To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Information
This Compact Disc player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located at the rear of the player.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the appliance.
CAUTION
You can use this player on AC power
source only. You cannot use it on
batteries.
When you use this player for the first time,
or when you have not used it for a long
time, leave it connected to the mains for
about one hour to charge the built-in
backup battery for the clock, timer, preset
radio stations, etc. You can use the player
during charging. The player will charge
the battery automatically as long as it is
connected to a power source.
When you disconnect the mains lead after
charging, be sure to turn the power off
first. Once fully charged, the backup
battery will last for about 30 minutes
without being connected to any power
sources.
If the stored data are erased, reenter them
when you use the player again.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, same rating fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
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Introduction2
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4Setting the clock automatically
6Playing a CD
8Listening to the radio
The CD Player
10 Using the display
11 Locating a specific track
12 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
13 Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
14 Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
The Radio
16 Presetting radio stations
18 Playing preset radio stations
19 Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)
The Audio Emphasis
25 Selecting the audio emphasis
The Timer
26 Setting the clock manually
28 Setting the time signal
30 Waking up to music
33 Falling asleep to music
Setting Up
34 Preparing the system
37 Saving power
38 Connecting optional components
Additional Information
40 Precautions
42 Troubleshooting
44 Specifications
45 Index
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Introduction
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Basic Operations
Setting the clock automatically
This player is equipped with the Radio-Controlled Clock Auto Adjust System. The
system receives clock data (hour, minute, second, and adjustment to/from daylight
saving time) on a certain radio wave, and automatically adjusts the clock accordingly.
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains (see page 35).
1Connect the aerial unit (see page
34).
2When the power is off, press
CLOCK AUTO ADJUST.
Check that
display. If
CLOCK AUTO ADJUST again.
When the Auto Adjust process
has been completed,
flashing and remain lit in the
display.
flashes in the
does not flash, press
will stop
1
Display
Flashes when receiving
the clock data signal
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If “
” does not flash and
flashes in the display, the player
is not receiving the clock data
signal correctly. Reorient the
aerial unit.
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Basic Operations4
Tips
• You can use this player
before you set the clock.
• The Clock Auto Adjust
clock data signal is
transmitted from the
following locations:
– Teddington,
Middlesex, England
52° 22’ N, 01° 11’ W
– Mainglingen,
Germany
50° 0.1’ N, 09° 00’ E
If the player fails to receive the clock data signal
for 12 minutes
will remain lit in the display. The player tries to
receive the clock data signal every hour. If the player
fails to receive the clock data signal for 12 hours,
will disappear from the display. In this case, set the
clock manually (see page 26).
To stop the Clock Auto Adjust on the way
Press CLOCK AUTO ADJUST to make
disappear
from the display.
Automatic updating of the clock data
The Clock Auto Adjust System will automatically
receive the clock data every hour without any manual
operation and corrects the clock accordingly, if
needed.
will flash during such automatic
operation.
Note that when
is not displayed, the Clock Auto
Adjust System is not working.
Basic Operations
Notes
• If you turn on the
player, the Clock Auto
Adjust System stops
operation.
• Do not place the aerial
unit where reception is
weak, such as:
– near a TV, refrigerator,
computer, etc.
– on a steel table, steel
shelf, or other steel
objects.
• The actual adjustment to
or from daylight saving
time under the Clock
Auto Adjust System
may be done up to 12
hours later than the
exact moment of
transition in the year.
To improve reception
When reception is poor, place the aerial unit near the
window.
On the daylight saving time (summer time)
adjustment
The Clock Auto Adjust System automatically
switches the clock indication to the daylight saving
time (summer time), and back, at the necessary time
of the year.
To check if the player’s clock is on the daylight saving
time or not, press SUMMER TIME. “Summer On” or
“Summer Off” will be displayed.
To set the daylight saving time manually, see page 27.
Basic Operations
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Playing a CD
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains (see page 35).
