Seiko 7B26 manual HOW to USE the Time Zone Adjustment Function, P40

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English

 

WARNING

 

 

 

- The watch may display the incorrect time if it fails to receive radio signals properly

because of interference. The watch may fail to receive radio signals depending on the

location or reception conditions. In such a case, change the location of the watch.

- Radio signals can easily be received during nighttime hours due to its characteristics.

TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT

 

English

HOW TO USE THE TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION

 

 

 

The watch can be set to local time in a different time zone easily by selecting a time zone. The watch can receive the standard frequencies of Germany, the United States, and Japan to set the precise time and date.

- The watch moves depending on the quartz movement (loss/gain: ±15 seconds per month)

when it is unable to receive radio signals.

- The time signal transmission may be stopped during maintenance of the facilities of each

transmitting station or because of a lightning strike. In such a case, see each station’s

website for further information.

Websites of transmitting stations (as of June, 2006)

Germany: PTB

http://www.ptb.de/en/org/4/44/442/dcf77_1_e.htm

 

http://www.ptb.de/de/org/4/44/442/_index.htm (German)

The United States: NIST

http://tf.nist.gov/stations/wwvb.htm

Japan: NICT (Japan Standard Time Group) http://jjy.nict.go.jp/index-e.html (English)

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Step 1

Selecting a time zone

TIME ZONE DISPLAY...P36 - 39

HOW TO SET THE TIME ZONE

...P40 - 51

Outside the reception range

No need for further operation

Step 2

Within the reception range

Conduct radio signal reception RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION ...P20 - 21

RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION RANGE ...P22 - 25

The receivable standard frequency

can be changed by selecting a time zone.

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Contents Page Contents Automatic Time Setting FeaturesRefer to HOW to Check the Reception Result on pages NUnable to receive radio signalsDisplay and Button Operation Reception on pagesHOW to Press Button B HOW to USE Button BHOW to Operate Screw Lock Type Crown 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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