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CONTENTS Polar Protrainer NV HRM...................................4 How to wear your Transmitter ...........................8 The Basics.........................................................9 Programming Polar Protrainer NV ...................12 Setting the time ...............................................13 Setting the alarm .............................................15 Setting the date ...............................................17 Setting target heart rate zone limits ................
PROTRAINER NV LAP LAP STORE/LAP POLAR PROTRAINER NV™ HRM ou have purchased an essential piece of equipment for scientific training based on today’s most advanced athletic concepts - the Polar Protrainer NV Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). Now, with a sophisticated and most accurate performance monitor available, you are ready to gauge your training to reach your full potential, no matter what your sport is.
accurate continuous measurement including the following functions - Programmable target heart rate zone in one beat per minute increments, - Two programmable timers to track workout intervals, - Record performance information, split/lap times and corresponding heart rates, into 44 memory banks for later analysis, - Average heart rate of the total exercise period, - Stopwatch with split/lap time counter, - Record your recovery heart rate, - Time spent above, within and below the target heart rate zone, - Ele
HOW TO WEAR YOUR POLAR TRANSMITTER 1. Attach the Polar Transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly, but not too tight. 3. With the Polar Transmitter facing outward, and the Polar logo in the right position, as shown in the illustration. insert the round end of the strap lock into the buckle to secure the strap around your chest. 4. Center the Transmitter on your chest below the pectoral muscles (breasts) as shown in the illustration. 5.
PRESS SIGNAL PRESS SET SET TIME STORE/LAP TIME MEASURE RECALL SELECT PRESS SIGNAL alarm. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT button shortly to light the background light. Press SIGNAL/ LIGHT button a little while longer to cycle between time and date displays.
Principle IV. To use the various functions of a basic selection, press the SET/START/ S TOP button to move from function to function within each of the four selections. Principle V. Once you have entered the SET selection, using the SET/START/STOP button (one digit flashing on display), the SELECT button assumes a different role. Now the SELECT button enables you to program single digits within a function, while the SET/ START/STOP button cycles you between the functions under SET selection.
4. At this point, the first two digits (representing the hours) are flashing. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING THE ALARM 5. Set the correct hour by moving up with the SE L E C T button or down with the SIGNAL button. 1. In the time of day display, press the SET button twice. The letters ALM and the alarm time, 10:00, will appear on the display, as shown (or any other previously set alarm time). 6. When the correct hour is displayed, press the STORE/LAP button to lock in your selection. 7.
. When the correct number is displayed, press the STORE/LAP button to lock in your selection. 10. The one minutes digit is flashing now. Again, use the SELECT button to move up, or the SIGNAL/LIGHT button to move down. 11. When the correct number is displayed, press the STORE/LAP button to lock in your choice. 12. The alarm symbol is flashing now. To activate the alarm, press the STORE/LAP button and the alarm symbol stops flashing.
9. The full ten day digit is flashing now. Set the correct digit by using the SELECT and/or the SIGNAL/LIGHT button. Lock in the selection by pressing the STORE/LAP button. 10. The single one day digit is flashing now. Set the correct digit by using the SELECT and/or the SIGNAL/LIGHT button. Lock in the selection by pressing the STORE/LAP button. 11. As soon as the correct date is set, press the SET/START/STOP button to enter the time of day display. • SET • Example 1.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING THE TIMERS If you do not program Timer 1, you will not be able to program Timer 2 either. 1. In the time mode press the SELECT button three times. SET appears on the program status line (bottom of the display), and the display cycles through TIME 1 , LIM , Recovery and SPLI or TIME. 2.
9. The last digit representing single seconds flashes now. Again, use the SELECT button to move up, or the SIGNAL/LIGHT button to move down. 10. When the correct digit is displayed, press the STORE/LAP button to lock in your selection. 11. You have now set the Timer 1, and the first digit flashes again. At this point, you can access Timer 2 by pressing the SET/START/ STOP button. The phrase TIME 2 will appear on the display. If you wish to program the Timer 2, repeat steps 3. through 10. 12.
3. Set your desired upper limit for your target zone, digit by digit, by using the SELECT and/ or SIGNAL/LIGHT button to move up or down. Lock your selection by pressing the STORE/LAP button. The next digit starts flashing automatically. Once the upper limit has been set, the first digit of the lower limit starts flashing. Note: If you are trying to enter by mistake a lower upper limit than the lower limit is, the upper limit value increases automatically to the lower limit value.
If the SPLIT was activated, the top line in the MEASURE mode shows the lap split times and the mid line shows the total time of the exercise period time. If the TIME was activated, the mid line shows the time of day. The selection can be swapped by pressing the SELECT or SIGNAL/LIGHT button. Lock in your selection by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. Return to time of day mode by pressing SELECT button once. If you want to proceed into measurement mode, press SELECT button twice.
heart symbol as well as your actual heart rate flashing on the display along with an arrow pointing up or down, to indicate that you are above or below your target heart rate zone. You can turn the TZ alarm off/on by pressing the SIGNAL/LIGHT button. Note: For a quick start, to activate the heart rate measurement, the stopwatch and the target zone calculation, press the STORE/LAP button or bring the wrist receiver close to the transmitter for a “magic start”. 5.
• RECALL • What does this selection do ? This selection allows you to view • Time spent below, in and above your target heart rate zone, • Average heart rate of the exercise period, • Up to 44 split/lap times with corresponding heart rates together with the finishing time. • Recovery heart rate Why might you use this selection ? To analyse your workout intensity and duration, collect data on changes in your average heart rates and/or exercise time for the same type of exercises.
6. Press the STORE/LAP button repeatedly to cycle through all the recorded split/lap times and heart rates. 7. Once the first lap/split time appears on display again, press SET/START/STOP button to return to step 1 on this list. 8. To leave the selection, press the SELECT button (twice to go to TIME mode). CARE AND MAINTENANCE and clean the Transmitter when needed. The Transmitter and the elastic strap can be washed with a mild soap and water solution.
Note: The estimated average battery life is 2500 hours in all Polar Transmitters. The Transmitter battery cannot be replaced, which is why Polar recycles used transmitters with a refund to the customer. Contact your distributor/ dealer for details. PRECAUTIONS Polar Protrainer NV HRM is water resistant. You can wear it for swimming, go off a diving board with it on, wear it in a rainstorm, or perspire heavily while exercising without damaging it.
This is called Global Clear. When a three line display appears, press STORE/LAP button, and a time display of 10 o’clock will appear. Start the programming cycle here with the TIME setting. What if the heart symbol flashes irregularly? Check to see if your Wrist Receiver is outside the 3 ft/1 meter range of heart rate transmission from the Transmitter. Note: Global Clear clears the memory totally.
• Enclose proof of purchase (or a photocopy) and your daytime telephone number. • Include a statement explaining why the unit is being returned for repair. • Mail postage prepaid to your dealer or distributor. Any service procedures requiring opening of the Wrist Receiver is strongly recommended to be done by the distributor’s service department. Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorised by Polar Electro Oy.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Polar Heart Rate Monitor is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as number of heart beats per minute (bpm). Polar Electro Oy warrants to the original consumer/purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
DISCLAIMER The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice due to manufacturer's continuous development programs. Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein.
