Acumen BASIX User manual

Table of Contents
Warning
Mission Sataement
One Year Limited Warranty
Basix Features
The Components
Operating your Basix
Buttons and Functions
Modes of Operation
Basic Use of Setting Modes
Time Mode
Heart Rate Mode
Calorie Mode
Setting Audible Alarm ON & OFF
Battery Replacement
General Precautions
Technical Specifications
Technical Display Guide
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Overexertion can cause serious injury, including heart
attacks. Some individuals cannot safely elevate their heart
rate to the levels of typically used heart rate training zones.
No one should begin an exercise program without first
obtaining medical clearance, especially if there is a personal
or family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, if
you are over age 40, have diabetes, high cholesterol, smoke
cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain medications.
Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you notice
signs of overexertion or heart problems, such as pain or
pressure in the left or mid-chest area or left part of the neck,
shoulder or arm, light-headedness, cold sweat, unusual
paleness or fainting. Also note that the signals used by this
monitor may interfere with a pacemaker or other implanted
devices. Consult the manufacturer of the implant device
and/ or your physician prior to using this monitor. .

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Technical Display GuideCongratulations!
Welcome to the future of wireless heart rate
technology! Your purchase shows that you are
serious about your exercise and are committed
to achieving your best. Today, getting the most
from your exercise doesn’t necessarily mean
you have to spend longer periods of time to
achieve your goals. With Target Heart Rate
Training, you will increase the effectiveness of
your workout by monitoring and quantifying
your results every step of the way. For most
individuals, as little as 20 minutes in your target
heart rate zone each session is enough to
achieve substantial health improvements. The
Acumen Basix will act as your personal coach
and guide you to your fitness goals more
effectively.
Mission Statement
At Acumen, Inc. we have listened to what
people such as yourself have been asking for
in a heart rate monitor and are committed to
your satisfaction. We know you will enjoy the
added features, along with those never found
before in other heart rate monitors, and the
ease of use incorporated into our products. If
you ever have any questions, comments or
suggestions, please write or call our staff. We
greatly value your feedback and look forward
to continue to provide you with products and
support that is second to none. Thank you for
your purchase and anticipated support. .
Product Development Team
Display Items
Time
Alarm Time
Age
Heart Rate
Display
TZ Alarm
Upper Target
Zone Limit
Lower Target
Zone Limit
Default Setting
8 AM/12Hr
*AM & PM
indicators shown
only in the Setting
Mode.
8 AM/ OFF
30
OFF
162 beats per
minute
124 beats per
minute
Range
12/24 hr.
clock
12/24 hours
7 - 99
20 - 250 bpm
ON/OFF
OFF, 20 - 250
OFF, 20 - 250
Note: TZ Higher limit cannot be set less than
TZ Lower limit and TZ Lower limit cannot be
set greater than TZ Higher limit. However, they
can be set within 1 beat of each other, or
either one can be set to OFF.
Exercise Factor
Calorie Display 0 - 999 kcal. (rolls over at 1000)
5 0~20

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One Year Limited Warranty
This product is warranted by Acumen, Inc. for
a period of one year from date of original
purchase (with the exception of battery and
elastic strap) under normal use, to be free from
defects in material and workmanship. This
warranty does not cover damage caused by
accidents, misuse, abuse, tampering or
disassembling of the product. Acumen, Inc.
reserves the right to determine the cause of
malfunction and will repair or replace your
Acumen HRM at no charge except for shipping
and handling. For warranty service, you must
provide proof of purchase and date of purchase.
For service, please see the insert attached at
the back of the user’s manual. Warranty is
voided if repairs have been made by individuals
not authorized by Acumen, Inc. .
No responsibility is assumed for any incidental
or consequential damages, including, but
without limitation, damages or injuries resulting
from possible measurement inaccuracies or
malfunctions.
Basix Features:
•Shock resistant design
• Water resistant to 30 meters
•EZ- Set Target ZonePat Pend automatic programming
• Target Zone (TZ) audible and visual alarm
 indicators
• Wireless ECG accurate heart rate chest belt
•12/24hr. time display with daily alarm
• EL & Smart Lite
• Calorie
•Quick-Release Bike Mount Design (Optional)
Technical Specifications
Shock Resistant design
30 meters (Or 90 feet)
Not intended for diving.
32˚ F to 122˚ F (0˚ C to
50˚C)
Lithium CR2032
Approx. 1.5 years, Avg. HR
use of 1 hr/day, 7 days/wk
After 5 minutes of not
pressing any keys and
without the heart rate, the
watch will return to the
Time/Date mode (When in
Setting Mode, it returns just
in 1 minute).
This feature will clear all
memory data and user
settings and return all
settings to the default values
listed. Press and hold both
buttons for 2 seconds. (Also
happens at battery
replacement.)
Shock Resistant
Water Resistance
Operating
Temperature
Battery Type
Battery Lite
Time Default
Mode
Global Reset
(System Reset)

