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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 DCF77 China Europe WWVB Japan North America Time signals available to this watch are as shown on the table. Les signaux d’heure disponibles sur cette montre sont indiqués dans le tableau. Las señales horarias disponibles para este reloj aparecen en la tabla. Die für diese Armbanduhr verfügbaren Zeitsignale sind in der Tabelle aufgeführt.
  • Page 3 H24*/H29* Caliber No. of this watch: Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch. Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. Instruction manual on the web H29* You can access the web instruction manual of using the QR code.
  • Page 4 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 ) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■...
  • Page 5 Safety precautions ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: (Following symbols are examples of Pictograms.) Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters. Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed.
  • Page 6 World time „ Indicates the time around the world by choosing one of 24 time zones. Perpetual calendar (H24*) „ No need for monthly and leap-year date correction until February 28, 2100. * “Eco-Drive” is an original technology of Citizen.
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Before using this watch ......Band adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protective stickers .
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Summer time ........Checking the time currently indicated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching summer time and standard time .
  • Page 9 Resetting the watch - All Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eco-Drive watch handling precautions ....
  • Page 10 Before using this watch The following three operations must be done before using the watch: Checking the current remaining power reserve (page Setting the world time (page Checking the reception result of the time signal (page This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light.
  • Page 11 Before using this watch Band adjustment 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 (excluding products containing the band adjustment tool).
  • Page 12 Before using this watch How to use a specially designed crown/button Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to prevent accidental operation. Screw down crown/button Unlock the crown/button prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the case.
  • Page 13 Before using this watch Recessed button Press the button with a non-marring narrow-tipped object. • Metal objects may cause marring or scratching of the button.
  • Page 14 Component identification H24* Minute hand RX: Reception-in-progress indication Date indication OK/NO: Reception result indication Hour hand Crown Second hand SMT ON/OFF: Button A Summer time setting • The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
  • Page 15 Component identification H29* RX: Reception-in-progress Minute hand indication OK/NO: Reception result indication Hour hand Crown Second hand Button A SMT ON/OFF: Summer time setting Pictorial indication (Sun and Moon) • The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
  • Page 16 Checking the power reserve Movement of the second hand shows power reserve in the rechargeable cell. Push the crown in to position 0 . Press and release the lower right button A . The second hand moves as follows corresponding to the current power reserve status of the watch.
  • Page 17 Checking the power reserve Press and release the lower right button A to finish the procedure. • The hand returns automatically in 10 seconds without pressing the button.
  • Page 18 World time This watch can indicate the time around the world according to which of 24 time zones (offsets from UTC — Coordinated Universal Time) is chosen. Checking the time zone setting Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current time zone setting.
  • Page 19 World time How to read indication of the time zone setting The second hand indicates the current time zone setting. For time zones and positions of the second hand corresponding to them, see the table on the page ■Ex. On the illustration, the second hand points 22 seconds (UTC +9).
  • Page 20 World time Correspondence of time zones and positions of the second hands • Time zone setting is indicated with the position of the second hand as shown on the following table. • Values on the “Time zone” column mean time difference between UTC and the standard time of time zones.
  • Page 21 World time Time zone Second hand position Signal station Germany ◆Germany ◆China China Japan ◆Japan Continued on the next page...
  • Page 22 World time Time zone Second hand position Signal station ◆Japan –11 ◆United States –10 –9 –8 United States –7 –6 –5 ◆United States –4 –3 –2 ◆Germany –1...
  • Page 23 World time Setting the time zone Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current time zone setting. Rotate the crown to select a time zone. • The second hand indicates the current time zone setting.
  • Page 24 Summer time About summer time Summer time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an extra daylight during summer. • The standard time signals contain summer time signals, which tells it is summer time or not now. • The summer time period varies depending on the country or area. •...
  • Page 25 Summer time About summer time setting • This watch can change summer time/standard time indication automatically by receiving summer time signals. • You can also switch summer time setting manually. • You can on summer time on or off for each time zone. •...
  • Page 26 Summer time Checking the time currently indicated You can check whether the time currently indicated is summer time or the standard time. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The second hand indicates the current summer time setting. Indication of the second hand Time currently indicated Summer time SMT ON...
  • Page 27 Summer time • “ SMT ” is omitted on some model. After checking, push the crown in to position 0 to finish the procedure The watch returns to normal indication.
  • Page 28 Summer time Switching summer time and standard time When you want to indicate summer time Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current time zone setting. Rotate the crown to choose a time zone for which you want to change summer time setting.
  • Page 29 Summer time Rotate the crown to select “ SMT ON ”. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the procedure. • Indication of summer time and the standard time switches automatically corresponding to the content of summer time signal hereafter.
  • Page 30 Summer time When you want to indicate the standard time Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current time zone setting. Rotate the crown to choose a time zone for which you want to change summer time setting. •...
  • Page 31 Summer time Rotate the crown to select “ SMT OFF ”. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the procedure. • The standard time is always indicated regardless the content of summer time signal.
