Clock Time

The RDS Clock Time (CT) feature enables the receiver to be automatically set by the broadcasting station. The default for CT is off. To enable the CT function, the user must press the ALT, then either HRS or MIN buttons. The display will show the current status. Additional press of the MIN button toggles through the following clock time states: OFF, FIXED, AUTO. After five seconds or if any other key is depressed except MIN key, the display will return to its appropriate contents. CT mode selection shall be available during all radio modes in which clock time can be set.

When using CT FIXED, the clock time is updated by the time zone the user defines. If the user defines a different time zone than the one currently in, the CT will appear to be inaccurate. When using CT AUTO, the clock time is determined by the time zone of the tuned station. When using either CT FIXED or CT AUTO, the clock time will be inaccurate if the station sends the incorrect time.

To modify clock time with CT OFF, hours and minutes in the normal manner. While in the CT FIXED mode, the user selects the appropriate time zone using the HRS key. The HRS key will modify the time zone in one half hour increments. The time zone displayed will be the selected time zone. After five seconds or if any other key is pressed, the display will return to its appropriate contents.