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ALL RESET AND ZERO POSITIONING
OF ALTITUDE INDICATORS
After a complete discharge of energy and subsequent full
recharge or a malfunction is noted it is necessary to perform
an ALL RESET and ZERO POSITIONING of the altimeter
hands. Following the ALL RESET and ZERO POSITIONING
procedure, the time and calendar must be set.
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Rotate the crown (4:00 position) counterclockwise to
unlock the crown from the case.
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Pull the crown (4:00 position) out two ‘clicks’. The
altimeter 1,000 ft hand will make a full rotation and
altimeter 10,000 ft hand (9:00 sub dial) will rotate to
its zero position set in memory.
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If needed, rotate the crown (4:00 position) so that the
hour and minute hands are not obstructing your view
of the 12:00 position.
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Simultaneously press and hold the upper left (A) and
lower left (B) buttons for four seconds, then release.
All three altimeter indicator hands will rotate slightly
indicating a successful all reset.
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The altimeter 25 ft hand will move to show a
clear view of the 12:00 position and the altimeter
1,000 ft hand will move slightly indicating it is
ready for zero positioning.
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Press and release the upper left button (A) to
move altimeter 1,000 ft hand to the 12:00 position.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the upper left button
(A) will rapidly advance the hand.
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Press and release the lower left button (B). The
altimeter 25 ft hand will move to the 12:00 position and
the altimeter 1,000 ft hand will move to provide a clear
view of the 12:00 position. The altimeter 25 ft hand will
move slightly indicating it is ready for zero positioning.
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Press and release the upper left button (A) to move
the altimeter 25 ft hand to the 12:00 position.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the upper left button
(A) will rapidly advance the hand.
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Press and release the lower left button (B). The
altimeter 1,000 ft hand will move to the 12:00 position
and the altimeter 10,000 ft hand (9:00 sub dial) will
move slightly indicating it is ready for zero positioning.
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Press and release the upper left button (A) to move
the altimeter 10,000 ft hand (9:00 sub dial) to the
6:00 position. NOTE: Pressing and holding the upper
left button (A) will rapidly advance the hand.
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Push the crown (4:00 position) in two ‘clicks’. The
altimeter 10,000 ft hand (9:00 sub dial) will rotate
to show the current power reserve level.
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While applying gentle pressure toward the case,
rotate the crown clockwise to lock it into the case.
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You must now set the time and calendar.
TO SET THE TIME AND CALENDAR
NOTE: The calendar feature is based on a 31 day month and
must be manually adjusted for months shorter than 31 days.
NOTE: Do not adjust the calendar when the time shown
is between 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The calendar gearing
is engaging and manual adjustment may result
in damaging sensitive components.
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Rotate the crown (4:00 position) counterclockwise to
unlock the crown from the case.
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When the second hand reaches the 12:00 position,
pull the crown (4:00 position) out two ‘clicks’. The
altimeter 1,000 ft hand will make a full rotation and
altimeter 10,000 ft hand (9:00 sub dial) will rotate to
its zero position set in memory.
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Rotate the crown (4:00 position) counterclockwise
until you see the date start to change.
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Using the time shown as night time reference, continue
rotating the crown (4:00 position) counterclockwise to
set the current time. Setting in this manner will ensure
the correct ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ time is set.
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Push the crown (4:00 position) in one ‘click’.
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Rotate the crown (4:00 position) clockwise to set the
current date.
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For most accurate setting, in accordance with a time
signal, push the crown (4:00 position) in one ‘click’.
While applying gentle pressure toward the case,
rotate the crown clockwise to lock it into the case.
TO CALIBRATE THE ALTIMETER
NOTE: Altimeter accuracy is affected by weather,
location, temperature, etc. For accurate altimeter
measurement, you must calibrate it for each use. You
may find your current altitude on certain maps, the
internet or other measurement instruments.
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Press and release the lower left button (B). The altimeter
25 ft hand will move back and forth slightly and the
altimeter 10,000 ft hand will rotate to the 6:00 position.
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After a brief period of atmospheric pressure
measurement, the altimeter hands will rotate
to reflect the current measured altitude.
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If altitude indication is incorrect and for more
accurate altitude measurement, you must calibrate
the altimeter to your current location.
