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DEAR TUNTURI OWNER Welcome to the world of Tunturi exercising! Your choice shows that you really want to invest in your well-being and condition; it also shows you really value high quality and style. With Tunturi Fitness Equipment, you’ve chosen a high-quality, safe and motivating product as your training partner. Tunturi developed Interactive Electronics (T.I.E.) represent the absolute pinnacle in exercise equipment. T.I.E.
1. I N S TA L L AT I O N : : 1.1 Turning the user interface on and off 2. KEYS :: 2.1 Function keys 2.2 Operation keys 2.3 Setting keys 2.4 Brake keys 3. H E A R T- R A T E A N D P U L S E MEASUREMENT :: 3.1 Measurement with a heart-rate belt 3.2 Measurement with an ear sensor 4. FUNCTIONS :: EXTRA 5. FUNCTIONS :: TRAINING 5.1 Training exercise 5.2 Individual displays for exercise values 6. FUNCTIONS :: COACH 6.1 Fitness Test 6.2 Exercise Profiles 7.
1. I N S TA L L AT I O N : : Push the T.I.E. interface module carefully into place at the top of the handlebar support tube. The loose screws hanging from the metal fastening plate on the bottom of the T.I.E. module must enter the holes at the top end of the handlebar. Make sure that the module is correctly in place and tighten the fastening screws. 1.1 Turning the user interface on and off The user interface turns itself on when the device is connected to the mains current.
2 . KEYS :: Once you have installed Alpha 200 and connected your exercise equipment to a power source, you can start getting to know the interface. Please read this guide carefully, and do try experimenting to find out for yourself what Alpha 200 can do. Feel free to try the functions and settings - T.I.E. user interfaces are made to be used! 2.1 2.3 2.2 2.4 2.1 Function keys Function keys are located above the display. Training is the basic exercise function.
2.2 Operation keys Operation keys are used to direct a particular function and are located to the left of the display. When an operation key is active, an info-label is displayed to the right of the key. 2.3 Setting keys Setting keys are situated to the right of the display. They are used to set the values and characters on-screen. Symbols on the display for the active arrow keys show which you can use to adjust values or navigate. 2.4 Brake keys The brake keys (+/-) are located beneath the display.
3. HEART-RATE AND PULSE MEASUREMENT :: 3.1 Measurement with a heart-rate belt 1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the length of the strap to fit snugly and comfortably. 3. Pull the transmitter away from your chest and wet the grooved areas at its back. 4. Check the wet electrodes are uniformly positioned next to your skin and that the Polar logo is central and upright. The heart-rate belt works best when the transmitter is worn against your bare skin.
3.2 Measurement with an ear sensor You can buy the ear sensor needed for pulse measurement from your Tunturi dealer or importer as an accessory. Measure your pulse as follows: 1. 2. 3. Open the cover at the back of Alpha 200 and pushing the ear sensor connector into the interface connector. Lead the ear sensor wire out through the hole between the cover and the box, and close the cover. Attach the ear sensor to the earlobe. Attach the sensor wire to your shirt with the clip provided.
4. FUNCTIONS :: EXTRA The Extra function helps you make adjustments to Alpha 200 properties. You can also update Alpha 200 software in Extra. 1. Press function key Extra. 2. :: Press Settings key. You can select the Alpha 200 language with the left/right setting keys. The factory default setting is English. You can proceed to the brightness setting with the up/down setting keys. Use the left/right setting keys to make any adjustment.
5. FUNCTIONS :: TRAINING Training function offers three different modes of exercise: constant resistance, constant effort and constant heart-rate. Setting a fixed requirement level is similar in all programs, after which your Tunturi exercise equipment automatically ensures that the resistance level remains as set.
:: 5. :: :: 6. :: set training target values. These values are training duration (0.01 - 10.0 hrs), distance (0.1 - 200 km) and energy consumption (1 - 5999 kcal). You can set more than one target value for your exercise session. Pressing the key longer makes the values change faster. Press OK key to confirm your settings. Press Back key to cancel the settings made. Use Set key to establish units of measurement for your exercise. Select Units with the up/down setting keys and then press OK key.
6. FUNCTIONS :: COACH Coach offers you several different training programs that make exercising interesting, motivating and effective. You can choose from two guided exercise alternatives: 3-Step test and Profiles. :: If you feel any nausea, dizziness or other abnormal symptoms, always stop exercising immediately and consult a physician. 6.1 Fitness Test Doing the Fitness Test will help you discover your Fitness Index value. :: :: :: The Fitness Test requires your using the heart-rate measurement system.
The table you can see here shows typical 3-Step Fitness Test results for a range of users of different ages (ml/min/kg). Men 1 FITNESS Very poor 2 3 4 5 Poor Average Good Very good AGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 25-29 33 or less 34-41 42-48 49-56 57 or more 30-34 31 “ 32-39 40-46 47-54 55 “ ....................................................................................
Doing the Fitness Test 1. Press function key Coach. 2. Use the up/down setting keys to select the 3-Step Test and confirm your choice by pressing OK key. Press OK key to page through the displays that precede the test, the Back key will always return you to the previous display. :: 3. Please acquaint yourself fully with the test instructions. The test will be based on your basic data: enter your data (sex, age, weight) with the left/right setting keys and navigate with the up/down setting keys. 4.
Pre-programed profiles 1. Press function key Coach. 2. :: Use the up/down setting keys to select the Profiles. Press OK to confirm. 3. :: Use the up/down setting keys to select Library profiles. Press OK to confirm. 4. Alpha 200 displays names of pre-programed profiles. Use the up/ down setting keys to select a workout; your selection is highlighted with a darkened background. Press OK to confirm your selection. :: 5. :: 6. A profile appears on the display.
4. :: Three memory positions are displayed. Use the up/down setting keys to select one of them. Press Edit key to confirm your choice. A flat, modifiable profile is then displayed. 5. Select the mode of exercise by pressing the Mode key: constant effort profiles are displayed as a series of vertical bars, constant heart-rate programs are displayed as a single line. 6. Use the left/right setting keys to move the black cursor bar to the position you want to edit. Use the up/down keys to do the editing.
7. MAINTENANCE :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: In training, T.I.E. interface tolerates an environment measuring +10°C to +35°C. A T.I.E. interface can be stored in temperatures ranging between -15°C and +40°C. Air humidity in the T.I.E. interface training or storage environment must never exceed 90 %. Press the keys with the tip of the finger; your nails may damage the key membrane. Do not let the T.I.E. interface come into contact with water.
