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DGT Echo Talking Chess Clock

DGT Echo is a talking chess timer. At the push of a button it informs players of their own remaining time or their opponent's remaining time.

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Specifications

Timing options

Note: For the visually impaired we have a spoken quick guide.

DGT proudly presents DGT Echo, a talking chess clock for blind and visually impaired players.

With a push of a button it informs players of their own remaining time or their opponent's remaining time.

The DGT3000 is approved by the International Chess Federation FIDE and can connect to electronic DGT e-Boards.

DGT Echo is the audio version of the widely used DGT3000 chess clock and has these extra advantages:

  • All settings and clock times are spoken in English.
  • Eye-catching color combination designed to accommodate players who are visually impaired.
  • Braille buttons and audio Quick Guide for easy operation.
  • Two earbuds included; clock sound levels can be adjusted for each player.
  • Visit the clock guide to learn about all the timing options.
Dimensions
Housing size: 6.3"×4.3"×2.0" (160 x 110 x 50 mm)
Clock weight: 5 oz /141 gr
Technical specifications
Battery
Two AA
Accuracy
Within 1 seconds per hour
Housing
ABS Plastic
Sensor technology
High precision with Darkfield Face value: 1000 dpi Dpi : 200 to 4000 dpi (can be increased in 50 dpi increments)
General
Color
Yellow and black
Warranty
2 years
Option Timing method Basic time / Extra times(s)
01 Time (1) 5 m
02 Time (1) 10 m
03 Time (1) 25m
04 Time (1) 1 h
05 Time (1) 2 h
06 Time (2) 2 h + 30 m
07 Time (2) 2 h + 1 h
08 Time (3) 2 h + 1 h + 30 m
09 Time (3) 2 h + 1 h + 1 h
10 Fischer (1) * 3 m + 2 s/move bonus
11 Fischer (1) * 25 m + 10 s/move bonus
12 Fischer (1) * 1 h 30 m + 30 s/move bonus
13 Fischer (2) * 1 h 30 m + 30 s/move free
14 Fischer (3) * 1 h 40 m + 50 m + 15 m + 30 s/move free
15 Delay (1) * 25 m + 10 s/move free
16 Delay (1) * 1 h 55 m + 5 s/move free
17 Delay (2) * 2 h + 15 m + 30 s/move free
18 Delay (3) * 2 h + 1 h + 15 m + 30 s/move free
19 Can-Byo (2) * 1 h + 5 m Canadian byo-yomi
20 Byo-Yomi (2) 1 h + 1x20 s/byo-yomi
21 Scrabble™ 25 m + up-count
22 US-Delay (1) 5 m + 2 s/move free
23 US-Delay (1) 25 m + 5 s/move free
24 US-Delay (2) 1h 55 m + 60 m + 5s/move free
25 - Computer/Internet use
26 - Manual Set 1
27 - Manual Set 2
28 - Manual Set 3
29 - Manual Set 4
30 - Manual Set 5

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Choose the most innovative, high-quality DGT Echo Talking Chess Clock that delivers top performance at all levels of chess. At home, at the club and at organized tournaments.

DGT Echo Talking Chess Clock

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DGT Echo Talking Chess Clock

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Manuals

Download available manuals to expand the features of this product.
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Visually impaired?

DGT also offers a spoken and a written quick guide with information about the DGT Echo.