Sigma Onyx Fit User manual

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CONTENT
1. Foreword and package contents 38
2. Basic operation principle 39
2.1 Function summary (tree diagram) 39
2.2 Key occupancy and navigation principle 41
2.3 Fixing the chest belt /
attaching the handlebar holder 42
2.4 Measuring the heartbeat 43
3. Settings before the first training
kMain menu Setting 46
3.1 Setting User 47
3.2 Setting Unit 49
3.3 Setting Training 49
4. Main menu Training 50
4.1 Free 52
4.2 Laps 52
4.3 Program 53
4.4 Fitness Test 54
5. Main menu Time 55
6. Main menu Memory 58
6.1 Total values 58
6.2 Memory 1–7 60
6.2.1 Overall info 60
6.2.2 Memory Free Training 61
6.2.3 Memory Lap Training 61
6.2.4 Memory Training Program 61
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CONTENT
7. Other information 62
7.1 Information on heart rate 62
7.2 FAQ 63
7.3 Beep summary 65
7.4 Troubleshooting 66
7.5 Changing the battery /waterproofing
and warranty 67
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1. FOREWORD AND PACKAGE CONTENTS
Heart rate monitor ONYX FIT.
kECG-accurate
kApproved to medical standards
Handlebar holder to use the ONYX FIT on the
bike with an O ring.
Congratulations on choosing a heart rate
monitor from SIGMA SPORT®. Your new
ONYX FIT will be a faithful companion for
sport and leisure for many years to come.
The ONYX FIT is a technically demanding
measuring device. In order to learn and apply
the varied functions of your new heart rate
monitor, please read this user manual carefully.
SIGMA SPORT®wishes you a lot of fun using
your ONYX FIT.
Chest belt with digitally coded radio
transmission.
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2. BASIC OPERATION PRINCIPLE
2.1 FUNCTION SUMMARY (tree diagram)
TimeTraining
ClockFree
Training
DateLap
Training
StopwatchFit Test
Memory
Total valuesMemory
Per weekMemory 1
Per month
Since reset
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Memory 7
Program Countdown
Alarm
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2. BASIC OPERATION PRINCIPLE
2.1 FUNCTION SUMMARY (tree diagram)
Setting
UnitUser Training
LanguageGender Endurance
DateBirthday
ClockWeight
VolumeHR max
Buttontones1. HR Zone
Zonealarm2. HR Zone
Trainingtones3. HR Zone
My name
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2.1 FUNCTION SUMMARY
The 4 main menus of the ONYX FIT
Your ONYX FIT is classified into 4 main menus
– “Training”, “Time”, “Memory” and “Setting”.
The symbol and description on the screen
indicates where you are in the main menu.
Use the PLUS /MINUS buttons to change
between the individual main menus.
The ONYX FIT uses three menu levels. When navigating through
the menus and sub-menus of the ONYX FIT the user can always
refer to the tree diagram in Chapter 2.1 “Function summary”.
The menu navigation on the ONYX FIT is made much simpler by
the navigation level. The navigation level always appears when you
press one of the two upper function buttons. The possible button
functions for the two upper buttons are shown in the navigation
level in order to:
kMove to the next deeper level (ENTER)
kGo back to the next higher level (BACK/OFF)
2.2 KEY ALLOCATION AND NAVIGATION PRINCIPLE
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2.2 KEY ALLOCATION AND NAVIGATION PRINCIPLE
Use the adjusting mechanism to individually
adapt the length of the belt.
Ensure that you set the length of the belt so
that it sits well but is not too tight.
kStart training (START)
kEnd training (END)
kSave training (SAVE)
kStart another training phase (SKIP) or move to the next lap
(NEXT).
Confirm the function shown in the navigation level with another
click. Use the two lower buttons PLUS /MINUS to change between
the individual menu options on one level.
2.3 FIXING THE CHEST BELT /HANDLEBAR HOLDER
Connect the transmitter with the elastic belt.
