VDO Cyclecomputing Z3 PC-LINK Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL / BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MANUEL D´INSTALLATION
ET D´UTILISATION / HANDLEIDING / MANUALE D´INSTALLAZIONE E FUNZIONAMENTO
INSTRUKCJA OBSLUGI LICZNIKA / INSTALACION Y OPERACIÓN MANUAL
FOR CYCLING
VDO SERIES-Z

My Settings ✍
AGE: WEIGHT:
LIMIT 1: LOW: HIGH:
LIMIT 2: LOW: HIGH:
LIMIT 3: LOW: HIGH:
RECOVERY PULSE:RECOVERY TIME:
BIKE 1 WEIGHT: BIKE 2 WEIGHT:
BIKE 2 WHEELSIZE:
BIKE 1 WHEELSIZE:
HOME ALTITUDE:
BIKE 1 SERVICE INTERVALL: BIKE 2 SERVICE INTERVALL:
MAX HEARTRATE:
FURTHER SETTINGS:

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* Watch out: old batteries require special disposal
Please read instructions for end-off-life disposal treatment
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CD-ROM
PC-Sport
ONLY FOR MODELS
Z2 PC-LINK / Z3 PC-LINK

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Z2/Z2 PC-LINK
Z3/Z3 PC-LINK

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Z2/Z2 PC-LINK
Z3/Z3 PC-LINK

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WS in mm / inch
1x
Tire size WS in mm KMH WS in inch MPH
47-305 16x1,75 1272 50,1
47-406 20x1,75 1590 62,6
34-540 24x1 3/8 1948 76,7
47-507 24x1,75 1907 75,1
23-571 26x1 1973 77,7
40-559 26x1,5 2026 79,8
44-559 26x1,6 2051 80,7
47-559 26x1,75 2055 80,9
50-559 26x1,9 2060 81,1
n/a 26 x 1,95 2070 81,5
54-559 26x2,00 2075 81,7
n/a 26 x 2,1 2080 81,9
57-559 26x2,125 2133 84,0
37-590 26x1 3/8 2105 82,9
Tire size WS in mm KMH WS in inch MPH
20-571 26x3/4 1954 76,9
32-630 27x1 1/4 2199 86,6
40-622 28x1,5 2224 87,6
47-622 28x1,75 2268 89,3
40-635 28x1 1/2 2265 89,2
37-622 28x1 3/8 2205 86,8
18-622 700x18C 2102 82,8
20-622 700x20C 2114 83,2
23-622 700x23C 2133 84,0
25-622 700x25C 2146 84,5
28-622 700x28C 2149 84,6
32-622 700x32C 2174 85,6
37-622 700x37C 2205 86,8
40-622 700x40C 2224 87,6
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Z2 PC-LINK
Z3 PC-LINK

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Congratulations
With your selection of a VDO Z3 PC-Link you have opted for high-quality
sports information computer. In order to fully benefit from the potential
of the computer, we recommend that you carefully read this manual. It
contains all operating instructions and many useful tips.
We extend our best wishes for enjoyment and satisfaction when riding
with your VDO computer.
VDO Cyclecomputing Cycle Parts GmbH
Package contents >>> P01
First, please ensure that the contents of this package are complete:
1 VDO computer Z3PC-Link
1 VDO speed transmitter
1 VDO pulse-chest belt incl. elastic strap, incl. battery
1 battery for computer, 3 V type 2032
1 handlebar holder
1 wrist band holder
1 lock for the wrist band holder
1 spoke magnet
1 docking station with USB cable for data transfer to the PC
1 CD-ROM with analysis software for the PC
8 cable ties
Optional extension set:
VDO cadence transmitter
>>> P...
Reference to the appropriate pages in the picture book.This is where
the content is again presented in picture form, e.g.:
>>> P01 P01 page 1 in the picture book

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENT
1.1. GENERAL
1.2. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DIGITAL
WIRELESS SYSTEM
1.3. Control system - operation
1.3.1. Operating mode
1.3.2. Setting mode
1.4. The display
1.5. Extension options & accessories
2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Battery installation
2.1.1. Battery installation - computer and speed/cadence
transmitter
2.1.2. Battery installation pulse-chest belt.
2.2. Installation - holder/computer/transmitter/magnet
2.3. Putting on the pulse-chest belt
2.4. Mounting the computer on the wrist band
3. INITIAL OPERATION
3.1. Initial operation, AC-button
3.2. Language selection
3.3. Manual pairing - INITIAL operation wireless system
3.3.1. Initial operation - pulse transmitter
3.3.2. Initial operation - speed transmitter
3.3.3. Initial operation - cadence transmitter
4. GENERAL SETTINGS
4.1. Setting the language
4.2. Setting time & date
4.3. Setting the alarm, alarm clock
5. BICYCLE FUNCTION SETTINGS
5.1. Measuring and setting wheel size/s
5.2. Changing wheel size
5.3. Setting total kilometers
5.4. Bike check / service interval
6. PERSONAL SETTINGS IMPORTANT NOTE
The personal settings are prerequisite for calculating maximum pulse,
training zones, and calorie consumption.
Ensure that you make the personal settings first so that you can fully
utilize the possibilities offered by the computer.
6.1. Personal settings with manual max. pulse entry
6.2. Personal settings with automatic max. pulse calculation
7.PULSE FUNCTION SETTINGS
7.1. Automatic calculation of pulse limit values
7.2. Manual entry of pulse limit values
7.3. Selecting the training range
7.4. Setting the recovery measurement (pulse or time)
7.5. Power calculation in watt

