Rio Audio Rio Riot manual Encoding Ripping Your CDs, Encoding a CD with RealJukebox, Mega Storage

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Encoding (“Ripping”) Your CDs

Encoding a CD with RealJukebox

1 Insert an audio CD in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.

If Auto-Record is enabled (under “Tools > Preferences > General”), you will see a dialog box asking if you wish to record the CD. If you select “Yes,” the RealJukebox software will automatically begin encoding each song on the CD.

If Auto-Record is not enabled, continue with step 2.

2In a few moments, the CD automatically opens in Real- Jukebox showing the names of each track on the disc.

3Click the check box next to each track you wish to encode, or click “Check All” to encode the entire disc.

4Press the red “Record” button to start encoding.

• Songs will automatically play while they are encoding.

Encoding a CD with iTunes

1Insert an audio CD in your Mac’s CD-ROM drive.

2In a few moments, the CD automatically opens in iTunes showing the names of each track.

3Select the check box next to each track you wish to encode (by default, all tracks are checked).

4Click the “Import” button at the top left of the iTunes window. The checked tracks will be converted to MP3 format.

Mega Storage

The Rio Riot can hold over 150 complete albums at the highest possible sample rate!

Setting the Sample Rate

The default sample rate for RealJukebox is 128 kbps, which is the minimum file size for “Near CD” quality, but you can change it based on the size of your music collection and desired sound quality. For example...

If you have 300 or more CDs to rip, make sure you sample at 160 kbps or lower to allow room on the player and still retain “Near CD” quality.

If you have 150 or fewer CDs, go ahead and encode at a higher sample rate (256-320 kbps)—you’ve got the space, you might as well use it!

For WMA fans, you can get nearly twice the compression for each sample rate at virtually the same sound quality.

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Contents Page Important Safety Information Table of Contents Expanded Table of Contents So, What Does it Do? How Much Music?Tour of the Player Accessories Headphones Carrying Case AC Adapter USB CableCharging the Battery Charging the BatteryPC System Requirements Installing the SoftwareRealJukebox for Windows Mac System RequirementsAbout RealJukebox PC Software InstallationTo learn more about using RealJukebox Mac OS Software Installation To learn more about using iTunesConnecting the Rio to your Computer USB/Headphone PortVisit Riohome.com Downloading Music from the InternetDownloading Music from the Internet Encoding a CD with RealJukebox Setting the Sample RateEncoding Ripping Your CDs Encoding a CD with iTunesManaging Music with RealJukebox Managing Your Music FilesManaging Music with iTunes Loading Tracks with iTunes Loading Music to the PlayerLoading Tracks with RealJukebox Overview of Playback Options Menu Navigation Tour of the LCD ScreenTrack Info Menu SystemInstant Music with the Rio DJ Play Selected Works of an Artist Playing Albums, Artists & SongsPlay an Album Play an Individual Song Play by GenrePlay Favorite Artists Playing Your FavoritesPlay Favorite Albums Play Favorite SongsAdd Albums to Playlist Creating a PlaylistCreating a Playlist Add Artists to PlaylistAdd Tracks to Playlist Deleting a Playlist Playlist OptionsEditing a Playlist Renaming a PlaylistDelete an Artist Deleting Albums, Artists & SongsDelete an Album Delete a SongScanning for Stations Accessing the FM TunerScanning for FM Stations Returning to the Player MenuSelecting FM Presets Setting FM PresetsProgramming FM Presets Clearing FM PresetsBass & Treble Equalizer/Audio SettingsBass / Treble Play Options Setting Player PreferencesDisplaying the Preferences Menu Backlight Power SaverContrast Time/DateInformation FilterFAQs Upgrading the Firmware How to upgrade the Rio firmwareDownloading the Firmware Upgrade Upgrading the Rio firmware PCCustomer Care Information Customer Support Contact InformationRegulatory Information Cause undesired operationOne Year Limited Warranty Our warranty to youAlbums Artists Everything Songs Clearing Selecting Setting 28 FM Tuner 27 Forward buttonIndex UpgradingMenu Tree Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA