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  BSN 8X53-A1506
8X53
HANDY MANUAL
<  English >
Printed in Japan

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  • Page 1   BSN 8X53-A1506 8X53 HANDY MANUAL <  English > Printed in Japan...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11. How to manually adjust the time �� 23 because you received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO WORLDWIDE 12. When boarding (in-flight mode ( )) � 25 SERVICE NETWORK. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some 13.
  • Page 3: Features

     Features This is a GPS* solar watch.  GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System. GPS signal reception Solar charging Function Automatic time adjustment function This watch can be set to the precise This watch operates by solar charging. This watch automatically adjusts the time in local time by just one button accordance with action patterns during use.
  • Page 4: Names Of The Parts

     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 Sub-dial (12-hour system) AM/PM hand  P osition of each display may differ depending on the model (design).
  • Page 5: Check The Charging Status

     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. Reception is Reception is allowed...
  • Page 6: Time Zone

     Time zone     Time zone Coordinated Universal Time Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the (UTC) standard time commonly used is adopted by countries UTC is the universal standard time coordinated and regions around the world. The standard time is through an international agreement.
  • Page 7: Time Zone Display And List Of Time Zones Around The World

     Time zone display and list of time zones around the world The following list shows the relationship between Display of time zone displays of the bezel and dial ring and time difference Representative city names…28 cities from the UTC. among the total of 40 time zones Please refer to the second hand positions below to set around the world the time zone or to check the time zone setting.
  • Page 8: Time Zone Adjustment

     Time Zone Adjustment Time zone adjustment The time zone where you are is localized to adjust the watch to the precise current time by just one button operation  anywhere in the world.  DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be set manually. How to adjust the time zone Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (6 seconds),...
  • Page 9: Manual Time Zone Selection Of The Main-Dial

     Manual time zone selection of the main-dial   Manual time zone selection In places where the time zone cannot be adjusted, the time zone can be set manually. How to manually set the time zone Pull out the crown to the first Turn the crown and set the second hand to the time zone of the destination Push the crown back in...
  • Page 10: Manual Time Zone Selection Of The Sub-Dial

     Manual time zone selection of the sub-dial   Manual time zone selection 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.   How to select the manual time zone of the sub-dial Turn the crown and set the second Pull out the crown to the first...
  • Page 11: Dst Setting Of The Main-Dial

     DST setting of the main-dial Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time) DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set.  DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed.  ON/OFF of the DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed with operation of time zone adjustment/manual time zone selection.
  • Page 12: Dst Setting Of The Sub-Dial

      DST setting of the sub-dial Set the DST 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.  ON/OFF of the DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed with operation of manual time zone selection.
  • Page 13: How To Manually Adjust The Time

     How to manually adjust the time Manual time adjustment The watch can be set to the precise current time of the currently set time zone. (The time zone is not changed.) How to manually adjust the time Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), and When the second hand points Direct the watch face upward...
  • Page 14: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))

     W h e n b oar ding (in -flig ht mode ( )) In-flight mode Set to the in- flight mode ( ). Set to the in-flight mode ( ) where the reception Continue to press Button B (3 seconds) may influence operation of other electronics devices in an airplane, etc.
  • Page 15: Leap Second (Automatic Leap Second Reception Function)

     Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function)     Leap second Receiving Leap Second Data The leap second is to compensate for deviations When the GPS signal reception Receiving the leap second data from the universal time (UT) which is astronomically is performed on or after determined and the “International Atomic Time (TAI).
  • Page 16: Reception Result Display

     Reception result display   Check whether the leap second data reception was successful The successful / failed reception result of the regular leap second data reception is displayed for 5 seconds. Press Button A and then The result of the reception is Press Button A and then release it while the result of the reception is release it displayed...
  • Page 17: How To Check When The Time Zone Information Was Configured For Your Watch

    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 when the time zone data was configured. The case back shows the caliber-case For more details, refer to the URL below.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    9. IC (Integrated Circuit)����� Oscillator, frequency divider and driving circuit C-MOS-IC, 4 pieces SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION 8-10,TORANOMON 2-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-8467, JAPAN  The specifications, as noted above, are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

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