Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (2023)

All Reset
Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (1)All reset is used when first setting the watch or when there is unusual or erratic operation.

1 -Turn the crown to set the mode hand to the chronograph [CHR] mode.

2 -Pull out the crown to the second click (3). This is the Zero position correction mode.

3 - Press buttons (A) and (B) simultaneously and then release.

4 - All segments of the display will be shown when the buttons are released.

5 - The fully lit display is blanked when the crown is pushed to the normal position (1).

6 - A confirmation sound will be heard after which each hand will perform a "demonstration" going in the order of: second hand, minute hand, UTC minute hand, UTC hour hand, and 24 hour hand to indicate that the All Reset procedure is finished.

Note: After performing an "All Reset" make sure that you perform a "Zero Position Adjustment" as shown below.

Zero Position Adjustment
Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (2)After all reset the hands must be "Zeroed" to provide a starting point for setting the watch.

Turn the crown to set the mode hand to the chronograph [CHR] mode.
Pull the crown out to the second click (3)

The second hand, minute hand, hour hand, 24 hour hand, UTC hour and minute hand will all rapidly advance to their last remembered "Zero" position (12:00). Digital display 2 will display "HR" indicating that the watch is in "Hand Reset" mode.

If the hands do not point to the "Zero" position (12:00) correct them in the steps below.

Note: When setting the "Zero" position of the hands, make sure that you turn the crown in the Clockwise direction

1 - With the crown out to the second click (3) turn the crown to the right (clockwise) to move the minute hand around the dial until it is "Zeroed" at the 12:00 position. To make the hands move faster in the desired direction, click the crown continuously in the desired direction.

2 - Press button (A) to switch between setting the Minute, Second, and Hour hands.

3 - The 24 Hour hand is corrected in conjunction with the Hour hand.

4 - The UTC hour and minute hand are corrected in conjunction with the Minute hand.

5 - The second hand can only be corrected in the clockwise direction.

6 - After correcting all hands to the "Zero" position, push the crown back in to the normal position (1) and reset the time and date as shown below.

Setting the Time
Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (3)The time on this watch is set by changing the digital display time then transferring the digital time to the hands.

1 - Turn the crown until the mode hand points to the time mode [TME].

2 - Press either button (A) or (B) to select the city for which the time is to be set.

3 - Pull the crown out to the second click (3) to enter time setting mode.

4 - Pressing button (A) will change the digits to be set. These digits are the ones that are blinking. Press button (A) to select the digits that you want to change.
When button (B) is pressed in the [SMT] daylight savings time correction mode, DST can be turned ON or OFF.
When button (B) is pressed with the seconds digits blinking, the seconds will return to "00".

5 - Turn the crown clockwise to advance the hours or minutes when those digits are blinking.
Although the crown may be turned in either direction, you should always turn it clockwise to the final setting.

6 - When the 12H/24H selection is blinking, pressing button (B) will turn it On/Off.

7 - After correcting the time on the digital displays, push the crown in to normal position (1) to complete time setting.

To synchronize the watch hands with the digital display press both buttons (A) and (B) at the same time with the crown in normal position (1) and the mode hand pointing to "time " [TME].

Setting the Calendar
The calendar in this watch is set in the digital display. To set the calendar follow the steps below.

1 - With the crown in normal position (1) turn the crown until the mode hand points to calendar [CAL].

2 - Press button (A) or (B) to select the city to be changed.

3 - Pull the crown out to the second position (3) to enter calendar setting mode.

4 - Press button (A) to change the blinking digits from month to day to year.

5 - Turn the crown in either direction as needed to change the value of the blinking digits.

6 - When done push the crown in to the normal position (1).

Note: The year can be set from 2000 to 2099. The day is automatically set based upon the month, date and year. When the date is set for any one city all other cities, including UTC are corrected automatically.

Using Alarm Mode
Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (5)The alarm setting procedures for this watch are the same for all 3 alarms (AL-1, AL-2, and AL-3). Only the tone that sounds is different.

The alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. Press button (A) or (B) to turn it off

To turn the alarm On or Off pull the crown out to the first click (2) and press button (B).

Setting Alarm Time.
1 - With the crown in normal position (1) turn the crown until the mode hand points to the desired alarm [AL-1], [AL-2], or [AL-3].

2 - Press button (A) or (B) to select the city to be changed.

3 - Pull the crown out to the second position (3) to enter alarm setting mode.

4 - Pressing button (A) will change the digits to be set. These digits are the ones that are blinking. Press button (A) to select the digits that you want to change.
The alarm can be turned On or Off by pressing button (B). The display will show ON or OF depending on selection.
Turn the crown forward (clockwise) to advance the flashing digits. When the crown is turned backward (counter-clockwise) the flashing digits will decrement.

5 - After the alarm is set return the crown to normal position (1).

NOTE: The alarm will display the time in the same manner as set in Time mode (12 or 24 hour display).
NOTE: Pressing buttons (A) and (B) while in any alarm mode will cause the alarm for that mode to sound as long as the buttons are held down.

Using the Chronograph
Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (6)The chronograph can measure and display time up to a maximum of 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59.99 seconds in 1/100 second units. After this time the chronograph resets to "0" and stops.

Time measurement.
1 - Turn the crown to to set the mode hand to chronograph [CHR] mode.

2 - Pressing button (A) will start or stop the chronograph.

3 - Split time is displayed for 10 seconds when button (B) is pressed while the chronograph is running.
The "SPL" mark flashes during split time display.

4 - Pressing button (B) while the chronograph is stopped resets the display to "0".

Using the Timer
Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (7)The timer can be set to a maximum of 99 minutes in 1 minute increments. When the set time has elapsed, a tone will sound for about 5 seconds after which the display returns to the original timer setting.

Setting the timer.
1 - Turn the crown to to set the mode hand to timer [TMR] mode.

2 - Pull the crown out to the second click (3) to enter the "minutes" correction state.

3 - Turn the crown forward (clockwise) to advance the setting or reverse (counter-clockwise) to decrease the setting.

4 - After setting return the crown to the normal position (1).

Using the timer
1 - Turn the crown to to set the mode hand to timer [TMR] mode.

2 - Press button (A) to start the timer.

3 - Pressing button (A) while the timer is running will stop the timer.

4 - Pressing button (B) while the timer is running will return the timer to the original setting and resume the count.

5 - Pressing button (B) while the timer is stopped returns the watch to the original setting.

Special functions of this watch
Zone Setting

Citizen SkyHawk setting instructions (8)This watch allows you to display the time and date for up to 31 cities. Zone Setting allows you to change which cities are displayed. To change the Zone Settings follow the steps below.

1 - With the crown in normal position (1) turn the crown so that the mode hand points to Zone Setting mode [SET].

2 - The city can be changed by pulling the crown out to the first click (2) for changing cities between SET and OFF, and for setting the city to daylight savings time.

3 - Turn the crown to select the city to be changed.

4 - Press button (A) to change the city from SET to OFF as required. Press button (B) to turn OFF or ON daylight savings time for that city.

5 - After setting return the crown to normal position (1).

Adding a custom city and time difference.

This watch allows for adding a custom city abbreviation and time difference if your city is not one of the 30 major cities programmed into the default settings of the watch. To add a custom city follow the steps below.

1 - With the crown in normal position (1) turn the mode hand to the Zone Setting position [SET].

2 - Pull the crown out to the second click (3). The watch will now enter the mode which allows you to change the 1st letter of the city abbreviation.

3 - Turn the crown until the letter is displayed, then press button (A) to move to the next letter.

4 - When you have selected the last letter of the city abbreviation the digits in the time correction display will blink.

5 - Turn the crown until the offset of your city from UTC (Greenwich Time) is displayed. (See the Timezone chart below for examples).

6 - Push the crown in to normal position (1) to complete the custom city.

