This radio controlled watch receives standard radio waves broadcast from China English This watch is equipped with an Automatic Reception Function that sets the time and date by automatically receiving radio waves at 2 a.m., or at 4 a.m. when radio waves are unable to be received at 2 a.m., each day, and an On Demand Reception Function that allows you set the time and date by arbitrarily receiving radio waves at any time.
Names of Parts (1: Models With a Slide Rule Bezel) Names of Parts (2: Models Without a Slide Rule Bezel) Function hand (day, chronograph minute, chronograph 1/20 second) Function hand (day, chronograph minute, chronograph 1/20 second) RX: Reception standby RX: Reception standby Button (B) NO: Reception status Hour hand Crown 24-hour hand Second hand Crown for turning the outside scale Button (B) H, M, L: Reception level/reception status NO: Reception status Minute hand Date 24-hour hand Button
Before Use * Align the mode hand with TME. (The modes can be switched by pulling out the crown to position 1. Turn the mode hand until it aligns with one of the three TME marks. After you have changed the mode, push in the crown to its original position.) RX: Reception standby Check the movement of the second hand. NO: Reception status The second hand is moving at 1-second intervals. H, M, L: Reception level/reception status The second hand is moving at 2second intervals or is stopped.
Radio Wave Reception Procedures • The watch can receive radio waves in time mode (TME, three positions) and local time mode (L-TM). It cannot receive radio waves in the other modes. Automatic reception • It is not necessary to operate buttons to perform automatic reception. The watch will receive the radio waves at 2 a.m. every day. If a radio wave cannot be received at 2 a.m., it will try again automatically at 4 a.m. and the time and date will be adjusted.
Power Saving Function The second hand will stop at the 12:00 position to save power when the watch has not been exposed to light for 30 minutes or more because it has been put away or is covered by clothing. • The other hands will continue to move normally. • As soon as the watch is exposed to light again, the power saving function will be cancelled and the second hand will begin to move normally. * Refer to “Power saving function” (p. 218) for more details. 164 Table of Contents 1. Your Watch ...........
Operations in Each Mode 5. Switching the Mode .................................................................. 182 6. Using the Chronograph ............................................................ 184 7. Setting the Local Time/Daylight Saving Time ......................... 186 8. Using the Alarm......................................................................... 190 9. Setting the Time and Date Manually ........................................ 192 A. Setting the time..............................
1. Your Watch This watch can receive radio waves (BPC) broadcast from the People’s Republic of China that contain information that automatically corrects the time and the date of your watch. In addition, this solar powered Eco-Drive watch is powered by photo energy converted into electrical energy. This watch also provides the following functions: Chronograph function • Chronograph can measure up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds 95 in 1/20-second units.
3. Before Use A. Radio wave reception function An antenna for receiving the radio waves is located inside the watch at the 6:00 position. For best reception, it is recommended to point the 6:00 position of the watch to the direction of the radio wave transmitter. The reception level may be affected by the surroundings in which the watch is being used.
It may not be possible to properly receive the radio waves under environmental conditions where reception is difficult or in areas susceptible to radio noise.
4. Radio Wave Reception 2. On demand reception • There are three kinds of reception: automatic reception, on demand reception, and recovery automatic reception. When the radio wave has been properly received, your watch will automatically correct the time and date. • Radio waves can be received at any time.
3. Recovery automatic reception A. Position of the second hand during reception • When the watch has stopped due to an insufficient charging, the radio waves are automatically received once. However, it is necessary to charge the watch under sunlight for approximately 30 minutes in order to perform recovery automatic reception. Regularly charge your watch so that it does not become insufficiently charged.
B. Confirming the reception status C. Reception level and reception status • Press the lower right button (A) once to confirm the reception status. The second hand will then move to H, M, L or NO. • The second hand will show the reception level during radio wave reception. To check the reception status, press the lower right button (A) once after reception has finished. [NOTE] Do not press the lower right button (A) for more than 2 seconds.
D. Reception area guidelines The map shows the approximate reception area. However, reception area may vary according to changes in conditions for the radio wave due to factors including time, season and weather. The reception area on the map is only guideline, and it may be difficult to receive the radio wave even within the areas indicated on the map.
[Mode names] 5. Switching the Mode • This watch has six modes: time (in three positions), chronograph, local time, reference position, alarm and calendar. • The same time is indicated for all three time mode (TME) positions. Calendar mode When you pull the crown out to position 1 (mode switching position), the second hand will rotate clockwise and stop at the 30 seconds position.
