TAG Heuer POCKET PRO User manual

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P
OCKET PRO
HL400-C
CIRCUIT
User Manual
Version 09/2015

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Contents Table
1. Concept 3
2. Standard Timing Mode 4
2.1. LCD description 4
2.2. General 4
2.2.1. How to navigate the different modes 4
2.2.2. Power 4
2.2.3. Time Memory 5
2.2.4. Delete Memory 5
2.3. Date Mode 6
2.4. STOPWATCH mode 7
2.5. Count Down mode (CD) 8
2.5.1. Count Down timing 8
2.6. TIME Mode 9
2.6.1. Internal Time of Day setting 9
2.6.2. Time of day synchronisation 9
2.6.3. To Synchronise at Zero 9
2.6.4. Timing 10
3. Specific Circuit Timing Modes 11
3.1. Qualification (mode A) 11
3.2. Lap Time (Mode B) 13
3.3. Multi Count Down (mode C) 14
4. Recommendations 15
5. Download a new version of Firmware 15
6. Technical specification 16
6.1. Pocket Pro characteristics 16
6.2. USB Connector 16
7. Quick Guide 17
8. Note 19

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Concept 1.
The Pocket Pro Circuit App, Pocket Pro HL400-C, gives users access to timekeeping
functions dedicated to the timing of motor sports / race tracks.
The innovative and bespoke application makes it possible to time training sessions for
circuit events with individual starts and finishes (qualifying), lap time with best lap and gap
plus 3 individual count down programmes up to 39 hours).All times are memorised and can
be recalled and viewed for each competitor.
The Pocket Pro electronic stopwatch is the latest in TAG Heuer's Professional Timing
development regime. In addition to the three exclusive timing modes dedicated to Motor
sports, this 1/100th second handheld timepiece also encompasses standard stopwatch
modes, including Split / Lap time measurement, countdown, and timing based on time of
day.
Together with its integrated USB connector; free POCKET MANAGER Application and
Pocket-Pro 800 measurements internal memory, the device makes the downloading,
analysis, printing and archiving of results extremely simple.
Results can also be viewed or printed from your laptop or pc instantly.
The USB connector (HL400-4) enables connection to a photocell, a manual switch or a
wireless radio input (HL615, HL675).
Pocket Pro Manager adjusts a Lock Time for the USB Input.
Note:
Pressing the hard reset (to the right of the USB connector) resets the Lock
Time value to 0.01 sec (minium)

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Standard Timing Mode 2.
Several timing modes are available:
Date / Time / Count Down / Stopwatch.
2.1. LCD description
1. Competitor Sequence / Memory Status
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Information Split / Lap
5. Timers
2.2. General
2.2.1. How to navigate the different modes
To navigate into a different mode:
- First the Pocket Pro has to be stopped (STOP)
- Reset memory (START/STOP + MEMORY)
- Pressing the MODE button now allows you to change the Timing Mode
Sequence:
DATE 

STOPWATCH 

TIME 

CD 

A 

B 

C
2.2.2. Power
The Pocket Pro functions with an internal battery. It can be recharged when it is
connected to a PC (USB cable) or by a (USB – 5VDC) power supply
When not used for 36hours, the Pocket Pro will switch OFF automatically (LCD OFF)
To wake up the Pocket Pro, just press any button.
It is also possible to switch OFF manually the Pocket Pro by pressing simultaneously
the MODE and MEMORY buttons for 5 seconds.
When the Pocket Pro is OFF, all the times are stored in memory.
The icon will indicate the level of the battery
During charge: 75% ON / 25% OFF blinking
Fully charged: with USB Cable: icon ON
Without USB cable: icon OFF
Low level (<10% charge): blinking 50% ON & 50% OFF
(you still have 2-3 days autonomy)

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2.2.3. Time Memory
The Pocket Pro has a memory of 800 times.
The number of memorized times is shown on the 3 digits (Memory status)
When the memory reaches 90% capacity (720 times), the 3 digits will flash.
Warning
Once the memory is full (800 times), the next time recorded will be stored
as 001 automatically overwriting the original time
The memorised time can be recalled and displayed on the LCD at any time (even
during a timing session).
By pressing the MEMORY button, the memorized time 001 will be displayed as the
button is held down. The number of the memory shown is displayed on the top-left of
the LCD
Press the MEMORY button again and the next stored time will be displayed.
2.2.4. Delete Memory
To delete the memory, press simultaneously START/STOP and MEMORY
buttons.
Warning
You will not receive a request for you to “confirm Delete Memory”.
Once this step is made, all times are irretrievably deleted.

