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Wholesale Chess 0489 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wholesale Chess Advanced Digital Timer User Manual...
  • Page 3 Wholesale Chess Advanced Digital Timer The Wholesale Chess Advanced Digital Timer is a reliable game timer that is easy to setup and use. We know that not everyone loves to read their user manual so in addition to the instructions below we have a video tutorial on our website which will demonstrate everything needed to operate the timer.
  • Page 4 Key Features • Easy to set up and use • Contrast color on bottom of [Turn Lever] is visible from a distance • 38 Pre-programmed popular timing modes • Ability to create and save a custom timing mode • Supports multiple period timing modes (up to four unique time periods) •...
  • Page 5 Button Description ① [-] When timer is in setting mode pressing this button one time will decrease the value of the flashing field by 1. In play mode pressing this button for three seconds will show the number of moves played.
  • Page 6 ② [>||] When timer is in play mode pressing this button one time will start or pause the current timing mode. When timer is in play mode pressing this button for three seconds will enter setting mode. When timer is in setting mode pressing this button once will move between fields (i.e., hours, minutes, seconds, etc.) on the timer to allow the user to change the game time, bonus, delay and alarm settings.
  • Page 7 ④ [Turn Lever] – When one side of the lever is depressed the timer on the opposite side will count up or down. ⑤ On/Off Switch – Slide switch to turn timer on or off and to reset for a new game. ⑥...
  • Page 8 Display : Indicates which player is white and which player is black Byo-Yomi: Displayed when Byo-Yomi time is active Move: Displays the number of moves Bonus: Displayed when bonus time is enabled...
  • Page 9 Delay: Displayed when delay time is enabled : Low Battery : When displayed sounds are turned on : Indicates the timer is paused : Indicates the left side of the timer is running : Indicates the right side of the timer is running : When displayed the player’s time has expired : When displayed the player has moved to the next timing period (disappears after five minutes or five moves)
  • Page 10 Quick Start Install two new AA batteries. Turn the On/Off switch on the bottom of the timer to on. When the timer is turned on the timer mode option will be flashing in the middle of the display. Use either the [+] or [-] buttons to scroll through the 38 pre-programmed modes.
  • Page 11 alarm press and hold the [-] for three seconds again. (Note: the alarm can only be turned off and on before the game starts and not during the game.) Press the [>||] button to start the timer. To pause the game press the [>||] button. Pressing the button again will restart the game.
  • Page 12 The first digit on each side of the timer is the number of the current timing period. If you are playing with a single timing period this will be 0. The next two digits are the number of moves made for the player on that side of the timer.
  • Page 13 between the hours/minutes/seconds on both sides of the timer and the [+] or [-] to make the desired changes. When changes are completed press and hold the [>||] for three seconds to return to play mode and then press the [>||] button again to start the timer.
  • Page 14 flashing. Use the [+] or [-] buttons to increase or decrease that value and then press the [>||] button to move to the next digit. Follow these steps to set the hours, minutes and seconds on the left side of the timer and then press the [>||] button to move to the first digit on the right side of the timer.
  • Page 15 Bonus versus Delay Bonus Time: When enabled bonus time will be added to the timer for each player at the beginning of their turn. For example, if a player has 0:05:00 on their timer and a 10 second bonus is enabled, at the beginning of their turn 10 seconds will be added to their game time and the timer will start to count from 0:05:10.
  • Page 16 option. When the delay time is enabled and the game is started the player whose turn it is will see a count down on their side of the timer. The countdown is their delay time and once it has expired or they complete their turn their game time will then display on their side of the timer.
  • Page 17 Pre-programmed Timing Modes [01] 0:05:00 (5 Minute game) [02] 0:25:00 (25 Minute game) [03] 1:30:30 +30s/M (90 Minute game with 30 seconds of bonus time added per move) [04] {1:30:00/40m+30s/m} {0:30:00+30s/m} Multi Time Period Game (First time period is 90 minutes in which at least 40 moves must be played plus 30 seconds of bonus time added per move.
  • Page 18 [05] {1:40:00/40m+30s/m} {0:50:00/20m+30s/m} 0:15:0+30s/m} Multi Time Period Game (First time period is 100 minutes in which at least 40 moves must be played plus 30 seconds of bonus time added per move. After the 100 minutes have passed (assuming each player has played at least 40 moves) the second time period will start which is 50 minutes in which 20 moves must be played plus 30 seconds of bonus time added per move.
  • Page 19 [6] {2:00:00/40m} {1:00:00/20m} {0:15:00+30s/m} Multi Time Period Game (First time period is 120 minutes in which at least 40 moves must be played. After the 120 minutes have passed (assuming each player has played at least 40 moves) the second time period will start which is 60 minutes in which 20 moves must be played.
