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Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Expose the watch dial to light and charge the watch fully
before use. (See page 50)
• For optimum performance, expose the watch dial to
direct sunlight for several hours at least once a month.
Special notice
Due to special technologies, with the exception of the band, this watch must be
repaired only at an Authorized CITIZEN Service Center.
All requests for repairs must be directed to an Authorized CITIZEN Service Center.
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  • Page 1 Special notice Due to special technologies, with the exception of the band, this watch must be repaired only at an Authorized CITIZEN Service Center. All requests for repairs must be directed to an Authorized CITIZEN Service Center.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features ......... 4 Receiving range of the signal .... 23 Placement for better reception ..24 Safety precautions ...... 6 Receiving the signal ......26 Using your watch Interrupting reception —quick start guide ....12 of the signal ......... 29 Part names and their main Movement of the hands during signal functions ........
  • Page 3 Using the watch during diving Precautions ......... 62 —Dive mode....... 42 Water-resistance performance ..62 Handling the rechargeable cell ..64 Using the dive mode ......48 Keep your watch clean ....... 64 Charging your watch ....50 Caution about charging ..... 65 Charging your watch ......

  • Page 4: Features

    Features Receives a time signal and adjusts the time Dive mode assures accurate automatically when in Europe (see page 22) time indication while diving (see page 42) • When you adjust the time and calender in an area where you cannot receive the signal, see pages 34 to 38.
  • Page 5 To avoid hand misalignment by impacts or magnetism ❏ Impact detection function: This function prevents unwanted movement of the hour, minute and Time difference second hands when the watch receives an impact. ❏ Hand correction function (hand reference correction function— easy adjustment to position auto-correction function): The the local time overseas...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Diving is a potentially dangerous sport. When using this watch for diving, make sure you have a proper understanding of the procedures for handling the watch as described in this manual and observe proper procedures. Handling of this watch in a manner contrary to that described in this user’s manual may prevent the watch from functioning properly.
  • Page 7 To avoid injury • DO NOT wear the watch where the temperature becomes extremely high—such as in a sauna. The watch may become hot and burn the skin. • Be careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself or others.

  • Page 8: General Diving Precautions

    Safety precautions General diving precautions • In the case of using this watch for diving, always make sure you receive the proper diving training from a licensed instructor to acquire the experience and skills required for safe diving. • Make sure you have completely mastered the handling and operation of this watch.
  • Page 9 • Each diver must take responsibility for planning and executing his or her own diving plan to ensure safe diving. This watch is not equipped with a function that prevents decompression sickness. In addition, this watch is also unable to check differences in physiological functions of individual divers or differences in physical condition on that day.
  • Page 10 Safety precautions Precautions relating to use of this watch (continued) • When using this watch for diving, always make sure to use the watch in combination with other diving instruments (dive table, divers’ watch, residual pressure gauge or water depth gauge). Sudden atmospheric fluctuations and changes in water temperature may have an effect on the display and performance of the watch.
  • Page 11 • The use of this watch for diving is limited to recreational diving (non- decompression diving) at a water temperature of 0˚C/32˚F to +50˚C/122˚F. Do not use this watch for the following types of diving: – Diving outside the above temperature range –...

  • Page 12: Using Your Watch-Quick Start Guide

    Using your watch—quick start guide Checking the power reserve Check your watch as follows before using it: Check the movement of the second Second hand hand. The second hand is moving at 1-second intervals. The second hand is moving at 2-second intervals or has stopped.
  • Page 13 Checking the time and calendar Check the time and calendar. • See page 34 to check the calendar. Time and calendar are correct. Start using the watch! Adjust the time and calendar using either of the two following methods: Time and calendar are not correct. •...

  • Page 14: Part Names And Their Main Functions

    Part names and their main functions Signal reception indication—RX/ NO/H/M/L (see pages Rotating bezel (see 30 and 33) page 18) Upper right button Hour hand DIVE (dive mode indication) (see page 48) Crown Second hand Date Lower right button (A) Daylight saving time indication Minute hand...
  • Page 15 Some models indicate the time signal reception status using the tip of the second hand, and others use the tail. Indicating with the tail of Indicating with the tip of the second hand the second hand There are two types of crowns and buttons: normal and screw down. Refer to page 16 to see how to use the screw down crown and button.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Screw Down Crown And Screw Down Push Button

