Welcome to the Rio Volt SP50, your complete portable
solution for audio CD and MP3 playback. The SP50
includes ESP (Electronic Shock Protection), which
buffers up to two minutes of digital audio to
Quick Start
Quick Start
prevent skipping. Follow these steps to get started:
Unpack
Make sure your player includes the following accessories:
• Two AA-size batteries
LCD
(see below)
• Earphones
Advanced Features
Repeat Modes
Insert Batteries
Press the MODE/SELECT button to set the player to one of the following Repeat modes:
1. Slide open the battery cover as shown below.
2. Insert the two supplied AA batteries, paying attention to the
correct polarities (+ and -).
1
• Repeat 1
- Repeats the currently selected track.
DIR
• Repeat Album (MP3 only)
- Repeats all tracks in the currently selected album (folder).
Volume:
DIR ALL
• Repeat All
- Repeats all tracks (CD) or all albums (MP3).
3. Replace the battery cover.
Adjusts the
Line Out:
Connects the
player to an
external audio
system
INTRO
• Intro
- Plays the first 10 seconds of every track.
volume level
RND
• Random All
- Plays all tracks in random order.
Connect Earphones
DIR RND
• Random Album
- Plays all the tracks in the selected album in random order
• Connect the supplied earphones to the HEADPHONE
on the side of the player.
jack
VOLUME
LINE OUT
PROG
Program Playback
Tip: You can also use the LINE OUT jack to connect the player
to an external audio system.
Program playback allows you to play CD or MP3 tracks in a preset order.
Tip: MP3 files play in the order they are written onto the CD-R. To ensure that tracks play in the order you want,
try adding “01” ~ “99” before the file names before recording them onto CD-R.
Insert Disc
1. Press the OPEN button to release the latch and open the CD cover.
2. Insert an audio CD or MP3 CD into the player, label side up.
3. Close the CD cover.
Phones:
Connects to earphones
or headphones
1. Load an audio CD or MP3 CD, then press the PROGRAM button.
Note: If programming an audio CD, skip to step 3.
Note: The Rio Volt SP50 can play CDs with the following logos:
2. Press the SKIP BACK
3. Press the SKIP BACK
/SKIP AHEAD
/SKIP AHEAD
buttons to select the desired album (folder) number, then press PROGRAM.
buttons to select the desired track number, then press PROGRAM.
ReWritable
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store up to 24 CD tracks or up to 64 MP3 tracks. The total number of progammed tracks is indicated as “P_#”
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
6. Press the STOP button twice or open the CD cover to exit program playback.
button to begin playback of your custom track order.
Open:
Opens the player cover
UNLOCK - LOCK
BASS - NOR
Play Disc
OPEN
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
and begin playback.
button to turn on the player
ESP
ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
• During CD playback, press the ESP/MENU button to activate electronic shock protection. The player will continuously buffer 45 seconds
of music to guard against skipping.
Note: There will be a short delay while the player fills the
ESP buffer to prevent skipping.
Lock/Unlock:
Bass/Normal:
Selects normal or
enhanced bass
2. Press the STOP
button to stop playback. Press
Disables or enables function
keys to prevent accidental
operation
• During MP3 playback, the player automatically creates a 2-minute buffer to prevent skipping.
STOP again to turn off the player.
MP3
Special MP3 Features
Searching for MP3 Tracks Alphabetically
1. Press the ESP/MENU button once.
Package
Contents
Indicates keys
are locked
2. Use the PLAY/PAUSE
, STOP
, SKIP BACK
and SKIP AHEAD
buttons to highlight the first letter of the MP3 file name
Indicates current
Repeat mode
you are searching for, then press MUTE/ENTER.
3. Press MODE/SELECT twice to view all tracks that begin with the desired letter.
Note: If no tracks begin with that letter, press ESP/MENU twice to exit.
4. Press the SKIP BACK
browse the list of tracks.
Indicates a track is
playing or paused
Indicates ESP
is active
and SKIP AHEAD
buttons to
Indicates track
intros will
ESP
5. Press MUTE/ENTER to play the selected track.
INTRO
PROG
MP3
DIR RND ALL
ESP
MP3
be scanned
ABCDEF:
FILE SEARCH
THE ME SSE NGE R
02 002 04 : 02
ESP
Indicates custom
track order is
programmed
MP3
ALB-1 /TRACK 1
ALB-2/TRACK2
Browsing MP3 Tracks by Album
1. Press the ESP/MENU button twice.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
3. Press the SKIP BACK
4. Use the PLAY/PAUSE
/STOP
or SKIP AHEAD
/STOP buttons to select the desired track, then press MUTE/ENTER to play the selected track.
buttons to select the desired album (folder).
Indicates MP3
disc is loaded
Flashes to indicate
battery life is low
DC In jack:
button to enter the album.
Battery cover:
Connects to the optional power
adapter to save battery life
Slides out and lifts
up; Insert your 2
(to order, visit www.riohome.com)
AA-size batteries here
WARNING
LCD Overview
Earphones
TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO
NOT USE or OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN OR NEAR WATER
OR WET LOCATIONS.
Displays ID3 Tag
information (MP3
Shows current
track number
Shows current album (folder)
number (MP3 CDs only)
CAUTION
CDs only)
Shows elapsed
track time
RISK OF EXPLOSION, DAMAGE OR BATTERY LEAKAGE IS
POSSIBLE IF REPLACED INCORRECTLY OR BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS OR LOCAL LAWS.
Use only certified and approved Batteries and AC Adapters as
those specified in the product User Guide.
Mute/Enter:
Turns audio on
and off. Also
2 AA-size
batteries
makes selections
in the MP3 track
select menus
Program:
INTRO
DIR RND ALL
ESP
PROG
MP3
Enters Program
Playback mode,
where you can
program CD or
MP3 tracks to
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.
MUTE/ENTER
THE ME SSE NGE R
02 002 04 : 02
PROGRAM
@
ESP/Menu button:
• During CD playback,
enables or disables ESP
• During MP3 playback,
skips to the next album
(folder) on the MP3 CD.
• During MP3 Stop mode,
enters the MP3 track
select menus
ESP/MENU
MODE/SELECT
play in any order
Listening to music at full power over extended periods of time
can be damaging to the hearing of the user.
Mode/Select:
Selects the desired
For detailed
instructions
and descriptions
please consult
the online
User‘s Manual
at
riohome.com
Class 1 Laser
Repeat mode (Repeat 1,
Repeat Album, Repeat All
Albums, Repeat Intros,
Random Repeat All, Random
Repeat Album) during CD
or MP3 playback
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated,
avoid exposure to beam.
Skip Ahead:
Skips to next
track; Press
and hold to
scan forward
Skip Back:
Play/Pause:
Stop button:
Skips to previous
track; Press and
hold to scan
Plays and pauses
tracks; Press to
turn on the player
Stops playback;
Press twice to
turn off player
backward
P/N: 41000682-001
