Junghans MAX BILL Series User manual
wand- und tischuhren
wall and table clocks
JUNGHANS – DIE DEUTSCHE UHR
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ENGLISH
JUNGHANS – THE GERMAN WATCH
many congratulations on your purchase of a timepiece from junghans.
what began in 1861 with the founding of the firm in schramberg
quickly developed into one of the most fascinating success stories of
the german watchmaking industry. while since that time the demands
made of watches may have changed, the junghans philosophy has
always remained the same. innovative flair and the constant pursuit
of precision right down to the smallest detail define how the company
works and thinks. you can see and sense this in every watch that
carries the junghans name. for as diverse as the junghans range may
be, it pursues one single goal: to combine traditional craftsmanship
with cutting-edge watch technology and exciting design. that makes
every watch with the junghans star unique.
we hope you will enjoy this very special time-keeping instrument.
yours,
uhrenfabrik junghans gmbh & co. kg
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max bill – architect of time 17
A. general information for all max bill clocks 18
B. quartz calibre J738 19
C. radio controlled calibre J780 20
D. operational capability 22
E. technical data 22
max bill – architect of time
max bill was one of the most unusual artists of our age. a true univer-
sal genius, he worked as a painter, sculptor, architect and designer,
leaving behind an extensive body of work.
this includes one of the most fascinating watch and clock model series
made, still produced in almost unchanged form today: the wall clocks
and wristwatches that he developed for junghans. as a bauhaus pupil
he knew how to interpret constructive clarity and precise proportions
consistently in his work like almost no other.
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A. general information for all max bill clocks
to keep the clock in an operable condition for as long as possible it
should not be subjected to extreme temperatures and severe agitation.
your clock is not water resistant and should therefore not come
into contact with water. service work should be carried out by your
junghans specialist. the clock can be cleaned using a dry or slightly
damp cloth.
note: do not use chemical cleaning agents (e.g. benzine or paint
thinners). this may damage the surface.
B. quartz calibre J738
operating elements and functions
IECLR6 / AA / 1.5V
5
1 mount for wall clock
2 wheel seating
3 battery symbol
4 battery compartment
start up
insert a 1.5V alkaline AA, LR6 battery into the battery compartment
(4), with the correct polarity. note the battery symbol (3) on the
movement for this.
to remove the case back of your max bill table clock press gently on
the lower left corner (5) of the case back.
setting the time
rotate the wheel seating (2) to set the requested time.
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time signal reception
before making a conclusive choice of position it is advisable to first test
the reception conditions at the preferred location.
to test these, insert the battery as described in start up and place your
junghans radio controlled clock in the preferred location. if no time
signal is received after a few minutes, change the location. to restart
synchronisation remove the battery for at least 2 minutes and then
insert it again as described under the start up directions.
recommendation: to ensure the best possible reception conditions for
the automatic time synchronisation the junghans radio controlled clock
should not be positioned in the vicinity of electrical devices such as
televisions or cordless telephones, where possible.
automatic time synchronisation
automatic time synchronisation occurs every 2 hours. summer and win-
ter times are taken into consideration. if the attempt at reception does
not result in clear time synchronisation, your clock will continue to run
with the highly-accurate 32 kHz quartz movement. the next possible
successful reception will then result in time synchronisation.
12h-set (2)
the two contacts are to aid assembly of the hands by a clockmaker.
if you accidentally touch the two contacts with a metallic object, the
hands will move to the 12 o’clock position and remain there. to get the
clock moving again remove the battery for at least 2 minutes and then
insert it again as described under the start up instructions.
C. radio controlled calibre J780
operating elements and functions
IECLR6_1.5V
IECLR6 / AA / 1.5V
5
DCF radio-controlled
1 mount for wall clock
2 12h-set
3 battery symbol
4 battery compartment
start up
insert a 1.5V alkaline AA, LR6 battery into the battery compartment (4),
with the correct polarity. note the battery symbol (3) on the movement
for this. to remove the case back of your max bill table clock press
gently on the lower left corner (5) of the case back. time synchronisation
commences with insertion of the battery. the hands move to the 4:00,
8:00 or 12:00 position and the reception phase with the DCF 77
transmitter commences. after a few minutes under optimal reception
conditions the exact time is set. if your radio controlled clock is unable
to receive a time signal, it will make further attempts at synchronisation
every two hours.
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D. operational capability
to ensure that your junghans clock is always ready for operation you
should take care to ensure that it has sufficient energy. if the battery
does not have sufficient energy to display the correct time, please
replace this as soon as possible.
there should be a lapse of at least 2 minutes between removal and
insertion of a functioning battery.
please ensure appropriate disposal of the battery, in keeping with
statutory regulations.
E. technical data
J738 quartz movement
battery type 1,5V alcaline AA, LR6
typical lifetime 2 years
operating temperature 0°C to 50°C
J780 radio controlled movement
received transmitter DCF 77,5 (Europe)
battery type 1,5V alcaline AA, LR6
typical lifetime > 1 year
operating temperature 0°C to 50°C
setting time with undisturbed reception (DCF) approx. 3 minutes
switch from CET to CEST and reverse automatic
time comparison with time signal transmitter every 2 hours
free of charge and ftz – approved
subject to technical alterations
declaration of conformity
Uhrenfabrik Junghans GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this
clock corresponds to the underlying specifications and other relevant
regulations of directive 1999/5/EC.
a corresponding declaration of conformity can be requested at
42.712-0564 / 0917
Uhrenfabrik Junghans GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 100 · D-78701 Schramberg
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