Epson Trume TR-MB7 User manual

Contents
Before Use
Introduction...........................................................5
AboutthisManual.......................................................8
SafetyInstructions.......................................................9
FeaturesoftheProduct...................................................16
InformationontheWatch'sMechanics.......................................18
Settingup............................................................21
Basic Operations
PartNamesandFunctions................................................25
OperatingtheScrewLockCrown...........................................32
AttachingtheBand.....................................................34
LocationsSuitableforReceivingSignalsfromGPSSatellites........................35
SettingIn-flightMode...................................................36
CheckingtheBatteryLevel................................................37
AbouttheSleepFeature..................................................40
AboutCharging........................................................41
Adjusting Time (Receiving GPS Satellite Signals) (TIME)
NotesonReceivingGPSSatelliteSignals......................................44
AdjustingtheTime.....................................................45
SettingtheTimeZoneandTime............................................48
AbouttheAutomaticTimeReceptionFeature..................................51
AboutReceivingLeapSecondInformation....................................53
CheckingReceptionResults...............................................54
Adjusting Time (Manual) (TIME)
SettingtheTimeZone...................................................59
SettingDaylightSavingTime..............................................63
AdjustingtheTime.....................................................65
Stopwatch (TIME)
UsingtheStopwatch.....................................................68
ExampleUsingtheStopwatch..............................................72
Altitude Measurements (ALT)
NotesonMeasuringAltitude..............................................76
NotesandMechanismforVariometerFeature..................................78
MeasuringAltitude.....................................................79
CalibratingtheAltitude..................................................83
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Compass Measurements (COM)
NotesandMechanismonCompassMeasurements..............................86
CheckingtheDirection..................................................87
CalibratingtheMagneticSensor............................................88
SettingtheMagneticDeclination...........................................91
Waypoint Feature (COM)
AbouttheWaypointFeature...............................................96
UsingtheWaypointFeature...............................................97
Barometric Pressure Measurements (BAR)
NotesandMechanismonMeasuringBarometricPressure........................ 107
MeasuringBarometricPressure........................................... 108
CalibratingtheBarometricPressure........................................ 111
Recording Measurement Results (Log Feature)
AbouttheLogFeature.................................................. 114
RecordingMeasurementResults...........................................115
CheckingtheLog......................................................116
DeletingtheLog.......................................................117
Maintenance
Maintenance......................................................... 119
ReplacingandAdjustingtheBand..........................................120
AbouttheReferenceValueSetting......................................... 121
AboutPowerSourcefortheWatch.........................................125
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................127
CorrectingMisalignmentoftheHandsortheDate............................. 141
IftheProblemContinues(SystemReset).....................................147
InformationonServiceandSupport........................................ 151
ContactInformation................................................... 152
Product Specifications
WatchSpecifications................................................... 154
MeasurementRelatedSpecifications........................................ 156
Display List of Time and Measurement Results
Displaylistoftimeandmeasurementresults.................................. 157
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Before Use
U“Introduction” on page 5
U“About this Manual” on page 8
U“Safety Instructions” on page 9
U“Features of the Product” on page 16
U“Information on the Watch's Mechanics” on page 18
U“Setting up” on page 21
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the “TRUME".
Make sure you read the manual supplied to use this product correctly.
This product is not intended for taking measurements that requires professional precision. Measurement
function readings are intended for general reference only.
This product can identify the current time zone by receiving GPS satellite signals and adjust it to the correct local time.
Also, the Automatic Time Reception feature is constantly automatically correcting the time.
*However, you need to set Daylight Saving Time (DST) manually.
The watch's built-in sensors allow you to check field information such as altitude, vertical speed, direction, barometric
pressure, and distance.
The watch continues to operate when it is charged by light. This watch is an environmentally friendly product that
generates electricity through natural resources and does not require regular battery replacement.
The following provides a quick introduction on using this product.
To select the item you want to measure, press and release the Abutton to move the mode hand to the mode you want to
measure, such as ALT (altitude) or BAR (barometric pressure). You can then start or stop measuring by simply
pressing and releasing the Cbutton.
