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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Dies Gerät entspricht den Bedingungen der Niederspannungs-Vorschrift 73/23/EEC und dem EMVG nach 89/336/EEC. This unit complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS This user's manual is prepared for safe and proper use of the unit. Please follow all the instructions to avoid possible danger to yourself or others and damage to the unit. Signs Various warnings and cautions are provided throughout this manual along with signs. Remember each sign and its explanation listed below for your safety and proper operation of the unit.
  • Page 4 If foreign matter should get in the unit (including a piece of metal, water, or liquid), disconnect the plug from the outlet immediately and contact your dealer for servicing. There is a danger that further use may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not plug or unplug the unit with a wet hand.
  • Page 5 Vorsichtsmassnahmen Dieses Bedienerhandbuch stellt die sichere und ordnungsgemäße Verwendung des Geräts sicher. Befolgen der Anweisungen schützt den Bediener und andere vor Verletzungen und verhindert die Beschädigung des Geräts. Warnschilder Nachfolgend werden Schilder mit Warn- und Vorsichtshinweisen dargestellt. Um das Gerät sicher und ordnungsgemäß...
  • Page 6 Geraten Fremdkörper (einschließlich Metallstücke, Wasser oder sonstige Flüssigkeiten) in das Gerät, sofort den Stecker aus der Netzsteckdose ziehen und den Kundendienst des Händlers benachrichtigen. Die weitere Verwendung könnte ein Feuer verursachen oder zu einem elektrischen Schlag führen. Den Stecker des Geräts nicht mit nassen Händen in die Netzsteckdose einstecken bzw. herausziehen, da dies zu einem elektrischen Schlag führen könnte.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION & FEATURES BEFORE USING THE TIME STAMP Attached Accessories Location of Name Print Position on Time Card QUICK EASY SETUP OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS HOW TO PROGRAM THE TIME STAMP SETTING THE TIME SETTING THE DATE SETTING THE 12/24 HOUR FORMAT SETTING THE PRINT ORDER SETTING THE PRINT PATTERN SETTING THE PREPROGRAMED COMMENTS...

  • Page 8: Introduction & Features

    1. INTRODUCTION & FEATURES NTRODUCTON: Thank you for purchasing a Quartz Time Stamp. We are confident this Time Stamp will give you full satisfaction. Items such as the time and date are preset at the factory. After plugging in the AC power the Time Stamp can be used immediately.

  • Page 9: Before Using The Time Stamp

    2.BEFORE USING THE TIME STAMP Package Contents Unpack the Time Stamp and check its contents to ensure that the Time Stamp unit and all accessories as shown below are included. Attached Accessories • Wall-Mount Fittings • User's Manual • Keys •...

  • Page 10: Quick Easy Setup

    3. QUICK EASY SETUP Unlock the key and remove the top Replace the cover and lock. case. Remove the PROTECTION PAD. Plug the AC cord into the AC outlet and insert a card. Protection PAD AC outlet AC cord Card (Print example)

  • Page 11: Optional Functions

    4. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Following optional functions are available by adding an optional board. External Time Signal for Bell, Built-in Buzzer, Slave Clock, and the Radio-Controlled Clock. (The Slave Clock and the Radio-Controlled Clock are alternatives.) External Time Signal and Built-in Buzzer External time signal and Built-in buzzer shall be controlled by Time table program and their duration settings.
  • Page 12 The Radio-Controlled Clock The Time Stamp operates by receiving DCF77 radio wave transmitted in Germany. The Radio-Controlled Clock is a feature to synchronize a time by receiving a time code radio wave. When the function of Slave Clock/DCF is selected, the unit starts receiving a time code radio wave.

  • Page 13: How To Program The Time Stamp

    5. HOW TO PROGRAM THE TIME STAMP To enter the program setting mode, you must plug the AC cord into the AC outlet and remove the cover. Next press the [SELECT] button once. Then the Time Stamp goes into the program mode showing the "...