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2.3. Date Mode
This mode allows you to change the date of the Pocket Pro.
To set the date:
- Press the MEMORY button: the first digit will flash and SET icon is ON
- Press the SPLIT/LAP button to change the value
- Press the MEMORY button to move to the next digit
Validate your setting with the MODE button (SET icon is OFF)
1. Icon Set ON = Setting available
2. Date setting ( red digit blinking 25.03 )
3. Year setting (2013)
4. Time of Day (set in menu TIME)

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2.4. STOPWATCH mode
This timing mode allows the timekeeper to make a Start/Finish, with split time
(SPLIT) and lap time (LAP) with 1/100th second precision
1. Number of split / Memory status
2. Running status
3. Split time
4. Lap Time
5. Running time
The time displayed is up to 59’59.99’’ (1 hour)
SPLIT : Split time, or cumulative time (SPLIT/LAP button)
LAP : Lap time (SPLIT/LAP button)
Running Time: Running time between Start and Finish
The running time always starts from 00:00:00
- To start, press the START/STOP button ( icon is ON)
- Three times are running and displayed
- To record a Split / Lap, press SPLIT/LAP Button
The SPLIT and LAP time is stopped. The running time (bottom) continues to run
At each press of the SPLIT/LAP button, the memory sequence increases
It is possible to recall and view previous split and lap times during a session by
pressing the MEMORY button
For simple viewing in this mode, it is possible to reduce the information, and display
only SPLIT or LAP. For this, during the race, press the button MODE

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2.5. Count Down mode (CD)
This mode allows you to make a unit count down or loop count-down
1. Number of split / Memory status
2. Running status
3. Counter
4. Count Down (max 59:59.9)
2.5.1 Set Count Down
To change the Count-Down value, the memory first has to be deleted
To set the Count-Down value:
- Press the MEMORY button: the first digit will flash and SET icon is ON
- Press the SPLIT/LAP button to change the value
- Press again the MEMORY button to change to the next digit
-Validate your setting with the MODE button (SET icon is OFF)
2.5.1. Count Down timing
- To start the count down, press START/STOP button ( icon is OFF)
- The count-down value decreases (on the bottom line)
- A timer (on the top) is started (increases)
At any time it is possible to PAUSE and RESTART the count-down
A long single beep will sound at the end of the Count-Down
The count-down will stop automatically at 00:00
To restart a new count-down, you have to reset the value by pressing the SPLIT/LAP
button
During the count-down sequence, by pressing the MODE button, it is possible to
change the Single Count-Down to Auto-Restart Count-down (loop mode)
The CD icon on the LCD will switch
In this Auto-Restart Count-Down, during the last 5 seconds, the Pocket Pro will sound
a single short beep and a then long beep at 00:00
The Pocket Pro will restart automatically from the pre-defined time of the count-down
The timer will run and show the full time since the first Start
To stop the sequence, you have to RESET the Pocket Pro

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2.6. TIME Mode
This timing mode allows you to memorize the time of day at each split
This mode is very useful as a back-up system during a timing session and functions
similarly to other timing systems working at “time-of-day” such as the CP545 Chrono-
Printer, Mini Timer or Start Clock
In Time mode, you have the running time on the top line of the LCD and the time of
day on the bottom line of the LCD
1. Number of split / Memory status
2. Running status
3. Running Time (hh:mm:ss)
4. Running Time (1/100)
5. Time of Day
2.6.1. Internal Time of Day setting
To set the Internal Time of Day on Pocket Pro:
- The Pocket Pro memory has to be reset (START/STOP + MEMORY)
- Press and hold the MEMORY button for 5 sec: the first digit will flash and
SET icon is ON
- Press the SPLIT/LAP button to change the value
- Press the MEMORY button to move to the next digit
2.6.2. Time of day synchronisation
- Press SPLIT/LAP and START/STOP buttons simultaneously
- The time of day of the Pocket Pro will be displayed on the top of the LCD with 1
minute in advance
- The synchro will be automatic at the end of the full minute
2.6.3. To Synchronise at Zero
- Press START/STOP button
The time automatically starts from zero

