LifeSource XC100 User's Manual
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1. one button design makes programming easy with these three simple steps STEP 1 Enter a programming sequence by pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds Once the screen changes and you enter a sequence release the key STEP 2 Adjust the display on the screen by pressing and releasing the key The segment of the display being adjusted will flash STEP 3 Once you have adjusted the display on the screen set your choice by again pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds The screen will then advance to the next programming variable or exit the programming sequence SETTING THE CLOCK 1 From the Time of Day screen enter the programming sequence by pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds 2 Choose 12 or 24 hour format by pressing and releasing the key Set and advance the display by pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds 3 Set hours minutes 10 s and minutes 1 s and exit the clock programming sequence in the same manner SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING THE HEALTH ZONE XC200 ONLY The HEALTH ZONE functions are set from the Heart Rate screen Your HEALTH ZONE is calculated using your Maximum Heart Rate MHR The XC200 will estimate your MHR using your age and gender or you can set an actual MHR if you know it Enter the HEALTH ZONE programming sequence by pressing and hold ing the key for 2 seconds A Following the directions for programming listed on page10 begin by programming your age into the unit The uni2. transmitter within 3 feet 1 meter of each other 3 Adjust the strap so the transmitter fits tightly below the pectoral muscles with the LifeSource logo centered on the sternum as shown in the picture 2 Moisten the electrode areas located to the right and left on the back side of the transmitter with saliva or conductive gel 6 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED WEARING THE TRANSMITTER BELT To ensure a proper heart rate detection the chest transmitter must be moistened and properly adjusted Electrode areas 1 Snap the plastic tabs at the end of the adjustable strap into the holes at the end of the transmitter GETTING STARTED MAIN SCREENS Time of Day Time of Day Heart Rate Time in Health Zone Heart Rate 1 2 1 3 2 MAIN SCREENS XC100 The XC100 has two main screens Change from screen to screen by pressing and releasing the button MAIN SCREENS XC200 The XC200 has three main screens Change from screen to screen by pressing and releasing the button 9 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 8 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED LIFESOURCE XC100 amp XC200 FEATURES AT A GLANCE FUNCTIONS XC100 amp XC200 Time of Day Displayed in either a 12 or 24 hour format Heart Rate Your heart rate is instantaneously displayed from 20 to 240 beats per minute When your watch is receiving a pulse from the chest strap t
3. Display 30 240 Beats per Minute BPM Age Display 10 99 Years Absolute Heart Rate Ranges 80 200 BPM Target Zone Range 50 70 of Programmed Maximum Heart Rate Time in Target Heart Rate Zone 9h 59m 18 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 19 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 LIMITED WARRANTY LIFESOURCE HEART RATE MONITOR LIMITED WARRANTY LifeSource warrants to the purchaser Customer that this heart rate monitor the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of pur chase This warranty is valid only in the country where this Product was purchased To obtain warranty service return the Product freight prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment insurance recommended together with proof of date and country of purchase such as copy of sales Receipt to LifeSource A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 U S A Except where prohibited by local law e g California Customer must include a check for 6 50 to cover return shipping and handling Customer in Canada is asked to call Auto Control Medical toll free at 800 463 5414 for appropriate shipping costs LifeSource s sole obligation under this express war ranty shall be at LifeSource s option to repair or replace any Product found to be defective during the warranty period and return it to you If neither repair nor repl
4. sure that the small rubber O ring is in place in the transmitter to assure that the unit remains water proof CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your XC heart rate watch unit is a highly sophisticated electronic instrument Do not attempt to perform service on the watch unit yourself LifeSource recommends that a jeweler watch maker or other qualified technician perform battery replacement on the watch unit Improper repair work may void the warranty ALWAYS Rinse your XC transmitter off in warm water after every use NEVER Lay your XC transmitter on metal surfaces as this can shorten the battery life NEVER Store your XC transmitter or watch in a plastic or other non breathable container NEVER Press the keys of the watch unit if it is wet or under water Both the watch and transmitter are water resistant but they are NOT water proof 1 2 3 14 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q I can t get a heart rate reading what s wrong a Check the battery in the transmitter The battery should last approximately 700 hours or one year during regular use b Make sure that the transmitter is being worn properly and that the electrodes are properly moistened with saliva or conductive gel c Have you had a cardiac event that has altered your pulse waveform This may cause the unit to not be able to identify a heart rate signal CONSULT YOUR CARDIOLOGIST d Make sure that you are clear of any sources o
