Screen saver 2016 Ultimate

[Monkey]

Can anyone tell me how to get the clock as a screen saver? I hit the “display “ button and the screen goes completely blank.

 

[EdP]

Can anyone tell me how to get the clock as a screen saver? I hit the “display “ button and the screen goes completely blank.

That is the purpose of the display button. To get the screensaver you have to go into the settings. One the Ultimate go to HOME and start there.

 

[Monkey]

I appreciate your help but I did go into the settings and set the screensaver to digital clock. But then nothing but blank screen when I hit display. It’d be nice just to have a clock as opposed to the blank screen or the busy ness of the nav/audio screen.

 

[EdP]

I appreciate your help but I did go into the settings and set the screensaver to digital clock. But then nothing but blank screen when I hit display. It’d be nice just to have a clock as opposed to the blank screen or the busy ness of the nav/audio screen.

don't hit display. That is for people that want it blank.

 

[Monkey]

Maybe I’m not explaining myself properly. I’d just like to see a clock on the screen. Is this possible EdP?

 

[PMCErnie]

In my Genesis you see the clock when you shut off your radio and your Nav. Try pressing the power button twice.

 

[Monkey]

I’ll try that and see. Thanks

 

[PMCErnie]

I’ll try that and see. Thanks

But you might be annoyed to have your audio and your Nav shut off.

 

[Monkey]

In my Genesis you see the clock when you shut off your radio and your Nav. Try pressing the power button twice.

Ok I’ve got the clock on there. But is there no way to have the radio playing with the clock on the screen?

 

[Monkey]

But you might be annoyed to have your audio and your Nav shut off.

Hmm yes I am. Ok I thought there might be something to look at other than blank screen. Funny system. Thanks for your help.

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[PMCErnie]

Ok I’ve got the clock on there. But is there no way to have the radio playing with the clock on the screen?

Be careful what you wish for.

By the way, there’s a digital clock on your screen when it’s on. Why would you need an analog one? Do you really want to watch the hands move?

 

[Jamesalanb]

to answer you directly...
You're out of luck.
Your display will be whatever area of the menu you're on, the map/nav, or your media.
The home button simply takes you to the "main menu" and is not a home button like we've grown accustomed to on our phones and other cars. I hit my map button next to the jog dial and keep that as my normal display.
you can upload pics to the hard drive, but they can only be viewed while parked. No way to set them as a wallpaper or background.

 

[Monkey]

to answer you directly...
You're out of luck.
Your display will be whatever area of the menu you're on, the map/nav, or your media.
The home button simply takes you to the "main menu" and is not a home button like we've grown accustomed to on our phones and other cars. I hit my map button next to the jog dial and keep that as my normal display.
you can upload pics to the hard drive, but they can only be viewed while parked. No way to set them as a wallpaper or background.

Thank you kindly. That’s exactly what I was asking but not the solution I was hoping for.

 

[Ultimate 3.8]

Hmm yes I am. Ok I thought there might be something to look at other than blank screen. Funny system. Thanks for your help.

I'm glad you started this thread. I accidentally brought the digital clock up on my display a couple of weeks ago and have been trying to get it back ever since. I couldn't figure it out. I get tired of looking at the NAV screen sometimes and the blank screen looks too plain after a while.

 

[Monkey]

I'm glad you started this thread. I accidentally brought the digital clock up on my display a couple of weeks ago and have been trying to get it back ever since. I couldn't figure it out. I get tired of looking at the NAV screen sometimes and the blank screen looks too plain after a while.

Seems silly that you can’t have the clock up and listen to radio at the same time. Oh well.

 

[PMCErnie]

Seems silly that you can’t have the clock up and listen to radio at the same time. Oh well.

Seems silly that the digital clock isn’t good enough for you to look at. Oh, well.

 

[Monkey]

Seems silly that the digital clock isn’t good enough for you to look at. Oh, well.

Not sure what to say. Just on here looking for helpful information. Not an argument.

 

[Mr. Incredible]

don't hit display. That is for people that want it blank.

Not true Ed.

The display button, I.e.screen saver, has 3 functions. Digital clock, analog clock, or blank.


OP, Go into the settings on the radio and find the “RESET TO DEFAULT”. This will reset the radio and all settings to the way they came from the factory, this should clear up the issue, apparently the unit is not saving your choice.

Sadly you will need to reset your sound settings and other personal choices, but this is the only way to resolve this issue. Been there, done that.

Let me note:this is how it works on my 2018.

 

[Monkey]

Not true Ed.

The display button, I.e.screen saver, has 3 functions. Digital clock, analog clock, or blank.


OP, Go into the settings on the radio and find the “RESET TO DEFAULT”. This will reset the radio and all settings to the way they came from the factory, this should clear up the issue, apparently the unit is not saving your choice.

Sadly you will need to reset your sound settings and other personal choices, but this is the only way to resolve this issue. Been there, done that.

Let me note:this is how it works on my 2018.

Thanks kindly. I’ll try that.

 

[Gebop]

Hmm yes I am. Ok I thought there might be something to look at other than blank screen. Funny system. Thanks for your help.

If you want to see the screensaver clock and still use the NAV and radio, you can do so (provided you've enabled it) with the DISP button that is to the left of the lower right knob in the head unit.