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  • Page 1 取扱説明書...
  • Page 2 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://citizen.jp/) to view visual guides for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external features (calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.).
  • Page 3 Safety precautions — IMPORTANT This manual may contain certain safety advisories. Your watch should be used in accordance with these advisories at all times to ensure optimal enjoyment of your watch and to prevent injury to yourself, other persons and/or damage to property. Understand the meaning of the following symbols and read pages from 52 to 65.
  • Page 4 Before using this watch The following must be done before using the watch: Checking the power reserve Page ● Check the charge level of the watch. Setting the World Time Page ● Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. Checking the time signal reception Page ●...
  • Page 5 For band adjustment, consult the shop where you purchased the watch or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service center. Other shops may not be able to handle the watch, or may charge a fee. Protective stickers Be sure to remove any stickers covering the metal parts (back cover, band, clasp) or glass of the watch before use.
  • Page 6 Before using this watch 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. Rotate the crown With gentle pressure towards the Screw down counterclockwise until it case, rotate the crown clockwise crown releases from the case.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features ........Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) ....Component identification ....Switching Summer Time and Recharging your watch....standard time ......Checking the power reserve ..Adjusting the time/calendar Checking the time signal manually ........reception ........
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ......Information ......... Resetting the watch—All Reset ... 50 Specifications ....... Eco-Drive watch handling Customer support center ....precautions ....... Water resistance ......Precautionary items and usage limitations ...... Warranty and service ....

  • Page 9: Features

    No need for date correction “World Time” at the end of each month. Easy to see the time and The leap year is also updated calendar of cities all over the automatically. world. * “Eco-Drive” and “Perfex” are Citizen original technologies.

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    Component identification Minute hand Upper right button ( Hour hand Date indicator Signal reception Crown indication (OK/RX/NO) Second hand City indication Lower right button ( Summer Time indication (ON/OFF) The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.

  • Page 11: Recharging Your Watch

    Recharging 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 12 Recharging your watch In addition, for optimal performance, perform the following: • Expose the watch with the dial facing towards direct sunlight for five to six hours at least once a month. • Avoid leaving the watch in a dark place for long periods of time. Caution •...

  • Page 13: Charging Time By Environment

    Recharging your watch Charging time by environment 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 normally To become fully charged Environment To work for (lx)
  • Page 14 Recharging your watch • When fully charged, the overcharging prevention function works automatically. The accuracy or parts of the watch will not be affected by extra charging. Run time Fully charged to fully discharged: Approximately two years (with power save feature) Approximately six months (at normal operation) Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function (page 14): Approximately three days...
  • Page 15 Recharging 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. Charge the watch by exposing the dial to light. •...
  • Page 16 Recharging your watch Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for more than seven days, such as when you store it in the dark, the minute hand and second hand automatically stop to save power. However, the watch still keeps the time.

  • Page 17: Checking The Power Reserve

    Checking the power reserve 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 2. Press the lower right button briefly. The second hand moves to indicate the power reserve. The second hand The watch is sufficiently charged. indicates “OK” or “NO” The second hand rotates The charge of the watch is low.

  • Page 18: Checking The Time Signal Reception

    Checking the time signal reception 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 2. Press the lower right button briefly. The second hand indicates the reception result. OK Reception has succeeded. NO Reception has failed. When reception When reception has failed, see page 28. has succeeded 3.

  • Page 19: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. 1. Pull the crown out to position The second hand moves and indicates the city currently selected. 2. Rotate the crown to select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
  • Page 20 Setting the World Time City indication table Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal station LONDON 0 sec. Germany PARIS 2 sec. ATHENS 4 sec. Germany ♦ MOW/RUH MOSCOW/RIYADH 7 sec. DUBAI 9 sec. KARACHI 11 sec. DELHI 14 sec.
  • Page 21 Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference 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 USA ♦ HONOLUL 37 sec.
  • Page 22 Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal station SANTIAGO 51 sec. −4 USA ♦ 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 23: Notes On The Time Signal Reception

