Epson M-Tracer MT500G Instruction Manual

©2014 Seiko Epson Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Issued February 2014 Printed in Japan
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MT500G
Thank you very much for purchasing this M-Tracer.
Read this manual carefully to use this product correctly.
- Publication of the content of this manual in whole or in part without permission is
prohibited.
- The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
This product analyzes golf swings based on extensive measurements and scientic
analysis. The analysis results, which can be easily checked on your smartphone, are useful
in helping you to improve your game.
This product is compatible with the following iPhones running iOS7 or later.
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
Introducing the Product
Before Getting Started
If uid leaks from the battery, do not touch it with your bare hands. If uid comes into contact with your
body, immediately rinse it o with tap water and then contact a doctor as this could cause burns, injury,
and loss of sight.
Do not charge this product in a location that may become hot such as near a re or heating appliance,
in a location subject to direct sunlight, or inside a car. Doing so may cause a re, burns, the battery to
deteriorate, and so on.
Do not disassemble and repair the product yourself. Doing so may cause an electric shock or accident.
Do not leave this product within the reach of small children. This is a choking hazard and is extremely
dangerous if licked or placed in a mouth.
Caution
Make sure the attachment is attached in the correct direction.
Before using this product, check that it is secured to the golf club properly. If it is insuciently secured,
the sensor may come o, causing an injury or malfunction.
Take care not to trap your ngers when mounting the unit to the attachment.
Be sure to remove this product from the golf club before storing or carrying the golf club.
Clean the product by gently wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
Check that the micro USB port cover is closed securely before use.
When the product is placed in a bag and so on, make sure that it does not end up below a heavy
object. The case may crack or the battery may rupture, causing an injury or burn.
Make sure you exercise based on your physical condition. Sudden acute exercise and overexertion are
dangerous.
Take care not to hit any people or objects when swinging the golf club.
Do not use chemicals, detergent, and so on..
Do not use the product for anything except for its intended purpose.
Do not throw the product or subject it to strong impacts. This could result in damage or a malfunction,
or cause an injury.
Do not wet the product or insert a foreign object inside the product. This product is not waterproofed
so there is the risk of a malfunction or electric shock.
Do not leave the product in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight.
Do not attach this product to anything other than a golf club.
Do not mount the attachment toa golf club that is scratched as this could interfere with the
attachment.
Precautions Regarding Wireless Transmissions
About Wireless Equipment
This product contains wireless equipment that has been certied as a low power, data
communications wireless unit based on Radio Law.
About Frequencies
This product operates on 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz in the 2.4 GHz band. Other wireless devices
may use the same frequencies. Note the following to prevent radio waves from interfering
with other wireless devices.
This wireless device uses the 2.4 GHz band. It
uses the FHSS modulation method and has an
interference distance of 10 m.
Precautions when Using this Product
The frequencies used by this product are in the 2.4 GHz band. Microwaves and other
industrial, scientic, and medical devices, other similar radio stations, in-plant radio stations
for mobile object identication requiring a license used on, for example, the production
lines of factories, specied low power radio stations not requiring a license, and amateur
radio stations (hereafter abbreviated as “other radio stations”) operate in this frequency band.
1. Before using this product, make sure there are no other radio stations being used in the
vicinity.
2. If radio wave interference occur between this product and another radio station,
immediately change the location where this product is used or stop using this product
(stop the emission of radio waves).
3. If you have any questions or other problems occur, contact our information center.
Precautions
- Use this product where there is a clear line of sight.
- If this product is used together with a wireless LAN (IEE 802.11g/b/n) that uses the same
2.4 GHz band, the communication speed may deteriorate or a connection may not be
possible.
In this case, change the location where this product is used or turn o the power of
devices not being used.
Other Precautions
About the Built-in Battery
- The battery is a consumable item that deteriorates even under normal use.
- Battery performance will decline if this product is stored for a long period of time without
being used.
- The battery duration will become shorter in an environment with a low ambient
temperature.
This product uses a lithium polymer rechargeable battery for the internal
battery.
The lithium polymer rechargeable battery is a recyclable resource.
When disposing of this product, do not remove the battery yourself but
instead consult with your relevant local authority.
Read this document carefully to use this product safely. Failure to handle the product as
instructed in this manual may result in a malfunction or accident.
- Keep this manual at hand to answer any questions you have about this product during
use.
- This product is designed specically for use in Japan. If this product is to be taken and used
outside of Japan, check the relevant laws and regulations of the corresponding country/
region.
Meaning of Symbols
The following symbols are used to warn of operations and handling that may be dangerous
to prevent harm to the user or others and damage to property. Understand these symbols
before reading this manual.
Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in
death or serious injury due to incorrect handling.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in
personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates operations (instructions and actions) you must perform.
This symbol indicates actions (prohibited actions) that must not be performed.