1
1Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the
CD on the CD tray until it clicks
into place.
2Press u (N on the remote).
The CD tray closes and the player
plays all the tracks once.
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Basic Operations6
With the label side up
Display
Playing timeTrack number
Use these buttons for additional operations
OPERATE
., >
u
x
VOLUME
Z CD
OPEN/CLOSE
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Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
ToDo this
adjust the volumeTurn VOLUME toward +
or – (press VOL +, – on
the remote).
stop playbackPress x.
pause playbackPress u (X on the
remote).
Press again to resume play
after pause.
go to the next trackPress >.
go back to the previous trackPress ..
remove the CDPress Z CD OPEN/
CLOSE.
turn on/off the playerPress OPERATE.
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7
Listening to the radio
12
Connect the mains lead to the mains (see page 35).
1Press RADIO BAND •AUTO
PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display (direct
power-on).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
“FM1” t “FM2” t “MW” t
“LW”
2Hold down TUNE•TIME SET +
or – (TUNE + or – on the remote)
until the frequency digits begin to
change in the display.
The player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops
when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station,
press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.
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Basic Operations8
Display
Indicates an FM
stereo broadcast.
Use these buttons for additional operations
OPERATE
ToDo this
adjust the volumeTurn VOLUME toward +
turn on/off the radioPress OPERATE.
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
or – (press VOL +, – on
the remote).
VOLUME
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Tips
• The “FM1” and “FM2”
bands have the same
functions. You can store
the stations you want
separately in “FM1” and
“FM2” (page 16).
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press PLAY
MODE•MONO/ST
(MODE on the remote)
until “Mono” appears in
the display and the
radio will play in
monaural.
• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press RADIO BAND•
AUTO PRESET. The
player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the previous
station.
To improve broadcast reception
FM:
Set the FM ANTENNA SELECTOR at the rear of the
player to “
” (telescopic aerial).
Reorient the aerial for FM.
MW/LW:
Adjust the orientation of the loop aerial by aligning it
with the marks on the base one by one. Be careful not
to move the base of the aerial unit.
If the broadcast is still noisy, connect the external
aerial (page 36).
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the
CD using the display.
Checking the total track number and playing
time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM in stop mode.
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
Total track number
Total playing time
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM while playing a CD.
To displayPress DISPLAY•
ENTER MEM
the current track numberonce
and the remaining time
on the current track*
the number of tracks lefttwic e
and remaining time on the CD
the current track numberthree times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining
time appears as “– –:– –”.
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Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons. You can also find a
specific point in a track while playing a
CD.
Number
buttons
., >
The CD Player
Note
You cannot locate a
specific track if
“SHUF” or “PGM” is lit
in the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing x.
Tip
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
To locatePress
a specific track directlynumber button of the track.
a point while listening to. or > while playing
the soundand hold down until you
find the point.
a point while observing. or > in pause and
the displayhold down until you find
the point.
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Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or programme play
modes (see pages 13 - 15).
., >
u
x
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
On the remote
• Use MODE to select
“REP 1”, “REP ALL”,
“REP” “SHUF” or
“REP” “PGM”.
• When you’ve selected
“REP 1”, use the
number button to select
the track.
1 Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows:
To repeatDo this
a single track1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST until “REP 1”
appears.
2 Select the track by pressing
. or >, then press u.
all the tracks1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST until “REP ALL”
appears.
2 Press u.
tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST until “REP”
and “SHUF” appear.
2 Press u.
programmed tracks1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST until “REP”
and “PGM” appear.
2 Programme tracks (see step 3
on page 14).
3 Press u.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “REP”
disappears from the display.
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Playing tracks in
random order
(Shuffle Play)
u
x
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
You can play tracks in random order.
On the remote
1 Press x.
2 Press MODE until
“SHUF” appears in
the display.
3 Press N.
1 Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”
appears in the display.
