Bowflex Hybrid Combo User manual

HYBRID COMBO
HEART RATE MONITOR

THIS WATCH HAS BEEN SET TO POWER SAVING MODE. TO ACTIVATE THE WATCH,
SIMPLY PRESS ANY BUTTON.
TO CONSERVE THE BATTERY DURING LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY, YOU CAN ENTER
POWER SAVING MODE BY HOLDING THE “MODE” AND “RESET” BUTTONS FOR 5 SECONDS.
NOTE: ENTERING POWER SAVING MODE WILL ONLY TURN OFF THE SCREEN AND WILL
NOT RESET THE WATCH OR ANY OF ITS DATA. THE WATCH WILL CONTINUE TO FUNCTION
REGULARLY WHILE IN POWER SAVING MODE..
POWER SAVING MODE
HOLD “MODE” & “RESET”
FOR 5 SECONDS TO ENTER POWER
SAVING MODE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 1
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS 2
CARE & MAINTENANCE 2
WATCH FUNCTIONS 3
KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4
QUICK START FOR ON-DEMAND HEART RATE 5
QUICK START FOR CONTINUOUS HEART RATE 6
MAIN OPERATING MODES 7-8
SETTING TIME & DATE 9
SETTING USER PROFILE 10
SELECTING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE ZONE 11
SETTING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE ZONE 12
OPERATING HEART RATE/CHRONOGRAPH MODE 13
HEART RATE/CHRONOGRAPH INFORMATION DISPLAY 14

Hybrid Combo Heart Rate Monitor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIEWING HEART RATE/CHRONOGRAPH MEMORY 15
SETTING DAILY ALARM 16
SETTING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER 17
OPERATING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER 18
VIEWING THE EL BACKLIGHT SYSTEM 18
REPLACING THE WATCH BATTERY 19
REPLACING THE CHEST TRANSMITTER BATTERY 19
TROUBLESHOOTING 20
RANGES & SPECIFICATIONS 21
WARRANTY 22
CONTACT INFORMATION 24

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This heart rate monitor has many unique features and functions. Before using it in the field, please
read all sections of the manual carefully to become completely familiar with its operation.
The manual is divided into sections outlining how to program and operate the monitor. An
illustration of the display screen that represents the starting point or other important screens
for different programming or operational processes are shown next to the instuctions. The
corresponding keys are shown indicating PRESS & HOLD and PRESS.
This heart rate monitor is a sensitive, technical piece of equiptment. It will last for many years
with proper care and maintenance, but imporoper handling can cause the various sensors to be
damaged and to stop functioning.
Proper setup and operation will greatly enhance the monitor’s usefulness and your
enjoyment.
INTRODUCTION

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WARNING: Before starting any exercise program or performing any vigorous physical activity, we
strongly suggest you visit your doctor for a complete physical and to discuss your plans.
CAUTION: Your watch is designed to be water resistant to a static pressure of 5 ATM and can be
worn while showering and light swimming. However, we recommend that extensive use of the unit
in the water be avoided whenever possible. Care should be taken not to press any keys while the
unit is submerged as this can force moisture past the key seals and damage the unit.
CAUTION: Avoid rough usage or severe impacts to your watch.
DO NOT use hand cream or lotion as it will insulate the signal between the skin and sensor
contacts.
DO NOT use the fingertips where the skin is dry and thick. For those with extremely dry skin,
moisten fingers and wrist with tap water or a conductive gel.
CLEAN the Back Cover occasionally by using a damp cloth. Then wipe dry to remove any residual
grease or film.
CLEAN your skin and fingers with soap and water for a better signal transmission.
AVOID doing awkward motions during measurement. It may create inaccurate heart rate readings.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
• NEVER attempt to disassemble or service your unit.
• DO NOT expose the unit to extreme heat, shocks, magnetic fields, electrical noise, strong
vibration or long-term exposure to direct sunlight.
• DO NOT drop or step on the watch.
• TO CLEAN THE UNIT: wipe with a lightly moistened cloth. Apply mild soap to the area if there
are stubborn stains or marks.
• DO NOT expose the unit to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone,
alcohol or insect repellents, as they may damage the unit’s seal, case and/or finish.
• STORE the unit in a dry place when not in use.
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

