Note:
The radio-controlled signal for time (DCF 77) is transmitted from the central atomic clock in Frankfurt/
Main in short intervals. It has a reception range of approximately 1500 km. Obstructions such as
concrete walls can reduce the signal range.
Sunrise/sunset mode
The base station computes the sunrise and sunset times from the user-confi gured location data. This
includes the longitude, latitude, time zone and DST (daylight savings time). Choosing a suitable city
code for your area will automatically generate the correct values for the location data. Should you
wish to input your own location data or if a suitable city code could not be found, choose 'USR' as the
city code during setup. A searching function is also available, which allows the sunrise/sunset times
for different dates to be viewed.
Accessing Sunrise/Sunset mode
From the base station: Press [▲] or [▼] until the sunrise and sunset icons [
start fl ashing.
Setting up the location data
1. In sunrise/sunset mode, press and hold SET to enter location data setup.
2. The city code in the time and alarm display should start fl ashing.
Set city info: Press [▲] or [▼] to select city code for your local area. The corresponding longitude
and latitude will be shown along with the city. Should you wish to input your own geographical
coordinates, choose 'USR' as the city code.
Press SET to confi rm your selection.
3. If 'USR' was chosen, you will be asked to input your geographical coordinates.
Set degree of latitude:
Press [▲] or [▼] to adjust value. Press and hold either button for fast advance.
Press SET to confi rm your selection.
4. Repeat above procedure to set minute of latitude, degree of longitude, minute of longitude, time
zone of the city and DST selection.
5. Upon completion the display will be returned to sunrise/sunset mode.
Note:
Press and hold SET anytime during the setup to return to normal clock and alarm mode.
All settings made will be discarded.
Viewing the location data
In sunrise/sunset mode, each press of SET rotates display between...
• Time and sunrise/sunset times
• Calendar and sunrise/sunset times
• Calendar and longitude/latitude
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