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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.

 

THIS WATCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY DIVE INSTRUMENT.

Summary of Contents for H162

Page 1: ...e 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 Special notice...

Page 2: ...dar 20 Before receiving the signal Reference position check 20 Radio controlled watch 22 Receiving range of the signal 23 Placement for better reception 24 Receiving the signal 26 Interrupting recepti...

Page 3: ...maintenance 68 Storage 69 Luminous dials and hands 69 Specifications 70 Functions list 72 Using the watch during diving Dive mode 42 Using the dive mode 48 Charging your watch 50 Charging your watch...

Page 4: ...n you adjust the time and calender in an area where you cannot receive the signal see pages 34 to 38 Dive mode assures accurate time indication while diving see page 42 Perpetual calendar no need for...

Page 5: ...receives an impact Hand correction function hand reference position auto correction function The reference position of the hands is checked at regular intervals and if there is any misalignment the h...

Page 6: ...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 man...

Page 7: ...all 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 conditi...

Page 8: ...ed 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...

Page 9: ...that day Since the occurrence of decompression sickness is greatly affected by physical condition the degree of the risk of decompression sickness varies depending on your physical condition on that d...

Page 10: ...the display and performance of the watch In addition always make sure to use the watch in combination with other diving instruments in case the watch should happen to malfunction This watch is not int...

Page 11: ...e 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 t...

Page 12: ...period of darkness the hands may turn rapidly That is indicating the watch is exiting power save feature See page 54 This is not a malfunction Allow the watch to return to fully normal operation befor...

Page 13: ...r using either of the two following methods On demand reception of the time signal see page 28 Manual correcting of the time and calendar see pages 34 to 38 Time and calendar are correct Time and cale...

Page 14: ...functions The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch Day of the week Signal reception indication RX NO H M L 1 see pages 30 and 33 Upper right bu...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...ow 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...

Page 17: ...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 i...

Page 18: ...ining time from or to a certain point of time by rotating the bezel It is useful for checking the diving duration To determine the elapsed time Set the mark to the current position of the minute hand...

Page 19: ...time You can see the remaining time until the time scheduled Ex 10 minutes remaining to the scheduled time Current time 8 40 Remaining time 10 minutes Scheduled time 8 50 The unidirectional rotating...

Page 20: ...the reference position is incorrect the watch will not display the time and calendar correctly even after receiving the signal The reference position may become incorrect if the watch is exposed to st...

Page 21: ...hold the upper right button B for five or more seconds 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 r...

Page 22: ...ition of reception reception level The signal is normally broadcast continuously 24 hours a day but may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance Even when this watch receives the signal successf...

Page 23: ...tomatically 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 wat...

Page 24: ...e 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 Receiving the time si...

Page 25: ...ons Near high tension electrical lines railway overhead wires or communication facilities Inside vehicles Near electrical equipment or office appliances Near cellular phones that are in use Inside rei...

Page 26: ...cally 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...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...reception result NO H M or L then points to RX 3 Place the watch according to Placement for better reception See page 24 Do not move the watch until all hands start to move again See page 30 for how t...

Page 29: ...fter 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...

Page 30: ...reparing reception The second hand points to RX During reception The second hand indicates the reception level by pointing to H M or L See page 33 It may take time depending on the situation max 13 mi...

Page 31: ...eception 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 tim...

Page 32: ...es to indicate the result of the last reception and the reception level See page 33 The result indicated is that of the most recent completed reception Interrupted reception attempts are ignored Recei...

Page 33: ...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 If the time is not indicated...

Page 34: ...right button A You can change the daylight saving time setting by rotating the crown See page 39 3 Press the lower right button A again The second hand indicates the 12 00 position Hour hand Minute ha...

Page 35: ...p 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 Go to step 5 after the movement of the date indication and day of the week hand sto...

Page 36: ...adjust the selected item 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 A Second hand Day of...

Page 37: ...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 The date is automatica...

Page 38: ...2010 2014 2 years 2nd min marker 2011 2015 3 years 3rd min marker Month and year indication You can check the year years passed since leap year and month at the position where the second hand points...

Page 39: ...e setting only go to step 4 to finish the checking 2 Press the lower right button A 3 Rotate the crown to change the setting 4 Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting All hands move to i...

Page 40: ...ull the crown out to position 1 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 righ...

Page 41: ...hours from Germany time see page 41 4 Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the time difference setting The local travel time using the time difference set is indicated To return to Germany time S...

Page 42: ...tentially dangerous Diving without proper or adequate training may lead to a fatal or serious accident When using this watch for diving make sure you have a proper understanding of the procedures for...

Page 43: ...ng 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 heli...

Page 44: ...equate 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 temper...

Page 45: ...Is the band securely attached to the watch case Are there any cracks scratches or chips on the band or glass Are the time and date set correctly Are the screw down crown and screw down push button s l...

Page 46: ...y 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 sa...

Page 47: ...est 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...

Page 48: ...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 The dive mode hand points to DIVE and...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...light such as by a window Before storing the watch in a dark place for an extended period of time be sure to charge it fully When the watch is not exposed light sufficient for charging such as when c...

Page 51: ...ches a low charge state insufficient charge warning function After the watch is charged the second hand will move normally See pages 52 and 53 If you have not charged the watch for two days or more si...

Page 52: ...cent lamp 30 W 2 hours 6 hours 3 000 20 cm under a fluorescent lamp 30 W 40 minutes 2 5 hours 10 000 Under cloudy weather 11 minutes 1 hour 100 000 Under direct sunlight in summer 5 minutes 40 minutes...

Page 53: ...he 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 Time for charging fu...

Page 54: ...ys 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...

Page 55: ...ture 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 th...

Page 56: ...Reception is unsuccessful in a receivable area Avoid things likely to interfere with a time signal and place the watch with the 9 00 position facing toward the station 24 Do not move the watch until t...

Page 57: ...finished 48 Charge the watch if the second hand is moving once every 2 seconds 51 The hands do not work properly The second hand moves once every 2 seconds Charge the watch 51 All hands stop moving P...

Page 58: ...time and calendar 28 Set the year month date and day of the week correctly 34 Check the time difference setting 40 Check and correct the reference position 60 The day of the week is not indicated Dea...

Page 59: ...e 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 t...

Page 60: ...ke up to 7 minutes Go to step 7 when the reference position is correct SUN 0 00 00 and 1 3 Pull the crown out to position 2 The second hand points to the 0 second position and you can adjust the refer...

Page 61: ...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 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the items to SUN 0 00...

Page 62: ...ts Scuba diving using an air tank Saturation diving using helium gas Indication Case case back AIR DIVER s 200m OK OK OK OK NO Precautions Water resistance performance This watch is water resistant to...

Page 63: ...rms of the warranty Inspections and any components that need to be replaced in order to maintain the water resistant quality of the timepiece are at the expense of the consumer If moisture has entered...

Page 64: ...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 Depending on use occasional cleaning of t...

Page 65: ...ovement 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 recom...

Page 66: ...place 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 han...

Page 67: ...ch 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 thermomete...

Page 68: ...on 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 g...

Page 69: ...charge Luminous dials and hands The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place The luminous paint stores light daylight or artificial light and glows in a dark place I...

Page 70: ...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 e...

Page 71: ...mation 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 cha...

Page 72: ...te the dive mode Receive the time signal manually Check the time signal reception result Set to the local time temporarily time difference correction Adjust the time calendar manually Set the daylight...

Page 73: ...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 se...

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