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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch. Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual guides for operation of your watch.
  • Page 3 Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 76 to 85) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■...
  • Page 4 Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed. Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
  • Page 5 Before using this watch After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch: ◆ Checking the power reserve  Page 19 Check the charge level of the watch. ◆ Setting the World Time  Page 22 Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. ◆...
  • Page 6 We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch. If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury. Consult your nearest authorized Citizen service center.
  • Page 7 Before using this watch ◆ How to use a specially designed crown/push button Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to prevent accidental operation. Please refer to the following chart for use. Screw down crown and screw down push button Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch.
  • Page 8 Before using this watch Recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features ……………………………………………………………… 10 Component identification ………………………………………… 11 Charging your watch ………………………………………………… 12 Setting the World Time ……………………………………………… 22 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ……………………………………… 31 Setting the Alarm Time ……………………………………………… 43 Notes on the time signal reception ………………………………… 48 Checking the time signal reception…………………………………...
  • Page 10 Table of contents Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 70 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions …………………………… 76 Water resistance …………………………………………………… 78 Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 80 Specifications ………………………………………………………… 86...

  • Page 11: Features

    Easy to see the time and calendar Times of two time zones can be of cities all over the world. shown at the same time. “Alarm” An alarm sounds when the set time is reached. * “Eco-Drive” is Citizen original technologies.

  • Page 12: Component Identification

    Component identification Function hand (Day of the week/ City indication Charge level/Summer time) Minute hand Hour hand Upper right button (B) 24-hour hand Date indicator Crown Second hand Lower right Reception result button (A) indication (OK/RX/NO) Alarm (ON/OFF) Local time minute hand Local time 24-hour hand * The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.

  • Page 13: Charging Your Watch

    Charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.
  • Page 14 Charging your watch • Set the watch to the Manual Power Save mode when not using for a long time. → Page 17 • If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation. •...
  • Page 15 Charging your watch ◆ When the watch reaches a low charge state (insufficient charge warning function) When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds. This is the insufficient charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge your watch.
  • Page 16 Charging your watch ◆ Charging time by environment Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. This table is for general reference only and does not represent exact charging times. Charging time (approx.) Illuminance To start working To become fully...
  • Page 17 Charging your watch ◆ Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when you set the watch in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the power. However, the watch continues to work internally.
  • Page 18 Charging your watch ◆ Manual power save feature The manual power save feature is used to reduce the power consumption with manual operation. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . Ⓑ The hour and minute hands of the Local time move to indicate the alarm time.
  • Page 19 Charging your watch ◆ To cancel the manual power save feature 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . The manual power save feature is cancelled and the hands move to indicate the current time.
  • Page 20 Charging your watch ◆ Checking the power reserve Checking the current power reserve. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The function hand shows the power reserve level. •...
  • Page 21 Charging your watch The power reserve level Level Power reserve level Approx. 180 to 130 days Approx. 130 to 30 days Approx. 30 to 2 days Approx. 2 days Power reserve Power reserve is Power reserve is Power reserve is Approximate is sufficient for sufficient for all...
  • Page 22 Charging your watch • When the power reserve level is 1 or 0, the function hand shows the power reserve level. • When the power reserve level is 0, the time and date are correctly shown. However watch setting and alarm operation is not available.

  • Page 23: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time The watch can indicate the time and date of any of the 26 cities in the world you choose. • When using the watch in an area not listed in the table below, select and set the city with the same time difference.
  • Page 24 Setting the World Time ◆ Checking the Home time / Local time 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 25 Setting the World Time 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the second time zone and the function hand indicates the summer time information. The second hand indication changes every time the upper right button Ⓑ...
  • Page 26 Setting the World Time ◆ Setting the home time / Local time 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 2.
  • Page 27 Setting the World Time 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the Local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • The home time city and the Local time city switches every time the lower right button Ⓐ...
  • Page 28 Setting the World Time ◆ City indication table Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time zone Signal station LONDON 0 sec. Germany PARIS 2 sec. ATHENS 4 sec. ♦ RIYADH 7 sec. Germany DUBAI 9 sec. KARACHI 11 sec. DELHI 14 sec.
  • Page 29 Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time zone Signal station TOKYO 23 sec. Japan ADELAIDE 25 sec. +9.5 SYDNEY 28 sec. ♦ Japan NOUMEA 30 sec. AUCKLAND 32 sec. MIDWAY ISLANDS 35 sec. −11 ♦ HONOLULU 37 sec.
  • Page 30 Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time zone Signal station SANTIAGO 51 sec. −4 ♦ RIO DE JANEIRO 53 sec. −3 FERNANDO DE NORONHA 56 sec. −2 ♦ Germany AZORES 58 sec. −1 • The city indications displayed on the watch may be different, depending on the model.
  • Page 31 Setting the World Time ◆ Function for switching the home time and the local time The time and the calendar indications can be switched between the home time and the local time. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2.

