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1. 230 age MHR Once you know yo ur maximum heart range you can set the 5 Training Zones described below with the PC software refer to the online help directly set your up With the OUTBREAKER watch you can per and lower limits for Training Zone 5 and can set an alarm to sound whenever you exceed the limits for the selected Traini Warning The he ng Zone art rate limits for Training Zones 1 4 are based on the profile for a 20 year old young man If you do not meet this profile we HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you either set the limits for Train ing Zones 1 4 using the PC software or follow the steps below to set the limits for Training Zone 5 The recommended Training Zones are as follows MHR range min max Description Moderate Activity This low intensity zoneis good for warm ups cool downs and activities such as brisk walking It is also good for beginners and those who want to strengthen their cardiovascular systems Weight Management Up to 85 of calories burned in this zone are from fat cells Moderate exercises such as light jogging or swimming are good for this zone Aerobic Zone Increases strength and endurance It works within the body s oxygen intake capability burns more calo ries and can be maintained for a long period of time 80 90 Anaerobic Zone Generates speed and power It works at or above the body s oxygen intake capability2. USING THE SOFTWARE Double click on the Oregon Scientific icon Once the software opens click on Help for information about the function you require PC MODE OPTIONS ITANE ayer You can perform the following tasks by using the CD ROM software supplied Access recall information on the PC Change watch settings on the PC All information recorded in TOUR Mode including temperature altitude heart rate wheel speed cadence trip distance etc Provided this data has been selected in Data should be stored in the Configuration menu see software help menu Back up import and export data Define user data Display graphical chart and print table Give data overview with a specified duration Date and time set to PC time or a manual setting Time and event alarm 3 event alarms 1 daily alarm and select alarm duration Current sea level pressure Altitude limits Weather icon Upper and lower heart rate limits for Training Zones 1 5 Wheel circumference diameter TOUR Mode data recording and download options Choose a serial port Com 1 to Com 4 Sampling rate 1 second and up Unit settings Metric or Imperial tn o a 9 NOTE To send all selected settings and preferences to the watch select Transfer configuration in the communication sub menu PC software DOWNLOAD DATA Follow these procedures to download data 1 After in
3. GB BIKE Mode RP109 only Set up for BIKE Mode Step 1 Attach the equipment to the bicycle Step2 Enter wheel circumference Access the BIKE Mode options View speed and cadence information Set up for PC Mode Use the software PC Mode options Download data Effective use and range Aquatic and outdoor activities Safety and care Safety precautions Care instructions Troubleshooting guide Specifications Warnings Declaration of conformity Additional Resources INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER Sports Watch as your fitness product of choice Your new sports watch is designed to give you many years of reliable service and includes the following features Clock calendar stopwatch and timer functions Barometer with local and sea pressure readings Weather forecast and temperature readings Altimeter readings up to 9 000 meters 30 000 feet Heart rate monitor that gives pulse rate readings during exercise RS109 RP 109 only Bicycle accessory kit to take readings during cycling RP 109 only PC docking station and software to download readings onto your computer RP109 only The OUTBREAKER RX109 sports watch series comprises the most advanced and patented Baro compensation technology distinguishing between barometric and altitude pressure changes and giving you more reliable readings weather for
4. To load new batteries in the chest belt RS109 and RP109 only and bike mount NOTE The chest belt will stop sending signals if its battery is low Bad transmission from the chest belt may also be the result of poor contact with the skin surrounding interference or placing the receiver watch too far away Diagram Instructions 1 Insert a coin into the grove Turn counter clock wise Insert the battery Match the correct polarity Replace the battery compartment Tighten into place To load new batteries in the bicycle sensors RP109 Only NOTE The sensors will stop sending signals to the watch if their batteries are low Instructions Insert a coin into the grove Turn counter clock wise Diagram Remove the battery and insert a new one Replace the compartment Tighten into place NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the HIGLO backlight dims or stops working or when you see the low battery icon GB GB The watch will show Cxxx Rxxx or Sxxx whenever either the bike mount cadence or speed sensor batteries are low NOTE Replace all the batteries at the same time it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries NOTE Used batteries can be harmful to the environment and should not be thrown out with household rubbish Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of used batteries Protect the environment by taking exhausted batteries to a
5. reading is minutes then try again This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for strange l problems you may encounter with the OUTBREAKER sports No weather Weather icon Height displacement Remain at fixed altitude watch If your watch is not operating as you think it should reading disappears Vertical movement for minutes Wrong unit Incorrect unit setting Unit settings Set units 2 9 reading imperial metric Noalarm Expected alarm Levels not set Set levels gt see relevant does not sound MODE Section Alarm not activated Activate alarm 9 see relevant MODE section Too high or low ls change due to Reset after you have wind pressurized changed locations chamber or pressurized environment airplane check here before arranging for servicing Symptom Check this Power will not turn Batteries are Replace with new on exhausted batteries Batteries are inserted Insert the batteries incorrectly correctly 97 Keys do not respond Key lock in Press key lock for 2 operation seconds Key icon will Key icon shown disappear Date time Date display is Date not set Set date correctly 99 iswrong wrong Cannot be changed when TOUR Mode is operating 26 Heart icon not working Symptom Blank display Check this Time out due to 5 minutes of inactivity Remed Press MODE to return to CARDIO Mode Chest belt is t
