That you can! just press the "Record" button and the set starts recording whatever source is set.
How's your iPod dock going by the way? On 14/02/2012, at 8:53 AM, Courtney Curran wrote: > Hi, > I just ordered one of these, I do have yet another question, once my settings > are configured, can you accessibly create an instant recording? > Courtney > On 13/02/2012, at 4:51 in the Afternoon, Dane Trethowan wrote: > >> Those functions are as accessible as they're ever likely to be given that >> the radio doesn't talk if you get my drift. >> >> In other words if you're good at following instructions then you'll have no >> problem setting the clock, record timer or the Alarm. >> >> The "Sleep Timer" is a bit of a problem as you have to hold down the power >> button to adjust it thus you need to read the display to see what time is >> showing for the timer before releasing the button. >> >> I plan to rewrite the manual into something which is English rather than >> Picglish <smile>. >> >> >> On 14/02/2012, at 12:42 AM, Courtney Curran wrote: >> >>> Hi Dane, >>> I'm really considering buying one of these neat sounding devices on new >>> egg, but I have one question, is the alarm and recording timer accessible? >>> Thanks, >>> Courtney >>> On 12/02/2012, at 9:20 in the Afternoon, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>> >>>> I had to be very careful with the subject line above, nearly wrote "Radio >>>> Cassette Recorder" <smile>, old habits don't die. >>>> >>>> I now am a proud owner of a Sangean PDR8 Radio Recorder and that's exactly >>>> what it is, think of a Radio Cassette Recorder but in the place of the >>>> cassette recorder the user finds a SD card slot. >>>> >>>> The radio records in MP3 format and the bit rate can be toggled between >>>> 64-128K though I would suggest that if your recording AM broadcasts then >>>> this setting won't make all that much difference <smile>. >>>> >>>> the radio is AM/FM and has the excellent sensitivity and selectivity >>>> traits well known to users of Sangean radio equipment. >>>> >>>> The radio boasts some really nice and convenient features so here's a few >>>> to wet your appetite. >>>> >>>> • Record timer >>>> • Sleep timer with wake up alarm to buzzer or radio and snooze function >>>> • built-in microphone for voice recordings >>>> • Line-in jack for connection of a CD player etc, recording can be made >>>> from the lin-in jack >>>> • Playback of MP3/WMA encoded files. >>>> • Handles SD cards up to 64GB in testing. >>>> •Capable of supporting various battery types including Alkaline and >>>> Rechargeables, radio contains built-in charger. >>>> >>>> Now it would seem that these radio sets are hard to get and they're >>>> certainly not imported into Australia as far as I know, I had to order >>>> mine from the U.S. and it appears that the PDR8 is a discontinued model >>>> which is a shame. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ======================================= >>>> >>>> The Techno-Chat E-Mail forum is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus >>>> and worm-free >>>> >>>> To modify your subscription options, please visit for forum's dedicated >>>> web pages located at >>>> http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/techno-chat >>>> >>>> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Techno-Chat group at >>>> either of the following websites: >>>> >>>> http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/techno-chat/index.html >>>> >>>> Or: >>>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> >>>> you may also subscribe to this list via RSS. 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