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8. ALTITUDE FUNCTION SETTINGS
8.1. Setting the home altitude (starting altitude)
8.2. Setting the actual altitude
8.3. Annual uphill altitude difference bike 1 and bike 2
and walk mode
8.4. Annual downhill altitude difference bike 1 and bike 2
and walk mode
9. RESET MODE
9.1. Resetting trip data
9.2. Reset total ride time
9.3. Resetting the total distance meter
9.4. Resetting the Navigator
9.5. Resetting to factory settings (AC button)
10. OPERATION MODE SELECTION
Selecting the operation mode: Bike mode or walk mode
11. OPERATION MODE
11.1. Function overview
11.2. Fast pairing after interruption >15 minutes
11.3. GETTING STARTED
11.3.0. The permanent functions in the display
11.3.1. to 11.3.35. Quick overview - functions/operation/reset/max.
values
12. RIDING WITH THE NAVIGATOR
12.1. Selecting Navigator mode
12.2. Resetting the Navigator at the orientation point
13. THE TIMING FUNCTIONS
13.1. Selecting the timing function
13.2. Setting the timer (when selecting timer 1 or timer 2 or
timer 1 + 2)
13.3. Setting timer 1 + 2 repeats (when selecting timer 1 + 2)
13.4. Setting the countdown (when selecting countdown timer)
13.5. Lap timer
13.6. Stopwatch
14. TRAINING WITH THE PULSE FUNCTIONS
14.1. Training with the stopwatch
14.2. Training with timer 1 / timer 2 / timer 1+2
14.3. Training with the countdown timer
14.4. Training with the lap timer
15. THE DATA RECORDING FUNCTION & TRANSFER OF DATA TO THE PC
15.1. Starting/stopping data recording
15.2. Transferring data to your PC
15.3. Selection of the recording interval
16. SLEEP MODE
17. TROUBLESHOOTING

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18. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
19. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. GENERAL
1.2 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM
Your VDO series Z works entirely without cable; it works with triple
digital wireless transmission based on well-established ANT+Sport®
wireless protocol. The ANT+Sport® wireless protocol has already
been successfully implemented by manufacturers such as Garmin,
Specialized, and Suunto. Speed signals, cadence signals (optional), as
well as heart rate data are transmitted to the respective receiver (com-
puter) as digital and coded signals. Signal coding ensures that only the
data of your own pulse, speed, and cadence (optional) transmitters are
processed (this is advantageous when riding in a group).
The ANT+Sport digital technology is significantly more reliable than the
technology of older analog systems. The ANT+Sport technology uses
standard industrial wireless components, and it can best be compared
to the technology used in modern WLAN networks. The connection
between transmitter and receiver is more stable, and subject to
significantly less frequent malfunction, and it is virtually completely
safeguarded from data loss.
The speed transmitter has a memory component that buffers data eve-
ry 65 sec. Thus no data is lost if there is a malfunction lasting for this
duration.After the malfunction this data will be resent to the computer.
Subsequently the following data will be updated:
Daily distance
Ride time
Average speed
Navigator
Total distance
Total ride time
After a malfunction the data can change suddenly = updating the
computer. Initial operation of a completely digital system requires
somewhat more care than does initial operation of conventional analog
systems. The first time batteries are inserted, or after a battery change,
the transmitter automatically generates a new code. The computer has
to learn this code. To do this you must execute a DIG CONNECT SET.
Strictly follow the instructions in chapter 3.3 to do this.
ATTENTION: Your VDO computer is not suitable for use on motorcycles.
1.3 CONTROL SYSTEM - OPERATION
The control system of your computer is based on dual assignment of
the 4 main buttons. In this regard the devices distinguishes between
operation mode and setting mode.