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The Components
The Acumen Basix comes in 2 models, Standard
and Slide Mount. If you purchased the Standard
Basix, your package includes:
A.) Pulse watch receiver (Heart Rate Monitor)
• Sleek, sporty styling with an easy to read
display and comfortable button locations.
B.) Chest Transmitter (Transmitter Belt)
• Soft flexible electrodes comfortably hug your
chest providing optimum stability.
C.) Adjustable elastic strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip
•Easy to adjust and includes a unique angled
design patented clip which helps eliminate
slippage and provides added comfort.
“Angle-Fit” Belt Clip
Chest Transmitter
Elastic Strap
C
B
If you purchased the Slide Mount Basix, your
package includes:
A.) Pulse watch receiver with detachable face
B.) Chest transmitter
C.) Adjustable elastic strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip
D.) Acumen Bike Mount
General Precautions
Do not operate buttons under water. Although
your monitor is water resistant, be sure that
you do not operate its buttons under water as
pressure can cause them to leak.
Dry off transmitter after use. The transmitter
will automatically shut itself off once you have
disconnected it from your chest. However, it is
important to thoroughly dry it off after every
use, since moisture in the electrodes can cause
it to remain on longer.
Electrode precautions. Be sure not to excessively
twist or bend the electrode portions of the belt
(never bend backwards), especially when storing
it. This can permanently damage their conductivity
and cause mechanical damage to the internal
circuit.
Globe Reset. If your monitor should ever get
stuck or act erratically due to dropping it, static
shock or some other unforeseen reason, this
feature will allow you to reset the unit and
return all settings back to their internal defaults.
To perform this function press and hold both
buttons at once. Caution: THIS WILL CLEAR
EVERYTHING! Including all of your personal
settings.
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Moisten the transmitter electrodes: apply a
small drop of water on each of the two contact
areas (Fig.3).
Adjust the tension of the strap: to fit snugly
but comfortably around your chest (Fig.2).
Belt Clip
Transmitter
Elastic
Strap
Elastic
Strap
Belt Clip
Transmitter
Fig. 1
Setting Audible Alarm ON & OFF
The audible alarm for both the Daily Alarm
and the Target Zone Range can be turned on
or off by pressing and holding the Alarm
button for 3 seconds. To indicate this, the “ ”
indicator on the display will switch on or off.
To Switch the Daily Alarm ON/OFF press and
hold the Alarm button while in the Time Mode.
When this alarm is beeping, it can be silenced
by pressing any button.
To Switch the Target Zone Alarm ON/OFF
simply press and hold the Alarm button while
in the Heart Rate Mode.
Battery Replacement
We recommend that you should take it to a
local jewelry store or an authorized Acumen
service center in order to guarantee that it will
maintain its water resistance. Improper battery
replacement or service will void the warranty.
Repairs should only be performed by an
Acumen service center. Refer to the service card
for further details.
If you feel comfortable replacing your own
batteries, be careful to notice how the old
battery comes out and the proper positioning
of the hold-down contacts before removing it.
Also, be careful to line up the o-ring gasket
properly before replacing the battery door
cover. To help insure battery water resistance,
it’s a good idea to smear a small drop of silicone
lubricant spray on the rubber o-ring. .
Operating Your Basix
Attaching Your Heart Monitor
1.) Attach the transmitter belt to your chest.
Attach the adjustable strap: insert round end
of clip through the hole and twist (Fig.1).
Fig. 2
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Calorie Mode
1. From Heart Rate/
Stopwatch Mode, press
the MODE/SET button
once to enter Calorie
Mode.
The calorie counter automatically (and only)
activates when the watch is receiving heart
rate. To clear the calorie counter, simply press
and hold the MODE/SET button while in the
CALORIE display mode.
Note: The rate of calorie consumption can vary
drastically from one individual to another. The
calorie counter on this monitor is designed to
provide you with an estimate based on standard
average rates of consumption. In most cases
it’s best to underestimate your calories consumed
by setting the Exercise Factor setting lower.
Fig. 3
TZ
Electrode
2. Attach your wrist monitor. The watch does
not have to be attached to your wrist to register
your heart rate, but it should be within 3 feet
of your chest.
3. Press the MODE/SET button to start the Heart
Rate reading.
Buttons and Functions
• MODE/SET button
- Press momentarily to
change display modes.
- Press and hold to enter
setting modes..
• RESET/LIGHT ( )/
ALARM ( ) button
- Press and hold to switch alarm sound ON
or OFF (when in Time or HR Mode), or press
and hold to clear calories (when in Calorie
Mode).
Note: All buttons produce one short beep when
pressed. Press and hold operation also produces
another beep.
MODE/
SET
/
/RESET
TZ
TZ
5. Target Zone Lower
Limit (blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
6. Exercise Factor
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to exit the setting
mode.

