ENGLISH Overview Timing Functions Introduction One Time Control – Rapid and Blitz Games (Options 1 and 2) One Time Control then Sudden Death (Options 3 and 4) Two Time Controls then Sudden Death (Options 5 and 6) One Time Control then Repeating Time Controls (Options 7 and 8) Bonus (“Fischer”...
Overview This DGT North American Game Timer has been designed to be used as game clock for various two-person board games, especially Chess, Go and Draughts. In this manual it will be referred to as the “DGT NA.” The main features are: 10 different programmed functions covering all popular timing standards Additional manual programming functionality for all methods All 10 manual settings are stored in the clock’s memory...
Bonus (“Fischer” or “Incremental” Mode) Options (Options 9 - 14) The Bonus method (also referred to as a “Fischer” or “Incremental” Mode) is a timing system in which, for each separate move played- from the first move of the time control in question, bonus time is added to the available time.
When the opponent finishes the move by pressing the clock lever, instead of the display immediately beginning to tick down (18:36, 18:35, etc.), there is a five-second period – the delay – before the clock is activated. During the delay time, the word “ ”...
Starting a Game When you have selected an option with a pre-programmed setting, make sure that the lever is up for the player who will be white. The player color is indicated with the symbol on the display. Now start the game, and the timer, by pressing the button in the middle.
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All these digits can be changed with the button and will keep their value even after the clock is switched off or other options are chosen. Notice that the main Time Control settings must be given in Hours, Minutes and and Seconds.
When manual set or time correction is chosen it is possible to skip the number-by- number entry of the values by pressing the button when the first digit is flashing. The parameters stay unchanged and the clock will show > || and is ready to be started. 11.
15. Checking the Move Number When the clock is running or paused, you may see the move number by pressing the button. The running clock is not interrupted by this action. 16. Quick Setting Using Auto Repeat For fast operation, you can hold the buttons.
21. Technical Specifications Batteries: Two AA-size (alkaline recommended; current consumption 2 uA when off, 10 uA when on (battery life approx. 10 yrs.) Accuracy: within 1 second per hour Housing: ABS plastic Display: 1’ x 5-3/8’ Weight: 8.6 oz. (with 2-AA batteries installed) The DGT NA complies with EN 50081-1:1991 and EN50082-1:1991 regulations.