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Citizen A414 Instruction Manual

Citizen A414 Instruction Manual

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Reception result
Hour hand
Button (B)
The design may differ slightly depending on the model.
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Reception in progress
Reception level /
Reception result
Minute hand
Crown
Button (A)
Second hand
Time difference display
Please fully charge your watch before use by exposing it to
light.
When the watch does not operate according to the instruction manual, this means that it is
insufficiently charged. When this happens, charge the watch before using by exposing to
direct sunlight for at least 2 hours.
[This watch is equipped with a power save function (Power Save 1 and 2) that reduces
power consumption]
Power Save 1: When the solar cell is not being exposed to light for more than 24 hours
continuously, the second hand and the minute hand stop and the power
save state is entered.
Power Save 2: The Power Save 1 state will continue for about 2 days after which the
Power Save 2 state is entered.
* Upon entering the power save state, the second hand stops at the 12 o'clock position while
the minute hand stops at the reference position. For details concerning the power save func-
tion, please read [6. A. Power Save Function].
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  • Page 1 Reception in progress Please fully charge your watch before use by exposing it to Reception result light. Reception level / When the watch does not operate according to the instruction manual, this means that it is Reception result insufficiently charged. When this happens, charge the watch before using by exposing to direct sunlight for at least 2 hours.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This watch is a radio wave watch that automatically corrects the time and date by Contents receiving the standard time radio wave (time information) transmitted in Germany. In addition, this watch also functions as an analog solar-powered watch equipped 1. Before Using ..................... 8 with a photoelectric power generation function that drives the watch by converting A.
  • Page 3 4. Time Difference Correction Function ............24 B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function A. Setting Procedure for Time Difference Correction (1) C. Time Setting Warning Function B. Setting Procedure for Time Difference Correction (2) D. Overcharging Prevention Function 5. Manually Setting the Time and Date ............33 7.

  • Page 4: Before Using

    1. Before Using Antenna A. Radio Wave Receiving Function <For Good Reception> · This watch incorporates an antenna for receiving radio waves at the 12:00 posi- tion inside the case. For good reception, it is ideal to have the 12:00 position of the watch facing in the direction of the radio wave transmitter station.

  • Page 5: Locations Where Reception May Be Difficult

    <Locations where Reception may be Difficult> <General Reference for Receiving Areas> It may not be possible to properly receive radio waves at the following locations A general reference for the areas where the watch can receive standard time radio susceptible to generation of radio wave noise or under the following environment waves is as follows.

  • Page 6: Photoelectric Power Generation Function

    B. Photoelectric Power Generation Function Standard time radio wave Location of transmitter General reference for areas where radio transmitter station station waves can be received This watch uses a secondary battery to store electrical energy. Once fully charged, DCF77 Mainflingen, Germany Radius of about 900 km from radio the watch will continue to keep the correct time for about 8 years (in the Power (25 km southeast of...

  • Page 7: Receiving Radio Waves

    <Try to Keep the Watch Charged at all Times> 2. Receiving Radio Waves · If you wear long sleeves, the fabric may cover the watch and prevent it from being exposed to light resulting in the watch becoming insufficiently charged. There are two ways to receive radio waves, namely automatic reception (regular ·...

  • Page 8: Setting The Time And Date By Radio Wave Reception

    4. Recovery Automatic Reception: The watch switches to the recovery automatic 3. Setting the Time and Date by Radio Wave reception state and receives radio waves when Reception the watch is sufficiently charged after having stopped due to being insufficiently charged. It is recommended to try receiving radio waves while changing the direction and location of the watch to find the location and direction at which reception is easiest [Data Received from German Standard Time Radio Wave]...

  • Page 9: Indication Of Reception Level During Radio Wave Reception

    B. Indication of Reception Level during Radio Wave Reception (2) Hand loca- After the second hand has indicated that reception is in progress (RX), it moves to the tion during reception level. The minute hand stops at the location corresponding to the second reception hand.

  • Page 10: Indication Of Radio Wave Reception Result

    C. Indication of Radio Wave Reception Result Reception results Symbol Second hand reception level indication position Reception level can be confirmed following reception of radio waves. <Confirmation of Reception Result> When reception was successful · When button (A) is pressed, the second hand rapidly moves to the position corre- ·...

  • Page 11: Return Automatic Reception

    D. Return Automatic Reception E. Recovery Automatic Reception When the Power Save 2 state (during which the second hand and minute hand are When the watch is sufficiently recharged after having stopped as a result of being stopped) is canceled, the watch automatically changes to the reception state after insufficiently charged, the watch automatically performs one cycle of recovery rapidly returning to the time stored in memory, and begins to receive radio waves.

  • Page 12: Time Difference Correction Function

    A. Setting Procedure for Time Difference Correction (1) 4. Time Difference Correction Function The correction state changes as shown below as a result of operating the crown and This watch is equipped with two types of time difference correction functions. buttons.
  • Page 13 (1) When button (B) is pressed during normal Notes: [Time Difference Display] hand movement, the second hand changes to · The time difference is not corrected even if the crown is clicked while the hands the time difference display, and indicates the are moving.
  • Page 14 [Time Differences of Major Countries Relative to Germany] Countries having Use of daylight Time difference Use of daylight Time difference Use of daylight Time difference of Use of daylight the same time dif- savings time from Germany of savings time from Germany of savings time +2 hours from...

  • Page 15: Setting Procedure For Time Difference Correction

    B. Setting Procedure for Time Difference Correction (2) (1) Pull the crown out to the first position. · The second hand moves to the position of the “year” and “month” stored in The time difference can be corrected for 30 seconds after pressing button (A) or for memory and then stops.

