Casio 3356 User Manual

MA0406-EA

Modes and Display Screens

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Each press of the
CC
C button sounds a confirmation tone and cycles through available modes in the sequence shown below.
CC
Changing Display Screen Contents
Each press of the button cycles digital display contents in the sequence shown below.
Day of the Week Day Day of the Week
For more information, see “To configure digital settings”.
Current Time Screen Seconds Screen
PM indicator (no indicator for AM)
Days of the Week
SU: Sunday MO: Monday TU: Tuesday WE: Wednesday TH: Thursday FR: Friday SA: Saturday
Button
Button
Hour Hand
Minute Hand
(Light)
Button
Button
Second Hand
Digital Display

Power Supply

The power supply of this watch uses a solar cell to generate electrical power, which is stored by a rechargeable battery. Using or storing the watch where it is not regularly exposed to light, or allowing it to be blocked from light by your sleeve for long periods as you are wearing it can cause the power of the rechargeable battery to run down. To ensure stable operation, be sure to allow the watch to be exposed to light as much as possible when you are wearing or storing it.
Important!
Note that all data in memory and all settings are cleared whenever you allow the level of the rechargeable battery to drop to Level 4.
Checking the Battery Level
Use the Battery Level Screen to check the current level of the watch’s rechargeable battery.
In the Timekeeping Mode, press the C button once to change to the Battery Level Screen.
Battery Level ScreenTimekeeping Mode
Example: Day of the Week
Or
Calendar Screen
Or
Receive Icon (Indicates time calibration signal reception was successful.)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Exposing the watch to direct sunlight or other strong light may cause the battery level indicator to momentarily indicate a level that is higher than the actual battery level. Because of this, you should wait for a short while after charging to check the battery level indicator.
Alarms and the hourly time signal cannot be turned on, and signal reception is disabled while the battery is at Level 3.
Signal reception will become enabled again when the battery is recharged up to Level 2.
Even after the battery drops to Level 4, watch operation will resume as soon as charging starts. However, you should wait until the digital display operation resumes before setting the time and date.
SecondsHour Minutes
Normal operation enabled.
Normal operation enabled.
Signal reception, tones (alarms, hourly time signal), display illumination, digital display, and analog timekeeping disabled.
All functions, including timekeeping, disabled.
The display will automatically revert to the Timekeeping screen if you leave the Battery Level, Alarm, or Hand Setting screen displayed without performing any operation for about two or three minutes.
Alarm ModeWorld Time ModeBattery Level Screen
City Code
Or
Alarm Number
2-second interval
Stopwatch ModeHand Setting Mode
Start charging at Level 3!
Battery Level 3 indicates that remaining battery power is very low. Be sure to expose the watch to light for recharging as soon as possible after the Level 3 indicator starts to flash.
Flashing Recover Indicator
If you use the light or alarms a number of times during a short period, a recover (R) indicator flashes on the display and the following operations become disabled as battery power recovers.
Display illumination
Alarm and hourly time signal
Analog timekeeping
Time calibration signal reception
Normal operation will return after the battery recovers.
Recover (R) Indicator
Mode Indicator
Charging Precautions
Avoid charging the watch in the following locations, and anywhere else where the watch may become very hot.
On the dashboard of an automobile parked in the sun
Very close to an incandescent light source or other sources of
heat
In a location exposed to direct sunlight for long periods Note that the display panel may become black under very high temperatures. This is temporary, and the display will appear normal again at lower temperatures.
Depending on the light source you are using, the case of the watch may become quite hot during charging. Take care to guard against burn injury after charging.
To charge the battery
Point the solar panel (face) of the watch at a light source.
Remember that even a partial blockage of the solar cell reduces charging efficiency.
Example: Positioning the watch
The illustration shows the resin band model.
Solar Cell
Mode Indicator
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Charging Guide
Starting from a full charge, the watch should be able to continue operating for about five months without further charging under the conditions described below.
Daily Use (All time values are approximate.)
Display Illumination:
1.5 seconds
Alarms: 10 seconds
Signal reception: 5 times
Making sure the watch is regularly exposed to light ensures stable operation.
Charge Times Required to Advance to a Higher Level
Exposure Level
(Brightness)
Outdoor Sunlight
(50,000 lux)
Sunlight Through a
Window (10,000 lux)
Daylight Through a
Window on an Overcast
Day (5,000 lux)
Indoor Fluorescent
Lighting (500 lux)
Note that the above charging times are for reference only. Actual charging time depends on a variety of environmental factors.
Level 4
Required Daily Charging Time
The following is the daily amount of charging required each day to support the operations under “Daily Use”.
Exposure Level
(Brightness)
Outdoor Sunlight
(50,000 lux)
Sunlight Through
a Window
(10,000 lux)
Daylight Through a
Window on an Overcast
Day (5,000 lux)
Indoor
Fluorescent
Lighting (500 lux)
Approximate Exposure Time
\
Level 3
\
Level 2
\
1 hour
4 hours
8 hours
76 hours
– – – – – –
Approximate
Exposure
Time
5 minutes
24 minutes
48 minutes
8 hours
Level 1
5 hours10 hours
22 hours48 hours
46 hours99 hours

