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KSJ1B21/BSJ1B21-1704
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1B21 ソーラー電波
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Thank you very much for choosing a SEIKO watch.
For proper and safe use of your SEIKO watch,
please read carefully the instructions in this
booklet before using it .
Keep this manual handy for easy reference.
※ L ength adjustment service for metallic bands is available at
the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If you cannot
have your watch repaired by the retailer from whom the watch
was purchased because you received the watch as a gift, or you
moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.
T he service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other
retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
※ I f your watch has a protective fi lm for preventing scratches, make
sure to peel it off before using the watch. If the watch is used
with the fi lm on it, dirt, sweat, dust, or moisture may be attached
to the fi lm and may cause rust.
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- Page 1 ※ L ength adjustment service for metallic bands is available at the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If you cannot have your watch repaired by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. T he service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
○ Places aff ected by strong magnetism or static electricity ○ Dusty places ○ Places aff ected by strong vibrations ○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc. ○ If the pins protrude from the band ※ Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. ・If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation ・Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children. Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist. C are should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing the ・Other cautions accessories. -
Page 3: Before Use
※ I f the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation or water environment, which are usually required for watches designed droplets appear inside of the watch for a long time, the water resistant for scuba diving or saturation diving, have not been conducted performance of the watch is deteriorated. Immediately consult the retailer on this watch. For diving, use special watches for diving. from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTMER SERVICE CENTER . Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for a long time. Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lessen its water CAUTION resistant performance because of deterioration of the adhesive on ... -
Page 4: Features
Features This solar-drive and radio-controlled watch is equipped with a radio signal adjustment function. ■ Time Diff erence Adjustment Function ･･･ This watch can display local time around the world by ・ T he watch is operated by using electric energy which is converted from the light (Selecting Transmitting Station) setting the appropriate time diff erence. In addition, → P.114 setting the time difference enables the watch to received by the solar panel. -
Page 5: How To Use The Button
How to use the button Crown Some models may have a Button which is recessed in the watch case There are two types of crown, a normal crown and a screw-lock type crown. to prevent accidental input. Shape of the Button diff ers depending on Please check the type of the crown of your watch. the design of the watch. While Normal crown pressing The the crown crown in, turn Pull out the crown and operate it. turns. it in the direction indicated by The crown Screw-lock type crown the arrow. does not turn. Unlock the crown before operating it. After operating (It cannot be the crown, lock it. turned any Unscrew While pressing the Upper half of the Button The Button is covered except The Button is recessed in further.) crown in is covered. -
Page 6: Mechanism Of Radio Signal Reception
■ Automatic reception and manual reception Setting the time by receiving a radio signal ・ Automatic reception ■ Mechanism of radio signal reception T his watch sets the time by automatically receiving a radio signal at a fi xed time. This watch automatically receives a radio signal before 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The radio-controlled watch displays the precise Time by automatically receiving and ※ When the reception is successful, the watch fi nishes the automatic reception. synchronizing itself with the radio signal of an offi cial standard frequency. ・ P lace the watch in a place where it can easily receive a radio signal (by the window, etc.) ・Do not move the watch during the radio signal reception. → To Improve Radio Signal Reception P.105 Transmitting Radio-controlled watch Station Receive radio signals ・ Manual reception through the antenna T his watch can receive a radio signal arbitrarily at any time other than the inside the watch Offi... - Page 7 ■ Radio signal reception range : the Peopleʼs Republic of China (BPC) ■ Radio signal reception range : the United States of America (WWVB) The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 1,500 km (1,500 km radius of the transmitting station). 1,500 km (1,500 km radius of the transmitting station). There are four time diff erences within the reception range. BPC is operated by NTSC. Shangqiu National T ime Ser vice WWVB is operated by NIST.
- Page 8 (each) transmitting station or because of a lightning strike. In such a case, see the (each) ・ C l o s e t o h o m e e l e c t r i c a l sites or places with station's website for further information or contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. appliances such as TV's, heavy traffi c. refrigerators or air conditioners ・ C lose to OA devises such ...
- Page 9 ■ Standard charging time About charging For an approximate time required to charge the watch, refer to the table below. ■ How to charge the watch From the state where the In the state where the hand watch is stopped (not charged) moves (the watch is charged) Illumination Light Condition Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. lx (LUX) source (Example) To fully To 1sec Interval To move for charged movement is secured 1day 700 Fluorescent light General offi ces − − 5 h 3,000 Fluorescent light 30W 20cm 200 h 5 h 1.5 h Fluorescent light 30W 5cm 10,000 60 h 1 h 15 min Sunlight Cloudy day ...
