Polar Electro RCX5 User manual

WELCOME
POLAR RCX5
Shows your heart rate in real time
even in water. Also other training
data, such as speed, distance, running
and cycling specic details can be
monitored with accessories.
Supports multisport training through
swift switching between sports.
POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
WEB SERVICE
Just sign up and sign in to the
service. Then install WebSync app for
transferring your training data and to
create your own sport proles.
You can transfer your training data
to the service with the Datalink*
usb-stick.
Analyze your training and see training routes**
in the service. Track your progress and
share it with your friends.
Visit also Flow web service at
polar.com/ow
POLAR HEART RATE SENSOR
Wear the comfortable strap and
connector around your chest to get
your heart rate accurately and in real
time in the RCX5.
Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we’ll walk you through the basics of RCX5.
You can download the full-length user manual and the latest
version of this guide at polar.com/support. For more help, there
are some great video tutorials at polar.com/en/polar_community/
videos you may want to check out.
GET TO KNOW YOUR RCX5
USEFUL TIPS
You can change training views during training by browsing UP or
DOWN and take a lap by pressing OK. To change watch face hold UP.
Press and hold LIGHT to access quick menu.
Browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN. Conrm
selections with the OK button, and return, pause and stop with the
BACK button.
GET STARTED
WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR
First, press and hold any button for one second to activate RCX5 and
go through the Basic Settings.
To get the most accurate and personal training data, it’s important
that you’re precise with physical settings like your training
background, age and weight.
When you use heart rate sensor, you get the most out of Polar´s
unique smart coaching features. Heart rate data gives you an insight
into your physical condition.
Moisten the electrode area on1.
the strap.
Clip the strap around your chest2.
and adjust the strap to t snugly.
Attach the connector.3.
After training, detach the
connector and rinse the strap
under running water to keep
it clean. For more detailed
instructions, see the full user
manual at polar.com/support.
TRAINING WITH YOUR RCX5
TO GET YOU GOING
Wear your RCX5 and the heart rate sensor.1.
In time mode, press2. OK once. RCX5 is now in pre-training mode.
Select the sport prole you want to use. Wait until your RCX5
nds your heart rate sensor.This action is called pairing and you
need to do it only once.
A blinking symbol means that RCX53.
is searching for signals. You can see
blinking symbols for all the sensors
you have set up for this sport prole.
Wait until check marks appear4.
and press OK again to begin a
training session. A triangle with an
exclamation mark means that signal
is not found.
TO PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING
To pause your training, press BACK. To continue training, press OK.
To stop training, press BACK again.
If you want to do a Multisport training, choose another sport
prole after pausing.
AVAILABLE POLAR W.I.N.D ACCESSORIES
Datalink» moves your training data to web service via WebSync*
G5 GPS sensor» provides speed, distance and route to web service**
S3+ stride sensor» helps improve your running technique by showing your
running cadence and stride length.
CS cadence sensor» ™ measures your cycling cadence as revolutions per minute.
CS speed sensor» ™ measures your cycling speeds.
Connect
FRI 26.09
DOWN
UP
BACK
LIGHT
OK
Other sport etc...
Running Cycling
* When synced with
polarpersonaltrainer.com
Create sportproles with WebSync
Program
Swimming
Running
START

USING POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
Use the ready-made Polar Endurance Programs for running
or cycling, or create your own phased training sessions at
polarpersonaltrainer.com. Once you have synced the program with
Datalink and WebSync go to Menu > Program and press OK.
In polarpersonaltrainer.com you can easily analyze your training
data and see perfect balance between training and resting from
Training Load curve.
RACE PACE
When using GPS or stride sensor race pace feature
helps you to keep a steady pace and achieve your
target time for a set distance. You can follow up on
how far behind or ahead you are, compared to your
pre-set target.
ZONE OPTIMIZER
The ZoneOptimizer feature measures your heart rate variability and
determines your personal sport zones during warm up.
FITNESS TEST
With Polar FitnessTest you can determine your tness level in just 5
minutes. The test calculates your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)
based on your personal information as well as your resting heart rate.
By regularly comparing your test results you can see how your tness
improves over time. Repeat the test every 6 weeks and see how you
progress.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RCX5
Battery type CR 2032
Battery life Average 8 -11 months if you train on average 1h/
day, 7 days/week
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C /
14 °F to 122 °F
Wrist strap material Polyurethane (TPU)
Buckle material Stainless steel
Water resistance 30 m
H2 HEART RATE SENSOR
Battery type and life CR2025, 800 hours of use
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Connector material ABS
Strap material Polyamide, Polyurethane, Elastane, Polyester
Water resistance 30 m
Lever the battery cover open by using the clip1.
on the strap.
Insert the new battery inside the cover with the2.
negative (-) side outwards.
Align the ledge on the battery cover with the3.
slot on the connector and press the battery
cover back into place.
For safety reasons, please make sure you use the correct battery.
Polar RCX5
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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KEY FEATURES
If you need more help with this, see the full
user manual at polar.com/support.
RUNNING INDEX
Your Running Index score is calculated automatically after every run,
based on your heart rate and from the speed data collected from
your GPS or stride sensor. A higher reading indicates that you can run
faster with less eort.