Polar CS200 manual

Polar CS200 ™ User Manual[...]

ENGLISH – 5 CONTENTS The information relevant to using the product with the cadence sensor is in blue text. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR CYCLING COMPUTER ........................................................................................................ 7 1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS ..................................................................[...]

6 – ENGLISH 5.3 HEART RATE LIMITS SETTINGS (LIMITS SET) ........................................................................................................... 40 5.3.1 OwnZone ............................................................................................................... ...................................... 42 5.4 BICYCLE S[...]

ENGLISH – 7 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR CYCLING COMPUTER 1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS The Polar cycling computer package consists of the following parts: Polar WearLink ® + transmitter The connector transmits your heart rate signal to the cycling computer. The electrode areas of the strap detect your heart rate. Cycling Computer The cycling computer di[...]

8 – ENGLISH 1.2 USING YOUR CYCLING COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME Enter your settings in the Basic Settings mode (time, date, units, and personal settings). How to enter Basic Settings Entering accurate personal information ensures that you receive correct feedback based on your performance (calorie consumption, OwnZone determination etc). Activate [...]

ENGLISH – 9 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value • Hours • Minutes 4. Date Set** • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y ear RIGHT • Set the hours.* RIGHT • Set the minutes.* RIGHT • Set the day (in 24h format) or the month (in 12h format).* RIGHT • Set the mon[...]

10 – ENGLISH The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. Unit kg/cm or lb/ft 6. Weight kg/lb 7. Height cm/ft 8. Birthday • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y ear RIGHT • Set the units for weight and height: kg/cm or lb/ft. RIGHT • Set your weight in kilograms or pounds.[...]

ENGLISH – 11 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 9. Sex Male / Female RIGHT • Set male or female. MIDDLE • Settings done is displayed. • To change your settings, press the LEFT button until you return to the desired setting. • To accept the settings, press the M[...]

12 – ENGLISH 1.3 INSTALLING THE BIKE MOUNT, CYCLING COMPUTER, SPEED AND CADENCE SENSORS 1.3.1 BIKE MOUNT AND CYCLING COMPUTER 1. You can install the bike mount and the cycling computer on the left or right side of the handlebar or on the stem with cable ties. 2. Place the rubber part on the handlebar or stem and insert the bike mount on top of it[...]

ENGLISH – 13 1.3.2 SPEED SENSOR To install the speed sensor and spoke magnet, you need cutters and a small screwdriver. 1. Attach the speed sensor to the opposite side of the front fork from the mounted cycling computer. The speed sensor and the cycling computer should be no more than 30-40 cm/ 1’-1’3’’ apart. In case, the cycling compute[...]

14 – ENGLISH 5. Attach the magnet to a spoke at the same level as the sensor. The magnet hole must be facing the speed sensor. Fasten the magnet to the spoke and tighten it loosely with a screwdriver. Do not tighten it fully yet. Fine-tune the positioning of both the magnet and the speed sensor so that the magnet passes close to the sensor but do[...]

ENGLISH – 15 1.3.3 CADENCE SENSOR To install the cadence sensor and crank magnet, you need cutters. 1. max 80 cm / 2’6’’ 3. 2 A. 2 B. 1. Check the down tube to fi nd a suitable place for the cadence sensor. The sensor should be attached at a maximum of 80 cm/ 2’6” from the mounted cycling computer. If needed the sensor can also be atta[...]

16 – ENGLISH 5. Fine-tune the positioning of both the crank magnet and the sensor so that the magnet passes close to the sensor without actually touching it. The maximum distance between the cadence sensor and the crank magnet should be 4 mm/0’16”. The gap is correct when you can fi t a cable tie just about between the magnet and the sensor.[...]

ENGLISH – 17 1.4 WEARING YOUR TRANSMITTER Coded heart rate transmission reduces interference from other heart rate monitors that are close by. To make sure that the code search is successful and to ensure trouble-free heart rate monitoring, keep the cycling computer within 1 meter/ 3 feet of your transmitter . Check that you are not near other pe[...]

18 – ENGLISH 2. EXERCISING 2.1 EXERCISE RECORDING AND HEART RATE MEASURING You can record seven Exercise Files. There are two ways to start exercise recording. If you turn on the AutoStart function, the cycling computer automatically starts and stops exercise recording when you start and stop cycling. If the AutoStart function is off, you can sta[...]

ENGLISH – 19 • If your heart rate is not displayed and 00 appears on the display, the heart rate detection has stopped. Bring the cycling computer near the Polar logo on the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection. No button press is needed. • If OwnZone® is selected, the OwnZone determination procedure begins when exercise recording[...]

