LifeSource XC 300 User's Manual
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1. Press and HOLD key Press and RELEASE key Press and release START STOP Press and release START STOP Press and hold START STOP key key to begin or restart timing key to end timing for 2 seconds to clear stopwatch The XC300 is equipped with a Stopwatch capable of recording up to 100 hours For the first hour of its operation the resolution of the Stopwatch is 0 1seconds From 1 hour to 100 hours the resolution of the Stopwatch is 1 0 seconds You can start and stop the stopwatch as often as you wish by pressing and releasing the START STOP key Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER Activation from the Timer Heart Rate screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds Your XC300 is equipped with a 20 Hour Countdown Timer settable in 15 second increments Press and HOLD key 0 Press and RELEASE key Set minutes hours Set seconds Press and hold SET key to enter Press and release SET Press and release START STOP key to adjust minutes and hours key to adjust seconds 1 The Countdown Timer functions independently of 2 Make sure the Stopwatch is stopped otherwise the Lap Stopwatch and is not tied to the Target you cannot set the Countdown Timer When you Zone Memory enter the setting sequence for the Countdown Timer the timer is set to zero OPERATING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER Activation from the Timer Heart Rate screen by pressing and releasi2. 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 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 Calendar 50 years 1999 2049 Heart Rate Display 30 240 Beats per Minute BPM Weight Input 0 999Lbs 0 454Kg Exercise Time Chronograph 99h 59m 59s Time in Target Heart Rate Zone 0 199 Minutes Countdown Timers 19h 59m 45s 1 0 Second Resolution Calories 99 09090 kcal Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 U WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING The LifeSource XC Heart Rate Monitors are training and fitness tools Before w 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 LiteSource technician replace the battery in the watch unit Improper replacement of the battery could damage the watch and may void the manutacturers 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 ent
3. 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 ail l 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 Lif
4. of being programmed with a Target Heart Rate Zone in one beat per minute increments This feature allows you to carefully define the intensity at which you wish to train The Stopwatch must be stopped and cleared to zero before programming the Target Heart Rate Zone 2 Once you have set a Target Zone and the Stopwatch is running your monitor will automatically track the amount of time that your heart rate is in the zone as well as alert you visually and audibly if you are outside the zone The Calorie Counter starts and stops at the same time as the Stopwatch Please see page 15 on how to activate the out of Target Zone alarm 3 When you are setting the Heart Rate Target Zone the SET key increases the setting while the START STOP key decreases it When setting the upper limit the setting process will automatically stop once the upper limit is with in 2 beats of the lower limit When setting the lower limit the watch will automatically increase the upper limit maintaining a 2 beat gap Please see page 6 in the Workout Guide to determine your Target Heart Rate Zone Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND OPERATING ACTIVATING THE OUT OF HEART RATE TARGET ZONE AUDIBLE ALARM The LifeSource XC300 Heart Rate Monitor is equipped with a Zone Alarm that tells you if you are outside of your chosen target heart rate zone The Zone Alarm is acti vated and deactivated by pressing and holding the ALARM key for two se
5. Have you had a cardiac event that has altered your pulse waveform This may cause the unit to not be able to identity a heart rate signa CONSULT YOUR CARDIOLOGIST Make sure that you are clear of any sources of electromagnetic inference i e TV sets home security systems exercise equipment etc Q The display on the watch unit is blank I Usually this means that the watch battery is dead and needs to be replaced Have this serv ice done by a qualified watch technician Q The calories number that get during exercise seems high a o Make sure that you are entering your weight in the proper units If the watch is set for 24 hour mode your weight must be entered in kilograms If you enter your weight in pounds while the watch is in 24 hour mode your calorie readout will be over 2x too high The calories calculator is designed to estimate the number of calories consumed for an aver age person at average exercise levels It is only an estimate and may not accurately calcu late if the unit is being worn at heart rates less than 110 120 beats per minute Caloric consumption is highly variable between individuals and the number indicated by the unit should only be used as a comparative indication of work performed during your workouts ail UU Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS XC 300 TRANSMITTER Communication Frequency 5 3 kHz Transmission System Battery Type