  • Page 32 Summer time ■Automatic switching of summer time This watch can switch summer time/standard time indication automatically when it receives standard time signals. During a summer time period, the standard signals contains information that it is summer time now. The watch receives the information and switch the time indication to summer time automatically.
  • Page 33 Summer time ■For users in North America and Europe In time zones on the following table, receiving summer time signals in one of them automatically changes indication to summer time/standard time in the other zones covered by the same signal station. •...
  • Page 34 Checking the previous signal reception result Push the crown in to position 0 . Press and release the lower right button A . The second hand indicates the result of the last signal reception. Reception was successful. Reception failed. When received successfully...
  • Page 35 Checking the previous signal reception result • Press the button again to return to normal indication. The hand returns to normal indication automatically in 10 seconds without pressing the button. • If you had operated the crown after the previous signal reception, the second hand points “...
  • Page 36 Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) • For details of signal reception, see “About signal reception” (→ page • It takes up to 30 minutes to finish signal reception. • Signals to receive are different depending on the time zone you set. For details, see the table on page Push the crown in to position 0 .
  • Page 37 Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) Put the watch in the place with good conditions for time signal reception. Do not move the watch as far as possible while the second hand points “ RX ”. The watch returns to normal indication after the reception finished.
  • Page 38 Charging your watch This watch has a solar cell under the dial and stores the power generated by the cell in its built-in rechargeable cell. The cell is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. For optimal performance, be sure to: •...
  • Page 39 Charging your watch CAUTION • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C (140°F) or higher) as doing so may cause movement malfunction. • If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation. •...
  • Page 40 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 immediately as outlined below.
  • Page 41 Charging your watch Charging time by environment Below are the approximate charging times when exposing to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only. • Exposing to direct sunlight is recommended to charge your watch. A fluorescent lamp or interior lighting does not have sufficient illumination to charge the rechargeable cell efficiently.
  • Page 42 Charging your watch H29* Charging time (approx.) Illuminance To start working To become fully Environment To work for (lx) normally when the charged when the cell one day cell is discharged is discharged 2 minutes 2.5 hours 18 hours Outdoors (sunny) 100,000 10 minutes 3 hours...
  • Page 43 Charging your watch Power save function The hands stop automatically to save power when the watch has been kept in a dark place for a certain period of time and it cannot generate power. • The watch works normally even while saving power. However, signal reception is not executed.
  • Page 44 About signal reception Types of signal reception There are three ways to receive the time signal. Type Automatic reception The watch receives time signals once a day automatically. Manual reception (On demand You can perform signal reception manually when required. reception) Recovery automatic The watch automatically receives time signals when it is charged...
  • Page 45 About signal reception When receiving the time signal Take off the watch with pushing the crown in to position 0 and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal better, such as next to a window. •...
  • Page 46 About signal reception Note on the time signal This watch receives time signals from the five signal stations located in four regions in the world. Signal stations Kind of the time signal Fukushima station (Japan) Kyushu station (Japan) Fort Collins station (Denver, United States) WWVB Mainflingen station (Germany) DCF77...
  • Page 47 About signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. The receivable range is often affected by the following conditions: receiving environment, time, weather (lightning), and so on. Approx. 1000 km Kyushu station Approx. 1000 km Fukushima station...
  • Page 48 About signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. The receivable range is often affected by the following conditions: receiving environment, time, weather (lightning), and so on. WWVB Approx. 1500 km Fort Collins station...
  • Page 49 About signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. The receivable range is often affected by the following conditions: receiving environment, time, weather (lightning), and so on. DCF77 Approx. 1000 km Approx. 1400 km Mainflingen station Shangqiu station, Henan...
  • Page 50 About 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 • Inside vehicles • Near electrical equipment or office appliances •...
  • Page 51 Adjusting the time and calendar manually H24* • The calendar of this watch does not have to be adjusted manually until February 28, 2100 unless it was set incorrect or the watch was stopped. (Perpetual calendar) Pull the crown out to position 2 . Press and release the lower right button A .
  • Page 52 Adjusting the time and calendar manually (H24*) Press and release the lower right button A . The hour hand slightly moves. Rotate the crown to set the time and date. • Change of date indication shows it just became AM. Take care the time set is AM or PM.
  • Page 53 Adjusting the time and calendar manually (H24*) Press and release the lower right button A . The second hand indicates the current month and year setting. Rotate the crown to set year and month. • Year and month are indicated with the second hand. Set them referring to pages Push the crown in to position 0 in accordance with a reliable time source to finish the procedure.
  • Page 54 Adjusting the time and calendar manually (H24*) Month and year setting Set the year and month with the the position of the second hand. “Month” corresponds to one of the 12 The year is indicated with the markers zones shown with the arrows. “0”, “1”, “2”...
  • Page 55 Adjusting the time and calendar manually (H24*) Year Year(s) since leap year Position of the marker 0 (Leap year) “0” 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 “1” 2021 2025 2029 2033 2037 “2” 2022 2026 2030 2034 2038 “3” 2023 2027 2031 2035 2039 Ex.: Position of the second hand when setting September 2021 You can find that the years since leap year of 2021 is "1"...