    Notes on the time signal reception Receiving the time signal There are three ways to receive the time signal: • The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 17.) Methods Explanations Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is Automatic reception unsuccessful, the watch tries to receive at 3:00 a.m.
  • Page 24 Notes on the time signal reception • The automatic reception function and recovery automatic reception function cannot be deactivated. • 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. •...
  • Page 25 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. The receivable signal stations are listed as follows: Signal stations Kind of the time signal Fukushima station, Japan Kyushu station, Japan WWVB...
  • Page 26 Notes on the time signal reception Approximate receivable area The receivable range is often affected by the receiving environment, weather, and season. Use the diagram only as an approximate value. (Japan): (Japan): Approx. 2000 km Approx. 1500 km Kyushu station Fukushima station Continued on the next page...
  • Page 27 Notes on the time signal reception The receivable range is often affected by the receiving environment, weather, and season. Use the diagram only as an approximate value. WWVB (USA): Approx. 3000 km Fort Collins station...
  • Page 28 Notes on the time signal reception The receivable range is often affected by the receiving environment, weather, and season. Use the diagram only as an approximate value. (China): Approx. 1500 km Shangqiu station DCF77 (Germany): Approx. 1500 km Mainflingen station...
  • Page 29 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 25 to 27, search for a better place for reception.
  • Page 30 If the signal reception is still poor within Japan, consult the Citizen Consumer Help Desk (see page 73). We will provide a map showing the locations of the signal stations within Japan. * The services and supports are provided in Japanese only.

  • Page 31: 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 watch will not start to receive if the second hand is moving once every two seconds (this is the insufficient charge warning).
  • Page 32 Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 2. Press and hold the lower right button for two or more seconds. The second hand moves to “RX” and the watch starts receiving. After receiving the time signal, the second hand will move normally.

  • Page 33: Switching Summer Time And Standard Time

    Switching Summer Time and standard time 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. • The summer time rules may change depending on the country or area. •...
  • Page 34 Switching Summer Time and standard time Checking the time currently shown Check whether the watch shows Summer Time or standard time. 1. Pull the crown out to position The second hand moves and indicates which time is currently shown. ON Summer Time is shown OFF The standard time is shown 2.
  • Page 35 Switching Summer Time and standard time Changing the time to show 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Rotate the crown to change the setting. To show Summer Time: Rotate the crown to the right to select “ON. ” To show the standard time: Rotate the crown to the left to select “OFF.
  • Page 36 Switching Summer Time and standard time <The time shown for each city> The watch shows and memorizes Summer Time/standard time in common for the following cities in each area so you do not need to change them for each city. •...
  • Page 37 Switching Summer Time and standard time To cancel the automatic switching function If you manually show the standard time in step 2 on page 34, the automatic switching function is deactivated and the watch will not show Summer Time by signal reception. If you are in an area that receives the summer time check signal but does not adopt Summer Time, deactivate the automatic switching function.
  • Page 38 Switching Summer Time and standard time To activate the automatic switching function again Select “ON” in step 2 on page 34 to show Summer Time. • This operation also activates the automatic switching function. • If you activate the automatic switching function when Summer Time season is not in effect, receive the time signal to show the standard time.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Time/Calendar Manually

    Adjusting the time/calendar manually 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press the lower right button briefly. The second hand moves to the 0 second position. 3. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute. • The second hand rotates around once and the minute hand moves one minute.
  • Page 40 Adjusting the time/calendar manually 6. Press the lower right button briefly. The date indicator moves slightly. 7. Rotate the crown to adjust the date. 8. Press the lower right button briefly. The second hand indicates the current setting of the month and year. 9.
  • Page 41 Adjusting the time/calendar manually Month and year indications The year and month are indicated by the second hand when you adjust the time and calendar manually. The date is corrected automatically at the end of each month if the number of years passed since the last leap year and month are set correctly.
  • Page 42 Adjusting the time/calendar manually The figure shows February in The figure shows September the 3rd year since the last leap in the 2nd year since the last year. leap year. Quick reference chart for the number of years passed since the last leap year Indication of the second hand Passed year Year...