6. Using the Chronograph • The chronograph can measure up to 59'59"95 in 1/20 second units. It will then be reset to 0 second. Pull out the crown to position 1 and turn it to align the mode hand with CHR (chronograph). Push the crown back into its normal position. • The second and function hands advance rapidly to the Button (B) 0 position. The watch enters the chronograph mode. Second hand (chronograph second) • The second hand changes to the chronograph.
7. Setting the Local Time/Daylight Saving Time • Local time is a function that allows you to set the time in a zone different from that of the time mode (TME). • The time difference can be corrected in 1-hour units. • The time can be set to within ±26 hours of time set in time mode (TME). • It is possible to change the daylight saving time setting. The setting range is from −25 hours to +27 hours. [NOTE] Time cannot be set beyond this range.
When local time is indicated 1 Pull out the crown to position 2 (local time correcting position). • The second hand will begin to rotate. It will stop at daylight saving time ON or OFF position. 2 Press the upper right button (B) to change the daylight saving time setting. • A confirmation tone will sound each time you press the upper right button (B), and you can turn the daylight saving time ON or OFF.
8. Using the Alarm • The alarm can be set based on the 24-hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, it will sound for 15 seconds once a day at the set time. • The alarm can be used in the time, local time and calendar modes. The alarm will not sound in the other modes. Press button (A) or (B) to stop the alarm before it has sounded for its full 15 seconds. Button (B) Pull out the crown to position 1 and turn it to align the mode hand with ALM (alarm).
9. Setting the Time and Date Manually • The time can be set manually when the watch is unable to receive radio waves. Remove the watch from your wrist to set the time correctly. A. Setting the time (The same time is indicated for all three time mode (TME) positions. Select one.
Button (B) Pull out the crown to position 1 and align the mode hand with CAL (calendar). r ea ar ty Le yea ap r y r ea dy 3r ap Le ar ye year 1st Le yea ap r 1s ty April zone ea r il ar ye 3rd ar ye Ap r d December zone: Between 12:00 and 1:00 February zone 3rd year 2n 194 ar 2nd ye ary Button (B) 2 Turn the crown to the right to align the second hand with the month and elapsed years.
[Quick reference for the elapsed [Reading the elapsed years] years after the most recent leap year] Leap year: Start position in each month zone 1st year after the most recent leap year: Elapsed Elapsed Year Year Years Years 1st position in each month zone 2008 Leap year 2012 Leap year 2nd year after the most recent leap year: 2009 1st year 2013 1st year 2nd position in each month zone 2010 2nd year 2014 2nd year 3rd year after the most recent leap year: 2011 3rd year 2015 3rd year 3rd position in each mont
10. Checking and Correcting the Reference Position The reference position may become misaligned by environmental factors such as magnetism or an external impact. If the reference position becomes misaligned, the watch functions, including the time, date and alarm, will not operate correctly. If this happens, confirm and correct the reference position. A. Checking the reference position 1 Pull out the crown to position 1 and turn it to align the mode hand with 0 (reference position).
B. Correcting the reference position Pull out the crown to position 1, turn it to align the mode hand with 0 (reference position), and then pull out the crown to position 2. The second hand will rotate clockwise and then stop. The watch enters the reference position correcting mode. • Press the upper right button (B) to repeatedly change the parameter for correction from second hand → hour/minute hands → date (the function hand will rotate).
• The date will change by 1 day for every 5 rotation of the function hand. Allow the function hand to continue moving until the date has reached 31. When the date has reached 31, turn the crown to the left or right by 1 click to stop the function hand. Turn the crown to the right by 1 click to rotate the function hand. After confirming that the date is between 31 and 1, align the function hand with MON. 6 Return the crown to the normal position. Correction is now complete.
A. Navigation Calculator 1. Calculation of time required Example: How long does it take an airplane flying at 180 knots to fly a distance of 450 nautical miles? Solution: Set the 18 mark on the outside scale to the SPEED INDEX ( ). At this time, the point on the inside scale that is aligned with 45 on the outside scale indicates (2:30), and the answer is 2 hours and 30 minutes. 204 2.
3. Flying distance calculation Example: What is the flying distance traveled in 40 minutes at a speed of 210 knots? Solution: Align the 21 on the outside scale with the SPEED INDEX ( ) of the inside scale. The 40 of the inside scale is now pointing to 14, and the answer is 140 nautical miles. 206 4.
