Pantera - Counter FALK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	GPS Bike Computer
Brand	FALK
Model	Pantera
Power supply	Rechargeable battery via USB cable and included power adapter
Integrated sensors	Combined speed/cadence sensor ANT+, heart rate monitor (chest strap)
Display	Color touch screen
Available maps	Premium (road), Base Plus (off-road), Premium Outdoor (mixed)
Navigation functions	Address entry, route options (flat, mountainous, neutral), choice of traffic lanes, alternate routes, elevation profile
User profiles	Multi Flow: switch between map screen, trip computer, and navigation
Mounting	Handlebar or stem mounting bracket with cable ties
Wheel circumference	Configurable via conversion table (sizes 16 to 28 inches)
Wireless connection	ANT+ for sensors
Included accessories	Bike mount, cable ties, combined speed/cadence sensor, magnets, heart rate strap, USB cable, power adapter
Safety	Do not use as an automotive navigation system; obey traffic laws; do not operate while driving
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid abrasive products
Manual languages	French, German, English, Dutch

Frequently Asked Questions - Pantera FALK

How to install the mounting bracket on the handlebar?

Place the bracket on the handlebar or stem. Insert the device with the mounting base into the bracket until it clicks by turning it to the right. Make sure the device is securely attached.

How to connect the speed sensor?

Attach the magnet to a spoke. Make sure the gap between the sensor and the magnet does not exceed 5 mm. Spin the wheel, then select 'Search for sensors' in the device settings.

How to configure the wheel circumference?

You can calculate the circumference by multiplying the diameter in mm by 3.14 or use the conversion table provided in the manual (e.g., 26x2.00 gives 2114 mm). Enter the value in the settings.

How to use the Multi Flow menu?

From the display screen, swipe left or right to switch between the map view, trip computer, and navigation screen. Swipe vertically to display other trip data.

How to enter a destination?

In the main menu, select 'Destination entry' then 'Address'. Enter the city, street, and number using the keyboard. Confirm each entry with the right arrow, then click 'OK' to start route calculation.

How to change the route type?

After entering a destination, you can define the route type: 'flat' (gradient 0-4%), 'mountainous' (4-8%), or 'neutral' (shortest route). You can also configure which traffic lanes to favor or avoid.

How to connect the heart rate monitor?

Moisten the back surface of the sensor, attach it to the chest strap, and place the strap under your chest. The sensor should be below the chest. If automatic detection does not occur, go to 'Settings' > 'Search for sensors'.

What to do if the device does not detect the sensors?

Check that the sensors are installed correctly (max gap of 5 mm with the magnet). Make sure the sensor batteries are functional. Run 'Search for sensors' in the device settings.

Can I use this GPS in a car?

No, the device is not suitable for automotive use. It is designed for cycling and outdoor activities. Do not follow dangerous or illegal routes.

How to change the battery of the combined sensor?

The combined speed/cadence sensor has a battery compartment. Open the cover, replace the old battery with a new one of the same type, then close. Refer to the manual for more details.

USER MANUAL Pantera FALK

Connecting the speed sensor 24

Connecting the cadence sensor 25

Wheel circumference

Connecting the heart rate meter 27

Multi Flow Menu 28

Navigation view 29

Destination Eentry, Route options 30

My circuit

Seite

Votre PANTERA 33

Premièresétapes 34

Informations importantes 35

Vos profi Is menus multi flow 37

We are delighted that you have chosen a product from Falk Outdoor! Please note the instructions on the following pages so that you can make optimum use of your PANTERA.

We wish you lots of fun when out cycling with your new sports navigation device!

Start and Stop for recording your track.

Short press on button starts track recording and pauses it.

Long press on button „Start/Stop" fi nishes track recording.

Accessories

Bicycle bracket set with 2 cable ties, combined speed and cadence meter plus magnet for spokes including 5 cable ties, heart rate strap, USB cable and Power adapter.

FIRST STEPS

Fitting the bracket to the bicycle handlebar

You can attach the bicycle bracket to the handlebar or to the handlebar stem.