    Part names and their main functions 7 How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button Some models feature a screw down crown and screw down push button. Locking the crown and button prevents accidental operation. Unlock them when you want to operate the watch.
  • Page 17 Unlock Relock Push the crown in to Rotate the crown the case. With gentle counterclockwise pressure towords the Screw down (left) until it case, rotate the crown crown releases from the clockwise to secure it case. to the case. Be sure to tighten firmly.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Unidirectional Rotating Bezel

    Part names and their main functions 7 How to use the unidirectional rotating bezel You can easily check the elapsed time or remaining time from or to a certain point of time by rotating the bezel. It is useful for checking the diving duration. <To determine the elapsed time>...
  • Page 19 <To determine the remaining time> Set the mark to the scheduled time. • You can see the remaining time until Ex.: 10 minutes remaining to the the time scheduled. scheduled time Scheduled time (8:50) Remaining time (10 minutes) Current time (8:40) The unidirectional rotating bezel turns only counterclockwise or left) for safety when diving.

  • Page 20: Receiving The Time Signal To Set The Time And Calendar

    Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Before receiving the signal Correct reference position (Reference position check) • Day of the week hand points Ensure the reference position is correct or not to “SUN. ” before receiving the signal. •...
  • Page 21 <Check the reference position> Pull the crown out to position 1. The second hand indicates the current Second hand setting for the time difference. Press and hold the upper right button (B) for five or more seconds. The current reference position is indicated.

  • Page 22: Radio Controlled Watch

    Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Radio controlled watch This watch receives the time signal from the signal station and automatically adjusts the time and calendar. This watch also feature a function to show the reception result (success/failure) and the condition of reception (reception level).

  • Page 23: Receiving Range Of The Signal

    7 Receiving range of the signal Frankfurt station broadcasts the time signal in Europe. This watch automatically receives the signal from only this location. • This watch can receive only the German signal (DCF77), and cannot receive those from any other area.

  • Page 24: Placement For Better Reception

    Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Placement for better reception Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive time signal better, such as next to a window. • The reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position of the watch.
  • Page 25 <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 ❏ Inside vehicles ❏ Near electrical equipment locations or office appliances ❏...

  • Page 26: Receiving The Signal

    Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Receiving the signal There are two ways to receive the signal: ❏ Automatic reception: automatically receiving the signal on time (see page 27) ❏ On demand reception: receiving the signal when you want to adjust the time and calendar (see page 28) •...
  • Page 27 Automatic reception Place the watch according to “Placement for better reception.” (See page 24) The watch automatically receives the time signal at 3 a.m. every day. • If the time signal cannot be received at 3 a.m., it will automatically try again at 4 a.m.
  • Page 28 Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar On demand reception Push the crown in to position 0. Reception standby indication (RX) Press and hold the lower right Second Hand button (A) for two or more seconds. The second hand indicates the last reception result (NO, H, M or L), then points to RX.

  • Page 29: Interrupting Reception Of The Signal

    Caution The watch cannot receive the time signal while the date and day are changing. Perform the on-demand reception after they have changed. 7 Interrupting the reception of the signal Press and hold the lower right button (A) for two or more seconds. Signal reception will be canceled and all hands move to indicate the current time.

  • Page 30: Movement Of The Hands During Signal Reception

    Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Movement of the hands during signal reception When receiving the signal, the watch moves as follows: <Preparing reception> <During reception> <Reception completed> The second hand points The second hand indicates the All hands start to move.
  • Page 31 Caution When you operate the watch during reception, the reception is interrupted. When the reception has been completed... When the reception has been successfully completed, the hands will resume indicating the correct time. If the signal reception fails, the time is not adjusted. •...

  • Page 32: Checking Signal Reception

    Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Checking signal reception You can check whether the last reception of the time signal succeeded or not. You can also see the reception level if it succeeded. Reception result/Reception level Push the crown in to position 0.
  • Page 33 <Result of the reception> <Reception level> H/M/L: reception succeeded H (High) Very good condition NO: reception failed for reception. • If NO is indicated, find a location and M (Middle) Good condition for direction where the reception is better reception. and perform reception again.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Time/Calendar Manually

    Adjusting the time/calendar manually Hour hand Minute hand Pull the crown out to position Second hand The second hand indicates the daylight saving time setting. Press the lower right button (A). • You can change the daylight saving time setting by rotating the crown. (See page 39) Crown Press the lower right button...
  • Page 35 Now, you can adjust the time. • You can skip the time adjustment to adjust the calendar by pressing the lower right button (A). Rotate the crown to adjust the time. The hour, minute and second hands move. • If you quickly spin the crown continuously, the three hands start to move continuously.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the time/calendar manually Rotate the crown to adjust the Second hand selected item. Date Day of the Month and Date year week • See page 38 to check the month and year. Crown • If you quickly spin the crown continuously, the date starts to move continuously.

