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Copyright © 2002 SONICblue Incorporated. All rights reserved. SONICblue Incorporated does not assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document or make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Rio is a registered trademark of RioPort, Inc. in the USA and/or other countries and is used under license. All other product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
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Safety Warnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. WHEN OPEN AND INTER LOCKS DO NOT OPEN DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PA
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Thank you for buying this Contents Rio Executive Shelf System. Please take time to read these instructions. They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage of its features. SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR EXECUTIVE SHELF SYSTEM Front Panel View ..........................................
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Front Panel View 20 19 1 18 2 17 3 16 4 15 5 6 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Function (TUNER/CD/TAPE) 11. Skip or Search 2. REC/Pause 12. Mono/ST 3. Demo 13. CD Door open/close 4. On/Standby 14. Multi Jog 5. CD Synchro 15. S.Bass 6. Headphone Jack Connector 16. Sound Mode 7. AUX 17. Volume 8. CD Repeat 18. Power Surround 9. Stop 19. Sleep 10. Disc Compartment 20. Push Eject (Cassette Door Open/Close) 4
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Remote Control 25 1 24 23 2 22 3 21 4 20 5 19 18 6 7 17 16 8 15 9 10 14 11 12 13 1. On/Standby 14. Volume Control 2. EQ/S.Bass 15. Band 3. Tape Rewind 16. CD Play 4. Tape Fast-Forward 17. +10 5. Rec/Pause, CD SYNCHRO 18. Random 6. REV. Mode 19. Tape Counter Reset 7. Repeat 20. Cassette Deck Stop 8. CD Stop 21. Cassette 6Deck Play 9. Program/Set 22. Sleep 10. Skip or Search 23. Aux 11. TUNE/CD Mode 24. Timer On/Off 12. Mono/ST 25. Timer/Clock 13. Mute 5
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Rear Panel View 1 2 3 4 5 1. AUX Input 2. AM Antenna Connector Terminal 3. FM Antenna Connector Terminal 4. SUBWOOFER Speaker 5. MAIN Speaker 6
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Where to Install your Inserting Remote Control Batteries Executive Shelf System To take full advantage of your new Executive Shelf System, follow these Insert or replace remote control batteries when you: installation instructions before connecting the unit. Purchase the Executive Shelf System Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Install the system on a flat, stable surface. Never place this unit on carpeting. When replacing the batteries, use a new set of batteries and
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Connecting to an External Source Connecting the Speakers The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the sound quality The System has Main Speaker jacks and Subwoofer Speaker jacks. of your Executive Shelf System when listening to other sources. Main Speaker Connection: Connect the Main Speaker cords (red/black) Examples: A television to the Main Speaker jacks of the System A video disc player Subwoofer Speaker Connection: Connect the Subwoofer Speaker cords (blue/black) to the Subwoofe
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Connecting the AM Antenna The AM antenna can be: Placed on a stable surface Fixed to the wall (you must first remove the base) The AM antenna connector terminals are located on the rear of the system and are marked AM ANT. To avoid noise interference, check that the speaker wires do not run close to the antenna wires. Always keep them at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Connecting the FM Antenna Connect a 75ž antenna to the FM antenna terminal. Plug the connector on the supplied FM antenna into th
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Viewing the Various Functions on Your Setting the Clock System You can view the various functions available on your system. Your system is equipped with a clock, which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically. You should set the clock: Press the Demo button. When you first purchase the Executive Shelf System 1 Result: The various functions available are listed in turn on the After a power failure display. After unplugging the unit All these functions are described in detail in t
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Playing CD/MP3-CD Discs Selecting a Track You can select the track you wish to listen to, either when the com- You can play 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without an adapter. pact disc player is stopped or when a disc is playing. This unit has been designed to playback the following types of CDs: Audio CD, CD Text, CD-R and CD-RW. To start playback at the beginning of the... Press... Continued use of irregular shaped CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) Next track once can damage the unit. Current t
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Scanning a CD Track When listening to a compact disc, you can quickly scan a track on the What is MP3? CD. MP3 means MPEG1 Layer 3, the global standard for audio signal compression technology. It uses digital compression technol- To scan through the tracks... Press and hold down... ogy to compress original sound data by up to 12 times without Forwards for at least one second sound quality degradation. Backwards for at least one second It is recommended that you turn the volume down before using
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Repeating One or All Tracks Random Play Function on the Compact Discs You can repeat indefinitely: You can listen to the tracks on a compact disc in random order. A specific track on a compact disc. All tracks on the compact disc selected. Press the Random button. To repeat... Press Repeat one or more times 1 1 If this button is pressed when the CD is being played back or stopped, until... any track recorded in the CD may be selected to playback again. The current track indefinitely REPEAT 1 is
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Checking or Changing Programmed Programming the Order of Playback Tracks You can check or change your selection of programmed tracks at any *This function does not operate while using an MP3-CD. time. You can decide: the play order of the tracks Press once if you have started listening to the selection. 1 to skip certain tracks Press Program/Set. 2 Result: The following is displayed: The play order of up to 24 may be programmed. (01 = Program no., – – = Track no. on the disc) If you have alre
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Searching for and Storing Radio Stations Selecting a Preset Station You can store up to: You can listen to a preset radio station as follows: 15 FM stations Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby ( ) . 15 AM stations 1 Select the required band by pressing TUNER/Band on the front 2 panel. Switch the system on by pressing On/Standy ( ) . 1 Select the radio station as follows. 3 Select the required band by pressing TUNER/Band on the front 2 To listen to ... Press ... panel or Band
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Listening to a Cassette Tape Counter When playing a cassette, a counter is displayed to enable you to note Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the locations on the tape. section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 22. The counter is only displayed when a cassette is being played. Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby ( ). Reset the counter by pressing Counter Reset. 1 Open the cassette deck by pushing on the corner of the cover 2 marked
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Recording a Compact Disc Recording a Radio Program You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: You can record a radio program of your choice. Synchronized recording You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the Direct recording recording. Synchronized recording Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby ( ) . This feature enables you to synchronize the start of the recording 1 with the start of the disc or track of your choice. Insert a blank casse
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Timer Function The timer enables you to switch the system on or off at specific times. Example: You wish to wake up to music every morning. 2 If you no longer want the system to be switched on or off automatically, you must cancel the timer. 1,9 Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct. For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again. Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby ( ) . 1 Press Timer/
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Mute Function S. Bass Function You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. The S.Bass function enhances the bass sound, when enabled. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. Turn the S.Bass Level knob. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to switch between Press Mute. 1 OFF ÷ S.Bass 1 ÷ S.Bass 2 ÷ S.Bass 3. To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press Select the desired level for the bass. 2 Mute again or the VOL+/VOL- buttons. To operate from the r
