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  • Page 5 This watch is a radio wave watch that receives Japan standard radio waves This watch is equipped with an Automatic Tuning Function that receives radio waves by automatically selecting the station with the strongest signal, a Regular Automatic Reception Function that sets the time and date by automatically receiving radio waves at 2:00 AM, or at 4:00 AM when radio waves are unable to be received at 2:00 AM, each day, and a Free Reception Function that allows you set the time and date by arbitrarily receiving radio waves at any time.
  • Page 6 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 7 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. ● Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 8 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 Cervice Center.
  • Page 9 Please check the following before Check the movement using your watch of the second hand. Reception level/ Second hand moving at RX: Reception Reception NO: Reception 1-second intervals in progress result failed H : High M : Middle Second hand moving at L : Low 2-second intervals or Button (B)
  • Page 10 Perform Free Reception hand indicates by referring to NO for the "Free Reception". reception result If you are unable to receive radio waves, Second hand begins please inquire to the Citizen to move at 1-second Consumer Help Desk at intervals 0120-78-4807...
  • Page 11 Please Remember the Following About Receiving Radio Waves Regular Automatic Reception (Automatic reception of radio waves) Regular automatic reception does not require ● any buttons to be pressed. Radio waves are received at 2:00 AM each day, or radio waves are automatically attempted to received again at 4:00 AM when they are unable to be received at 2:00 AM, to set the time.
  • Page 12 Free Reception (Manual reception of radio waves) ● This function allows radio waves to be received at any time. Perform free reception when the reception environment has changed and radio waves are unable to be received by Regular Automatic Reception. <Reception Procedure>...
  • Page 13 General Reference for Receiving Areas This watch is provided with an automatic tuning feature that automatically selects the station to be used for reception of standard time radio waves. A general reference for the areas where the watch can receive standard time radio waves is as follows. However, reception status in these areas may vary due to the times of sunrise and sunset, seasonal changes, weather conditions (presence of lightning, etc.).
  • Page 14 Rough receivable range Radius of about 900km The standard time radio waves transmitted from the two standard radio wave transmitter stations in Japan are managed and operated by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology based on a cesium atomic clock reported to have an error of only one second in 100,000 years.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Features ......................68 2. How to use a specially designed crown/push button ........ 69 Radio Wave Reception 3. For Good Reception ..................70 4. Locations Where Reception May Be Difficult ........... 71 5. Reception of Radio Waves................72 A.
  • Page 16 Eco-Drive 12. Charging your watch .................. 86 13. Unique Functions of Eco-Drive Watches ........... 88 A. Power Save Function ................90 B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function ..........91 C. Overcharging Prevention Function ............91 D. General Reference for Charging Times ..........92 E.

  • Page 17: Features

    1. Features ◎ This watch is a radio wave watch that automatically corrects the time and date by automatically selecting the radio wave transmitter station having the optimum reception environment and receiving a standard time radio wave (time information) transmitted from two radio wave transmitter stations located in Fukushima and Kyushu.

  • Page 18: How To Use A Specially Designed Crown/Push Button

    2. 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. <Screw down crown and screw down push button> Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the case.

  • Page 19: Radio Wave Reception

    Radio Wave Reception 3. For Good Reception This watch incorporates an antenna for receiving radio waves inside the watch case (at the 9:00 position). For good reception, remove the watch from your wrist and place the watch in a stable location that facilitates reception of radio waves such as near a window with the 9:00 position of the watch facing in the direction of the radio wave transmitter station.

  • Page 20: Locations Where Reception May Be Difficult

    4. Locations Where Reception May Be Difficult It may not be possible to properly receive radio waves at locations susceptible to generation of radio wave noise or under environmental conditions that cause difficulty in receiving radio waves. ◆ Near high-tension wires ◆...

  • Page 21: Reception Of Radio Waves

    5. Reception of Radio Waves There are three ways to receive radio waves consisting of Automatic Regular Reception, Free Reception and Recovery Automatic Reception. Always make sure to remove the watch from your wrist to receive radio waves. When reception is completed, each hand automatically moves forward or backward to the received time.
  • Page 22 Step 2) Place the watch in a stable location where radio waves can be received easily such as by a window with the 9:00 position of the watch facing in the direction of the radio wave transmitter station. ● The second hand then moves from RX to H, M or L indicating that radio waves are being received.

