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Setting the World Time

Typical city

Time

difference

City indication or second hand position

Signal from...

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London

0

London

LON

0

Germany

*

Paris

+1

Paris

PAR

3

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Athens

+2

Athens

ATH

5

Riyadh

+3

Riyadh

RUH

8

Dubai

+4

Dubai

DXB

10

Karachi

+5

Karachi

KHI

13

China

Dhaka

+6

Dhaka

DAC

15

Bangkok

+7

Bangkok

BKK

17

Beijing

+8

Beijing

BJS

20

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Summary of Contents for H240

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Page 3: ...er number of the watch In the example on the right 1234 is the movement number Engraving position example The engraving position may differ depending on watch model 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 ...

Page 4: ... to ensure optimal enjoyment of your watch and to prevent injury to yourself other persons and or damage to property Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury WARNING May cause serious injury or death CAUTION May or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage ...

Page 5: ...atch being shipped from the manufacturing plant its glass case metal band and metal parts of the clasp are covered with stickers to protect them from getting fingerprints or scratches during transit from the plant to the store If the watch is worn without first removing these stickers perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts which may result in a sk...

Page 6: ...h Checking the power reserve Page 16 Check the charge level of the watch Setting theWorldTime Page 18 Select the city or time difference for which you want to indicate the time and date Checking the time signal reception Page 17 Check the result of the time signal reception ...

Page 7: ... has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps Expose the dial to light regularly to charge the watch For details of charging see pages 10 to 15 ...

Page 8: ...ecking the time signal reception 17 Setting theWorldTime 18 Notes on the time signal reception 26 Receiving the time signal manually On demand reception 34 Switching SummerTime and standard time 36 Adjusting the time calendar manually 42 Checking and correcting the current reference position 46 Table of contents ...

Page 9: ...ubleshooting 50 Resetting the watch All Reset 54 Eco Drive solar powered Watch Handling Precautions 56 Water resistance 60 Precautions and usage limitations 63 Maintenance 68 Information 69 Specifications 70 ...

Page 10: ...differ from the actual appearance of your watch Hour hand Second hand Crown Crown position Minute hand Lower right button Date indication City or time difference indication Signal reception indication OK NO Reception result RX Reception in progress Summer Time indication ON OFF ...

Page 11: ...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 Some models feature a rece...

Page 12: ...ion where the dial is exposed to bright light such as by a window The charge of the watch is low if the second hand rotates counterclockwise when you check the power reserve page 16 or the time signal reception page 17 You can operate the watch as usual However the watch needs to be charged Recharging your watch After rotating counterclockwise Indicates the reception result ...

Page 13: ...ce a month Before storing the watch in a dark place for an extended period of time be sure to charge it fully Caution 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 or higher Recharging your watch ...

Page 14: ... a fluorescent lamp 30 W Interior lighting Illuminance Lx 10000 to 100000 3000 500 Charging time for the second hand to move normally for one day 4 to 14 minutes 40 minutes 4 hours Charging time for the second hand to start moving normally when the rechargeable cell is empty 1 5 hours to 4 hours 12 hours 80 hours Charging time for the rechargeable cell to become fully charged when the rechargeable...

Page 15: ...ll fully When fully charged the overcharging prevention function works automatically The accuracy or parts of the watch will not be affected by extra charging Run time Fully charged to fully discharged Approximately six months at normal operation Approximately three years with power save feature Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function page 14 Approximately six days Recharging your ...

Page 16: ... exposing the dial to light When the watch is sufficiently charged the second hand will move normally If you have not charged the watch for six days or more since the insufficient charge warning movement began the watch will run out of power and stop Caution Even when the second hand moves once every two seconds the current time and date are indicated However operations and signal reception are no...

Page 17: ...er save feature will not activate The power save feature can not be activated 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 After the power save feature is canceled you should receive the time signal manually See pages 34 and 35 The power save feature canno...

Page 18: ...ged The second hand rotates counterclockwise then indicates OK or NO The charge of the watch is low Charge the watch See pages 10 to 15 OK and NO indicate the reception result of the time signal and no relationship to the power reserve 3 Press the lower right button briefly to finish the procedure The current time is indicated The current time will be indicated automatically after 10 seconds even ...

Page 19: ...icates the reception result OK Reception has succeeded NO Reception has failed When reception has failed see page 32 3 Press the lower right button briefly to finish the procedure The current time is indicated The current time will be indicated automatically after 10 seconds even without pressing the button When reception has succeeded ...

Page 20: ...to indicate the current time and date Whether you select the city or time difference depends on the appearance of your watch Watch appearance for setting the city Watch appearance for setting the time difference See pages 19 and 22 to 25 See pages 20 to 25 Setting theWorldTime City indication Time difference indication ...