5. CRIPTION AND NON INFRINGE MENT ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL LIFESOURCE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR INCI DENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY EVEN IF LIFESOURCE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS LIFE SOURCE LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT LIFESOURCE S OPTION DISCLAIMER Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages so that the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights that may vary depending on local law GOVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California U S A and by the laws of the United States excluding their conflicts of laws principles The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty For Canadian residents Auto Control Medical 206A boul Brunswic
6. HEART RATE MONITORS Trilingual Instruction Guide ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Congratulations on your purchase of a new LifeSource Heart Rate Monitor The LifeSource Heart Rate Monitor is a high technology wireless device designed to instantaneously monitor your heart rate with 99 accuracy From beginning athletes to Olympic athletes for heart related patients or anyone who wants to lose weight the heart rate monitor is an effective way to monitor and improve your workout intensity and quality If your heart rate is too high it means you are overloading your heart If your heart rate is too low then you are not getting the full benefits of your exercise Therefore it is important that you keep your heart rate within your ideal zone With the LifeSource Heart Rate Monitor you will improve your performance by exercising smarter rather than longer or harder For heart related patients you can exercise within the limits set by your doctor and feel more secure LifeSource has been manufacturing quality healthcare products for over 20 years We are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices that provide the utmost in accuracy and convenience LifeSource your source for a lifetime of health Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS 3 HOW A HEART RATE MONITOR
7. R WORKS Your new LifeSource XC Heart Rate Monitor is a sophisticated athletic training tool that is capable of measuring your heart rate with 99 accuracy Top quality heart rate monitors use a chest strap to pick up the electrical signal caused by the contractions of the heart and trans mit the information to the watch Every time the heart contracts a short radio signal is sent from the chest transmitter to the watch The watch measures the time between the incoming signals filters and averages them and displays a heart rate number on the screen The heart rate display on the screen is updated every few seconds to assure you of an accurate measurement OPERATING TIPS To achieve the most accurate heart rate reading possible it is important to be aware of circumstances that can cause false signals to enter the system and make your heart rate measurement incorrect 1 Your chest strap should be worn as tightly as possible without being uncomfortable If the chest strap is not tight enough movement between it and your body can cause false signals to be generated that may be seen as heart beats by the watch This is especially true during high impact activities such as running 2 Environmental factors such as high tension power lines home security systems and radio towers may interfere with the ability of the watch to receive a signal from the transmitter A loss of the heart rate signal and the heart rate display showing zero will usually i
8. WORKS 4 OPERATING TIPS 4 5 GETTING STARTED WEARING THE TRANSMITTER BELT 6 7 XC100 amp XC200 FEATURES AT A GLANCE 8 MAIN SCREENS 9 SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING CLOCK 10 SETTING HEALTH ZONE 11 SETTING ABSOLUTE HEART RATE 11 OUT OF HEALTH ZONE AUDIBLE ALARM 12 CLEARING THE TIME IN HEALTH ZONE 12 HEALTH ZONE INDICATOR 13 REPLACING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 17 LIMITED WARRANTY 18 19 CONTACT INFORMATION 20 COMPONENTS YOUR LIFESOURCE HEART RATE MONITOR COMES WITH THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS 3 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Heart rate wrist watch receiver Transmitter Adjustable chest strap The followng documents User Manual and Quick Start Card Workout Guide with Training Diary 4 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 HOW A HEART RATE MONITO
9. acement is reasonably available LifeSource may in its sole discretion refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the Product Replacement products of parts may be new or refurbished LifeSource warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for sixty 60 days from shipment or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer All Products or parts that are replaced become the property of LifeSource This warranty will not apply if the defect or malfunction results from subjecting the Product to any but the specified voltage modification alteration or repairs of the Product by persons not authorized by LifeSource misuse abuse damage during transit or lack of reasonable care with respect to the Product or failure to follow the written instructions enclosed with the Product Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer toLifeSource until the returned item is received by LifeSource Repaired LIMITED WARRANTY or replacement products will be shipped to Customer not later than 30 days after LifeSource receives the defective Product EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PRO VIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OF BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OR MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DES