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1. From Heart Rate Mode
press and hold the
MODE/SET button to
enter the setting mode.
2. Age (blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item. (If you want
to use the built-in setting
from 65%-85% of your
max, set only your age
and skip steps 4 & 5.)
3. Target Zone Alarm
(blinking)
- set ON or OFF with the
RESET button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
4. Target Zone Upper Limit
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
Basic Use of Setting Modes
.
The clock setting is accessed from the Time/Date
mode, and the Target Zone setting is accessed
from the Heart Rate mode.
•Press and hold the MODE/SET button to
enter setting mode.
•Adjust blinking digits with the RESET button.
• Press RESET to increase the digits. Press and
hold to change the digits faster.
•Proceed to the next setting option with the
MODE/SET button.
•Press and hold the MODE/SET button to exit
the setting mode.
Note: If no button is pressed after 60 seconds,
the watch will automatically exit the setting
mode.
Time
Heart Rate
Calories
Set Time &
Daily Alarm
Set Your Target
Zone
Press &
hold Set
button
Press Mode button
Press Mode button
Press Mode button
Press &
hold Set
button
Modes of Operation
To toggle through different modes, press the
MODE/SET button.
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
Setting Your Target Zone
The Target Zone - Your watch will provide
both a visual indicator (by flashing the heart
rate digits) and an audible alarm (beeping) if
your heart rate is above or below your target
zone range. The “TZ” indicator with the
“ ” or “ ” will indicate if your heart rate is
within, above or below the set target zone
respectively. The beeping alarm can be turned
on or off by pressing and holding the ALARM
button (indicated by the " " on the display).

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Time Mode
Setting the time
1. From Time Mode press
and hold the MODE/SET
button to enter the Time
Setting Mode.
2. Hour (blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
3. Minutes (blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
4. 12/24hr. Time display
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
5. Daily alarm (blinking)
- set ON or OFF with the
RESET button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
6. Alarm hour (blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
Heart Rate Mode
Heart Rate - From Time mode click MODE/SET
button once to go to Heart Rate mode and
begin your exercise.
If your transmitter is correctly attached, the
running man indicator on the watch display
should begin to blink and your current heart
rate in beats per minute will come up on the
display.
If no heart rate is detected for 5 minutes, the
heart rate circuit will switch itself off. The “ ”
indicator tells if the heart rate circuit is on. To
switch it back on after it has shut off, simply
restart the Heart Rate mode by clicking the
MODE/SET button.
7. Alarm minutes
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
8. Smart Lite (Blinking)
-set ON or OFF with the
RESET button.
This feature activates the
night light between 6AM
& 6 PM with any button
pressed. Setting it off will
conserve the battery life.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to exit the setting
mode.
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
Cycle