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5. 駆動方式 ・ ・・・・・ ステップモーター式 (秒・分針、時針・日付) ※ L ength adjustment service for metallic bands is available at 6. 使用電源 ・・・・・・ 専用二次電池:1個 the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO 7. 持続時間 ・・・・・・ 約 6 ヶ月 (フル充電で、パワーセーブが作動しない場合) CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. The service may also be available ...
○ Places aff ected by strong magnetism or static electricity ○ Dusty places ○ Places aff ected by strong vibrations ○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc. ○ If the pins protrude from the band ※ Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. ・If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation ・Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children. Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist. C are should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing the ・Other cautions accessories.
BEFORE USE ■ Make sure to keep the watch suffi ciently charged ■ To receive radio signals The watch operates while charging electricity by converting light The watch automatically receives radio signals to adjust the time received on the dial to electrical energy. It cannot properly operate every day. unless the remaining energy is suffi cient. Place or store in a location Automatic radio signal reception is carried out before two and four receiving light, etc., to suffi ciently charge electricity. o'clock during the night. During this period of time, place the watch in a location that easily ■ T he amount of energy stored in the watch can be checked by the receives radio signals without wearing it and do not move it. movement of the second hand. → To improve Radio Signal Reception P.111 → C HECKING THE CHARGING STATUS P.102 ■ Charging the solar battery → How to charge the watch P.116 → Standard Charging Time P.117...
Display and button operation Reception level display Reception result display [Manual reception] [Check of reception result] H ·········· High reception level Y · ·········· Reception (50 second position) successful Minute hand Crown (10 second position) L ··········· Low reception level Normal position : (40 second position) N ·········· Reception Checking the reception result P.114 failed Hour hand N ·········· Unable to receive World time function P.120 (20 second position) radio signals Time difference setting P.124 Manual reception ...
Before Use Checking the time and date Checking the Charging Status ※ T he hands of this watch cannot be moved by turning the crown. So when adjusting the time and date, refer to the following pages regarding the procedures. When the movement of the second hand shows an energy depletion state, the battery requires charging. The second hand The watch is When the time and Use the watch moves at one- suffi ciently charged. date are correct without adjustment. second intervals. The second hand Setting the time and date moves at two- When the radio signal by receiving a radio signal second intervals. can be received The charged energy is depleted. → P.148 Check the Charge the When the → P.1 18 The second hand time zone battery Radio signal reception range indication → P.106 time and moves at fi ve- suffi...
■ Radio signal reception range : Japan (JJY) Reception environment The reception range from each transmitting station is approximately ■ Radio signal reception range indication 1,000 km (1,000 km radius of each station). This watch receives standard radio signals from Japan (2 stations), China, U.S.A. and Germany. When you set the watch to a time zone in Japan, China, U.S.A. or Germany, the offi cial standard frequencies the JJY is operated by the National Institute watch receives will be automatically changed accordingly to the selected time zone. → How To Select the Time Zone P.122 of Information and Communications → How to set the time diff erence P.124 Technology (NICT). ※ Each indication may diff er depending on the model (design) of the watch. JJY is transmitted from two stations in Japan. Each station transmits JJY in a Germany Ohtakadoya- (DCF77) diff erent frequency. yama transmitting P.110 F u k u s h i m a (...
(each) transmitting station or because of a lightning strike. In such a case, see the (each) ・ C l o s e t o h o m e e l e c t r i c a l sites or places with station's website for further information or contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. appliances such as TV's, heavy traffi c. refrigerators or air conditioners ・ C lose to OA devises such ...
If a reception was successful: The second hand points to Y HOW TO CHECK THE RECEPTION STATUS ・ A radio signal has been received successfully. Use the watch without any adjustments. ※ When the watch is not displaying the precise time and date even after successfully receiving a radio signal ■ How to Display the Reception Results → In this case, refer to Troubleshooting: Misalignment of the time and hands P.162 and Misalignment of the date P.164. The second hand indicates the latest reception results (Yes/No) of a radio signal for fi ve seconds. If reception has failed: The second hand points to N. ・ Place the watch in a place where it can easily receive a radio signal, or change its direction. Press the Button once and Check if the reception was successful Even within the radio signal reception range, this watch may fail to receive a radio signal then release it. (within fi ve seconds.) depending on the condition (due to the infl uence of weather, geographical features, buildings, or direction) . → Environments in which it is diffi cult to receive a radio signal P.112 This watch is unable to receive radio signals outside a reception range ...
