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Frank Trulaske setthe quality tone for
True when he founded the company in 1981.
In recognition for this unwavering commitment
to excellence, hewas awarded the
ErnstS. Young Entrepreneur of the
Year Award in 1998 and received The Presti
LifetimeAchievementAwardfrom the indus
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of the fitness market for
equipment offeringgenuinely
superior quality. Our mission
is to build the best.
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True products, we're p|j|fpg th
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- Frank Trulaske
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600U UPRIGHTBIKE
500U UPRIGHTBIKE
500R RECUMBENTBIKE

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ContentsPageSafetyTips
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SECTION 1
SAFETY TIPS 1-2
SECTION 2
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS 2-1,2
QUICK REFERENCEOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-3,4
MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2-5,6
PRE-PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-7,8
RANDOMWORKOUT 2-9,10
HEART RATE CONTROL INTRODUCTION 2-11
HEARTRATE CONTROL-HOW IT WORKS2-12
HRC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-13,14,15
MAINTENANCES CARE2-16
TARGETHEARTRATECHART 2-17
SECTIONS
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCECHART 3-1
Congratulations on your purchase ofa TRUE residential
product. You have chosen a premium piece of exercise
equipment designed to meet your fitness needs fora lifetime.
Before using your product, please review this manual to learn
about the unit's features, functions, maintenance procedures,
and safe operation.
SAFETY TIPS:
1. Wear comfortable,good-qualitywalking or runningshoes.
2. Warm-up and cool-downperiods are important fora complete
workout.
3. Allowspacearoundproduct inthe event you loseyourbalance.
4. Always inspectyourproduct to ensurethere areno foreignobjects
obstructing the movingparts.
5.To avoid any possibility of beingstruck or caughtbetween
movingparts,by-standersshould notbe withinreach ofthe product
while itisin motion.Keepchildrenawaywhile in use.
6. For safetyreasons andto preventdamage to yourproduct,allowonly
ONE person ata time on yourmachine.
7. Neverleaveunsupervisedchildrennearyourproduct.
8. Your product is designed for indoor use only.
9. Never useyourproductaroundwaterorwhileyouarewet.Usingthe
unitaround a pool, hottubor sauna will void the warranty.
NOTE : Maximumuser weight SOOIb.
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2-1 ControlPanel And WindowDisplays
WINDOWDISPLAYS
TIME : Indicates the timecount-down
after pressingstart (0-99 minutes).
Will alsocount up after the
preset workouttimecompletely
elapses.
DISTANCE : Indicates miles traveled
in .01 mileincrements upto 99.99.
RPM : Pedaling speed in RPM
(revolutions per minute)
HEARTRATE : Displays in beats per
minute.
WORK LEVEL : 1-43 (600 series) or
1-32 (500 series) for Manual mode;
1-16 for Pre-programs
WATTS (max. setat 90RPM):
30-450 (600 series);
30-350 (500 series)
METS :OneMETisthe amount of
energyyourbodyuses at rest. Ifa
physical activity hasan equivalent
of six METS, its energydemands
aresix timesthat of yourresting
state.
CALORIES : Indicatesestimated
accumulated calories burned based
on weight,distance,workload and
time.
DOT MATRIXWINDOW : Displays
workout profile.
Control Panel Functions 2-2
KEYS
readouts in messagecenter from primary to secondary. Also
allws messagecenter to scan or rollover betweenlrie twoif pressed and
held until flashes and beeps.Thisfunctions only during run mode (alter
start has beenpressed).
Begins workout. Moves user from set upto run.
I Used toset variablesduring setup. Changework
level/Watts during run mode.
Enter variables.
(7)(5)(9)
1°-keyPacl
~ 1-0 Adjustvariablesduring set up.
(Q\ (CLEAR^)
\v / V_ reset J
If tapped, resets currentvariables to thosepreviously setup, tf
held,for 3 seconds,resets computerback to beginning ofsetup mode.
