Oregon Scientific RX109 manual

1 GB Oregon Scientific™ OUTBREAKER Sports Watch (RX109 series) User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................... 2 Key features ..................................................................... 3 OUTBREAKER watch ................................................... 3 Chest belt (R[...]

GB 2 BIKE Mode (RP109 only) ................................................. 20 Set up for BIKE Mode .................................................... 20 Step 1: Attach the equipment to the bicycle .................. 20 Step2: Enter wheel circumference ................................ 21 Access the BIKE Mode options ............................[...]

3 GB OUTBREAKER WATCH I I ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION 1 SELECT/+/> Press to increase value, change Mode display, or record a marker during TOUR Mode. 2 MODE Press to switch between Modes. 3 ST/SP/- Press to start/pause/stop the Stopwatch/Timer or decrease value. 4 LIGHT/KEY Press to activate HIGLO- backlight, or press and hold to activate key lock. 5 [...]

GB 4 LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION The current time. YR Year setting. MTH Month setting. DAY Day setting. MON Current day of the week. (MON..SUN) TRIP TOUR Mode is running time/date cannot be set HR Hour setting. MIN Minute setting. DM/MD Order for date to be displayed. TIME Time zone setting screen. SET Displayed when in a setting mode. U[...]

5 GB Zone The current time set in your second time zone. AL Shows alarm time, or event alarms (max/min altitude/heart rate etc) Shows max/min altitude alarm is deactivated. Shows if alarm is on or off. Weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours. (Sunny/Slightly Cloudy/Cloudy/Rainy) STW Stopwatch can be started/stopped/reset. TMR Timer (countdown) ca[...]

GB 6 HOW THE OUTBREAKER WORKS The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes equipped with a barometer (measuring altitude, barometric pressure, and weather conditions), a weather forecast display, a thermom- eter, a heart rate monitor (RS109/RP 109 only), and a bicycle computer to display information when cycling (RP109 only). HOW THE ALTIMETER, THERMOMETER, A[...]

7 GB To load new batteries in the chest belt (RS109 and RP109 only) and bike mount: The chest belt will stop sending signals if its battery is low. Bad transmission from the chest belt may also be the result of poor contact with the skin, surrounding interference, or placing the receiver watch too far away. To load new batteries in the bicycle sens[...]

GB 8 The watch will show Cxxx, Rxxx or Sxxx whenever either the bike mount, cadence or speed sensor batteries are low. Replace all the batteries at the same time – it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries. Used batteries can be harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out with household rubbish. Contact your local waste disposal a[...]

9 GB CLOCK MODE The time, date (including the day of the week) and time alarm can be set while the watch is in CLOCK Mode. Follow the instructions below to set or activate the time, date, zone time, metric or imperial standards, alarm time, stopwatch and timer. SET CLOCK AND MEASUREMENT UNITS: You cannot change these settings while in TOUR Mode. If[...]

GB 10 TIMER The Timer works in CLOCK, ALTI-BARO, CARDIO, and BIKE modes. From any of these Modes, press SELECT/+ to display the stopwatch. Press FUNC/SET to reset the Stopwatch, then: • Press and hold FUNC/SET for 2 sec- onds. The display will change to TMR. • Press ST/SP/- or SELECT/+ to change a value. • Press FUNC/SET to switch between val[...]

11 GB SET CURRENT ALTITUDE AND RESOLUTION When you first use the watch, it is important to set the current altitude and local sea-level pressure so your ascending and descending altitude can be accurately measured. You can find the current altitude by comparing your position to a topographical map , and then entering the value in the watch. It is n[...]

GB 12 SET THE SEA-LEVEL PRESSURE Sea level pressure can change relative to location. To achieve accurate altitude readings, set the sea-level pressure value before every trip. Check the newspaper, local news station, trail marker, or weather forecast for local readings, and always select the reading nearest to your present location. The altitude re[...]

13 GB RECALLING ALTITUDE DATA The OUTBREAKER allows you to track the following informa- tion as you exercise. • Max / min altitude attained -- shows the highest or lowest point you have reached so far in relation to your watch’s permanent altitude setting. • Max / min altitude accumulated – represents the total dis- tance you have ascended [...]

GB 14 speed of barometric change and in some cases may take longer (up to 24hrs) than desired. • Setting the icon can speed up the adjustment for the weather forecast. • It is necessary to set the icon after exposure to artificial environments, such as an airplane cabin, which may cause incorrect readings. The forecast will be displayed at the [...]

15 GB The watch can record and store up to 99 different trips, providing there is enough remaining memory. Default sampling time for readings in TOUR Mode is every 5 seconds. To increase the gap between samplings, and thus increase the memory capacity, you can adjust this setting through the PC software. ACTIVATE TOUR MODE: For best results, perfor[...]

