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Seiko Astron 3X22 Complete User Manual

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  • Page 1 ▶ READ FIRST ▶ CONTENTS Complete User Guide 3X22 GPS Solar Watch...
  • Page 2 SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.

  • Page 3: Read First

    ○ If the pins protrude from the band. ○ Places where the temperature drops below ○ Places affected by strong vibrations * Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE 5°C or rises above 35°C for a long time CENTER.
  • Page 4 Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was been conducted on the water resistant watch with the BAR (barometric pressure) purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. display. For diving, use watches specifically designed for diving. Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for b CAUTION a long time.

  • Page 5: Features

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Features This is a GPS solar watch. This watch has the following features. GPS signal reception Solar charging Function Automatic time adjustment function This watch operates by solar charging. This watch automatically adjusts the time in The time on the watch can be adjusted to the accordance with action patterns during use.

  • Page 6: Mechanism By Which The Gps Solar Watch Sets Time And Date

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Mechanism by which the GPS solar watch sets time and date GPS satellite Mechanism by which this watch sets the time and date This is a satellite operated by the United States Department of...

  • Page 7: Time Zone

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Time zone Time zone Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard time commonly used is adopted by countries and regions around the world. Standard time is determined by nations and regions, with “time zone” used to refer to the whole of a region that uses the same standard time. At present, the globe is divided into 38 time zones (as of January 2019).

  • Page 8: The Following Functions Are Included

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR The following functions are included When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed To set only the time Adjust the time zone. The correct time for the set time difference can be displayed by performing “manual time adjustment”.

  • Page 9: How To Check When The Time Zone Information Was Configured For Your Watch

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to check when the time zone information was configured for your watch By referring to caliber-case number shown on the case back, you will be able to determine when The case back shows the caliber-case number of the time zone data was configured.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS 1.　READ FIRST 6.　TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ........................2 ........29 Handling cautions ......................2 Daily care ........................29 Features ......................... 4 Performance and caliber / case number ............... 29 Mechanism by which the GPS solar watch sets time and date ........5 Water resistant performance ..................

  • Page 11: Before Use

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Names of the parts 1 Hour hand 2 Seconds hand 3 Minute hand 4 Button A 5 Crown 6 Date 7 Button B * The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.

  • Page 12: About Display Of Reception Results And In-Flight Mode ( )

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR About display of reception results and in-flight mode ( 1 Display of reception result : Reception successful (8-second position) : Reception failed (52-second position) → Check the reception result P. 18 2 Display of in-flight mode (...

  • Page 13: List Of Time Differences Around The World (For Reference)

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR List of time differences around the world (for reference) This is a list of time differences around the world. When performing manual time difference setting (selection), refer to the crown rotation direction. DST (Daylight Saving Time) has been adopted in countries marked with a H.

  • Page 14: Check The Charging Status

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Check the charging status Push and release Button B When Button B is pushed and released, the seconds hand moves, allowing you to check the energy level. We recommend that you check the “energy level” on a regular basis to ensure that the watch does not do into a low energy state.

  • Page 15: About Charging

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR About charging How to charge the watch Standard Charging Time Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. Charge the watch using the times below as a guide. GPS signal reception consumes considerable energy. Expose the watch to light frequently, and charge the watch so that the energy level is "middle"...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation (How To Set The Time/How To Receive Gps Signals, Etc.)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Basic operation flow 1. Check the place where GPS signals can be 2. Set the time zone and set the time and date easily received →...

  • Page 17: Gps Signal Reception

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR GPS signal reception Place where GPS signals can be easily received/Place where GPS signals cannot be received Easy to receive Difficult to receive Cannot receive •...
  • Page 18 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR List of GPS signal reception methods (characteristics of all three types) GPS signal reception Q & A Reception Leap second data Q : When the watch is moved to a different time zone, does the watch automatically display the...
  • Page 19 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Check that reception was successful (reception result display) The reception result (success or failure) for the last GPS radio reception is displayed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 20: To Adjust The Time Zone And Time By Gps Signal Reception (Time Zone Adjustment)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR To adjust the time zone and time by GPS signal reception (Time Zone Adjustment) Time zone adjustment Precautions on time zone adjustment The time zone where you are is localized to adjust the watch to...
  • Page 21 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to adjust the time zone Continue to press Button B (3 seconds), Go to a place where GPS signals can Direct the watch face upward and...

  • Page 22: To Adjust Only The Time By Gps Signal Reception (Manual Time Adjustment)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR To adjust only the time by GPS signal reception (manual time adjustment) Manual time adjustment The watch can be set to the correct current time for the set (selected) time difference.
  • Page 23 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to manually adjust the time Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), Go to a place where GPS signals can Direct the watch face upward and...

  • Page 24: Setting The Destination Time Zone While In Flight, Etc. (Manual Time Difference Setting), And Setting/Resetting Dst (Daylight Saving Time Or "Summer Time")

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Setting the destination time zone while in flight, etc. (manual time difference setting), and setting/resetting DST (daylight saving time or “summer time”) About manual time difference setting (selection) When time zone adjustment cannot be performed, the time difference can be set (selected) manually.

