Citizen AV3 Series Instruction Manual Download

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Movement caliber

number

E27*

Type

Analog solar-powered watch

Timekeeping

accuracy

Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation
temperatures (+5˚C/41˚F and +35˚C/95˚F)

Operating

temperature range

−10˚C/14˚F to +60˚C/140˚F

Display functions

Time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hours
Calendar: Date (not perpetual)
Moon phase

Maximum run time

from full charge

• Fully charged to fully discharged: Approximately 12 months
• Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function: Approximately

three days

Battery

Rechargeable cell, 1pc.

Specifications

Summary of Contents for AV3 Series

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Page 3: ...ensure correct use Component identification 2 Adjusting the time 6 Adjusting the date 7 Adjusting the moon phase 8 Adjusting the reference 0 position of the moon phase indicator 12 Using the chronograph 14 Using the tachymeter 16 Recharging your watch 19 Troubleshooting 22 Precautions 26 Maintenance 34 Information 35 Specifications 36 ...

Page 4: ...2 Crown Comoponent identification 1 6 7 8 9 p 2 3 4 5 Upper left button C Upper right button B Lower right button A ...

Page 5: ...anual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch 1 Chronograph second hand 2 Hour hand 3 Chronograph hour hand 4 Second hand 5 24 hour hand 6 Moon phase indicator 7 Minute hand 8 Chronograph minute hand 9 Date indication p Tachymeter ...

Page 6: ... for the moon to complete its cycle The moon phase indication on this watch should be used as an approximate representation only It is not intended to provide an exact depiction of the moon as it appears in the sky The indication of 5 shown in the illustration above represents 5 days since the new moon Refer to page 8 for instructions on setting the moon phase indicator ...

Page 7: ...g the time or date 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 fi...

Page 8: ...date movement are linked with the minute hand The date advances only and does not move in a backwards fashion The moon phase indicator must be adjusted separately as outlined on page 8 of these setting instructions 3 Push the crown in to position 0 to start the watch The second hand starts to move 1 2 3 0 1 2 0 1 2 Crown position Crown Crown position ...

Page 9: ... the desired date continue to rotate the crown until the desired date is shown again The moon phase indicator must be adjusted separately as outlined on page 8 of these setting instructions 3 Push the crown in to position 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 0 1 2 Note You must manually adjust the date for each month shorter than 31 days Crown position Crown position Crown ...

Page 10: ...g and releasing the upper left button C You may use a small pointed object such as wooden toothpick Each time you press and release the upper left button C the moon phase indicator advances the equivalent of approximately 7 hours If you press and hold the upper left button C the moon phase indicator will advance rapidly Once the moon phase indicator reaches 29 5 it will rapidly return to 0 Press a...

Page 11: ...other hands and or features of this watch The moon phase indicator will not align perfectly with the guide mark See page 10 To confirm and or correct the reference 0 position of the moon phase indicator please refer to pages 12 and 13 of this instruction ...

Page 12: ...10 Notes on the moon phase 29 5 20 10 5 0 25 15 Days of the moon phase New moon First quarter 7 5 Second quarter 22 5 New moon Full moon Approximate guide mark ...

Page 13: ...11 The moon phase indication on this watch should be used as an approximate representation only It is not intended to provide an exact depiction of the moon as it appears in the sky ...

Page 14: ... as shown on page 15 of this instruction prior adjusting the reference 0 position of the moon phase indicator 1 Pull the crown out to position 2 2 Press and hold the lower right button A for five or more seconds The moon phase indicator moves to indicate the current reference 0 position stored in memory 1 3 4 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 C A Crown position Crown position ...

Page 15: ...imately 7 hours If you press and hold the upper left button C the moon phase indicator will advance rapidly Once the moon phase indicator reaches 29 5 it will rapidly return to 0 4 Push the crown in to position 0 The adjustment of the reference 0 position of the moon phase indicator is complete The moon phase indicator hand will now be in the correct reference 0 position and must be adjusted to sh...

Page 16: ...t timing The button clicks 2 Press and release the upper right button B to stop timing Pressing and releasing the upper right button B again restarts timing from the point of the previously recorded time 2 1 B B You can record up to 12 hours increments of 0 2 seconds The chronograph stops automatically 12 hours later ...

Page 17: ...the chronograph Pressing and releasing the lower right button A after stopping the chronograph by pressing and releasing the upper right button B You must reset the chronograph after timing for using other functions ...

Page 18: ...age speed by recording a lap time to go one kilometer You can measure the approximate average speed from 60 km h up to 400 km h The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch Some models do not feature the tachymeter ...

Page 19: ...17 Upper right button B Lower right button A Tachymeter ...

Page 20: ...B to start timing The chronograph second hand starts timing 2 Stop timing at the point one kilometer away from the starting point by pressing and releasing the upper right button B The chronograph second hand indicates the approximate average speed on the tachymeter 3 Press and release the lower right button A to reset the chronograph 1 3 2 B A B Ex When average is 90 km h ...

