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User manual for Protrainer XT in English/USA

1. SETTING THE PRIMARY MEASUREMENT DISPLAY Chrono alternatively Time or Lap is flashing 00 00 0 alternatively time of day is displayed 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired primary measurement display The alternative you choose will be displayed in the middle row during the heart rate measurement CHOOSE FROM THESE ALTERNATIVES CHRONO 00 00 0O displays total exercising time You can see lap time in the upper row of the display during the measurement TIME displays time of day for example 1 52 PM 13 52 You can see lap time in the upper row of the display during the measurement LAP 00 00 O displays lap times Lap times can be taken by pressing STORE LAP RECOVERY You can see the number of the lap in the upper row of the display during the measurement According to the display alternative you choose for the primary measurement display you can see the secondary measurement display during the heart rate measurement by using the wireless button For more details see Functions during the heart rate measurement Check the secondary measurement displays You have the following three alternatives to continue 1 To start setting the Timers 1 amp 2 press SET START STOP The first block of the graphic bar representing the setting of the Timers 1 amp 2 is flashing gt Continue from Setting the Timers 1 amp 2 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 3 To start setting the Cycli
2. 21 2 2001 20 15 o ize The secondary measurement displays depend on which of the three alternatives was chosen for the primary measurement display 1 If CHRONO was chosen as the primary measurement j display the secondary measurement displays alternate as follows e Heart rate limits in use Transmission code e Time of day e Heart rate 2 f TIME OF DAY was chosen as the primary measurement display the secondary measurement displays alternate as follows e Heart rate limits in use Transmission code e Chrono e Heart rate 3 If LAP was chosen as the primary measurement display the secondary measurement displays alternate as follows Ne Heart rate limits in use Transmission code e Time of day e Heart rate 20 PROXT USA E 20 21 a i nl 7 SWAP THE HEART RATE LIMITS When the stopwatch is running press SELECT to activate the alternative Heart rate limits Release and you see the new limits in the display for a few seconds You can swap limits only if you have set at least the limits 2 gt Setting the Limits 1 2 amp 3 8 STORE SPLIT TIME AND LAP TIME Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to record the lap and split times The following information will be displayed successively for a few seconds Display 1 e Lap time e Split time e Average heart rate of the lap Display 2 e Number of the lap e Maximum heart rate of the la
3. ize Heart rate The number of heart beats per minute bpm KM H Kilometers per hour LAP In Measure and File modes together with a number indicates how many lap times are used Lap and split times Time needed to move once around a closed course or track LIM 1 LIM 2 LIM 3 Heart Rate Limits for Target Zones 1 2 and 3 Lower Limit The lower heart rate limit of the target zone MAX Together with a reading indicates either maximum heart rate or maximum speed MEASURE Measure mode MPH Miles per hour ODO odometer Measures Cumulative total distance in Cycling mode Polar T61 Transmitter Automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to your wrist receiver In coded transmission the receiver accepts heart rate data from your transmitter only Coding significantly reduces crosstalk caused by other users of heart rate monitors However it does not necessarily reduce all environmental interference Primary measurement display In the Heart rate mode the middle row of the display indicates either total exercising time time of day or lap time according to your settings RECO Recovery heart rate Decrease in heart rate during the pre set period of time RTIME total riding time measures Cumulative riding time Secondary measurement displays The secondary measurement displays will be seen for a few seconds by bringing the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo of the transmitter for a moment The sec
4. used individually or sequentially The minutes of Timer 1 are flashing If you dont want to use the timers set the values for Timer 1 to zero If you want to use only the Timer 1 set the value for Timer 2 to zero If you pass the digit you wanted to set by accident press and hold SET START STOP to restart from OO 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired minutes 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The seconds of the Timer 1 start flashing 3 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired seconds 4 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection 5 Press SET START STOP to start setting of Timer 2 The minutes of Timer 2 are flashing 6 Repeat the steps from 1 to 4 to set the Timer 2 Timer 1 starts running when you start the stopwatch You will hear one beep when the time of Timer 7 is up Timer 2 will start automatically after the beep You will hear two beeps when the time of Timer 2 Is up If you set only Timer 1 it will not repeat itself after its time is up You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To start setting the Heart rate limits 1 2 amp 3 press SET START STOP The second block of the graphic bar representing the setting of the Heart rate limits is flashing LIM1 is displayed The reading representing the Upper Limit 1 is flashing B Continue from Setting the Heart rate limits 1 2 amp 3 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 14 PROXT USA E
5. 2 saiccsncceccainnsaindwnasinduinnssiainoengesadedisnaiineniank osnpeedsarehewerdcaneetsers 13 14 Setting the total riding tiMe cc ccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseaeseaeaeaeaeaeseaeseaaeaeanseanaeasaqaes 31 SCING MEWA Dien e E E bere ecient onneetees 9 Starting the heart rate measurement sisieserirrtrrrtrrrrrtrtrrrrtrttttttttttttrt rtrt rE rrr EEE 18 Technical specificati ns oeercsssunscesesen d eia AET ETE E 48 Wait ay ae e E E E E E E E E A a e 52 21 2 2001 20 16 53 ROAD MAP Qo Time of Day gt MEASURE gt FILE SET a gt press SET START STOP press and hold SET START STOP Setting the watch Time of Day 12 24h vi Set the alarm Set the time Set the date MEASURE Start the stopwatch Stop the stopwatch Reset file FILE T Enter the file Recall the training information File End SET Primary Timbrs Limits Recovery measurement display HOW FO READ THIS GUIDE Visual cues 4 Indicates a tip to do things faster J Indicates important issue Please pay attention Indicates a useful tip It s good to know these things D gt See also Continue from oR You need an optional Polar Speed Sensor Monitor symbols O A flashing heart rate indicates heart rate measurement e Target Zone sound signal Alarm symbol Indicates you are or you have been in the cycling mode amp during
6. Speed Sensor on the front fork of your bike as instructed in the Polar Speed Sensor manual 4 Check that there are no disturbances near you as you are about to start the code search for coded transmission N Make sure that the code search will be successful e Keep the bike still Do not ride or move your bike before the code has been picked up e Keep the receiver within 3 feet 1 meter from your transmitter e Check that you are not near to other people with heart rate monitors high voltage power lines televisions mobile phones cars exercise equipment etc 5 There are two different ways to start the cycling measurement Check whether you have the cycling symbol in the Time of day display or not and according to that start the code search and heart rate measurement as follows There is no bike symbol amp in the time of day display if your most recent exercise was done in the Heart rate mode 1 Press SET START STOP and SIGNAL LIGHT simultaneously in the Time of day display to start the Cycling measurement 32 PROXT USA E 32 33 There is a bike symbol oh in the time of day display if your most recent exercise was done in the Cycling mode 1 Press SELECT to start the Cycling mode The receiver starts searching for coded transmission for max 20 seconds The coded heart rate information appears in the bottom line of the display If the code search was not successful OO appears in the dis
