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WARNING | ||
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- 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
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HOW TO USE THE TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION | ||
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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)
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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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