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2.6.4. Timing
Once the Synchronization is made, the icon appears
To memorize the time of day, press the SPLIT/LAP button
The time on the LCD will stay and the passing counter (top-left) is increased
To see the time of the day running, press the MEMORY button

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Specific Circuit Timing Modes 3.
In the Pocket Pro Circuit, 3 specifics modes are available for all races on circuit (Auto /
Moto)
A: Qualification
Up to 25 competitors and 30 lap times for each
Each competitor has to be timed individually
Display the net time, gap with best time, and time to beat.
B: Lap timing
Timing of a single competitors lap times
Each competitor has to be timed individually
Display the running time, gap with the last time and best time
C: Count down up to 36hours
Possibility to set up to 5 different count downs
3.1. Qualification (mode A)
This mode has the possibility to time up to 30 laps for up to 25 competitors
Lap times are recorded for 1 competitor at a time
We display the running time, gap and best time of the actual competitor
At the end of the qualification session, the Pocket Pro automatically calculates the best
time of all the competitors as well as the ranking and gap (starting grid).
Maximum time for each competitor is 60min
1. Sequence Number of competitor / Memory status
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Running time (mm :ss.dc)
5. Gap with the best time (mm.ss.dc)
6. Time to beat (best time) (mm.ss.dc)
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2
3
4
5
6

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Button Start/Stop: Start competitor / Lap Time
Button Split/Lap: Change competitor (press and hold button for 5 sec)
Button Memory: Allows you to view the best time of each competitor.
Button Mode: Allows you to view the competitor number being timed (press and
hold button)
Example for competitor n° 01, and 2 laps
Example of results (several competitors)
New competitor (n° 01)
(Button Split/Lap) =hold for 5 sec
Start Running Time
(Button Start/stop)
Button: Start/Stop 
First Lap : 01 (-01)
Lap Time : 2:33.87
Gap : 0.00
Best Lap : 2:33.87
Button Start/Stop 
Lap : n° 02 (-01)
Lap time : 2:32.73
Gap : -1.14
Best Lap : 2:33.87
Comptitor
N° Ranking
Start Grid
Gap Time
Best Time

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3.2. Lap Time (Mode B)
This mode allows you to time laps of a competitor and view result with the Best Lap
and its Gap
1. Sequence Number of competitor / Memory status
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Running Time / Lap Time (mm.ss.dc)
5. Gap with the best lap (mm.ss.dc)
6. Best Lap (mm.ss.dc)
Button Start/Stop: Start Competitor
Button Split/Lap: Record Split Time
Press and Hold the button 5 sec: Lap number increments
and previous lap is deleted
Button Memory: Allows you to view all lap times
Recalculate the best time and all gaps
Button Start/Stop & Memory: Delete all memory ready for next competitor
Examples of data to view
Button Memory
Lap n° : 023
Lap Time: 5’24.61’’
Gap time : + 2.75’’
Best Lap: 5’21.86’’
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lap n° Lap Time (n°23)
Delta Time
Best lap