3 Press u.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
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Creating your
own programme
(Programme Play)
You can arrange the playing order of
up to 20 tracks on a CD.
., >
u
DISPLAY
x
ENTER MEM
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
On the remote
1 Press x.
2 Press MODE until
“PGM” appears in
the display.
3 Press the number
buttons for the tracks
you want to
programme in the
order you want.
4 Press N.
1 Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”
appears in the display.
3 Press . or > to select the track you want to
programme, and press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
Repeat this step.
Track number Playing order
4 Press u.
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Tip
You can play the same
programme again,
since the programme is
saved until you open
the CD tray.
To cancel Programme Play
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programmed order.
To change the current programme
Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
is playing. The current programme will be erased.
Then create a new programme following the
programming procedure.
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The Radio
Presetting radio
stations
You can store radio stations into the
player's memory. You can preset up
to 40 radio stations, 10 for each band
in any order.
You can also label the preset stations.
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET –, +
CURSOR T, t
CHARACTER
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
TEXT –, +
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
Tip
If you automatically
preset the “FM1” or
“FM2” band, 10 radio
stations are stored in
“FM1” band and 10
more radio stations are
stored in “FM2” band.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the
band you want appears in the display.
2 Hold down RADIO
BAND•AUTO PRESET
for 2 seconds until “Auto”
flashes in the display.
3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
To label the preset station
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the
band.
2 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number of the
station you want to label appears in the display.
3 Do as steps 3 to 7 on page 17.
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On the remote
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Press TUNE + or – to
set the frequency to
the station you want.
3 Press and hold the
number button that
you want to preset
the new station on
for 2 seconds.
Tip
When receiving RDS
broadcasts, “PS”
appears in the display
at the time of labelling
(page 20). Change the
name according to step
6, if necessary, then
press DISPLAY•
ENTER MEM.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually. You can also label the preset station.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the
band.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DISPLAY•ENTER MEM for 2 seconds
until the preset number flashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number (1 to
10) you want for the station flashes in the display.
5 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
6 Input the name of the station (up to 8 characters).
1 Select a character by pressing TEXT + or –.
2 Press CURSOR t to make the cursor shift
rightward.
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
You can also use the following buttons:
Button to useFunction
CURSOR T, tMove the cursor leftward or
rightward
CHARACTEREach time you press the button,
the character changes as follows:
Upper case letters t
Lower case letters t
Numbers and symbols.
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7 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
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Playing preset
radio stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the
PRESET +, – on the player or number
buttons on the remote to tune in your
favorite stations.
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET –, +
On the remote
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Press the number
buttons to tune in the
stored station.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the
band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to display the preset number
of the station you want.
Preset number
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Using the Radio
Data System (RDS)
Radio Data System (RDS) is a
broadcasting service that allows radio
stations to send additional information
along with the regular programme
signal. This player offers convenient RDS
features like station name display,
location of stations by programme type,
etc. RDS is available only on FM stations.
RDS
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
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Notes
• Not all FM stations
provide RDS services,
nor do they provide the
same type of services. If
you are not familiar
with the RDS system,
check with your local
radio stations for
details on RDS services
in your area.
• RDS may not work
properly if the station
you tuned in is not
transmitting the RDS
signal properly or if the
signal intensity is weak.
Before receiving RDS broadcasts
Be sure to preset the FM stations according to the
procedure on page 16.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a
station that provides
RDS services, “RDS” will
be displayed.
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The Radio
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Notes
• If the RDS broadcast is
not received, the station
name, programme type
and radio text may not
appear in the display.
In addition, if the
receiving conditions are
not good, the above
information may not
appear in the display
properly.
• When receiving a
station that does not
provide the station
name information,
“No PS” will be
displayed when you
select “PS disp”.
• When receiving a
station that does not
provide the programme
type information,
“No PTY” will be
displayed when you
select “PTY disp”.
• When receiving a
station that does not
provide the radio text
information, “No RT”
will be displayed when
you select “RT disp“.