Mode hand
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For example, if you have been traveling abroad.
The watch has a built-in GPS satellite signal reception system called "SATELLITELINK" that receives a GPS signal by
one action and automatically enters the current time zone when you leave the airport at your destination.
After dropping off your luggage at the hotel, you can go out and explore the city.
If you do not know your way around the city, check the direction in COM (direction) mode. The center hand points
North while vibrating slightly like a real magnetic compass.
Hold down the Bbutton for at least three seconds in COM mode to register the location of the hotel as the base point. If
you get lost while out exploring, press the Cbutton for at least three seconds. You can use the hands on the watch to
check the direction and distance to the hotel (Waypoint feature).
Many people enjoy heading to the countryside on their holidays.
When you are planning such a trip, wear the watch when you go out. You can check the altitude, pressure, or direction
at the current location with two actions at anytime. The ability to check the measurements for a variety of sensors by
simply glancing at the hands of your watch allows you to feel closer to nature.
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The watch comes with a feature known as a variometer that can represent a glider or an airplane. The hand movements
and the dial that indicate the rate you are climbing or descending will have you yearning for the clear, blue sky.
We hope you will make use of this product in a wide variety of scenarios.
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About this Manual
Composition of this manual
The following manuals are available for this product. Use each manual to suit your purpose.
Handy Manual Explains basic operations for this product.
This handy manual is supplied with this product.
User's Guide (this manual) Explains general operations for this product.
This is an electronic manual available from the Epson Website. You can view
the manual in HTML or PDF format.
Symbols, marks, and notes used in this manual
c
Important: Make sure you always observe the content of these instructions. Failure to
follow the instructions may result in mishandling this product which may
cause the product to fail or malfunction.
Note: Indicates additional explanations and reference information.
UIndicates reference pages for related content.
A/B/CIndicates buttons of this product.
Trademarks
❏EPSON and TRUME are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
❏Other product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
General notifications
❏Reprinting all or part of this manual without prior permission is strictly prohibited.
❏The content of this manual are subject to change without notice.
❏If you have any questions or notice any errors, omissions, and so on in this manual, please contact us directly.
❏We cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by the user or a third party through use of this product.
Use of this product is strictly at the user's own risk.
❏We cannot accept any responsibility for malfunctions and so on that occur due to ignoring the content of this
manual, this product being handled inappropriately, or repairs or modifications performed by a third party that is
not our company or appointed by our company.
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Safety Instructions
Make sure you read the manual supplied with this product to use it safely.
Failure to handle the product as described in this manual may cause a malfunction or accident to occur.
Meaning of symbols used in this manual
This manual contains warnings indicated by the following symbols that denote dangerous operations/handling and
are designed to prevent harm to the users and third parties or damage to property. Make sure you understand the text
before use.
Warning
Indicates that serious injury or death could occur if this is ignored and this product is
handled incorrectly.
Caution
Indicates that injury or damage to property could occur if this is ignored and this product is
handled incorrectly.
Indicates items (instructions/actions) that must be performed.
Indications an action that should not be performed (prohibited).
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Safety instructions
Warning
Do not use if it is damaged.
Failure to do so may result in injury, malfunction, or fire. In the following situations, stop using it
immediately, and contact TRUME customer support.
❏When the watch or band become sharp due to corrosion and so on
❏When the pins protrude from the band
U“Contact Information” on page 152
Do not leave the watch or parts of the watch within easy reach of small children.
❏Touching the watch may cause injuries, allergic reactions, inflammation, and so on. In case of
injuries or any skin abnormalities, consult a doctor immediately.
❏If parts are swallowed accidentally, it will be harmful to the body. If parts are swallowed
accidentally, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not disassemble/repair the watch yourself.
This could cause an electric shock or accident to occur.
Do not use the watch for scuba diving or saturation diving.
This may cause an accident or malfunction to occur. Use a dedicated diver's watch when doing scuba
diving and saturation diving.
Do not use the watch when flying gliders, paragliding, and so on.
This may cause an accident to occur.
Caution
Make sure you frequently wipe off any moisture, sweat, or dirt that sticks to the watch.
