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You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Radio Wave Controlled Worldtimer Cal. 7B26. For best results, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using your SEIKO Analogue Quartz Watch. Please keep this manual handy for ready reference. Sie sind jetzt stolzer Besitzer einer SEIKO Funk-Weltzeituhr Kal. 7B26. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung der Uhr sorgfältig durch und heben Sie sie gut auf. English English CONTENTS English FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 4 APPROPRIATE PLACE TO KEEP A RADIO-CONTROLLED WATCH .............................. 30 DISPLAY AND BUTTON OPERATION ............................................................................. 6 TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................ 33 HOW TO USE BUTTON B ............................................................................................... 8 WHAT IS A TIME ZONE? ................................................................................................ 34 THE SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN ................................................................................. 9 HOW TO SET THE TIME ZONE ...................................................................................... 40 CHARGING THE SOLAR BATTERY ................................................................................. 10 EXAMPLES OF TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. 46 CHECKING THE CHARGING STATUS BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND.. 12 HOW TO MANUALLY SET THE TIME AND DATE .......................................................... 52 SETTING THE TIME BY RECEIIVIG RADIO SIGNAL ....................................................... 18 ABNORMAL DISPLAY OR IMPROPER FUNCTION (HOW TO RESET THE BUILT-IN IC)...... 56 RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION RANGE .............................................................................. 22 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 60 MANUAL RECEPTION .................................................................................................... 26 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 62 HOW TO CHECK THE RECEPTION RESULT .................................................................. 28 For the care of your watch, see “TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH” in the attached Limited Warranty and Instruction Booklet. English FEATURES English This solar radio-controlled watch is equipped with a time zone adjustment function. ■ TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT English The watch can automatically display local time in a different time zone by selecting the time zone. The watch can be set to local time in a different time zone by selecting a time zone. It can receive official standard frequencies of Germany, the United States and Japan to adjust the time. ■ AUTOMATIC HAND ALIGNMENT When the hand positions display incorrect time as a result of the influence of various external ■ AUTOMATIC TIME SETTING sources, the watch automatically corrects the hand alignment itself. The watch maintains the precise time by automatically receiving radio signals on an official standard frequency. The watch can receive official standard frequencies of Germany, the United ■ SOLAR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY States, and Japan (from either of two transmitting stations) by selecting the time zone. A solar cell underneath the dial converts any form of light into "electrical energy” to power the Manual reception is also possible (the watch is unable to receive radio signals outside of the watch and the power is stored in a secondary battery. Once fully charged, the watch continues reception range of each standard frequency). to run for approximately six months. ■ DISPLAY OF RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION LEVEL During reception attempts, the watch displays the reception level of radio signals. ■ ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION The movement of the second hand indicates that the battery should be charged. ■ DISPLAY OF RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION RESULT Reception result (succeeded or failed) can be confirmed following reception of radio signals. ■ POWER SAVE The Power Save mode can be activated when the watch is left without an adequate light source. ■ AUTOMATIC CALENDAR The calendar adjusts odd and even months including February in leap years. English DISPLAY AND BUTTON OPERATION English English Time Zone Display UTC Transmitting Stations RES PARIS AZO LONDON BE S UTC PAR R ORE IS [Time zone selection] O LIN of Standard Frequencies AZ LONDON BE R CA RL EI IR O C IN N O M IR AI City names: 24 cities A O [Reception Result E RO J T N M S S A T O E D C J S S D O E D C around the world W Confirmation] D O IO W S O Button A R A D I S D UTC: Universal U C DCF77 (Germany) R A DC D U A F7 B C