Starting Up Exercising Computer Music Player Settings B F - 1 O w n e r ’s M a n u a l The “Precautions” section is located on pages 6 – 7. Please read this carefully before using the BODiBEAT BF-1. This manual may be revised and updated without prior notice. To download the latest manual, visit our website at: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ Ver. 1.0.
How to Use the Manual Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha BODiBEAT BF-1 Interactive Music Player. If you’re a music lover who enjoys exercising along with music, you’ll find that the many functions and features of the BF-1 not only make exercising fun but also make it much more effective. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the BF-1 and safely enjoy your exercise sessions with it.
Included Accessories About the indications Starting Up DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION These indicate important information you need and precautions you must take to avoid problems and damage during use. IMPORTANT This indicates information and precautions that may be crucial regarding the relevant operation. h This indicates helpful information and tips for getting the most out of your use of the BF-1. Exercising Computer Music Player Settings n This indicates supplemental information.
Contents Contents Starting Up How to Use the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using the BF-1 as a Music Player—Music Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Selecting Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Playing the songs from an artist or album—Artist/Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Playing a single song—Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Playing the songs from a Playlist—Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS Starting Up PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. DANGER Make sure to always observe the basic precautions listed below to prevent the likelihood of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire or other hazards.
PRECAUTIONS Handling • Keep the device in a place out of the reach of small children. • Never insert paper, metallic, or other objects into the device. If this happens, turn off the power immediately, and then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Starting Up Exercising AC Power Adaptor (Optional) • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the adaptor. The required voltage is printed on the adaptor.
Starting Up Exercising Computer Starting Up This section provides the basic information you’ll need to set up the BF-1 and start using it. Make sure that you carefully read through all of the sections below before starting to use the device. Music Player Settings Contents Charging the Battery .......................................................................... 9 Panel Controls..................................................................................
Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Starting Up You will need to charge the BF-1 before you use it for the first time. To charge the battery of the BF-1, simply connect it to a computer with the included USB cable. Make sure the computer is on and running. Exercising IMPORTANT For further details on connecting with a computer, refer also to page 52.
Panel Controls Panel Controls Starting Up Exercising 2 1 3 MENU 5 6 Open the flap Computer Music Player RESET 4 78 Settings 1 ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons These are used for navigating through menu items and parameters in the display, and also for changing parameter values and settings. Pressing both at the same time allows you to select or call up a highlighted item. 2 Display This shows all indications for operation and use of the BF-1.
Panel Controls 6 Earphone/ear clip connector For connection to the special earphone/ear clip. (See page 17.) 7 [RESET] switch This small switch (behind the flap at the lower part of the device) lets you reboot the BF-1 in case of some kind of operational trouble—for example, if the device “freezes” or hangs up. Use a small, thin tool to press the switch, such as a miniature screwdriver or a ballpoint pen.
Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings The first time you turn on the power of your new BF-1, the device conveniently and automatically guides you through several important settings. These include the display language, correct time and date, as well as personal information such as your birthday, weight, height and resting heart rate. You’ll need to make these settings before you can effectively use the BF-1.
Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings ■ Date/Time This lets you set the correct date and time for the BF-1, as well as the preferred format for each. Starting Up Exercising Computer Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the setting then simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to enter the change. The cursor automatically moves to the next parameter. After you finish all the settings, go on to the next display.
Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings ■ Heart Rate This lets you register your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate. The resting heart rate can be simply measured by placing your fingers on your wrist and counting the pulse during one minute, or by counting the pulse over 15 seconds and multiplying by four. (Make sure you’re relaxed and have not been exercising before taking your pulse.) After taking your pulse, enter the resting heart rate value in this display.
Control Hold Control Hold Starting Up This feature lets you “freeze” the panel controls of the BF-1 so that you don’t inadvertently change any settings while you’re exercising. While Control Hold is active, the [MENU] button and the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons are inactive. Only the [ ] (Standby/On) button can be used. Exercising Computer Operation 1 While the power is on, press the [ ] (Standby/On) button. Music Player The “Hold Wizard” appears. This menu contains two items: Power off and Hold.
