Timex Group USA TMXM640 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual W184 NA Rev 03

Timex Group USA, Inc. Heart Rate Monitor W184 NA Rev 03

Draft user manual

1Heart Rate SensorSpeed + Distance SensorWatches are for more than keeping time. Digital technology givesyour watch the ability to display your heart rate or measure yourspeed and distance traveled. These functions require the use ofexternal sensors that transmit information wirelessly to yourwatch. This booklet provides instructions for properly setting up,operating and maintaining these devices. Look for the section thatis appropriate for the type of device you have.Register your product at www.timex.comFor information on using your watch, consultthe watch instruction booklet.Timex®Fitness SensorsW184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 1
33. Start the Heart Rate Monitor: Refer to the user manual for yourwatch for detailed instructions on viewing heart rate data.WarningThis is not a medical device and is not recommended for useby persons with serious heart conditions. You should alwaysconsult your physician before beginning or modifying anexercise program.Interference with the radio signal, poor contact between your skinand the chest strap, and other factors may prevent accurate transmission of heart rate data.MaintenanceRinse Heart Rate Sensor and strap in fresh water to avoid build up ofmaterials that can interfere with the measurement of your heart rate.Transmitter Battery Life and ReplacementBattery life of the transmitter should exceed two years, basedupon using it an hour a day. Greater usage will shorten the batterylife. Replace transmitter battery when any of the following occur:• The watch no longer receives heart rate information from thechest transmitter when properly worn on the chest.• Error messages (COMM ERR, SIGNAL LOST) appear with increasedfrequency on the display.Heart Rate MonitorHow the Digital Heart Rate Monitor WorksThe Heart Rate Monitor is a combination of a Heart Rate Sensorand a sport watch. The Heart Rate Sensor attaches to your chestand measures the electrical signals generated by the heart as it isbeating. Using this information, it then calculates your heart rateand transmits it to your watch. You simply glance at the watch during exercise/training to make sure you are in the appropriateheart rate range to maintain or improve your fitness level.How to Use the Digital Heart Rate Monitor1. Wet the Heart Rate Sensor pads with tap water. If necessary,use a heart rate monitor Electrode Gel for better contact. Goodcontact between the skin and the sensorpads is ESSENTIAL for proper operationof the Heart Rate Monitor.2. Put on the chest strap. Fasten the strapsnugly around your chest, just below the breasts. Be sure the transmitter iscentered on the chest and is right sideup so the logo can be read by someonefacing you.2Sensor PadsW184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 2
5Water ResistanceThe Heart Rate Sensor withstands water pressure to 60 p.s.i. Seechart at end of booklet for equivalents. WARNING: The Heart RateSensor will not display heart rate when operated under water.Speed + Distance SensorHow the Speed and Distance System WorksThe Speed + Distance (S+D) Sensor acquires signals from orbitingGPS (Global Positioning System) satellites to determine your positionand changes in position anywhere on the globe. This informationis transmitted wirelessly to your watch so that it can computeyour speed, pace and distance traveled. For additional informationon determining your speed and distance, see the instructions foryour watch.About GPS Lock Times• On first use, the S+D Sensor can take up to 5 minutes or evenlonger to establish a link with the satellites. After that, the unittypically needs only one minute.• If you move hundreds of miles from the location where you lastused the S+D Sensor or if you leave the S+D Sensor powered upindoors for long periods of time before going outdoors, thesearch may take longer than expected.Battery ReplacementNOTE: You’ll need to have a device (such as a watch) capableof displaying heart rate information to verify that the newbattery has been inserted correctly. Use a coin to open thebattery compartment cover (back of sensor).• Insert new battery (CR2032 or equivalent) with “+” facing you.• Push the reset button next to the battery. Use a toothpick orstraightened paper clip.• Reinstall battery cover.