10. cardiologist or in cardiac rehabilitation therapy It allows you to set a single heart rate number that is not to be exceeded during exercise Once you have programmed an Absolute Heart Rate number into the unit exceeding that number will cause the display to flash and the audible beeper tone to sound until you have reduced your heart rate 12 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 13 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND OPERATING OUT OF HEALTH ZONE AUDIBLE ALARM The XC200 is equipped with an audible beeper alarm that lets you know when you are in your Health fat burning Zone This alarm is automatic and cannot be turned off If you are below your Health fat burning Zone the alarm will sound with a single beep If you are above your Health fat burning Zone the alarm will sound a double beep The alarm will sound approximately every 6 seconds CLEARING THE TIME IN HEALTH ZONE SCREEN To clear the Time in Health Zone Screen simply press and hold the key for 2 seconds when the watch is in the Time in Health Zone Screen Because the XC200 s Time In Health Zone screen will keep track of up to 9 hours and 59 minutes of time you can easily track the time that you spend in your Health Zone for up to a week or more if you wish SETTING AND OPERATING HEALTH ZONE INDICATOR XC200 ONLY At the bottom of the Heart Rate and Time in Health Zone screens is the Health Zone Indicator The Health Zone Indicator cons
11. ent itself until you find an area where there is no interference 6 Heart surgery or coronary events may cause changes to the function of the heart that will make it difficult or impossible for your heart rate monitor to get a proper reading Contact your physician to determine whether you have a condition related to the above Being aware of these circumstances and knowing how to avoid them will significantly increase your enjoyment of your new LifeSource Heart Rate Monitor 5 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 7 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED 1 In dry and cold climates it may take a few minutes of use for the electrodes to soften and a layer of perspiration to form between the contact and the skin for good performance Moistening the electrodes with saliva or conductive gel can speed up this process 2 To ensure the most accurate operation we recommend wearing the chest transmitter against your bare skin Users with a lot of chest hair may have a problem getting contact between the trans mitter electrode areas and their skin resulting in poor performance Because of this it may be necessary for these individuals to shave the area of their chest beneath the transmitter 3 Do not use water moisturizing creams or suntan oil as these are insulators and will interfere with the heart rate signal 4 Wear the wrist receiver as you would any wrist watch Keep the wrist receiver and the
12. f electromagnetic inference i e TV sets home security systems exercise equipment etc Q The display on the watch unit is blank a Usually this means that the watch battery is dead and needs to be replaced Have this serv ice done by a qualified watch technician 16 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 17 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING The LifeSource XC Heart Rate Monitors are training and fitness tools Before begin ning any exercise program consult your doctor for a complete physical and to discuss your exercise plans CAUTION LifeSource XC Heart Rate Monitors are highly accurate and sophisticated technical instruments To ensure continued proper operation and to maintain a waterproof seal LifeSource recommends that only a jeweler or a qualified LifeSource technician replace the battery in the watch unit Improper replacement of the battery could damage the watch and may void the manufacturers warranty CAUTION LifeSource XC Heart Rate Monitors are designed to be water resistant to 65 feet 20m This means that you should be able to shower and swim without water entering the unit However to maintain water resistance you should be careful not to press any of the buttons of the unit while it is wet or under water as this may allow water to enter the unit NOTICE TO ALL USERS High tension power lines home security systems automobiles televi sions microwave ovens e
13. he small heart icon on the right of the screen will flash with every incoming beat One touch programming The XC100 and XC200 s one button design makes programming the unit simple and easy FUNCTIONS XC200 only Health Zone automatic programming Using your age and sex the XC200 automati cally calculates your Health fat burning Zone 50 70 of your Maximum Heart Rate See Workout Guide for details Time in Health Zone When you are in the Health Zone the monitor automatically tracks the amount of time that you spend there during exercise Out of Health Zone Audible Alarm An audible beeper alarm lets you know when you are out of your Health fat burning Zone This alarm is automatic and cannot be turned off Health Zone indicator The small oval icons in the Time in Health Zone screen tell where you are in your Health Zone during exercise Absolute Heart Rate Cardiac Threshold If you are in a cardiac rehabilitation program following a heart attack or other coronary event the XC200 will allow your cardiologist or therapist to program an ABSOLUTE HEART RATE AHR the single heart rate number that is not to be exceeded during exercise 10 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 11 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND OPERATING PROGRAMMING THE XC100 amp XC200 The programming of all functions of the XC100 and XC200 are accomplished in the same way The unit s simple
