User manual | Bedienungsanleitung (Englisch)

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 ”.
If you cannot access the site, ask the Citizen Consumer Help Desk
(TEL: 0120–78–4807) to send you a reference.
Engraving position example
1234-567890
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A case code is engraved on the case back. (Figure on the right)
The first 4 digits of the case code represent the movement
number of the watch.
In the example on the right, “1234” is the movement number.
3
4-
90
To check the movement number
567
8
The engraving position may differ depending on watch model.
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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.
DANGER
Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
WARNING
Can cause serious injury or death
CAUTION
Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage
■ 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.
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<About band adjustment>
Do not adjust the length of the band by yourself. If you fail to perform the work properly, the
watch may fall off, or an injury may occur during adjustment. Consult the shop where you
purchased the watch or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service center.
If you purchase a product which is sold with a special tool for band adjustment, you may
carefully adjust the band yourself.
<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.
If the watch is worn without first removing these stickers, 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.
For this reason, please be sure to peel off the stickers before wearing the watch.
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Features
“Radio controlled watch”
Receiving a time signal to adjust the time
automatically in the four regions of the
world.
“Solar-powered”
Friendly to the
environment.
“Perfex”
Supports the accuracy
of the radio controlled
watch more.
“Chronograph”
Easy to start to count.
“World time”
Easy to see the time and
calendar of 26 cities all
over the world.
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“World time alarm”
Sounds at the time of
the selected city.
“Perpetual calendar”
No need for date
correction at the end
of each month.
* “Eco-Drive” and “Perfex” are Citizen
original technologies.
Table of contents
Parts identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparation
1: Confirming the time signal
reception and power reserve . . . . . . . 8
2: Checking the reference
position of the hands . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3: Setting the city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the chronograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the world time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setting the daylight saving time . . . . . .18
Notes on the time signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Receiving the time signal manually
(On-demand reception) . . . . . . . . . .24
Notes on indications for the time signal
reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Notes on the reception
of the time signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the time/calendar manually . . .30
Adjusting the reference position . . . . . .34
Notes on charging your watch . . . . . . . .36
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Eco-Drive (solar-powered) watch handling
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Water resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Precautionary items and usage
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Warranty and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Customer support center . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Parts identification
Signal reception indication
(NO/RX/H/M/L)
Chronograph second hand
Chronograph minute hand
24-hour hand
Power reserve indication
H
RX
NO
M
Alarm indication
L
Upper right button (B)
ON
24
15
20
4
16
8
30
50
MA
10
40
US
20
30
JPN
D
Second hand
60
ST
AU
Scale*
SMT MA
Crown for the scale*
AU
Daylight saving time indication
A EUR CHN
12
OFF
45
ALM
60
Hour hand
Crown
CHI
N
SC YC
L
㻣
Minute hand
Lower right button (A)
Date indication
City indication
Signal station indication
• The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
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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.
Unlock
Lock
Screw down
crown
Rotate the crown
counterclockwise (left)
until it releases from the
case.
Rotate the crown
clockwise (right) while
pushing it in, and tighten
firmly.
Screw down
push button
Rotate the locking screw
counterclockwise (left),
and loosen until it stops.
Rotate the locking screw
clockwise (right), and
tighten firmly.
• Unlocking is not required when a standard crown and button are equipped.
* Some models do not feature the scale and the crown for the scale.
Some models feature a recessed button.
Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.
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Preparation
1: Confirming the time signal reception and power reserve
You must confirm the signal reception result and charge level at first before use.
1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Press the lower right button (A).
012
The chronograph second hand indicates the signal
reception result and the chronograph minute hand
indicates the current power reserve level.
A
Crown position
• See the next page to show the indications.
3. Press the lower right button (A) to return to
normal operation.
60
45
15
30
60
24
15
20
60
• Before the operation above, reset the chronograph.
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The indication of the signal reception result
For in depth information on
the receiving, see page 26.
Indication
Result
H
M
L
The indication of the power reserve level
60
Indication
45
60
15
45
30
Power
duration
Almost empty
60
15
30
Partially charged
45
60
15
30
Mostly charged
45
15
30
Fully charged
Charge the watch at once.
