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MSC-2Dx 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing the CAT EYE MSC-2Dx. The MSC-2Dx is a multi sports computer that combines the functions of a wireless heart rate monitor and a wired Cyclocomputer. Our race proven Cyclocomputer technology and the double pulse heartrate system enables you to monitor, track and record your training and racing[...]
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MSC-2Dx 2 ABOUT THE MANUALS The following manuals are included: Quick Start manual This manual gives you basic information on installation, set up and use of the main unit. User manual This manual explains detailed use of the MSC-2Dx. Quick chart (Inside Carry Bag) Reference chart. The meaning of icons in this manual: Sections marked with these ico[...]
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MSC-2Dx 3 CONTENTS Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Important ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 About the Manuals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 The correct use of the Cat [...]
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MSC-2Dx 4 THE CORRECT USE OF THE CAT EYE MSC-2Dx Warning !!! • Pace maker users should never use this device. • This device should never be used in commercial aircraft. • When using the MSC-2Dx, do not give excess attention to the monitor or the data. Pay attention to the road, traffic and your surroundings! • Keep the device away from chil[...]
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MSC-2Dx 5 NAME OF VARIOUS SECTIONS AND PARTS SET/AT LT MODE S/S 930000 M Q W R T L U V S D F B G C E H I K J 1 2 3 A N 6 7 11 13 14 15 12 8 16 5 10 4 9 P O Main Unit A. Display 1. Upper Display 2. Middle Display 3. Lower Display 4. Speed Icon 5. Clock Time Icon 6. Speed Scale Icon 7. Heart Rate Target Zone Icon 8. Auto Time Mode Icon 9. Heart Rate [...]
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MSC-2Dx 6 LAP S E T/AT LT MODE S/S LAP S E T /A T LT MODE S /S BUTTON NAVIGATION Mode Button (MODE) Under standard operations, this button switches the function of the lower display. The functions of the lower display are divided into the main functions. Each main function has a corresponding sub function. To switch the functions of the lower displ[...]
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MSC-2Dx 7 LAP S E T /A T LT M O D E S /S LAP S E T / A T LT MODE S/S SET/AT L T MODE S/S LAP LAP S E T / A T LT M O D E S/S Set Button (SET/AT) This button is used to enter various setting screens. See the right dia- gram for how the screen changes. When you are setting data into the unit, this button is used to fix and complete the setting. Start/[...]
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MSC-2Dx 8 FUNCTIONS Either Current Speed or Clock Time can be selected on the upper display. (See page 7) Current Speed The speed icon flashes. The data is updated once a second. Range: 0.0 (3.0) ~ 65.9 mph [0.0 (4.0) ~ 105.9 km/h] Clock Time The clock icon flashes. Time is displayed in 24 hour or 12 hour. Reference: When the speed scale is "k[...]
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MSC-2Dx 9 S Current Speed The present speed is displayed. It is updated once a second. Range: 0.0(3.0)~65.9 mph [0.0(4.0)~105.9 km/h] LP Lap Count The lap count from the start to the present time is displayed. This is the sub function of Clock Time (or Current Speed). The Lap data returns to zero when the MSC is reset. Range: LP-00 ~ LP-50 AvS Aver[...]
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MSC-2Dx 10 USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor The chest belt heart rate sensor is based on the electrocardiograph methodology used in hospi- tals. The MSC-2Dx uses this technology but in a simplified and miniaturized form. In this meth- odology, electrodes attached to the body sense the differences of electric potential and [...]
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MSC-2Dx 11 Wearing the Heart Rate Sensor NOTE !: When wearing the chest belt heart rate sensor, ensure that the top mark on the transmit- ter comes to the top. If worn upside down, signal’s transmittable distance might become shorter. 1. Adjust the length of the belt to fit your chest. 2. Hook the attachment belt to the electrode belt. Place the [...]
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MSC-2Dx 12 L SET/A T MODE MODE LAP SETTING THE MAIN UNIT Setting Wheel Circumference You can input two kinds of wheel circumferences into MSC- 2Dx, so it can be quickly switched between two bikes. 1. Determine the wheel circumference. Refer to the Tire Size Reference Table below to determine your tire's circumference. For the most accurate set[...]
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MSC-2Dx 13 MODE LT + SET/A T SET/A T MODE LAP S/S NOTE !: Wheel Circumference A and B. Wheel circumference is specifically programmed for road riding and wheel circumference is programmed for low speed sensitivity. If you are using this unit on a mountain bike, we recommend using the calibration number for riding. The initial setting of the wheel c[...]
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MSC-2Dx 14 FEATURES Auto Time Feature (Auto Start/Stop) When the Auto Time feature of AT is on, the main unit automatically starts/stops measuring and recording when ever the wheel is rotating. icon appears on the middle display. When AT feature is on, buttons will not start or stop any operations. Therefore the AT feature is only useful when using[...]
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MSC-2Dx 15 Lap Feature Up to 50 lap data points can be captured (Elapsed Time, Average Heart Rate for the lap, [Average Speed for the lap] and Trip Distance) and stored in memory for manual review or downloading to a PC with an interface unit. Recording Lap Data In any of the main or sub functions, push the LAP button. The beep sound goes off and t[...]
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MSC-2Dx 16 Heart Rate Target Zone The unit records the time you stayed in your tar- geted heart rate zones. This data can be manually reviewed or downloaded later to a PC. Four target heart rate zones can be set. (Zone.1~Zone.4). The audible alarm tells you when your heart rate is outside of the specified zone. SET/A T Setting Heart Rate Target Zon[...]
