Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch. Before using the watch, please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Expose the watch dial to light and charge the watch fully before use. (See page 50) • For optimum performance, expose the watch dial to direct sunlight for several hours at least once a month.
Contents Features ......................................... 4 Safety precautions ...................... 6 Using your watch —quick start guide ................... 12 Part names and their main functions ..................................... 14 How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button ................... 16 How to use the unidirectional rotating bezel ..................................................... 18 Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar...............
Using the watch during diving —Dive mode............................... 42 Using the dive mode .......................... 48 Charging your watch ................ 50 Precautions ................................. 62 Water-resistance performance ......... 62 Handling the rechargeable cell ......... 64 Keep your watch clean....................... 64 Caution about charging..................... 65 To avoid malfunction ........................ 66 Charging your watch .........................
Features Receives a time signal and adjusts the time automatically when in Europe (see page 22) • When you adjust the time and calender in an area where you cannot receive the signal, see pages 34 to 38.
To avoid hand misalignment by impacts or magnetism Time difference correction function— easy adjustment to the local time overseas (see page 40) ❏ Impact detection function: This function prevents unwanted movement of the hour, minute and second hands when the watch receives an impact.
Safety precautions Diving is a potentially dangerous sport. When using this watch for diving, make sure you have a proper understanding of the procedures for handling the watch as described in this manual and observe proper procedures. Handling of this watch in a manner contrary to that described in this user’s manual may prevent the watch from functioning properly. THIS WATCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY DIVE INSTRUMENT.
To avoid injury • DO NOT wear the watch where the temperature becomes extremely high—such as in a sauna. The watch may become hot and burn the skin. • Be careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself or others. • Be particularly careful when holding a small child with your watch on. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin. Wearing this watch may cause itching or rashes if you have sensitive skin or certain physical conditions.
Safety precautions General diving precautions • In the case of using this watch for diving, always make sure you receive the proper diving training from a licensed instructor to acquire the experience and skills required for safe diving. • Make sure you have completely mastered the handling and operation of this watch. Even recreational diving can be potentially dangerous. Diving without the proper or adequate training can lead to a fatal or serious accident.
• Each diver must take responsibility for planning and executing his or her own diving plan to ensure safe diving. This watch is not equipped with a function that prevents decompression sickness. In addition, this watch is also unable to check differences in physiological functions of individual divers or differences in physical condition on that day.
Safety precautions Precautions relating to use of this watch (continued) • When using this watch for diving, always make sure to use the watch in combination with other diving instruments (dive table, divers’ watch, residual pressure gauge or water depth gauge). Sudden atmospheric fluctuations and changes in water temperature may have an effect on the display and performance of the watch.
• The use of this watch for diving is limited to recreational diving (nondecompression diving) at a water temperature of 0˚C/32˚F to +50˚C/122˚F. Do not use this watch for the following types of diving: – Diving outside the above temperature range – Decompression diving – Saturation diving using helium gas – Freshwater diving (this watch is calibrated for saltwater diving) • Allow a sufficient margin during diving with respect to non-decompression diving limit time.
Using your watch—quick start guide Check your watch as follows before using it: Second hand Checking the power reserve Check the movement of the second hand. The second hand is moving at 1-second intervals. The second hand is moving at 2-second intervals or has stopped. Date Day of the week hand Charge the watch. (See page 50) When exposing your watch to the light after a period of darkness, the hands may turn rapidly. That is indicating the watch is exiting power save feature.
Checking the time and calendar Check the time and calendar. • See page 34 to check the calendar. Time and calendar are correct. Time and calendar are not correct.
Part names and their main functions Signal reception indication—RX/ NO/H/M/L*1 (see pages 30 and 33) Rotating bezel (see page 18) Hour hand DIVE (dive mode indication) (see page 48) Second hand Upper right button (B)*2 N SU N MO TUE WED THU FR SA I T Crown*2 Date Daylight saving time indication Lower right button (A) Minute hand Day of the week/ dive mode hand Day of the week The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
*1 Some models indicate the time signal reception status using the tip of the second hand, and others use the tail. Indicating with the tip of the second hand Indicating with the tail of the second hand *2 There are two types of crowns and buttons: normal and screw down. Refer to page 16 to see how to use the screw down crown and button.