  • Page 23: Position Of The Second Hand During Reception

    A. Position of the Second Hand During Reception [Reception in Progress] [Reception in Progress] [Completion of Reception] ◆ Second hand moves ◆ Second hand moves from ◆ If radio waves have been received to RX and stops. RX to reception level H, properly, the second hand returns M or L and reception of to 1-second interval movement,...

  • Page 24: Confirmation Of Reception Result

    B. Confirmation of Reception Result ◎ This function allows you to check whether radio wave reception has been successful or failed. Step 1) Press button (A) once. The second hand rapidly moves to H, M, L or NO to indicate the reception result. Step 2) The second hand automatically returns to normal hand movement after the reception result has been displayed for 10 seconds.

  • Page 25: Manually Setting The Time And Date

    Manually Setting the Time and Date 6. Setting the Time The time and date are corrected automatically when this watch receives radio waves. The time and date can also be set manually when using the watch overseas or other locations where radio waves do not reach.
  • Page 26 <Time Correction Procedure> Step 1) Pull the crown out to Position 2. · The second hand rapidly moves to the 0 seconds position and stops. Step 2) Turn the crown to set the minute hand. ① Turning the crown to the right (by 1 click) causes the second hand to make one revolution in the clockwise direction and the minute hand to advance by 1 minute.

  • Page 27: Setting The Date

    7. Setting the Date <Viewing the Month and Year (no. of years > elapsed from the most recent leap year) Examples: ☆ Viewing the Month: April 2015 January zone: Between 1:00 and 2:00 Read the number February zone: Between 2:00 and 3:00 of elapsed years from the most December zone: Between 12:00 and 1:00...
  • Page 28 <Quick Reference Chart for Number of Years Since Leap Year> Year Elapsed year Year Elapsed year Year Elapsed year 2014 2nd year 2018 2nd year 2022 2nd year 2015 3rd year 2019 3rd year 2023 3rd year 2016 Leap year 2020 Leap year 2024...
  • Page 29 Step 2) Turn the crown to set the date. ① Turning the crown to the right (by 1 click) advances the date by 1 day. ② Turning the crown to the left (by 1 click) moves the date back by 1 day. [NOTE] Pay attention to AM and PM when setting the date.

  • Page 30: Time Difference Correction Procedure

    8. Time difference correction procedure ● This function lets you set a time difference in 1 hour units for the local time when traveling to a region or country in a different time zone. Step 1) Press button (B) once. The second hand ±...

  • Page 31: Checking And Correcting The Reference Position

    Checking and Correcting the Reference Position 9. Automatic Hand Correction Function (Hand Reference Position Automatic Correction Function) What is the Automatic Hand Correction Function ? (Hand Reference Position Automatic Correction Function) This function checks the hand positions at predetermined intervals to determine if the hand reference positions are correct, and if they are detected to have shifted out of position, rapidly corrects the second and minute hands to keep the correct time.

  • Page 32: Checking The Reference Position

    10. Checking the Reference Position Radio wave watches display the standard time and date received on the basis of a hand reference position of "12:00:00" and a date of the "1st". ◎ Check that the reference position is displayed correctly. 　...

  • Page 33: Manually Correcting The Reference Position

    11. Manually Correcting the Reference Position Correct the reference position if the date wheel does not indicate the "1st" or the hands do not indicate "12:00:00". <Correcting the Reference Positions of the Date, Hour Hand, Minute Hand and Second Hand> Step 1) Press button (B) for 5 seconds or more, release when the second hand begins to move rapidly and then pull the crown out to Position 2.
  • Page 34 Step 3) Press button (A) once and turn the crown to set the hour hand. ① Turning the crown to the right (by 1 click) causes the hour hand to advance by 1 step while turning to the left causes it to go back by 1 step. ②...

  • Page 35: Eco-Drive

    12. Charging your watch Once fully charged, this watch will continue to keep the correct time for about 6 months (about 7 months for the H11A) during normal use. <For Optimum Use of this Watch> In order to use this watch comfortably, try to store the watch in a bright location at all times.
  • Page 36 ◆ Charge the watch by exposing the watch dial to direct sunlight or light from a fluorescent lamp. ◆ If you usually wear long sleeves, the watch may be covered thereby preventing it from being exposed to light resulting in the watch becoming insufficiently charged. It is recommended to charge the watch once a month by exposing to direct sunlight.

