V650 USER MANUAL
CONTENTS Contents 2 Introduction 7 V650 7 USB cable 7 Bluetooth® Smart Heart Rate Sensor* 8 Polar FlowSync Software 8 Polar Flow Web Service 8 Get started 9 Charge the Battery 9 Basic Settings 9 Menu and Functions 10 Menu Items 11 Button Functions 12 Touch Screen Functions 12 Pairing Sensors with V650 13 Settings 14 General Settings 14 Pairing 14 Use GPS time 15 Time 15 Date 15 Language 15 2
Units 15 Pin code lock 15 Frontlight 16 Display backlight 16 Automatic Power Off 17 About V650 17 Sport Profile Settings 17 Training views 17 HR view 18 Speed View 18 Training sounds 18 GPS 18 Automatic pause 18 Automatic lap 18 Front button takes lap 18 HR zones 19 Bike Settings 19 Measuring the wheel size 19 Physical Settings 20 Sex 21 Height 21 Weight 21 Date of birth 21 3
HR max 21 Resting HR 21 VO2 max 22 Firmware Update 22 Compatible Sensors 24 Polar Heart rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 24 Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V650 24 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 24 Pair Speed sensor with V650 25 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 25 Pair Cadence sensor with V650 25 Install Bike Mount 27 Polar Adjustable Bike Mount 27 Training 28 Wear the Heart Rate Sensor 28 Start a Training Session 28 During Ride 30 Training Views 31 Time 31 Environm
Cadence 34 Lap Information 34 Back to Start 35 Pause and Stop Training 35 After Training 37 Summary 37 History 37 Sessions 37 Totals 38 Features 39 GPS 39 Barometer 39 Sport Profiles 39 Smart Coaching 39 Polar Heart Rate Zones 40 Smart Calories 42 Training Benefit 42 Polar Flow Web Service 44 Syncing 46 Caring for Your V650 47 Polar V650 47 Heart Rate Sensor 47 Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 47 5
Storing 48 Service 48 Important Information 49 Batteries 49 Change the Heart Rate Sensor Battery 49 Precautions 50 Interference During Training 50 Minimizing Risks When Training 50 Technical Specifications 52 Polar V650 52 Heart Rate Sensor 53 Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 53 Water Resistance 53 Limited International Polar Guarantee 54 Disclaimer 55 6
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new V650! Designed for the most ambitious cyclist, the V650 helps you ride with confidence and reach your peak performance. This user manual includes complete instructions to help you get the most out of your new riding companion. To check the video tutorials and the latest version of this user manual, please go to www.polar.com/en/support/v650. V650 View your training data, such as heart rate, speed, distance and altitude at a glance from the big screen.
BLUETOOTH® SMART HEART RATE SENSOR* See live, accurate heart rate on your V650 during your training sessions. Your heart rate is used to analyze how your session went. *Only included in V650 with heart rate sensor sets. If you bought your V650 without a heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can buy one at any time. POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE Flowsync software allows you to sync data between your V650 and the Flow web service on your computer via the USB cable. Go to flow.polar.
GET STARTED To make sure you get to enjoy your V650 at its best, please go to flow.polar.com/start where simple instructions will guide you through setting up your V650, downloading the latest firmware and taking the Flow web service into use. If you’re in a hurry for your first run with V650, you can do a quick set up by entering the basic settings on the device, as instructed in Basic Settings. CHARGE THE BATTERY After unboxing your V650, the first thing you need to do is charge the battery.
To get the most accurate and personal training data, it’s important that you’re precise with physical settings like your age, weight and sex. Units: Choose Metric (kg/cm) or Imperial (lb/ft) units. Use GPS time: If you want the V650 to read the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) from the GPS satellites, tick the box and choose the UTC Time Zone that is closest to you. Time of day: Change the time format by touching 12h/24h (1). The chosen time format is written in white.
MENU ITEMS 1. HISTORY: See the details of your sessions and the totals of your cycling history. 2. PULL-DOWN MENU: Swipe down to open the pulldown menu. There you can adjust the frontlight, the training sounds and the display brightness. 3. SETTINGS: Modify the settings to suit your needs. 4. BIKE:Choose the bike for your ride. 5. PROFILE : Choose the profile for your ride. 6. The indicators displayed at the bottom of the display provide information about the status of the sensors.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS There is one physical button on the side of the V650 and another button on the front. Press the side button (1) to view the following options: o Calibrate altitude o Lock display o Turn off V650 o Search sensor: Search for a heart rate sensor or cycling sensor. Press the front button (2) to start recording, press and hold it to pause. Take lap with a regular press. See Sport Profile settings for instructions on setting FRONT BUTTON TAKES LAP function on/off.
