Vision Fitness T9700 Simple User manual

Congratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken an im-
portant step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Treadmill is a
tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use
of your Treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways…
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression
• An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Tread-
mill will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your
exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won’t interfere with your workout when
you have your Treadmill in the comfort of your home. This Owner’s Guide provides
you with basic information on starting an exercise program. A more complete
knowledge of your new Treadmill will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy
lifestyle.
Some kinds of service to your Treadmill should only be performed by your VISION
FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer should
service be required.

Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 7
POWER & EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . . . 8
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FEATURES & QUICK KEYS . . . . . . . . . 13
USER TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SPEED & ELEVATION QUICK KEYS . . . . 15
CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER. . . . . 17
CHOOSING PROGRAM & AGE . . . . . . . 19
CHOOSING A LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CHOOSING A TIME & WEIGHT . . . . . . .21
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . . .23
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . 23
HRT WEIGHT LOSS & HRT CARDIO . . . .24
HRT ENDURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HRT INTERVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . . 39
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . . . 40
USER PROGRAMS 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . 41
USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 . . . . . . 44
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USER ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . . 45
AUTO-CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .51
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . . 52
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . . 54
FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . 57
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . . 60
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . .62
GENERAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this exercise product.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to
persons:
• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s
Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not remove the Treadmill motor covers or roller covers. Service
should be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.
• Never operate this Treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return
the Treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use outdoors.
• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug from
outlet.
• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of
the power cord, which may pinch and damage it.
• Unplug your VISION FITNESS Treadmill before moving it.
CHILDRENCHILDREN
CHILDRENCHILDREN
CHILDREN
• Keep children off your VISION FITNESS Treadmill at all times.
• When the VISION FITNESS Treadmill is in use, young children and pets
should be kept at least 10 feet /3 meters away.
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POWER REQUIREMENTSPOWER REQUIREMENTS
POWER REQUIREMENTSPOWER REQUIREMENTS
POWER REQUIREMENTS
This product is for use on a nominal 220-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that
looks like the plug illustrated below. An improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of an electrical shock. Do not modify the
plug that was provided with this product. If this plug does not fit into your outlet,
have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet. Adapters, extension cords and
surge protectors should not be used with this product. Also, a GFI protected recep-
tacle should not be used. It is recommended to use a 20 amp dedicated circuit.
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILLOTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
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CAUTION!:CAUTION!:
CAUTION!:CAUTION!:
CAUTION!: If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of
breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Treadmill.
• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.
CLEANINGCLEANING
CLEANINGCLEANING
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.
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MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILLMOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILLMOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the front
legs. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, carefully lift and roll.
CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 300 lbs /
136kgs ! Use care and additional help if necessary.
PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOMEPLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOMEPLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
It is important that you place your Treadmill in a comfortable and inviting room.
Your Treadmill is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their
Treadmills facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your
Treadmill in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for
you, the Treadmill should be in an attractive setting.
NOTE:NOTE:
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NOTE: If you place your Treadmill facing out from a wall, you should leave 3 feet /
1 meter between the wall and the Treadmill to ensure safe operation.
LEVELINGLEVELING
LEVELINGLEVELING
LEVELING
The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the Treadmill
where you intend to use it, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers
located on the back of the Treadmill frame. A carpenter’s level is recommended. If
your Treadmill is not level, the running belt may not track properly. Once you have
leveled the Treadmill, lock the levelers in place by tightening the nuts against the
frame.
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POWERPOWER
POWERPOWER
POWER
Ensure that your Treadmill is properly
connected to a power outlet, then turn
on the Power switch, located at the front
of the main frame.
EMERGENCY STOPEMERGENCY STOP
EMERGENCY STOPEMERGENCY STOP
EMERGENCY STOP
If at any time you need to stop the Tread-
mill quickly, simply press the red Emer-
gency Stop button. This will instantly cut
all power and the Treadmill will come to
a stop. To resume your workout, you
will need to re-enter any data.