Part names and their main functions 7 How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button Some models feature a screw down crown and screw down push button. Locking the crown and button prevents accidental operation. Unlock them when you want to operate the watch.
Unlock Relock Screw down crown Rotate the crown counterclockwise (left) until it releases from the case. Push the crown in to the case. With gentle pressure towords the case, rotate the crown clockwise to secure it to the case. Be sure to 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.
Part names and their main functions 7 How to use the unidirectional rotating bezel You can easily check the elapsed time or remaining time from or to a certain point of time by rotating the bezel. It is useful for checking the diving duration. mark to the current position Set the of the minute hand. • You can see the elapsed time from that point of time. Ex.
Set the mark to the scheduled time. • You can see the remaining time until the time scheduled. Ex.: 10 minutes remaining to the scheduled time Scheduled time (8:50) Remaining time (10 minutes) Current time (8:40) The unidirectional rotating bezel turns only counterclockwise or left) for safety when diving.
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Before receiving the signal (Reference position check) Ensure the reference position is correct or not before receiving the signal. The correct reference position for the time and calendar is “SUN (Sunday),” “12:00:00,” “1 (1st day).” If the reference position is incorrect, the watch will not display the time and calendar correctly even after receiving the signal.
1. Pull the crown out to position 1. The second hand indicates the current setting for the time difference. Second hand 2. Press and hold the upper right button (B) for five or more seconds. B Crown The current reference position is indicated. (This process can take up to 7 minutes.) 3. Check the reference position. • Go to step 3 on page 60 if the reference position is incorrect. 4. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the check.
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Radio controlled watch This watch receives the time signal from the signal station and automatically adjusts the time and calendar. This watch also feature a function to show the reception result (success/failure) and the condition of reception (reception level). • The signal is normally broadcast continuously 24-hours a day, but may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance.
7 Receiving range of the signal Frankfurt station broadcasts the time signal in Europe. This watch automatically receives the signal from only this location. • This watch can receive only the German signal (DCF77), and cannot receive those from any other area. Even in the receivable area illustrated, the watch may not be able to receive the time signal depending on the weather, radio wave conditions, or reception environment (see page 25).
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Placement for better reception Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive time signal better, such as next to a window. • The reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position of the watch. Place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward the station. (See page 23) • Do not move the watch during the time signal reception otherwise reception may be interrupted.
It may be difficult to receive the time signal properly under certain environmental conditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise.
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Receiving the signal There are two ways to receive the signal: ❏ Automatic reception: automatically receiving the signal on time (see page 27) ❏ On demand reception: receiving the signal when you want to adjust the time and calendar (see page 28) • The reception is automatically done while charging the watch after it has stopped due to a low charge. (See page 50) Caution Be sure to deactivate the dive mode (DIVE) before starting the reception.
Automatic reception Place the watch according to “Placement for better reception.” (See page 24) The watch automatically receives the time signal at 3 a.m. every day. • If the time signal cannot be received at 3 a.m., it will automatically try again at 4 a.m. • See page 30 for how the watch hands moves when receiving the time signal.
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar On demand reception Reception standby indication (RX) Second Hand 1. Push the crown in to position 0. 2. Press and hold the lower right button (A) for two or more seconds. The second hand indicates the last reception result (NO, H, M or L), then points to RX. 3. Place the watch according to Crown A 28 “Placement for better reception.” (See page 24) • Do not move the watch until all hands start to move again.
Caution The watch cannot receive the time signal while the date and day are changing. Perform the on-demand reception after they have changed. 7 Interrupting the reception of the signal 1. Press and hold the lower right button (A) for two or more seconds. Signal reception will be canceled and all hands move to indicate the current time. Caution If reception is interrupted for any reason, the time and calendar will not be automatically updated.
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Movement of the hands during signal reception When receiving the signal, the watch moves as follows: The second hand points The second hand indicates the All hands start to move. reception level by pointing to H, to RX. M or L. (See page 33) • It may take time depending on the situation (max. 13 minutes).
Caution When you operate the watch during reception, the reception is interrupted. When the reception has been completed... When the reception has been successfully completed, the hands will resume indicating the correct time. If the signal reception fails, the time is not adjusted. • See page 32 to check the reception result.