Page 21: ...o indicate the time and date For details of the selection of cities see pages 23 to 25 Each time you select a city the time and date of the city you have selected will be indicated 3 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure When New York 47 seconds position is selected After setting the World Time check the displayed time Summer Time or standard time See pages 36 to 41 Setting the Wor...

Page 22: ...ut to position The second hand moves and indicates the time difference currently selected 2 Rotate the crown to select the time difference You can select the time difference from UTC in the range of 11 hours to 12 hours in 1 hour increments When setting to 5 hours New York ...

Page 23: ... position to finish the procedure Be sure to set the time difference from UTC To show the summer time change the display after setting the time difference See pages 36 to 41 See the tables on pages 23 to 25 for the time differences for typical cities ...

Page 24: ... Time standard time in common For cities indicated by the watch shows Summer Time standard time in common The time difference in the table below is based on UTC The standard time for each area or country may change according to their situation When your watch has city indication The indications in the table below are written differently on some models When you use the watch in a place which is not...

Page 25: ...second hand position Signal from London 0 London LON 0 Germany Paris 1 Paris PAR 3 Athens 2 Athens ATH 5 Riyadh 3 Riyadh RUH 8 Dubai 4 Dubai DXB 10 Karachi 5 Karachi KHI 13 China Dhaka 6 Dhaka DAC 15 Bangkok 7 Bangkok BKK 17 Beijing 8 Beijing BJS 20 Continued on the next page ...

Page 26: ...rom Tokyo 9 Tokyo TYO 22 Japan Sydney 10 Sydney SYD 25 Noumea 11 Noumea NOU 27 Auckland 12 Auckland AKL 30 Midway Island 11 Midway MDY 33 USA Honolulu 10 Honolulu HNL 35 Anchorage 9 Anchorage ANC 38 Los Angeles 8 L Angeles LAX 40 Denver 7 Denver DEN 43 Chicago 6 Chicago CHI 45 New York 5 New York NYC 47 ...

Page 27: ...ypical city Time difference City indication or second hand position Signal from Santiago 4 Santiago SCL 50 USA Rio de Janeiro 3 R Janeiro RIO 52 Fernando de Noronha 2 F Noronha FEN 55 Germany Azores Ponta Delgada 1 Azores PDL 57 ...

Page 28: ... 3 00 a m and 4 00 a m On demand reception Receives the signal when you want to adjust the time and date See page 34 Recovery automatic reception Automatically receives the signal once after charging when the watch stops due to insufficient charge These reception methods are possible only when the crown is in position The watch will not receive the time signal when in a low charge state as indicat...

Page 29: ...atch is not able to receive the signal it will operate normally within an accuracy range of 15 seconds per month When receiving the time signal Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal better such as next to a window The reception antenna is located at the 9 00 position of the watch Place the watch with the 9 00 position facing toward the station Do not mov...

Page 30: ...an JJY Kyushu station Japan Fort Collins station Denver Colorado USA WWVB Mainflingen station Southeast Frankfurt Germany DCF77 Shangqiu station Henan China BPC Refer to the maps on pages 29 to 31 to see the locations of the signal stations and their receivable area roughly Either signal station in Japan is automatically selected for receiving the JJY signal Automatic selection of time signal stat...

Page 31: ...s often affected by the receiving environment weather and season Use the diagram only as an approximate value JJY Japan Approx 1000 km Kyushu station JJY Japan Approx 1000 km Fukushima station Continued on the next page Notes on the time signal reception ...

Page 32: ...B USA Approx 1500 km Fort Collins station The receivable range is often affected by the receiving environment weather and season Use the diagram only as an approximate value Notes on the time signal reception ...

Page 33: ...km Mainflingen station BPC China Approx 1400 km Shangqiu station The receivable range is often affected by the receiving environment weather and season Use the diagram only as an approximate value Notes on the time signal reception ...

Page 34: ...esult in a poor environment for receiving the time signal With reference to pages 29 to 31 search for a better place for reception Then attempt to receive the time signal following the procedure on pages 34 and 35 If the window contains a wire netting in it open the window or change the location for better reception Notes on the time signal reception ...

Page 35: ...ditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise Extremely hot or cold locations Inside vehicles Near electrical equipment or office appliances Near high tension electrical lines railway overhead wires or communication facilities Inside reinforced concrete buildings between tall buildings mountains or underground Near mobile phones that are in use ...

Page 36: ...date are not correct or the reception result is NO The watch will not start to receive if the second hand is moving once every two seconds this is the insufficient charge warning Charge the watch beforehand Before starting reception confirm that the appropriate city or time difference is selected for receiving the signal See pages 18 to 25 ...

Page 37: ...fifteen minutes to complete the time signal reception Successful signal reception The time will be updated and the watch will resume normal operation Failed signal reception Normal operation resumes with the previously set time To cancel the reception Press and hold the lower right button for two or more seconds Cancel the reception and the current time will be indicated While receiving the signal...

