The info from Sony states that this clock is a 12 hr format. Someone stated this clock can be put into 24 hr mode, which information is correct?
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Confirmed, hold alarm reset and snooze bar down together for a couple of seconds. Clock will "beep" and confirm mode switch.
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Hi J., the Sony Clock Radio can switch between the 12-hour system (default) and the 24-hour system. -Vincent
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I had to pull out my instructions to answer this one, but the answer is the unit is capable of both. To change the time format: You can choose between the 12-hour system (default) or the 24-hour system to display the time. Press and hold the Alarm Reset/Off and Snooze/Brightness/Enter for about 3 seconds. The time format toggles between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system.
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There is a setting that you can set it for 24 hour operation meaning day and night, I don't remember if the other setting is by time or by sunlight.
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I have never seen it display the time. When you turn it off, it is truly off, not in standby like a cable box. When it is on, it displays what it is playing.
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That is not possible. It is either on all the time or 1, 2,4 and 8 hours. If you want to set it for whatever time you want, I would get a a 24 hour timer.
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Yes, you can get it to display the time constantly simply by holding in the "Menu" button (top row, far right button) from any screen.Yes, you can actually use it as a type of clock radio, by having it play music at a set time.The screen backlight is adjustable for duration, but only up to 30 seconds maximum.I don't see why you would want it to stay on constantly, though, because I'm pretty sure that you'd deplete the battery completely over a normal eight hour night's sleep, making the alarm function unusable.You can get the screen backlight to come on simply by touching and quickly releasing any button if you need to see the time, though. Yes, you can get it to display the time constantly simply by holding in the "Menu" button (top row, far right button) from any screen.Yes, you can actually use it as a type of clock radio, by having it play music at a set time.The screen backlight is adjustable for duration, but only up to 30 seconds maximum.I don't see why you would want it to stay on constantly, though, because I'm pretty sure that you'd deplete the battery completely over a normal eight hour night's sleep, making the alarm function unusable.You can get the screen backlight to come on... » Read More Yes, you can get it to display the time constantly simply by holding in the "Menu" button (top row, far right button) from any screen.Yes, you can actually use it as a type of clock radio, by having it play music at a set time.The screen backlight is adjustable for duration, but only up to 30 seconds maximum.I don't see why you would want it to stay on constantly, though, because I'm pretty sure that you'd deplete the battery completely over a normal eight hour night's sleep, making the alarm function unusable.You can get the screen backlight to come on simply by touching and quickly releasing any button if you need to see the time, though. « Show Less
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It's supposed to stay "on" in that example. However, our clock was changing from on to off and vice versa at random times, causing major confusion for everyone. The concept is a good idea but if it doesn't work perfectly, you're worse off. My son was seriously confused that his bunny clock was on at 2am, for example (if he happened to glance at it). And then getting rid of the broken clock was an issue for him. I would skip it and get a digital clock, as we did. My son is 3 and now knows what 7am looks like.
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You can time up to 24 hours. The alarm is very loud. It can be heard from another room. Highly recommend.
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Ah, time change. Twice every year. I had enough trouble with this one that I wrote it down on a sticky note and put it on the CD door. You enter Standby Mode by pressing AND HOLDING the Function/Standby Button (on the unit or remote); I believe it takes about 2-3 seconds to go into Standby Mode. This is mentioned in the manual under Operation&gt;Radio&gt;Step 5. The clock setting instructions are just above the Radio instructions. You will find a copy of the manual at http://www.craigelectronics.com/site/pdetails.php?id=167. Click on the gray Manual button to view or download the PDF file. The manual is small so you will have to zoom in. As a tip, I Google the model number of anything I buy, download the PDF manual and save them in a folder named TECH. After I gathered a lot of them I created sub folders for Audio, Auto, TV, Etc. I hope this helps.
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I have to agree with the others. As soon as you open the door, the display lights up. I don't know about the 24 hour clock.
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I didn't realize that you could use 24 hr. time. I cannot figure out how to do it. The instructions that I have do not give any indication that you can change time format. If you do find a way, I'd like to know.
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The mount *does* save the time (and date)! Sadly this feature (which they call RTC, short for "real time clock") is turned off by default. You just have to turn it on using the handbox: Menu -> Utilities -> Turn on/off RTC. Why they don't turn it on by default, I'll never know.
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Yes, it does regular time. There's a setting in there somewhere for you to change it from the 24 hour format. The instructions are in the owner's manual.
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Carmen thanks - are you sure (no info at tech specs) - for how long - I need only for 20 hrs - it will work 4 hrs per day and internal clock would turn it on and off many thanks
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It needs reset to a 24 hour clock; if the instructions explain how to do that I did not notice.
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My previous answer was inadequate. You cannot use the clock for three different time zones. The second screen has just clock (military time), a count up mode clock and a count up mode clock in 1/100 seconds.
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You need to hold the set button and it will ask 12 or 24 hrs then set button again for the clock time. Then you set up to 2 wake up times.
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To the previous responder, the 24 hour clock that this unit uses isn't military time but the way the world properly reads the clock. I prefer it. The 12 hour am/pm method is really abnormal and confusing.