7. displays change faster if you press and hold STORE LAP display for a longer time To view the file backwards press SIGNAL LIGHT instead of STORE LAP RECOVERY You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To recall the same file again press STORE LAP RECOVERY The front pages of the file alternate on the display gt Continue from Recalling the training information 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT three times 26 PROXT USA E 26 27 P To be able to use the Cycling mode features 6 you need an optional Polar Speed Sensor You can set the following features in the cycling mode Wheel size calibration Hil Odometer E Total riding time m You can see the total cycling distance and the total riding time in the uppermost row of the Time of day display Press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT and you can see the odometer reading 2 Press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT again and you can see the hours for total riding time 3 To return to the normal Time of day display with a day indicator press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT a third time To get in to the Cycling feature setting mode 1 In the Time of day display press SELECT three times SET is flashing in the upper right corner of the display The uppermost block of the graphic bar representing the setting of Timers 1 amp 2 Is flashing TIM 1 is displayed 2 Press SET START STOP and SIGNAL LIGHT simultaneously SET the uppermost block of the grap
8. each alternative 24h mode 12h mode TIME OF DAY 24h AM PM ALARM 24h AM PM SPEED km h mph DISTANCE km miles WHEEL DIAMETER mm mm NOTE Upper limit The upper heart rate limit for the target zone WHL 1 WHL 2 wheel wheel size in millimeters Wireless button During the measurement in the Heart rate mode bring the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo of the transmitter for a moment 47 21 2 2001 20 16 TECHNICAL SPECIHCA TIONS POLAR TRANSMITTER Battery type Built in Lithium Cell Battery life Average 2500 hours of use Operating temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C POLAR WRIST RECEIVER Battery type CR 2032 Battery life Average 1 year 1h day 7 days week Operating temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C DEFAULT SETTINGS Timer 1 00 00 off Timer 2 00 00 off Limits 1 80 160 Limits 2 00 00 Limits 3 00 00 Recovery function off Primary measurement display Chrono Wheel size 1 2000 mm Wheel size 2 2100 mm 48 PROXT USA E 48 49 Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need service please follow the instructions below CHECK LIST Before you return your Polar Heart Rate Monitor for service please check the following 1 Is the transmitter being worn correctly The Polar logo should be right side up and the transmitter flat against the skin The elastic strap should be a
9. heart rate measurement from the display showing Time of day wear the transmitter and receiver as described in Getting going and press and hold STORE LAP RECOVERY Release 18 PROXT USA E 18 19 E Ti nl If there is a bike symbol K in the lower right corner of the display P the most recent exercise was done in the Cycling mode To switch to the heart rate mode press SET START STOP and SIGNAL LIGHT simultaneously 2 SEE YOUR HEART RATE You can see your heart rate in the bottom line of the display The target zone information is displayed as follows Tz You are exercising within the preset Target Zone You are exercising above the preset Target Zone tz You are exercising below the preset Target Zone B Exercising within above and below the Target Zone is indicated only when the stopwatch is running 3 TURN THE TARGET ZONE SOUND SIGNAL OFF ON Press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT for 1 second to toggle between ON OFF 4 STOP START THE STOPWATCH Press SET START STOP to stop start the stopwatch Average heart rate maximum heart rate and time below within and above the Target Zone are calculated only when the stopwatch is running 5 ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY Press SIGNAL LIGHT 6 CHECK THE SECONDARY MEASUREMENT DISPLAYS The secondary measurement displays will be seen for a few seconds by bringing the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo of the transmitter for a moment wireless button 19
10. or lap time wireless button for activating the backlight and checking the secondary measurement display during the exercise electroluminescent backlight water resistant to 20 meters oR Cycling functions requires a separate Polar Speed Sensor two adjustable wheel sizes mm continuous display of heart rate and speed alternating display of one of the following variables stopwatch time of day average speed maximum speed lap number trip distance total riding time in the time of day display odometer in the time of day display Recording functions 6 maximum and average heart rate for the total exercise session time spent above within and below each target zone last recovery heart rate lap and split times with average and current heart rates average and maximum speed of the exercise trip distance of the exercise PROXT USA E 6 7 a i il IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER e Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Polar transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless heart rate measurement Do not stretch or bend the transmitter Do not operate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water Wash and dry the transmitter regularly after use never store it wet Keep the Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold or heat Your safety is important to us While riding your bike please keep your eyes on the road to prevent possible accidens and injury PARTS The Polar Protrainer XT consists of
11. return to the default settings 1 Press the reset button with a pen tip Display becomes full of digits 2 Press any of the four buttons once The Polar Protrainer XT enters the Time of day display THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING Usually the first sign of a discharged battery is the disappearance of the digits when using the backlight Have the batteries checked gt Service IF THE BATTERY OF THE WRIST RECEIVER MUST BE REPLACED We recommend having all service done by an authorized Polar Service Center This is especially necessary to ensure the warranty remains valid and is not affected by incorrect repair procedures done by an unauthorized agent Polar Service will test your wrist receiver for water resistance after battery replacement and make a full periodic check of the complete Polar Heart Rate Monitor gt Care and Maintenance Batteries and Service 43 21 2 2001 20 16 A a IF THERE IS 00000 MILES KM OR 0000 h IN THE UPPERMOST ROW OF THE TIME OF DAY DISPLAY Press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT and the uppermost row of the time of day display will change You may see 00000 MILES KM which indicates total cycling distance 0000 h which indicates total riding time or the current day e g 05 Press and hold for a few seconds as many times as needed until you can see the current day in the uppermost row Ao THE SPEED READING IS 00 OR THERE IS NO SPEED READING IN THE DISPLAY DURING THE RIDE 1 Ifthe OO rea
12. size is mm METHOD 3 The most accurate way For this method ask your friend to assist you First mark the tread of your front tire with a line Match this line with a line drawn on the ground Sit on your bike and have your friend walk you forward for one complete wheel rotation Draw another line on the ground exactly where the mark on the tire touches the ground Measure the distance between the two lines on the ground to get your wheel circumference If you measure in inches convert to millimeters by multiplying the number of inches by 25 4 mm mm 28 r3 PROXT USA E 28 29 WHL 1 2000 is displayed 1 alternatively 2 is flashing ile 9 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the wheel 1 or wheel 2 according to your bike Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection Thousands of millimeters is flashing Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the thousands of millimeters of the wheel size Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The hundreds of millimeters start flashing Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the hundreds of millimeters Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The tens of millimeters start flashing Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the tens of millimeters Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The millimeters start flashing Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the millimeters 10 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection f You can swap the wheelsizes WHL 1 WHL 2 at the beginning of 4
