Vetta HR409 User manual

HR409
english

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ENGLISH
INDEX
1. Congratulations 2
2. Warning 3
3. HR409 Features 3
4. HR409 Components 3
5. Button Functions 5
6. Modes Of Operation 5
7. Setting The Clock 6
8. Determining Your Target Zone 6
9. Setting Your Target Zone 7
10. Setting Alarm Sound On & Off 8
11. Basic Fitness Tips And Target Zone Explanation 8
12. Attaching your HR409 10
13. Exercising with your HR409 12
14. Troubleshooting 12
15. Taking Care Of Your HR409 13
16. Technical Specifications 14
17. Warranty & Service 15
CONGRATULATIONS
Welcome to the future of wireless heart rate technology! Your
purchase today shows that you are serious about your exercise and
are committed to achieving your best. Today, getting the most from
your exercise doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend longer
periods of time to achieve those goals. With Target Heart Rate
Training, you will increase the effectiveness of your workout by
monitoring and quantifying your results every step of the way. For
most individuals as little as 20 minutes in your target heart rate zone
each session is enough to achieve substantial health improvements.
The Vetta HR409 will act as your personal coach and guide you to
your fitness goals more effectively.
Heart Rate Technology provided by
Acumen, Inc. EZ Set Target Zone™ is
a trademark of Acumen, Inc. EZ-Set
Target Zone and Angled Belt Clip are
patent pending from Acumen, Inc.

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
Overexertion can cause serious injury, including heart attacks. Some
individuals cannot safely elevate their heart rate to the levels of typi-
cally used heart rate training zones. No one should begin an exercise
program without first obtaining medical clearance,
especially if there is a personal or family history of heart disease, high
blood pressure, or if you are over age 40, have diabetes, high cho-
lesterol, smoke cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain med-
ications. Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you notice
signs of overexertion or heart problems, such as pain or
pressure in the left or mid-chest area or left neck, shoulder or arm,
light-headedness, cold sweat, unusual paleness or fainting. Also note
that the signals used by this monitor may interfere with a
pacemaker or other implanted devices. Consult the manufacturer of
the implant device and/or your physician prior to using this monitor.
HR409 FEATURES
Shock resistant design
Water resistant to 30 meters
EZ-Set Target Zone automatic programming
Target Zone (TZ) audible and visual alarm indicators
Wireless ECG accurate heart rate transmitter
12/24hr. time display with daily alarm
Quick-Release Bike Mount
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HR409 COMPONENTS:
HEART RATE MONITOR
Sleek, sporty styling with an easy-to-read display and comfortable
button locations.

CHEST TRANSMITTER ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC STRAP
WITH EZ-FIT BELT CLIP
Soft flexible electrodes comfortably hug your chest providing
optimum stability. Easy to adjust and includes a unique angled
design patented clip which helps eliminate slippage and provides
added comfort.
VETTA BIKE MOUNT
SET
The head unit of the HR409 can be detached from the wrist strap
mount and inserted into the handlebar mount as shown.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS
• SET/ALARM Button Press to switch alarm sound ON/OFF
(when in Time or HR Mode).
• MODE Button Press momentarily to change modes.
Note: All buttons produce one short beep when pressed. Press
and hold commands also produce another beep.
MODES OF OPERATION
To switch between different display modes, click the MODE button.
SET TIME
& DAILY
ALARM SET TARGET ZONE
The two Setting modes are accessed from the Time of Day & HR
display modes.
•Press & hold the SET button to enter Setting Mode.
•Adjust blinking digits with the MODE button.
•Press MODE button to increase the digits. Press and hold changes
the digits fast.
•Proceed to the Target Zone Setting option with the SET button.
•To exit Setting Mode when finished, just press and hold the SET
button.
Note: If no button is pressed after 1 minute, the monitor will
automatically exit the Setting Mode.
TIME HEART
RATE
STOPWATCH
Mode
Set
SET
PRESS SET PRESS SET
MODE
DISPLAY MODES
SETTING MODES