20 – ENGLISH 2.2 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE Note: Your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch, i.e. your exercise duration, has been running for more than one minute or at least one lap has been stored. Changing the display information: Press the RIGHT button to view the following options during exercise: Speed and heart rate are also[...]

ENGLISH – 21 Average speed rise or drop indicator . Cadence Heart rate The kilocalories you have burned so far. The cumulation of kilocalories starts as your heart rate is displayed. If there is no heart rate reading or you have not set your user information, the speed is displayed instead of calorie information. Stopwatch , i.e., exercise durati[...]

22 – ENGLISH 5. 6. Heart rate limits: On the left, you can see your lower heart rate limit and on the right your upper heart rate limit. The heart rate symbol moves left or right according to your heart rate. If the heart symbol is not visible, it means your heart rate is either below the fl ashing lower heart rate limit or above the fl ashing [...]

ENGLISH – 23 Target Zone Alarm: With the Target Zone Alarm you can make sure you exercise at the right intensity. When the target zone heart rate limits are activated, the cycling computer sounds an alarm if you are above or below your heart rate limits. You can set the limits for your target zone in the Settings/Limits SET menu. For further info[...]

24 – ENGLISH Timers: The timers of your cycling computer work during your exercise recording. The cycling computer beeps and shows when the timer time matches. If only timer 1 is on, the same timer beeps always after the set time has elapsed during your exercise. If timer 2 is also on, the timers alternate during your exercise. For further inform[...]

ENGLISH – 25 2.3 STOPPING THE EXERCISE AND VIEWING SUMMARY FILE 1. Press the LEFT button to pause the exercise recording. Paused is displayed. 2. Press the LEFT button. Summary FILE is displayed and following information starts automatically scrolling: Recorded Exercise File Information Duration of recorded exercise. Average heart rate. Heart rat[...]

26 – ENGLISH Recorded Exercise File Information Ridden distance. T ime used for cycling. E.g., if you stop cycling but do not stop the exercise recording the cycled time counting will automatically stop, but the exercised time will continue to elapse. If the AutoStart function is activated, the exercise and cycled time is the same, because the cy[...]

ENGLISH – 27 3. VIEWING RECORDED INFORMATION - FILE The Exercise File allows you to review cycling and exercise information collected while recording an exercise session. The cycling computer starts recording information in a File as soon as you start recording by pressing the MIDDLE button or using AutoStart function. Your exercise information i[...]

28 – ENGLISH Recorded Exercise File Information Duration of recorded exercise. The average heart rate and maximum heart rate alternate in heartbeats per minute (bpm). Note: If you set heart rate limits in percentages of your maximum heart rate these values are displayed also as percentages of your maximum heart rate (%). The heart rate limits (in[...]

ENGLISH – 29 Recorded Exercise File Information T ime used for cycling. Number of laps while exercising. Note: Lap information is displayed if you have stored at least one lap during your exercise. 6. T o view the best lap, press the MIDDLE button. The best lap information is displayed: The fastest lap time. The number of the best lap. 7. Browse [...]

30 – ENGLISH Recorded Exercise File Information Speed The speed when you recorded the lap. Average speed during the lap. Cadence The cadence when you recorded the lap. Average cadence during the lap. Distance The Lap and Split distances alternate on the display . • To return to the Time mode, press and hold the LEFT button.[...]

ENGLISH – 31 3.2 DELETING FILES ONE BY ONE You can release memory by deleting fi les. Once you have deleted a fi le, you cannot retrieve it. 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button. FILES is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. 3. Use the RIGHT button until Delete FILES is displayed. Press the MIDDLE button. 4. Use the RIGHT button to bro[...]

32 – ENGLISH 4. TOTAL VALUES Total values include cumulative and maximum values of information recorded during your training sessions. The values are updated automatically when exercise recording is stopped. Viewing the Total Values 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button until TOTALS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Tot.Time and the[...]

ENGLISH – 33 T otal Values The date when cumulation started. Odometer alternates with the date when cumulation started and the cumulation for both bike 1 and bike 2. Note: The odometer measures the cumulative ridden distance and it can only be reset by using the UpLink. For further information, see page 55.[...]

34 – ENGLISH T otal Values The date when cumulation started. The ridden distance cumulation for bike 1 and bike 2 (Distance1 is updated when bike 1 is used and Distance2 is updated when bike 2 is used). The date when updated. Maximum speed of the season.[...]

