Yamaha BF-1 - BODiBEAT Music Player/Heart Rate... User manual

BF-1
The “Precautions” section is located on pages 4 – 5. Please read this carefully before using the
BODiBEAT BF-1.
BF-1 Quick Guide
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Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha BODiBEAT BF-1 Interactive Music Player. If you’re a
music lover who enjoys exercising along with music, you’ll find that the many functions and
features of the BF-1 not only make exercising more enjoyable but also make it much more
effective. Have fun and exercise safely!
Main Features
• BODiBEAT automatically plays music to match your jogging/walking pace. (See page 12.)
• BODiBEAT plays music to match and maintain optimal aerobic exercise level for your
exercise sessions. (See page 13.)
• BODiBEAT lets you manage your music and your workouts via computer. (See page 18.)
Included Accessories
Armband
Earphones
(with pulse sensor) USB cable
Cable clip
Earphone
Pads
Quick Guide
(this manual)
CD-ROM
User
Registration
Card
Safety
Information
Start-up Guide

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Table of Contents
Precautions.................................................................................................. 4
Starting Up................................................................................................... 6
Exercising with the BF-1............................................................................ 12
Connecting to a Computer......................................................................... 18
Using the BF-1 as a Music Player ............................................................. 22
Settings...................................................................................................... 23
Menu Tree ................................................................................................. 24
Specifications ............................................................................................ 25
About PDF manual
In the supplied CD-ROM, there is the BF-1 Owner’s Manual (PDF) which provides complete,
detailed information and instructions for using the BF-1. Please refer to this manual for detailed
information.
In order to view the PDF files, Adobe Reader must be installed to your computer. Adobe
Reader can be downloaded free at the following website: http://www.adobe.com/
• Copying of the commercially available musical data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
• This manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
• The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
somewhat different from those on your device.
•The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Precautions
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
DANGER
• Do not disassemble the device or modify it in any
way. This can result in the device bursting, or even
an explosion or fire. If the device should appear to
be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately
and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not drop the device into the water.
• Do not throw the device into a fire, or put burning
items near the device.
• Do not use or expose the device to extreme heat
(such as direct sunlight, near a heater or in a car
during the day) to prevent the possibility of
explosion, fire or bursting. Charge the device and
use it in temperature conditions between 0° to
40°C (32° to104°F) and keep in an environment of
between -10° to 45°C (14° to 113°F).
•Do not operate the device or use earphones while
driving a car or riding a motorcycle or a bicycle,
since this could result in a serious accident.
•To avoid accidents while walking or jogging, keep
the volume low enough to hear outside traffic
sounds and avoid concentrating too closely on the
display.
•If there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the
device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should
appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the
power switch and have the device inspected by
qualified Yamaha service personnel.
WARNING
• If you are not in good physical condition (chronic
illness, during pregnancy, or other abnormal
conditions), consult your physician before
beginning any exercise.
• If exercising causes you any pain or discomfort,
immediately get rest and consult a physician if
necessary.
•Make sure that any ear jewelry or accessories you
wear do not interfere with the pulse sensor for
accurate heart rate readings. Wearing earrings
may cause inaccurate heart rate detection, which
can result in your workout being too strenuous or
not strenuous enough.
• Keep the device in a place out of the reach of
small children.
• Never insert paper, metallic, or other objects into
the device. If this happens, turn off the power
immediately, and then have the device inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•When using the optional AC power adaptor:
- Only use the voltage specified as correct for the
adaptor. The required voltage is printed on the
adaptor.
-Use the specified adaptor (PA-U010 or an equivalent
recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong
adaptor can result in damage to the device or
overheating.
-Check the electric plug periodically and remove any
dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

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CAUTION
• Do not use or expose the device to excessive
dust, or extreme cold. Doing so may cause the
device to malfunction.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects
on the device, and do not use excessive force on
the buttons, switches, connectors or earphone
cable.
• Do not touch the connector with wet hands. If the
device gets wet inside from the connector, it may
cause the device to malfunction.
•Take care not to tangle the earphone cable around
your body or neighboring objects, since this can
cause injuries or accidents.
• Do not use the device or earphones for a long
period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume
level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, consult a physician.
• Some people may experience an abnormal
sensation or discomfort on their skin. If this should
occur, stop using the device and consult a
physician.
•When using the optional AC power adaptor,
unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC
outlet when you are not using the device for a long
time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not try to exercise with the device while
charging. Doing so may cause the device to
malfunction. Moreover, the USB cable may get
tangled up with your body and result in injury.
•When cleaning the device, use a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning
fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
This device contains a lithium-ion battery.
After usage, you may recycle the battery,
but never attempt to remove it by
yourself. Have the device inspected by
qualified Yamaha service personnel. If
there is no Yamaha service personnel in
your area, dispose of it properly according to
relevant environmental laws and disposal rules in
your area.
•Yamaha cannot be held responsible for
damage caused by improper use or
modifications to the device.
•Yamaha cannot be held responsible for any
health problems during exercise with the
device. Take full responsibility for your own
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Starting Up
Panel Controls
1 ▲ / ▼ (Up/Down) buttons (page 8)
2 Display
3 LED
Red: Heart rate is fast.
