Precision ANA-DIGI SERIES User manual

Brand: Precision

Model: ANA-DIGI SERIES

Category: Watches

Type: User manual

ANA-DIGI SERIES

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INTRODUCTION

SOLAR POWER DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE

DIAL WATCH INSTRUCTIONS

PRECISION GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your Precision Solar

Powered Radio Controlled Watch.

Be sure to read this instruction manual before using the watch

for the rst time. After reading the manual please keep it in a safe

place for future reference.

Your Precision watch is a world band (multi frequency) watch.

It incorporates a highly sensitive radio receiver that receives time

signals from the UK, Europe, US and Japan according to the time

zone setting on the watch. Your Precision watch even adjusts

automatically for daylight saving time.

Automatic Time Setting

Your Precision watch receives the available atomic clock sig-

nal automatically at 3:00am every night according to the time

zone setting (go to time zone setting for details).

Everything is done automatically.

SOLAR POWER DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE

DIAL WATCH INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION DIAGRAM

SIGNAL

CROWN

DISPLAY MENU

OPERATION DIAGRAM

MAIN FEATURES

• Solar powered

• Automatic Radio Controlled time setting for UK (MSF), USA (WWVB),

Germany (DCF) and Japan (JJY 60Khz only)

• Time zone setting by 31 major cities

• 3 levels signal strength indicator

• Reception indicator

• LCD reading selection for:

• Day

• Date and Month

• Hour and Minute

• Second

• Battery level

• Dual language selection between English and German for day

• Rechargeable 20 year (approximate) battery

• Battery level and charging indicator

• Estimated 12 months life from just one full charge

• 50m water resistant

Automatic Time Setting

Your Precision Watch receives the available Atomic Clock signal automatically at 3:00am every night

according to the Time Zone setting (go to Time Zone setting for details. Everything is done automatically.

Battery Management

When the battery level is low, the LCD display shows a ashing, empty battery icon and the seconds

hand runs 2 steps every 2 seconds. When this is the case, all button functions and signal reception will

be prohibited. If the battery is not charged up in time, the hands will stop to save battery power at 12

o’clock. You will need to charge up the watch. This may take a few days if the battery is too low. The

watch will automatically set itself once the battery level returns to normal. The battery icon represents

dierent battery charge levels as below.

Recharging Time

Notes on Recharging

• Avoid recharging at a high temperature (over 60oc) such as placing it on a dashboard of a vehicle or

too close to an electric lamp.

• It is recommended that the watch should be charged up once a month to direct sun light or under

a strong uorescent lamp.

• The watch may need several days to charge up (depending on the charging environment) from a

complete stop if the battery is too low. Wait patiently until the watch is charged up and resume

normal operation.

Caution: The watch should not be overheated or it will be damaged forever.

SOLAR POWER RECHARGING

Your Precision watch is charged by all

ambient light, whether that is from a natural or ar-

ticial power source. Avoid overheating as it will

damage the watch permanently.

When the watch is fully charged, it can run for

around 12 months on a single charge.

Notes on Recharging

• Avoid recharging at high temperatures (over

60°C) such as placing it on a dashboard of a

vehicle or too close to an electric lamp.

• It is recommended that the watch should be

charged up once a month in direct sun light or

under strong uorescent lamp.

• The watch may need several days to charge

up (depending on the environment) from a

complete stop if the battery is low. Wait until

the watch is fully charged to resume operation.

How it works

• All light is absorbed through the transparent

watch dial.

• A solar cell situated beneath the dial converts

the light into electrical energy to power the

watch. With regular exposure to ambient light

the watch will continue to charge.

• The battery stores enough energy to power the

watch, even in the dark.

LIGHT

For articial light, use a ourescent

lamp at a distance of 8cm

LENS

DIAL

SOLAR

PANEL

BATTERY

CASE

BUTTON FUNCTIONS (SEE OPERATION DIAGRAM PAGE 2)

• Press and release S1 once to check if the reception is OK

• Press twice to show the battery level for around 5 seconds

• Press and hold S1 for 3 seconds for Manual Signal Reception

Press to set LCD display to show:

• Day

• Date and Month

• Month and Date

• Hour : Minute

• Second

• Battery level with charging indication if battery level is not full

Press and hold the S2 button to enter the “Main Menu” which sets the following:

• Time Zone

• Language Selection for Day Display (English or German)

• Manual Time Setting Mode

• DST

• DST-U

• CON

• RST – “Reset the Watch”

Manual Signal Reception

• Holding S1 for more than 3 seconds until the LCD display shows the Antenna icon. There is

one digit on the right hand side of the display showing the signal to receive. Where US=WWVB,

J4=JJY40, J6=JJY60, UK=MSF and DE=DCF. At the same time, the second hand pauses at 12

o’clock during signal reception (for all Time Zones).

