Acumen HR409 User's Manual
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1. ENGLISH Congratulation S sisian enian eiiie ia SWAN O ease EE OIE sHHR4O9 ROALUNES sezcsaicascesueveeies ssscdedteniesdudtetierniecistnaeesnansesnseses HR409 Components s e Buton FUNCHONS 1255 sscsa sssstsecsues siae nipapa ai E Modes Of Operation ee eecsssesessccssscecessecenseescsesseeesnecesescees Setting The CIOCK eee Determining Your Target Zone Setting Your Target Zone 10 Setting Alarm Sound On amp O 11 Basic Fitness Tips And Target Zone Explanation 12 Attaching your HR409 0 0 cecssesetseceesecesetserscetsersteenenes 10 13 Exercising with your HR409 0 eeeeesesesceeeeeseseeeeeeetseeceeeeees 12 14 Troubleshooting 3 15 Taking Care Of Your HR409 16 Technical Specifications i 17 Warranty amp Services i 15 OONDUBWNEHE CONGRATULATIONS Welcome to the future of wireless heart rate technology Your purchase today shows that you are serious about your exercise and are committed to achieving your best Today getting the most from your exercise doesn t necessarily mean you have to spend longer periods of time to achieve those goals With Target Heart Rate Training you will increase the effectiveness of your workout by monitoring and quantifying your results every step of the way For most individuals as little as 20 minutes in your target heart rate zone each session is enough to achieve substantial health improvements The Vetta HR409 will act as your2. Water Resistance 30 meters Not intended for diving Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Battery Type Transmitter Lithium CR2032 Monitor Lithium CR2032 Battery Life Approx 2 years avg use of 1 hr day 7 days week Time Default Mode After 5 minutes of no key press or no heart rate Monitor returns to the time of day Mode Global Reset This feature will clear all memory data and user settings and return all set tings to the default values listed Press and hold both buttons for 2 seconds TECHNICAL DISPLAY GUIDE Display Items Default Settings 8 AM A 12 24hr clock AM amp PM indicators active only in the Setting Modes Alarm Time 8AM OFF ON OFF Age 30 years 7 99 Heart Rate Display 0 20 250 bpm TZ Alarm OFF ON OFF Upper Target Zone Limit 162 beats per minute OFF 250 Lower Target Zone Limit 124 beats per minute OFF 250 Note TZ High cannot be set less than TZ Low and TZ Low cannot be set greater than TZ High However they can be set within 1 beat of each other or either one can be set to OFF WARRANTY amp SERVICE WARRANTY The Vetta companies including Vetta USA Limited and AH Vetta Europe Limited warrant all Vetta products to the original purchaser to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three years from the original date of purchase Vetta will at its sole discretion repair or replace any product deemed defective This express warra
3. personal coach and guide you to your fitness goals more effectively Heart Rate Technology provided by Acumen Inc EZ Set Target Zone is a trademark of Acumen Inc EZ Set Target Zone and Angled Belt Clip are patent pending from Acumen Inc WARNINGS amp CAUTIONS Overexertion can cause serious injury including heart attacks Some individuals cannot safely elevate their heart rate to the levels of typi cally used heart rate training zones No one should begin an exercise program without first obtaining medical clearance especially if there is a personal or family history of heart disease high blood pressure or if you are over age 40 have diabetes high cho lesterol smoke cigarettes are overweight or are taking certain med ications Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you notice signs of overexertion or heart problems such as pain or pressure in the left or mid chest area or left neck shoulder or arm light headedness cold sweat unusual paleness or fainting Also note that the signals used by this monitor may interfere with a pacemaker or other implanted devices Consult the manufacturer of the implant device and or your physician prior to using this monitor HR409 FEATURES e Shock resistant design e Water resistant to 30 meters e EZ Set Target Zone automatic programming e Target Zone TZ audible and visual alarm indicators e Wireless ECG accurate heart rate transmitter e 12 24hr time display with d
4. aily alarm e Quick Release Bike Mount HR409 COMPONENTS HEART RATE MONITOR Sleek sporty styling with an easy to read display and comfortable button locations CHEST TRANSMITTER ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC STRAP WITH EZ FIT BELT CLIP Soft flexible electrodes comfortably hug your chest providing optimum stability Easy to adjust and includes a unique angled design patented clip which helps eliminate slippage and provides added comfort The head unit of the HR409 can be detached from the wrist strap mount and inserted into the handlebar mount as shown BUTTON FUNCTIONS e SET ALARM Button Press to switch alarm sound ON OFF when in Time or HR Mode e MODE Button Press momentarily to change modes Note All buttons produce one short beep when pressed Press and hold commands also produce another beep MODES OF OPERATION To switch between different display modes click the MODE button DISPLAY MODES HEART TIME lt gt RATE STOPWATCH SETTING MODES SET TIME amp DAILY SET TARGET ZONE ALARM The two Setting modes are accessed from the Time of Day amp HR display modes e Press amp hold the SET button to enter Setting Mode e Adjust blinking digits with the MODE button e Press MODE button to increase the digits Press and hold changes the digits fast e Proceed to the Target Zone Setting option with the SET button e To exit Setting Mode when finished just press and hold the SET bu