ENGLISH – 35 T otal Values The date when updated. Maximum cadence of season. The date when cumulation started. T otal cumulative ridden duration. • To return to the Time mode, press and hold the LEFT button.[...]

36 – ENGLISH Resetting Total Values or Returning the Previous Maximum Speed or Cadence Value Use Total values as a seasonal counter of your exercise values by resetting them once a season. Instead of resetting, you can return the previous maximum speed and cadence value. Once reset or returned, a value cannot be retrieved. Start with any display [...]

ENGLISH – 37 5. SETTINGS Press MIDDLE • Cycling SET Press RIGHT • Timer SET Press RIGHT • Limits SET Press RIGHT • Bike SET Press RIGHT • Watch SET Press RIGHT • User SET Press RIGHT • General SET You can view or change the settings in the Settings menu. Tip: Settings can also be confi gured using the Polar UpLink Tool™. They can[...]

38 – ENGLISH Both functions work during your exercise recording. For further information, see pages 20-23. 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3. Continue by pressing the MIDDLE button and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to[...]

ENGLISH – 39 5.2 TIMER SETTINGS (TIMER SET) Your cycling computer is equipped with two alternating timers. The timers work during your exercise recording. Tip: Use the timers for example as a reminder to drink at certain intervals or as a training tool in interval training, so that you know when to switch from a harder to a lighter period and vic[...]

40 – ENGLISH 5.3 HEART RATE LIMITS SETTINGS (LIMITS SET) In the heart rate limits settings (Limits SET) you can choose the heart rate limit type: • Manual Limits: You can create a target heart rate zone by setting the upper and the lower heart rate limits manually. • OwnZone: The cycling computer is able to determine your individual aerobic ([...]

ENGLISH – 41 4. Continue by pressing the MIDDLE button and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. TYPE Manual / OwnZone / Off 6. HR / HR% SET 7. HighLimit 8. LowLimit RIGHT • Select Manual or OwnZone (automatic defi nition of your personal hea[...]

42 – ENGLISH 5.3.1 OWNZONE The Polar cycling computer is able to determine your individual aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise heart rate zone automatically. This is called OwnZone (OZ). OwnZone is based on measuring changes in heart rate variability during your warm up. Heart rate variability refl ects changes in your physiology. For most adults [...]

ENGLISH – 43 Determining Your OwnZone Heart Rate Limits Before you start to determine your OwnZone, make sure of the following: • You have entered your user settings correctly. cycling computer will ask for missing information (for example date of birth) before accepting limit settings. • You have activated the OwnZone limits. With the OwnZon[...]

44 – ENGLISH 3. At some point during the stages, you hear two beeps. Your OwnZone has been determined. If the determination was successful, OwnZone and Updated alternate with the heart rate limits on the display. The limits are displayed as beats per minute (bpm) or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate (%HR max ) depending on your settings.[...]

ENGLISH – 45 5.4 BICYCLE SETTINGS (BIKE SET) You can set two bike preferences for the cycling computer. Prepare the settings for both bikes; when you start exercise recording, just select bike 1 or 2. For both bikes you can prepare the following settings: • AutoStart on/off The AutoStart function starts or stops automatically the exercise recor[...]

46 – ENGLISH 4. Continue by pressing the MIDDLE button and follow the steps below: • To return to the Time mode, press and hold the LEFT button. Note: • The wheel size is always indicated in millimeters, as it is more accurate. • The speed and distance measuring functions are always on. The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the ?[...]

ENGLISH – 47 You have the following alternatives for fi nding out the wheel size of your bike:* METHOD 1. Look at the wheel of your bike and fi nd the wheel diameter printed on it. On the chart below, fi nd your wheel diameter in inches or in ETRTO reading and match it to the wheel size in millimeters on the right. Note: *Wheel sizes on the ab[...]

48 – ENGLISH mm -4 mm mm METHOD 2. Mark the tread of the front tire with a line and roll the tire perpendicular to the ground. You can also use the valve as a mark. Mark a line on the ground. Move your bike on a fl at surface straight ahead for one complete wheel rotation. Check that the tire is perpendicular to the ground. Draw another line on [...]

ENGLISH – 49 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. T ime • T ime Mode 24h/12h • AM / PM (if you use 12h format) RIGHT • Set 24h or 12h time mode. RIGHT • Set AM or PM. RIGHT • Set the hours. RIGHT • Set the minutes. MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE 5.5 WATCH SET[...]