Receiving the time signal to set the time and calendar 7 Checking signal reception You can check whether the last reception of the time signal succeeded or not. You can also see the reception level if it succeeded. Reception result/Reception level Second hand Crown A 32 1. Push the crown in to position 0. 2. Press the lower right button (A). The second hand moves to indicate the result of the last reception and the reception level.
H/M/L: reception succeeded NO: reception failed • If NO is indicated, find a location and direction where the reception is better and perform reception again. (See page 28) H (High) Very good condition for reception. M (Middle) Good condition for reception. L (Low) Not good condition for reception. • H, M and L only indicate the condition for reception, and are not related to the performance of the watch.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually Hour hand Minute hand 1. Pull the crown out to position 2. Second hand The second hand indicates the daylight saving time setting. 2. Press the lower right button (A). Crown • You can change the daylight saving time setting by rotating the crown. (See page 39) 3. Press the lower right button (A) again. A The second hand indicates the 12:00 position.
Now, you can adjust the time. • You can skip the time adjustment to adjust the calendar by pressing the lower right button (A). 4. Rotate the crown to adjust the time. The hour, minute and second hands move. • If you quickly spin the crown continuously, the three hands start to move continuously. To stop the hands, rotate the crown. • When you set the time to 12:00 a.m., the indications for the date and day start to change.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually 6. Rotate the crown to adjust the Second hand selected item. Date Crown A Day of the week hand 36 Date Day of the week Month and year • See page 38 to check the month and year. • If you quickly spin the crown continuously, the date starts to move continuously. To stop the date, rotate the crown.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 when you need to adjust the other items. 8. Push the crown in to position 0 on the signal on a radio, TV, etc. to finish adjusting the time/calendar. All hands move to indicate the current time. Caution While the indication is moving, you cannot go to the next step. Perpetual calendar The date is automatically adjusted 28 February, 2100. So you do not need to correct it at the end of each month.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually You can check the year (years passed since leap year) and month at the position where the second hand points. • You can see the number of years past a leap year by checking which minute marker the second hand points to. Quick reference chart for number of years passed since leap year Year 2012 2016 38 2009 2013 2010 2014 2011 2015 Passed years 0 year (leap year) 1 year 2 years 3 years The second hand points to: hour marker 1st min.
Changing the daylight saving time (DST) setting 1. Pull the crown out to position Second hand 2. The second hand indicates the daylight saving time setting. • When you want to check the setting only, go to step 4 to finish the checking. 2. Press the lower right button Crown (A). 3. Rotate the crown to change the setting. A Daylight saving time indication 4. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting. All hands move to indicate the current time.
Setting to the local (travel) time (time difference correction function) When you go to a different time zone, you can easily set to the local (travel) time temporarily. Second hand 1. Pull the crown out to position 1. B Crown The second hand indicates the current setting for the time difference. • When you want to check the setting only, go to step 4 to finish the checking. 2. Press the lower right button (A).
3. Move the second hand by
Using the watch during diving—Dive mode Using the watch when diving Diving is a potentially dangerous sport. When using this watch for diving, always make sure you receive proper diving instruction and training from a licensed instructor and obey the rules after having acquired the experience and skills required for safe diving. Even recreational diving can be potentially dangerous. Diving without proper or adequate training may lead to a fatal or serious accident.
• In the case of using the watch, always make sure to use the watch in combination with other diving instruments (such as a dive table, residual pressure gauge or water depth gauge). • The use of this watch for diving is limited to recreational diving (nondecompression diving) at a water temperature of 0˚C/32˚F to +50˚C/122˚F.
Using during diving—Dive mode Prohibited matters when using during diving Do not use this watch for diving in the following cases: • When the second hand moves every 2 seconds due to inadequate charge of the watch. When the insufficient charge warning function is active, you cannot change to Dive mode. • When the watch has stopped or malfunctioned. • When out of range of the guaranteed temperature. • During dangerous behavior or life-threatening situations.
Precautions before diving Be sure to check the following: • Always make sure to inspect all functions of this watch prior to diving.
Using during diving—Dive mode Precautions during diving • Avoid ascending too rapidly. A rapid ascent can cause decompression sickness and other detrimental effects on the body. Maintain a safe ascent rate. • Do not use the watch when there is a malfunction or physical damage to the watch. • Dive while allowing a sufficient margin for the non-decompression limit time to ensure safety. • When ascending, always make sure to make decompression stops according to a dive table to ensure safety.