Time Zone Chart

FAQs

How do I set UTC time on my Citizen Skyhawk? ›

You can choose a time zone from the 44 areas and UTC for the local time.
  1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
  2. Rotate the crown to change the mode to [TME] or [CAL].
  3. Press and release the lower right button A or the upper right.

How do I set my citizen automatic watch? ›

  1. 1 Push the crown in to position .
  2. 2 Rotate the crown to wind the mainspring. ...
  3. 1 Pull the crown out to position as the second.
  4. 2 Rotate the crown to adjust the time. ...
  5. 3 Push the crown in to position following a.
  6. 1 Pull the crown out to position .
  7. 2 Rotate the crown clockwise to adjust the date.

How do I set the time? ›

Set time, date & time zone
  1. Open your phone's Clock app .
  2. Tap More. Settings. To pick your home time zone: Tap Home time zone. To automatically update your timezone: Tap Change date & time. Set time zone automatically. To update your timezone based on your location: Tap Change date & time Set time zone automatically.

How do you reset the time on a citizen watch? ›

Rotate the crown to adjust the time. (1) Rotate the crown to the right (clockwise) by 1 'click' to move the 24-hour hand, hour hand and minute hand clockwise. (2) Rotate the crown to the left (counterclockwise) by 1 'click' to move the 24-hour hand, hour hand and minute hand counterclockwise.

How do I change the time zone on my Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk? ›

Setting the time zone manually
  1. Pull the crown out to position 1.
  2. Rotate the crown to set [TME] or [LLI] on the mode indication to the ◀ marker.
  3. Pull the crown out to position 2.
  4. Press and release the upper right button B.
  5. Rotate the crown to choose a time zone.
  6. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the procedure.

How do I reset my DVR manually? ›

To factory reset the device, unplug the DVR from power. Once power is removed from the unit, press and hold the factory reset switch for 4 - 5 seconds, continue holding the reset switch and plug the DVR's power supply back into the unit, you will hear a beep.

How do I reset my camera to factory settings? ›

If the camera has removable batteries follow these steps:
  1. Power off the camera.
  2. Remove the battery pack.
  3. Remove the button-sized lithium battery.
  4. Allow the camera to remain without power for 30 seconds.
  5. Reinsert the button-sized lithium battery.
  6. Reinsert the battery pack.
  7. Power on the camera.
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What does UTC mean on a citizen watch? ›

Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the procedure. About the time zone. • The time zone in the table is based on UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

What is UTC on my watch? ›

Coordinated Universal Time or UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is within about one second of mean solar time (such as UT1) at 0° longitude (at the IERS Reference Meridian as the currently used prime meridian) and is not adjusted for daylight saving time.

What does UTC stand for on G Shock watch? ›

Prior to 1972, this time was called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) but is now referred to as Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC).

How do I manually set my citizen eco drive watch? ›

1) Pull the crown out two steps to the time setting position [2]. 2) Rotate the crown clockwise to set the time. 3) Press the crown in two steps to the closed position.

Do Citizen watches change time automatically? ›

Receives location and time information sent from GPS satellites and adjusts the time and calendar on the watch automatically.

How do I resync my time? ›

Sync date and time manually on Windows 10 using Settings
  1. Open Settings on Windows 10.
  2. Click on Time & Language.
  3. Click on Date & time.
  4. Under the “Synchronize your clock” section, click the Sync now button. Quick tip: If the process fails, wait a few seconds, and try again.
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How do you change the time pattern? ›

You can choose how your Clock app looks and how it shows the time.
...
Change your clock display in your screen saver
  1. Open your phone's Clock app .
  2. Tap More. Settings.
  3. Under "Screen saver": Switch to analog or digital: Tap Style. Choose Analog or Digital. Dim for dark environments: Tap Night mode.

Why is my Citizen watch losing time? ›

This is the Time Setting Warning feature. The irregular interval movement indicates that the time shown is incorrect because the watch stopped once then started again. After recharging and adjusting your watch, the second hand will resume normal operation.

What happens if you don't calibrate your drone? ›

But importantly IF this Compass sensor is not calibrated properly (or at all) – this can cause havoc to the drone while in flight & in the worst case scenario you can even lose control of the drone, so you really want to make sure the compass calibration is done properly.

