Seiko PULSAR Y735, Y735 User Manual

8-97 Printed in Hong Kong

NPED16

FEATURES

TIME/CALENDAR MODE

DIGITAL TYPE

Series PVT (Cal. Y735)

INSTRUCTIONS

● Time/calendar

• Dual calendar display

• Changeover between 12- and 24-hour indications

● 24-hour stopwatch

● Regular alarm

● Illuminating light (Electroluminescent panel)

DISPLAY AND MODE CHANGE

With each press, the mode changes as follows:A

TIME/CALENDAR mode

TIME/CALENDAR SETTING mode

A A

* When button A is pressed in the ALARM SETTING mode after operating button C or D to set

the alarm time, the mode directly changes to the TIME/CALENDAR and not to the TIME/ CALENDAR SETTING.

STOPWATCH mode

Press for 2 seconds.

ALARM SETTING mode

Hourly time signal mark Day indicator

AM/PM mark

Alarm mark

SHOWING THE CALENDAR DISPLAY

DateMonth

Press and hold to show CALENDAR

display.

CHANGEOVER OF THE PLACES OF MONTH AND DATE

With each press of while keeping pressed, the month and date change places with each other.

D C

DateMonth

Date

Month

CHANGEOVER BETWEEN 12- AND 24-HOUR INDICATIONS

With each press of while keeping pressed, the time is displayed in the 12-hour and 24-hour indications alternately.

[12-hour indication] [24-hour indication]

A D

● Changeover between 12- and 24-hour indications can also be made by pressing

ILLUMINATING LIGHT (Electroluminescent panel)

Press in any mode.

*The light evenly illuminates the display

for 4 seconds.

button A while keeping button C pressed.

[12-hour indication]

[24-hour indication]

SHOWING THE DESIGNATED ALARM TIME

● While the illuminating light is used, the watch will give out a slight noise. However, this

is not a malfunction.

● The electroluminescent panel loses its luminance as the battery voltage gets lowered.

Also, its luminance level decreases gradually with use.

● When the illuminating light becomes dim, replace the battery with a new one. If the light

remains dim after replacing the battery, have the electroluminescent panel replaced with a new one by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. The replacement will be made at cost.

ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT OF ALARM AND HOURLY TIME SIGNAL

With each press of while keeping pressed, the alarm and hourly time signal are engaged and disengaged in the following order:

C D

Alarm mark

Hourly time signal mark

Press and hold to show the designated

alarm time.

Alarm and hourly time signal disengaged

Alarm disengaged and hourly time signal engaged

Alarm and hourly time signal engaged

Alarm engaged and hourly time signal disengaged

ALARM SETTING MODE

2 - 3

Years

Press for 2 seconds in TIME/CALENDAR or STOPWATCH mode to show

ALARM SETTING mode.

ALARM SETTING indicator

Alarm mark

“A” (AM) /“P” (PM) mark

* For engagement and disengagement of the alarm, see “TIME/CALENDAR MODE”.

● The flashing digits move quickly if button D is kept pressed.

● When setting the hour digits in the 12-hour indication, be sure to check that AM/

PM is correctly set.

● Please note, if button D is pressed in the STOPWATCH mode to stop the alarm

ringing, the alarm is stopped but the stopwatch operation is also made.

● Alarm test: The alarm can be tested by pressing and holding buttons C and D

at the same time in the TIME/CALENDAR mode. In doing so, the display as shown below will appear. This is not a malfunction. The display will return to the TIME/CALENDAR as the buttons are released.

▲

Select the digits to be adjusted

(Hour ↔ Minutes).

▲

Set the flashing digits.

▲

Return to TIME/CALENDAR

mode.

* The alarm is automatically engaged. * At the designated time, the alarm rings for

30 seconds. To stop it manually, press button D in TIME/CALENDAR or STOPWATCH mode.

TIME/CALENDAR SETTING MODE

Press to show TIME/CALENDAR SETTING mode.

TIME/CALENDAR SETTING indicator

✽ Selection of the digits

Seconds ➾ Minutes ➾ Hour ➾ Month ➾ Date ➾ Day

➾

● When setting the seconds, press button D in accordance with a time signal. The

seconds are reset to “00” and start immediately.

● In second setting, when the seconds count any number from “30” to “59” and

button D is pressed, one minute is added and the seconds are reset to “00”.

