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Citizen Watch Instruction Manual

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  • Page 3: To Check The Movement Number

    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 contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 76 to 85) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■...
  • Page 5 Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed. Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
  • Page 6 Before using this watch After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch: ◆ Checking the power reserve  Page 19 Check the charge level of the watch. ◆ Setting the World Time  Page 22 Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
  • Page 7 Before using this watch ◆ Protective Stickers Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.) Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.
  • Page 8 Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to prevent accidental operation. Please refer to the following chart for use. Screw down crown and screw down push button Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock...
  • Page 9 Before using this watch Recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features ……………………………………………………………… 10 Component identification ………………………………………… 11 Charging your watch ………………………………………………… 12 Setting the World Time ……………………………………………… 22 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ……………………………………… 31 Setting the Alarm Time ……………………………………………… 43 Notes on the time signal reception ………………………………… 48 Checking the time signal reception…………………………………...
  • Page 11 Table of contents Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 70 Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions ………… 76 Water resistance …………………………………………………… 78 Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 80 Specifications ………………………………………………………… 86...

  • Page 12: Features

    “Radio controlled watch” “Eco-Drive” Receives a time signal from one of the No need for periodical changing five signal stations located in four regions of rechargeable cells. The watch is and automatically adjusts the time and charged by light. calendar. “Perpetual calendar”...

  • Page 13: Component Identification

    Reception result button (A) indication (OK/RX/NO) Alarm (ON/OFF) Local time minute hand Local time 24-hour hand * The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch. * A solar cell is placed under the dial.

  • Page 14: Charging 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 15 Charging your watch • Set the watch to the Manual Power Save mode when not using for a long time. → Page 17 • If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation. • Do not charge the watch at high temperature (about 60°C/140°F or higher).
  • Page 16 Charging 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. Be sure to fully charge your watch.
  • Page 17 Charging your watch ◆ Charging time by environment 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. Charging time (approx.)

  • Page 18: Power Save Feature

    Charging your watch ◆ Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when you set the watch in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the power.
  • Page 19 • Even though all the hands stop at the manual power save operation, the watch operation continues within the watch memory. • The watch does not receive a radio signal automatically at the manual power save...
  • Page 20 Charging your watch ◆ To cancel the manual power save feature 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.

  • Page 21: Checking The Power Reserve

    Charging your watch ◆ Checking the power reserve Checking the current power reserve. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The function hand shows the power reserve level.
  • Page 22 Optimal level. fully charged to The watch must performance is ensure optimal be fully charged. each level achieved at this performance. level. The watch must be charged immediately.
  • Page 23 • When the power reserve level is 1 or 0, the function hand shows the power reserve level. • When the power reserve level is 0, the time and date are correctly shown. However watch setting and alarm operation is not available.

  • Page 24: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time The watch can indicate the time and date of any of the 26 cities in the world you choose. • When using the watch in an area not listed in the table below, select and set the city with the same time difference. • This watch can indicate 2 different times (home time and Local time) at the same time. Home time is the main time indication (time where you live). Local time is the time of other location than the home time.
  • Page 25 Setting the World Time ◆ Checking the Home time / Local time 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 26 Setting the World Time 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the second time zone and the function hand indicates the summer time information. The second hand indication changes every time the upper right button Ⓑ...
  • Page 27 Setting the World Time ◆ Setting the home time / Local time 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 2.
  • Page 28 Setting the World Time 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the Local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • T he home time city and the Local time city switches every time the lower right button Ⓐ is pressed.
  • Page 29 Setting the World Time ◆ City indication table Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... LONDON 0 sec. PARIS 2 sec. ATHENS 4 sec. Germany RIYADH 7 sec. DUBAI 9 sec. KARACHI 11 sec. DELHI 14 sec. +5.5 DHAKA 16 sec.
  • Page 30 Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... TOKYO 23 sec. ADELAIDE 25 sec. +9.5 SYDNEY 28 sec. Japan NOUMEA 30 sec. AUCKLAND 32 sec. MIDWAY ISLANDS 35 sec. −11 HONOLULU 37 sec. −10 ANCHORAGE 39 sec.
  • Page 31 −3 FERNANDO DE NORONHA 56 sec. −2 Germany AZORES 58 sec. −1 • The city indications displayed on the watch may be different, depending on the model. • For a city indicated by , the summer time indication and the standard time indication are linked together. See page 42 for the details. • The time difference in the table above is based on UTC. • The time difference may change depending on the country or area.
  • Page 32 Setting the World Time ◆ Function for switching the home time and the local time The time and the calendar indications can be switched between the home time and the local time. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2.

