Citizen Red Arrows AT8060-50E User manual

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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.
Be sure to visit the Citizen website at http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/.
Here you will find a variety of information such as electronic setting guides,
answers to frequently asked questions, Eco-Drive recharging information
and more.
To check the movement number
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or
more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the
case back.(Figure on the right)
The first 4 characters of the case number represent
the movement number of the watch.In the example
on the right, " " is the movement number.
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.
Engraving position example

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This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times
not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or
property.
We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 60 to 71) and
understand the meaning of the following symbols:
■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
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
Safety precautions (IMPORTANT)
■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should
be followed or precautions that should be observed.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
Safety precautions (IMPORTANT)

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Before using this watch
After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch:
◆Checking the power reserve Page 17
For optimal performance, ensure your watch is fully charged prior to use.
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Setting the World Time Page 22
Select the city or time difference for which you want to indicate the time and date.
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Checking the time signal reception Page 41
Check the result of the time signal reception.
Before using this watch
◆Protective stickers
Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back,
band, clasp, etc.) Otherwise, 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.
◆Band adjustment
We do not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself. Special
expertise and experience is required for proper adjustment. If not adjusted
correctly, the band may become detached leading to loss of your watch. (Some
retailers may supply a band adjustment tool with your purchase).
For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer from where the
watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. Some
repair shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not
purchased directly from them.
This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by
exposing the dial to light.
Expose the dial to direct sunlight regularly to charge the watch.
For details of charging, see pages 12 to 19.

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◆Specially designed crown/push button
Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button(s)
to prevent accidental operation. Please refer to the following chart for use.
How to use a screw down crown and screw down push button
Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch.
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.
How to use recessed buttons
Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such
as a wooden toothpick.
Before using this watch Before using this watch

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Table of contents
Features ……………………………………………………………… 10
Component identication ………………………………………… 11
Charging your watch………………………………………………… 12
Using the chronograph……………………………………………… 20
Setting the World Time ……………………………………………… 22
Setting Daylight Saving Time ……………………………………… 26
Notes on the time signal reception ………………………………… 33
Checking the time signal reception………………………………… 41
Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) …… 43
Adjusting the time/calendar manually …………………………… 45
Checking and correcting the current reference position ………… 50
Table of contents
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 54
Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions ………… 60
Water resistance …………………………………………………… 64
Precautionary items and usage limitations ……………………… 66
Specications………………………………………………………… 72

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Features Component identification
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* “Eco-Drive” is Citizen’s proprietary technology.
"Radio controlled watch"
Receives a time signal from one of the
five signal stations located in four regions
and automatically adjusts the time and
calendar.
“World Time”
Easy to see the time and calendar of
cities all over the world.
“Eco-Drive”
Never needs a new battery. This
watch is fueled by light.
“Chronograph”
Measure elapsed time up to
60 minutes.
“Perpetual calendar”
Once set, the date will
automatically adjust for months
shorter than 31 days as well as
leap years.
* The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
* A solar cell is placed under the dial.
Chronograph minute
hand
Daylight Saving Time
indication (ON/OFF)
Minute hand
Upper right
button (B)
Date indicator
Crown
Lower right
button (A)
Day of the
week indication
Chronograph
1/20 second hand
Power reserve level
Hour hand
24-hour hand
Second hand/
Chronograph second
hand
Signal reception
indication
(OK/RX/NO)
City indication

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This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such
as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps.
After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light,
such as by a window.
The watch can be charged effectively when
the dial is exposed to sunlight as shown in the
figure.
For optimal performance, be sure to:
• Chargethewatchbyexposingittodirect
sunlight for five to six hours at least once a
month.
• Avoidleavingthewatchinadarkplacefor
long periods of time.
Charging your watch Charging your watch
• If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental
charging may be needed to ensure continual operation.
• Do not charge the watch at high temperature (about 60°C/140°F or higher).

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Charging your watch
◆Charging time by environment
Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch
dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.
Environment Illuminance
(lx)
Charging time (approx.)
To work for
one day
To start working
normally when the
cell is discharged
To become fully
charged when the
cell is discharged
Outdoors (sunny) 100,000 5 minutes 40 minutes 30 hours
Outdoors (cloudy) 10,000 11 minutes 1 hour 40 hours
20 cm (7-7/8 inches)
from a fluorescent
lamp (30W)
3,000 40 minutes 2.5 hours 130 hours
Interior lighting 500 4 hours 14 hours 920 hours
Maximum run time from full charge: Approx. 6 months (in normal operation),
approx. 10 months (with power save feature)
Charging your watch
◆When the watch reaches a low charge state (insufficient charge
warning function)
When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two
seconds. This is the insufficient charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge
your watch.
• Whenthewatchissufficientlycharged,thesecondhandwillmovenormally.
• Ifyoudonotchargethewatchfor2
days or longer after the insufficient
charge warning movement has begun,
the watch will be depleted of all
power and stop.
• When in the insufficient charge
warning state, the current time and
date are indicated. However, you
cannot configure or confirm settings,
or operate the chronograph.

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Charging your watch
◆Checking the power reserve
Checking the current power reserve.
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1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0.
2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ.
The chronograph minute hand moves to indicate
the power reserve.
• Fordetailsonthepowerreservelevel,seethe
next page.
3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ
to finish the check procedure.
• Thecurrenttimeindicationwillresume
automatically when leaving the watch for
approx. 10 seconds.
Charging your watch
◆Power save feature
When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when
you store it in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the power.
However, the watch continues to work internally.
• Whenthecrownisinposition1or2,thepowersavefeaturewillnotactivate.
• Thepowersavefeaturecannotbeactivatedordeactivated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.
Note: You cannot perform this operation when
using the chronograph.

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Charging your watch
• When the power reserve is at level 1 or 0, the chronograph minute hand always
indicates the power reserve level.
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When the power reserve is at level 0, the current time and date are indicated. However,
you cannot configure or confirm settings, or operate the chronograph.
Charging your watch
The power reserve level indications
Level 3 2 1 0
Power
reserve
level
Approximate
duration of
operation at
each level
Approx. 180 to 130 days Approx. 130 to 30 days Approx. 30 to 2 days Approx. 2 days
Power reserve
is sufficient for
all features and
functions. Optimal
performance is
achieved at this
level.
Power reserve is
sufficient for all
operations at this
level.
Power reserve is
getting low. The
watch should be
fully charged to
ensure optimal
performance.
Power reserve is
not sufficient for
normal operation.
The watch must
be fully charged.
The watch must be charged immediately.
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