Display Illumination

Pressing the B button in any mode illuminates the digital display for easy reading.
To specify the illumination duration
1. In the Timekeeping Mode
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will display the transmitter selection mode setting screen and cause the second hand to move to the 12 o’clock position.
AA
A button
AA
Timekeeping Mode

Power Saving

The Power Saving feature of the watch is turned on at the factory.
Power Saving causes the watch to automatically enter a sleep state and save power whenever the watch is left in the dark.
Note that the watch may also enter the sleep state if the watch is blocked from light by your sleeve.
How the sleep state works
Display sleep state
The display sleep state is triggered whenever the watch is left in the dark for three or four days.
The display sleep state causes the display to go blank, except for a flashing Power Saving indicator. Alarms and the hourly time signal continue to operate normally while the watch is in the display sleep state. Even when the watch is in the display sleep state, digital­analog time coordination and auto signal receive are both performed.
Function sleep state
The function sleep state is triggered whenever the watch is left in the dark for four days.
Alarms and the hourly time signal are also disabled while the watch is in the function sleep state. In the function sleep state, analog timekeeping is disabled, and auto signal receive is not performed.
Digital timekeeping functions continue to operate normally in the function sleep state.
Power Saving Indicator
3. Press the
Each press of the B button
BB
B button to
BB
select the display illumination duration you want.
toggles the display illumination duration between
1.5 seconds and 2.5 seconds. An indicator on the display shows which setting is currently selected.
1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds
(Toggle)
To recover from the sleep state
Move the watch to a brightly lit location or press any button.
It can take up to two seconds before display figures re-appear after you place the watch in a well-lit area.
To turn Power Saving on and off
Use the procedure under “To configure digital settings” to turn Power Saving on or off.
Leaving the watch in a drawer or anywhere else it is dark can cause Power Saving to trigger in order to conserve battery power.
You can specify 1.5 seconds or 2.5 seconds as the duration of display illumination.
2. Press the
This causes the seconds
AA
A button once
AA
and then press the button.
count to flash on the display.
4. When the setting is the
AT (Auto Switching)
CC
C
CC
way you want, press the
AA
A button.
AA
This will exit the setting screen and return to the Timekeeping Mode screen. Also, the second hand will move automatically to the current second, as kept by digital timekeeping.
The display also will exit the setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
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How a Radio-controlled Watch Works

