Table Of Contents Warnings 1 Year Limited Warranty Before You Begin Features Computer Interface Wha is Included in Your Package Exercise with Your Heart Rate Monitor Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor Sequence of Display & Setting Modes Modes and Functions User Profile Mode Time Mode Pace Mode Chrono Mode HR Data Mode Recovery Mode Interval Mode Alarm Mode EL Function Global Reset Sleep Mode Technical Specifications Technical Display Guide 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 8 9 9 10 11 11 11 11 12 Features Over exertion can cause serious injury, including heart attacks. Some individuals cannot safely elevate their heart rate to the levels of typically 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 cholesterol, smoke cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain medications. 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, high-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. 1 Year Warranty Rugged Shock Resistant Design Fully Water Resistant to 30 Meters User Replaceable Batteries Smart Lite EL night light with auto activation Up to 10 programmable User IDs Time & Calendar Display 12/24hr. with Hourly Chime 5 Daily Alarms Independently programmable Ultra-Slim Heart Rate Chest Belt Wireless ECG-Accurate Interference Filtering Circuitry TriZone: 3 EZ-Set Target Zones Pat Pend Which automatically sets by age Target Zone Alarms With Audible & Visual Indicators Recovery Heart Rate Timer Pacer Digitally Controlled Cadence Smart View: Change displays & view memory with stopwatch and timers running Countdown Start 0-59 seconds and Random 9 Interval Timers with 9 Cycles (& continuous) Multiple Memory Files Independently retainable, up to 60 files Time & Date Stamp for Memory Files 100 Laps Memory with 8 seconds freeze display Heart Rate Sampling Stores 12000 HR samples into memory Memory Recall: Time in TZ, Max. & Avg. HR for each & best laps, Calories, 100 Laps w/Lap Split Sleep Mode 1 Year Limited Warranty This product is warranted by Acumen, Inc. for a period of 1 year from date of original purchase (with the exception of batteries and elastic chest strap) under normal use, to be free from defects in material and work- manship. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, abuse, tampering or disassembling of the product. Acumen, Inc. reserves the right to determine the cause of malfunction and will repair or replace your Acumen HRM at no charge except for shipping and handling. For warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase & date of purchase, along with a check or money to cover the costs of shipping and handling. No responsibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages, including but without limitation damages or injuries resulting from possible measurement inaccuracies or malfunctions. Computer Interface System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 95TM or above. Acumen 2-Way PC Communication Interface Module. Functions: · Analyze Workouts and Track Progress · Print out Files · Program Watch Setting · Download and Save Data for Long Term Memory Refer to the instructions on Acumen CD ROM on how to install the software. Before You Begin This booklet will provide you with most of the instructions needed to program and use your new monitor, please visit our website (http://www. acumeninc.com) for complete information of the Instruction Manual. This model is normally sold with a computer interface system. If you have access to a computer and your purchase included the interface module, you will find it much easier to understand and program this watch from your computer versus doing it manually on the watch. 1 2 What is Included in Your Package Your package includes: A. Watch/Receiver (Heart Rate Monitor) B. Chest Transmitter C. Adjustable Elastic Strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip D. Acumen Software CD ROM E. Interface Module F. Communication Cable with 25-Pins converter C Adjust the tension of the strap: to fit snugly but comfortably around your chest.(Fig.2) Fig.2 Elastic Strap A Moisten the transmitter electrodes: apply a small drop of water on each of the two contact area.(fig 3.) D CD ROM Fig.3 Chest Transmitter "Angle-Fit" Belt Clip B Electrode E Interface Module F Communication Cable with 25-Pins Converter User replaceable batteries are included in both the watch & transmitter. 2. Attach your wrist monitor. The watch doesn't have to be attached to your wrist to register your heart rate, but it must be within 3 feet of your chest. 3. Press any key to start the Heart Rate reading. Exercise with Your Heart Rate Monitor ( I ) Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor 1. Attach the transmitter belt to your chest. Attach the adjustable strap: insert round end of clip through the hole and twist. (Fig 1.) Fig.1 Elastic Strap Transmitter Belt Clip (II) Sequence of Display & Setting Modes User Profile Mode Time Mode Pace Mode Chrono Mode HR Data Mode Recovery Mode Setting the Time Setting the Pacer Setting the Chrono Timer Setting Your Personal Data Setting the Recovery HR Limits Setting the Interval Timers Setting the Alarm Clock Transmitter Belt Clip Elastic Strap Interval Mode Alarm Mode 3 4 Stp/Sto/Clr EL Set · Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between modes. · Press Set button to enter or exit Setting Modes. · Press Str/Lap/TZ button to select User Profiles while in the Time Mode. Note: If no button is pressed for 60 sec, the watch will automatically exit the setting mode. - Press Set button to enter or exit the Time Setting. - Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters. - Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters. (the Second will be reset to zero) Note: weekday is auto-set based on the date and month entries. Pace Mode The Pace feature is a programmable beeping sound which allows you to set beeping rhythm for use as guidance to regulate your exercise, keep your exercise pace in sync with that rhythm. You can get the following information in this mode: ·Pace speed in BPM (beats per minute). Pace Speed · Pacer status: ON, OFF, AUTO. "ON" is displayed when you want to Pacer Status turn the Pacer on continuously and you will need to manually turn "OFF", or switch to "AUTO" when you want to control it by the stopwatch. · Turn