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Start from the Time-of-Day Mode.
1. Press & hold the SET button to
enter the time Setting Mode.
2. Hour (blinking) -Set by using the
MODE button. Press the SET button
to proceed to the next item.
3. Minutes (blinking) -Set by using
the MODE button. Press the SET but-
ton to proceed to the next item.
4. 12/24hr. time display(blinking)-Set
by using the MODE button. Press the
SET button to proceed to the next
item.
5. Daily Alarm (blinking) -Set on or
off with the MODE button. Press the
SET button to proceed to the next
item.
6. Alarm hour (blinking) -Set by using
the MODE button. Press the SET
button to proceed to the next item.
7. Alarm minutes (blinking) -Set by
using the MODE button. Press the
SET button to exit the Setting Mode.
SETTING THE CLOCK
DETERMINING YOUR TARGET ZONE
What is Target Zone Heart Rate Training? In order to benefit the
most from your workout, you need to become familiar with your
heart rate training zone. By working within the correct range, you
will achieve your fitness goals and strengthen your cardiovascular
system in less time. Here is basically how it works.
Effective conditioning requires that you maintain your heart rate at
the proper level for at least 20 minutes per workout (or per day). At
too high of a heart rate your activity can become counter effective.
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For most people, as your heart rate exceeds 85% (the upper limit),
your body begins to become anaerobic and produce acids. This also
burns less fat which can begin to burn and strain muscles, and even
start storing fat.
As for the Lower limit, this number tells you when you have reached
a level of intensity that is productive. A heart rate monitor will tune
you into your body’s internal activity level and help prevent injury or
worse.
To make this part easy for you, this monitor automatically sets the correct
target zone for you, after you enter in your age in the heart rate setup
mode . The internal auto-setting is based on a generally accepted
standard range of 65 to 85% of your max HR (where max HR =220 -
Age).
There are many variations of formulas for calculating target zones.
In most cases they will come up with a range very close to or the
same as the auto-setting of this monitor. If you prefer to fine-tune or
program your own limits, this can be done in the 2nd portion of the
HR Setting Mode (see below). The internal automatic TZ calculation
is based on the following example:
The calculated exercise range for a 30 year old would be a low of
124 and a high of 162 beats per minute. You should never exercise
near your maximum heart rate (max HR) for any period of time.
SETTING YOUR TARGET ZONE
Start from the Heart Rate Mode
1. Press & hold the SET button to enter
the Setting Mode .
2. Age (blinking) -Set using the MODE
button (Range is 7-99, default is 30.).
Press the SET button to
proceed to the next item. (Note: If you
want to use the built-in EZ-Setting of 65-
85% of your maxHR, set only your age
and skip steps 3, 4 & 5 by pressing SET
3 times.)
TARGET ZONE CALCULATION FORMULA
220 - Your Age = max HR
For a 30 year old person, your
calculations would be as follows:
220 - 30 = 190 Maximum Heart Rate
65% of this number = 123.5
85% of this number = 161.5
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3. Target Zone Alarm (blinking) -set ON/OFF
using the MODE button. Press the SET but-
ton to proceed to the next item.
4. Target Zone High (blinking) -set using
the MODE button (TZ High
auto-sets based on age Setting;
modifying it is optional.). Press the SET
button to proceed to the next item.
5. Target Zone Low (blinking) -set using
the MODE button (TZ Low also
auto-sets based on age Setting;
modifying it is optional.). Press the SET
button to exit Setting Mode .
Note: Any items not set, will default to standard average val-
ues. The TZ limits automatically set to 65-85% of your max HR
based on your age setting (where max HR = 220 - Age) (every
time the age setting is changed). This monitor will allow you
to program your upper and lower limits within one beat of
each other (for those who want to hear their heart beat con-
tinuously) and will also allow you to set either limit to the "off"
position. But it will not let you set the lower limit higher than
the upper, or the upper to less than the lower.
TZ
TZ
TZ
SETTING ALARM SOUND ON AND OFF
The alarm sound for both the Daily Alarm and the Target Zone
Range can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the ALARM button.
To indicate this, the alarm indicator on the display will switch ON
or OFF.
To switch the Daily Alarm ON or OFF, press the button while in
the Time Mode. When this alarm is beeping it can be silenced by
pressing any button.
To activate or deactivate the Target Zone Alarm Sound, simply press
the button while in the Heart Rate Mode.
BASIC FITNESS TIPS & TARGET ZONE
Depending on your specific goals, individual fitness level or just on
how energetic you feel, you may want to modify your range from
one day to the next based on the following chart:

