78201 GBR E QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE HEART RATE MONITOR • USER’S MANUAL www.polar.fi Polar Protrainer XT Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Finland Tel. +358-8-520 2100 Fax +358-8-520 2300 TM Recyclable material.
CONTENTS POLAR PROTRAINER XT HEART RATE MONITOR .................................... 5 Features ................................................................................................ 6 Important to remember ......................................................................... 7 Parts ...................................................................................................... 7 Getting going ........................................................................................
FUNCTIONS DURING THE MEASUREMENT IN THE CYCLING MODE .......................................................................... 32 Start the cycling measurement ........................................................... 32 Swap the wheel size ........................................................................... 33 See your heart rate and speed ........................................................... 34 Check cycling information ..................................................................
FEATURES Your Polar Protrainer XT offers you the following features: Watch functions • Time • Alarm • Date • 12/24 h mode Basic functions • wireless, continuous and ECG accurate heart rate • coded transmission of heart rate to avoid crosstalk caused by other users of heart rate monitors • stopwatch with split and lap indicator • three adjustable target zone limits with blinking and sound alarm • 48 split and lap times with average and maximum heart rates of each lap • two adjustable, alternating timers • t
GETTING GOING 1. Attach the Polar Coded Transmitter to the elastic strap. SETTING THE WATCH 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Pull the transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on the back of it. 4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central upright position. 5. Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch.
SETTING THE ALARM In the Time of day display, press SET/START/STOP. Alarm symbol is flashing. SETTING THE TIME AM/PM (alternatively the hours) is/are flashing. 1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select AM or PM. 1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to set the alarm on or off. = alarm is on = alarm is off 2. Press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY to lock your selection. AM/PM is flashing. 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select AM or PM. 2. Press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY to lock your selection. The hours are flashing. 3.
SETTING THE DATE Date is displayed differently depending on which time mode (12h or 24 h) is chosen. SETTING THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT FEATURES 24 h time mode: DAY - MONTH - YEAR 12 h time mode: MONTH - DAY - YEAR Start here to set: - Timers 1 & 2 - Heart rate limits 1, 2 & 3 - Recovery heart rate - Primary measurement display The first digits are flashing. 1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust: The day if you have chosen 24 h time mode. The month if you have chosen 12 h time mode.
SETTING THE TIMERS 1 & 2 SETTING THE HEART RATE LIMITS 1, 2 & 3 Timers This function helps you to divide your exercise session into separate phases (e.g. warm-up, exercise phase, cool down). Timers can be used individually or sequentially. Heart rate limits Heart rate limits can be set in one beat per minute increment which allows you to monitor your workouts securing the correct exercise intensity. The minutes of Timer 1 are flashing. LIM 1 is displayed.
You have the following two alternatives to continue: 1. To start setting Recovery time press SET/START/STOP. - RECO is displayed. - The third block of the graphic bar representing the setting of the Recovery function is flashing. Continue from Setting the time for recovery heart rate. 2. To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice. SETTING THE PRIMARY MEASUREMENT DISPLAY Chrono (alternatively Time or Lap) is flashing. 00:00 0 (alternatively time of day) is displayed. 1.
FUNCTIONS DURING HEART RATE MEASUREMENT If there is a bike symbol in the lower right corner of the display, the most recent exercise was done in the Cycling mode. To switch to the heart rate mode press SET/START/STOP and SIGNAL/LIGHT simultaneously . 2. SEE YOUR HEART RATE You can see your heart rate in the bottom line of the display. The target zone information is displayed as follows: 1. START THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT You are exercising within the preset Target Zone. 1.
The secondary measurement displays depend on which of the three alternatives was chosen for the primary measurement display: 1. If CHRONO was chosen as the primary measurement display, the secondary measurement displays alternate as follows: • Heart rate limits in use/ Transmission code • Time of day • Heart rate 7. SWAP THE HEART RATE LIMITS When the stopwatch is running, press SELECT to activate the alternative Heart rate limits. Release and you see the new limits in the display for a few seconds.
9. START RECOVERY CALCULATION 1. At the end of the exercise press SET/START/ STOP to stop the stopwatch. Heart rate measurement continues. Display is illuminated for a few seconds. 11. RESET THE STOPWATCH First press SET/START/STOP to stop the stopwatch. Then press and hold SET/START/STOP until all stopwatch digits are back to zero. Release the button. The current file is deleted and you can start the stopwatch and recording again. 12. STOP THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT 2.
By pressing STORE/LAP/RECOVERY you can see the following training information on the display: RECALLING THE TRAINING INFORMATION Polar Protrainer XT saves one training file at a time. Your latest training information is in the memory of the Polar Protrainer XT until the next time you start the stopwatch. You can recall your exercise in the FILE mode.
