Large Rose Gold Talking Atomic Digital Watch

CW194

Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also available in other formats.

General description

This modern looking digital talking watch has a contemporary design with a rose gold coloured metallic case. It announces both the time and date in a natural male English voice. Its radio control feature enables the watch to receive a radio signal which sets the time and date automatically. The radio control feature also changes the time from British summer to winter time automatically and vice-versa.

The UK transmitter is based in Anthorn, Cumbria, and typically has a reaching distance of up to 620 miles or 1000 kilometres.

The watch automatically receives the time signal at 3am every day to maintain accurate timing.

If the watch does not set automatically it could be due to a weak signal. It is recommended that the watch should be left by a window in order to receive the strongest possible signal.

Certain electrical equipment such as a television or computer, and some metallic objects may affect the radio signal.

The watch can also be used in Germany, Japan and the USA, (60 KHz only) where a suitable radio signal can be received, setting the time and date automatically. In countries with no signal your watch time and date can be set manually. Details of how to do this are included.

The date function is only available when the watch has received the atomic signal.

Orientation

With the face of the watch towards you (the buckle part of the strap should be furthest away from you) you will find the following buttons around the edge of the watch face:

S1 (this is located at the 2 o'clock position (top right)): Time, Date Announcement and Reception Status button.

a. Press once to hear the hour and minute.

b. Press twice to hear the day, month, date and year.

c. Press three times to hear the reception status. If the radio signal reception was successful the watch will speak the country name it is set to, followed by "Time updated". If the radio signal reception failed the watch will speak the country name it is set to, followed by "Time not updated".

d. Press and hold for about three seconds to manually search for the radio signal.

Please note: In some poor reception areas the watch may not update every night. Try moving the watch to a new location. However, the watch's timekeeping is very accurate and can miss a few nights updating without any serious loss of accuracy.

S2 (this is located at the 4 o'clock position (bottom right)): Set button and Light.

Press this button once to activate the watch face's backlight.

If you press and hold this button it will take you into the Watch menu mode, which includes the country signal selection and manual time set. Details can be found later in these instructions

S3 (this is located at the 10 o'clock position (top left)): Alarm notification.

Press this to hear the alarm time set and whether the alarm is on or off.

S4 (this is located at the 8 o'clock position (bottom left)): Alarm set and Alarm on/off button.

Press once to enter the alarm time set and then press again to switch the alarm on or off.

Please note: There is no "Day talking" function after a new battery has been installed until it gets a first signal update.

The round digital watch face shows the following information when in normal time, from top to bottom: Day (4mm, 16 point font (abbreviated as first three letters of day)), time in 12 hour format (7mm, 28 point font), and date (4mm, 16 point font (as month and date - such as 3-29 for March 29th)).

Using the watch

Watch menu mode

To enter menu mode, press and hold the S2 button until the watch says “Global signal selection, only when you visit these countries. Press S2 to set”. Each subsequent press of S2 will move to the next option of the menu, as follows:

Global Signal Selection – To select the required time signal.
Set Time – To manually set the time (when an atomic signal cannot be received)

While in the menu mode the S1 (2 o’clock) button acts as a confirm button. It is used to select the required menu option.

Global Signal Selection

You can set your watch to receive UK, Germany, Japan and USA (Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern Time zones) time signals.

Enter the menu mode by pressing and holding the S2 (4 o’clock) button.
Choose the option “Global Signal Selection” and confirm by pressing the S1 (2 o’clock) button.
Choose the required time zone by repeatedly pressing the S1 (2 o’clock) button.
Press the S2 (4 o’clock) button to confirm selection.

After confirmation your watch will set to the time of the country you have selected. It will receive the atomic signal automatically overnight.

Reception Status Check

A small radio tower icon displayed on the LCD, directly above the minute digits, indicates that the watch has successfully received an atomic signal during the last 24 hours. You can also check the reception status by pressing the S1 (2 o’clock) button three times. In some areas of poor reception the atomic signal may not be received each night. Your watch will continue to work accurately until the signal is next received.

If the watch has failed to pick up the atomic signal it is possible to search for it manually by following these instructions:

Ensure the watch is set to the correct country. You can do this by pressing the S1 (2 o’clock) button three times. If the country needs changing follow the instructions above from the Global Signal Selection section.
Press and hold the S1 (2 o’clock) button until the LCD shows a flashing antenna icon.
Position the watch face down on a flat surface near a window.

The watch takes between 5-15 minutes to pick up the signal. Once the watch has finished this procedure press the S1 (2 o’clock) button three times to check the reception status.

Set Time (Manual time setting)

Use this function in regions where an atomic signal is unavailable, such as when travelling. Your watch will need to be reset when returning to a region with a signal.