Precautions after diving • Make sure to rest sufficiently after diving. • It is recommended to avoid flying for at least 24 hours following the completion of diving. • Carefully rinse off any seawater, mud or sand adhered to the watch and then wipe off any excess moisture with a dry cloth.
Using during diving—Dive mode 7 Using the dive mode Be sure to activate the dive mode when diving to prevent the watch from stopping the hands for the time signal reception. 1. Set the crown to position 0. 2. Press and hold the upper right button (B) for seven or more seconds. B Crown Dive mode hand 48 The dive mode hand points to DIVE and the dive mode is activated. • It takes about 1 minute for the dive mode hand to move to DIVE.
You cannot use the time signal reception function when the dive mode is activated. • Reception of the signal (see page 26) • Checking the results of the reception (see page 32) To deactivate the dive mode Set the crown to position 0, then press and hold the upper right button (B) for seven or more seconds. The dive mode hand moves to indicate the current day of the week. Caution • You cannot activate/deactivate the dive mode while the insufficient charge warning function (see page 51) is active.
Charging your watch 7 Charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the watch dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60˚C/140˚F or higher). To obtain optimum performance: • Expose the watch with the watch 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 watch dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.
7 When the watch reaches a low charge state—insufficient charge warning function When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds—This is the insufficient charge warning function. Charge the watch by exposing the watch dial to light. N SU N MO TUE WED THU FR SA I T The twosecond interval movement • After the watch is charged, the second hand will move normally.
Charging your watch 7 Charging time Below are the approximate times needed for changing when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Use the table below only as a reference. Illuminance (Lx) Environment Charging time to work for one day (approx.) 500 Interior lighting 4 hours 13 hours 1,000 60-70 cm under a fluorescent lamp (30 W) 2 hours 6 hours 3,000 20 cm under a fluorescent lamp (30 W) 40 minutes 2.
Time for charging fully when the rechargeable cell is empty (approx.) After the watch is fully charged, charging automatically stops to prevent overcharging, which may damage the rechargeable cell, or affect the accuracy, functions and performance of the watch.
Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for more than 7 days such as when you store it in a dark place such as in a case, all hands automatically stop to save the power. (Power save feature) During the power save feature... Hour, minute and second hands stop at the 12:00 position. 54 Date and day of the week advance by 1 day at 12:00 a.m. every day.
To cancel the power save feature Expose the watch to light sufficient for charging. • All hands start to move and indicate the current time as the power save feature is canceled. • Keep exposing the watch to light sufficient for charging if the second hand is moving once every 2 seconds. (See page 50) Caution • You cannot cancel the power save feature by operating the crown and buttons.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Symptoms Remedies Page Problems with time signal reception. Cannot start reception/cannot Deactivate the dive mode. check the reception result. Avoid things likely to interfere with a time signal and place the watch with the 9:00 Reception is unsuccessful in a position facing toward the station. receivable area. Do not move the watch until the reception is finished.
Symptoms Remedies Page Cannot activate the dive mode. Activate the mode after the reference position check or the change of date and The dive mode hand does not day of the week has finished. move to “DIVE.” Charge the watch if the second hand is moving once every 2 seconds. 48 51 The hands do not work properly. The second hand moves once every 2 seconds. Charge the watch. Push the crown in to position 0. Charge the watch. The watch is canceling the power save The hands start turning rapidly feature.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedies Page The calendar is not correct Receive the time signal to adjust the time and calendar. The date and/or day of the Set the year, month, date and day of the week correctly. week is wrong. Check the time difference setting. Check and correct the reference position. The day of the week is not Deactivate the dive mode. indicated. Receive the time signal to adjust the time and The date changes at calendar. around 12:00 p.m. Adjust the time by 12 hours.
Symptoms Remedies Page Others The watch does not work properly even if you have tried the remedies stated in “Troubleshooting” (see pages 56 to 59). Contact your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. — The watch does not move even if the watch is fully charged.
Adjusting the reference position If the time and calendar are not indicated correctly even after the reception of the time signal, adjust the reference position. 1. Pull the crown out to position 1. Second hand The second hand moves to indicate the month and year. 2. Press and hold the upper right B Date Crown A Day of the week hand 60 button (B) for five or more seconds. The current reference position is indicated. (This process can take up to 7 minutes.