14. ists of a left and right arrow and 4 small oval icons Once you have programmed the XC200 the Health Zone Indicator will light up as soon as the watch begins receiving a pulse If you are below 50 of your Maximum Heart Rate MHR the left arrow will light up telling you that you need to increase the intensity of your exercise Once you are above 50 of your MHR and in your Health Zone the left arrow will go out and the first oval will light up The 4 ovals represent 50 55 56 60 61 65 and 66 70 of your MHR respectively and light up sequentially as you increase the intensity of your effort This makes it easy to tell where you are in your Health fat burning Zone If you exceed 70 of your MHR the four ovals and the right arrow will light up telling you that you need to reduce your exercise intensity to return to the Health fat burning Zone lt 50 MHR 50 55 MHR 56 60 MHR 61 65 MHR 66 70 MHR gt 70 MHR 15 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 REPLACING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY BATTERY SIZE CR2032 3 volt Lithium cell The battery in your LifeSource transmitter is user replaceable TO REPLACE THE BATTERY IN YOUR TRANSMITTER BELT 1 Use a coin to remove the battery cap on the back of the transmitter by turning it 1 4 turn counter clockwise 2 Remove the old battery Put a new battery in the transmitter positive side up 3 Replace the battery cap and tighten by turning 1 4 turn clockwise NOTE Make
15. k Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 5P9 Canada 20 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 CONTACT INFORMATION For more information regarding usage care or service of your heart rate monitor please contact LifeSource A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 www LifeSourceOnline com For Canada Residents please contact Auto Control Medical 206A boul Brunswick Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 5P9 Canada Auto Control Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 2001 LifeSource Specifications subject to change without notice Visit our website at www LifeSourceOnline com for warranty registration
16. ndicate this This problem is transient in nature and will stop once you have passed out of the area of interference 3 Occasionally if you are using your heart rate monitor in close proximity to other heart rate monitors it is possible for your watch unit to pick up the signal from the other transmitters as well as yours This is called cross talk When you are experiencing cross talk you will see a very high heart rate or a heart rate of zero if the combination of heart rates is greater than 240 beats per minute If this happens simply allow a bit more space between you and the other users 4 Some clothing fabrics especially in dry climates are capable of generating a great deal of static electricity This static electricity is capable of significantly interfering with the sig nal from the transmitter This shows up as erratic readings on the display Over time you should be able to tell what clothing if any you own which cause this problem Sometimes spraying the clothing before you workout with a commercially available anti static product will help reduce the problem 5 If you are using your heart rate monitor indoors on an electrically powered piece of exer cise equipment it is possible that the power sources found in the equipment may inter fere with the heart rate signal in much the same way as in point 2 If you find that your monitor is not working try moving it to your other arm or to another location on the piece of equipm
17. t will display AGE on the screen for a few seconds and then advance to the number 10 with the first 10 s digit flashing First program the 10 s digits of your age followed by the 1 s B Next choose either Male M or Female F and enter your choice C The next screen will show your Maximum Heart Rate MHR for a few seconds followed by the number that the XC200 has estimated for your MHR D If you wish to accept your estimated MHR press and hold the key for 2 seconds E If you know your actual MHR from a stress test or other means you can adjust the MHR setting to the number that you desire by 5 s The XC200 will allow you to choose an actual MHR by cycling through a range of 30 beats of your estimated MHR SETTING ABSOLUTE HEART RATE AHR F The last heart rate programming screen is Absolute Heart Rate AHR This number will usually be used if you are under the care of a physician for cardiac rehabilitation The first programming screen for AHR shows three dashes indicating that the AHR function is inactive To skip the AHR programming sequence simply press and hold the key for 2 seconds G If you wish to program the AHR function simply press the key until the number you want appears on the screen then set the number Programming the AHR function will disable the Health Zone functions of the XC200 The Absolute Heart Rate Feature is designed for persons under the care of a
18. xercise equipment and other product cause various types of interfer ence that may temporarily affect the transmission of heart rate information from the chest strap to the watch unit These interferences are usually temporary and can generally be eliminated by moving to an area away from the source of the interference NOTICE TO SWIMMERS Operating heart rate monitors while in the water may cause prob lems for a variety of reasons First the chemicals in pools or the salinity of ocean water may cause the chest strap to short circuit and be unable to detect a heartbeat Second water resistance encountered while swimming will often cause the chest strap to move or pull away from the skin making it difficult for the unit to detect a heart rate NOTICE TO PEOPLE WEARING PACEMAKERS While your heart rate monitor should have no direct effect on your pacemaker we strongly recommend you consult your physician or cardiologist before using this product or embarking on an exercise program TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS XC100 amp XC200 TRANSMITTER Communication Frequency 5 3 kHz Transmission System Battery Type CR2032 3v Lithium Battery Life 700 hours Operating Temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C WATCH UNIT Battery Type CR2025 3v Lithium Battery Life 1 year Operating Temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C Water Resistance 65ft 20m PERFORMANCE RANGES Time of Day 12 or 24 hour formats with one minute resolution Heart Rate
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