  • Page 25: Automatic Time Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Automatic time adjustment This watch can be set to the precise current time by automatically receiving GPS signals by exposure to bright light outdoors under an open sky to adjust the time.

  • Page 26: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR When boarding (in-flight mode ( In-flight mode ( Set to the in-flight mode ( Set to the in-flight mode ( ) where the Continue to press Button B...

  • Page 27: Leap Second (Automatic Leap Second Reception Function)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function) Leap second Receiving Leap Second Data The leap second is to compensate for deviations from the universal time (UT) which is When GPS signal reception (automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment, or time astronomically determined and the “International Atomic Time (TAI).
  • Page 28 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Check whether leap second data reception was successful The reception result (success or failure) of the regular leap second data reception is displayed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 29: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Seconds Hand

    IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECONDS HAND ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Seconds hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) Movement of the seconds hand shows the state of the watch (working functions). 2-second interval movement/5-second interval movement are brought...

  • Page 30: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Daily care Performance and caliber / case number The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch ● The watch requires good daily care • Do not wash the watch when its crown is in the extended position.

  • Page 31: Magnetic Resistance

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Magnetic resistance Affected by nearby magnetism, Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. * This watch will automatically adjust the position of the hands if the time is rendered incorrect through magnetism, through the automatic hand position alignment function.

  • Page 32: Band

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Band The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge.

  • Page 33: How To Use An Easy Adjust Type Clasp

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to use an easy adjust type clasp Some bands are provided with an easy adjust type clasp for fine adjustment of the band’s length. If the clasp of the watch you purchased is as follows, please refer to the following instructions.

  • Page 34: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp Some bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp. If the clasp of the watch you purchased is as follows, please refer to the following instructions.

  • Page 35: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp (Pointed Tip Diving Type)

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed tip diving type) The rubber bands and some leather bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed tip diving type) of the type where the pointed tip of the band dives downward as shown in the figure.

  • Page 36: Lumibrite

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Lumibrite If your watch has Lumibrite Lumibrite is a luminous paint that absorbs the light energy of sunlight and lighting apparatuses in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark. For example, if exposed to a light of more than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, Lumibrite can emit light for 3 to 5 hours.

  • Page 37: Power Source

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Power Source The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, which is different from * Overcharge prevention function ordinary batteries. When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function is Unlike an ordinary silver oxide battery, the secondary battery does not require periodic automatically activated to avoid further charging.

  • Page 38: After Sales Service

    ● Notes on guarantee and repair ●Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE • Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) is recommended CENTER for repair or overhaul.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR When the watch is unable to receive GPS signals Points to be checked ●Reception is not possible even with operation of GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment/manual time adjustment) (The reception result is When the watch does not start receiving or is unable to receive GPS signals even with displayed as “N.”)
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR How to manually set the time • When using the watch again under a condition in which the watch is able to receive GPS signals, receive GPS signals to set the time. • When adjusting the time, the date will also be adjusted.

  • Page 41: When The Date Or The Position Of The Hour, Minute, Or Seconds Hand Is Incorrect

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR When the date or the position of the hour, minute, or seconds hand is incorrect The preliminary position is misaligned due to the following reasons. Points to be checked ●Reception was successful (the reception result is displayed as “Y”), but time has gained or lost.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Preliminary position of this Set the standard position of the date and the hour and minute hands watch Pull out the crown to the second Continue to press Button B Turn the crown to adjust the date to The preliminary position of the date is “1”...
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Continue to press Button A (3 Set the time by receiving GPS Press Button B and then release it Push the crown back in seconds) signals The watch goes into the preliminary position setting The hour/minute hands move, and stop at “12:00 AM”.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The seconds hand moves at 2-second Charge the watch fully until the energy level is “middle” or “full”. intervals. Be careful not to conceal the watch under a sleeve, etc., while The energy depletion forewarning function is activated.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The charging status display is “low”. Charge the watch sufficiently until the charging status is displayed * The energy level can be seen by pressing and as the “middle” position or “full” position.
  • Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The setting for the time difference (including DST (daylight saving time or Reset the time difference if different from the time of the current location. P. 23 “summer time”)) does not match the time of the current location.
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages ① The automatic hand position alignment function is activated to automatically adjust the position. The standard position of the seconds hand is incorrect. (This can occur when Please use the watch as it is. The automatic hand position alignment function is activated once a The seconds hand position indicating the position of the seconds hand is incorrect due to external influences.)
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The stored electric power is running short. Sufficiently charge the watch until it starts moving at 1-small second intervals. P. 14 The crown or buttons cannot be Date is moving right after a setting is carried out by the crown or button operated.

  • Page 49: Function List/Specifications

    FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS ASTRON 3X22 GPS SOLAR Index Functions to adjust the time Functions to charge GPS signal reception → P. 16 Solar Charging Function..The watch converts light to electrical energy and charges Time zone adjustment This function receives signals from GPS satellites, →...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Oscillator, frequency divider and driving circuit C-MOSIC, 4 pieces reception function....second data reception is necessary. * The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements. → P. 26 Declaration of Conformity Copyright ©2019 by SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION...

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