CF B K 7 7 (manual reception R A A 7 A R H K Coordinated Time I A WWVB Minute hand R H I R O K A K C Y Y O Y A A C and reception Y R DST, arrow mark: R W (The United States) A A E W C C E a b c result confirmation) N H Daylight Saving Time H JJY (Japan) N D D O O I I H H G G A A A * Refer to “24 TIME A * Refer to “HOW TO K CROWN K C C B I A B I A V H K D V D H W ZONES AND TIME C CHECK THE RECEPTION Hour hand O E E W (Refer to “THE SCREW C N W K N W K G V L DIFFERENCES FROM V RESULT” on pages 28-29. O N O E LOCK TYPE CROWN” E R A L K S G R B O A Y N G G L J on page 9.) UTC” on page 35. S N J O Y N N L N K J G A J O A E G N N K B A L a:Normal Positiion N G N E A O E G Reception Result C S N H L N H O Reception Level Display C E O O Y b:First click R K H S H Second hand A H O O Display G O Y T R N E [Automatic Reception O E O N c:Second click A H Y LU YD G O K LU S E N EY O [Confirmation of OL N T M WEL TON EA and Manual Reception] U D IDW LING UM LU SY AY NO Button B M reception result] ID WE ON H: High reception level WA LLINGT EA Y NOUM Y: Reception Successful Date (Time zone adjustment) L: Low reception level *Button B is recessed N: Reception Failed N: Unable to receive * Refer to “HOW TO in the watch case to radio signals prevent accidental CHECK THE RECEPTION * Refer to “MANUAL RESULT” on pages 28-29. input. Refer to RECEPTION” on pages “HOW TO USE BUTTON 26-27. * Positions of above displays may B” on page 8. dier depending on the model. English HOW TO USE BUTTON B THE SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN English Button B is recessed in the watch case to prevent accidental input. Types of buttons differ The crown can be locked to prevent operating errors. English depending on the design of the watch. HOW TO OPERATE SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN HOW TO PRESS BUTTON B - Unscrew the crown before the crown operation. - Screw in the crown when the operation is over. [To unscrew the crown] Turn the crown counterclockwise. The crown can be pulled out. [To screw in the crown] Turn the crown clockwise until it stops while pressing it. Turn counterclockwise Locked Unlocked Turn clockwise while pressing it. Button B is covered except for the The upper half of Button B is Button B is recessed in the watch hollow in the middle of the button. covered. Press the lower half of case. Press the hollow in the middle Press the hollow using an object Button B or press the hollow in the of the button using an object with a with a long tapered tip. middle of the button using an object long tapered tip. with a long tapered tip. *The crown can be pulled out after it is unscrewed. STANDARD CHARGING TIME English CHARGING THE SOLAR BATTERY English Illumination Light source Condition (Example) Time required for Time required for Time required for HOW TO CHARGE THE WATCH 1 x (LUX) fully charging the charging the charging the English watch watch to start watch to run for moving at one- one day This watch is a solar-powered watch containing a solar cell underneath the dial to convert any second intervals ★ form of light into "electrical energy” and store the power in a secondary battery. 500 Incandescencent light 60W 60cm — — 5 hours 700 Fluorescent light General offices — — 3 hours To enjoy optimal performance 1000 Fluorescent light 30W 70cm — 120 hours 2 hours of this watch, it is recommended 3000 Fluorescent light 30W 20cm 90 hours 30 hours 30 minutes that the watch be kept sufficiently 5000 Fluorescent light 30W 12cm 70 hours 24 hours 24 minutes charged at all times. 10000 Fluorescent light 30W 5cm 25 hours 8 hours 9 minutes 10000 Sunlight Cloudy day 25 hours 8 hours 9 minutes 100000 Sunlight Sunny day 8 hours 2 hours 3 minutes *Before initially using the watch (Under direct or when the watch has stopped sunlight on a summer day) as a result of complete depletion *The table above is only provided as an approximation. of stored power, charge the watch ★The figures in the table above refer to the time required to charge the stopped watch by exposure to light until the sufficiently. watch moves at steady one-second intervals, through two-second intervals and five-second intervals. Even if the watch is partially charged for a period shorter than the time provided in the above table, it will resume one-second interval movement; however the one-second interval movement will change to two-second interval movement shortly. To avoid this and charge the watch to a sufficient level, use the charging time mentioned above as a measure. 10 *The required charging time slightly varies depending on the model of the watch. 11 English CHECKING THE CHARGING STATUS BY THE MOVEMENT OF English THE SECOND HAND The second hand moves The watch is No need to charge ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION English at one-second intervals. sufficiently charged. the watch yet. The energy depletion forewarning function is activated when the energy stored in the watch runs The second hand moves low.
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