VDO M3 WL manual

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2 M3 WL Preface P ack contents Congratulations In choosing a VDO computer , you have opted for high-quality device with first rate technology . T o optimally use the computer , we recommend that you read this manual carefully . It contains full operating instructions and many useful tips. We hope you enjoy c ycling with your VDO computer . Cycle P[...]

3 M3 WL T able of contents Display .................................................................. 04 Buttons ................................................................. 06 Functions .............................................................. 07 Accessing the total values ..................................... 10 Operation while c ycling[...]

4 M3 WL Display The VDO M3 WL has a large, easy-to-read display that can be divided into three areas . Area 1: The top line of the display permanently indicates the current speed. Area 2: The middle line uses clear text to display a description of the selected indicator function. Area 3: The bottom line of the display shows the value for the select[...]

5 M3 WL Display On the left of the display , next to the speed indicator , you will find the icons: “ ”: the icon is ON if the trip section counter has been started. A more detailed description of the trip section counter can be found on page 31. “UP/DOWN arrow” The arrows indicate whether you are currently tra velling quicker or slower th[...]

6 M3 WL Buttons The VDO M3 WL has two buttons. SET In function mode: – Scroll backwards through the functions – Open the setting mode (press and hold) – Access the total values for distance and ride time (press and hold) In setting mode: – Open the setting – Confirm the setting once ready – Exit setting mode and return to function mode[...]

7 M3 WL Functions The VDO M3 WL has the following functions: Current speed The current speed is permanently shown on the display . With a wheel circumference of 2,155 mm, the maximum possible speed is 199 kmh or 124 mph. Current distance The current distance (distance for the current trip) counts up to 9,999.99 km or miles. If this maximum value is[...]

8 M3 WL Functions Section time The VDO M3 WL has a trip section counter . The trip section counter is like a stopwatch. If the trip section counter is running, the section time is recorded, as on a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the section distance is also recorded. The trip section counter is started and stopped by pressing [...]

9 M3 WL Functions Navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter . The navigator is used to measure trip sections. The navigator is particularly helpful when riding a route shown in a road book. The navigator can: – be reset to zero as often as desired and independently of the trip distance counter – be preset[...]

10 M3 WL Accessing the total values The total values for the distance travelled and the ride time are accessed separately from the data for the CURRENT trip. T o access the totals, press and hold the SET button until the menu opens. Press the SET button to open the T otals (total values) screen. Press the BIKE button to scroll in the T otals . The [...]

11 M3 WL Accessing the total values If you hav e also used bike 2, when continuing scrolling by pr essing the BIKE button, the values for bike 2 are also display ed here. Press the BIKE button to scroll on to T otal distance bike 2 Press the BIKE button to scroll on to T otal ride time bike 2 Pressing the BIKE button also enables you to access the [...]

12 M3 WL BIKE SET Operation while cycling While cyc ling, the display functions can be accessed by pressing the BIKE button (scroll forwards through the functions ). Pressing the BIKE button shows the next function on the display . By pressing the SET button you can also scroll backwar ds through the functions. This enables you to quickly display t[...]

13 M3 WL 90° 3 3 4 4   1 2 1 Attaching the handlebar bracket Y ou can attach the computer to the right or left of the handlebars or in the centre on the stem. Attach the handlebar bracket in the corresponding position. STEP 1 Decide whether you want to attach the computer to the handlebars or the stem. STEP 2 Rotate the foot of the handlebar[...]

14 M3 WL 90°  ° ✔ ✘ MAGNET Attaching the speed transmitter The transmitter can be attached to the fork leg on the right or left. Note: If you hav e attached the computer to the stem or the left of the handlebars, the speed transmitter MUST be attached to the LEFT fork leg. STEP 1 Place the rubber shim under the transmitter . Fit the [...]

15 M3 WL . L OCK . CLICK . UNL OCK UNL OCK L OCK Inserting the computer into the bracket The VDO twist-click system securely connects the computer to the handlebar bracket. How to insert the computer: STEP 1 Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o’clock position. STEP 2 Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o’clock positio[...]

16 M3 WL Function testing Once the transmitter has been attached, check that it functions correctly . How to test the transmitter: – Insert the computer into the bracket. The speed indicator flashes. The computer now searches for its speed transmitter . – Lift and spin the front wheel. The green LED on the transmitter flashes several times. ?[...]

17 M3 WL Settings – language The following display languages can be selected for the VDO M3 WL: – German – English – French – Italian – Spanish – Dutch – Polish How to select the language: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. The T otals (total values) first appear on the display . Press the BIKE button to s[...]

18 M3 WL Settings – language Y ou can now press the BIKE button to select a different language. Press the SET button to confirm your language setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display . If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press a[...]

19 M3 WL Settings – unit Use the unit settings to specify the measurement formats for: – Speed (kmh or mph) – T emperature (C or F) – Clock (24-hour or 12-hour with AM/PM) How to set the unit: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to scroll from T otals to Settings . Press the SET button to open [...]

20 M3 WL Settings – unit The setting for the time format now appears on the display . Here, you can select a 24-hour format or a 12-hour format with AM/PM. Press the BIKE button to make the selection. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. The response “Set OK” appears on the display . If you want to configure further settings, pres[...]

