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THE TIMEX® DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITOR 30-LAP/FITNESS MODELS AN ADVANCED DIGITAL SPORT WATCH Plus AN ALL-DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITOR SYSTEM The Timex® Digital Heart Rate Monitor incorporates the very latest digital technology from Timex with fitness methodologies used by fitness experts and personal trainers.
How This Manual Is Organized Overview We’ve divided this manual into four main sections: Display Information • Overview — General descriptions of the buttons, features and display. • Using Your Heart Rate Monitor — Describes how to combine your watch with a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) to obtain, measure and review heart rate information. • Modes and Features — Simple, step-by-step walkthroughs of how to use watch modes and features.
The 30-Lap Model INDIGLO® Button – Illuminate the watch display. MODE Button – Press and release to go to the next mode. The Fitness Model STOP/RESET/SET Button – Stop or reset the Chronograph or Timer; hold to begin setting. HEART RATE Button – Turn the Heart Rate Monitor on or off; also, change the HRM data format when the Heart Rate Monitor is on. START/SPLIT Button – Start Chronograph or Timer; peek at the second Time Zone in Time of Day. 4 INDIGLO® Button – Illuminate the watch display.
Flags in the Display Using Your Heart Rate Monitor Your watch can convey a lot of information at a glance while occupying only a small space on your wrist. Here is an overview of the flags (small graphic symbols) that appear on the display: When combined with a heart rate sensor, your sport watch becomes part of an overall fitness system. The heart rate sensor records your heart rate and transmits the data to the watch.
To ensure a clear signal, stand at least six feet away from anyone else using a sensor. Figure 2.1 – Heart Rate Monitor Display Formats Whenever you move into TIMING, CHRONO or TIMER modes, the watch automatically looks for a transmitter signal for 15 seconds. If no signal is found, the watch stops looking for signals until you push the HEART RATE button again. Heart Rate Over Time Time Over Heart Rate No Heart Rate Information Heart Rate Only 3. Read your heart rate.
this feature first is highly recommended. It helps you stay within your desired zone and maximize your fitness program. Figure 2.2 – Default Settings for HRM Setup Mode Target Fitness Zones The lower and upper heart rate limits for target fitness zones are based on the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) value. Table 2.1 illustrates the formula used by the watch to calculate the lower and upper heart rate limits for each zone.
Entering your Weight and Maximum Heart Rate 1. Press MODE until you get to the HRM SETUP Mode. Next press STOP/RESET/SET to enter the setting state. The currently selected zone begins to flash. (For the Fitness Model, press SET/RESET.) Figure 2.3 – Setting Values in HRM Setup Mode MODE (NEXT) Button – Press to cycle through weight and maximum heart rate settings when customizing a heart rate zone. STOP/RESET/SET (DONE) Button – (SET/RESET (DONE) for Fitness Model) - Press when done to save your settings.
4. Press STOP/RESET/SET (DONE) to save settings and exit. (For the Fitness Model, press SET/RESET (DONE).) NOTE: Changing your weight setting during a workout will cause an inaccurate calorie calculation. Selecting a Target Zone To select a target heart rate zone based on your maximum heart rate: 2. Press START/SPLIT (+) or HEART RATE (-) to cycle through the preset target zones until you reach the MANUAL setting, which will be flashing. (For the Fitness Model, press START/STOP (+) or HEART RATE (-).) 3.
Troubleshooting HRM-related Problems Troubleshooting advice for common problems: I’m having trouble getting a first reading, OR the heart rate numbers appear to be incorrect during operation. • Liberally reapply moisture to the textured contact pads on the back of the heart rate sensor. • Tighten the chest strap until it fits snugly and makes good contact with the skin. Make sure the sensor is secure against your skin and is placed with TIMEX facing up.
Modes and Features This section describes the modes and features available on your watch. A mode gives you access to a specific area of your watch’s operation. For example, you enter the ALARM Mode to set an alarm to sound at a specific time. Button Operation When Setting STOP/RESET/SET (DONE) – (SET/RESET (DONE) for Fitness Model) – Press to save changes and exit. Your watch has several features that can be accessed by pressing the MODE button.
TIME OF DAY Mode Your watch will display the time, date and day of the week. Setting the Time of Day 1. Press and hold STOP/RESET/SET firmly for two seconds. (For the Fitness Model, press and hold SET/RESET.) “HOLD TO SET” appears. If you continue to hold down this button, “SET TIME” appears. The 30-Lap Model allows you to set the time of day for two different time zones. When you begin setting the time, the “1” flashing in the lower right of the display indicates the primary time zone.
CHRONO Mode (30-Lap Model only) The CHRONO Mode is the main “workout” mode in your watch. It provides a stopwatch for recording the elapsed time for 30 readings, such as a lap, in a single event, as well as other information for an entire event up to 100 hours in duration. Data for up to 30 readings may be stored including the lap number, the individual lap time and the total elapsed split time. NOTE: Throughout this section we will talk about “laps” and “splits.