6. 17 Once you have good contact with the chest belt amp will begin toflash This means the signal is being sent and your heart rate will soon appear in place of the large 0 Your heart rate will be displayed as the larger font in every screen of this Mode and can also be displayed in a smaller font below the line while in BIKE Mode If you remove the chest belt or the watch is moved too far away from it the signal will be broken The CARDIO Mode will stop functioning after no signal is received for 5 or more minutes When you are measuring your heart rate keep the watch away from signal generating sources such as TVs PCs and car engines as these may impair the reading TRAINING ZONES The OUTBREAKER watch is equipped with a special Training Zone feature that allows you to pre select the optimal heart rate range 50 240 beats per minute for your activity For example the amount of exertion required for a stroll in the park is different from the amount of exertion required for weight lifting to build muscle mass With the Training Zone feature you can set and then monitor the upper and lower heart rate limits Training Zone that best support your training activity and goals GB a o The calculation for limits is as follows Maximum Heart Range MHR determining your upper and lower heart rate Lower limit Upper limit 220 age MHR MHR x lower training zone MHR x upper training zone
7. builds muscle and cannot be maintained for a long period of time 90 100 Red Line Zone This high intensity zone can only be maintained in short bursts or intervals as it pushes your muscles and cardiovascular system beyond their capacity OTE High altitude activities may elevate your maximum heart NC TE You can override the zone preference by adjusting the value through the PC all zones or by manually adjusting Zone 5 SET UPPER AND LOWER HEART RATE LIMITS FOR TRAINING ZONE 5 1 Press MODE to access the CARDIO heart rate Mode 2 Press SELECT to switch to the AL Alarm setting 3 Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds The zone number will flash at the bottom of the screen The upper limit is shown above the line in larger font and the lower limit is below You may adjust the value for upper and lower rate limits in Zones 1 4 by using the PC software Otherwise pressing ST SP will simply activate or deactivate the preset alarm 4 Press SELECT or ST SP to switch to Zone 5 5 Press FUNC SET again to display the SET screen 6 Press SELECT or ST SP to change the upper heart rate limit 7 Repeat Steps 5 6 to set the lower heart rate limit 8 Press FUNC SET when finished NOTE Heart rate range is between upper 26 240 bpm and lower 25 239 bpm ACTIVATE THE TRAINING ZONE ALARM Once activated the Training Zone Alarm will sound whenever you exceed the upper or lower hea
8. m wo 6 oon 11 You are now ready to begin your trip 21 The watch can work with one or both sensors D When the display shows a low battery icon c amp see Battery section replace the battery for the corresponding unit STEP 2 ENTER WHEEL CIRCUMFERENCE You must set the bike s wheel circumfer ence on the watch so it can accurately calculate your speed and distance If you do not know the bike s wheel circumfer ence you can check the manufacturer s specifications or measure it by marking the wheel where it touches the ground and then rotating the wheel once fully along the ground Measure the difference between the two marks Most wheels have their specifications written on them To specify this information on the watch 1 Press MODE to switch to the BIKE Mode 2 Press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds 3 Press SELECT or ST SP to change the circumference cm or inches depending on the measurement unit you selected in CLOCK Mode 4 Press FUNC SET to save your changes Youcan also use the PC software for this operation see PC section tn eo GB ACCESSING THE MODE OPTIONS Press MODE to access the BIKE Mode then press SELECT to loop through the options Speed Stop watch Timer Temperature Altitude and Heart Rate For instructions on how to use the Stopwatch or Timer in BIKE Mode refer to pp 9 10 VIEWING SPEED AND CADENCE INFORMATION Press MODE
9. 0 The timer automatically switches to STW Mode when it reaches 0 The Temperature can be displayed in CLOCK ALTI BARO CARDIO and BIKE Modes From any of these Modes press SELECT to dis amp play the Temperature The Temperature shows 1 in either Celsius or Fahrenheit depending on the measurement unit you select when setting the CLOCK see CLOCK Mode NOTE Your wrist temperature may affect the reading particu larly during exercise Take off the watch and leave it for 15 minutes to get the most accurate reading ALTI BARO MODE The OUTBREAKER sports watch includes a barometer that distinguishes between pres sure caused by altitude changes and pressure caused by weather conditions This technol ogy reduces discrepancies in readings and makes the altimeter more accurate than most average devices The watch can store and recall the following values Current altitude updated every 2 seconds Maximum minimum altitudes attained during your a trip Total accumulated maximum minimum altitudes attained during your trip Maximum minimum altitude alert sounds an alarm when exceeded Maximum ascending maximum descending speeds Current vertical speed Rate of altitude change The altitude is shown ittwo ways as a numeric value indicating your current altitude and as a bar chart indicating changes in altitude Both values will change as you move about NOTE in ALTI BARO Mode the current a
10. below for instruc tions 20 STEP 1 ATTACH THE EQUIPMENT TO THE BICYCLE Max 100 cm To attach the equipment 1 Attach the bike mount to the right or left handlebar using rubber grip nut and bolt provided Tighten until the bike mount is fixed into place using the rubber grip for a firmer contact Attach the cadence sensor to a stationary point just behind the pedal using the rubber grip for a firmer contact There should be maximum 100cm 39 inches between the sensor andthe bike mount and less than 30 degrees vertical angle Attach the cadence magnet to a pedal so that it is directly aligned with the sensor with less than 5mm 0 2 inches between Attach the speed sensor to either leg of the front forks using the rubber grip for a firmer contact There should be maximum 100cm 39 inches between the sensor and the bike mount and less than 30 degrees vertical angle 5 Attach the speed magnet on a spoke of the front wheel so that it less than 5mm 0 2 inches from the sensor Check and adjust as necessary then snip the ends off the clips so that no excess remains Fit the watch into the bike mount Press MODE on the watch to switch to BIKE Mode Press ST SP to activate signal reception The display shows then changes to 0 once a successful signal is received 10 Ride the bike a short distance to make sure signals are being sent to the watch successfully
