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 the Citizen Service Center when having your watch repaired. Toutes les réparations, sauf sur le bracelet, doivent être effectuées par CITIZEN.
To determine the movement number 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, be sure to store this manual in a safe place should it be needed for future reference. ✳ The case has different features depending on the model. Details of model specific features may not be outlined in this manual. See http://www.citizenwatch.jp/support/default.
Safety Precautions This manual may contain certain safety advisories. Your watch should be used in accordance with these advisories at all times to ensure optimal enjoyment of your watch and to prevent injury to yourself, other persons and/or damage to property.
Features ◆ T his watch receives radio signals transmitted in the USA and Germany for specific timezones only. ◆ Eco Drive that converts light to the energy for driving the watch. ◆ City selection function that allows the watch to be set to the time and date in any of the four cities in U.S.A. - New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles - and London. ◆ Alternate time zone that can be set in 15 minute increments (alternate time zone is not radio controlled).
Table of contents Component identification… …………………………………………… 8 Adjusting the time/calendar manually… …………………………… 42 Checking the power reserve… ……………………………………… 12 Checking and correcting the current reference (0) position… …… 46 Checking the radio signal reception… ……………………………… 14 Troubleshooting… …………………………………………………… 50 Selecting a time zone (city)…………………………………………… 16 Resetting the watch to the default settings… ……………………… 54 Notes on the radio signal reception… ……………………………… 18 Solar-powered watch
Component identification NO: Reception result Tachymeter Function hand Hour hand 24 hour hand Second hand ON/OFF (alarm/daylight savings time) RX: Reception in progress Component identification H, M, L: Reception level/ reception result Chronograph (minute) Minute hand Crown Date Lower right button (A) Day of week Charge level Upper right button (B) ● Mode hand CHR: Chronograph mode ALM: Alarm mode A-TM: Alternate time mode Mode hand * The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ fro
Component identification ● How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button Some models feature a screw down crown and/or screw down push button. Locking the crown and/or button prevents accidental operation. These must be unlocked prior to using certain features of your watch such as setting the time or date. 10 Component identification Unlock Lock Screw down crown Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it releases from the case. Push the crown in to the case.
Checking the power reserve 0 1 2 Button (A) Checking the power reserve Modes supporting this function: [LAX] [DEN] [CHI] [NYC] [LON] [A-TM] Check the power reserve level as follows: Charge level 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the lower right button (A). Charge indicator (function hand) position The function hand and the 2:00 sub dial indicates the charge level (refer to table on page 13) 3.
supporting this function: Checking the radio signal reception Modes [LAX] [DEN] [CHI] [NYC] [LON] To check result of previous radio reception time update: 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the button (A). 0 1 2 Button (A) The second hand moves and indicates the reception result. • The relationships between the second hand positions and the reception results are shown on the next page. 3. Press and release the button (A) to exit. The watch will resume normal operation.
Selecting a time zone (city) To select a time zone (city): Button (B) 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand moves to the 30 seconds position. 2. Rotate the crown to select the city. 0 1 2 Example: S etting to New York •A lign the mode hand to any of LAX, DEN, CHI, NYC, and LON. • Whenever you select a city, the watch indicates the time and date in that city. • To use the watch in a city other than the above five cities, set the time using the alternate time mode (A-TM).
Notes on the radio signal reception ■ Receiving the radio signal There are three ways to receive the radio signal. This watch also incorporates a function to check last radio reception results. → pages 14 and 15 Reception method Explanations Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is unsuccessful, the watch tries to receive at 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. On demand Receive the signal manually when you want to adjust the time reception and date.
Notes on the radio signal reception ■ Note on the radio signal This watch receives the radio signal from the two signal stations located in U.S.A. or Germany and automatically adjusts the time and date. The receivable signal stations are listed as follows: Notes on the radio signal reception ● Station locations and reception ranges * The distance values below are given only for information purpose. The actual reception condition may differ depending on the environment and climate.
Notes on the radio signal reception Notes on the radio signal reception ■ When signal reception is poor ■ Poor reception areas Radio signal reception may be affected by the surrounding environment. High-tension wires nearby or windows containing wire meshes make it difficult to receive radio signal. In this case, you should find another suitable place considering the location of the transmitter station in your region. Then, place the watch at a window facing to the station and attempt manual reception.
supporting this function: On-demand reception—manual signal reception activation Modes [LAX] [DEN] [CHI] [NYC] [LON] Manual reception updating may be attempted at anytime. However results will vary based on location, time of day, weather, etc. 0 1 2 Button (A) • The watch will not start to receive if the second hand is moving once every two seconds (this is the insufficient charge warning). Fully charge the watch before attempting on-demand reception. • Not all areas can receive a signal.
Using the alternate time mode The alternate time mode allows you to set the time in any region other than the featured five cities in 15 minute increments. • The alternate time mode (A-TM) is not radio controlled and operates as a "normal" watch with accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per month. Button (B) 0 1 2 Button (A) Mode hand 26 Using the alternate time mode Modes supporting this function: [A-TM] ■ Setting the alternate time 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 2.
During the Daylight Saving Time season Some areas observe Daylight Saving Time. • Daylight Saving Time rules will vary depending on the country or region within a country. When the watch receives a successful radio signal update for the 5 cities, the Daylight Saving Time setting is automatically updated, provided the user has not manually turned OFF overridden the Daylight Saving Time setting.
During the Daylight Saving Time season Button (B) ■ To manually change the Daylight Saving Time setting 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 2. Rotate the crown to choose the city. → pages 16 and 17 0 1 2 3. Pull the crown out to position 2 . 4. Press and release the upper right button (B) to change the daylight savings time setting to ON or OFF. →page 29 5. Return the crown to position 0 to finish the setting.
