Recording off the radio directly into Digital format could not be simpler by using the FM Radio & Remote Control. Connect it to your AV400 series to play your favorite Digital format songs or listen to the FM radio in stereo, quickly find your selected station with the tuner and press 'REC' to start recording off the radio directly into your device. Too late! You pressed 'REC' after the song started. Not a problem with the retro-record buffer. This allows you to record the 30 seconds previous to pressing 'REC'. And when you are done recording you can even edit any unwanted beginnings out of your recording. Now you want to record a memo: switch off the radio, press 'REC' to start recording using the built-in microphone. Capture thousands of hours of voice recording: meetings or ideas that come to mind while on the go. Everything will be stored onto the AV400 hard disk. Finally the Remote Control function allows you to operate your device easily through fast forward, rewind, play/pause/skip and volume control. Take this tiny add-on with your AV400 series wherever you go. Use its built-in clip to secure it to your clothing. Explore this advanced add-on for work and play.
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The reason you might need this is because the Gmini 400 does not come with the remote. The 400 is a great unit, but I will refrain from covering here since this is about the remote.
The remote is great, but severely lacking in one feature: you can not turn the unit on with the remote. You can turn it off, but not on. This flaw keeps me from giving it the 5 stars it otherwise deserves. I hate having to fish my 400 out of my pocket just to power it up when the remote is handy.
Other than that, the display is great, and the various knobs perform multiple functions, giving you a ton of control. I also like the layout and the varying feel of the different functions, which allows me to DJ without looking at the unit.
It works for several Archos models and there is a manual for the remote downloadable from Archos' website. It is a great read if you are on the fence about purchasing this accessory.
2 Why pay for when it is FREE
Can't imagine people are actually buying this unit when it comes free with the AV420 purchased thru Walmart.com.
