Cateye EC-C400 manuale d’uso

Cateye Ergometer Instruction Manual MODEL EC-C400 EC-C4OO UPRIGHT BIKE E C - 1 2 0 0 O N O F F[...]

2 H OW TO USE THIS MANUAL After first reading the "Start Guide," assemble the machine and give the Model EC-C400 Ergometor type Cat eye Fitness a try. Once you've become accustomed to the machine, read the "Operation Guide" and experi- ment with the EC-C400's wealth of functions. Make use of the "Reference Guide&q[...]

3 Always unplug from the electrical outlet immedi- ately after using and before cleaning. Do not leave plugged in. Turn all controls to the off position before removing the plug from the outlet. Remove the plug without pulling the cord. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being adminis- tered. Keep the co[...]

4 P AR T NAMES Main body Control unit INTERV AL HILL CONSTANT WATTAG E HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST QUICK STOP MODE ST ART ADV ANCE AEROBIC AEROBIC WEIGHT LOSS HR CONTROL TO OPERA TE MANUALL Y PRESS "QUICK" 1 2 3 1 2 3 INTERV AL HILL 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 EC-1200 Handlebar Handlebar lever Cable holder Handlebar post Handlebar post knob Control uni[...]

5 1 Liquid crystal display (LCD) 2 Pattern display When Hill training or Interval training have been selected, the pattern (hill shape or training interval) which is set is indicated by a lamp. 3 Target pulse Lights and displays the target pulse when the HR control training has been selected. 4 Training select buttons FITNESS TEST .. Fitness test i[...]

S TA R T G UIDE 1 Starting with assembly ............................................................. 7 2 How to adjust each part .......................................................... 10 3 Adapting the pulse sensor ..................................................... 12 4 Trying out the EC-C400 for the first time ........................... [...]

7 1 Follow the steps starting from the next page and assemble the unit as shown in the figure below. S T AR TING WITH ASSEMBL Y[...]

8 1 2 4 3 Attach the front leg. • Remove the two screws from the respective leg pipes. The one with casters should be used as front leg. • Place the front leg under the front end of the main body with casters facing forward, and adjust the position so that the screw holes meet the fastening points. • Fasten the leg with the two screws securel[...]

9 5 6 Attach the pedals. • Use the No.15 end of the spanner to attach the pedals firmly to the cranks. • The right and left pedals are different, so be sure to check for R and L marks. • Tighten the right pedal by turning clockwise, and the left pedal by turning counterclockwise. Caution: If the pedals are not attached firmly enough to the cr[...]

10 1 Adjust the saddle height. • Pulling on the spring lock pin will enable you to move the seat post up or down. When the saddle is at the correct level for you, release the knob and move the seat post slightly. • A spring inside the spring lock pin will drive a pin into the nearest hole in the seat post, locking it in that position. • The p[...]

11 Adjust the saddle angle. • Loosen the bolt of the seat pillar using the wrench provided. • Adjust the saddle to the desired angle. • Tighten the bolt of the seat pillar, fixing the angle of the saddle as desired. Adjust the pedal belt. • The pedal belt length of the EC-C400 can be adjusted according to your shoes size. The level knobs ?[...]

12 3 A DAPTING THE PULSE SENSOR This model detects and displays your pulse rate during exercise by the earlobe sensor from your earlobe. Being a sensitive elec - tronic part, the earlobe sensor must be handled with sufficient care. Important: When the chest-belt sensor is used, remove the earlobe sensor plug from the control unit. Signals from the [...]

13 1 3 2 4 T R YING OUT THE EC-C400 FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 2 3 Turn on power and attach earlobe sensor • Insert the AC adaptor into the AC adapter inlet at the rear of the exerciser. • Insert the plug of the AC adaptor into any household AC outlet (120V). Because of the danger of electric shock, do not insert the AC plug into an outlet if your ha[...]

14 1 2 4 5 4 Starting exercise 3 Press the START button to start • Press the START button. • A buzzer sounds and the hill training display appears. • “START” as well as a mountain-like shape appear in the display, signifying that the hill training session has started. Start pedaling slowly. INTERV AL HILL CONSTANT WA TT AGE QUICK MODE ST [...]

15 5 Changing the display 6 Finishing training So far we have covered only the beginning of the Model EC-C400 Cateye Ergometer functions. Let us move on to an explanation of other functions. INTERV AL HILL CONSTANT WA TT AGE QUICK MODE ST ART HILL CONSTANT WA TT AGE HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST STOP Bring up the calories display by pressing MODE button [...]

16 Hill training ( training by cycling up mountains ) • Pedal resistance changes over time to simulate the effect of cycling in the mountains. All changes in pedal resistance are shown on the screen. • The following three types of mountain profiles plus one customized pattern are pro- grammed. Pattern-1: the Rockies (U.S.A.) Pattern-2: the Casc[...]