PROGRAM KEYS : Used insetuptoget user directly to desired
workout.Each key includes LEDtolet userknowwhichworkoutthey
are inor have selected.Enablesuser to changeprogramsduringworkout.
MANUAL
RANDOM
(CV WORKOUT
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2-3 Quick Reference Operating Instruction
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2"4
EXPRESS COMMANDKEYS
The following isa quick overview ofthe basic operating features of your
product. Whilemoredetailedoperatinginstructions areonthe following
pages,these quick references will familiarize you with the basicoperating
proceduresneeded toget started.
QUICK START:
(ManualWorkoutOnly)
HEART RATE CONTROL:
Press VcoNTRq^^H|H t° access HR workout
' "^H^ or the 10-key pad
Set weight using
Press idSESS
Press
or the 10-key pad
Adjustworkload using
PROGRAMS:
Press desiredprogram key
Press
keys
Set yourweightusing
Set program level using
Set time using
or the 10-key pad(pre-programs only)
orthe 10-key pad(pre-programs only)
orthe 10-key pad (1:00-99:00)
Edit timeusing
Press
Edit age using
Press
Edit HR using
Quick Start
CRUISE CONTROL:
Enterworkout while wearingheartrate transmitter or holding contacts.
(Heart rate will be displayed in heartratewindow.)
When you reachdesiredheartrate,press
or the 10-key pad
or the 10-key pad
Press
For additional random profiles press C RANDOM
keys
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2-5 Manual Operating Instructions
MANUALWORKOUT
There aretwo ways touse machine in manualmode:
1) "QUICK START"
Beginpedaling(for 600 series,computerwakes upat25 RPM)
Message centerreads:
SELECTWORKOUT
Press
Quick Stan
NOTE : Timedefault to 30:00
User adjustsworkloadwhile in workout.
2)LONGVERSION
Beginpedaling(for 600 series,computerwakes upat25 RPM)
Message reads:
SELECTWORKOUT
Press
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Message reads:
PRESSENTER
Press
Messagecenterreads:
SET WEIGHT 150 (150 is defaultweightvalue)
Message reads:
PRESSENTER
Press
Use either the key orthe 10-Key padtoset weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SETTIME30
Use either the
99:00)
key orthe 10-Key padtoset time (1:00
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Manual Operating Instructions 2-6
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
PRESS START
Press
NOTE : During run mode,user can move toany otherworkout by pressing the
desiredworkoutkey. The workout will resume ata levelcompatible tothe
level the user wasin.
NOTE :The time will countdown to 00:03 and beep at eachsecond until 00:00,
then the timerwillcount up.
NOTE : Information will hold for15 seconds if pedaling stops. After 15
seconds of inactivity, all informationresets(600series).
NOTE : Adjustment to workload in manualmode is done by worklevel.
User makesadjustment by pressing ^^ C^
NOTE : User maygo into any otherworkout by pressing the workout key they
want to use. Onlyexception is heartrate control/cruise control - usermust
be wearingPolartransmitter (orfor600 series, holding handcontactpad).
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2-7 Pre-ProgramOperating Instructions Preprogram Operating Instructions 2-8
PRE-PROGRAM WORKOUT
Beginpedaling
Messagereads:
SELECT WORKOUT
Press DesiredWORKOUT Key
(WEIGHT LOS
(HILLINTERVA
LED on workout keyis lit. Profile of workout appears indot matrix.
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET WEIGHT 150 (150 is default weight value)
Use keys or 10-key padtoset weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Messagereads:
SET LEVEL
Use keys or 10-Key padtoset level.
As level is changed, work level and maximum Watts appear in that window
When keyis released, message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET TIME 30(30is defaulttimevalue)
Use Key or 10-Key padtoset time.
Message reads:
PRESSENTER
Press
Message reads:
PRESSSTART
Press
NOTE : If start keyis pressed any time during setup, workoutstartsusing
whichever parametershavebeenentered to that point.
REMINDER: The () key allowsuser to reset the value of current
parameter during set-up.During run mode,pressing > CLEAR
:
will resettime
and distance. In effect,restarting the workout.
