User Manual Startup manual gives you information of installation, preparation of the main unit and basic operation. E INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing the CAT EYE MSC-2Dx. The MSC-2Dx is a multi sports computer that combines the functions of a wireless heart rate monitor and a wired Cyclocomputer. Our race proven Cyclocomputer technology and the double pulse heartrate system enables you to monitor, track and record your training and racing like never before.
ABOUT THE MANUALS The following manuals are included: Quick Start manual This manual gives you basic information on installation, set up and use of the main unit. User manual This manual explains detailed use of the MSC-2Dx. Quick chart (Inside Carry Bag) Reference chart. The meaning of icons in this manual: Warning!!! Sections marked with these icons are critical for the safe use of the device. Instructions given must be followed. NOTE ! Helpful tips that cover important items are highlighted this way.
CONTENTS Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Important ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 About the Manuals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 The correct use of the Cat Eye MSC-2Dx ---------------------------------------------------- 4 Name of Various Sections and Parts ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 Button Na
THE CORRECT USE OF THE CAT EYE MSC-2Dx Warning !!! • Pace maker users should never use this device. • This device should never be used in commercial aircraft. • When using the MSC-2Dx, do not give excess attention to the monitor or the data. Pay attention to the road, traffic and your surroundings! • Keep the device away from children. If children use this device, they should have adult supervision. • Dispose of used batteries properly. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
NAME OF VARIOUS SECTIONS AND PARTS 4 5 9 L. Transmitter M. Electrode Belt 2. Middle Display N. Attachment Belt 3. Lower Display Mounting parts 4. Speed Icon 6 O. Bracket 5. Clock Time Icon P. 2Dx Attachment 11 6. Speed Scale Icon Q. Speed Sensor 7. Heart Rate Target Zone Icon R. Wheel Magnet 8. Auto Time Mode Icon S. Rubber Pad 9. Heart Rate Icon T. Nylon Tie 10.Used Memory Rate Icon U. Sensor Screw 11.Wheel Circumferences Icon V. Sensor Band B 12.Alarm Icon W.
BUTTON NAVIGATION Mode Button (MODE) Under standard operations, this button switches the function of the lower display. The functions of the lower display are divided into the main functions. Each main function has a corresponding sub function. To switch the functions of the lower display: LT SE T/A T LAP DE MO S/S • Push MODE button to switch from one main function to the next main function. • Hold down MODE button for more than 2 seconds to switch from a main function to its sub function.
Set Button (SET/AT) Set Button (SET/AT) MO DE S/S This button is used to enter various setting screens. See the right diagram for how the screen changes. When you are setting data into the unit, this button is used to fix and complete the setting. Data on Lower Display SET/AT Elapsed Time Average Speed Trip Distance Maximum Speed Clock Time Lap Count Maximum H.R.
FUNCTIONS Upper Display Either Current Speed or Clock Time can be selected on the upper display. (See page 7) Current Speed The speed icon flashes. The data is updated once a second. Range: 0.0 (3.0) ~ 65.9 mph [0.0 (4.0) ~ 105.9 km/h] Clock Time The clock icon flashes. Time is displayed in 24 hour or 12 hour. Reference: When the speed scale is "km/h", the clock time is always displayed in a 24-hour clock. When the "mph", the clock time is always displayed in a 12-hour clock.
S Current Speed The present speed is displayed. It is updated once a second. Range: 0.0(3.0)~65.9 mph [0.0(4.0)~105.9 km/h] LP Lap Count The lap count from the start to the present time is displayed. This is the sub function of Clock Time (or Current Speed). The Lap data returns to zero when the MSC is reset. Range: LP-00 ~ LP-50 AvS Average Speed The average speed from the start to the present time is displayed. The Average Speed data returns to zero when the MSC is reset.
USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION Wireless Heart Rate Sensor Main Unit Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor The chest belt heart rate sensor is based on the electrocardiograph methodology used in hospitals. The MSC-2Dx uses this technology but in a simplified and miniaturized form. In this methodology, electrodes attached to the body sense the differences of electric potential and thus heart rate is measured.
Wearing the Heart Rate Sensor NOTE !: When wearing the chest belt heart rate sensor, ensure that the top mark on the transmitter comes to the top. If worn upside down, signal’s transmittable distance might become shorter. 1. Adjust the length of the belt to fit your chest. 2. Hook the attachment belt to the electrode belt. Place the electrode area at the center of your chest. Be sure that the electrode area is held firmly against your skin.
