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1. When the watch returns to a normal temperature, it will display the precise time as before.

2. If the watch still gains or loses the time, conduct manual reception if necessary.

3.  If the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above mentioned 

procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

P.138

1. Place the watch where it is able to receive a radio signal more easily. 
2. Conduct manual reception if necessary.

P.105
P.138

1.  No crown or button operation is needed, since the automatic hand position 

adjustment function will be activated to align the hand positions. Automatic 
Hand Position Alignment Function activates once an hour for the minute and 
second hands and at 12:00 both for the AM and PM for the hour hand.

2.  If the watch still gains or loses time, refer to  In Case of an Abnormal Movement  

to perform procedures.

3.  If the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above 

mentioned procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

P.144

P.141
P.154

Check  the  time  difference  that  the  watch  is  currently  set  for,  and 
select the time difference to where the watch is used.

P.116

At Trouble

Possible causes

Misalignment 

of the time and 

hand positions

The watch temporarily 
gains or loses time.

The watch has been left in an extremely high or 
low temperature place for a long time.

The watch fails to receive a radio signal correctly as 
a result of external influence (incorrect reception).

The reception results 
are  successful,  but 
the  precise  time  is 
not displayed.

The hand positions were misaligned as a result of external influence.
The hands are out of the preliminary position as a result of external influence. 

→ Preliminary Position P.144

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position is not correctly 
aligned in  the reception 
results display  or  the 
reception level display.

The  second  hand  is  out  of  the  preliminary 
position as a result of external influence. 

→ Preliminary Position P.144

The watch displays an incorrect time 
hour unit, even though it displays the 
precise time of minutes and seconds

The  watch  may  be  set  to  a  wrong  time 
difference  from the region where the watch is 
currently used.

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1. When the watch returns to a normal temperature, it will display the precise time as before.

2. If the watch still gains or loses the time, conduct manual reception if necessary.

3.  If the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above mentioned 

procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

P.138

1. Place the watch where it is able to receive a radio signal more easily. 
2. Conduct manual reception if necessary.

P.105
P.138

1.  No crown or button operation is needed, since the automatic hand position 

adjustment function will be activated to align the hand positions. Automatic 
Hand Position Alignment Function activates once an hour for the minute and 
second hands and at 12:00 both for the AM and PM for the hour hand.

2.  If the watch still gains or loses time, refer to  In Case of an Abnormal Movement  

to perform procedures.

3.  If the watch cannot resume normal movement even after conducting the above 

mentioned procedures, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

P.144

P.141
P.154

Check  the  time  difference  that  the  watch  is  currently  set  for,  and 
select the time difference to where the watch is used.

P.116

At Trouble

Possible causes

Misalignment 

of the time and 

hand positions

The watch temporarily 
gains or loses time.

The watch has been left in an extremely high or 
low temperature place for a long time.

The watch fails to receive a radio signal correctly as 
a result of external influence (incorrect reception).

The reception results 
are  successful,  but 
the  precise  time  is 
not displayed.

The hand positions were misaligned as a result of external influence.
The hands are out of the preliminary position as a result of external influence. 

→ Preliminary Position P.144

T h e   s e c o n d   h a n d 
position is not correctly 
aligned in  the reception 
results display  or  the 
reception level display.

The  second  hand  is  out  of  the  preliminary 
position as a result of external influence. 

→ Preliminary Position P.144

The watch displays an incorrect time 
hour unit, even though it displays the 
precise time of minutes and seconds

The  watch  may  be  set  to  a  wrong  time 
difference  from the region where the watch is 
currently used.

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Do not move the watch while it is receiving a radio signal.
Because it takes time to receive a radio signal successfully, leave the watch untouched for 12 minutes at the longest.

P.105
P.139

Place the watch where it is able to easily receive a radio signal.

P.105

Check the website of each transmitting station for further information concerning 
a transmission stop.  Attempt to receive a radio signal again after a while.

P.107

1.  Check the time difference that the watch is currently set for, and select the time difference 

to the radio signal reception range.

2. When the watch is not displaying the precise time, receive a radio signal again if necessary.

P.116
P.99

The  time  required  for  charging  the  watch  depends  entirely  on  the 
amount of exposed light the watch receives.
Refer to  Standard Charging Time  to charge the watch.

P.111

Refer to  In Case of an Abnormal Movement  to reset the system.

P.154

At trouble

Possible causes

Reception 

of a radio 

signal 

When  the  watch  is 
unable  to  receive  a 
radio signal

The reception results 
have  failed  and  the 
second  hand  points 
to N (the watch does 
not  receive  a  radio 
signal).