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1.3.1. OPERATION MODE - use this mode to display all information
Button assignment is shown on the housing.
OPERATION MODE
Z3 PC-LINK
ALTI UP
DIST UP
TRIP MAX
AVG CLIMB
MAX CLIMB
TOTAL UP (1 or 2)
ALTI MAX (1 or 2)
ALTI DOWN
DIST DOWN
AVG DOWN
MAX DOWN
TOTAL DOWN (1/2)
TRIP DIST
RIDE TIME
AVG SPEED
MAX SPEED
CADENCE
CAD AVG
CAD MAX
CLOCK
NAVIGATOR
ODO BIKE 1
ODO BIKE 2
ODOTOTAL
TIME BIKE1
TIME BIKE2
TOTALTIME
TIMER
AVG PULSE
MAX PULSE
PULSE MAX%
LIMIT
TIME IN
TIME ABOVE
TIME BELOW
LAP REC
CALORIE
POWER WATT
RECOV TIME
Displaying all altitude measuring functions Displaying all pulse measurement functions and interval data stored
Displaying the bike
functions 1
Displaying the bike
functions 2
Manual start/stop of the stopwatch
and of all other timers
KNot in walk mode !
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K
K
K
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1.3.2. SETTING MODE - use this mode to make all settings. The assignment of buttons is on the buttons
To go to setting mode: Press button ç for 3 seconds
SETTING MODE
Z3 PC-LINK
or
Chap. 8.1.
Chap. 8.2.
Chap. 8.3.
Chap. 8.4.
Chap. 6.1.
Chap. 10.
Chap. 5.4.
Chap. 7.5.
Chap. 3.3.
Chap. 15.1.
LANGUAGE SELECT
NAVIGATOR SET
WHEELSIZE SET
WHEELSIZE CHANGE
CLOCK SET
ALARM SET
TIMER SETTINGS
ODOMETER SET
PULSE LIMIT SETTINGS
RECOVERY SET
Chap. 4.1.
Chap. 12.1.
Chap. 5.1.
Chap. 5.2.
Chap. 4.2.
Chap. 4.3.
Chap. 13.1.
Chap. 5.3.
Chap. 7.1.
Chap. 7.4.
HOME ALTI SET
ACTUAL ALTI SET
ALTI UP SET
ALTI DOWN SET
PERSON DATA SET
OP MODE SELECT
BIKE CHECK SET
POWER CALC SET
DIG-CONNECT SET
PC LINK SELECT
å (Once) = last step, or back one menu level
(Hold) = return to start menu
‚: Select/confirm displayed option
In the highest menu level select the next menu level
Page down within the menu level
∂In SET mode (number flashes): Reduce number
Page up within the menu level
ƒ: In SET mode (number flashes): Increase number
After subsequent confirmation of a setting the computer automatically returns
to operation mode.

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1.4. THE DISPLAY
The display of your VDO computer is comprised of three large areas.
The following information is displayed in operation mode:
3. Footer: DOT matrix full-text
- display of the selected/displayed
function
- In setting mode menu prompting
(chapter 5-11) provides informa-
tion about what is shown in the
display.
MIDDLE BAR
- Actual heart rate
- Actual speed
- Heart icon for signal reception of chest belt
transmitter
- Alarm icon when leaving the target heart
rate range
- Timing indicator for ongoing timing function
- Indicator for set alarm/alarm clock
- LAP recording indicator
- Walk mode indicator
- Selection indicator bike 1 / bike 2
- DATA Recording - icon for ongoing Data
Recording
- Arrow indicators for comparing the actual
speed to the average speed
- Service interval icon indicates that bike is
due for service
Header
- Actual altitude
- Actual temperature
- Actual ascending gradient/
descending gradient
*If the computer is worn as a sport watch then the temperature can be
falsified by body warmth.

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1.5. EXTENSION OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Extension option: You have the possibility of extending your computer
with the cadence extension set
In this case the following cadence functions are available to you:
Actual cadence
Average cadence
Maximum cadence
In addition you can also get the following original VDO
replacement parts from your dealer
Designation article number
Universal handlebar holder - wireless art. no. 5503
Magnet S/M for speed impulses art. no. 4410
Magnet L/XL for speed impulse art. no. 4412
Cadence magnet art. no. 4411
Speed transmitter art. no. 6602
Pulse transmitter (incl. elastic chest belt) art. no. 6605
Elastic chest belt for pulse transmitter article art. no. 6606
Replacement docking station art. no. 6609
Cadence kit art. no. 6603
Wrist band art. no. 6607
Wrist band lock art. no. 6608
Universal mount kit art. no. 6601
When purchasing look for the VDO Cyclecomputing original equipment
logo. Only products bearing this logo are authorized by VDO Cyclecom-
puting for use with your computer.
2. INSTALLATION
2.1. BATTERY INSTALLATION
2.1.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION - COMPUTER AND SPEED/CADENCE
TRANSMITTER >>> P02
step 1 Insert the battery into the computer/transmitter housing with
the + pole up.
step 2 Ensure that the battery is not tilted.
step 3 Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the
battery compartment.
step 4 Insert the battery compartment lid into the opening and use
a coin to firmly turn the battery door to right until the stop
(approximately 1/3 turn)
TIP for changing batteries: VDO recommends changing the batteries
yearly to avoid undesired data loss. Thus strictly ensure that you note
the entered wheel sizes as well as the previous ridden kilometers for
bike 1 & bike 2, as well as the total altitude difference for bike 1, bike
ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT