I have an older xv series, when it would not return to base, and the battery got too low, it would reset the clock. Is this issue fixed with Botvac?
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I have an xv-21 as well as the new Botvac 80. When either unit can't make it's way back to base to charge for whatever reason the clock will eventually lose track of time as well. I will say that I have not had an issue with the Botvac returning to base to charge unless it gets stuck under something or behind something then it will die. And lose clock time. I will say the new Botvac is quieter, battery lasts longer, and the bin is quite bigger. I'm very happy with the new Botvac series 80.
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Sorry, our clock is working just fine. Have not had to reset it since we set up the machine.
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Hi Helene, I found the AAA batteries lasted an incredibly short time. I started writing the date on them as I replaced them. using the radio 20-30 minutes a day, I rarely got more than a week's use. Unacceptable. I gave up re-setting the clock since I was replacing the batteries so often. The clock would also return to zero whenever I got a static electricity shock, which happens a lot in the winter. To set: press and hold the clock button until it blinks, then use the up/down tuning keys to change the settings. Press 'clock' again to change minutes, etc. Press 'clock' when you are finished. I think this radio is a dog. Hi Helene, I found the AAA batteries lasted an incredibly short time. I started writing the date on them as I replaced them. using the radio 20-30 minutes a day, I rarely got more than a week's use. Unacceptable. I gave up re-setting the clock since I was replacing the batteries so often. The clock would also return to zero whenever I got a static electricity shock, which happens a lot in the winter. To set: press and hold the clock button until it blinks, then use the up/down tuning keys to change the settings. Press 'clock' again to change minutes, etc. Press 'clock' when you are... » Read More Hi Helene, I found the AAA batteries lasted an incredibly short time. I started writing the date on them as I replaced them. using the radio 20-30 minutes a day, I rarely got more than a week's use. Unacceptable. I gave up re-setting the clock since I was replacing the batteries so often. The clock would also return to zero whenever I got a static electricity shock, which happens a lot in the winter. To set: press and hold the clock button until it blinks, then use the up/down tuning keys to change the settings. Press 'clock' again to change minutes, etc. Press 'clock' when you are finished. I think this radio is a dog. « Show Less
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I don't use mine anymore because it constantly trips the dedicated breaker. However, I just plugged it in (as it sits in the corner) and you press clock which defaults to 24 hour, press clock again and it will be in the 12 hour mode. From there, enter the current time and you should be good to go. Regards
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No but looses the time unless you very quick at reconnecting it. I always check my programing after changing a battery and it has not changed but until yesterday I have always had to reset time. I changed the battery yesterday and the time remained on so I guess I was quicker than normal.
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I don't think it's an atomic clock by any means but my power went out one day and the clock came back on with the correct time. But I believe that I'm gonna have to be adjusting it during during the seasonal time changes. And btw, I tried emailing the company about the dim feature that doesn't seem to work and the email they provided doesn't work. Don't know what's up there. Very unprofessional.
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Well, when I first bought mine, I forgot to turn it off about 2days and it drained my batt. The metronome acted funny when there is not enough juice power. I guess that because the battery included with purchased maybe to its dued date. With new battery, I have been more careful to turn it off when not use it. Still last for several months. The product is great. Recommended to friends & teachers. They all love it. :)
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I have used the older Lacies for a few years with no problems. I decided to get the V3and had problems with it. After going to sleep it would not wake up. Lacie could do nothing to help me and so exchanged it for the older model which is working great. I have 8 of the older models running on my desk at this moment!
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Mine has never done this, but I have read that it can have something to do with the RDS system. I think there is a setting for manual clock setting rather than automatic setting, which uses the RDS signal. Maybe you could try this.
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I've had the same experience. I think it has something to do with the batteries only being for the clock display; not to run the unit so you need to keep the radio plugged in when you play it, and when you "power" it off, the batteries keep the clock on. IDK it's a real lame feature and I sent the company a harsh review of the product basically saying it was a very poorly designed product. You probably saw my review about it but I wasn't happy.
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It should work right out of the box. You need return that as defective. Sometimes i don't set the clock n mine still works fine. Sorry to hear that.
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I received the same message "Press ok to restart my battery" on a new Neato XV-11. That didn't work. Went to Neato's web page and looked in manual--did every thing they suggested, even inspecting the battery to see if it had any disconnects. Nothing worked. After 4 days of working with the Neato, I was so disgusted with it that I returned it to the dealer. Thank goodness they refunded my money.
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If it does accept the time of day you set, it should not change unless your batteries are very weak. Otherwise, contact the manufacturer, may be defective. I've had mine running continually for 6 months with absolutely no problems so far.
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I turn him off then turn him back on, wait 30 seconds for him to fully reset. I found that the robot doesn't work well in a noisy enviroment and when giving him commands to say them slowly and pause between each new command. Thats what i have experienced anyway so far. Cheers Mate.
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The only difference in the models of BotVac (70e, 75, 80, 85) is the supplies (brushes and filters) packed in the box. You can always buy the least expensive BotVac now, and get the supplies later. Compared to the older model XV, the Botvac runs a lot longer on one charge, covers a lot more territory, moves faster and more efficiently and is about 10 db quieter. Unlike the XV, it navigates my open floor plan without getting stuck in a continuous loop. I have only had the BotVac for a week, and use it on a combination of hardwood and carpeting. Now that the batteries are fully conditioned, the BotVac runs two hours, then it recharges for about an hour, then it runs for one more hour to finish my whole place of 2500 square feet. The old model ran for 45-50 minutes per charge and would never finish my whole place in three runs. I had to have two Neato XVs running at the same time to do the job, (starting from opposite ends of my floorplan). So one BotVac does the job of two XVs, and does a better job of picking up crumbs as well.
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i've been trying to figure out a way to get the clock to display constantly but the only way i have been able to see the clock is if you press and hold down the mod (clk) button on the top left to make it display the time. but it only stays for a few seconds and then reverts back to the radio station or sd card i have in.
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No, not completely. At least not that I'm aware of. When it's been idle for a little while, it goes into a standby mode where it displays BC 5.12 (the model number) and the current time.