  • Page 32: Setting Summer Time (Smt)

    Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Setting Summer Time (SMT) Summer Time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an extra hour of daylight during summer by advancing clocks by one hour. In an area where the summer time is in effect, the time signal contains a summer time check signal. This watch automatically updates the SMT / STD time setting when receiving the summer time information in the radio signal.
  • Page 33 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Checking the summer time setting 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 34 Setting Summer Time (SMT) 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. There are four modes of the summer time setting. STD-MA SMT-MA SMT-AU...
  • Page 35 Setting Summer Time (SMT) STD-AU SMT-AU Standard Time (STD) Summer Time (SMT) Automatic (AU) The current time is updated based on the The summer time information is indicated summer time information included in the based on the summer time information radio signal received.
  • Page 36 Setting Summer Time (SMT) STD-MA SMT-MA Standard Time (STD) Summer Time (SMT) Manual (MA) The time is shown regardless of the summer The summer time information is indicated time information reception. regardless of the summer time information the summer time information received in during radio reception.
  • Page 37 Setting Summer Time (SMT) To automatically enable Set the summer time setting to STD-AU SMT-AU Summer Time (SMT) automatic (the summer time when using the watch setting (SMT / STD) is updated in an area where the automatically upon receiving time signal can be the radio signal) received:...
  • Page 38 Setting Summer Time (SMT) To prevent the watch Set the Summer Time (SMT) from automatically setting to manual and set the STD-MA enabling Summer Time summer time STD. (SMT) through signal reception:...
  • Page 39 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Manually changing summer time setting between SMT and STD 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . Ⓑ The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 40 Setting Summer Time (SMT) 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to set the summer time SMT or STD.
  • Page 41 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Setting the summer time automatically / manually 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings STD-AU STD-MA of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 42 Setting Summer Time (SMT) 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 4. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds. Each time you press the lower right button Ⓐ...
  • Page 43 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ The time shown for each city The watch shows and stores Summer Time/standard time in common for the following cities/time differences in each area so you do not need to change them for each city/time differences. •...

  • Page 44: Setting The Alarm Time

    Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Using the alarm The alarm function uses a 24 hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. The alarm time corresponds to the home time. The alarm time cannot be set to correspond to the local time.
  • Page 45 Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Switching the alarm between ON and OFF 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The second hand indicates ON/OFF of the alarm. The function hand indicates the power reserve level. 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ to set the alarm ON or OFF.
  • Page 46 Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Setting the Alarm Time The alarm time is set by the 24-hour hand in the local time indication and the minute hand. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour and minute hands of the local time move to indicate the alarm time.
  • Page 47 Setting the Alarm Time • The alarm will not be turned ON automatically after setting the alarm time. Set the alarm ON referring to the "Switching the alarm between ON and OFF". • When the hour and minute hands of the home time are close to the local time indication, they automatically move to avoid interfering the alarm setting.
  • Page 48 Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Alarm sound monitor 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour and minute hands of the local time move to indicate the alarm time. 2. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds.

  • Page 49: Notes On The Time Signal Reception

    Notes on the time signal reception There are three ways to receive the time signal: The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 57) Methods Explanations Automatic Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is unsuccessful, the reception watch tries to receive at 3:00 a.m.
  • Page 50 Notes on the time signal reception • Even when this watch receives the time signal successfully, the accuracy of the displayed time will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing. • If the watch is not able to receive the signal, it will operate normally within an accuracy range of ±15 seconds per month.
  • Page 51 Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When receiving the time signal Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal better, such as next to a window. • The reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position of the watch.
  • Page 52 Notes on the time signal reception ◆ Note on the time signal This watch receives the time signal from one of the five signal stations located in four regions, and automatically corrects the time and date. The signal stations are as follows: Kind of the Signal stations time signal...
  • Page 53 Notes on the time signal reception JJY (Japan): JJY (Japan): Approx. 2,000 km Approx. 1,500km Kyushu station Fukushima station...
  • Page 54 Notes on the time signal reception WWVB (USA): Approx. 3,000km Fort Collins station...
  • Page 55 Notes on the time signal reception DCF77 (Germany): BPC (China): Approx. 1,500km Approx. 1,500km Mainflingen station Shangqiu station...
  • Page 56 Notes on the time signal reception ◆ Poor reception areas It may be difficult to receive the time signal properly under certain environmental conditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise. • Extremely hot or cold locations • Near high-tension electrical lines, railway overhead wires or communication facilities...
  • Page 57 Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When signal reception is poor High-tension electrical lines or other structures near your house may block the path to the signal station. This may result in a poor environment for receiving the time signal. With reference to pages 52 to 54, search for a better place for reception.

  • Page 58: Checking The Time Signal Reception

    Checking the time signal reception Check the result of the last signal reception. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand moves and indicates the reception result.
  • Page 59 Checking the time signal reception ◆ Time signal reception result Indication Result Radio reception failed. Radio reception in Radio Reception was The time and data/ Meaning process. Do not move successful. calendar have not been the watch. corrected. • For details on time signal reception, see page 48.

