Citizen AV3 Series User manual

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Table of contents
Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to 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

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Crown
Comoponent identification
16
7
8
9
p
2
3
4
5
Upper left button
(C)Upper right
button (B)
Lower right
button (A)

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The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
1Chronograph second hand
2Hour hand
3Chronograph hour hand
4Second hand
524 hour hand
6Moon phase indicator
7Minute hand
8Chronograph minute hand
9Date indication
pTachymeter

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How to read the moon phase indicator
The moon phase shows us the number of days since a new moon. This indication is
shown between “0” and “29.5” (the number of days it takes 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 8for instructions on setting the moon phase indicator.

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How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button
Some models feature a screw down crown and/or screw down push button.
Locking the crown and/or button prevents accidental operation. These must be
unlocked prior to using certain features of your watch such as setting 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 firmly.
• Unlocking is not required when a standard crown and button are equipped.

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Adjusting the time
1. Pull the crown out to position 2when the
second hand indicates “0.”
2. Adjust the time by rotating the crown.
• The 24-hour, hour and 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 8of these setting instructions.
3. Push the crown in to position 0to start the
watch.
The second hand starts to move.
1 2
3
012
012
Crown position
Crown
Crown position

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Adjusting the date
1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
2. Adjust the date by rotating the crown
counterclockwise.
• The date will advance only. If you pass 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 8of these setting instructions.
3. Push the crown in to position 0.
1 2
3
012
012
Note
You must manually adjust the date for each month shorter
than 31 days.
Crown position
Crown position
Crown

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1 2
012 C
Adjusting the moon phase
The moon phase is shown between “0” and “29.5.”
• Before commencing, be sure to check the current moon phase (days since a new
moon) through your local newspaper, internet, or other source.
1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Adjust the moon phase indicator by pressing
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 and hold the upper left
button (C) with a narrow
pointed object such as a wooden
toothpick.
Crown position