Turning the Power Off Turning the Power Off Starting Up You can turn the power of the BF-1 off in two different ways: Exercising Press and release the [ ] (Standby/On) button. When the menu shown below appears, Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to select “Power off.” Computer Music Player n If you want to cancel the operation, press the [MENU] button. Settings Press and hold down the [ ] (Standby/On) button for roughly two seconds until the display shown below appears.
Putting on the BF-1 Putting on the BF-1 Starting Up Attaching the armband Exercising ■ Attaching the BF-1 to the armband Computer 1 Connect the earphone cable to the BF-1. Be sure to push the earphone connector all the way in until it fits into place. Music Player Settings Incorrect Correct CAUTION • Do not unplug the earphone cable from the BF-1 while using it. If rain, sweat or any other liquid gets inside the BF-1 through the earphone terminal, the device could be damaged.
Putting on the BF-1 ■ Attaching the armband to your arm Starting Up IMPORTANT Make sure to wear the arm band only when the BF-1 is also inside. The band cannot be adjusted if the armband is empty. Exercising 1 Loosen the armband and put your left arm into the armband. Computer Music Player Settings 2 Fasten the armband to your upper arm, just above your elbow. IMPORTANT • Adjust the armband into position so that you can easily see the display.
Putting on the BF-1 ■ Removing the BF-1 from the armband Starting Up Push the tab down and pull the device up and out. Exercising Computer Music Player ■ Proper care of the armband The armband requires little care, but if it gets dirty, wash it gently by hand with water. Make sure to dry it completely before using again. Settings Putting on the earphones and pulse sensor IMPORTANT Make sure not to confuse the right (R) and left (L) earphones. The set cannot be worn properly in reverse.
Putting on the BF-1 3 Adjust the earphone angle as desired. Starting Up Do the same for both earphones and both ears. Exercising Computer Music Player IMPORTANT Settings The proper position is with the earphone tilted slightly against the ear. However, each individual’s ears may differ somewhat, so you should adjust this for maximum comfort and optimum listening. 4 Clip the pulse sensor onto your left ear lobe.
Putting on the BF-1 ■ Using the cable clip If the cable is too long and gets in your way while you are exercising, bind the excess cable with the convenient cable clip. Cable clip Starting Up Exercising Computer Music Player Settings If desired, you can also attach the cable to your clothing using the cable clip.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Starting Up In this section, you’ll learn how to use the controls of the BF-1 for the basic operations of the device. These include moving the cursor highlight, selecting menu items, and changing settings and parameter values. Exercising You should thoroughly read and understand this section, since the other instructions in the manual assume you are familiar with the basic operations.
Basic Operations Changing a setting or parameter value Starting Up 1 When you call up a display that has settings or parameters you can change, the first available parameter will automatically be selected. (The cursor highlight flashes, indicating it can be changed.) Exercising Weight value flashes, indicating it can be changed. Computer Music Player 2 Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the selected setting or value. Settings Press the appropriate button once to change the setting.
Starting Up Exercising with the BF-1 Exercising Computer The BF-1 is a unique music player designed specifically for listening while exercising. It features a variety of sophisticated functions that tailor the music to your exercising. The BF-1 monitors your heart beat and walking/jogging steps, and automatically selects music of exactly the right tempo for your exercise.
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode In the Free Workout mode, the BF-1 automatically matches the music to your exercise pace, selecting songs that have almost the same tempo as your jogging or walking speed. When you change pace, the music changes with you. This lets you jog freely and set your own pace—and enjoy music that perfectly fits your pace.
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode Exercising with Free Workout The Free Workout mode is an easy, convenient way to exercise using the versatile tempo changing features of the BF-1, since it automatically matches the music to your exercise pace. n Starting Up Exercising Keep in mind that it takes a few seconds to detect your pace and call up a song that matches your pace.
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode Goal Setting and Music Selection The Goal Setting parameters let you set a certain time period for your session, the distance to be covered, or the number of calories to be expended. The BF1 then automatically stops playback once the desired target has been reached. The Goal Setting values feature several preset settings for convenience. A “Custom” setting is also available for each, allowing you to freely set the desired target.
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode 4 From the appropriate Goal Setting menu, go to the Music Select menu. If you’ve selected the Unlimited setting (in step 2 above): Simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons. If you’ve selected the Time, Distance or Calories setting (in step 3 above): Go to the setting display for the selected setting, and simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode After a Free Workout session Once your session is stopped (either automatically or manually), a log of the session automatically appears. This log shows important information about the session and your physical conditions. It also provides graphs showing the changes of your speed and heart rate during the session.
