Acumen TZ-MAX 100 User manual

Instruction Manual
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Warnings
1 Year Limited Warranty
Before You Begin
Features
Computer Interface
What is Included in Your Package
Exercise with Your Heart Rate Monitor
Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor
Sequence of Display & Setting Modes
Modes and Functions
Time Mode
Pace Mode
Chrono Mode
HR Data Mode
Recovery Mode
Interval Mode
Alarm Mode
EL Function
Global Reset
Technical Specifications
Technical Display Guide

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WARNINGS
Over exertion 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, or 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 neck, shoulder or
arm, high-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.
1 Year Limited Warranty
This product is warranted by Acumen, Inc. for a period of 1 year from
date of original purchase (with the exception of batteries and elastic chest
strap) under normal use, to be free from defects in material and work-
manship. 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
& date of purchase, along with a check or money to cover the costs of
shipping and handling.
No responsibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages,
including but without limitation damages or injuries resulting from possible
measurement inaccuracies or malfunctions.
Before You Begin
This booklet will provide you with most of the instructions needed to pro-
gram and use your new monitor, please visit our website (http://www.
acumeninc.com) for complete information of the Instruction Manual. This
model is normally sold with a computer interface system. If you have
access to a computer and your purchase included the interface module,
you will find it much easier to understand and program this watch from
your computer versus doing it manually on the watch.

Features
1 Year Warranty.
Rugged Shock Resistant Design.
Fully Water Resistant to 30 Meters.
User Replaceable Batteries.
Smart Lite EL night light with auto activation.
Time & Calendar Display 12/24hr. with Hourly Chime.
5 Daily Alarms Independently programmable.
Ultra-Slim Heart Rate Chest Belt Wireless ECG-Accurate.
Interference Filtering Circuitry.
TriZone: 3 EZ-Set Target Zones Pat Pend Which automatically sets by age.
Target Zone Alarms With Audible & Visual Indicators.
Recovery Heart Rate Timer.
Pacer Digitally Controlled Cadence.
Smart View: Change displays & view memory with stopwatch and timers
running.
Countdown Start 0-59 seconds and Random.
9 Interval Timers with 9 Cycles (& continuous).
Multiple Memory Files Independently retainable, up to 60 files.
Time & Date Stamp for Memory Files.
50/100 Laps Memory with 8 seconds freeze display.
Heart Rate Sampling Stores HR into memory (2000 samples for TZ Max
50 & 4000 samples for TZ Max 100).
Memory Recall: Time in TZ, Max. & Avg. HR for each & best laps,
Calories, 50/100 Laps w/Lap Split.
Note: TZ Max 50 has 50 Laps and does not include Pacer,Calorie and
Recovery Timer.
Computer Interface
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 95™ or above.
Acumen 2-Way PC Communication Interface Module.
Functions:
• Analyze Workouts and Track Progress.
• Printout Files.
• Program Watch Setting.
• Download and Save Data for Long Term Memory.
Refer to the instructions on Acumen CD ROM on how to install the software.
Warranty and Non-Warranty Service
For warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase & date of
purchase, along with a check or money order for $7.50 to cover the costs
of shipping and handling. The registration card is not considered proof
of purchase, so please send a copy of your original receipt. Warranty is
voided if repairs have been made by individuals not authorized by Acumen,
Inc.. If you are returning your Acumen product for service, please return
it with the card below and a check or money order for $7.50 for return
shipping and handling. Package your unit securely in it’s original box and
inside a sturdy shipping carton.
Send it to:Acumen, Inc.
101 A Executive Drive Suite 200
Sterling, VA 20166.
USA
For Questions Call: [phone] between the hours of 9am - 5pm
Eastern Time. Thank you.
Acumen Repair Instructions
©Copyright 2000 ACUMEN, INC., 101A
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may be used or reproduced in any form
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Acumen™& EZ-Set Target Zone™are
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EZ-Set TargetZone
Angled Belt Clip
PATENTS PENDING

