HiTRAx 42.7005 User manual

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Cardio Coach
Cat. No. 42.7005
Operating instruction HiTRAX Cardio Coach Heart rate monitor
1. Introduction
Congratulations!You have got a HiTRAX Cardio Coach.
With this instrument you can monitor your heart rate, programa training zone with upper and lower limit according
to your personal fitness plan and you can calculate your calorie consumption.
Your HiTRAX Cardio Coach consists of a chest strap which registers the heart beat, and a watch which receives
these signals and monitors themon an LCD display.
Your HiTRAX Cardio Coach also provides time, stop watch and alarmfunction.
2. Features
-4 operation modes: Time, pulse, stop watch and alarm.
-Time mode: indication of weekday, hours, minutes and seconds or month and day, 12 or 24-hour format, auto
calendar from2000 to 2049, hourlychime signal, alarm
-Pulse mode: indication ofactual heart rate, programmable training zone (upper and lower limit) with alarm,
average pulse, training time within the zone, calorie consumption
-Stop watch mode: 1/100-seconds, up to 24 hours, split time
-EL backlight
3. Buttons operation
S1: ST./SPL.
-HOURLY CHIME ON/OFF
S1
S2
S4
S3
S2
DISPLAY WITH MONTH-DAY DISPLAY WITH SECONDS
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-START/SPLIT TIME (STOP WATCH MODE)
-ALARM ON/OFF
-FORWARD SETTING (SETTING MODE)
S2: STOP
-DISPLAY MONTH-DAY/SECONDS
-STOP (STOP WATCH MODE)
-SELECTDATA DISPLAY(STOP WATCH STOPPED)
-ALARM ON/OFF
-REVERSE SETTING (SETTING MODE)
S3: MODE
-MODE CHANGE
-SELECTSETTING (SETTING MODE)
S4: SET/RESET
-SET(PRESS AND HOLD)
-RE-LINK WATCH AND TRANSMITTER
-RESETSTOP WATCH AND DATA (PRESS AND HOLD WHEN STOP WATCH STOPPED)
-EXIT (SETTING MODE)
S5: EL BACK LIGHT
4. Mode change
Press S3 for mode change operation. The sequence is as following:
Remark:
At anymode, press and hold S3 for 3 seconds to change directly to Time mode.
5. Heart rate measurement
To use the heart rate measuring function, followthese steps:
a) Enter data for heart rate monitor:
- Press S3 to enter Pulse mode. “PULS” will be displayed briefly.
- Press and hold S4 for 2 seconds to enter Setting mode. “ZONE HR” with flashing “on” will be displayed.
- Press S1 (forward) or S2 (reverse) to set the data (flashing). Press and hold S1 or S2 for fast setting.
- Press S3 to select the next data for setting. The sequence is shown as follows:
TIME
PULSE
STOP WATCH
ALARM
S3
S3
S3
S3
S1S4
S2S3
1 SECOND
AUTO
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-After all data is entered, press S4 to exit setting mode.
Remarks:
1. If the heart rate zone and the zone alarmare set to “on”, one beep will sound every5 seconds when the
heart rate is below“Zone LowLimit”, and two beeps will sound when the heart rate is above “Zone High Limit”.
2. If the heart rate zone is set to “off”, there will be no zone alarmand “Time in Zone” will not be shown inthe
Stop watch mode.
3. The preset values for “Zone High Limit” and “Zone LowLimit” depend on sex and age according to the following
formula:
Male: High Limit = 220-Age LowLimit = (220-Age)x0.7
Female High Limit = 226-Age LowLimit = (226-Age)x0.7
The user can set his individual limits after entering sex and age.
4. If the unit or the weight is changed, the stop watch will be reset, and all data clearedautomatically.
5. The weight can be set from20 to 299 LB (or KG).
6. The age can be set from1 to 99.
7. Both “Zone High Limit” and “Zone LowLimit” can be set from40 to 240 BPM (Beat Per Minute).
8. Ifthere is no button operation for about 3 minutes in setting mode, the watch will return backto Pulse mode
automatically.
b) Equipping the transmitter (chest strap)
-Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap provided. Put the round fastener at the elastic strap verticallyfromthe
bottomup within the cut-out at the end ofthe transmitter part. Pull the elastic strap outwards and push the
round fastener firmlyinto the cut-out until it snaps in.
-Wet the grooved electrode areas ofthe transmitter with water.
-Secure the transmitter on your chest belowthe chest muscle. The sensor should be placed directlyon your
-skin.