  • Page 43: Checking And Correcting The Current Reference Position

    Checking and correcting the current reference position If the time or date is not shown correctly even after proper reception of the time signal, check whether the reference position is correct or not. What is the reference position? Correct reference position The base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date.
  • Page 44 Checking and correcting the current reference position 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press and hold the upper right button for five or more seconds. All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current reference position. •...
  • Page 45 Checking and correcting the current reference position 3. Pull the crown out to position 4. Press the lower right button briefly. The hour hand moves slightly. 5. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour hand to the “0:00:00” position. • If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the hand will move continuously.
  • Page 46 Checking and correcting the current reference position 7. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute hand and second hand to the “0:00:00” position. • If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the hands will move continuously. To stop them, rotate the crown in either direction.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Do not move the watch until the reception has finished. When the second hand moves once every two seconds, the watch cannot receive the time signal. Charge the watch. If the remedies above cannot solve the problem, contact the Citizen Consumer Help Desk. 46 46...
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The correct time and date are Check the World Time setting. not indicated after successful reception. Check and correct the current reference position. The hands do not work properly. The second hand rotates counterclockwise when you Charge the watch.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The hands do not work properly. The hands start turning The watch is canceling the power save feature. Wait until rapidly as you take the watch the rapid movement stops. out of the case. The time and/or date is incorrect. Check the World Time setting.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The time is incorrect even Check the displayed time—Summer Time or the though the Wold Time setting standard time—and change it if necessary. is correct and the signal Check and correct the current reference position. reception was successful. Receive the time signal manually to adjust the time and The date changes at around date.

  • Page 51: Resetting The Watch-All Reset

    Troubleshooting Resetting the watch—All Reset The watch may not work properly if it is affected by strong shock or static electricity; the hands do not stop or the watch does not work though the watch is sufficiently charged. In this case, perform All Reset.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press the upper and lower right buttons , then release them. The second hand moves to the “0” second position, the hour hand and date indicator move slightly, and the watch is reset. After performing All Reset You must set the watch again following the procedure below.

  • Page 53: Eco-Drive Watch Handling Precautions

    Eco-Drive watch handling precautions <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • For optimal performance, your watch should remain fully charged. • Long sleeves may inhibit light transmission to your watch. This may result in your watch loosing charge. In these cases supplemental charging may be necessary.
  • Page 54 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions CAUTION Recharging Precautions • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C or higher) as doing so may cause the movement to malfunction. Examples: • Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp.
  • Page 55 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require periodical 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.
  • Page 56 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions 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 conventional watch 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 57: 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. (The unit “1bar”...
  • Page 58 Water resistance Water-related use Minor exposure to Swimming and Operate the crown water (washing face, general washing Skin diving, marine Scuba diving using or button when the rain, etc.) work sports an air tank watch is wet...
  • Page 59 Water resistance • Non-water resistant watches cannot be used underwater or in environments in contact with water. • Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while washing your face or in the rain, but is not to be immersed in water. •...

  • Page 60: 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 61 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Precautions • Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type, make sure it is securely locked. • Do not operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
  • Page 62 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch <Band> • Leather bands and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration dirt. Because of the natural materials, leather band will be worn, deformed, and discolored over time. It is recommended to replace the band periodically.
  • Page 63 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 64: Static Electricity

    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 that the watch may not indicate the correct time if exposed to intense static electricity.
  • Page 65 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. Corrosion of the metal or accumulated foreign matter may result in black residue coming from the bracelet when exposed to moisture or perspiration.
  • Page 66 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For metallic, plastic or synthetic rubber (polyurethane) band, clean it with soap and a soft toothbrush. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the band after cleaning to remove any soap residue.

  • Page 67: 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.
  • Page 68 <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 69: Information

    Information The time signal The time signal is broadcast almost continuously 24-hours a day, but may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance. The broadcasting conditions of the time signal for Japan can be checked on the English web site of Japan Standard Time Project (http://jjy.nict.go.jp/index-e.html). The time signal has no effect on the human body or medical equipment.
  • Page 70 Information To avoid hand misalignment by impacts or magnetism—Perfex JIS Type-1 antimagnetic performance: This watch maintains its time functionality as close as 5 cm away from devices that generate a magnetic field during normal use. Impact detection function: This function prevents unwanted movement of the hour, minute and second hands when the watch receives an impact.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications H145 Analog solar-powered watch Model Type Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures Timekeeping accuracy (between +5˚C and +35˚C) (without the time signal reception) −10˚C to +60˚C Operating temperature range • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds Display functions •...
  • Page 72 Specifications Additional • Solar power function functions • Power reserve indication (The charge level is not displayed) • Overcharging prevention function • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, recovery automatic) •...

  • Page 73: Customer Support Center

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