  • Page 16: Manually Setting The Time And Date

    Note: When correcting the time difference, pay attention to AM and PM in the 5. Manually Setting the Time and Date region for which time difference is to be set. The time when the date changes This watch also allows the time and date to be set by manual operation when radio is AM.

  • Page 17: Correcting The Seconds And Minutes

    B. Correcting the Seconds and Minutes Notes: · Since the hour hand moves in coordination with the minute hand, the hour hand can be set by continuous movement of the second hand and minute (1) When the crown is pulled out to the second position, the second hand rapidly hand.

  • Page 18: Correcting The Elapsed Years And Month

    C. Correcting the Elapsed Years and Month Note: When the second hand makes two revolutions continuously, it rapidly returns to the position of the original year and month. When the crown is pulled out to the first position, the second hand changes to an Examples: indication of the number of years that have elapsed since the most recent leap year Case of December in a leap year: Align the second hand at the 0 seconds position.

  • Page 19: Setting To A Non-Existent Date

    <Setting to a Non-Existent Date> • Reading the Year If the month has been changed after setting the Leap year: 1st graduation of each month zone date causing the date to be set to a non-exis- 1st year after leap year: 2nd graduation of each month zone tent date, the date is automatically changed to 2nd year after leap year: 3rd graduation of each month zone the first day of the following month when the...

  • Page 20: Correcting The Hours And Date

    D. Correcting the Hours and Date (4) Turn the crown to set the hours. When the crown is turned to the right (by one click), the hour hand advances Since the date changes in coordination with the hour hand, it cannot be corrected (in the clockwise direction) by one hour.

  • Page 21: Unique Functions Of Solar-Powered Watches

    When the watch becomes insufficiently charged, a warning function is activated and the 6. Unique Functions of Solar-Powered Watches display changes as shown below. If insufficiently charged When the time is set with the watch sufficiently charged [Return Automatic [Normal Display] [Time Setting Warning Display] [Recovery Automatic Reception] [Insufficient Charge Warning Display]...

  • Page 22: Power Save Function

    A. Power Save Function · The hands move in the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to rapidly return to the current time. <Power Save 1> · It takes a maximum of about 1 minute for the hands to return to the current time. The second hand stops to save power when it reaches the 0 seconds position if the solar cell is not exposed to light and power is not generated for 24 consecutive hours.

  • Page 23: Insufficient Charge Warning Function

    Notes: B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function · The watch also switches to the power save function from either 2-second interval When the capacity of the secondary battery becomes low as a result of not exposing movement (insufficient charge warning function) or irregular 2-second interval move- the solar cell to light, the second hand changes to 2-second interval movement (insuf- ment (time setting warning function).

  • Page 24: Time Setting Warning Function

    C. Time Setting Warning Function D. Overcharging Prevention Function Recovery automatic reception is performed when the watch is exposed to light and When the secondary battery becomes fully charged, the overcharging prevention sufficiently recharged after having stopped as a result of being insufficiently function is activated to prevent the battery from being charged further.

  • Page 25: General Reference For Charging Times Of Solar-Powered Watches

    Charging time to fully charge: Time required for recharging the watch from the 7. General Reference for Charging Times of stopped state when insufficiently charged to fully Solar-Powered Watches charged. Charging time for 1 day of operation: Time required for recharging the watch to run The time required for recharging varies according to the model of the watch (color of the for 1 day.

  • Page 26: Solar-Powered Watch Handling Precautions

    8. Solar-Powered Watch Handling Precautions 9. Replacing the Secondary Battery <Try to Keep the Watch Charged at all Times> Unlike ordinary batteries, the secondary battery used in this watch does not have to · If you wear long sleeves, the fabric may cover the watch and prevent it from be periodically replaced since it is able to be charged and discharged repeatedly.

  • Page 27: Setting The Reference Position

    (2) When button (A) is pressed for about 2 seconds, the hands rapidly return to the 10. Setting the Reference Position current time. Alternatively, the watch will automatically return to the current time if the buttons or crown are not operated for 2 minutes or more. In the case the reference position of the watch has changed due to being subjected Note: Set the reference position if any of the hands or date do not indicate the refer- to a strong shock or the effect of static electricity, check the reference position (0...

  • Page 28: Setting The Reference Position

    B. Setting the Reference Position (4) Return the crown to the normal position and press button (A) for about 2 sec- onds. (1) Continuously depress button (A) for 10 · Each hand and the date rapidly return to the current time. seconds or more.

  • Page 29: All-Reset

    <Changing the Mode when Setting the Reference Position> 11. All-Reset [Normal Operation] The watch display may become abnormal due to the effects of static electricity or a strong shock. If this happens, set the reference position. (1) Pull the crown out to the second position. ·...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    · After performing the all-reset procedure, the second hand will remain stopped 12. Troubleshooting even if the crown is returned to the normal position unless the reference position is set with the crown at both the first and second positions. Problem Check Items Corrective Actions...

  • Page 31: Precautions

    For correct use within the design limits of the watch, confirm the level of water- 13. Precautions 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.
  • Page 32 • Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres): This type of watch is water- Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will allow cor- resistant to minor exposure to water. For example, you may wear the watch while rosion to form inside.
  • Page 33 Other parts are required to be inspected and replaced as necessary. health equipment such as a magnetic necklace, a magnetic latch of a refrigerator Ask for Citizen geuine parts during replacement. door,handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone. If this has occurred, move the watch away from the magnet and reset the time.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    14. Specifications · Time setting warning function 7. Continuous operating times: 1. Caliber No.: A414 · From fully charged to stopped without recharging: 2. Type: Analog solar-powered watch About 9 months (when Power Save 1 and 2 are not activated) 3.

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