User manual NIKE HRM TRIAX 15

1 Information is power. HRM Triax 15 is engineered to provide quick, one-touch access to a variety of critical information during training and in competition. Used properly this heart rate monitor will help you train more effectively by delivering accurate and timely heart rate readings. Whether your goal is to increase your race performance using advanced training methods, improve your fitness or just lose weight, you will find this to be a valuable tool. This manual combines step-by-step operational instructions to help you identify the programmable features and functions of each specific mode. It is not the goal of this manual to provide all of the information necessary to embark upon a training regimen. There are numerous books on the subject, good information on the Internet, and professional trainers affiliated with most health clubs. Remember, this heart rate monitor is just one part of an intelligent exercise plan. Before beginning any exercise regimen you should consult your physician or health professional. There are numerous factors to consider when determining your heart rate limits and exercise intensity level. Some of these factors include your age, the frequency with which you exercise and your overall physical fitness. Throughout this manual look for the useful and important information. symbol to identify especially s CONTENTS GETTING STARTED THE CHEST TRANSMITTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODES MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO MODE SETTINGS TIME PULSE GRAPH CHRONOGRAPH DATA TIMER ALARM NIKE ELECTROLITE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY 6 7 8 8 3 5 2 3 GETTING STARTED We've tried to make this watch as easy as possible to use. Great care has been taken to make the button functions consistent and clear. Even if you don't read the whole manual, you should be able to work your watch if you understand, in general, how the buttons work. BUTTON FUNCTIONS, LEFT SIDE ADJUST/RESET Think of ADJUST/RESET as the button to use when you want to adjust, set or reset something. For example, if you want to adjust the time, or reset the chronograph. This button is a little different than the other buttons because you usually have to press and hold it for a few seconds. This is so you don't accidentally reset or adjust something. MODE/NEXT 11 12 13 13 14 AD J The MODE/NEXT button will normally move you to the next mode. When you are making adjustments or setting something, the MODE/NEXT button will move you to the next adjustable element. ADJUST/RESET START/LAP 15 15 16 U S T SET / RE S TA RT N MODE / EX / LAP T ST OP 16 MODE/NEXT STOP ELECTROLITE 4 5 THE CHEST TRANSMITTER BUTTON FUNCTIONS, RIGHT SIDE The buttons on the right hand side of the watch have more functions than the buttons on the left side. For that reason we've included all the details for quick reference. The chest transmitter enables your watch to provide information about your heart rate. You can always use your watch without the transmitter as a multi-function sport timepiece. The chest transmitter will function automatically as long as it is being worn correctly and is within several feet of the watch. The grooved part of the chest transmitter houses sensors that time electrical pulses in your heart to determine heart rate. This information is then transmitted to your watch. HRM Triax 15 will work best if both sensors on the grooved part of the chest strap are wet. A few drops of water or saliva should be sufficient to cover the sensors. START/LAP You can think of the START/LAP button as the "go", "plus," or "move forward" button. It also functions as an on/off switch in some modes. · In TIME mode, press to turn the chime on and off. · In CHRON mode, press to start the chronograph and mark lap completion. · In TIMER mode, press to start the countdown timer. · In PULSE mode, press to view time of day. · In DATA mode, press to move through the list of data points. · In ALARM mode, press to turn the alarm on and off. · When making adjustments, press to advance the blinking element. POSITIONING THE CHEST TRANSMITTER 1: Attach the adjustable strap to the transmitter. 2: Wet the grooved electrodes with saliva or water. 3: Adjust the chest strap to fit comfortably and securely. It should be tight enough that it won't slip when you exercise. 