CONTENTS 1. Features .................... 5 11. Using the Destination Timer ............31 2. Names of Components and Major Functions ........ 6 12. Using Zone Setting ................ 37 3. Switching the Mode (Display Functions) ........10 13. Low Battery Warning Function ............. 43 4.
1. Features This watch is a combination watch equipped with numerous functions, including time, calendar, alarm and chronograph functions, a destination timer that is able to measure the amount of time remaining until a destination is reached, and a zone setting function that enables easy access to the times and dates in 30 cities, including UTC.
2. Names of Components and Major Functions Name/Mode Time Calendar Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Chronograph Destination Timer Zone setting 1Mode hand AL-1 AL-2 AL-3 2Hour hand Always indicates “hours” Always indicates “hours” Always indicates “minutes” Always indicates “minutes” 3Minute hand Always indicates “second“...
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Name Crown Time Calendar Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Chronograph Destination Timer Zone setting /Mode position Normal Mode switching Mode switching position 1st click ------ ------ Changing the city 0Crown Date Destination timer City name, time 2nd click Time correction Alarm time correction Alarm time correction 0-position setting...
3. Switching the Mode (Display Functions) <Switching the Mode> AL-1 AL-2 The mode can be switched by turning the crown. Check the current mode with Time Calendar Alarm 1 Alarm 2 the mode hand. AL-3 Zone Setting Destination timer Chronograph Alarm 3 Mode hand...
4. Checking 0-Position of Each Hand <0-Position Correction (Setting to the Watch Base Position)> When setting the 0-position of each hand, always make sure to turn the crown Before using this watch, check that the 0-position (base position of each hand) is forward (clockwise) to set each hand to its 0-position in the clockwise direction.
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• The UTC hour and minute hands are corrected in conjunction with the minute hand. <0-position (Base Position) • The second hand can only be corrected in the forward (clockwise) direction Correction State> only. Crowned 6. After correcting, return the crown to the normal position. pulled out to •...
<Cities and UTC Time Differences Pre-registered in this Watch> 5. Accessing Times or Dates of Major Cities Daylight Daylight Display Time Display Time on watch City name savings on watch City name savings difference difference time time The time or date of major cities pre-registered in this watch can be easily Universal time constant ±0 Tokyo...
6. Switching Analog Time and Digital Time This watch is able to switch between analog time display and digital time display. Pressing buttons (A) <Switching Procedure> and (B) simultaneously 1. Turn the crown to set the mode hand to the time [TME] mode. 2.
7. Setting the Time (Time is corrected by digital display) 5. After corrections have been completed, return the crown to the normal position. • When digital time is corrected, the second, minute, hour, 24 hour and UTC hour and Crown <Time Correction State>...
Notes: 8. Setting the Date (Date is corrected by digital 1. Daylight savings time can be set for each city. display) 2. When the time is set for any one city, the times of other cities, including UTC time, are corrected automatically. 1.
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Notes: 1. When the date is set for any one city, the dates of other cities, including UTC time, are corrected automatically. <Date correction state> 2. The year can be set from 2000 to 2099. Crown pulled out to 3. The day is corrected automatically when the year, month and date are set. second click 4.
9. Using the Alarm Mode <Setting the Alarm Time> 1. Turn the crown and set the mode hand to either the Alarm 1, 2 or 3 [AL-1, 2 or The alarm setting procedure and other procedures for alarm use are the same 3] mode.
Note: 10. Using the Chronograph 1. When the time mode is set to the 12 hour time display, the alarm time also uses a 12-hour time display. Pay attention to AM and PM when setting the The chronograph is able to measure and display time up to a maximum of 23 alarm time.
11. Using the Destination Timer The destination timer calculates and displays the amount of time remaining until a destination is reached after setting the name of the destination city, time of arrival and date of arrival. Chronograph reset Measurement Stops When the remaining time reaches 0 seconds, a tone sounds indicating that the time is up.
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<Setting Procedure> Note: 1. Only those cities for which "SET" is selected with the zone setting function are 1. Turn the crown to align the mode hand to the destination timer [DST] mode. displayed for the city name. 2. When the crown is pulled out to the 2nd click, the destination timer can be 2.
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<Setting Range and Display Range> <Changing Destination City Name, Arrival Time and Arrival Date> Setting range: From 12:00 AM on January 1, 2000 to 11:59 PM on December 1. When the city name, arrival time and arrival date are changed once they 31, 2099 have been set, the remaining time is recalculated and displayed based on City names that can be set: Those cities that have been set to "ON"...
12. Using Zone Setting [Destination Timer] The zone setting function enables only those cities for which "SET" has been Display of Display of arrival Display of arrival selected to be easily accessed (displayed) in each mode. Daylight savings time remaining time time date can be also be set for each city.
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<Using Zone Setting> <Registration of Arbitrary City and Time Difference> 1. Turn the crown while in the normal position and set the mode hand to the mode setting [SET] mode. 2. The city can be changed by pulling out the crown to the first click (for changing cities between SET and OFF and for setting the location for switching to daylight savings time).
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3. Turning the crown displays those characters that are used for city names. <Characters and Symbols Used in City Names> • Turning the crown continuously causes the characters to advance rapidly. • Letters of the alphabet (A to Z) 4. The correction location changes each time button (A) is pressed. •...
<Order in which Registered Cities are Displayed> 13. Low Battery Warning Function When battery capacity becomes low, the second hand begins to move two The location having the same time difference among the 30 cities pre-registered graduations (two seconds) at a time to inform the wearer that the battery has in this watch is displayed first.
Notes: 15. All-Reset • The crown can only be operated to change the mode (crown 0 click position). When this watch indicates an abnormal display or does not function properly (no • The buttons can only be used to change the city name (UP/DOWN). display, alarm continues to sound, etc.) as a result of being subjected to the •...
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<All-Reset Procedure> 4. This fully lit display is canceled when the crown is returned to the normal position. • After cancelling, a confirmation tone is sounded after which each of the hands perform a demonstration movement in the order of the second hand, minute hand, UTC minute hand, UTC hour hand, the hour hand, and the 24 hour hand to indicate that the all-reset procedure has been completed.
16. Using the Register Ring Answer. Align “21” on the outer scale with the SPEED INDEX ( Y ) on the inner scale. then, “40” on the inner scale corresponds to “14” on the outer scale. Thus, the The bezel design may vary depending on the model. air distance of the flight is 140 nautical miles.
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Answer. Align “25” on the outer scale with “10” on the inner scale. Then, “23” on the inner B. General Calculation Functions scale corresponds to “57.5” on the outer scale. Thus, the difference in altitude is 5,750 feet. 1) Multiplication 8) Rate of climb (or descent) Example: 20 The rate of climb (or descent) can be obtained from the time required to reach an altitude.
17. 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. CAUTION: Water-resistance performance Examples of use There are several types of water-resistant watches, as shown in the following table.
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Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres): This type of will allow corrosion to form inside.
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• For replacement of the battery, take your watch to your dealer or Citizen refrigerator door or handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone. If this Service Center.
• Destination Timer: City name, remaining time until arrival, set time, set month, day and year • Zone setting: City name (SET/OFF), daylight savings time 1. Caliber No.: C390-00A (ON/OF), display setting and cancellation for each 2. Type: Combination watch city, setting of ON/OF for daylight savings time for 3.
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