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... set manually. 1 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS This is changed, please carry out operation of 40 time zones around the world Time Zone P. 6 When the region or time zone where the watch is used is a GPS solar watch. Expose the dial to light to receive GPS signals when the energy stored in the time zone adjustment mode, automatic or manual time adjustment mode. 4 When the energy stored in the watch runs out completely, it automatically receives GPS signals...
... set manually. 1 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS This is changed, please carry out operation of 40 time zones around the world Time Zone P. 6 When the region or time zone where the watch is used is a GPS solar watch. Expose the dial to light to receive GPS signals when the energy stored in the time zone adjustment mode, automatic or manual time adjustment mode. 4 When the energy stored in the watch runs out completely, it automatically receives GPS signals...
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... DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting P. 21 Los Angeles 7:00 pm on 6th London 3:00 am on 7th 7 7 1 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR The following functions are included CONTENTS When the region or time zone where the watch is used is set only the time The watch displays the precise local time. Time zone adjustment P. 17 Time Zone P. 6 Time zone display and list of time zones around the world P. 12 To set by operation of the time zone that is changed Adjust...
... DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting P. 21 Los Angeles 7:00 pm on 6th London 3:00 am on 7th 7 7 1 READ FIRST ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR The following functions are included CONTENTS When the region or time zone where the watch is used is set only the time The watch displays the precise local time. Time zone adjustment P. 17 Time Zone P. 6 Time zone display and list of time zones around the world P. 12 To set by operation of the time zone that is changed Adjust...
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... Performance and caliber / case number 34 Water resistance 35 Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence 36 Band 37 How to receive GPS signals 42 When the sub dial, day hand, date, indicator hand or hour/minute/ second hand position is unable to use an adjustable three-fold clasp 38 Lumibrite 39 Power Source 40 After-sale service 41 7. FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 When the watch is misaligned 44 Cancel the light detection 49 Troubleshooting 50 8. CONTENTS...9 3. BEFORE USE 10...
... Performance and caliber / case number 34 Water resistance 35 Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence 36 Band 37 How to receive GPS signals 42 When the sub dial, day hand, date, indicator hand or hour/minute/ second hand position is unable to use an adjustable three-fold clasp 38 Lumibrite 39 Power Source 40 After-sale service 41 7. FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 When the watch is misaligned 44 Cancel the light detection 49 Troubleshooting 50 8. CONTENTS...9 3. BEFORE USE 10...
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... dial color of time required to charge the stopped watch by exposing it moves at steady one -second- About charging Standard Charging Time GPS signal reception consumes a lot of "Time required for one day 3.5 hours 1 hours 15 minutes 10 minutes The figures of energy. Illumination lx (LUX) Light source Condition (Example) From the state where the watch is stopped (not charged) To fully charged To one-second interval movement is charged) To move for charging the watch...
... dial color of time required to charge the stopped watch by exposing it moves at steady one -second- About charging Standard Charging Time GPS signal reception consumes a lot of "Time required for one day 3.5 hours 1 hours 15 minutes 10 minutes The figures of energy. Illumination lx (LUX) Light source Condition (Example) From the state where the watch is stopped (not charged) To fully charged To one-second interval movement is charged) To move for charging the watch...
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Set the time zone and set the time and date < Setting by GPS signal reception > • Receive GPS signals, set the time zone and set the time and date • Set DST (Daylight SavingTime) as necessary How to adjust the time zone P. 18 Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19 • When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed • To set only the time Outdoors under an open sky with good visibility Place where GPS signals cannot be easily...
Set the time zone and set the time and date < Setting by GPS signal reception > • Receive GPS signals, set the time zone and set the time and date • Set DST (Daylight SavingTime) as necessary How to adjust the time zone P. 18 Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19 • When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed • To set only the time Outdoors under an open sky with good visibility Place where GPS signals cannot be easily...
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... with operation of energy. Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) manually. Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19 GPS signal reception consumes a lot of GPS signal reception. Check the charging status. This does not indicate a malfunction. In addition, when the watch may be set manually. How to carry out time zone adjustment in the representative cities in the time zone whenever possible. 4 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR...
... with operation of energy. Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) manually. Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19 GPS signal reception consumes a lot of GPS signal reception. Check the charging status. This does not indicate a malfunction. In addition, when the watch may be set manually. How to carry out time zone adjustment in the representative cities in the time zone whenever possible. 4 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR...
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... P. 30 Check the time zone setting P. 17 During movement of acquired satellites there are received). The larger the number of the date, the buttons and crown cannot be operated. Manually set DST (Daylight Saving Time). Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19 18 Press for 5 seconds. When the hand points to "E," charge the watch by expose to light. How to charge the watch P. 14 Check whether the watch returns to press it is...
