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2.1 Setting the time
The radio control unit is equipped with a DCF77 radio receiver. Within a
radius of about 1500 km from the time signal transmitter (DCF77) in
Frankfurt, Germany, the date and time display can be synchronized with the
signal from this station. The advantage of using the DCF77 time signal is
that the time of day is always correct without any manual correction being
needed.
To determine the field strength of the DCF77 signal when setting the time,
the radio control unit is equipped with a field strength indicator (cf. fold-out
page (12).
The quality of the DCF77 signal received is indicated by the field strength
indicator as a figure between 0 and 5:
0, 1, 2: DCF77 reception is insufficient.
3: DCF77 can be received only with restrictions.
4: DCF77 reception is good.
5: DCF77 reception is very good.
The first synchronizing procedure may last between 2 and 15 minutes. When
the clock is synchronized, the field strength indicator is no longer displayed.
If the reception of the DCF77 time signal is not possible, the time must be
set by hand. In this case, the clock runs with quartz precision.
The setting of date and time can be effected with the help of the start-up
dialog "Setting the time" which is part of the initial start-up assistant.
To set the time and date after initial start-up, the start-up dialog "Setting the
time" can also be called up directly in the main menu under "Configuration -
System – Setting the time".
To set the time, follow the dialog instructions on the display of the radio
control unit.
2.1 Setting the time
Fitting and initial start-up