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 h ...