Sonic Blue 800 64MB - User Manual

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About the User Guide
Rio 800 User Guide
About the User Guide
The Rio 800 User Guide includes the following information:
Introduction
Using your Rio
Using Rio menu options and settings
Using the music management software
Understanding digital audio terms
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting
Warranty and Regulatory
Customer care
Index
To learn more:
• Refer to the Getting Started Guide for the basics on how to set up and start using your
Rio.
• Click the RealJukebox, iTunes or AudibleManager software Help menus for step-by-step
instructions on how to use the software to convert CD tracks into compressed digital
audio formats, get audio from the Internet or transfer tracks to your Rio.
• Visit the Rio Web site
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Summary

Legal Notices

Introduction to Rio 800

Using Your Rio

Buttons and Controls

Describes the Rio 800's physical buttons and their functions for navigation and playback.

Rechargeable Battery

Battery Calibration and Charging

Explains how to calibrate and charge the Rio 800's rechargeable battery backpack for optimal performance.

Menu Options and Settings

Audio and EQ Settings

Details built-in and custom equalizer settings for audio playback, including treble and bass adjustments.

Player Functions

Covers track management features like repeat, random, deleting tracks, and picking specific songs.

Playlist Management

Guides users on choosing, building, editing, and removing playlists from the Rio.

Device Preferences

Explains how to adjust power saving, time/date, and LCD backlight/contrast settings.

Battery Information and Recorder

Details battery status display, calibration, and recorder settings like sampling rate and gain.

About Information and Voice Recording

Describes viewing device info, firmware, memory, and using voice recording features.

Music Management Software

RealJukebox Software Guide

Instructions for using RealJukebox to manage music, record CDs, and copy tracks to the Rio.

AudibleManager Software Guide

Guide for using AudibleManager to manage spoken word audio programs for the Rio.

iTunes Software Guide

Instructions for using iTunes on Mac to manage music and transfer songs to the Rio.

Digital Audio Terms

Audio Compression and Formats

Explains terms like AAC, ADPCM, Bitrate, Codec, and DRM.

File Types and Technologies

Defines Encoding, Firmware, MP3, Playlist, Skin, and Streaming.

Data Transfer and Audio Standards

Covers USB, VBR, and WMA standards.

FAQ and Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Addresses common issues like music transfer, USB recognition, and the Hold feature.

Music Capacity and Playtime

Explains music storage capacity based on bitrate and how to calculate playtime.

Firmware Updates and Audio Formats

Details firmware upgrade procedures and compares MP3 vs. WMA formats.

Encoding Issues and Quality

Discusses errors during CD encoding and tips for achieving optimal sound quality.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms

Outlines the one-year warranty, coverage, exclusions, and service procedures.

Liability Limitations

Details the extent of SONICblue's liability regarding product failure and warranty.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC and Industry Canada Rules

Specifies compliance with FCC Part 15 and Canadian ICES-003 standards.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Presents the EU declaration of conformity with relevant European standards.

Customer Care and Support

Technical Support Contact

Provides contact details, hours, and web resources for technical support.

Product Support Services

Describes initial product support and options for extended service plans.

Sonic Blue 800 64MB Specifications

General

Storage Capacity	64MB
Color	Blue
Supported Formats	MP3, WMA
Playback Time	Up to 12 hours
Display	LCD
Connectivity	USB 1.1
Battery Type	AAA