Green: Optimal aerobic exercise.
Blue: State of relaxation.
4 [ ] (Standby/On) button
Press this to turn the power on/off or turn
Control-hold on/off.
Holding this turns the power off.
5 [MENU] button (page 8)
6 Earphone/ear clip connector
7 [RESET] switch
8 USB connector (pages 7 and 19)
MENU
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Charging the Battery
You will need to charge the BF-1 before you use it for the first time.
To charge the battery of the BF-1, simply connect it to a computer with the included USB cable.
(Refer also to page 19.)
DANGER
Do not connect to a computer in extremely hot environments. You should charge it in a temperature
conditions of between 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F).
While the battery is being charged, the battery-charge icon ( ) appears. After charging is
complete, the battery-full icon will light.
While you’re using the BF-1, you can check the remaining battery power with the battery icon.
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Basic Operations
■ Selecting a menu item
Press the ▲ button: Moves the cursor highlight up
Press the ▼ button: Moves the cursor highlight down
Press both ▲ / ▼ buttons simultaneously: Actually selects or calls up the item
■ Changing a setting or parameter value
Press the ▲ button: Increases or changes the selected setting
Press the ▼ button: Decreases or changes the selected setting
Press both ▲ / ▼ buttons simultaneously: Actually enters the change and moves the cursor to
the next parameter
■ Cancel the operation or return to the previous display
Press the [MENU] button: Returns to the previous display
Hold the [MENU] button: Returns to the Top Menu
MENU
Moves cursor
highlight down
Moves cursor
highlight up
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Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings
The first time you turn on the power of your new BF-1, the device guides you through several
important settings. You’ll need to make these settings before you can effectively use the BF-1.
1
Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button to turn on the power.
2
Select the desired language, then simultaneously press both ▲ / ▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
3
Select “Set Up” to start making the initial settings.
The following displays will appear in succession.
After you’ve made all necessary initial settings, the Top Menu is called up.
Select one of the modes from the
Top Menu and start exercising!
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Attaching the armband
1
Connect the earphone cable to the BF-1.
2
Attach the device to the armband.
3
Loosen the armband and put your left
arm into the armband.
4Fasten the armband to your upper arm.
Adjust the armband into position so that
you can easily see the display.
IMPORTANT
Do not wear the armband anywhere on your body
other than your upper arm (for example, your
neck, wrist, ankle, etc.)
When removing the BF-1 from the
armband...
Push the tab down and pull the device up
and out.
Correct
Incorrect
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Putting on the earphones and pulse sensor
1Hook the earphone cable over the top of your ear.
2Insert the earphone into your ear.
3Adjust the earphone angle as desired.
4Clip the pulse sensor onto your left ear lobe.
5Slide the cable tightener toward your head.
Adjust the tightener to the most comfortable position.
Using the cable clip...
If the cable is too long and gets in your way while you are
exercising, bind the excess cable with the convenient cable clip.
If desired, you can also attach the cable to your clothing using
the cable clip.
Pulse
sensor
Cable
tightener
Cable clip
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Exercising with the BF-1
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode
In the Free Workout mode, the BF-1 automatically matches the music to your exercise pace,
selecting songs that have almost the same tempo as your jogging or walking speed. When you
change pace, the music changes with you. This lets you jog freely and set your own pace—
and enjoy music that perfectly fits your pace.
1Select “Free Workout” from the Top Menu.
2Select “Start.” Then simply start jogging or walking at whatever pace you want!
For details on operations while exercising, see page 14.
3When you want to stop the exercise, simultaneously hold both the ▲/▼(Up/Down)
buttons.
This ends the session and calls up the log display (page 17).
You can also set the target for your exercise in advance. See page 15.
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Optimal Aerobic Exercise—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness Modes
The Fitness Modes (Walk Fitness programmed for walking and Jog Fitness for jogging) provide
the most appropriate music playback for optimal aerobic exercise. The built-in pulse sensor
detects your heart rate as you exercise. Continuously and in real time, the BF-1 calculates the
optimal exercise pace for you, given your physical condition—and then automatically changes
the music to match your pace and heart rate.
1Select “Walk Fitness” or “Jog Fitness” from the Top Menu.
2Make sure the pulse sensor is properly attached.
3Select “Start.” Then start jogging or walking with the tempo of the song that plays!
For details on operations while exercising, see page 14.
WARNING
If you find it too strenuous to match your pace to the song, do not force yourself to keep pace. Lower the
pace accordingly or stop the exercise.
4When you want to stop the exercise, simultaneously hold both the ▲/▼(Up/Down)
buttons.
This starts the cooling down segment, ends the session and calls up the log display
(page 17).
You can also set the target for your exercise in advance. See page 15.
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Operation During Exercise
■Pausing the exercise
Press (but do not hold) the ▲/▼(Up/Down) buttons simultaneously.
This pauses the music and exercise session. Press them again to
restart the music and exercise.
■Changing music playback volume
Press one of the ▲/▼(Up/Down) buttons and change the volume.