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EXERCISE TARGET ZONE CHART
Age: 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65+
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
Heart Rate - Beats per Minute
% of Max.
Heart rate
Fat Burning Zone
Anaerobic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Warm-up Cool Down
85% to Max
65% to 85%
55% to 65%
55% to 65%
Begin and end every workout with stretching. Stretching done
before your workout increases flexibility to help prevent muscle
strain or injury, and stretching after loosens tight muscles and helps
prevent soreness.
•Stretch before warm up & after cool down.
•Stretch slowly & gently, never bounce or stretch to a point of pain.
•Hold each stretch 30-60 sec. & exhale as you extend stretches.
Start every exer-
cise with a slow and gradual warm up and end with a slow and
gradual cool down. Smoothly easing into and out of strenuous
activity helps your body prepare your metabolism and blood flow to
efficiently break down fat and change over from one intensity level
to another. Going into your target zone too quickly can cause your
heart rate to increase too rapidly, causing you to loose your energy
too soon, strain yourself or possibly worse.
•Slowly bring your heart rate to a level just below the lower limit
of your target zone.
•Maintain heart rate at this level for 5-10 min.
This range is recommended for those who haven’t worked out in a
long time, are trying to loose weight, those at a high risk for heart
problems or if you’re just not feeling 100% one day. It is intended for
low intensity and/or long duration exercise. The lower intensity helps
you maintain your exercise for longer periods of time. When
exercising for weight loss or starting a new exercise routine, longer
duration is more important and much healthier than higher intensity.
•Build up gradually to 30 to 60 min. per workout.
•Workout 3 or 4 times per week.
STRETCHING
WARM UP & COOL DOWN: 55% OR LESS
THE FAT BURNING ZONE: 55% -65%

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This range is recommended for those in good physical condition
who have been exercising on a consistent basis for an extended
period of time. Exercising in this range helps improve your fitness
level and prevent injury caused from over training.
•Duration: 20-30 min. per workout.
•Frequency: At least 3 or 4 times per week.
To be used by ultra-athletes only and never recommended without
close medical approval or supervision. This range is used only for
those in extremely good physical condition during races or training
for competition. It is typically used for interval training (or short
sprints) to help improve or measure endurance levels.
THE AEROBIC ZONE: 65% TO 85%
THE ANAEROBIC ZONE: 85% TO MAX HR
MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS
Track yourself to determine how your overall health and fitness
improves. As your cardiovascular system improves your normal
resting heart rate will decrease. It will begin to take longer to reach
your target zone and it will be easier to keep your heart rate steady
during exercise. If you notice your resting heart rate higher than
normal you should take a rest from exercise or at least workout
easier that day. It may be an indication that your body has not
completely recovered from a previous extraneous workout or injury.
It could also be an indication of an illness coming on, stress, or a
good reason for a check up with your doctor.
ATTACHING YOUR HEART MONITOR
1. Attach the adjustable strap to one side of the transmitter. Push
the round tab of the belt clip through the back side of the attaching
hole on the transmitter and twist it into place (Fig. 1). The unique
angled clip is designed to prevent the belt from slipping down your
chest. It can be attached in either the up or down position (keeping
both the same). Depending on the contour of your torso, one direc-
tion may be more comfortable than the other.
Belt Clip
Transmitter Elastic
Strap
Fig. 1