5. gh enough on your chest too high is better than too low and properly moistened The tension should be comfortable but it shouldn t be so loose that it slides down the chest Also make sure that your monitor is within the 3ft transmitting distance of the transmitter and check the angle of its position at greater distances the monitor face should be parallel and facing the transmitter instead of on an angle It is also known that a small percentage of the population may have trouble getting an accurate heart rate reading with this type of device due to the many various intricacies of the heart rate signal The signal may be too weak on the surface of the skin stronger in a different location of the chest or irregular in waveform Also if the user has had recent heart problems surgery or other various differentiating factors they might cause a problem If you are experiencing difficulties in picking up a steady signal you may want to try your monitor on another person or try positioning the belt higher on your chest or shifting it more to the left or right of your chest instead of centering the logo Blank screen or missing digits This can be an indication of mechanical shock damage a dead battery or possibly moisture damage If this occurs you could first try a Global Reset see below otherwise send it in for service Repairs should only be done by a Vetta Dealer or a Vetta service center Stuck or Erratic Display If your m
6. level for at least 20 minutes per workout or per day At too high of a heart rate your activity can become counter effective For most people as your heart rate exceeds 85 the upper limit your body begins to become anaerobic and produce acids This also burns less fat which can begin to burn and strain muscles and even start storing fat As for the Lower limit this number tells you when you have reached a level of intensity that is productive A heart rate monitor will tune you into your bodys internal activity level and help prevent injury or worse To make this part easy for you this monitor automatically sets the correct target zone for you after you enter in your age in the heart rate setup mode The internal auto setting is based on a generally accepted standard range of 65 to 85 of your max HR where max HR 220 Age There are many variations of formulas for calculating target zones In most cases they will come up with a range very close to or the same as the auto setting of this monitor If you prefer to fine tune or program your own limits this can be done in the 2nd portion of the HR Setting Mode see below The internal automatic TZ calculation is based on the following example TARGET ZONE CALCULATION FORMULA 220 Your Age max HR For a 30 year old person your calculations would be as follows 220 30 190 Maximum Heart Rate 65 of this number 123 5 85 of this number 161 5 The calculated exe
7. lip through the back side of the attaching hole on the transmitter and twist it into place Fig 1 The unique angled clip is designed to prevent the belt from slipping down your chest It can be attached in either the up or down position keeping both the same Depending on the contour of your torso one direc tion may be more comfortable than the other Fig 1 Transmitter TS Belt Clip Fig 2 2 Adjust the tension of the strap to fit snugly but comfortably around your chest Wrap the belt around your chest as shown Fig 2 3 Center and position the belt as shown at heart level just below your pectoral muscles or breasts but not too low and attach the other end of the strap to the transmitter The Vetta logo should be positioned at the center of your chest Electrodes 4 Moisten the transmitter electrodes For best results the belt should be worn directly on your skin A small amount of moisture is needed to assist in conducting the electrical impulses generated from your heart beats to the transmitter Gently pull belt away from skin and apply a small drop of water or saline solution to each of the two electrodes one on each side Fig 3 If you prefer to wear your belt over a light shirt you will need to generously moisten the areas of the shirt directly beneath the electrodes in order to insure proper signal pick up You may wear as many layers of clothing as desired over the transmitter belt without affec
8. nty is in lieu of all other warranties either expressed or implied Any war ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the three years duration of the above express warranty Vetta will not be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages including but without limitation damage or injuries resulting from possible meas urement inaccuracies or malfunctions SERVICE If you ever experience a problem with the function of your Vetta HR409 Heart Rate Monitor please visit your local Authorized Vetta Dealer for assistance Should you experience a problem with your Vetta HR409 Heart Rate Monitor that cannot be solved by your local Authorized Vetta Dealer please follow these simple steps to assure quick and efficient processing of your claim Step 1 Contact the appropriate Vetta Customer Service Center listed below for help and to obtain a Return Authorization Number RA Number Step 2 Send the unit back to the appropriate Vetta Customer Service Center together with the original copy of your purchase receipt and a detailed explanation of the problem that you are experiencing Please be sure to write the Return Authorization Number RA Number on your return package VETTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS Acumen Inc 101A Executive Drive Suite 100 Sterling VA 20166 USA Phone 703 904 0405 Fax 703 904 0218 Email customerservice vetta com Internet www vetta com