• Put the watch (with face-up or face-down, never put the watch on its side) near a window to get

signal.

• After reception, the watch will show the time when the fast running of the minute hand has stopped.

During signal reception, the LCD display shows the signal-strength. Search for a location where the

signal is the strongest for a good signal reception.

Reception Status Check

You can check if the watch is able to pick up signal.

Press S1 once to check (while the watch runs normally).

• If reception OK the LCD window shows OK

• If reception FAILS the LCD window shows NO

Explanation: For Japan signal, the watch shows J6 when signal reception is successful.

Where, J6 means JJY60Khz signal.

LCD Display Selection:

You can set the watch to show either one of the following digital readings on the LCD display.

• Day

• Date and Month

• Month and Date

• Hour : Minute

• Second

• Battery level with charging indication if battery level is not full

Press S2 (bottom right button) one after another to select to set your preferable display. The LCD

display responds on your second press of the S2 button.

Time Zone Setting

USA users must set the watch to one of the following time zones:

1. Hold S2 (the lower right button) for 3 seconds while the watch is in the normal time keeping mode

until the LCD displays a City name (3 digits City code)

2. Press S1 (the upper right button) to set your time zone according to the below table.

3. Press S2 to conrm (or the watch will conrm by itself after 1 minute)

The watch will run to the new time automatically after conrmation. Wait until the watch runs normally.

The LCD shows “WAIT” telling you to wait while it is updating the time. The running time varies from 2

to 40 minutes according to your time zone setting.

Table of Time Zones Against 31 Major City Names

If you travel to a country where no radio signal is available, your watch will continue to function the

same way as a standard watch.

Time Zone

Eastern

Central

Mountain

Pacic

Reading on LCD

NYC (New York, USA)

CHI (Chicago, USA)

DEN (Denver, USA)

LAX (Los Angeles, USA)

UTC

+10

+11

+12

TIME ZONE

Japan

CITY CODE ON LC D

DXB (Dubai)

KHI (Karachi)

DAC (Dacca)

BKK (Bangkok)

PEK (Beijing, China)

HKG (Hong Kong, China)

SEL (Seoul, Kor ea) Signal Avaliabl e

TYO (Tokyo) - Southern Japan Only

SYD (Sydney)

NOU (Noumea)

AKL (Aukland)

UTC

TIME ZONE

Europe

CITY CODE ON LC D

LON (London) Signal Avaliable

BER (Berlin) Signal A valiable

PAR (Paris) Signal Avliabl e

ROM (Rome) Signal A valiable

AMS (Rome) Signal A valiable

AMS (Amsterdam) Signal A valiable

BRU (Brussels) Signal A valiable

STO (Stockholm) Signal A valiable

WAW (Warsaw)

MAD (Madrid )

CAI (Cairo)

MOW (Moscow )

UTC

-12

-11

-10

-9

-8

-7

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

TIME ZONE

Pacific

Mountain

Central

Eastern

CITY CODE ON LC D

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HNL (Honolulu)

ANC (Anchorage)

LAX (Los Angeles) Signal A valiable

DEN (Denver) Signal Alaliabl e

CHI (Chicago) Signal A valiable

NYC (New York) Signal A valiable

YUL (Montreal )

CCS (Caracas)

RIO (Rio de Janei ro)

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PLEASE NOTE:

Make sure you check the battery level is at least half-full before doing the time zone Setting. If the

battery level is not half-full, charge up the watch until it reaches this level.

Daylight Saving Time On/O (for travelling purposes)

The daylight saving time of your watch is preset to on. In summer when you travel to a country where

there is no daylight saving time then you need to switch o the daylight saving time from the watch so

that the time of the watch will match with the local time after you have adjusted the right time zone.