• The indication is not so precisely. Charge the watch frequently. See page 36.
• On illustration above the tip of the hand is indicating the power reserve level. On some
models, the tail of the hand is used for the indication.
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2: Checking the reference position of the hands
If the reference position is incorrect, the time and calendar are not indicated properly.
012
B
1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Press and hold the upper right button (B) for ten
seconds.
The hands moves quickly to show the current reference
position.
Crown position
The correct reference position is when;
• all hands are indicating 12:00;
• the date indication is between “31” and “1”.
• You can select any city for checking the reference position.
HKG
T
AD YO
L
㻟㻝
㻝
Correct reference position
If all the hands are not in the correct reference position,
adjust them referring to page 34.
3. Press the upper right button (B) to complete
confirmation.
• Before the operation above, reset the chronograph.
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3: Setting the city
You can select your home or favorite city from 26 cities in the world.
1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
012
The chronograph second hand indicates the daylight
saving time setting.
2. Rotate the crown to select the city.
Crown position
HKG
T
AD YO
L
Crown
012
• Refer to the pages 12 and 13.
• Adjust the position of the city name to the center of the
window.
• Each time you change the city, the time of the selected city is
shown.
3. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the
procedure.
㻣
Crown position
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Table of the city names
Indication
City name
Time difference
Signal station
UTC
LON
−
−
London
0
0
PAR
Paris
+1
CAI
Cairo
+2
MOW
DXB
KHI
DEL
Delhi
+3
+4
+5
+5.5
Moscow
Dubai
Karachi
DAC
Dhaka
+6
BKK
Bangkok
+7
HKG
Hong Kong
+8
TYO
Tokyo
ADL
Adelaide
12
+9
+9.5
EUR
CHN
JPN
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.
• When you use the watch
in a city not on the list,
select the listed city
that has the same time
difference.
• The standard time for
each area or country
may change according
to their situation.
Indication
City name
Time difference
Signal station
SYD
Sydney
+10
NOU
AKL
MDY
HNL
ANC
LAX
DEN
Noumea
JPN
Denver
+11
+12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
CHI
Chicago
-6
USA
NYC
SCL
RIO
New York
Rio de Janeiro
-5
-4
-3
FEN
Fernando de Noronha
-2
PDL
Azores
-1
Auckland
Midway Island
Honolulu
Anchorage
Los Angeles
Santiago
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Using the chronograph
You can use the chronograph up to 60 minutes in increments of 0.2 seconds.
012
B
1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Press the upper right button (B).
The chronograph minute/second hand start to move.
• Pressing the upper right button (B) stops the chronograph.
• Each time you press the button, the chronograph starts and
stops alternately.
Crown position
To reset the chronograph
A
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Press the lower right button (A) while stopping.
• While resetting, you can restart chronograph by pressing
the upper right button (B).
• The chronograph is also reset if you pull the crown out.
• You have to reset the chronograph for using other
functions.
Using the world time
You can display a local time among 26 cities or UTC.
1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
012
The chronograph second hand indicates the daylight
saving time setting.
2. Rotate the crown to select the city.
Crown position
HKG
T
AD YO
L
Crown
012
• Refer to the pages 12 and 13.
• Adjust the position of the city name to the center of the
window.
• You can change the daylight saving time setting by pressing the
lower right button (A). Refer to page 18.
3. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the
procedure.
㻣
Crown position
15
Using the alarm
1. Pull the crown out to position 2.
012
The chronograph second hand moves to indicate the
alarm on/off setting while the hour and minute hands
move to indicate the current alarm time setting.
Crown position
Crown
B
4
12
• Check the 24-hour hand for the am/pm status of the alarm time.
• Each time you press the upper right button (B), the “minute”
and “hour” of the setting time changes alternately.
• The hands start to move continuously by rotating the crown
quickly. To stop the rapid movement, rotate the crown.
3. Press the lower right button (A) to turn the alarm
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A
2. Rotate the crown to set the alarm time.
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“ON”.
• Each time you press the lower right button (A), the
chronograph second hand indicates “ON” and “OFF”
alternately.
4. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the
procedure.
