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Citizen H38 Series Manual

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***** Notice *****
All repairs performed on this watch are to be performed at the
CITIZEN.
When desiring to have your watch repaired or insepected, please
contact the Citizen Service Center either directly or through the
store where you purchased your watch.
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  • Page 1 ***** Notice ***** All repairs performed on this watch are to be performed at the CITIZEN. When desiring to have your watch repaired or insepected, please contact the Citizen Service Center either directly or through the store where you purchased your watch.
  • Page 2 This radio controlled watch receives standard radio waves broadcast from the People’s Republic of China • Only standard time radio waves (BPC) broadcast from the People’s Republic of China are received. • The radio controlled watch has no effect on the human body or medical equipment.
  • Page 3 • Depending on the particular watch model, some indicate the reception status with Part Names the long side of the second hand, while others indicate with the short side of the second hand. Reception status Button (B) Long side of the hand Minute hand Hour hand Crown...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting the Time Manually 8. Setting the Time ................132 9. Correcting the Time Difference ............. 134 1. Your Watch ..................116 10. Correcting the Reference Position ..........136 2. Operating the Crown ..............117 3. Before Use ..................118 Solar Power ............

  • Page 5: Your Watch

    1. Your Watch 2. Operating the Crown There are two models available for the crown: normal and screw lock. iAutomatic reception function: Every morning at 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. the watch <Operating the Screw Lock Crown> will automatically receive the radio wave and adjust the time. However, if reception is successful at 2 a.m., automatic reception will not be •...
  • Page 6 3. Before Use Your watch is Check the movement of The second correctly the second hand hand indicates receiving the a reception Check the standard time The second hand is status of OK reception radio wave. moving at 1-second It is ready to use. status by intervals.

  • Page 7: Checking The Reference Position

    i Check that the reference position aligns Checking the Reference Position Correct reference position correctly in the 12:00:00 position. 12:00:00 Before using the watch, check that the hands are aligned with 1. With the crown in the normal position, press the “0”, similar to when setting weighing scales upper right button (B) continuously for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 8 4. Functions List Function Button or crown operation Hand movement Press the lower right button (A) for On demand more than 2 seconds and release reception • The second hand will stop at RX and reception will begin. when the second hand stops in the (p.126) RX position.

  • Page 9: Radio Wave Reception

    Radio Wave Reception 6. Poor Reception Areas It may be difficult to properly receive the radio waves under certain environmental 5. For Best Reception conditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise. There are three kinds of reception: automatic reception, on demand reception, and recovery automatic reception.

  • Page 10: Receiving The Radio Waves

    2. Press the lower right button (A) for more than 2 7. Receiving the Radio Waves seconds and release it when the second hand stops at the RX position. Automatic Reception 3. When reception is complete, the second hand will iPlace the watch in a stable location near a window where the radio wave can be leave the RX position and return to normal easily received with the 9:00 position pointing towards the transmitter.

  • Page 11: Confirming The Reception Status

    Confirming the Reception Status jNO indication i The reception status (reception successful or failure) can be confirmed. 1. Press the lower right button (A). The second hand will stop at the OK or Unable to receive the radio wave. NO position indicating the last reception status. Retry reception, either on demand reception or automatic reception.

  • Page 12: Reception Area Guidelines

    Reception Area Guidelines The map shows the approximate reception area. Suitable reception areas may vary according to changes in conditions for the radio wave due to factors including time, season and weather. The reception area on the map is only guideline, and it may be difficult to receive the radio wave even within the areas indicated on the map.

  • Page 13: Setting The Time Manually

    Setting the Time Manually 8. Setting the Time 1. Pull out the crown. The second hand will 2. Turn the crown to set the time. align with the 0 seconds position. With every click, each of the hands moves sequentially one minute at a time.

  • Page 14: Correcting The Time Difference

    9. Correcting the Time Difference 2. Turn the crown without pulling it out. Turn the crown to the right by When traveling to a different time zone, the time difference can be set (in 1-hour 1 click to move the second hand ahead by 1 step. Time difference of units, ±27 hours) to match the local time using the second hand.

  • Page 15: Correcting The Reference Position

    2. Align the hands with the “12:00:00” reference position. 10. Correcting the Reference Position Turn the crown one click to the right to advance the hand by one If the reference position does not indicate “12:00:00”, the reference second, and one click to the left to retard it by one second. position must be corrected.

  • Page 16: Solar Power

    Solar Power 11. Solar Power Function j Wearing clothes with long sleeves makes it difficult for the watch to get the necessary light, resulting in insufficient charging. It is recommended that the watch be left in direct sunlight once a month to This watch uses a secondary battery to store electrical energy.

  • Page 17: Characteristics Of The Solar Powered Watch

    *1. When the watch stopped due to insufficient charging 12. Characteristics of the Solar Powered • It takes at least 30 minutes to recharge sufficiently to perform recovery automatic reception, Watch even if the watch is being exposed to light. After recovery, refer to “Guide to Charging Time”...

  • Page 18: Power Saving Function

    <Canceling the power saving function> Power Saving Function The power saving function will be automatically canceled when the If the watch face is not exposed to light for 7 days in succession, when watch face is exposed to light. the time reaches 12:00 midnight, the hands will stop and the watch will •...

  • Page 19: Insufficient Charge Warning Function

    Insufficient Charge Warning Function Overcharging Prevention Function The second hand’s movement changes from Whenever the secondary battery becomes fully charged by exposing the 1-second intervals to 2-second intervals to solar cell to light, the overcharging prevention function is automatically show that the watch is insufficiently charged. activated to prevent the battery from being charged further.

  • Page 20: Guide To Charging Time

    For a 1-day movement charging time ... The charging time to run the watch Guide to Charging Time for one day with normal movement. The charging time varies according to the model (including the color of the watch face). Time for full charging ... The time for full charging after the watch has The following data should only be used as a guideline.

  • Page 21: Handling Your Solar Powered Watch

    WARNING Handling Your Solar Powered Watch Handling the secondary battery j Do not remove the secondary battery from the watch yourself, unless CAUTION Charging precautions unavoidable. If you must remove the battery, store it out of reach of children to avoid j Overheating while charging can cause the watch exterior to become accidental ingestion.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Check Remedy Reception is • Check the time difference • Set the correct time difference <Radio wave reception function> successful, but the setting. setting. (p.134) time is out by a If you believe your watch may be inoperative, consult the following chart: factor of hours.
  • Page 23 • If the watch does not work even removed from a quickly to the current time. It is after charging, contact the desk or drawer. ready to use. (p.142) • The watch has Citizen Service Center. stopped. • The watch does not work even after charging.

  • Page 24: Precautions

    Precautions For correct use within the design limits of the watch, confirm the level of water- resistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the table. WARNING: Water-resistance performance Examples of use There are several types of water-resistant watches, as shown in the following table.
  • Page 25 WARNING: Water-resistance performance become clear within a day, take the watch to your nearest Citizen Service Center for repair. • Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres): This type of watch is water-resistant to Leaving the watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form inside.
  • Page 26 Other parts need to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Doing so may result in deterioration of the watch, such as deformation of plastic parts. Ask for Citizen geuine parts upon replacement. • Do NOT place the watch close to a magnet.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    • Power saving function 13. Specifications • Solar power function • Insufficient charge warning function (2-second interval movement) 1. Cal. No.: H38* • Overcharging prevention function 2. Type: Analog solar powered watch 7. Operation time: 3. Time accuracy: • Time from a full charge until the watch stops without charging: Without reception (when watch is not receiving a radio wave) About 6 months Average monthly deviation: ±15 seconds (when used in of room...

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