Pulsar V145 User manual

●POWERED BY LIGHT ENERGY
●NO NEED FOR BATTERY CHANGE
●LASTS FOR 6 MONTHS (Cal. V145) / 2 MONTHS (Cal. V182)
AFTER FULL CHARGE
●ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
●QUICK-START FUNCTION
●OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION
CAL. V145, V182
SOLAR WATCH
ENGLISH

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Hour hand Minute hand
✩ The solar cell is installed under the dial.
2
a) Normal position : Free
b) First click : Date setting
c) Second click : Time setting
a b c
CROWN
Second hand Date
DISPLAY AND CROWN OPERATION

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[for models with screw down crown]
Unlocking the 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.
SCREW DOWN CROWN

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TO CHARGE THE WATCH
●When you start the watch or when the energy in the rechargeable battery is
reduced to an extremely low level, charge it sufficiently by exposing the watch to
light.
●Quick-start function:
When the watch is exposed to sunlight or strong artificial light (of more than 1,000
lux), it will start operating immediately with Second hand moving at 2-second
intervals.
1Expose the watch to sunlight or strong
artificial light.
* When the watch has stopped operating,Second
hand will start moving at 2-second intervals.
2Keep the watch exposed to the light until
Second hand moves at 1-second intervals.
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HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH

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3When the watch is charged after it has completely stopped, set the date
and time before wearing the watch.
* See “GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME” on page 6 (Cal. V145) / on page 7 (Cal.
V182).
CAUTION
Caution for charging
●When charging the watch, do not place it too close to a photoflash light, spotlight,
incandescent light or other light sources as the watch temperature will become
extremely high, causing damage to the parts inside the watch.
●When exposing the watch to sunlight to charge it, do not leave it on the dashboard
of a car, etc. for a long time, as the watch temperature becomes extremely high.
●While charging the watch, make sure the watch temperature does not exceed 50°C.
NOTES:
1 When the quick-start function is activated by exposing the watch to light, Second
hand starts moving at 2-second intervals immediately, but the energy stored in the
rechargeable battery is not sufficient. If the watch is turned away from the light,
it may stop operating.
2 It is not necessary to charge the watch fully. It is important, however, to charge
the watch sufficiently, especially in case of initial charge.

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GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME
A
Distance of 60 cm
(2 ft.)
60-watt incandes-
cent light
500
700
Fluorescent light Office, overhead
1,000
30-watt fluores-
cent light
Distance of 70 cm
(2 ft. 4 in.)
100,000
5,000
3,000
30-watt fluores-
cent light
Distance of 20 cm
(8 in.) 40 hours
30-watt fluores-
cent light
Distance of 12 cm
(5 in.) 22 hours
10,000
30-watt fluores-
cent light
Distance of 3 cm
(1 in.) 10 hours
10,000 Sun Cloudy weather
3 hours Sun Fair weather
175 hours
120 hours
10 hours 30 minutes
30 minutes
80 minutes
2 hours
6 hours
11 hours
15 hours
250 hours 60 minutes
50 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
6 minutes
3 minutes
3 minutes
8 minutes 1 minute
Light source Environment BC
✩
Time required (approx.)
Illumina-
tion
(lux)
(Cal. V145)

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Light source Environment
500
700
1,000
5,000
3,000
10,000
10,000
10 hours
60 hours
82 hours
110 hours
2 minutes100,000
75 minutes
55 minutes
18 minutes
9 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
33 minutes
1.3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
15 minutes
15 minutes
7 minutes
2.1 hours
5 hours
5 hours
20 hours
Illumina-
tion
(lux) ABC
Time required (approx.)
✩
Distance of 60 cm
(2 ft.)
Office, overhead
Distance of 70 cm
(2 ft. 4 in.)
Distance of 20 cm
(8 in.)
Distance of 12 cm
(5 in.)
Distance of 3 cm
(1 in.)
Cloudy weather
Fair weather
100 minutes
(Cal. V182)
60-watt incandes-
cent light
Fluorescent light
30-watt fluores-
cent light
30-watt fluores-
cent light
30-watt fluores-
cent light
30-watt fluores-
cent light
Sun
Sun

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A: for full charge
B: for 1-second intervals
C: to maintain 1-day usage
✩ The values in this column represent the charging times required until Second hand
moves constantly at 1-second intervals after the watch starts operating with Second
hand moving at 2-second intervals. Even if the watch is not charged for the time
specified in the column, Second hand may temporarily move at 1-second intervals.
But, it will soon resume moving at 2-second intervals, and therefore, charge the
watch for more than the specified period.
●The above tables provide only general guidelines.
●When the watch is fully charged, it will keep operating for approximately 6 months
(Cal. V145) / 2 months (Cal. V182) .