NOTE :All workouts(programs) are able tobeset from 1 :00-99:00 minutes.
Default value (ifno timeentered) is30 minutes.Whentimerreaches0:00 it
will beep(threebeepsstartingwith00:03eachseconddown to 00:00) and
begincounting up.
NOTE : During run mode,user may switchfrom one workout to another
selected,joining the workout in process atthe sametime asthe previous
workout.EXAMPLE:Working outin weightloss atthe 1 5:00 mark,user
pressed CV Workout,computer and readoutreflectsmove toCV Workout and
resumes countdown at 15:00.
NOTE : User is allowed to adjustlevelduring run mode by pressing
,0'lQ] key.Remainder of workout will follow the new levelselected.
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2-9 RandomOperating Instructions
RANDOM WORKOUT
Begin pedaling
Message reads:
SELECT WORKOUT
Press ( RANDOM
Profile of randomprogramappears inthedot matrixwindow.Keep pressing
;
"ANDowJl I Key until reaching a desiredprofile.
LED on workout keyis lit.
Message reads:
SET WIGHT 150 (150 is defaultweightvalue)
Use either i
key or 10-key padtoset weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET LEVEL
Use
key or 10-key padtoset level.
NOTE : AS level is changed,worklevel and maximumWattsappear
in that window
Random Operating Instructions 2-10
When keys are releasedmessagereads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET TIME 30(30is defaulttimevalue)
Use
Key or 10-Key padtoset time (1:00-99:00)
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
PRESS START
Quick Start
Press
NOTE : User can move to otherworkoutsfrom this workout as well.
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£-11 Heart RateControl
INTRODUCTION
You are nowlhe owner ofthe mostsophisticatedHeart Rate Controlproduct
available. The TRUE HRC accommodatesusers in rehabilitation to worldclass
athletes andall those in between. The TRUE HRC allows youtodoa
completely hands-freeheartratecontrolledworkout.
By training ata specifictargetheartrate, youcan exercise ata moreefficient
cardiovascular level.
The TRUE HRC system is uniquebecause youcan enter thekey parameter of
your workout and targetheartrateprior tothe beginning of your HRC workout.
As you approachyourtargetheartrate, the productsoftwaretakesover and
changes workload to keep you nearyourtargetheartrate.Thisgives youa
completely "hands-free"workout.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Before selecting a targetheartratecontrolworkout, itis important to use the
product for severalworkouts in the manualmodewhile monitoring your heart
rate.
You can monitoryourheartrateduringworkouts by wearing the heartrate
transmitter (or holding contactpads on handlebars on600 models). Your
heart rate will automaticallyappear inthe upperrighthandwindow andthe
heart-shaped light will blink to indicate a signal is beingreceived.
After you havespentsometimelearning how yourheartreacts to different
levels of work, you will have a betterunderstanding ofhowto selectyour target
heartrate.
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Heart Rate Control
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HEART RATE CONTROL
Before beginning Heart Rate Control, you must
first attach the heartratetransmitteraroundyour
chest. The radiofrequencytransmitterstrap
should be worn directly againstyour skin, 1 -2
inchesbelow the pectoralmuscles/breast line.
Women should be careful to place the transmitter
belowtheir bra line. Initially, the transmission
signal for heartrate maybe erratic or non-existent.Perspiration on your
skin is necessary for propertransmission. In mostcases, bytheendof
yourwarm up, transmissionbecomesconsistent and accurate. If not,
water should be used to moisten the sensors onthe back ofthe strap.
If no transmitter is available,holdcontactpads (on600 modelsonly)
on handlebars toget heartrate.
The Heart (V) LED will flash,showing that the heartrate signal is received.
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2-13 HeartBateControlOperating Instructions
Message reads:
SELECTWORKOUT
Press
Message reads:
PRESSENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET WEIGHT 150 (150 is defaultweightvalue)
Use
or 10-key Padtoset weight
Message reads:
PRESS ENTER
Press
Message reads:
SET TIME 30(30is defaultvalue for time)
Use
key or 10-key pad to set time.