6. TM HEART RATE MONITOR LifeSource Your source for a lifetime of health dismiss t Trilingual Instruction Guide ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL Congratulations on your purchase of a new LiteSource Heart Rate Monitor The LiteSource 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 i 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 r COMPONENTS ccccccccceccssceseccccsssescccscscscscscscscs
7. an be set to the minute Set minutes 1 The Stopwatch must be cleared to zero before the setting sequence for the 24 Hour Alarm can be activated 2 When setting the Alarm in 12 hour mode the upper left corner will dis play A for A M and P for PM 3 If the Alarm is turned on and the Stopwatch is not running the upper left comer of the Heart Rate Time of Day screen will display AL to show that the Alarm is active 4 If the Stopwatch is running the upper left corner of the Heart Rate Time of Day screen will show Time in Target Zone Press SET key to advance 5 If the Alarm is turned off and the Stopwatch is not running the Press START STOP key to reverse upper left comer of the display will be blank Press MODE key to set Hold for fast advance Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Activation from the Stopwatch Heart Rate screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds 0 Press and HOLD key Press and RELEASE key Enter set target zone Adjust lower heart rate limit Adjust upper heart rate limit Press and hold SET key fo enter Press SET key to advance Press SET key to advance Press START STOP key to reverse Press START STOP key to reverse Press MODE key to set Press MODE key to set Hold for fast advance Hold for fast advance THe LifeSource XC300 Heart Rate Monitor is capable
8. and Countdown timer Also resets the Countdown timer I Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED MAIN SCREENS To scroll through screens PRESS and RELEASE MODE key TIME OF DAV DATE AND DAY OF THE WEEK All clock functions are set from this screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds TIME OF DAY TIME IN TARGET ZONE HEART RATE This screen has two formats to show Stopwatch OFF and Stopwatch ON The daily alarm is set from this screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds when the stopwatch is stopped STOPWATCH HEART RATE The Target Heart Rate Zone is set from this screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds COUNTDOWN TIMER HEART RATE The Countdown Timer is set from this screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds CALORIES HEART RATE The variables for the Caloric Consumption calculations are set from this screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING DAY DATE AND TIME Press and HOLD key Press and RELEASE key Activation from the Day Date Year screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 Seconds The LifeSource XC300 Heart Rate Monitor is equipped with a program that allows you to set the Time of Day in either 12 or 24 hour formats along with the Day of the Week and the Date The Day and Date are on a pre programmed 50 y
9. art rate monitor the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase 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 For Canadian residents A division of A amp D Engineering Inc Auto Control Medical 1555 McCandless Drive 206A boul Brunswick Milpitas CA 95035 Pointe Claire Quebec U S A H9R 5P9 Canada 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 warranty shall be at LifeSource s option to repair or replace any Product found to be defec tive during the warranty period and return it to you If neither repair nor replacement 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 ini tial warranty period whichever is lon
10. conds When the Zone Alarm is activated a small alarm tone icon 0 will appear If you are below your Target Zone the alarm will sound with a single beep If you are above your Target Zone the alarm will sound with a double beep The alarm will sound approximately every six seconds Press and hold ALARM key to activate and deactivate zone alarm TARGET ZONE VISUAL ALARM The LifeSource XC300 Heart Rate Monitor is also equipped with a Visual Alarm to tell you if you are outside of your chosen target heart rate zone Two small arrows at the left of the display show if you are above or below your target zone Also if you are outside of your Target Zone the heart rate number on the display will flash The Visual Alarm is automatic and cannot be disabled VIEW TIME IN TARGET ZONE Once you have programmed a Target Heart Rate Zone and started the Stopwatch you can keep real time track of the time that you have spent in your Target Zone by looking in the upper left corner of the Heart Rate Time of Day screen This display shows the time in the Target Zone to the last whole minute For minutes 0 99 the number displayed will be solid For minutes 100 00 199 99 the display will flash This function is automatic and can not be disabled Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Y SETTING AND OPERATING OPERATING THE STOPWATCH Activation from the Stopwatch Heart Rate screen by pressing and releasing the START STOP key