FCommunication Cable with25-Pins Converter
EInterface Module
User replaceable batteries are included in both the watch & transmitter.
Please visit our website at http://www.acumeninc.com for complete
information of the Instruction Manual.
Time/Alarm/Date
Pacer
Chrono
Memory
Lap
Heart Rate Sample
Personal Data
Recovery
Interval Timer
Calorie
Time Alarm
Hourly Chime
TZ Alarm
Smart lite
Fri, Jan.1,1999,8:00 AM,12Hr 1999~2098,12/24Hr
Display Items Default Setting Range
Technical Display Guide
00:00.0
Delay: 0 sec
Smp Rate: 10 sec
30 BPM,OFF,HRC:OFF
50 or 100 laps
2000 or 4000 Samples
99:99:99 (rolls over at 100 hrs)
Delay:0~59, Rnd(6~10)
Smp Rate: 5,10, 30,60sec,5Min, OFF
20~200BPM, ON/OFF
/AUTO HRC: ON/OFF
What is Included in Your Package
Your package includes:
A. Watch / Receiver (Heart Rate Monitor)
B. Chest Transmitter
C. Adjustable Elastic Strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip
D. Acumen Software CD ROM
E. Interface Module
F. Communication Cable with 25-Pins converter
G. Sporty Carry Case (Not included in TZ Max 50 package)
OFF
OFF
#1,12:00 AM
OFF
0
CY: 1,0/0,00:00:00
Auto start: off
U:105
L: 86
Age: 30
Weigh: 150lbs
Current TZ: M
TZ Low: 105~124
TZ Med:124~162
TZ High:162~181
Exercise Type: Aerobics
Exercise Intensity: M
OFF ON/OFF
ON/OFF
#1~5,Weekday:MO~SU/Date:1.01~12,31
ON/OFF
0~999 kcal (rolls over at 1,000)
CY: 1~9,0~9/9, 0~99:59:59
Auto start: ON/OFF
U: 21~250
L: 20~249
20~250 bpm
Age: 7~99
Weigh: 50~300lbs (30~150 Kg)
Current TZ:L/M/H
TZ Low:20~250, OFF
TZ Med:20~250, OFF
TZ High:20~250,OFF
Exercise Type:20 categories
Exercise Intensity: L/M/H
ON/OFF
DCD ROM
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Exercise with Your Heart Rate Monitor
( I ) Attaching Your Heart Rate 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.1
Belt Clip
Transmitter
Elastic
Strap
Elastic
Strap
Belt Clip
Transmitter
“Angle Fit” Belt Clip
CElastic Strap
BChest Transmitter
Sporty Carrying Case
G

Operation in this mode:
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to choose Alarms (1~5).
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to turn alarm clock on or off.
- Press Rcl/View button to turn hourly chime on or off.
Setting the Alarm Clock
You can set the alarm on specific time, date or every day.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Alarm Clock Setting.
- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.
EL Function
Simply press EL button once in any mode to light the LCD for 3 seconds.
If Smart Lite is turned on, it will light when any button is pressed from 6pm
to 6am.
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button in Time Setting Mode to enter the Smart Lite
Setting.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to turn Smart Lite ON or OFF.
Global Reset
This feature clears all Memory data, user settings returns all settings to
the default values listed at Technical Display Guide.
- Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr, Rcl/View, Mode/Nxt and EL buttons for 3
seconds to reset the Heart Rate Monitor. (Also happens at battery
replacement.)
Technical Specifications
Standard Shock Resistance
Water Resistance 30 Meters
Operating Temperature 0 to 50 oC (32~122 oF)
Watch / Receiver Battery Type Lithium CR 2032
Chest Transmitter Battery Type Lithium CR 2032
Average Battery Life 1.5 Years 1hr/day, 7days week, avg. HR
155.(night light use twice a day.)
Adjust the tension of the strap: to fit snugly but comfortably around your
chest.(Fig.2)
Moisten the transmitter electrodes: apply a small drop of water on each
of the two contact area.(fig 3.)
Electrode
Time Mode
Pace Mode
HR Data Mode
Chrono Mode
Interval Mode
Alarm Mode
Recovery Mode
Setting the Time
Setting the Pacer
Setting the Chrono Timer
Setting Your Personal Data
Setting the Recovery HR Limit
Setting the Interval Timers
Setting the Alarm Clock
(II) Sequence of Display & Setting Modes
2. Attach your wrist monitor. The watch doesn't have to be attached to
your wrist to register your heart rate, but it must be within 3 feet
of your chest.
3. Press any key to start the Heart Rate reading.
Fig.3
Fig.2