13. the measurement in the cycling mode by pressing and holding the SELECT button until the wheelsize is swapped Please note that you can swap the wheelsize only before starting the stopwatch You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To start setting the odometer press SET START STOP The second block of the graphic bar is flashing ODO is displayed The first digit of the odometer reading is flashing Continue from Setting the odometer 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 29 21 2 2001 20 16 o iz 1 2 SETTING THE ODOMETER ODO is displayed The first digit of the ODO reading is flashing You may want to set the odometer value e g after battery replacement which resets all values to default settings 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the first digit of the odometer reading tens of thousands of miles kilometers 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The second digit starts to flash 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all values are set Resetting the odometer You may want to reset the odometer for example if you place the Polar Protrainer XT on a new bike or if you are about to start a new training season To reset the odometer digit by digit press and hold SET START STOP when the digit is flashing Release when the reading has dropped to zero You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To start setting the total riding time press SE
14. 14 15 a Ti il SETTING THE HEART RATE LIMITS 1 2 amp 3 Heart rate limits Heart rate limits can be set in one beat per minute increment which allows you to monitor your workouts securing the correct exercise intensity LIM 1 is displayed The upper reading representing the upper limit 1 is flashing If you pass the digit you wanted to set by accident press and hold SET START STOP to restart from the default settings 80 160 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired value for the upper limit 1 You cannot set the upper limit below the lower limit The range for the target heart rate zone is 10 240 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The lower reading representing the lower limit 1 starts flashing 3 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired lower limit 1 4 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The upper reading starts flashing 5 Press SET START STOP to start setting the heart rate limits 2 LIM 2 is displayed The upper reading representing the upper limit 2 start flashing 6 Repeat the steps 1 to 4 to set the heart rate limits 2 7 Press SET START STOP to start setting the heart rate limits 3 The upper reading representing the upper limit 3 starts to flash 8 Repeat the steps 1 to 4 to set the heart rate limits 3 If you want to use only the Limits 1 set the value for Limits 2 and Limits 3 to zero 15 21 2 2001 20 15 o ize You
15. 2 Timer 1 Timer 2 etc Timers stop running when you stop the stopwatch 36 PROXT USA E 36 37 a Ti nl 10 RESET THE STOPWATCH First press SIGNAL LIGHT until you see the stopwatch displayed in the upper row Press SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch Then press and hold SET START STOP until all stopwatch digits are back to zero Release the button The current file is deleted and you can start the stopwatch and begin recording again 11 RESET THE CYCLING INFORMATION The following cycling information are recorded cumulatively exercise by exercise trip average speed maximum speed If you like to measure cycling information for some particular exercise you must reset these values before starting the stopwatch Select the value which you want to reset by pressing SIGNAL LIGHT Then oress and hold SET START STOP until the digits are back to zero 12 SWAP BETWEEN CYCLING MODE AND HEART RATE MODE Press SET START STOP and SIGNAL LIGHT simultaneously to enter the Heart rate mode within the same file The total exercising time continues running uninterrupted 13 STOP THE CYCLING MODE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING TWO ALTERNATIVES TO STOP 1 To stop the Cycling mode and continue directly by recalling the recorded training information Press SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch Press SELECT FILE is flashing in the uppermost row of the display The front pages of the recorded file alternate on the displa
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17. IGHT to adjust the setting The uppermost block of the graphic bar representing the setting of The month if you have chosen 24 h time mode Timers 1 amp 2 is flashing The day if you have chosen 12 h time mode TIM 1 is displayed 4 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection 2 Go through the settings of Timers Heart rate limits Recovery function The year starts flashing and Primary measurement display by following the instructions 5 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired year pressing SET START STOP briefly as many times as needed until you see the corresponding text symbol in the display Then follow the instructions for setting that particular function You can also go directly to set just one particular function by 6 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To enter the alarm setting mode press SET START STOP During the settings the digits run faster if you press and hold ALM is displayed SIGNAL LIGHT Release the button when the desired value is The alarm symbol is flashing approaching Continue from Setting the alarm 2 To stop the watch settings and to return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 12 13 PROXT USA E 12 13 21 2 2001 20 15 o ize SETTING THE TIMERS 1 amp 2 Timers This function helps you to divide your exercise session into separate phases e g warm up exercise phase cool down Timers can be
18. OVERY to record the lap and split times The following information will be displayed successively for a few seconds Display 1 e Average heart rate of the lap Display 2 e Number of the lap e Maximum heart rate of the lap The timer for the following lap starts again from zero i You can see the stored lap and split times with current and average d heart rates later when recalling the training information 35 21 2 2001 20 16 o iz 1 8 START RECOVERY CALCULATION 1 At the end of the exercise press SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch Heart rate measurement continues Display is illuminated for a few seconds 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to start the recovery calculation RECO appears in the upper row of the display The previously set time for recovery starts the countdown You will hear two beeps when the time for the Recovery calculation is up The following display will appear for a few seconds RECO Drop in your heart rate during the preset time Quick way VW to start the recovery calculation When the stopwatch is running press and hold STORE LAP RECOVERY until you hear a beep signal Release the button To be able to start the Recovery calculation you need to set it first gt Setting the time for recovery heart rate 9 START THE TIMERS Timers start running automatically once you start the stopwatch Timers alternate in the following order Timer 1 Timer
19. T START STOP The lowest block of the graphic bar starts to flash RTIME is displayed The first digit of the total riding time reading is flashing gt Continue from Setting the total riding time 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 30 PROXT USA E 30 31 3 SETTING THE TOTAL RIDING TIME RTIME is displayed The first digit of the total riding time is flashing You may want to set the total riding time value e g after battery replacement which resets all values to the default settings 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the first digit of the total riding time reading thousands of hours 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The second digit starts to flash 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all values are set Resetting the total riding time You may want to reset the total riding time for example if you are about to start a new training season To reset the riding time digit by digit press and hold SET START STOP when the digit is flashing Release when the reading has dropped to zero You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To start setting the Wheel size press SET START STOP 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 31 21 2 2001 20 16 1 START THE CYCLING MEASUREMENT a Wear the Transmitter as described in Getting going Attach the Polar Protrainer XT receiver on the Polar Bike Mount 3 Install the Polar