11. used memory GB cen 9 2 Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds This ENDS the TOUR recording session 3 Press MODE to return to the CLOCK display CLEAR ALL TOUR MEMORIES For bestresults perform these steps after you download TOUR information to the PC software Either 1 Download the information to you PC the TOUR will be automatically cleared Or 1 Deactivate the TOUR Mode With the END Screen shown pressthe FUNC SET button CLR shows at the bottom of the display 2 Press and hold FUNC SET until donE shows at the bottom of the display 3 Press FUNC SET again to display 096 and confirm all data has been cleared 4 Press MODE to return to the CLOCK display NOTE The maximum and minimum values for the various sub modes i e max heart rate or max altitude etc will remain after all data has been cleared CARDIO HEART RATE MODE RS109 RP109 ONLY The OUTBREAKER watch is equipped with a CARDIO Mode and heart rate chest belt which together allow you to measure your heart rate from 25 240 beats per minute while exercising You can track your heart rate while in the ALTI BARO CARDIO or BIKE Modes and with the following features Stopwatch Timer Temperature and Altimeter display There are five screens in the CARDIO Mode including the HEART RATE CLOCK HR chart starting screen They are HEART RATE CLOCK HR chart starting screen HEARTRATE HR alarm on off
12. 24hrs than desired Setting the icon can speed up the adjustment for the weather forecast It is necessary to set the icon after exposure to artificial environments such as an airplane cabin which may cause incorrect readings The forecast will be displayed at the top of the watch as one of these four icons a MM The current barometric pressure reading in hPa or inHg depending on the measurement unit you set in CLOCK Mode shows at the bottom of the display To set the weather icon manually follow these instructions Instructions 1 While in the ALTI BARO Mode press SELECT until LOC shows at the bottom of the display Diagram 2 Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds 3 Press SELECT or ST SP to change the icon 4 Press FUNC SET to save your changes NOTE When functioning normally the watch automatically updates the forecast every 15 minutes TOUR MODE There are two ways of using the memory on the OUTBREAKER First the watch computer will record information as you train for display only This means you can check the information during or after your exercise but there will be no record once you clear the memory in preparation for your next training event To record and store this information for up to 99 different trips depending on the size of each record see below you must activate the TOUR Mode and view the records through the PC software NOTE The information from a TOU
13. ACILITY The product is designed for use during many kinds of activity It can display and store a range of information of interest to the casual and more serious sports or exercise enthusiast The watch includes the following Modes CLOCK ALTIMETER CARDIO Heart Rate RS109 RP109 only BIKE RP109 only and PC docking station and CDROM are optional for the RA109 and RS109 and are not supplied It is equipped with a multi system facility that allows you to combine information according to your preference such as altitude and time altitude and heart rate or bike speed and altitude etc You may also use the stopwatch or timer countdown facility in combination with other functions and both will continue to run in the background while you use other features of the watch The heart rate monitor and altimeter features of the OUTBREAKER watch include customized settings Maximum and minimum heart rate limits can be set for use during exercise andthe altimeter can be setto register ascending and descending limits In both cases a short beep signifies either limit has been exceeded The watch also has a clock calendar and pressure reading apparatus all of which need to be set according to the current date and location TOUR MODE The watch features a TOUR Mode in which you can record all data from a single trip or workout and then download this information onto your PC for storage and viewing The watch can recall 99 different sin
14. Barometer 28 BIKE Computer Wheel speed range Wheel speed resolution Cadence range Cadence resolution Max trip distance Max total trip distance Wheel circumference Circumference resolution Bike sensor RF Environment Operation Storage Relative Humidity Water Resistance Watch Other accessories Power Watch Chest belt Bike mount Cadence sensor Speed sensor Temperature 255 km hr 158 mile hr 1 km hr 1 mile hr 0 255 revolutions per minute rpm 1 rpm 999 9 km 620 miles 99 999 9 km 62 000 miles 1 000 3 000 mm 39 in 118 in 1 mm 0 04 in 868 MHz 10 C 60 C 142 F 140 F 20 C 70 C 42 F 158 F 10 95 not actuating keys to 50 m 165 ft splash proof 1 x CR2032 3V lithium battery 1 x CR2032 3V lithium battery 2 x CR2032 3V lithium battery 2 x LR44 1 5 V alkaline battery 2 x LR44 1 5 V alkaline battery WARNINGS Toensure you use your product correctly and safely read these Warnings and the entire user manual before using the product The warnings given here provide important safety information and should be observed at all times Do not attempt to repair the product yourself Contact the retailer or our customer service department if it requires servicing Take precautions when handling all battery types They can cause injuries burns or property damage as a result of contact with conducting materials heat corrosive materials or explosives Rem
15. Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER Sports Watch RX109 series User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Key features OUTBREAKER watch Chest belt RS109 RP109 only Bicycle equipment RP109 only PC Kit RP109 only LCD display symbols How the OUTBREAKER works 6 How the altimeter thermometer and barometer work 6 A multi system facility Ys TOUR ito n PC Software Kit RP109 only Getting started Turn on the watch first time use only Batteries Switch between Modes Switch between Mode options Change setting values Use the HI GLO backlight Key lock Handling the product CLOCK Mode Set clock and measurement units Set the alarm Stopwatch Timer Temperature display ALTI BARO Mode Access altimeter options Set current altitude and resolution Set sea level pressure View sea level pressure Set altitude alert Recall altitude data Switch between view options Weather forecast TOUR Mode TOUR memory Activate TOUR Mode Record markers in TOUR Mode Pause TOUR Mode Deactivate TOUR Mode Clear all TOUR memories n CARDIO Heart Rate Mode RS109 RP109 only 16 Wearing the chest belt Training Zones Set upper and lower heart rate limits fof Training Zone 5 eren arietem id Activate the Training Zone alarm Track heart rate during training
