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- 1 When the Region or Time Zone Where the Watch Is Used Is Changed (Time Zone Adjustment)
- 2 Set Dst (Daylight Saving Time)
- 3 Check the Time Zone and Dst (Daylight Saving Time) Settings
- 4 To Set Only the Time (Manual Time Adjustment)
- 5 Automatic Time Adjustment
- 6 When the Sub Dial, Day Hand, Date, Indicator Hand or Hour/Minute/Second Hand Position Is Misaligned
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- Page 1 READ FIRST CONTENTS Complete User Guide 8X53 GPS SOLAR WATCH (Dual-Time)
- Page 2 If you cannot have your watch repaired by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
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Page 3: Read First
{ If the pins protrude from the band. thinners etc.) are vaporizing magnetism or static electricity ½ Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO { Places where the temperature drops below { Dusty places WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK. - Page 4 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR WARNING CAUTIONS Do not use the watch for scuba diving or Do not turn or pull out the crown when the saturation diving. watch is wet. The various tightened inspections under simulated harsh Water may get inside of the watch.
- Page 5 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Features This is a solar watch. GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System. This watch has the following features. For details, see P. 5 GPS signal reception Solar charging Function Automatic time adjustment function This watch operates by solar charging.
- Page 6 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Mechanism by which the GPS solar watch sets time and date What GPS is Mechanism by which this watch sets the time and date GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a satellite positioning system for determining the current position on the earth.
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Page 7: Time Zone
READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Time zone Time zone Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard time commonly used is adopted by countries and regions around the world. The standard time is determined by each country or region, and the region where the same standard time is adopted is referred to as the time zone, and presently, the time zone is divided into 40 zones as of March 2015. - Page 8 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR The following functions are included To set only the time When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed The watch displays the precise time of the time zone that is set by operation of “manual time adjustment.”...
- Page 9 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to check when the time zone information was configured for your watch By referring to caliber-case number shown on the case back, you will be able to determine The case back shows the caliber-case number of your watch.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS 1. READ FIRST ....................2 Check the leap second data reception was successful ......31 2. CONTENTS ..................... 9 5. IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ......................32 3. BEFORE USE .................... -
Page 11: Before Use
BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Names of the parts Hour hand Minute hand Button A Day hand (day of the week) Crown Indicator hand Date Second hand Button B Sub-dial (12-hour system) Sub-dial AM/PM hand Display of city name may vary depending on the model. -
Page 12: Indicator Hand Display And Reception Result Display
BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Indicator hand display and reception result display Display of receiving process Display of reception result Receiving 1 (time 4+ (time zone Receiving leap ... Reception successful process adjustment) adjustment) second data (8-second position) ... -
Page 13: Time Zone Display And List Of Time Zones Around The World
BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Time zone display and list of time zones around the world The following list shows the relationship between displays of the bezel and dial ring and time difference from the UTC. Please refer to the second hand positions below to set the time zone or to check the time zone setting. -
Page 14: Check The Charging Status
BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Check the charging status The indicator hand position shows whether this watch is able or unable to receive GPS signals. In addition, for the low charging state, the movement of the second hand shows the energy depletion state in further detail. -
Page 15: About Charging
BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR About charging How to charge the watch Standard Charging Time GPS signal reception consumes a lot of energy. It is necessary to charge Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. the watch by exposing it to light so that the indicator hand points to the “middle”... -
Page 16: Basic Operation (How To Set The Time/How To Receive Gps Signals, Etc.)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Basic operation flow 1. Check the place where GPS 2. Set the time zone and set the time and date signals can be easily received ... -
Page 17: Place Where Gps Signals Can Be Easily Received/Place Where Gps Signals Cannot Be Received
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Place where GPS signals can be easily received/Place where GPS signals cannot be received There are places where GPS signals can be easily received and places where GPS signals cannot be received. -
Page 18: When The Region Or Time Zone Where The Watch Is Used Is Changed (Time Zone Adjustment)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed (Time Zone Adjustment) Time zone adjustment The time zone where you are is localized to adjust the watch ... - Page 19 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to adjust the time zone Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (6 seconds), When the second hand points to...
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Page 20: Set Dst (Daylight Saving Time)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time) DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed. ON/OFF of the DST is not automatically changed over even with operation of time DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set. - Page 21 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Set the DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial. DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set. The setting of the DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial does not change automatically.
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Page 22: Check The Time Zone And Dst (Daylight Saving Time) Settings
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings Pull out the crown to the first click Press Button B Push the crown back in The indicator hand indicates DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. -
Page 23: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR When boarding (in-flight mode ( )) In-flight mode ( ) Set to the in-flight mode ( ). Set to the in-flight mode ( ) -
Page 24: To Set The Watch To The Local Time Of The Destination In An Airplane, Etc. (Manual Time Zone Setting)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR To set the watch to the local time of the destination in an airplane, etc. (Manual time zone setting) Manual time zone setting In places where the time zone cannot be adjusted, the time zone can be set manually. - Page 25 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Manual time zone setting of the sub-dial Adjust the sub-dial by selecting the time of the time zone. The sub-dial cannot be adjusted to a time outside the time zone.
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Page 26: To Set Only The Time (Manual Time Adjustment)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR To set only the time (manual time adjustment) Manual time adjustment The watch can be set to the precise current time of the currently set time zone. - Page 27 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to manually adjust the time Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), and When the second hand points...