17 Interval training (exercise + relief periods) • By switching back and forth between exercise and relief periods of varying length, interval training gives you the kind of program that professionals use to build their stamina and energy. • On the Model EC-C400, 3 patterns of interval training programs are preset for devel- oping dashing power[...]

18 3 2 INTERV AL HILL CONSTANT WA TT AGE HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST QUICK STOP MODE ST ART Select a training program. • Attach the earlobe sensor, and then select a training program using one of the six training selection buttons. • The six training selection buttons are aligned in the following order from the left: 1 Fitness test 2 HR control tra[...]

19 3 Input training conditions. • The screen prompts you to set the training conditions. • The screen changes as shown here, and the initial value for age (40) is shown. • Your age can be increased or decreased as desired using the and buttons. The value changes rapidly if one or other button is pressed and held for longer than one second. ?[...]

20 Starting exercising Start your exercise. • When you have finished setting training conditions, press the START button and start exercise. The message “Start warming-up” is dis- played to announce that the HR control training program has started. Start pedaling slowly. Reference: To skip the warm-up period and start a HR control training se[...]

21 Scrolling screen Check your exercise record by scrolling the screen. •A fter training, you can view your workout data on the display. If the session has lasted for longer than 10 minutes, graphical information for the entire session can be viewed by scrolling the display using the and buttons. Pressing the button scrolls 5 minutes’ worth of [...]

O PERA TION G UIDE 1 Training goals ......................................................................... 24 2 Your strength level and training index ............................... 26 3 Fitness test .............................................................................. 28 4 Fitness test (2) .............................................[...]

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24 T RAINING GOALS 1 1 200 180 160 140 120 100 90 20 30 40 Pulse rate (bpm) TARGE T 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Exercise level Automatic setting of target pulse rate Target pulse range for those who have undergone special training Target pulse range for those who have undergone special training Training goals • Have you ever been out of breath after [...]

25 Maximum Heart Rate The heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise, there is how- ever a limit. The maximum heart rate that a person can sustain is called the "maximum heart rate". Generally the heart rate declines as we get older, this differs however between individuals, and is largely due to how much one ex- ercises.[...]

26 PWC max Exercise Pattern Caloric Consumption 140 watt 1 88 kcal 240 watt 2 116 kcal 195 watt 3 107 kcal PFL 20 ~ 30s 40 ~ 50s over 60s 1 110bpm 100bpm 95bpm 2 ~ 3 120bpm 110bpm 105bpm 4 ~ 5 130bpm 120bpm 115bpm HR control training • In this program, the exercise intensity is set by the target pulse rate (beats per minute: bpm). Select your tar[...]

27 Interval training • In this program, select one of the 3 patterns depending on the power you want to improve. As for the exercise intensity, adjust the pedal resistance (torque: kg·m) during training, using and buttons. • This program is for people with a long history of exercise. • The following is a reference. Settings should match your[...]

28 F ITNESS TEST 3 3 1 Select the Fitness test program. •A ttach the earlobe sensor, and press the FITNESS TEST training selection button to select the program. Input the conditions. • Enter your age, weight, and sex in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below: Initial value Setting range Age 40 years[...]

29 • Pressing the MODE button changes the numeric value displayed. Thus, the pedal loading level (resistance), wattage, and consumed calories can be checked. Caution: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five sec- onds, a fitness test measurement cannot be carried out. “ERROR” blinks in the display and the test finishes. • If your p[...]

30 (ml/kg min) 60 54 48 42 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 (Age) 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s (ml/kg min) 60 54 48 42 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 (Age) 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s F ITNESS TEST (2) 4 4 [American Females] [American Males] 25 50 75 100 125 150 (watt) 180 140 120 80 (bpm) Maximum Physical W ork Capacity W ork Rate Maximum Heart Rate Heart Rate Measurement Estimate Physical[...]

31 Test Protocol • In the “Fitness test” program of the EC-C400 Ergometer, the workload (pedal resistance: torque) for the subsequent stage is de- termined depending on your pulse rate at the previous stage. The workload (pedal resistance: torque) will be increased along one of the routes illustrated below, depending on your pulse rate ™dur[...]

32 Input the conditions. • Enter your age, target pulse, and desired exercise time, in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below: Initial value Setting range Age 40 years 10 - 99 years Target Pulse 123 bpm 75 - 168 bpm Exercise Time 20 minutes 1 - 95 minutes Reference: The upper pulse limit is automatica[...]

33 Finish your exercise. • When the specified duration elapses or when the STOP button is pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins. Pulse detection stops, and the pedal resistance drops to the mini- mum of 0.5 kg·m. Reference: If the START button is pushed during cool-down, the machine is restated to continue with trainin[...]