-Move the chest strap until there is an optimal contact. It can last some time to get a stable contact.
c) Heart rate measurement
HEARTRATE
ZONE ON/OFF MALE/FEMALE UNIT(LB/KG) WEIGHT
AGEZONE HIGH LIMITZONE LOW LIMIT
ZONE ALARM
ON/OFF
S3 S3 S3
S3
S3S3S3
S3
1 SECOND
AUTO
S3
S4 S1
S2
ZONE ALARMICON
Training tips:
There are 3 training zones:
1. The Health Zone (50 to 70% ofmaximumheart rate)
This zone is for beginners and people who haven’t been practising for a long time.When exercising in the
Health zone the intensityshould be lowand relaxed.
2. The Fitness Zone (70 to 80% ofmaximumheart rate)
Workout in this zone improves your fitness, when you alreadyhave been exercising for a while and feel fit.
Ifyou have regular Zone Two intensityexercise, the heart is made stronger as well as it helps to convert
food into energy.
3. The High Performance Zone (80 to 100% ofmaximumheart rate)
Exercising in this zone is to get your maximumfitness. It is generallyonlyto be recommended for those who
can exercise in the Fitness zone for 30-45 minutes without problems. The intensityshould be increased step
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-Press S3 to enter Pulse mode. “PULS” will be displayed briefly.
-The Heart icon flashes when the heart rate signal is received fromthe transmitter and the heart rate is shown
on the display. It can last some time to get the correct value.
-Ifthe heart rate zone and the zone alarmare set to “on”, one beep will sound every5 seconds when the heart
rate is below“Zone LowLimit”, and two beeps will sound when the heart rate is above “Zone High Limit”. The
displaywill be as follows:
Remarks:
1. Ifno heart rate signal is received for 1 minute, the linkbetween the watch and the transmitter will be cut off
automatically, and “- - -” will be shown on the display. To re-link, press S4, and “- - -” will start flashing or
the heart rate will be indicated.
2. The heart rate measurement will not be taken when EL backlight is “on” or alarmis sounding.
3. If the heart rate zone is set to “off”, there will be no zone alarmor high/lowlimit indication.
4. Ifno heart rate signal is received and there is no button operation for about 3 minutes in Pulse mode, the
watch will change to Time mode automatically.
6. Stop watch operation (within Pulse mode)
-Press S3 to enter Stop watch mode. “CHRO” will be displayed briefly.
-The heart icon flashes when heart rate signal is received fromthe transmitter and the heart rate is shown on
the display.
-Press S1 to start the stop watch.
-1/100-seconds are shown at the top rowwhile minutes and seconds are shown at the middle row ofthe display.
After one hour the seconds are shown at the top rowwhile hours and minutes are shown at the middle rowof
the display.
-Ifthe heart rate zone and the zone alarmare set to “on”, one beep willsound every5 seconds when the heart
rate is below“Zone LowLimit”, and two beeps will sound when the heart rate is above “Zone High Limit”.The
displaywill be as follows:
BELOW “ZONE LOW LIMIT” ABOVE “ZONE HIGH LIMIT”
HEARTICON
S1
S2S3
S4
1 SECOND
AUTO
ZONE ALARMICON
HEARTICON
BELOW “ZONE LOW LIMIT” ABOVE “ZONE HIGH LIMIT”
S5
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-Press S1 again to take the split time, “SPL” is flashing and the split time will be shown for 10 seconds on the
display, then the displaywill return to the current running time of the stop watch.
-Press S2 to stop the stop watch.
-If the heart rate zone is set to “on” after the stop watch is stopped, “Elapsed Time”, “Average Heart Rate”,
“Time in Zone” and “Calorie Consumption” will be displayed sequentially, each for 5 seconds. Press S2to recall
the data one byone.
-Press S1 to re-start the stop watch or press and hold S4 for 2 seconds to reset the stop watch and all stored
data backto zeros (“CLr” displayed).
Remarks:
1. Ifno heart rate signal is received for 1 minute, the linkbetween the watch and the transmitter will be cut off
automatically, and “- - -” will be shown on the display. To re-link, press S4, and “- - -” will start flashing or the
heart rate will be indicated.
2. The heart rate measurement will not be taken when EL backlight is “on” or alarmis sounding.
3. The resolution for the stop watch is 1/100-second for the first hour and 1 second for the rest. After 24 hours the
stop watch will stop automatically.
4. Ifthe heart rate zone is set to “off”, there will be no zone alarm, high/lowlimit indication or“Time in Zone”
display.