4: Position the chest transmitter below the breast so that it sits on your rib cage. Note: The chest strap is most effective when worn directly against the skin. STOP The STOP button is the opposite of the START/LAP button. Think of it as the "stop," "minus," or "go backwards" button. This button will also allow you to alternate selections in some modes. · In TIME mode, press and hold to select time zone 1 or 2. · In CHRON mode, press to stop the chronograph. · In TIMER mode, press to stop the countdown timer. · When making adjustments, press to advance the blinking element. CHEST TRANSMITTER Fasten the chest transmitter snugly as shown. BATTERY CHANGE ELECTROLITE BUTTON The ELECTROLITE button is used to turn on the light. If you press and hold the Electrolite button, you can make the light come on at the press of any button. It's great for night use. We call it autoElectrolite. If your heart rate display becomes erratic or stops it may be necessary to replace the battery in the chest transmitter. 1: Open the battery lid on the chest transmitter with a coin by turning counter-clockwise. 2: Insert a CR2032, 3V lithium battery with the writing facing you. Take care not to touch the 2 contacts. 3: Replace the battery lid. The chest transmitter is water resistant. Wipe dry after use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODES The various features of your watch are grouped into 7 different modes. CYCLE TO A MODE Press MODE/NEXT repeatedly until desired mode appears 6 7 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO MODE SETTINGS Within each mode there are various settings which you can adjust. All these settings are adjusted in a similar way. 1: Press MODE/NEXT to select the desired mode. 2: Press and hold ADJUST/RESET for two seconds. A message like "HOLD to ADJUST" or "HOLD to SET" is displayed. An element begins blinking. This is the adjustable element. The symbols "+" and "-" will appear on the display, indicating that START/LAP and STOP will increase or decrease the adjustable element. /R ES TIME Time and calendar information for two time zones PULSE ADJU ST View pulse, set and view zone training information ET 3: Press START/LAP to increase or advance the flashing element. 4: Press STOP to decrease or reverse the flashing element. T S TA R AP /L GRAPH View graphic display of heart rate AD JU S T SET / RE S TA 5: Press MODE/NEXT to cycle to the next adjustable element. 6: Repeat steps 3-5 until all adjustable elements are set. 7: Press ADJUST/RESET to save changes. RT N MOD E / ST OP MOD / LAP E X NE E/ T X CHRON (CHRONOGRAPH) Measure and record lap and split times ST O P When adjusting mode settings the bottom line usually tells you what you are adjusting! ADJU ST Recall lap and split times Press MODE/NEXT to select desired mode. /R ES DATA ET CYCLE TO A MODE TIMER 2-segment countdown timer AD JU ALARM Features a 20-second alert ST O P ST OP T ADJUSTABLE ELEMENTS IN EACH MODE S TA R TIME MODE AP /L T S T SET / RE S Seconds, Hours, Minutes, Day, Month, Day/Month, 12/24 and Year. TA RT N MOD E / / LAP MOD N E/ E T X PULSE MODE High Zone Limit, Low Zone Limit and Zone Alarm on/off. BATTERY For best results, Nike's authorized center should change the watch battery. See back page for contact information. ADJUST Press and hold ADJUST/RESET to adjust mode settings. EX T GRAPH MODE Sample Time. TIMER MODE Seconds, Minutes, Hours and Segment Number. ALARM MODE Hours, Minutes and Time Zone. 8 9 TIME In TIME mode you can set the time and calendar information for two time zones. You can also set a chime to sound at the press of any button, and on the hour, every hour. AD J U ALTERNATE DISPLAY Press START/LAP. / EXIT ST S TA The default display shows your high and low limits. You can briefly view the time of day by pressing START/LAP. RT N MOD E / E / LAP T X ST O P SET TIME OF DAY AND CALENDAR INFORMATION See Making Adjustments to Mode Settings. AUDIBLE ZONE ALARM You can set an audible alarm to sound when you are outside of your training zone. Press any button to silence the alarm. Follow directions in Making Adjustments to Mode Settings to set zone limits and activate and deactivate the audible alarm. CHANGE TIME ZONES 1. In TIME mode, press and hold STOP. The alternate time zone information appears. 2. Release the button when time zone indicator stops flashing. 