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Clock/Timer

Viewing clock

●The clock (if it is set) is shown in normal standby
mode.
To view the clock in any sound source
(CD or FM for example )
●Press briefly DISPLAY/CLOCK (or CLOCK
on the remote control ).

Setting clock

1In standby mode, press and hold DISPLAY/
CLOCK.
➜The clock digits flash on the display panel.
➜If the clock has not been set, "00: 00" flashes
2Press TUNING à / á (or à / á on the
remote) to set the hours.
3Press í/
ë to set the minutes.
4Press PROG to select between 12 hour and 24
hour display.
5Press DISPLAY/CLOCK agian to store the
setting.
➜The clock starts working.
Notes:
– The cloc k setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
–The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
–To exit clock setting without storing, press STOP
on the system to exit.

Setting wake-up timer

The system can switch on to DISC, TUNER or
USB mode automatically at a preset time, serving
as an alarm to wake you up.
IMPORTANT!
–Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
–To set a new timer, you need to
deactivate the previously set timer.
1In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/
TIMER on the remote for more than 2 seconds
to enter timer setting mode.
➜The source and timer digits will be lighted on
the display panel.
➜“ 00: 00 “ will be displayed briefly if wake-up
timer is not set.
2Press DISC, USB or TUNER to select the
desired source.
●Before setting timer, make sure the music source
has been prepared.
DISC – load the disc.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
USB – connect a USB device.
3Press TUNING à / á (or à / á on the
remote) to set the hours.
4Press í/
ë to set the minutes.
5Press SLEEP/TIMER to store the time.
●At the preset time, the selected source will play.
To deactivate the wake-up timer
●In standby mode, press SLEEP/TIMER until
“TIMER OFF” is displayed on the panel.
Notes:
–The system will exit timer setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
–Display shows if activated, and disappears if
deactivated.

Setting sleep timer

The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time.
1During playback, press SLEEP/TIMER on the
remote control repeatedly to select sleep
options.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™120 ™ OFF
2Press SLEEP/TIMER until you reach the
desired length of time.
To deactivate the sleep timer
●Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until "OFF" is
displayed, or press the STANDBY ON y
button.
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