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Page 10: F Eatures Of Time Diff Erence Adjustment
Time diff erence adjustment (when using the watch overseas) ■ Features of time diff erence adjustment function ■ Questions and answers regarding time diff erence adjustment function <How to read the second hand position and time difference (radio signal transmitting station＞ ・ S et the time difference in the time difference ※The numbers in parenthesis are time diff erences based on UTC. Ｑ： W hen returning to Japan from overseas, is the time automatically set to Japan time? adjustment mode to display an overseas local time. ※ W hen setting the second ※ W hen setting the Ａ： J ust moving cannot adjust the time to Japan time. Af ter setting the time ... -
Page 11: List Of Major Time Diff Erences Around The World 118
There are time differences around the world based on Coordinated Universal Time List of major time diff erences around the world (UTC). There are 24 regions (Time Zones) around the world with a time difference of one hour. This system has been adopted internationally by setting the total time Refer to the table below to set the time diff... -
Page 12: Water Resistance
Water resistance Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant performance of your watch before using. （Refer to " P.121 "） Indication on the case back Water resistant performance Condition of use No indication Non-water resistance Avoid drops of water or sweat The watch withstands accidental Not suitable for WARNING WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life contact with water in everyday life. swimming WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life at The watch is suitable for sports such as swimming. 5 barometric pressures 5 BAR WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life at The watch is suitable for diving not using an air cylinder. 10(20) barometric pressures. 10（20）BAR Magnetic resistance Examples of common magnetic products that may aff ect watches Aff ected by nearby magnetism, a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. ※ When the hand positions deviate to display incorrect time as a result of infl uence of magnetism. this watch automatically corrects the hand alignment itself. (Refer to P. 1 46) Indication on the case back Condition of use Keep the watch more than 10 cm away from No indication magnetic products. -
Page 13: Band
● Leather band Band ・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat and direct sunlight. ・ W ipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up with a dry cloth. The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. ・ D o not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause ・ P lease take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is likely to show up. skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of ・ R efrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while attention for long usage. bathing, swimming, and when working with water even if the watch itself is water-resistant enforced for daily use ... -
Page 14: Lumibrite
・How to adjust the length of the leather band B Type While pressing the push button on the both sides of Press the push buttons again to the fl ap, pull the leather band out of the moveable unfasten the fl ap. loop and fi xed loop. Then open the clasp. Buckle Push button Fixed loop Moveable Flap ・How to wear or take off the watch loop While pressing the push button on the both sides Place the tip of the band into the moveable loop and fixed loop, and fasten the clasp of the fl ap, pull the band out of the moveable lop Pull the pin out of a adjustment hole of the band. Fasten the fl ap. and fi xed loop. Then open the clasp. by pressing the frame of the buckle. -
Page 15: Power Source
・ P eriodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning ● Notes on guarantee and repair (overhaul) is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in order to maintain optimal performance of the watch for a long time. According ・ C ontact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch mechanical CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER for repair or overhaul. parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts due to contamination ... -
Page 16: H Ow To Conduct Manual Reception
How to conduct manual reception (receiving a radio signal manually) When the second hand starts to Place the watch and wait for a move at one-second intervals, check few minutes (max. 12 minutes) that the reception is successful. Place the watch. Continue to press the button (for 3 seconds), and then release it when the second hand moves to the zero second position. W hen the second hand moves at the one- When the reception is fi nished, check Place the watch where it can second interval, the reception is fi nished. that the reception is successful. easily receive a radio signal. R eception starts after the second hand It takes time to receive a radio signal (max. 12 minutes). -
Page 17: Preliminary Position
P ress t he but t on and Press the button to set the After the operation ③ pull the Push the crown back in then release it time crown to the second click. according to the time signal, etc. T he second hand moves to the zero second position B y pressing the button once, the second hand makes a full The operation is completed. and stops. rotation and the watch advances the time by one minute. The watch starts to work. The watch switches to the manual time setting mode. When the ※ P ress the button button is kept with a pointed pressed for two seconds, object. → P.94 the second Pushing Pulling Pressing Press hand starts to ... -
Page 18: At Trouble
At trouble At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. (P.112) The second hand moves Fully charge the watch so that the second hand may move at one-second intervals. If the second hand moves at two or five-second intervals at two-second intervals. while you wear the watch everyday, the watch is in a P.110 Be careful not to conceal the watch under a sleeve, etc., while wearing it. The second hand moves condition where it cannot acquire suffi cient light, for instance, When taking off... - Page 19 At Trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference pages 1. When the watch returns to a normal temperature, it will display the precise time as before. − The watch has been left in an extremely high or 2. If the watch still gains or loses the time, conduct manual reception if necessary. P.138 The watch temporarily low temperature place for a long time. 3. I f the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above mentioned − gains or loses time. procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. The watch fails to receive a radio signal correctly as 1. Place the watch where it is able to receive a radio signal more easily. P.105 a result of external infl uence (incorrect reception). 2. Conduct manual reception if necessary. P.138 The reception results are successful, but The hand positions were misaligned as a result of external infl uence. P.144 1. N o crown or button operation is needed, since the automatic hand position Misalignment ...
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Page 20: In Case Of An Abnormal Movement ·154
In case of an abnormal movement ■ Reset the system ( ① - ③ ) In case that the watch moves abnormally or that the watch Pull the crown to the second Push the crown Press the button for 5 seconds does not move at one-second click and then release it back in i n t e r v a l s e v e n a f t e r f u l l y charging the battery, perform ... -
Page 21: Specifi Cations
〒 100-0005 東京都千代田区丸の内 3-1-1 国際ビル ※ A pproximately one year and a half at maximum when the power save is activated 〒 550-0013 大阪市西区新町 1-4-24 大阪四ﾂ橋新町ビルディ ング after the battery is fully charged). 8. R adio signal reception function / radio signal transmitting station: Japan (2 stations), China, U.S.A. and Germany. Automatic reception (before 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.) ※It varies depending on the radio signal receiving condition. ※ A fter radio signal reception, the watch will start to work depending on the quartz http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/ movement until the next reception. ※ M anual reception is available. 9. I ntegrated circuit: oscillator, frequency divider, drive and reception circuit: IC, 2 pieces ※The specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.