  • Page 33: Setting Summer Time (Smt)

    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. In an area where the summer time is in effect, the time signal contains a summer time check signal. This watch automatically updates the SMT / STD time setting when receiving the summer time information in the radio signal. • The summer time setting can be manually set to OFF if you live in an area that does not observe summer time. See pages 38 to 41...
  • Page 34 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Checking the summer time setting 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 35 Setting Summer Time (SMT) 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • Normal operation will resume if the button is not pressed for approx. 10 seconds. There are four modes of the summer time setting.
  • Page 36 When The summer time settings automatically the watch receive the summer time OFF, it activates (SMT-AU) upon receiving the summer automatically switches to the normal time time information in the radio signal. (automatic indication (STD-AU).
  • Page 37 Setting Summer Time (SMT) STD-MA SMT-MA Standard Time (STD) Summer Time (SMT) Manual (MA) The time is shown regardless of the summer The summer time information is indicated time information reception. regardless of the summer time information the summer time information received in during radio reception.
  • Page 38 Setting Summer Time (SMT) To automatically enable Set the summer time setting to STD-AU SMT-AU Summer Time (SMT) automatic (the summer time when using the watch setting (SMT / STD) is updated in an area where the automatically upon receiving time signal can be the radio signal) received: Set the summer time SMT To enable Summer SMT-AU Time (SMT) manually when you want to do so.
  • Page 39 Setting Summer Time (SMT) To prevent the watch Set the Summer Time (SMT) STD-MA from automatically setting to manual and set the summer time STD. enabling Summer Time (SMT) through signal reception:...
  • Page 40 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Manually changing summer time setting between SMT and STD 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 41 Setting Summer Time (SMT) 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to set the summer time SMT or STD.
  • Page 42 Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Setting the summer time automatically / manually 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings STD-AU STD-MA of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
  • Page 43 Setting Summer Time (SMT) 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 4. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds. Each time you press the lower right button Ⓐ...
  • Page 44 ◆ The time shown for each city The watch shows and stores 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. • If you show the standard time manually for a city/time differences, the watch always shows the standard time for that city/time difference regardless of the time shown for others in the same area. Areas receiving the signal from USA Areas receiving the signal from Germany...

  • Page 45: Setting The Alarm Time

    Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Using the alarm The alarm function uses a 24 hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. The alarm time corresponds to the home time. The alarm time cannot be set to correspond to the local time. Example: If the current home time zone is Tokyo with the alarm set at 6 o'clock a.m., and the user changes the home time zone to Bangkok, the alarm will sound at 6 o'clock a.m., Bangkok time.
  • Page 46 Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Switching the alarm between ON and OFF 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The second hand indicates ON/OFF of the alarm. The function hand indicates the power reserve level. 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ to set the alarm ON or OFF.
  • Page 47 Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Setting the Alarm Time The alarm time is set by the 24-hour hand in the local time indication and the minute hand. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour and minute hands of the local time move to indicate the alarm time.
  • Page 48 Setting the Alarm Time • 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". • When the hour and minute hands of the home time are close to the local time indication, they automatically move to avoid interfering the alarm setting.

  • Page 49: Alarm Sound Monitor

    Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Alarm sound monitor 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour and minute hands of the local time move to indicate the alarm time. 2. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds.

  • Page 50: Notes On The Time Signal Reception

    3:00 a.m. On demand Starts receiving the signal when you want to adjust the time and date. reception (See page 59.) Recovery Automatically receives the signal once after charging when the watch automatic stops due to insufficient charge. reception...
  • Page 51 • 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. • If the watch is not able to receive the signal, it will operate normally within an accuracy range of ±15 seconds per month.
  • Page 52 Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When receiving the time signal Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal better, such as next to a window. • T he reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position of the watch.
  • Page 53 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, and automatically corrects the time and date. The signal stations are as follows:...
  • Page 54 Notes on the time signal reception JJY (Japan): JJY (Japan): Approx. 2,000 km Approx. 1,500km Kyushu station Fukushima station...
  • Page 55 Notes on the time signal reception WWVB (USA): Approx. 3,000km Fort Collins station...
  • Page 56 Notes on the time signal reception DCF77 (Germany): BPC (China): Approx. 1,500km Approx. 1,500km Mainflingen station Shangqiu station...

  • Page 57: Poor Reception Areas

    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 • Inside reinforced concrete • Inside vehicles...
  • Page 58 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 52 to 54, search for a better place for reception.

  • Page 59: Checking The Time Signal Reception

    Checking the time signal reception Check the result of the last signal reception. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand moves and indicates the reception result.
  • Page 60 ◆ Time signal reception result Indication Result Radio reception failed. Radio reception in Radio Reception was The time and data/ Meaning process. Do not move successful. calendar have not been the watch. corrected. • For details on time signal reception, see page 48.

