17The time and timer functions are incorporated in the CD receiver.11 USING THE TIMERTimer SettingsTypes of timer operationsEVERYDAY TIMER : Use this to turn the power on and standby at the same time every day.ONCE TIMER : Use this to turn the power on and standby once.SLEEP TIMER : Use this to set the power to turn standby after 10 to 90 minutes, in stepsof 10 minutes (operated from the remote control unit).Notes on timer settings• Be sure to set the current time beforehand.• To listen to or record a radio program (“air check”) using the timer, be sure to preset the stationbeforehand. (Refer to “Presetting or naming radio station” on page 13.)Power FailuresIf the power cord is unplugged or there is a power failure, the settings of the current time andonce timer are erased and the time display will flash. If this happens, reset the current time andthe once timer.Also check the timer and tuner presettings, and reset them if they have been cleared.Checking the SettingsTo check the timer settings, press the MENU/ SET button to select TIMER.Next, press the 9 or 8 button to select EVERYDAY or ONCE TIMER, then press theMENU/ SET and 9/ 8 button repeatedly to display in order: Timer Setting mode, Functionselection, (when in TUNER mode) the reception band and preset channel number, Timer On time,Timer Off time and Timer ON/OFF. Press the MENU/ SET button again to return to the currentmode display.Changing the SettingsRepeat the timer setting operation to erase the previous settings and set the new settings.Clearing the SettingsPress the MENU/ SET button to select TIMER. Next, press the 9/ 8 button to selectEVERYDAY, then press the 2 (stop) button for at least 2 seconds while EVERYDAY is displayedto clear the everyday timer settings.Press the MENU/ SET button to select TIMER. Next, press the 9/ 8 button to selectONCE, then press the 2 (stop) button for at least 2 seconds while ONCE is displayed to clear theeveryday timer settings.Note on Setting the TimerIf the time set with the timer is reached while the system power is on, the operation switches tothe operation set by the timer.Turning the Timer OffFollow the steps for “to turn on or turn off EVERYDAY/ONCE timer feature” to turn off theEVERYDAY/ONCE timer mode.NOTE:• Be sure to set the power to the standby mode when using the timer.The time is displayed in the 24-hour mode.2, 4, 63, 5Example: Setting to 19:30 (7:30 p.m).• If an RDS station offers a time service the time can be set by pressing the TIME/ DISPLAY andMENU/ SET buttons on the remote control unit while that station is tuned in.Setting the Current Time6Press the MENU/ SET button at the cue of a separateclock or time service to start the clock.• The time display stops flashing and the clock startsrunning.The hours place flashes. (If thehours have already been set, thatnumber flashes.)The minutes place flashes. (Ifthe minutes have already beenset, that number flashes.)The display stops flashing andthe clock starts running from 00seconds.1 Press the CLOCK button and select theclock display mode.2Press the MENU/ SET buttonfor at least 1 second to selectthe manual time setting mode.(This cannot be set while theclock is displayed in thestandby mode.)4 Press the MENU/ SET button.Remote control unitRemote control unitMain unit3 Use the 9 or 8button to set the hours.Main unit Remote control unit2, 4, 63, 53, 51Remote control unitMain unitThe hours place flashes.5 Use the 9 or 8button to set theminutes.Main unit Remote control unitThe minutes place flashes.