Citizen H800 User manual

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.

To check the movement number

A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or

more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the

case back.(Figure on the right)

The first 4 characters of the case number represent

the movement number of the watch.In the example

on the right, " " is the movement number.

The engraving position may differ

depending on watch model.

Engraving position example

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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.

We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 60 to 71) and

understand the meaning of the following symbols:

■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:

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

Safety precautions (IMPORTANT)

■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:

Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should

be followed or precautions that should be observed.

Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.

Safety precautions (IMPORTANT)

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Before using this watch

After unpacking, the following must be done before using the 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

Select the city or time difference for which you want to indicate the time and date.

◆

Checking the time signal reception Page 41

Check the result of the time signal reception.

Before using this watch

◆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.

◆Band adjustment

We do not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself. Special

expertise and experience is required for proper adjustment. If not adjusted

correctly, the band may become detached leading to loss of your watch. (Some

retailers may supply a band adjustment tool with your purchase).

For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer from where the

watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. Some

repair shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not

purchased directly from them.

This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by

exposing the dial to light.

Expose the dial to direct sunlight regularly to charge the watch.

For details of charging, see pages 12 to 19.

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◆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.

Unlock Lock

Screw

down

crown

Rotate the crown

counterclockwise

until it releases from

the case.

Push the crown in to

the case. With gentle

pressure towards 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, and

loosen until it stops.

Rotate the locking

screw clockwise,

and tighten firmly.

How to use recessed buttons

Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such

as a wooden toothpick.

Before using this watch Before using this watch

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Table of contents

Features ……………………………………………………………… 10

Component identication ………………………………………… 11

Charging your watch………………………………………………… 12

Using the chronograph……………………………………………… 20

Setting the World Time ……………………………………………… 22

Setting Daylight Saving Time ……………………………………… 26

Notes on the time signal reception ………………………………… 33

Checking the time signal reception………………………………… 41

Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) …… 43

Adjusting the time/calendar manually …………………………… 45

Checking and correcting the current reference position ………… 50

Table of contents

Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 54

Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions ………… 60

Water resistance …………………………………………………… 64

Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 66

Specications………………………………………………………… 72

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Features Component identification

1050

2040

4060

LON

PAR

ATH

RUH

DXB

KHI

DEL

DAC

BKK

BJS

TYO

ADL

SYD

NOU

AKL

MDY

HNL

ANC

LAX

DEN

CHI

NYC

SCL

RIO

FEN

PDL

SMT

OFF

* “Eco-Drive” is Citizen’s proprietary technology.

"Radio controlled watch"

Receives a time signal from one of the

five signal stations located in four regions

and automatically adjusts the time and

calendar.

“World Time”

Easy to see the time and calendar of

cities all over the world.

“Eco-Drive”

Never needs a new battery. This

watch is fueled by light.

“Chronograph”

Measure elapsed time up to

60 minutes.

“Perpetual calendar”

Once set, the date will

automatically adjust for months

shorter than 31 days as well as

leap years.

* The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.

* A solar cell is placed under the dial.

Chronograph minute

hand

Daylight Saving Time

indication (ON/OFF)

Minute hand

Upper right

button (B)

Date indicator

Crown

Lower right

button (A)

Day of the

week indication

Chronograph

1/20 second hand

Power reserve level

Hour hand

24-hour hand

Second hand/

Chronograph second

hand

Signal reception

indication

(OK/RX/NO)

City indication

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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.

For optimal performance, be sure to:

• Chargethewatchbyexposingittodirect

sunlight for five to six hours at least once a

month.

• Avoidleavingthewatchinadarkplacefor

long periods of time.

Charging your watch Charging your watch

• If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental

charging may be needed to ensure continual operation.

• Do not charge the watch at high temperature (about 60°C/140°F or higher).

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Charging your watch

◆Charging time by environment

Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch

dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.

Environment Illuminance

(lx)

Charging time (approx.)

To work for

one day

To start working

normally when the

cell is discharged

To become fully

charged when the

cell is discharged

Outdoors (sunny) 100,000 5 minutes 40 minutes 30 hours

Outdoors (cloudy) 10,000 11 minutes 1 hour 40 hours

20 cm (7-7/8 inches)

from a fluorescent

lamp (30W)

3,000 40 minutes 2.5 hours 130 hours

Interior lighting 500 4 hours 14 hours 920 hours

Maximum run time from full charge: Approx. 6 months (in normal operation),

approx. 10 months (with power save feature)

Charging your watch

◆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. 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.

• When in the insufficient charge

warning state, the current time and

date are indicated. However, you

cannot configure or confirm settings,

or operate the chronograph.

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Charging your watch

◆Checking the power reserve

Checking the current power reserve.

Ⓐ

01 2

1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.

2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ.

The chronograph minute hand moves to indicate

the power reserve.

• Fordetailsonthepowerreservelevel,seethe

next page.

3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ

to finish the check procedure.

• Thecurrenttimeindicationwillresume

automatically when leaving the watch for

approx. 10 seconds.

Charging your watch

◆Power save feature

When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when

you store it in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the power.

However, the watch continues to work internally.

• Whenthecrownisinposition1or2,thepowersavefeaturewillnotactivate.

• Thepowersavefeaturecannotbeactivatedordeactivatedmanually.

◆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.

Note: You cannot perform this operation when

using the chronograph.

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Charging your watch

• 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.

Charging your watch

The power reserve level indications

Level 3 2 1 0

Power

reserve

level

Approximate

duration of

operation at

each level

Approx. 180 to 130 days

Approx. 130 to 30 days

Approx. 30 to 2 days

Approx. 2 days

Power reserve

is sufficient for

all features and

functions. Optimal

performance is

achieved at this

level.

Power reserve is

sufficient for all

operations at this

level.

Power reserve is

getting low. The

watch should be

fully charged to

ensure optimal

performance.

Power reserve is

not sufficient for

normal operation.

The watch must

be fully charged.

The watch must be charged immediately.

1050

2040

1050

2040

1050

2040

1050

2040

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