Philips FW-C380 manual RDS Clock, Setting the time with RDS clock Press Clocktimer

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Tuner

RDS Clock

Some RDS station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of every minute.

Setting the time with RDS clock

1Press CLOCK•TIMER.

➜"--:--" or current time appears on the display.

2Press CLOCK•TIMER once more to enter clock setting mode.

➜"00:00" or current time starts flashing.

3Press RDS.

➜The message "SEARCH RDS TIME" will be displayed.

➜If the current station is not receiving any RDS information, "NO RDS TIME" will be displayed.

➜When the RDS clock is read, "RDS TIME" will be displayed. The current clock time is displayed for 2 seconds and will be stored automatically.

➜If within 90 seconds, the RDS time is not detected, "NO RDS TIME" will be displayed.

Note:

–Some RDS station may be transmitting a real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the transmitting RDS station.

News (only available in Radio Station with RDS) You can activate NEWS function in Standby or any source mode except Tuner mode. Once the News PTY (program type) is detected in a RDS station, it will switch to TUNER mode automatically.

To start NEWS function

1Press NEWS.

The NEWS and "NEWS" will be displayed.

It will scan stations stored in the first 5 preset and wait for the News Program Type data to be available in any of these RDS stations. During the search :

➜The current source activity will remain uninterrupted.

➜If no RDS station is found in the first 5 presets, the NEWS function will be switched off. The display will show "NO RDS NEWS" and NEWS will disappear from the display.

When NEWS transmission is detected, the system will switch to Tuner mode.

➜The NEWS starts flashing.

To cancel NEWS function

Press NEWS again.

➜ The NEWS disappears and "NEWS OFF" will be displayed.

Notes:

–If you are listening to a non RDS TUNER radio station and should you decide to hear NEWS, first select other source (e.g. CD,TAPE or AUX), then press NEWS.

–Before using the NEWS feature, ensure that the first 5 presets are RDS stations.

–The NEWS works only once for each activation.

–During News bulletin, you can press any available source or Tuner function keys to cancel NEWS function and execute the relevant source mode.

–If set is switched to Tuner source, the NEWS function will be cancelled, "NEWS OFF" will be displayed immediately after the "TUNER" message.

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Contents FW-C380 Important notes for users in the U.K How to connect a plugMains plug Copyright in the U.KTape 3139 115 131 107155 179Contents Safety Information Supplied AccessoriesGeneral Information Environmental InformationRear Connections PreparationsInserting batteries into the Remote Control PreparationThey should be disposed off properly STANDBY-ON y Controls on the player and remote controlCD / CD Tape / Tape 1Prev í / Next ëPRESET 4 Search à á Tuning à áControls Then select the desired function É, í, ë, etcPreparation procedures Operating the SystemPlug and Play Demonstration mode Switching the system onSwitching the system to standby mode Volume Control DIM modeSelecting the Source Sound ControlPress to select the VEC feature VEC led lights up ¶ Press Incredible Surround to switch onTo switch on Optimal Sound Mix ¶ Press Optimal Sound MIX Compact Disc Discs for playbackDisc Direct Play Disc Change Playing a DiscSelecting a desired track Searching for a particular passage during playbackShuffle only on remote control Erasing the programme when playback is stoppedReviewing the programme Playing the programmeStoring Preset Stations Tuning to radio stationsSelect preset 10 before starting automatic TunerTuning to Preset Radio Stations Receiving RDS Radio Station ÇManual programming To cancel News function Setting the time with RDS clock Press ClocktimerRDS Clock To start News functionTape This feature is available during tape playback onlyLoading a tape Auto ReplayWhen playback is stopped AuxDuring playback For recording, use only tape of IEC type I normal tape One Touch RecordingLoad a blank tape in tape deck Press Ç to stop recordingCD Synchro Start Recording RecordingRecording from other sources Digital Recording via Digital Out¶ The volume of the timer will increase Clock/TimerRecently selected volume level From the minimum level to the mostPress and hold Clocktimer for more than 2 seconds To switch off the TimerTo start the Timer again for the same While Sleep mode is activatedSubject to modification SpecificationsMaintenance TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Recording or playback cannot be System does not react when anyLevel Tape deck door cannot open

FW-C380 specifications

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