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Press and hold the lower left button (B) for
approximately three seconds, then release.
The 10,000 ft hand will rotate to ‘+’ indication.
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If your current altitude is lower than shown, press
and release the lower left button (B) to change to the
‘-’ indication. If your current altitude is higher than
shown, press and release the lower left button (B) to
change to the ‘+’ indication.
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Press and release the upper left button (A) to rotate
the altimeter 25 ft and 1,000 ft hands. The 25 ft
hand should be set to the nearest 25 ft increment
indication. Ex: Current altitude is 89 ft. Position the
altimeter 25 ft hand to indicate ‘100’.
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If you need to clear calibration, simultaneously press
and release both the upper left (A) and lower left (B)
buttons. Return to the fourth step.
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Press and hold the lower left button (B) for
approximately three seconds, then release.
This completes altimeter calibration.
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Press and release the lower left button (B) to exit
the altimeter function.
TO USE THE ALTIMETER
NOTE: Altimeter measurements are intended as
approximate indications. Please refer to the full
instruction booklet for complete information.
NOTE: To ensure there is sufficient power for altimeter
and compass functions, be sure the power reserve
indicator is at level 2 or higher.
NOTE: Altitude cannot be measured while in a
pressurized aircraft.
NOTE: Atmospheric pressure measurements take place
continuously during the first five minutes of altimeter
operation. After five minutes, atmospheric pressure
measurement is taken once every three minutes.
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Press and release the lower left button (B). The altimeter
25 ft hand will move back and forth slightly and the
altimeter 10,000 ft hand will rotate to the 6:00 position.
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After a brief period of atmospheric pressure
measurement, the altimeter hands will rotate to
reflect the current measured altitude measurement.
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During altimeter operation, you may engage the
compass feature for approximately 30 seconds. Be
sure you have calibrated the compass to ensure
accurate indication.
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With the watch in a flat and level position, press and
release the upper left button (A) to start the compass
function. The altimeter 1,000 ft hand will rotate to
indicate approximate magnetic north.
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After approximately 30 seconds, the altimeter
1,000 ft hand will return to altimeter function.
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Press and release the lower left button (B) to stop
the altimeter function. The altimeter 25 ft and
1,000 ft hands will return to the 12:00 position.
The altimeter 10,000 ft hand will rotate to reflect the
current power reserve level. NOTE: The altimeter
function will stop automatically after 12 hours.
TO USE THE COMPASS
NOTE: The compass function indicates magnetic north,
not true north. To determine true north, the declination
must be set as described in the full instruction manual.
NOTE: The compass must be calibrated prior to use to
ensure accurate indication. Refer to the full instruction
booklet for compass calibration procedures.
NOTE: Areas that may emit strong magnetic fields such
as high tension lines, airports, vehicles, or electronic
equipment such as a cell phone or computer, the compass
function may not correctly indicate magnetic north.
NOTE: During compass operation, be sure to keep the
watch as still as possible and in a ‘flat’ (level) position.
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With the watch in a flat (level) position, press and
release the upper left button (A). The compass hand
will rotate to show the approximate magnetic north
direction. You may now determine approximate
compass directions. NOTE: Compass functions will
stop automatically after 30 seconds.
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Unscrew the scale rotation crown (2:00 position).
Rotate the crown so that the north indication of the
scale lines up with the compass hand.
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Press and release the upper left button (A) to stop the
compass function. Using gentle pressure towards the
case, screw the scale rotation crown (2:00 position)
into the case.
For complete instructions on using the Altimeter, Compass
and other settings of the Promaster Altichron, please refer
to the full instruction manual or the support section of our
website at www.citizenwatch.com.