What is a radio-controlled watch?
Your radio-controlled watch is designed to receive a time calibration signal that contains standard time data, and adjust its current time setting accordingly.
Signal is received
Transmitter
Cesium atomic clock
After the watch receives the Standard Time signal, it performs internal calculations to determine the current time. Because of this, there may be an error of up to one second in the displayed time.
Long-wave time calibration signal
Signal data
Watch
Time data
Internally
using built-in antenna.
Watch decodes received data and converts it to time data.
Decode
Time is adjusted according to time data.
Location
Reception is difficult and may even be impossible in the locations described below. Avoid such locations when performing signal reception.
You should think of your watch operating like a radio or TV when it is receiving the calibration signal.
Among or near buildings
Inside a vehicle
(automobile, train, plane, etc.)
In a location where there is radio interference (construction site, airport, etc.)
If you are experiencing problems with reception, move away from the types of locations described above to a location with better reception, and try again.
Near high-voltage lines
Next to a household appliance or office equipment (TV, speaker, fax, computer, cell phone, etc.)
Near mountains
Calibration Signal
The Japanese calibration signal (Call Sign: JJY) is maintained by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). It is a long wave signal transmitted 24 hours a day from the Mt. Otakadoya transmitter (40kHz) located in Tamura-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, and from the Mt. Hagane transmitter (60kHz) located on the border between Saga Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture.
The U.S. calibration signal (Call Sign: WWVB) is transmitted by the National Institute of Standards and technology from Fort Collins, Colorado.
Note that transmission of the standard wave may be interrupted occasionally due to maintenance, lightening, etc.
Receiving the Calibration Signal
There are two methods you can use to receive the time calibration signal.
Auto receive (Reception is performed automatically at
midnight, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 each morning.)
Manual receive (You initiate reception using a button operation.)
If reception is not successful for any of the normal auto receive operations shown above, auto receive is performed one more time at 5:00 a.m.
The watch is set up for auto receive at the factory, so all you need to do is to place it in a location that allows good reception each night.
To position the watch for optimum reception
Remove the watch from your wrist and place it somewhere so its top (12 o’clock side, where the antenna is located) is facing approximately in the direction of the signal transmitter. Keep the watch away from metal objects.
Resin band
Metal band
Orienting the watch so it is sideways to the transmitter makes it more difficult to receive the signal.
Do not move the watch while it is receiving the calibration signal.
Reception Range
This watch is designed to receive the standard time calibration signal of Japan (JJY) or of the United States (WWVB). The signal that is received depends on the current Home City setting.
For information about selecting a Home City, see “Selecting Your Home City”. For information about city codes, see the “World Time City Code List”.
Home City
TYO
LAX, DEN, CHI, NYC
Japan Transmitter
Either the Mt. Otakadoya signal (40kHz) or the Mt. Hagane signal (60kHz)
Fort Collins, Colorado signal
1000km
Locations
Mt. Otakadoya
Mt. Hagane
(60kHz)
Under optimum conditions, the calibration signal should be receivable up to 1,000 kilometers from the transmitter. Note that the wave is relatively weak at distances greater than 500km, so reception may be poor at long distances.
Geographic contours, nearby buildings, seasonal conditions, the time of day, can even make reception impossible even when you are within range of the transmitter.
Best reception is possible late at night.
Time Required for Reception
A calibration signal receive operation takes anywhere from about two to six minutes.
Note that when “AT” (Auto Select) is specified as the transmitter selection mode, signal reception can take up to 12 minutes.
See “Configuring Transmitter Selection Mode Settings” for more information.
To perform manual receive
In the Timekeeping Mode, hold down the two seconds.
The watch will beep and
reception will start. An indicator flashes on the display and the receive icon changes to while signal reception is in progress.
To interrupt reception
Press the
All other buttons besides D are disabled during signal reception.
When reception is successful
The watch terminates reception and adjusts the current time. Next it beeps and then displays the date and time that the adjustment was performed.
At this time, the second hand will adjust automatically to the digital time.
After the date and time of the adjustment appear on the display, press the D button to return to the Timekeeping Mode. The watch will also return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you do not perform any operation for about one or two minutes.
Reception Error (ERR Indicator)
The watch does not adjust its current time setting, and displays “ERR” when signal reception is unsuccessful for some reason.
The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if you do not perform any operation for about one or two minutes.
500km
DD
D button for about
DD
DD
D button.
DD
500km
1000km
(40kHz)
Under optimum conditions, the calibration signal should be
The receive icon cycles from “Unstable” through “Stable” as shown below while reception is in progress. How far it cycles depends on the signal strength. Keep the watch in a location where reception is stable while reception is in progress.
Even under optimum reception conditions, it can take about 10
Second Hand
The second hand moves to the 12 o’clock position when signal reception starts.
It resumes normal movement after reception is complete.
Pressing a button to stop reception causes the second hand to
Hour and Minute Hands
