PC 7 - Sports Watch SIGMA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PC 7 SIGMA

We recommend consulting a doctor before setting up your personal training-schedule

1 Heart rate monitor PC3/PC7 1 Elastic strap 1 Transmitter belt 1 Bicycle mounting bracket

2. Wearing the heart rate monitor/mounting the bicycle bar bracket

A. You can wear the heart rate monitor as a wristwatch or you can mount it on the handlebar of your bike english14

5. Alarm if you pass the upper and lower limit

B. Positioning the transmitter belt

• Connect the transmitter belt with the elastic strap (via eyelet)

• The elastic band should be adjusted snugly, yet not too tight to hinder your breathing.

• Men should place the transmitter at the base of the chest muscle, women at the base of the breast. The SIGMA SPORT logo must be visible in front and not upside down. C. Lift the belt slightly from the skin and wet the rear surface of the conductive ribbed rubber pads with ECG conductive gel or moisten the pads with saliva.15

4. Functions of the operating keys

PC3 MODE: Changes between stopwatch and clock SET: Setting the clock CHRONO: Start/Stop function, reset stopwatch PC7 MODE: Changes between stopwatch, maximum heart rate, date and clock SET: Setting the clock, date, upper/lower limit ALARM: on/off alarm CHRONO: Start/Stop function, reset stopwatch english SET MODE CHRONO ALARM STW MAX CLOCK DATE Sound ON/OFF Set STW PC 7 STP SET MODE CHRONO STW CLOCK Set STW PC 3 STP PC3 PC716

• Press MODE key until CLK appears at top of display

• Hold SET key for 2 seconds until the word "hold” disappears and you get the blinking clock format

• Press SET key to select 12 /24 h display and confirm with MODE.

• Press MODE to select hours and minutes, set flashing section with SET key.

• To complete and quit the setting press MODE key Set Date (PC7)

• Press MODE key until date appears in the display

• Press and hold SET key for 2 seconds until the word "hold” disappears and you get the blinking year format

• Press MODE to select year, month and day, set flashing section with SET key.

• Press CHRONO to start and Stop

• Press CHRONO 2 Sec for RESET Alarm (PC7)

• Press ALARM key for sound on/off17

II. Explaining and setting the

The maximum heart rate Hr MAX is your present maximum heart rate if you go to the limits of your capability. The individual Hr max depends on your age, your sex and your fitness level. The best way to determine the individual Hr max is a stress test. We recommend you to see a doctor to do this test and to repeat it regularly The Hr max may also be estimated by means of the following mathematical equation. Men: 210 – half age – (0.11 x personal weight +4) Women: 210 – half age – (0.11 x personal weight) english18

2. The right heart rate for training

The training zone is the variation of the heart rate you want to train in for an effective training. An indication is: 65 % of the Hr max is your lower limit for training and 80 % of the Hr max should be your top limit. You can find out your estimated heart rate zone looking at the chart in accordance with your goals. Zone: General Health 50-70 % of the Hr max Alignment: Fitness for beginners Hr max 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 Upper limit 70 % 105 112 119 126 133 140 147 Lower limit 50 % 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 Zone: Fitness 70-80 % of Hr max Alignment: Fitness for advanced users Hr max 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 Upper limit 80 % 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 Lower limit 70 % 105 112 119 126 133 140 147 Zone: Competitive performance 80-100 % Hr max Alignment: Competition Training for performance athletes. Hr max 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 Upper limit 100 % 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 Lower limit 80 % 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 Please be aware that common training schedules never match the individual needs of a person. A perfect training schedule can only be set up by a well-educated trainer, who knows you personally.19

• Press SET key until the word "hold” disappears and the flashing upper limit with 240 is displayed

• Press SET key to set upper limit, the figures run downwards

• Confirm upper limit by pressing MODE key and select flashing lower limit (30) and press SET key to set it.

• To leave and confirm the setting push MODE key If you exceed the upper or lower limit you will get an audible (if turned on) and visual alarm.

4. Warning (PC3/PC7)

• Before you start to train, contact your doctor to analyze your personal heart rate.

• People using a pacemaker or other such device should consult a physician prior to starting any exercise program

• (PC7) Before wearing transmitter belt pre-set upper and lower limit english20

• The inside surface of the conductive ribbed rubber pads are not clean or not moist

• Sources of interference e.g. power lines

• Check battery of the transmitter LCD display is sluggish or black:

• Possible at temperatures under 34°F or above 131°F Display fades:

• Battery (Number CR 2025 or DL 2025) weak, change as soon as possible Watertightness: The SIGMA SPORT heart rate monitors and transmitter unit are water resistant to a 3m depth. The use in sea (salt water) should be avoided and can cause malfunctions

6. Battery change (PC3/PC7)

Battery in heart rate monitor CR 2025 or DL 2025. Battery in transmitter belt CR 2032 or DL 2032 The SIGMA SPORT heart rate monitor is a very sensitive and technical measuring instrument. To guarantee the function and the water resistance, the battery change has to be done only by an authorized dealer. Its warranty is void if the watch has been tampered with, taken apart or ill treated.21

7. Warranty (PC3/PC7)

24 months from date of purchase The warranty is limited to material and workmanship. Batteries are not included in the warranty The warranty is only valid if

1. The heart rate monitor has not been opened

2. The receipt comes with it

Please read the instructions carefully before sending off the heart rate monitor for a warranty claim. If the equipment still seems faulty, contact the dealer where you bought it or send it together with the receipt and all its fittings and with sufficient postage to: EUROPE: SIGMA Elektro GmbH Dr.-Julius-Leber-Str. 15, 67433 Neustadt/Weinstr., Germany America:

7F-1, No. 193, Ta-Tun 6th Street, Taichung City, Taiwan, ROC tel. ++886-4-2475 3577 Where warranty claims are covered by our guarantee, replacement equipment will be returned to you free of charge. Only current models are used. Specifications are subject to change without notice. englishFRANÇAIS Français Contenu