RQT8009
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Convenient
functions
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
•The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
•Turn the unit on.
1 While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [e, r] to select the tab and
press [q].
3 Press [e, r] to select the menu and
press [ENTER].
4 Press [e, r] to select the option and
press [ENTER].
Note
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory
for approximately 1 minute.
1 While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Setup” and
press [q].
3 Press [e, r] to select “Clock
Settings” and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e, r] to select “Set Clock
Automatically” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few hours
in some cases. The following screen appears when setting is
complete.
•If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time
zone adjust.
•DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
•Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10
For other areas: xx hr
6 Press [ENTER].
To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
Adjust the time zone (–1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
4 Press [e, r] to select “Adjust Time
Zone” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [e, r] to select “–1” or “+1” and
press [ENTER].
4 Press [e, r] to select “Set Clock
Manually” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w, q] to select the item you
want to change and press [e, r] to
change the setting.
DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on
the last Sunday in October.
Time Zone (➔ above)
6 Press [ENTER].
The clock starts.
When you change the time zone, the recording times for titles
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to