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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