Armitron Pro Sport M1185A - User Manual

M1185A
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
PLEASE NOTE: IF THE PLACEMENT OF THE ‘ADJ’ BUTTON IS AT THE TOP
LEFT OF THE DIAL PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
FEATURES
SELECTING FEATURES
SETTING THE TIME AND CALENDAR
CHRONOGRAPH
12/24 HOUR (MILITARY) TIME
• Time Telling Mode (Hours, Minutes, Seconds, and Day of the Week)
• Calendar Mode
• (Month and Date)
• 24 Hour Alarm
• Chronograph Mode: Hours, Minutes, Seconds and 1/100th of a
Second with Lap Operation
• 12/24 Hour (Military Time)
• US/European Calendar
• Water Resistant as indicated on the watch
1. Time Telling Mode displays Hours, Minutes, Seconds, and Day of the
Week.
2. From Time Telling Mode, press ‘C’. Calendar Mode appears and the
Month and Date are displayed. Release the ‘C’ to return to Time Telling
Mode.
3. From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ once. Chronograph Mode appears.
Press ‘B’ again to return to Time Telling Mode.
4. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘B’. Alarm Setting Mode
appears and the Hours and the Monday Indicator flash. Release ‘B’ then
press ‘B’ twice to return to Time Telling Mode.
5. From Time telling Mode, press and hold ‘B’. Alarm Setting Mode ap-
pears. Release ‘B’ then press ‘B’ once to Time Setting Mode. Release
‘B’ then press ‘B’ once to return to Time Telling Mode.
6. From Time Telling Mode, Press and hold ‘A’. Alarm Time appears.
Release ‘A’ to return to Time Telling Mode.
7. From Time Telling Mode, Press and hold ‘C’. Month & Day appear.
Release ‘C’ to return to Time Telling Mode.
1. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘B’. Alarm Hours and the
Monday Indicator flash. Release then press ‘B’ again. Seconds and
the Tuesday indicator flash. Press ‘A’ to zero out the Seconds.
NOTE: Zeroing out 30 or more seconds automatically adds one minute to
time.
2. Press ‘C’ Minutes ash. Press ‘A’ to advance the Minutes
NOTE: Pressing and holding ‘A’ will advance digits rapidly.
3. Press ‘C’ Hours ash. Press ‘A’ to advance the Hour.
NOTE: When 12 Hour Format is selected, ‘A’ indicates ‘a.m.’ times. ‘P’
indicates ‘p.m.’ times.
4. Press ‘C’. The Month ashes. Press ‘A’ to advance the Month.
5. Press ‘C’. The Date ashes. Press ‘A’ to advance the Date.
6. Press ‘C’. The Day of the Week ashes. Press ‘A’ to advance the Day of
the Week.
7. Press ‘B’ to end set sequence and return to Time Telling Mode.
1. From Time Telling Mode, press ‘B’ once to enter the
Chronograph Mode.
2. Press ‘C’ to start timing.
3. Press ‘C’ again to stop timing.
4. Press ‘A’ to reset to zero.
5. Press ‘B’ to return to Time Telling Mode..
1. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘A’. Press ‘B’ to select either 12
Hour or 24 Hour(Military) Time.
NOTE: The letters ‘A’ (for ‘a.m.’ times) or ‘P’ (for ‘p.m.’ times) indicate 12
Hour Format is selected.
2. Release ‘A’ to return to Time Telling Mode.
EL LIGHT FEATURE
1. Press ‘D’ in any mode to illuminate the watch face. The backlight will
remain lit for 2 to 3 seconds.
NOTE: EXCESSIVE USE OF LIGHT WITH SHORTEN BATTERY LIGHT.
LAP OPERATION
ACTIVATING THE ALARM AND THE HOURLY CHIME
1. While in the Chronograph Mode, press ‘C’ to start timing.
2. Press ‘A’ to measure Laps.
3. Press ‘C’ to stop timing at the end of the event.
4. Press ‘A’ to reveal the nal Lap Time.
5. Press ‘A’ again to reset to zero.
6. Press ‘B’ to return to Time Telling Mode.
1. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘A’. Press ‘C’ to activate the
Hourly Chime. The Hourly Chime symbol appears to indicate the Hourly
Chime will sound every hour on the hour.
2. Press ‘C’ again to activate the Alarm. The Alarm Symbol appears to
indicate the Alarm will sound at the preset Alarm Time.
3. Press ‘C’ again to deactivate the Hourly Chime.
4. Press ‘C’ again to deactivate the Alarm.
5. Release ‘A’ to return to Time Telling Mode.
SETTING 24 HOUR ALARM
1. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘B’ to enter the Alarm Mode.
Alarm Hours flash.
2. Press ‘A’ to advance the Alarm Hour.
3. Press ‘C’. Alarm Minutes ash. Press ‘A’ to advance the Alarm Minutes.
4. Press ‘B’ to end sequence and return to Time Telling Mode.
EUROPEAN CALENDAR
1. From Time Telling Mode, press and hold ‘C’. Press ‘A’ to select either
US Calendar or European Calendar.
2. Release ‘C’ to return to Time Telling Mode.

