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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.
✳
The case has different features depending on the model.
Details of the case features are not contained in this manual, see
" http://www.citizenwatch.jp/support/default.htm ".
To check the movement number
A case number is engraved on the case back.
(Figure on the right)
The first 4 digits of the case number represent the
movement number of the watch.
In the example on the right, "1234" is the movement
number.
Engraving position example
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.
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  • Page 1 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. ✳ The case has different features depending on the model.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions This manual contains the following instructions that should be strictly followed at all times to prevent injury to yourself and other persons as well as damage to property. ■ Injuries and damage that might be caused by using the watch improperly or neglecting any of the instructions or precautions contained in this manual are classified with the following symbols.
  • Page 3 ■ Important instructions that should be followed are classified with the following symbols. Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed. Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters. <Notes before use—Protective stickers> Prior to the watch being shipped from the manufacturing plant, its glass, case, metal band, and metal parts of the clasp are covered with stickers to protect them from getting fingerprints or scratches during transit from the plant to the store.
  • Page 4 “Perpetual calendar” No need for date correction at the end “City setting” of each month. Easy to see the time and calendar of cities all over * “Eco-Drive” and “Perfex” are Citizen original the world. technologies.

  • Page 5: Before Using The Watch

    Before using the watch The following must be done before using the watch: Checking the power reserve Page Check the charge level of the watch. Setting the city Page Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. Checking the time signal reception Page Check the result of the time signal reception.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before using the watch ....Receiving the time signal manually ........Component identification....Switching Summer Time and Checking the power reserve ..standard time ......Checking the time signal Recharging your watch ....reception ........Adjusting the time/calender Setting the city ......
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting ......Information ......... Solar-powered watch handling Specifications....... precautions ....... Customer support center ....Water resistance ......Precautionary items and usage limitations....... Warranty and service....

  • Page 8: Component Identification

    Component identification Minute hand Upper right button ( B ) Hour hand Date indicator Signal reception Crown indication (OK/RX/NO) Second hand Lower right City indication button ( A ) Summer Time indication (ON/OFF) The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
  • Page 9 Component identification How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button Some models feature a screw down crown and/or screw down push button. Locking the crown and/or button prevents accidental operation. These must be unlocked prior to using certain features of your watch such as setting the time or date. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the case.

  • Page 10: Checking The Power Reserve

    Checking the power reserve 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 2. Press the lower right button A briefly. • When the charge of the watch is low, the second hand rotates a quarter counterclockwise. You need to charge the watch. See page 32.

  • Page 11: Checking The Time Signal

    Checking the time signal reception 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 2. Press the lower right button A briefly. The second hand moves and indicates the reception result. OK Reception has succeeded. NO Reception has failed. When reception When reception has failed, see page 24.

  • Page 12: Setting The City

    Setting the city Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. 1. Pull the crown out to position The second hand moves and indicates the city currently selected. 2. Rotate the crown to select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
  • Page 13 Setting the city Table of selectable cities • The indications in the table below are written differently on some models. • The signal station is changed depending on the selected city. Some cities cannot receive the signal though the signal station is assigned in the list. •...
  • Page 14 Setting the city Second hand Indication City name Time difference Signal from... position KARACHI Karachi DELHI Delhi +5.5 DHAKA Dhaka China BANGKOK Bangkok BEIJING Beijing TOKYO Tokyo ADELAIDE Adelaide +9.5 SYDNEY Sydney Japan NOUMEA Noumea AUCKLAND Auckland...
  • Page 15 Setting the city Second hand Time Indication City name Signal from... position difference MIDWAY Midway Island HONOLULU Honolulu ANCHORAGE ANC Anchorage L.ANGELES Los Angeles DENVER Denver CHICAGO Chicago NEW YORK New York SANTIAGO Santiago R.JANEIRO Rio de Janeiro F.NORONHA Fernando de Noronha Germany AZORES Azores...

  • Page 16: Notes On The Time Signal Reception

    Notes on the time signal reception Receiving the time signal There are three ways to receive the time signal: Methods Explanations Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is Automatic reception unsuccessful, the watch tries to receive at 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Receives the signal when you want to adjust the time and date.
  • Page 17 Notes on the time signal reception • The time signal reception function cannot be deactivated. • Even when this watch receives a time signal successfully, the accuracy of the displayed time will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing. •...
  • Page 18 Notes on the time signal reception Note on the time signal This watch receives the time signal from the five signal stations located in four regions and automatically adjusts the time and date. The receivable signal stations are listed as follows: Signal stations Kind of the time signal Fukushima station, Japan...
  • Page 19 Notes on the time signal reception Approximate receivable area The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by the receiving environment and weather. (Japan): (Japan): Approx. 1000 km Approx. 1000 km Kyushu station Fukushima station Continued on the next page...
  • Page 20 Notes on the time signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by the receiving environment and weather. WWVB (USA): Approx. 2000 km Fort Collins station...
  • Page 21 Notes on the time signal reception The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by the receiving environment and weather. (China): Approx. 1400 km Shangqiu station DCF77 (Germany): Approx. 1000 km Mainflingen station...
  • Page 22 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 •...
  • Page 23 Then, attempt to receive the time signal following the procedure on pages 24 and 25. If the signal reception is still poor, consult the Citizen Consumer Help Desk (TEL: 0120–78–4807). We will provide a map showing the locations of the signal stations.