1. Hold S2 (bottom right button) for 3 seconds while the watch is in normal time keeping mode until

the LCD displays a City name (3 digits City code)

2. Keep pressing S2 until the LCD displays a ashing “DST”

3. Press S1 to change the status of the daylight saving time.

4. Press S2 to conrm or the watch will conrm itself after one minute

5. If the daylight saving time status is changed, the watch will show you “WAIT” and spins to match

the time.

USA DST On/O

Some USA states do not use daylight saving time and you can turn o the USA daylight saving time as

below. This menu opens for setting only when the time zone is within -5 to -8.

1. Hold S2 (bottom right button) for 3 seconds while the watch is in normal time keeping mode until

the LCD displays a city name (3 digits city code)

2. Keep pressing S2 until the LCD displays a ashing “DST-U”

3. Press S1 to change the status of the USA daylight saving time. On means that the USA daylight

saving time is turned on and o means that the USA daylight saving time is turned o.

4. Press S2 to conrm or the watch will conrm itself after one minute.

English / German language selection:

You can select English or German language for the day on the LCD display.

• Hold S2 (bottom right button) for 3 seconds while the watch is in normal time keeping mode until

the LCD displays a city name (3 digits city code).

• Keep pressing S2 until the LCD shows a blinking day (example TUE).

• Push S1 to switch the day from English to German language or vise versa.

• Push S2 to conrm.

Manual Time Setting

Your watch sets itself automatically. This manual time setting is an option only in case there is no signal

around after the battery is replaced. When you go aboard, you should change the time of your watch

using time zone setting instead of the manual time setting.

1. Hold S2 (bottom right button) for 3 seconds while the watch is in normal time keeping mode until

the LCD displays a City name (3 digits city code).

2. Keep pressing S2 until it shows hour digits. You can see a “H” on the LCD representing hour set-

ting. It is 24 hour format.

3. Press S1 to set and S2 to conrm the hour setting.

4. After conrmation of hour, the LCD shows “M” representing minute setting, press S1 to set and S2

to conrm.

The watch will run to the new time according to the new time setting automatically after the conrma-

tion and shows “WAIT”. Just wait until the watch resumes normal running.

PLEASE NOTE:

Make sure you check the battery level is at least half-full before doing the manual time setting. If the

battery level is not half-full, charge up the watch until it reaches this level.

LCD Contrast Setting

1. Hold S2 (the lower right button) for 3 seconds while the watch is in normal time keeping mode until

the LCD displays a city name (3 digits city code).

2. Keep pressing S2 once after another until the LCD display a ashing “CON” representing contrast

3. Press S1 to set the contrast from 0-27 (maximum). The LCD responds to a new contrast setting

around every 3 seconds. So, a slow setting action is welcomed.

4. Press S2 to conrm or the watch will conrm itself after one minute.

Watch Hands (hour, minute and second hand) Alignment

The watch hands need to be aligned when the watch hands are shifted

1. Pull out the crown when the second hand is at 12:00:00 to stop it from running

2. Rotate the crown to set Hour and Minute hands at 12:00:00

3. Don’t push in the crown. Hold S1 for around 10 seconds and then release the button

4. Push in the crown

5. The hands start spinning. Wait until the watch matches with the internal time and resume normal

running.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Second Hand Shifting

Your watch is a very delicate and precise instrument. Although uncommon, sometimes hard knocks or

vibrations can cause the hands to move irregularly, and therefore display the incorrect time, although

the internal clock is keeping accurate time. You may notice this when setting the LCD to “Second” and

nd that it is not synchronized with the analogue second hand. This shows the reference point of the

analogue second hand has changed and the watch needs to be reset. Please go to “Reset the Watch”

for details.

Watch Not Receiving Time Signal

Reason for not being able to receive the time signal include:

• Being outside of the radio signal area

• Being in a built up area

• Metal objects blocking the radio signal

• Interference by computer monitor or TV

Ensure the watch is left by a window, as this gives the best reception. You may have to try dierent

windows in the house to see which is best. You can test this by using reception status test described

earlier. Please note that reception is always better at night.

If your watch is unable to make contact with the radio signal, it will continue to function in the same way

as a standard watch. The time will then be corrected the next time your watch receives the time signal.