• Alarm number (1~5)
• Alarm Time , Date or Weekday.
• “ “ icon indicates Alarm status(ON or OFF).
• “ “ icon indicates Hourly Chime status(ON or OFF).
EL
Set
Mode/Nxt
Stp/Sto/Clr
Rcl/View
Str/Lap/TZ
(III) Modes and Functions
Time Mode
You can get the following information in this mode:
• Time, Date, Month and Weekday.
• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target
Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.
• " " icon indicates Time Alarm status.
• " " icon indicates Hourly Chime status
• View the watch ID.
Operation in this mode:
- Press and hold Rcl/View button to view the current exercise session.
- Press and hold Str/Lap/TZ button to view the Watch ID.
Note: You may change your Watch ID by using the Acuman Software.
Setting the Time
You can set 12/24 Hour Mode, Hour, Minute, Second, Year, Month and
Date.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Time Setting.
- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.
(the Second will be reset to zero)
Note: weekday is auto-set based on the date and month entries.
Pace Mode (This feature is not included in TZ Max 50)
The Pace feature is a programmable beeping sound which allows you
to set beeping rhythm for use as guidance to regulate your exercise, keep
your exercise pace in sync with that rhythm.
• Total timers in a cycle, the current timer number, total cycle, current
on-going countdown timer.
• Each timer, every cycle and the final timer are respectively signaled
by a short beep, a short double beep, one long beep, and display
"OVERTIME"when finished.
• "Auto" icon indicates the interval timer status. If it is “ON”, the interval
timers will be controlled by the stopwatch, or “OFF”when you want
to control it manually.
• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target
Zone Alarm is on.
Operation in this mode:
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to start the interval timer.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to pause/stop the interval timer.
- Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to clear timer when it is stopped.
Setting Interval Timers
You can set each interval timer, it's sequence in a cycle and total cycle
number.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Interval Timer Setting.
- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to adjust parameters.
Alarm Mode
The unit includes 5 Alarms. These alarms can be programmed to operate
independently of each other, on specific days or every day.
You can get the following information in this mode:
• Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle
between modes.
• Press Set button to enter or exit
Setting Modes.
Note: If no button is pressed for 60
seconds, the watch will automatic-
ally exit the setting mode.

Pace Speed
Pacer Status
Recovery Mode (This feature is not available in TZ Max 50)
The Recovery is a count-up timer. It times how quickly your heart rate
drops down to normal after you have finished exercising. Recovery Rate
is used to monitor your fitness level and gauge progress. The more fit
your cardiovascular system is (or becomes), the faster your heart rate
will return to normal after exercise.
The Recovery Timer is an automatic function. It starts when you stop the
stopwatch and your heart rate has dropped to the level of the programmed
Upper Recovery Setting. It then counts up it's timer until your heart rate
has dropped to the Lower Recovery Setting.
You can get the following information in this mode:
• The Recovery Timer.
• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone
Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.
Operation in this mode:
- Press & hold Rcl/View button to view the recovery settings.
Setting Recovery HR Limit
You can set Recovery Heart Rate Limit.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Recovery Setting.
- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between the parameters.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.
Interval Mode
This mode includes 9 interval or countdown timers. These timers can be
programmed to operate in sequence or independently. They are basically
9 separate programmable timers used to signal time elapsed during
exercise.Interval timers are commonly used to time individual segments
during interval or sprint training, or, for timing a pacing goal for segments,
etc.(For example, if you want to exercise for one hour with 2 -minute
breaks of every 10 minutes. You should set Timer 1 to 10 minutes, Timer
2 to 2 minutes and the number of cycle to 3.)
You can get the following information in this mode:
You can get the following information in this mode:
• Pace speed in BPM (beats per minute).
• Pacer status: ON, OFF, AUTO.
"ON" is displayed when you want to
turn the Pacer on continuously and you
will need to manually turn “OFF”,or switch
to "AUTO” when you want to control it
by the stopwatch.
• Turn the "HRC ON" allows you to control the pacer by your heart
rate and the pace speed will slow down or speed up automatically
when your heart rate is above or below the Target Zone.
• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target
Zone Alarm is on.
Operation in this mode:
Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to change the Pacer status.
Setting the Pacer
You can set Pace Speed and turn HRC ON/OFF.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Pacer Setting.
- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to adjust parameters.
Chrono Mode (Calorie is not available in TZ Max 50)
The unit records your exercise data by running the stopwatch. The delay
feature allows you to delay the stopwatch each time when you press the
start button. It's helpful in trying to synchronize with a separate countdown
timer or for practicing starting on cue.
You can get the following information in this mode:
• Display the valid record capacity (Lap and Sampling numbers) and
freeze for 2 seconds.
• Change the display to the latest exercise session: Session number, Lap
number, the Stopwatch, Delay Time (or total Exercise Time when starting
the session), Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if
the Target Zone Alarm is on.
Display valid record capacity
Current timer number
Total timer in a cycle
Total cycles
Countdown display