  • Page 24: Manually

    Receiving the time signal manually 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 watch will not start to receive if the second hand is moving once every two seconds (this is the insufficient charge warning).
  • Page 25 Receiving the time signal manually 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 2. Press and hold the lower right button A for two or more seconds. The second hand moves to “RX” and the watch starts receiving. After receiving the time signal, the second hand will move normally.

  • Page 26: Switching Summer Time And Standard Time

    Switching Summer Time and standard time 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. • The summer time rules may change depending on the country or area. While the summer time is in effect, some time signals include the summer time check signal.
  • Page 27 Switching Summer Time and standard time Checking the time currently shown Check whether the watch shows Summer Time or standard time. 1. Pull the crown out to position The second hand moves and indicates which time is currently shown. ON Summer Time is shown OFF The standard time is shown 2.
  • Page 28 Switching Summer Time and standard time Changing the time to show 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Rotate the crown to change the time to show. To show Summer Time: Rotate the crown to the right to select “ON. ” To show the standard time: Rotate the crown to the left to select “OFF.
  • Page 29 Switching Summer Time and standard time <Time shown for each city> The watch shows and memorizes Summer Time/standard time in common for the following cities in each area so you do not need to change them for each city. • If you show the standard time manually for a city, the watch always shows the standard time for that city regardless of the time shown for other cities in the same area.
  • Page 30 Switching Summer Time and standard time To cancel the automatic switching function If you manually show the standard time in step 2 on page 28, the automatic switching function is deactivated and the watch will not show Summer Time by signal reception. If you are in an area that receives the summer time check signal but does not adopt Summer Time, deactivate the automatic switching function.
  • Page 31 Switching Summer Time and standard time To activate the automatic switching function again Select “ON” in step 2 on page 28 to show Summer Time. • This operation also activates the automatic switching function. • If you activate the automatic switching function when Summer Time season is not in effect, receive the time signal to show the standard time.

  • Page 32: Recharging Your Watch

    Recharging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. For optimal performance: • Expose the watch with the dial facing towards direct sunlight for five to six hours at least once a month.
  • Page 33 Recharging 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. Charge the watch by exposing the dial to light. •...
  • Page 34 Recharging your watch Charging time by environment Below are the approximate times needed for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only. Charging time to start Illuminance Charging time to Environment working normally when the (Lx) work for one day...
  • Page 35 Recharging your watch Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for more than seven days such as when you store it in the dark, the minute hand and second hand automatically stop to save power. However, the watch still keeps the time.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the time/calendar manually 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press the lower right button A briefly. The second hand moves to the 0 second position. 3. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute. • The second hand rotates around once and the minute hand moves one minute.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the time/calendar manually 6. Press the lower right button A briefly. The date indicator moves slightly. 7. Rotate the crown to adjust the date. 8. Press the lower right button A briefly. The second hand indicates the current setting of the month and year. 9.

  • Page 38: Manually

    Adjusting the time/calendar manually Month and year indications The year and month are indicated by the second hand when you adjust the time and calendar manually. Nov. Dec. Oct. Jan. Leap year Feb. Sept. 1st year since leap year 2nd year since leap year 3rd year since leap year Aug.
  • Page 39 Adjusting the time/calendar manually The figure shows April The figure shows in the 3rd year since the August in the 2nd year recent leap year (e.g. since the recent leap 2011). year (e.g. 2014). Quick reference chart for number of years passed since leap year Indication of the second hand Passed year Year...

  • Page 40: Checking And Correcting The Current Reference Position

    Checking and correcting the current reference position If the time or date is not shown correctly even after proper reception of the time signal, check whether the reference position is correct or not. What is the reference position? Correct reference position The base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date.

