User manual LA CROSS TECHNOLOGY WT-981C

[. . . ] However, due 1 to the nature of the Earth's Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The Watch will search for a signal every night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the NIST Atomic clock in Ft. [. . . ] (See "Adjusting the Hands") 8 2. Place the watch on a steady surface for better reception. Prior to WWVB reception (and 15 seconds after holding the PUSHPIECE) the hands will automatically return to the manually set time. If the reception is disturbed (ex: close proximity to metallic objects or electric appliances), the watch will automatically try several times to receive the WWVB signal. ADJUSTING THE HANDS If the time is displayed incorrectly despite successful WWVB signal reception, the hands may have been moved by mechanical influences and will need to be adjusted manually. The hands will move towards the 12:00 position. 9 2. If the hands do not stop at the 12:00 position, press and release the RECESSED BUTTON one time. Press and release the RECESSED BUTTON several times to advance the big hand in small steps until the hands are set exactly to the 12:00 position. The watch automatically adjusts to the manually set time and attempts to receive the WWVB signal. After successful WWVB signal reception, the time will be set automatically. a. SETTING TIME ZONE You may select your time zone manually. 10 1. Press and hold the RECESSED BUTTON for about 4 seconds. The right side displays the current time zone selection. 2. Press and release the PUSH-PIECE until you see your desired time zone. Time City Difference HA Honolulu P Los Angeles 11 M C E -3 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +7 +8 +9 +10 Denver Chicago, Mexico City New York, Toronto Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires London Paris, Rome, Berlin, Hamburg Cairo, Helsinki, Johannesburg Moscow Dubai Karachi Bangkok Hong Kong Tokyo Sydney 12 3. Once you have selected your correct time zone, to exit this setting press and release the RECESSED BUTTON or wait about 15 seconds without pressing any buttons and the watch will automatically return to its normal display setting. Warranty La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem 13 determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd's authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. [. . . ] For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd. La Crosse, WI 54601 17 Phone: 608. 782. 1982 Fax: 608. 796. 1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology. com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology. com (information on other products) web: www. lacrossetechnology. com 18 All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher. [. . . ]