3. Follow instructions in Making Adjustments to Mode Settings to set the time and calendar information for the alternate time zone. Hold STOP for fewer than 3 seconds for a brief display of alternate time zone information. ZONE TRAINING ABOUT ZONE TRAINING You can set an upper and lower heart rate limit and control the intensity of your workout so that your heart rate stays within that limit. This is called "Zone Training." Zone training allows you to pace yourself more HEART RATE / BPM PERFORMANCE GRAPH TURN THE CHIME ON/OFF Press START/LAP. The toggles on and off each time the button is pressed. Most people like easy access to TIME mode. Press and hold MODE/NEXT for one second in any mode for quick return to TIME mode. PULSE MODE In PULSE mode you can view your heart rate and access zone training information. AD JU 200 180 160 140 T S SET / RE S HIGH INTENSITY PULSE MODE DISPLAY HRM Triax 15 features a graphic display of where your heart rate is within your exercise zone. If your heart rate is higher than your upper limit the word "HI" appears in the display with a . If your heart rate is lower than your lower limit the word "LO" appears in the display with an . T 120 100 80 20 25 30 MEDIUM INTENSITY This graph is for general reference only. Appropriate intensity levels will vary depending on your physical fitness, which sport you participate in and what your goals are. TA RT N MOD E / / LAP E X ST O P LOW INTENSITY 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 AGE 10 11 accurately, avoid over-exertion and in general have a more targeted and therefore more productive workout. Zone training is just one part of a structured fitness regimen. It is very important that you train in a zone that is appropriate for your fitness level and goals. Consult a doctor or health professional in order to determine the best training zone for you. GRAPH MODE In GRAPH mode you can view a graphic representation of your heart rate over a period of time which you determine. This feature provides you with a quick and simple view of your heart rate trend. AD JU S T ESET /R S TA RT HIGH INTENSITY Exercise at high intensity only if you are in excellent physical condition. Exercise at this intensity to: · increase your peak performance. · accustom your body to competition-level performance. · increase your tolerance to lactic acid. T ST O P The bar graph can represent up to 28 data points. If you set a sample time of 1 minute, the bar graph can show your heart rate over the last 28 minutes. You can set a sampling time from 10 seconds to 10 minutes. The value of each bar in the graph represents your heart rate at the beginning of each sample time. N MOD E / E X MEDIUM INTENSITY Exercise at this intensity to: · increase cardiovascular health. · improve endurance. · lose weight. AD JU The bar graph will display your heart rate as soon as the watch begins receiving a signal. You may want to reset the bar graph at the very beginning of an exercise session. Press and hold ADJUST/RESET until the bar graph disappears. S T SET / RE S TA AD JU DETERMINE SAMPLING INTERVAL In order to adjust the sampling time you must first reset the bar graph. Press and hold ADJUST/RESET until the bar graph disappears. Continue to hold ADJUST/RESET as "HOLD to SETUP" is displayed. Follow directions in Making Adjustments to Mode Settings to select the sample time. GRAPH DISPLAY / LAP RESET THE BAR GRAPH S T SET / RE S TA RT N MOD E / E / LAP T X ST O P RT N MOD E / / LAP LOW INTENSITY Exercise at this intensity: · after an injury. · when beginning an exercise regimen. · during recovery sessions. · to improve overall health. PULSE MODE Training zone display. E T X ST O P Example of the bar graph display. 12 13 CHRONOGRAPH In CHRONOGRAPH mode you can view heart rate, and measure and record lap and split times. Recorded data is accessed in DATA mode. Lap and split times are displayed simultaneously. Lap time is the time required to go once around a track, or complete a segment of a run. Split time is the total time from the beginning of the run. DATA MODE In DATA mode you can recall lap and split times. JU S AD T J ESET /R U S T SET / RE S TA Resetting the chronograph erases all data. RT AD S TA The HRM Triax 15 has a 15 lap memory. N MOD E / RT / LAP N MOD E / E / LAP E T X T ST X O P ST O P VIEW DATA POINTS Press START/LAP repeatedly. The following information is displayed: Lap and split times, best lap and average lap time. TIMER TIMER mode features a 2-segment countdown timer. You can use this as an interval training tool by exercising at a higher intensity for a certain period of time, followed by a recovery interval at a lower intensity level. You can set up to 2 timed segments for your workout. As each timer segment is completed the next begins. Set unused segments to zero. START MEASURING A LAP Press START/LAP MARK LAP COMPLETION