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Page 28: Automatic Time Adjustment
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Automatic time adjustment This watch can be set to the precise current time by automatically receiving GPS signals by exposure to bright light outdoors under an open sky to adjust the time. -
Page 29: Gps Signal Reception
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR GPS signal reception GPS signal reception Q & A GPS signal reception includes three types. Features for each type are as follows. Reception... -
Page 30: Leap Second (Automatic Leap Second Reception Function)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function) Leap second Receiving Leap Second Data Receiving the leap second data The leap second is to compensate for deviations from the universal When the GPS signal reception is performed on or time (UT) which is astronomically determined and the “International... -
Page 31: Check That Reception Was Successful (Reception Result Display)
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Check that reception was successful (reception result display) The type of reception and reception result (success or failure) of the last GPS signal reception is displayed for 5 seconds. -
Page 32: Check The Leap Second Data Reception Was Successful
BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Check the leap second data reception was successful The reception result (success or failure) of the regular leap second data reception is displayed for 5 seconds. -
Page 33: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Second Hand
IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Second hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) Movement of the second hand shows the state of the watch (working functions). 2-second interval movement/5-second interval movement are brought about When the energy stored in the watch runs low, the energy depletion forewarning function will work. - Page 34 IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR The second hand stops at the 15-second position/ 45-second position (Power save function) When the watch is not exposed to light for a long time, the power save function will work.
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Page 35: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Daily care Performance and caliber / case number The case back shows the performance and caliber / ● The watch requires good daily care case number of your watch •... -
Page 36: Water Resistance
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Water resistance Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant performance of your watch before using. Indication on the case back Water resistant performance... -
Page 37: Magnetic Resistance (Magnetic Influence)
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence) Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches This watch may be affected by nearby magnetism and temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. -
Page 38: Band
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Band The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage. -
Page 39: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp ● How to adjust the length of the leather band Some bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp. With pressing buttons on both sides... -
Page 40: Lumibrite
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Lumibrite If your watch has Lumibrite Lumibrite is a luminous paint that is completely harmless to human beings and natural environment, containing no noxious materials such as radioactive substance. Lumibrite is a newly-developed luminous paint that absorbs the light energy of the sunlight and lighting apparatus in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark. -
Page 41: Power Source
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Power Source The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, Overcharge prevention function which is different from ordinary batteries. Unlike an ordinary silver When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge... -
Page 42: After-Sale Service
● Notes on guarantee and repair ● Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO WORLWIDE SERVICE NETWORK for repair or overhaul. • Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning •... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR When the watch is unable to receive GPS signals Points to be checked ● The second hand stops at the 45-second position before the reception is completed (The watch enters the power save 2 state) When the watch does not start receiving or is unable to receive GPS •... - Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to manually set the time • When using the watch again under a condition in which the watch is able to receive GPS signals, receive GPS signals to set the time. • When adjusting the time, the date will also be adjusted.
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Page 45: When The Sub Dial, Day Hand, Date, Indicator Hand Or Hour/Minute/Second Hand Position Is Misaligned
TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR When the sub dial, day hand, date, indicator hand or hour/minute/second hand position is misaligned Points to be checked The preliminary position is misaligned due to the following reasons. ● Reception was successful (the reception result is displayed as “Y”), but time has gained or lost. - Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Preliminary position of Adjust the preliminary position of the sub dial, day hand, date, indicator hand, and this watch hour/minute hands The preliminary position of the date is Pull out the crown to the second...
- Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Press Button A and then release Turn the crown to adjust the day hand (a day of week) to “S (Sunday).” The watch enters the mode to adjust the preliminary position of the day hand.
- Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Press Button A and then release it. Rotate the crown to set the date to “1.” Press Button A and then release it. The watch enters the mode to adjust the Adjust the date so that the position of “1” will The watch enters the mode to adjust preliminary position of the date.
- Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Continue to press Rotate the crown to adjust the indicator Press Button A and then Push the crown back Set the time by Button B (three hand as shown in the figure. release it.
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Page 50: Cancel The Light Detection
TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Cancel the light detection Cancel the setting of light detection The light detection can be cancelled. While the light detection is disabled, the automatic time adjustment setting is altered to the fixed time reception setting. In such a case, the watch stores the time of the previously successful manual time adjustment, and automatically starts time adjustment at the same time. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. The second hand moves at Charge the watch sufficiently until the second hand moves (P . 2-second intervals. at 1-second intervals and the indicator hand points to the... - Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The charging status has been Charge the watch sufficiently until the charging status is middle P . 13 displayed as low position. (P . displayed as the middle position or full position.
- Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond to the addition conditions of DST (Daylight Saving Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. P . 21 Time). ① <Hour/minute hand misalignment> The automatic hand position adjustment P .
- Page 54 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The position of the second ① The automatic hand position alignment function is activated to automatically hand showing “reception The preliminary position of the second hand is adjust the position.
- Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The stopped watch was exposed to an adequate light for longer than the The time required for charging the watch depends entirely on the amount of time required to fully The amount of exposed light is too weak.
- Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The automatic leap second reception It takes up to 18 minutes to complete the leap second reception. function has been activated. P . 29 Use the watch with reference to the “Place where GPS signals can be easily...
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Page 57: Function List/Specifications
FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Index Functions to adjust the time Functions to charge GPS signal reception P. 28 Solar Charging Function ………………… A solar cell underneath the dial converts any form P . 14 of light into electrical energy to power the watch and the power is stored in a secondary battery. -
Page 58: Specifications
FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR Function for reception SPECIFICATIONS In-flight mode ( ) ………………………… Function to prevent the GPS signal reception P . 22 function from working. Set this mode when 1. Basic function ……………………… Main-dial; three hands (hour/minute/second hands), boarding an airplane, etc.