These hands continue to operate normally.
Transmitter
U.S. Transmitter Location
3000km
1000km
Fort Collins
receivable up to 3,000 kilometers from the transmitter. Note that the wave is relatively weak at distances greater than 1,000km, so reception may be poor at long distances.
Receive Icon
Unstable Stable
seconds for reception to stabilize.
Use the receive icon to check reception status and to determine the best location for signal reception.
Note that weather, the time of day, surroundings, and other factors can all affect reception.
Receive Icon
Analog Hands and Signal Reception
move to the seconds count as kept by digital timekeeping, and resume normal operation.
Note that the second hand does not move while signal reception is in progress.
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g
g
To view the last reception date and time
About two seconds
DD
D button.
DD
About two seconds
In the Timekeeping Mode, press the
This causes the display to start cycling between the date, time, and receive icon screens at two-second intervals.
To return to the Timekeeping Mode, press the D button again.
The watch will return to the Timekeeping Mode automatically if
you do not perform any operation for about one or two minutes.
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Signal Reception Settings
Home City
Specify the city code of your “Home City”, which is the location where you will normally use the watch.
Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time)
Use this setting to specify whether summer time (Daylight Saving Time) settings should be made automatically by the watch.
Auto Receive
This setting is used to select either auto receive or manual receive.
Transmitter Selection Mode
This setting is used to specify which transmitter’s signal should be used for time calibration in Japan.
Auto receive can be selected only when TYO, LAX, DEN, CHI, or NYC is currently selected as the Home City.
The initial factory default configuration of signal reception settings are shown below. You do not need to change these settings if you use the watch in Japan.
Check the signal reception settings whenever you have problems with signal reception or when the time setting produced by signal reception is incorrect.
Home City
Summer Time
Auto Receive
Transmitter
To ky o
TYO
Auto switching in accordance with
A
signal data
On
ON
Auto Japan transmitter select
AT
(40kHz/ 60kHz)
Selecting Your Home City
Note that time calibration signal reception is performed only when one of the city codes shown below is selected as the Home City.
Select TYO (Tokyo) as your Home City if you plan to use the watch in Japan.
Home City
TYO
LAX, DEN, CHI, NYC
1. In the Timekeeping Mode,
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will display the transmitter selection mode setting screen and cause the second hand to move to the 12 o’clock position.
AA
A button
AA
(Displays/Exits Setting Screen) (Scrolls Back)
(Moves Flashin
Either the Mt. Otakadoya signal (40kHz) or the Mt. Hagane signal (60kHz)
Fort Collins, Colorado signal
Timekeeping Mode
2. Press the
3. Use the
(Scrolls Forward)
)
Transmitter
CC
C button once
CC
to select the Home City setting.
This causes the currently selected city code to flash on the screen.
Example shows Tokyo city code (TYO).
DD
D (+) and
DD
buttons to scroll through the city codes until the one you want to select is displayed.
Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
See the “World Time City Code List” for information about city codes.
BB
B (–)
BB
(Back)
(Forward)
4. When the city code you
want is displayed, press
AA
the
A button twice.
AA
This will exit the setting screen and return to the Timekeeping Mode screen. Also, the second hand will move automatically to the current second, as kept by digital timekeeping.
The display also will exit the setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
(Twice)
Configuring Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) Settings
When using this watch in Japan, it is recommended that you use
the “A” (Auto) summer time setting.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will display the transmitter selection mode setting screen and cause the second hand to move to the 12 o’clock position.
2. Press the
to select the Summer Time setting.
This will cause the current DST setting to flash on the display.
The example screen shows the auto A setting.
AA
A button
AA
(Displays/Exits Setting Screen)
CC
C button twice
CC
(Moves Flashin
Timekeeping Mode
(Twice)
(Changes Setting)
)
DST Indicator
3. Press the
Turning on summer time (ON)
A (AUTO)
This setting enables the auto summer time setting, which turns summer time on or off in accordance with the received time calibration signal.
This setting uses Japan summer time data when TYO is
selected as the Home City, and U.S. summer time data when NYC, CHI, DEN, or LAX is selected as the Home City.
Note that “A” can be selected only when TYO, LAX, DEN, CHI, or NYC is selected as the Home City.
OF (OFF)
This setting turns off summer time and returns to normal timekeeping.
ON
This setting turns on summer time and advances the current time by one hour.
The DST indicator appears on the display while summer time is turned on.
DD
D button to
DD
cycle through the summer time settings in the sequence shown below.
causes the current time setting to advance one hour.
A
OF
(Changes Setting)
ON
4. When the summer time
setting is the way you want, press the twice.
This will exit the setting screen and return to the Timekeeping Mode screen. Also, the second hand will move automatically to the current second, as kept by digital timekeeping.
The display also will exit the setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time (DST) as it is known in some countries, calls for setting clocks ahead one hour during the summer season. Note that the use of summer time depends on the country and even the local area.
AA
A button
AA
(Twice)
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Configuring Auto Receive Settings
Auto receive settings can be configured only when TYO, LAX, DEN, CHI, or NYC is selected as the Home City.