  • Page 14: Setting The Time

    6. SETTING THE TIME Example: Change the time from 10:08 to 10:09. Press the [SELECT] button and position Change the "Minute". the " " under the "TIME" mark. Press the [CHANGE] button to set at At that moment, the "Hour" flashes. "09".

  • Page 15: Setting The Date

    7. SETTING THE DATE Example: Change the date from October 20, 2003 to October 21, 2003. Change the "Date". Press the [SELECT] button and position Press the [CHANGE] button to set at the " " under the "DATE" mark. "21". And then press the [SET] button. At that moment, the "Year"...

  • Page 16: Setting The 12/24 Hour Format

    8. SETTING THE 12/24 HOUR FORMAT Example: Change the hour format to 24 hour. Press the [SELECT] button and Change the "Hour". position the " " under the "HOUR" In case of the example, press the mark. [CHANGE] button to set at "2". And At that moment, the flashing digit then press the [SET] button.

  • Page 17: Setting The Print Order

    9. SETTING THE PRINT ORDER Example: Set the print order to "Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute". Press the [SELECT] button and position Change the "Print Order Options". the " " under the "PRINT ORDER" mark. In case of the example, press the At that moment, the flashing digit [CHANGE] button to set at "3".

  • Page 18: Setting The Print Pattern

    10. SETTING THE PRINT PATTERN In this setup, the printing of Year digit, the printing type of Minutes, and change of Leading Zero can be set. Example: Change the Year imprint to 4 digits and the Minutes to 1/100 min. and the Leading Zero to enabled.
  • Page 19 PRINT PATTERN Change the "Leading Zero". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2". And then press the [SET] button. SELECT CHANGE Leading Zero Print Example ZERO Disabled JAN 1 3:00 ZERO Enabled JAN 01 03:00 After you finish setting the print pattern, press the [SET] button once again.

  • Page 20: Setting The Preprogramed Comments

    11. SETTING THE PREPROGRAMED COMMENTS Example: Change the comment to "SENT". Press the [SELECT] button and position Change the "Comment Options". the " " under the "COMMENT" mark. In case of the example, press the At that moment, the flashing digit [CHANGE] button to set at "2".

  • Page 21: Setting The Customized Comments

    12. SETTING THE CUSTOMIZED COMMENTS • Maximum 3 lines comment can be set to print. • Note: This Time Stamp can print 31 characters (161 font size) at maximum, however number of characters depends on font size. Refer to the "25.CHARACTER CODE FOR ALPHANUMERIC".
  • Page 22 Press the [SELECT] button and position Set the "Character Code". the " " under the "COMMENT" mark. In case of example, the 1st character is "A", then enter the character code Setting the 1st comment line. "02". At the moment, the flashing digit Refer to the "25.
  • Page 23 The 2nd character is "B", then enter Follow the same procedure for further the character code "03". characters settings. COMMENT Setting the 2nd comment line Press the [SET] button to change the comment line number to "C2". SELECT CHANGE The 2nd comment line Press the [CHANGE] button until the COMMENT...
  • Page 24 The 2nd character is "SPACE", then Follow the same procedure for further enter the character code "01". characters settings. COMMENT Setting the 3rd comment line Press the [SET] button to change the comment line number to "C3". SELECT CHANGE The 3rd comment line Press the [CHANGE] button until the COMMENT...
  • Page 25 The 2nd character is "O", then enter After you finish setting the customized the character code "10". comments, press the [SET] button three times. The 2nd Now the customized comments setting character COMMENT has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. Important: If you do not completed Step 15, the Time Stamp will not SELECT...
  • Page 26 Setting the Print Position of Customized Comments Left orientated Center orientated Right orientated ABC HOTEL ABC HOTEL ABC HOTEL 21 OCT '03 21 OCT '03 21 OCT '03 BOSTON, MA BOSTON, MA BOSTON, MA Example: Change the print position to "Center orientated". Change the "Print Position"...
  • Page 27 Confirming and Changing the Customized Comments Example: 1st comment line: No change. 2nd comment line: Change from "Year" to time "HH:MM". 3rd comment line: No change. ABC HOTEL ABC HOTEL Year Time 21 OCT '03 21 OCT 10:03 BOSTON, MA BOSTON, MA Confirming the 1st comment line At that moment, the display changes...
  • Page 28 Changing the Customized Comments In case of example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "5". And then press the [SET] button. At that moment, flashing changes from the "Character Position" "Character Code". The character code "26" means "Year". COMMENT Character Position Cord...