The watch was moved while it was receiving a radio signal. 
(It takes 12 minutes at the longest to receive a radio signal successfully.)

The watch was left where the radio signal was weak or 
where it was unable to receive a radio signal (P.106).

 Transmitting stations may have stopped transmitting 
radio signals for some reason (Transmission stop).

The watch is set to a time defference for the 
regions out of the radio signal reception range.

Charging 

the solar 

battery

The  stopped  watch  was 

exposed  to  an  adequate 

light  for  longer  than  the 

time required to fully charge 

the watch,  however, it does 

not resume its normal one-

second interval movements.

The amount of exposed light is too weak.
The time for charging the watch is not sufficient.

The built-in IC of the watch has fallen into an 
unstable condition.

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Do not move the watch while it is receiving a radio signal.
Because it takes time to receive a radio signal successfully, leave the watch untouched for 12 minutes at the longest.

P.105
P.139

Place the watch where it is able to easily receive a radio signal.

P.105

Check the website of each transmitting station for further information concerning 
a transmission stop.  Attempt to receive a radio signal again after a while.

P.107

1.  Check the time difference that the watch is currently set for, and select the time difference 

to the radio signal reception range.

2. When the watch is not displaying the precise time, receive a radio signal again if necessary.

P.116
P.99

The  time  required  for  charging  the  watch  depends  entirely  on  the 
amount of exposed light the watch receives.
Refer to  Standard Charging Time  to charge the watch.

P.111

Refer to  In Case of an Abnormal Movement  to reset the system.

P.154

At trouble

Possible causes

Reception 

of a radio 

signal 

When  the  watch  is 
unable  to  receive  a 
radio signal

The reception results 
have  failed  and  the 
second  hand  points 
to N (the watch does 
not  receive  a  radio 
signal).

The watch was moved while it was receiving a radio signal. 
(It takes 12 minutes at the longest to receive a radio signal successfully.)

The watch was left where the radio signal was weak or 
where it was unable to receive a radio signal (P.106).

 Transmitting stations may have stopped transmitting 
radio signals for some reason (Transmission stop).

The watch is set to a time defference for the 
regions out of the radio signal reception range.

Charging 

the solar 

battery

The  stopped  watch  was 

exposed  to  an  adequate 

light  for  longer  than  the 

time required to fully charge 

the watch,  however, it does 

not resume its normal one-

second interval movements.

The amount of exposed light is too weak.
The time for charging the watch is not sufficient.

The built-in IC of the watch has fallen into an 
unstable condition.

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Summary of Contents for SSQV038

Page 1: ...gnal reception range Japan JJY 101 Radio signal reception range China BPC 102 Radio signal reception range U S A WWVB 103 Radio signal reception range Germany DCF77 104 To improve radio signal reception 105 Environments in which it is difficult to receive a radio signal 106 How to check the reception status 108 How to display the reception results 108 4 Solar Charging Function About charging 110 How...

Page 2: ... immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist Other cautions Replacement of the metal band requires professional knowledge and skill Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for replacement of the metal band as there is a risk of hand or finger injury and fear of losing parts Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch Keep the watch out of the reach...

Page 3: ...n for receiving radio signals can be selected using the time difference adjustment function The movement of the second hand indicates the radio signal reception level during radio signal reception attempts only manual reception The movement of the second hand indicates radio signal reception results Yes No Features This solar drive and radio controlled watch is equipped with a radio signal adjustme...

Page 4: ...long tapered tip The Button is covered except the hollow in the middle Press the hollow using an object with a long tapered tip About this Product 1 94 Reception level display Radio signal transmitting station display Manual reception H High reception level 50 second position L Low reception level 40 second position N Unable to receive radio signals 20 second position Reception level display P 138...

Page 5: ...the radio signal of an official standard frequency Transmitting Station Cesium Atomic Clock Mechanism of radio signal reception Setting the time by receiving a radio signal Time signal transmitted by a standard frequency is based on a super accurate Cesium Atomic Clock that may have a 1 second loss or gain per one hundred thousand years Official standard frequency How to Set the Time Radio Signal Rece...

Page 6: ... which it is difficult to receive a radio signal on P 106 The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 1 500 km 1 500 km radius of the transmitting station 1 500km Shangqiu National Time Service Center 68 5 kHz How to Set the Time Radio Signal Reception 3 102 Ohtakadoya yama transmitting station 40 kHz 1 000km 1 000km Radio signal reception range Japan JJY JJY is operated by th...

