Setting the time and date on your Explore Scientific RDC1004 alarm clock can be done through radio control or manually. Here's how:
Setting the Time and Date via Radio Control:
- Initial Reception: When you first insert batteries, the clock automatically attempts to receive the radio signal (RCC). You can also manually initiate this by pressing and holding the [DOWN] button.
- Reception Process: The clock will try to receive the signal for up to 7 minutes. The RCC signal symbol will flash during this time.
- Successful Reception: If the signal is received successfully, the date and time will set automatically, and the RCC symbol will be displayed. If it fails within 7 minutes, the setting will quit. Press and hold the [DOWN] button again to retry.
- Interruption: No other buttons will work during RCC reception. Press and hold the [DOWN] button to stop the reception.
Setting the Time and Date Manually:
- Deactivate RCC Reception: If the time display is flashing, RCC reception is active. Press and hold the [DOWN] button to stop it.
- Enter Setting Mode: Press and hold the [SET] button to enter the time and date setting mode.
- Adjust Settings: The setting parameter will flash. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to adjust the settings.
- Navigate Settings: Press [SET] to move to the next setting: Time Zone, Time Format, Hour, Minute, Year, Month, Date, and Exit.
- Save and Exit: If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the settings are saved, and the clock exits the setting mode.
Setting the Time Zone:
- Enter Setting Mode: Press and hold the [SET] button.
- Adjust Time Zone: Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to set the time zone offset (within +/- 12 hours).
- Exit: Press [SET] repeatedly until you exit the setting mode. Following these steps will help you correctly set the time and date on your Explore Scientific RDC1004 Radio Controlled Alarm Clock.
