HEART RATE MONITOR MODEL: PM800 INSTRUCTION MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Heart Rate Monitor (PM800). This unit is an easy-to-use multifunction device for individuals who want to monitor their cardiac activity. The PM800 is useful in health and weight maintenance programs, exercise and training routines, or any form of aerobic conditioning. In addition to being a heart rate monitor, this device is a countdown timer, stopwatch, clock / calendar, and alarm. Now, monitor your exercise routines. Calculate the number of lost calories or set upper and lower heart rate limits. Like having a personal coach, the PM800 is ideal for active individuals. IMPORTANT * The present product is not a medical device. * Do not use in the presence of pace-maker. FEATURES 1. 12 /24 Hr. Real Time Clock, 2. Current Date Calendar 3. 20 Hour Stopwatch 4. 3 Hour Countdown Timer 5. Heart Rate Display 6. Average Heart Rate 1 7. Adjustable Upper / Lower Heart Rate Limits 8. Upper / Lower Heart Rate Memory 9. Heart Rate Alarm 10. Spent Calories 11. EL Backlight 12. Lightweight Transmitter 13. Handle Bar Adapter ACCESSING DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS To access different functions and to program the PM800 use the 4 operating keys that are located on the side of the watch. A. ADJUST Key: - Clock / Date - Upper / Lower Limits - Sex / Weight B. MODE Key: Scroll Through - Clock / Date - Stopwatch - Countdown Timer - Spent Calories GB
C. ST/SP Key: Stopwatch / Countdown Timer - Start / Stop - Reset D. ALT / [ ] Key: - Alarm - EL Backlight Energy Save Feature If no transmitter signal is received by the watch or any function is triggered within 15 minutes, the PM800 will then only show time and date. The full screen display will be reactivated as soon as a key is pressed. Use in the Water The PM800 is water-resistant and can be worn swimming or diving up to 10 meters. Note: Set the unit before exposing it to excessive water. Activating the keys while in the water or during heavy rainstorms may cause water to enter the unit. Setting the Clock and Date Before you use the watch for the first time, we recommend you set the time and date. For these initial steps, it is not necessary to wear the transmitter belt. You may press the MODE key at any time to interrupt or cancel the process. Note: If you have chosen the 12 hour mode while setting the time, the date will be shown automatically in the American month / day format. The 24 hour mode will display the European day / month format. Also, when setting the date, the month display will be the first one flashing. To set the time and date: 1. Press MODE until the clock icon [CLK] appears. 2. Press ADJUST and hold for 2 seconds to select between the 12 and 24 hour clock. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 3. Press ADJUST and select hour digits. Hold the key to advance quickly. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 4. Press ADJUST and select minutes. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 5. Press ADJUST and select year digits between 2015 and 1996. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 2
6. Press ADJUST and select month digits. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 2. To deactivate, press ALT ALT again and hold for 2 seconds. The alarm is now off. GB 7. Press ADJUST and select day digits. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 8. The day-of-the-week will be automatically determined. EL Backlight The PM800 is equipped with an EL backlight for easy reading in the dark. Press, the EL backlight will activate for 5 seconds. Note: Excessive use of the backlight may result in shortened battery life. Setting the Heart Rate Alarm When the pulse reaches the preset high / low limits, the alarm will activate. 1. Press ALT ALT and hold for 2 seconds until the icon [ ] appears. The alarm is on. 3 Note: When the alarm is active, key tones will sound when any key is pressed. Setting the Upper and Lower Limits It is recommended that care is taken when determining the correct upper and lower limits of your current physical health, age and sex. The alarm used in combination with this function will allow you to react instantly and adjust the intensity of your workout to achieve maximum results. To set the upper and lower limits: 1. Press MODE to enter Stopwatch display mode. 2. Press ADJUST and hold for about 2 seconds, the display will show hold command.