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness The Fitness modes provide the most appropriate music playback for optimal aerobic exercise. In that sense, they are similar to the Free Workout mode. However, they go much further, monitoring your heart rate and providing sophisticated ways of changing the music to give you a perfectly programmed, optimal aerobic workout—that matches your physical condition and the intensity of your exercise.
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness Exercising with the Fitness modes The Fitness modes monitor your heart rate and take into account your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate to automatically program an optimal workout for you, changing the music to fit your condition and the intensity of the exercise. Before exercising, make sure that you’ve properly entered your birthday and resting heart rate (page 71).
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness 4 While you’re jogging or walking, you can change the volume of the music and select different songs. You can also lock the pace or change it to a different tempo. (See “Operation During Exercise” on page 42.) At the start of the ‘warming up’ and ‘cooling down’ segments, “Warm Up” and “Cool Down” appear respectively in the display and remain for about two seconds, followed by the normal exercise displays.
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness Starting Up FY I What is ‘Effective’ Aerobic Exercise? Aerobic exercise, such as walking and jogging, builds up your cardiopulmonary functions and increases your stamina. Since stamina is a good measure of physical age, regular and continuous aerobic exercise can make your body more youthful. Exercising Computer Aerobic exercise is also very effective for losing weight. Oxygen brought into body breaks down and burns off fat.
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness %HRR Starting Up When your heart rate exceeds the optimal level, slower songs are played 75% Exercising 55% Heart rate Computer When your heart rate dips below the optimal level, faster songs are played Exercise length Warming up Cooling down Music Player Exercise length For best results, one exercise session should be at least fifteen minutes.
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode In the Training mode, you can create more detailed structured exercise sessions and make custom programs to fit your individual exercise needs. Preset Training programs are also available for certain exercise situations or goals. You can use these as a starting point.
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode Operation Starting Up 1 Select the desired program from the Training menu. A list of programs is provided on page 81. You can also view the programmed content of the presets within the included software, making it easier to see and understand the segments and the intervals/targets for the exercise. 2 Make sure the pulse sensor is properly attached (page 20).
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode 5 Once the program has reached the end, music playback stops and your session is ended. A log showing detailed information on your session automatically appears. If you want to stop the exercise before the program reaches the end, you can also stop the session manually by simultaneously holding both the ▲/▼ (Up/ Down) buttons. This ends the session and calls up the log display.
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode FYI Starting Up About heart rate reserve Heart rate reserve (HRR) is a term used to describe the difference between a person’s resting heart rate (HRrest) and maximum heart rate (HRmax). The formula is: Exercising HRR = HRmax – HRrest Computer The BF-1 actually measures and calculates the percentage of heart rate reserve (%HRR) and uses this as a measurement of exercise intensity.
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode 7 Select the desired Playlist. (Refer to step 5 on page 28.) Starting Up Doing this automatically returns to the initial display. Exercising 8 Select “Start” to start exercising with the newly created program. For further details and important information when using in the Training mode, see page 36.
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode 3 Select the segment you wish to edit. If you want to edit a segment, select the desired segment here and go on to the Edit/Insert instruction in step 5 below. If you want to insert a new segment, select the location to which it will be inserted and go on to the Edit/Insert instruction in step 5 below. (For example, if you want to insert a new segment between segments 2 and 3, select segment 3.
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode 7 After you’ve created all the segments for the program, select “OK” in the display. Starting Up The Select Music display appears (when some Playlists exist). n Exercising When there are no Playlists or the Music Priority parameter (page 61) is set to “BODiBEAT Songs,” the Music Select display is not displayed. Skip to step 8. 8 Select the desired Playlist. (Refer to step 5 on page 28.
Operation During Exercise Operation During Exercise Starting Up At any time during your exercise session (in Free Workout, Fitness Walk, Fitness Jog or Training modes), you can change various settings. Exercising ■ Pausing the exercise Computer This function lets you temporarily pause the operation of the BF-1 (for example, if you need to briefly stop your exercise session). Music playback is stopped and your heart rate and steps are not monitored while pause is active.