  • Page 60: Receiving The Time Signal Manually (On Demand Reception)

    Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) You can adjust the watch by receiving the time signal any time when the time and date are not correct or the reception result is "NO." • The signal station is different depending on the city set.
  • Page 61 Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) • If your current location is outside the reception area of the time zone chosen, the watch will not receive a radio signal. Change the time zone to one within the radio reception area of your locale.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Time/Calendar Manually

    Adjusting the time/calendar manually Manually adjust the time/calendar when the watch cannot receive the time signal. 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . Ⓑ Rotate the crown clockwise or counterclockwise until the second hand indicates the time zone nearest your current location.
  • Page 63 Adjusting the time/calendar manually ② ③ 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to Ⓑ select the correction target. Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves.
  • Page 64 Adjusting the time/calendar manually 5. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. • If you spin the crown quickly, the hands for the time and date will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. • To move the date forward or backward by one day, slightly rotate the crown. •...
  • Page 65 Adjusting the time/calendar manually ◆ Month and year indications The number of years and months since the leap year is December indicated by second marks. [Month] January December: between 12:00 and 01:00 between 01:00 and 02:00 January: February: between 02:00 and 03:00 [Year] Leap year: February...
  • Page 66 Adjusting the time/calendar manually You can get the actual year from the number of years passed from the leap year by referring to the following table: Indication of the second hand Passed year Year Hour marker Leap year 2016, 2020, 2024 1st min.

  • Page 67: Checking And Correcting The Current Reference Position

    Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ What is the reference position? This is base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date. If the reference positions of the hand and calendar are not at the correct position, the time, calendar and other functions will not be correctly indicated.
  • Page 68 Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ Checking and correcting the current reference position 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . Ⓑ 2. Press and hold the upper right button Ⓑ for ten seconds. All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current reference position.
  • Page 69 Checking and correcting the current reference position 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to ④ ③ select the correction target. Ⓑ Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves.
  • Page 70 Checking and correcting the current reference position 5. Rotate the crown to correct the reference position of the active hand/ indication. • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To stop them, slightly rotate the crown. 6.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Problems with time signal reception. Symptoms Remedies Page Push the crown in to position 0 . — Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward 50, 55 the station.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting The hands do not work properly. Symptoms Remedies Page The second hand moves Charge the watch. once every two seconds. Push the crown in to position 0 . — Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight All hands stop moving. until the second hand starts moving once every one 14, 48 seconds.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting The time and/or date is incorrect. Symptoms Remedies Page Check the city setting. Change the summer time setting. The time and/or date is Check and correct the current reference position. incorrect. Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date. Set the time and date manually.
  • Page 74 Citizen Authorized Service Center for further assistance. When the watch is in the two-second interval movement due to insufficient charging, an An alarm does not sound.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting ◆ All Reset When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the power reserve is insufficient, charge the watch. Check before performing All Reset. After performing All Reset, you need to configure all the settings again. Set the watch again by following the procedures outlined below: 1.
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting ◆ Performing the All Reset Perform this operation after checking the contents of the previous page in this manual. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . Ⓑ 2. Press and hold both the lower right button Ⓐ and the upper right button Ⓑ...

  • Page 77: Eco-Drive Watch Handling Precautions

    Eco-Drive watch handling precautions <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light. • When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location as possible.
  • Page 78 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require regular replacement. However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to wear of internal components and deterioration of oils. This may cause stored power to be depleted at a faster rate.

  • Page 79: Water Resistance

    Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly.
  • Page 80 Water resistance • Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing. • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving. •...

  • Page 81: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION To Avoid Injury • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 82 Precautionary items and usage limitations • Even if your watch has a high level of water resistance, please be careful of the following. • If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth. •...
  • Page 83 Consult your nearest authorized Citizen service center. <Temperature> • The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature.
  • Page 84 Precautionary items and usage limitations <Strong Shock> • Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/ or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet. <Static Electricity> • The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note the watch may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity.
  • Page 85 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments.
  • Page 86 Precautionary items and usage limitations Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For a metallic, plastic or rubber (urethane) watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications Model Type H82* Analog solar-powered watch Timekeeping Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation accuracy temperatures (between +5˚C/41°F and +35˚C/95°F) (without reception) Operating -10°C/14°F~+60°C/140°F temperature range • Home time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour time Display functions •...
  • Page 88 Specifications • Solar power function • Overcharging prevention function • Power reserve: 4 levels • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, automatic recovery) Signal stations: Japan (East/West)/USA/Germany/China * When the time difference is corrected, the signal station is switched.
  • Page 89 European Union directives conformance statement Hereby, CITIZEN WATCH CO.,LTD. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 2014/53/EU and all other relevant EU directives. You can find your product’s Declaration of Conformity at...
  • Page 90 Model No.AT9＊ ・FC0＊ Cal.H820 CTZ-B8175 ③...

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