❏Continuing using the watch when moisture, sweat, or dirt are attached may cause itching or
inflammation. If you notice any abnormalities on your skin, stop using the watch immediately
and consult a specialist.
❏Continuing using the watch when moisture, sweat, dirt, and so on are attached may cause the
waterproofing to fail.
When taking off the watch, place it on a soft clean cloth.
If you remove the watch and place it as it is, the back cover and the band rub against each other and
may cause scratches on the rear cover.
If you notice any abnormalities on your skin, stop using the watch immediately.
Depending on the conditions when using the watch it could cause allergies or skin irritation. If you
notice any abnormalities on your skin, stop using the watch immediately and consult a specialist.
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Caution
Do not replace or adjust the metal band yourself.
This could cause an injury to occur. Replacing the metal band supplied takes expertise and skill, so be
sure to contact your local dealer or TRUME customer support.
U“Contact Information” on page 152
Do not store or leave in the following locations.
❏Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature and humidity
❏Locations subject to extremely high temperature, low temperature, and high humidity
❏Locations with volatile substances
❏Locations subject to a lot of soot and dust
❏Locations subject to fires
❏Locations subject to strong vibrations
❏Locations subject to magnetism and static electricity
This could cause an electric shock or fire to occur. It could also cause failure or malfunction to occur.
Notes on charging and batteries
Warning
Do not remove the secondary battery from the watch.
When using an ordinary silver oxide battery for the watch, it may explode, overheat, or catch fire.
Replacing the secondary battery takes expertise and skill, so be sure to contact your local dealer or
TRUME customer support.
U“Contact Information” on page 152
Do not charge the watch under light bulbs, spot lights, and so on, or on the dashboard of a
car.
The watch may overheat causing a malfunction to occur.
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Notes on waterproofing
The watch is water resistant to 10 ATM (WATER RESISTANT 10BAR).
You can use the watch for water sports (swimming, fishing, yachting, and so on) and skin diving.
Warning
Do not hold the device directly under high pressure water from a faucet.
Water pressure from a faucet is high and could effect the quality of the waterproofing.
Do not use in the bath or in a sauna.
It could effect the quality of the waterproofing or cause rust.
Do not operate the crown/buttons on the watch when underwater or when there is water on
the watch.
It could cause the waterproofing to fail or cause a malfunction.
Notes on signals
Warning
In areas in which usage is restricted, such as on airplanes and in hospitals, follow the rules and
regulations provided.
Do not bring this watch into an operating room, intensive care unit, and so on, and do not use
the device near medical equipment.
Radio waves from this watch may interfere with electronic medical equipment causing the
equipment to malfunction and cause an accident.
Caution
If you are using an implanted medical device, make sure you follow the instructions and
warnings for that device.
Radio waves from this watch may interfere with implanted medical devices such as cardiac
pacemakers.
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Notes on measurements
Warning
This product is not intended for taking measurements that requires professional precision.
When using the measurement feature, make decisions and take actions at your own risk.
The content of the measurement results and Waypoint feature may differ from the actual value or
status. Also, the watch may not be able to perform measurements accurately due to signalreception
from the GPS satellites, as well as environmental factors such as barometric pressure, altitude, and
temperature.
Use the measurement features and Waypoint feature as a guide.
We cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by the user or a third party through use of
these features.
Caution
Do not use near a magnetic device or in a location with a strong magnetic field.
Otherwise, you may not be able to measure accurately. It could also cause a malfunction to occur.
See the following for notes on each measurement mode.
U“Notes on Measuring Altitude” on page 76
U“Notes and Mechanism for Variometer Feature” on page 78
U“Notes and Mechanism on Compass Measurements” on page 86
U“Notes and Mechanism on Measuring Barometric Pressure” on page 107
Certification information
Regarding EMC Regulations
The watch's GPS satellite signal receiving feature conforms with EMC (Electromagnetic Wave Regulation) standards
for Europe, FCC rule, Korean EMC standards, and the Comité International Spécial des Perturbations
Radioélectriques (CISPR) standards. As the manufacturer of the product, we have confirmed it operates within
acceptable noise levels.
