Citizen H82 User manual

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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 76 to 85) 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 19

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 57

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.

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

watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center.

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 21.

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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

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

Setting Daylight Saving Time (SMT) ……………………………… 31

Setting the Alarm Time……………………………………………… 43

Notes on the time signal reception ………………………………… 48

Checking the time signal reception………………………………… 57

Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) …… 59

Adjusting the time/calendar manually …………………………… 61

Checking and correcting the current reference position ………… 66

Table of contents

Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 70

Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions ………… 76

Water resistance …………………………………………………… 78

Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 80

Specications………………………………………………………… 86

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Features Component identification

* “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.

“Perpetual calendar”

Once set, the date will

automatically adjust for months

shorter than 31 days as well as

leap years.

“Alarm”

An alarm sounds when the

set time is reached.

“Dual time”

Times of two time zones can be

shown at the same time.

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

* A solar cell is placed under the dial.

Function hand (Day of the week/

Charge level/Day light saving time)

Minute hand

Upper right

button (B)

Date indicator

Crown

Lower right

button (A)

Secondary (dual)

time minute hand

Alarm

(ON/OFF)

Hour hand

24-hour hand

Signal reception

indication

(OK/RX/NO)

Second hand

Secondary (dual) time

hour hand

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).•SetthewatchtotheManualPowerSavemodewhennotusingforalongtime.

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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. This table is for general reference only and does not represent exact charging times.

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. 8 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.

The time and date are correctly shown

even when the watch is in the two-

second interval movement. However,

watch settings cannot be done. Also, an

alarm operation is not available.

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Charging your watch

Power save feature

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

you set the watch 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.•Tooperatethepowersavefeaturemanually,setthewatchtothemanualpowersave mode. → Page 17

To cancel the power save feature

The power save feature is cancelled in the following conditions and the second

hand moves to the current time position:

•Thewatchdialisexposedtolighttostartcharging•ThecrownispulledoranybuttonisoperatedManual power save feature

The manual power save feature is used to reduce the power consumption with

manual operation. 󱦱The hour and minute hands of the Secondary (dual)

time move to indicate the alarm time.

󱠅The second hand moves to the 0 second position

and the entire hands stop and the manual power

save operation starts.

• Even though all the hands stop at the manual power save operation, the watch operation continues within the watch memory.

• The watch does not receive a radio signal automatically at the manual power save operation.

Charging your watch

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Charging your watch

Checking the power reserve

Checking the current power reserve.

1. Ensure that the crown is in position 󱦭.

2. Press and release the lower right button 󱠄.

The function hand shows the power reserve level.

•Fordetailsofthepowerreservelevelindication,refer to the next page.

3. Press and release the lower right button 󱠄

to finish the check procedure.

•Normaloperationwillresumeifthebuttonisnotpressed for approx. 10 seconds.

To cancel the manual power save feature

1. Ensure that the crown is in position 󱦭.

The manual power save feature is cancelled and the hands move to indicate the current

time.

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Charging your watch

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