Bodyguard V6X User manual

V6X- R6X BIKES OWNER’S MANUAL
V6X– R6X
BIKES
OWNER’S MANUAL
NO: 691023
BODYGUARD®FITNESS,
Division of Procycle CANADA
9095, 25thAvenue, Saint-Georges (Québec) Canada G6A 1A1
The name “Bodyguard Fitness®” and heart logo are registered trademarks of Procycle Group Inc.

Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1. OPERATING YOUR V6X/R6X .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 G ETTING TO K NOW THE V6X/R6X ........................................................................................................................................... 4
A- HEART RATE WINDOW...................................................................................................................................................... 4
B- CLOCK ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
C- PROFILE DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
D- SELECT KEYS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
E- SCROLLING SCREEN ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
F- MAIN KEYPAD .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
G- X-CARD
TM
............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
H- HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 P AUSE DURING AN EXERCISE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 V IEWING E XERCISE P ARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 A UTO P OWER OFF.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................ 7
2.1 A CCESS TO S ETTINGS M ENU ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 A CCESS TO S ETTINGS M ENU ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 L ANGUAGE S ELECTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 D ISTANCE U NIT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 W EIGHT U NIT F EATURE ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 W ARM U P ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 C OOL DOWN .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.7 B EEPER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.8 U SER I DENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.9 P AUSE T IME ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.10 E DIT W ELCOME M ESSAGE .................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.11 S AVING O PTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.12 C LOCK O PTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.13 S EGMENT D URATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.14 A UTO P OWER O FF ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3. V6X/R6X EXERCISE PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 J UST G O ™ ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 B E A CTIVE .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 B ODY S HAPE .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4 H EART R ATE ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.5 C USTOM P ROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
4. HEART RATE MONITORING................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1 C ONTACT H EART R ATE S YSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 H EART R ATE C HEST S TRAP .................................................................................................................................................... 24
5. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................................................. 26
6. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 G ENERAL C ARE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Q UICK T ROUBLESHOOTING C HECKLIST .................................................................................................................................. 29
6.3 E LECTROMAGNETIC I NTERFERENCE R EQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 29

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Thank You for Purchasing a Bodyguard® Product.
BODYGUARD®Fitness is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the very best performing fitness equipment on the market.
This manual outlines the use, safety, and basic maintenance of your BODYGUARD®Fitness V6X/R6X Bike.
Whenever your V6X/R6X requires maintenance, be prepared to provide your BODYGUARD® Fitness dealer with the
machine’s model number, serial number, and date of purchase. The model number and the serial number are located at the
front of the machine, near the ON/OFF switch. Enter the model number, serial number, and all other important information in
the space provided below.
Product name
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Dealer’s name
Retailer’s telephone number
Please fill out the warranty registration form and return it to BODYGUARD®Fitness within 30 days of the date of purchase for
registration of your V6X/R6X Bike. Your returned warranty registration card is important in helping us keep you up-to-date on
all the latest upgrades for your V6X/R6X.
Also, the warranty card is used to establish your actual purchase date.
NOTE: If you omit to send your warranty card to BODYGUARD®, we will use the dealer purchase date to honor the warranty
time.
You can also register online at: www.bodyguardfitness.com