Summary

Selecting Features

Time Telling Mode

Displays Hours, Minutes, Seconds, and Day of the Week.

Calendar Mode

Appears and displays the Month and Date when 'C' is pressed.

Chronograph Mode

Appears when 'B' is pressed once. Returns to Time Telling Mode.

Alarm Setting Mode

Appears when 'B' is held. Sets Alarm Hours and Monday Indicator.

Time Setting Mode

Appears when 'B' is held then pressed once. Sets Time.

Alarm Time

Appears when 'A' is held. Returns to Time Telling Mode.

Month & Day

Appears when 'C' is held. Returns to Time Telling Mode.

Setting the Time and Calendar

Setting Seconds

Press 'B' to advance to Seconds. Press 'A' to zero out seconds.

Setting Minutes

Press 'C' to advance Minutes. Pressing 'A' advances digits rapidly.

Setting Hour

Press 'C' to advance Hour. 'A' for a.m., 'P' for p.m. in 12-hour format.

Setting Month

Press 'C' to advance the Month. Press 'B' to end.

Setting Date

Press 'C' to advance the Date. Press 'B' to end.

Setting Day of the Week

Press 'C' to advance Day of the Week. Press 'B' to end.

Chronograph and Lap Operation

Entering Chronograph Mode

Press 'B' once from Time Telling Mode to enter Chronograph.

Starting and Stopping Timing

Press 'C' to start timing, press 'C' again to stop timing.

Resetting Chronograph

Press 'A' to reset the Chronograph timing to zero.

Lap Operation

Press 'A' to measure Laps while timing in Chronograph Mode.

Returning to Time Telling Mode

Press 'B' to exit Chronograph or Lap Operation.

Alarm and Chime Functions

Setting 24 Hour Alarm

Enter Alarm Mode by holding 'B'. Set Alarm Hours and Minutes.

Activating Hourly Chime

Hold 'A', then press 'C' to activate Hourly Chime.

Activating Alarm

Hold 'A', then press 'C' twice to activate the Alarm.

Deactivating Functions

Press 'C' repeatedly to deactivate Hourly Chime and Alarm.

Additional Features

12;24 Hour Format

Hold 'A', then press 'B' to select 12-hour or 24-hour time.

European Calendar

Hold 'C', then press 'A' to select US or European Calendar.

EL Light Feature

Press 'D' in any mode to illuminate the watch face.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Selecting Features
4. Setting the Time and Calendar
5. 12/24 Hour (Military) Time Selection (M1185A)
6. Chronograph Operation
7. Lap Operation (Chronograph)
8. Setting 24 Hour Alarm (M1185A)
9. Setting & Activating the Alarm (M1179B/M1185A)
10. Activating the Alarm and Hourly Chime (M1185A)
11. Countdown Timer Operation (M1179B/M1185A)
12. EL Light Feature
13. Maintenance Features
14. Changing the Battery
15. Water Resistance
16. Servicing the Watch

This document provides instructions for the Armitron M1185A and M1179B/M1185A watches, detailing their functions, usage, and maintenance.

Function Description

The Armitron M1185A and M1179B/M1185A watches offer a range of features designed for timekeeping, scheduling, and event timing.

Time Telling Mode: This is the primary display mode, showing the current Hours, Minutes, Seconds, and Day of the Week. It serves as the default state from which other modes are accessed.

