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Suunto X6hr EN USER’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information.......................................................................................5 1.1. Care and Maintenance...........................................................................5 1.1.1. Care of the Suunto X6hr...........................................................5 1.1.2. Care of the Transmitter Belt......................................................6 1.2. Water Resistance.......................................................................
2.4.1. Electromagnetic Interference..................................................19 2.4.2. Warnings..............................................................................................19 2.4.3. Use of the Suunto X6hr and Transmitter Belt in a water environment................................................................20 2.4.4. Activating the Heart Rate Monitor...........................................20 3. Modes...................................................................
3.5.1. Main Display............................................................................40 3.5.2. Logbook...............................................................................................41 3.5.3. Use..........................................................................................45 3.5.4. Altitude....................................................................................45 3.5.5. Alarms........................................................................
1. General Information This User’s Guide applies to Suunto X6hr and its different design versions. Suunto X6hr Wristop Computer is a reliable high-precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use. Outdoor enthusiasts and endurance athletes who enjoy such sports as mountain climbing, running and biking can rely on Suunto X6hr’s accuracy.
1.1.2. Care of Transmitter Belt Wash the transmitter with mild soap and water after each use. Rinse with pure water; dry thoroughly and carefully. Store in a cool dry place. Never store the transmitter wet. Moisture keeps the electrodes wet and transmitter activated, thereby shortening the life of the battery. Do not bend or stretch the transmitter as this may damage the electrodes. 1.2.
� � � � 1.3. ADJUSTING THE BRACELET (Suunto X6hrt) The metal/elastomer bracelets of the Suunto X6hrt have to be adjusted for the user. The steps are 1. Remove the buckle by releasing the spring bars with pin, paper clip or other sharp object. 2. Remove both spring bars from the pin holes. 3. Shorten the bracelet by cutting along the grooves on the inner surface of the bracelet. You can do this for instance with scissors.
1.4. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Suunto X6HR operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancy is approximately 12 months in Time/Weather modes. A low-battery warning indicator is activated on the display when approximately 5–15 percent of the battery capacity is still available. When this occurs, you should replace the battery. However, extremely cold weather may activate the low battery warning indicator, even though the battery is still fully operational.
REPLACING THE BATTERY Make sure that you have purchased an original Suunto battery kit (including battery and battery lid with installed O-ring) before you start replacing the battery. 1. Insert a coin into the slot or a Suunto battery-opening coin into the slot or holes located in the battery compartment cover on the backside of your device. 2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker. Then, turn and lift the cover with the coin simultaneously, until the cover opens.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the old battery carefully. Avoid damaging the contact plate. 4. Carefully clean the inside sealing surface of the battery compartment before placing your new battery in the compartment. 5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up. Gently slide the battery underneath the contact plate, ensuring that the contact plate does not break or bend out of place. 6.
1.5. Battery Replacement of the Transmitter Belt The transmitter belt operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The transmitter belt’s average expected battery life is 300 hours of use in ideal operating temperatures. When Suunto X6hr is not receiving a signal but the transmitter belt is active, a change of battery might be necessary. Refer to chapter 2.4.1. for other factors that may interfere with the correct signal. To change the battery: 1.
6. With the O-ring in the correct position, replace the battery compartment cover and turn it with a coin clockwise until it is aligned with the closed position marker. NOTE: You should change the battery cover and the O-ring simultaneously with the battery to ensure that the transmitter remains clean and waterresistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries. NOTE: Battery covers of the transmitter belt and the wristop computer are not interchangeable. 1.6.
2. How to Use Your Suunto X6hr 2.1. Display When your Suunto X6hr leaves the factory, it is in sleep mode, with the display empty. Long press (> 2 s) any button to activate the Suunto X6hr. The text “defrag of memory” is displayed and after a few seconds the Time mode is activated. Later on, you can select which mode is displayed. For information about setting the correct time, refer to chapter 3.2.3. In addition to mode-specific information, the Suunto X6 hr display includes several symbols. 2.1.1.
2.1.2. Function Symbols Function symbols indicate that either a function (such as Alarm) has been activated or something needs to be done (battery symbol). The function symbols are: Alarm Active, when at least one of the alarms is on. Weather/Altitude/HR alarm Active, when weather alarm, altitude alarm, asc/dsc alarm or HR limits alarm is on. Logbook Active, when the hiking logbook is recording data. Chrono Active, when the chrono is on and recording data to a file.
