Citizen H460 Instruction Manual

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2 WThis watch is a radio wave watch that W receives the standard time radio wave transmitted in Germany. This radio wave watch is equipped with a regular automatic reception function that sets the time and date by automatically receiving radio wave...

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4 5 · This watch only receives the standard time radio wave transmitted in Germany during radio wave reception. It is unable to receive radio waves of countries other than Germany. · When using the watch in a location that has a different time d...

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76 WPlease confirm the following before usingW the watch. SET 0 Check the movement of the second hand. Recharge the watch by placing under direct sunlight Check the reception result. When the second hand has pointed to reception result (NO) When th...

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WImportant Points Regarding Radio Wave ReceptionW The two ways to receive radio waves that are ordinarily used consist of Regular Automatic Reception and Free Reception. When receiving radio waves, first remove the watch from your wrist, face the 9:...

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11 W When Storing in a Dark Location for a Long Period of TimeW If the watch is stored in a location out of the light for a period of one week or more, the Power Save Function of the watch is activated and the watch stops. Even though the watch is i...

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12 B. Correcting the Month and Year (No. of Years Since Leap Year) C. Correcting the Hour Hand and Date 5. Time Difference Correction Function ......................................................... 38 <Time Difference Setting Procedure> <...

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15 1. Features This watch is a radio wave watch that automatically corrects the time and date by receiving a standard time radio wave (time information) transmitted in Germany. It is also equipped with a time difference setting function that allows ...

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16 17 2. Before Using A. Radio Wave Receiving Function <For Good Reception> This watch incorporates an antenna for receiving radio waves inside the watch case (at the 9:00 position). For good reception, it is ideal to have the 9:00 position of...

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19 the direction of the radio wave transmitter station. The watch automatically receives radio waves twice a day at 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM. 2. Free Reception Reception begins when button (A) at the 4:00 position is pressed for about 2 seconds. Remove t...

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2120 (4) When reception is completed, the second hands moves from H, M or L and returns to one-second interval movement. · Do not move the watch until the second hand returns to one-second interval movement. 3. Recovery Automatic Reception When th...

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23 C. Confirmation of Reception Result · When button (A) is pressed once following completion of reception, the second hand rapidly moves to H, M, L or NO enabling you to confirm the reception result. Note: Free reception begins if button (A) is p...

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25 E. General Reference for Receiving Areas The following provides a general reference for those areas where the watch is able to receive standard time radio waves. However, these areas may vary depending on the time, seasonal variations and weather...

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HambHamburg Oslo Warsaw Beograd Budapest Naples RomeRome Barcelona MarseillesMarseilles Paris Berlin Hamburg Oslo Warsaw Beograd Budapest Naples Rome Barcelona Marseilles Paris Berlin 26 27 4. Manually Setting the Time and Date This watch allows the...

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28 29 The correction mode can be changed by operating the crown and buttons in the manner shown below. A. Correcting the Second Hand and Minute Hand <Correction Procedure> (1) Pull the crown out to the second position. · The second hand rapi...

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31 B. Correcting the Month and Year (No. of Years Since Leap Year) <Reading the Month and Year> · The month and year (number of elapsed years from most recent leap year) are indicated with the second hand. · The second hand indicates Janua...

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33 <Correction Procedure> (1) Pull the crown out to the first position. · The watch changes to the date correction mode, and the second hand moves to the position of the year and month stored in memory and stops. (2) Turn the crown to set ...

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35 C. Correcting the Hour Hand and Date · Since the date changes in coordination with the hour hand, it cannot be corrected independently. The date is changed by continuously advancing the hour hand. · The hour hand and date can be corrected for...

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37 · The time difference setting data is reset and the second hand returns to the ±0 position. However, the hour hand and date indicate the corrected time and date. Note: Once the time and date have been set (after the hour hand has finished movin...

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39 · Although the hour hand moves continuously when the crown is rotated continuously (by two clicks or more), move the hour hand one hour at a time to ensure that the time difference is corrected reliably. · Turn the crown one click to the left ...

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41 Example: Setting to London time when the time in Germany is 10:10 AM The time difference between London and Germany is - 1 hour. When the time in Germany is 10:10 AM, the time in London is 9:10 AM. <Setting the Time Difference in this Case&...

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43 <Canceling Time Difference> Cancel the time difference by moving the hour hand in the opposite direction of that when the time difference was set. · When the time difference has been set ahead (forward direction): Turn back the hour hand ...

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45 6. Solar-Powered Watch Handring Notes This watch uses a secondary battery (rechargeable battery) to store electrical energy. Once fully charged, this watch will continue to keep the correct time for about 6 months during normal use (when the Powe...

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4746 7. Unique Functions of Solar-Powered Watches When the watch becomes insufficiently charged, the display changes as shown below. SET 0 SET 0 SET 0 [Normal Display] [Recovery Automatic Reception] [Insufficient Charge Warning Display] When recep...

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A. Power Save Function <Power Save> When the solar cell is not exposed to light and power is not generated continuously for one week, each hand stops at the 12:00 position and the watch enters the Power Save mode (to reduce power consumption). ...

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51 Notes: · The time and date cannot be corrected manually during two-second interval movement. · Regular automatic reception and free reception are also not available. C. Overcharging Prevention Function When the secondary battery becomes fully ch...

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5352 8. General Reference for Charging Times of Solar-Powered Watches The time required for recharging varies according to the model of the watch (color of the dial, etc.). The following times are shown below only to serve as a reference. · Rech...

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55 CAUTION Handling of Secondary Battery • Never attempt to remove the secondary battery from the watch. If the secondary battery must unavoidably be removed, store it out of the reach of small children to prevent accidental swallowing. • If ...

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57 <Reference Position of Each Hand and Date> Second hand, minute hand, hour hand: 12:00 position (0:00:00) Date: Between 31 and 1 • Set the reference position if any of the hands or date do not indicate the reference position. B. Setting t...

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5958 · Turning the crown continuously (by two clicks or more) causes the hour hand to move continuously. When the hour hand makes two revolutions, the date changes by one day. Continuously advance the hour hand until the date is displayed between ...

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61 B. Setting the Reference Position after All-Reset (1) Align the second hand and minute hand at 00 minutes 00 seconds. · Turning the crown (by one click) causes the second hand to advance by one second, and the minute hand to advance in coordinati...

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63 <Cautions Following All-Reset> · After performing the all-reset procedure, the time will not be displayed correctly due to the reference position having shifted unless the reference position is set with the crown at both the first and secon...

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64 65 12. Troubleshooting Radio Wave Reception Function: Try checking the following when you think a problem has occurred. Problem Check Items Corrective Actions Watch does not begin reception · Does the second hand move to “RX: Reception standby�...

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66 67 13. Precautions CAUTION: Water-resistance performance There are several types of water-resistant watches as shown in the following table. The unit "bar" is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere. * WATER RESIST (ANT) xx bar may also be indica...

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68 69 • Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres): This type of watch is water-resistant to minor exposure to water. For example, you may wear the watch while washing your face; however, it is not designed for use underwater. • Upgraded w...

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70 71 • Avoid using the watch in an environment where it may be exposed to chemicals or corrosive gases. If solvents, such as thinner and benzine, or substances containing such solvents come in contact with the watch, discoloration, melting, cracki...

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7372 14. Specifications 1. Model: H460 2. Type: Analog solar-powered watch 3. Timekeeping accuracy: Within ±15 seconds per month on average (when worn at normal temperatures of +5°C to +35°C /41°F to 95°F and when not receiving radio waves) 4. O...