DGT North America User Guide

For Saturday’s at the Library, our clock of choice is the DGT North America (upgraded version).

Simple Guide

(Scroll down to see or download the full manual)

On / Off

• To turn the clock on or off, press the white button on the bottom of the clock.

Default Setting

• When powered on, the clock always returns to the time controls of the last game played.  This is really useful when you play multiple games using the same time controls.  Finish a game, turn the clock off and back on and it will be ready for a new game.

Game Presets

• The clock has 30 different presets (numbers printed on the bottom of the clock).
• When you first power on the clock you can change the current preset by pressing the “➕” and “➖” buttons.
• Our club generally uses Presets #1 to #5:
  
  1. 5 Minute Game
  2. 10 Minute Game
  3. 15 Minute Game
  4. 60 Minute Game
  5. Custom Time Settings (see below)

Starting the Clock

1. Power on the clock.
2. Pick the preset you want to use or set up custom time controls.
3. Press the center “▶II” (play/pause) button once.
4. Push the paddle down on whichever side is playing White.
5. (Optional) press and hold the “➖” button to turn sound on and off.
6. Press the “▶II” (play/pause) again to start the match.

Using Custom Time Controls (Preset #5)

This feature is used mostly with players still learning how to play with a clock.  The experienced play gets a shorter clock time.

1. Power on the clock.
2. Press the “➕” and “➖” buttons to select Preset #5.
3. Press the “▶” button to enter setting screen #1 (time).
4. Use the the “◀” and “▶” buttons to select the clock digit to change.
5. Use the “➕” and “➖” buttons to change the digit.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until both clocks are set where you want them.
7. Press the center “▶II” (play/pause) button once.
8. Push the paddle down on whichever side is playing White.
9. (Optional) press and hold the “➖” button to turn sound on and off.
10. Press the “▶II” (play/pause) button again to start the match.

Full Manual