Philips FWM399 manual Setting the RDS clock, Press Clocktimer and RDS, To cancel News function

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Radio Reception

Setting the RDS clock

Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of every minute. It is possible to set the clock by using a time signal which is broadcast together with the RDS signal.

1Press CLOCK•TIMER and RDS.

"SEARCH RDS TIME" is displayed.

When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" is displayed and the current time will be stored.

If the RDS radio station does not transmit RDS time within 90 seconds, "NO RDS TIME" is displayed.

Note:

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

NEWS (only available in RDS radio station) Once the News PTY (Programme Type) is detected in a RDS radio station, it will switch to TUNER mode automatically.

IMPORTANT!

You can activate NEWS function in standby, demonstration or any source mode except Tuner and Eco Power standby mode.

2When NEWS transmission is detected, the system will switch to Tuner mode automatically. NEWS starts flashing.

Notes:

You have to exit Tuner mode before selecting NEWS function.

Before you activate the NEWS feature, ensure that the first five presets have RDS stations.

The NEWS works only once for each activation.

The NEWS will not start if a recording is in progress.

If no RDS station is detected, "NO RDS NEWS" is displayed.

To cancel NEWS function

Press NEWS again or press TUNER to select tuner mode.

During news bulletin, press any other available source keys to execute the relevant source mode.

English

To activate NEWS function

1Press NEWS until "NEWS" is displayed.

NEWS is shown.

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

While searching NEWS in progress, the current source activity will remain uninterrupted.

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Contents FW M399 Important notes for users in the U.K How to connect a plugMains plug Copyright in the U.KPage For tuner installation Index Contents Safety information Supplied accessoriesGeneral Information AcknowledgementPreparations PowerRear connections Antennas ConnectionConnecting other equipment to your system Inserting batteries into the remote controlOptional connection FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Controls To reinstall Plug and Play First time setup/power upBasic Functions To exit without storing the Plug and PlaySwitching the system on Demonstration modeSwitching the system to standby mode Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode 1 WattSound navigation Volume controlDBB Dynamic Bass Boost Incredible Surround Press Incredible Surround or INCAutomatic DSC-DBB selection CD/MP3-CD Operations Discs for playbackAbout MP3 disc Playing discs Loading discsReplacing discs during playback Selecting a desired track/passageRepeat play Selecting a desired Album/Title MP3 disc onlyProgramming the disc tracks Erasing the programmeStoring preset radio stations Tuning to radio stationsPreset number To stop storing the automatic presetTuning to preset radio stations Press Clocktimer and RDS Setting the RDS clockTo cancel News function To activate News functionLoading tape Tape Operation/RecordingPlaying tapes To playback a selected tape deckGeneral information on recording Rewinding / Fast forwardingPreparation for recording One touch recordingCD Synchronised start recording External SourcesDubbing tapes Listening to external sourcesClock if it is set will be shown in standby mode Clock settingTo exit without storing the setting View clockClock/Timer Timer settingSleep timer setting Specifications Troubleshooting MaintenanceProblem Solution CD OperationTape OPERATION/RECORDING Radio Reception