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M3 WL Preface Congratulations In choosing a VDO computer, you have opted for high-quality device with first rate technology. To optimally use the computer, we recommend that you read this manual carefully. It contains full operating instructions and many useful tips. We hope you enjoy cycling with your VDO computer.
M3 WL Table of contents Display................................................................... 04 Navigator ............................................................... 31 Buttons .................................................................. 06 Resetting the navigator to zero ................................ 32 Functions ............................................................... 07 Trip section counter ............................................... 33 Accessing the total values .....
M3 WL Display The VDO M3 WL has a large, easy-to-read display that can be divided into three areas. Area 1: The top line of the display permanently indicates the current speed. Area 2: The middle line uses clear text to display a description of the selected indicator function. Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 3: The bottom line of the display shows the value for the selected function. On the right of the display, under the speed indicator, the unit kmh or mph is displayed.
M3 WL Display On the left of the display, next to the speed indicator, you will find the icons: “ ”: the icon is ON if the trip section counter has been started. A more detailed description of the trip section counter can be found on page 31. “ ” or “ ” The VDO M3 WL can be used on two bikes. The indicator icons 1 and 2 show you whether your VDO M3 WL is currently using the settings for bike 1 or bike 2.
M3 WL Buttons The VDO M3 WL has two buttons.
M3 WL Functions The VDO M3 WL has the following functions: Current speed The current speed is permanently shown on the display. With a wheel circumference of 2,155 mm, the maximum possible speed is 199 kmh or 124 mph. Current distance The current distance (distance for the current trip) counts up to 9,999.99 km or miles. If this maximum value is exceeded, the counter restarts the current distance count at zero.
M3 WL Functions Section time The VDO M3 WL has a trip section counter. The trip section counter is like a stopwatch. If the trip section counter is running, the section time is recorded, as on a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the section distance is also recorded. The trip section counter is started and stopped by pressing the BIKE + SET buttons (simultaneously press both buttons – do NOT hold). ATTENTION: the trip section counter stops automatically when the speed is zero.
M3 WL Functions Navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter. The navigator is used to measure trip sections. The navigator is particularly helpful when riding a route shown in a road book. The navigator can: – be reset to zero as often as desired and independently of the trip distance counter – be preset to a specific value – count forwards or backwards from this value Navigator setting range: -99.99 to +999.
M3 WL Accessing the total values The total values for the distance travelled and the ride time are accessed separately from the data for the CURRENT trip. To access the totals, press and hold the SET button until the menu opens. Press the SET button to open the Totals (total values) screen. Press the BIKE button to scroll in the Totals. The total distance 1 (cumulative distance for all individual trips on bike 1) is displayed first.
M3 WL Accessing the total values If you have also used bike 2, when continuing scrolling by pressing the BIKE button, the values for bike 2 are also displayed here. Press the BIKE button to scroll on to Total distance Press the BIKE button to scroll on to Total ride time bike 2 bike 2 Pressing the BIKE button also enables you to access the total values (cumulative value for bike 1 + bike 2). Press (and hold) the SET button to return from the total values information to the normal function mode.
M3 WL Operation while cycling While cycling, the display functions can be accessed by pressing the BIKE button (scroll forwards through the functions). SET Pressing the BIKE button shows the next function on the display. By pressing the SET button you can also scroll backwards through the functions. This enables you to quickly display the desired function. BIKE Sleep mode If you take a break and the M3 WL is in the bracket, the computer switches to sleep mode after five minutes.
M3 WL Attaching the handlebar bracket You can attach the computer to the right or left of the handlebars or in the centre on the stem. Attach the handlebar bracket in the corresponding position. 1 3 – 4 STEP 1 Decide whether you want to attach the computer to the handlebars or the stem. STEP 2 Rotate the foot of the handlebar bracket by 90° accordingly. To do so, undo the screws in the bracket, remove the foot and rotate it 90° then insert and tighten the screws again.