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➠➠
12
3
4
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5
Second hand
Hour hand
Minute hand
CROWN
Date
1Pull out to first click and turn to
set the previous day’s date.
2Pull out to second click when
Secondhandisatthe12o’clock
position.
3Turn until the desired date
appears.
4Turn to set Hour and Minute
hands to the desired time.
5Push back in to normal position
inaccordancewithatimesignal.
CROWN
TIME/CALENDAR SETTING

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NOTES:
1 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.
2 When setting Hour hand, check that AM/PM is correctly set.
* The watch is so designed that the date changes once in 24 hours. Turn the
hands past the 12 o’clock marker to determine whether the watch is set for
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.
3 When setting Minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired
time and then turn it back to the exact minute.
4 It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months.

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●When the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely
low level, Second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals instead of the normal
1-second intervals.
●In that case, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it to light.
Otherwise, the watch may stop operating in about 3 days (Cal. V145) / 1 day (Cal.
V182). (For recharging the watch, see “HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE
WATCH”)
TO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION
■Wear the watch so that it is not covered by your clothes.
■When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long as
possible.
* Make sure that the watch temperature does not exceed 50 ° C.
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION

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●This watch is provided with a rechargeable battery for exclusive use with the
watch. Unlike conventional battery-powered watches, therefore, battery
replacement is not necessary.
●The solar cell is a clean energy source, having no adverse effect on the natural
environment.
CAUTION
●Never insert a conventional silver oxide battery in your watch as it may explode,
generate an intense heat or catch fire. The watch is so designed that even if the
battery is installed in the watch, the watch will not operate.
NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY

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WATER RESISTANCE
●Non-water resistant
●Water resistance (5 bar)*
If “WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR”
is inscribed on the case back, your
watch is designed and manu-
factured to withstand up to 5 bar
5 bar WR
and is suitable for swimming, yachting and taking
a shower.
If “WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR”,
“WATER RESISTANT 15 BAR”
or “WATER RESISTANT 20 BAR”
is inscribed on the case back,
10/15/20
bar WR
● Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20 bar)*
your watch is designed and manufactured to
withstand up to 10 bar/15 bar/20 bar and is
suitable for taking a bath, shallow diving, but not
for scuba diving. We recommend that you wear a
PULSAR Diver’s watch for scuba diving.
If “WATER RESISTANT” is not
inscribed on the case back, your
watch is not water resistant, and
care should be taken not to get it
If “WATER RESISTANT” is inscribed
on the case back, your watch is
designed and manufactured to
withstand up to 3 bar, such as acci-
●Water resistance (3 bar)
dental contact with splashes of water or rain, but it is
not designed for swimming or diving.
wet as water may damage the movement. If
the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you
have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR
DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

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* Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 bar watch in water, be sure the
crown is pushed in completely.
Do not operate the crown 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 resistance 5 bar watch, or taking a bath with
the water resistance 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following:
• Do not operate the crown 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.
NOTE:
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.
(122°F) may cause battery leakage or
Your watch works with stable
accuracy within a temperature
range of 5°C and 35°C (41°
F and 95°F).
Temperatures over 50°C
TEMPERATURES
+50°C
-5°C
shorten the battery life. Do not leave
your watch in very low temperatures
below –5°C (+23°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.

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CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET
To prevent possible rusting
of the case and bracelet
caused by dust, moisture and
perspiration, wipe them
periodically with a soft dry
cloth.
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.
SHOCKS & VIBRATION
Be careful not to expose the
watch to solvents, mercury,
cosmetic spray, detergents,
adhesives or paints.
Otherwise, the case,
bracelet, etc. may become
CHEMICALS
discolored, deteriorated or damaged.
Your watch will be adversely
affected by strong magnetism.
Keep it away from close
contact with magnetic objects.
MAGNETISM
NS
It is recommended that the
watch be checked once every
2 to 3 years. Have your
watch checked by an
AUTHORIZED PULSAR
PERIODIC CHECK
DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure
that the case, crown, buttons, gasket and
crystal seal remain intact.
2 - 3
Years
PRECAUTION REGARDING
CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM
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.