Place your device with the bicycle bracket base into the bicycle bracket and lock it firmly in place with a turn to the right. Check whether it is firmly seated on the handlebar stem.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Make sure you observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent accidents or serious injuries:

This navigation device for outdoor use is merely an orientation and navigation aid which cannot be a substitute for making a sensible assessment of the situation you are in. Please in any event note the particular characteristics of the terrain and the routes you are using. Do not follow any routes or suggested routes which would entail a dangerous or illegal form of riding or would place you in a dangerous situation.
The road traffic regulations must be complied with at all times, for example when cycling, and have priority over the routes of the navigation device.
Never operate the navigation device while riding and do not allow yourself to be distracted by the device while riding.
Please note that United Navigation does not accept any liability for any damage caused by the device/bracket becoming detached from the bicycle.
The map data which is used may include inaccurate or incomplete data. You should therefore check the calculated route to see if it makes sense and choose your own alternative route if necessary.

CAUTION:

The navigation device is not suitable for use as a vehicle navigation system!

Operating temperature: The maximum operating temperature is -10^ to 60^ .

INITIAL START-UP

When you start your PANTERA for the first time, enter your home address. This will allow you to be navigated home easily with just one click."

Then enter your user data. We require this data in order to provide you with an accurate assessment of your fitness data.

YOUR PROFILES MULTI-FLOW MENU

Set own profi les

You can edit your profi les via Settings > Profi les / Sensors.

Here you can for example edit the user profi le that you set at

the start, change your bicycle profi le if you have different types of bicycle or edit your current set bicycle profi le.

On this menu, you will also find the „Fitness sensors" item.

With the aid of this menu item you can connect ANT+ fitness sensors to your PANTERA. Please follow the description here.

Important:

1. The menu items „Edit bicycle profi le" and „Fitness sensors" relate to the bicycle profi le which is currently set.
2. In the profi le selection you also opt for a map type on which you would like to travel.

You should select the Premium Road Map if you want to be travelling exclusively on the road network in Europe.

The Basic Map Plus is suitable if you mainly want to be travelling offroad.

The Premium Outdoor Map* contains both types of routes.

• Optional available on shop.falk-outdoor.de

OUR COMBI SENSOR

Fitting of the combined speed and cadence meter

Battery change

* Applies to PANTERA products in the + series

CONNECTING THE SPEED SENSOR

Fitting the magnet for measuring the speed

Please note that, before you start the sensor search on the device, you must have attached both sensors to the bicycle. Please attach the magnet to one spoke. Move the wheel and then tap on your device under settings on "Search for sensor".

Please note that between the speed sensor and the magnet on a spoke there should be a gap of no more than 5mm

Please move the S sensor on the frame so that the gap is no more than 5mm

Please be aware that the S sensor on the frame needs to be fitted so that it faces downwards in order to avoid damage to the spokes.

CONNECTING THE CADENCE SENSOR *

Fitting the magnet for measuring the cadence

Please attach the magnet to the crank. Move the crank and then tap on your device under settings on „Search for sensor".

Please note that between the cadence sensor and the magnet on the crank there should be a gap of no more than 5mm

Please move the C sensor on the frame so that the gap is no more than 5mm

• Applies to PANTERA products in the + series

WHEEL CIRCUMFERENCE

1. Calculation possibility

mm x 3,14

km/h:

Wheel circumference = mm × 3,14

2. Calculation possibility

km/h:

Wheel circumference= mm

47-305
47-406
37-540
47-507
23-571
40-559
44-559
47-559
50-559
54-559
57-559
37-590
37-584
20-571
32-630
28-630
40-622
47-622
40-635
37-622
18-622
20-622
23-622
25-622
28-622
32-622
37-622
40-622

kmh

16x1.75x2

20x1.75x2

24x1 3/8A

24x1.75x2

26x1

26x1.5

26x1.6

26x1.75x2

26x1.9

26x2.00

26x2 125

26x1 3/8

26x1 3/8x1

26x3/4

27x1 1/4

27x1 1/4 A

28x1.5

28x1.75

28x1 1/2

28x1 3/8x1

700x1 BC

700x200

700x23C

700x25C

700x2BC

700x32C

700x35C

700x4DC

1272
1590
1946
1907
1973
2026
2051
2070
2089
2114
2133
2105
2086
1954
2199
2174
2224
2268
2265
2205
2102
2114
2133
2146
2149
2174
2205
2224

CONNECTING THE HEART RATE METER *

Then you clip the sensor to the chest strap, moisten the sensor contact area on the back and adjust the strap around your chest. The sensor should rest or lie below your chest.