11. csceees J HOW A HEART RATE MONITOR W0RKS 4 OPERATING TIPS cccccccccccecesesessssscsescscssseseseseseees 4 5 GETTING STARTED WEARING THE TRANSMITTER BELT b 7 XC300 FEATURES AT A GLANCE I aaa KEY FUNCTIONS ccccccccccsscscccsssecesecscececscscscscscscacsees g MAIN SCREENS u cccccccsececscecscecscscscscsescscscsesceccceceeees 10 SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING DAY DATE AND TIME oseese ll SETTING AND OPERATING 24 HOUR ALARM c VIEW ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE 24 HOUR ALARM SETTING TARGET HEART RATE Z0NE 14 ACTIVATING OUT OF TARGET ZONE ALARM 15 VIEW TIME IN TARGET ZONE sesen 15 OPERATING STOPWATCH oenen 16 SETTING OPERATING COUNTDOWN TIMER 17 PROGRAMMING CALORIE COUNTER neess 18 REPLACING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE c ccccccccccccccscsesescseees 19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI0NS cD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATI0NS I H WARNINGS AND CAUTI0NS I aa ee LIMITED WARRANTY cccccccccccccccecececessssssessceceees 03 04 CONTACTINFORMATIDON aa DU Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 COMPONENTS YOUR LIFESOURCE HEART RATE MONITOR COMES WITH THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS e Heart rate wrist watch receiver e Transmitter oe RE OT e Adjustable chest strap e Bike handlebar bracket The followng do
12. cuments e User Manual and Quick Start Card e Workout Guide with Training Diary Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 HOW A HEART RATE MONITOR 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 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
13. eSourceOnline com For Canada Residents please contact Auto Control Medical 206A boul Brunswick Pointe Claire Quebec HOR 5P9 Canada Auto Control Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 Visit our website at www LifeSourceOnline com for warranty registration 2001 LifeSource Specifications subject to change without notice Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Y
14. ear calendar for the years 1999 to 2049 The 50 year calendar automatically accounts for months with 30 or 31 days as well as leap year Press SET key to adjust Press SET key to advance Press SET key to advance Press MODE key to set Press START STOP key to reverse Press START STOP key to reverse Press MODE key to set Press MODE key to set e 99 Se Press SET key to advance Press SET key fo advance Press SET key fo advance ll Press START STOP key to reverse Press START STOP key to reverse Press START STOP key to reverse Press MODE key to set Press MODE key to set Press MODE key to set SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING AND OPERATING SETTING AND OPERATING THE 24 HOUR ALARM VIEW 24 HOUR ALARM SETTING AND Activation from Heart Rate Time of Day Screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE 24 HOUR ALARM Activation from the Heart Rate Time of Day Screen by pressing and releasing or pressing and holding the START STOP key for three seconds Enter set daily alarm Set hours Press and HOLD key Press and RELEASE key Press and hold SET key to enter Press SET key fo advance Press START STOP key to reverse Press MODE key to set Press and HOLD key Press and RELEASE key u ie Press and release START STOP Press and hold START STOP key to change key to view alarm setting alarm setting The LifeSource XC300 Heart Rate Monitor is equipped with a 24 Hour V Alarm that c
15. ering the unit However fo 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 exercise equipment and other product cause various types of interfer ence that may temporarily atfect 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 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 d LIFESOURCE HEART RATE MONITOR LIMITED WARRANTY LifeSource warrants to the purchaser Customer that this he
16. ger All Products or parts that are replaced become the proper ty 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 to LifeSource until the returned item is 97 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 H LIMITED WARRANTY received by LifeSource Repaired 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 REME DY PROVIDED 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 DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGEMENT 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
17. 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 indicate this This problem is transient in nature and will stop once you have passed out of the area of interference Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 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 fo