Watch Stops or Runs 2 Steps Every 2 Seconds

When the battery level is low, the LCD shows a ashing empty battery icon and the second hand runs

2 steps every 2 seconds. If the battery is not charged up in time, the hands stop to save the battery

power at 12 o’clock. This is not a malfunction. You will need to put the watch under direct sunlight or

cool uorescent light until the hand resumes running. This may take few days if the battery is too low.

The watch will automatically set itself once the battery level returns to normal. Please go to “Charging

the watch” for details.

Hour is Wrong While Minute is Right

If your Time Zone setting is incorrect, your watch will show the wrong time. You need to manually set it

to the right Time Zone. Go to “Time Zone Setting” for details.

Second or Hour or Minute Hands are Wrong

Need to reset all hands to 12 O’clock. Go to “Reset the watch” for details.

No Display and Watch Hands Stop

If the battery is too low, the watch is not able to maintain the internal running time. When this is the case,

the LCD screen does not show any display and the watch hands do not run. This is not a malfunction.

If this is the case, the watch needs to be charged under strong light until the LCD displays “Set to 12”.

After that, follow the “After Battery Replacement” to initiate the watch.

If the watch does not show “Set to 12” after charging under strong light continuously for several days,

then the battery needs to be replaced. Go to “Battery Change” for details.

Reset the Watch

1. Pull out the crown when the second hand has paused at 12:00:00 to stop it from running

2. Rotate the crown so that the Hour and Minute hands are aligned at 12:00:00.

3. Don’t push in the crown. Hold S2 for around 10 seconds and then release the button

4. Push in the crown

5. The hands start normal running

6. The LCD display shows “LON”. This is the pre-set Time Zone of the watch – LONDON, UK.

7. Set your Time Zone by S1. For Germany, please set it to BER. For America, please set it to LAX,

DEN, CHI or NYC.

8. Press-release S2 to conrm

9. The watch will now initiate a signal reception automatically. Put the watch near a window and let

it rest on its side or in a face-down position (make sure the metal band doesn’t touch the case-

back of the watch).

10. The watch will run to the right time if the reception is successful otherwise it will run at 12 o’clock

if the reception has failed.

11. Place your watch near a window to get a signal if the initial reception has failed. The watch will start

to update the signal at the beginning of the next hour. It will continue updating signal for the coming

24 hours. The hands move on to the correct time after receiving a valid time signal.

PLEASE NOTE:

Make sure you check that the battery level is at least half-full before doing the RESET. If the battery level

is not half-full, charge up the watch until it reaches this level.

Express Second Hand Alignment

You can align the second hands by the below express method if it experiences minor shifting. However

it is a little complicated and requires some good judgment. If you are not able to set the shifted second

hand using the below method then you need to follow the “Reset the Watch” to align the watch hands.

1. Hold S2 (bottom right button) and do not release

2. Then hold S1. Now you are holding 2 buttons at the same time

3. Hold these buttons until the second hand spins to a new position

4. Then judge 1

• If the second hand stops at a position between 12:00-6:00:

• Press S1 once after another to set the second hand to point at 6 o’clock.

• Then press S2 to conrm.

• Wait until the watch resumes normal running.

• If the second hand stops at a position between 6:00-12:00

• Press S2 once

• Wait until the watch resumes normal running.

• Repeat step 1 to 4

• If the second hand stops exactly at 6 o’clock

• Press S2 once

• Wait until the watch resumes normal running.

Changing the Battery

Your watch uses a high quality ML2016 rechargeable battery which can work for up to 20 years with the

correct usage. When you need to replace a new battery, please nd a trained jeweller or watch specialist

to replace the battery to avoid any damage to the watch.

The specialist will open the watch at the back. Carefully removing the bottom, making sure not to lose

the waterproof seal.

Pick up the battery spring carefully.

Take out the battery and insert a new one (watch the polarity!”+”up).

Then push the battery spring down.

Before you put the case-back on again, make sure the waterproof seal is correctly in place.

After Battery Replacement

1. After battery replacement, the LCD displays “Set to 12”.

2. Make sure the crown is pushed-in and the second hand is running normally

3. Pull out the crown when the second hand is at 12:00:00 to stop it from running

4. Rotate the crown to set Hour and Minute hands at 12:00:00

5. Then push-in the crown

6. The LCD display shows “LON”. This is the pre-set Time Zone of the watch – LONDON, UK.

7. Set your Time Zone by S1. For Germany, please set it to BER. For America, please set it to LAX,

DEN, CHI or NYC.