  • Page 56 Adjusting the time and calendar manually (H29*) H29* Pull the crown out to position 2 . Press and release the lower right button A . The second hand points to 0 second. Rotate the crown to set the minute. • You can adjust the time in one minute increments. Each time you move the minute hand, the second hand turns fully around once.
  • Page 57 Adjusting the time and calendar manually (H29*) Rotate the crown to set the time. • When the moon of the pictorial indication (Sun and Moon) comes straightly above, it just became AM. Take care the time set is AM or PM. •...
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting Checking and correcting the reference position If the time or calendar is not shown correctly even after proper reception of the time info, check whether the current reference position is correct. • Reference position is the base position of all hands and calendar to properly indicate the various functions of this watch.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting (H24*) Pull the crown out to position 1 . Press and hold the lower right button A for 5 seconds or more. The hands and indication move to their current reference position. • Release the button as the hands start to move. •...
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting (H24*) Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour hand slightly moves. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour hand and the date indication to the correct reference position. • Hour and date move synchronously. • When you rotate the crown quickly a few times, the hand/ indication will move continuously.
  • Page 61 • They may not move even if you rotate the crown when they are at the correct reference position. • Consult a Citizen service center if they are at wrong reference positions and rotating the crown does not move them.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (H29*) H29* Correct reference positions • Hour, minute and second hands: 0 hours 00 minutes 0 seconds • Pictorial indication (Sun and Moon): the moon is at straightly above.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting (H29*) Pull the crown out to position 1 . Press and hold the lower right button A for 5 seconds or more. The hands and indication move to their current reference position. • Release the button as the hands start to move. •...
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting (H29*) Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour hand and the pictorial indication (Sun and Moon) move slightly. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour hand and the pictorial indication (Sun and Moon) to the correct reference position.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting Symptom and remedies Symptom Remedies Page Cannot receive time signals 14, 36 Charge the watch previously if required. The second hand Push the crown in to position 0 . does not point “ RX ”. Check the current reference position of the hands of the watch and correct it if needed.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedies Page Cannot receive time signals (continued) Check areas where time signals are receivable. Check the time zone setting. Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface Reception result 43, 48 where it can receive the signal better, such as indicated is “...
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedies Page Movement of a hand seems strange Insufficient charge warning function is active. The second hand moves Power reserve of the watch is nearly empty. once every two seconds. Charge immediately. The second hand does not − Push the crown in to position 0 .
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedies Page Time/calendar is abnormal. Check the time zone setting. Check the summer time setting. Receive the signals to adjust the time and Time/calendar is calendar. incorrect. Adjust the time and calendar manually. Check and correct the reference position of the hands.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedies Page Change the summer time setting to “ SMT Summer time and the ON ” and execute signal reception. standard time do not Execute signal reception in a place where it is switch automatically. summer time. Receive the time signal manually. The standard time is indicated though it is Change the summer time setting to “...
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Resetting the watch - All Reset When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the power reserve is insufficient, charge the watch first. Be sure to perform the following operations after All Reset. Correct the reference positions.
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Pull the crown out to position 2 . Press and hold the lower right button A for 7 seconds or more. The hands starts moving and All Reset is executed. • It may take up to 6 minutes until the hands stops. Wait until their movement completely stops.
  • Page 72 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 73 Eco-Drive watch handling precautions CAUTION Recharging Precautions • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C (140°F) 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 74 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. This may cause stored power to be depleted at a faster rate.
  • Page 75 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...
  • Page 76 Water resistance WARNING Water resistance • Refer to the watch dial and/or 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 77 Water resistance Water-related use Operate the Minor exposure to water Swimming and Scuba diving Saturation crown or button (washing face, general washing Skin diving, using an air diving using when the watch rain, etc.) work marine sports tank helium gas is wet...
  • Page 78 Water resistance • Non-water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture. Take care not to expose a watch with this rating to any type of moisture. • Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing.
  • Page 79 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 80 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 (use the crown and/or buttons) the watch when it is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
  • Page 81 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch <Band> • Leather bands and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration or dirt. Because of the natural materials, leather band will be worn, deformed, and discolored over time.
  • Page 82 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch (continued) • Please request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases: - You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion. - The pin of the band is protruding. •...
  • Page 83 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 84 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 85 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 metallic, plastic or synthetic rubber (polyurethane) band, clean it with soap and a soft toothbrush.
  • Page 86 Specifications Model Type H24* / H29* Analog solar-powered watch Average monthly accuracy: ±15 seconds when worn at normal operating Timekeeping accuracy (without reception) temperatures between +5°C (41°F) and +35°C (95°F) Operating temperature ‒10°C (14°F) to +60°C (140°F) range H24* : H29* : Display functions •...
  • Page 87 Specifications • Solar power function • Overcharging prevention function • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) • Power reserve indication (without levels) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, recovery automatic) • Signal stations: Japan (East/West)/USA/Germany/China Additional •...
  • Page 88 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 89 Model No.EC1＊ ・ EE1＊ Cal.H24＊ ・ H29＊ CTZ-B8302...

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