... P. 30 Check the time zone setting P. 17 During movement of acquired satellites there are received). The larger the number of the date, the buttons and crown cannot be operated. Manually set DST (Daylight Saving Time). Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19 18 Press for 5 seconds. When the hand points to "E," charge the watch by expose to light. How to charge the watch P. 14 Check whether the watch returns to press it is...
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... Push the crown back in Australia, the time is advanced by one hour. 4 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time) DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set. DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed over even with operation of time zone adjustment/manual time zone setting. Press for 3 seconds 01 2 01 2 Pull out to the first click The second hand returns to indicate the current DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting...
... Push the crown back in Australia, the time is advanced by one hour. 4 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) Turn ON DST (Daylight Saving Time) DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set. DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically changed over even with operation of time zone adjustment/manual time zone setting. Press for 3 seconds 01 2 01 2 Pull out to the first click The second hand returns to indicate the current DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting...
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... minute hands advance by one hour. DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set in the sub-dial, reset the DST (Daylight Saving Time). 1 Pull out the crown to the first click 2 Press Button B 3 Continue to press Button A (3 seconds) within 5 seconds after operation of the DST (Daylight Saving Time) is ON. The second hand moves to indicate the current time zone. < When DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting is in effect. 4 Push the crown back in the figure at the right. When DST (Daylight Saving Time) ends in the time zone set . The setting...
... minute hands advance by one hour. DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be manually set in the sub-dial, reset the DST (Daylight Saving Time). 1 Pull out the crown to the first click 2 Press Button B 3 Continue to press Button A (3 seconds) within 5 seconds after operation of the DST (Daylight Saving Time) is ON. The second hand moves to indicate the current time zone. < When DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting is in effect. 4 Push the crown back in the figure at the right. When DST (Daylight Saving Time) ends in the time zone set . The setting...
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... 2 Press Button B 3 Push the crown back in The second hand moves to display the currently set the time zone P. 23 For the relationship between the stop watch 1/5-second hand position and time zone, refer to the "Time zone display and list of time zones around the world P.12". The indicator hand returns to the display of charging status. 01 2 01 2 Push back in < Display of the indicator hand > Displays ON/OFF setting of the main-dial and the DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be...
... 2 Press Button B 3 Push the crown back in The second hand moves to display the currently set the time zone P. 23 For the relationship between the stop watch 1/5-second hand position and time zone, refer to the "Time zone display and list of time zones around the world P.12". The indicator hand returns to the display of charging status. 01 2 01 2 Push back in < Display of the indicator hand > Displays ON/OFF setting of the main-dial and the DST (Daylight Saving Time) can be...
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...; During movement of the hour/ minute hands, the day and the date, the buttons cannot be received P. 16 Set the time zone with reference to "Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P.19" after operation of ②. 3 Push the crown back in 23 4 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS To set the watch to the local time and date. Refer to "Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19," to set DST (Daylight Saving Time). How to manually set the time zone...
...; During movement of the hour/ minute hands, the day and the date, the buttons cannot be received P. 16 Set the time zone with reference to "Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P.19" after operation of ②. 3 Push the crown back in 23 4 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS To set the watch to the local time and date. Refer to "Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) P. 19," to set DST (Daylight Saving Time). How to manually set the time zone...
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... movement of DST (Daylight Saving Time). The second hand returns to advance 1 time zone. The second hand moves to display the currently set back 1 time zone. < Display of the indicator hand > Displays ON/OFF setting of the hour/minute hands, the day and the date, the buttons cannot be adjusted to set time zone of the sub-dial. The day hand points to "Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial P. 20" in How to manually set the time zone of the sub-dial 1 Pull out the crown to the first click 2 Press Button B 3 4 Turn the crown...
... movement of DST (Daylight Saving Time). The second hand returns to advance 1 time zone. The second hand moves to display the currently set back 1 time zone. < Display of the indicator hand > Displays ON/OFF setting of the hour/minute hands, the day and the date, the buttons cannot be adjusted to set time zone of the sub-dial. The day hand points to "Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the sub-dial P. 20" in How to manually set the time zone of the sub-dial 1 Pull out the crown to the first click 2 Press Button B 3 4 Turn the crown...
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... to light so that the indicator hand points to the "level position (middle)" or "F (full)." How to charge the watch P. 14 (When the charging status becomes "E (low)," the reception will be adjusted, so it is not necessary to manually adjust the time immediately thereafter.) DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically set. When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed .) How to manually adjust the time...
... to light so that the indicator hand points to the "level position (middle)" or "F (full)." How to charge the watch P. 14 (When the charging status becomes "E (low)," the reception will be adjusted, so it is not necessary to manually adjust the time immediately thereafter.) DST (Daylight Saving Time) is not automatically set. When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed .) How to manually adjust the time...