  • Page 37: Perpetual Calendar

    Repeat steps 5 and 6 when you need to adjust the other items. Push the crown in to position 0 on the signal on a radio, TV, etc. to finish adjusting the time/calendar. All hands move to indicate the current time. Caution While the indication is moving, you cannot go to the next step.
  • Page 38 Adjusting the time/calendar manually <Month and year indication> You can check the year (years passed since leap year) and month at the position where the second hand points. • You can see the number of years past a leap year by checking which minute marker the second hand points to.

  • Page 39: Changing The Daylight Saving Time (Dst) Setting

    Changing the daylight saving time (DST) setting Pull the crown out to position Second hand The second hand indicates the daylight saving time setting. • When you want to check the setting only, go to step to finish the checking. Press the lower right button (A).

  • Page 40: Setting To The Local (Travel) Time

    Setting to the local (travel) time (time difference correction function) When you go to a different time zone, you can easily set to the local (travel) time temporarily. Second Pull the crown out to position hand The second hand indicates the current setting for the time difference.
  • Page 41 <Time difference indication> Move the second hand by rotating the crown. • You can set the time difference in the range of ±27 hours from Germany time (see page 41). Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the time difference setting.

  • Page 42: Using The Watch During Diving-Dive Mode

    Using the watch during diving—Dive mode Using the watch when diving Diving is a potentially dangerous sport. When using this watch for diving, always make sure you receive proper diving instruction and training from a licensed instructor and obey the rules after having acquired the experience and skills required for safe diving.
  • Page 43 • In the case of using the watch, always make sure to use the watch in combination with other diving instruments (such as a dive table, residual pressure gauge or water depth gauge). • The use of this watch for diving is limited to recreational diving (non- decompression diving) at a water temperature of 0˚C/32˚F to +50˚C/122˚F.
  • Page 44 Using during diving—Dive mode Prohibited matters when using during diving Do not use this watch for diving in the following cases: • When the second hand moves every 2 seconds due to inadequate charge of the watch. When the insufficient charge warning function is active, you cannot change to Dive mode.

  • Page 45: Precautions Before Diving

    Precautions before diving Be sure to check the following: • Always make sure to inspect all functions of this watch prior to diving. • Is the band securely attached to the watch case? • Are there any cracks, scratches or chips on the band or glass? •...

  • Page 46: Precautions During Diving

    Using during diving—Dive mode Precautions during diving • Avoid ascending too rapidly. A rapid ascent can cause decompression sickness and other detrimental effects on the body. Maintain a safe ascent rate. • Do not use the watch when there is a malfunction or physical damage to the watch. •...

  • Page 47: Precautions After Diving

    Precautions after diving • Make sure to rest sufficiently after diving. • It is recommended to avoid flying for at least 24 hours following the completion of diving. • Carefully rinse off any seawater, mud or sand adhered to the watch and then wipe off any excess moisture with a dry cloth.

  • Page 48: Using The Dive Mode

    Using during diving—Dive mode 7 Using the dive mode Be sure to activate the dive mode when diving to prevent the watch from stopping the hands for the time signal reception. Set the crown to position 0. Press and hold the upper right button (B) for seven or more seconds.
  • Page 49 You cannot use the time signal reception function when the dive mode is activated. • Reception of the signal (see page 26) • Checking the results of the reception (see page 32) To deactivate the dive mode Set the crown to position 0, then press and hold the upper right button (B) for seven or more seconds.

  • Page 50: Charging Your Watch

    Charging your watch 7 Charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the watch dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60˚C/140˚F or higher). To obtain optimum performance: •...

  • Page 51: When The Watch Reaches A Low Charge State-Insufficient Charge Warning Function

    7 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 watch dial to light. •...

  • Page 52: Charging Time

    Charging your watch 7 Charging time Below are the approximate times needed for changing when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Use the table below only as a reference. Illuminance Environment Charging time to Charging time to start (Lx) work for one day working normally when (approx.)
  • Page 53 <After the watch is fully charged—Overcharge prevention function> After the watch is fully charged, charging automatically stops to prevent overcharging, which may damage the rechargeable cell, or affect the accuracy, functions and Time for charging fully when the rechargeable performance of the watch. cell is empty (approx.) —...

