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C-20 8B92 BSJ8B92-2202 8B92 Radio Sync Solar World Time Chronograph INSTRUCTIONS 日本語 ..........English ..........Please refer to the Instruction Manuals そのほかの言語の取扱説明書は、パソコンや of other languages by accessing スマートフォンから当社ホームページ内の "Customer Service"→ "Instruction" 「カスタマーサービス」 > 「取扱説明書ダウンロード」 on our Website from PC or Smartphone.
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. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
○ If the pins protrude from the band. How to conduct manual reception (Receive * Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE Set the date to “1” (1st) ......107 a radio signal manually) ....... 78 CENTER.
Place or store in a location receiving light, etc., to sufficiently charge electricity. deteriorated. Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. ■ The amount of energy stored in the watch can be checked by the movement of the small seconds hand.
● Reception level display ● Reception result Names of the parts and their functions display [Manual reception] 1 Stopwatch a Crown [Check of reception result] H : High reception level (50-second second hand • Normal position: position) Y : Reception successful How to select the L : Low reception level (40-second (10-second position)
Checking the time and date Before Use * The hands of this watch cannot be moved by turning the crown. * When adjusting the time or date, refer to the following regarding the procedures. Checking the Charging Status When the movement of the seconds hand shows an energy depletion state, the battery requires charging.
■ Radio signal reception range: Japan (JJY) Reception environment The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 1,000 km (1,000 km radius of the ■ Radio signal reception range indication transmitting station). JJY is operated by the National Institute of This watch receives standard radio signals from Japan (2 stations), China, U.S.A.
In such a case, see the (each) station’s website for further information or contact appliances such as TV’s, interference, such as construction stations, train cables SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. refrigerators or air conditioners sites or places with heavy traffic • Close to OA equipment such as •...
How to check the reception status If a reception was successful: The seconds hand points to Y • A radio signal has been received successfully. Use the watch without any adjustments. * When the watch does not display the correct time and date even after successfully receiving a radio signal, refer ■...
How to select the time zone (How to display the local time around the world) The radio signal transmitting station can be changed by selecting the time zone. When selecting a time zone for regions other than the radio signal reception ranges, the radio signal reception function will not work.
■ Q&A for the world time function ■ What is a time zone? Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard time commonly used is adopted by Q : Will the watch be automatically set to the local time when it is moved to a place outside Japan in a different time zone? countries and regions around the world.
■ Before using the stopwatch If any of the stopwatch hands do not return to 0 minute 0 second when the stopwatch is reset, set the stopwatch hands to the preliminary hand position. Before using the stopwatch, reset it and check that the stopwatch hands (second hand, minute →...
• Split time (intermediate elapsed time) measurement Ex. 5,000 meters running • Measurement of two competitors * “Split time” is the time that has elapsed from the start of an activity to any given stage. Start (Split) (Stop) (Split release) Reset Start Split...
Charging the battery ■ Guide to charging times Charge the watch using the times below as a guide. ■ How to charge the battery In the state where From the state where the watch is the hand moves (The Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. stopped (Not charged) watch is charged) Illuminance...
Power Source * Overcharge prevention function When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function is automatically activated to avoid further charging. The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, which is different from ordinary There is no need to worry about damage caused by overcharging no matter how much the batteries.
Lumibrite Water resistant performance If your watch has Lumibrite Refer the table below for the description of water resistant performance of your watch before using. (Please look at P.55.) 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.
● Leather band Band • A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat and direct sunlight. • Wipe 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. Therefore, lack of care •...
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A Type B Type Lift up the clasp to release the buckle. Remove the pin from the adjustment hole. Slide the band left and right, and reinsert the pin into the adjustment hole at an appropriate length. Buckle Adjustment hole Fixed loop Flap Movable loop...
How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed Pull the pin out of an adjustment hole of the Fasten the flap. band. Slide the band to adjust its length and tip diving type) find an appropriate hole. Place the pin into the hole.
How to use an easy adjust type clasp 3. Slide the band to the right and left and at an appropriate length, push the pins firmly into the adjustment holes again at those 2 Some bands are provided with an easy adjust type clasp for fine adjustment of the band’s length. locations.
According to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch mechanical parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts may occur due to contamination of oil, which may ultimately lead the • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER watch itself to stop.
Place the watch and wait for a few minutes (max. 12 minutes). When a radio signal cannot be received When the seconds hand moves at the one-second interval, the reception is finished. It takes time to receive a radio signal (max. 12 minutes). When a radio signal cannot be received, refer to the following.
■ How to manually set the date Press Button A to set the date. When the date is not changed automatically due to an environment in which a radio signal cannot be received outside To advance a the radio signal reception range, etc. (when changing from a month with 30 days or less to a month with 31 days), set Press button once and then release it.
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Press Button A to set the date to “1”. * In procedures 1 to 5, when no operation is conducted after the date numeral and small seconds hand stop, Make sure that the numerical number “1” is located at and the watch has no movement of the date or the seconds hand for 20 seconds or longer, it automatically displays the time again.
Press Button C until the stopwatch Press Button C until the stopwatch second hand starts moving (for 2 minute hand starts moving (for 2 Press Press seconds). seconds). Button C for Button C for 2 seconds 2 seconds The stopwatch seconds hand will move and the The stopwatch minute hand will move and the watch will switch to “stopwatch seconds hand”...
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At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference The power save function has been Do not move the watch while it is 1. Keep charging until the small The watch was moved while it was activated. (P.51) receiving a radio signal.
At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions Reference The watch displays an The stored electric power is running Keep charging until the small seconds Misalignment P.48 incorrect time hour unit, short. hand is moving every second. of the time Check the selected time zone and set it The crown or button...
■ Set the stopwatch hands to “0” Press Button C until the stopwatch minute hand starts moving (for 2 seconds). Press Press Button C until the stopwatch second The stopwatch minute hand will move and the watch will enter Button C for hand starts moving (for 2 seconds).
■ How to set the time zone Press Button A to set the date to “1”. Make sure that the numerical number “1” is located at After the built-in IC is reset, the time zone is automatically set to LON (London). the center of the date window.
■ Set the time and date Specifications Receive a radio signal to set the time and date Cal. 8B92 1. Features Main time with three hands (hour, minute, and seconds hands), 24-hour hand, date “How to conduct manual reception” → P.78 display, stopwatch hands (1/5-second and minute) 2.
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