  • Page 37: Unique Functions Of Eco-Drive Watches

    13.Unique Functions of Eco-Drive Watches ◎ When the watch becomes insufficiently charged, the display changes as shown below. [Insufficient Charge [Normal Display] Warning Display] When the watch becomes insufficiently charged due to not exposing the dial (solar cell) to light 2-second interval movement Second hand begins 2-second...
  • Page 38 *1 If the watch has stopped as a result of being insufficiently charged: • A minimum of about 30 minutes are required until recovery automatic reception, even if the watch is exposed to light. *2 If recovery automatic reception has failed: •...

  • Page 39: Power Save Function

    A. Power Save Function When the watch is stored in the place where its solar cell is continuously not exposed to light for 1 week or more, the watch enters the power save mode and some features of the watch will be deactivated. <Canceling Power Save>...

  • Page 40: Insufficient Charge Warning Function

    B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function The second hand changes from 1-second interval movement to 2-second interval movement to indicate that the watch has become insufficiently charged. After about 2 days or more have passed since the start of two-second interval movement without light shining onto the watch, the watch stops 2-second interval as a result of being insufficiently charged.

  • Page 41: General Reference For Charging Times

    D. General Reference for Charging Times * Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only. Charging Time (approx.) Illuminance To start working To become fully Environment To work for one (lx)

  • Page 42: Eco-Drive Watch Handling Precautions

    E. 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. This will ensure that it will continue to run properly.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting <Radio Wave Reception Function> Try checking the following when you think a problem has occurred. Problem Check Items Corrective Actions ● Does the second hand Watch does not ● Refer to "5. Receiving the move to "RX: Reception begin reception Radio Waves."...
  • Page 44 Problem Check Items Corrective Actions ● Try receiving radio waves ● Are there objects that while facing the 9:00 position block radio waves or of the watch towards a generate noise nearby ? transmitter station while avoiding objects that block ●...

  • Page 45: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    Precautionary Items and Usage Limitations WARNING Handling of Rechargeable Cell • The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch. If for any reason it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch, keep out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.
  • Page 46 WARNING Use Only the Specified Battery • Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch. Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another type of battery is installed, if a silver battery or other type of battery is installed in the watch and the watch is recharged, there is the risk of overcharging which may cause the battery to rupture.
  • Page 47 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. (The unit “1bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.) •...
  • Page 48 • 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 49 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. • Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively hot, since there is the risk of burns.
  • Page 50 • 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. • Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch. •...
  • Page 51 • 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. <Temperature>...

  • Page 52: Static Electricity

    <Magnetism> • Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet. Subjecting the watch to strong magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly and prevent the watch from keeping time accurately. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic health devices (magnetic necklaces, magnetic elastic bands, etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator doors, clasps used in handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so on.
  • Page 53 <Protective Stickers> • Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.). Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts. CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean •...

  • Page 54: Caring For Your Watch

    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 55: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service <Free Guarantee> In the case a malfunction has occurred during the course of normal use while the watch is till under warranty, the watch will be repaired free of charge in accordance with the conditions of the warranty included with this manual. <Stock Period of Repair Parts>...
  • Page 56 <Request to customers> All parts of this watch, except for the band, are to be repaired only at CITIZEN. This is because special technologies and equipment are required to perform repairs, inspections and adjustments. Please make requests for repairs to Customer Support Center when having your watch repaired.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications 1. Caliber No. : H11A, H110, H111, H113, H119 (excludes H112, H115, H116 and H117) Operation time Power saving Warning period H11A 7 months 30 months 2 days H110 H111 6 months 24 months 2 days H113 H119 2. Type : Analog solar-powered watch 3.
  • Page 58 6. Additional functions : ● Solar power function ● Radio wave receiving function (regular automatic reception, free reception, recovery automatic reception) ● Automatic transmitter station selection function (for use exclusively with Japan standard time radio waves) ● Reception in progress display function (RX) ●...

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