Introduction:
Congratulations! You have just purchased the latest in rally clock technology. The
ALFA
-
Checkpoint
has been the leading rally clock on the market since 1983, and its newest incarnation is the best yet.
In addition to its function as a multi-split clock with memories, the
ALFA
-
Club
now incorporates a Dual
Correctable Odometer as well!
The
ALFA-Club
is a more advanced version of the
ALFA-Checkpoint
. It provides a 3 times larger
display area, a more efficient user interface, plus all of the advanced features of the
ALFA-
Checkpoint
. The
ALFA-Club
is perfect for laying out rallies as well working controls and competing.
Power On !
The
ALFA-Checkpoint
and
ALFA-Club
do not have a power on/off switch! As soon as you insert the
battery, or plug in the 12-volt power cord, the unit begins working. (Without a power switch, it
becomes impossible to accidentally shut off the clock in the middle of a rally.) To insert the 9-volt
battery, slide the battery cover off of the bottom of the
ALFA
to expose the battery compartment. The
battery attaches to the snaps found inside the compartment. To make sure the battery snaps fit
snugly (with a “click”) you may have to occasionally give the snaps a gentle squeeze.
It is important to use
only 9-volt
Alkaline
batteries in your
ALFA
clock. (Energizer and Duracell are
examples of appropriate batteries.) In normal operation, the battery will last for more than 24 hours of
continuous operation. This life will vary depending upon the display lighting and other selected
options. We suggest a fresh battery for each full day of operation for best results.
(When operating from an external 12-volt power source, the internal battery is used as a backup.)
When the
ALFA
first turns on, it will briefly display its serial number, and then will begin normal
operation in Clock Mode.
Normal Operation:
Your new
ALFA
clock has two modes of
operation, “Clock Mode” and “Odometer Mode”.
Within each mode there are various options
which you may turn on and off. You may switch
between these two basic modes whenever you
like without effecting either the clock or the
odometer.
See the “Menu Options” section of this manual
for instructions on changing modes, setting the
clock, and selecting various options. Refer to
the illustration for the location of all controls,
connections and displays:
1.
The
LCD
display shows the user all time, distance and memory information. It is also used to
create interactive menus to configure the clock for use. The display lights up for use at night.
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