  • Page 20 minutes in which 20 moves must be played. After the 60 minutes have passed (assuming each player has played at least 20 moves) the third time period will start which is 30 minutes to complete the game.) [8] 0:03:00+2s/m (3 Minute game with 2 seconds of bonus time added per move) [9] 0:05:00=3s/m (5 minute game with 3 seconds of bonus time added per move)
  • Page 21 [12] 0:50:00+10s/m (50 minute game with 10 seconds of bonus time added per move) [13] 1:15:00+30s/m (75 minute game with 30 seconds of bonus time added per move) [14] 1:00:00 (60 minute game) [15] 1:30:00 (90 minute game) [16] 2:00:00 (120 minute game) [17] 1:00:00 –...
  • Page 22 [18] 1:00:00 – 30s/m(by) (Game time is 60 minutes. When the game time counts down to zero the players have 30 seconds per move) [19] 2:00:00 – 30s/m(by) (Game time is 120 minutes. When the game time counts down to zero the players have 30 seconds per move) [20] {1:00:00} {0:05:00/10m (by} (Game time is 60 minutes.
  • Page 23 [21] {1:00:00} {0:05:00/20m (by} (Game time is 60 minutes. When game time counts down to zero the players have 5 minutes to make 20 moves. After 20 moves the 5 minutes restart.) [22] {1:00:00} {0:05:00/30m (by} (Game time is 60 minutes.
  • Page 24 [24] 0:00:30/m (by) + 0:01:00/10 chances (by) (Players have 30 seconds to make each move. If no move is made within 30 seconds the player is then given 1 minute. Both players have 10 chances to be given the extra minute) [25] 2:40:00 + 0:01:00/5 chances (by) (Game time is 160 minutes.
  • Page 25 [27] 0:01:00/m (Each player has 1 minute to make their move. If no move is made within 1 minute the game stops) [28] 0:02:00/m (Each player has 2 minutes to make their move. If no move is made within 2 minutes the game stops) [29] 0:05:00/m (Each player has 5 minutes to make their move.
  • Page 26 [32] 0:45:00+30s/m (Game time is 45 minutes plus 30 seconds of bonus time added per move) [33] 1:00:00+20s/m (Game time is 60 minutes plus 20 seconds of bonus time added per move) [34] 40/2,SD/30 d10 Multi Time Period Game (First time period is 120 minutes in which 40 moves must be played with a 10 second delay per move.
  • Page 27 time period is 30 minutes with a 10 second delay per move) [36] G60 d10 (60 minute game with a 10 second delay per move) [37] G30 d10 (30 minute game with a 10 second delay per move) [38] 40/100, 20/40, SD/40 d30 Multi Time Period Game (First time period is 100 minutes in which 40 moves must be played with a 30 second delay per move.
  • Page 28 [F##] The user is able to modify the time in any of the 38 pre-programmed settings listed above. When this is done the new times are automatically saved to position [F##] for future use. When another time setting is changed it will overwrite any previous times saved in position [F##] so that only the most recent change is saved.
  • Page 29 position. You can turn off the timer and come back to that timing mode later by selecting [F01] when you turn the timer back on. However, if you customize another timing mode in the future, it will overwrite the timing mode you had previously saved at [F01].
  • Page 30 decrease the value (in this case the hours) and then press the [>||] button to move to the next digits (minutes). Use the [>||] button to move between digits until you have set the hours, minutes and seconds for the left side of the timer.
  • Page 31 5) Next you will have the ability to set the bonus time for that time period if any. Use the [>||] button to scroll through the digits and the [+] or [-] buttons to increase or decrease any digit. (There is not an option to set a delay time in the [00] mode.
  • Page 32 go back to play mode. You are now ready to use your custom time mode and it has been saved at position [00]. You can access it in the future by turning on the clock and using the [+] or [-] buttons to scroll to position [00].
  • Page 33 Maintenance & Warranty Use two new alkaline batteries only. Replace the batteries when is displayed on the timer. When the timer will not be used for a long period of time (several weeks or more) remove the batteries to avoid damage from a leaking battery.
  • Page 34 Wholesale Chess offers a one-year manufacturer warranty on this timer from the date of purchase. Damage due to batteries or physical damage (dropped clock, cracked display, etc.) are not covered under warranty. For warranty work please send the timer and a copy of...
  • Page 35 Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for your timer to be repaired or replaced. If you need a copy of your invoice or have any questions about your timer you can email us at info@wholesalechess.com or call us at 1-888-582-4377.