Press
Message reads:
SET AGE25(25is defaultvalue for age)
Use
key or 10-key padtoset time.
Press
Message reads:
SET HR 100 (100 is defaultvalue for heartrate)
Use
key or 10-key padtoset time.
Press
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Heart Rate Control
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Messagereads:
PRESS START
Press
Message reads:
WARM UP
Time will count up until heartratereaches minus 10 beats from target.
Message reads:
BEGINNING HRC
When userreaches endof timeentered,computerbeeps and begins counting
up.
Messagereads:
COOL DOWN
All otherdatacontinues to accumulate.
HEART RATE SAFETY PARAMETERS
Your TRUE HRC productcomputersoftware is programmedwith the following
safety parameters:
• If yourheartrateexceedsyourtarget by 12 beats,there will bea50%
reduction in workload to reduceyourheartrate.
• If your heart rate exceeds your target by20 beats, the unit will
automaticallyexit HRCasa precautionarymeasure. (Be cautiouswhen
selectingyourtargetheartrate sothe20 beatvariance will not exceed
yourmaximumheartrate as determined by yourphysician).
NOTE : User can changeworkloadmanually, during warm-up and cool-down
stage, butnot during any heartrateworkout.
NOTE : HRC programperformsbetter if userkeepspedalingabove64RPM.
Warningbeeps will sound iftheRPM goesbelow 64.
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Cruise Control
CPUISE CONTROL HEART RATE CONTROL
Here's the simplest wayto entertarget heart ratetraining.While inany
workout, you can easilyenter Target Heart Rate Control by simplypressing the
Target Heart Rate Express Key.
• Secure heart rate transmitteraroundchest or hold onto contacts.
(See page 2-12)
Begin to workout, and heartratewill be displayed asitis picked up. When you
reach desiredheartrate ,
NOTE :To changetargetheartrate,pressmanual orany otherpre-program
workoutkeys to exitHRC.Adjustresistance and workload to desiredtarget,
and thenpress (^^••| again.
HEART RATE SAFETY PARAMETERS
Your TRUE HRC computersoftware is programmedwith the followingsafety
parameters:
• If yourheartrateexceedsyourtarget by 12 beats,there will bea50%
reduction in workload to reduce your heartrate.
• If yourheartrateexceedsyourtarget by20 beats, the unit will
automaticallyexit HRCasa precautionarymeasure. (Be cautious
when selectingyourtargetheartrate sothe20 beatvariance will not exceed
yourmaximumheartrate as determined by yourphysician).
NOTE : User can changeworkloadmanually, during warm-up and cool-down
stage, butnot during any heartrateworkout.
NOTE : HRC programperformsbetter if userkeepspedalingabove64RPM.
Warning beeps will sound ifthe RPM goesbelow 64.
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MAINTENANCE SCARE 2-16
RELOCATING YOUR BIKE
• To move the uprightbike(500U or600U), pushdown onthe front ofthe
handlebars, and carefullyraise the rear endofthe bike.
• To move the recumbentbike (500R or 600R),carefullyraise the rear end
of the bike.
• Steer the bike to anotherdesiredlocation.
• Any intenseimpact tothe computer may result in malfunction ofthe
computer. Be prudentwhilemoving the unit.
LEVELING YOUR BIKE
• The bike canbe leveled to adjust for unevensurfaces.
• To level the bike,raise or lower thetwo adjustingstandslocated onthe
underside ofthe rearstabilizer by screwingthem inor out as needed.
• Loosen the quickreleasenutsbeforemakingadjustment, and tightenthem
up afteradjustment.
MAINTENANCE
Use a moistcloth to wipesweat onthe bike and computer. Donotgettoo
muchmoisture onthe computer.Keeping the computerpanelfree of sweat
allows a longercomputerlife.
NOTE :To prevent the bikefinishfromdamage, donotusea petroleum-based
solvent as cleaning.

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