FEATURES
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Light-Powered
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Altimeter
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Electronic Compass
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Power Reserve Indicator
BENEFITS
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Environmentally Clean Energy Source
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Measures Range of -985 Feet to 32,500 Feet
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Indicates Magnetic North
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Displays Remaining Charge
MODELS – BN503*
PROMASTER ALTICHRON
Mvmt. Cal. No. J29*
Please view our interactive setting
instructions at www.citizenwatch.com
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Hour Hand
Altimeter 25 Ft Hand
Crown
Crown
(Rotating Scale)
Minute Hand
Altimeter 10,000 Ft
and Power Reserve
Level Hand
Second Hand
Upper Left Button (A)
Lower Left Button (B)
Atmospheric
Pressure Sensor
Altimeter 1,000 Ft and
Compass Hand
FEATURES
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Light-Powered
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Atomic Timekeeping
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World Time
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Alarm
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Chronograph
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Perpetual Calendar
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Power Reserve Indicator
BENEFITS
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Environmentally Clean Energy Source
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Radio-Controlled Accuracy
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Time Adjustment in 26 Time Zones
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Daily Alarm
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1/5-Second Chronograph
Measures up to 60 Minutes
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Accurate to the Year 2100
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Displays Remaining Charge
MODELS – BY01**
CHRONO-TIME A•T
Mvmt. Cal. No. H61*
Please view our interactive setting
instructions at www.citizenwatch.com
Chronograph Second Hand
Upper Right
Button (B)
24-Hour Hand
Crown
Time Zone Pointer
Lower Right
Button (A)
Second Hand
Daylight Saving
Time (DST) Scale
Hour Hand
Radio Frequency Scale
Date of Month
Minute Hand
Chronograph Minute/
Charge Level Hand
Charge Level Scale
NOTE: Under normal conditions, this watch will receive
radio signals to automatically update the time and calendar.
There may be conditions in which the radio signal cannot
be received. If a signal cannot be received, the watch will
operate normally, but not update.
NOTE: After a complete loss of charge or an abnormal display
or function is noticed, an ALL RESET and 0-POSITIONING
PROCEDURE is required. Be sure to set the time and date after
performing these procedures.
NOTE: This watch does not feature a GPS system. You must
manually change the city setting as you change time zones for
proper updating.
RADIO RECEPTION
The watch will receive radio signals both automatically and
on-demand. Both the time and calendar will update based on
the current time zone.
Automatic reception occurs first at 2:00 AM and then if
needed, at 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM. If the 2:00 AM reception
signal is successful, the 3:00 AM reception process will
not be activated. If the 2:00 AM or 3:00 AM reception is
successful, the 4:00 AM reception will not occur.
The “on-demand” feature allows the user to enter the
reception mode at their convenience. This is helpful when
changing time zones before the automatic update or if an
automatic update was not successful. Please note that signal
reception may be inhibited during the day, in some locations
and under certain atmospheric conditions.
ALL RESET PROCEDURE
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Pull the crown out one ‘click’.
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Rotate the crown to move the city indication to UTC.
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Pull the crown out an additional ‘click’ (two ‘clicks’ out).
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Press and hold the lower right and upper right buttons
(A & B) simultaneously then release. This completes the
ALL RESET PROCEDURE. You must now continue with the
0-POSITIONING PROCEDURE.
0-POSITIONING PROCEDURE
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With the crown in the closed position next to the case,
press and hold the upper right button (B) for 10 or more
seconds. The chronograph second hand will move to the
12:00 position and all other hands/date will move to
the 0-postions stored in memory. This may take several
minutes to complete.
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Pull the crown out two ‘clicks’ to the setting position.
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Press and release the upper right button (B). The hour hand
will move slightly indicating the hour and 24-hour hands
(2:00 subdial) may be set. Rotate the crown clockwise to
move the hour hand to 12:00 and the 24-hour hand to ‘24’.
(NOTE: the 24-hour hand moves in conjunction with the
hour hand).
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Press and release the upper right button (B). The second/
station location hand (6:00 sub dial) will move indicating
the minute hand may be set. Rotate the crown so that the
minute hand points to 12:00 (NOTE: the second hand
moves in conjunction with the minute hand).
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Press and release the upper right button (B) to select the
chronograph second hand. Rotate the crown to move this
hand to the 12:00 position.
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Press and release the upper right button (B). The
chronograph minute/charge level hand (10:00 sub dial) will
move indicating it may be set.
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Rotate the crown to move the chronograph minute/charge
level hand (10:00 sub dial) so that this hand is pointing to
‘60’ and the date is in between ‘31’ and ‘1’.
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Press the crown in two ‘clicks’ to the closed position next
to the case. Press and release the upper right button (B).
