Meade Instruments TE923W-M - Manual (Page 29)

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Sunrise/Sunset Mode
The main unit is able to calculate the sunrise and sunset times depending on the user defined
location. The location data contains from the longitude, latitude, time zone and DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
Select the closest to your area city code and the main unit will automatically generate all of the
correct data for specified location.
If you cannot find the closest city code or would like to enter your specific location, select “USR”
as the city code during the setup.
A search function is also available. It allows viewing the sunrise/ sunset times for different dates.
Accessing Sunrise/Sunset Mode
Press main unit UP or DOWN until the sunrise and sunset icons
on the lower left of
the display will start flashing.
From the remote control: Press
.
Programming the Location Data
• In Sunrise/Sunset Mode, press and hold SET to enter the location programming mode until the
city code in the Time and Alarm display will flash.
• Select the city code closest to your area by pressing UP or DOWN. Refer to P.37 for a list of
available codes. The corresponding longitude and latitude will be displayed in Sunrise/Sunset
window along with the city code.
• If you wish to enter the geographical coordinates yourself, select the “USR” as the city code.
• Press SET to confirm your selection and enter into the geographical coordinates programming
programming mode
Set Degree of Latitude
• Press UP or DOWN to adjust the digits. Press and hold either button for fast advance.
• Press SET to confirm your selection.
• Repeat above procedure to set latitude and longitude minutes, longitude degrees, time zone, and
DST selection.
• Once programming is completed, the display will return to the Sunrise/Sunset Mode.
Note: Press and hold SET anytime during the setup to return to normal Clock and Alarm Mode.
All settings will be cancelled.
Viewing the Location Data
In Sunrise/Sunset Mode, press SET button to select between the time and sunrise/ sunset times
mode display, calendar and sunrise/ sunset times display and a calendar and longitude/ latitude
latitude display.
Viewing Sunrise/Sunset Times for Different Dates
• In Sunrise/Sunset Mode, press the MEMORY button until the date will flash.
• Press UP or DOWN to adjust the date. Press and hold either button for fast digits advance.
• The corresponding sunrise and sunset times will be displayed for the selected date.
• Press MEMORY or SET to return display to the Sunrise/Sunset Mode.
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