Using the chronograph function Using the chronograph function Modes supporting this function: [CHR] The chronograph is able to measure time up to 59 minutes 59 seconds in 1-second units. It is reset to 0 after reaching 59 minutes 59 seconds. 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 2. R otate the crown to align the mode Function hand hand to the CHR (chronograph) position. 3. Return the crown to position 0 .
Using the alarm The alarm function uses a 24-hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. The alarm can be used in one of the five cities as well as the alternate time mode. The alarm does not operate while the watch is in the alarm [ALM] setting mode. Button (B) 0 1 2 Button (A) Mode hand 34 Using the alarm Modes supporting this function: [ALM] ■ Setting the Alarm Time 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 2.
Using the alarm Using the alarm Button (B) 0 1 2 Button (A) Mode hand ■ Setting the alarm to ON or OFF 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 2. R otate the crown to align the mode hand to ALM (alarm). 3. P ress and release the upper right button (B). • While the watch is in the alarm mode, the alarm will not sound. 5. Return the crown to position 0 to finish the setting. ■ Stopping the alarm • Pressing and releasing the upper right button (B) changes the alarm settings between ON and OFF.
Recharging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. For optimal performance, be sure to keep your watch charged at all times. When not wearing your watch, place it near a window or other light source to ensure the dial receives light sufficient for charging. In addition, to use this watch comfortably, follow the instructions below.
Recharging your watch ■ When the watch reaches a low charge state — insufficient charge warning function Recharging your watch 2-second When the power reserve becomes low, the second 2-second hand moves once every 2 seconds — This is the insufficient charge warning function. Charge the watch by exposing the dial to light sufficient for charging. • After the watch is fully charged, the second hand will resume normal operation.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually Second hand Function hand Modes supporting this function: [LAX] [DEN] [CHI] [NYC] [LON] 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . 2. Press and release the lower right button (A). The second hand moves to the 0 second position. 3. R otate the crown to adjust the hour and minute. 0 1 2 Button (A) • You can correct the time in 1-minute steps. • The 24-hour hand (10:00 sub dial) moves in conjunction with the hour hand.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually Adjusting the time/calendar manually ■ Month and leap year indications When the time and date are corrected manually, the elapsed years from the most recent leap year and the month are indicated at the position of the second hand. By setting the elapsed years from the most recent leap year and the month correctly, the watch will automatically update the date. Nov. Dec. Jan. Oct. Sept. Feb. Aug. Mar. Apr. Jul. Jun.
supporting Checking and correcting the current reference (0) position thisModes function: [CHR] Checking and correcting the current reference (0) position 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 2. Rotate the crown to align the mode hand to CHR (chronograph) mode. 3. Pull the crown out to position 2 . If the time, date or chronograph hands do not indicate properly, the correct reference (0) positions may not be set.
Checking and correcting the current reference (0) position 4. Press and release the lower right button (A). Hour hand The function hand (2:00 position) moves slightly. Minute hand 5. R otate the crown to align the date indicator to the middle between 31st and 1st. Function hand 0 1 2 Button (A) The function hand (2:00 position) and the date indicator move synchronously. 6. R otate the crown to align the function hand to the 30 minute position of the chronograph.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptoms If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. ● Problems with radio signal reception. Symptoms Remedies Push the crown in to position 0 (closed position next to the case). Be sure the watch is in the city setting. Avoid things likely to interfere with the Reception is radio signal and place the watch with the unsuccessful in a 6:00 position facing toward the station. receivable area. Do not move the watch until the reception is finished.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ● The time and/or date is not correct. Symptoms Remedies Check the city setting. The time and/or date is wrong. Check and correct the current reference (0) position. Attempt manual radio signal updating. Set the time and date manually. 52 ● Others Pages 16, 17 46 to 49 24, 25 42 to 45 Daylight Saving Time is incorrect. Select ON manually or receive the radio signal. The time is wrong even though the city is chosen and the signal reception was successful.
Resetting the watch to the default settings Resetting the watch to the default settings Modes supporting this function: [CHR] If the watch operation is unstable due to strong impact or static electricity, or other malfunction occurs, you will need to set the watch to default settings. • Resetting the watch causes all customized settings and data to be cleared. • Be sure to charge the watch fully before resetting it.
Solar-powered watch handling precautions • Your watch enjoys regular exposure to light. Wearing in situations that prevent light exposure such as long shirt or coat sleeves will prevent your watch from receiving light sufficient for charging. In these instances, supplemental charging may be needed. • When you take your watch off, try and place it in a bright location.
Solar-powered watch handling precautions • Your watch features a cell that does not need regular replacement. However, after an extended period of time, power consumption may increase due to deterioration of lubrication in the movement. This may result in shorter than expected run time. Be sure to have your watch regularly inspected by an Authorized Service Center. Note: Regular maintenance is not covered under the terms of the warranty.
Water resistance WARNING Water resistance Water Resistance • Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The unit “1bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.) • WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.××bar.
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.
Precautions and usage limitations CAUTION Precautions • Always wear your watch with the crown pushed in to the normal position. If your crown is a screw down type, be sure it is properly screwed down (locked) to the case. • Do not operate the crown or any buttons when the watch is wet. This may allow the entrance of moisture and cause damage to sensitive components.
Precautions and usage limitations • 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. • If paint thinner, benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents (including gasoline, nail-polish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.
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.
Specifications Model Timekeeping accuracy (without the radio signal reception) Operating temperature range Display functions Continuous operation times Battery 70 E650 Specifications Type Analog solar-powered watch Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures (between +5˚C/41˚F and +35˚C/95˚F) −10˚C/14˚F to +60˚C/140˚F • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour time • Calendar: date, day of the week • Charge level: 4 grades • Fully charged to fully discharged: Approx. 1.
