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.
How do I create playlists?
•
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.