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Important Safety Notice
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE OR USE THIS
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the engineering that has gone into your machine, we recommend that you
read this manual carefully before attempting to assemble and use the V6X/R6X Bike. Save these instructions and refer to this
manual if you are unfamiliar with the operation of the V6X/R6X Bike.
WARNING – We recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully before you begin using this machine. Use of this
equipment by persons with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injuries. It is recommended that you consult a
physician before using this machine. It is also recommended that you periodically consult your physician as you continue to use
this equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel, dizzy, faint, or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other
than that prescribed in this instruction manual may result in serious injuries.
AVERTISSEMENT– Une lecture attentive de ce manuel d’instructions est recommandée avant de commencer à utiliser cet
appareil. Son utilisation peut provoquer des blessures sérieuses chez les personnes souffrant de troubles cardiaques ou
autres problèmes médicaux. Il est recommandé à ces personnes de consulter leur médecin avant d’utiliser cet appareil. Il est
aussi recommandé de consulter régulièrement le médecin au cours de la période d’entraînement. Si vous êtes pris de vertiges
ou d’étourdissements, si vous vous sentez défaillir ou avez le souffle court, cessez immédiatement l’exercice. L’utilisation de
cet appareil d’une manière inadéquate ou autre à celle décrite dans ce manuel d’instructions peut entraîner des blessures
sérieuses.
For Your Personal Safety
Do not place towels or clothing on any part of the bike.
Do not place liquids near the electric power plug, ON/OFF switch, or any other part of the bike. Only the bottle holder is
allowed.
Before disconnecting the power supply, exit the program screen, then turn the power OFF. To reduce any risk of electrical
shock, do not unplug the machine by pulling on the power cord. Gently remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not operate the bike if the power cord is damaged or if the bike is not working properly. If the power cord is damaged,
please contact your distributor or manufacturer to get it replaced.
Keep the power cord away from all moving parts of the bike, such as the rear wheels and transport wheels.
If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it is of the same gauge as the power cord (18 AWG). Keep all extension cords
clear of all moving parts of the bike.
Place the machine in such a way that you can easily turn the power OFF by pulling the power cord.
Do not let children near the bike when it is in operation or if they are unsupervised.
The bike must never be used by more than one person at a time.
Always face the computer when using the machine.
Do not store the bike too close to furniture or other obstacles. Keep the sides and rear clear of any obstacles.
Wear proper exercise clothing when using the bike.
Electrical Information
CAUTION – This equipment is intended to be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-pronged AC outlet. The third
grounding prong must never be removed. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Contact a licensed electrician to
replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet.
WARNING – To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this machine to rain or moisture. Do not install the
machine outdoors or near swimming pools, sauna rooms or high humidity environments. Refer servicing to qualified
Bodyguard®Service personnel only. If you have any questions about the assembly, proper use or repair of your bike, please
contact your local Bodyguard®Dealer. All necessary adjustments or repairs during the warranty period must be made by an
Authorized Bodyguard®Dealer. For more information, call our Customer Service Department at: 1-418-228-8934 or 1-888-407-
3784.

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1. OPERATING YOUR V6X/R6X
Each V6X/R6X Bike contains an L.E.D. (light emitting diode) computer display. The control functions, with their unique features
and programs, have been designed with you in mind, to give you the best possible cycling workout by displaying important and
clear information regarding your exercise goal.
The V6X/R6X models have the following display features:
A : Heart rate window
B : Clock
C : 10.5 cm x 7.5 cm profile display
(4.25” x 2.75”)
D : Select keys
E : Scrolling screen
F : Main keypad
G : X-CARDTM slot
1.1 Getting to Know the V6X/R6X
A- HEART RATE WINDOW
The heart rate window lets you monitor your heart rate at a glance. The number displayed represents beats per minute.
B- CLOCK
Allows you to see the time of day when you are working. See Settings Section 2.12.
C- PROFILE DISPLAY
The large, easy-to-read, two-tone screen displays your exercise program’s braking resistance and target speed. Resistance
and speed are represented along the vertical axis. Each dot represents a higher level of resistance and speed. Each exercise
program starts from the left hand side of the screen and ends when it reaches the right hand side.
Dark green: Braking resistance
Light green: Target speed
D- SELECT KEYS
During an exercise, you can change the value displayed on the scrolling screen by pressing the adjacent SELECT key. If you
wish to have values displayed in alternating mode, simply hold down the SELECT key for three seconds. To cancel the
alternating mode, simply press the select key again.

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E- SCROLLING SCREEN
The 16 digit alphanumeric scrolling screen allows you to easily enter your personal information prior to starting your program.
During your program, the screen displays Watts, calories, calories/hour, time elapsed, level, distance, pace, RPM and
speed as well as information like target speed and/or body position.
WATTS indicates the level of efforts related to the RPM
CALORIES indicate your total caloric expenditure from the start of the exercise.
CALORIES/HOUR indicates your hourly caloric expenditure based on your weight input and actual exercise intensity level.
ELAPSED TIME indicates the amount of time accumulated from the start of each program. The time will range from 0 to 99.99
minutes (during JustGo™ program) and 0 to 6.00 hours (during other programs).
LEVEL indicates the level you are at. It can vary from 1 to 15 for the programs with levels of difficulty and it can vary from 1 to
20 for programs with resistance levels.
DISTANCE displays the total distance in miles or kilometers from the start of the exercise, ranging from 0.00 to 99.99 miles or
0.00 to 99.9 km.
PACE indicates how long it will take to complete one mile or one kilometer at your current speed. Pace per mile or kilometer is
shown in minutes and seconds.
RPM displays revolutions per minute.
SPEED indicates speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
TARGET SPEED, when displayed, indicates the target speed in RPM. An arrow in the RPM display space indicates whether
you should increase or decrease your speed in order to maintain target speed.
BODY POSITION appears during certain programs. Each body position must be held until the next position appears.
F- MAIN KEYPAD
The INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys allow you to modify a segment’s resistance during a program.
These keys allow you select programs and parameters before you exercise. During an exercise program, you can modify the
current segment’s level of resistance by pressing either the INCREASE SEGMENT key or the DECREASE SEGMENT key.
The INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys allow you to modify the level of difficulty of the program. These keys
allow you select programs and parameters before you exercise. During a program, you can modify the level of the bike
program by pressing either the INCREASE LEVEL key or the DECREASE LEVEL key.
PAUSE Press this key to temporarily STOP the program without erasing the parameters. Press JustGo™ to resume.
STOP lets you cancel a program, exit the current program or get out of a menu.
JustGo™ Press this key twice to start the JustGo™ program or to save your setting.
G- X-CARDTM
The V6X/R6X Bikes by BODYGUARD®come with an optional X-CardTM. This user-friendly card provides access to the
personal trainer program package of your choice so you can enjoy programs adapted to your specific fitness level and needs.
For more information, contact your dealer or our service department at 1 888 407-3784.