9. one beat of each other for those who want to hear their heart beat con tinuously and will also allow you to set either limit to the off position But it will not let you set the lower limit higher than the upper or the upper to less than the lower SETTING ALARM SOUND ON AND OFF The alarm sound for both the Daily Alarm and the Target Zone Range can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the ALARM button To indicate this the alarm indicator on the display will switch ON or OFF To switch the Daily Alarm ON or OFF press the button while in the Time Mode When this alarm is beeping it can be silenced by pressing any button To activate or deactivate the Target Zone Alarm Sound simply press the button while in the Heart Rate Mode BASIC FITNESS TIPS amp TARGET ZONE Depending on your specific goals individual fitness level or just on how energetic you feel you may want to modify your range from one day to the next based on the following chart EXERCISE TARGET ZONE CHART 200 of Max Heart rate 85 to Max 55 to 65 55 to 65 50 55 60 65 Heart Rate Beats per Minute Age 20 25 30 35 40 45 STRETCHING Begin and end every workout with stretching Stretching done before your workout increases flexibility to help prevent muscle strain or injury and stretching after loosens tight muscles and helps prevent soreness e Stretch befo
10. onitor should ever get stuck or act erratically due to dropping it static shock or some other unforeseen reason The Global Reset feature will allow you to reset the unit and return all settings back to their internal defaults To perform this function press and hold both buttons at once Caution THIS WILL CLEAR EVERYTHING including all of your personal settings My heart rate readings act strange while in my car or on an airplane Though the HR409 is designed with high integrity interference elimination circuitry extremely excessive electrical or magnetic fields like those in a vehicle or on board an aircraft can cause disturbances in the heart rate readings When your monitor detects too much interference such as this it will usually display 00 or and eventually turn its heart rate circuit off The indicator tells you if the heart rate circuit is on In most cases holding the monitor within a foot of the front of the chest belt will allow your monitor to receive the signal and display your heart rate accurately TAKING CARE OF YOUR HR409 Your Vetta Heart Rate Monitor was built with a commitment to quality and dependability To extend the life of your monitor and keep it operating at its peak please read your instructions carefully and keep the following tips in mind CARE amp MAINTENANCE e To maximize the life of your heart monitor it is important that you keep all of its components clean and always dry off any moi
11. r those in good physical condition who have been exercising on a consistent basis for an extended period of time Exercising in this range helps improve your fitness level and prevent injury caused from over training e Duration 20 30 min per workout e Frequency At least 3 or 4 times per week THE ANAEROBIC ZONE 85 TO MAX HR To be used by ultra athletes only and never recommended without close medical approval or supervision This range is used only for those in extremely good physical condition during races or training for competition It is typically used for interval training or short sprints to help improve or measure endurance levels MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS Track yourself to determine how your overall health and fitness improves As your cardiovascular system improves your normal resting heart rate will decrease It will begin to take longer to reach your target zone and it will be easier to keep your heart rate steady during exercise If you notice your resting heart rate higher than normal you should take a rest from exercise or at least workout easier that day It may be an indication that your body has not completely recovered from a previous extraneous workout or injury It could also be an indication of an illness coming on stress or a good reason for a check up with your doctor Le ATTACHING YOUR HEART MONITOR 1 Attach the adjustable strap to one side of the transmitter Push the round tab of the belt c
12. rcise range for a 30 year old would be a low of 124 and a high of 162 beats per minute You should never exercise near your maximum heart rate max HR for any period of time SETTING YOUR TARGET ZONE Start from the Heart Rate Mode 1 Press amp hold the SET button to enter the Setting Mode 2 Age blinking Set using the MODE button Range is 7 99 default is 30 Press the SET button to proceed to the next item Note If you want to use the built in EZ Setting of 65 85 of your maxHR set only your age and skip steps 3 4 amp 5 by pressing SET 3 times f 3 Target Zone Alarm blinking set ON OFF using the MODE button Press the SET but MV FALA LZ ton to proceed to the next item m 7 4 Target Zone High blinking set using ae the MODE button TZ High TTT IN auto sets based on age Setting MEA LAL modifying it is optional Press the SET nd 1 button to proceed to the next item l 5 Target Zone Low blinking set using TIVITY ITN the MODE button TZ Low also ZR p FRIAI auto sets based on age Setting W modifying it is optional Press the SET T button to exit Setting Mode HTAA Note Any items not set will default to standard average val ues The TZ limits automatically set to 65 85 of your max HR based on your age setting where max HR 220 Age every time the age setting is changed This monitor will allow you to program your upper and lower limits within