(Time above TZ & Time below TZ display is optional)
Press
Rcl/View
Button
Press
Rcl/View
Button
Press
Rcl/View
Button
Press
Rcl/View
Button
Press
Rcl/View
Button
Press
Rcl/View
Button
General information Time in TZ
Average Lap & HR
Best Lap & HR
Time above TZ
Time below TZ
The Last Lap & HR
Each subsequent pressing of Rcl/View button will proceed to the remaining
laps until reaching the last lap, and the unit starts over again at step1.
Choose the Sessions: Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between sessions.
Note:The unit will automatically exit the recall mode if no button is pressed
for 60 seconds.
Operation in this mode:
Record Lap Markers:
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to start the stopwatch. When the stopwatch
is running, press the button again to record a lap marker, the screen
will then freeze for 8 seconds with the stopwatch is running. .
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to pause/stop the stopwatch.
Record a Session:
- Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to store the lap markers and change
to a new session when the stopwatch is stopped.
Clear the Data:
When all the data is stored, press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to clear the
last session, hold the button continuously to clear all data.
Memory Data Recall:
- Press Rcl/View button to enter recall memory data.
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to exit .
Review Data in Each Session: The unit will toggle the displays of lap
data in each session by pressing Rcl/View button in the following
sequence:
Setting the Chrono Timer
You can set Delay time and Sampling time. The Delay time can be set
between 0~59 seconds or random(6~10 seconds). Sampling time is the
period for the watch to take a heart rate sample, which is important
& required when you want to analyze your workout with the PC
software.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Chrono Timer Setting.
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between parameters.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.
Note: If you have not stored the last exercise session currently displayed
on your stopwatch, you will need to do so before being able to get into
the Chrono Timer Setting.
HR Data Mode (Calorie is not available in TZ Max 50)
You can get the following information in this mode:
Rate with audible and visual Target Zone
Alarm when the Target Zone Alarm is on.
• The current Target Zone.
• Amount of time spent in your selected Target Zone.
• Total calories consumed during the exercise session.
• ” “ icon indicates audible Target Zone Alarm status.
Operation in this mode:
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between three Target Zones.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to turn on or off audible Target Zone Alarm.
- Press Rcl/View button to view the current Target Zone limit.
Setting Your Personal Data
You can set: Age, Weight, Low, Medium ,High Target Zone Limits, Exercise
Type and Exercise Intensity. The unit will calculate the Target Zone Limits
when you input your age, you may also set each parameter manually
or separately.
- Press Set button to enter or exit the Personal Data Setting.
- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between parameters.
- Press Mode/Nxt button to change the parameter in each screen.
- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.
Note: Refer to the "Basic Exercise Guide" on how to determine your TZ
& Recovery Zone. If you can not find it in your package, you may visit
our Website for more information.