20. USA QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ya FUNCTION BUTTON NE Recyclable material Printed in Finland Graphic Design CIS Finland Illuminate the display SIGNAL LIGHT ry te A 5 Turn the Target Zone sound if TZ signaloff on SIGNAL LIGHT press and hold i A e x ot Stop start the stopwatch SET START STOP x B 6 Check the secondary Bring the receiver close to the measurement mode Polar logo of the transmitter 7 a H od Swap the heart rate limits SELECT when the stopwatch is running Check split and lap times STORE LAP RECOVERY PROT RANER RT Polar Electro Inc 370 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 2050 U S A Polar Service Center 1 800 227 1314 Start recovery calculation SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch gt Polar Electro Canada STORE LAP RECOVERY 4330 Joseph Dubreuil s hoe H8T 3C4 LACHINE tart the timers automatic oebec Canad i Reset the stopwatch SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch gt SET START STOP press and hold l lt 2 lt Vv cr Lhd Vv gt er O 2 O lt cc z lt L I www polarusa com POLAR WL ifs 178200 USA E g i f Stop the heart rate SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch gt measurement and enter SELECT gt SELECT gt SELECT the Time of day display PROXT USA E FealUrO S Senne OER REED EE PERE COERCED CET a Trt oe eee ry REM E RoR STATE E 6 Important to FEMM
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22. ay Date i In the display each function is represented by a block in the graphic bar in the above order A flashing block means that you are setting the corresponding function Set the 12 24 h display 1 In the Time of day display press and hold SET START STOP Release 12 h mode with AM PM indicator is activated 2 Press and hold again Release 24 h mode is activated 3 The chosen time mode is now used in all watch and alarm functions Starting the settings 1 In the Time of day display press SET START STOP SET is flashing in the upper right corner of the display The uppermost block of the graphic bar on the right representing the setting of Alarm is flashing ALM is displayed Alarm symbol e is flashing 2 Go through setting of alarm time and date step by step by following the instructions If you chose the 24 h mode you can skip those parts in the following instructions which advise you to set AM or PM Note also that changing the Time mode effects several other units as well For details see Polar Glossary Units of measure pressing SET START STOP briefly as many times as needed until you see the corresponding text symbol in the display Then follow the instructions for setting that particular function A You can also go directly to set just one particular function by 21 2 2001 20 15 o ize SETTING THE ALARM In the Time of day display press SET START STOP Alarm symbol ejj i
23. check procedure will be performed on all Polar Heart Rate Monitors The test includes the following elements POLAR TRANSMITTER 1 Visual inspection 2 Check of the transmission range 3 Check of electrode conductivity 4 Wash and clean if necessary POLAR WRIST RECEIVER Visual inspection Check of battery voltage Check and cleaning of case contacts Re assembly including seal renewal if necessary Water resistance test Operational test OO NS P Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after unauthorized service e 50 PROXT USA E 50 51 Am w POLAR WAR RANTY Polar Electro Inc warrants the original consumer purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Please keep the receipt which is your proof of purchase Polar transmitter is covered by a two year maintenance free warranty Warranty does not cover damage due to misuse abuse accidents or negligence of the precautions Receiver battery improper maintenance commercial use cracked or broken cases Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro Inc During the warranty period the product will be either repaired or replaced at an authorized service center free of charge This warranty does not affect the consumer s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force or the consum
24. cle computers 44 PROXT USA E 44 45 POLAR GLOSSARY V Indicates coded transmission of heart rate The inner heart flashes to the beat of your heart e In the Time of day display indicates that the alarm is on In the Measure mode indicates that the sound signal will alarm if you are exercising outside your target heart rate zone When starting the heart rate measurement these flashing lines indicate the search for coded transmission oro Indicates that you are setting the Cycling mode functions or you are exercising in Cycling mode In the Time of day display it indicates that your most recent exercise was done in Cycling mode ALM Indicates the alarm in watch settings AM PM 12 hour mode of time Chrono Displays the total exercising time during the heart rate measurement DATE Indicates the date in watch settings Electrodes The grooved areas of the transmitter against the skin Pick up the heart s electrical impulses FILE Indicates the File mode FILE End Indicates the end of the file you are reviewing FULL After taking 48 lap times FULL appears in the display You can continue taking the lap times but they won t be recorded into the Protrainer XT s memory Graphic bar The graphic bar consists of four blocks and indicates the settings of watch heart rate or cycling functions A flashing block means that the setting of that particular function is possible 45 21 2 2001 20 16 o
25. d instructions Polar recycles used transmitters 38 PROXT USA E 38 39 E Ti il POLAR PROTRAINER XT RECEIVER The estimated average battery life of the Polar Protrainer XT receiver is 1 year in normal use 1h day 7 days a week However because the battery is inserted at the factory the actual life of your first battery once in your possession may be less than the estimated battery life Note also that excessive use of the backlight and the alarm signals will use the battery more rapidly Do not open the Polar wrist receiver yourself To ensure the water resistance properties and the use of qualified components the wrist receiver battery should be replaced only by a Polar authorized Service Center At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor will be done Contact Polar Electro Inc P Service for detailed instructions 39 21 2 2001 20 16 POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT Polar Protrainer XT receiver are water resistant to 20 meters To maintain the water resistance do not operate the buttons of the Polar wrist receiver under water Heart rate measurement in a water environment is technically demanding for the following reasons e Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater may be very conductive and the electrodes of a transmitter may get short circuited and ECG signals cannot be detected by the transmitter unit e Jumping into the water or stre
26. dings appear only occasionally they may be caused by high voltage power lines in your Surroundings 2 Ifthe OO readings come more often you probably have ridden more than 2500 hours with the speed sensor and it s time for battery replacement 3 If you just have started the measurement you should wait until the code search is finished and then start riding the bike to succesfully get the speed signal 4 In any case check the correct positioning of the Polar Speed Sensor Also check that the distance between the Polar Soeed Sensor and the bike mounted wrist receiver is between 1 4 1 8 40 50 cm 5 Check that the sooke magnet is installed correctly and the distance between the spoke magnet and the sensor is not more than 0 2 5 mm Adjust the spoke magnet by rotating it around the spoke before putting the metal cover on the magnet Ko ANOTHER CYCLIST IS CAUSING INTERFERENCE To avoid crosstalk from another cyclist with a Polar Speed Sensor keep the distance of at least 2 4 70 cm between your Polar Protrainer XT receiver mounted on your Polar Bike Mount and the Polar Speed Sensor of the other cyclist K AM CAUSING INTERFERENCE TO OTHER CYCLISTS You may cause crosstalk to other cycle computers or heart rate monitors To avoid this keep a distance of at least 2 4 70 cm between your Polar Speed Sensor and other person s cycle computers and a distance of at least 3 feet 1 meter between your transmitter and other cy