13. re warm up amp after cool down e Stretch slowly amp gently never bounce or stretch to a point of pain e Hold each stretch 30 60 sec amp exhale as you extend stretches WARM UP amp COOL DOWN 55 OR LESS Jtart every exer cise with a slow and gradual warm up and end with a slow and gradual cool down Smoothly easing into and out of strenuous activity helps your body prepare your metabolism and blood flow to efficiently break down fat and change over from one intensity level to another Going into your target zone too quickly can cause your heart rate to increase too rapidly causing you to loose your energy too soon strain yourself or possibly worse e Slowly bring your heart rate to a level just below the lower limit of your target zone e Maintain heart rate at this level for 5 10 min THE FAT BURNING ZONE 55 65 This range is recommended for those who haven t worked out in a long time are trying to loose weight those at a high risk for heart problems or if you re just not feeling 100 one day It is intended for low intensity and or long duration exercise The lower intensity helps you maintain your exercise for longer periods of time When exercising for weight loss or starting a new exercise routine longer duration is more important and much healthier than higher intensity e Build up gradually to 30 to 60 min per workout e Workout 3 or 4 times per week THE AEROBIC ZONE 65 TO 85 This range is recommended fo
14. sture before putting it away For cleaning use only mild soap and water Be careful to never use abrasive cleaners or chemicals as they will cause permanent damage e For safekeeping always store your monitor in its original box and in a safe mild and dry location Be sure not to expose it to extreme temperatures such as leaving it in direct sunlight or in a hot or freezing cold car for extended periods of time GENERAL PRECAUTIONS e Although your Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant be sure not to operate its buttons under water as pressure can cause them to leak e The transmitter will automatically shut itself off once you have disconnected it from your chest However it is important to thoroughly dry it off after every use since moisture on the electrodes can cause it to remain on longer e Be sure not to twist or bend the electrode portions of the belt excessively never bend backwards especially when storing it This can permanently damage their conductivity and cause mechanical damage to the internal circuit BATTERY REPLACEMENT Should your monitor need battery replacement we recommend that you take it to a local jewelry store or an authorized Vetta Dealer in order to guarantee that it will maintain its water resistance Improper battery replacement or service will void the warranty Repairs should only be performed by a Vetta Service Center TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS o Shock Resistant Standard shock resistance
15. ting the operating range 5 Put your wrist monitor on The monitor doesnt have to be attached to your wrist to register your heart rate it just has to be within 3 feet of your chest y ie EXERCISING WITH YOUR HR409 HEART RATE From Time of Day Mode click MODE button once to go to Heart Rate Mode and begin your exercise If your transmitter is correctly attached the running man indicator on the monitor display should begin to blink and your current heart rate in beats per minute will come up on the display If no heart rate is detected for 5 min the heart rate circuit will switch itself off The indicator tells if the heart rate circuit is on To switch it back on after it has shut off simply restart the Heart Rate Mode by clicking the MODE button THE TARGET ZONE Your monitor will provide both a visual indicator by flashing the heart rate digits and an audible alarm beeping if your heart rate is above or below your set target zone range The TZ indicator with the a or w arrows will indicate if your heart rate is within above or below the set target zone respectively The beeping alarm can be turned on or off by pressing the Alarm button indicated by the on the display TROUBLESHOOTING Can t get a Heart Rate reading The most common cause for the heart rate not turning on or work ing erratically is that the belt is not positioned correctly or not moistened properly Make sure that the belt is positioned hi
16. tton Note If no button is pressed after 1 minute the monitor will automatically exit the Setting Mode SETTING THE CLOCK Start from the Time of Day Mode a 1 Press amp hold the SET button to Aad enter the time Setting Mode hal LI 2 Hour blinking Set by using the m MODE button Press the SET button d dA to proceed to the next item 3 Minutes blinking Set by using TTT the MODE button Press the SET but ton to proceed to the next item ir ALA 4 12 24hr time display blinking Set ar by using the MODE button Press the PNT SET button to proceed to the next item Ivy oe AL 5 Daily Alarm blinking Set on or al 2 off with the MODE button Press the Y SET button to proceed to the next IAI item OVTATAT at rie E 6 Alarm hour blinking Set by using the MODE button Press the SET hs ana button to proceed to the next item 7 Alarm minutes blinking Set by D NLA using the MODE button Press the SET button to exit the Setting Mode bi TN miy ah fnt al DETERMINING YOUR TARGET ZONE What is Target Zone Heart Rate Training In order to benefit the most from your workout you need to become familiar with your heart rate training zone By working within the correct range you will achieve your fitness goals and strengthen your cardiovascular system in less time Here is basically how it works Effective conditioning requires that you maintain your heart rate at the proper
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