Heart Rate Active, when the heart rate monitor is receiving heart rate signal. Flashes in sync with the heart rate. 2.2. Buttons 2.2.1. Short and Long Press The buttons may have different functions depending on how long you press them. The ordinary press or short press means that the button is pressed quickly. The long press means that the button is pressed for more than 2 seconds. 2.2.2. Start Button Short press • In Chrono mode, it starts timing and saves and displays the intermediate times.
2.2.3. Stop/CL Button Short press • Returns to the previous menu level or to the previous selection without accepting the selection. • In the Chrono mode, it stops timing. • In the main displays, it acts as a shortcut button that toggles the lowest field of the main display between three different alternatives. The selection stays active even if the mode or menu level is changed. Long press • Returns to the main display of the current mode without accepting the last selection.
• In the main display of all modes, it activates or deactivates the heart rate limits alarm. 2.2.5. Arrow Buttons Short press • Scrolls from one mode to another. • Scrolls the menus up and down, and logbook and memory forward and back. • Changes the values. The up arrow increases the value and the down arrow decreases the value. • With two possible selections (e.g. light On/Off), both arrows change the value. 2.2.6. Button Lock The button lock prevents you from pushing the buttons.
2.3. Menus 2.3.1. Basic Menu Structure The menus are organized hierarchically under the modes. When you select a mode, its main display appears. When you press Suunto in the mode’s main display, the mode’s Function menu is displayed. The Function menu includes several functions and all the functions include sub-functions or settings. This is called the hierarchical menu structure. 2.3.2. Navigating in Menus You can scroll the menu items with the up and down arrow buttons on the right side of Suunto X6hr.
2.4. Heart Rate Monitor and Transmitter Belt The heart rate monitor is the premier feature of Suunto X6hr. It provides you with a versatile instrument for measuring and analyzing physical performance in different conditions. When used in conjunction with the altimeter function, the heart rate monitor allows you to observe changes in heart rate during ascents and descents and the impact of altitude on heart rate. The heart rates can be recorded in Suunto X6hr memory and transferred to a PC for analysis.
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been sedentary. We strongly advise consulting your doctor prior to beginning a regular exercise program. 2.4.3.
row. Alternatively, go to the Hiking mode, select the heart rate/time short cut on the bottom row and wait for the heart rate reading to appear. 7. To start recording the heart rate in Chrono mode, press start when the HR reading is shown. NOTE: You should wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation. However, if you wish to wear the transmitter over a shirt, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes. 3. Modes 3.1.
3.2. Time Mode 3.2.1. Main Display When you select the Time mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows: Date The first row displays the date in the selected format. For more information about changing the date format, refer to chapter 3.2.6. Time The second row displays the time in the selected format. For more information about changing between 12- and 24-hour display, refer to chapter 3.2.6. Shortcuts The third row displays alternatively the weekday, seconds or dual time.
Activating alarms To activate an alarm: 1. In the Function menu, Alarm is already the first menu item. Select it by pressing Suunto. The alarm menu displays the status of the alarms. When you open the menu for the first time, the alarm indicators are set to off as a default. 2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set and press Suunto. The alarm information is displayed and the On/Off indicator is activated. When you open the alarm information for the first time, the time is 00:00 or 12:00 am. 3.
Deactivating alarms To deactivate an alarm: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Alarm and press Suunto. 2. Scroll to the alarm you want to set off and press Suunto. The alarm information is displayed and the On/Off indicator is activated. 3. Press either the up or down button to change the alarm status to off and press Suunto. The alarm symbol disappears from the display. Acknowledging alarms When you hear the alarm, you can acknowledge it by pressing any of the Suunto X6hr buttons.
4. Change the minutes with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The second selection is activated. 5. When you press the arrow down button, the seconds are zeroed. If you want to set specific seconds, press the arrow up button and the seconds start running. 6. When the seconds setting is correct, press Suunto. You automatically return to the Function menu. NOTE: If the time is displayed as a 12-hour clock, the symbol AM or PM is displayed on the last row.
