Seiko 7B26 manual Radio Signal Reception, Official standard frequency in Germany DCF77

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RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION

The watch can receive a radio signal either automatically or manually.

-Automatic reception: The watch receives radio signals automatically at least once a day. It automatically receives radio signals at 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, and 4:00 AM.

When the watch receives a proper radio signal, the reception is completed.

The watch can continue to display the precise time as long as the automatic reception is successful.

-Manual reception: The manual reception of radio signals can be conducted. MANUAL RECEPTION …pages 26-27

This radio-controlled watch enables the wearer to check the reception result of radio signals. - HOW TO CHECK THE RECEPTION RESULT…pages 28-29

*If the watch is set to a time zone outside radio signal reception range, manual reception cannot be conducted (refer to“TIME ZONE DISPLAY” on pages 36-39).

*Whether the watch succeeds in receiving radio signals or not depends on the receiving conditions (refer to “APPROPRIATE PLACE TO KEEP A RADIO-CONTROLLED WATCH” on page 30).

*The watch cannot receive radio signals outside a reception range (refer to“RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION RANGE” on pages 22-25).

This watch can receive official standard frequencies from transmitting stations in Germany, the United States, and Japan (2 stations). The standard frequency to be received can be changed by selecting the time zone.

-TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT...page 33.

[Official standard frequency in Germany: DCF77]

DCF77 is operated by Physikalisch-Technisch Bundesanstalt(PTB).

Mainflingen transmitting station (77.5 KHz) in southeastern Frankfurt

[Official standard frequency in the United States: WWVB]

WWVB is operated by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Fort Collins radio station (60KHz), Denver, Colorado

[Official standard frequency in Japan: JJY]

JJY is operated by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). JJY is transmitted from two stations in Japan. Each station transmits JJY in a different frequency. Fukushima (Ohtakadoya-yama transmitting station: 40 KHz)

Kyushu (Hagane-yama transmitting station: 60 KHz)

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Contents Page Contents Automatic Time Setting FeaturesReception on pages NUnable to receive radio signalsRefer to HOW to Check the Reception Result on pages Display and Button OperationScrew Lock Type Crown HOW to USE Button BHOW to Press Button B HOW to Operate Screw Lock Type CrownStandard Charging Time Charging the Solar BatteryHOW to Charge the Watch Energy Depletion Forewarning Function Checking the Charging Status by the MovementSecond Hand Power Save Power Save FunctionOvercharge Prevention Function Power SourceAutomatic Hand Alignment Setting the Time by Receiiving Radio SignalWhat is a RADIO-CONTROLLED WATCH? Official standard frequency in Germany DCF77 Radio Signal ReceptionGermany DCF77 JapanJJY United States Wwvb Radio Signal Reception RangeRADIO-CONTROLLED Watch on United States WwvbJapan JJY Three seconds or longer Manual ReceptionPress Button a once HOW to Check the Reception ResultAppropriate Place to Keep a RADIO-CONTROLLED Watch To Enable the Watch to Receive Radio Signals EasilyRadio Signal Reception RANGE…pages P40 Time Zone AdjustmentHOW to USE the Time Zone Adjustment Function Time Zones and Time Differences from UTC What is a Time ZONE?Time Zone and Time Difference Daylight Saving Time Time Zone DisplayEllingto HOW to Select the Time Zone HOW to SET the Time ZoneSummer Time Automatic Change Function HOW to SET Summer TimeEnglish Crown cannot be operated Examples of Time Zone AdjustmentWatch resumes Its normal movement If it is left untouched USE Button B Refer to the Screw Lock Type Crown on HOW to Manually SET the Time and DateManual Time Setting Manual Date Setting Abnormal Display or Improper Function HOW to Reset the BUILT-IN ICTo USE Button B Preliminary Position Checking and Setting for the CalendarPossible SpecificationsRun for approximately one year and a half Trouble Possible cause TroubleshootingTrouble Possible cause Misalign English
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