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DGT North American User Manual

DGT North American
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Multi-period Delay
Easy to program
Stores your personal settings
Large display with more info
Extreme energy eciency
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www.dgtprojects.com
PO Box 1295 7500 BG Enschede The Netherlands
developed by DGT
THE CHESS INNOVATORS
North American
Manual DGT2010NA.indd 2 11/6/09 11:32:36 AM

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DGT North American Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDGT
ModelNorth American
CategoryTimer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview of DGT North American Game Timer

Introduction to Game Timing

Explains the importance of timing in sports and the DGT NA's role in managing game time.

Registration Methods Overview

Describes the different methods offered by the DGT NA for timing games.

Time Rapid and Blitz (Options 1 and 2)

Explains the basic time structure where each player gets one period to make all moves.

Time + Guillotine (Options 3 and 4)

Details a method with a first period for a set number of moves and a second period to complete the game.

2 x Time + Guillotine (Options 5 and 6)

Describes a game timing method with two periods before the Guillotine period.

Time + Repeating Time (Options 7 and 8)

Explains a timing method that provides repeated one-hour periods for completing moves.

Bonus ("Fischer") Options (9-14)

Details the "Fischer" timing system where bonus time is added for each move.

Bonus Tournament Options (15 and 16)

Describes the complex Bonus tournament method for regulating thinking time across multiple periods.

Delay Options (17 - 23)

Explains the Delay method, giving players free time for each move before the clock starts counting down.

Operation of the DGT North American Timer

Batteries

Information on battery requirements, replacement, and low battery indication.

Switching the Timer On

Instructions on how to turn the timer on and off using the designated button.

Choosing an Option Number

Guide on navigating and selecting the 23 available timing options.

Activating an Option Number

Steps to confirm the selected option and start the game.

Starting a Game

How to correctly start a game after selecting an option, including player color indication.

Temporarily Stopping the Timer

Instructions for pausing and resuming the timer during a game.

Audible Signal

How to enable/disable audible alerts for time controls and warning sounds.

Time and Move Counter Correction

Details how to correct displayed time and move counts during a game.

Manual Settings

Guide to manually setting parameters for various timing methods.

Parameters for Manual Set Options

Table detailing parameters for manual settings of specific timing options.

Skipping Manual Settings or Time Changes

How to skip number-by-number entry for settings or corrections.

Parameter Format Explained

Explains the format for entering time values, bonus times, and move numbers.

Display Symbols Explained

Explains the meaning of various symbols shown on the timer display.

Time Display Modes

Details how time is displayed in hours/minutes or minutes/seconds.

Checking the Option Number During a Game

How to check the selected option number during a game without interruption.

The Move Counter Function

Explains how the clock tracks the number of completed moves.

Checking the Move Number

How to view the current move number without stopping the clock.

Fast Setting with Auto Repeat

How to use auto-repeat function for faster setting of values.

Display Contrast Adjustment

Guide to adjusting the display contrast in 16 steps.

Detailing Time Corrections

Specifics on how time corrections affect multi-period options and move numbers.

Detailing Manual Settings

Notes on how manual settings are conserved and how zero periods/moves affect game flow.

Care and Cleaning Instructions

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the DGT NA clock.

Battery Specifications

Detailed information on battery type, consumption, and approximate life.

Timer Accuracy

Specifies the accuracy of the game timer.

Housing Material

Information about the material used for the clock's housing.

Warranty Conditions

Details the warranty period, conditions, and how to claim it.

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