• The alarm tone does not sound when the crown is pulled out.
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To stop the alarm tone
Press the upper or lower right button (A or B).
• The alarm tone sounds for 15 seconds and then stop if a button is not pressed.
When using world time
The alarm tone sounds based on the time of the selected city.
• The alarm cannot be set for each city.
To confirm the alarm tone
Pull the crown out to position 2 and press and hold the lower right button (A) for two or
more seconds.
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Setting the daylight saving time
In regions where the daylight saving time (DST) is in effect, the time signal includes the
daylight saving time check signal.
• When “UTC” is selected as the city, you cannot change the setting.
1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
012
The chronograph second hand indicates the daylight
saving time setting.
A
Crown position
30
012
2. Press the lower right button (A) to change the
daylight saving time setting.
• Each time you press the lower right button (A), the
chronograph second hand indicates items in the following
order:
SMT AU → SMT MA → STD AU → STD MA →
To the beginning
3. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the
procedure.
Crown position
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About the daylight saving time setting
Select the daylight saving time setting to fit the implementation of the daylight saving time.
Status
Setting
Clock indication
Daylight saving is not
performed.
STD MA
manual
The watch always shows the standard time.
Daylight saving starts/
ends out of sync with the
time signal.
SMT MA
manual
The watch always shows the daylight saving time.
You need change the setting each time the daylight
saving starts/ends.
auto
The setting changes between “SMT AU” and “STD
AU” automatically.
Daylight saving starts/
SMT AU
ends in sync with the time
STD AU
signal.
• The period of the daylight saving time varies from countries/areas.
• SMT (summer time), AU (auto), STD (standard), MA (manual)
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Notes 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 calendar. The receivable signal stations are listed as
follows:
Signal stations
Kind of the time signal
Signal station
indication
JJY
JPN
Fukushima frequency station, Japan
Kyushu frequency station, Japan
Fort Collins station, Denver, Colorado, USA
WWVB
USA
Mainflingen station, Southeast Frankfurt, Germany
DCF77
EUR
BPC
CHN
Shangqiu station, Henan, China
Refer to the maps on pages 21 to 23 to see the locations of the signal stations and their
receivable area roughly.
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JJY (Japan):
Approx. 2000 km
Kyushu station
JJY (Japan):
Approx. 1500 km
Fukushima station
21
WWVB (USA):
Approx. 3000 km
Fort Collins station
22
DCF77 (Germany):
Approx. 1500 km
Mainflingen station
BPC (China):
Approx. 1500 km
Shangqiu station
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Receiving the time signal manually (On-demand reception)
You can adjust the watch by receiving the time signal any time when the time is not correct or
the reception result is “NO”.
• You must be in an area that you can receive a time signal.
• Before attempting on demand reception, be sure to reset the chronograph.
1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Press and hold the lower right button (A) for two
012
A
Crown position
30
60
50
10
40
20
30
60
24
15
24
20
AD
or more seconds.
The watch starts to receive the signal with the beep
sound, and the chronograph second hand moves to “RX”.
• It takes from two to 15 minutes for updating to complete.
• The watch will not start to receive if the second hand is
moving once every two seconds (this is the insufficient charge
warning).
• The signal station is changed depending on the selected city.
• You can cancel the reception by pressing the lower right button
(A) for two or more seconds.
Notes on indications for the time signal reception
The chronograph second hand shows the current or last status of the reception.
Status
Meanings
RX
Reception in progress.
H
Very good condition for reception.
M
Good condition for reception.
L
Not good condition for reception. Change the place for
reception to indicate “H” or “M”.
NO
“H”, “M”, and “L” only indicate
the condition for reception,
and are not related to the
performance of the watch.
The reception is unsuccessful. Date and calendar are not adjusted.
Some models shows the station indication in the different way.
Indications
Stations
JPN
USA
EUR
CHN
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Notes on the reception of the time signal
Receiving the time signal
There are three ways to receive the time signal:
Methods
Automatic reception
Explanations
Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is unsuccessful, then,
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 calendar. See page
On demand reception
24.
Recovery automatic
reception
Receives the signal automatically after charging when the watch stops due to
an insufficient charge.