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2. Adjust the tension of the strap to fit snugly but comfortably
around your chest. Wrap the belt around your chest as shown
(Fig.2).
3. Center and position the belt as shown, at heart level, just below
your pectoral muscles or breasts (but not too low) and attach the
other end of the strap to the transmitter. The "Vetta" logo should be
positioned at the center of your chest.
Fig. 2
4. Moisten the transmitter electrodes. For best results, the belt
should be worn directly on your skin. A small amount of moisture is
needed to assist in conducting the electrical impulses generated
from your heart beats to the transmitter. Gently pull belt away from
skin and apply a small drop of water or saline solution to each of the
two electrodes (one on each side) (Fig. 3). If you prefer to wear
your belt over a light shirt, you will need to generously moisten the
areas of the shirt directly beneath the electrodes in order to insure
proper signal pick-up. You may wear as many layers of clothing as
desired over the transmitter belt without affecting the operating
range.
5. Put your wrist monitor on. The monitor doesn’t have to be
attached to your wrist to register your heart rate, it just has to be
within 3 feet of your chest.
Electrodes
Fig. 3

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EXERCISING WITH YOUR HR409
HEART RATE
THE TARGET ZONE
From Time of Day Mode click MODE button once to go to Heart
Rate Mode and begin your exercise. If your transmitter is correctly
attached, the running man indicator on the monitor display should
begin to blink and your current heart rate in beats per minute will
come up on the display. If no heart rate is detected for 5 min. the
heart rate circuit will switch itself off. The indicator tells if the heart
rate circuit is on. To switch it back on after it has shut off, simply
restart the Heart Rate Mode by clicking the MODE button.
Your monitor will provide both a visual indicator (by flashing the
heart rate digits) and an audible alarm (beeping) if your heart rate
is above or below your set target zone range. The "TZ" indicator
with the or arrows will indicate if your heart rate is within,
above or below the set target zone, respectively. The beeping alarm
can be turned on or off by pressing the Alarm button (indicated by
the on the display).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Can't get a Heart Rate reading?
The most common cause for the heart rate not turning on or work-
ing erratically is that the belt is not positioned correctly or not
moistened properly. Make sure that the belt is positioned high
enough on your chest (too high is better than too low) and
properly moistened. The tension should be comfortable but it
shouldn’t be so loose that it slides down the chest. Also make sure
that your monitor is within the 3ft. transmitting distance of the
transmitter and check the angle of its position (at greater
distances, the monitor face should be parallel and facing the
transmitter, instead of on an angle).
It is also known that a small percentage of the population may have
trouble getting an accurate heart rate reading with this type of
device due to the many various intricacies of the heart rate signal.
The signal may be too weak on the surface of the skin, stronger in
a different location of the chest or irregular in waveform. Also, if the
user has had recent heart problems, surgery, or other various
differentiating factors, they might cause a problem. If you are
experiencing difficulties in picking up a steady signal, you may want
to try your monitor on another person, or try positioning the belt
higher on your chest, or shifting it more to the left or right of your
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Blank screen or missing digits?
This can be an indication of mechanical shock damage, a dead
battery or possibly moisture damage. If this occurs, you could first try
a Global Reset (see below) otherwise send it in for service. Repairs
should only be done by a Vetta Dealer or a Vetta service center.
Stuck or Erratic Display?
If your monitor should ever get stuck or act erratically due to
dropping it, static shock or some other unforeseen reason, The
Global Reset feature will allow you to reset the unit and return all
settings back to their internal defaults. To perform this function press
and hold both buttons at once. Caution: THIS WILL CLEAR
EVERYTHING! including all of your personal settings.
My heart rate readings act strange while in my car or on an
airplane. Though the HR409 is designed with high integrity
interference elimination circuitry, extremely excessive electrical or
magnetic fields like those in a vehicle (or on board an aircraft) can
cause disturbances in the heart rate readings. When your monitor
detects too much interference such as this, it will usually display "00"
or “- -”and eventually turn its heart rate circuit off. The indicator
tells you if the heart rate circuit is on. In most cases, holding the