• Certain characters will
not be displayed.
Blanks are inserted in
place of these
characters.
To check the RDS information
Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
Each time you press the button, the indication in the
display changes as follows:
Indication
Preset numberIf you have labelled the
PS dispStation name,
PTY dispProgramme type
RT dispRadio text,
Norm disp (normal display)Frequency
What information it shows
station name, it appears in
the display following the
preset number.
up to 8 characters
up to 64 characters
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Monitoring traffic information, news, or
weather information (EON)
Using the Enhanced Other Networks (EON) function,
the player can automatically switch to a network
station broadcasting traffic information, news, or
weather information. After the programme ends, the
player switches back to the station you were listening
to.
1 Tune in the station that provides the EON
function.
When receiving
an EON station,
“EON” is
displayed.
2 Press RDS until “EON Wait” appears in the
display.
3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
4 Press TUNE•TIME SET + or – until the
information you want appears in the display.
The display changes as follows: “Traffic” t
“News” t “Weather” t “Off”
5 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
The player stands by for the EON stations to start
broadcasting the information you selected.
The Radio
Lights up while standing
by for the information
you selected, and then
starts flashing when
receiving the
information.
“T” for “Traffic”
“N” for “News”
“W” for “Weather”
When receiving no EON
station, “*” is displayed.
When a certain network station starts broadcasting
the information you selected, it switches to that
station automatically.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Note
“Not Found” appears
when the programme
type that you selected
is not currently being
broadcast.
Locating a station by programme type (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting a
programme type.
1 Press RDS until “PTY Search” appears in the
display.
2 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
3 Press TUNE•TIME SET + or – until the
programme type you want appears in the display.
See the list of programme types (PTY) on pages 23
and 24.
4 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
The player starts searching the preset RDS stations
for the programme. “PTY Search” is flashing
during searching.
When the player finds the programme type you
want, it stops searching.
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List of programme types (PTY)
Characters in parentheses show the indications in the display.
News (News)
Short accounts of facts, events and
publicly expressed views, reportage and
actuality.
Current affairs (Affairs)
Topical programme expanding or
enlarging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept,
including debate, or analysis.
Information (Info)
Programme the purpose of which is to
impart advice in the widest sense.
Sport (Sport)
Programme concerned with any aspect of
sport.
Education (Educate)
Programme intended primarily to
educate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.
Drama (Drama)
All radio plays and serials.
Culture (Culture)
Programmes concerned with any aspect
of national or regional culture, including
language, theater, etc.
Science (Science)
Programmes about the natural sciences
and technology.
Varied (Varied)
Used for mainly speech-based
programmes usually of lightentertainment nature, not covered by
other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality
interviews.
Pop Music (Pop M)
Commercial music, which would
generally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in
current or recent record sales charts.
Rock Music (Rock M)
Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young
musicians.
M.O.R. Music (M.o.R. M)
(Middle of the Road Music). Common
term to describe music considered to be
“easy-listening”, as opposed to Pop,
Rock or Classical. Music in this category
is often but not always, vocal, and
usually of short duration.
Light classics (Light M)
Classical Musical for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples of
music in this category are instrumental
music, and vocal or choral works.
Serious classics (Classics)
Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and
including Grand Opera.
Other Music (Other M)
Musical styles not fitting into any of the
other categories. Particularly used for
specialist music of which Rhythm &
Blues and Reggae are examples.
Weather (Weather)
Weather reports and forecasts and
Meteorological information.
Finance (Finance)
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading,
etc.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Children’s programmes (Children)
For programmes targeted at a young
audience, primarily for entertainment and
interest, rather than where the objective is
to educate.
Social Affairs (Social)
Programmes about people and things that
influence them individually or in groups.
Includes: sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
Religion (Religion)
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving
a God or Gods, the nature of existence
and ethics.
Phone In (Phone In)
Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by phone or
at a public forum.