3. Press ADJUST to set the upper limit to a maximum of 240bpm. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 2. Press ADJUST and hold for about 2 seconds, the display will show hold command. 4. Press ADJUST to set the lower limit to a maximum of 220 bpm. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 3. Press ADJUST to set the appropriate sex. M for males and F for females. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. Note: The lower heart rate limit will not exceed the upper settings. For example, if the upper heart rate limit is set to 200 bpm, the lower setting cannot exceed this limit. Conversely, the upper heart rate limit can not be set lower than the lower setting. Calorie Display The PM800 will calculate your approximate calorie consumption during a workout. Simply program the following information to obtain this data which you can access during or after your training session. Note: The stopwatch must be activated if you wish to use Calorie modes. If you wish to consult the data after a workout, stop the PM800 without resetting it! Read the data first and then reset it. Otherwise, the data will be lost. To set the calorie consumption: 1. Press MODE to enter the display as shown 4 4. Press ADJUST to set your weight in pounds. Confirm by pressing MODE. Stopwatch Operation The stopwatch will run for up to 20 hours. You may use it simultaneously with the heart rate function or on its own. 1.Press MODE until the STP appears. 2. Start or stop the stopwatch using the ST/SP key. Pressing ST/ SP for 2 seconds will reset it. Note: The stopwatch must be activated if you wish to use the Heart Rate Memory or Average Heart Rate modes. If you wish to
consult the data after a workout, stop the PM800 without resetting it! Read the data first and then reset it. Otherwise, the data will be lost. Countdown Timer If you wish to workout for a set period of time, the Countdown Timer is very useful. You can adjust it from 1 minute to 3 hours. Use it similarly to the Stopwatch function but this time it will count down to 0 and emit a beeping sound at the end. Note: The Audible Alarm must be on to use this feature. To set the Countdown Timer: 1. Press MODE until the countdown timer icon [CDT] appears. Fitting the Transmitter Belt Wear the transmitter stretched around your thorax and under the pectoral muscles. The Oregon Scientific logo must be visible in front and not upside down. The elastic band should be adjusted snugly enough so that the belt doesn t shift while your breathing. Before using, we recommend moisten the inside surface of the conductive rubber pads with saliva or ECG conductive gel (available at your local pharmacy). Finally, it may take a few minutes for the watch to display an accurate count. This is normal and may take longer on cool, dry days. CONDUCTIVE RUBBER PADS GB 2. Press ADJUST and hold for about 2 seconds, the display will show hold command. SET THE TRANSMITTER IN THE MIDDLE UNDER THE PECTORAL MUSCLES 3. Press ADJUST to set the countdown timer. Hold the key for fast increments. Confirm and continue by pressing MODE. 4. To start or stop the countdown timer, press ST / SP. 5. To reset the countdown timer, press ST / SP and hold for about 2 seconds. The unit will reset to the preset countdown time. 5
Actual Heart Rate Monitoring To consult your actual heart rate reading, you have the choice between a couple of modes. For example, Actual Heart Rate with Clock, or Actual Heart Rate with Stopwatch. A delay of 5-8 seconds is needed for the watch to display your actual heart rate. The heart icon will flash to confirm that data is being received from the transmitter. If the heart icon doesn t flash, there s no data transfer. (If the monitor flashes or the alarm sounds, this doesn t mean that there s no data transfer, it means that you ve reached your upper/ lower limits.) Note: Memory functions are only activated when starting the stopwatch. Consult the following pages for more information. Heart Rate Memory Storage and Recall The PM800 will memorize the time you spent above, inside and below your set heart rate limits during a workout. 1. Press MODE until STP appears. The stopwatch must be stopped. 2. Press MODE and hold for about 2 to 3 seconds. The display will scan between Upper Limit, Lower Limit, and Inside Limit. 3. Resetting the stopwatch will also clear the average heart rate. 6 Note: The stopwatch must be activated to use this function. If you wish to consult the data after workout, stop the PM800 without resetting it! Read your data first and then reset it, otherwise the data will be lost. Average Heart Rate Function After a workout, you can consult the reached average heart rate. It is determined by using the reached upper and lower heart rate readings during a training session. It will be showed after the Heart Rate Memory. Note: The stopwatch must be activated to use this function. If you wish to consult the data after workout, stop the PM800 without resetting it! Read your data first and then reset it, otherwise the data will be lost. Training Zones WARNING: Determining your individual training zone is a critical step in the process towards efficient and safe training. Please consult your doctor or health professional to help you determine your maximum heart rate, upper and lower limits, exercise frequency and duration appropriate for your age, condition and specific goals.
