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  • Page 3 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 4 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 56 to 69.

  • Page 5: Before Using The Watch

    Before using the 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 or time difference for which you want to indicate the time and date. Checking the time signal reception Page ●...
  • Page 6 Before using the 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. Consult your nearest an authorized service center.
  • Page 7 Before using the watch Screw down crown/button Unlock the crown/button prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the case. With gentle pressure Rotate the crown towards the case, rotate the Screw down counterclockwise until it crown clockwise to secure crown releases from the case.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before using the watch ....Notes on the time signal reception ....... Component identification ... Receiving the time signal manually Recharging your watch....(On demand reception) ... Checking the power reserve ..Switching Summer Time and Checking the time signal standard time ......
  • Page 9 Checking and correcting the current Precautions and usage reference position ....limitations ......Troubleshooting ....... Specifications ......Resetting the watch —All Reset ......Eco-Drive Watch Handling Precautions ......Water resistance .......

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    Component identification Signal reception indication • OK/NO: Reception result Minute hand • RX: Reception in progress Crown Hour hand Crown position Summer Time indication Date indication (ON/OFF) Lower right button ( City or time difference indication Second hand 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 The charge of the watch is low if the second hand rotates counterclockwise when you check the power reserve (page 16) or the time signal reception (page 17). You can operate the watch as usual. However, the watch needs to be charged. After rotating Indicates the counterclockwise ...
  • Page 13 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 14 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 Environment To work for To become fully charged (lx) normally when the cell is...
  • Page 15 Recharging your watch To charge the rechargeable cell fully, it is recommended to expose the dial to direct sunlight. A fluorescent lamp or interior lighting does not have sufficient illumination to charge the rechargeable cell fully. • When fully charged, the overcharging prevention function works automatically. The accuracy or parts of the watch will not be affected by extra charging.
  • Page 16 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 17 Recharging your watch Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for a long period of time, 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 18: 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 indicates “OK” or “NO” charged. The second hand rotates The charge of the watch is low.

  • Page 19: Checking The Time Signal

    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 has failed, see page 32.

  • Page 20: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time By setting the city or time difference from UTC, the local time and date is shown. Select the city or time difference to indicate the current time and date. • Whether you select the city or time difference depends on the appearance of your watch.
  • Page 21 Setting the World Time Setting the city 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 22 Setting the World Time Setting the time difference 1. Pull the crown out to position The second hand moves and indicates the time difference currently selected. 2. Rotate the crown to select the time difference. • You can select the time –...
  • Page 23 Setting the World Time 3. Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure. • Be sure to set the time difference from UTC. To show the summer time, change the display after setting the time difference. (See pages 36 to 41.) •...
  • Page 24 Setting the World Time Table of selectable cities/time differences • The signal station changes depending on the selected city/time difference. • Cities out of receivable range cannot receive the signal though a signal station is assigned in the list. • For cities indicated by , the watch shows Summer Time/standard time in common.
  • Page 25 Setting the World Time City indication or second hand Signal Typical city Time zone position station London London Germany Paris Paris Athens Athens ◆ Riyadh Riyadh Germany Dubai Dubai Karachi Karachi ◆ Dhaka Dhaka China Bangkok Bangkok Beijing Beijing China Continued on the next page...
  • Page 26 Setting the World Time City indication or second hand Signal Typical city Time zone position station Tokyo Tokyo Japan Sydney Sydney ◆ Japan Noumea Noumea Auckland Auckland Midway Midway Island –11 ◆ Honolulu –10 Honolulu Anchorage Anchorage –9 Los Angeles –8 L.Angeles Denver...
  • Page 27 Setting the World Time City indication or second hand Signal Typical city Time zone position station Santiago ◆ Santiago R.Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Fernando de F.Noronha ◆ Noronha Germany Azores Azores (Ponta Delgada) • Please refer to page 22. ◆ •...

