Pulsar KINETIC 5M42 User manual

CAL. 5M42
ENGLISH
●KINETIC E. S. U. (Electricity Storage Unit)
●Power reserve indicator
●Energy depletion forewarning function
●Instant-start function
●Time and date calendar
●Rotating bezel
(only for models with rotating bezel)
®

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DISPLAY AND CROWN/BUTTON
CROWN
a b c
Hour hand
BUTTON
Second hand
Date
Minute hand
a: Normal position c: Second clickb: First click

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SCREW DOWN CROWN
[for models with screw down crown]
Locking the crown
1Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no
longer feel the threads turning.
2Crown can be pulled out.
1Push Crown back in to normal position.
2TurnCrownclockwisewhilepressingitlightly
until tight.
Unlocking the crown

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HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
1Swing the watch from side to
side.
2Charge the KINETIC E. S. U.
sufficiently.
3Set the time/calendar and put
on the watch.
* Swing rhythmically at a rate of
twice a second.

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✩★
Wearing the watch.
6 hours 2 days
Power reserve
➡
➡
80 m 350 m
✩ The second hand starts moving at one-second intervals.
✰ The illustration provides only a general guideline of the relationship between the power
reserve and the distance you walk. Actual amount of power reserve differs from person
to person.
✽Power reserve accumulated while you are walking
✽Precaution on see-through case-back models
If your watch has a glass case back, do not expose the case back to strong light
such as direct sunlight or an incandescent light at close range, as this may
temporarily increase the power consumption of the watch circuit, thus reducing the
power reserve in the KINETIC E. S. U. This condition, however, will be corrected
when the case back is turned away from the light.

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POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
BUTTON Press the button at the 2 o’clock position.
5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds
QUICK MOVEMENT
OF SECOND HAND
★
➧
➧
➧ ➧
POWER
RESERVE
Between
6 and 48
hours
Between
2 and 4
days
Between
4 and 7
days
More than
7 days
★ The second hand will resume normal movement after the indicated 5, 10, 20 or 30
seconds have elapsed.

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FULL CHARGE OF THE KINETIC E. S. U.
●When the KINETIC E. S. U. is fully charged, the watch will keep operating for a
maximum of 12 to 14 days without recharging the KINETIC E. S. U.
REMARKS ON THE KINETIC E. S. U.
●Even while the second hand is stopped by pulling out the crown, current
continues being consumed by the built-in IC. Therefore, pulling out the crown will
not save the energy stored in the KINETIC E. S. U.
CAUTION
●Never install a silver oxide battery for conventional watches in place of
the KINETIC E.S.U. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch
fire.

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ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
●When the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals instead of the
normal one-second intervals, the watch will run down in approximately 6 hours.
In this case, swing the watch from side to side to charge the KINETIC E. S. U.
sufficiently.
INSTANT-START FUNCTION
●When a long time has passed since the watch stopped, you can get it started
quickly with only a few swings.
●This function is available as long as:
1) the watch previously had more than 4 days of power reserve before it
stopped.
2) it has been left untouched for 1 to 4 weeks.
* After the watch starts operating, put it on your wrist so that it will be charged further
until the second hand moves at one-second intervals.

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TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
5
Date
➠➠
➠
1
1Pull out to first click and set
the previous day’s date.
2Pull out to second click when
the second hand is at the 12
o’clock position.
3Turn to set the desired date.
4Turn to set the hands to the
desired time.
5Push back completely in
accordancewitha time signal.
CROWN
3
4
2
Second hand

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ROTATING BEZEL (for models with rotating bezel)
●The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time.
1Turn the rotating bezel to align
its “ ” mark with the minute
hand.
2Readthenumberonthe rotating
bezelthattheminutehandpoints
to.
➡
Start
Elapsed
time
30 minutes
have elapsed.
* For some models, the rotating
bezel rotates only counter-
clockwise.

