04Using the timer

Chapter 4

Using the timer

Setting the wake-up timer

Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want.

Important

The clock must be set for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 7). It is cancelled if the clock is reset.

1Select the source you want played. For example, press TUNER (FM/AM on the front panel) to select the radio as your source.

2Prepare the source and set the volume. For example, tune in the radio station you want to wake up to. Adjust the volume as necessary.

3Press TIMER/CLOCK twice.

4

Use

to select ‘Wake-Up?’ then press

ENTER.

 

5

Use

to select ‘Edit ?’ then press

ENTER.

 

You can check the timer settings in standby by pressing TIMER/CLOCK twice.

Turning the wake-up timer on/off

If you have already set the wake-up timer, you can switch it on/off by selecting Time On or Time Off in step 5 above (press ENTER).

Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the system after a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying about it.

Important

If you set the sleep timer while either the wake-up timer is active, the earlier switch off time takes priority.

1Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the timer menu.

2 Use

to select ‘Sleep?’ then press

ENTER.

 

6 Set the switch-on time.

Use to set the hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in the same way, pressing ENTER when you’re done.

7 Set the switch-off time.

Set as above, pressing ENTER when done. The wake-up indicator lights, and the switch-on, switch-off times, the function (DVD (CD), etc.) and volume are confirmed in the display.

8Switch the system into standby mode. The wake-up timer will not work if the system is left on!

3 Use to select a switch-off time then press ENTER.

Choose between the following options:

Auto – Switches off automatically after the currently playing CD, Video CD or DivX video disc has finished.1

Sleep 90 – Switches off after 90 minutes

Sleep 60 – Switches off after an hour

Sleep 30 – Switches off after 30 minutes

Off – Cancels the sleep timer

4To check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 and 2.

The remaining time is displayed momentarily.

Note

1 Sleep Auto will not work with Video CD/Super VCDs during PBC playback or CDs in repeat play.

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Pioneer S-DV333, XV-DV434, S-DV434SW manual Using the timer Chapter, Setting the wake-up timer, Setting the sleep timer

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