It then returns to the running CHRONO Mode, which is still timing the current lap/split. The watch stores data for the last 30 laps. Figure 3.1 – Timing Laps/Splits with the 30-Lap Model 4. Press STOP/RESET/SET to stop timing. CHRONO Mode Display Format Example – The current lap time (top) and heart rate (bottom) are displayed. The stopwatch flag appears during timing; the solid beating heart flag indicates an active HRM. STOP/RESET/SET Button – In CHRONO Mode, press to stop or reset the Chronograph. 5.
4. After the time for the countdown is correct, press MODE (NEXT) again to select an ending action after the count down. Press START/SPLIT (+) or HEART RATE (-) to toggle between STOP, REPEAT or CHRONO. TIMING Mode (Fitness Model only) 5. When finished, press STOP/RESET/SET (DONE) to save the desired action. • It can act as either a stopwatch (count up) or a countdown timer, allowing you to count down to or up from zero, respectively. You can record up to 100 hours worth of statistical data.
1. If you are not in TIMING mode, press MODE until TIMING appears. 2. Press and release SET/RESET until you enter TIMING mode set state. The HOURS digits will be flashing. 3. Set the amount of time to count down from. Press START/STOP (+) or HEART RATE (-) to increase or decrease the flashing values. Hold the buttons down to advance more quickly. After each value is set, press MODE (NEXT) to advance to the next values (MINUTES then SECONDS). 4.
RECOVER Mode This mode is used with an active HRM system. It is a fitness yardstick that measures how quickly your heart rate declines from an elevated rate over a one- or two-minute countdown period. When the timer ends an alert sounds and your beginning and ending heart rates are displayed. Using RECOVER Mode 1. Press MODE until RECOVER appears. Using the RECOVER Mode RECOVER Mode Display Format Example – Top line HR165 is your heart rate at the start of the recovery period. 2.
REVIEW Mode This mode enables you to review workout data such as lap timings. The following information can be reviewed when a heart rate sensor is active and CHRONO (30-Lap Model) or TIMING (Fitness Model) are running: • In Zone - The amount of time your heart rate was within the target zone you specified. • Average Heart Rate • Peak Heart Rate • Minimum Heart Rate (30-Lap Only) • Total Calories Burned - Calculated from elapsed time, heart rate data and body weight.
Global Features Usage Examples These are handy features that do not directly affect mode operations. Your Timex® watch can become an important part of your daily fitness routine. Together with a heart rate monitor, it lets you easily keep tabs on your workout progress by timing, collecting, storing and displaying fitness data. Here are a few real-world scenarios to give you some ideas for getting the most out of your watch.
NOTE: See pg. 33 for tips on setting the alarm. ■ Timing Your Workout: Use the CHRONO Mode or TIMING Mode to time your workout: • 30-Lap Model: Go to CHRONO Mode and make sure the Chrono is reset to zero (0). Press START/SPLIT when you begin your run, and each time you complete a lap. The watch will store the ten (10) individual lap times. When you complete your final lap, press STOP/RESET/SET. NOTE: See pgs. 22–25 for more detail about using the Chrono.
■ Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor and Selecting a Target Heart Rate: You arrive at your club wearing your watch and heart rate sensor. Before you begin spinning you must establish the wireless link between your watch and the heart rate sensor. • Both Models: Press HEART RATE. The “hollow heart” flag shows the watch searching for the heart rate sensor signal. When the signal is found the heart turns solid and begins an animated beating.
■ Your Workout is Over: • 30-Lap Model: Press any button to stop the countdown alert in TIMER Mode. • Fitness Model: Press any button to stop the countdown alert in TIMING Mode. NOTE: See section 3 for more information on TIMING Mode, TIMER Mode, and CHRONO Mode. Usage Example 3 Using Your Watch in a Race While Traveling Between Time Zones You are flying with your running club from Chicago to Washington DC for a 10K citizen’s race.
Eastern Time Zone. While in TIME OF DAY Mode press and hold START/SPLIT for four seconds to switch from the primary to the secondary time zone. You will leave your watch in the secondary time zone for the duration of your trip and switch it back to the primary time zone on the trip home. NOTE: See pg. 21 for how to set the time in the secondary time zone. • Fitness Model: Set your watch ahead in TIME OF DAY Mode from Chicago’s Central Time Zone to the Eastern Time Zone (U.S.). NOTE: See pg.
■ You Reach the Mid-Point of the Race: You have been running the race comfortably in your target heart rate zone and the timer counts down to zero. • 30-Lap Model: TIMER Mode automatically launches CHRONO Mode, which was the mode selected in the step above to follow the TIMER Mode countdown. The previously configured display format for CHRONO and HEART RATE information appears. You step up your pace in the second half. As you cross the finish line, press STOP/RESET/SET (DONE) to stop CHRONO Mode timing.
A quick test of the unit should be performed after changing the battery: 1. Move away from any possible sources of electrical or radio interference. 2. Liberally moisten the sensor pads and put the unit on your chest securely against your skin. 3. Press the MODE button until the watch is in TIME OF DAY Mode. 4. Press the HEART RATE button on the watch to enable the Heart Rate Monitor. 5.
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