Answer
Mar 26, 2026 - 12:00 AM
To reset or set the time on the Sony ICF-CD543RM Kitchen CD Clock Radio, follow these steps:
Steps to Reset the Time:Access the Time Setting Mode:
- Press and hold the CLOCK button until the time display begins to blink.
Set the Hour:
- Use the TUNE + or TUNE - buttons to adjust the hour.
- Ensure you set AM or PM correctly if the unit uses a 12-hour clock format.
Set the Minutes:
- Press the CLOCK button again to move to the minutes setting (the minute digits should now blink).
- Use the TUNE + or TUNE - buttons to adjust the minutes.
Confirm the Time:
- Press the CLOCK button one more time to save the settings.
- The blinking will stop, and the time will be set.
- If the clock is displaying the wrong AM/PM indication or time format, double-check the hour setting.
- Ensure the device is plugged in and receiving power, as the time might reset after power interruptions. A backup battery (if installed) helps retain the settings.
