English 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.
Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) 2 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 are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: English This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property.
Before using this watch Before using this watch Checking the power reserve Page 17 For optimal performance, ensure your watch is fully charged prior to use. Setting the World Time Page 22 Protective stickers Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.) Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.
Before using this watch Before using this watch Unlock Screw down crown Screw down push button 6 How to use recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick. English Specially designed crown/push button Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button(s) to prevent accidental operation. Please refer to the following chart for use. How to use a screw down crown and screw down push button Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch.
Table of contents Table of contents 8 10 11 12 20 22 26 33 41 43 45 50 Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions ………… Water resistance …………………………………………………… Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… Speciications………………………………………………………… 54 60 64 66 72 English Features ……………………………………………………………… Component identiication ………………………………………… Charging your watch………………………………………………… Using the chronograph……………………………………………… Setting the World Time …………………………………
Features Component identification “Eco-Drive” Receives a time signal from one of the five signal stations located in four regions and automatically adjusts the time and calendar. Never needs a new battery. This watch is fueled by light.
Charging your watch English This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window. The watch can be charged effectively when the dial is exposed to sunlight as shown in the figure.
Charging your watch Charging your watch When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds. This is the insufficient charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge your watch. • When the watch is sufficiently charged, the second hand will move normally. • If you do not charge the watch for 2 days or longer after the insufficient charge warning movement has begun, the watch will be depleted of all power and stop.
Charging your watch Charging your watch Checking the power reserve Checking the current power reserve. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 0 1 2 To cancel the power save feature When the watch is exposed to light sufficient for charging, the power save feature is automatically canceled and normal time indication will resume. 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The chronograph minute hand moves to indicate the power reserve.
Charging your watch Charging your watch Level Power reserve level 3 2 1 0 50 50 50 50 40 40 40 40 English 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. • 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. Approx. 180 to 130 days Approx. 130 to 30 days Approx. 30 to 2 days Approx.
Using the chronograph Using the chronograph Chronograph minute hand 60 50 10 ON 40 20 OFF SMT 30 Chronograph second hand Ⓑ 0 1 2 90 80 M 10 20 T RX NO 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to start measurement. 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to suspend measurement. • Make sure to reset the time after finishing measurement. 6. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ again to return to current time indication.
Setting the World Time Setting the World Time PDL LON 1. Pull the crown out to position . PAR ATH FEN RU RIO 0 1 2 DEL CHI I NY KH C B SC DX L H LAX BKK DAC DEN C BJS AN HN O L TY MD L AD Y NOU S BJ O TY L AD AKL 22 NOU Abbreviation LON PAR The second hand indicates the current city setting; the chronograph minute hand indicates the daylight saving time ON/OFF setting; and the chronograph 1/20 second hand indicates the daylight saving time auto/manual setting.
Setting the World Time Setting the World Time Time difference Signal from... Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference TOKYO 23 sec. +9 SCL SANTIAGO 51 sec. −4 ADL ADELAIDE 25 sec. +9.5 RIO RIO DE JANEIRO 53 sec. −3 SYD SYDNEY 28 sec. +10 NOU NOUMEA 30 sec. +11 AKL AUCKLAND 32 sec. +12 MDY MIDWAY ISLANDS 35 sec. −11 HNL HONOLULU 37 sec.
Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an extra hour of daylight during summer by advancing clocks by one hour. In an area where the daylight saving time is in effect, the time signal contains a daylight saving time check signal. When receiving the daylight saving time check signal, this watch automatically enables/disables (turns ON/OFF) the Daylight saving time setting.
Setting Daylight Saving Time Enable Daylight Saving Time (ON) Auto/Manual indication (Chronograph 1/20 second hand) Automatic setting (12 o’clock direction) 60 50 10 ON 40 20 OFF SMT 30 60 50 10 ON 40 20 OFF SMT 28 00 OK 90 80 10 20 70 60 30 40 M T RX NO Enable Standard Time (OFF) 30 S W 50 T F S Description Automatically switch between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time by receiving the signal.
Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Daylight Saving Time Ⓑ 0 1 2 Auto/manual adjustment of Daylight Saving Time 1. Pull the crown out to position . Ⓑ 0 1 2 The chronograph minute hand indicates the current daylight saving time ON/OFF setting. 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to adjust the daylight saving time setting. M 50 10 SMT 40 20 3. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting.
