Customer Care
Web
Connect for web-based help and e-mail support.
www.rioaudio.com/support
Technical Support Telephone
Call for answers to technical questions about your product.
(206) 515-1400
Customer Service Telephone
Call for Rio sales and general product information.
(800) 468-5846
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use or operate this apparatus in or near water or wet locations. Do not spill liquid on this apparatus.
Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
Risk of electric shock—Do not disassemble or modify this apparatus. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the when power-supply plug or cord is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not
use in places exposed to strong magnetic or electrostatic fields (close to TV or speakers). Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively low.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized-type plug: A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacle, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug this apparatus
during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Risk of explosion, damage or battery leakage is possible if the 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. Stop operating this apparatus 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.
Do not clean the apparatus with solvents, chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
If necessary, use a soft cloth to clean the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Product Care
• Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to the Rio player or
cause it to malfunction. Do not expose the Rio player to direct sunlight continuously or
leave it in a vehicle with the doors and windows closed. The case may become
deformed or discolored or the Rio player may malfunction. Do not use the Rio player
near an open flame.
• If moving from a cold environment to a warm environment, let the Rio player’s
temperature stabilize before operation.
• Keep dirt, sand, dust, and moisture from entering the Rio player. Do not use in areas of
excessive dust. Do not use in places where the humidity is excessively high.
• Do not drop or subject the Rio player to shock.
• If interference occurs close to radios or televisions, move the Rio player away from
them.
Using the Rio
Nitrus
1. Unplug the USB cable from the Rio Nitrus.
2. Connect earphones to the EARPHONES port on top of the Rio
Nitrus.
3. Press POWER.
Playing Music
To begin playing music immediately:
1. Select PLAY/PAUSE, , using the RioStick.
Controlling Music
While in playback mode, the controls work as follows:
• ROTARY CONTROL (Rotate)
Rotate to control menu navigation.
• ROTARY CONTROL (Press)
Press to select menu options.
• RIOSTICK (Press)
Press to select menu options.
• RIOSTICK (Movement)
Move to control PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, FORWARD, and REVERSE
playback functions.
• PLAY/PAUSE
Select with the RioStick to play or pause playback.
• STOP
Select with the RioStick to stop playback.
• FORWARD and REVERSE
Select with the RioStick to skip to the next or previous track.
Select and hold to scan forward or reverse.
Advanced Features
Advanced features include the following:
• Equalizer
Set custom 5-Band settings or default Rock, Jazz, Classical,
Pop, and Trance equalizer configurations.
• Bookmarks
Save multiple playback settings and restore them within
seconds.
• Settings
Adjust shuffle, repeat, power, contrast, language, and many
other advanced Rio Nitrus settings.
Location of Controls
POWER
Press to turn the player on.
Press and hold to turn the player off.
VOLUME + and -
Press to adjust
volume level.
MENU
Press to enter Menu mode.
In Menu mode, press to return
to Playback mode.
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LCD Overview
Playback Mode
Press ROTARY CONTROL to cycle through
Time Code, Track Format, and Date Views.
©
2003 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Digital Networks North America, Inc. 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 Digital Networks North America, Inc. has been advised
of the possibility of such damages. This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. Digital
Networks North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in
this document without prior notification. Digital Networks North America, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update the
information contained herein. Rio
®
is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from
Microsoft Licensing, Inc. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
This product is iTunes ready. iTunes is provided by Apple Computer, Inc. Copyright © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights
reserved. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright ©2000-2003 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software,
copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
#5,987,525, #6,061,680, #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents
issued or pending. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the
CDDB logo and logotype and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
EARPHONES
Connects to earphones.
LOCK/UNLOCK
Slide into the LOCK
position to disable
buttons and prevent
accidental operation.
USB
Connects to
USB cable.
DC IN
Connects to
AC Adapter.
RIOSTICK
Move to control menu navigation.
Press to select menu options.
In player mode, move to control
PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, FORWARD,
and REVERSE playback functions.
ROTARY CONTROL
Press or rotate to control
menu navigation.
For detailed playback and feature
descriptions please see the User’s
Guide located on the
installation CD.
DC
Stopwatch Mode
Lock Indicator
Battery Indicator
Track Title
Artist
Album (CD)
Progress Bar
Volume Indicator
Track Timer
Playback Option
(Repeat and Shuffle)
Track Number of Total
Time Information
Codec Type and
Information
Menu Mode
Selected Menu Option
Menu Title
Menu Options
Lap Time
Time
Average Lap
Time
Lap Difference
Date Information
Lap
Number
Time
EMERGENCY RESET
Insert small pin to reboot the Rio Nitrus.