■Changing songs
This lets you select other songs having roughly the same tempo as
the song currently playing.
Press the [MENU] button once and select the top or other song by
pressing the appropriate ▲/▼(Up/Down) button.
■Locking or changing the pace
Press the [MENU] button twice and use the ▲/▼(Up/Down)
buttons to change the tempo. Press both ▲/▼buttons
simultaneously to lock the tempo.
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Goal Setting
You can specify the target to structure your sessions if you want. When you specify the target
before your exercise, music playback will automatically stop once the set target has been
reached.
1At step 2 on page 12 or step 3 on page 13, select “Setting.”
2Select the desired setting: Time, Distance, Calories.
Time
Available settings:
10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90 (minutes), Custom
Distance
Available settings:
2, 5, 10 (miles), Half Marathon, Marathon, Custom
When the units of measurement is set to “Meters,” the available settings are:
3, 5, 10 (kilometers), Half Marathon, Marathon, Custom
Calories
Available settings:
100, 300, 500, 700, 1000 (K calories), Custom
If you select “Custom” here, you can freely set the desired target.
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Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode
The Training mode is like having a professional athletic coach by your side, telling you not only
when to speed up and when to slow down, but exactly how much you should speed up or slow
down—all the while playing your favorite music to keep you on program.
Select “Training” from the Top Menu.
Not only can you choose one of the built-in nine Training programs to start the exercise quickly,
but you can also create your original programs. Each training program contains several
segments, each lasting for a specific interval (time or distance) and has different targets as
shown below.
Interval Time, Distance
Target Pace (minutes:seconds per mile), Tempo (bpm), HR (bpm), %HRR (%)
For details about the Training mode (about preset Training programs, creating original
programs, etc.), refer to page 20 in this document, as well as the BF-1 Owner’s Manual and the
BODiBEAT Station Owner’s Manual in the CD-ROM.
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After a Workout Session
Once your exercise session is stopped, a log of the session automatically appears. Use the ▲/
▼(Up/Down) buttons to scroll through the display pages to view all log entries and graphs.
To exit from the Log display pages, press the [MENU] button.
Selecting “Data” from the Top Menu also calls up your exercise logs stored in the BF-1. This
lets you check not only each workout session but also cumulative data for a day/week/month.
Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode
If you select “Try” from the initial display (page 9) or select “Guest” from the Top menu, you can
use the convenient Guest mode, which lets you or one of your friends take the unit on a “test
run,” freely use the Free Workout and Fitness modes.
In the Guest mode, “•” is shown at the beginning of the display title.
To exit from the Guest mode, hold the [MENU] button for about two seconds.
Indicates the Guest mode
is active.
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Connecting to a Computer
About the BODiBEAT Station
Connecting with a computer and using the included BODiBEAT Station software allows you to
easily and intuitively manage the exercise logs, training programs, and music data, and lets
you take full advantage of all the modes and functions on the BF-1 conveniently and efficiently
from your computer.
System Requirements
OS Windows®XP Professional SP2/XP Home Edition SP2 or Vista*
(*Only compatible with 32-bit Ultimate/Business/Home Premium/Home Basic/
Enterprise versions.)
Computer 1 GHz or higher; Intel®Pentium®/Celeron®processor
Available
Memory
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended)
Windows Vista: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Hard Disk 200 MB or more
Display 1024 x 768 or more
Sound Windows-compliant Audio Interface or Sound Card
(Windows Media®Player must be installed to the computer.)
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How to Connect
Connect the device to the computer with the included USB cable.
When connected, the BF-1 automatically switches to PC mode and any key operations on the
unit are disabled.
CAUTION
• Do not turn the computer to the power-saving mode when the BF-1 is connected. Doing so risks freezing
the BF-1 and losing data, or depleting the power of the BF-1.
• Always use the included USB cable. Using an improper cable may cause damage to the USB terminal.
•Never disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. Doing so may cause loss of data or
damage to the device.
When removing the BF-1 from the computer…
1Double-click “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the Windows task bar.
The “Safely Remove Hardware” dialog appears.
2Confirm that the “Display device component” is checkmarked, select “Yamaha BODiBEAT
USB Device,” then click [Stop].
The “Stop a Hardware device” dialog appears.
3Click [OK].
4Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
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BODiBEAT Station Installation
IMPORTANT
Before installing the software, please read carefully the End User Licensing Agreement included in the CD-
ROM. By installing it, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the license agreement.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
The initial menu appears on the screen.
(If the initial menu does not appear, select the CD/DVD drive from My Computer, then
double-click “Setup.exe” and go on to step 3.)
2Click “Install BODiBEAT Station” from the initial menu.
The installation starts. After the message “Please plug in your BODiBEAT device” appears,
connect the BF-1 to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
3Execute the installation by following the onscreen instructions.
CAUTION
When you first connect the BF-1 to the computer in which the BODiBEAT Station is installed, the preset
Training programs on the BF-1 will be overwritten by the programs on the BODiBEAT Station. If you have
edited the preset programs on the BF-1, your changes will be lost. To avoid this, copy the program you have
edited to another program. (Refer to the BF-1 Owner’s Manual in the CD-ROM.)
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