The following offers only very basic information to help you set your watch. To learn more about Training Zones are training techniques, please refer to the wide variety of books available on the subject. In order to find your individual training zones, you must first determine your individual maximum heart rate. This is the highest number of times your heart contracts in one minute. A common way to estimate this is to subtract your age from a given number like this: Women: 226 minus your age Men: 220 minus your age Example for a 36 year old woman: 226 minus 36 = A maximum heart rate of 190 Although very simple, this method can also be imprecise. We again advise you to consult health professionals. To best determine your max. HR. Training zones represent different levels of intensity in reference to your individual max. HR. There are several training zones that bear specific results in your fitness program. The most popular zones range between 50% to 80% of your maximum great rate. This is where you achieve cardiovascular benefits, burn fat, and become fitter. When programming your watch, the lowest % of the zone you choose becomes your lower heart rate limit and the highest % becomes the upper heart rate limit. 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Moderate Activity Weight Management Aerobic Zone Anaerobic Threshold Zone Red Line Zone ( maximum capacity ) Battery Change If the heart rate readings become erratic or stop, your transmitter battery may need replacing. You can do this by yourself very easily without any special tools. 1. Open the transmitter battery lid with a coin by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert one CR2032, 3V lithium battery with writing facing you. Note: Take care not to touch the two contacts, otherwise the battery can discharge. 3. Replace lid. If you are unsure about the procedure consult your dealer. Note: Disposed of improperly, batteries can be harmful. Protect the environment by taking exhausted batteries to authorized disposal stations. GB 7
SPECIFICATIONS Functions: Real time clock : 12/24 hour option with hour/minute Countdown timer : 3:00:00 to 00:00:00 Stopwatch : 0:00:00 to 19:59:59 (hrs: min: sec) Calendar : 1.1.1996 31.12.2015 (date. month. year) Heart Rate : 40 to 239 bpm Upper limit : 60 to240 bpm Lower limit : 40 to 220 bpm Heart Rate Limits : 0:00:00 to 19:59:59 (hrs: min: sec) Recording Times Average HR Memory : 40 to 239 bpm Calories Burned : 0 to 9999 Cal. Weight Setting : 20 to 199 kg (24 hour format) 50 to 499 lbs (12 hour format) Sex : M = Male, F = Female Watch Display Dimensions Weight Power : 2.1 cm (W) x 1.9 cm (L) : approx. 39 g : 1 pc, CR 2025, 3V battery Chestband Sensor Dimensions Weight Power More Information Temperature Water Resistance Estimated Battery Life : 34.7 cm (W) x 3.4 cm (L) : approx. 47 g : 1 pc, CR 2032, 3V battery Storage : -20 C to +60 C Operating: -10 C to +50 C : Not actuating Keys to 10 meters : Chestband approx. 750 working hours Watch approx. 15 months MAINTENANCE 1. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit. 2. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust, temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may result in malfunction, a shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries, or distorted parts. 3. Do not tamper with the unit s internal components. Doing so will terminate the unit s warranty and may cause damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the unit. 8
CAUTION The content of this manual is subject to change without further notice. Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display. The manufacturer and its suppliers held no responsibility to you or any other person for any damage expenses, lost profits, or any other claim arise by using this product. The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer. 9