• Perform quick test of the unit:1. Move away from sources of electrical or radio interference.2. Liberally moisten the Heart Rate Sensor pads and put thechest strap around your chest, securely against your skin.3. Activate the heart rate monitor function on the watch.4. Within a few seconds, the heart symbol on the watch displayshould begin flashing, indicating that the sensor is active. Thisconfirms that the battery was installed correctly.NOTE: A heart rate value does not need to appear on the display during this test.IF FLASHING HEART DOES NOT APPEAR ON WATCH:• Press the reset switch in the battery compartment again andreplace the battery cover.• Reinstall the battery, and repeat test procedure above.4W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 4
• The S+D Sensor will shut itself off automatically if any of the following events occur:— The battery becomes exhausted.— No motion is detected for 15 consecutive minutes.— No GPS signals are detected for 15 consecutive minutes.Wearing the Speed and Distance S+D SensorFor best results, strap the S+D Sensor to your upper arm. You mayalso clip it to your waist. Wear your watch so it is always within 1 meter (about 3 feet) of the S+D Sensor. Be sure the sensor isright side up so the GPS logo can be read by someone facing you.7S+D Sensor ON/OFFRemovable Arm Band Battery Hatch• For shortest GPS lock times, try to minimize movement whilethe indicator light is flashing red.Operating the S+D SensorFor best results, the Sensor needs a clear view of the sky.• Press and hold the S+D SENSOR ON/OFF button to turn on thereceiver. You should be outdoors in an open area. If the buttonlight glows red immediately (continuously, not flashing), the bat-tery is exhausted to the point where GPS operation is not possi-ble and the battery must be replaced. The ON/OFF button onthe S+D Sensor will initially flash red while the S+D Sensor cal-culates its position relative to the GPS satellites. The text“SEARCHING” may appear on the watch display if using a com-patible Timex® watch.• The ON/OFF button will flash green when the S+D Sensor has successfully acquired signals from the satellites. Speed and distance information is now being transmitted to the watch (orother device).• To turn off the S+D Sensor, press and hold the S+D SENSOR ON/OFF button for one second. The button will glow red whileyou are holding the button and then go out, indicating that theS+D Sensor has shut down.6W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 6
Any clothing worn over the S+D Sensor must be dry and free ofmetal.Wearing the S+D Sensor on your upper arm• Please make sure that the beltclip is removed. To remove thebelt clip, grasp clip and gentlypop off. (Fig. 1) To replace clipline up tab on clip with slot onsensor and gently pop clipon tounit.• If the armband is not attached,slide plastic attachment withelastic strap into the slot of theS+D Sensor as shown. (Fig. 2)• Slide the elastic strap throughthe open end of the attachment,and fix it in place with the hookand loop closure.• Slip the sensor and strap over yourhand and onto your upper arm.Watch must be worn on same arm.(Fig. 3)• Pull armband through theadjustable end so that it fits snuglyaround your arm.Wearing the S+D Sensor on your belt• If attached, remove armband by sliding out plastic attachment.• Insert belt clip by lining up tab on belt clip with slot on Sensorand pop into place.• Wear sensor on same side of body as watch.98Fig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 8
11is broadcast to your watch along with your performance data.Refer to the user manual for your watch for the procedure tocheck the S+D Sensor’s battery level.Replace battery• Flip out the half-circle handle on the battery hatch (located onthe side of the S&D Sensor case) and turn it counter-clockwiseto unscrew.• Remove the battery hatch.• Remove old battery and insert one (1) new AA battery. Observethe +/- markings inside the battery compartment to ensure thenew battery is properly aligned.• Replace the battery hatch and tighten the cap by turning clock-wise. Do not over-tighten.MaintenanceRinse the S+D Sensor and its strap in fresh water periodically toavoid buildup of materials that can interfere with the measurementof your speed and distance.Resolving S+D Sensor Errors and Error MessagesPROBLEM• The S+D Sensor cannot lock onto GPS satellites (ON/OFF buttonnever changes to flashing green).• The GPS S+D Sensor loses signals from the satellites during use.The watch may display a message that the GPS signal is weak.SOLUTION• Move to a more open outdoor area.• Move away from metal objects.• Replace the battery in the S+D Sensor.NOTE: The system can maintain accuracy for short periods whenGPS signals are lost.PROBLEM• Watch displays FATAL GPS ERROR message.SOLUTION• The S+D Sensor is damaged; contact Timex Customer Service.S+D Sensor Battery Life and ReplacementThe battery in the S+D Sensor will last approximately 12 hours.The S+D Sensor itself does not indicate the condition of itsbattery, except if the battery is completely exhausted (as noted inthe section “Operating the S+D Sensor”). Instead, this information10W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 10
13INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY(U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY)Your product is warranted against manufacturing defects by TimexCorporation for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchasedate. Timex and its worldwide affiliates will honor thisInternational Warranty.Please note that Timex may, at its option, repair your product byinstalling new or thoroughly reconditioned and inspected compo-nents or replace it with an identical or similar model. IMPORTANT:PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTSOR DAMAGES TO YOUR PRODUCT:1) after the warranty period expires;2) if the product was not originally purchased from an authorizedretailer;3) from repair services not performed by the manufacturer;4) from accidents, tampering or abuse; and5) Case, attachments or battery. You may be charged for replacingany of these parts.All SensorsWater-ResistanceThe level of water-resistance (if any) is marked on the case. Seethe chart below for equivalents.The S+D Sensor is splash-resistant. If it becomes submerged,remove the back of the case and the battery to let compartmentdry.*pounds per square inch absoluteWARNING: TO MAINTAIN WATER-RESISTANCE, DO NOT PRESSANY BUTTONS UNDER WATER.WARNING: SENSORS WILL NOT DISPLAY DATA WHENOPERATED UNDER WATER.12Water-Resistance p.s.i.a.* Water Pressure Depth Below Surface30m/98ft 6050m/164ft 86100m/328ft 160200m/656ft 284W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 12
15For the U.S., please call 1-800-328-2677 for additional warrantyinformation. For Canada, call 1-800-263-0981. For Brazil, call +55(11) 5572 9733. For Mexico, call 01-800-01-060-00. For CentralAmerica, the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas, call (501)370-5775 (U.S.). For Asia, call 852-2815-0091. For the U.K., call 44208 687 9620. For Portugal, call 351 212 946 017. For France, call33 3 81 63 42 00. For Germany, call +43 662 88 92130. For theMiddle East and Africa, call 971-4-310850. For other areas, pleasecontact your local Timex retailer or Timex distributor for warrantyinformation.THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN AREEXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-ITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TIMEX IS NOT LIABLEFOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Some countries and states do not allow limitations on impliedwarranties and do not allow exclusions or limitations on damages,so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives youspecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which varyfrom country to country and state to state.To obtain warranty service, please return your watch and Trans-ceiver to the manufacturer, one of its affiliates or the retailerwhere the product was purchased, together with a completedoriginal Product Repair Coupon or, in the U.S. and Canada only, thecompleted original Product Repair Coupon or a written statementidentifying your name, address, telephone number and date andplace of purchase. Please include the following with your watchand Transceiver to cover postage and handling (this is not a repaircharge): a US$ 7.50 check or money order in the U.S.; a CAN$6.00cheque or money order in Canada; and a UK£ 2.50 cheque ormoney order in the U.K. In other countries, you will be charged forpostage and handling. NEVER INCLUDE ANY ARTICLE OF PERSONALVALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT.14TIMEX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY — WATCH REPAIR COUPONOriginal Purchase Date:(Attach copy of sales receipt, if available)Purchased by:(Name, address and telephone number)Place of Purchase:(Name and address)Reason for Return:THIS IS YOUR WATCH REPAIR COUPON. PLEASE KEEP IT IN A SECURE PLACE.W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 14