Calendar Mode: This mode displays the Month and Date. It can be accessed from the Time Telling Mode to quickly check the current date.

24 Hour Alarm: The watch includes an alarm function that can be set for a specific time. This alarm can be activated or deactivated as needed. For the M1185A, there is also a Hourly Chime feature that sounds every hour on the hour when activated.

Chronograph Mode: This feature allows for precise timing of events, displaying Hours, Minutes, Seconds, and 1/100th of a Second. It also includes a Lap Operation function, enabling users to measure intermediate times within an event.

Countdown Timer: (M1179B/M1185A only) This mode allows users to set a specific time to count down from. It includes a Timer Repeat Feature which, when activated, will automatically restart the countdown once it reaches zero.

12/24 Hour (Military Time): Users can choose between a standard 12-hour format (with AM/PM indicators) or a 24-hour (military) time format for displaying the time.

US/European Calendar: The watch allows users to select between a US or European calendar format, which affects how the date is displayed.

Water Resistance: The watches are designed to be water-resistant, as indicated on the watch itself. However, specific instructions regarding water exposure must be followed to maintain this feature.

EL Light Feature: The watch face can be illuminated for a few seconds by pressing a designated button, making it easier to read in low-light conditions.

Usage Features

The watches are operated using a series of buttons, typically labeled A, B, C, and D (or EL/SET/ADJ/MODE/STOP/START/RESET/LIGHT depending on the specific model and button placement). The instructions provide two sets of button configurations based on the 'ADJ' button's placement on the dial (top left or bottom right).

Selecting Features:

• Time Telling Mode: This is the default.
• Calendar Mode: From Time Telling Mode, press 'C' (M1185A) or 'C' (M1179B/M1185A) to display Month and Date.
• Chronograph Mode: From Time Telling Mode, press 'B' once.
• Alarm Setting Mode: From Time Telling Mode, press and hold 'B' (M1185A) or press 'B' three times (M1179B/M1185A).
• Countdown Timer Mode: (M1179B/M1185A only) From Time Telling Mode, press 'B' twice.

Setting the Time and Calendar:

• Enter the setting sequence by pressing and holding 'B' (M1185A) or pressing and holding 'A' (M1179B/M1185A) from Time Telling Mode.
• Digits will flash, indicating they are ready to be adjusted.
• Use 'A' (M1185A) or 'C' (M1179B/M1185A) to advance the flashing digits (Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Month, Date, Day of the Week, Year). Pressing and holding the advance button will rapidly change the digits.
• Use 'C' (M1185A) or 'B' (M1179B/M1185A) to cycle through the different time and calendar settings (e.g., from Hours to Minutes, then to Seconds).
• Zeroing Seconds: Press 'A' (M1185A) or 'C' (M1179B/M1185A) when Seconds are flashing to reset them to zero. Note that zeroing 30 or more seconds will automatically add one minute to the time.
• 12/24 Hour Format: Select by pressing 'B' (M1179B/M1185A) when the format flashes. 'A' or 'AM' indicates a.m. times, 'P' or 'PM' indicates p.m. times in 12-hour format.
• US/European Calendar: Select by pressing 'A' (M1185A) or 'C' (M1179B/M1185A) when the calendar format flashes.
• Exit the setting sequence by pressing 'B' (M1185A) or 'A' (M1179B/M1185A).

12/24 Hour (Military) Time Selection (M1185A):

• From Time Telling Mode, press and hold 'A'.
• Press 'B' to select either 12 Hour or 24 Hour format.
• Release 'A' to return to Time Telling Mode.

Chronograph Operation:

• Enter Chronograph Mode by pressing 'B' once from Time Telling Mode.
• Start timing by pressing 'C'.
• Stop timing by pressing 'C' again.
• Reset to zero by pressing 'A' (M1185A) or pressing and holding 'D' (M1179B/M1185A).
• Return to Time Telling Mode by pressing 'B' (M1185A) or 'B' three times (M1179B/M1185A).

