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Rio Digital Audio Receiver (discontinued)

Rio Digital Audio Receiver

Entered CNET Catalog: 10/17/2001

SKU: 90260096

Manufacturer: Digital Networks North America

Manufacturer description

The Rio Digital Audio Receiver is the simple solution to turning your personal computer into your personal digital audio jukebox. The Rio Receiver streams music from your PC to any room in your house by simply plugging into an available phone jack. It works with your existing speakers and uses your home's existing phone lines to transfer MP3 or WMA music files and playlists anywhere in your house. The digital audio is sent over your existing phone lines without interfering with your phone service. Download music from the Internet onto your PC, create Playlists of your favorite CDs, and enjoy them with your Rio Receiver. You can sort music by artist, title, album or genre and customize the Rio Receiver's interface to view only information important to you. All you need - is PC with Windows'98 or higher, Rio Digital Audio Connector Card (HPNA) and (optionally) PNA Networking or Ethernet networking for PC.

Keywords

5012928   |   90260096   |   Rio   |   DAR   |   digital receiver   |   HPNA   |   far from computer   |  

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Rio Digital Audio Receiver specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Digital player
  • Width 9.0 in
  • Depth 9.0 in
  • Height 3.0 in
  • Weight 3.7 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Silver
  • Enclosure Material Metal , Plastic
  • Localization English
  • Audio System
  • Sound Output Mode Hi-Fi stereo
  • Spectrum Analyzer Yes
  • Output Power / Total 20.0 Watt
  • Amplifier Output Details 10.0 Watt - 0.5 Ohm - 2.0 channel(s) ( Main )
  • Built-in Display LCD
  • Additional Features Digital volume control , Pause function
  • Radio
  • Type None
  • Turntable
  • Type None
  • CD System
  • CD system type None
  • DVD
  • Type None
  • Cassette System
  • Cassette system type None
  • Digital Player (Recorder)
  • Type Digital player
  • Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA , MP3
  • ID3 Tags Support Yes
  • Playback Modes One track repeat , Skip playback , Random play / shuffle , Repeat all , Direct track access
  • Response Bandwidth -19980.0 Hz
  • MD System
  • MD system type None
  • Headphones
  • Headphones Type None
  • Microphone
  • Type None
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Miscellaneous
  • AV Furniture None
  • Included Accessories Software kit , PC connection kit
  • Cables Included 1.0 x Phone cable - 6.0 ft , 1.0 x Audio cable - 6.0 ft , 1.0 x Phone cable - 15.0 ft , 1.0 x Power cable
  • Connections
  • Connector Type 2.0 x Network ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Headphones ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Audio line-out ( RJ-45 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Phone line ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Speakers output - Front
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Integrated
  • Power AC 100/240 V ± 10%
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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