27. djusted for a snug and comfortable fit 2 Are the electrodes moist on the transmitter It is important that the electrodes are wet during the heart rate measurement 3 Is the transmitter clean Regular washing with mild soap and water solution and thorough dry afterwards will ensure that good conductivity remains 4 Are you having disturbances caused by other people with heart rate monitors or exercise equipment Check that the code search in the beginning of the measurement has been successful See Start the heart rate measurement and Frequently asked questions for details 49 21 2 2001 20 16 SENDING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Pack the product carefully to avoid mechanical damage For contact address see the back cover of this manual 2 Include all parts of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor A full periodic check will be done on the whole product 3 Include proof of purchase a receipt or its photocopy if the product is under warranty 4 Include a detailed description of the problem 5 Include your name return address and daytime telephone number 6 Include 2 95 check or money order for return shipping and handling 7 Prepay mail postage to Polar Electro Inc 8 It is recommended to ship the package back so that it can be traced if a problem occurs i e UPS Fed Ex Priority Mail POLAR SERVICE PROCEDURE Any service is recommended to be done by an authorized Polar Service Center Our standard test and
28. e 1 LIM 1 28 Exercising time below the larget Zone 1 Polar Protrainer XT saves one training file at a time Your latest training You will see the same information for LIM 2 and LIM 3 information is in the memory of the Polar Protrainer XT until the next time l l you start the stopwatch You can recall your exercise in the FILE mode RECO the preset time for the recovery and the drop in your heart rate during the preset time Choose from the following two alternatives to enter the FILE mode amp Odometer reading at exercise stop moment with trip distance of an exercise From the measurement mode 1 Stop the stopwatch by pressing SET START STOP 2 Press SELECT From the Time of day display 1 Press SELECT twice FILE is flashing in the uppermost row of the display The front pages of the recorded file alternate on the display and average speed of the exercise The number of the last LAP Total exercise time Average heart rate AVG Lap split info LAP number alternating with the duration of the lap Date Starting time Maximum heart rate MAX Split time Average heart rate of the lap alternating with the heart rate at the ene of the lap Press STORE LAP RECOVERY until you come to the end of the file FILE END appears in the display 24 25 PROXT USA E 24 25 21 2 2001 20 16 RECOVERY Release the button when you want to see a certain A The
29. e the Target Zone is indicated only when stopwatch is running Target Zone sound signal is not available in the cycling mode Being outside of Target Zone is indicated by a flashing heart rate reading d 3 CHECK CYCLING INFORMATION The following information is available by pressing SIGNAL LIGHT during the measurement in the Cycling mode Lap number Maximum speed Average speed Trip average speed and maximum speed are recorded cumulatively These values can be reset in the beginning of an exercise gt Reset the cycling information Next time you start the measurement in the Cycling mode on the top line you will see the feature you used last in your previous workout before stopping the stopwatch oye TZ symbol in the display indicates that the stopwatch is running PROXT USA E 34 35 When starting the recording the stopwatch will always show up for a few seconds regardless which out of the six available displays was used last 4 START STOP THE STOPWATCH Press SET START STOP to stop and restart the stopwatch 5 ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY Press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT to illuminate the display 6 SWAP THE HEART RATE LIMITS When the stopwatch is running press SELECT to activate new limits Release The new activated limits are displayed for 5 seconds You can swap the limits only if you have set them gt Setting the limits 1 2 amp 3 7 STORE SPLIT TIME AND LAP TIME Press STORE LAP REC
30. eck the secondary measurement displays oiiciccccccctcceceeeeeeee see eeenes 19 Swap the heart rate liMitS cave oszcreeisvssavecteneeteeuiansinaenenisedarvereunsscvemeieaades 21 Store split time and lap TING ccs ccasaaeaiaiscnixnnidenasnads dena dcerdasea eigenen aieeees 21 Start recovery calculation ccediccecaschosniisanssnntiigiseateidexciseuniastnenvedacslebuseies 22 slar Ne UNES aaen A E E EERE E E R 22 Reset the stopwatOh victncedrsoecedase nase ndtnrateneeseadesabundionugesamecectces anes 23 Stop the heart rate measurement eeeesssssssirsrrrrrreerrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrn 23 RECALLING THE TRAINING INFORMATION oseere 24 SETTING THE CYCLING MODE FEATURES wi ccwate scehdeteeswstnataeteeceeiayseveass 27 Calibrating the wheel SIZC wo eeccccccccssssseeesecccccennseeeessesssecennecessseesssaaaaaenes 28 Setting the odometer essssseseessreeesrrrirrrrrrrrerrrrirnrrrrrerrrrrirnrrrreerrrrnt 30 Setting the total riding tie cccccccccccccccssssceseccsssecennnesessesssseauaeeesssees 31 21 2 2001 20 15 FUNCTIONS DURING THE MEASUREMENT IN THE CYCLING MODE asi Sesser dats teacudsoread cteteatsdueatateeitendiet eae cceuebadagtenrenetecs 32 Start the cycling measurement 0 eccccccccsssseeeeeccessecennneesesccessaeeuaaeessssess 32 Swap the wheel IAS oe oa atetaca nas tacenancnanandesnvcateauiataducpassncnenaneaddnteaetlanatiess 33 See your heart rate and speed s s eeeeerrsrrrerrrssrrrrrrerrerrrrrrrrrrrre 34 Check cyc
31. er s rights against the dealer arising from their sales purchase contract Copyright 1997 2000 2001 Polar Electro Oy FIN 90440 KEMPELE Finland All rights reserved No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy Polar logotype is a registered trademark and Polar Protrainer XT is a trademark of Polar Electro Oy 51 21 2 2001 20 16 e This product is protected by one or several of the following patents Fl 88223 DE 4215549 FR 92 06120 GB 2257523 HK 113 1996 SG 9591671 4 US 5491474 FI 88972 FR 92 09150 GB 2258587 HK 306 1996 SG 9592117 7 US 5486818 Fl 96380 US 5611346 EP 665947 DE 694143862 FI 68734 DE 3439238 GB 2149514 HK 812 1989 US 4625738 FI 100924 FI 100452 US 5840089 FI 4150 Fl 4069 DE 29910633 FI 104463 Other patents pending e The material in this manual is for informational purposes only The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice due to manufacturer s continuous development program e Polar Electro Inc makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein In such an event shall Polar Electro Inc not be liable for any damages direct or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the use of this material or the products described herein 52 PROXT USA E 52 53 Calibra
32. have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To start setting Recovery time press SET START STOP RECO Is displayed The third block of the graphic bar representing the setting of the Recovery function is flashing gt Continue from Setting the time for recovery heart rate 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice SETTING THE TIME FOR RECOVERY HEART RATE Recovery heart rate This function measures how much heart rate decreases during the pre set period of time You define the period of time in minutes and seconds RECO is displayed The digits representing the minutes are flashing 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired value for minutes P If you pass the digit you wanted to set by accident press and hold SET START STOP to restart from OO 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The digits representing the seconds start flashing 3 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired value for the seconds 4 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To start setting the Primary measurement display press SET START STOP The fourth block of the graphic bar representing the setting of the Primary measurement display is flashing CHRONO alternatively TIME or LAP is flashing Continue from Setting the primary measurement display 2 To return to the Time of day display press SELECT twice 16 PROXT USA E 16 17