Operation During Exercise 2 Press the ▼ (Down) button to select the next song as desired. Pressing the ▲ (Up) button returns to the top (beginning) of the current song. Pressing the ▼ (Down) button skips to the next or previous song (in the current Playlist or among all songs) that has roughly the same tempo as the currently active exercise tempo. Songs that do not match the current tempo will be skipped over.
Operation During Exercise 2 Simultaneously press both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to lock the tempo. To unlock the tempo and return to normal operation, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. ■ Changing the pace In the Fitness and Training modes, this function lets you change the song to a faster or slower song as desired during your exercise. Keep in mind that this new pace is not locked. After a while, song playback changes automatically based on changes in your heart rate or the training program.
Checking the Exercise Logs Checking the Exercise Logs Each time you exercise with the BF-1, a new exercise log is automatically generated, creating a record of important information about your exercise session and your physical conditions. This information includes the date and time of your session, the distance covered, the average pace of your walking/ jogging, the amount of calories you expended, and your maximum heart rate (the highest recorded pulse during the session).
Checking the Exercise Logs ■ Log Displays When you select a specific workout session, day, week or month above, the exercise log displays will be called up. The contents of the displays differ depending on the category/time frame. Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to scroll through the display pages. Starting Up Exercising For Workouts: Computer See page 29.
Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode Starting Up The BF-1 also features a convenient Guest mode that allows your friends and exercise partners to use your BF-1—without disturbing your special settings. This lets them take the unit on a “test run,” freely use the Free Workout and Fitness modes and even generate detailed logs of their exercise sessions— without saving the logs or changing any of your own personal settings.
Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode 4 Select “Start” and then simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to start your exercise session. During your exercise, you can change the volume of the music, select different songs, lock the pace or change it to a different tempo. See “Operation During Exercise” on page 42. WARNING When using the Fitness Mode, depending on your physical condition you may feel the tempo is too slow or too fast. If so, you can change the tempo manually (page 44).
Starting Up Exercising Computer Connecting to a Computer Connecting with a computer allows you to easily and intuitively manage the exercise logs, training programs, and music data, and lets you take full advantage of all the modes and functions on the BF-1 conveniently and efficiently from your computer. This is especially true in the Music mode, where the songs you want to listen to must be loaded from the computer beforehand. The loaded songs can also be listened to in other modes.
About the BODiBEAT Station Software About the BODiBEAT Station Software The included BODiBEAT Station provides exceptionally convenient and easy tools for managing the songs you want to use on the BF-1, and provides easyto-understand visual graphs of your exercise logs. It also provides convenient means for creating playlists of your favorite songs and for loading them to the device, so that you can enjoy walking or jogging while listening to your favorite music.
About the BODiBEAT Station Software System Requirements Starting Up Windows® XP Professional SP2/XP Home Edition SP2 or Vista* OS (*Only compatible with 32-bit Ultimate/Business/Home Premium/Home Basic/Enterprise versions.
How to Connect How to Connect Starting Up Connect the device to a working computer with the included USB cable. (Recharging of the battery automatically starts.) When connected, the BF-1 automatically switches to PC mode and any key operations on the unit are disabled. Computer BF-1 Exercising Computer Music Player USB cable Settings DANGER Do not connect to a computer in extremely hot environments. You should charge it in a temperature conditions of between 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F).
Loading Music Data to the BF-1 Loading Music Data to the BF-1 Starting Up By loading your favorite songs to the BF-1, you can listen to them when you exercise or play them back in the Music Playback mode. First, to load songs, you will need to use the included software. Second, import the desired songs to the software from the computer’s hard disk, then create playlists on the software if necessary. Finally, transfer the songs/playlists from the computer to the device.
Starting Up Using the BF-1 as a Music Player —Music Playback Mode In this mode, the BF-1 performs as a simple music player. You can select one of the songs you’ve loaded from computer and play it back. The Music Playback mode features three basic operations that let you: Exercising Computer Music Player Settings ➤ Select a specific artist or album, and automatically play the songs of that artist or album. (See “Artist/Album” on page 55.) ➤ Select and play back a single song. (See “Songs” on page 56.