  • Page 29: Setting The Language

    13. SETTING THE LANGUAGE This setting is available if you select "Month", "Day of the week" or "Comment" in previous "PRINT ORDER". Example: Change the print language into Spanish. Press the [SELECT] button and position Change the "Language". the " " under the "LANGUAGE" mark. In case of the example, press the At that moment, the flashing digit [CHANGE] button to set at "2".

  • Page 30: Setting The Print Method

    14. SETTING THE PRINT METHOD Example: Change the print direction to "Left" and the print activation to "Manual". Press the [SELECT] button and position Change the "Print Direction". the " " under the "PRINT METHOD" In case of the example, press the mark.
  • Page 31 After you finish setting the print method, press the [SET] button once again. Now the print method setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. Important: If you do not complete Step 3, the Time Stamp will not print. Automatic will allow the Time Stamp to print by simply inserting a card or piece of paper.

  • Page 32: Setting The Daylight Saving Time

    15. SETTING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Daylight Saving Time function D.S.T. execution time At 2:00 a.m. on the first day of summer time, the clock automatically gains one hour to show 3:00 a.m. When 2:00 a.m. comes on the last day of the summer time period, it loses one hour and returns to 1:00 a.m.
  • Page 33 Set the starting date. Change the "Year". Change the "Date". In case of the example, press the Push the [CHANGE] button to set at [SET] button because the year 2003 is "30" and push the [SET] button. not to be changed. At the moment, the "startingt date"...
  • Page 34 Set the ending date. Change the "Year". In case of the example, press the [SET] button because the year 2003 is not to be changed. Year Date Month DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME " " mark means "ending date" setting Change the "Date". SELECT CHANGE Push the [CHANGE] button to set at...

  • Page 35: Deleting The Daylight Saving Time Settings

    Deleting the Daylight Saving Time settings To delete and cancel the daylight saving time settings, change the display of "Month" of the starting setting to " ". Example: To change March 30, 2003 of "starting date" and delete daylight saving time settings.

  • Page 36: Setting The Number

    16. SETTING THE NUMBER In this setup, you can select digits of printed number, the Repeat Times of number, and type of Number Reset . Example: Change the Number Digit to 4 digits and the Repeat Times to 2 times, and the Reset to 0.
  • Page 37 NUMBER Change the "Reset Options". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "3". And then press the [SET] button. SELECT CHANGE Reset Options Execution event of Reset. Disabled Return to INITIAL NUMBER Change of date Return to 0 Change of date After you finish setting the number,...

  • Page 38: Setting The Initial Number

    17. SETTING THE INITIAL NUMBER Example: Setting the initial number to "123". Refer to "16. SETTING THE NUMBER". Press the [SELECT] button and position Set the correct numbers in the same the " " next to the "INITIAL manner as Step 2. And then press the NUMBER"...