16. R can only be viewed through the PC software TOUR MEMORY Tour mode allows you to record and store data displayed on the watch which can then be downloaded onto your PC Up to 99 TOURs can be recorded and stored to the PC software Depending on the model you purchase the information you chooseto record see below andthe time used by TOURs you have already stored on the watch the available memory length may vary The average memory storage capacities in real time taking a data sample every 5 seconds assuming default settings see Specifications Tour Mode and no TOURs have been saved for each model are as follows RA109 598 min 10 hours RS109 RP109 508 min 8 5 hours 659 min 11 hours The watch can record and store up to 99 different trips providing there is enough remaining memory Default sampling time for readings in TOUR Mode is every 5 seconds To increase the gap between samplings and thus increase the memory capacity you can adjust this setting through the PC software ACTIVATE TOUR MODE For best results perform these steps immediately before you be gin your trip 1 Simultaneously press FUNC SET and MODE The TOUR END screen will display Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds The TOUR number T1 T2 etc will show at the bottom of the display You are now recording informa tion The percentage at the top indicates the total used memory 3 To stop the TOUR pres
17. Screen HEART RATE STW stop watch screen HEART RATE TEMP tem perature screen e HEART RATE ALTI altimeter Screen To move between them simply press SELECT WEARING THE CHEST BELT You must wear the chest belt to measure your heart rate This OUTBREAKER watch is specially designed to work with the chest belt with which it was sold It is not recommended you use any other chest belt with this watch as the transmission may not work Diagram Instructions Wetthe conductive pads on the underside ofthe chest belt with few drops of water or a conductive gel to ensure a better solid con tact Putonthebelt wrapping it around the upper chest so the heart rate monitor is in the middle ofthe chest tucked snugly under the pectoral muscles Adjust the belt for comfort and best contact with the skin Tips The transmission from the belt is dependent on good contact with the skin and proximity to the receiver watch Make sure the transmitting section of the belt is against the skin not blocked by chest hair and close enough to the receiver watch approximately 30 inches to send a clear signal Sweat or gel can help to improve the signal and remember it is not instan taneous If no signal is received immediately wait for a few seconds for the signal to get through Anoldbattery may weaken the transmission and recep tion power Replace the battery if the performance is progres sively worse
18. aining zones HR alert range Alert memory TOUR memory Thermometer Range Resolution Accuracy Altimeter Range Resolution Accuracy Vertical speed 12 24 hr DD MM YY or MM DD YY 2000 2099 1 daily hr min 3 event hr min DD MM YY 99 59 59 hr min sec 25 240 beats per minute bpm 1 bpm 1 bpm 5 26 240 bpm upper 25 239 bpm lower 3 heart rate alarms 99 max RS109 RP109 only 10 0 C 60 0 C 14 02 F 140 0 F 0 1 C 0 2 F 12 C 4 2 F 400 9 000 meters 1 312 30 000 feet 1 or 3 m 3 or 10 ft 10 m 30 ft 0 125 m sec 0 415 ft sec ascending or descending GB Vertical speed resolution Max altitude change Total altitude change Alerts Barometer Local pressure range Sea level pressure range Resolution Accuracy Bar graph x resolution Bar graph y resolution TOUR Mode OUTBREAKER RA109 Record time 5 second samplings ture OUTBREAKER RS109 Record time 5 second samplings OUTBREAKER RP109 Record time 5 second samplings 1 m sec 3 ft sec 1 m sec 3 ft sec 60 000 m 180 000 ft 1 alarm 300 1100 hPa 8 86 32 46 inHg 900 1100 hPa 26 58 32 46 inHg 1 hPa 0 03 inHg hPa 0 1 inHg 1 hour 1 hPa 0 02953 inHg 598 min Altitude Barometer Tempera 508 min Heart Rate Altitude Barometer Temperature 659 min Distance Cadence Speed Heart Rate Altitude
19. ded period such as a two day hike where only heart rate and altitude are of concern or a day of cycling where only speed and distance are important to you Full details of the watch s memory capacity are given in the TOUR MEMORY section You can also use the PC Hook up Kit to set values on the watch through the PC A full list of options is given at the end of this section NOTE The hardware software requirements for the PC Kit are listed at the back of this manual SET UP FOR PC MODE To use the features of the PC Mode you will need the PC Kit includes PC docking station connector cable and the instal lation software CD ROM and a PC or laptop computer Allthree models RA RP RS 109 supportthe PC Mode However the PC Kit for the RA109 and the RS109 is sold separately Diagram Instructions 1 Connect the PC Docking Station to your computer For best results turn the computer off before you connect 2 Install the software using the CD ROM first time use only The process is automatic and requires you to respond to self explanatory prompts Oncethe software is installed an Oregon Scientific icon will be placed on your desktop Mountthe watch on the docking station making sure the contact points on the station and the watch are aligned The watch should automatically switch to PC Mode NOTE The cadence speed and heart rate functions will be temporarily disabled when you use the watch in PC Mode
20. e memory allows you to start over again on a new trip though all the infor mation from your current trip will be lost 13 GB SWITCH BETWEEN VIEW OPTIONS While in ALT TIME Mode press FUNC SET to switch between the view options max min altitude total ascending descending altitude and speed Inthe speed display you can view current speed ascending or descending maximum ascending speed and maximum descending speed Press SELECT or ST SP to loop through the values for each option To clear a value from the memory press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds WEATHER FORECAST The built in barometer helps to forecast the weather for the next 12 24 hours This reading is based on barometric pressure changes and has an effective range of 30 to 50 kilometers 18 31 miles The patented baro compensation technology in the OUTBREAKER watch allows it to differentiate between pressure changes due to altitude and those due to weather changes To avoid inaccurate forecasts the watch will favor altitude readings when you are actua yascending or descend ing This means the weather icon will disappear after significant vertical movements To display an accurate forecast simply remain at any fixed altitude for roughly 5 minutes You may wish to set the icon manually for these reasons The speed in the change of icon forecast depends on the GB speed of barometric change and in some cases may take longer up to