33. hic bar and the number of the Wheel size 1 or 2 are flashing WHL the value for wheel size and the bike symbol are displayed 3 Go through the Cycling feature settings wheel size odometer and total riding time 27 21 2 2001 20 16 o iz 1 1 CALIBRATING THE WHEEL SIZE You must calibrate the wheel size of your bike before you can use your Polar Protrainer XT Heart Rate Monitor to measure distance and speed The wheel size must be set in millimeters A Polar Protrainer XT allows you to set in two wheel sizes WHL1 Ww WHL2 Use this function if you have two bikes The wheel size which i displayed when you leave the wheel size setting mode will be used next time you start exercising TO FIND OUT THE WHEEL SIZE OF YOUR BIKE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVES METHOD 1 The quick way Check the wheel diameter in inches which is printed on the front bike wheel On the chart below find your wheel diameter in inches on the left and match it with the wheel size in millimeters on the right WHEEL DIAMETER WHEEL SIZE SETTING inches mm 26 0 2080 27 0 700 32C 2155 28 0 700B 2237 METHOD 2 Measure the circumference of the wheel by stretching a tape measure around the outside of the wheel If you measure in inches convert the value to millimeters by multiplying the number of inches by 25 4 mm mm Subtract 4 mm to account for your weight on the bike 4mm The four digit value for the wheel
34. liMItS seenenniansoneeteres taesiaieedcieaeaiarsashaiedaryentaudeienneaneawn 35 Swapping the wheel size accued sans scedseesnnerqaossinaeiarauncaquesakuedencenceeseserecaacduecnamits 33 Getting JOIN ora ccarcaaretesincteustes serene csectene can tetesceicaissiyix acing EATE KEE EEEn RAe TEAREN Nid 8 GOSSA e e E E E E E E E E E E E 45 FAS e E A E E esi eucdeee veceneeuaadeteue ieee Gedea resents 7 Polar books and ACCESS ONS Sc ocacasact tacuicsnaenegadeabecu das rttr ttrt ErAPEEEEEEEEEEPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEE EEEE 49 PrecaUtlONS neee reenan ae i EE e a a e Dene ern eee eae 40 Questions eae a A E E E EA 42 Recalling the training information 51sic2scse acetaueasiegese tums caeeddatenevanceteanmtecstsnaceanssentes 24 SGIIC O E E E ee E eee ee 50 SCAN Me Alan a E E acaate Saba sedantenaroeeescnats 9 10 Setingihe dalE spreitt aD ETEA EENE EEEE E EEEE ERIAS E S 9 11 Setting the heart rate limits 1 2 amp 3 anc aicctectecienteccecevaecedultd cdecesmiceasiheetonecenerdeeds 13 15 Setting the heart rate measurement features cece ccccecc cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeesesaenee sees 13 Setting the Odometer ass esis citendaaciceiaredecnduuxayesatie noble r r EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 30 Setting the Primary measurement display ccc ccccctcccecrccevecsecnevencancssactecunsiwnesaanvers 13 17 Setting the recovery heart rate s nnenrreririrtrtrtrrrtrtrtrtrrrtrtrrrrrrrrrrrrr rE rrr rE rer 13 16 SEWN NENIO er a E EEE 9 11 Setting the timers amp
35. ling information scaixs lt inceansttesanindasddorsatioenaiiestotbessainniesdnnetetoness 34 Start stop the Stopwatoh ss seeesssssrrrrrrssesrrrriirrrrerrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrerrrrn 35 llluminate the display sis oxccsdnatazcaee sin bacxinadanea edie testcile mace aeeieadeadenianto 35 Swap the heart rate liMitS sess scare empersancavoutgenedeasveesststenaiideabeseocunutiadees 35 Store split time and lap time sc nisesscteesresdeielaxiacdicsssibleteiveaissatsdasthcess 35 Start recovery calculation eeesssesnrnninererrrrrrrrrrrrsrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrree 36 Slat NE UMES arteei asa AE AE S E E E 36 Reset the stopwatOh s sssssssineeesrnnesssrirrrrrrrnrrrrrrrrrrrrnrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrnt 37 Reset the cycling information czcinsicsiinsactcnsatsanesancesnssnvadasdieanadedenente dae ends 37 Swap between cycling mode and heart rate mode a n 37 Stop the cycling MOQE ices sacsansre at stanadadanatetpredaaeadaaacagatientaaneetidard sated of CAREAND MAINTENANCE ctcscssssstacsondastenidadent sk seaniosdevessentuasareceeaarvead 38 Taking care of your Polar Heart Rate MONItOr a se 38 PO Ae a E ie ela gi Geese cae andes cape E 38 Congratulations on Pe PTOI Suissa easremindatesee kei iraa ve lade Wi ails Goer AAi 40 Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a water environment a se 40 purchasing the Polar Polar Heart Rate Monitor and interference essees 40 Protrainer XT Heart Rate FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS csi cccsdusseosestendacsentnechasnaveeerestecuesag
36. n The minutes start flashing The seconds go to zero 5 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired minutes 6 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The seconds start running AM PM or the hours start flashing You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To enter the date setting mode press SET START STOP DATE is displayed The day month is flashing B Continue from Setting the date 2 To stop the watch settings and to return to Time of day display press SELECT twice 11 21 2 2001 20 15 o a 1 SETTING THE DATE Date is displayed differently depending on which time mode 12h or 24 h is chosen DATE 1 509951 24 h time mode DAY MONTH YEAR Start here to set Timers 1 amp 2 Heart rate limits 1 2 amp 3 Recovery heart rate Primary measurement display 12 h time mode MONTH DAY YEAR The first digits are flashing In the display each function is represented by a block in the graphic bar in 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to adjust the above order A flashing block means that you are setting the The day if you have chosen 24 h time mode corresponding function The month if you have chosen 12 h time mode 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection Starting the settings The middle digits start flashing 1 In the Time of day display press SELECT three times SET is flashing in the upper right corner of the display 3 Press SIGNAL L
37. ng features Wheel size Odometer and Total riding time press simultaneously SET START STOP and SIGNAL LIGHT To be able to use the cycling features the optional Polar Speed Sensor is required 17 21 2 2001 20 15 1 START THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT 1 Wear the transmitter and receiver as described in Getting going 2 Check that there are no disturbances near you as you are about to start the code search for coded transmission Make sure that the code search will be successful P e Keep the receiver within 3 feet 1 meter from your transmitter r which you are wearing e Check that you are not near to other people with heart rate monitors high voltage power lines televisions mobile phones cars exercise equipment etc 3 Start the code search in the Time of day display by pressing SELECT The receiver starts searching for coded transmission for max 20 seconds The coded heart rate information appears in the bottom line of the display If the code search was not successful 00 appears in the display Restart the measurement from the Time of day display and follow the above mentioned precautions during the code search P Polar Protrainer XT is compatible only with Polar T61 transmitter d 4 Start the stopwatch by pressing SET START STOP Stopwatch starts running and you hear a long beep Display is illuminated for a few seconds 5 You can now start exercising with your heart rate monitor Quick start for
38. nuous muscle movement during competitive swimming may cause water resistance that shifts the transmitter on the body to a location where it is not possible to pick up the ECG signal e The ECG signal strength varies depending on the individual s tissue composition The percentage of people who have problems in heart rate measuring is considerably higher in a water environment than in other use POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines televisions Cars bike computers some exercise equipment or cellular phones EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays motors and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals To try to tackle these problems relocate the Polar wrist receiver as follows 1 Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equip ment as you would normally 2 Move the Receiver around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart symbol Interference is often worst 40 PROXT USA E 40 41 a Ti il right in front of the display panel of the equipment while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance 3 Put the transmitter back on the chest and try to keep the wrist receiver in this interference free area 4 Ifthe Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work