SETTING THE MAIN UNIT Setting Wheel Circumference You can input two kinds of wheel circumferences into MSC2Dx, so it can be quickly switched between two bikes. 1. Determine the wheel circumference. L Refer to the Tire Size Reference Table below to determine your tire's circumference. For the most accurate setting you can perform a “wheel roll-out”. To do this pump your tires up to normal pressure. On a level area place the valve stem perpendicular to the ground and mark the spot.
NOTE !: Wheel Circumference A and B. Wheel circumference is specifically programmed for road riding and is programmed for low speed sensitivity. If you are wheel circumference using this unit on a mountain bike, we recommend using the calibration number for riding. The initial setting of the wheel circumference is as follows: wheel circumference B wheel circumference A Wheel Circumference ------ 2096 (27 inch Standard Tire: 700 x 23C) Wheel Circumference ------ 2050 (MTB 26 x 1.
FEATURES Auto Time Feature (Auto Start/Stop) Auto time feature On When the Auto Time feature of AT is on, the main unit automatically starts/stops measuring and icon appears on the middle display. When AT recording when ever the wheel is rotating. feature is on, buttons will not start or stop any operations. Therefore the AT feature is only useful when using the unit for cycling. When you use this unit on your wrist, turn off the Auto Time ( SET/AT ) feature.
LAP Lap Feature LAP START 0.00.00 Up to 50 lap data points can be captured (Elapsed Time, Average Heart Rate for the lap, [Average Speed for the lap] and Trip Distance) and stored in memory for manual review or downloading to a PC with an interface unit. TM LP-01 LP-02 LP-03 Lap interval longer than 5 sec. Up to about 27 hrs. Recording Lap Data LAP ‘Beep’ Lap number display for 3 sec. In any of the main or sub functions, push the LAP button. The beep sound goes off and the lap data is saved.
Heart Rate Target Zone The unit records the time you stayed in your targeted heart rate zones. This data can be manually reviewed or downloaded later to a PC. Four target heart rate zones can be set. (Zone.1~Zone.4). The audible alarm tells you when your heart rate is outside of the specified zone. MXS display H.R. target zones readout screen Upper heart rate limit Lower heart rate limit Time in heart rate zone 40 Zone.1 40 - 80 bpm 60 80 120 140 160 180 200 Zone.1 Zone.2 70 - 110 bpm Zone.
Alarm is off. Setting Alarm Sound The alarm sound goes off when your heart rate is outside the range. If the alarm is set, the alarm icon appears in the middle display. You can set the alarm in every zone. S/S To set the alarm, push S/S button in the desired zone's set up screen. To turn off the alarm, push S/ S button again. * Once the alarm is set, the icon in the lower display changes from "Zone." to "AL--" so that you can see in which zone the alarm is set. Alarm is set.
Memory Record Interval Feature Memory Record saves elapsed time, heart rate, speed and trip distance at the specified time interval in a selected file. You can choose from 4 time intervals (5, 15, 30 and 60 seconds) and record them to 5 separate files. icon appears in the middle display. • When the Memory Record is on, • Memory Record data can only be erased from the individual file it was recorded to. • The data is downloadable to a PC through the optional interface unit.
Memory Record Interval Selection Main/Sub Function Start from any function. MODE + SET/AT OFF icon must be off. Memory record timing selection screen MODE SET/AT Hold down the Start/Stop Button for 2 seconds if Elapsed Time TM is running or turn TM on and then hold down for 2 seconds to turn TM off and turn Memory Record off. Timing selection →5 sec.→15 sec. →30 sec.→60 sec. 1. Push MODE and SET/AT buttons simultaneously in any of the main or sub functions.
Setting up Memory Record OFF "Elapsed Time TM" can not be running. (Timer is in the Stop-state) TM 0.00.00 "Elapsed Time TM" must be zero. (Reset TM by pressing the Start/ Stop and Mode buttons simultaneously.) When MXP display icon must be turned off. TM STOP icon is on, turn it off according to the instructions in page 21. 1. Navigate the lower screen to show Maximum Heart Rate MXP (a sub function of Elapsed Time TM). 2. Push SET/AT button to enter the memory record file screen. SET/AT 3.
Memory Record On/Off Starting Memory Record Memory Record Feature is stand-by Check that the icon is on in the middle display (memory record feature is in standby state). Push S/S button and data of heart rate, speed, etc., is recording to memory. icon is on), the memory record measurement If the Auto Time feature is on ( automatically starts when the bicycle starts. NOTE !: You can use lap feature only with the memory record reviewing.