21. ecasts etc It is a precision device designed to augment your daily or weekly exercise program as well as provide you with accurate and easy to use watch functions This manual contains important safety and care information and provides step by step instructions for using this product Readthe manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place in case you need to later refer to it KEY FEATURES BICYCLE EQUIPMENT RP109 ONLY OUTBREAKER WATCH DESCRIPTION SELECT gt Press to increase value change Mode display or record a marker during TOUR Mode MODE Press to switch between Modes ST SP Press to start pause stop the Stopwatch Timer or decrease value LIGHT KEY Pressto activate HIGLO backlight or press and hold to activate key lock FUNC SET Press to enter a sub mode or press and hold to change SPEED SENSOR CADENCE SENSOR BIKE MOUNT MAGNETS SCREWS NUTS PADS FIXING STRAPS NAME CHEST BELT STRAP UBBER GRIPS RS109 only PC KIT RP109 ONLY LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS Xo Dy bi O SYMBOL DESCRIPTION NAME 1038 The current time YR Year setting MTH Month setting DAY Day setting MON MON SUN Current day of the week DOCKING STATION WATCH CONNECTION POINTS TRIP TOUR Mode is running time date cannot be set HR Hour setting MIN Minute settin
22. ective Applied Standards IEC 60950 Electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE di rective Applied Standards EN 301 489 3 2000 Efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE directive Applied Standards EN300 330 2 2000 Additional Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the tn eo GB EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE 0359 marking accordingly Hereby IDT Technology Limited declares that this low power radio equipment is in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions of R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC VS Villingen Germany March 2003 Gerhard Preis EC representative of manufacturer CE 0359 R amp TTE Compliant Countries All EC countries Switzerland And Norway ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about your OUTBREAKER sports watch and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras hand held or ganizers alarm clocks and weather stations The website also includes contact information for our customer service depart ment in case you need to reach us 2003 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved 30
23. g MOUNTING CLIPS BUILT IN RS 232C COMPUTER CONNECTION CABLE SOFTWARE CD ROM Order for date to be displayed Time zone setting screen Displayed when in a setting mode Set Celsius Fahrenheit for temperature and h p Hg inHg barometric pressure Set m ft for altitude The current time set in your second time zone Shows alarm time or event alarms max min altitude heart rate etc Speed sensor low battery Cadence sensor low battery Shows max min altitude alarm is deactivated Shows total time of activity Shows if alarm is on or off Shows altitude graphically Weather forecast for the next 12 24 hours Sunny Slightly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Heart rate per minute monitor activated Heart rate alert in effect Stopwatch can be started stopped reset Key lock activated Timer countdown can be started stopped reset Shows which training shown is currently selected Temperature is displayed in lower second row Shows heart beat graphically Altitude is displayed in lower second row Heart rate is displayed in lower matrix font Shows which record you are making or storing see TOUR Mode Memory record current trip only Wheel circumference setting mode Shows maximum record Pedal speed revolutions min Shows minimum record Tt 1 99 Shows sequence of memories i
24. gle tours trips or workouts E The docking station and CD ROM are required op tional forthe RA109 and RS109 but not supplied to download information from TOUR Mode PC SOFTWARE KIT RP109 ONLY A docking station is provided with the watch for connecting to a computer along with a CD ROM for installing the necessary software onto your computer You can also use the software to change some of the watch settings NOTE The RZ910 PC Kit can be purchased separately for the RA109 and RS109 GETTING STARTED TURN ON THE WATCH FIRST TIME USE ONLY Press mode key for 2 seconds or more to activate the LCD Display BATTERIES All batteries are included and already installed Refer to the Specifications page for battery types gt 27 NOTE To avoid the possibility of permanently damaging the watch we strongly recommend that you take your watch to a local retailer or jeweler to have the watch battery replaced To load new batteries in the watch Diagram Instructions 1 Remove the watchband and screw pin 2 Removethe back cover with a small Phillips screw driver nstall the battery by matching the correct polarity Always use the correct battery type Warning Reversing the polarity may damage the product Replace the cover screws screw pin and watchband Be sure to replace the O ring prop erly Check the replacement batteries are fitted properly by confirming there is a key tone beep
25. he sea level pressure reading will change ifthe altitude is adjusted GB SET THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE Sea level pressure can change relative to location To achieve accurate altitude readings set the sea level pressure value before every trip Check the newspaper local news station trail marker or weather forecast for local readings and always select the reading nearest to your present location Instructions 1 While in ALTI BARO Mode press SELECT until the SEA sea pressure screen is shown Diagram Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds then use SELECT or ST SP to change the value The value will change in increments of 1 hPa or 03 inHg depending on the measurement unit you selected in CLOCK Mode see CLOCK mode Press FUNC SET again when finished NOTE The altitude reading will change according to the sea level pressure adjustment VIEW THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE To view a graphical image of the current sea SET ALTITUDE ALERT The watch can be set to remember an altitude limit either up or down but not both simultaneously If the alarm is activated a series of beeps at 5 second intervals will sound and the mode bar will blink when you breach the limit To end the alert press any button To set the alert limits and activate or deactivate the alert Instructions 1 Press SELECT until you reach the Alarm screen Display reads AL or NoAL at the bottom Diagra