When using this watch in Japan, it is recommended that you use the “ON” summer time setting.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will display the transmitter selection mode setting screen and cause the second hand to move to the 12 o’clock position.
2. Press the
times to select the auto receive setting.
This will display “R/C”, along with the current auto receive setting.
The example screen shows auto receive on (ON).
AA
A button
AA
(Displays/Exits Setting Screen)
CC
C button three
CC
(Moves Flashin
Timekeeping Mode
(3 times)
(Changes Setting)
)
3. Press the
Each press of the D button
“– –” is displayed for the auto
4. When the auto receive
This will exit the setting
The display also will exit the
DD
D button to
DD
toggle auto receive on (ON) or off (OFF).
toggles auto receive on (ON) and off (OF).
receive setting when the current Home City setting is a code other than TYO, LAX,
DEN, CHI, or NYC.
setting is the way you want, press the twice.
screen and return to the Timekeeping Mode screen. Also, the second hand will move automatically to the current second, as kept by digital timekeeping.
setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
AA
A button
AA
(Twice)
(Changes Setting)
Configuring Transmitter Selection Mode Settings
Note that the transmitter selection mode setting can be configured only when TYO is selected as the Home City.
When using this watch in Japan, it is recommended that you use the “AT” (Auto) transmitter selection mode setting.
1. In the Timekeeping Mode
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will display the transmitter selection mode setting screen and cause the second hand to move to the 12 o’clock position.
AA
A button
AA
(Displays/Exits Setting Screen)
(Moves Flashin
Timekeeping Mode
(Changes Setting)
)
2. Use the
When TYO is selected as the
When LAX, DEN, CHI, or NYC is selected as the
Home City, “US60” is displayed for the transmitter selection mode setting. This setting is fixed, and cannot be changed.
When the current Home City setting is a code
other than TYO, LAX, DEN, CHI, or NYC, “– –” is displayed for the auto receive setting. This indicates that the setting cannot be changed.
DD
D button to scroll
DD
through the transmitter selection mode settings until the one you want is displayed.
Home City, each press of the D button cycles through available settings in the sequence shown below.
AT
JP40
(Changes Setting)
JP60
US60
AT (AUTO)
With this setting, the watch automatically selects either the Mt. Otakadoya signal (40kHz) or the Mt. Hagane signal (60kHz), whichever is strongest.
JP40
With this setting, the watch always receives the Nt. Otakadoya signal (40kHz).
JP60
With this setting, the watch always receives the Mt. Hagane signal (60kHz).
US60
With this setting, the watch receives the Fort Collins, Colorado signal.
3. When the setting you want
is displayed, press the button twice.
This will exit the setting screen and return to the Timekeeping Mode screen. Also, the second hand will move automatically to the current second, as kept by digital timekeeping.
The display also will exit the setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
(Twice)
AA
A
AA
Calibration Signal Reception Precautions
Auto reception can be performed while the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode only.
Pressing any button while auto reception is in progress will cause the watch to beep and then exit the receive operation.
Make sure you are within the range of the calibration signal transmitter before performing the reception operation. Remember that geographic contours, nearby buildings, seasonal conditions, the time of day, can even make reception impossible even when you are within range of the transmitter.
Proper reception may be impossible if there is something blocking the signal. If reception is unsuccessful, try again.
This watch is designed to adjust its current time setting in accordance with the calibration signal transmitted in Japan and the United States only. Note that you will need to make your own adjustments when using this watch outside of Japan or the United States, or in any area that is outside the range of the receivable time calibration signal transmitters.
When the watch is unable to adjust its time signal using the calibration signal for some reason, timekeeping accuracy is within
±
15 seconds per month.
Strong electrostatic charge can cause timekeeping error.
Signal reception is cancelled if an alarm starts to sound while it is
being performed.
The watch’s calendar shows dates up to the year 2099. Attempting a receive operation after that causes an error.
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Troubleshooting
The watch cannot receive the time calibration signal.
Is the signal being transmitted? Though the Japanese calibration signal (Call Sign: JJY) is continually transmitted by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in theory, it may sometimes be interrupted for periodic maintenance work, or because of lightening or other problems.
Are you within the reception range of a transmitter? See “Reception Range” for information about areas where the watch can receive the signal.
Is there something in the immediate area that may be interfering with reception? Even if you are within the reception range of a transmitter, objects between you and the transmitter or electrical noise can interfere with reception. Avoid such areas during signal reception. See “Location” for more information.
Do you have the correct Home City code selected? Remember that auto receive is not performed unless TYO (Japan), NYC (New York), CHI (Chicago), DEN (Denver), or LAX (Los Angeles) is selected as the Home City. Select the correct Home City code using the procedure under “Selecting Your Home City”.
Is auto receive turned off (OF)? Use the procedure under “Configuring Auto Receive Settings” to turn on auto receive.
Is the watch in any mode other than the Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode during the auto receive times (midnight, 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., and 5:00 a.m.)? Auto receive is performed only when the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode. It is not performed if the watch is in any other mode.