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WATCH FUNCTIONS
TIME
•Time/Day/Date/Month
•12-or24-hourformat
•DailyAlarm
HEART RATE
•Finger-TouchorChestStrapTransmitter
HR acquisition
•4user-selectedHRZones
•3user-selectedActivityLevels
•HRZoneAlert
•CalorieConsumption
•FatBurnMeasurement
•HRZoneMemoryRecall
CHRONOGRAPH
•1/100secondresolution
•9hours,59minutes,59.99seconds
•25laps
•Lap/SplitMemoryRecall
TIMER
•1-secondresolution
•Range:9hours,59minutes,59.99
seconds
•Audiblealarm
OTHER
•ELBacklightSystem

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WATCH FUNCTIONS KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
EL/LIGHT KEY
HEART RATE SENSOR
MODE KEY
START/STOP KEY
(S/S)
RESET KEY
(R)
MODE KEY
•Scrollthroughoperatingmodes
•PRESS & HOLD: Enter/Exit the
programming sequence
•Setvaluesbeingadjustedinprogramming
sequence
START/STOP KEY (S/S)
•AccessAlarminTimemode
•TurnAlarmONorOFFinAlarmmode
•Start/StopCountdownTimer
•Start/StopChronograph
•StartnewLapinHeartRate/Chronograph
mode
•Increasesettingvaluesbeingadjustedin
programming sequence
RESET KEY (R)
•PRESS & HOLD: Reset Chronograph or
Countdown Timer
•Decreasesettingvaluesbeingadjustedin
programming sequence
•ScrollthroughsubmodesinHeartRate
mode
LIGHT KEY
•Activate(EL)backlightsystem
HEART RATE SENSORS
•AcquireFingerTouchHeartRate

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Heartratemaybeacquiredfromanyoperatingmode(notinanyProgrammingSequence).
1. Fasten the watch on your wrist. Make sure the back plate is flat against the top of the wrist to
ensure proper contact for reading.
2. TOUCH & HOLD the HEART RATE SENSOR with your thumb and index finger.
IMPORTANT: If Heart Rate Sensor is accidentally touched, the watch will automatically attempt to acquire heart
rate. If no heart rate is detected, watch will resume operating mode in approximately 10 seconds. This will not
interfere with any timing functions in progress.
TIP: You may exit Heart Rate mode at any time by Pressing the Mode, Start/Stop or Reset key.
3. Continue TOUCHING & HOLDING until heart rate displays.
4. When heart rate is displayed, RELEASE SENSORS. Heart Rate reading will display for a period
ofapproximately10seconds.
TIP: It is possible to acquire your heart rate by touching any part of the metal heart rate sensor.
QUICK START FOR ON-DEMAND HEART RATE

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QUICK START FOR CONTINUOUS HEART RATE
The Chest Strap Transmitter provides constant heart rate display throughout the duration of your
workout.Toensureaproperheartratedisplay,thechesttransmittermustbeproperlyadjusted:
1. Fasten the watch on your wrist.
2. Connect the elastic belt to the transmitter unit and secure around your chest.
3. Adjustthestrapsothatthetransmitterfitssnug(butnotconstricting)belowthepectoral
muscles.
4. Position the electrodes, as shown in the drawing.
5. PRESS the MODE key to advance to Heart Rate/Chronograph mode. The watch will automat-
ically search for heart rate signal.
6. Heart rate will display in lower display line.
IMPORTANT: Users with significant chest hair may have a problem obtaining proper contact between the
transmitter electrodes and their skin, resulting in inconsistant readings. It may be necessary to shave the area of
their chest beneath the transmitter.
TIP: In dry and cold climates it may take a few minutes for a layer of perspiration to form between the chest strap
and the skin. Moistening the electrodes with water or ECG conductive gel can speed up this process.
ELECTRODES
2 3 4