Memory Record Data Review Use the following procedure to review the data saved during Memory Record. NOTE !: MXP display OFF TM STOP SET/AT Memory record file screen LAP You cannot review the data while you are still recording to memory. icon must be off. "Elapsed Time TM" must not be running (Stop-state) If icon is on, turn it off. In any mode or sub-mode press the Start/Stop button for two seconds. 1. Navigate so the lower display is Maximum Heart Rate MXP. 2.
Downloading to a PC By using the optional download unit, the data of memory record, lap and heart rate target zone can be downloaded to PC. Memory Record Heart rate, speed, elapsed time and distance at every point is downloaded in CSV (Comma Separated Value) format, and displayed in the graph format on the screen. Lap Heart rate, speed, elapsed time and distance at every lap is downloaded in CSV format. Heart rate target zone Zone number, target zone and time in pulse zone is downloaded in CSV format.
HEART RATE TRAINING The following is very general information about heart rate training. There are many good books on the subject. Visit a local bookseller or visit our web site for more in depth heart rate training information. In general, heart rate goes up while exercising. The harder you exercise, the faster your heart will beat. In this way, heart rate is a good indication of the exercise intensity.
2. For competitors Measure your resting heart rate just after awakening in the morning and your maximum heart rate (perhaps during competition).
TROUBLE SHOOTING If a malfunction occurs, check the following before contacting Cat Eye or your retailer for repair or service. Check if there is any electronic device around that might interfere with the measurement. Trouble Check Items Remedy The liquid crystal screen appears dark or there are some dark spots. Was it left for a long time under direct sunlight? It will return to normal after a few hours once it is out of the sunlight. Data will not be effected. Display response is slow.
The unit does not receive the heart rate signal. Check if the unit is in the sleep state (power saving feature is on). Push any button other than the AC button. Is the heart rate sensor placed in the correct position? Adjust the position according to the instruction. Is the heart rate sensor attached securely to your body? Attach the sensor so that the electrode area contacts closely with your skin. Is your skin dry (especially in winter)? Lightly moisturize the electrode area.
REPLACING BATTERY Warning !!! Safely dispose of the old battery. Do not place them within children's reach. If a battery is swallowed by accident, consult a doctor immediately. When the factory loaded battery has worn out, replace it with a new one according to the following instruction: Back Cover Water Proof Packing NOTE !: Always replace both batteries at the same time (the one in the main unit and the one in the chest belt). Main Unit Battery life: approx.
REPLACING ELECTRODE BELT Screws The electrodes on the chest belt naturally wear out after extended use. (See your retailer of www.cateye.com to obtain a replacement.) When there are cracks on the surface or measurement error occurs, replace the electrode belt with new one according to the following instruction: 1. Loosen the screws at the back of the transmitter. Spacer Spacer 2. Remove the spacers. Remove the transmitter from the electrode belt. Electrode 3. Fix the transmitter to a new electrode belt.
SPECIFICATIONS Display functions (Icon) Upper display Current speed Clock time Speed icon Clock time icon Center display Heart rate Heart rate icon Record memory icon Auto icon Alarm icon Used memory icon Wheel circumference icon Lower display Elapsed time Maximum heart rate Clock time Current speed Lap count Average speed Maximum speed Trip distance Total distance Zone remaining time Pace icon Additional features Heart rate target zone Range Standard accuracy 0.0(3.0) - 65.9mph [0.0(4.0) - 105.9km/h] ±0.
REGISTRATION CAT EYE Web Site (http://www.cateye.com) For warranty service you must register your product. Please register your MSC-2Dx as soon as possible. CAT EYE provides you technical support and new product information as much as possible. Please register on-line through our web site, or send the registration card below directly to our Customer Service Department. For registration, please fill in the product's serial number (the 6digits number marked on the back of the main unit). ® CO.,LTD.
ACCESSORIES Replacement part #166-5150 Lithium battery CR2032 #169-9826 Replacement electrode belt #169-9816 Attachment belt #249-9980 Wrist band kit Optional part #240-1001 PC download kit Interface unit and download software "e-Train Data™" Windows 95/98/2000 compatible English version (English version manual attached) RS232C connection cable #169-9806 MSC Dx chest belt heart rate sensor kit Multi sport strap (Velcro) #249-9990 Bracket sensor kit #249-9995 MSC-2Dx (bracket) attachment #16
Index A AC button ------------------------------------- 7 L Lap --------------------------------------- 9,15 S SET/AT button ------------------------------- 7 Aerobic exercise --------------------------- 25 Alarm --------------------------------------- 17 Lap data download ------------------ 15 Lap data read out -------------------- 15 Speed pace feature ------------------------ 14 S/S(Start/Stop) button ---------------------- 7 All clear --------------------------------------- 7 Anaerobic exercise -