World Time Mode

World time lets you display the current time in any one of 30 cities (29 time zones) around the world.
When you enter the World Time Mode, the screen for the city that was displayed when you last exited the mode appears first.
The seconds count in the World Time Mode is linked with the Timekeeping Mode seconds count.
The same 12-hour/24-hour format you select for the Timekeeping Mode time is also applied in the World Time Mode.
Timekeeping Mode World Time Mode
(Twice)
Example: Day of the Week
Important!
If the World Time Mode time is incorrect, correct the setting of the current time in the Timekeeping Mode.
For information about selecting a Home City, see “Selecting Your Home City”.
About two seconds
Time calibration signal reception is successful, but the hourly time signal and current time are slightly off.
After the watch receives the time calibration signal, it performs an internal decoding process before updating its time setting. Because of this, the time setting may be slightly off (within one second).
Time calibration signal reception is successful, but the current time is one hour fast.
Do you have summer time (DST) turned on (ON)? Use the procedure under “Configuring Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) Settings” to turn off summer time.
Time calibration signal reception is successful, but the current time setting is wrong.
Is the correct city code selected for your Home City? If you are in Japan, you should have TYO selected for your Home City. For other areas, select the correct Home City code using the procedure under “Selecting Your Home City”.
To search for a city code
In the World Time Mode, press the
This scrolls westward through the available city codes. A short
while after a city code appears, the display will change to show the current time in that city.
Holding down the D button scrolls at high speed.
(Changes Display)
Current Time in Selected City
Pressing the A button in the World Time Mode displays the city code of the currently selected city for about two seconds.
DD
D button.
DD
City Code
(Scrolls Forward)
Auto receive is turned on (ON), but the receive icon “ ” is not on the display.
The receive icon appears when a signal is received successfully and the time is updated. It is not displayed if there is no successful signal reception throughout the day. Also note that the icon disappears from the display each day at 3:00 a.m. Make sure that you are using the watch in an area that is within the reception range of a transmitter, and make sure that the watch is in the Timekeeping Mode or World Time Mode when it is time for auto signal reception.
The current auto receive on (ON)/off (OF) setting does not appear on the setting screen.
The auto receive on (ON)/off (OF) setting is not displayed unless
TYO (Japan), NYC (New York), CHI (Chicago), DEN (Denver), or LAX (Los Angeles) is selected as the Home City.
Use the procedure under “Selecting Your Home City” to select your correct Home City.
The AT, JP40, and JP60 options do not appear for the transmitter selection mode setting.
The AT, JP40, and JP60 transmitter selection mode options are available only when TYO (Tokyo) is selected as the Home City code. Use the procedure under “Selecting Your Home City” to select your correct Home City.
Using Summer Time (DST)
Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time (DST) as is it is known in some countries, calls for setting clocks ahead one hour during the summer season. Note that the use of summer time depends on the country and even the local area.
To turn summer time on or off
1. In the World Time Mode,
use the D button to display the screen for the city code whose summer time setting you want to change.
2. Hold down the A button
for about two seconds.
This toggles summer time on and off.
The “DST” indicator appears on the display and timekeeping is advanced by one hour when summer time is turned on.
You can turn summer time on or off independently for each World Time Mode city. Note, however, that you cannot turn on summer time for the “GMT” city code.
(Changes Setting)
DST Indicator
(Scrolls City Codes)
What time is auto receive performed?
Auto receive is performed in the middle of the night, when reception conditions are best. Before going to bed at night, place the watch near a window, with its 12 o’clock position facing in the general direction of the transmitter.
How can I perform manual receive?
Hold down the lower right D button for about two seconds. The watch will beep to indicate that manual receive has started. Place it near a window, with its 12 o’clock position facing in the general direction of the transmitter.
How can I view the last reception date and time?
In the Timekeeping Mode, press the lower right D button. This will display the date and time that the time calibration signal was last received successfully. To return to the Timekeeping Mode, press the D button again. See “To view the last reception date and time” for more information.
World Time City Code List
City
GMT
–11
–10
–9
–8
–7
–6
–5
–4
–3
–2
–1
Greenwich Mean Time
+0
+0
+1
+1
+2
+2
City Name
Honolulu
Anchorage
Los Angeles
Denver
Chicago
New York
Caracas
Rio de Janeiro
London
Pari s
Berlin
Athens
Cairo
Code
Differential
– – –
HNL
ANC
LAX
DEN
CHI
NYC
CCS
RIO
– – –
– – –
GMT
LON
PA R
BER
AT H
CAI
The contents of the above table are current as of December 2003.
Time differentials in the above table are in accordance with
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC).
City
Code
JRS
JED
THR
DXB
KBL
KHI
DEL
DAC
RGN
BKK
HKG
SEL
TYO
ADL
SYD
NOU
WLG
GMT
Differential
+2
+3
+3.5
+4
+4.5
+5
+5.5
+6
+6.5
+7
+8
+9
+9
+9.5
+10
+11
+12
City Name
Jerusalem
Jeddah
Teheran
Dubai
Kabul
Karachi
Delhi
Dakar
Yangon
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Seoul
Tokyo
Adelaide
Sydney
Noumea
Wellington
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Using the Alarms and Hourly Time Signal