Swipe up or down Scroll through what’s on the screen. PAIRING SENSORS WITH V650 Sensors compatible with V650 use Bluetooth Smart ® wireless technology. Before taking a new heart rate sensor or cycling sensor into use, it has to be paired with your V650. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your V650 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group.
SETTINGS GENERAL SETTINGS To view and edit your general settings, go to Settings > General settings.There you'll find: l Pairing l Use GPS time l Time l Date l Language l Units l Pin code lock l Frontlight l Display backlight l Automatic power off l About V650 Tap to open the setting you want to change, and edit as you like. Confirm and return to previous menu by tapping . In certain settings (e.g. UNITS), tap the field until you see the correct value.
USE GPS TIME If you want the V650 to read the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) from the GPS satellites, tick the box in USE GPS TIME field, and choose the UTC Time Zone that is closest to you. TIME Set the time of day. If you want to change the time format, tap 12h/24h (image).The currently selected format is written in white. If you choose the 12h time format, also select AM or PM. DATE Set the date.
FRONTLIGHT The function of the frontlight on the top edge of the V650 is to optimize your cycling security in dark conditions. It's an intelligent feature that you can set to turn on automatically when it gets dark and to turn off when it gets bright. Alternatively, you can manage it manually from the pull-down menu. Manual: Manage the frontlight manually from the pull-down menu. Adjust the Blink rate* by dragging the slider. Automatic: The V650 turns the frontlight on and off according to light conditions.
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF Set On/Off: The power switches off automatically when you haven't touched the buttons/touch screen in 15 minutes (except when the V650 is recording a training sessions or in the pause mode). ABOUT V650 Check the device ID, firmware version and HW model of your V650. SPORT PROFILE SETTINGS To view or modify sport profile settings, go to Settings > Sport profiles and choose the profile you want to edit.
4. If you want to change an item, tap it and choose a new item from the list. The content of the list varies slightly between different layouts. This is because some of the items (e.g. graphs) don't fit in all the layouts. You can find a complete list of available items in Training Views. 5. When the layout is complete, confirm and return to the TRAINING VIEWS menu by tapping . 6. If you want to set more training views for the profile, repeat the steps 1-5 . 7.
HR ZONES Check heart rate zone limits. BIKE SETTINGS To view or modify bike settings, go to Settings > Bike settings and choose the bike. The sensors you have linked to the bike appear under the bike name. You'll find the following settings: BIKE NAME: Bike 1, Bike 2, Bike 3 or Bike 4. WHEEL SIZE (MM): Set the wheel size in millimeters. For more information, see Measuring the wheel size. SENSORS: View all the sensors you have linked to the bike.
ETRTO Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) 23-571 650 x 23C 1909 35-559 26 x 1.50 1947 37-622 700 x 35C 1958 47-559 26 x 1.95 2022 20-622 700 x 20C 2051 52-559 26 x 2.0 2054 23-622 700 x 23C 2070 25-622 700 x 25C 2080 28-622 700 x 28 2101 32-622 700 x 32C 2126 42-622 700 x 40C 2189 47-622 700 x 47C 2220 55-622 29 x 2.2 2282 55-584 27.5 x 2.2 2124 Wheel sizes on the chart are advisory as wheel size depends on the wheel type and air pressure.
Tap to open the setting you want to change, and edit as you like. Confirm and return to previous menu by tapping . In certain settings (e.g. SEX), tap the field until you see the correct value. SEX Choose Male or Female. HEIGHT Set your height. WEIGHT Set your weight. DATE OF BIRTH Set your date of birth. HR MAX HR MAX:Set your maximum heart rate, if you know your laboratory measured current maximum heart rate value.
VO2 MAX VO2max: Set your maximal oxygen uptake, VO2max . About VO2max A clear link exists between oxygen consumption (VO2) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal work; it is related directly to the maximal capacity of the heart to deliver blood to the muscles.
