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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. Be sure to visit the Citizen website at http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/.
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Safety precautions Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) (IMPORTANT) This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should property.
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For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer from where the watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light.
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Before using this watch Before using this watch ◆ Specially designed crown/push button How to use recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button(s) as a wooden toothpick. to prevent accidental operation.
* The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch. * “Eco-Drive” is Citizen’s proprietary technology. * A solar cell is placed under the dial.
Charging your watch Charging your watch • Set the watch to the Manual Power Save mode when not using for a long time. This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such → Page 17 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.
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Charging your watch Charging your watch ◆ When the watch reaches a low charge state (insufficient charge ◆ Charging time by environment warning function) 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. When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds.
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Charging your watch Charging your watch ◆ Power save feature ◆ Manual power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when The manual power save feature is used to reduce the power consumption with you set the watch in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the manual operation.
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Charging your watch Charging your watch ◆ To cancel the manual power save feature ◆ Checking the power reserve Checking the current power reserve. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 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.
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Charging your watch Charging your watch The power reserve level indications • When the power reserve level is 1 or 0, the function hand shows the power reserve level. Level • When the power reserve level is 0, the time and date are correctly shown. However watch setting and alarm operation is not available.
Setting the World Time Setting the World Time ◆ Checking the Primary (home) time / Secondary (dual) time The watch can indicate the time and date of any of the 26 pre-programmed cities. • When using the watch in an area not listed in the table below, select and set the city 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . with the same time difference.
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Setting the World Time Setting the World Time ◆ Setting the primary (home) time / Secondary (dual) time 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . of the second time zone and the function hand indicates the daylight saving time information.
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Setting the World Time Setting the World Time ◆ City indication table 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... of the Secondary (dual) time and the function hand indicates the daylight saving time information.
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Setting the World Time Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... TOKYO SANTIAGO 23 sec. 51 sec. −4 ADELAIDE RIO DE JANEIRO 25 sec.
Setting the World Time Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) ◆ Function for switching the primary (home) time and the secondary (dual) time ◆ Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Daylight Saving Time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an The time and the calendar indications can be switched between the primary (home) time and the secondary (dual) time.
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) ◆ Checking the daylight saving time setting 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the secondary (dual) time and the 1.
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) STD-AU SMT-AU STD-MA SMT-MA Standard Time (STD) Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Standard Time (STD) Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Automatic (AU) Manual (MA) The current time is updated based on the The daylight saving time information is The time is shown regardless of the daylight The daylight saving time information is...
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Set the daylight saving time Set the Daylight Saving Time To automatically enable To prevent the watch STD-AU SMT-AU STD-MA (SMT) setting to manual and Daylight Saving Time setting to automatic from automatically (SMT) when using the (the daylight saving time enabling Daylight set the daylight saving time setting (SMT / STD) is updated Saving Time (SMT) STD.
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) ◆ Manually changing daylight saving time setting between SMT and STD 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . Ⓑ...
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) ◆ Setting the daylight saving time automatically / manually 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the secondary (dual) time and the function hand indicates the daylight saving time information.
Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) Setting the Alarm Time ◆ The time shown for each city ◆ Using the alarm The watch shows and stores Daylight Saving Time/standard time in common for The alarm function uses a 24 hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm the following cities/time differences in each area so you do not need to change sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. them for each city/time differences. The alarm time corresponds to the primary (home) time. The alarm time cannot • If you show the standard time manually for a city/time differences, the watch be set to correspond to the secondary (dual) time.
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Setting the Alarm Time Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Switching the alarm between ON and OFF ◆ Setting the Alarm Time The alarm time is set by the 24-hour hand in the secondary (dual) time indication 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . and the minute hand. The second hand indicates ON/OFF of the alarm. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The function hand indicates the power reserve level.
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Setting the Alarm Time Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Alarm sound monitor • 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". 1.
Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception There are three ways to receive the time signal: • Even when this watch receives the time signal successfully, the accuracy of the displayed The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 57) time will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing. •...
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Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When receiving the time signal ◆ Note on the time signal Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal This watch receives the time signal from one of the five signal stations located in better, such as next to a window.
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Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception JJY (Japan): JJY (Japan): Approx. 2,000 km Approx. 1,500km WWVB (USA): Kyushu station Fukushima station Approx. 3,000km Fort Collins station...
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Notes on the time signal reception 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...
Notes on the time signal reception Checking the time signal reception ◆ When signal reception is poor Check the result of the last signal reception. High-tension electrical lines or other structures near your house may block the 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . path to the signal station.
Checking the time signal reception Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) ◆ Time signal reception result 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." •...
Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) Adjusting the time/calendar manually • If your current location is outside the reception area of the time zone chosen, the Manually adjust the time/calendar when the watch cannot receive the time signal. watch will not receive a radio signal. Change the time zone to one within the radio 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . reception area of your locale.
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Adjusting the time/calendar manually Adjusting the time/calendar manually ② ③ 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to 5. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. Ⓑ select the correction target. • I f you spin the crown quickly, the hands for the time and date will move continuously. Each time you press and release the upper right button To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown.
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Adjusting the time/calendar manually Adjusting the time/calendar manually ◆ Month and year indications The number of years and months since the leap year is You can get the actual year from the number of years passed from the leap year by December indicated by minute marks.
Checking and correcting the current reference position Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ What is the reference position? ◆ Checking and correcting the current reference position This is base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date. If the reference 1.
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Checking and correcting the current reference position Checking and correcting the current reference position 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to ④ ③ select the correction target. 5. Rotate the crown to correct the reference position of the active hand/ Ⓑ...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. The hands do not work properly. Problems with time signal reception. Symptoms Remedies Page The second hand moves Symptoms Remedies Page Fully charge the watch. once every two seconds. Push the crown in to position 0 .
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The time and/or date is charged. Check and correct the current reference position. your nearest Citizen Authorized Service Center incorrect. for further assistance. Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ◆ All Reset ◆ Performing the All Reset Perform this operation after checking the contents of the previous page in this manual. When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . power reserve is insufficient, fully charge the watch. Ⓑ...
Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require regular replacement. • Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light.
Water resistance Water resistance • Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing. WARNING Water Resistance • 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. • Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is worn while skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.
Precautionary items and usage limitations 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. To Avoid Injury CAUTION • Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch. • Take off your watch before taking a bath. • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury.
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For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer from where the watch was purchased watch may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity. or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. <Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury>...
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Precautionary items and usage limitations Precautionary items and usage limitations Caring for Your Watch CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not • For a metallic, plastic or rubber (urethane) watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as • For a leather band, wipe off dirt using a dry cloth.
Specifications Specifications Model Type • Solar power function • Overcharging prevention function H82* Analog solar-powered watch • Power reserve: 4 levels Timekeeping Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) accuracy temperatures (between +5˚C/41°F and +35˚C/95°F) (without reception)