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CAL. W854 DIGITAL QUARTZ Full-panel dot-matrix liquid crystal panel Time/calendar 5-channel regular alarm 10-hour stopwatch with memory recall function Countdown timer with preset and adjustable timer functions World resort time Button operation confirmation light Illuminating light (electroluminescent panel) Changeover between normal and enlarged displays...
MODE CHANGE Selection of a desired mode can be made by pressing the corresponding button in the MENU display. STOPWATCH ALARM mode mode TIMER mode TIME/ WORLD CALENDAR RESORT TIME mode mode [MENU display] * When the desired mode is selected, the opening graphic display is shown before the selected mode appears.
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CHANGEOVER BETWEEN NORMAL AND ENLARGED DISPLAYS In all modes except the WORLD RESORT TIME, the display can be selected between the normal display that shows all the data with characters of a normal size and the enlarged display that shows the main data with characters of an enlarged size.
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TIME/CALENDAR MODE Once the time/calendar of your area is set in the TIME/CALENDAR mode, the times of the 38 cities covered in the WORLD RESORT TIME mode will be set automatically. Changeover between the standard time and daylight saving time can be made. Press in MENU display to show TIME/CALENDAR mode.
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TIME/CALENDAR SETTING Press for 2 to 3 seconds to show TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display. Press to select the digits to be adjusted. Selection of the digits Standard time/ C i t y Seconds Minutes Hour daylight saving time 12-/24-hour indication Year Month Date Set the flashing digits.
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SHOWING THE SELECTED CITY Press to show the city selected for TIME/CALENDAR mode. * The name of the selected city is displayed in place of the day, scrolls from right to left, and then the day is displayed again. TURNING ON/OFF OF HOURLY TIME SIGNAL AND BUTTON OPERATION CONFIRMATION SOUND With each press, the hourly time signal and sound for button operation...
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DEMONSTRATION FUNCTION Provided with a demonstration function, the watch shows the displays in each mode. Press for 3 seconds in TIME/CALENDAR mode to start the demonstration. * The name of the selected city appears in place of the day, and then the demonstration display will start, showing the display of each mode repeatedly.
ALARM MODE The alarm can be set to ring daily at five different times a day. The alarms can be engaged and disengaged independently of one another. Press in MENU display to show ALARM mode. Current time Set alarm time “ON”...
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ALARM TIME SETTING Press to select the desired alarm channel (Ch.-1 – Ch.-5). Press for 2 to 3 seconds to show ALARM SETTING display. Press to select the digits to be adjusted (hour/minutes). Set the flashing digits. (Increasing digits) Set the flashing digits. (Decreasing digits) Return to ALARM mode.
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ALARM ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT The alarms can be engaged and disengaged independently of one another. Press to select the desired alarm channel (Ch.-1 – Ch.-5). With each press, the selected alarm is engaged and disengaged alternately. * At the designated time, the alarm rings for 20 seconds.
STOPWATCH MODE The stopwatch measures up to 10 hours in 1/100 second increments. Press in MENU display to show STOPWATCH mode. Start / Stop / Restart Current time Time measured Measure lap & split time / Reset Lap time and split time measurement •...
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MEMORY RECALL FUNCTION The first 199 lap and split times are automatically stored in memory. The stored data can be recalled either during or after the measurement. Press to activate the memory recall function.* With each press, stored data are recalled from the oldest to the newest.
TIMER MODE Two types of timer are available: 10-channel preset timer and adjustable timer. The adjustable timer can be set up to 9 hours and 59 minutes in minute increments. Press in MENU display to show TIMER mode. Current time Set time...
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PRESET TIMER SETTING Press to select the desired preset time. Selection of the preset time/adjustable timer 1 min. ⇔ 2 min. ⇔ 3 min. ⇔ 4 min. ⇔ 5 min. ⇔ 10 min. Adjustable timer ⇔ 1 hour ⇔ 45 min. ⇔ 30 min. ⇔ 15 min. ADJUSTABLE TIMER SETTING Press to select the adjustable timer.
