Part Names
Front side

Rear side

Display

HARD RESET hole
Wall-mounting hook

[Timer 1]
button[Timer 2]
button[Timer 3]
buttonAD-5701A/AD-5701A-E
3-Channel 100-Hour Timer
Instruction Manual

Buzzer holeStand
MagnetBattery holder

1WMPD4002656A[ 2012 A&D Company, Limited.

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Introduction
This manual describes how the product, the AD-5701A/ AD-5701A-E (3Channel 100-Hour Timer) works and how to get the most out of the product.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the product and keep the manual
to hand for future reference.

Safety Precautions

All safety messages are in accordance with the ANSI Z535.4 (AmericanNational Standard Institute: Product Safety Signs and Labels) standard.
WARNING DEFINITIONS
The warnings described in this manual mean the following:This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. It may
also be used to alert the user about unsafe practices.
When using the AD-5701A/ AD-5701A-E, the following safety precautions shouldalways be followed.

Internal servicing or adjustment of the product must be performed by a qualifiedperson.

Precautions for Use・ This product is a precision instrument and should be handled with care.
Please be careful not to drop the product or subject it to strong impacts, as
this may cause damage or malfunction.
・ When attaching a magnet to a metal surface, there is a risk of scratching
the metal surface. Therefore, please test on an inconspicuous area beforeuse.
・ Do not use the product in places where it will be exposed to direct sunlightfor a long time, in a closed car, or near a heater such as a stove. Theoperating temperature range of this product is 0 to 40℃. Use of the productbeyond this temperature range may cause the product to malfunction.
・ Avoid using the product in places where there can be sudden changes intemperature, high temperature, high humidity, or high dust content.
・ Avoid suddenly moving the product from a hot environment to a cold one orvice versa. Sudden temperature changes may cause water droplets to form
inside the product.
・ Do not place the product in a humid or dusty place, as this may cause theproduct to malfunction. The operating humidity range of this product is 10 to90% RH. Water accidentally entering the product may cause a malfunction.
Do not place objects filled with water around this product.
・ Places with strong magnetic or electric fields (TVs, induction cookers,
microwave ovens, etc.,) may affect the device. Please avoid using theproduct in such places.
・ To prevent hazards, do not use the product in the presence of flammablegases.
・ The product is not waterproof. Do not use the product in places where it will
be exposed to rain or water.

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Time/calendar display
Time

Timer 1Year

Timer 2Month/Date

Timer 3

Placement
Wall-mounting hook

This product can be hung on a wall
(screws not included), hung aroundthe neck by putting a strap throughthe wall mounting hook (strap notincluded), attached to a metal
surface with a magnet, placed
upright on a tabletop using the stand,or clipped to a pocket or belt.

StandSwitching between 12 and 24-Hour Formats

Usage example

Installing / Replacing Battery
A battery is not installed at time of purchase. So first, put a battery into thebattery holder as shown below. When the battery is low, the display may become dim, not display correctly, or the buttons may not work properly. If suchproblems are observed, replace the battery by following the steps given
below. Settings such as time, date, and timer setting
values are cleared when the battery is replaced, sothey will need to be set again.
(1) Remove the battery cover on the back of themain unit.
(2) Remove the old battery.
(3) Install a new AAA battery, oriented correctly sothat the polarities match those shown inside theholder.
(4) Put the battery cover back on.

・ The included battery is for testing and its life may be short.
・ If the product is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery
and store in a safe place.
・ The battery life described in the specifications is based on when a new
alkaline battery is used at an ambient temperature of 25 °C and the buzzer isused 3 times a day (approximately 90 seconds). Depending on the ambient
temperature and the frequency of buzzer use, the battery life may become
extremely short.
・ Make sure to use an AAA (cell) battery only.
・ Be sure to insert the battery with the polarities (+/-) in the correctorientation. If the batteries are inserted with the polarities in the wrong
orientation, not only will the product not work properly, but it may also
cause the product to malfunction.
・ Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, or expose the battery to fire as
this may cause the battery to explode or leak.
・ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Operations (Time and Date Settings)
Switching between Time & Date Display and the Timer Display

This product can show either the Time & Date display or the Timer display.
The Time & Date display shows the current time and date (year, month, andday). The Timer display shows three timers. To switch between the displays,
hold down the [Hour] button for 2 seconds or longer.

Setting the Time and Date

1. While the time and date are displayed, press the [Minute] button
and the [Second] time at the same time. The time display blinks
and the device enters the Date setting mode.
・Press the [Hour] button to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold thebutton down to advance the time quickly.

-6-・Press the [Minute] button to advance the time by 1 minute. Hold the button
down to advance the time more quickly.
・Press the [Second] button to advance the time in 10-second increments. Holdthe button down to advance the time more quickly
2. Press the [START / STOP] button once to change the year
setting. The year display will start blinking.
・Press the [Hour] button to advance the date by 1 year. Holdthe button down to advance the date more quickly.
・Press the [Minute ] button to set the date back by 1 year. Holdthe button down to set the date back more quickly.
・Press the [RESET] button to reset the year display to the default, 2012. The
setting range is from 2012 to 2099.
3. Press the [START / STOP] button once again to change themonth setting. The month display will start blinking.
・Press the [Hour] button to advance the date by 1 month. Hold thebutton to advance the date more quickly.
・Press the [Minute] button to set the date back by 1 month. Holdthe button to set the date back more quickly.
・Press the [RESET] button to reset the month display to the default, 1.
4. Press the [START / STOP] button once again to change theday setting. The day display starts blinking.
・Press the [Hour] button to advance the date by 1 day. Hold thebutton to advance the date more quickly.
・Press the [Minute] button to set the date back by 1 day. Hold thebutton to set the date back more quickly.
・Press the [RESET] button to reset the day display to the default, 1.
5. Press the [Start / Stop] button once again to exit time and date setting andreturn the Time & Date display.
Note: The display goes back to the Time & Date display if buttons are not touched
for 2 minutes during time and date setting.
With the time and date are displayed, the 12 and 24-hour formats are switchedbetween every time the [Hour] button is pressed. ’AM’ or ‘PM’ is displayed in
the 12-hour format.

Operations (Timer Settings)
Timer setting

Make sure to hold the product in your hand when setting up the timer. If thedisplay shows the time and date, hold down the [Hour] button for 2 seconds
or longer to switch it to the Timer display. A separate timer can be set foreach of the three channels: Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3. Each timer canbe set to up to 99 hours 59 minutes and
59 seconds.
(1) When the Timer display is shown,
hold down the [Timer] button of thechannel you want to set for 2
seconds or longer. The time in thatchannel in the display starts blinking.
The image on the right is an example
for Timer 1. The [Hour] button advances the timer by 1 hour, the [Minute]button by 1 minute, and the [Second] button by 1 second. Press and holdeach button to advance the time more quickly. Press the [RESET] button
to reset the timer to 00:00:00.
(2) After setting up the timer, press the [Timer] button of the channel that wasset. The display stops blinking and the setup is complete.
* If no buttons are pressed for 2 minutes or longer during the setup, theTimer 1 display stops blinking and the setup is stopped. To set up a timer
again, restart from step 1 above.

How to Use the Timer

The three channels (Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3) can be used independently.
Also, all three channels can be started simultaneously.
○To Use Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3 Independently(1) When the Timer is displayed, set the time to thechannel you want to use by following the steps for‘Timer Setting.’(2) Press the [Timer] button of a channel which thetimer has been set to start countdown. Press the[Timer] button of a channel which a timer has not been set to start
count-up. When a countdown ends, a blinking ‘TIME’S UP’ message isshown on the left side.
(3) Press the same [Timer] button as done in step 2 to stop countdown/count-up.

its countdown/count-up is being performed to stop the countdown/count-up ofthat channel only.

