Lifemax 407 Series User manual
Speaks the time and date in a clear voice with radio controlled accuracy
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Thank you for purchasing your Lifemax Talking Atomic Watch. Your watch is radio
controlled, enabling it to set the time and date automatically, as well as adjust for
daylight savings. It announces the time and date in a natural male English voice at the
touch of a button.
Your watch is preset to receive the UK time signal. The UK transmitter is located in
Anthorn, Cumbria and broadcasts up to 620 miles (approx 1,000km). In addition to the
UK, an atomic signal is available in Germany, Japan and USA (Pacific, Mountain, Central
and Eastern).
In regions where an atomic signal cannot be received, the time can be set manually.
The date function is only available when the watch has received the atomic signal.
407 - Leather Strap 407.1 - Metal Bracelet 407.1E - Expanding Bracelet
IMPORTANT- THIS WATCH IS IN POWER SAVING MODE WHEN RECEIVED
In the power saving mode the hands are stopped at the 1 o’clock position.
To turn the watch on, press and hold the button at 2 o’clock until the hands start
to spin. The hands will stop when they match the internal timekeeping.
To return the watch to power saving mode, press and hold S3 and S4 at the same time until the
second hand start spinning. Release both buttons and the watch will stop at 1 o’clock to confirm.
Button Functions
The following functions are applicable when the watch is in NORMAL mode
S1: Located at 2 o’clock, when pressed the watch
will announce the time
S2: Located at 4 o’clock, when pressed the watch
will announce the date
S3: Recessed at 10 o’clock, when pressed the watch
will announce the alarm time, if no alarm is set
it will say “Alarm is o”
S4: Recessed at 8 o’clock, when pressed the watch
will announce the country signal the unit is set
to receive and whether the time has been updated.
S1
S2
S3
S4
Talking Atomic Watch
Watch Menu Mode
To enter Menu Mode, press and hold S4 until the watch says “Set alarm, press 10 o’clock
button to set”. Each subsequent press of S4 will move to the next option of the menu,
as follows:
1. Set Alarm To set a time for the daily alarm
2. Alarm On/O To turn the daily alarm On or O
3. Chime On/O To turn the hourly announcement On or O
4. Global Signal Selection To select the required time signal
5. Set Time To manually set the time
(when an atomic signal cannot be received)
6. Second Hand Alignment To resynchronise the watch hands
(if the watch hands becomes out of sync)
Whilst in menu mode the 10 o’clock button (S3) acts as a CONFIRM button, it is used to
select the required menu option.
1. Set Alarm
a. Enter the menu mode (see Watch Menu Mode)
b. Choose the option SET ALARM and confirm with S3
c. Press S1 to select hour
d. Press S2 to select minute
e. Press S4 to confirm time
When turned on, the alarm will sound for 30 seconds at the selected time. Press any
button to silence the alarm.
The alarm will sound every day until it has been deactivated. To deactivate follow the
Alarm On/O instructions below.
Set Hour
Set MinuteConfirm
2. Alarm On/O
a. Enter the menu mode (see Watch Menu Mode)
b. Choose the option ALARM ON/OFF and confirm
with S3
c. To turn the alarm ON press S1
d. To turn the alarm OFF press S2
e. Press S4 to confirm
To check the status of the alarm press S3 in NORMAL mode.
Alarm On
Alarm OConfirm
3. Chime On/O
a. Enter the menu mode (see Watch Menu Mode)
b. Choose the option CHIME ON/OFF and confirm
with S3
c. To turn the chime ON press S1
d. To turn the chime OFF press S2
e. Press S4 to confirm
When the chime is on the watch will make an hourly announcement of the time.
Chime On
Chime OConfirm
4. Global Signal Selection
You can set your watch to receive Germany, Japan, USA (PST, MST, CST, EST) or UK
time signals. When you select a new country, the hands will move quickly during the
adjustment and then return to normal.
a. Enter the menu mode (see Watch Menu Mode)
b. Choose the option GLOBAL SIGNAL SELECTION
and confirm with S3
c. Chose the required time zone by repeatedly
pressing the S1 button
d. Press S4 to confirm selection.