M3 WL Attaching the speed transmitter The transmitter can be attached to the fork leg on the right or left. Note: If you have attached the computer to the stem or the left of the handlebars, the speed transmitter MUST be attached to the LEFT fork leg. STEP 1 Place the rubber shim under the transmitter. Fit the transmitter on the same side of the forks where you later want to fit the computer to the handlebars (right or left) using the cable ties supplied (loosely at first, do not pull tight just yet).
M3 WL Inserting the computer into the bracket The VDO twist-click system securely connects the computer to the handlebar bracket. How to insert the computer: STEP 1 Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o’clock position. STEP 2 Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o’clock position and click it into the bracket system. A noticeable resistance must be overcome to move it into place. Lock UnLock 1. Lock 2. Click STEP 3 To remove the computer, rotate it to the left (without pushing or pulling).
M3 WL Pairing the transmitter (initial use) The VDO M3 WL automatically pairs the transmitter. Once the computer has been rotated into place in the bracket, it starts searching for the transmitter. The transmitter search is identified by the flashing digits for: – Speed – Heart rate (if the heart rate option is activated) – Cadence (if the cadence option is activated) ATTENTION: when using the transmitter for the first time, the bike recognition switch must be set to either BIKE 1 or BIKE 2.
M3 WL Settings – language The following display languages can be selected for the VDO M3 WL: – German – English – French – Italian – Spanish – Dutch – Polish How to select the language: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. The Totals (total values) first appear on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press SET to open the language settings. “English” flashes.
M3 WL Settings – language You can now press the BIKE button to select a different language. Press the SET button to confirm your language setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode.
M3 WL Settings – unit Use the unit settings to specify the measurement formats for: – Speed (kmh or mph) – Temperature (C or F) – Clock (24-hour or 12-hour with AM/PM) How to set the unit: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to scroll from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Dimension. Press the SET button to open the unit setting.
M3 WL Settings – unit The setting for the time format now appears on the display. Here, you can select a 24-hour format or a 12-hour format with AM/PM. Press the BIKE button to make the selection. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes.
M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size You can set the roll circumference of your wheel in millimetres on the VDO M3 WL or select the applicable tyres from a tyre table. The more accurate this setting, the more accurate your speed indicator and the measurement of the distance you have travelled. You can find the values for your tyres in the tyre size table and set these in the device. ATTENTION: the values in the table are approximations only.
M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size How to set your wheel circumference: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Wheelsize. Press the SET button to open the setting for the wheel size. You can set the wheel size separately for bike 1 and bike 2.
M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Manual setting by entering the roll circumference in millimetres/inch mm-Setting Inch-Setting For mm: The first two digits (in the example “21”) flash. Press the BIKE button to set these digits to the desired value. For Inch: The Inch value is Flashing. Press the BIKE Button to set the digits to the desired value. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. For mm: The third digit now flashes and is ready to be set.
M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Setting the wheel size using the tyre list Open the wheel size settings via the tyre list by pressing the SET button (see page 20). SELECT appears on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll through the tyre list until your tyre is displayed (in the example shown 26 x 2.35). Press the SET button to confirm the selection. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these.
M3 WL Settings – clock In the VDO M3 WL, you can set the clock in 12-hour AM/PM format or 24-hour format. Specify the desired time format in the unit settings (see page 19). How to set the time: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Clock. Press the SET button to open the setting for the Clock.
M3 WL Settings – time The minute digits now flash on the display. Press the BIKE button to set the minutes. Display in 24-h format Display in 12-h format Press the SET button to confirm your setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode.
M3 WL Settings – total values – total distance You can set the total distance ridden on the VDO M3 WL. For example, you can enter your data here at the start of a new cycling season. You can set the total distance separately for bike 1 and bike 2. ATTENTION: the M3 WL has a data memory. No data is lost when the battery is replaced. How to set the total values: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings.