■ Power Save Function About Energy This watch is equipped with a power save function which can suppress energy consumption ■ Energy Depletion Forewarning Function when it is left without receiving an adequate light source for a certain length of time. ※ There are two types of power save mode. The energy depletion forewarning function is activated when the Power Save 1 Power Save 2 energy stored in the watch runs low. In such a case, the second hand When the watch is exposed to a state without receiving When the watch is in an insufficient Condition moves at two-second intervals. If the watch continues to be in the an adequate light source for 72 hours or longer. charging state for a long time.
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※ F or a model (design) having the time zone indications How to select the time zone (How to display the local time around the world) Continue t o press t he but t on (f or 3 The radio signal transmitting station can be changed by Wait for one minute after the Press the button to set the seconds), and when the second hand starts selecting the time zone. When selecting a time zone for hour hand stops. second hand to the local to move counterclockwise, release it. regions other than the radio signal reception ranges, the ( T he time zone adjustment time zone of a desired area.
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※ T he time zones and time diff erences with a △ mark in the receivable radio signals columns should be Time zone display and time diff erence table selected when the Daylight Saving Time (DST) is being observed in Tokyo, New York or Paris/Berlin. ※ E ach indication may diff er depending on the model (design) of the watch. In the time zone adjustment mode or time diff erence setting mode, set the second hand to point at the time zone index or time diff erence index of the target area referring to the table below. (As of March 2015) To set the Daylight Saving Time (DST), set the second hand to point at the time zone index or time diff erence index next to the target area in the clockwise direction (+1 hour). Time Zone Time Diff erence Second hand Names of representative Time diff erence Receivable Index Index positions cities (Time Zone) from UTC radio signals Time Zone Time Diff erence Second hand Names of representative Time diff...
Put some water into a bowl fi rst, and them soak the watch in the water to wash it. Performance and type → P.131 Water resistance → P.132 Magnetic resistant performance ● Turn the crown from time to time Reter to P.134 ・ I n order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time. 1B25-0AA0 ・ T he same practice should be applied to a screw-lock type crown. Crown → P.101 Caliber number ● Press the buttons once in a while. The number to identify the type of your watch ・ P ress the buttons once in a while to prevent corrosion of the buttons. ※ I f the display is changed by pressing any button, wait and leave it as is. ※ The figure above is one example. Performance of your watch is different from above sample. Water Resistance Refer to the table below for the description of each degree ...
Magnetic resistance Examples of common magnetic products that may aff ect watches Aff ected by nearby magnetism, a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. ※When the hand positions deviate to display incorrect time as a result of infl uence of magnetism. this watch automatically corrects the hand alignment itself. (P. 1 56) Indication on the case back Condition of use Keep the watch more than 10 cm away from No indication magnetic products. AC adapter Smartphone, cellular phone, (with magnet buckle) tablet terminal (speaker) Keep the watch more than 5 cm away from magnetic products. (JIS level-1 standard) Keep the watch more than 1 cm away from magnetic products. (JIS level-2 standard) If the watch becomes magnetized and its accuracy deteriorates to an extent exceeding the specifi ed rate under normal use, the watch needs to be demagnetized. In this case, you will be charged for AC-powered Magnetic Portable radio Magnetic Magnetic demagnetization and accuracy readjustment even if it happens within the guarantee period. shaver cooking device (speaker) necklace healt pillow The reason why watch is aff...
Special clasps A Type Lift up the clasp to release the Open the fl ap. There are 3 type of special clasps as described below; buckle. Buckle If the clasp of the watch you purchased is one of them, please refer to the indications. Flap Fixed loop Moveable loop A Type B Type → P.139 → P.140 Take the pin out of the adjustment hole, Close the fl ap. adjust the size of the strap by sliding it ※ Do not push the fl ap in too hand. back and forth, and then put the pin back into the appropriate adjustment hole. C Type → P.142 Adjustment hole ※ W hen fastening the clasp, insert the tip of the band into the movable loop and fi...