monitor within a foot of the front of the chest belt will allow your
monitor to receive the signal and display your heart rate accurately.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HR409
Your Vetta Heart Rate Monitor was built with a commitment to
quality and dependability. To extend the life of your monitor and
keep it operating at its peak, please read your instructions carefully
and keep the following tips in mind.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
•To maximize the life of your heart monitor it is important that
you keep all of its components clean and always dry off any
moisture before putting it away. For cleaning, use only mild soap
and water. Be careful to never use abrasive cleaners or chemicals
as they will cause permanent damage.
•For safekeeping, always store your monitor in its original box
and in a safe, mild and dry location. Be sure not to expose it to
extreme temperatures such as, leaving it in direct sunlight or in a
hot or freezing cold car for extended periods of time.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•Although your Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant, be sure not to
operate its buttons under water as pressure can cause them to leak.
• The transmitter will automatically shut itself off once you have
disconnected it from your chest. However, it is important to
thoroughly dry it off after every use, since moisture on the
electrodes can cause it to remain on longer.
•Be sure not to twist or bend the electrode portions of the belt
excessively (never bend backwards), especially when storing it.
This can permanently damage their conductivity and cause
mechanical damage to the internal circuit.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Should your monitor need battery replacement we recommend that
you take it to a local jewelry store or an authorized Vetta Dealer in
order to guarantee that it will maintain its water resistance.
Improper battery replacement or service will void the warranty.
Repairs should only be performed by a Vetta Service Center.
Shock Resistant: Standard shock resistance.
Water Resistance: 30 meters. Not intended for diving.
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50˚C (32 to 122˚F)
Battery Type: Transmitter--Lithium CR2032
Monitor--Lithium CR2032
Battery Life: Approx. 2 years, avg use of 1 hr/day, 7
days/week.
Time Default Mode: After 5 minutes of no key press or no
heart rate Monitor returns to the time-
of-day Mode.
Global Reset: This feature will clear all memory data
and user settings and return all set
tings to the default values listed. Press
and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY
The Vetta companies, including Vetta USA Limited and AH Vetta
Europe Limited, warrant all Vetta products, to the original purchaser, to
be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three years
from the original date of purchase. Vetta will, at its sole discretion,
repair or replace any product deemed defective. This express warranty
is in lieu of all other warranties, either expressed or implied. Any war-
ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited
to the three years duration of the above express warranty. Vetta will not
be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages, including
but without limitation damage or injuries resulting from possible meas-
urement inaccuracies or malfunctions.
WARRANTY & SERVICE
TECHNICAL DISPLAY GUIDE
Display Items Default Settings Range
Time 8 AM 12/24hr.clock
*AM & PM indicators
active only in the
Setting Modes.
Alarm Time 8AM/OFF ON/OFF
Age 30 years 7-99
Heart Rate Display 0(20)-250 bpm
TZ Alarm OFF ON/OFF
Upper Target
Zone Limit 162 beats per minute OFF-250
Lower Target
Zone Limit 124 beats per minute OFF-250
Note: TZ High cannot be set less than TZ Low and TZ Low cannot
be set greater than TZ High. However, they can be set within 1
beat of each other, or either one can be set to OFF.

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101A Executive Drive, Suite 100
Sterling, VA 20166 USA
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.vetta.com
VETTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS
SERVICE
If you ever experience a problem with the function of your Vetta
HR409 Heart Rate Monitor, please visit your local Authorized Vetta
Dealer for assistance.
Should you experience a problem with your Vetta HR409 Heart Rate
Monitor that cannot be solved by your local Authorized Vetta
Dealer, please follow these simple steps to assure quick and efficient
processing of your claim.
Step 1 Contact the appropriate Vetta Customer Service Center listed
below for help and to obtain a Return Authorization Number
(RA Number).
Step 2 Send the unit back to the appropriate Vetta Customer Service
Center, together with the original copy of your purchase receipt and
a detailed explanation of the problem that you are experiencing.
Please be sure to write the Return Authorization Number
(RA Number) on your return package.