How to set the display hours on the Seiko Z120
This setting only changes how the hours are presented on the LCD display.
If you need to alter how the hours are printed on the time card, see How to set the print format on the Seiko Z120.
If you need to alter how the hours are printed on the time card, see How to set the print format on the Seiko Z120.
The Seiko Z120 can display the hours in either 12 hour format (AM/PM) or 24 hour format (00:00 to 23:59) and can be selected from one of the following two styles.
| Option | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AM/PM | PM 1:30 |
| 2 | 24 Hour | 15:30 |
If you need to set or alter the display hours on your Seiko Z120 time clock, follow the procedure below.
If you are already in program mode and are continuing from a previous date/time option, you can jump ahead to step 5.
- With the power applied to the Seiko Z120, unlock and remove the cover.
- Press the SETTING button once. This will enter program mode.
- Once in program mode, the display will show " ".
- Press and hold the DATE/TIME button for 1-2 seconds. This will enter the first date/time option.
- Press the DATE/TIME button as required to position the "" mark under the DISPLAY HOURS option.
- The display hours option value will be flashing. If necessary, press the or buttons to alter the option value.
Press the SET button to complete the procedure. - If you don't need to alter any further settings, press the SETTING button once. This will exit program mode.
- Replace and lock the cover.
If the display shows "9999" when entering date/time program mode, you are required to enter the four digit password to proceed.
See How to input the password on the Seiko Z120 for more information.
See How to input the password on the Seiko Z120 for more information.
If you don't press the SETTING button to complete programming, the Z120 will remain in program mode and will not accept time cards.
Last updated on Thursday, 13 September 2018
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