SAFETY MAGNETSAFETY MAGNET
SAFETY MAGNETSAFETY MAGNET
SAFETY MAGNET
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not
start unless the Safety Magnet is inserted
into the circle in the console overlay.
You should attach the clip end to your
clothing. If at any time you need to stop
the Treadmill quickly simply pull the
Safety Magnet off the console. This will
cut all power to the Treadmill and it will
come to a complete stop. To resume
your workout, place the Safety Magnet
back in place. This will send you back to
the start-up mode.
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T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAYT9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAYT9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTERALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER
ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTERALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER
ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER
This is a display that will scroll the operation instructions in the top center
display window. It will also display your feedback when the LED next to the
appropriate word is lit.
DISTANCEDISTANCE
DISTANCEDISTANCE
DISTANCE
Shown as Miles or Kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.
AVG PACEAVG PACE
AVG PACEAVG PACE
AVG PACE
Shown as Time (minutes:seconds). Equals accumulated time divided by accumu-
lated distance.
HEART RATEHEART RATE
HEART RATEHEART RATE
HEART RATE
Shown as Beats-per-Minute. You can monitor your Heart Rate at any time during
a workout by using the Heart Rate Chest Strap or gripping the Heart Rate
Sensors on the front handlebar.
% HEART RATE% HEART RATE
% HEART RATE% HEART RATE
% HEART RATE
Displays percentage of maximum heart rate.
TIMETIME
TIMETIME
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the Time remaining or the Time elapsed in
your workout.
PACEPACE
PACEPACE
PACE
Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current Speed.
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T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAYT9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAYT9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
ELEVATIONELEVATION
ELEVATIONELEVATION
ELEVATION
Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation
is visible in the left-hand LED window. Indi-
cates how steeply inclined the running sur-
face is, to simulate walking/running on a
hill.
CALORIESCALORIES
CALORIESCALORIES
CALORIES
Shown as estimated calories burned dur-
ing workout.
SPEEDSPEED
SPEEDSPEED
SPEED
Shown as MPH or KPH, Speed is visible in
the right-hand LED window. Indicates how
fast the running surface is moving, to simu-
late outdoor walking/running.
AVG SPEEDAVG SPEED
AVG SPEEDAVG SPEED
AVG SPEED
Shown as MPH or KPH. Equals accumu-
lated distance plus elapsed
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PLAYPLAY
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PLAY
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOWPROFILE MATRIX WINDOW
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOWPROFILE MATRIX WINDOW
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW
The Left dots #1-6 will show an Eleva-
tion Profile in 6 segments in ORANGE.
This profile is not an exact representa-
tion of the elevation profile, but just a
bar graph. The profile will scroll to the
left during operation.
The Right dots #1-6 will show a Speed
Profile in 6 segments in RED. This pro-
file is not an exact representation of the
speed profile, but just a bar graph. The
profile
will scroll to the left during operation.
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FEEDBACK DISPLAYFEEDBACK DISPLAY
FEEDBACK DISPLAYFEEDBACK DISPLAY
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BARSPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR
SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BARSPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR
SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR
The center 2 columns on the dot matrix
are the SPB (Segment Progress Bar).
These two bars represent the accumu-
lated time per segment. Each program
has 20 segments. The SPB takes the seg-
ment time and divides it into 10 vertical
dots. More dots appear as you progress
in each segment. When the segment is
complete the SPB starts over.
STOP
HOLD TO RESET
S
ELECT
HOLD TO SCAN
SCAN FUNCTIONSCAN FUNCTION
SCAN FUNCTIONSCAN FUNCTION
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan the data during your workout,
simply press the SELECT button. To con-
tinuously Scan, press and hold until the
Console doublebeeps (about 2
seconds.) For example: if your workout
is 20 minutes long, each segment is one
minute. The SPB will divide the 1 minute
into 10 dots, or 6 seconds per dot. The
dots would clear and start counting up
as each segment is complete.
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USER LOG-INUSER LOG-IN
USER LOG-INUSER LOG-IN
USER LOG-IN
The T9700S and T9700HRT, consoles have a special feature that allows you to
Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this function follow these steps.
