP NEXT
Press to skip to the next track
Press and hold for fast forward
SKIP PREVIOUS
Press to skip to the previous track
Press and hold for fast backward
STOP
Press to stop playback
Press and hold to turn off player
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Battery Compartment
Cover
Slide out and lift up
Insert 2 AA-size alkaline
batteries in compartment
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LCD
EARPHONE
Connects to
earphones, and
headphones
LINE OUT
Connects to external
audio system (cable
not included)
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Front
OPEN
Opens the player’s
front cover
Right Side
DC IN
Connects to optional
power adapter to
save battery life
LCD
CD Type
(Audio or
MP3)
Play/Pause
Indicator
Album/
Track Title
Power Indicator
Track Time
Album Number
Track Number
LCD (continued)
Advanced
Features
Playback Option
Equalizer Option
Mode Option
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LCD
FM Menu
Programmable
Playback
Preset
Station
Mode
Indicator
Current
Frequency
Stereo
Indicator
Track Number
Preset Track
Electronic Shock
Protection
Indicator
(Audio CD Only)
Album Number
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Getting Started
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Connect Earphones
Connect the supplied earphones to the
EARPHONE
port on the side of the player.
Tip: You can also use the LINE OUT jack to
connect the player to an external audio
system (cable not included) or optional car
kit (not included).
Getting Started
Unpack
Make sure your player includes the following
accessories:
• Two AA 1.5 volt alkaline batteries
• Earphones
• Quick Start poster
Insert Batteries
1 Slide open the battery compartment cover on the
back of the RioVolt.
2 Insert the two supplied batteries. Ensure the
batteries are inserted properly by matching the
+ and - symbols on the battery with the symbols
on the RioVolt.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Playing Music
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Playing Music
Insert Disc
1 Slide the OPEN button to release the latch, and
open the CD cover.
2 Remove the cardboard insert.
3 Insert an Audio CD or MP3 CD into the player,
label side up.
4 Close the CD cover.
Note: The RioVolt can play CDs with the
following logos:
Play Disc
1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to turn on the
player and begin playback.
Note: There will be a short delay while the
player loads your music tracks and track
information.
2 Press STOP
to stop playback. Press and hold
STOP
to turn off the player.
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