Seiko Cal. V198, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Cal V198 INSTRUCTIONS P 3 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG S 50 INSTRUCTIONS P 99 ISTRUZIONI P 147 INSTRUCCIONES P 194 INSTRUÇÕES P 241 ИНСТРУКЦИИ C 288 337 ...

Page 2: ...ruzioni prima di passare all uso dell orologio stesso e conservarlo poi per qualsiasi eventuale futura consultazione Usted es ahora un orgulloso propietario de un SEIKO Cuarzo Analógico Solar Cal V198 Para los mejores resultados por favor lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de este panfleto antes utilizar su Reloj SEIKO Por favor guarde este manual en un lugar conveniente para su futura referenci...

Page 3: ...tch see TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH in the attached Worldwide Guarantee and Instruction Booklet n TIME Hour minute and small second hands n STOPWATCH 24 hour stopwatch in 1 5 second increments Split time measurement on demand When the measurement reaches 24 hours the stopwatch automatically stops and is reset n SINGLE TIME ALARM The alarm can be set to sound only once at a designated tim...

Page 4: ...position time setting calendar setting hand position adjustment Power reserve indicator Day hand Mode indicator month year alarm Calendar hand Stopwatch second hand a b c B A n NO BATTERY CHANGE REQUIRED Please refer to page 37 NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY n LASTS FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER FULL CHARGE n POWER RESERVE INDICATOR n ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION n OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION CROWN ...

Page 5: ...LARM mode it indicates the date month and year In the STOPWATCH mode it indicates the second Some models may have a screw lock type crown If your watch has a screw lock type crown refer to SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN Simplified illustrations may be used in the following sections of this manual How to unlock the screw lock type crown Turn the crown counterclockwise The crown is unlocked and can be used H...

Page 6: ...WATCH MODE When the display mode is switched the function of the hands will change accordingly Before switching the display mode from the STOPWATCH mode to the CALENDAR ALARM mode make sure that the stopwatch has been reset While the stopwatch is counting button B is used for SPLIT SPLIT RELEASE or RESET functions Alarm sub dial Power reserve indicator Stopwatch hour and minute hands Small second ...

Page 7: ...te hands Alarm hour and minute hands 0 00 Stopwatch second hand Calendar hand 0 second position Power reserve indicator Day hand Mode indicator Low level Check that the position of each hand is at the preliminary position by referring to the table below t If the crown is pulled out while the stopwatch is counting the stopwatch will be automatically reset If the crown is pulled out while the alarm ...

Page 8: ...uickly if button B is continuously pressed t Press once The power reserve indicator turns a full circle Press to set the power reserve indicator pointing at the low level After the positions of the hands are adjusted make sure that the main dial time and the alarm sub dial time are both reset The hand moves quickly if button B is continuously pressed power reserve indicator B A A B CROWN After all...

Page 9: ... setting for alarm sub dial after which the crown is to be pushed in t B Press to set the alarm sub dial time to the current time in the 24 hour format The main dial time should be set in the 12 hour format regardless of whether it is AM or PM When setting the minute hand first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact time After time settings for main ...

Page 10: ... hand indicates the date month and year Date from 1 to 31 Month from 1 to 12 Year The number of elapsed years since the last leap year Calendar hand Day hand A How to check the year and month In the CALENDAR ALARM mode with each press of button A the calendar hand turns to indicate the date month and year successively Day of the week M L How to adjust the calendar It is essential that all the hand...

Page 11: ... day hand swings back and stops pointing to Sunday t B Press to set the month The month can be set to any month from January 1 to December 12 If button B is pressed after the calendar hand points to 12 the calendar hand swings back and stops pointing to 1 A Press again The day hand indicates M Month and the calendar hand moves forward and stops pointing to the month A Press once The calendar hand ...

Page 12: ...endar hand A B Year The number of elapsed years since the last leap year If button A is pressed again the watch returns to the for the time setting mode for the alarm sub dial Alarm sub dial Day of the week Month Year CROWN After all the adjustments are complete push in to normal position When the date is set to a nonexistent day such as February 30 or November 31 etc the date will automatically a...

Page 13: ...f the crown is pulled out to the first or second click position the stopwatch will be automatically cancelled Stopwatch second hand Power reserve indicator Stopwatch hour and minute hands B STANDARD MEASUREMENT ACCUMULATED ELAPSED TIME MEASUREMENT SPLIT TIME MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT OF TWO COMPETITORS STOP RESET START START START START STOP RESTART STOP RESET SPLIT SPLIT RELEASE STOP RESET FINISH T...

Page 14: ...TCH hands are moving 1 Press Button A to stop the stopwatch 2 Press Button B to reset the stopwatch Stopwatch hour and minute hands Stopwatch second hand A B HOW TO USE THE ALARM The alarm sounds only once at the designated alarm time and it is automatically disengaged The alarm time can be set within 24 hours from the current time in 1 minute increments The alarm sound can be previewed How to set...

Page 15: ...me To silence the alarm press either button A or B The alarm will be automatically canceled once it sounds at the designated time A B t OR A How to change the alarm time once it has already been set CROWN Pull out to first click in the CALENDAR ALARM mode Upondoingthis thesetalarmtime is automatically canceled and the alarm sub dial time changes to indicate the current time Press to set a new alar...

Page 16: ...gy in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level charge it sufficiently by exposing the watch to light 1 Expose the watch to sunlight or strong artificial light When the watch has stopped operating the second hand will start moving at 2 second intervals If the watch is charged by exposing it to strong light such as sunlight the power reserve indicator may not show the remaining ...

Page 17: ...er how long the secondary battery is charged the performance of the watch will not be degraded When the secondary battery becomes fully charged the overcharging prevention function will be automatically activated to prevent it from being charged further POWER RESERVE INDICATOR The power reserve indicator can be used to check the power reserve amount continuous operating time How to check the power...

Page 18: ...perates while charging electricity by converting light received on the dial to electrical energy It cannot properly operate unless the remaining energy is sufficient Place or store the watch in a location receiving light etc to sufficientlychargeelectricity W h e n t h e w a t c h i s stopped or the second hand starts moving at 2 second intervals charge the watch by exposing it to light The time r...

Page 19: ...ound and the alarm will be automatically cancelled v TO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION When wearing the watch make sure that the watch is not covered by clothing When the watch is not in use leave it in a bright place as long as possible NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY The battery used in this watch is a rechargeable battery which is different from ordinary silver oxide batteries Unlike other disposable batter...

Page 20: ...OWN Resetting the IC will initialize the watch Before starting to use the watch it will be necessary to set the time and adjust the STOPWATCH hands to the 0 position Refer to TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT section of this manual ROTATING BEZEL for models with rotating bezel l The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time 1 Turn the rotating bezel to align its mark with th...

Page 21: ... Ex 2 If the measuring distance is extended to 2 km or miles or shortened to 0 5 km or miles and the STOPWATCH 1 5 second hand indicates 90 on tachymeter scale 90 tachymeter scale figure x 2 km or mile 180 km h or mph 90 tachymeter scale figure x 0 5 km or mile 45 km h or mph 1 2 To measure the hourly rate of operation Use the stopwatch to measure the time required to complete 1 job 1 Tachymeter s...

Page 22: ...s Under the condition of temperature of 20 C 68 F The telemeter provides only a rough indication of the distance to the place where lightning struck and therefore the indication cannot be used as the guideline to avoid the danger of lightning It should also be noted that the speed of the sound differs depending on the temperature of the atmosphere where it travels CAUTION HOW TO USE THE TELEMETER ...

Page 23: ...roblem even though you wear the watch everyday the watch may not be exposed to sufficient light while you wear it For example the watch may be covered by the cuff of clothing Recharge the watch sufficiently by exposing it to light The time required for charging will vary depending on the intensity of light Recharge the watch referring to GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME ACCURACY Reset the watch by follo...

Page 24: ...he watch has been exposed to strong vibrations The inner surface of the glass is clouded Moisture has entered the watch because the gasket has deteriorated The date changes during the day The time is set 12 hours ahead of or behind the correct time Solutions Adjust the STOPWATCH hands to the 0 position by following the instructions in TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT Reset the time for ma...

Page 25: ...h the minute hand 24 hours 360 degrees Alarm Alarm minute hand in 1 minute increments 60 minutes 360 degrees Alarm hour hand synchronizes with the minute hand 24hours 360 degrees Calendar Date indication by the calendar hand month year can be checked on demand Day indication by the day hand 6 Power supply Manganese titanium lithium rechargeable battery 7 Continuous operating time from full charge ...