Citizen H149 User manual

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To check the movement number
A case number is engraved on the case back.
(Figure on the right)
The first 4 digits of the case number represent the
movement 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 the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
✳The case has different features depending on the model.
Details of the case features are not contained in this manual, see
“http://www.citizenwatch.jp/support/default.htm”.

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Safety precautions
This manual contains the following instructions that should be strictly followed at all times
to prevent injury to yourself and other persons as well as damage to property.
■ Injuries and damage that might be caused by using the watch improperly or neglecting any
of the instructions or precautions contained in this manual are classified with the following
symbols.
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

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■ Important instructions that should be followed are classified with the following symbols.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be
followed or precautions that should be observed.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
<Notes before use—Protective stickers>
Prior to the watch 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 skin rash and/or
corrosion of the metal parts.
For this reason, please be sure to peel off the stickers before wearing the watch.

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Features
“Radio controlled watch”
Receiving a time signal from the five
signal stations located in four regions and
automatically adjusts the time.
“Eco-Drive”
Friendly to the
environment.
“Perpetual calendar”
No need for date
correction at the end
of each month.
“City setting”
Easy to see the time and
calendar of cities all over
the world.
“Perfex”
Supports the accuracy
of the radio controlled
watch more.
* “Eco-Drive” and “Perfex” are Citizen original
technologies.

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Before using the watch
The following must be done before using the watch:
●Checking the power reserve Page 10
Check the charge level of the watch.
●Setting the city Page 12
Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
●Checking the time signal reception Page 11
Check the result of the time signal reception.
Expose the dial to light regularly to charge the watch.
For details of charging, see page 32.

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Before using the watch...................5
Component identification...............8
Checking the power reserve..........10
Checking the time signal
reception ..................................11
Setting the city ............................12
Notes on the time signal
reception ..................................16
Receiving the time signal
manually...................................24
Switching Summer Time and
standard time ...........................26
Recharging your watch.................32
Adjusting the time/calender
manually...................................36
Checking and correcting the current
reference position .....................40
Table of contents

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Troubleshooting...........................44
Solar-powered watch handling
precautions...............................50
Water resistance ..........................52
Precautionary items and
usage limitations.......................54
Warranty and service....................60
Information .................................62
Specifications...............................64
Customer support center ..............66

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Hour hand
Summer Time
indication (ON/OFF)
Second hand
Signal reception
indication (OK/RX/NO)
Upper right
button (B)
Crown
Minute hand
Lower right
button (A)
Date indicator
City indication
Component identification
The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.

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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.
Some models feature a recessed button.
Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.
Component identification

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Checking the power reserve
1. Ensure that the crown is in position .
2. Press the lower right button A
briefly.
• When the charge of the watch is
low, the second hand rotates a
quarter counterclockwise.
You need to charge the watch. See
page 32.
3. Press the lower right button A
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.


Crown position
The second hand indicates “OK” or “NO” at the end of this procedure to show the reception
result of the time signal.

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Checking the time signal reception
1. Ensure that the crown is in position .
2. Press the lower right button A
briefly.
The second hand moves and indicates
the reception result.
OK Reception has succeeded.
NO Reception has failed.
When reception has failed, see page 24.
3. Press the lower right button A
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.


Crown position
When reception
has succeeded

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Setting the city
Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
1. Pull the crown out to position .
The second hand moves and indicates the city currently selected.
2. Rotate the crown to select the city
for which you want to indicate the
time and date.
• For details of the selection of cities, see
pages 13 to 15.
• 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.
The current time is indicated.


Crown position
When “New York” (49
seconds position) is
selected
After setting the city, check the displayed time—Summer Time or standard time. (See pages
26 to 31.)

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Table of selectable cities
• The indications in the table below are written differently on some models.
• The signal station is changed depending on the selected city. Some cities cannot receive
the signal though the signal station is assigned in the list.
• When you use the watch in a place which is not shown in the table below, select the city in
the same time zone as the city you want to indicate.
• The time difference in the table below is based on UTC.
• For cities indicated by /, the watch shows Summer Time/standard time in
common.
Indication Second hand
position City name Time difference Signal from...
LONDON LON 0 London 0
Germany
PARIS PAR 2 Paris +1
ATHENS ATH 4 Athens +2
MOSCOW MOW 7 Moscow +3
DUBAI DXB 9 Dubai +4
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Setting the city

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Indication Second hand
position City name Time difference Signal from...
KARACHI KHI 11 Karachi +5
China
DELHI DEL 14 Delhi +5.5
DHAKA DAC 16 Dhaka +6
BANGKOK BKK 18 Bangkok +7
BEIJING BJS 21 Beijing +8
TOKYO TYO 23 Tokyo +9
Japan
ADELAIDE ADL 25 Adelaide +9.5
SYDNEY SYD 28 Sydney +10
NOUMEA NOU 30 Noumea +11
AUCKLAND AKL 32 Auckland +12
Setting the city

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Indication Second hand
position City name Time difference Signal from...
MIDWAY MDY 35 Midway Island -11
USA
HONOLULU HNL 37 Honolulu -10
ANCHORAGE ANC 39 Anchorage -9
L.ANGELES LAX 42 Los Angeles -8
DENVER DEN 44 Denver -7
CHICAGO CHI 46 Chicago -6
NEW YORK NYC 49 New York -5
SANTIAGO SCL 51 Santiago -4
R.JANEIRO RIO 53 Rio de Janeiro -3
F.NORONHA FEN 56 Fernando de Noronha -2 Germany
AZORES PDL 58 Azores -1
For details of each signal station, see pages 18 to 21.
Setting the city

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Notes on the time signal reception
Receiving the time signal
There are three ways to receive the time signal:
Methods Explanations
Automatic reception Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is
unsuccessful, the watch tries to receive at 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 24.
Recovery automatic
reception
Receives the signal automatically after charging when the watch
stops due to insufficient charge.
* These reception methods are possible only when the crown is in position .
The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 11.)

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• The time signal reception function cannot be deactivated.
• Even when this watch receives a time signal successfully, the accuracy of the displayed time
will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing.
• If the watch 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 move the watch during time signal reception.
• The watch will not receive a time signal when in a low
charge state as indicated by the second hand moving
in two second increments (the insufficient charge
warning). Charge the watch before reception.
Notes on the time signal reception

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Note on the time signal
This watch receives the time signal from the five signal stations located in four regions and
automatically adjusts the time and date. The receivable signal stations are listed as follows:
Signal stations Kind of the time signal
Fukushima station, Japan 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 19 to 21 to see the locations of the signal stations and their
receivable area roughly.
Notes on the time signal reception

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Approximate receivable area
The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by
the receiving environment and weather.
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

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WWVB (USA):
Approx. 2000 km
Fort Collins station
The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by
the receiving environment and weather.
Notes on the time signal reception