NOTE: The weekday is updated automatically on the third row according to the set date. 3.2.5. General The General function includes the general settings for using your Suunto X6hr. Setting the tones Tones are the sounds that indicate that you have successfully pressed the buttons. The tones can be set on or off. To set the tones: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to General and press Suunto. The General menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Tones and press Suunto. The On/Off field is activated. 3.
Setting the backlight Light is the backlight of the Suunto X6hr display. Light has three possible settings: • Normal: The light goes on when you press Start for more than 2 seconds in any other mode than the Chrono mode. The light is on for 5 seconds after the last press of any button. NOTE: If the backlight setting is normal and you press Start in Chrono mode, the Chrono is activated. If you want to use the light in the Chrono mode, you have to set the backlight to Night Use.
barometric pressure measured with a certificated high-accuracy barometer. You can set the value by 0,1 hPa or 0,01 inHg steps. The reference value should be measured with at least the same accuracy. If you are uncertain, contact the Suunto technical service before changing the calibration. To change the pressure sensor calibration: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to General and press Suunto. The General menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Sensor and press Suunto.
3. Select the correct setting with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The time display is set. Setting the date format The Date setting defines the format in which the date is displayed. The possible formats are: • DD.MM: Day before the month, e.g. 27.11. • MM.DD: Month before the day, e.g. 11.27. • Day: Only the day is displayed, e.g. 27. To change the date format: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Date and press Suunto. 3.
Setting the air pressure unit The Pres setting defines the unit in which the air pressure is displayed. The options are hPa and inHg. To change the pressure unit: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Pres and press Suunto. The air pressure unit field is activated. 3. Select the correct unit with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The unit of the air pressure is set.
• m/h • ft/s • ft/min • ft/h To change the Asc/Dsc format: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Units and press Suunto. The Units menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Asc/Dsc and press Suunto. 3. Select the correct format with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The format is set and you return to the Units menu. 3.3. Compass mode NOTE: Heart rate reception is interrupted when you are using the compass mode. 3.3.1. Main Display When you select the Compass mode, the main display opens.
The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 40 seconds at a time. After this period the compass moves into power-saving mode and the message “start compass” is displayed. Press Start to activate the compass again. Shortcuts The third row contains shortcuts to three functions. To change the function, press Stop/CL. • Altitude: In Alti use, it displays the current altitude, and in Baro use, it displays the reference altitude. For more information about the Alti and Baro uses, see section 3.3.2.
3.3.2. Use With the Use function you can define whether the air pressure measurement is used to measure the altitude or to represent the weather conditions. If you select Alti (altimeter), the measured air pressure is displayed as altitude and all changes in atmospheric pressure are interpreted as changes in altitude.
3.3.3. Altitude/Sealevel In order for the altimeter to function correctly you need to set the reference altitude. This means that you set an altitude reading that is equal to the real altitude. Set the reference altitude in a place where you know the altitude, for example, with the help of a topographical map. Suunto X6hr has a factory set reference altitude that corresponds to the standard barometric pressure (1013 hPa/29.90inHg at sea level).
also calibrate the compass after replacing the battery. Strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric lines, loudspeakers and magnets, can affect the compass calibration. Therefore calibrate the compass if your Suunto X6hr has been exposed to these fields. You should also calibrate the compass before a long trip. NOTE: Calibrate the compass before using it for the first time. NOTE: Remember to hold Suunto X6hr level during the calibration. To calibrate the compass: 1.
You can also remove the battery and then insert it again. Also make sure the compass remains level during calibration—otherwise the calibration may fail. If the calibration continues to fail, contact the authorized Suunto service. NOTE: The level symbol is not shown if the compass is calibrated when the heart rate monitor is active. Setting the compass declination You can compensate for the difference between true north and magnetic north by adjusting the compass declination.
3.4. Weather Mode 3.4.1. Main Display When you select the Weather mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows. Temperature The first row displays the temperature in the selected unit. For more information about defining the temperature unit, refer to chapter 3.2.6. NOTE: Because the sensor is close to your wrist, you have to keep Suunto X6hr away from the body’s temperature at least for 15 minutes before the temperature measurement is accurate.
3.4.2. Use With the Use function you can define whether the air pressure measurement is used to define the altitude or to represent the weather conditions. For more information, refer to chapter 3.3.2. NOTE: For most Weather mode functions the correct Use setting is Baro. 3.4.3. Sealevel With this function you can set the sea level barometric pressure. This is the barometric pressure at your current location reduced to sea level.
