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Citizen H460 Instruction Manual

Citizen H460 Instruction Manual

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Names of Components
NO: Reception result
SET: Indicated
when a time
difference has
been set
±0: Indicated when no
time difference has
been set
Hour hand
The design may differ slightly depending on the model.
2
RX: Reception standby
H,M,L: Reception
level/reception result
Button (B)
Minute hand
Crown
Second hand
Button (A)
This watch is a radio wave watch that
W
receives the standard time radio wave
transmitted in Germany.
This radio wave watch is equipped with a regular automatic reception
function that sets the time and date by automatically receiving radio
waves twice a day at 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, and a free reception
function that allows the time to be set arbitrarily by receiving radio
waves. A time difference can also be set in 1 hour units based on
German standard time.
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  • Page 1 Names of Components RX: Reception standby H,M,L: Reception level/reception result NO: Reception result This watch is a radio wave watch that receives the standard time radio wave SET: Indicated Button (B) transmitted in Germany. when a time difference has Minute hand This radio wave watch is equipped with a regular automatic reception been set function that sets the time and date by automatically receiving radio...
  • Page 2 WPlease use this watch afterW · This watch only receives the standard time radio wave transmitted in charging sufficiently by Germany during radio wave reception. It is unable to receive radio waves of countries other than Germany. placing in light. ·...
  • Page 3 WPlease confirm the following before usingW the watch. Second hand The standard time moving at 1- RX:Reception standby When the second Check the second intervals Check the radio wave has been hand has pointed to H,M,L: Reception movement of the reception received properly.
  • Page 4 [Regular Automatic Reception] WImportant Points Regarding Radio Wave The watch sets the time and date by automatically receiving radio waves at the ReceptionW predetermined times of 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM each day. <Confirmation of Reception> The two ways to receive radio waves that are ordinarily used Check the reception result to determine whether or not radio waves have been consist of Regular Automatic Reception and Free Reception.
  • Page 5 <Reception Procedure> WWhen Storing in a Dark Location for a Long (1) Press button (A) located at the 4:00 position for about 2 seconds, and then release the Period of TimeW button after the second hand has moved to the RX (12:00) position. (2) The second hand then moves to H, M or L indicating that reception is in progress.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS B. Correcting the Month and Year (No. of Years Since Leap Year) C. Correcting the Hour Hand and Date 1. Features ......................15 5. Time Difference Correction Function ............38 2. Before Using ....................16 <Time Difference Setting Procedure> A.

  • Page 7: Features

    8. General Reference for Charging Times of Solar-Powered Watches ..52 1. Features 9. Solar-Powered Watch Handling Precautions ..........54 10. Setting the Reference Position ..............56 This watch is a radio wave watch that automatically corrects the time and date by A.

  • Page 8: Before Using

    • For stable reception, remove the watch from your wrist and place the watch in a stable 2. Before Using location that facilitates reception of radio waves such as in front of a window. Do not move the watch during reception. A.

  • Page 9: Receiving Radio Waves

    the direction of the radio wave transmitter station. The watch automatically receives 3. Receiving Radio Waves radio waves twice a day at 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM. In addition to the most commonly used Regular Automatic Reception and Free Reception, 2.

  • Page 10: Position Of The Second Hand During Reception

    (4) When reception is completed, the second hands moves from H, M or L and returns to B. Position of the Second Hand during Reception one-second interval movement. · Do not move the watch until the second hand returns to one-second interval [Reception Standby] [Reception in Progress] [Completion of Reception]...

  • Page 11: Confirmation Of Reception Result

    C. Confirmation of Reception Result <Time Required for Receiving Radio Waves> It takes from about 2 to 13 minutes to receive radio waves. If reception has failed, it may take as much as about 50 seconds for the watch to return to the normal display. ·...

  • Page 12: Reception Level And Reception Result

    D. Reception Level and Reception Result E. General Reference for Receiving Areas · During the standard time radio waves are being received, the second hand waits at The following provides a general reference for those areas where the watch is able to the reception level position corresponding to the reception state to indicate the receive standard time radio waves.

  • Page 13: Manually Setting The Time And Date

    4. Manually Setting the Time and Date This watch allows the time and date to be set manually when radio waves are unable to be received. Oslo Oslo <Screw-Lock Type Crown> · If the crown of your watch is of the screw-look type, operate the crown after first Hamb Hamburg Hamburg...

  • Page 14: Correcting The Second Hand And Minute Hand

    The correction mode can be changed by operating the crown and buttons in the manner shown below. A. Correcting the Second Hand and Minute Hand <Correction Procedure> [Normal Display] (1) Pull the crown out to the second position. Button (B) ·...

  • Page 15: Correcting The Month And Year (No. Of Years Since Leap Year)

    Notes: B. Correcting the Month and Year (No. of Years Since Leap Year) · The minute hand moves in coordination with the second hand. The second hand or <Reading the Month and Year> minute hand cannot be corrected independently. · The month and year (number of elapsed ·...
  • Page 16 <Quick Reference Chart for Number of Years Since Leap Year> V Reading the Month January: The January zone is between 1:00 and 2:00 Year Elapsed year Year Elapsed year Year Elapsed year February: The February zone is between 2:00 and 3:00 2000 Leap year 2004...