4. Press the lower right button (A) repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the lower right button (A), the adjustable item changes as follows: Day of the week hand moves slightly: Day of the week Second hand moves: Time Date moves: Date 5. Rotate the crown to adjust the selected item. • If you quickly spin the crown continuously, the selected item (day of the week hand, second hand, or date) starts to move continuously. To stop the item, rotate the crown. 6.
Precautions Water-resistance performance This watch is water resistant to 200 meters. Although it can be used for diving using an air tank (scuba diving), it cannot be used for saturation diving involving the use of helium gas. Examples of use Moderate Minor exposure to exposure water (washing, Case to water kitchen work, (case back) (washing face, Skin diving, swimming, marine sports rain, etc.) etc.
• The rubber gaskets and other seals used in this watch will deteriorate over time and use. If the gaskets and seals are not checked at regular intervals, their condition may not be sufficient to guard against the entrance of moisture. In order to maintain the water resistant quality of your watch, we recommend that you have the gaskets and seals of your watch inspected by a CITIZEN Authorized Service Center every two to three years.
Precautions Handling the rechargeable cell • Do not remove the rechargeable cell. If it is removed, keep the rechargeable cell out of the reach of children to prevent ingestion. • If the rechargeable cell is swallowed, consult a doctor and seek medical treatment. Keep your watch clean • Keep your watch clean to prevent rust or dirt building up as this may stain your clothes, damage the watch or appear as black residue on your wrist.
Caution about charging • Excessively high temperature when charging watch may cause discoloration and deformation of the components, and result in malfunction of the movement. • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60˚C/140˚F or higher). Example: – charging the watch too close to light such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp (Halogen lights are not recommended for charging due to their high heat output.
Precautions To avoid malfunction • DO NOT use the watch where the temperature is lower or higher than the operating temperature specified in this manual. Doing so may cause the watch to malfunction or stop.
• DO NOT place the watch on or nearby household appliances that generate static electricity such as Televisions or computer monitors. The timekeeping may be affected. • DO NOT apply any strong shock, for example, by dropping it onto a hard floor. • Avoid using the watch where it may be exposed to chemicals or corrosive gases. If solvents, such as thinners or benzine, or substances containing such solvents come in contact with the watch, discoloration, melting, cracking, etc. may occur.
Maintenance Daily maintenance • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • Wipe off dirt, perspiration, and water from the case and glass with a clean soft cloth occasionally. • To clean a metal, plastic, or rubber watchband, wash away dirt with water. Use a soft brush to remove dust and dirt stuck in the gaps in a metal band.
Storage • If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time, carefully wipe off any perspiration, dirt or moisture. Then store in a cool, dry location, avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity. • If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time, it is recommended to store it in a place that is well lit to avoid insufficient battery charge.
Specifications 70 Model H162 Type Analog solar-powered watch Timekeeping accuracy Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when worn at normal temperatures between +5˚C/41˚F and +35˚C/95˚F without the time signal reception) Display functions Time: Hours, minutes, seconds Calender: Years passed since the last leap year, Month, Date, Day of the week Battery duration without recharging Fully charged to empty: Approx. 6 months (When the power save feature is active: Approx. 2.
Additional functions • Time signal reception function (automatic reception, ondemand reception, recovery automatic reception) • Reception standby indication function (RX) • Reception level indication function (H, M, L) • Reception status confirmation function (H, M, L or NO) • Time difference checking/correction function • Daylight saving time function • Dive mode • Energy save function (power save feature) • Overcharge prevention function • Insufficient charge warning function • Impact detection function/
Functions list Second hand Function Activate/deactivate the dive mode. Receive the time signal manually. B Crown Check the time signal reception result. Set to the local time temporarily (time difference correction). A Adjust the time/calendar manually. Set the daylight saving time manually.
Position of Operation using button/crown the crown Page 0 Press and hold the upper right button (B) for seven or more seconds. 48 0 Press and hold the lower right button (A) for two or more seconds. 28 0 Press the lower right button (A). 32 1 Rotate the crown after pressing the lower right button (A). 40 2 Press the lower right button (A) repeatedly to select the item to set (time date, day of the week, month and year), and turn the crown.