You can set the daily alarms in 1-minute increments. The watch beeps for 10 seconds when the current time in the Timekeeping Mode reaches the alarm time you set. There are three independent alarms, and all of them operate the same way. The Hourly Time signal causes the watch to beep every hour on the hour.
When you enter the Alarm Mode, the screen for the alarm that was displayed when you last exited the mode appears first.
Timekeeping Mode
(3 times)
5. Use the
Holding down either button
6. When the setting is the
This exits the setting screen.
The display also will exit the
DD
D (+) and
DD
buttons to change the minute setting.
changes the setting at high speed.
way you want, press the
AA
A button.
AA
setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
BB
B (–)
BB
Alarm Number
2-second interval
Alarm Time
(Back)
(Forward)
To select an alarm or the Hourly Time Signal screen
Each press of the D button cycles through available screens in the sequence shown below.
Alarm 1 Alarm 2
To turn an alarm or the hourly time signal on or off
1. In the Alarm Mode, use the
DD
D button to display the
DD
screen for the setting you want to turn on or off.
Each press of the D button advances to the next alarm, which is indicated by the alarm number on the display.
2. Press the
(On/Off)
To stop the alarm beeper
Press any button.
To test the alarm
In the Alarm Mode, hold down the D button to sound the alarm.
AA
A button to toggle the currently displayed
AA
alarm on or off.
Alarm
(On/Off)
Alarm 3Hourly Time Signal
Alarm Number
(Selects Alarm)
Hourly Time Signal
To set an alarm time
Example: To set Alarm 2 for 3:30 p.m.
1. In the Alarm Mode, use the
DD
D button to scroll
DD
through the alarm screens until the one whose setting you want to change is displayed.
An alarm number (AL1, AL2, AL3) indicates the current screen.
2. Hold down the
for about two seconds.
This will cause the hour digits of the displayed alarm time to flash.
Displaying the setting screen automatically turns on the displayed alarm.
AA
A button
AA
(Setting Screen)
Hour
(Selects Alarm)
3. Use the
In this example, set the hour
Holding down either button
When setting the hour, make
The same 12-hour/24-hour
4. Press the
This causes the minute digits
DD
D (+) and
DD
buttons to change the hour setting.
digit to 3 p.m.
changes the setting at high speed.
sure you specify AM (no indicator) or PM (P) correctly when using 12-hour timekeeping, or that you specify the correct 24-hour time.
format you select for the Timekeeping Mode time is also applied in the Alarm Mode.
CC
C button to
CC
select the minute setting.
to flash.
BB
B (–)
BB
(Selects Setting)
(Back)
(Forward)
Minutes

Stopwatch Mode

The stopwatch measures elapsed time in units of 1/100 second up to 99 minutes, 59.99 seconds (100 minutes total). When the maximum limit is reached, the elapsed time automatically returns to zero and timing continues from there.
Timekeeping Mode
(4 times)
AA
A Button
AA
Split/Reset
Press during elapsed time measurement to display the split
time.
Press when elapsed time measurement is stopped to reset
the stopwatch to all zeros.
DD
D Button
DD
Start/Stop
Each press starts and stops elapsed time measurement.
Mode Indicator
About two seconds
Display Screen Switching
Elapsed Time Screen
A 1/100 second value is displayed for the first minute after you start an elapsed time measurement. After the first minute, the screen changes automatically to show elapsed minutes and seconds.
Seconds
Paused Elapsed Time Measurement Screen
When elapsed time measurement is paused, the display alternates between a minute/second screen and a 1/100 second screen at 1-second intervals.
1/100 Second
Minutes
Minute and Second Screen
Minutes
Seconds
Second
1/100 Second
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Elapsed Time Measurement
Start Stop Reset
Pressing the A button while timing is stopped resets the stopwatch to all zeros.
Cumulative Time Measurement
Pressing the D button to restart the stopwatch without resetting it to all zeros causes the elapsed time measurement to resume from where it was last stopped.
Split Time Measurement
Start Record Split Clear Split Stop Reset
Pressing the A button while timing is being performed displays the split time screen, but timing continues internally.
Changing to another mode while a split time is displayed clears the split time operation.
1st and 2nd Place Finishers
Start 1st Finish
Pressing the D button while the split time screen is on the display stops elapsed time measurement, and leaves the split time screen on the display. Press the A button to exit the split time screen and display the elapsed time when the measurement was stopped.
Split Time Screen
The split time screen cycles alternately cycle through the split indicator, a minute/second screen, and a 1/100 second screen.
(Displays time of 1st finisher.)
2nd finish Displays time of 2nd finisher. Reset
Split Indicator
Minutes Seconds
1/100 Second