Page 21: ...with the dial towards direct sunlight for several hours at least once a month Place the watch where the dial is exposed to bright light such as by a window when not using When the watch is regularly covered with long sleeves it may not be charged sufficiently Try to keep the watch exposed to light sufficient for charging Do not charge the watch at a high temperature about 60 C 140 F or higher ...

Page 22: ...dial to light After the watch is charged the second hand will move normally If you have not charged the watch for about three days or more since the insufficient charge warning movement began the watch will run out power and stop Caution When the watch is in a low charge state as indicated by the second hand moving once every two seconds you cannot use the chronograph and adjust the moon phase ref...

Page 23: ...e to work for one day Charging time to start working normally when the rechargeable cell is empty Under direct sunlight or cloudy weather not through a window 10 000 to 100 000 2 to 12 minutes 45 minutes to 3 5 hours 20 cm under a fluorescent lamp 30 W 3 000 45 minutes 10 hours Interior lighting 500 4 hours 70 hours This watch will run for approximately 12 months from a full charge without further...

Page 24: ...nd hand moves once every two seconds This indicates a low charge state Fully charge your watch 19 All hands stop moving Push the crown in to position 0 Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight not through a window for five to six hours 20 The time and or date is not correct The time and or date is wrong Adjust the time and or date 6 7 ...

Page 25: ...five or six hours Though the trouble is not solved after charging contact your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center 19 The moon phase is not correct The moon phase indicator is not correct Confirm the reference position of the hand 12 13 Adjust the moon phase indictor Note The moon phase shows an approximate not exact representation of the moon 8 9 ...

Page 26: ... electricity or shock C A 012 Be sure to charge the watch fully before resetting Reset the chronograph before resetting the watch See page 15 After resetting the watch be sure to adjust the reference 0 position of the moon phase indicator and the time date and moon phase Crown position ...

Page 27: ...sly The moon phase indicator moves slightly indicating the watch has been reset Be sure to adjust the reference 0 position if needed as shown on pages 12 and 13 3 Adjust the reference 0 position of the moon phase indicator correctly 4 Adjust the moon phase indicator See page 8 5 Adjust the time and date See pages 6 to 7 ...

Page 28: ... 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 ...

Page 29: ...e movement Do not charge the watch at a high temperature about 50 C 122 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 charging the watch in locations where the temperature may become extremely high such as on the dashboard of a vehicle ...

Page 30: ...lace the watch nearby any materials generating a strong magnetic field such as magnetic health equipment such as a magnetic necklace a magnetic latch of a refrigerator door a magnetic clasp on a handbag a magnetic coin tray speakers of a mobile phone electromagnetic cooking devices They may interfere with function of the movement in the watch causing it to stop or operate erratically DO NOT place ...

Page 31: ...cals 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 The case band or other parts may become discolored if the watch comes into contact with some household chemicals mercury that may be found in thermometers ...

Page 32: ...s resistant to moderate exposure to water You may wear the watch while swimming however it is not designed to be used for skin diving Upgraded water resistance for daily use tested to 10 or 20 bar This type of watch may be used for skin diving however it is not designed to be used for scuba or saturation diving Before use confirm the water resistance level of your watch indicated on the dial and c...

Page 33: ... diving Names Indication Case or back Specifications WATER RESIST ANT or no indication WATER RESIST ANT Water resistant for daily use YES NO NO WR 50 or WATER RESIST 50 WATER RESIST ANT 5 bar Water resistant to 5 atmospheres YES YES NO WR 100 200 or WATER RESIST 100 200 WATER RESIST ANT 10 20 bar Water resistant to 10 20 atmospheres YES YES YES ...

Page 34: ...of the glass is fogged up and does not become clear in a day take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center for repair Leaving the watch in such a state will rust the internal parts and cause malfunction If seawater penetrates the watch place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair Otherwise the pressure inside the watch will increase and parts glass crown ...

Page 35: ...building up as this may stain your clothes damage the watch or appear as black residue on your wrist Depending on use occasional cleaning of the exterior of your watch may be necessary Wipe dirt off the leather band with a soft and dry cloth to prevent it from discoloring ...

Page 36: ... a soft brush to remove dust and dirt stuck in the gaps in a metal band Do not use a polishing type of cloth as this may damage the surface and certain treatments Do not use solvents thinner benzine etc as they may damage the finish Periodical inspections Your watch needs an inspection once every two or three years for safety and longer usage To keep your watch water resistant the gaskets and othe...

Page 37: ... It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment The light emission gradually becomes weaker as time passes The duration of the light glow will vary depending on the brightness types of and distance from a light source exposure time and the amount of the paint The paint may not glow and or may dissipate quickly if exposure to light was not suf...

Page 38: ...5 C 95 F Operating temperature range 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Display functions Time Hours minutes seconds 24 hours Calendar Date not perpetual Moon phase Maximum run time from full charge Fully charged to fully discharged Approximately 12 months Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function Approximately three days Battery Rechargeable cell 1pc Specifications ...

Page 39: ...vercharging prevention function Insufficient charge warning function two second interval movement Chronograph up to 12 hours in 0 2 second increments Checking correcting reference 0 position Specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

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