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NOTES ON OPERATING THE WATCH
●To charge the KINETIC E. S. U. efficiently, swing the watch from side to side, making
an arc of about 20 cm.
●No additional benefit is obtained by swinging the watch more quickly or with greater
vigor.
●When the watch is swung, the oscillating weight in the generating system rotates to
drive the mechanism. As it rotates, it gives out a sound, which is not a malfunction.
●The watch is equipped with a system to prevent overcharge. Even if it is further swung
after being fully charged, no malfunction will result.
●Provided with an instant-start function, the watch may start operating after it is swung
several times. For details, see “INSTANT-START FUNCTION”.
●Wear the watch daily for at least 10 hours.
●Even if the watch is worn on your arm, it will not be charged while your arm is not in
motion.
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
●The power reserve indicator provides only a general guideline of the duration within
which the watch keeps operating without needing to be charged.
●To allow easy reading of the second hand, press the button when the second hand is
at the 12 o’clock position.
●You can immediately press the button again to recheck the power reserve one more

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time. To do so a third time, however, wait until the second hand resumes normal
movement before pressing the button again.
●When the second hand moves at two-second intervals, the power reserve is very low
and the indicator does not function.
●Immediately after the watch is swung to charge the KINETIC E. S. U., the second hand
may not properly indicate the power reserve. Please check after putting the watch on
your wrist.
●The watch remains accurate even while the second hand is moving at two-second
intervals.
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
●If the second hand continues moving at two-second intervals after the watch is put on
your wrist, swing it from side to side until the second hand starts moving at one-second
intervals, and then, put it on your wrist.
INSTANT-START FUNCTION
TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
●Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Otherwise, it may not change
properly. If it is necessary to set the date during that time period, first change the time
to any time outside it, set the date and then reset the correct time.
●When setting the hour hand, check that AM/PM is correctly set. The watch is so
designed that the date changes once in 24 hours.
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the A.M. or P.M. period. If the date changes, the time is set for the A.M. period. If the
date does not change, the time is set for the P.M. period.
●When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and
then turn it back to the exact minute.
●When setting the time, make sure that the second hand is moving at one-second
intervals.
●It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months.
In this case, pull out the crown to the first click and turn it until the desired date appears.

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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
●Non-water resistant
• If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED
PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.
●Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar
• Before using in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely.
• Do not operate the crown and button when the watch is wet or in
water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it
completely.
• When taking a shower with the water resistant 5 bar watch, or
taking a bath with the water resistant 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be
sure to observe the following:
* Do not operate the crown or push the button when the watch is
wet with soapy water or shampoo.
* If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss or gain may
be caused. This condition, however, will be corrected when the
watch returns to normal temperature.
5 bar WR
10/15/20
bar WR
WATER RESISTANCE

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* Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be considered as corresponding
to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the pressure
at a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into water.
** We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s Watch for scuba diving.
Your watch will be
adversely affected by
strong magnetism. Keep
it away from close contact
with magnetic objects.
Do not leave your watch in very low
temperatures below –10°C (+14°F)
for a long time since the cold may
cause a slight time loss or gain.
However, the above conditions will
be corrected when the watch returns
to normal temperature.
Your watch works with
stable accuracy within a
temperature range of 5°
C and 35°C (41°F and
95°F).
NS
To prevent possible
rusting of the case and
bracelet caused by dust,
moisture and perspiration,
wipe them periodically
with a soft dry cloth.
TEMPERATURES MAGNETISM
CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET
+60°C
-10°C

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Light activities will not
affect your watch, but be
careful not to drop your
watch or hit it against hard
surfaces, as this may
cause damage.
It is recommended that the
watch be checked once
every 2 to 3 years. Have
your watch checked by an
AUTHORIZED PULSAR
Be careful not to expose
the watch to solvents,
mercury, cosmetic spray,
detergents, adhesives or
paints. Otherwise, the
case, bracelet, etc. may become
discolored, deteriorated or damaged.
DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to
ensure that the case, crown, button,
gasket and crystal seal remain intact.
If your watch has a
protective film and/or a
sticker on the case back,
be sure to peel them off
before using your watch.
2 - 3
Years
SHOCKS & VIBRATION
CHEMICALS
PERIODIC CHECK
PRECAUTION REGARDING
CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM