TRACK-TIME DW464 Digital
Radio-synchronised watch - UK Version
Thank you for choosing this track-time digital watch which automatically synchronises with the UK Anthorn transmitter in Cumbria.
Fig.1
12 or 24 hour time display
To change between 12 hour and 24 hour time display press and hold "set" button for 3 seconds. Display flashes either 12h or 24h. To change from one to the other press "up" briefly and the display flashes showing the new mode. After 10 seconds the watch returns to normal timekeeping mode showing the chosen 12 or 24 hour display.
The watch automatically updates itself every night at 2:00am so that it will always
be accurate.
Reception
of a signal is symbolised by the blinking of the
Antenna icon. The bars facing the
Antenna indicate the strength of the radio signal, no bar means there is a very
weak or no signal received. One bar indicates a weak signal and 5 bars the
strongest. Use the radio signal strength
indicators to find a location where the reception is strongest. If the watch is
too close to electrical appliances such as TV, mobile phone and computer, they
may cause undesirable signal interference. A strong signal is normally found
close to the window. In some areas where the signal is poor you may need to
position the watch in a window area and rotate the watch until the best signal
strength is obtained.
Once
you have found the optimal position leave the watch without moving it so that
it can pick up good signals. It normally takes 3 to 10 minutes to synchronise.
Once it is successful, the watch will show extremely accurate time and the
correct date. Successful synchronisation is symbolised by the still antenna and the radiating beacon . A properly synchronised watch
attempts to calibrate itself with the radio time signal every morning and if it
fails for more than 3 days, the antenna icon disappears. 30 days failure to synchronise
will shut off the synchronisation and the watch will function as an ordinary
quartz watch until you activate forced synchronisation.
The
watch is a radio device and like a mobile phone or radio, in certain locations
and at certain time of the day, it may not be able to pick up a signal strong
enough to synchronise. If the watch fails to synchronize at the first attempt,
it will make a new attempt every 2 hours until 12:00 am. In most cases, the
watch will synchronise at the first attempt during the night when the radio
signal from Anthorn is at its strongest.
Back Light
Push
the LIGHT button to illuminate the display. The light operates for 3 seconds
and then automatically switches itself off.
Caution
This
watch has several other functions which may be operated by using the concealed
pressers, however all these functions consume more power and can lead to
failure of the synchronisation or a
mis
-set time
reading. Please only use these other functions with great caution to avoid
failure of the primary function which is ultra-accurate time display.
To read other data or to set the watch
The
watch normally displays continuously the time and calendar (day, month ). From
this display successive pushes of the MODE button will show data in this sequence:
Mode
A = stopwatch display
Mode B = countdown display
Mode C = alarm 1
Mode D =
alarm 2
Mode E = offset display.
After
releasing the MODE button the display will return to normal a continuous
display after 8 seconds when it’s in mode C, D or E . However, if the SET
button is pushed and held for 2 seconds in the normal display or any of above
display modes B, C, D or E , the watch enters into the setting mode of the
corresponding data when the values for the chosen mode can be set by pushing UP
or DOWN button. The blinking digits or icons indicate the values to be
adjusted.
Manual Setting (Not normally needed when in the UK please use with caution)
If
necessary when you travel to a place not served by the Anthorn transmitter, the
watch may be set manually. Setting the
time and calendar In
normal display mode (time and calendar display), press and hold SET to enter
the time and calendar setting mode. Stopwatch
function (use with extreme caution)
Mode
A. Note: The maximum time to measure is 23:59 :59:99 when the display rolls
over to 00:00:00:00
If the watch is left running in
stopwatch mode the watch will NOT activate the receiving signal for
synchronisation. Countdown
function and alarms
Your
watch has a build in countdown function 23 hours and 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
While you are in Mode A, press the MODE button to enter Mode B
Setting the alarm 1
While
you are in Mode B, press the MODE to enter Mode C: the alarm 1
Setting the alarm 2
While
you are in Mode C, press the MODE to enter Mode D: the alarm 2
Setting
the offset While you are in Mode D, press the MODE button to enter Mode E
Fig.2 Forced Synchronisation and halt Synchronisation (use with caution)
If
you want the watch to attempt synchronisation in normal display mode you can force
the watch to do so by pressing and holding the MODE button. This will activate
synchronization. If the watch is in synchronisation mode then pressing and
holding MODE button will halt the synchronisation.If you force the watch to
synchronise the watch will attempt to synchronise regularly for 3 days. If all
attempts fail, the receiver circuit is put to sleep mode to conserve power. The
watch will function as a quartz watch until it is subsequently forced to
attempt synchronisation again
Please contact Track-Time to discuss how this simple concept can bring profound benefit to your organisation through the development and encouragement of a time culture.
Call us on 0845 126 7858