Page 38: ...ange depending on the country or area While the summer time is in effect some time signals include the summer time check signal By receiving the time signal the watch automatically switches between Summer Time and standard time in accordance with the summer time check signal automatic switching function Before and after the summer time season confirm the watch shows Summer Time or standard time co...

Page 39: ... Summer Time is shown OFF The standard time is shown 2 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure When Summer Time is shown Checking the time currently shown Check whether the watch shows Summer Time or standard time To change the time to show see page 38 Switching Summer Time and standard time ...

Page 40: ...right to select ON To show the standard time Rotate the crown to the left to select OFF If you show the standard time manually the watch will not show Summer Time when receiving the time signal See page 40 3 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure Changing the time to show Switching Summer Time and standard time ...

Page 41: ...time difference regardless of the time shown for others in the same area Areas receiving the signal from USA Areas receiving the signal from Germany City Time difference City Time difference Anchorage ANC Anchorage L Angeles LAX Los Angeles Denver DEN Denver Chicago CHI Chicago New York NYC New York 9 8 7 6 5 London LON London Paris PAR Paris Athens ATH Athens Azores PDL Azores Ponta Delgada 0 1 2...

Page 42: ...n page 38 the automatic switching function is deactivated and the watch will not show Summer Time by signal reception If you are in an area that receives the summer time check signal but does not adopt Summer Time deactivate the automatic switching function Switching Summer Time and standard time ...

Page 43: ... on page 38 to show Summer Time This operation also activates the automatic switching function If you activate the automatic switching function when Summer Time season is not in effect receive the time signal to show the standard time Switching Summer Time and standard time ...

Page 44: ...just the minute The second hand rotates around once and the minute hand moves one minute When it passes 0 00 00 the date advances by one day Be aware of the AM PM status when you adjust the time If you spin the crown quickly a few times the hand will move continuously To stop it rotate the crown in either direction 4 Press the lower right button briefly The hour hand moves slightly ...

Page 45: ... stop it rotate the crown in either direction 6 Press the lower right button briefly The second hand indicates the current setting of the month and year 7 Rotate the crown to adjust the month and year See pages 44 and 45 for how to read the month and year 8 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure The time and date are indicated Adjusting the time calendar manually ...

Page 46: ... passed since the last leap year and month are set correctly The position of the second hand shows the month Each minute mark denotes the number of years since the last leap year Leap year 1st year since leap year 2nd year since leap year 3rd year since leap year e g When it is April in the second year since the last leap year Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Adjusting the time cal...

Page 47: ...t leap year Quick reference chart for the number of years passed since the last leap year Indication of the second hand Passed year Year Hour marker Leap year 2012 2016 2020 1st min marker 1st year 2013 2017 2021 2nd min marker 2nd year 2014 2018 2022 3rd min marker 3rd year 2011 2015 2019 Adjusting the time calendar manually ...

Page 48: ... reference position is correct or not What is the reference position The base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date For the time indication 0 00 00 For the date indication Between 31 and 1 If the time and date indications are off from the correct reference position the watch will not indicate the time and date correctly Correct reference position ...

Page 49: ...ition No operations are available while the hands and date indication are moving Reference position Next operation Correct Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure You do not need to correct the reference position Incorrect Correct the reference position Proceed to step 3 on page 48 Continued on the next page Checking and correcting the current reference position ...

Page 50: ... to the 0 00 00 position and the date indication to the halfway between 31 and 1 The hour hand and the date indication work together If you spin the crown quickly a few times the hand will move continuously To stop it rotate the crown in either direction Checking and correcting the current reference position ...

Page 51: ...nd hand to the 0 00 00 position If you spin the crown quickly a few times the hands will move continuously To stop them rotate the crown in either direction 7 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure Correction of the reference position is finished and the time is indicated Checking and correcting the current reference position ...

Page 52: ...crown in to position Check the World Time setting 18 to 25 Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and place the watch with the 9 00 position facing toward the station 27 and 32 Do not move the watch until the reception has finished 27 When the second hand moves once every two seconds the watch cannot receive the time signal Charge the watch 10 to 15 Troubleshooting ...

Page 53: ...t work properly The second hand rotates counterclockwise when you check the reception result Charge the watch 10 to 15 The second hand moves once every two seconds Charge the watch 10 to 15 All hands stop moving Push the crown in to position Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours 10 to 15 Symptoms Remedies Page Continued on the next page Troubleshooting ...

Page 54: ...apid movement stops 15 The time and or date is incorrect The time and or date is incorrect Check the World Time setting 18 to 25 Check and correct the current reference position 46 to 49 Receive the time signal manually to adjust the time and date 34 and 35 Set the time and date manually 42 to 45 Summer Time is not shown Select ON manually or receive the time signal 36 to 41 Troubleshooting ...

