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SC-888 Instructions Thank you for buying the Robic SC-888. Your purchase brings you a world class timer with a vast array of advanced timekeeping functions. Please take a moment to review this operating guide, so that you can become familiar with the SC-888’s many capabilities and how you can best access them for your maximum benefit.
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Below the bottom row: ♠ LOOP STOP (((o))) Countdown Split Separate Loop Countdown Stop Alarm Chime Timer Time Time Starts Countdown Repeat The indicators will appear only when the associated function is activated. The starting point for any operation is NORMAL TIME. You may sequence through the modes by pressing (E).
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After setting, press (F) to exit the setting mode. All digits (except seconds) will appear frozen. NOTES: (1) You may complete the setting process at any time by pressing (F), or the SC-888 will automatically exit the setting process if no pushbuttons are pressed within two (2) minutes.
Single, Double or Triple Timers. The SC-888 will accommodate up to three (3) separate timers. In the Chronograph and Speed Timer set-up modes, you may select from Single “1”, Double “2”, or Triple “3” options. Single, Double or Triple refers to the SC-888’s ability to time one, two or three activities or participants at once.
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From NORMAL TIME, press (E), “Chrono” prompt appears for two (2) seconds. After the “Chrono” prompt disappears, the SC-888 should be in the reset (all zeros) position. NOTE: You cannot operate the Chronograph unless the Speed Timer is reset to all zeros. (refer to Part V “Operating the Speed Timer”.) The Chronograph resolution is 1/100 second for the first 60 minutes, after...
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Prior to starting the chronograph, you can confirm how the Chrono is set-up by checking the display in the Reset (all zeros) position. There are indicators visible for each of the various timing options available. Recall Direction: UP ⇑ or Down ⇓ will appear above top row on the far left. Lap or Split: “LAP”...
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Take as many lap/split readings as required, by pressing (B). Press (A) to stop timing. Then, press (B) to reset to all zeros. Using the SC-888 as a Double or Triple Chronograph Should you configure the SC-888 as a double or triple chronograph, Use Pushbutton (A) for Timer #1 Use Pushbutton (B) for Timer #2...
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The time will appear frozen and the lap counter will register each time a reading is taken. You may press (E) to release the display to the current running time or the SC-888 will automatically do so after 15 seconds. Upon release of the previous reading, the lap counter will increase by one to reflect the current lap number.
To change modes during chronograph operation, press and hold (E) for two (2) seconds. As a Single Chorine, the SC-888 will display Split time in the middle row and Lap or Split time in the bottom row, with 1/100 second resolution to 24 hours.
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Distance Entry and Speed Timer Set-Up After determining the distance, press and hold (F) for three (3) seconds. The SC-888 has a preset distance of 000.250 (1/4 of a mile). “diS000.250” will appear in the upper row of the display with the “MILE” or “KM”...
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045. Press (A) to stop the timer upon completion of the last lap. “STOP” appears. Press (B) to Reset. Using the SC-888 as a Double or Triple Speed Timer Use pushbutton (A) for Speed Timer #1...
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To change modes during Speed Timer operation, press and hold (E) for two (2) seconds. PART VI. COUNTDOWN TIMER OPERATION The SC-888 has three (3) Countdown Timers. A countdown timer shows the time remaining in an event, similar to the Game Clock at a football game.
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Do not use “LOOP” for single timer operation. How to Set Up the Countdown Timer(s) You may configure the SC-888 to countdown in several different ways. With the CDT in stopped position (“RUN” does not appear), press and hold (F) for two (2) seconds. “SEP”...
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CDT #1 NOTES: (1) The SC-888 will not sequence through CDT #1, CDT #2 and/or CDT #3 while the timers are active or stopped (but not Reset). (2) Do not use the “LOOP” function if a single timer is selected. Should you want a single, preset time to automatically repeat, select “RPT”...
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