Lap Operation (Chronograph):

• While in Chronograph Mode, press 'C' to start timing.
• Press 'A' (M1185A) or 'D' (M1179B/M1185A) to measure laps.
• Press 'C' to stop timing at the end of the event.
• Press 'A' (M1185A) or press and hold 'D' (M1179B/M1185A) to reveal the final lap time and then reset to zero.
• Return to Time Telling Mode by pressing 'B' (M1185A) or 'B' three times (M1179B/M1185A).

Setting 24 Hour Alarm (M1185A):

• From Time Telling Mode, press and hold 'B' to enter Alarm Mode.
• Alarm Hours flash. Press 'A' to advance the Alarm Hour.
• Press 'C'. Alarm Minutes flash. Press 'A' to advance the Alarm Minutes.
• Press 'B' to end sequence.

Setting & Activating the Alarm (M1179B/M1185A):

• From Time Telling Mode, press 'B' three times to enter Alarm Mode.
• Press 'C' to activate or deactivate the Alarm. The Alarm Symbol appears when activated.
• Press and hold 'A'. The Alarm Indicator flashes "ON" or "OFF". Press 'C' to activate or deactivate.
• Press 'B'. Alarm Hour flashes. Press 'C' to advance the Alarm Hours.
• Press 'B'. Alarm Minutes flash. Press 'C' to advance the Alarm Minutes.
• Press 'A' to end sequence.
• Return to Time Telling Mode by pressing 'B'.

Activating the Alarm and Hourly Chime (M1185A):

• From Time Telling Mode, press and hold 'A'.
• Press 'C' to activate the Hourly Chime (symbol appears).
• Press 'C' again to activate the Alarm (symbol appears).
• Press 'C' again to deactivate the Hourly Chime.
• Press 'C' again to deactivate the Alarm.
• Release 'A' to return to Time Telling Mode.

Countdown Timer Operation (M1179B/M1185A):

• Enter Timer Mode by pressing 'B' twice from Time Telling Mode.
• Press and hold 'A'. Timer Hours flash. Press 'C' to advance Hours.
• Press 'B'. Timer Minutes flash. Press 'C' to advance Minutes.
• Press 'B'. Timer Seconds flash. Press 'C' to advance Seconds.
• Press 'B'. Timer Repeat Feature flashes "ON" or "OFF". Press 'C' to activate or deactivate.
• Press 'A' to end set sequence.
• Press 'C' to start the Timer.
• Press 'C' again to stop or resume the Timer. The countdown continues in any mode until 'C' is pressed. An alarm sounds when it reaches zero.
• Press 'C' to stop the Timer.
• Return to Time Telling Mode by pressing 'B' twice.

EL Light Feature:

• Press 'D' (M1185A) or 'EL' (M1179B/M1185A) in any mode to illuminate the watch face for 2-3 seconds.
• Note: Excessive use of the light will shorten battery life.

Maintenance Features

Changing the Battery:

• The battery should be changed when the watch slows down, the readout darkens or disappears, or the backlight fails.
• Before removing the old battery, note its polarity to ensure the new battery is installed correctly.
• Replace with the same kind or equivalent battery only.
• This watch contains precise electronic components and should only be opened by a qualified watch technician. It is not necessary to return the watch to the manufacturer for battery replacement; it is recommended to take it to a local jeweler.

Water Resistance:

• This is a water-resistant watch.
• Do not operate push buttons below the surface of the water.
• If water or condensation appears in the watch, it should be checked immediately, as water can corrode internal electronic parts.

Servicing the Watch:

• Armitron provides nationwide service centers for cleaning, lubrication, battery changes, or crystal replacement. These centers use approved parts and components to ensure quality and performance.
• Free estimates are available for servicing or repairs not covered under warranty. Retain the purchase receipt for warranty repairs.
• Do not return the watch to the place of purchase for service.
• To return the watch for servicing, pack it carefully in a sturdy box (not a gift box) and mail it to the nearest approved authorized service station.
• It is recommended to insure the watch and request a return receipt when mailing, due to possible loss. If a receipt is not received within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office.
• Do not include any special watch bands or other personal valuables in the shipment.

Armitron Pro Sport M1185A Specifications

General

Brand	Armitron
Model	M1185A
Category	Watch
Type	Digital
Display Type	LCD
Case Material	Resin
Band Material	Resin
Water Resistance	100 meters
Features	Alarm, Backlight
Battery Life	2 years