PRESS LOG-IN BUTTONPRESS LOG-IN BUTTON
PRESS LOG-IN BUTTONPRESS LOG-IN BUTTON
PRESS LOG-IN BUTTON
Use either set of arrow keys to choose
a user I.D. number (1-10). This will
appear in the Alphanumeric Message
Center. Then press SELECT.
CHOOSE A PROGRAM ( T9700HRT ONLY)CHOOSE A PROGRAM ( T9700HRT ONLY)
CHOOSE A PROGRAM ( T9700HRT ONLY)CHOOSE A PROGRAM ( T9700HRT ONLY)
CHOOSE A PROGRAM ( T9700HRT ONLY)
Select the desired program by using
one of the Program Quick-Keys (see
page 19 for program setup) or press
START to enter the Manual mode.
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T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATUREST9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES
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USER TOTALS BUTTONUSER TOTALS BUTTON
USER TOTALS BUTTONUSER TOTALS BUTTON
USER TOTALS BUTTON
To use this function you will need to use the same User Log-In code and follow
these three steps.
PRESS TOTALS BUTTONPRESS TOTALS BUTTON
PRESS TOTALS BUTTONPRESS TOTALS BUTTON
PRESS TOTALS BUTTON
Use either set of arrow keys to enter
your User I.D. Number. This is the
same number that you use to log-in
before you begin working out. Then
press SELECT.
TOTALS ARE DISPLAYEDTOTALS ARE DISPLAYED
TOTALS ARE DISPLAYEDTOTALS ARE DISPLAYED
TOTALS ARE DISPLAYED
Now your accumulated totals for Distance, Hours, Calories, Average Speed, and
Average Pace are displayed. Press SELECT to scroll the data.
RESET USER TOTALSRESET USER TOTALS
RESET USER TOTALSRESET USER TOTALS
RESET USER TOTALS
When reviewing your user totals, simply press and hold the STOP key on the
overlay. This will clear the user total information.
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SPEED QUICK KEYSSPEED QUICK KEYS
SPEED QUICK KEYSSPEED QUICK KEYS
SPEED QUICK KEYS
After pressing the START button, you can change the speed of the Treadmill by
pressing one of the Speed Quick Key buttons numbered 1-9. Each key represents
a mile/kilometer per hour. For example, when you press 3, the Treadmill will
adjust the speed to 3 mph/kmph.
ELEVATION QUICK KEYSELEVATION QUICK KEYS
ELEVATION QUICK KEYSELEVATION QUICK KEYS
ELEVATION QUICK KEYS
After pressing the START button, you can change the elevation of the Treadmill by
pressing one of the Elevation Quick Key buttons numbered 1-9. Each key
represents a % incline. For example if you press 3, the Treadmill will elevate to a
3% incline.
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CONTACT HEART RATECONTACT HEART RATE
CONTACT HEART RATECONTACT HEART RATE
CONTACT HEART RATE
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORSHAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORSHAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS
The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this product to monitor your
heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your
workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be
displayed immediately, it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your
actual heart rate.
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:For the Heart Rate Training programs you must use the chest transmitter.
See Page 17.
CARDIO PORTCARDIO PORT
CARDIO PORTCARDIO PORT
CARDIO PORT
A Cardio Port is located on the back of the console that is compatible to enter-
tainment protocol such as Cardio Theater. The top port is the active port to use
for this function.
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Prior to wearing the Strap on your chest, moisten the two rubber contact pads
with several drops of water and spread about with your fingers.
USING THE WIRELESSUSING THE WIRELESS
USING THE WIRELESSUSING THE WIRELESS
USING THE WIRELESS
CHEST TRANSMITTERCHEST TRANSMITTER
CHEST TRANSMITTERCHEST TRANSMITTER
CHEST TRANSMITTER
Center the Transmitter Strap just
below the breast or pectoral
muscles, directly over your sternum
with the VISION FITNESS logo fac-
ing out.
Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid
bouncing or sliding.
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