The device should now automatically find the heart rate sensor; if this is not the case, then go to the Settings" menu, search for sensor and connect the heart rate meter.

Battery compartment cover

Battery change

* Applies to PANTERA products in the + series

MULTI-FLOW MENU

The Pantera is equipped with the Multi-Flow Menu which allows you while you are travelling easily to switch back and forth between the map screen, the trip computer and the navigation screen by swiping across the display. To do this, simply swipe from left to right or from right to left with your finger across the display. On the trip computer level you can also swipe upwards with your finger to display further data. The menu screens of the PANTERA can also be managed easily and quickly with the Multi-Flow Menu. You can swipe both horizontally and vertically through menus and lists. Red dots at the top of the screen show you what level you are currently on.

The 3 main functions of your PANTERA

These 3 main functions are easily to access by sliding your finger horizontally over the screen. With this functionality, you always have an easy access to all relevant information during your ride.

NAVIGATION VIEW

When you tap on the magnifying glass at the bottom right, you can click on the map to zoom in and out of it.

Click on map: When you tap on a point on the map, the point is marked with a pin and the address or position is displayed. When you tap on „Actions“, you could for example navigate to the marked point or save the position.

DESTINATION ENTRY

On the main menu select „Destination Entry > Address".

You can use the keypad which is shown to enter first the city, then the street and street number.

Confirm your entry for city, street and street number in each case by clicking on the right arrow and then on the OK tick to start the route calculation. Alternatively, when it comes to entering the street, you can click on the middle button to be navigated to the city centre or to the middle of the street when entering the street number.

As well as entering an address, other entry options are available to you such as POIs, waypoints or coordinates.

ROUTE OPTIONS

Create your own individual route by adjusting the route options to your needs. You can set the route options after every destination entry. Or you tap on the main menu on „Settings > Route Options".

First select the means of transport (bicycle or pedestrian). Tap on "Next".

Now specify the type of route:

plain gives preference to routes with inclines of 0 - 4%

mountainous gives preference to routes with inclines of 4 - 8%

neutral calculates the shortest route to the destination, regardless of inclines

ROUTE OPTIONS

Tap on "Next".

Choose the modes of transport that you want to use, prefer or avoid on the route, for example steep gradients, via ferrata or hiking trails.

Confirm your selection with „Done".

After the route calculation, you have the following options:

Calculates two alternative routes

Change the route options

Shows the altitude profile

for the calculated route

Shows information

about the route

"tick" starts

guidance

MY CIRCUIT

Via the function „Plan tour" you can call up the feature „my circuit".

You can now plan a circuit either from your current position or from any other point you want, such as a POI, a city or your home address.

As a next step, you can set your desired parameters. This may for example be the desired distance or you can also restrict the duration of the circuit.

It is possible, for example, for you to enter 20km or correspondingly 3 hours.

In a next step, you are asked what activity you are performing. If you are out cycling and you want to do a circuit, click on „Bicycle“; if you are out walking, click on „Pedestrian“.

You can now select what your circuit should look like. For example, if you would prefer to plan a more sporty route, then click on "Hilly"; if you would prefer not to climb too many hills, then click on "Flat". Once you have done this, you can now stipulate what type of routes you would mainly like to travel on. For example, you can set it so that you will be guided primarily along cycle paths.

VOTRE

PANTERA

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Service-Hotline for Belgium and the Netherlands:

Belgium 0 70 270 018 (15 cent / min), Netherlands: 0 900 251 02 51 (15 cent / min)

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