AND START NEXT LAP MEASUREMENT AD J Press START/LAP. Lap/split time appears for 5 seconds, then the display returns to the overall time. U / EXIT ST S TA RT N MOD E / E / LAP T X ST OP STOP TIME MEASUREMENT Press STOP. The counting stops. The lap time and total elapsed time appear. SELECT A TIMER Press STOP. The selected timer will be the first to count down. RESTART TIME MEASUREMENT Press START/LAP. The counting continues. SET THE TIMERS Follow directions in Making Adjustments to Mode Settings to set each countdown timer. RESET CHRONOGRAPH Data in DATA mode will be erased when chronograph is reset. The chronograph must be stopped to reset. If the chronograph is running press STOP. Press and hold ADJUST/RESET for 2 seconds. "HOLD to CLEAR" is displayed. The chronograph resets. START THE COUNTDOWN TIMER 1. Set one or two segments. 2. Press STOP to advance to the segment you want to start with. 3. Press START/LAP. Countdown begins. When the countdown reaches zero, the timer beeps, and the countdown begins for the next segment. The number of completed timer cycles appears below the countdown display. 14 15 NIKE ELECTROLITE DISPLAY NOTE: When the countdown is complete for both segments, the cycle repeats. For example, when segment 1 is completed, segment 2 will begin. Segment 1 will begin at the completion of segment 2. ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY You can illuminate the display by pressing ELECTROLITE. Activating the auto-Electrolite display feature illuminates the display at the press of any button. STOP THE TIMER DURING COUNTDOWN Press STOP. ACTIVATE THE AUTO-ELECTROLITE FEATURE Press and hold ELECTROLITE for about 2 seconds. The symbol appears. The Electrolite display will illuminate at the press of any button. RESET TIMER When timer is stopped, press ADJUST/RESET. Display returns to the original starting point. ALARM In ALARM mode you can set an alarm that will sound for 20 seconds, or until any button is pressed. AD JU DE-ACTIVATE THE AUTO-ELECTROLITE FEATURE Press and hold ELECTROLITE for about 2 seconds. The S T SET / RE symbol disappears. Note: To conserve battery life the auto-Electrolite feature will automatically turn off after 12 hours. S TA RT N MOD E / / LAP SET THE ALARM See Making Adjustments to Mode Settings. Note: The alarm is active only in the time zone for which it is set. E T X ST O P TROUBLESHOOTING WHAT IF THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING OR IT IS EXTREMELY ERRATIC? · You may not have wet the sensors enough. If you are wearing the chest transmitter over clothing, try getting the clothing wet also. · Sources of electromagnetic fields like appliances, computers and power lines can cause interference. Other heart rate monitors can cause interference also. · You may not have the chest transmitter positioned correctly. Make sure the sensors (the grooved part) are flat against the skin. · The battery on the chest transmitter may be weak. The battery should last for about 16 months if used one hour per day. TURN THE ALARM ON AND OFF Press START/LAP. The word ON toggles off and on each time you press the button. SPECIFICATIONS 16 MODEL HRM Triax 15 Mode Limits H 20 Resistance Materials CRYSTAL = Mineral Glass CASE = Plastic Resin CASEBACK = Stainless Steel STRAP = Polyurethane BUCKLE = Stainless Steel Battery Type Watch: CR2032 Battery life: Approximately 1-2 years. Chest Transmitter: Battery life: 16 months at 1 hour/day 5ATM Timer = 23:59'59" Chrono = 23:59'59" WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Your NIKE watch is warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship, under normal use, for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This limited warranty excludes the battery, crystal, strap, or damage resulting from improper care or handling, accidents, modification, unauthorized repairs, or normal wear. Return the defective watch and the store receipt to the place of purchase. If there is a covered defect, the defective parts or watch will be repaired or replaced, at Nike's option, with the same product (if available) or a similar product of equal price. This limited warranty is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties, and excludes refund of the purchase price. In no event shall NIKE be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the watch, and any recovery is limited to the purchase price. No other person or company is authorized to change this limited warranty, and your dealer is solely responsible for any other warranties.