Enter the menu mode by pressing and holding the S2 (4 o’clock) button.
Choose the option “Set time” and confirm by pressing the S1 (2 o’clock) button.
Press the S1 (2 o’clock) button repeatedly to select the hour, taking note of whether this is AM or PM.
Press the S2 (4 o’clock) button to confirm selection.
Press the S1 (2 o’clock) button repeatedly to select the minutes.
Press the S2 (4 o’clock) button to confirm selection.

Alarm menu mode

To enter the Alarm menu mode, press and hold the S4 (8 o’clock) button until the watch says “Set alarm, press 10 o’clock button to set”. The display will show ALM and the alarm time digits will flash. Each subsequent press of the S4 (8 o’clock) button will move to the next option of the menu, as follows:

Set Alarm – To set a time for the daily alarm.
Alarm On/Off – To turn the daily alarm on or off.

While in the menu mode the S3 (10 o’clock) button acts as a confirm button. It is used to select the required menu option.

Set alarm

Enter the menu mode by pressing and holding the S4 (8 o’clock) button.
Choose the option “Set alarm” and confirm by pressing the S3 (10 o’clock) button.
Press S3 (10 o’clock) repeatedly to select the hour, taking note of whether this is AM or PM.
Press S4 (8 o’clock) to confirm selection.
Press the S3 (10 o’clock) button repeatedly to select the minutes.
Press the S4 (8 o’clock) button to confirm selection.

When turned on, the alarm will sound for 30 seconds at the selected time. Press any button to silence the alarm. The alarm will sound every day until it has been deactivated. To deactivate follow the Alarm on/off instructions below.

Alarm on/off

Enter the menu mode by pressing and holding the S4 (8 o’clock) button.
Choose the option “Alarm on/off” and confirm by pressing the S3 (10 o’clock) button.
Press S3 (10 o’clock) to turn the alarm on or off.
Press S4 (8 o’clock) to confirm selection.

To check the status of the alarm press the S3 (10 o’clock) button when in normal mode.

Troubleshooting

Q. My watch is not receiving a time update.

A. You are outside of the UK, Germany, USA or Japan and cannot receive a signal. Please follow the instructions for manual time setting.

A. Your watch is set to the incorrect time zone for your location. Please follow the instructions for global signal selection.

A. You are in a built up area or signal is affected by interference from electronic devices. To receive a time update place the watch by a window overnight to get the strongest signal. If your watch is unable to receive an update it will continue to function as a standard watch. The time will be corrected the next time it receives the time signal.

Caring for your watch

Your watch is not water-resistant and should not be immersed in water. Should the watch accidentally become wet, wipe dry quickly and do not operate until dry. When not being used for a long period of time, keep the watch in a cool dry place.

Battery replacement

A new battery may be needed if the watch stops, the LCD display becomes dim or the watch does not function correctly.

Sighted assistance may be required to replace the battery and to synchronise the watch before use. It is recommended that trained jewellers or watch specialists should fit new batteries to avoid any damage to the watch.

This watch uses a CR2025 type battery. A replacement battery is available from RNIB under product code CP06.

Remove the four screws from each corner on the back of the watch with a small cross headed screwdriver and carefully remove the back case, making sure you do not lose the waterproof seal, which sits around the perimeter of the opened watch case.

Take care not to damage the two springs that make contact with the watch back speaker.

Remove the metal plate covering the battery by releasing the clip at the top side of the battery and take out the battery. Insert a new one (noting the polarity”+” is up). Re-attach the metal plate over the battery and clip back into place.

Before you put the case-back on again, make sure the waterproof seal is correctly in place and re-attach the adhesive plastic cover over the battery area.

The battery life will depend on how often you use the talking function.

Following a battery replacement it will be necessary to reset the watch. Please follow the instructions for a manual signal reception under the Reception Status Check section.

Please note: RNIB does not guarantee batteries or watch straps.

How to contact RNIB

Phone number: 0303 123 9999

Textphone: 0845 758 5691

Postal address: RNIB, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS, U.K.

Email:

Web address:

Email for international customers:

Terms and conditions of sale

This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 12 months from the date of purchase. If you have any issues with the product and you did not purchase directly from RNIB then please contact your retailer in the first instance.

For all returns and repairs contact RNIB first to get a returns authorisation number to help us deal efficiently with your product return.

You can request full terms and conditions from RNIB or view them online.

Registered Charity No. 226227

This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable EU legislation.

At the end of the product’s life you can return it to the supplier or manufacturer for free of charge disposal. This is to comply with ‘The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive’ (WEEE).

Designed in association with RNIB

£0.40 from the sale of each watch will be donated to RNIB, a Charity registered under charity number 226227

Date: March 2014

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