  • Page 41: Reference Position

    Checking and correcting the current reference position 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Press and hold the upper right button B for five or more seconds. All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current reference position. •...
  • Page 42 Checking and correcting the current reference position 3. Pull the crown out to position 4. Press the lower right button A briefly. The hour hand moves slightly. 5. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour hand to the “0:00:00” position. •...
  • Page 43 Checking and correcting the current reference position 7. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute hand and second hand to the “0:00:00” position. • If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the hands will move continuously. To stop them, rotate the crown in either direction.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Reception is unsuccessful in a receivable area. Do not move the watch until the reception is finished. When the second hand moves once every two seconds, the watch cannot receive the time signal. Charge the watch. Contact the Citizen Consumer Help Desk. 44 44...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The correct time and date are Check the city setting. not indicated after successful reception. Check and correct the current reference position. The hands do not work properly. The second hand rotates a quarter counterclockwise Charge the watch. when you check the reception result.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The hands do not work properly. The hands start turning The watch is canceling the power save feature. Wait until rapidly as you take the watch the rapid movement stops. out of the case. The time and/or date is not correct. Check the city setting.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The time is wrong even though Check the displayed time—Summer Time or the the city setting is correct standard time—and change it if necessary. and the signal reception was Check and correct the current reference position. successful.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Resetting the watch The watch may not work properly if it is affected by static electricity or shock. In this case, you must reset the watch. Caution • Be sure to charge the watch fully before resetting it. (Page 34) •...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting After resetting the watch You must set the watch again following the procedure below. 1. Correct the current reference position. See from step 4 on page 42. 2. Select a city. See pages 12 to 15. 3. Adjust the time/calendar. •...

  • Page 50: Solar-Powered Watch Handling

    Solar-powered watch handling precautions <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light. • When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location as possible. This will ensure that it will continue to run properly.
  • Page 51 Solar-powered watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> • Because the watch uses a rechargeable cell, you do not need periodical cell replacement. However, power consumption may increase after using for an extended period of time due to deterioration, and the power may run out earlier than expected. To avoid this, we recommend that you have your watch inspected (Charge basis) periodically.

  • Page 52: Water Resistance

    Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Non-water resistant watches cannot be used underwater or in environments in contact with water. • Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while washing your face or in the rain, but is not to be immersed in water. •...
  • Page 53 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”...

  • Page 54: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION To Avoid Injury • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others. •...
  • Page 55 Precautionary items and usage limitations 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 when the watch is wet. Water may penetrate into the watch, causing deterioration of water resistance.

  • Page 56: Static Electricity

    Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch <Band> • The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet (fading, peeling of adhesive), owing to the properties of the material. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash. •...
  • Page 57 Precautionary items and usage limitations <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 indicating the correct time.
  • Page 58 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • 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. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments.
  • Page 59 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For a metallic, plastic or rubber watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush.

  • Page 60: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and service <Free Guarantee> In the case a malfunction has occurred during the course of normal use while the watch is till under warranty, the watch will be repaired free of charge in accordance with the conditions of the warranty included with this manual.
  • Page 61 Customer Support Center. <Request to Customers> All parts of this watch, except for the band, are to be repaired only at CITIZEN. This is because special technologies and equipment are required to perform repairs, inspections and adjustments.

  • Page 62: Information

    Information The time signal The time signal is broadcast almost continuously 24-hours a day, but may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance. The broadcasting conditions of the time signal for Japan can be checked on the English web site of Japan Standard Time Project (http://jjy.nict.go.jp/index-e.html). The time signal has no effect on the human body or medical equipment.
  • Page 63 Information To avoid hand misalignment by impacts or magnetism—Perfex JIS Type-1 antimagnetic performance: This watch maintains its time functionality as close as 5 cm away from devices that generate a magnetic field during normal use. Impact detection function: This function prevents unwanted movement of the hour, minute and second hands when the watch receives an impact.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications H149 Analog solar-powered watch Model Type Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures Timekeeping accuracy (between +5˚C and +35˚C) (without the time signal reception) −10˚C to +60˚C Operating temperature range • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds Display functions •...
  • Page 65 Specifications • Solar power function Additional • Power reserve indication functions • Overcharging prevention function • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, automatic recovery) • Confirming reception status (RX) •...

  • Page 66: Customer Support Center

    Customer support center Repair service Citizen Customer Service 0120–977–867 TEL: Business hours: 9:30–12:00/13:00–17:00 (Monday thru Friday excluding holidays) 1–14–1 Higashi ayase, Adachi-ku, Tokyo ( 120–0004)
  • Page 67 Citizen Consumer Help Desk 0120–78–4807 TEL: Business hours: 9:30–17:30 (Monday thru Friday excluding holidays) http://citizen.jp/ URL: TOKYO SUPPORT SERVICE TEL: 03–6327–3894 2F Citizen Nakano Bldg., 5–68–10, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ( 164–8726) OSAKA SUPPORT SERVICE TEL: 06–6252–1432 3–8–9 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka ( 542–0081)

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