How do I create playlists?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I encode, "rip", the music off my CDs so I can listen to them on my Receiver?

There are many encoder programs available on the Web, many of which are free. For example you can go to www.musicmatch.com, www.real.com or www.rioport.com and download the programs that they offer to encode or rip CDs. They include instructions on how to install and use their software, including encoding MP3s, creating and managing playlists, and downloading digital music files from their websites.

NOTE: We encourage you to respect the rights of music artists. Please make sure that you enjoy legally obtained music.

Where can I find digital music files on the Internet?

There are many websites that offer legal copies of digital music for downloading. For example: www.musicmatch.com, www.real.com or www.rioport.com. To download your favorite tunes from the Internet, go to your favorite digital music website.

1.) Select the category of music you prefer.

2.) Browse through the provided track lists by artist or title, depending on the website.

3.) Select the music file you wish to download. Price of the download, artist information, and file size may be included with the song track’s name, but if not, clicking on the music file should produce this information.

4.) Click Download.

5.) When the File Download screen appears, select Save this program to disk and click OK.

6.) When the Save As screen appears, select the destination folder on your hard drive and click OK. The music file will then be saved to your hard drive for future use by the Rio Receiver.

•Jukebox programs like those available at www.musicmatch.com, or www.real.com provide step-by- step instructions on how to configure digital music files into playlists. Each program accomplishes this task a little differently, so be sure to read their instructions located under the Help menu. For example: RioPort Audio Manager has a Playlist button for creating and editing playlists, while Real Jukebox maintains playlists within its Music Library.

•See the Create and Recall Playlists with the List Button section of the manual for instructions on how to use your remote to create music playlists on the fly.

Can I store music on my Rio Receiver?

No. The Rio Receiver streams music from your PC over standard phone lines. All music is stored on the server computer. The Rio Receiver allows you to choose your music from locations on the server computer that you specify.