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2.3 FIXING THE CHEST BELT /HANDLEBAR HOLDER
Place the belt such that for men the transmitter
is below the chest muscles and for women below
the breasts.
The SIGMA logo must always be readable from
the front.
Lift the belt slightly from the skin. Dampen the
ribbed zones (electrodes) on the rear of the
transmitter with salvia or cardio gel.
Assemble the handlebar holder. Then fix the
handlebar holder with the O ring and close the
wristband.
When you are not training your ONYX FIT is in
sleep mode and can be worn as a normal watch.
Before and after training the screen shows the
date, time and product name.
2.4 MEASURING THE HEARTBEAT
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2.4 MEASURING THE HEARTBEAT
Synchronisation of Watch and Chestbelt
Your ONYX FIT is equipped with a digitally coded chest belt that
enables you to have interference free training.
To activate your ONYX FIT hold down any button
for two seconds. The clock changes to active
mode and you enter the training main menu.
Note: At the start always refer to the tree
diagram shown in 2.1.
You can enter another word with up to
8 characters under the ONYX FIT font
(my name function). Please refer to
Chapter 3.2 “Setting unit”.
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2.4 MEASURING THE HEARTBEAT
Before starting to train you have to synchronize
the chest belt with the watch once. Select any
training and press the Navigation button
kENTER.
The synchronization starts automatically and
takes just a few seconds.
After successful synchronization your ONYX FIT
gives a short confirmation with “Sync ok”.
Note: If you do not see this indication on your
watch synchronization has already been
completed successfully.
After your ONYX FIT has successfully synchro-
nized with your chest belt you can start training
by pressing kSTART.
Note: please refer to Chapter 7.4 “Trouble-
shooting” for possible problems with synchro-
nization.
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2.4 MEASURING THE HEARTBEAT
To switch off your ONYX FIT you have to be in
the Main Menu. Press the Navigation button
kOFF to activate sleep mode.
Your ONYX FIT is again in sleep mode and can
be worn as an everyday watch.
Switch off ONYX FIT
The ONYX FIT switches itself off automatically after 5 minutes if
no training is undertaken. You can also turn your watch to sleep
mode manually at any time.
Before the first training session enter your
personal settings. Go to main menu by pressing
the PLUS /MINUS button until you reach the
Setting menu option.
3. SETTINGS BEFORE THE FIRST TRAINING
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3. SETTINGS BEFORE THE FIRST TRAINING
Press the Navigation button kENTER to open
the Setting menu. The Setting “main menu” is
sub-divided into user, unit and training settings
(Setting /User, Setting /Unit, Setting /Training).
Switch between these options by pressing the
PLUS /MINUS buttons. Open the relevant menu
with the Navigation button kENTER.
Now various setting values are displayed in
each menu. Change the setting value using
the Navigation button kCHANGE.
Increase /reduce the value to be set using
PLUS /MINUS. Confirm the relevant setting
with OK and save the setting when you have
finished using kSAVE.
Note: The ONYX FIT has an additional memory
so that the personal settings in your ONYX FIT
are retained when you change the battery.
In Setting “User” enter in succession your
gender, birthday and weight. Your maximum
heart frequency is calculated by the following
equations.
3.1 SETTING USER
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3.1 SETTING USER
Male: 210 - (1/2 age) - (0.11 x weight in kg) + 4
Female: 210 - (1/2 age) - (0.11 x weight in kg)
The calculated HR max. is the basis for setting the upper and
lower limits of the 3 training zones. The following 3 training zones
are available for the “Free Training” and “Lap Training”. For the
training program 1 training zone can be set individually and
separately from the HR max.
Note: You can find more information on the training types in
Chapter 4. Please refer to the start of this chapter for information
on the setting principle.
1st HR zone:
kapprox. 55–70 % of HR max.
Recovery training, training the metabolism, weight loss.
2nd HR zone:
kapprox. 70–80 % of HR max.
Heart-circulation training to improve aerobic performance.
3rd HR zone:
kapprox 80–100 % of HR max.