26. ltitude is always displayed in larger font in every screen except the sea pres sure setting screen ACCESSING THE ALTIMETER OPTIONS Press MODE to access the ALTI BARO mode then press SELECT to loop through the options SEC E SEC GB SET CURRENT ALTITUDE AND RESOLUTION When you first use the watch it is important to set the current altitude and local sea level pressure so your ascending and descending altitude can be accurately measured You can find the current altitude by comparing your position to a topographical map and then entering the value in the watch NOTE it is necessary to reset the altitude after being in a pressurized chamber such as an airplane For instructions on setting the sea level pressure refer to the next section Instructions 1 Press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds while in ALT mode Diagram Use SELECT or ST SP to change the value he value will change in unit increments based on the resolution you set next step and the measure mentunityou selected when setting the CLOCK gt 9 SEC Press FUNC SET to switch to the Resolution set ting screen then press ST SP to change the value The resolution is the increment at which the altitude will display 3 10 ft or 1 3 meters Press FUNC SET to exit the setting mode Tip You can also set the current altitude and alarm limits with the help of the PC software see PC section RP109 only NOTE T
27. m Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds You may set the arrow at the bottom of the screen to a ascending or descending limit but not both To change direction press SELECT or ST SP Press FUNC SET again then press SELECT or ST SP to change the altitude limit The alarm will be automatically activated once the limits are set Alternatively press ST SP if you simply want to accept a preset altitude alert setting Activated AL or deactivated NoAL RECALLING ALTITUDE DATA The OUTBREAKER allows you to track the following informa tion as you exercise Max min altitude attained shows the highest or lowest point you have reached so far in relation to your watch s permanent altitude setting Max min altitude accumulated represents the total dis tance you have ascended or descended that is every incline is added together or accumulated and likewise every decline is added and accumulated to give a total Vertical speed how fast you are currently climbing Max ascending speed fastest speed you have climbed Maxdescending speed fastest speed you have descended The following illustration shows these points These display screens are shown in a loop and the infor mation in each screen is dis played for 30 seconds exclud ing the ALT SPD vertical speed screen whichis noton atimeout at which point the watch returns to ALT Mode Clearing th
28. mit and time spent above limit Lower Training Zone limit and time spent below limit Total time spent exercising within the heart rate limits E If you have more than one set M1 M99 of training records press SELECT or ST SP to loop through the records 19 a o BIKE MODE RP109 ONLY The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes complete with a bicycle computer and accessories which records and dis plays the following information Speed 0 255 km hour or 0 158 mile hour depending on the measurement unit you select refer to the Clock Mode section Average speed Max 255km hr or 158 mile hr Maximum speed Max 255km hr or 158 mile hr Cadence 0 255 rpm pedal revolutions per minute Distance traveled Max 999 9 km or 620 miles Totaldistance travelled Max 99 999 9 km or 620 000 miles Total time spent cycling The BIKE Mode comprises pioneering technology that uses two wireless sensors instead of one The high frequency of each sensor 868 MHz eliminates possible interference be tween the cadence and signal sensors ensuring you accurate performance measurements SET UP FOR BIKE MODE To set up the BIKE Mode you must first do two things 1 Attach the measuring equipment to your bicycle speed sensor front wheel cadence sensor pedal two magnets front wheel and pedal and bike mount handle bar Refer to the next section for instructions 2 Specify your wheel circumference See
29. n TOUR Mode Shows average record 88 of memory used in TOUR Mode Show total record END TOUR is finished Change resolution of readings on altimeter CLR Ready to clear all tour memories Choose current weather icon All tour memories have been cleared Local barometric pressure hpa Pressure shown in Hecto Pascal s Sea pressure barometric Pressure shown in inches of mercury Shows vertical speed historical or current Graphical display of your bicycle speed Receiver Bike Mount low battery ga Low battery level replace batteries a eo HOW THE OUTBREAKER WORKS The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes equipped with a barometer measuring altitude barometric pressure and weather conditions a weather forecast display a thermom eter a heart rate monitor RS109 RP 109 only and a bicycle computer to display information when cycling RP109 only HOW THE ALTIMETER THERMOMETER AND BAROMETER WORK The patented baro compensation technology used in this watch allows it to distinguish between barometric pressure change and altitude pressure change This means it can detect baro metric pressure localized weather conditions as distinct from changes in altitude pressure and gives more accurate read ings than most average devices which frequently rely on manual deactivation before initiating a new forecast A MULTI SYSTEM F
30. on cannot work properly under water Refer to the table below for guidelines 2 er SHALLOW DIVING SURFING WATER SPORT SNORKELING DEEP WATER DIVING 7 Y SHOWERING WARM COOL WATER ONLY RAIN SPLASHES ETC LIGHT SWIMMING SHALLOW WATER NO NO OK When using the watch for outdoor sports activities observe the following guidelines Do not press the buttons underwater or with wet fingers Rinse with water and mild soap after use Do not use the watch in hot water Tips for keeping your watch fit Keep your watch water resistant Avoid chemicals gasoline chlorine perfumes alco hol hair sprays etc Rinse after use Reduce exposure to heat Have your watch serviced by an approved service center once yearly 25 SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please observe these safety precautions when using this product Donotconsult the watch while moving or engaging in active sports Doing so may result in a collision that causes personal injury Donotsubjectthe productto excessive force shock dust or temperatures Do not tamper with the product s internal components Do not mix fresh and old batteries or batteries of different specifications Do not use this watch as a substitute for professional measuring devices used in skydiving hang gliding paragliding gyrocopter piloting and flying small aircraft Donotu