Model: TR-MB7
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USA/CANADA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This product does not require SAR testing.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE).
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non
contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition et d’exposition
aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est
considérée comme conforme sans évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée (MPE).
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is
deemed to comply without testing of specic absorption rate (SAR).
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non
contrôlé et respecte les règles d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement
émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée comme conforme sans évaluation du débit d’absorption
spécique (DAS).
Korea
R-REM-EIH-TR-MB7-5
Contact TRUME customer support for the date of manufacture.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Europe
RE Directives
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Wireless: EN 303 413
EMC: EN 301 489-1/19
Safety: EN 60950-1
International standards compliance
Japan and Other Countries
CISPR 16 IEC 61000-6-1, IEC 61000-6-3
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Features of the Product
Adjusting the time by receiving signals from GPS satellites (SATELLITELINK)
Your watch can automatically adjust to the correct time by receiving signals from GPS satellites.
However, you need to set Daylight Saving Time (DST) manually.
U“Adjusting the time by receiving signals from GPS satellites” on page 18
Light charging feature (LIGHT CHARGE)
You can charge the watch by exposing the dial to sunlight or fluorescent light.
As it can take some time to recharge the battery after it runs out, we recommend exposing the dial to light as often as
possible.
U“Charging the watch” on page 41
Altimeter/variometer/barometric feature with pressure sensor
You can measure altitude, vertical speed, and barometric pressure using the pressure sensor built into the watch.
U“Mechanism for measuring altitude” on page 76
U“Mechanism for variometer” on page 78
U“About barometer feature” on page 107
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Compass feature with magnetic sensor
You can check which direction is north using the magnetic sensor built into the watch.
U“About compass” on page 86
Waypoint feature by receiving GPS satellite signals and using magnetic sensor
By receiving signals from GPS satellites and acquiring positional information, you can check the direction from your
current location and the linear distance to a pre-registered point (base point). You can also change the range
(maximum value) for the linear distance displayed in three stages, allowing you to check the distance to the base point
up to a maximum of 990 km.
U“About the Waypoint Feature” on page 96
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Information on the Watch's Mechanics
Adjusting the time by receiving signals from GPS satellites
GPS satellites are equipped with high-precision atomic clocks with a margin of error of one second every 100,000
years. Signals sent from the GPS satellite to earth contain "time information" based on the atomic clock.
With the touch of a button, this product receives signals from the GPS satellite and adjusts the time according to the
following information.
❏Received from one satellite:
Exact time and date based on the atomic clock
❏Received from multiple satellites (at least four):
Time zone information for your current location
*Unlike navigation devices, this product is not designed to constantly receive GPS satellite signals.
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Note:
About GPS satellites
The satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense and orbit at an altitude of 20,000 km.
Originally, these satellites were designed for military purposes, but now some of the information they send is for consumer
use and is used in a variety of devices such as car navigation systems and smart phones.
Supports the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
This product supports the first Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).
The QZSS is a system of satellites that passes directly over Japan and sends positioning signals that are very similar to current
GPS signals. This allows signals to be sent to wider areas of Japan that were previously trouble spots, such as mountainous
regions, or areas with a high density of skyscrapers.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and time zones
UTC is a universal, standardized time set by international accord. This is used as the official time when time is recorded
around the world.
Around the world, countries and regions use common standard times based on Coordinated universal time (UTC).
Standard times are determined by specific countries and regions, and a region that uses the same standard time is
called a time zone.
* The time zone for each region may change depending on the circumstances of the country or region.
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a system that advances standard time by one hour (or another specific time) during
long periods of daylight, normally during summer. Also known as summer time.
This system is used in approximately 80 countries around the world, mainly in Europe and the United States, in
countries at a high latitude and long daylight hours in the summer.
* The way DST is implemented may change depending on the circumstances of the country or region. Also, the period during which
this is applied varies by country/region.
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Leap seconds
Coordinated universal time is adjusted based on universal time (UT) and international atomic time (TAI). The time
(seconds) used for this adjustment is called leap seconds.
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