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 Rio 800

The Rio 800 was Sonicblue's top of the line player, similar styling & size to the Rio 600, memory backpacks were compatible with Rio 600s. Available in 3 guises - 64MB, 128MB and an extreme 384MB version (256 MB internal and 128MB backpack). The Rio 800 sports a record button to dictate and record memos through the built-in microphone.

All 800 models were supplied with a rechargeable backpack, it could be said this one item alone the Rio 800 gained a bad reputation. For various reasons (see forum >> 800 >> FAQ for workarounds) the batteries would not always charge.

Audio format wise the Rio 800 supports mp3,  Windows Media Audio (wma) and Audible. [View Manual]
 

 USB Drivers

Usage:  Unpack zip file, switch on Rio 800 and connect to PC, when Windows detects and asks for drivers, point to the unzipped files. 

Rio 800 USB Drivers (Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE)
 

 Compatible Software

Sveta Portable Audio       [Screen Shot]
Description: Replaces the cumbersome program that was supplied with your mp3 player, no longer do you need to go through 1 million steps just to send a file. Sveta Portable Audio does it all:

  • Rip an Audio CD straight to your portable mp3 player,
  • Convert and send existing high bitrate files to lower bitrates automatically on the fly,
  • Send files with just two clicks!
  • Works with Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP

Rio Music Manager
Description: Although not officially available (or supported by DNNA) for the Rio 800, it happens to function with the Rio 800 as well as newer players. Potentially later updates to RMM might break support with the older players.


Windows Media Player 9
Description: Get more play, your way with Windows Media® Player 9 Series. Get fast and flexible playback with the best audio and video quality for Windows and the Web. Includes special new features optimized for Windows XP.


Media Jukebox
Description: Organize images, video, and music. Create slideshows, advanced tagging, TV, DVD, and much more.


Red Chair Software
Description: Riorad Explorer, made by music lovers for music lovers. Finally, software that integrates your Rio into Windows the way it should have been, and then brings you tons of cool features you won't find anywhere else. All in a 1MB package. You like?


Musicmatch Jukebox
Description: Listen to audio CDs, MP3s, Internet streams, WMAs, WAV files and more. View videos and visualizations in the resizable Media Window and view album, song and artist information while listening.


RealOne
Description:  RealOne player is an all-in-one digital media player that converts music from Audio CDs into MP3 and WMA formats and also provides you with the ability to transfer songs from your PC to your Rio Player..


Linux is catered through the RioUtil project.
 

 Firmware Upgrades

 
Firmware upgrades provide new features and bug fixes to the player:
 
 Firmware Version    Windows Download    Mac Download  
 1.56   98, ME, 2000 & XP     MacOS
 1.55   98, ME, 2000 & XP     MacOS

 

 
 

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