2. Press Suunto. The On/Off field is activated. 3. Change the field to either on or off with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. When the weather alarm goes on, the alarm symbol flashes and the backlight switches on. To acknowledge the weather alarm, press any button. 3.4.5. Memory The memory automatically stores weather-related information from the last 48 hours.
3.5. Hiking Mode 3.5.1. Main Display When you select the Hiking mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows. Ascent/descent rate The first row displays the ascent/descent rate in the selected unit. For more information about defining the ascent/descent rate unit, refer to chapter 3.2.6. Altitude The second row displays the altitude. For more information about defining the altitude unit, refer to chapter 3.2.6. Shortcuts The third row contains shortcuts to three functions.
3.5.2. Logbook The logbook allows you to save information regarding, for example, a hiking trip. When you start the logbook, it starts gathering information about the cumulative ascents and descents, average ascent and descent rates, highest and lowest points, heart rate and specific marks you can set during the trip. Logbook information is updated in 10-second intervals. When you stop the logbook, the information gathered thus far is saved as a logbook file that can be viewed later.
Select the logbook file to be deleted with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The file is deleted from the memory and you return to the logbook menu. NOTE: Heart rate information is recorded only if the transmitter belt is active when the logbook is running. Stopping the logbook To stop the logbook: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Logbook with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. 2. Scroll to Stop and press Suunto. The saving stops and the message “logbook stopped” is displayed.
• Total ascent and the average ascent rate • Total descent and the average descent rate • The highest point, date and time • The lowest point, date and time • Average heart rate • The minimum and maximum heart rates • The marks the user has added to the logbook file include the altitude, heart rate, date and time of the mark. The maximum number of marks is 10. To return to the main display, press Suunto or Stop/CL for more than 2 seconds.
Viewing logbook history The logbook history contains the cumulative values of ascents and descents and the highest point of all logbooks (Hiking and Chrono modes) recorded during the Suunto X6hr lifetime. To view the history: 1. In the Function menu, press Suunto to enter Logbook. 2. Scroll to History and press Suunto. 3. Press the up arrow to scroll the history information. The information is displayed in the following order: • Cumulative ascent. • Cumulative descent. • Highest point, date and year.
To add a mark, short press Start when the logbook is running. A long press activates the backlight and no logbook mark is made. The marks are added the logbook file and they can be viewed through the file list (refer to chapter 3.5.2.). When you have added the mark, the message “mark point saved” is displayed. When you have saved the marks, the PC can create a profile that connects them with a line. With this feature you can, for example, create a simplified altitude profile of your trip.
Setting the altitude alarm To set the altitude alarm: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Alarms with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The alarm menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to Altitude and press Suunto. The On/Off field is activated. 3. Change the status of the alarm to either on or off with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The altitude field is activated. 4. Change the altitude with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. You return to the Function menu.
3.6. Chrono 3.6.1. Main Display When you select the Chrono mode, the main display opens. The main display has three rows. Altitude The first row displays the altitude in the selected unit. For more information about defining the altitude unit, refer to chapter 3.2.6. Stopwatch The second row displays the total time or split time. The split time is the time from the start of the timing to this moment. When you navigate to the main display, the time on the second row is either 0.
select and erase another file. After the deletion, you can start the chrono. For more information about erasing memory files, refer to chapter 3.6.2. Time/Heart Rate The third row displays the heart rate. If the heart rate monitor is not active, the third row displays the current time. When you enter the Chrono mode, the third row displays the time. If, however, Suunto X6hr receives a heart rate signal, the third row automatically switches to showing heart rate.
2. Press Suunto. The list of memory files is displayed. The files in the file list are organized so that the latest file is shown first. 3. Scroll to the file you want to view with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. If the file does not contain heart rate data, the message “no hr data” is displayed and you return to the file list. 4. Scroll the information with the arrow buttons. The information is displayed in the following order: • The total duration of the file and the number of laps in the file.
Third row: • Heart rate displayed with the set recording interval (2,10 or 60 seconds). NOTE: If heart rate has not been recorded, the value in the third row is 0. Viewing the altitude memory The memory file can be viewed in relation to the time and altitude data. To view a memory file: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Memory with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The memory menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to View Alti in the memory menu and press Suunto. The file list is displayed. 3.
