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Seiko ASTRON 5X53 Complete User Manual

Seiko ASTRON 5X53 Complete User Manual

Gps solar watch(dual time)
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Complete User Guide
5X53 GPS SOLAR WATCH (Dual time)
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.
Length 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 WORLDWIDE SERVICE
NETWORK. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other
retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
If your watch has a protective film for preventing scratches, make sure to peel it off
before using the watch. If the watch is used with the film on it, dirt, sweat, dust, or
moisture may be attached under the film and may cause rust.
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  • Page 1 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 2: Read First

    Places affected by strong If the pins protrude from the band. thinners etc.) are vaporizing magnetism or static electricity Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO Places where the temperature drops below Dusty places WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK.
  • Page 3 ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            READ FIRST 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...
  • Page 4 ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            READ FIRST 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 39 zones as of March 2018.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            READ FIRST 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.

  • Page 6: Before Use

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BEFORE USE Names of the parts Hour hand Minute hand Button A Day hand (day of the week) Crown Indicator hand Date Second hand Button B Sub-dial (12-hour system) Sub-dial AM/PM hand Display of city name may vary depending on the model.

  • Page 7: Time Zone Display And List Of Time Zones Around The World

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BEFORE USE 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.

  • Page 8: About Charging

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BEFORE USE 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 9: Gps Signal Reception

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 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 10: To Adjust The Time Zone And Time By Gps Signal Reception (Time Zone Adjustment)

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 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.

  • Page 11: To Adjust Only The Time By Gps Signal Reception (Manual Time Adjustment)

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) How to adjust the time zone Go to a place where Continue to press Button B (3 seconds), When the second hand points to...

  • Page 12: To Set The Watch To The Local Time Of The Destination In An Airplane, Etc. (Manual Time Zone Setting)

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) How to manually adjust the time Go to a place where Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), and When the second hand points...

  • Page 13: Set Dst (Daylight Saving Time)

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) Set the DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial. P . 27 Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time) The indicator’s DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not changed to “AUTO...

  • Page 14: To Adjust Time On Sub-Dial

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) To adjust time on sub-dial Manual time zone setting of the sub-dial Adjust the sub-dial by selecting the time of the time zone.

  • Page 15: Switching Between The Main-Dial And Sub-Dial (Time Transfer Function)

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial (Time Transfer Function) Your watch can switch between its main-dial and sub-dial. Both the conditions for DST (Daylight Saving Time) set in the main-dial and the conditions for DST (Daylight Saving Time) set in the sub-dial switch.

  • Page 16: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) When boarding (in-flight mode ( )) In-flight mode ( ) Set to the in-flight mode ( ). Set to the in-flight mode ( )

  • Page 17: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Second Hand

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) 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.

  • Page 18: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND 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.

  • Page 19: Water Resistance

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 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 This watch can be used for swimming and other such sports.

  • Page 20: Band

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 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 21: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 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...

  • Page 22: Lumibrite

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 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 23: 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 24: When The Sub-Dial, Day Hand, Date, Indicator Hand Or Hour/Minute/Second Hand Position Is Misaligned

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TROUBLESHOOTING 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 25 ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TROUBLESHOOTING Preliminary position of Adjust the preliminary position of the sub-dial, day hand, date, indicator hand, and this watch hour/minute hands The preliminary position of the date is Turn the crown to adjust the Pull out the crown to the second Continue to press Button B “1”...
  • Page 26 ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TROUBLESHOOTING Press Button B and then release it Turn the crown to adjust the date to “1” The watch enters the mode to adjust the Adjust the date to display “1. ” preliminary position of the date (and the If “1”...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages The energy depletion forewarning function is activated. Charge the watch sufficiently until the second hand moves The second hand moves at (P . at 1-second intervals and the indicator hand points to the middle 2-second intervals.
  • Page 28 ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TROUBLESHOOTING Reference At trouble Possible causes Solutions pages Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond P . 25 Do the time zone adjustment when you are in a place where it is easy to receive to the addition conditions of DST (Daylight Saving GPS signals.
  • Page 29 ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            TROUBLESHOOTING 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 30: Function List/Specifications

    ASTRON 5X53 GPS SOLAR            FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS Index Functions to adjust the time Functions to charge GPS signal reception P. 16 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.

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