The chronograph second hand indicates the receiving result (success/failure, levels) and the
minute hand indicates the receiving station. (See page 25.)
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• Even when this watch receives a time signal successfully, the accuracy of displayed time will
be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing.
• If the watch is not able to receive a signal, it will operate normally within an accuracy range
of ±15 seconds per month.
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.
• The reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position of
the watch. Place the watch with the 9:00 position facing
toward the station.
• Do not move the watch during the time signal
reception.
• The watch will not receive a time signal when in a low
charge state as indicated by the second hand moving
in two second increments (the insufficient charge
warning).
Charge the watch before reception.
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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 vehicles
• Inside reinforced concrete
buildings, between tall buildings,
mountains, or underground
• Near electrical equipment or office
appliances
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• Near cellular phones that are in
use
When signal reception is poor
The surroundings near your house, such as high-tension electrical lines or structures may
block the path to the signal location, this can cause a poor environment for receiving the time
signal.
With reference to pages 21 to 23, search for a better place for reception.
Then, attempt to receive the time signal in the procedure on pages 24.
• When the reception result is “L”, place the watch in another location so that “H” or “M” is
indicated.
If the signal reception is still poor,
consult Citizen Consumer Help Desk (TEL: 0120–78–4807).
We will provide a map showing the locations of the signal stations.
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Setting the time/calendar manually
You can adjust the watch manually when the reception fails or you are unable to receive a
signal.
012
B
1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
The chronograph second hand indicates the daylight
saving time setting.
• You can change the city by rotating the crown.
Refer to the pages 12 and 13.
2. Press the upper right button (B).
Crown position
012
The chronograph second hand moves to the 30 second
position.
3. Pull the crown out to position 2.
Now you can adjust the watch.
Crown position
30
4. Press the upper right button (B) repeatedly to
B
select the time or calendar for adjustment.
Crown
• Each time you press the upper right button (B), the item
selection changes in the following order (the selected item
moves a little to indicate the selection):
Minute/Second hand → Hour/24-hour hand → Date →
Year/Month → To the beginning
5. Rotate the crown to adjust the selected item.
B
012
Crown position
• When selecting the date and time for adjustment, the selected
item starts to move continuously by rotating the crown quickly.
To stop the rapid movement, rotate the crown.
• When adjusting the date, rotate the crown clockwise (right).
• The year and month are indicated by the chronograph second
hand. Refer to the next page to adjust.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other items.
7. Push the crown in to position 0.
The setting of the time/calendar is complete.
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Month and year indications
The year and month are indicated by the chronograph second hand when you adjust the time
and calendar manually.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Oct.
Leap year
Sep.
Feb.
Aug.
Mar.
1st year since leap year
2nd year since leap year
Jul.
Apr.
Jun.
e.g. When it is March in the leap year
May
The position of the chronograph second hand
shows the month.
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3rd year since leap year
Each minute mark denotes the number of years
since a leap year.
The figure shows May
in the 1st year from the
recent leap year (e.g.
2009).
The figure shows September
in the 3rd year from the recent
leap year (e.g. 2011).
Quick reference chart for number of years passed since leap year
Indication of the chronograph
second hand
Passed year
Year
Hour marker
Leap year
2012, 2016, 2020
1st min. marker
1st year
2009, 2013, 2017
2nd min. marker
2nd year
2010, 2014, 2018
3rd min. marker
3rd year
2011, 2015, 2019
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Adjusting the reference position
• Before the operation below, be sure to reset the chronograph.
• See the next page to check the correct position for each item.
012
B
seconds.
The chronograph second hand starts moving. Then,
all hands moves quickly to show the current reference
position.
Crown position
012
1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Press and hold the upper right button (B) for ten
3. Pull the crown out to position 2.
B
The reference position can now be adjusted.
4. Press the upper right button (B) repeatedly to
select the item for adjustment.
Crown position
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• Each time you press the upper right button (B), the item
selection changes in the following order (the selected item
moves a little to indicate the selection):
Chronograph minute hand/Date → Hour/24-hour hand →
Minute/Second hand → Chronograph second hand → To the
beginning
012
Crown
Crown position
5. Rotate the crown to adjust the selected item.
• The item starts to move continuously by rotating the crown
quickly. To stop the rapid movement, rotate the crown.