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3.3. Multi Count Down (mode C)
This mode allows you to define up to 5 different count down settings up to 36 hours
1. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
2. Timing Mode
3. N° of the count down (n° 4)
4. Time configured for the count down n°4 (12:00 hours)
Button Start/Stop: Start Count Down
Button Split/Lap: Set the Count Down value
Set the digit value
Button Memory: Change the count-down selection (1 to 5)
Change the digit during configuration
Button Mode: Valid the setting
It is not possible to stop a count down without resetting the memory
(Start/Stop + Memory)
1. Count down programme selected (shown here as n° 4)
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Time of day
5. Running time since start (13’38’’)
6. Count down (time remaining) (11h 46’22’’)
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Recommendations 4.
Although the Pocket Pro can be used indoors and outdoors, optimal viewing and
protection is best when the display is in the shade or covered from direct sunlight and rain.
Never immerse the Pocket Pro in water.
The Pocket Pro is developed to endure light rain.
The USB socket is protected by the black rubber, and prevents any water ingress.
It is very important and recommended to keep the rubber in place at all times when not
using the USB connection.
The optimal visibility of LCD is when the Pocket Pro is protected from direct sunlight
The Pocket Pro can overheat in excessive direct sunlight.
The LCD Plexiglas is fragile. It is not recommended to clean it with a solvent or alcohol
IMPORTANT
A slightly damp cloth is recommended for cleaning the Pocket Pro
Download a new version of Firmware 5.
Program downloads and new releases of the TAG Heuer firmware “up loader” are
available free of charge on our website www.tagheuer-timing.com.
For this operation, you need to have:
•Mini-USB cable HL545-3
•The software «TAGHeuerFirmmanager.exe » version minimum V10.0
Procedure
•Copy the software «TAGHeuerFirmManager.exe » onto your hard disk drive
•Connect the Mini-USB cable (HL545-3) to the PC and to the Pocket Pro
•Run the software « TAGHeuerFirmManager.exe »
•Select the COM Port
•Select the file: Update (HL400_xxx.dat)
•Press START on the software.
•Press and hold reset on Pocket Pro
•As soon as the upgrade is downloaded into the HL400, validate the software with OK.
•The HL400 is ready to use.

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Technical specification 6.
6.1. Pocket Pro characteristics
-Power 5 VDC (rechargeable with USB cable)
-Internal battery 600mAh / 3.7V
-Autonomy 35 days (in use) after full charge
-Shell Aluminium – PVD surface treatment
-Weight 160 g
-Precision +/- 2 sec / month
Calibration available
-Display LCD 3 lines of 6 characters
Battery level / Timing Mode
-Size of characters 7mm height
-Accuracy 1/100
th
second
-Memory 800 stored times
-Temperature range –20°C to +60°C
6.2. USB Connector
Pin
Description
1 5V
2 D-
3 D+
4 TAG Heuer Photocell
5 GND

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Quick Guide 7.
Reset memory
Buttons: Start/Stop + Memory
Change mode:
Clear Memory (Start/Stop + Memory)
Button: Mode
Power off
Buttons: Memory + Mode (hold down together for 5 seconds)
Recall recorded times
Button: Memory
Setting (Date / Time / CD)
Button: Memory to select the digit
Button: Split/Lap to change value
Button: Mode to validate the selection
Stopwatch
Button: Start/Stop: start or stop counter
Button: Split/Lap: memorize Split/Lap
Button: Mode: select display Split or LAP or both
Button: Memory: recall split/lap memorized
Count Down
Button: Start/Stop: Start or Stop counter
Button: Split/Lap: reset the preselected Count Down
Button: Memory: countdown setting
Button: Mode: Select single Count Down or Multi Count Down (CD
blinking)
Time (function manual back-up with Time-of-Day)
Button: Start/Stop + Split/Lap: Set Time-of-Day (+ 1 minutes)
Button: Start/Stop: Synchro + Start
Button: Split/Lap: Memorize Time-of-Day
Button: Memory: recall/view memorized time

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Mode A Button: Start/Stop: Start / Lap Time
Button: Split/Lap: (5 sec) Change competitor number
Button: Memory: recall / view memorized time
Button: Mode: view the competitor n°
Mode B Button: Start/Stop: Start,
Button: Split/Lap : Lap
Button: Split/Lap (5 sec): Press and Hold the button 5 sec: Lap number
increments and previous lap is deleted
Button: Memory: recall / view memorized time
Mode C Button: Start/Stop: Start
Button: Split/Lap : Set the count-down value
Button: Split/Lap: Modify
Button: Memory: change the count-down (1 to 5)
Button: Memory: change the digit during count down setting

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Note 8.

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