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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.
Be sure to visit the Citizen website at http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/.
Here you will find a variety of information such as electronic setting guides,
answers to frequently asked questions, Eco-Drive recharging information
and more.
To check the movement number
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or
more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the
case back.(Figure on the right)
The first 4 characters of the case number represent
the movement number of the watch.In the example
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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. Be sure to visit the Citizen website at http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/.
- Page 2 Safety precautions Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) (IMPORTANT) This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should property.
- Page 3 For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer from where the watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. Some This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by repair shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not exposing the dial to light.
- Page 4 Before using this watch Before using this watch ◆ Specially designed crown/push button How to use recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button(s) as a wooden toothpick. to prevent accidental operation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Features ……………………………………………………………… 10 Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 54 Component identification ………………………………………… 11 Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions ………… 60 Charging your watch ………………………………………………… 12 Water resistance …………………………………………………… 64 Using the chronograph ……………………………………………… 20 Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 66 Setting the World Time ………………………………………………... -
Page 6: Features
Chronograph cities all over the world. 1/20 second hand * The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch. * “Eco-Drive” is Citizen’s proprietary technology. * A solar cell is placed under the dial. -
Page 7: Charging Your Watch
Charging your watch Charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such • If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. charging may be needed to ensure continual operation. - Page 8 Charging your watch Charging your watch ◆ When the watch reaches a low charge state (insufficient charge ◆ Charging time by environment warning function) Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only. When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds.
- Page 9 Charging your watch Charging your watch ◆ Power save feature ◆ Checking the power reserve When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when Checking the current power reserve. you store it in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the power. 1.
- Page 10 Charging your watch Charging your watch The power reserve level indications • When the power reserve is at level 1 or 0, the chronograph minute hand always indicates the power reserve level. Level • When the power reserve is at level 0, the current time and date are indicated. However, you cannot configure or confirm settings, or operate the chronograph.
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Page 11: Using The Chronograph
Using the chronograph Using the chronograph 5. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ to reset the measured time. The chronograph can measure up to 60 minutes in units of 1/20 seconds. • Make sure to reset the time after finishing measurement. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 6. -
Page 12: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time Setting the World Time ◆ City indication table The watch can indicate the time and date of any of the 26 pre-programmed cities. • When using the watch in an area not listed in the table below, select and set the city Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... with the same time difference. - Page 13 Setting the World Time Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference Signal from... TOKYO 23 sec. SANTIAGO 51 sec. −4 ADELAIDE 25 sec. +9.5 RIO DE JANEIRO 53 sec.
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Page 14: Setting Daylight Saving Time
Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Daylight Saving Time ◆ Daylight saving time ◆ Checking the time currently shown Daylight Saving Time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an 1. Pull the crown out to position . extra hour of daylight during summer by advancing clocks by one hour. - Page 15 Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time indication Auto/Manual indication Set the auto/manual setting To automatically enable Description (ON/OFF) (Chronograph minute hand) (Chronograph 1/20 second hand) to auto (the watch will Daylight Saving Time when automatically change the using the watch in an area Enable Daylight Saving Time (ON) Automatic setting (12 o’clock...
- Page 16 Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Daylight Saving Time ◆ Switching ON/OFF of Daylight Saving Time ◆ Auto/manual adjustment of Daylight Saving Time 1. Pull the crown out to position . 1. Pull the crown out to position . Ⓑ Ⓑ...
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Page 17: Notes On The Time Signal Reception
Notes on the time signal reception Setting Daylight Saving Time ◆ The time shown for each city There are three ways to receive the time signal: The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 41) The watch shows and memorizes Daylight Saving Time/standard time in common for the following cities/time differences in each area so you do not need Methods Explanations... - Page 18 Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When receiving the time signal ◆ Note on the time signal Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal This watch receives the time signal from one of the five signal stations located in better, such as next to a window.
