Soprod Twin Motion 16 User manual

User’s Guide
Twin Motion 16'''
Programming B
Calibre:
TM-36-03-12.9.6-Y0
Functions:
Hour - minute
Double second retrograde
Countdown
Release: 1.0
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Soprod, Sion
Switzerland
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20.05.2009
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Contents
1. Description p.3
2. Functions p.3
2.1 Mode I: Display of the hour, minute and second p.3
2.1.1 Examples of reading p.3
2.2 Mode change p.4
2.3 Mode II: Countdown p.4
3. Setting time p.5
4. Hands indexing p.5

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1. Description
2. Functions
The hour and countdown functions are divided into two display modes. The transition
from one mode to another is done by pressing the crown C.
2.1 Mode I: Display of the hour, minute and second
The time is read in the traditional way
The time uses a format 12h
The meter's hand placed at 9h shows the first thirty seconds of the running minute
The meter's hand placed at 6h shows the last thirty seconds of the running minute
The meter's hand placed at 12h shows the running display mode
2.1.1 Examples of reading
10:10'10'' 3:38'55''
Mode indicator
Minute hand
Hour hand
Seconds 0 to 30
Seconds 30 to 60

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2.2 Mode change
The two central hands overlap and align themselves with the mark 59'
The meter's hand placed at 12h shows the running display mode
The meters at 6h and 9h place themselves respectively at 60'' and 30''
2.3 Mode II: Countdown
1: A short press on B decreases the duration of the countdown of 1 minute
A continuous pressure on causes a continuous movement of the hands
It’s possible to set the countdown for periods of time between 59 and 1 minute
2: A press on A activates the countdown timer
It’s possible to stop the countdown by pressing on B during more than 2 seconds
At the end of the countdown the central hands perform one sweep of the dial in
opposite directions before coming back to the first mode.
Remark: During the countdown it’s possible to come back to the mode 1 displaying the
hour, meanwhile the countdown continuous running.

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3. Setting time
The setting time is done electronically and is made by pulling the crown. The rotation of
the crown has no impact.
Switching on setting time mode the hour and minute hands align themselves
respectively on their index.
Pressing A the minute hand is reset to zero
1st pressure on B: setting the minute by pressing A
2nd pressure on B: setting the hour by pressing A
To exit the mode of setting time the crown must be pressed in order to let it come
back to the neutral position.
4. Hands indexing
In case of step loss following a shock or after changing the battery, it may be necessary to
re-position the hands.
Setting
Hand selection

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Press A and B simultaneously during a period longer than 3s
The hands must reach their zero position (see above)
Pressing B allows the selection of the hand to be re-indexed
Pressing A increments the hand its position of one step
The indexing order is has following: hour minute meter 12h meter 9h 
meter 6h.
A pressure on the crown let come back to the normal mode