Page 55: ...position 46 to 49 The date changes at around 12 00 p m Receive the time signal manually to adjust the time and date 34 and 35 Adjust the time by 12 hours manually 42 to 45 Others The hands do not move even if the watch is charged Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours If the problem is not solved after charging contact your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Cente...

Page 56: ...sure to charge the watch fully before performing All Reset Pages 10 to 15 After performing All Reset the settings change as follows You must correct the current reference position then World Time setting and time before using the watch Calendar January leap year World Time City London Time difference 0 hours UTC Summer time OFF for all cities time differences automatic switching Resetting the watc...

Page 57: ...ove perform step 2 again Troubleshooting After performing All Reset You must set the watch again following the procedure below 1 Correct the current reference position After performing All Reset the watch is in reference position correction mode See from step 4 on page 48 2 Set theWorldTime See pages 18 to 25 3 Adjust the time calendar When adjusting by receiving the time signal manually See pages...

Page 58: ...rge Frequently Please note that if you wear long sleeves the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light When you take off the watch try to place it in as bright a location as possible This will ensure that it will continue to run properly ...

Page 59: ...unt of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp When charging your watch under an incandescent lamp be sure to leave 50 cm 19 11 16 inches distance between the lamp and the watch to avoid excessive heat Never use a halogen lamp for recharging as these generate excessive heat Charging the watch in a location where the temperature may become extremely high such as on the dashboard of a vehi...

Page 60: ...ote Regular maintenance is not covered under the terms of the warranty WARNING Handling of Rechargeable Cell The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch If for any reason it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch keep out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediate...

Page 61: ...ginal type of rechargeable cell It is not designed to run or be used with a conventional type of battery Installing such a battery may result in overcharging which may cause the battery to burst This can cause damage to the watch and injury to the wearer If for any reason the rechargeable cell needs replacement be sure to use only the original type rechargeable cell We recommend contacting your ne...

Page 62: ... Water resistant to 5 atmospheres WATER RESIST ANT 10 20 bar Water resistant to 10 or 20 atmospheres Water resistance WARNING 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 RES...

Page 63: ...ter washing face rain etc Swimming and general washing work Skin diving marine sports Scuba diving using an air tank Operate the crown or button when the watch is wet NO NO NO NO NO OK NO NO NO NO OK OK NO NO NO OK OK OK NO NO Water resistance ...

Page 64: ...hat the watch may be worn while swimming but is not to worn while skin diving Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 10 20 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while skin diving but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas For a metallic plastic or rubber watchband wash any dirt off with water Remove the small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic ban...

Page 65: ...ercise or work to avoid injury to yourself and others DO NOT wear your watch while in a sauna jacuzzi or other location where it may become excessively hot This may result in burns to the wearer and or malfunction of your watch Be careful when putting on or taking off your watch since there is a risk of pinching your skin or damaging your fingernails depending on the manner in which the band is fa...

Page 66: ...t 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 If water enters the watch or the watch fogs up and does not clear up even after a long time consult Authorized Service Center for inspection and or repair If a watch of upgraded water resistance for daily use is...

Page 67: ...tch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications Static Electricity The integrated circuits IC used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity Please note that the watch may malfunction if exposed to intense static electricity Magnetism Analog type quartz watches are powered by a motor that utilizes a small magnet The operati...

Page 68: ...e watch Be careful when handling these chemicals Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean 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 Note Do not operate the crown or any buttons when the watch i...

Page 69: ...ontrol If this occurs immediately discontinue use of your watch and consult your physician Leather cloth and other natural skin straps may become discolored or brittle from moisture perspiration and or accumulated dirt To maximize the life of your strap be sure to keep your leather band clean and dry by wiping it with a soft cloth each day CAUTION Caring for Your Watch Wipe any dirt or moisture su...

Page 70: ...h 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 other components...

Page 71: ...tural and artificial sources It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material that may be harmful to the environment or human body The light emission of the luminous material gradually decreases as time passes The duration and amount of light emitted will vary depending on the brightness type of and distance from the light source exposure time and amount size of luminous treatment W...

Page 72: ...ing temperature range 10 C to 60 C Display functions Time Hours minutes seconds Calendar Date Maximum run time from full charge Fully charged to fully discharged Approximately six months at normal operation Approximately three years with power save feature Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function Approximately six days Battery Rechargeable cell lithium button cell 1pc Specifications...

Page 73: ...save feature Receiving time signal automatic on demand recovery automatic Confirming reception status RX Automatic selection of time signal stations JJY only Indicating the result of the last reception OK NO Summer Time ON OFF City setting 24 cities or correcting the time difference Perpetual calendar until February 28th 2100 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Specifications...

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