FCC Notice (U.S.) / IC Notice (Canada) Timex Corporation declares that the following products, whichinclude all components of the Timex® Bodylink® System, arecompliant to the relevant FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada rulesfor Class B devices as follows:Product Name:Speed + Distance System - GPS Transceiver Series M8xx/M1xx Heart Rate Monitor System – HRM Transmitter SeriesM8xx/M5xx/M6xxProduct Type: Intentional RadiatorModel FCC ID No. IC Certification No.M640 Heart Rate Monitor EP9TMXM640 3348A-TMXM640M515 Heart Rate Monitor EP9TMXM515 3348A-M515M185 Speed + Distance Monitor EP9TMXM185 3348A-TMXM185M850 Speed + Distance Monitor EP9TMXM850 3348A-12181These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operationis subject to the following two conditions: (1) The device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) the device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.17ServiceIf your Sensor should ever need servicing, send it to Timex as setforth in the Timex International Warranty or addressed to:HotLine Watch Service P.O. Box 2740 Little Rock, AR 72203.Street address:HotLine Watch Service 1302 Pike Ave.North Little Rock, AR 72114For your convenience in obtaining factory service, participatingTimex retailers can provide you with a pre-addressed WatchRepair Mailer. See the Timex International Warranty for specificinstructions on the care and service of your watch module.For service questions, call 1-800-328-2677.Should you need a replacement strap or band,call 1-800-328-2677.16W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 16
1918Product Name:Watch Receivers – HRM/Speed+Distance SeriesM8xx/M5xx/M6xx/M1xxData Recorders – HRM/Speed+Distance Series M5xx/M1xxProduct Type: Unintentional RadiatorThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential environment. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not used in accordance with the instruction manu-al, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna; or by increas-ing the separation between the equipment and receiver.Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment listedabove, not expressly approved by Timex Corporation, could voidthe user’s authority to operate this equipment.Industry Canada Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complieswith Canadian ICES-003. Cet appariel numérique de la classe Best conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturers Name: Timex CorporationManufacturers Address: 555 Christian RoadMiddlebury, CT 06762United States of Americadeclares that the following products, which include all components of the Timex Bodylink System, arecompliant to the relevant EU Directives as follows:Product Name:Speed + Distance System— GPS Transceiver Series M8xx/M1xxHeart Rate Monitor System— HRM Transmitter Series M8xx/M6xx/M5xxconforms to the following product specifications:LVD: 72/23/EECSafety: IEC 60950EMC: 89/336/EEC and amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, and 98/13/EECEmissions: EN300-330-1, -2Radiated Emission 9kHz to 30MHz H-Field (magneticRadiated Emission 30MHz to 1000MHz E-Field (electric),Ref. EN55022Immunity: EN300-683Radiated Immunity 80MHz to 1000MHz, Ref. EN61000-4-3ESD Electrostatic discharge, Ref. EN61000-4-2Supplemental Information: The above products comply with the requirements of the Low-VoltageDirective 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC,and 98/13/EEC) and carry the marking accordingly.Timex Corporation declares that these low power radio equipment devices are in compliance with theessential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 18
20Product Name:Watch Receivers – HRM/Speed+Distance Series M8xx/M5xx/M6xx/M1xxData Recorders – HRM/Speed+Distance Series M5xx/M1xxconforms to the following product specifications:Generic Emissions Standard EN 55022: 1998Generic Immunity Standard EN 55024: 1998Supplemental Information: The above products comply with the requirements of ElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC (including amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, and98/13/EEC) and carry the marking accordingly.Timex Corporation declares that these low power electronic devices are in compliance with the essen-tial requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive.Agent: ___________________________Brian J. HudsonDirector, Test Engineering and Module DevelopmentDate: 17 October 2006, Middlebury, Connecticut, U.S.A.W184_NA_Rev.03.qxd 11/1/06 11:24 AM Page 20

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