Page 7: ...etween tall buildings underground Inside a vehicle train or airplane Avoid putting the watch in such places when it receives radio signals How to Set the Time Radio Signal Reception 3 106 To improve radio signal reception If the button or crown is operated while the watch is receiving a radio signal the reception will be cancelled Place the watch in a place where it can easily receive a radio sign...

Page 8: ... How to manually set the time P 141 If reception has failed The second hand points to N Place the watch in a place where it can easily receive a radio signal or change its direction Even within the radio signal reception range this watch may fail to receive a radio signal depending on the condition due to the influence of weather geographical features buildings or direction In this case refer to En...

Page 9: ...is selected When setting the second hand to 0 1 second position the radio signal transmitting station of Germany DCF77 is selected 5 Time difference adjustment when using the watch overseas 114 This watch is equipped with a power save function which can suppress energy consumption when it is left without receiving an adequate light source for a certain length of time There are two types of power sa...

Page 10: ...VB 57 second position 3 hours Rio de Janeiro 58 second position 2 hours DST Rio de Janeiro 59 second position 1 hours Azores When setting a time difference for a region where no receivable official standard frequency is mentioned in the table below the radio signal reception function will not work Daylight Saving Time Summer Time is in effect in time zones indicated with a mark As of January 2014 If a...

Page 11: ...er resistance To Preserve the Quality of Your Watch 6 122 1B21 0AA0 1 B 2 1 0 A A 0 000000 M A D E I N JAPAN WATER RESIS T A N T 1 0 B A R STAINLE S S S T E E L The figure above is one example Performance of your watch is different from above sample The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch Performance and type Water resistant performance Refer to P 122 Magnetic resistant perfo...

Page 12: ... they are left for a long time Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge of shirts Wipe off moisture sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible To clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band wipe it out in water and then brush it off with a soft toothbrush Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc Because some titan...

Page 13: ...veable loop and fixed loop and fasten the clasp by pressing the frame of the buckle 2 1 Fixed loop Moveable loop Push button Flap Buckle To Preserve the Quality of Your Watch 6 130 A Type A Lift up the clasp to release the buckle Open the flap Take the pin out of the adjustment hole adjust the size of the strap by sliding it back and forth and then put the pin back into the appropriate adjustment h...

Page 14: ...whom the watch was purchased for repair Installation of an ordinary silver oxide battery can generate heat that can cause bursting or ignition NOTICE To Preserve the Quality of Your Watch 6 134 Lumibrite If your watch has Lumibrite Lumibrite is a luminous paint that absorbs the light energy of the sunlight and lighting apparatus in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark For example i...

Page 15: ...o signal outside the radio signal reception range Radio signal reception range indication P 100 Troubleshooting 7 138 Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning overhaul Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning overhaul is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in order to maintain optimal performance of the watch for a long time According to use conditi...

Page 16: ...lay mode re attempt operation The second hand stops Pull the crown to the second click and push it back in 1 Pull the crown to the second click and push it back in 0 1 When the crown is a screw lock type unlock it P 95 Continue to the next page If the watch is continually used in an environment in which a radio signal cannot be received a region other than the radio signal reception ranges etc set...

Page 17: ...e second hand moves at two second intervals The energy depletion forewarning function is activated P 112 If the second hand moves at two or five second intervals while you wear the watch everyday the watch is in a condition where it cannot acquire sufficient light for instance the watch is concealed under a long sleeve shirt The second hand moves at five second intervals The stopped second hand point...

Page 18: ...vel display The second hand is out of the preliminary position as a result of external influence Preliminary Position P 144 The watch displays an incorrect time hour unit even though it displays the precise time of minutes and seconds The watch may be set to a wrong time difference from the region where the watch is currently used Troubleshooting 7 150 Solutions Reference pages Do not move the watc...

Page 19: ...in 5 minutes 3 Start the setting procedure from the beginning Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased At trouble Possible cause Operation The crown or buttons cannot be operated The stored electric power is running short Hands and date are moving right after a setting is carried out by the crown or button operation You get lost in the middle of the operation Others Blur on the dial ...

Page 20: ...nce for a region other than the radio signal reception ranges the radio signal reception function will not work Set the time How to conduct manual reception P 138 Set the time and date manually in an environment in which a radio signal cannot be received How to manually set the time p 141 When the time are set the operations are finished In the other countries List of major time differences around t...

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