Clock/Timer

Setting the clock

There are two possible methods for setting the clock: manually or automatically by using RDS.

Automatic clock setting (RDS versions

only)

1Tune to a RDS station (see “Radio Reception”).

2Press CLOCK SET for more than 2 seconds.

➜SEARCH RDS TIME is displayed for a maximum of 90 seconds; the time is then displayed.

➜NO RDS TIME is displayed if no time signal has been received and you will have to set the clock manually.

Manual clock setting

1In standby, press CLOCK SET.

➜The clock digits for the hours flash.

2Turn VOLUME to set the hours: clockwise for hours up; anti-clockwise for hours down.

3Press CLOCK SET again.

➜The clock digits for the minutes flash.

4Turn VOLUME to set the minutes: clockwise for minutes up; anti-clockwise for minutes down.

5Press CLOCK SET toº confirm the time.

Note:

– The backlight for clock display is dim in standby.

Setting the timer

●The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the CD,TUNER or TAPE is switched on at a set time.The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used.

●You can also use it to record a favourite tuner programme at a set period (see “Recording timer”)

●During setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.

1In any mode, press TIMER ON•OFF for more than 2 seconds.

2Turn VOLUME clockwise to select sound source.

➜ Display sequence shows CD, TUNER, TAPE or

REC TUNER.

3Press TIMER ON•OFF to confirm your

desired mode.

➜ The selected source CD or TUNER is shown. Display sequence scrolls SET ON TIME and TIMER flashes. The clock digits for the hours flash.

4Turn VOLUME to set the hours: clockwise for hours up; anti-clockwise for hours down.

5Press TIMER ON•OFF again.

➜The clock digits for the minutes flash.

6Turn VOLUME to set the minutes: clockwise for minutes up; anti-clockwise for minutes down.

7Press TIMER ON•OFF to confirm the time.

➜The timer is now set and activated.

Activating and deactivating

TIMER

●In standby or during playback, press TIMER ON•OFF once.

➜ Display shows TIMER if activated, and disappears if deactivated.

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