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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WATCH CALIBRE
8X22
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY
If swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, the battery can
cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours or less.
Button batteries are hazardous whether new or used. Keep batteries
out of reach of children.
If you think the battery may have been swallowed or placed inside any
part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Contact the
Australian Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26
(New Zealand 0800 764 766) for 24 / 7 fast, expert advice.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WATCH CALIBRE 8X22 THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY If swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, the battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours or less. Button batteries are hazardous whether new or used. Keep batteries out of reach of children.
  • Page 2 READ FIRST CONTENTS Complete User Guide 8X22 Astron GPS Solar World-Time...
  • Page 3 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 WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.

  • Page 4: Read First

    { If the pins protrude from the band. thinners etc.) are vaporizing magnetism or static electricity ½ Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO { Places where the temperature drops below { Dusty places WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK.
  • Page 5 Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was the BAR (barometric pressure) display. For diving, use purchased or SEIKO WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK. watches specifically designed for diving. Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for a long time.
  • Page 6 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X22 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 This watch can be set to the precise local time anywhere in the world by pushing just one accordance with action patterns during use.
  • Page 7 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Mechanism by which the GPS solar watch sets time and date What GPS is Mechanism by which this watch sets the time and date GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a satellite positioning system for determining the current position on the earth.
  • Page 8 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X22 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. The standard time is determined by each country or region, and the region where the same standard time is adopted is referred to as the time zone, and presently, the time zone is divided into 40 zones as of March 2015.
  • Page 9 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 The following functions are included To set only the time When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed The watch displays the precise time of the time zone that is set by operation of “manual time adjustment.”...
  • Page 10 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X22 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 The case back shows the caliber-case number of your watch. when the time zone data was configured.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 CONTENTS 1. READ FIRST ....................2 Check the leap second data reception was successful ......29 2. CONTENTS ..................... 9 5. IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ......................30 3. BEFORE USE ....................

  • Page 12: Before Use

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Names of the parts Hour hand Minute hand Button A Second hand Crown Date Indicator hand Button B  Display of city name may vary depending on the model. Continued on the following page...

  • Page 13: Indicator Hand Display And Reception Result Display

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Indicator hand display and reception result display Display of receiving process Display of reception result Receiving 1 (time 4+ (time zone Receiving leap ... Reception successful process adjustment) adjustment) second data (8-second position) ...

  • Page 14: Time Zone Display And List Of Time Zones Around The World

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Time zone display and list of time zones around the world The following list shows the relationship between displays of the bezel and dial ring and time difference from the UTC. Please refer to the second hand positions below to set the time zone or to check the time zone setting. DST (Daylight Saving Time) is used in time zones with a mark.

  • Page 15: Check The Charging Status

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Check the charging status The indicator hand position shows whether this watch is able or unable to receive GPS signals. In addition, if the charging status is low, the position of the second hand shows the energy depletion status in further detail. ...

  • Page 16: About Charging

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 About charging How to charge the watch Standard Charging Time GPS signal reception consumes a lot of energy. It is necessary to charge Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. the watch by exposing it to light so that the indicator hand points to the “middle”...

  • Page 17: 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 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Basic operation flow 1. Check the place where GPS 2. Set the time zone and set the time and date signals can be easily received ...

  • Page 18: Place Where Gps Signals Can Be Easily Received/Place Where Gps Signals Cannot Be Received

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Place where GPS signals can be easily received/Place where GPS signals cannot be received There are places where GPS signals can be easily received and places where GPS signals cannot be received. Easy to receive Difficult to receive Cannot receive...

  • Page 19: When The Region Or Time Zone Where The Watch Is Used Is Changed (Time Zone Adjustment)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed (Time Zone Adjustment) Time zone adjustment The time zone can be adjusted to the local time anywhere in the world with just one button operation Precautions on time zone adjustment ...
  • Page 20 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 How to adjust the time zone Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (6 seconds), When the second hand points to GPS signals can be and then release it when the second hand Direct the watch face upward and wait...

  • Page 21: Set Dst (Daylight Saving Time)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time)  DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed.  ON/OFF of the DST is not automatically changed over even with operation of time DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set.

  • Page 22: Check The Time Zone And Dst (Daylight Saving Time) Settings

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings Pull out the crown to the first click Push the crown back in The indicator hand indicates DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting.

  • Page 23: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 When boarding (in-flight mode ( )) In-flight mode ( ) Set to in-flight mode ( ). Set to in-flight mode ( ) where the reception may influence operation Press and hold Button B (3 seconds) of other electronics devices in an...

  • Page 24: To Set The Watch To The Local Time Of The Destination In An Airplane, Etc. (Manual Time Zone Setting)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 To set the watch to the local time of the destination in an airplane, etc. (Manual time zone setting) Manual time zone setting In places where the time zone cannot be adjusted, the time zone can be set manually.

  • Page 25: To Set Only The Time (Manual Time Adjustment)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 To set only the time (manual time adjustment) Manual time adjustment The watch can be set to the precise current time of the currently set time zone. (The time zone is not changed.) ...
  • Page 26 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 How to manually adjust the time Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), and When the second hand points GPS signals can be then release it when the second hand Direct the watch face upward and wait...

  • Page 27: Automatic Time Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 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 28: Gps Signal Reception

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 GPS signal reception GPS signal reception Q & A GPS signal reception includes three types. Features for each type are as follows. Reception Leap second data Q: When the watch is moved to a different time zone, does the Time adjustment...

  • Page 29: Leap Second (Automatic Leap Second Reception Function)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function) Leap second Receiving Leap Second Data Receiving the leap second data The leap second is to compensate for deviations from the universal When the GPS signal reception is performed on time (UT) which is astronomically determined and the “International or after December 1st and June 1st, the indicator...