21 M3 WL 1x Y ou can set the roll circumference of your wheel in millimetres on the VDO M3 WL or select the applicable tyres from a tyre table. The more accurate this setting, the more accurate your speed indicator and the measurement of the distance you have travelled. Y ou can find the values for your tyres in the tyre size table and set these i[...]

22 M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size How to set your wheel circumfer ence: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to switch from T otals to Settings . Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display . Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the W[...]

23 M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Manual setting by entering the r oll circumference in millimetres/inch For mm: The first two digits (in the example “21”) flash. Press the BIKE button to set these digits to the desired value. For Inch: The Inch value is Flashing. Press the BIKE Button to set the digits to the desired value[...]

24 M3 WL Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Setting the wheel size using the tyre list Open the wheel size settings via the tyre list by pressing the SET button (see page 20). SELECT appears on the display . Press the BIKE button to scroll through the tyre list until your tyre is displayed (in the example shown 26 x 2.35). Press the SET bu[...]

25 M3 WL Settings – clock In the VDO M3 WL, you can set the clock in 12-hour AM/PM format or 24-hour format. Specify the desired time format in the unit settings (see page 19). How to set the time: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from T otals to Settings . Press the SET button to open the[...]

26 M3 WL Settings – time The minute digits now flash on the display . Press the BIKE button to set the minutes . Press the SET button to confirm your setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display . If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings[...]

27 M3 WL Settings – total values – total distance Y ou can set the total distance ridden on the VDO M3 WL. For example, you can enter your da ta here at the start of a new cyc ling season. Y ou can set the total distance separately for bike 1 and bike 2. A TTENTION: the M3 WL has a data memory . No data is lost when the battery is replaced. How[...]

28 M3 WL Settings – total values – total distance The left digit flashes. Press the BIKE button to change the digit . Once this digit has been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button . The next digit starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE button to change this digit. Once this digit has also been set, confirm the[...]

29 M3 WL Settings – total values – total ride time Y ou can set the total ride time on the VDO M3 WL. E.g. you can set your total ride time (cumulative ride time for all trips) at the start of the new cyc ling season). Y ou can set the values separately for bike 1 and bike 2. A TTENTION: the M3 WL has a data memory . No data is lost when the ba[...]

30 M3 WL Settings – total values – total ride time The next digit on the left starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE button to set the value for this digit. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. Once you have set all four digits, confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button . The setting for the minutes is the[...]

31 M3 WL Setting the navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter . The navigator can: – be reset to zero an y number of desired times during a trip – be set to a distance value – count forwards or backwards from the set distance value. How to set the navigator: Press the BIKE button to display the navigat[...]

32 M3 WL Setting the navigator The second digit on the left flashes . Press the BIKE button to change the digit. Press the SET button to confirm the entry . Once all the digits have been set, confirm the entr y by pressing the SET button . The response “Set OK” appears on the display . The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode. Once the navigat[...]

33 M3 WL T rip section counter The VDO M3 WL has a time and distance counter that works similarly to a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the time and distance covered in this time are recorded. Starting the trip section counter Simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons . The section time immediately appears on the display and[...]

34 M3 WL Resetting the trip section counter to zero T o reset the counter either the section time or the section distance must be shown on the display . Press and hold the BIKE button . The text T rip Section RESET appears on the display . If you continue to hold down the BIKE button , the trip section data is now reset to ze ro . The following dat[...]

35 M3 WL ! OPEN CL OSE NEW OLD  SEC. 1 2 3 Replacing the battery in the computer T o ensure your cyc le computer is fully functional, we recommend replacing the battery annually . A TTENTION: your settings as well as your total distance, total ride time and altitude gain/loss for the year remain stored when you replace the batter y . NO data [...]

36 M3 WL ! OPEN CL OSE OLD NEW  SEC. 1 2 3 Replacing the battery in the speed transmitter The batter y in the speed transmitter should be replaced annually to guarantee seamless wireless transmission. Y ou need a 3 V 2032 batter y . We recommend using a branded battery from Sony , Panasonic, V arta or Duracell. How to replace the battery: STE[...]

37 M3 WL T erms of guarantee VDO Cycle P arts offers a two-year guarantee on your VDO computer , starting from the date of purchase . This guarantee covers material and processing defects on the computer itself, the sensor/transmitter and the handlebar bracket. Cables, batteries and mounting materials are not covered by the guarantee. The guarantee[...]

38 M3 WL T roubleshooting Error P ossible cause Correction Half segments on the display (e.g. after a batter y change) Computer software not running correctly after batter y change Remove and re-insert the batter y No speed displayed Distance from sensor to magnet too great Correct the sensor and magnet positions No speed displayed Computer not pro[...]

39 M3 WL T echnical specifications Computer: Approx. 49 H x 33 B x 12 D mm Computer weight: Approx. 30 g Handlebar bracket w eight: Approx. 10 g Speed transmitter weight: Approx. 20 g Computer battery: 3V , type 2032 Computer battery service life: Approx. 1 year (approx. 400 ride hours, approx. 8,000 km (5,000 mi)) Speed transmitter battery: 3V , [...]

40 M3 WL EU declaration of conformity Correct disposal of this product (electrical waste) (T o be used in EU countries and other European countries with a separate collection system). The labelling on the product and the relevant literature indicates that it must not be disposed of with normal house- hold waste at the end of its ser vice life. Plea[...]

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