Go to flow.polar.com/start, and create your Polar account in the Polar Flow web service and download and install FlowSync software onto your PC. To update the firmware: 1. Plug the micro USB connector into your V650, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. FlowSync starts syncing your data. 3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware. 4. Choose Yes. New firmware is installed, and V650 reboots. Before updating the firmware, the data from your V650 is synced to the Flow web service.
COMPATIBLE SENSORS Polar Heart rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V650 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Speed sensor with V650 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Cadence sensor with V650 24 24 24 25 25 25 POLAR HEART RATE SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART Polar heart rate sensor consists of comfortable strap and connector. It detects your heart rate accurately and sends the data to the V650 in real time.
PAIR SPEED SENSOR WITH V650 Before pairing a speed or cadence sensor, make sure they have been correctly installed. For more information on installing the sensors see their user manuals. 1. Go to General Settings > Pairing > Pair new device. The V650 should be less than three meters from the sensor you want to pair. It's close enough when it's mounted on the handlebar. 2. Activate the sensor you want to pair. Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor.
Do the pairing within 30 seconds of the sensor activation. 3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair. 4. Pairing succeeded tells you that the pairing is complete. 5. Link the sensor to Bike 1, Bike 2, Bike 3 or Bike 4. You can change the bike later in Paired devices. When you select a bike for a ride, your V650 automatically starts searching for the sensors you've linked to the bike.
INSTALL BIKE MOUNT POLAR ADJUSTABLE BIKE MOUNT You can install the Polar Adjustable Bike Mount on the stem or on the left- or right-hand side of the handlebar. 1. Place the rubber base on the stem/handlebar 2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar. 3. Secure the bike mount on to the stem/handlebar with the O-ring. 4. Align the ledges on the back of the V650 with the slots on the bike mount and turn clockwise until the V650 is in its place.
TRAINING WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4. Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position.
If you have turned on GPS in the profile you chose, the V650 automatically starts searching for the GPS satellite signals. Keep your V650 still with the display facing upwards during the search. It typically takes 30-60 seconds the first time. In future it should take only a few seconds. The V650 is ready once the green circle around GPS is static. After finding the satellites, the V650 calibrates the altitude. Altitude calibration complete tells you that the calibration is ready.
2. Go to BIKE to choose Bike 1, Bike 2, Bike 3 or Bike 4. Tap to confirm. If you have linked a sensor to the bike, your V650 starts searching for signals from the sensors. The green circle around the sensor indicator is flashing during the search. V650 is ready once the green circle around the sensor indicator is static. Hear rate sensor: Cadence sensor: Speed sensor: 3. Press the front button to begin your ride. DURING RIDE l Swipe across the screen to change the training views.
In heavy rainfall the rain drops may interfere with the touch screen functions. To prevent this, lock the display from the side button menu. TRAINING VIEWS The training views of V650 are fully customizable. You can choose to have up to six training views for each profile, each training view containing up to eight items. All available training view items are presented below. Choose the ones that suit you and your training needs and requirements best.
ENVIRONMENT Altitude Current altitude in feet or meters 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Altitude graph 1/2 Altitude as a graphical trend , 1/4 Ascent Ascended meters/feet 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Back to start 1/1 An arrow points in the direction of your starting point. Also shows the direct distance (beeline) between you and the starting point.
You can lock the zone you're currently on by tapping the view. The limits of the locked zone are shown. If your heart rate goes outside the locked zone, you will be notified with audio feedback. Unlock the zone by tapping the view again. HR graph Your heart rate as a graphical trend. 1/2 You can lock the zone you're currently on by tapping the view. The limits of the locked zone are shown. If your heart rate goes outside the locked zone, you will be notified with audio feedback.
1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Speed max / Pace max Maximum speed (km/h or mph) 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Lap speed max / Lap pace max Average speed (km/h or mph) for the current lap 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Speed graph / Pace graph 1/2 Shows your current speed (km/h or mph) and the latest speed changes as a graphical trend.
Lap notification: Lap view: BACK TO START The Back to start feature guides your way back to the starting point. When the V650 finds the GPS satellite signals in the beginning of the training session, your location is saved as a starting point. When it is time to return to your starting point, do the following: l Browse to the BACK TO START-view. l Keep moving in order for the V650 to determine which direction you are going. An arrow will point in the direction of your starting point.
Take care for your heart rate sensor after training. Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Taking care of your V650.