Precautions About this Product and Accessories
Warning
Turn the power o in public facilities and on public transport. This product communicates with your
smartphone wirelessly. The radio waves may interfere with devices around you, causing a malfunction,
accident, or injury.
Check the contents of this package. If anything is missing or defective, contact the place
of purchase.
This product can be used with a grip that has a circumference within a range of 54 to 69
mm at a position 35 mm from the club head end of the grip.
The supplied micro USB cable is designed specically for this product. Do not use it for
anything other than charging this product.
Unit
Micro USB Cable Start Here
Attachments (1 L size, M size, and S size)
L size
3 marks
M size
2 marks
S size
1 marks
Warranty Booklet
Checking the Contents of the Package
1. Part Names and Functions
2. Charging the Battery
3. Connecting the Product to a Smartphone
Status lamp (blue and red)
The lamp ashs to indicate the status of the
product. For more details, check the Help in
the application (Epson M-Tracer for Golf ).
Charging Micro USB Port and Cover
Open the cover to charge the device.
Control Button
Turns the power on/o.
Charging lamp
(orange)
Bright light: Charging
Dim light: Charging
complete
Reset hole
(bottom of the unit)
Resets the unit.
Meaning of Status Lamp Display
Status Display
Turning on The blue lamp turns on for one second, and then ashes
once every two seconds.
Communicating The blue lamp ashes twice every two seconds.
Turning o The blue lamp turns on and then turns o.
No battery power remaining The red lamp ashes once every ve seconds.
In pairing mode The blue and red lamps ash alternately.
Normal error The red lamp ashes on and o every one second.
Hardware error The red lamp turns on for ve seconds and then turns o for
0.5 seconds repeatedly.
To use this product, you need to pair it to a smartphone using a Bluetooth
connection.
1. Place the unit within 1 m of the smartphone.
2. With the product turned o, hold down the control button for at least ve
seconds.
The unit enters pairing mode and the status lamp ashes blue and red alternately.
3. Turn on the Bluetooth setting of the smartphone.
Example: [Settings] - [Bluetooth] - [ON]
4. Tap "MT + last 5 digits of the serial number" in the list of detected devices.
(Example: M12345)
When pairing is complete, a message is displayed on the smartphone. The status
lamp ashes twice every two seconds.
The serial number is printed on the sticker on the back of the unit.
Make sure you charge the battery before using the product for the rst time.
Use an AC adapter for a smartphone and a micro USB cable to charge the battery
(you can also charge from a computer's USB port). If you do not have an AC
adapter for a smartphone, purchase our optional AC adapter.
Turn o the product and then connect the micro USB cable supplied with the
product to the AC adapter for the smartphone and the unit to start charging.
The charging lamp (orange) turns on. The charging lamp dims when charging is
complete.
Stop charging if it does not complete after 3 hours. Continuing to use the
product in this condition could cause it to leak, catch re, overheat, or explode.
Micro USB Cable (Supplied
with this Product)
Using the Product Safely

9. Contact Us
10 Customer Service
11. Trademarks
- For repair and maintenance of this product, contact your local dealer or our repair center.
- The attachment and USB cable are not covered by the warranty. If you need to purchase
any of these items, contact your local dealer or our information center.
- Spare parts for repairing and maintaining this product will be available for six years after
the product has stopped being manufactured.
fEpson website http://www.epson.jp
Visit the Epson website for various product information, driver downloads, support
information, and more.
You can condently expect excellent customer service from Epson.
FAQs are also published on the website.
We look forward to your visit.
http://www.epson.jp/faq/
* iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
* Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SiG, Inc. in the
United States. The ® mark is omitted in this manual.
8. Basic Specications
Communication method Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Class 2
Communication distance Approx. 10 m (with no obstructions)*1
Operation time Approx. 4 hours*2
Built-in battery Lithium polymer rechargeable battery
Charging method USB bus power (+5 V DC)
Charging time Approx. 2 hours*3
Operating temperature
range
0 to +40°C*4
Storage temperature range -20 to +45°C
External dimensions 50 (D) x 25 (W) x 15.5 (H) mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 15 g
*1 The communication distance varies depending on the surrounding environment and the
performance of the Bluetooth device that is the communication target.
*2 The operation time conditions are in compliance with our measurement conditions.
*3 The charging time will increase or decrease in accordance with the usage conditions of
the charging battery.
Charging may take about 3 hours from the fully discharged state.
*4 +10 to +35°C during charging of the battery (Charge the battery at room temperature as
much as possible).
6. Using this Product
1. Hold down the control button on the unit for at least two seconds to turn
it on.
The blue status lamp ashes twice every two seconds.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth setting on the smartphone.
3. Tap on the smartphone to start Epson M-Tracer for Golf.
The blue status lamp ashes twice every two seconds when the smartphone and
the unit are communicating.
4. Tap the [Measure] button to switch to the measuring display.
5. Tap the [Setup] button to set the club being used and the intended line of
ight.