M3 WL Settings – total values – total distance The left digit flashes. Press the BIKE button to change the digit. Once this digit has been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button. The next digit starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE button to change this digit. Once this digit has also been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button. The next digit flashes. Once all digits have been set, confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button.
M3 WL Settings – total values – total ride time You can set the total ride time on the VDO M3 WL. E.g. you can set your total ride time (cumulative ride time for all trips) at the start of the new cycling season). You can set the values separately for bike 1 and bike 2. ATTENTION: the M3 WL has a data memory. No data is lost when the battery is replaced. How to set the total ride time: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings.
M3 WL Settings – total values – total ride time The next digit on the left starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE button to set the value for this digit. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. Once you have set all four digits, confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button. The setting for the minutes is then opened. Press the BIKE button to set the minutes. Once the minutes have been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button.
M3 WL Setting the navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter. The navigator can: – be reset to zero any number of desired times during a trip – be set to a distance value – count forwards or backwards from the set distance value. How to set the navigator: Press the BIKE button to display the navigator function. Navigator setting range: -99.99 to +999.99 km or miles.
M3 WL Setting the navigator The second digit on the left flashes. Press the BIKE button to change the digit. Press the SET button to confirm the entry. Once all the digits have been set, confirm the entry by pressing the SET button. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode. Resetting the navigator to zero The navigator can be reset to zero any number of desired times during a trip.
M3 WL Trip section counter The VDO M3 WL has a time and distance counter that works similarly to a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the time and distance covered in this time are recorded. Starting the trip section counter Simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons. The section time immediately appears on the display and the icon for the trip section counter is visible. Press the BIKE button to scroll to the trip section.
M3 WL Resetting the trip section counter to zero To reset the counter either the section time or the section distance must be shown on the display. Press and hold the BIKE button. The text Trip Section RESET appears on the display. If you continue to hold down the BIKE button, the trip section data is now reset to zero. The following data is reset to zero: – Section distance – Section ride time Resetting trip data after the trip After each trip, you can reset the data for this trip to zero.
M3 WL Battery status indicator The VDO M3 WL has a low battery warning. If the remaining battery capacity falls below a certain level, a warning appears on the display. Press any button to clear the warning. Following a low battery warning, you still have approximately two weeks to replace the battery. Replacing the battery in the computer To ensure your cycle computer is fully functional, we recommend replacing the battery annually.
M3 WL Replacing the battery in the speed transmitter The battery in the speed transmitter should be replaced annually to guarantee seamless wireless transmission. You need a 3 V 2032 battery. We recommend using a branded battery from Sony, Panasonic, Varta or Duracell. How to replace the battery: STEP 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. STEP 2 Remove the dead battery. ATTENTION: Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new battery.
M3 WL Terms of guarantee VDO Cycle Parts offers a two-year guarantee on your VDO computer, starting from the date of purchase. This guarantee covers material and processing defects on the computer itself, the sensor/transmitter and the handlebar bracket. Cables, batteries and mounting materials are not covered by the guarantee. If your complaint is legitimate, you will receive a comparable replacement device.
M3 WL Troubleshooting Error Possible cause Correction Half segments on the display (e.g.
M3 WL Technical specifications Computer: Approx. 49 H x 33 B x 12 D mm Temperature indicator range on the display: -20 to +70 °C or -4 to +158 °F Computer weight: Approx. 30 g Handlebar bracket weight: Approx. 10 g Speed transmitter weight: Approx. 20 g Speed range for wheel size 2,155 mm: Min 2.0 km/h, Max 199 km/h Computer battery: 3V, type 2032 Computer battery service life: Approx. 1 year (approx. 400 ride hours, approx.
M3 WL Correct disposal of this product (electrical waste) (To be used in EU countries and other European countries with a separate collection system). The labelling on the product and the relevant literature indicates that it must not be disposed of with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Please dispose of this device separately to other waste so as not to harm the environment or human health through uncontrolled waste disposal.
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