39. ondary measurement display depend on which of the three alternatives was chosen for the primary measurement display SET Set mode Target Zone limits Target Zone limits are determined as percentages of maximum heart rate The percentages are converted into heart rate in beats per minute 46 PROXT USA E 46 47 a i il TIM1 TIM2 Timers 1 and 2 help you to divide your exercise session into separate phases e g warm up exercise phase cool down Timers can be used individually only Timer 1 or sequentially TIME Indicates the time of day in watch settings TZ Target Zone Ihe area between upper and lower target zone limits Target Zone selection is based on personal fitness goals rza During heart rate measurement the TZ symbol with a block next to it indicates that you are exercising within the Target Zone In File mode this indicates the time spent within the Target Zone rza During heart rate measurement the TZ symbol with a upper block flashing indicates that the heart rate is above the Target Zone In File mode this indicates the time spent above the Target Zone za During heart rate measurement indicates that the heart rate is below the Target Zone In File mode this indicates the time spent below the Target Zone Units of measure By changing the Time mode from 12 h display to 24 h display you also change the other units used by the monitor In the table below you will find the units which are in use in
40. p The lap timer starts again from zero Polar Protrainer XT allows you to record 48 lap times After taking 48 lap times FULL appears in the display You can continue taking the lap times but they wont be recorded into the Protrainer XTS memory You can see the stored lap and split times with current and average heart rates later when recalling the training information 21 21 2 2001 20 16 o ize 9 START RECOVERY CALCULATION 1 At the end of the exercise press SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch Heart rate measurement continues Display is illuminated for a few seconds 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to start the recovery calculation RECO appears in the upper row of the display The previously set time for recovery Starts the countdown You will hear two beeps when the time for the Recovery calculation is up The following display will appear for a few seconds RECO Drop in your heart rate during the preset time calculation When the stopwatch is running press and hold STORE LAP RECOVERY until you hear a beep signal Release the button 5 Quick way to start the recovery To be able to start the Recovery calculation you need to set it first Setting the time for Recovery heart rate 10 START THE TIMERS Timers start running automatically once you start the stopwatch Timers alternate in the following order Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 1 Timer 2 etc Timers stop running as you
41. play Restart the measurement from the Time of day display and follow the above mentioned precautions during the code search Swap the wheel size If you have two bikes with different wheel sizes you should set values for both the WHL 1 and WHL 2 Calibrating the wheel size Swap the wheel size according to your bike as follows 1 Start the cycling measurement but don t start the stopwatch yet 2 Press and hold the SELECT button until the WHL 1 WHL 2 is displayed for a few seconds Display will return to the cycling measurement mode 6 Start the stopwatch by pressing SET START STOP Stopwatch starts running and you hear a long beep Display is illuminated for a few seconds 7 You can now start your cycling exercise Display in the Cycling mode e cycling info loop Cycling info loop includes trip stopwatch time of day average speed maximum speed and lap number Select the cycling info display by pressing SIGNAL LIGHT e Target Zone indication e speed e cycling mode indicator e heart rate 33 21 2 2001 20 16 o iz 1 2 SEE YOUR HEART RATE AND SPEED You can see your heart rate in the bottom line and the speed in the middle line of the display The Target Zone information is displayed as follows Tz You are exercising within the preset Target Zone rim You are exercising above the preset Target Zone TZM You are exercising below the preset Target Zone Exercising below within and abov
42. s 42 Monitor We are proud to POLAR GLOSSARY Gaerne te em erent mr een nnn er E etree enn eer 45 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0oo o oo cccccecccecceece sea eeeseeeeaereaeeaeeeseeeeannes 48 offer you the most OS cage cece sce psc tect ected ea eat nad cee A E E nsent ideas meow 49 advanced features and CCG ST nesei reaa a eA A a Ehi 49 Sending iINStrUCtIONS a acstsersatcsesabdnconssttedansesndencsobacecesensetbeupseistedanetebitesced 50 assist you in achieving Polar service procedure sesssnesssiirerrrrrrrrsrrrrrrrrrrressrrrrrrrrrrrssrrrere 50 your personal fitness LIMITED POLAR WARRANTY ccsicaceten ass dtuntecaudtes a E a 51 BOSERON 52 and performance goals INDE shicesse ganic a r see idcies ia Ma aado va E E O aaia 53 Thank you for choosing Polar POLAF 4 PROXT USA E 4 5 21 2 2001 20 15 o ize FEATURES Your Polar Protrainer XT offers you the following features Watch functions Time Alarm Date 12 24 h mode Basic functions wireless continuous and ECG accurate heart rate coded transmission of heart rate to avoid crosstalk caused by other users of heart rate monitors stopwatch with split and lap indicator three adjustable target zone limits with blinking and sound alarm 48 split and lap times with average and maximum heart rates of each lap two adjustable alternating timers time based recovery calculation display alternative during the heart rate mode time of day total exercising time
43. s flashing 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to set the alarm on or off e alarm is on alarm is off 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection AM PM is flashing 3 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select AM or PM 4 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The hour is flashing 5 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired hour The digits run faster if you press and hold SIGNAL LIGHT Release the button when the desired value is approaching 6 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The minutes start flashing 7 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired minutes 8 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection SET starts flashing Alarm symbol e starts flashing You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To enter the Time of day setting mode press SET START STOP TIME is displayed AM alternatively the hour is flashing Continue from Setting the time of day 2 To stop the watch settings and to return to the Time of day display press SELECT When the alarm comes on it will sound for one minute or you can turn it off by pressing STORE LAP RECOVERY 10 PROXT USA E 10 11 SETTING THE TIME AM PM alternatively the hours is are flashing 1 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select AM or PM 2 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selection The hours are flashing 3 Press SIGNAL LIGHT to select the desired hour 4 Press STORE LAP RECOVERY to lock your selectio
44. stop the stopwatch If you have set only Timer 1 it will not repeat itself after its time is up You will hear six beeps as the time of Timer 1 has run out This count down feature is helpful in knowing when exactly a preset exercise time has come to an end and it is time to stretch and cool down To set the timers P Setting the Timers 1 amp 2 22 r3 PROXT USA E 22 23 E Ti il 11 RESET THE STOPWATCH First press SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch Then press and hold SET START STOP until all stopwatch digits are back to zero Release the button The current file is deleted and you can start the stopwatch and recording again 12 STOP THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT You have the following two alternatives to continue 1 To stop the heart rate measurement and enter the Time of day display Press SET START STOP to stop the stopwatch Press SELECT 3 times You are now in the Time of day display and you can recall the recorded information later 2 To stop the heart rate measurement and continue directly by recalling the recorded training information gt Recalling the training information 23 21 2 2001 20 16 By pressing STORE LAP RECOVERY you can see the following training information on the display LIM 1 Settings for Target Zone 1 LIM 2 Settings for Target Zone 2 LIM 3 Settings for Target Zone 3 LIM 1 10 Exercising time above the Target Zone 1 LIM 1 1z Exercising time within the Target Zon