GB 16 2. Press and hold FUNC/SET for two seconds. This ENDS the TOUR recording session. 3. Press MODE to return to the CLOCK display. CLEAR ALL TOUR MEMORIES For best results, perform these steps after you download TOUR information to the PC software. Either: 1. Download the information to you PC (the TOUR will be automatically cleared. Or: 1. Deac[...]

17 GB WEARING THE CHEST BELT You must wear the chest belt to measure your heart rate. This OUTBREAKER watch is specially designed to work with the chest belt with which it was sold. It is not recommended you use any other chest belt with this watch, as the transmission may not work. Tips: The transmission from the belt is dependent on good contact [...]

GB 18 The calculation for determining your upper and lower heart rate limits is as follows. Once you know your maximum heart range, you can set the 5 Training Zones (described below) with the PC software (refer to the online help). With the OUTBREAKER watch, you can directly set your upper and lower limits for Training Zone 5, and can set an alarm [...]

19 GB 6. Press SELECT/+ or ST/SP/- to change the upper heart rate limit. 7. Repeat Steps 5 – 6 to set the lower heart rate limit. 8. Press FUNC/SET when finished. Heart rate range is between (upper 26-240 bpm) and (lower 25-239 bpm). ACTIVATE THE TRAINING ZONE ALARM Once activated, the Training Zone Alarm will sound whenever you exceed the upper [...]

GB 20 tions. STEP 1: ATTACH THE EQUIPMENT TO THE BICYCLE BIKE MODE (RP109 ONLY) The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes complete with a bicycle computer (and accessories), which records and dis- plays the following information: • Speed: 0 – 255 km/hour or 0 – 158 mile/hour, depending on the measurement unit you select (refer to the Clock Mode secti[...]

21 GB To attach the equipment: 1. Attach the bike mount to the right or left handlebar using rubber grip, nut and bolt provided. Tighten until the bike mount is fixed into place, using the rubber grip for a firmer contact. 2. Attach the cadence sensor to a stationary point just behind the pedal, using the rubber grip for a firmer contact. There sho[...]

GB 22 PC KIT (RP109 ONLY) The RP109 Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER sports watch is equipped with a PC Kit that includes a PC Docking Station and CD-ROM for downloading information to a personal computer. Full instructions for using the software are provided in the online help and can be viewed once you have installed the CD-ROM. The PC Kit for the RA[...]

23 GB PC MODE SET UP FOR PC MODE To use the features of the PC Mode, you will need the PC Kit (includes PC docking station, connector cable, and the instal- lation software CD-ROM), and a PC or laptop computer. All three models (RA/RP/RS 109) support the PC Mode. However, the PC Kit for the RA109 and the RS109 is sold separately. USING THE SOFTWARE[...]

GB 24 To send all selected settings and preferences to the watch select “Transfer configuration” in the “communication” sub-menu (PC software). DOWNLOAD DATA Follow these procedures to download data 1. After installing the CD-ROM click the OUTBREAKER icon on your PC. 2. In the man menu, select “Communication”. 3. Connect the docking sta[...]

25 GB RAIN SPLASHES, ETC OK OK OK SHOWERING (WARM / COOL WATER ONLY) OK OK OK LIGHT SWIMMING / SHALLOW WATER NO OK OK SHALLOW DIVING / SURFING / WATER SPORT NO NO OK SNORKELING / DEEP WATER DIVING NO NO NO 30m / 100ft 50m / 165ft 100m / 325ft When using the watch for outdoor sports activities, observe the following guidelines: • Do not press the [...]

GB 26 • Cleaning – Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols. • Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself. Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing. Only use re- placement parts that are recommended by the manufac- [...]

27 GB SPECIFICATIONS Calendar Clock Hour format 12/24 hr Date format DD:MM:YY or MM:DD:YY Auto calendar 2000-2099 Alarms 1 daily (hr:min) 3 event (hr:min DD.MM.YY) Chronometer/Timer 99:59:59 (hr:min:sec) Heart Rate Monitor Heart rate range 25…240 beats per minute (bpm) Resolution 1 bpm Accuracy +/- 1 bpm Training zones 5 HR alert range 26…240 b[...]

GB 28 Vertical speed resolution 1 m/sec (3 ft/sec) Max altitude change 1 m/sec (3 ft/sec) Total altitude change +/- 60,000 m (+/- 180,000 ft) Alerts 1 alarm Barometer Local pressure range 300…1100 hPa (8.86…32.46 inHg) Sea level pressure range 900…1100 hPa (26.58…32.46 inHg) Resolution 1 hPa (0.03 inHg) Accuracy +/- hPa (+/- 0.1 inHg) Bar g[...]

29 GB • Do not subject the product to impact or shock. • Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long period of time. This is to ensure its full operation. Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your device. • When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. DECLARA[...]

GB 30 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE 0359 (!) marking accordingly. Hereby, IDT Technology Limited declares that this low power radio equipment is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/ 5/EC. Alan W.L.WOO Manager, Quality Assurance Date: 28 February 2003 ADDITIONAL RESO[...]