Performance-led competition training
The upper and lower limits of the training zones and HR max. can
be set manually using the Navigation button kCHANGE.
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3.2 SETTING UNIT
The setting “Unit” menu provides the language
(D, GB /USA, F, ES, IT), date, clock (12 /24 h
mode) and various volume settings.
Please refer to Chapter 7.3 “Beep summary” for
a summary of the acoustic signals. You will find
information on the setting principle at the start
of this chapter.
In the sub menu setting you can personalize the
ONYX FIT using the my name function. In sleep
mode the watch displays the name or any font
of up to 8 characters in length.
You can set up a training program in your
ONYX FIT. This training program by default
has a warm-up, work out with a settable
training zone and a cool-down period.
In the settings menu you can manually set the
time and heart rate for all 3 phases (warm-up,
workout and cool-down) manually according to
your own requirements.
Note: If the warm-up and cool-down are set
to “0” the training starts immediately with the
workout and ends afterwards.
3.3 SETTING TRAINING
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4. MAIN MENU TRAINING
Your ONYX FIT is equipped with a total of
3 different training types and a Fitness Test.
Training type summary:
k1 free training with 3 HR zones
k1 lap training with 3 HR zones/
k1 training program with 1 HR zone
k1 fitness test
Press the Navigation button kENTER to open
the main menu “Training”.
Using the PLUS /MINUS buttons you can
choose between the free training, lap training,
training program and fitness test.
If, for example, you want to carry out free
training press the Navigation button kENTER.
After you have successfully synchronized your
ONYX FIT with your chest belt you can start your
training by pressing kSTART. In the upper area
of the screen you can find all the information
on your three target zones. You will see your
current heart rate in the middle.
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4. MAIN MENU TRAINING
In the lower area you can call up the following values during
training depending on the training type:
kTotal time
kAverage HR
kHighest HR
kKcal
kClock
For free training and lap training there are 3 target zones
available.
The training zones are based on the following objectives:
1st training zone kApprox. 55–70 % of HR max.
Regeneration training, training the metabolism. More fat than
carbohydrate is burned at low intensity for longer periods.
2nd training zone kApprox. 70–80 % of HR max.
Heart circulation training to improve the aerobic
performance.
3rd training zone k80 –100 % of HR max.
Performance oriented competition training
Pressing the PLUS /MINUS buttons during training enables you
to switch between the training values.
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4.1 FREE TRAINING
Time and HR zone:
kTraining time unlimited
k3 HR zones calculated automatically from
HR max. or freely programmed
In the upper range of the display you will find all
the information on your 3 target zones as well
as the current percentage of your heart rate
compared with HR max.
After ending the free training you have the
option of saving your Cool-down HR every
30 seconds for a period of three minutes
on the ONYX FIT.
YES: save Cool-down HR for 3 min
NO: do not save Cool-down HR
Time and HR zone:
k50 laps with max. 9 hours per lap.
k3 HR zones calculated automatically or
freely selectable from HR max.
Press the Navigation button kNEXT to start
the next lap.
4.2 LAPS TRAINING
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4.2 LAPS TRAINING
The new lap is started. The previous lap time
flashes for 5 sec in the top display area. In the
top area of the display you will also find all the
information on your 3 target zones related to
your maximum heart rate (HR max.).
To start a new lap press the Navigation button
kNEXT again.
After ending the training lap you can save your
Cool-down HR every 30 seconds for a period of
3 min on the ONYX FIT.
YES: Cool-down HR is saved for 3 min
NO: Cool-down HR is not saved
Time and HR zone:
kWarm-up: can be set freely (optional)
kMain part: can be set freely
kCool-down: can be set freely (optional)
Note:
For this training session you can freely select the desired time
and HR zone in the Setting /training menu. This enables the user
to implement a training program as required.
4.3 PROGRAMMES
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4.4 FITNESS TEST
With your ONYX FIT you can find out your personal Fitness-level.
You can check your fitness-progress regularly.
Press kENTER to select FIT TEST.
Press kSTART to start the test.
Start with a 5 minute Warm-up.
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