Selecting Songs Selecting Songs Starting Up Playing the songs from an artist or album—Artist/Album With this operation, you can select a specific artist or album, and automatically play the songs of that artist or album. Note that you must first have some songs downloaded to the BF-1 and organized according to artist or album before you can use this. The BODiBEAT Station software has convenient tools to help you download songs (even entire albums) and organize them as you wish. (Refer to page 53.
Selecting Songs Playing a single song—Songs Here you can select and play any one song that is downloaded and stored to your BF-1. Starting Up Exercising Operation 1 Select “Music Playback” from the Top Menu. Computer Music Player If you need to return to the Top Menu from any other mode/menu, press and hold down the [MENU] button. Settings 2 From the Music Playback menu, call up the Songs menu. 3 Select the desired song from the list that appears. The selected song starts playing.
Selecting Songs Playing the songs from a Playlist—Playlists With this operation, you can select a specific Playlist, and automatically play the songs assigned to that Playlist. Note that you must first have some songs downloaded to the BF-1 and organized according to Playlists before you can use this. The BODiBEAT Station software has convenient tools to help you download songs and organize them into custom Playlists as desired. (Refer to page 53.
Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode Fast-forward and reverse Starting Up Exercising These controls can be used while the Play Info display is shown. You can also jump back to the beginning of the current song or skip to the next one. Computer Operation 1 From the Play Info display, press the [MENU] button while the song is playing. Music Player The SELECT SONG display appears.
Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode Adjusting the Volume Starting Up While the song is playing, you can change the volume. Operation Exercising 1 From the Play Info display, press one of the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons. Computer The Volume display appears. Volume amount (0 – 32) Volume slider Music Player Settings 2 Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to set the volume as desired. After two seconds, the Volume display automatically closes and returns to the previous display.
Starting Up Exercising Settings This group of controls and parameters let you customize the BF1 for your own preferences and physical condition. The Settings are divided into three main groups: Music, Hardware and User, with a separate Initialize function for instantly restoring the default settings of the device. Also included is an Information menu, which lets you check the version of your BF-1. Computer Music Player Settings Contents Music Settings...................................................
Music Settings Music Settings Starting Up The Music Settings let you set: ➤ Various exercise and workout music controls, such as Tempo Guide, Song Connection, Playback Time for songs, and others. (See “Workout Music” below.) ➤ The playback mode for the BF-1 (Repeat and Shuffle). (See “Play Mode” on page 65.) ➤ The tonal qualities of the sound. (See “Bass Boost” on page 65.
Music Settings Operation Starting Up From the Workout Music menu, select the Music Priority parameter. Available settings: Exercising User Songs Only user-supplied songs are played, unless no songs of the appropriate tempo exist, in which case a BODiBEAT song of the tempo is played. This is the default setting. Computer Mix Audio songs and BODiBEAT songs are mixed in a 50/50 ratio. BODiBEAT Songs Music Player Only the pre-loaded BODiBEAT songs are played. (Audio songs are not selected.
Music Settings 2 Select the desired setting using the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons. Every time the cursor position is moved, the highlighted setting can be heard. Starting Up Available settings: Guide Sound A, Guide Sound B, Guide Sound C Exercising ■ Half Tempo This allows you to broaden the tempo criteria for songs to include songs that are at half the current tempo. For example, if the current pace is 160 bpm, you can set Half Tempo to On, and songs at 80 bpm will be included along with songs at 160 bpm.
Music Settings ■ Playback Time This determines the maximum song playback time, or how long each song plays before the next song starts. n Playback Time is not available when using Music Playback Mode. Starting Up Exercising Operation From the Workout Music menu, select the Playback Time parameter. Computer Available settings: Maximum, 1 min., 2 min., 3 min., 4 min., 5 min.
Music Settings Play Mode—Repeat and Shuffle This mode lets you set how the BF-1 plays back songs—at random or in order, and whether a song or songs will be repeated. Repeat and Shuffle playback can be used together as well. n Starting Up Exercising If you select a song from the Artist/Album menu (page 55) or Playlists menu (page 57), the repeat and/or shuffle setting is in effect only for the selected album/playlist. Operation 1 From the Music Settings menu, select the Play Mode menu.