Select Time
Zone
Confirm
5. Set Time (Manual Time Setting)
Use this function in regions where an atomic signal is unavailable, such as when
travelling. Your watch will need to be reset when returning to a region with a signal.
a. Enter the menu mode (see Watch Menu Mode)
b. Choose the option SET TIME and confirm with S3
c. Press S1 to select hour
d. Press S2 to select minute
e. Press S4 to confirm time.
The hands will spin rapidly to adjust to the selected time and then resume as normal.
Please be patient while the hands adjust.
Set Hour
Set MinuteConfirm
6. Second Hand Alignment (Resynchronisation)
After replacing your watch battery, or following
a sudden shock to your watch, it may be necessary
to resynchronise the hands and speech on your watch.
a. Ensure the watch is running
b. Enter the menu mode (see Watch Menu Mode)
c. Choose the option SECOND HAND ALIGNMENT
and confirm with S3. The second hand will move forward and then stop
d. Press S2 to begin alignment
e. Press and hold S2 for approx 10 seconds.
The second hand will begin to spin.
f. For calibration all the hands must be in the 12 o’clock position.
Just before the hands reach 12 o’clock press the S2 button to stop
the fast movement.
g. Adjust the second hand slowly to the 12 o’clock position by pressing the S1.
DO NOT HOLD THE S1 BUTTON DOWN
h. Once all the hands are at the 12 o’clock position, press and hold S3 for 3 seconds
i. Your watch is now ready to receive the atomic time signal. Place the watch by a
window to ensure the strongest reception.
Once your watch has received the time signal the hands will spin rapidly to adjust to the
correct time and then resume as normal. Please be patient while the hands adjust.
Slow
Advance
Quick
Advance
Confirm
Caring for your watch
Your watch is not water-resistant and should not be immersed in water. Should the
watch accidentally become wet, wipe dry quickly and do not operate until dry.
When not being used for a long period of time, keep the watch in a cool dry place.
The metallic bracelet (model 407.1) is adjustable. We recommend that this is done by a
jeweller or watch maker.
Battery Replacement
It is recommended that this watch be returned to Lifemax for any battery replacement
or watch service that is needed. This service is available for £10, inclusive of return P&P
within the UK.
Please see instructions below for guidance on battery replacement. This watch uses a CR2032 type
battery.
a. Remove the four screws on the back of the watch with a small cross headed
screwdriver.
b. Remove the watch back (speaker) making sure you do not lose the waterproof seal.
c. Taking care not to damage the two springs that make contact with the speaker,
release the battery clip from the right hand side.
d. Remove the battery and insert a replacement CR2032 noting the polarity
(positive faced up).
e. Push the battery clip down and replace the watch back (speaker) making sure
the waterproof seal is correctly in place.
f. Refit and tighten the four screws.
Following battery replacement it will be necessary to restart the watch. Press and hold S3 until the
second hand starts to move and follow the instructions to resynchronise watch hands (6. Second Hand
Alignment - Resynchronisation).
Troubleshooting
My watch is not receiving a time update?
You are outside of the UK, Germany, USA or Japan and cannot receive a signal
Please follow the instructions for manual time setting
(5. Set Time - Manual Time Setting).
Your watch is set to the incorrect time zone for your location
Please follow the instructions for global signal selection
(5. Global Signal Selection).
You are in a built up area/signal is aected by interference from electronic devices.
To receive a time update place the watch by a window overnight to get the
strongest signal. If your watch is unable to receive an update it will continue to
function as a standard watch. The time will be corrected the next time it receives
the time signal.
The voice/hands on my watch are out of sync but the watch says ‘UK time updated’?
Press and hold button S3 until the second hand stops and place the watch in a
window. When the watch restarts it will adjust to the correct time.
The suggestion above does not solve my problem?
Please follow the instructions to resynchronise watch hands.
Lifemax Limited
1 Pipers Court, Thatcham, RG19 4ER.
www.lifemaxuk.co.uk
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