  • Page 54: Power Save Feature

    Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for more than 7 days such as when you store it in a dark place such as in a case, all hands automatically stop to save the power. (Power save feature) During the power save feature...
  • Page 55 To cancel the power save feature Expose the watch to light sufficient for charging. • All hands start to move and indicate the current time as the power save feature is canceled. • Keep exposing the watch to light sufficient for charging if the second hand is moving once every 2 seconds.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Symptoms Remedies Page Problems with time signal reception. Cannot start reception/cannot Deactivate the dive mode. check the reception result. Avoid things likely to interfere with a time signal and place the watch with the 9:00 Reception is unsuccessful in a position facing toward the station.
  • Page 57 Symptoms Remedies Page Cannot activate the dive mode. Activate the mode after the reference position check or the change of date and The dive mode hand does not day of the week has finished. move to “DIVE. ” Charge the watch if the second hand is moving once every 2 seconds.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The calendar is not correct Receive the time signal to adjust the time and calendar. Set the year, month, date and day of the week The date and/or day of the correctly. week is wrong. Check the time difference setting. Check and correct the reference position.
  • Page 59 “Troubleshooting” (see Contact your nearest Authorized — pages 56 to 59). Citizen Service Center. The watch does not move even if the watch is fully charged. (See page 52) 59 59...

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Reference Position

    Adjusting the reference position If the time and calendar are not indicated correctly even after the reception of the time signal, adjust the reference position. Pull the crown out to position 1. Second hand The second hand moves to indicate the month and year.
  • Page 61 Day of the week hand moves Press the lower right button slightly: Day of the week (A) repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Second hand moves: Time Each time you press the lower right button (A), the adjustable item changes as follows: Date moves: Date Rotate the crown to adjust the selected item.

  • Page 62: Precautions

    Precautions Water-resistance performance This watch is water resistant to 200 meters. Although it can be used for diving using an air tank (scuba diving), it cannot be used for saturation diving involving the use of helium gas. Examples of use Moderate Indication Minor...
  • Page 63 • If moisture has entered the watch, or if the inside of the glass is fogged up and does not become clear for an extended period of time, do not leave the watch in that state; instead, immediately take the watch to the Citizen Consumer Help Desk or your nearest Customer Support Center for inspection and repair.

  • Page 64: Handling The Rechargeable Cell

    Precautions Handling the rechargeable cell • Do not remove the rechargeable cell. If it is removed, keep the rechargeable cell out of the reach of children to prevent ingestion. • If the rechargeable cell is swallowed, consult a doctor and seek medical treatment. Keep your watch clean •...

  • Page 65: Caution About Charging

    Caution about charging • Excessively high temperature when charging watch may cause discoloration and deformation of the components, and result in malfunction of the movement. • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60˚C/140˚F or higher). Example: –...

  • Page 66: To Avoid Malfunction

    Precautions To avoid malfunction • DO NOT use the watch where the temperature is lower or higher than the operating temperature specified in this manual. Doing so may cause the watch to malfunction or stop. • DO NOT place the watch nearby any materials generating a strong magnetic field such as: –...
  • Page 67 • DO NOT place the watch on or nearby household appliances that generate static electricity such as Televisions or computer monitors. The timekeeping may be affected. • DO NOT apply any strong shock, for example, by dropping it onto a hard floor. •...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Maintenance Daily maintenance • 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. • Wipe off dirt, perspiration, and water from the case and glass with a clean soft cloth occasionally.

  • Page 69: Storage

    Storage • If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time, carefully wipe off any perspiration, dirt or moisture. Then store in a cool, dry location, avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity. •...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Model H162 Type Analog solar-powered watch Timekeeping accuracy Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when worn at normal temperatures between +5˚C/41˚F and +35˚C/95˚F without the time signal reception) Display functions Time: Hours, minutes, seconds Calender: Years passed since the last leap year,...
  • Page 71 Additional • Time signal reception function (automatic reception, on- functions demand reception, recovery automatic reception) • Reception standby indication function (RX) • Reception level indication function (H, M, L) • Reception status confirmation function (H, M, L or NO) • Time difference checking/correction function •...

  • Page 72: Functions List

    Functions list Second hand Function Activate/deactivate the dive mode. Receive the time signal manually. Check the time signal reception result. Crown Set to the local time temporarily (time difference correction). Adjust the time/calendar manually. Set the daylight saving time manually.
  • Page 73 Position of Operation using button/crown Page the crown Press and hold the upper right button (B) for seven or more seconds. Press and hold the lower right button (A) for two or more seconds. Press the lower right button (A). Rotate the crown after pressing the lower right button (A).

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