34 Input the conditions. • Enter the wattage, your age, and exercise time in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below: Initial value Setting range Wattage 50 watt 25 - 200 watt Age 40 years 10 - 99 years Exercise Time 20 minutes 1 - 95 minutes Reference: • When the START button is pressed, training ca[...]

35 Finish your exercise. • When the specified duration elapses or when the STOP button is pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins. Automatic adjustment of the wattage stops, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m. Reference: If the START button is pushed during cool-down, the machine is restated to con[...]

36 Input training conditions. • Enter your Exercise pattern, Age, and desired exercise time, in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below: Initial Value Setting Range Exercise pattern 1 1 - 3 Age 40 years 10 - 99 years Exercise time 20 minutes 1 - 95 minutes Reference: • When the START button is presse[...]

37 HILL CONSTANT WATT AGE HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST STOP Ending program 5 6 7 Continue the training. • The pedal resistance automatically changes according to the pattern. •A mountain-like shape represents a 15-minute interval. Every 15 minutes, the same mountain-like shape appears repeatedly. • You can change the pedal resistance using the and[...]

38 I NTER V AL TRAINING 8 8 2 3 4 INTERVAL HILL CONSTANT WATT AGE QUICK MODE ST ART Selecting training program INTERVAL HILL CONSTANT WATT AGE QUICK MODE ST ART Starting program 1 HILL CONSTANT WATT AGE Increase or decrease of numbers INTERVAL HILL QUICK MODE START Changing item for input Select the Interval training program. • Attach the earlobe[...]

39 5 6 7 HILL CONSTANT WATT AGE HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST STOP Ending program Continue the training by repeating "exercise" and "rest." • The pedal resistance changes periodically according to the exercise pattern. • During the exercise period, you should pedal faster, then slower and lighter during the relief period. • You [...]

40 2 Select the Quick start program. • Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the QUICK training selection button to start the Quick start training program. •A buzzer sounds, and start the training. Reference: In the Quick start training program, no conditions are specified. The upper pulse limit is fixed to 160 bpm. Q UICK ST AR T 9 9 1 INTERVAL[...]

41 Finishing training HILL CONSTANT WATTAG E HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST STOP HILL CONSTANT WATTAG E HR CONTROL FITNESS TEST STOP Ending program 3 Finish your exercise. • To stop the program, press the STOP button; the training program ends and the 5-minute cool-down period begins. The pedal resis- tance drops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m. • To comp[...]

42 H OW TO MAKE A DA T A CARD 10 10 If you record your training conditions to this "Data Card", you can set the conditions merely by inserting the card into the card inlet of the control unit. You can start a program just by inserting the card and pressing the START button, saving all the button operation process. To record your condition[...]

43 Cautions on Handling the Data Card • Treat the card with care. Do not bend or allow the card to become wet. • Scratch only the necessary part of the silver ink. Otherwise the sensor will not read out the data. •W ipe the residue of the scratched silver ink off the card before inserting the card into the control unit. • The blank space on[...]

R EFERENCE G UIDE 1 Chest-belt heart rate sensor ................................................. 46 2 Other useful functions ........................................................... 48 3 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 49 4 Daily maintenance/repair service warranty/ additional parts .......[...]

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46 C HEST - BEL T HEAR T RA TE SENSOR 1 MSC Wireless Heart Rate Sensor TOP MSC Wireless Heart Rate Sensor TOP Use the wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor. In the EC-C400, the heart rate can be measured using the optional wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor instead of the earlobe sensor. Therefore, in cases where it is difficult to detect the he[...]

47 Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor Replace the battery. Battery life: approx. 2 years (if used for 1 hour per day) * The battery life shown in this manual is not definitive and it var- ies depending on the use environment. Caution: • The chest-belt heart rate sensor continues to consume battery while being attached to your body. W[...]

48 O THER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 2 Change the units of weight. No. 1 Units of weight ON ............................. lb OF F ........................... kg • The units of weight can be changed using select switch No. 1 at the back of the control unit. • When the switch is “ON”, units are in lbs “pounds”. When the switch is “OFF”, units a[...]

49 Problem T ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting In the following cases, the machine is not broken. Be sure to check the following before asking for the machine to be serviced. 3 Attach the sensor correctly to your ear- lobe and take care not to swing the sen- sor or sensor cable during the exercise. If the sensor cable proves to be dam- aged, replace t[...]

50 About the repair service warranty • If trouble with this EC-C400 Ergometer due to material of manufacturing defect should occur, under normal usage conditions, within three (3) years from the date of purchase, Cat Eye Co., Ltd. will repair or replace the product/part, subject to the contents of the included warranty card. • If service is nec[...]

51 Item Specifications Power source Domestic power (AC120V) Power consumption Max. approx. 20W Loading system Eddy current system Speed increasing mechanism 2-step speed increase via timing belt Control system 8-bit microcomputer control system Display system Back-lit liquid crystal display (full dot: 320x240) Display functions Function Display ran[...]

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