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Set the flashing digits. (Increasing digits) Set the flashing digits. (Decreasing digits) Return to TIMER mode. TIMER OPERATION Start / Stop / Restart No. of times the countdown Time measured is repeated Reset * When the set time is up, a warning sound beeps for 5 seconds. To stop it manually, press any of the buttons.
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WORLD RESORT TIME MODE The time of 38 places throughout the world can be displayed together with their respective country code for overseas telephone call. The places include major cities of the world, famous resorts and spots good for surfing. Press in MENU display to show WORLD RESORT TIME mode.
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Press to select the desired city. * The name of the selected city scrolls from right to left. * In the normal display, the daylight saving time (summer time) mark, country code, time and city name are shown. CHANGEOVER OF DISPLAYS With each press, the following displays alternately appear.
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CHANGEOVER BETWEEN STANDARD TIME AND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME If the daylight saving time is effective in the selected city, press to show the daylight saving time. * With each press of button B, the standard time and daylight saving time of the city are alternatively shown.
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Name of city/resort Name of country/area Country code ± (hours) Réunion France Dubai United Arab Emirates Mauritius Island Mauritius Maldive Islands Maldives Bangkok Thailand Java Island Indonesia Hong Kong China Bali Island Indonesia Cebú Island The Philippines Singapore Singapore Tokyo Japan Torami Japan...
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Name of city/resort Name of country/area Country code ± (hours) + 12 New Zealand Islands* New Zealand - 10 Hawaii Islands U.S.A. - 10 Tahiti Island French Polynesia San Francisco* U.S.A. Los Angeles* U.S.A. Huntington Beach* U.S.A. Cabo San Lucas* Mexico Chicago* U.S.A.
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ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel) Turn on the illuminating light. * The display panel is evenly illuminated for 3 seconds. TURNING ON/OFF OF BUTTON OPERATION CONFIRMATION LIGHT “EL” With each continuous press for 2 to mark 3 seconds, the button operation confirmation light is alternately turned on and off.
NOTES ON USING THE WATCH TIME/CALENDAR MODE [TIME/CALENDAR SETTING] The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months including February of leap years from 1999 to 2048. Once the year, month and date have been set, the day of the week is automatically set. Setting the seconds: •...
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and becomes lower as they decrease. The contrast level has been initially set at “10” at the factory. When the contrast level is set to “0”, the digits on the display will be unable to read. With each press of buttons C and E, the contrast level increases and decreases by one, respectively.
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The lap time and split time measured remain displayed for 10 seconds together with the flashing lap number. Then, the display automatically returns to the measurement in progress. Lap time Split time Lap No. Even if the digits are reset to “00” in the stopwatch measurement, the stored data is not erased and can be recalled unless a new measurement is started.
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TIMER mode in 2 to 3 minutes. [TIMER OPERATION] Restart and stop of the timer can be repeated by pressing button C. Even if the TIMER mode is changed to another while the measurement is in progress, it continues counting properly. After the timer is used, however, be sure to reset it as the battery energy is consumed enormously to shorten the battery life.
When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any malfunction. We recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER for battery replacement. Battery life indicator When all the digits start flashing, have the battery replaced with a new one as soon as possible.
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Press and hold buttons A, B, C and E at the same time for 2 to 3 seconds. The display will become blank, and the MENU display will appear when the buttons are released. Then, press button A. “TIME 1-JAN A12:00'00" FRI” will be displayed. * Before using the watch, set the time/calendar and then, the alarm.
WATER RESISTANCE Non-water resistant • If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER. Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar • Do not operate the buttons when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.
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Care should also be taken on diving into water. ** We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s Watch for scuba diving. TEMPERATURES MAGNETISM...
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2 to 3 years. Have Years watch or hit it against hard your watch checked by an surfaces, as this may AUTHORIZED PULSAR cause damage. DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure that the case, buttons, gasket and crystal seal remain intact.
Keep the watch away read. Please contact your AUTHORIZED from close contact with objects PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER such as TV screens which emit if you wish to have a new panel fitted strong static electricity.
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