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GEOCHRON Series - User Manual

GEOCHRON Series
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Setting the time and date
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Getting started: The basics
Setting the Geochron requires the adjustment of both the map and calendar knobs.
They are located on the bottom of the unit.
Calendar Adjustment Map Adjustment
The calendar knob turns clockwise only
and should NOT be pulled down.
The map knob must be pulled down to
disengage it from the motors. It can be
turned either direction.
Calendar knob Map knob
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Summary

Getting Started: The Basics

Calendar and Map Knob Location

Explains the location and dual function of calendar and map knobs at the unit's bottom.

Calendar Knob Operation

Details that the calendar knob turns clockwise only and should not be pulled down.

Map Knob Operation

Explains the map knob must be pulled down to disengage motors and can turn either direction.

Step One: Setting the Map

Setting the Day of the Week

Instructs to pull down the map knob and turn it until the day of week aligns with the window.

Setting Location and Time Zone

Guides users to find their location on the map and identify the time zone via bold letters.

Time Zone Arrow Guidance

Locates the time zone arrow on the map, pointing to numbers on the black and white time band.

Understanding the Time Band

Details the two rows for DST/standard time and the 12/24 hour bands, including 5-minute intervals.

Adjusting the Map to the Correct Time

Pull the map knob down, turn until the arrow points to the correct spot on the time band.

Using the Minute Dial

Explains rotating the minute dial knob to align the minute marker for precise time setting.

Step Two: Setting the Calendar

Calendar Window Explanation

Describes the calendar window with two date rows and indicator lines representing the dateline.

Dateline and Calendar Synchronization

Matches the dateline's progress on the map with calendar indicator lines for accurate date display.

Adjusting the Calendar Indicator

Turns the calendar knob clockwise to match indicator lines with the dateline's progress on the map.

Optimizing Calendar Sync Timing

Suggests setting the calendar at noon or midnight for better synchronization with the international dateline.

GEOCHRON Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGEOCHRON
ModelSeries
CategoryTime Clocks
LanguageEnglish