Hardware Settings Hardware Settings Starting Up The Hardware Settings let you set: ➤ The sensitivity of the sensors of the BF-1. (See “Sensors” below.) ➤ Various display-related controls. (See “Display” on page 68.) ➤ The correct date and time. (See “Date/Time” on page 70.) Exercising Computer From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ Hardware Settings. Music Player Settings Sensors The Sensors settings let you tailor the response and sensitivity of the sensors of the BF-1.
Hardware Settings ■ Step Sensor This lets you adjust how sensitive the BF-1 sensor is to your pace. Normally, the BF-1 detects the exercise pace (tempo) when it recognizes your steps continuing at the same tempo within a certain range. If you find that the exercise pace of the BF-1 slips out of sync with your walking/ jogging stride, adjusting the setting here can improve the pace recognition. Starting Up Exercising Computer Operation From the Sensors menu, select the Step Sensor parameter.
Hardware Settings Display The Display settings let you make various overall display-related settings for the BF-1, including the system of measurements used, language, and contrast control. Starting Up Exercising Operation From the Hardware Settings menu, select the Display menu. In the Display menu, the following items are shown: Main Display, Measurement, Language, Display Time and Contrast.
Hardware Settings ■ Measurement This lets you set the system of measurement for weight and length. Indications can be given in traditional units (pounds, miles/feet) or metric. Operation Starting Up Exercising 1 From the Display menu, select the Measurement menu. 2 Select the desired category (Weight or Length) using the ▲/▼ (Up/ Computer Down) buttons.
Hardware Settings ■ Contrast This lets you adjust the contrast of the display for optimum viewing. Please note that high Contrast settings will shorten the battery life. Operation Starting Up Exercising 1 From the Display menu, select the Contrast menu. 2 Adjust the Contrast value as desired. The higher the value, the Computer greater the contrast. Music Player Available range: 1–5 Settings Date/Time This lets you set the correct date and time for the BF-1, as well as the preferred format for each.
User Settings User Settings Starting Up The User Settings contain a variety of settings for use with the Training, Fitness and Free Workout features of the BF-1. These allow you to: Exercising ➤ Check your heart rate (pulse) and register your resting and maximum heart rates. (See “Heart Rate” below.) ➤ Specify the length of your walking and jogging stride. (See “Stride” on page 73.) ➤ Specify your weight and height. (See “Weight/Height” on page 73.) ➤ Specify your age and gender.
User Settings 3 Select “Check Heart Rate” in the Heart Rate settings menu. Starting Up Once your heart rate is measured, it is shown in the display. Exercising The level indicator is shown at the bottom of the display. This indicates the detected level of your pulse over a range of 0 – 100. The higher value means your heart rate is correctly and strongly detected.
User Settings Operation 1 From the User Settings menu, select the Heart Rate settings. 2 Select “Change Heart Rate” in the Heart Rate settings menu. 3 Enter the desired values for Resting Heart Rate and Maximum Heart Rate. n Starting Up Exercising Computer If you try to set a Resting Heart Rate value that is higher than the Maximum Heart Rate value, the two values will automatically be set to the same number. Music Player Stride This setting lets you enter your personal stride length.
User Settings Birthday/Sex This setting lets you enter your age and sex. Your gender has no bearing on the functions of the BF-1, but your age is used for calculating the default maximum heart rate (according to the formula 220 – your age) which is automatically displayed in the Heart Rate setting menu. Starting Up Exercising Operation Computer 1 From the User Settings menu, select the Birthday/Sex settings. 2 Enter the appropriate information for each.
User Settings Operation Starting Up 1 From the User Settings menu, select the Learning Function setting. 2 Select the desired setting. Exercising Available settings: Off: Changing pace and skip/top count are not reflected in the BF-1 settings. On: Manual changes to your pace while exercising will be reflected in calculations of your pace (starting pace and fastest pace) and maximum heart rate setting. Skip/top count will also be reflected in the playback priority.
Information Information Starting Up You can check the version of your BF-1. If your version is not current, you can download the latest version from the website and update the device (page 53). Exercising Operation Computer From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ Information. The version information is displayed. Music Player Settings Initialize This operation restores the factory default settings of the BF-1.