Do you need to calibrate mirrorless cameras? ›

Do you need to calibrate a mirrorless camera? Lens calibration is not needed with a mirrorless camera and lens. This is because mirrorless cameras do not use an autofocus chip. Instead, the camera's sensor does both the focusing and the imaging, so there is no room for miscommunication.

How can I fix my DVR problem? ›

DVR Troubleshooting
  1. Make sure your equipment (TV and cable) is properly connected and powered on.
  2. Make sure the coax cable is connected to the outlet.
  3. Remove any objects around your receiver to allow proper ventilation.
  4. Refresh your receiver.
  5. Unplug your receiver and wait at least 60 seconds before plugging it back in.

Why do I have to keep resetting my DVR? ›

If the DVR / NVR is rebooting repeatedly, the issue may be caused by insufficient power or a hard disk drive (HDD) error. Check that the correct power adapter is in use and that the DVR / NVR is receiving sufficient power.

How do I enable my camera settings? ›

Change a site's camera & microphone permissions
  1. On your Android device, open the Chrome app .
  2. To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.
  3. Tap Site Settings.
  4. Tap Microphone or Camera.
  5. Tap to turn the microphone or camera on or off.

What are the 7 main time zones? ›

From east to west they are Atlantic Standard Time (AST), Eastern Standard Time (EST), Central Standard Time (CST), Mountain Standard Time (MST), Pacific Standard Time (PST), Alaskan Standard Time (AKST), Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), Samoa standard time (UTC-11) and Chamorro Standard Time (UTC+10).

What is the difference between UTC and GPS time? ›

The difference is that GPS time is not corrected to match the rotation of the Earth, so it does not contain leap seconds or other corrections that are periodically added to UTC. GPS time was set to match UTC in 1980, but has since diverged.

What does a TM mean on a citizen watch? ›

26. The alternate time mode allows you to set the time in any region other than the featured five cities in 15 minute increments. • The alternate time mode (A-TM) is not radio controlled and operates as a "normal" watch with accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per month.

Should I store UTC or local time? ›

Generally, it is the best practice to store time in UTC and as mentioned in here and here. Suppose there is a re-occurring event let's say end time which is always at the same local time let's say 17:00 regardless of whether there is Daylight saving is on or off for that time zone.

What is UTC time now in USA? ›

09:26:48 P.M.

Which time zone is the best? ›

If we have to choose which is the most popular time zone, it would be the Coordinated Universal Time or UTC because it is the world's standard for regulating clocks. It is also used when referring to other time zones.

What city is in UTC time zone? ›

UTC time is the local time at Greenwich England.

What does Zulu hour mean? ›

Zulu time is measured in hours, minutes and seconds using the Gregorian calendar, military time divisions of hours and minutes, and a 24-hour format. Zulu timekeeping starts at midnight instead of 12 noon or 12 midnight, which is the standard reference for most other time zones.

What are the 3 circles on G-Shock? ›

Known as the “Third Eye” watch since it's debut, the G-SHOCK 6900 is being offered in gold, including the bezel. The 6900 got the nickname “Third Eye” for its three round visual indicators situated above the digital read out. The anniversary edition keeps those three circles.

How do I manually set my Citizen Eco Drive watch? ›

1) Pull the crown out two steps to the time setting position [2]. 2) Rotate the crown clockwise to set the time. 3) Press the crown in two steps to the closed position.

How do I reset the date on my citizen eco drive watch? ›

  1. Setting the Date. • Pull crown out. to first position. • Turn to left. Setting the.
  2. Month. • Press the month. correction. button. Setting the.
  3. Setting the Date. • Pull crown out to first. position. • Turn to left. Setting the Time.
  4. today's date. Return the. crown to. the normal. position.

What are the 3 sub dials on a watch? ›

A chronograph watch typically has three dials to register the time elapsed – a second dial (also referred to as a sub-second dial), a minute dial and an hour dial.

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