8. Press-release S2 to conrm

9. Then, the watch will initiate a signal reception automatically. Put the watch near a window and let

it rest on its side or in a face-down manner (make sure a metal band doesn’t touch the case-back

of the watch).

10. The watch will run to the right time if the reception is successful or starts to run at 12 o’clock if

the reception is failed.

11. Place your watch near to a window to get a signal if the initial reception failed. The watch will

start to update the signal at the beginning of the next hour. It will continue updating the signal for

the coming 24 hours. After receiving a valid time signal, the hands move on to the correct time.

12. Please go to “Reset the Watch” if you are not able to perform this operation correctly after a battery

replacement. It will give you the same result.

Set the Watch to Sleep

1. While the watch is running normally, holding S1 and then hold S2 and wait for around 3 seconds

until the second hand spins to stop at 12 o’clock. The LCD shows QSM.

2. Then release all buttons

3. Press S1 once to enter the sleep mode

4. After pressing S1, the display shows “SLP” and watch hands spin to stop at 12:00:00 to sleep (this

will take a long time to reach).

5. When the watch is sleeping, the LCD turns o, the hands stops and signal reception is stopped

but the internal time is still running.

How to Check the Battery Level Whilst the Watch is Sleeping

1. When the watch is sleeping, press any button once to show the battery level for one minute.

2. The watch will go to sleep again by a push of S1 or it will sleep again if no button is pressed after

one minute.

How to Wake up a Sleeping watch?

1. Press and hold any button for more than 3 seconds to wake up a sleeping watch.

2. The LCD displays “WAIT”. Please wait until the watch hands set themselves automatically to match

the internal running time.

3. Once the watch has woken up, all functions return to normal.

PLEASE NOTE:

If the battery is too low, the watch is not able to maintain the internal running time and the watch will

not be able to wake up. This is not a malfunction. If this is the case, the watch needs to be charged

under strong light until the LCD displays “Set to 12”. After that follow the “After Battery Replacement”

to initiate the watch.

GUARANTEE

Your timepiece is guaranteed against any defective parts or construction for 2 years from the date of

purchase.

Your guarantee is only valid if you present your original receipt when returning the watch.

The guarantee provides you with the rights which are in addition to the consumer statutory rights and

therefore, do not limit the eect of these statutory rights.

Please note that this guarantee does not cover breakages caused by accident or maltreatment. Bat-

teries are not covered. A full complete after sales service is also available, after the guarantee expires,

at a nominal charge.

When returning your product

When returning your product, please enclose a cheque or postal order for £5.00, payable to PH Ser-

vices, to cover postage and insurance for loss or damage in transit. We cannot be held liable for loss or

damage without this remittance. All products should be returned to:

Precision House, Starley Way, Birmingham International Park, Bickenhill Lane, Solihull,

B37 7GNR

If you would like more information concerning the comprehensive radio controlled product ranges

oered by Precision then please look at www.precisiontimekeeping.com

Customer Services Helpline

Please telephone 0121 524 1400 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm) for any assistance you may require.

Important Notice with regards to the use and replacements of all batteries and the disposal of

this product

Only use the recommended batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in res or general waste. Please

recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.

This product is classied as an electronic product and should not be disposed of in your general

rubbish.

Please take to a recycling facility for further information please contact your local authority.

The Nation Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s home of measurement and the nation’s timekeeper.

NPL is responsible for operating the national time system and making accurate time available across

the UK. The clock you have just received keeps accurate time by picking up NPL’s radio signal, called

MSF, which is broadcast on 60 kHz from a location in Cumbria. This transmission carries a date

and time code that radio controlled clocks use to set themselves to the correct time. The signal is

controlled by atomic clocks at the radio station, and is adjusted to keep it in step with the national

time maintained at NPL’s laboratory in south-west London. For more information visit www.npl.co.uk/

time Your clock is controlled by the MF signal which is synchronised to the nation time scale at NPL,

making it ‘forever accurate’.

There are times during the year when the signal is switched o for maintenance. Please check the fol-

lowing web site for technical information: www.npl.co.uk/time

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