  • Page 39: Setting The Time Table Program

    18. SETTING THE TIME TABLE PROGRAM The time table program function allows special mark "*" printing, an External Time Signal and a Built-in Buzzer. These functions can be programmed for each day of the week and each time period. Example 1: The time table program is explained using the following example. 0:00 9:00 17:30...
  • Page 40 (2)Set the "Action". (3)Set the "Hour". Press the [CHANGE] button to set at In case of example, press the "1". And then press the [SET] button. [CHANGE] button to set at "9". And then press the [SET] button. Hour TIME TABLE PROGRAM SELECT CHANGE...
  • Page 41 Setting program No. 2 Make settings for Program No.2 in the Press the [CHANGE] button twice. At same manner as for Program No.1, as that moment, the display changes to illustrated in the following figure, and the following figure. press the [SET] button. TIME TABLE BUZZ EXT.
  • Page 42 Program Day of the Action Press the [SELECT] button and position week the " " over the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates the "Program No.". (The flashing means it can be changed.) TIME TABLE PROGRAM SELECT CHANGE...
  • Page 43 Setting program No. 2 (3)Set the "Hour". In case of example, press the [CHANGE] Press the [CHANGE] button twice. At button to set at "9". And then press the that moment, the display changes to [SET] button. the following figure. Hour TIME TABLE PROGRAM...
  • Page 44 Setting program No. 3 After you finish setting the time table Make settings for Program No.3 in the program, press the [SET] button once same manner as for Program No.1, as again. illustrated in the following figure, and press the [SET] button. Now the time table program setting has been completed.
  • Page 45 Confirming the Time Table Program settings To confirm the programs that have been set, press the [SELECT] button and position the " " over the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark. At that moment, the "Program No." flashes. And then press the [CHANGE] button. After you finish confirming the program, press the [SET] button 6 times.

  • Page 46: Setting The External Time Signal / Built-In Buzzer

    19. SETTING THE EXTERNAL TIME SIGNAL / BUILT-IN BUZZER This function is to set the durations of External Time Signal and Built-in Buzzer. For the number of seconds, 1 through 30 can be selected. Note:For this feature to be functional, the optional board must be installed in the Time Stamp.

  • Page 47: Setting The Slave Clock/Dcf

    20. SETTING THE SLAVE CLOCK/DCF In this setup, you can select the Slave Clock or the Radio-Controlled Clock. Note:For this feature to be functional, the optional board must be installed in the Time Stamp. Clock Options Signal Options (for Slave Clock) 30-second reversal Disabled Slave Clock...
  • Page 48 Setting the Radio-Controlled Clock This function operates by receiving DCF77 radio wave transmitted in Germany. Example: Set the DCF (Radio-Controlled clock). Press the [SELECT] button and position Set the "Clock Options". the " " over the "SLAVE CLOCK/DCF" In case of the example, press the mark.

  • Page 49: Setting The Password

    21. SETTING THE PASSWORD When the password is set, you are asked to enter it. If the password you entered does not coincide with the setting, you cannot change the setting values. You may set a password by any 4-digit number from 0001 to 9998. Note : Number "0000"...

  • Page 50: How To Change Settings When The Password Is Set

    How to change settings when the Password is set Once the password is set, you have to enter the password for changing any setting. "9999" will be displayed when you press the [SELECT] button. Example: Password "1234" Press the [SELECT] button, at that Set the last two digits.

  • Page 51: Canceling The Password

    Canceling the Password The code "0000" must be entered to cancel the password. Example: Cancel the password "1234". Press the [SELECT] button, at that Press the [SELECT] button and position the moment "9999" is displayed and the " " over the "PASSWORD" mark. At that first two digits flash.

  • Page 52: Resetting

    22. RESETTING To return all setting to the factory defaults, push the reset switch with a pointed implement. NOTICE: All your custom settings will be deleted and will revert to the factory defaults when the reset switch is pushed. To make new settings, please refer to "Setting ···". Reset Switch...

  • Page 53: Wall Mounting

    23. WALL MOUNTING Caution: The supplied screws are intended for use on a thick wooden wall or wooden column. Do not use any other materials. The Time Stamp may come off if used on other materials. Install the supplied wall-mount screws Replace cover and lock.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Ribbon Cassette

    24. REPLACING THE RIBBON CASSETTE Unlock the key and remove the cover. Turn the knob of the new cassette in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) to tighten the ribbon. Hold the ribbon cassette by its tab and Place the cassette inside the Time pull straight out to remove it.
  • Page 55 Print head Ribbon mask Ribbon NOTICE: Install the cassette so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask. Printing will not come out properly if the ribbon is placed behind the ribbon mask. Replace the cover and lock. Turn the knob of the cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.