Operation When the Set Time of the Timer Is Reached(1) When the set time is reached, ‘TIME’S UP’ is displayed on the left side of the channel
that has finished. Then, the count-up starts and the buzzer rings for approximately 30seconds. The buzzer types vary depending on each channel as follows.
Timer 1: beep, beep, beep…
Timer 2: beep-beep, beep-beep, beep-beep…
Timer 3: beep-beep-beep, beep-beep-beep, beep-beep-beep…
* Although the buzzer automatically stops in approximately 30 seconds,
the count-up does not automatically stop.
* A buzzer stops beeping when the buzzer for another channel starts beeping.
(2) To stop a buzzer, press any button ([Hour]/[Minute]/[Second]/[RESET]) otherthan the [START / STOP] button. The buzzer for a channel that is ringing stops,
and the count-up stops as well. Other channels continue their countdown/count-up.
Please note that the timers for all three channels stop along with the buzzer if
you press the [Start/Stop] button while the buzzer is beeping.

Using the Same Timer Settings Again (Reload)(1) Press the [RESET] button, and ‘00:00:00’ is displayed for the channel
which timer operation is stopped.
(2) Press the [Timer] button of the channel that is displayed as ‘00:00:00’ in step 1 tosee the previous setting value. When ‘00:00:00’ is displayed for all channels, press
the [Start/Stop] button to see the previous setting values for all channels.
(3) Press the [Timer] button of the same channel again to start the countdown.

Hard Reset
If this product stops working properly, it can be reset by the following two steps.
(1) Remove the battery. Wait for 30 seconds and put the battery back.
(2) Press the HARD RESET hole on the back of the product with something pointed(such as a paperclip).
* When a hard reset is done, the time, date, and timer setting values are
all reset to the factory settings. Please set them again.

MaintenanceTo clean the product, squeeze a wet, soft cloth and wipe gently. Do not use
thinner, benzene-like volatile solvents, or abrasives.

Troubleshooting
Make sure there is a battery in the battery holder. If there is, it
may have been depleted. Replace it with a new battery.
The display is too dim The remaining battery life is short. Replace it with a new one.
The internal circuitry may have stopped working. Reset theThe product does nottimer. When the battery is low, the product may not work
work properly
properly, so please replace the batteries.
Nothing is displayedSpecifications
Display style: Switching between ’Time & Date (year, month, day)’ and‘Three-channel Timer’
Alarm setting range: 00:00:00 to 99:59:59
Number of channels: ThreeTimer functions: Count-up, Count-down
Buzzer sound duration : 30 seconds
Buzzer volume: Approximately 70dB at 10cm
Time display: Current time (hour:minute:second), switchable between
12 and 24-hour formats
YearMonth, and day
Accuracy: ±1 second per dayBattery: 1 AAA (cell) battery
Battery life: Approximately 1 year (when an alkaline battery is used
and the alarm is operated for 90 seconds a day)
Dimensions: 80(W)×70(H)×30(D)mm
Weight: Approximately 85g (including a battery)
Operation environment : 0 to 40°C, 10 to 90%RH (without condensation)
Storage environment : -10 to 50°C, 10 to 95%RH (without condensation)
Items included: Battery (for monitoring), instruction manual
Material: Upper cover, lower cover, side panel, stand, battery cover,wall- mounting hook: ABSButtons: Rubber
Metal parts for the stand: SUS304
Screws: SUS430○To Start Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3 Simultaneously(1) When the timer is displayed, follow the steps for ‘Timer setting’ to set atimer for Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3.
(2) Press the [START / STOP] button to start thecountdown of Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3
simultaneously. A count-up starts for channels that
do not have a timer set, and a blinking ‘TIME’S
UP’ is shown on the left side.
(3) Press the [START / STOP] button while thecountdown/count-up is being performed to stop the countdown/count-up
of Timer 1, Timer 2, and Timer 3. Press the [Timer] button of a channel while-7--8-