Setting Up Your HR200 for Use
Displaying Your Heart Rate
When in any main screen (except time-of-day alarm),
press and hold the Mode button to activate the heart rate
function. The heart symbol and a “zero” heart rate will
appear.
After a few seconds, provided that you are wearing the
transmitter chest belt, the upper display row will show your
heart rate and a flashing heart symbol. The lower display
row will continue to show main screen information. On the
left side of the screen is a bar with arrows on each end. If
all three segments are displayed, this indicates that your
heart rate is within the target zone. If the bar and the “up”
arrow are displayed, you are operating above the target
zone, and if the bar and the “down” arrow are displayed,
you are operating below your target zone. Target zone set-
up is discussed on page 10.
Press and hold the Mode button again to deactivate the
heart rate function. A long period of inactivity (with no
heart rate signals and no button presses for two minutes)
will cause the receiver to switch off automatically. At that
point, the display will automatically return to the Date and
Time of Day main screen.
Note: Even when the receiver is deactivated, the transmitter
will continue to send a signal when it is worn. To conserve
transmitter battery power, the transmitter belt should be
removed when not in use.
Time of Day and Date/Heart Rate Mode
Press the Mode button until the Time of Day is displayed in
the lower row of the screen (see Fig. 4).
When heart rate signals are not being received, date infor-
mation will be automatically displayed on the upper portion
of the screen. If the heart rate function has been activated
(see Displaying Your heart rate above), the date will be
replaced by a heart icon and a heart rate value.
Setting the Time of Day and Date
Note: At any time while in the set-up screens, a press of
the Light button sends you back to the previous screen. At
any stage of the set-up procedure, press and hold the
Light button to return to the main screen.
1. First, choose between the 12 or 24 hour mode. When in
the Time of Day main screen, a press of the Adjust button
shows if the unit is in 12 or 24 hour mode.(see Fig. 4)
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Positioning the Chest Band/Transmitter
1. Adjust the strap length to achieve a snug, comfortable fit
on your chest as shown in Fig 2.
2. The transmitter should face outward as shown, with the
band fitting comfortably on the bare chest just below the
breast.
3. Center the transmitter on the chest (with the Axiom logo
right-side up).
4. Moisten the rubber electrodes on the inside of the trans-
mitter band with water or saliva.
5. Attach the receiver to your wrist or mount it on your
bicycle (see the following sub-section for mounting the
receiver to your bike).
6. When placed on the body, the transmitter is automatical-
ly activated (and deactivated when removed). To conserve
transmitter battery power, the transmitter should be
removed when not in use.
If you have difficulty obtaining a regular heart rate reading,
try readjusting the chest band. The rubber electrodes must
be flat against the skin, and the band must be in the correct
position–not too low. Make sure there is sufficient moisture
between the electrodes and your skin. Check that the band
is clean, with no accumulated sweat or dirt.
Mounting the Receiver on Your Bike
Your HR200 comes with a Handlebar Adapter for your bike.
Slide the split foam ring over your handlebar in a conve-
nient location and wrap the Velcro® Strap snugly around the
foam ring. Your HR200 receiver may now be installed over
the Strap as you would attach it to your wrist.
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Figure 2. Correct Transmitter
location on chest, detail of
moistening electrodes.
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