Lumibrite C Type If your watch has Lumibrite Lumibrite is a 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. For example, if exposed to a light of more than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, Lumibrite can emit light for 3 to 5 hours. Please note, however, that, as Lumibrite emits the light it stores, the luminance level of the light decreases gradually over time. The duration of the emitted light may also diff er slightly depending on such factors as the brightness of the place where the watch is exposed to light and the distance from the light source to the watch. While pressing the push button Pull the pins out of the adjustment ※ I n general, when coming from a place that is bright to a place that is dark, it takes human eyes some time to adapt to the on the both sides of the fl ap, lift holes on the band. Slide the band darkness making it diffi...
・ P eriodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning ● Notes on guarantee and repair (overhaul) is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in order to maintain optimal performance of the watch for a long time. According ・ C ontact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch mechanical CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER for repair or overhaul. parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts due to contamination ...
When a radio signal cannot be received ■ H ow to manually set the time Pull the crown to the second click and push it back in. If the watch is continually used in an When a radio signal cannot be received, refer to the following pages: environment in which a radio signal The second hand stops. cannot be received (a region other ・Not receivable within the radio signal reception range When pulling the crown, do not stop at the fi rst click but pull it than the radio signal reception Check that the time zone of the area where the watch is used is set. to the second click immediately. If the second hand does not Although the time zone is correctly selected, the time and date are misaligned. ranges, etc.), set the time manually. stop when pushing the crown back in, re-attempt operation ① . → At trouble: Reception of a radio signal P.160 → R adio signal reception range Since a radio signal cannot be received, the time and date became misaligned. In indication P.106 this case, set the time and date manually.
■ How to manually set the date Pull the crown to the fi rst Press the button to set Push the crown back in. When the date is not changed automatically click the date due to an environment in which a radio signal cannot be received outside the radio T he watch switches to the B y pressing the button once, the hour hand turns T he operation is completed. signal reception range, etc. (when changing manual date setting mode. twice and the watch advances the date by one day. (The watch is working.) from a month with 30 days or less to a By pressing the button for ...
At Trouble At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. (P.118) The second hand moves Fully charge the watch so that the second hand may move at one-second intervals. If the second hand moves at two or five-second intervals at two-second intervals. while you wear the watch everyday, the watch is in a P.116 Be careful not to conceal the watch under a sleeve, etc., while wearing it. The second hand moves condition where it cannot acquire suffi cient light, for instance, When taking off...
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At Trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference pages 1. When the watch returns to a normal temperature, it will display the precise time as before. − The watch has been left in an extremely high or 2. If the watch still gains or loses the time, conduct manual reception if necessary. P.149 The watch temporarily low temperature place for a long time. 3. I f the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above mentioned − gains or loses time. procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. The watch fails to receive a radio signal correctly as 1. Place the watch where it is able to receive a radio signal more easily. P.111 a result of external infl uence (incorrect reception). 2. Conduct manual reception if necessary. P.148 The reception results are successful, but The hand positions were misaligned as a result of external infl uence. P.156 1. N o crown or button operation is needed, since the automatic hand position Misalignment ...
In case of an abnormal movement ■ Reset the system ( ① - ② ) In case that the watch moves abnormally or that the watch Pull the crown to the second Press the button for 5 seconds and then release it does not move at one-second click i n t e r v a l s e v e n a f t e r f u l l y charging the battery, perform ...
〒 100-0005 東京都千代田区丸の内 3-1-1 国際ビル and the power save is not activated) 〒 550-0013 大阪市西区新町 1-4-24 大阪四ツ橋新町ビルディ ング ※ A pproximately one year and a half at maximum when the power save is activated after the battery is fully charged). 8. R adio signal reception function / radio signal transmitting station: Japan (2 stations), China, U.S.A. and Germany. Automatic reception (before 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.) ※It varies depending on the radio signal receiving condition. http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/ ※ A fter radio signal reception, the watch will start to work depending on the quartz movement until the next reception. ※ M anual reception is available. 9. I ntegrated circuit: oscillator, frequency divider, drive and reception circuit: IC, 2 pieces ※The specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.