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H- HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE
The heart rate training zone lets you keep track of the zone you are currently exercising in: Fat Burning, Healthy Heart, or
Aerobic.
To determine you target heart rate, select the type of exercise program you wish to follow. Your MAXIMUM HEART RATE
(MHR) is calculated as follows: 220 - AGE = MHR.
A) It is not recommended to exercise above 90% of your
MHR.
B) Exercise within the 80-90% MHR range for an aerobic
exercise.
C) Exercise within the 70-80% MHR range for a
moderate, healthy heart zone.
D) Exercise within the 60-70% MHR range if you wish to
train in a fat burning zone.
E) Difficult to achieve exercise benefit below 60% MHR.
Your heart Rate (beast/minute)
Your Age
1.2 Pause during an exercise
You can STOP temporarily during any exercise by pressing the PAUSE key.
To PAUSE during an exercise:
1. Press the PAUSE key whenever you feel the need to STOP for a moment during an exercise. A message indicating the
PAUSE time remaining will appear on the screen. The countdown will start as soon as you press the key.
2. If you wish to continue exercising, simply press the JustGo™ key to resume the program.
3. If you want to STOP exercising completely, simply press the STOP key, and the exercise will be terminated. A summary of
your exercise parameters will be displayed, along with the saving option if this option is activated and available for this
program.
If your PAUSE time runs out, the exercise will be terminated automatically.
1.3 Viewing Exercise Parameters
At the end of each exercise program, the computer will display THREE exercise parameters: TOTAL DISTANCE, CALORIES
BURNED, and TOTAL EXERCISE TIME.
• TOTAL DISTANCE displays the distance traveled for the entire exercise.
• CALORIES BURNED display the approximate caloric expenditure for the entire exercise.
• TOTAL EXERCISE TIME displays the length of the exercise in minutes and seconds.
The exercise parameters on V6X/R6X Bikes will loop for 2 minutes or until you press the STOP key to return to the welcome
screen. If you do not wish to view the exercise parameters, press the STOP key to return to the welcome screen.
1.4 Auto Power OFF
After a period of inactivity (15 minutes by default), your V6X/R6X will switch automatically to sleep mode. This option is ON by
default, but you can turn it OFF. See Section 2.14 for further instructions