The displays change faster if you press and hold STORE/LAP/ RECOVERY. Release the button when you want to see a certain display for a longer time. To view the file backwards, press SIGNAL/LIGHT instead of STORE/ LAP/RECOVERY. SETTING THE CYCLING MODE FEATURES You have the following two alternatives to continue: 1. To recall the same file again, press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY. The front pages of the file alternate on the display. Continue from Recalling the training information.
WHL1 2000 is displayed. 1 (alternatively 2) is flashing. 1. CALIBRATING THE WHEEL SIZE You must calibrate the wheel size of your bike before you can use your Polar Protrainer XT Heart Rate Monitor to measure distance and speed. The wheel size must be set in millimetres. Polar Protrainer XT allows you to set in two wheel sizes (WHL1 / WHL2). Use this function if you have two bikes. The wheel size which is displayed when you leave the wheel size setting mode, will be used next time you start exercising.
2. SETTING THE ODOMETER 3. SETTING THE TOTAL RIDING TIME ODO is displayed. The first digit of the ODO reading is flashing. RTIME is displayed. The first digit of the total riding time is flashing. You may want to set the odometer value e.g. after battery replacement which resets all values to default settings. You may want to set the total riding time value e.g. after battery replacement which resets all values to the default settings. 1.
FUNCTIONS DURING THE MEASUREMENT IN THE CYCLING MODE 1. START THE CYCLING MEASUREMENT 1. Wear the Transmitter as described in Getting going. 2. Attach the Polar Protrainer XT receiver on the Polar Bike Mount. 3. Install the Polar Speed Sensor on the front fork of your bike as instructed in the Polar Speed Sensor manual. 4. Check that there are no disturbances near you as you are about to start the code search for coded transmission. Make sure that the code search will be successful: • Keep the bike still.
2. SEE YOUR HEART RATE AND SPEED You can see your heart rate in the bottom line and the speed in the middle line of the display. The Target Zone information is displayed as follows: You are exercising within the preset Target Zone. When starting the recording, the stopwatch will always show up for a few seconds regardless which out of the six available displays was used last. 4. START/STOP THE STOPWATCH Press SET/START/STOP to stop and restart the stopwatch.
8. START RECOVERY CALCULATION 1. At the end of the exercise press SET/START/ STOP to stop the stopwatch. Heart rate measurement continues. Display is illuminated for a few seconds. 2. Press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY to start the recovery calculation. RECO appears in the upper row of the display. The previously set time for recovery starts the countdown. You will hear two beeps when the time for the Recovery calculation is up.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument of superior design and workmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. POLAR PROTRAINER XT RECEIVER The estimated average battery life of the Polar Protrainer XT receiver is 1 year in normal use (1h/day, 7 days a week).
2. Move the Receiver around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance. PRECAUTIONS 3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and try to keep the wrist receiver in this interference free area. 4.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT SHOULD I DO IF... ... I DON’T KNOW WHERE I AM IN THE SETTING CYCLE? Press SELECT several times until you are back in the Time of day display. ... THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING? 1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 2. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean. Care and maintenance 3.
... IF THERE IS 00000 MILES/ KM OR 0000 h IN THE UPPERMOST ROW OF THE TIME OF DAY DISPLAY? Press and hold SIGNAL/LIGHT and the uppermost row of the time of day display will change. You may see 00000 MILES / KM which indicates total cycling distance, 0000 h which indicates total riding time or the current day (e.g.05). Press and hold for a few seconds as many times as needed until you can see the current day in the uppermost row. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ...
Heart rate: The number of heart beats per minute (bpm). KM/H: Kilometres per hour. LAP: In Measure and File modes, together with a number, indicates how many lap times are used. Lap and split times: Time needed to move once around a closed course or track. LIM 1 / LIM 2 / LIM 3: Heart Rate Limits for Target Zones 1, 2 and 3. TIM1 / TIM2: Timers 1 and 2 help you to divide your exercise session into separate phases (e.g. warm-up, exercise phase, cool down).
POLAR BOOKS AND ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The 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. The heart rate is displayed as number of heart beats per minute (bpm).
SENDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Pack the product carefully to avoid further damage. SERVICE 2. Include all the parts of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. A full periodic check will be done on the whole product. 3. Include proof of purchase (a receipt or its photocopy) if the product is under warranty. Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need service, please follow the instructions below : 4.
LIMITED POLAR WARRANTY • Polar Electro Oy warrants 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. Please keep the receipt which is your proof of purchase! • Warranty does not cover receiver battery, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or negligence of the precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases.
INDEX Calibrating the wheel size ....................................................................................... 28 Care and maintenance ........................................................................................... 38 Checking the transmission code ............................................................................ 19 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................... 53 Features ..........................
HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE ROAD MAP NOTES Visual cues Indicates a tip to do things faster. Time of Day MEASURE FILE SET Indicates important issue. Please pay attention! Indicates a useful tip. It’s good to know these things. press SET/START/STOP press and hold SET/START/STOP press SELECT press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY See also / Continue from. You need an optional Polar Speed Sensor.