● The flashing digits move quickly if button D is kept pressed.

● When setting the hour digits in the 12-hour indication, be sure to check that AM/

PM is correctly set.

▲

Select the digits to be

adjusted.✽

▲

Set the flashing digits.

▲

Return to TIME/CALENDAR

mode.

STOPWATCH MODE

● The stopwatch measures up to 24 hours in 1/100 second increments for the first 40 minutes and in 1 second increments thereafter.

● After 24 hours, it will start counting again from “00”.

Press to show STOPWATCH mode.

STOPWATCH indicator

Measurement of two competitors

Start

● Restart and stop of the stopwatch can be repeated by pressing button C.

● Measurement and release of split time can be repeated by pressing button D.

● When button C or D is pressed, a beep sounds to confirm the stopwatch operation.

● The 1/100 second indicator flashes during the first 40 minutes of measurement.

● While the stopwatch is stopped, the stop indicator flashes. While the split time is

measured and displayed, the split indicator flashes.

● Even if the STOPWATCH mode is changed to another while the measurement is in

progress, it continues counting properly.

● When measuring a long period of time, return the STOPWATCH to the TIME/

CALENDAR mode after the stopwatch starts, to prevent any possible mistaken operation.

▲

Finish time of

1st competitor

▲

2nd competitor

finishes

Split indicator Stop indicator

1/100 second indicator

Start / Stop / Restart

Reset /

Split / Split release

▲

Finish time of

2nd competitor

▲

Reset

BATTERY CHANGE

Battery life : Approx. 5 years

Years

●

The battery life may be less than 5 years if the alarm is used for more than 30 seconds a day and/or the illuminating light for more than 4 seconds a day.

●

As the battery is inserted at the factory to check the function and performance of the watch, its actual life once in your possession may be less than the specified period.

●

When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any malfunction.

●

We recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER for battery replacement.

● Do not remove the battery from the watch.

● If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children.

● Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery, and never expose it to

● The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may

Battery : SEIKO CR2016

WARNING

If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately.

fire. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire.

CAUTION

cause battery leakage or damage to the battery.

TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

WATER RESISTANCE

● Non-water resistant

• If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.

● Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar

• Do not operate the buttons when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.

5 bar WR

10/15/20

bracelet, etc. may become discolored, deteriorated or damaged.

DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure that the case, buttons, gasket and crystal seal remain intact.

away from close contact with objects such as TV screens which emit strong static electricity.

• When taking a shower with the water resistant 5 bar watch, or taking a bath with the water resistant 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following:

* Do not operate the buttons when the watch is wet with soapy water

or shampoo.

bar WR

* Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be considered as corresponding

** We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s Watch for scuba diving.

* If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss or gain may be

caused. This condition, however, will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature.

to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the pressure at a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into water.

TEMPERATURES

Your watch works with stable accuracy within a temperature range

+50°C

of 5° C and 35° C (41° F and 95° F). Temperatures over 50° C (122° F) or below –5° C (+23° F) may

-5°C

cause a slight time loss or gain or battery leakage or shorten the battery life. However, the above conditions will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature.

CHEMICALS

Be careful not to expose the watch to solvents, mercury, cosmetic spray, detergents, adhesives or paints. Otherwise, the case,

MAGNETISM

The watch will not be affected by magnetism.

SHOCKS & VIBRATION

PERIODIC CHECK

It is recommended that the watch be checked once every 2 to 3 years. Have your watch checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR

CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET

To prevent possible rusting of the case and bracelet caused by dust, moisture and perspiration, wipe them periodically with a soft dry cloth.

STATIC ELECTRICITY

The IC (Integrated Circuit) used in your watch will be affected by static electricity which may disturb the display. Keep the watch

becoming difficult to read. Please contact your AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER if you wish to have a new panel fitted (guaranteed one year).

Light activities will not affect your watch, but be careful not to drop your watch or hit it against hard surfaces, as this may cause damage.

PRECAUTION REGARDING CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM

If your watch has a protective film and/or a sticker on the case back, be sure to peel them off before using your watch.

LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL

The normal life expectancy for the liquid crystal panel of the watch is approxi-

5 Years

mately 5 years. After that it may decrease in contrast,