The hands will rotate to the last time and date set in
memory. This completes the 0-POSITIONING PROCEDURE.
You must now set the time and calendar.
TO SET THE TIME AND PERPETUAL CALENDAR
NOTE: After receiving a radio signal, the time will
automatically set. There may be circumstances however for
which you need to manually set the time such as after an ALL
RESET or you are in an area that inhibits signal reception.
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Pull the crown out one ‘click’. The chronograph second hand
will move to indicate the daylight savings time setting.
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Rotate the crown to select the city in your time zone.
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Press and release the lower right button (A) to change the
daylight savings time setting. The chronograph second hand
will indicate SMT (daylight savings time) with a choice for
automatic or manual updating or STD (no daylight savings
time) with a choice for manual or automatic update.
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Press and release the upper right button (B). The
chronograph second hand will move to the 30-second
position to ensure all hands are easily viewed.
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Pull the crown out an additional ‘click’ to activate the time/
calendar setting mode. The chronograph second hand will
rotate to the leap year designation set in memory.
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Rotate the crown to set the correct minute.
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Press and release the upper right button (B) to select
the hour and 24-hour hands. Rotate the crown to set
the correct hour (NOTE: the 24-hour hand moves in
conjunction with the hour hand. Be sure to set the correct
24-hour setting for proper AM/PM indication).
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Press and release the upper right button (B) to select the
date. The chronograph minute hand (10:00 sub dial) will
move indicating the date may be set. Rotate the crown
clockwise to set the current date. NOTE: the chronograph
minute hand (10:00 sub dial) will rotate 5 revolutions for
each complete change of date.
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Press and release the upper right button (B) to select the
year/month indicator hand (chronograph second hand).
Rotate the crown to set the current month and leap year
designation as shown in the graphic below.
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As shown in the graphic, each hour indice represents the
current month and leap year, while the first 3 seconds past
the hour indice represents 1 to 3 years past a leap year.
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Push the crown in two ‘clicks’ to the closed position next to
the case. This completes setting the time and calendar.
TO CHECK/CHANGE THE TIME ZONE
Radio reception and time is based on the time zone shown
in the centre of the time zone window as indicated by the
time zone pointer. Please note that radio signals cannot be
received in all locales.
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To change the time zone, pull the crown out one ‘click’.
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Rotate the crown to select your current time zone.
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Press and release the lower right button (A) to change the
daylight savings time setting. The chronograph second hand will
indicate SMT (daylight savings time) with a choice for automatic
or manual updating or STD (no daylight savings time) with a
choice for manual or automatic update.
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Push the crown in one ‘click’ to the closed position next to the
case. This completes changing your time zone.
ON-DEMAND RADIO RECEPTION
Upon change of a time zone or locale, you may wish to try
“on-demand” reception to update your time rather than
waiting for automatic reception or manually changing the
time. NOTE: on-demand reception may fail depending on the
time of day and location of watch as the best signal reception
occurs between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM when other radio
signal atmospheric interference is minimized.
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With your watch fully charged, ensure your current location is
shown in the time zone window. If it is not, pull the crown out
1 ‘click’ and rotate the crown to show your current time zone.
Push the crown in 1 ’click’ to the closed position next to the case.
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With the crown in the closed position next to the case, press
and hold the lower right button (A) for two or more seconds
then release. The chronograph second hand will move to the
“RX” position, the chronograph minute hand (10:00 sub dial)
will rotate to show the charge level, the second hand (6:00 sub
dial) will rotate to show the signal location and a beep tone
will sound.
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Place the watch in a stable location where it will not be moved
during the reception/update process.
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It can take up to 15 minutes for updating to complete. During
reception, the second hand will move to one of three locations
indicated on the dial: H for high signal strength, M for medium
signal strength and L for low signal strength. If updating is
successful, you will hear a beep tone, the hands will return to
their proper positions and normal operation will resume.
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If signal reception or updating failed, a beep tone will sound,
the chronograph minute hand (10:00 sub dial) will make one
counterclockwise revolution, the second hand (6:00 sub dial)
will resume normal operation and finally the chronograph
second hand will return to the 12:00 position.
For additional instructions on using the Chrono-Time A•T,
please refer to the full instruction manual or the technical
support section of our website at www.citizenwatch.com
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