Travel (Travel)
Features and programmes concerned with
travel to near and far destinations,
package tours and travel ideas and
opportunities. Not for use for
Announcements about problems,
delays, or roadworks affecting
immediate travel where TP/TA should
be used.
Leisure (Leisure)
Programmes concerned with recreational
activities in which the listener might
participate. Examples include, Gardening,
Fishing, Antique collecting, Cooking,
Food & Wine, etc.
Jazz Music (Jazz)
Polyphonic, syncopated music
characterised by improvisation.
Country Music (Country)
Songs which originate from, or continue
the musical tradition of the American
Southern States. Characterized by a
straightforward melody and narrative
story line.
National Music (Nation M)
Current Popular Music of the Nation or
Region in that country’s language, as
opposed to International ‘Pop’ which is
usually US or UK inspired and in
English.
Oldies Music (Oldies)
Music from the so-called “golden age” of
popular music.
Folk Music (Folk M)
Music which has its roots in the musical
culture of a particular nation, usually
played on acoustic instruments. The
narrative or story may be based on
historical events or people.
Documentary (Document)
Programme concerned with factual
matters, presented in an investigative
style.
Traffic announcement (Traffic)
Traffic information.
PTY undefined (None)
Any programmes not defined above.
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The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the
audio emphasis
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound or the bass/treble sound you are
listening to.
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to
normal sound, press the button again.
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
BASS/
TREBLE
MEGA BASS
The Audio Emphasis
On the remote
1 Press BASS/TRE to
select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.
2 Adjust the bass or
treble sound using
BASS/TRE + or –.
Note
When the volume is too
high, the sound
adjustments may not be
effective.
Adjusting the bass/treble sound
1 Press BASS/TREBLE to select “BASS” or
”TREBLE”.
2 Adjust the bass or treble sound using TUNE•TIME
SET + or –.
You can adjust the sound level in the range of –5 to
+5.
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The Timer
Setting the clock
manually
If the clock does not adjust automatically
due to poor reception of the clock data
signal, you should adjust the clock
manually. In this case, the Clock Auto
Adjust System is released automatically.
CLOCK
SUMMER TIME
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
Tip
The time display
system of this player is
the 24-hour system.
1 Press and hold CLOCK until the hour digits flash.
2 Set the time.
1 Press TUNE•TIME
SET + or – to set the
hour and press
DISPLAY• ENTER
MEM.
2 Press TUNE•TIME
SET + or – to set the
minutes.
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3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER
MEM.
The clock starts from 00
seconds.
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The Timer26
Note
When the Clock Auto
Adjust function works
( appears in the
display): If you change
the summer time
setting, the Clock Auto
Adjust function will be
cancelled.
To change the display to the daylight saving time
(summer time) indication
Press and hold SUMMER TIME for 2 seconds.
“Summer On” appears in the display for a few
seconds.
To cancel the summer time indication
Press and hold SUMMER TIME again.
“Summer Off” appears in the display for a few
seconds.
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Setting the time
signal
When the power is off, you can hear the
time signal on this player. You can select
the sound for the time signal. Make sure
you have set the clock (see page 4 or 26).
TIME SIGNAL
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
Note
The time signal does
not sound when the
player is turned on.
1 When the power is off, press TIME SIGNAL to
display “TIME SIGNAL” indication.
Do the following operations by checking the
display.
Display
2 Press TUNE•TIME SET + or – until the sound you
want appears in the display, and press DISPLAY•
ENTER MEM.
DisplayIntervals
Wall Clock Sounds on the hour the number of times
corresponding to the hour and again on the
half hour once (Example: Three times at
3:00 and again at 3:30 once).
HarpSounds on the hour once
Music BoxSounds on the hour once
ChimeSounds on the hour once
OrganSounds on the hour once
3 Press TUNE•TIME SET + or – to set the volume
you want, and press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM.
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The Timer28
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