5. “Average Heart Rate” = Sumofheart rates ÷ Number ofsamples.
6. “Time in Zone” is the time (excluding 1/100-seconds) that the heart rate stays within the high/lowlimit set.
7. The “Calorie Consumption” (shown in KCAL) depends on the weight, the heart rate of the user and the exercise
time.
8. Ifthere is no heart rate signal received since entering the stop watch mode, “- - -” will be shown on the display.
The “Average Heart Rate”, “Time in Zone” or “Calorie Consumption” cannot be displayed.
7. Setting of time and chime
S1S4
S2S3
1 SECOND
AUTO
S2 or
S2 or
5 SEC
AUTO 5 SEC AUTO 5 SEC AUTO
5 SEC
AUTO
S2 or S2 or
ELAPSED TIME AVERAGE
HEARTRATE TIME IN ZONE CALORIE CONSUMPTION
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- Press S3 to enter Time mode. “TIME” will be displayed briefly.
- Press S2 to toggle between “Month and Day” or “Second” display.
-Press and hold S4 for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. The hour digits start flashing.
- Press S1 (forward) or S2 (reverse) to adjust the flashing digits. Press and hold S1 or S2 for fast setting.
- Press S3 to select the next digits or 12/24Hr for setting. The sequence is shown as follow:
-When setting seconds, pressing S1 or S2 while the second digits count between 30 to 59 will reset the second
digits to 00 and 1 minute will be added to the minute digits.
- The year can be set from2000 to 2049.
- When setting 12/24Hr, press S1 or S2 to select 12-hour or 24-hour displayformat. If 12-hour displayformat is
selected, there will be a “PM” flag.
- After all adjustments are completed, press S4 to exit the setting mode. The weekdaywill be adjusted
automatically.
-Press S1 to toggle the chime function on or off. Ifthe chime function is “on”, the chime icon will be shown.
Remarks:
-Ifthe chime function is set to “on”, a signal will sound everyfull hour and there will be a button confirmation
sound.
-Ifthere is no button operation for about 3 minutes in setting mode, thewatch will return backto Time mode
automatically.
8. Setting of alarm
- Press S3 to enter Alarmmode. “ALRM” will be displayed briefly.
-Press and hold S4 for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. The hour digits start flashing.
S3
HOUR MINUTE SECOND YEAR
MONTHDAY12/24Hr S3
S3 S3
S3S3 S3
S1S4
S2S3
S2
CHIME “OFF” CHIME “ON”
S1
CHIME ICON
1 SECOND
AUTO
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- Press S1 (forward) or S2 (reverse) to adjust the flashing digits. Press and hold S1 or S2 for fast setting.
- Press S3 to select the next digits for setting. The sequence is as follows:
- After all adjustments are completed, press S4 to exit the setting mode.
- Press S1 or S2 to toggle the alarmfunction on or off. Ifthe alarmfunction is “on”, the alarmicon will be shown.
Remarks:
1. The alarmsounds dailyfor 20 seconds at alarmtime ifthe alarmfunction is “on”. Press anybutton to stop the
alarmsound.
2. The alarmfunction is automaticallyset to “on” when entering setting mode.
3. In the 12-hour displayformat there will an AM flag or PM flag for the alarmtime.
4. Ifthere is no button operation for about 3 minutes in setting mode, the watch will return backto Alarmmode
automatically.
9. Resetting of the watch
-Press and hold S1, S2, S3 and S4 simultaneouslyfor 1 second. All segments ofthe display will be “off” and the
watch will be reset. After reset, test patterns will be displayed for a fewseconds, and finallythe displaywill be
as follows:
10. Batterychange:
•Battery: Watch 1 x CR 2032, transmitter 1 x CR 2032
•Please contact a specialized dealer for batterychange ofthe watch.
•The battery of the transmitter you can change byyourself. Open the batterycompartment with a coin in the
direction indicated bythe arrow.
•Do not dispose ofemptybatteries in household waste. Take themto special local collection sites.
11. Maintenance:
•Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures, vibration or shock
•Clean it with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
•Please do not tryto repair the unit. Contact the original point ofpurchase. Please let change the batterybefore
complaining. No guarantee ifthe instrument is handled or opened improperly.
Transmitting frequency: 5,1 KHz
Equipment: chest strap, bike holder and box
S3
ALARM“ON”
HOUR MINUTE
S3
ALARM“OFF”
S1/S2
ALARMICON

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25-10-2002 (File: M02-160D chop)