6. Tap the [Start] button to begin measuring.
The red status lamp turns on and the unit enters the measuring status.
7. Square the club to the target line and remain still.
Remain still while the face of the club and the shaft are square with the target line.
When the unit detects that you are standing still (about two seconds), the blue
status lamp turns on and you can take your swing.
90°
Target Line
8. Swing the club.
When the impact from the swing is detected, the blue status lamp ashes and the
data is transferred to the smartphone.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to continue measuring your swings.
9. Tap the [Stop] button to stop measuring..
10. Tap the [<] button to switch to the analysis display.
11. Hold down the control button for at least two seconds to turn o the unit.
The unit is also turned o automatically after approximately 10 minutes if the
smartphone is on any other display than the measuring display.
-Note that the procedure for swing measurement and the lamp indicators may
be updated when Epson M-Tracer for Golf is updated.
For the latest specications, see the Help of Epson M-Tracer for Golf.
-If the unit enters a normal error status (the red status lamp ashes on and o
every one second), follow the displayed instructions.
-If the unit enters a hardware error status (the red status lamp turns on for ve
seconds and then turns o for 0.5 seconds repeatedly), turn the unit o and
then back on.
-If the unit operation becomes unstable, insert the reset hole with a toothpick,
and reset the unit.
7. Viewing the Help
Your swings are measured using Epson M-Tracer for Golf. For details on using the product,
see the Help.
1. Tap the menu button at the top left of the analysis screen.
2. Tap the Help button.
For further details on using this product, visit the Epson product information page (http://
www.epson.jp/products/msensor).
5. Mounting the Unit to a Golf Club
1. Attach the attachment to the grip.
Attach the attachment so that the golf club mark on the side of the attachment
match the orientation of the golf club. The attachment may come o if it is
attached upside down and it may cause an injury.
Make sure the center of the attachment is aligned with the center of the golf club.
The M size has
2 marks.
Golf club mark
2. Mount the unit to the attachment
Slide the unit onto the attachment rails.
If it is dicult to slide the unit, try sliding it
while pressing the parts indicated by the
marks on the sides of the attachment.
You can also try changing the attachment
mounting position to a location where
the grip is narrower.
Slide the unit along the rails until it comes into
contact with the stoppers at the ends.
3. Check the mounting status.
After mounting the unit, conrm that the attachment and unit are secured
properly.
If the attachment is mounted loose (if it turns), change the attachment mounting
position to a location where the grip is thicker.
-We recommend mounting the unit to the lower end of the golf club so that
it cannot be seen in the address position. If you nd it dicult to check the
status lamp, try mounting it at the upper end of the golf club.
-Normally use the M size attachment. If you use a club with a narrow grip such
as a club for ladies or a club for juniors, use the S size attachment. If you use a
club with a grip that is too thick to mount the M size attachment, use the L size
attachment.
-Attachment mounting marks may be left on the bottom of the unit but this will
not cause a problem with the functions of the product.
Stopper
Install Epson M-Tracer for Golf on the smartphone.
1. Download Epson M-Tracer for Golf to the smartphone.
Search for and download Epson M-Tracer for Golf.
2. Install Epson M-Tracer for Golf on the smartphone.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Tap .
Epson M-Tracer for Golf starts.
4. You need to register the rst time you use Epson M-Tracer for Golf.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform Epson Sensing ID and player
registration.
• The Epson Sensing ID allows you to use multiple services and functions provided by
Epson with one ID and password. More services will be added over time.
• Epson Sensing ID and MyEPSON ID are dierent.
The user is responsible for any communication charges incurred when
exchanging data using your smartphone. For information on charges and other
items, contact your carrier.
4. Preparing the Application
fInformation Center
Call us if you have any questions about the product.
Support from the Information Center is only available in Japanese.
[Tel] 050-3155-8280
- Call 042-585-8590 if you cannot use the above phone number.
fRepairs
Take the product to your reseller or send it to the following repair center.
Matsumoto Repair Center
[Address] Epson Service Corporation, 1563 Kanbayashi, Matsumoto-shi, 390-1243
[Tel] 050-3155-7110
* Note that the address and telephone number are subject to change without
notice.
* See the Epson website for details on repairs. http://www.epson.jp/support/
- Call the following phone number if you cannot use the above phone number.
Matsumoto Repair Center: 0263-86-7660
fShowroom
* You can also visit the Epson website for more details.
http://www.epson.jp/showroom/
Epson Square Shinjuku, 1F Nishi-shinjuku Mitsui Bldg, 6-24-1 Nishi-shinjuku,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8324
[Opening hours] Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00 (excluding bank holidays and our
designated holidays)
fPurchasing Optional Products and Consumables
You can purchase them from your nearest Epson reseller or Epson Direct
(http://www.epson.jp/shop/ or call free to 0120-545-101) (May 2012 current)