Troubleshooting Appendix Starting Up Exercising Troubleshooting ■ Something seems to be wrong; some malfunction seems to Computer have occurred. When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power and have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. Music Player • The device is chipped, cracked or deformed. • It produces a rattling sound when shaken. Settings • It gives off extreme heat. • It emits unusual smells or smoke.
Troubleshooting ■ The sound is not heard from the earphones, or is only heard from one ear. Starting Up • Make sure that the earphone connector is firmly connected to the device (page 17). • Make sure that the volume is not set to minimum (pages 42 and 59). ■ The LED doesn’t flash even if I attach the pulse sensor. • The LED flashes only during an exercise session in the Free Workout, Walk Fitness, Jog Fitness or Training modes, or when the Checking HR display is shown (page 72).
Troubleshooting ■ After connecting with the computer, some information is changed (Training Programs, User Settings, etc.) Starting Up • Depending on the synchronize setting of BODiBEAT Station, the data on the BODiBEAT Station will automatically transferred to the BF-1 and the information on the BF-1 will be replaced when you connect the BF-1 to the computer. For more information, refer to the BODiBEAT Station Owner’s Manual.
Menu Tree Menu Tree Top Menu Free Workout (page 25) Walk Fitness (page 30) Jog Fitness (page 30) Training (page 35) Music Playback (page 54) Artist/Album (page 55) Songs (page 56) Playlists (page 57) Now Playing (page 59) Data (page 42) Workouts (page 29) Days (page 46) Weeks (page 46) Months (page 46) Settings (page 60) Music Settings (page 61) Workout Music (page 61) Music Priority (page 61) Tempo Guide (page 62) Half Tempo (page 63) Song Transition (page 63) Playback Time (page 64) Normalize Volume (pag
BF-1 Preset Training Programs BF-1 Preset Training Programs Starting Up The warming up and cooling down segments are not included in each Preset Training Program. Before exercising or after exercising, make sure to properly do warming up and cooling down exercises by yourself. Exercising n As for Preset Training Programs 01 – 06, the target pace is determined based on the jog stride setting (page 73).
BF-1 Preset Training Programs 03: Short Interval 3 Starting Up This program helps you build up speed. (For advanced users) Total: 6 km 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Interval (km) Target (/km) 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 16 17 18 19 20 Interval (km) Target (/km) 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 5:40 3:20 5:40 3:20 5:40 Exercising Computer Pace (min : sec/km) Music Player 5:40 3:20 Settings 0.
BF-1 Preset Training Programs 06: Long Interval 3 Starting Up This program helps you build up stamina for high-speed running. (For advanced users) Total: 7 km Interval (km) 1 0.4 2 0.2 3 0.4 4 0.2 5 0.4 6 0.2 7 0.4 8 0.2 9 0.4 10 0.2 Target (/km) 4:10 6:15 4:10 6:15 4:10 6:15 4:10 6:15 4:10 6:15 Pace (min : sec/km) Exercising 6:15 4:10 Computer 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 Distance (km) Music Player Settings 07: Tempo This program helps you build up stamina for racing.
Specifications Specifications Starting Up Model BF-1 Size 75.7 x 38.0 x 20.1 mm (2.98 x 1.50 x 0.79 inches) Weight Main body 65 g (2.29 oz) Earphones/ Pulse sensor 22 g (0.78 oz) Output power 6.5 mW x 2 (33 Ω) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz Exercising Computer Music Player Approximately 9 hours (typical use) Playtime * Depending on use preferences and surrounding environment.
Specifications Included accessories Optional accessories Armband, Earphones (with pulse sensor), USB cable, Cable clip, Earphone pads, CD-ROM, Quick Guide, User Registration card, Safety Information Starting Up PA-U010 AC power adaptor (May not be available depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.) * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp.
Index Index Symbols %HRR ................................................ 33, 37 [I/O] (Standby/On) button ........................ 10 ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons .......................... 10 Numerics 12-hour ..................................................... 70 24-hour ..................................................... 70 A Add Segment ........................................... 38 Armband .................................................. 17 Artist/Album ..............................................
Index [MENU] button ......................................... 10 Menu Tree ................................................ 80 Meters ...................................................... 69 Miles/Feet ................................................. 69 Mix ........................................................... 62 Months ..................................................... 45 Music Playback Mode .............................. 54 Music Priority ............................................
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