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RDS Radio
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To set the internal clock by the RDS time signal
You can set the internal clock using the RDS time signal (RDS CT data).
This is useful because the internal clock is set automatically from the time signal sent
by an RDS station.
Before setting, select one of the 24-hour or 12-hour display as shown on page 17.
This is useful because the internal clock is set automatically from the time signal sent
by an RDS station.
Before setting, select one of the 24-hour or 12-hour display as shown on page 17.
1
Tune in to an RDS station (when its name is displayed).
2
Press the DISP MODE button to select CT.
(Example: 11:56 on October 31, 2000)
For 3 seconds
RDS clock time
3
Whilst RDS time is displayed, hold down the TIME button for at
least 3 seconds.
least 3 seconds.
(Example: 11:50)
Internal clock time
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If the internal clock has not been set, “CLOCK” will appear.
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“RDS TIME” and “WAITING” will appear alternately. Wait until “COMPLETE”
appears. (It will appear in less than 60 seconds.)
appears. (It will appear in less than 60 seconds.)
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After the internal clock has been set, “COMPLETE” will be dis-
played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed.
played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed.
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Press the TIME button to check whether the internal clock is displaying the
same time as the RDS clock.
same time as the RDS clock.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Notes:
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When the TIME button is pressed whilst the RDS time is displayed, the RDS clock
and the internal clock can be displayed alternately, which allows you to compare
the time shown.
If you have not yet set the clock display mode, “CLOCK” will appear.
and the internal clock can be displayed alternately, which allows you to compare
the time shown.
If you have not yet set the clock display mode, “CLOCK” will appear.
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Whilst “NO CT” or “CT” is displayed, the internal clock cannot be set.
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If the signal from a station is weak or noisy, you may not be able to set the internal
clock.
clock.
Note for clock-time and date mode:
When the DISP MODE button is pressed repeatedly to select CT, the date (Day-
Month-Year) will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then the RDS clock time dis-
play will appear.
Month-Year) will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then the RDS clock time dis-
play will appear.
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The RDS clock time appears with “RDS”, so that you will know it is not the internal
clock time.
clock time.
Notes:
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not sending clock-time and date (CT data)
and you select CT, “NO CT” will be displayed.
and you select CT, “NO CT” will be displayed.
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If you are not receiving CT data, even though you are tuned into an RDS station,
“CT” will be displayed.
The CT data is sent at the top of each minute.
“CT” will be displayed.
The CT data is sent at the top of each minute.
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If an RDS signal is weak or noisy, the clock time may be displayed as “– –” (hy-
phens) or it may not be displayed correctly.
phens) or it may not be displayed correctly.
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You must check the clock’s accuracy because the RDS time signal (CT data) may
not be correct, depending on the station.
not be correct, depending on the station.
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The date normally changes at midnight, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.), not local
time.
time.
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