The unit displays different levels of reception that depends
on signal strength.
RADIO RECEPTION
DESCRIPTION
Strong
Weak
No reception
No icon
Radio reception is disabled
and no reception will be
initiated until it is enabled again
NOTE Providing that the radio frequency function is
active, the clock will automatically scan for a radio signal.
Reception can vary, and the clock may require several
scanning attempts before a signal is successfully
received.
NOTE Reception can be affected by a number of factors.
For best reception, place the device away from metal
objects and electrical appliances. Other causes for signal
interference include electrical transmission towers, steel
reinforced construction, and metal siding. Reception is
ideal when placed near a window.
ENABLING / DISABLING RADIO RECEPTION
If you wish to deactivate reception for reasons such as
traveling outside the reception area (e.g. Asia, Africa or
Americas), you may disable the reception. Subsequently,
on return, you can enable it again.
1. To manually disable radio reception, press and hold
for more than 3 seconds until
2. To enable radio reception, press and hold
than 3 seconds.
search for the radio signal automatically.
BACKLIGHT
During normal clock display mode, press SNOOZE /
LIGHT to enable the unit's backlight. The backlight is
turned on for 5 seconds and if any other buttons are
pressed during that time, it will remain on before
automatically turning off 5 seconds after the last button
is pressed.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
The upper line of the unit's LCD displays the clock hour
/ minutes / seconds, AM/PM (for 12-hour display), as well
as weekday, time-zone offset and language. The lower
line displays the radio reception signal, calendar (date-
month or month-date), and dual alarm 1 and alarm 2
times.
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disappears.
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appears blinking and the unit will