• When adjusting the date and chronograph minute hand, rotate
the crown clockwise (right).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other items.
7. Push the crown in to position 0.
8. Press the upper right button (B).
You have now completed adjusting the reference
position.
HKG
T
AD YO
L
㻟㻝
㻝
The correct reference
position is when;
• all hands are indicating 12:00;
• the date indication is between “31”
and “1”.
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Notes on 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.
For optimal performance:
• Expose the watch with the dial towards direct sunlight for several hours at least once a
month.
• After taking off the watch, put it in a position so that the dial is exposed to bright light,
such as by a window.
• Before storing the watch in a dark place for an extended period of time, be sure to charge it
fully.
When the watch is regularly covered with long sleeves, it may not be charged sufficiently. Try
to keep the watch exposed to light sufficient for charging.
Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60˚C or higher).
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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.
• After the watch is charged, the second hand will move normally. See page 38.
• If you have not charged the watch for six days or more since the insufficient charge warning
movement began, the watch will run out power and stop.
Caution
When the second hand moves once every
two seconds, you cannot use any functions—
chronograph, alarm, etc.—except the time indication.
60
50
10
37
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.
Environment
Illuminance
(Lx)
Charging time for the Charging time for the
rechargeable cell to
Charging time for the second hand to start
become fully charged
moving normally
second hand to move
normally for one day when the rechargeable when the rechargeable
cell is empty
cell is empty
Outdoor (Under
direct sunlight)
100000
3 minutes
2 hours
30 hours
Outdoor (Cloudy
weather)
10000
12 minutes
3 hours
60 hours
20 cm (7-7/8 inches)
away from a
fluorescent lamp
(30 W)
3000
45 minutes
6.5 hours
170 hours
Interior lighting
500
4 hours
35 hours
–
Your watch will run approximately eight months from a full charge or up to four years with
the power save feature engaged.
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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 the power.
• When the crown is pulled out, the power save feature will not activate.
To cancel the power save feature
When the watch is exposed to light sufficient for charging, the power save feature is
automatically disengaged and normal time indication will resume.
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below.
Symptoms
Remedies
Page
Problems with time signal reception.
Push the crown in to position 0.
Avoid things likely to interfere with a time signal and place
the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward the station.
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 to the Citizen Consumer Help Desk.
40
−
27, 28
27
−
63
Symptoms
The correct time and calendar
are not indicated after
successful reception.
Remedies
Check the city setting.
Page
−
Check and correct the reference position.
34
Some hands moves
unintentionally.
Stop the chronograph.
14
The second hand moves once
every two seconds.
Charge the watch.
36
The hands do not work properly.
Push the crown in to position 0.
All hands stop moving.
Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight
for five or six hours. After charging, the watch starts
to receive the time signal automatically (automatic
recovery reception).
−
36
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Symptoms
Remedies
Page
The hands do not work properly.
The hands start turning rapidly
as you take it out of the case.
The watch is canceling the power save feature.
Wait until the rapid movement stops.
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The time and/or date is not correct.
Check the city setting.
The time and/or date is wrong.
42
−
Change the daylight saving time setting.
18
Check and correct the reference position.
34
Receive the time signal to adjust the time and
date.
24
Set the time and date manually.
30
Symptoms
The date changes at around
12:00 p.m.
Remedies
Page
Check and correct the reference position.
34
Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date.
24
Adjust the time by 12 hours manually.
30
Others
The watch does not move even
if the watch is charged.
Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight
for five or six hours.
If the trouble is not solved after charging, contact
the Customer Support Center or the store where
you purchased your watch.
Push the crown in to position 0.
The alarm tone does not sound
on time.
Check the city setting.
Charge the watch.
36, 62
−
15, 16
36
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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. Charge the watch before resetting if the power reserve level is low.
1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
012
PDL
U
LO TC
N
㻣
Crown position
012
Crown position
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The chronograph second hand indicates the daylight
saving time setting.
2. Rotate the crown to select “UTC”.
• Adjust the position to the center of the window.