AFTER TRAINING SUMMARY After each training session, you'll get an instant summary of your session.The summary includes: l Duration of your session l Distance l Average and maximum heart rate l Average and maximum speed/pace l Altitude-compensated calories and fat burn % of calories l Training Benefit: Textual feedback, for example Steady state training+, is displayed if you trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the sport zones. For more information, see Training Benefit.
l Tap a session to open its summary. Browse the summary by swiping left or right. l Tap and hold to delete a session. For deeper analysis, transfer your training history to the Polar Flow web service with the USB cable and FlowSync software. The web service offers various options to analyze the data with. TOTALS To view your training totals go to HISTORY > Totals.
FEATURES GPS The V650 has built-in GPS that provides accurate speed and distance measurement, and allows you to see your route on map in the Flow web service after your session. V650 includes the following GPS features: l Distance: Gives you accurate distance during and after your session. l Speed: Accurate speed information during and after your session. l Back to start: Directs you to your starting point in the shortest distance possible and shows the distance to your starting point.
V650 includes the following Smart Coaching features: l Heart rate zones: Heart rate zones provide an easy way to select and monitor the intensity of your training and to follow heart rate-based training programs. l Smart calories: The most accurate calorie counter on the market counts the number of calories burned. l Training Benefit: The V650 gives motivating feedback about the effect of your training immediately after your session.
Target zone Intensity % of HRmax*, bpm Example durations bpm Training effect recovery and boosts metabolism. Feels like: Comfortable and easy, low muscle and cardiovascular load. Recommended for: Everybody for long training sessions during base training periods and for recovery exercises during competition season. VERY LIGHT 50–60% 104–114 bpm 20–40 minutes Benefits: Helps to warm up and cool down and assists recovery. Feels like: Very easy, little strain.
Heart rate responds to training intensity depending on factors such as fitness and recovery levels, as well as environmental factors. It is important to look out for subjective feelings of fatigue, and to adjust your training program accordingly. SMART CALORIES The most accurate calorie counter on the market calculates the number of calories burned.
Feedback Benefit Tempo training Great pace! You improved your aerobic fitness, speed, and ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. Tempo & Steady state training Good pace! You improved your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. This session also developed your aerobic fitness and the endurance of your muscles. Steady state & Tempo training Good pace! You improved your aerobic fitness and the endurance of your muscles.
POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE The Polar Flow web service allows you to plan and analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your performance. Follow and visually analyze your progress, create training targets,and add them and your favorite routes to your favorites. With the Flow web service you can: l Analyze all of your training details with visual graphs and a route view l Compare specific data with others like laps or speed vs.
For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to www.polar.com/en/support/flow.
SYNCING To sync data with the Flow web service you need FlowSync software. Go to flow.polar.com/V650, and download and install the software before trying to sync. 1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port and the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. Make sure FlowSync software is running. 3. The FlowSync window opens on your computer, and the syncing starts. 4. Completed is displayed when you are done.
CARING FOR YOUR V650 Like any electronic device, the Polar V650 should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfil guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. POLAR V650 Keep your training device clean. Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training device. To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the training device with a pressure washer. Do not immerse the training device in water.
STORING Keep your training device and sensors in a cool and dry place. Do not keep them in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the training device to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount. We recommend that you store the V650 charged. The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BATTERIES The Polar V650 training device has an internal, rechargable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity. The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.
1. Lever the battery cover open by using the clip on the strap. 2. Remove the old battery from the battery cover with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar, such as a toothpick. A non-metal tool is preferable. Be careful not to damage the battery cover. 3. Insert a new battery (CR 2025) inside the cover with the negative (-) side facing up. 4. Align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the connector and press the battery cover back into place. You should hear a snap.
we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POLAR V650 Battery type: Rechargeable 1900 mAh Li-ion Polymer battery Operating time: 10 h Operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F V650 materials: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Asahi Dragontrail (glass), Polyamide (PA) Bikemount materials: Polyoxymethylene (POM) Watch accuracy: Better than ± 0.
HEART RATE SENSOR Battery life: 300 h Battery type: CR2025 Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Connector material: ABS Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester Water resistance: 30 m Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology.
Marking on case back Water resistant characteristics Water resistant Not suitable for swimming. Protected against wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Do not wash with a pressure washer.
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