5. Fuel consumption calculation Example: How much fuel is consumed in 6 hours at a fuel consumption rate of 250 gallons per hour? Solution: Align the 25 on the outside scale with the SPEED INDEX ( ) of the inside scale. The 6:00 is aligned with 15, and the answer is 1500 gallons. 208 6.
7. Conversion Example: How do you convert 30 miles into nautical miles and kilometers? Solution: Align the 30 on the outside scale with the STAT ( ) mark on the inside scale. At this time, 26 nautical miles is aligned at the NAUT ( ) mark on the inside scale, while the answer of 48.2 kilometers is aligned at the kilometers ( ) on the inside scale. 210 B. General calculation functions 1.
2. Division Example: 250÷20 Solution: Align 25 on the outside scale with 20 on the inside scale. On the outside scale read the 12.5 mark that is aligned with 10 on the inside scale. Figure the number of decimal places, and the answer is 12.5. 212 3. Reading ratios Example: 30/20 = 60/x Solution: Align 30 on the outside scale with 20 on the inside scale. At this time, the answer of 40 can be read from the inside scale corresponding to 60 on the outside scale.
4. Determining square root Example: What is the square root of 225? Solution: Rotate the scales so that the value on the inside scale corresponding to 22.5 on the outside scale is equal to the value on the outside scale corresponding to 10 on the inside scale, and read off the answer of 15 at that location. 11. Solar Power Function This watch uses a secondary battery to store electrical energy.
12. Characteristics of the Solar Powered Watch When the watch is insufficiently charged, the indication will be changed as follows: [Normal indication] [Insufficient charge warning] The watch has been insufficiently charged because the watch face, which contains the solar cell, has not received sufficient light. *1.
A. Power saving function B. Insufficient charge warning function [Power saving mode] If the solar cell has not received at least 30 minutes of continuous light, the second hand will stop at the 12:00 position and the watch will enter power saving mode. • The other hands will continue to move as normal. • If the watch is warning about insufficient charging warning function (2-seconds interval movement), the watch will enter power saving mode when it is not receiving light.
13. Guide to Charging Time for the Solar Powered Watch The charging time varies according to the model (including the color of the watch face). The following data should only be used as a guideline. Illuminance (lx) 3,000 10,000 100,000 Environment 20 cm (8 in.
14. Handling Your Solar Powered Watch CAUTION Charging precautions • Overheating while charging can cause the watch exterior to become discolored, the watch to deform or the movement to be damaged. • Do not charge the watch in a high-temperature environment (about 60°C/140°F or more). Example) Charging close to incandescent lighting, halogen lamps, or other lighting sources that easily become hot. Charging on surfaces that can easily become hot, such as a car dashboard.
15. Troubleshooting Problem If you believe your watch may be inoperative, consult the following chart: Problem Check Remedy • Radio waves cannot be received. • Is the watch in the time mode (TME) or local time mode (L-TM)? • Does the second hand move to the RX (reception standby) position? • Pull out the crown to position 1 and turn to select the time mode (TME) or local time mode (L-TM).
For correct use within the design limits of the watch, confirm the level of waterresistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the table. 16. Precautions WARNING Water-resistance performance There are several types of water-resistant watches, as shown in the following table. (The unit “bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.) • WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar may also be indicated as W.R. xx bar.
WARNING Water-resistance performance • Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres): This type of watch is water-resistant to minor exposure to water. For example, you may wear the watch while washing your face; however, do not use while swimming. • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres): This type of watch is water-resistant to moderate exposure to water. You may wear the watch while swimming; however, do not use while skin diving or scuba diving.
Cleaning the watch • Use a soft cloth to wipe off dirt, perspiration and water from the case and crystal. • Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off perspiration and dirt from the leather band. • To clean a metal, plastic, or rubber band, wash away dirt with mild soap and water. Use a soft brush to remove dust and dirt jammed in the gaps in the metal band. CAUTION: Avoid using solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.), as they may damage the finish.
17. Specifications 1. Cal. No.: 2. Type: 3. Time accuracy: E69* Analogue solar powered watch Without reception (when watch is not receiving a radio wave) ±15 seconds per month on average when used in normal temperature (+5°C to +35°C/41°F to 95°F) 4. Acceptable temperature range: –10°C to +60°C/14°F to 140°F 5. Display functions: • Time: Hour, minute and second • Calendar: Elapsed years after the most recent leap year, month, date, day of week 6.