3. Pull the crown out to position 2.
4. Press the upper and lower right buttons (A and
B) simultaneously.
The confirmation tone sounds and the watch is reset.
The current position of all the hands is set as the new
reference position.
After resetting the watch
You must set the watch again in the procedure below.
1. Adjust the reference position correctly.
See from step 4 on page 34.
2. Select a city.
See page 11.
• You can change the daylight saving time setting. Refer to page 18.
3. Adjust the time/calendar.
Refer to page 24 to adjust the watch by receiving the time signal, refer to page 30 to
adjust manually.
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Eco-Drive (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.
CAUTION
Recharging Precautions
• Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C 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
or more between the lamp and the watch to avoid exposing the watch
to excessive heat.
• Charging the watch in a location where the temperature may become
extremely high such as on the dashboard of a vehicle.
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<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.
WARNING
Handling of Rechargeable Cell
• The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch.
If for any reason it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch, keep out of the reach
of children to prevent accidental swallowing.
If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not dispose of the rechargeable cell with ordinary garbage. Please follow the instructions of your
municipality regarding collection of batteries to prevent the risk of fire or environmental contamination.
WARNING
Use Only the Specified Battery
• Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch.
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.
This can cause damage to the watch and injury to the wearer.
When replacing the rechargeable cell, always make sure to use the designated rechargeable cell.
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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.
• 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.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while
skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.
Name
Non-water-resistant watch
Everyday-use water-resistant
watch
Upgraded everyday-use
water-resistant watch
Upgraded everyday-use
water-resistant watch
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Indication
Watch dial and
Case back
WATER RESIST(ANT)
WATER RESIST(ANT) 5 bar
WATER RESIST(ANT)
10/20 bar
Specification
Non-water-resistant
Water-resistant to 3
atmospheres
Water-resistant to 5
atmospheres
Water-resistant to 10 or 20
atmospheres
• 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.
Water-related use
Minor exposure to
water (washing face,
rain, etc.)
Moderate exposure to
water (washing, kitchen
work, swimming, etc.)
Skin diving,
marine sports
Scuba diving
using an air tank
Pulling out the
crown when the
watch is wet
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
OK
NO
NO
NO
NO
OK
OK
NO
NO
NO
OK
OK
OK
NO
NO
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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.
• Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively
hot, since there is the risk of burns.
• Be careful when putting on and taking off your watch, since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails,
depending on the manner in which the band is fastened.
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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.
• If water enters the watch or the watch fogs up and does not clear up even after a long time, consult your
dealer or Customer Support Center for inspection and/or repair.
• If a watch of upgraded water resistance for daily use is immersed in sea water or subjected to excessive
perspiration, thoroughly rinse with fresh water and wipe completely dry with a soft cloth.
• 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.
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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.
• It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet, even if the watch itself is water-resistant.
• Do Not wear the band too tightly. Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow
adequate ventilation.
• The rubber (urethane) band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clothing or other accessories.
Since these stains may not be removable, caution is required when wearing your watch with items that
tend to easily transfer color (articles of clothing, purses, etc.). In addition, the band may be deteriorated by
solvents or moisture in the air. Replace with a new one when it has lost elasticity or become cracked.
<Temperature>
• The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature.
Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated
in the specifications.
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<Static Electricity>
• The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note that the
watch may not indicate the correct time if exposed to intense static electricity.
<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. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic health
devices (magnetic necklaces, magnetic elastic bands, etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator
doors, clasps used in handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so on.
<Strong Shock>
• Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or
performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet.
<Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury>
• If paint thinner, benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents (including gasoline, nailpolish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.) are allowed to come into
contact with the watch, the may discolor, dissolve or crack the materials. Be careful when handling these
chemicals. Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the
band and case.
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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. 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.
Rust, dirt or perspiration present on the watch’s body or band may cause itching or a rash on your skin.
Such problems may also occur if you have an allergy to certain metals or leather.
If you think there is something wrong, discontinue wearing the watch immediately and consult your
physician.
• Leather bands may become discolored by perspiration or dirt. Always keep your leather band clean by
wiping with a dry cloth.
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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.