- Page 19 Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception JJY (Japan): JJY (Japan): Approx. 1,500km Approx. 2,000 km Fukushima station WWVB (USA): Kyushu station Approx. 3,000km Fort Collins station...
- Page 20 Notes on the time signal reception 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...
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Page 21: Checking The Time Signal Reception
Checking the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When signal reception is poor Check the result of the last signal reception. High-tension electrical lines or other structures near your house may block the 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . path to the signal station. -
Page 22: Receiving The Time Signal Manually (On Demand Reception)
Receiving the time signal manually Checking the time signal reception (On demand reception) ◆ Time signal reception result 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." •... -
Page 23: Adjusting The Time/Calendar Manually
Adjusting the time/calendar manually Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) Manually adjust the time/calendar when the watch cannot receive the time signal. • T he watch will not receive the time signal when in a low charge state as indicated by the second hand moving in two second increments (the insufficient charge warning). • If the current location is different from the city you set, the watch will not receive the Ⓑ... - Page 24 Adjusting the time/calendar manually Adjusting the time/calendar manually ② 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to 5. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. Ⓑ select the correction target. • I f you spin the crown quickly, the hands for the time and date will move continuously. Each time you press and release the upper right button To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown.
- Page 25 Adjusting the time/calendar manually Adjusting the time/calendar manually ◆ Month and year indications The number of years and months since the leap year is You can get the actual year from the number of years passed from the leap year by December indicated by minute marks.
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Page 26: Checking And Correcting The Current Reference Position
Checking and correcting the current reference position Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ What is the reference position? ◆ Checking and correcting the current reference position The base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date. If the reference 1. - Page 27 Checking and correcting the current reference position Checking and correcting the current reference position ④ 4. Press the upper right button Ⓑ to select the 5. Rotate the crown to correct the reference position of the active hand/ Ⓑ correction target. indication.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. The hands do not work properly. Problems with time signal reception. Symptoms Remedies Page The hands move in an Symptoms Remedies Page Stop the chronograph. unexpected direction. －... - Page 29 Change the daylight saving time setting. even if the watch is the all reset and reference procedures, contact charged. your nearest Citizen Authorized Service Center The time and/or date is Check and correct the current reference position. for further assistance.
- Page 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ◆ All Reset ◆ Performing the All Reset When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the Perform this operation after checking the contents of the previous page in this power reserve is insufficient, fully charge the watch as outlined on page 15. manual.
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Page 31: Eco-Drive (Solar Powered) Watch Handling Precautions
Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions CAUTION Recharging Precautions <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C/140°F or higher) as doing so may cause the result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light. movement to malfunction. • When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location Examples: as possible. This will ensure optimal operation. • Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp. - Page 32 Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> WARNING Use Only the Specified Battery • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require regular replacement. • Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch. However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another type of to wear of internal components and deterioration of oils.
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Page 33: Water Resistance
Water resistance Water resistance • Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing. WARNING Water Resistance • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving. • Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is worn while skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas. -
Page 34: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations
Precautionary items and usage limitations Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION CAUTION To Avoid Injury Precautions (continued) • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Even if your watch has a high level of water resistance, please be careful of the following. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself • If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a and others. dry cloth. • Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become • Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch. excessively hot, since there is the risk of burns. • Take off your watch before taking a bath. - Page 35 Precautionary items and usage limitations Precautionary items and usage limitations <Magnetism> CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch (continued) • 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 • Do Not wear the band too tightly. Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin the watch from keeping time accurately. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to allow adequate ventilation.
- Page 36 Precautionary items and usage limitations Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean Caring for Your Watch • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • For a metallic, plastic or rubber watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush. undergarments.
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Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Model Type Battery H80* Analog solar-powered watch Rechargeable cell (lithium button cell), 1pc. Timekeeping • Solar power function Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation accuracy • Overcharging prevention function temperatures (between +5˚C/41°F and +35˚C/95°F) (without reception) •...
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