31. oo far from watch or poor skin contact Move chest belt closer or adjust contact with skin No heart rate alert Expected alarm does not sound Training Zone Alert limits not set Set limits gt 18 No heart rate No heart rate data Chest belt is too far from watch or poor skin contact Move chest belt closer or adjust contact with skin No data Sensor not ready Check distance between sensor and magnet Rx Cx Sx shown No battery Replace batteries 27 No display Watch not activated Press ST SP Display shows then 0 No TOUR data Stored Disabled feature through PC Re select check box in PC software Strange reading Wrong wheel size set Measure and set wheel diameter again Strange reading continued Sensors fitted incorrectly Check sensor fittings Magnet not aligned Realign magnet Interference Find source and move or switch off Rx Sx Cx displayed in BIKE mode Battery low or empty Replace battery NOTE Data manually erased cannot be recalled or recovered Empty memory or used memory 96 unchanged Tour mode not set Set tour mode 100 of memory used Memory full Clear all memories manually or download to the PC SPECIFICATIONS Calendar Clock Hour format Date format Auto calendar Alarms Chronometer Timer Heart Rate Monitor Heart rate range Resolution Accuracy Tr
32. ove it into the alarm setting screen Press ST SP to activate or deactivate the alarm A small bell icon will appear on the left side of the alarm time when it is activated Pressand hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds to set the alarm hour and minutes Use the SELECT or ST SP buttons to change the value The alarm will be automatically activated once the alarm time is set STOPWATCH The Stopwatch works in CLOCK ALTI BARO CARDIO and BIKE modes From any of Sal these modes press SELECT to display the stopwatch Then S Iun Press ST SP to start pause and stop the stopwatch With the stopwatch stopped press and hold FUNC SET to reset NOTE You can switch to other modes while running the stop watch in the background GB a eo TIMER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The Timer works in CLOCK ALTI BARO CARDIO and BIKE modes From any of these Modes press SELECT to display the stopwatch Press FUNC SET to reset the Stopwatch then Press and hold FUNC SET for 2 sec onds The display will change to TMR Press ST SP or SELECT to change a value Press FUNC SET to switch between values and accept changes Press ST SP to start or stop the timer With the timer stopped press and hold FUNC SET to reset NOTE You can switch to other Modes while running the timer in the background NOTE To return to STW Mode you must reset all the timer values to
33. ove the batteries before storing the product for long periods of time The product is a precision instrument Never attempt to take this device apart There is a serious danger of powerful electric shocks Do not under any circumstances touch the exposed elec tronic circuitry of the device as there is a danger of electric shock should it become exposed Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display as the liquid crystals can be harmful to your health Do not use or store the device including the remote sensor in locations that may adversely affect the product such as Snow desert and magnetic fields Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals The use of radio frequency products can cause malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment Do not subject the product to impact or shock Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long period of time This is to ensure its full operation Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your device When disposing of this product do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter amp receiver that comply with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R amp TTE 1995 5 EC Directives if used as intended and the following standards have been applied Safety of Information technology equipment Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE dir
34. rt rate limits for the selected Training Zone 1 From the CARDIO Mode press SELECT to switch to the AL Alarm screen 2 Press and hold FUNC SET for two seconds 3 Press SELECT or ST SP to select the desired Training Zone 4 Press FUNC SET 5 Press ST SP to turn the alarm off or on TRACK HEART RATE DURING TRAINING Tosetupthe OUTBREAKER watch so A that it can track your heart rate activity during training first do the following 1 Put on the chest belt refer to the Wearing the Chest belt section 2 Press MODE to access the CARDIO Mode and check to make sure the watch is receiving your heart rate signals 3 Select the Training Zone that is most appropriate for your activity refer to previous section 4 Activate the Stopwatch or Timer in CARDIO Mode refer to the Stopwatch Timer section 5 Setup the TOUR Mode if you want to store a long term record of your heart rate history that spans several training sessions or activities refer to the TOUR Mode section Once you complete these steps you are ready to begin exercising After you finish reset the Stopwatch or Timer to zero then press FUNC SET to have the following metrics displayed in 5 second intervals Time and date in M1 or M2 M99 all current data will be stored under M1 while previous data is stored under M2 and so on until M99 Average heart rate during exercise and Total exercise time Upper Training Zone li
35. s and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds END will show atthe bottom of the display The Tour data will be stopped To begin another TOUR press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds The new TOUR number T3 etc will show at the bottom of the display You are recording information again Press MODE to return to the CLOCK display E Used watch memory is given as a percentage It is recommended that you download information to your PC and clear all TOUR memories when this figure approaches 10095 When the used memory hits 100 it will no longer record and any future readings will not be recorded m 5 15 RECORD MARKERS IN TOUR MODE The marker function is used to mark a particular position during a TOUR To place a marker press and hold SELECT when the TOUR Mode is in use NOTE The marker will only be shown in the PC data once it has been downloaded from the watch PAUSE TOUR MODE If you are not already in TOUR Mode simultaneously press FUNC SET and MODE The TOUR number will display The percentage 96 at the top indi cates the total used memory Press FUNC SET REST shows at the bottom of the display ks N Press ST SP to turn the rest on paused or off recording DEACTIVATE TOUR MODE For best results perform these steps immediately after you end your trip 1 Simultaneously press FUNC SET and MODE The TOUR number will display The percentage at the top indicates the total