Setting Daylight Saving Time Notes on the time signal reception 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 to change them for each city/time differences. • If you show the standard time manually for a city/time differences, the watch always shows the standard time for that city/time difference regardless of the time shown for others in the same area.
Notes on the time signal reception 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 time signal reception. • The 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).
Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception English JJY (Japan): Approx. 2,000 km Kyushu station 36 JJY (Japan): Approx. 1,500km Fukushima station WWVB (USA): Approx.
Notes on the time signal reception Notes on the time signal reception It may be difficult to receive the time signal properly under certain environmental conditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise. DCF77 (Germany): Approx.
Notes on the time signal reception Check the result of the last signal reception. High-tension electrical lines or other structures near your house may block the path to the signal station. This may result in a poor environment for receiving the time signal. With reference to pages 36 to 38, search for a better place for reception. Then, attempt to receive the time signal following the procedure on page 43.
Checking the time signal reception Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) ◆ Time signal reception result 90 80 Indication RX NO Result Meaning 10 OK 90 80 OK Reception has succeeded. NO 40 70 60 90 80 NO 40 NO Reception has failed. The time and data/ calendar have not been corrected. • For details on time signal reception, see page 33. 42 OK 10 0 1 2 RX RX 70 60 10 70 60 S • The signal station is different depending on the city set.
Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) Manually adjust the time/calendar when the watch cannot receive the time signal. Ⓑ 0 1 2 1. Pull the crown out to position . 2. Press and hold the upper right button Ⓑ for two or more seconds. The second hand moves to the 30-second position and the chronograph minute hand moves to the 60-minute position.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to select the correction target. Ⓑ 0 1 2 Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually Adjusting the time/calendar manually December The number of years and months since the leap year is indicated by minute marks. January [Month] December: between 12:00 and 01:00 January: between 01:00 and 02:00 February: between 02:00 and 03:00 [Year] Leap year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Leap year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 48 February March Leap year: Hour marker in each month 1st year since leap year: 1st min.
Checking and correcting the current 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 position is not at the correct position, the time and functions are not indicated correctly. Figure: Correct reference positions • Hands: All point in the 12 o’clock direction.
Checking and correcting the current reference position Checking and correcting the current reference position the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves. ③ ① Chronograph 1/20 second hand → ② Chronograph minute hand/date indication → ③ Minute hand/hour hand/24-hour hand → ④ Second hand → back to ① ② ① ① Chronograph 1/20 second hand ② Chronograph minute hand/date indication OK 50 W 70 60 50 30 40 52 ON 20 OFF 30 T F S 40 6.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The hands do not work properly. Problems with time signal reception. Symptoms Symptoms Remedies Push the crown in to position 0. Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward Reception is unsuccessful the station. in a receivable area. Do not move the watch until the reception has finished. 54 Page － Page Stop the chronograph. 20 The second hand moves once every two seconds. Fully charge the watch.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptoms The time and/or date is incorrect. The date changes at around 12:00 p.m. 56 English The time and/or date is incorrect. Others Remedies Page Check the city setting. 22 Change the daylight saving time setting. 27 Check and correct the current reference position. 51 Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date. 43 Set the time and date manually. 45 Check and correct the current reference position.
Troubleshooting When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the power reserve is insufficient, fully charge the watch as outlined on page 15. Check before performing All Reset. After performing All Reset, you will need to configure all settings. Completely set the watch by following the procedures outlined below: 1. Correct the reference position. See page 51. 2. Set the city. See page 22. • To set Daylight Saving Time, see page 27. 3. Set the time.
Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions • 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 optimal operation.
Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require regular replacement. However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to wear of internal components and deterioration of oils. This may cause stored power to be depleted at a faster rate.
Water resistance Water resistance Water Resistance Name 64 Indication Dial or Case back Specification English WARNING • 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.
Precautionary items and usage limitations Precautionary items and usage limitations To Avoid Injury CAUTION Precautions • Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type, make sure it is securely locked. • Do NOT operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
Precautionary items and usage limitations When Wearing Your Watch (continued) • 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.).
Precautionary items and usage limitations Always Keep Your Watch Clean 70 CAUTION English CAUTION • 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.
Specifications Specifications H80* Type Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures (between +5˚C/41°F and +35˚C/95°F) Operating temperature range -10°C/14°F~+60°C/140°F Display functions • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour time • Calendar: Date, day of the week • Power reserve: 4 levels Maximum run time from full charge • Fully charged to fully discharged: Approximately 10 months (with power save feature) Approximately 6 months (without power save feature) • Power