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MAIN OPERATING MODES
Thereare4mainoperatingmodes:
•Time
•HeartRate/Chronograph
•Memory
•CountdownTimer.
Scroll through modes by PRESSING the MODE key.
TIP: You may access Alarm mode by Pressing & Holding the Start/Stop key in Time Mode
Acquire Finger Touch Heart Rate by TOUCHING & HOLDING the Hear Rate Sensor in any operating
mode.Themonitoralsohas8HeartRatesubmodes(seefollowingpage).
TIME
seepage9
HEART RATE/
CHRONOGRAPH
seepage13
HEART RATE/
CHRONOGRAPH MEMORY
seepage15
COUNTDOWN
TIMER
seepage17
ACQUIRE HEART RATE:
TOUCH HEART RATE SENSOR
PRESS >>
MODE
PRESS >>
MODE
PRESS >>
MODE

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MAIN OPERATING MODES
The monitor has 8 Heart Rate sub modes. Scroll through sub modes by PRESSING the RESET key
in Heart Rate/Chronograph mode.
HEART RATE DISPLAY
If heart rate is being acquired through Finger Touch, lower line will display last heart rate reading.
If Chest Strap Transmitter is used, lower line will display current heart rate.
HEART RATE/
CHRONOGRAPH
TIME BELOW HR ZONE TIME IN HR ZONE TIME ABOVE HR ZONE
MAX / AVERAGE HEART
RATE
CURRENT TIME FAT BURNED CALORIE CONSUMPTION
PRESS >>
RESET
PRESS >>
RESET
PRESS >>
RESET
<< PRESS
RESET
<< PRESS
RESET
<< PRESS
RESET

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SETTING TIME AND DATE
1. In Time mode, PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to enter the programming sequence. The
variablebeingadjustedwillflashonandoff.
2. ResetSecondstozero(00)byPRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R) key. Advance to
Set Minutes by PRESSING the MODE key.
3. AdjustMinutesbyPRESSING START/STOP(toincrease)orRESET(todecrease).SetMinutes
and advance to Set Hour by PRESSING the MODE key.
4. AdjustHourbyPRESSING S/S or R. Set Hour and advance to Set Year by PRESSING the MODE
key.
5. AdjustYearbyPRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
6. AdjustMonthbyPRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
7. AdjustDaybyPRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
8. Adjust12/24-hourformatbyPRESSING S/S or R. Set Format by PRESSING the MODE key
10. Turn Hourly Chime ON or OFF by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
11. Turn Key Beep ON or OFF by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
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ADJUST: S/S or RSET: MODE
KEY SEQUENCE:

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SETTING USER PROFILE
This monitor uses information based on your User Profile to estimate your maximum heart
rate and to calculate other heart rate information. This information must be programmed in the
Programming Sequence to ensure accuracy of the watch’s advanced functions.
12.SelectGender(M=male,F=female)byPRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R) key. Set
Gender by PRESSING the MODE key.
13.AdjustYearofBirth(BIRTHinupperlineofdisplay)byPRESSING the S/S or Rkey. Set by
PRESSING the MODE key.
14.SelectHeightUnits(IN=inches,CM=centimeters)byPRESSING the S/S or Rkey. Set by
PRESSING the MODE key.
15.AdjustHeightbyPRESSING the S/S or Rkey. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
16.SelectWeightUnits(LB=pounds,KG=kilograms)byPRESSING the S/S or R key. Set by
PRESSING the MODE key.
17.AdjustWeightbyPRESSING the S/S or Rkey. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
18. PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to exit the Programming Sequence & resume Operating mode.
ADJUST: S/S or RSET: MODE
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SELECTING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE ZONE
Themonitorallowsyoutoselectfrom3presetHeartRateTargetZones(AEROBIC, FAT BURN and
HEALTH)and1user-definedTargetZone.ThemonitortrackstimeIN,ABOVEandBELOWTarget
ZoneduringexerciseandhasanaudiblealertthatcanbeturnedONorOFF.
Health Zone–Range:50%-65%ofmaximumheartrate.
For fitness beginners on a low to moderate intensity program. Exercising in this zone reduces
blood pressure and cholesterol.
Fat Burning Zone –Range:65%-75%ofmaximumheartrate.
Nearly all the calories burned are recruited from fats. Exercising in this zone strengthens the
cardiovascular system.
Aerobic Zone –Range:75%-85%ofmaximumheartrate.
Reaching this zone requires more intense aerobic activity and burns maximum calories from fat
and carbohydrates. Increased metabolism and elevated caloric burn are the primary benefits.