  • Page 30: Check That Reception Was Successful (Reception Result Display)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Check that reception was successful (reception result display) The type of reception and reception result (success or failure) of the last GPS signal reception is displayed for 5 seconds. When the reception result Press Button A once and Check that reception was successful (within 5 seconds)

  • Page 31: Check The Leap Second Data Reception Was Successful

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Check the leap second data reception was successful The reception result (success or failure) of the regular leap second data reception is displayed for 5 seconds. Press Button A and then Press Button A and then release it while the result of the The result of the reception is displayed...

  • Page 32: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Second Hand

    IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Second hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) Movement of the second hand shows the state of the watch (working functions). 2-second interval movement/5-second interval movement are brought about When the energy stored in the watch runs low, the energy depletion forewarning function will work.
  • Page 33 IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 The second hand stops at the 15-second position/ 45-second position (Power save function) When the watch is not exposed to light for a long time, the power save function will work. Power Save 1 Power Save 2 The second hand stops pointing at the...

  • Page 34: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Daily care Performance and caliber / case number The case back shows the performance and caliber / ● The watch requires good daily care case number of your watch •...

  • Page 35: Water Resistance

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Water resistance Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant performance of your watch before using. Indication on the case back Water resistant performance Conditions of Use Water Resistant 10 (20) Bar Water resistance for everyday life at 10 (20) barometric pressures...

  • Page 36: Magnetic Resistance (Magnetic Influence)

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence) Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches This watch may be affected by nearby magnetism and temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. ...

  • Page 37: Band

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 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. The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage.

  • Page 38: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp ● How to adjust the length of the leather band Some bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp. With pressing buttons on both sides Press the push buttons again to If the clasp of the watch you purchased is of the flap, pull the leather band...

  • Page 39: Lumibrite

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Lumibrite If your watch has Lumibrite Lumibrite is a luminous paint that is completely harmless to human beings and natural environment, containing no noxious materials such as radioactive substance. Lumibrite is a newly-developed luminous paint that absorbs the light energy of the sunlight and lighting apparatus in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark.

  • Page 40: Power Source

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Power Source The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery,  Overcharge prevention function which is different from ordinary batteries. Unlike an ordinary silver When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge oxide battery, the secondary battery does not require periodic prevention function is automatically activated to avoid further replacement.

  • Page 41: After-Sale 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 WORLWIDE SERVICE NETWORK for repair or overhaul. • Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning •...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 When the watch is unable to receive GPS signals Points to be checked ● The second hand stops at the 45-second position before the reception is completed (The watch enters the power save 2 state) When the watch does not start receiving or is unable to receive GPS •...
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 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. Push the crown back in Pull out the crown to the Press Button B and then release it...

  • Page 44: When The Date, Indicator Hand Or Hour/Minute/Second Hand Position Is Misaligned

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 When the date, indicator hand or hour/minute/second hand position is misaligned Points to be checked The preliminary position is misaligned due to the following reasons. ● Reception was successful (the reception result is displayed as “Y”), but time has gained or lost.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Preliminary position of Adjust the preliminary position of the date, indicator hand, and hour/minute hands this watch The preliminary position of the date is Pull out the crown to the second Continue to press Button A (three Rotate the crown to set the date to “1”...
  • Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Rotate the crown to adjust the indicator Press Button A and then release it. hand as shown in the figure. Adjust the indicator hand to the position as The watch enters the mode to adjust shown in the figure.
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Press Button A and then Continue to press Button Push the crown back Set the time by release it. B (three seconds). receiving GPS signals. The watch goes into the The hour/minute hands The watch exits the mode When you are in a place where preliminary position setting move, and stop at “12:00...

  • Page 48: Cancel The Light Detection

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Cancel the light detection Cancel the setting of light detection The light detection can be cancelled. While the light detection is disabled, the automatic time adjustment setting is altered to the fixed time reception setting. In such a case, the watch stores the time of the previously successful manual time adjustment, and automatically starts time adjustment at the same time.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Troubleshooting Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. The second hand moves at Charge the watch sufficiently until the second hand moves (P . 2-second intervals. at 1-second intervals and the indicator hand points to the middle If the second hand moves at 2 or 5-second intervals position...
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The charging status has been Charge the watch sufficiently until the charging status is middle P . 13 displayed as low position. (P . displayed as the middle position or full position. position Reception is not started even with operation of...
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond to the addition conditions of DST (Daylight Saving Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. P . 20 Time). ① <Hour/minute hand misalignment> The automatic hand position adjustment P .
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The position of the second ① The automatic hand position alignment function is activated to automatically hand showing “reception The preliminary position of the second hand is adjust the position.
  • Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The stopped watch was exposed to an adequate light for longer than the The time required for charging the watch depends entirely on the amount of time required to fully The amount of exposed light is too weak.
  • Page 54 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The automatic leap second reception It takes up to 18 minutes to complete the leap second reception. function has been activated. P . 27 Use the watch with reference to the “Place where GPS signals can be easily The position of the hand (The indicator hand displays as shown at received...

  • Page 55: Function List/Specifications

    FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS ASTRON 8X22 GPS SOLAR 　　　　　　　　　　 Index Functions to adjust the time Functions to charge GPS signal reception  P. 26 Solar Charging Function ………………… A solar cell underneath the dial converts any form  P . 14 of light into electrical energy to power the watch and the power is stored in a secondary battery.
  • Page 56 9. IC (Integrated Circuit) …………… Oscillator, frequency divider and driving circuit C-MOS- IC, 4 pieces  The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Declaration of Conformity Copyright ©2016 by SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION...

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