50 – ENGLISH • To return to the Time mode, press and hold the LEFT button. Note: *The order in which you set date settings depends on which time mode you have chosen (24h: day - month - year / 12h: month - day - year). The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 6. Date* • [...]

ENGLISH – 51 5.6 PERSONAL INFORMATION SETTINGS (USER SET) Entering your personal information ensures that your calorie counter operates with the highest possible degree of accuracy. 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3. Press the RIGHT button until User SE[...]

52 – ENGLISH The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 7. Birthday • Day / Month • Month / Day • Year 8. HR Max 9. HR Sit 10. Sex • Male / Female RIGHT • Set the day (in 24h mode) or the month (in 12h mode). RIGHT • Set the month (in 24h mode) or the day (in 12h m[...]

ENGLISH – 53 Maximum heart rate value (HR max ) HR max is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HR max is also useful when determining exercise intensity. The most accurate method for determining your individual HR max is to perform a maximal exercise stress te[...]

54 – ENGLISH 5.7 CYCLING COMPUTER SOUNDS AND UNITS SETTINGS (GENERAL SET) You can view and change the following settings in the General Set: • Sounds Activity sounds for the cycling computer on or off . • KeySound Button sounds for the cycling computer on or off. • Units The Unit settings affect the personal information and watch settings. [...]

ENGLISH – 55 6.1 EDIT SETTINGS WITH A COMPUTER The Polar cycling computer offers you the option of editing your cycling computer settings with the Polar UpLink Tool and your computer. You can also personalize the display of your cycling computer by downloading logos. For this you need the Polar UpLink Tool. You can download the Polar UpLink Tool [...]

56 – ENGLISH 6.2 TRANSFER YOUR TRAINING DATA TO THE TRAINING DIARY ON THE WEB polarpersonaltrainer.com is a complete Web service tailored to support your training goals. Free registration gives you ac- cess to a personalized training program, diary, tests and calculators, useful articles, and much more. You can gain access and start the registrat[...]

ENGLISH – 57 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Your Product Like any electronic device, your Polar cycling computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfi ll guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running wa[...]

58 – ENGLISH Service During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you service the product at an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.fi /[...]

ENGLISH – 59 well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services. In the USA and Canada, the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USA the sealing ring/battery kits are also available at www. shoppolar.com. Keep the batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batte[...]

60 – ENGLISH 5. Put the battery cover in its place and close it by screwing the cover clockwise with a coin. Make sure that the cover is closed properly! Note: After a battery change re-enter time and date settings in Basic Settings. For further information, see page 8. WearLink+ Transmitter Battery 1. Using a coin, open the battery cover by turn[...]

ENGLISH – 61 8. PRECAUTIONS The Polar cycling computer shows your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your exercise. It also measures speed and distance when cycling with a Polar speed sensor. The Polar cadence sensor is designed to measure cadence when cycling. No other use is intended or i[...]

62 – ENGLISH practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having ex- perienced interference. We cannot however issue an offi cial guarantee on our products’ suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Pola[...]

ENGLISH – 63 9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if... ...the display of the cycling computer is blank? If you are using the cycling computer for the fi rst time: The cycling computer is in battery saving mode when it is dispatched from the factory. To activate it, press the MIDDLE button twice. The Basic Settings starts. For further [...]

64 – ENGLISH ...the cycling computer does not measure the calories? In order to measure the calories you burn, you need to wear the transmitter during recording. ...the heart rate, speed or distance reading becomes erratic or extremely high? Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. So move away from possible sources of disturban[...]

ENGLISH – 65 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Cycling computer Material: Thermoplastic polymer case Watch accuracy: better than ±0.5 seconds per day at 25 °C/ 77 °F temperature. Heart rate accuracy: ±1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger, the defi nition applies to steady state conditions. Heart rate is displayed as number of heartbeats per minute (bpm)[...]

66 – ENGLISH Marking on the case back Water resistant Water resistant 30m / 50m Water resistant 100m Wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. X X X Bathing and swimming X X Skin diving with snorkel (no air tanks) X SCUBA diving (with air tanks) Water resistant characteristics Splashes, raindrops etc. Minimum for bathing and swimming For frequent use [...]

ENGLISH – 67 11. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE • This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for c[...]

68 – ENGLISH 12. POLAR DISCLAIMER • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program. • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with r[...]

ENGLISH – 69 13. INDEX 24h/12h time mode ............................................................. 9 Automatic Lap ................................................................... 23 AutoStart ........................................................................... 18 Backlight............................................................[...]

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