the "HRC ON" allows you to control the pacer by your heart rate and the pace speed will slow down or speed up automatically when your heart rate is above or below the Target Zone. · Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on. Operation in this mode: - Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to change the Pacer status. Setting the Pacer You can set Pace Speed and turn HRC ON/OFF. - Press Set button to enter or exit the Pacer Setting. - Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters. - Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to adjust parameters. Rcl/View Mode/Nxt Str/Lap/TZ (III) Modes and Functions User Profile Mode The unit allows you to set a maximum of 10 user profiles and share the sample memory. Each user has their own settings without affecting the others.You can select user profile from the watch or by using the Acumen software. If you have selected another user profile, you need to set Age, Weight and Target Zone again. - Press Str/Lap/TZ button to view in Time select others by pressing Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/ View button. Time Mode You can get the following information in this mode: · Time, Date, Month and Weekday. · Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on. ·" " icon indicates Time Alarm status. · " " icon indicates Hourly Chime status · View the watch ID. Operation in this mode: - Press and hold Rcl/View button to view the current exercise session. - Press and hold Str/Lap/TZ button to view the Watch ID. Note: You may change your Watch ID by using the Acuman Software. Setting the Time You can set 12/24 Hour Mode, Hour, Minute, Second, Year, Month and Date. 5 Chrono Mode The unit records your exercise data by running the stopwatch. The delay feature allows you to delay the stopwatch each time when you press the start button. It's helpful in trying to synchronize with a separate countdown timer or for practicing starting on cue. Display valid record capacity 6 · Display the valid record capacity (Lap and Sampling numbers) and freeze for 2 seconds. · Change the display to the latest exercise session: Session number, Lap number, the Stopwatch, Delay Time (or total Exercise Time when starting the session), Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on. Operation in this mode: Record Lap Markers: - Press Str/Lap/TZ button to start the stopwatch. When the stopwatch is running, press the button again to record a lap marker, the screen will then freeze for 8 seconds whilst the stopwatch is still running. . - Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to pause/stop the stopwatch. Record a Session: - Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to store the lap markers and change to a new session when the stopwatch is stopped. Clear the Data: When all the data is stored, press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to clear the last session, hold the button continuously to clear all data. Memory Data Recall: - Press Rcl/View button to enter recall memory data. - Press Str/Lap/TZ button to exit . Review Data in Each Session: The unit will toggle the displays of lap data in each session by pressing Rcl/View button in the following sequence: Press Rcl/View Button General information Time in TZ Press Rcl/View Button Time above TZ Press Rcl/View Button Choose the Sessions: Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between sessions. Note: The unit will automatically exit the recall mode if no button is pressed for 60 seconds. Setting the Chrono Timer You can set Delay time and Sampling time. The Delay time can be set between 0~59 seconds or random(6~10 seconds). Sampling time is the period for the watch to take a heart rate sample, which is important & required when you want to analyze your workout with the PC software. - Press Set button to enter or exit the Chrono Timer Setting. - Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between parameters. - Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters. Note: If you have not stored the last exercise session currently displayed on your stopwatch, you will need to do so before being able to get into the Chrono Timer Setting. HR Data Mode You can get the following information in this mode: · Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm when the Target Zone Alarm is on. · The current Target Zone. · Amount of time spent in your selected Target Zone. · Total calories consumed during the exercise session. ·" " icon indicates audible Target Zone Alarm status. Operation in this mode: - Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between three Target Zones. - Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to turn on or off audible Target Zone Alarm. - Press Rcl/View button to view the current Target Zone limit. Setting Your Personal Data You can set: Age, Weight, Low, Medium, High Target Zone Limits, Exercise Type and Exercise Intensity. The unit will calculate the Target Zone Limits when you input your age, you may also set each parameter manually or separately. - Press Set button to enter or exit the Personal Data Setting. - Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between parameters. - Press Mode/Nxt button to change the parameter in each screen. - Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters. Note: Refer to the "Basic Exercise Guide" on how to determine your TZ & Recovery Zone. If you can not find it in your package, you may visit our Website for more information. 8 Press Rcl/View Button The Last Lap & HR Press Rcl/View Button Press Rcl/View Button Time below TZ Best Lap & HR Average Lap & HR (Time above TZ & Time below TZ display is an optional feature) Each subsequent pressing of Rcl/View button will proceed to the remaining laps until reaching the last lap, and the unit starts over again at step1. 7 Recovery Mode The Recovery is a count-up timer. It times how quickly your heart rate drops down to normal after you have finished exercising. Recovery Rate is used to monitor your fitness level and gauge progress. The more fit your cardiovascular system is (or becomes), the faster your heart rate will return to normal after exercise. The Recovery Timer is an automatic function. It starts when you stop the stopwatch and your heart rate has dropped to the level of the programmed Upper ...