  • Page 28: Notes On The Time Signal

    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 Automatic reception Receives the signal every night. Receives the signal when you want to adjust the time and On demand reception date.
  • Page 29 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 30 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 Fort Collins station, Denver, Colorado, USA...
  • Page 31 Notes on the time signal reception Approximate receivable area The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by the receiving environment and weather. The receivable range is often affected by the following conditions: receiving environment, time, weather (lightning), and so on. (Japan): Approx.
  • Page 32 Notes on the time signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by the receiving environment and weather. The receivable range is often affected by the following conditions: receiving environment, time, weather (lightning), and so on. WWVB (USA): Approx.
  • Page 33 Notes on the time signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by the receiving environment and weather. The receivable range is often affected by the following conditions: receiving environment, time, weather (lightning), and so on. (China): Approx.
  • Page 34 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 29 to 31, search for a better place for reception.
  • Page 35 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 • Near high-tension electrical locations lines, railway overhead wires or communication facilities •...

  • Page 36: (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 37 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 38: Switching Summer Time And

    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 39 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 The standard time is shown When Summer Time is...
  • Page 40 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 time to show. 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 41 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/time differences in each area so you do not need to change them for each city/time differences. •...
  • Page 42 Switching Summer Time and standard time To cancel the automatic switching function If you manually show the standard time in step 2 on page 38, 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 43 Switching Summer Time and standard time To activate the automatic switching function again Select “ON” in step 2 on page 38 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 44: Adjusting The Time/Calendar

    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 45 Adjusting the time/calendar manually 5. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour and date. • The hour hand and the date indication work together. • If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the hand will move continuously. To stop it, rotate the crown in either direction.
  • Page 46 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. Nov.
  • Page 47 Adjusting the time/calendar manually The figure shows February The figure shows September in the 3rd year since the last in the 2nd year since the last leap 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 48 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 49: Reference Position

    Checking and correcting the current reference position 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press and hold the lower right button for five or more seconds. All hands and the date indication move to indicate the current reference position. •...
  • Page 50 Checking and correcting the current reference position 3. Pull the crown out to position The hour hand moves slightly. 4. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour hand to the “0:00:00” position and the date indication to the halfway between “31” and “1.” •...
  • Page 51 Checking and correcting the current reference position 5. Press the lower right button briefly. The minute hand and second hand move slightly. • The hands may not move when they are already set to the correct position. 6. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute hand and second hand to the “0:00:00”...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Symptoms Remedies Page Problems with time signal reception. − Push the crown in to position Check the World Time setting. Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and Reception is place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward the unsuccessful in a...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The correct time and date Check the World Time setting. are not indicated after successful reception. Check and correct the current reference position. The hands do not work properly. The second hand rotates counterclockwise when Charge the watch. you check the reception result.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The hands do not work properly. The hands start turning The watch is canceling the power save feature. Wait rapidly as you take the until the rapid movement stops. watch out of the case. The time and/or date is incorrect. Check the World Time setting.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The time is incorrect even Check the displayed time—Summer Time or the though the Wold Time standard time—and change it if necessary. setting is correct and the signal reception was Check and correct the current reference position. successful.

  • Page 56: 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. Caution •...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press the button for seven or more seconds, then release it. When all the hands have stopped moving, the watch has been reset. • It may take up to approximately 6 minutes until all the hands stop. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62: Water Resistance

    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 63 Water resistance Water-related use Minor exposure Swimming and Operate the crown to water (washing general washing Skin diving, Scuba diving using or button when face, rain, etc.) work marine sports an air tank the watch is wet...
  • Page 64 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 65: Precautions And Usage

    Precautions 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 66 Precautions 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 67 Precautions 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 68 Precautions 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 69 Precautions 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 70 Precautions 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 71 Precautions 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 72: Specifications

    Specifications H24* Analog solar-powered watch Model Type Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation Timekeeping accuracy temperatures (between +5˚C (41˚F) and +35˚C (95˚F)) (without the time signal reception) −10˚C (14˚F) to +60˚C (140˚F) Operating temperature range • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds Display functions •...
  • Page 73 Specifications • Solar power function Additional • Indicating charge of the watch remaining (The charge level is not functions 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 74 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 75 Model No.EC1＊ Cal.H24＊ CTZ-B8155...

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