36. se this watch as a substitute for industrial precision instruments Follow the water resistance guidelines carefully before use in water see Effective Use and Range section Keepthe product away from heat sources such as radiators Stoves heaters and other heat generating products CARE INSTRUCTIONS To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product please observe the following guidelines a eo GB Cleaning Clean with a damp cloth Do not use liquid Symptom Check this Remed cleaning agents benzene thinner or aerosols Time display is Time zone set Reset time zone Repair Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the wrong incorrectly Cannot be changed when circuitry by yourself Contact the retailer or a qualified TOUR Mode is operating repairman if the product requires servicing Only use re Reading is less than Current altitude is Reset watch or accept placement parts that are recommended by the manufac 0 20 etc below ground watch reading turer sea level setting Different height Barometric changes Minor pressure changes reading at same may produce minimal point after trip deviations in altitude readings No altitude Alarm does not Levels not set Set levels gt 12 alarm sound TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Temperature Too high Watch is too close to Take off watch wait 15 body Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage
37. stalling the CD ROM click the OUTBREAKER icon on your PC In the man menu select Communication Connect the docking station to your PC Press Mode until you reach PC Mode Fit the OUTBREAKER watch in the docking station making sure the pins are matched and secured gy oom o Close the cover gently and select Connect in the Commu nication sub menu N You will see an arrow mark on the watch and download in progress on your PC Select Read Trip Data in the Communication sub menu then follow the on screen instructions oo 9 Select Format to process the data arrangement 10 Download is now complete Select desired graphical report 24 EFFECTIVE USE AND RANGE The watch and heart rate chest belt have a maximum transmis sion range of about 76 centimeters 30 inches If the signal is weak take the following steps Shorten the distance between the heart rate chest belt and watch Re adjust the position of the heart rate chest belt Checkthe batteries If they are low or exhausted change the battery immediately You can wear the receiver watch on your wrist or strap it to a bike or exercise machine as shown below AQUATIC AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES The watchis water resistant upto 50 meters The chestbelt and other accessories bike mount speed and cadence sensors are splash proof up to 10 meters but should not be worn for underwater activities as the heart rate transmissi
38. tivities and comes complete with a strong wristband When riding RP 109 only make sure the watch is firmly connected to the bike mount and connect all bicycle equipment carefully and securely See the BIKE Mode section gt 20 for instructions 6 Kole q e 5 5 The time date including the day of the week and time alarm can be set while the watch is in CLOCK Mode Follow the instructions below to set or activate the time date zone time metric or imperial standards alarm time stopwatch and timer SET CLOCK AND MEASUREMENT UNITS 1 Press MODE to display the CLOCK mode 2 Press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds 24h will flash on the display 3 Press ST SP to change from 24 hour to 12 hour time display 4 Press FUNC SET again The hour will flash Press SE LECT to move the value up or ST SP to move the value down Tip Continuously press and hold button to fast change the value 5 Repeat Steps 3 4 to change the rest of the settings in this order minutes year month date or date month display month day time zone 23 hours tempera ture display C F measurement units feet meters and barometric pressure units inHg or hPa NOTE You cannot change these settings while in TOUR Mode If you attempt to do so TRIP will show on the display Refer to the TOUR Mode section gt 14 SET THE ALARM Press MODE to display the CLOCK mode Press SELECT 3 times to m
39. to switch to the BIKE Mode In the Speed display you can view current speed default view and the following metrics from memory total time spent cycling total distance traveled total TOUR distance traveled TOUR Mode only see TOUR section average speed maximum speed and ca dence pedal revolutions per minute Press FUNC SET to loop through the values for each option To clear a value from a specific memory press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds 22 PC KIT RP109 ONLY The RP109 Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER sports watch is equipped with a PC Kit that includes a PC Docking Station and CD ROM for downloading information to a personal computer Full instructions for using the software are provided in the online help and can be viewed once you have installed the CD ROM NOTE The PC Kit forthe RA109 RS109 series OUTBREAKER watch is sold separately Contact the retailer or our website www oregonscientific com for more information about the RZ910 PC Kit The PC Kit enables you to store and recall most of the information that is collected by the OUTBREAKER watch This allows you to free up the watch memory for recording more information while preserving the training records that are most important to you For example with the PC Kit you can specify which information you want to record in TOUR Mode By limiting what is recorded you can keep longer records This can be useful if you wish to monitor your performance during an exten
40. uthorized disposal stations SWITCH BETWEEN MODES Press the MODE button to switch between the Modes CLOCK ALTI BARO CARDIO RS109 RP109 only BIKE RP109 only and PC A bar shows next to the appropriate Mode on the outer ring of the LCD display when it is selected SWITCH BETWEEN MODE OPTIONS Press SELECT to switch between the options within a Mode CHANGE SETTING VALUES Press and hold FUNC SET for 2 seconds to enter setting mode Then press ST SP or SELECT to change the value Press FUNC SET to switch between options and to confirm the changes when you are done USE THE HI GLO BACKLIGHT Press light key to turn on the HI GLO backlight on for five seconds Once the light is on press any key to keep it on fora further five seconds In order to save power the light will not work when the battery is low If this happens change the battery as soon as possible KEY LOCK The watch also has a key lock function to stop the buttons from being accidentally pressed during an activity To activate it simply press and hold light key until a small key icon appears inthe right hand corner ofthe screen The function keys are now useless To reactivate them press and hold light key again until the key icon disappears N The alarm will still go off while the Key Lock is activated Pressing any key while in Key lock will stop the alarm HANDLING THE PRODUCT The watch is designed to withstand a wide range of sports ac
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