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MSC-2Dx 17 Setting Alarm Sound The alarm sound goes off when your heart rate is outside the range. If the alarm is set, the alarm icon appears in the middle display. You can set the alarm in every zone. To set the alarm, push S/S button in the desired zone's set up screen. To turn off the alarm, push S/ S button again. * Once the alarm is set,[...]
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MSC-2Dx 18 Memory Record Interval Feature Memory Record saves elapsed time, heart rate, speed and trip distance at the specified time interval in a selected file. You can choose from 4 time intervals (5, 15, 30 and 60 seconds) and record them to 5 separate files. • When the Memory Record is on, icon appears in the middle display. • Memory Recor[...]
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MSC-2Dx 19 SET/A T LAP SET/A T Memory Record Interval Selection Start from any function. icon must be off. Hold down the Start/Stop Button for 2 seconds if Elapsed Time TM is running or turn TM on and then hold down for 2 seconds to turn TM off and turn Memory Record off. 1. Push MODE and SET/AT buttons simultaneously in any of the main or sub func[...]
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MSC-2Dx 20 Setting up Memory Record icon must be turned off. "Elapsed Time TM" can not be running. (Timer is in the Stop-state) "Elapsed Time TM" must be zero. (Reset TM by pressing the Start/ Stop and Mode buttons simultaneously.) When icon is on, turn it off according to the instructions in page 21. 1. Navigate the lower scree[...]
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MSC-2Dx 21 S/S S/S Memory Record On/Off Starting Memory Record Check that the icon is on in the middle display (memory record feature is in stand- by state). Push S/S button and data of heart rate, speed, etc., is recording to memory. If the Auto Time feature is on ( icon is on), the memory record measurement automatically starts when the bicycle s[...]
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MSC-2Dx 22 Memory Record Data Review Use the following procedure to review the data saved during Memory Record. NOTE !: You cannot review the data while you are still recording to memory. icon must be off. "Elapsed Time TM" must not be running (Stop-state) If icon is on, turn it off. In any mode or sub-mode press the Start/Stop button for[...]
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MSC-2Dx 23 Downloading to a PC By using the optional download unit, the data of memory record, lap and heart rate target zone can be downloaded to PC. Memory Record Heart rate, speed, elapsed time and distance at every point is downloaded in CSV (Comma Separated Value) format, and displayed in the graph format on the screen. Lap Heart rate, speed, [...]
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MSC-2Dx 24 HEART RATE TRAINING The following is very general information about heart rate training. There are many good books on the subject. Visit a local bookseller or visit our web site for more in depth heart rate training information. In general, heart rate goes up while exercising. The harder you exercise, the faster your heart will beat. In [...]
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MSC-2Dx 25 2. For competitors Measure your resting heart rate just after awakening in the morning and your maximum heart rate (perhaps during competition). Then set your target zone according to your goal: A) For longer physical-endurance Aiming at races which last for many hours or over consecutive days: 60% - 70% (aerobic exercise) B) For physica[...]
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MSC-2Dx 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING If a malfunction occurs, check the following before contacting Cat Eye or your retailer for repair or service. Check if there is any electronic device around that might interfere with the measurement. Trouble Check Items Remedy The liquid crystal screen appears dark or there are some dark spots. Was it left for a long ti[...]
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MSC-2Dx 27 The unit does not receive the heart rate signal. Check if the unit is in the sleep state (power saving feature is on). Push any button other than the AC button. Is the heart rate sensor placed in the correct position? Adjust the position according to the instruction. Is the heart rate sensor attached securely to your body? Attach the sen[...]
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MSC-2Dx 28 CR2032 CR2032 REPLACING BATTERY Warning !!! Safely dispose of the old battery. Do not place them within children's reach. If a battery is swallowed by accident, consult a doctor immediately. When the factory loaded battery has worn out, replace it with a new one according to the follow- ing instruction: NOTE !: Always replace both b[...]
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MSC-2Dx 29 REPLACING ELECTRODE BELT The electrodes on the chest belt naturally wear out after extended use. (See your retailer of www.cateye.com to obtain a replacement.) When there are cracks on the surface or measure- ment error occurs, replace the electrode belt with new one according to the following instruction: 1. Loosen the screws at the bac[...]
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MSC-2Dx 30 Display functions (Icon) Range Standard accuracy Upper display Current speed 0.0(3.0) - 65.9mph [0.0(4.0) - 105.9km/h] ± 0.5mph (under 31mph) Clock time 1:00 - 12:59 [0:00 - 23:59] ± 0.003% Speed icon Illuminates when Current Speed is selected. Clock time icon Illuminates when Clock Time is selected. Center display Heart rate 0 - 299 b[...]
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MSC-2Dx 31 REGISTRATION CAT EYE Web Site (http://www.cateye.com) For warranty service you must register your product. Please register your MSC-2Dx as soon as possible. CAT EYE provides you technical support and new product information as much as possible. Please register on-line through our web site, or send the registration card below directly to [...]
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MSC-2Dx 32 ACCESSORIES Replacement part #166-5150 Lithium battery CR2032 #169-9826 Replacement electrode belt #169-9816 Attachment belt #249-9980 Wrist band kit Optional part #240-1001 PC download kit Interface unit and download software " e-Train Data ™ " Windows 95/98/2000 compatible English version (English version manual attached) R[...]
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MSC-2Dx 33 Index A A C button ------------------------------------- 7 Aerobic exercise --------------------------- 25 Alarm --------------------------------------- 17 All clear --------------------------------------- 7 Anaerobic exercise ------------------------ 25 Auto Feature ------------------------------- 14 A verage speed ---------------------[...]