  • Page 61: Receiving The Time Signal Manually (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 signal station is different depending on the city set. Confirm the current city setting.
  • Page 62 Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) • If your current location is outside the reception area of the time zone chosen, the watch will not receive a radio signal. Change the time zone to one within the radio reception area of your locale. Ⓐ • Press and hold the lower right button for two or more seconds to cancel the signal reception.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Time/Calendar Manually

    Adjusting the time/calendar manually Manually adjust the time/calendar when the watch cannot receive the time signal. 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . Rotate the crown clockwise or counterclockwise until the second hand indicates the time zone nearest your current location. The hour, minute and 24-hour hands will rotate to the current time set in memory for the chosen timezone.
  • Page 64 Adjusting the time/calendar manually ② ③ 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to select the correction target. Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves.
  • Page 65 Adjusting the time/calendar manually 5. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. • I f you spin the crown quickly, the hands for the time and date will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. • To move the date forward or backward by one day, slightly rotate the crown. • T he leap year and month are indicated by the minute hand. Refer to the charts on pages 64 and 65 for proper month and leap year setting. 6.
  • Page 66 Adjusting the time/calendar manually ◆ Month and year indications The number of years and months since the leap year is December indicated by minute marks. [Month] January December: between 12:00 and 01:00 between 01:00 and 02:00 January: February: between 02:00 and 03:00 [Year] Leap year: February...
  • Page 67 Adjusting the time/calendar manually You can get the actual year from the number of years passed from the leap year by referring to the following table: Indication of the second hand Passed year Year Hour marker Leap year 2016, 2020, 2024 1st min.

  • Page 68: Checking And Correcting The Current Reference Position

    Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ What is the reference position? This is base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date. If the reference positions of the hand and calendar are not at the correct position, the time, calendar and other functions will not be correctly indicated.
  • Page 69 Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ Checking and correcting the current reference position 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and hold the upper right button Ⓑ for ten seconds. All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current reference position.
  • Page 70 Checking and correcting the current reference position 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to ④ ③ select the correction target. Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves.
  • Page 71 Checking and correcting the current reference position 5. Rotate the crown to correct the reference position of the active hand/ indication. • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To stop them, slightly rotate the crown. 6. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the correction. 7. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to return to current time indication.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Problems with time signal reception. Symptoms Remedies Page Push the crown in to position 0 . — Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    The second hand is stopped When the crown is in the position 2 , the watch may be at the 0-second position in the manual power save feature. Push the crown back and push buttons cannot to the position 0 to resume the current time indication.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting The time and/or date is incorrect. Symptoms Remedies Page Check the city setting. Change the summer time setting. The time and/or date is Check and correct the current reference position. incorrect. Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date. Set the time and date manually.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting Others Symptoms Remedies Page Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours. If the problem is The hands do not move not solved after fully charging, and following even if the watch is the all reset and reference procedures, contact charged.

  • Page 76: All Reset

    Troubleshooting ◆ All Reset When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the power reserve is insufficient, charge the watch. Check before performing All Reset. After performing All Reset, you need to configure all the settings again.
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting ◆ Performing the All Reset Perform this operation after checking the contents of the previous page in this manual. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . 2. Press and hold both the lower right button Ⓐ and the upper right button Ⓑ for four or more seconds. All Reset will be performed. The settings will be reset as follows: The settings after All Reset •...

  • Page 78: Eco-Drive (Solar Powered) Watch Handling Precautions

    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. * When charging under an incandescent lamp, be sure to leave 50 cm (19-11/16 inch) or more between the lamp and the watch to avoid exposing the watch to excessive heat.
  • Page 79 Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another type of battery is installed, if a silver 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 80: Water Resistance

    Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Refer to the watch dial and 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. (The unit “1bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.) • WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.××bar. • 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.

  • Page 81: Water Resistance

    Water-related use Minor exposure Swimming and Operate the crown to water (washing general washing Skin diving, Scuba diving or button when face, rain, etc.) work marine sports using an air tank the watch is wet...

  • Page 82: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    • Take off your watch before going to bed. 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. • If water enters the watch or the watch fogs up and does not clear up even after a long time, consult your dealer or Authorized Service Center for inspection and/or repair.

  • Page 83: 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. • Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch. • Take off your watch before taking a bath. • If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair. Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, push button, etc.) may come off.
  • Page 84 <Magnetism> • Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet. Subjecting the watch to strong magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly and prevent the watch from keeping time accurately. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic health devices...

  • Page 85: Static Electricity

    Be careful when handling these chemicals. Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case.
  • Page 86 • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments. Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing. Keep your watch clean at all times. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin. If you think there is something wrong, discontinue wearing the watch immediately and consult your physician.

  • Page 87: Caring For Your Watch

    <When Luminous Paint is used for your watch> The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place. The luminous paint stores light (daylight or artificial light) and glows in a dark place.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications Model Type H82* Analog solar-powered watch Timekeeping Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation accuracy temperatures (between +5˚C/41°F and +35˚C/95°F) (without reception) Operating -10°C/14°F~+60°C/140°F temperature range • Home time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour time Display functions •...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Specifications • Solar power function • Overcharging prevention function • Power reserve: 4 levels • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, automatic recovery) Signal stations: Japan (East/West)/USA/Germany/China * When the time difference is corrected, the signal station is switched.

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