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... SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to manually adjust the time 1 Go to a place where GPS signals can be easily received Move to the outdoors under an open sky with operation for 5 seconds. Check the time zone setting. Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings P. 21 During movement of acquired 1 0 satellites Display State Easy to the 0-second position. The reception result is completed. Number of the date, the buttons and crown...
... SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR How to manually adjust the time 1 Go to a place where GPS signals can be easily received Move to the outdoors under an open sky with operation for 5 seconds. Check the time zone setting. Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings P. 21 During movement of acquired 1 0 satellites Display State Easy to the 0-second position. The reception result is completed. Number of the date, the buttons and crown...
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... time information) 6 seconds to all time zones around the world. Q: Is DST (Daylight SavingTime) automatically changed by periodically receiving GPS signals. When you are as follows. If you are is identified, and the precise current time is displayed Leap second reception Ready for leap second data reception and receiving Leap second data P. 29 Number of situation To set the time zone. Manual time zone setting P. 23 The watch automatically displays the local time. Features for each type are in a different time zone...
... time information) 6 seconds to all time zones around the world. Q: Is DST (Daylight SavingTime) automatically changed by periodically receiving GPS signals. When you are as follows. If you are is identified, and the precise current time is displayed Leap second reception Ready for leap second data reception and receiving Leap second data P. 29 Number of situation To set the time zone. Manual time zone setting P. 23 The watch automatically displays the local time. Features for each type are in a different time zone...
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... hour hand, minute hand and date stop. (Date displays "1".) • Reception is not started even with operation of GPS signal reception. • Automatic time adjustment is not performed. • The indicator hand points to a state without receiving an adequate light source for 72 hours or longer. Cause When the watch is exposed to low position. Power Save 1 The second hand stops pointing at the 15-second position. 5 IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ASTRON 8X53...
... hour hand, minute hand and date stop. (Date displays "1".) • Reception is not started even with operation of GPS signal reception. • Automatic time adjustment is not performed. • The indicator hand points to a state without receiving an adequate light source for 72 hours or longer. Cause When the watch is exposed to low position. Power Save 1 The second hand stops pointing at the 15-second position. 5 IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND ASTRON 8X53...
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According to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch is inspected and adjusted by disassembly and cleaning (overhauled), the movement of the watch for a long time. For replacement of guarantee. Read carefully and retain it. • For repair services after the guarantee period has expired, if the functions of the watch can be restored by repair work, we will undertake repair services upon request...
According to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch is inspected and adjusted by disassembly and cleaning (overhauled), the movement of the watch for a long time. For replacement of guarantee. Read carefully and retain it. • For repair services after the guarantee period has expired, if the functions of the watch can be restored by repair work, we will undertake repair services upon request...
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...; How to manually set the time zone P. 23 • Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. Check the time zone setting and DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting P. 21 If DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond to the addition conditions of DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the region where you are , set time zone does not correspond to adjust accuracy of common magnetic products that of the following reasons. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS When the sub dial, day hand, date, indicator hand or hour/minute/second hand position is misaligned...
...; How to manually set the time zone P. 23 • Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. Check the time zone setting and DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting P. 21 If DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond to the addition conditions of DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the region where you are , set time zone does not correspond to adjust accuracy of common magnetic products that of the following reasons. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS When the sub dial, day hand, date, indicator hand or hour/minute/second hand position is misaligned...
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...; How to manually set the time zone Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. You are in a place where GPS signals cannot be received How to adjust the time zone • When you are has been set. If the time zone does not correspond to the addition conditions of GPS signals (in an airplane, etc.), reset the in-flight mode ( ). Check the time zone setting. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS At trouble Possible causes Reception...
...; How to manually set the time zone Check DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. You are in a place where GPS signals cannot be received How to adjust the time zone • When you are has been set. If the time zone does not correspond to the addition conditions of GPS signals (in an airplane, etc.), reset the in-flight mode ( ). Check the time zone setting. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS At trouble Possible causes Reception...
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... is insufficient, the automatic time adjustment function may be received at 12:00 AM and PM for the hour and minute hands. Continue to press Button A (3 seconds) to activate the automatic time adjustment function. The fixed time in the watch only carries out the fixed time reception. Cancel the function that the watch is automatically started by exposure to bright light. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS At trouble Possible causes Solutions DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond to...
... is insufficient, the automatic time adjustment function may be received at 12:00 AM and PM for the hour and minute hands. Continue to press Button A (3 seconds) to activate the automatic time adjustment function. The fixed time in the watch only carries out the fixed time reception. Cancel the function that the watch is automatically started by exposure to bright light. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 8X53 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS At trouble Possible causes Solutions DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting does not correspond to...