There are no zone settings for Alaska and Hawaii. 1 Set the alarm setting dial to ALARM MODE OFF and then plug in the unit. The Clock Auto Adjust function activates automatically. “ ” will flash in the display. It takes about three minutes from the moment that reception starts until the displayed time is correct even if the reception is good. 2 When clock adjustment is completed, the clock will start to operate. “ ” will stop flashing and remain in the display. Notes Reception may be impossible in these locations: • Close to television sets, personal computers, refrigerators or similar electrical appliances and equipment. • Close to high voltage wires or overhead power lines. • Locations where there could be interference with electrical signals such as construction sites, airports or any other place where there is a large volume of traffic. Location of transmitting source Time signals are transmitted from the following location: Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A. 40° 40’ N, 105° 03’ W The strength of time signals changes according to time of reception (you will get better reception in the nighttime). If the clock is not set or corrected automatically after you change the location or direction of the radio-controlled clock antenna, wait a while and see if you get better reception at a later time. Automatic updating of time data The Dream Machine is equipped with the Clock Auto Adjust system that automatically receives time signals during the nighttime, the time when reception is best. The system makes nine corrections every hour from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. During automatic operation, “ ” does not flash on and off. If the Clock Auto Adjust system is unable to receive the time signals, “ ” goes off. For improved reception, press CLOCK AUTO ADJUST to initiate Clock Auto Adjust manually and change the position or direction of the radiocontrolled clock antenna. Note Automatic updating cannot be manually canceled. On daylight Saving Time adjustment The Clock Auto Adjust system automatically switches the clock indication to Daylight Saving Time (summer time), and back, at the necessary time of the year. “ ” will be displayed when the clock is in Daylight Saving Time. Note According to reception conditions, the actual adjustment to or from Daylight Saving Time by the Clock Auto Adjust system may be done later than the exact moment of transition in the yearly calendar. To Set the Clock and Date Manually 1 Set the alarm setting dial to ALARM MODE OFF. 2 Plug in the clock radio. The display will flash “AM 12:00”. 3 Press CLOCK for a few seconds. You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash in the display. Radio-controlled clock antenna AC power cord FM wire VOL antenna Lit Notes • If the radio is turned on before clock adjustment is completed, the unit stops receiving time signals. • If the alarm setting dial is set to ALARM TIME SET A or B before clock adjustment is completed, the unit stops receiving time signals. • If the alarm setting dial is set to a position other than ALARM TIME SET A or B while the radio is turned off, the unit starts to receive time signals again. • If CLOCK AUTO ADJUST is pressed before clock adjustment is completed, the unit stops receiving time signals. Unable to set the Clock Automatically Press CLOCK until you hear one beep and press CLOCK + or – to set the correct time and date. (See “To Set the Clock and Date Manually”.) To initiate Clock Auto Adjust manually Pressing CLOCK AUTO ADJUST allows you to receive time signals.. “ ” will flash in the display. When the Clock Auto Adjust process is completed, the clock will be corrected, if needed, and “ ” will stop flashing and remain lit in the display. If the radio fails to receive time signals for about 12 minutes, the clock will remain unadjusted, and “ ” will disappear from the display. Notes • When the alarm setting dial is set to ALARM TIME SET A or B or the radio is being operated, the unit cannot receive time signals. • If the radio is turned on while the Clock Auto Adjust system is activated, the unit stops receiving time signals. • If the alarm setting dial is set to ALARM TIME SET A or B , the unit stops receiving time signals. .. .... .. Screw (not supplied) ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... reception conditions Flashes Zone selector Bottom To check reception The display shows reception conditions when time signals are being received (when the power cord is inserted in a wall socket, or CLOCK AUTO ADJUST is pressed). Display Reception Changes regularly between “ ” and “ ” at one second Good intervals “ ” or “ ” stays on, or intervals between changes Defective are irregular To improve reception Reception ...