  • Page 56: Character Code For Alphanumeric

    25. CHARACTER CODE FOR ALPHANUMERIC Num: Sequential number HH: Hour MM: Minute SS: Second DOW: Day of the week 15: Language-Specific Character Max. Code Character Code Meaning Code Meaning Dots NULL Insert Character Exchange Line 1 to 2 – SPACE Delete Character Exchange Line 2 to 3 Insert Line...
  • Page 57 Large Character Max. Max. Max. Code Character Code Character Code Character Dots Dots Dots 28 ( 18 ) Year Month ´ Date HH:MM 32 ( 44 ) 50 ( 62 ) HH:MM:SS 7x ( n ) Number 7x ( n ) Number Number 7x ( n )
  • Page 58 Small Character Max. Max. Max. Code Character Code Character Code Character Dots Dots Dots 26 ( 37 ) HH:MM 40 ( 57 ) HH:MM:SS 6x ( n ) Number Number 6x ( n ) 6x ( n ) Number 6x ( n ) Number 6x ( n ) Number...
  • Page 59 Language-Specific Character English EURO Character Dots Bold Large Small Spanish ¿ ¡ ´ ¨ ñ EURO Character Ñ Dots Bold Large Small German § ä ö ü ß Ä Ö Ü EURO Character Dots Bold Large Small French à ˚ ç...

  • Page 60: Installing The Optional Battery

    26. INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY Unlock the key and remove the cover. Replace the cover and lock. Insert the battery connector into the compartment connector to install the battery.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Optional Functions

    27. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Connecting the Master Clock CAUTION: Be sure to pull out AC cord from AC outlet before connecting wires of the Master Clock. Improper connection may cause a malfunction of the unit. Also refer to "Attaching the Wire Clamp" to secure wires with the wire clamp.

  • Page 62: Connecting The External Time Signal

    Connecting the External Time Signal CAUTION: Be sure to pull out AC cord from AC outlet before connecting wires of the External Time Signal. Improper connection may cause a malfunction of the unit. Also refer to "Attaching the Wire Clamp" to secure wires with the wire clamp.

  • Page 63: Connecting The Dcf Unit

    Connecting the DCF Unit CAUTION: Be sure to pull out AC cord from AC outlet before connecting wires of the DCF Unit. Improper connection may cause a malfunction of the unit. Also refer to "Attaching the Wire Clamp" to secure wires with the wire clamp.

  • Page 64: Attaching The Wire Clamp

    Attaching the Wire Clamp CAUTION: Be sure to pull out AC cord from AC outlet before attaching the wire clamp. Remove two screws holding the wire clamp. Wire clamp Two screws Make wires go through the hole of the wire clamp and secure it with screws. (See the Figure 1.) If diameter of wires is too small to fix by the above method, turn the wire clamp upside down and feed wires through the clamp.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    28. TROUBLESHOOTING Error No. appears Refer to the following list for proper operation. Error contents Action E-00 CPU error Contact the store from whom you bought the unit. E-01 The remaining life of lithium battery for memory back-up is short. E-05 The card is not inserted in the Time Stamp Correctly insert the card.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    29. SPECIFICATIONS Clock accuracy Monthly accuracy ± 15sec. (at ordinary temperatures) Year up to 2099. Automatically adjusted to leap years, 31-day Calender months and months with thirty or fewer days, and the days of the week. Printing system Dot matrix Power failure Three years of cumulative power failure hours after the date of compensation...

  • Page 67: Technische Daten

    Technische Daten Drucksystem: Nadeldrucker Uhrenfunktion und Kalender: Echtzeituhr auf Quartz-Basis mit Dauerkalender bis zum jahre 2099 Ganggenauigkeit ±15 Sek. / Monat. Datensicherung des Programms bei Stromausfall ca. 5 Jahre. Datumfortschaltung: Vollautomatisch, Zeitpunkt programmierbar. Notstromversorgung(Option): Gangreserve für ca. 24 Std. oder 200 Registrierungen.
  • Page 68 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©2002 & 2006 Q7200-6120-3...

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