The scale of the graphical presentation depends on the set recording interval and the recorded altitude differences. • The right side displays ascent and descent rates in the point of time displayed in the first row. For recorded lap times, the right side displays the texts “lap” and “split” and the corresponding lap and split time numbers. Third row: • Altitude displayed with the set recording interval (2, 10 or 60 seconds).
To quit erasing at any point, press Stop/CL to return to the Function menu. Setting the recording interval The recording interval defines how often the information is saved to the memory when the timing is running. The recording interval is either 2, 10 or 60 seconds. If you change the interval while the stopwatch is running, the change does not affect the current recording. The change applies to the next stopwatch recording. To set the interval: 1.
3.6.5. Timer You can activate the timer to sound a signal after set periods. It can be used, for example, for interval training. Two different intervals, Int1 and Int2, can be set. The timer is synchronized with the stopwatch, and if turned on, it signals when the stopwatch is running. If two intervals have been set, they will signal consecutively, interval 1 with one long beep and interval 2 with two shorter beeps. NOTE: You do not have to acknowledge the signal in any way when you hear it.
Note: If you change the intervals when the timer is active, the new interval times become effective after the ongoing interval has ended. A stopping the timer To stop the timer without stopping the stopwatch: 1. In the Function menu, scroll to Timer with the arrow buttons and press Suunto. The Timer menu is displayed, and if the timer is active, the on field is displayed in reversed color. 2. Change the setting to off with the arrow buttons and press Suunto.
NOTE: The maximum High rate is 230 and the minimum Low rate is 30. The High rate cannot be set to lower than the Low rate and vice versa. If the High rate is scrolled above 230, it continues from the Low rate upwards. 5. To set HR limits on or off during training, long press Suunto button in the main display of any of the modes. This changes the status of the HR Limits from on to off and vice versa. 4. Additional Features 4.1.
56 ➦ Suunto X6 hr goes automatically into data transfer mode. This is indicated by the text “serial transfer” on the Suunto X6hr display. Click on the “Wristop” icon in the upper left corner of SAM to open the data transfer window. Press the “Connect” button in the lower part of the window to transfer the list of log files from the wristop computer to the SAM window. When you drag and drop the logs into appropriate folders, they are saved to the hard disk of your PC.
4.1.2. Suunto Activity Manager Features Users You can create a user profile and add information about yourself and your Suunto X6hr. Creating user information is useful if you have several wristop computers you want to use with the same PC, or when many people use the same wristop computer. Logs When you have uploaded the logs from the Suunto X6hr, you can organize them with Suunto Activity Manager.
Analyzing Data You can analyze the data in the logs according to your activities and different time periods. Select the files you want to analyze from the folder and click on “Open Logs”. Then press “Analyze”. The analysis displays information on altitude zones, duration and heart rate zones. The analysis results are displayed as 3-D bar diagrams that you can rotate on the screen.
4.2. SuuntoSports.com SuuntoSports.com is an international free web community where you can refine and share the data that you have recorded with your personal Suunto instrument and analyzed with the sport specific PC interface. SuuntoSports.com offers you a number of features that help you get more out of your sport and your Suunto X6hr. If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument you can access all sport-specific functions through registration.
The information published on the SuuntoSports.com contains internal links so that you do not always have to search for the information from the very beginning. For example, if you view a description of a location, you can follow the links and view the location information, the sender’s personal information, the logs related to the location and the charts created from the logs if the sender has made this information public. My Suunto This section is meant for your personal information.
news, notice board and other information. Group members can also use group-specific bulletin boards, chat rooms and group calendars, and add links and create group activities. Sport Forums SuuntoSports.com has its own Sport Forum with pages for each Suunto sport. The basic features and functions are the same for all sports pages—sport-specific news, bulletin boards and discussions.
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Transmitter Belt • Weight 59 g • User-replaceable battery CR2032 • Water resistant 20 m/66ft • Modulation frequency ca. 5 kHz 6. Copyright and Trademark Notice This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information regarding the operation of Suunto X6hr products.
7. CE The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89/336/EEC. 8. Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two (2) years from the date of its purchase.
9. Disposal of the Device Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.
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