Configuring Time and Date Settings Manually

If you are planning to manually adjust both the digital and analog settings, be sure to adjust the digital setting first.
Time and Date Settings
Timekeeping Mode
(Hold down about two seconds.)
Transmitter Selection
Mode
Auto Receive
12/24-hour
timekeeping
Powe r
Saving
While the setting screen (the one with a flashing setting) is on the display, use the C and A buttons to move the flashing between settings.
Seconds
Language
Home City Code
Summer Time
Hour
Day
Minute
Year
Month
Displays Setting Screen
Changes Setting Group
Exits Setting Screen
(Selects Setting)
You can select either Japanese (kanji) or English for the day of the week indicator.
For more information, see “To configure digital settings”.
Day of the Week Indicators
Sunday: SU/ Monday: MO/ 月 Tuesday: TU/ 火 Wednesday: WE/ Thursday: TH/ Friday: FR/ Saturday: SA/
See “Signal Reception Settings” for information about calibration signal, Home City, summer time, and auto receive settings.
To configure digital settings
1. In the Timekeeping Mode
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will display the transmitter selection mode setting screen and cause the second hand to move to the 12 o’clock position.
2. Press the
advance to the next group of settings.
This causes the 12/24-hour timekeeping setting to flash.
Example: 12H (12-hour timekeeping)
AA
A button to
AA
AA
A button
AA
(Enters/Exits Setting Screen) (Scrolls Back)
es Selection)
(Chan
Timekeeping Mode
(Scrolls Forward)
(Changes Setting Group)
3. Press the
Use the C button to cycle
4. While the 12/24-hour
Pressing the D button
CC
C button so the
CC
setting you want to change is flashing on the display.
through the settings shown below. Each press of the C button causes the next setting to flash.
12/24-hour
Timekeeping
Power Saving
timekeeping setting is flashing, press the button to select the setting you want.
toggles the timekeeping format between 12-hour (12H) and 24-hour (24H).
Second
Language
DD
D
DD
(Selects Setting)
Minute
Hour
Day
Year
Month
(Toggles)
5. To restart the seconds
count to 00, press the button.
While the seconds are selected, press the D button to reset them to 00 in accordance with the time signal on the radio, TV, etc.
Pressing the D button while the seconds count is in the range of 30 to 59 resets it to 00 and also adds 1 to the minutes. Pressing the D button in the range of 00 to 29 resets the seconds count without changing the minutes.
Pressing the B button while the seconds count is flashing changes the display illumination duration. See “To specify display illumination duration” for more information.
6. While the hour, minutes,
year, month, or day setting is flashing, use the
BB
and
B (–) buttons to
BB
change the setting.
Holding down either button changes the setting at high speed.
When setting the hour, make sure you specify AM (no indicator) or PM (P) correctly, or that you specify the correct 24-hour time.
You can set a date in the range of January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2099.
The day of the week is set automatically in accordance with the date you set.
The watch automatically makes adjustments for leap years and month lengths.
DD
D
DD
DD
D (+)
DD
(Zero Reset)
(Back)
(Forward)
7. While the day of the week
setting is flashing, press
DD
the
D button to toggle it
DD
between Japanese (kanji) and English.
8. While the Power Saving
setting is flashing, press
DD
the
D button to toggle it
DD
on (ON) or off (OF).
Use the C button to select each of the settings and the D and B buttons to change them.
9. When all of the settings
are the way you want,
AA
press the
A button.
AA
This exits the setting screen.
The display also will exit the
setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
Japanese (Kanji)
(To
les)
(Toggles)
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Digital-Analog Synchronization
After adjustment of the digital time, the watch automatically adjusts its analog setting to match.
When adjusting the analog time, the hands may move clockwise or counterclockwise.
Depending on how many hours different the digital and analog time settings are, it may take some time for the analog hand setting procedure to be finished.
After adjustment of the hour and minute hand, the second hand will adjust automatically to the digital time.
Ajusting the Analog Time Setting
You can use the Hand Setting Mode to manually adjust the analog time when it does not match the digital time.
Timekeeping Mode Hand Setting Mode
(5 times)
Mode Indicator
1. In the Hand Setting Mode,
hold down the for about two seconds.
This will cause the second hand to move to 12 o’clock, and “–00–” to flash on the digital display.
AA
A button
AA
Hand Setting Mode
2. If the second hand does
not align properly with the 12 o’clock position, press
DD
the
D button to adjust it.
DD
Each press of the D button advances the second hand one second.
Holding down the D button advances the second hand at high speed.
3.
This will cause the hour and
4. Use the
Each press of the D button
Holding down either button
CC
Press the
C button.
CC
minute setting of the digital time to flash on the display.
DD
D (+) and
DD
buttons to adjust the hour and minute hands.
moves the hands 20 seconds clockwise, while the B button moves them 20 seconds counterclockwise.
moves the hands at high speed.
BB
B (–)
BB
(Selects Setting)
(
Forward
(Back)
(
Forward
High-speed Lock
While holding down the D button to start high-speed clockwise movement of the hands, press the B button to lock the high-speed hand movement. You can then release the buttons.
While holding down the B button to start high-speed counterclockwise movement of the hands, press the D button to lock the high-speed movement. You can then release the buttons.
High-speed hand movement will continue until it completes a
)
12-hour cycle, or until you press any button to stop it.
5. When the setting is the
way you want, press the
AA
A button.
AA
This exits the setting screen and automatically synchronizes the minute hand with the current seconds count.
At this time, the second hand will adjust automatically to the digital time.
The display also will exit the setting screen automatically if you do not perform any operation for about two or three minutes.
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