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2. SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT
V6X/R6X Bikes offer unique features allowing users to personalize their settings. The computer can also display a series of
diagnostics and features.
V6X/R6X Bikes allow you to select and adjust the following settings:
2.1 Access to Settings Menu
2.2 Language Selection (French/English)
2.3 Distance Unit (kilometers or miles)
2.4 Weight Unit (kilograms or pounds
2.5 Warm Up
2.6 Cool Down
2.7 Beeper (On/Off)
2.8 User Identification
2.9 Pause Duration
2.10 Edit Welcome Message
2.11 Saving Option
2.12 Clock Option
2.13 Segment Duration
2.14 Auto Power Off
2.1 Access to Settings Menu
To view the above settings, enter the Settings Menu as follows:
1. When the welcome screen displays, press the third select key (3) and hold it for 3 seconds.
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to choose the setting you wish to
adjust.
2.2 Language Selection
All instructions can be displayed on the screen in English or in French.
To select a language, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the LANGUAGE option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select the language (English or Français) you wish to appear on the screen by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE
LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
3. Press the JustGo™ key to accept. Messages will now appear in the selected language.
2.3 Distance Unit
Distance can be displayed in kilometers or miles.
To select a distance unit, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the DISTANCE UNIT option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select the distance unit you want to appear on the screen. Choose from KILOMETERS or MILES by pressing the
INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
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2.4 Weight Unit Feature
Weight units can be displayed in pounds or kilograms.
To select a weight unit, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the WEIGHT UNIT option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select the weight unit you want to appear on the screen. Choose between KILOGRAMS or POUNDS by pressing the
INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
3. Press the JustGo™ key to accept. Weight units will now appear in the selected unit.
2.5 Warm Up
Warming up before you exercise is strongly recommended for your safety. V6X/R6X Bikes have a feature that allows you to
warm up on your bike. If the Warm Up option is activated, a warm up screen will be displayed prior to each exercise. Note that
the warm up screen is not available for the JustGo™ program, which requires you to establish your own warm up period.
The warm up period is adjustable for 1 to 10 minutes and is divided into 3 parts.
Warm up:
• Part 1: 40% of the intensity of the first segment of the exercise.
• Part 2: 60% of the intensity of the first segment of the exercise.
• Part 3: 80% of the intensity of the first segment of the exercise.
NOTE: The default duration of the warm up is 3 minutes. Time, Distance, and Calories are not recorded during the warm up
period. Note that the program RACE can not be saved because of the random nature of this program.
To activate or deactivate the Warm Up function, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the WARM UP option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select ON or OFF. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to make your
selection, then press the JustGo™ key to accept.
3. To adjust the duration of the warm up, use the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT
keys. The warm up option is now either ON or OFF, depending on your selection.
NOTE: If you wish to exit the warm up before the designated period has expired, simply press the STOP key.
2.6 Cool down
Cooling down period after you exercise is strongly recommended for your safety. V6X/R6X Bikes have a feature that allows
you to cool down on your bike. If the Cool Down option is activated, a cool down screen will be displayed prior to each
exercise. Note that the cool down screen is not available for the JustGo™ program, which requires you to establish your own
cool down period. The cool down period is adjustable for 1 to 10 minutes and has only one part.
NOTE: The default duration of the cool down period is 3 minutes. Time, Distance, and Calories are not recorded during the
cool down period.
To activate or deactivate the Cool Down function, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the COOL DOWN option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select ON or OFF. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to make your
selection, then press the JustGo™ key to accept.
3. To adjust the duration of the cool down, use the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT
keys or the QUICK RESISTANCE NUMERIC keys. The warm up option is now either ON or OFF, depending on your selection.
NOTE: If you wish to exit the cool down before the designated period has expired, simply press the STOP key.

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2.7 Beeper
The beeper can be turned ON or OFF.
To turn the beeper ON or OFF, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the BEEPER option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select ON or OFF. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to make your
selection. Press the JustGo™to accept. The Beeper function is now ON or OFF, depending on your selection.
2.8 User Identification
When activated, the User ID feature lets the elliptical recognize individuals and automatically enter their weight and whatever
other information is required. The V6X/R6X models will recognize up to 4 users.
Using this feature means not having to enter your weight because the program automatically does it for you. Your age is also
automatically entered into the Heart Rate Monitor programs in order to calculate your Maximum Heart Rate.
The User ID feature allows you to access the following options:
Activate User
To activate a user, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select the ACTIVATE USER ID option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
3. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select ON or OFF, and press the
JustGo™ key to accept.
Now that the User ID feature has been activated, you will be prompted to select a user at the start of each program.
Create User
To create a User, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
2. Select CREATE USER and press the JustGo™ key to accept.
The cursor will go to the last available space in the memory. If the memory is full, go to the Delete User option.
3. A total of five (5) alphanumeric characters can be used to create a User ID name. Use the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL
keys to navigate between spaces 1 to 5. The arrow pointing up moves left and the arrow pointing down moves right.
Use the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select any character from A to Z or any number from 0 to 9 to fill in
spaces 1 to 5. If you wish to leave a space between characters, simply use the blank character between 9 and A. Once a
space is filled, move to the next. Repeat this procedure to create a User ID name.
If you wish to change a character before all five spaces have been accepted, press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL key to
backspace. Press the JustGo™ key to validate the User ID name.
4. You can enter your age by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
Press JustGo™ to accept.
5. Enter your weight (20 to 158 kg or 50 to 350 pounds) by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys to increase or
decrease by increments of 10 and/or the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to increase or decrease by increments of 1.
Press the JustGo™ key to validate the weight.
6. Press the STOP key to return to the USER ID menu.