POLAR RCX5™ Getting Started Guide
CONTENTS 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR RCX5 TRAINING COMPUTER. . . . . . . . . . . RCX5 Training Computer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. SET UP YOUR TRAINING COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons and Menu Structure. . . . . . Enter Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3 5. AFTER TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4 7 7 8 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING. . . . . . . . 9 Plan Your Training. .
1. GET TO KNOW YOUR RCX5 TRAINING COMPUTER This guide will help you get started with your new training computer. The full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide can be downloaded at www.polar.com/support. For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.com/en/support/video_tutorials. Heart rate sensors with Polar specific GymLink technology, e.g. Polar H1 and H2, can be used with compatible gym equipment.
RCX5 Training Computer Parts Polar RCX5 training computer provides you with data you need to enhance your training performance, and also saves the data for later analysis. The comfortable Polar WearLink®+ Hybrid / Polar H2 heart rate sensor sends ECG-accurate heart rate signal to the training computer over the 2.4GHz W.I.N.D. and the GymLink (in water activities) technology, both proprietary to Polar. The heart rate sensor consists of a connector and a strap.
With polarpersonaltrainer.com web service you can: With Polar WebSync 2.4 Software (or newer), you can: • • • • • • create and download the Polar Endurance training programs onto to your training computer and utilize them in your training. store your training files for a long-term follow-up. analyze and follow your progress in the training diary. analyze training intensity and needed recovery time using the Training Load feature.
Optional Accessories • Polar s3+ stride sensor transmits the running speed/pace and distance data to your training computer and also measures running cadence and stride length. • Polar G5 GPS sensor / Polar G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. provides speed, distance and location data, as well as track information, in all outdoor sports using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. • Polar CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. wirelessly measures distance and your real-time, average and maximum cycling speeds.
2. SET UP YOUR TRAINING COMPUTER Buttons and Menu Structure LIGHT • Illuminate the display • With a long press, enter QUICK MENU: in Time view lock buttons, set alarm or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search sensor, adjust training sounds, set lap view or set countdown timer.
OK • Confirm selections • Start training session • Take a lap • With a long press, lock your heart rate to the current sport zone in Training mode when training without preset target zones Enter Basic Settings Before using your training computer for the first time, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance. Activate your training computer, by pressing OK. Select language is displayed.
3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING Plan Your Training The Polar RCX5 training computer offers you different ways to plan your training sessions. 1. There are four different default sport profiles in the training computer: Running, Cycling (Bike 1), Swimming, and Other sport . Select the sport and make the necessary profile settings for each of the sports to suit your training needs. In time mode, press up to enter Menu > Settings > Sport Profiles.
5. The Race Pace feature helps you to keep a steady pace and achieve your target time for a set distance. 6. With the Training Load feature you can follow up on your training load and recovery in the training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com and avoid over- or undertraining. For more information see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.
Using an Accessory with Your RCX5 The RCX5 is compatible with the following optional Polar sensors: • • • the Polar s3+ stride sensor / Polar s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D. the Polar G5 GPS sensor / Polar G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. the Polar CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. and the Polar CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. When you take a new sensor into use, it has to be activated and introduced to the training computer. This is called pairing and only takes a few seconds.
4. TRAINING Wear the Heart Rate Sensor Wear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate. 1. 2. 3. 4. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. Attach the connector to the strap. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. 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.
Start Training Wear the heart rate sensor and set up an optional sensor as instructed in the sensor's user manual. If you want to use the ZoneOptimizer feature to personalize your training zones, see the full user manual at www.polar.com/support. 1. Start by pressing OK. The training computer enters pre-training mode and starts searching for the sensor signals. If a sensor signal is not found, the display will show a triangle with an exclamation mark.
5. AFTER TRAINING To pause your training session, press BACK. To stop recording completely, press BACK again. • Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Important Information. • You can view basic data on your performance in MENU > DATA: • Training files lists a maximum of 99 exercise files. • Week summaries displays training summaries for the past 15 weeks plus the current week.
6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Caring For Your Product Like any electronic device, the training computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Training computer: Keep your training computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water. Do not immerse the training computer in water. Dry it carefully with a soft towel.
Avoid hard hits to the training computer and the sensors, as these may damage the sensor units. Operating temperatures are -10 °C to +50 °C / +14 °F to +122 °F. Service During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service, other than battery replacement, done by an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro.
Batteries The RCX5 training computer and the Polar H2 heart rate sensor both have a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in chapter Change Batteries Yourself. Prior to changing the batteries, please note the following: • • • • The low battery indicator is displayed when only 10-15% of the battery capacity is left. Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly.
Changing Training Computer Battery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN. When changing training computer battery (2), remove the battery cover and lift the battery out carefully with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar, for instance, a toothpick or small screwdriver. However, prefer a non-metal tool for wrenching the battery out. Be careful not to damage the metal sound element (*) or the grooves. Insert a new battery with the positive (+) side outwards.
For video tutorials on how to change the batteries, go to http://www.polar.com/en/polar_community/videos. 2. Power save mode during the night During the night, in between the hours 24:00 - 06:00 / 12:00am - 06:00am, the training computer display will be switched off automatically. During this time the AutoSync function is not enabled. To exit the power save mode, press any button. After five minutes, the display returns to power save mode. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type.
Precautions Minimizing Risks When Exercising The RCX5 training computer shows your performance indicators. Polar training computer is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after exercise session. It measures heart rate, speed and distance when cycling with a Polar CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. It also measures speed and distance when running with a Polar s3+ stride sensor or with a Polar G5 GPS sensor / Polar G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D.. The Polar CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D.
In addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate. It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity. Note! If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar training computers.
pressure washer. When measuring heart rate in water, you may experience interference for various reasons. For more information, consult the full user manual at www.polar.com/support. If you are having problems measuring heart rate in salt water or highly chlorinated water, we recommend you use the Polar T31c heart rate sensor. 22 ENGLISH Technical Specifications Training computer Average 8-11 months (if you train on average 1h/day, 7 days/week) CR 2032 EPDM O-ring 24.30 x 0.
Training computer limit values Maximum number of files: Maximum number of training sessions in multisport file: Maximum time recorded to file: Maximum number of laps: Maximum number of laps in multi sport sessions: Total distance: Total duration: Total calories: Total exercise count: 99 99 99 h 59 min 59 s 99 Water resistance: 30 m (suitable for bathing and swimming) Polar WebSync Software and Polar DataLink System Requirements: Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 or Intel Mac OS X 10.
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type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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