  • Page 17: Correcting The Hour Hand And Date

    Examples: C. Correcting the Hour Hand and Date In the case of December in a leap year: Align the second hand at the 0 seconds position. · Since the date changes in coordination with the hour hand, it cannot be corrected (The area between 12:00 and 1:00 is the December zone.
  • Page 18 · When the crown is turned continuously to the left, the hour hand moves · The time difference setting data is reset and the second hand returns to the ±0 continuously in the backward (counter-clockwise) direction. position. However, the hour hand and date indicate the corrected time and date. ·...

  • Page 19: Time Difference Correction Function

    · Although the hour hand moves continuously when the crown is rotated 5. Time Difference Correction Function continuously (by two clicks or more), move the hour hand one hour at a time to ensure that the time difference is corrected reliably. ·...

  • Page 20: Setting The Time Difference In This Case

    Example: Setting to London time when the time in Germany is 10:10 AM The time difference between London and Germany is -1 hour. When the time in Germany is 10:10 AM, the time in London is 9:10 AM. [Normal Display] [Time Difference Correction Mode] <Setting the Time Difference in this Case>...

  • Page 21: Confirmation Of Time Difference Setting

    <Confirmation of Time Difference Setting> <Canceling Time Difference> · When the crown is put in the normal position and button (B) is pressed once, the Cancel the time difference by moving the hour hand in the opposite direction of that second hand moves to the SET or ±0 position to indicate the time difference setting when the time difference was set.

  • Page 22: Solar-Powered Watch Handring Notes

    (3) Either press button (B) again or simply wait for 10 seconds, after which time the 6. Solar-Powered Watch Handring Notes watch automatically returns to the normal display. · The time difference setting is now canceled and the second hand returns to one- This watch uses a secondary battery (rechargeable battery) to store electrical energy.

  • Page 23: Unique Functions Of Solar-Powered Watches

    When the watch becomes insufficiently charged due 7. Unique Functions of Solar-Powered Watches to not exposing the dial (solar cell) to light When the watch becomes insufficiently charged, the display changes as shown below. [Insufficient Charge Warning Display] [Normal Display] [Recovery Automatic Reception] If insufficiently When sufficiently...

  • Page 24: Power Save Function

    A. Power Save Function <Canceling Power Save> The power save function is canceled when power generation is resumed by exposing <Power Save> the solar cell to light. When the solar cell is not exposed to light and power is not generated continuously for ·...

  • Page 25: Insufficient Charge Warning Function

    B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function (Second hand moves at two- Notes: · The time and date cannot be corrected manually during two-second interval second intervals) movement. When the capacity of the secondary battery becomes low as a result of not exposing the ·...

  • Page 26: General Reference For Charging Times Of Solar-Powered Watches

    Charging time to fully charge: Time required for recharging the watch from the stopped 8. General Reference for Charging Times of state when insufficiently charged to fully charged. Solar-Powered Watches Charging time for 1 day of operation: Time required for recharging the watch to run for 1 day.

  • Page 27: Solar-Powered Watch Handling Precautions

    9. Solar Powered Watch Handling Precautions CAUTION Handling of Secondary Battery • Never attempt to remove the secondary battery from the watch. If the secondary battery must unavoidably be removed, store it out of the reach of small children to prevent CAUTION Charging Precautions accidental swallowing.

  • Page 28: Setting The Reference Position

    10. Setting the Reference Position <Reference Position of Each Hand Depress button (B) for and Date> 10 seconds or more Second hand, minute hand, hour hand: Check the reference position if the watch does not indicate the correct time even after 12:00 position (0:00:00) having received radio waves.

  • Page 29: Changing The Mode When Setting The Reference Position

    · Turning the crown continuously (by two clicks or more) causes the hour hand to move <Changing the Mode when Setting the Reference Position> continuously. When the hour hand makes two revolutions, the date changes by one [Normal Operation] day. Continuously advance the hour hand until the date is displayed between 31 and 1. Button (B) Turn the crown to the left or right to interrupt continuous movement of the hour hand.

  • Page 30: All-Reset

    B. Setting the Reference Position after All-Reset 11. All-Reset (1) Align the second hand and minute hand at 00 minutes 00 seconds. Button (B) · Turning the crown (by one click) causes the second hand to advance by one second, The watch display may become abnormal due to the effects of static electricity or a strong shock.
  • Page 31 Note: If the crown is accidentally pushed in too far to the normal position when the <Cautions Following All-Reset> crown is pushed in from the second position to the first position, since this will · After performing the all-reset procedure, the time will not be displayed correctly end setting of the reference position causing the hands to move normally, it will due to the reference position having shifted unless the reference position is set with not be possible to set the reference position for the hour hand and date.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    12. Troubleshooting Radio Wave Reception Function: Try checking the following when you think a problem has occurred. Unable to receive · Does the second hand still · Wait until reception is completed Problem Check Items Corrective Actions radio waves even indicate a reception level of H, (until the second returns to one-sec- Watch does not begin...

  • Page 33: 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 34 • If moisture has entered the watch, or if the inside of the crystal is fogged up and does not become clear within a day, immediately take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form inside.
  • Page 35 Other parts are required to be inspected and replaced as necessary. • Do NOT place the watch close to a magnet. Ask for Citizen geuine parts during replacement. Timekeeping will become inaccurate if you place the watch close to magnetic health equipment such as a magnetic necklace, a magnetic latch of a refrigerator door,handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    · Solar power generation function 14. Specifications · Power save function · Insufficient charge warning function 1. Model: H460 7. Continuous operation times: 2. Type: Analog solar-powered watch · Time until watch stops without charging after being fully charged: 3. Timekeeping accuracy: Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when worn at : Approx.

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