• If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time, carefully wipe off any perspiration,
dirt or moisture and store in a proper location, avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low
temperatures and high humidity.
<About the Watch with Luminous Paint>
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.
It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment.
• The light emission gradually becomes weaker as time passes.
• The duration of the light (“glow”) will vary depending on the brightness, types of and distance from a light
source, exposure time, and the amount of the paint.
• The paint may not glow and/or may dissipate quickly if exposure to light was not sufficient.
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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.
<Stock Period of Repair Parts>
Our’s standard period for stocking repair parts for each model is generally seven year. When an exterior part
such as the watch case, glass, dial, hand, crown or band is damaged, a spare part with different appearance
may sometimes be used.
<Repair Period>
Repairs can be performed on your watch within the repair parts stock period even after the free guarantee
has expired. However, you will be charged for these repairs. Please take the watch to the shop where you
purchased it and ask whether it can be repaired because the repair period varies according to the conditions
of use, environment and so forth. Moreover, there are cases in which it is difficult to restore the watch to its
original accuracy when decreased accuracy has resulted from long-term use.
<Change of Address or Receiving as a Gift>
In the event that you have moved or have received your watch as a gift, and are not able to bring your watch
to the shop where it was purchased for serving, please consult Customer Support Center.
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<Periodic Inspection (Charge Basis)>
You should have your watch inspected every 2-3 years to extend its life and ensure safety (charge basis).
When replacing parts, always make sure to request genuine parts. When it becomes necessary to replace
packings and springs, it may sometimes also be necessary to inspect other parts or to make repairs in
addition to replacing the parts. Please ask for more detailed information on repair or replacement expenses
at the shop where you purchased your watch or 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. Please make requests for repairs to Customer Support Center when having your watch repaired.
<Other Inquiries>
If you have any questions regarding the way warranty, repairs or other matters, please inquire at the shop
where you purchased your watch or Customer Support Center.
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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.
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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.
Automatic hand correction function (hand reference position auto-correction function):
The reference position of the hands is checked at regular intervals, and if there is any misalignment, the hour,
minute and second hands are rapidly corrected to maintain the correct time.
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Specifications
Model
Timekeeping
accuracy
Operating
temperature range
H61*
Type
Analog solar-powered watch
Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when worn at normal temperatures
between +5˚C and +35˚C without the time signal reception)
−10˚C to +60˚C
Display functions
Time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24 hours, Cities, Calendar: Date,
Power reserve level: four degrees, Receiving stations: five stations in four regions
(JJY: Japan, WWVB: USA, DCF77: Germany, BPC: China)
Battery duration
without recharging
• Fully charged to fully discharged
Approx. four years (from a full charge with power save feature engaged)
Approx. eight months (from a full charge without power save feature engaged)
• Two seconds interval movement to stopping: Approx. six days
Battery
60
Rechargeable cell, 1pc.
Additional
functions
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Power reserve indication
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, H, M, L, and NO)
Indicating the result of the last reception
Automatic selection of time signal stations
Daylight saving time (SMT AU/MA, STD AU/MA)
Chronograph (up to 60 minutes by 0.2 seconds)
World time (26 cities and UTC)
World time alarm
Perpetual calendar (until February 28th, 2100)
Perfex (JIS Type-1 antimagnetic performance/Impact detection function/Automatic
hand correction function)
• Correcting reference position
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Customer support center
For support, call us or visit our web site.
• Access is also possible from cellular phone and PHS.
• Please turn on caller ID for your phone before calling. If caller ID is turned off, please dial
“186” before dialing the phone number.
• For the purpose of improving the quality of our support service, phone conversations are
recorded.
• Support is provided in Japanese only.
Repair service
Citizen Customer Service
TEL: 0120–977–867
Business hours: 9:30–12:00/13:00–17:00
(Monday thru Friday excluding holidays)
3-24-4 Ayase, Adachi-ku, Tokyo (〒120–0005)
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Other service
Citizen Consumer Help Desk
TEL: 0120–78–4807
Business hours: 9:30–17:30 (Monday thru Friday excluding holidays)
All relevant information can be found in the “
URL: http://citizen.jp/
” section of our web site.
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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