45. the measurement TZ Target Zone indicator MEASURE Indicates you are in the Measure mode FILE Indicates you are in the File mode SET Indicates you are in the Set mode Monitor buttons RESET _ _ SET START STOP a STORE LAP RECOVERY SELECT SIGNAL LIGHT
46. three parts 1 Polar T61 transmitter e Grooved electrode areas 2 Elastic strap 3 Polar Protrainer XT wrist receiver 21 2 2001 20 15 GETTING GOING 1 Attach the Polar transmitter to the elastic strap 2 Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably Secure the strap around your chest below the chest muscles Lock the buckle 3 Pull the transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on the i back of it Bek A d 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central upright position 5 Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch Alternatively if you go biking you may attach the Wrist Receiver to a Polar Bike Mount Keep the Wrist Receiver within the transmission range 3 feet 1 meter skin to ensure flawless operation However if you wish to wear the transmitter over a shirt moisten the shirt well under the electrodes P It is recommended that you wear the transmitter against your bare It is important that the electrodes are wet during the exercise However after exercising take good care of the transmitter to save the electrodes and battery life 1 Wash the transmitter carefully with mild soap water solution 2 Rinse it with pure water 3 Dry the transmitter carefully PROXT USA E 8 9 SETFING THE WATCH Start here to set Alarm Time of d
47. tic strap has not become loose during exercise Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings In this case consult your physician AWN OTHER PERSON WITH HEART RATE MONITOR OR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT IS CAUSING INTERFERENCE Make sure there are no disturbances such as high voltage power lines televisions cars cycle computers exercise equipment or other people with heart rate monitors near you during the code search The benefit of the coding is that you will not normally pick up other people s heart rate transmission and certain kinds of disturbances are more efficiently filtered 42 PROXT USA E 42 43 a Ti il However your training partner may have coincidentally activated exactly the same code In this case you have the following alternatives 1 Keep a distance from your training partner and continue your training session normally or 2 Stop the heart rate measurement P gt Stop the heart rate measurement pull the transmitter off your chest for 15 seconds code will be changed and restart from the beginning P Start the heart rate measurement In some cases you may need to dry the transmitter electrodes to ensure that the transmitter is turned off again as the sweat may keep it active even when it is off the chest THERE ARE NO REACTIONS TO ANY BUTTONS Reset the Polar Heart Rate Monitor Resetting clears all memory values and settings will
48. ting the wheel S126 x cvecesecsstssianceveecessaths s nccvudestoasaviaesnereesashatssinencdeyeoenssuvened 28 Care and maintenance stscnsacsinceaaatleesecaciedsnedslecesnsha tian daeaus Uesuskxeedsnceancenersieeeceessecesees 38 Checking the transmission code 52 cctccanceidesanncetacncs bebiaspercosdcoececlansanssGiaamentelemisiols 19 DB Jefe sl d semana re E E E E E ee ee 53 De CO S spices reece eet scncein sats ede octane T A E A 6 Frequently asked questions gaccacscccececcuisareanasiectacelscesentantactecelieessasomnentncelseunateexeetb 42 Functions during heart rate measurement cccccesececceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeceseeseteeeees 18 Checking the secondary measurement display cccccccsessseseteerseteeeeeees 19 Illuminating the display Sepweenenemne wee nnRer nt pemee Tie ve eee Cre foet Were ae Pemeet ererhee fern sere 19 Resetting the stopwatch sccs so icecesoaivandlaitendcgutitoneaieiieuacgigeawlecdeteatetdediacede 23 Seeing your heart rate cc ctesvisshsssacgevednsrdiahtusisaeuiens Tea tindavuetisutiaeinatdcheeeaskaneecs 19 Starting stopping the stopwatch acicscaaspeninentesesntess cies tee 19 Starting the recovery calculation s2ssasetasax tea sndosaidenguaniayddnanetuceteantderandneicsevest 22 Starting the Mer S cise acess ar r N E E R EE EAR TEREE 22 Stopping the heart rate measurement ccceeseseeeseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeees 23 Storing the split lap time acct enntearseetxccaciteatsa de vaceGsndeacsede
49. with the exercise equipment this piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement Minimising possible risks in exercising with a heart rate monitor Exercise may include some risk especially for those who have been sedentary To minimise possible risks consider the following advice Before beginning a regular exercise program consult your doctor e if you are over 40 years of age and have not been following a regular exercise program during the past 5 years if you smoke if you have high blood pressure if you have high blood cholesterol if you have any signs or symptoms of any disease if you are recovering from a serious illness or a medical treatment e g surgery e if you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device Note also that in addition to exercise intensity the heart rate can be affected by amongst others heart circulation particularly high blood pressure and asthma and other breathing medications as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine It is important to be sensitive to your body s reactions during the exercise f you feel unexpected pain or tiredness regarding your exercise intensity level it is recommended to stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with the skin check the Polar heart rate monitor materials from the Technical specifications chapter It is recommended that
50. y Recalling the training information 2 To stop the Cycling mode and enter the Time of day display Press SELECT three times 37 21 2 2001 20 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high tech instrument of superior design and workmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come TAKING CARE OF YOUR POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR e Wash the Polar transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap and water solution Dry it carefully after washing e Never store the Polar transmitter wet Sweat and moisture can keep its electrodes wet and the transmitter activated which shortens the battery life e Store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a cool and dry place Do not store it in any kind of non breathing material such as a plastic bag or a sports bag if it is wet e Do not bend or stretch the Polar transmitter This may damage the electrodes e Keep your Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold below 14 F 10 C and heat above 122 F 50 C e Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods such as by leaving it in a car BATTERIES POLAR T61 TRANSMITTER The estimated average battery life of the Polar T61 transmitter is 2500 hours of use Contact a Polar authorized Service Center for a transmitter replacement gt Service for detaile
51. you 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 Notice to persons with pacemakers defibrillator or other implanted electronic device Persons who have a pacemaker use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk Before starting use we always recommend an exercise test under doctor s supervision The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the heart rate monitor 41 21 2 2001 20 16 WHAT SHOULD I DO IF a DON T KNOW WHERE I AM IN THE SETTING CYCLE Press SELECT several times until you are back in the Time of day display a THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING 1 Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing It as instructed 2 Check that you have kept the transmitter clean P Care and maintenance 3 Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in the close vicinity of the Polar wrist receiver such as TV sets cellular phones CRT monitors etc Precautions 4 Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered your ECG waveform In this case consult your physician HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY 1 Check that your Polar wrist receiver is inside the transmission range and not further that 3 feet 1 metre from the transmitter you are wearing Check that the elas

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