18. n 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 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 XC300 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 watchmaker or other qualitied 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 Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 o a a FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q I can t get a heart rate reading what s wrong I Check the battery in the heart rate transmitter The battery should last approximately 700 hours or one year during regular use Make sure that the transmitter is being worn properly and that the electrodes are properly moistened with saliva or conductive gel
19. n your watch is receiving a pulse from the chest strap the small heart icon on the right of the screen will flash with every incoming beat Programmable Heart Rate Target Zone Upper limit from 60 to 240bpm Lower limit from 20 to 220 bpm Audible and Visual Out of Zone Target Heart Rate Alarm An audible beeper and visual alarm will let you know when you are out of your target zone Time In Target Zone The Heart Rate Time of Day screen will automatically display your cumulative time in your farget zone rounded to the nearest whole minute 100 Hour Stopwatch 0 1 second resolution for the first hour second resolution for subsequent hours 20 Hour Countdown Timer Settable in 15 second increments Caloric Consumption Keeps track of the number of Kcal s you burn during your workout I Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED KEY FUNCTIONS THe LifeSource XC300 Heart Rate Monitor has four operating keys Each key has a primary function as well as secondary functions for programming the unit or accessing the memories These instructions will refer to these keys by the names listed and the format shown in the drawing below MODE key Advances the unit through the main screens SET key Enters the programming a mode for each screen and advances digits while programming Alarm key START STOP key Activates Target Zone Starts stops and clears the Audible Alarm Stopwatch
20. ng the START STOP key when the Timer is programmed Press and hold the START STOP key for 2 seconds to reset the timer to the last programmed time Press and hold START STOP key for 2 seconds to reset Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 SETTING AND 0PERATING PROGRAMMING THE CALORIE COUNTER Activation from the Calories Heart Rate screen by pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds The XC300 is programmed to calculate calories consumed during your workout using your weight gender and pre programmed metabolic work constants The operation of the Calorie Counter is automatic and integrated with the stopwatch The stopwatch must be running for the Calorie Counter to work Press and HOLD key Press and RELEASE key Program Gender Program Weight If clock is set for 12 hour mode weight will be entered in pounds If clock is in 24 hour mode weight will be entered in kilograms Press SET key to adjust Press SET key fo advance Press and release Press START STOP key to reverse MODE key to set Press MODE key to set Hold for fast advance Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 REPLACING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY BATTERY SIZE R2032 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 tur
21. t receiver as you would any wrist watch Keep the wrist receiver and the transmitter within 3 feet 1 meter of each other You can also attach the wrist receiver to the bike handlebar bracket included in the package 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 elec trodes 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 transmitter 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 inter fere with the heart rate signal Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED XC300 FEATURES AT A GLANCE FUNCTIONS Time of Day Displayed in either a 12 or 24 hour format Day Date 50 Year Perpetual Calendar When you set the date the day of the week is automatically programmed for you This is automatic for the year 1999 2049 24 Hour Daily Alarm Programmable to the minute Heart Rate Your heart rate is instantaneously dis played from 20 to 240 beats per minute Whe
22. und 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 equipment 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 LifeSource Your source for a lifetime of health 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 fitted 1 Snap the plastic tabs at the end of the adjustable strap into the holes at the end of the transmitter 2 Moisten the electrode areas located to the right and left on the back side of the transmitter with saliva or conductive gel 3 Adjust the strap so the transmitter fits tightly below the pectoral muscles with the LiteSource logo centered on the sternum as shown in the picture Toll Free LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 GETTING STARTED 4 Wear the wris
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