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SETTING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE ZONE
The monitor automatically calculates your Maximum Heart Rate from your User Profile settings
andusesthisinformationtodisplayHeartRateZones.Whilethewatchallowsyoutomanually
adjustZoneLimits,itisrecommendedtoleavethemonfactorydefaultsunlessconsultedbya
certified trainer or physician.
1. In Heart Rate/Chronograph mode, PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to enter the Programming
Sequence.
2. SelectTargetZone(Health,Fat-B=FatBurn,AROBIC=Aerobic,USR=UserDefined)by
PRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R)key.SetTargetZonebyPRESSING the MODE
key.
3. SelectZoneAlarmsONorOFFbyPRESSING the S/S or Rkey.SetZoneAlarmsbyPRESSING
the MODE key.
TIP: Zone Alarm is an audible signal that sounds when you are above or below your selected Target heart Rate
Zone.
4. AdjustTargetZoneLowerLimit(ZONE-Lindisplay)byPRESSING S/S or Rkey. Set by
PRESSING the MODE key.
5. AdjustTargetZoneUpperLimit(ZONE-Uindisplay)byPRESSING S/S or Rkey. Set by
PRESSING the MODE key.
6. SelectActivityLevel(ACtindisplay)(estimatedpersonalactivitylevel–high=veryactive,
etc.)byPRESSING S/S or Rkey. Set by PRESSING the MODE key.
7. PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to exit the Programming Sequence and return to Heart Rate/
Chronograph mode.
ADJUST: S/S or RSET: MODE
KEY SEQUENCE:

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OPERATING HEART RATE/CHRONOGRAPH MODE
Themonitorisequippedwitha10-hour,25-lapChronograph.Resolutionis1/100secondfor
thefirst59minutes59.99secondsand1secondafterthat.ThisistheprimaryHeartRatemode,
which displays all current heart rate information and tracks heart rate data for memory recall.
To operate the Chronograph:
1. PRESS the START/STOP (S/S) key to START timing.
2. To time a lap, PRESS the S/Skey.Splittimewilldisplayforperiodof10secondsandtiming
will resume.
3. To STOP timing, PRESS & HOLD the S/Skeyfor2seconds.
4. To RESET the Chronograph, PRESS & HOLD the RESET (R) key.
TIP: To view heart rate data in Memory, DO NOT RESET THE CHRONOGRAPH.
START TIMING/
TIME A LAP: S/S
RESET:
PRESS & HOLD R
KEY SEQUENCE:

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HEART RATE/CHRONOGRAPH INFORMATION DISPLAY
Chronograph elapsed time is displayed in the upper display line. Heart Rate information is
displayed in the lower display line. The following table shows the watch’s display icons and their
meanings:
symbol what it means
Heart Rate is below selected
TargetZone
Heart Rate is above selected
TargetZone
HeartRateisinselectedTargetZone
Maximum Heart Rate for workout
Average Heart Rate for workout
symbol what it means
Heart Rate is being detected
Heart Rate as a percentage of calculated
Maximum Heart Rate
Hourly Chime is activated
Daily Alarm is activated
Low Battery warning

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VIEWING HEART RATE/CHRONOGRAPH MEMORY
The monitor features a Memory mode for viewing detailed lap feedback from your last workout.
TIP: Chronograph must not be reset to view exercise data.
1. Scroll to Memory Mode by PRESSING the MODE key.
2. First screen displays information for your total workout – total time for workout, average heart
rate for workout and number of laps.
3. Scrollthroughindividuallapdata(laptimeandaverageheartrateforlap)byPRESSING the
START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R) key.
TOTAL TIME/
AVERAGE HR FOR
WORKOUT
LAP TIME/
AVERAGE HR FOR LAP
LAP TIME/
AVERAGE HR FOR LAP
LAP TIME/
AVERAGE HR FOR LAP
<PRESS >
S/S or R <PRESS > S/S or R <PRESS > S/S or R