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Cateye Ergociser
MODEL EC-1600
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EC-1600
EC-16OO
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How to Use This Manual After you read the Starting up section of this manual, assemble your Cateye Ergociser™ and try it out . When you get used to the machine and de- velop a greater interest in it, please read the Opera- tion section in preparation to trying the machine's numerous functions. Turn to the Reference section whenever the need arises. 1 Assembling --------------------------------------------------------------6 2 Installing the control unit -------------------------------------
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Name of parts CONTROL Reset Button RESET Printer Cover Thermal Paper Paper Cutter UNIT Resets the program back to initial state. Pitch Sound Button Paper Guide Turns on or off the pitch sound. When the pitch sound is on, symbol appears on the LCD. Printer Button Turns on or off the printer function. When the printer is on, symbol appears on the LCD. Value Adjust Button Before exercise ----increases or decreases the blinking 10 EC-1600 RESET numerical value by 10. [For pedal torqu
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Paper Case Select Switch Paper Case Guide Reading Stand (OPTION) Fixing Screw Holes Mounting screw holes Cable Inlet Battery Case Pulse Sensor Jack MAIN UNIT Control Unit Handlebar Paper Case Handlebar Lever Saddle Handlebar post Outer Cover Handlebar post Inner Cover Seat Post Spring Lock Pin Adjusting Knob Power Switch Crank AC Adapter Inlet Pedal EC-1600 Front Leg/Leg pipe covers Rear Leg/ Leg pipe covers Caster Levelling Knob Levelling Knob ON ON MD OFF 1234
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INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for your purchase of the Model EC-1600 Cateye Ergociser™. The model EC-1600 is a new high-tech exerciser with a built-in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardiovascular fitness and overall endurance, the keystone of good health. With its endurance test program and four training programs, the EC-1600 will help you to maintain or improve your physical strength in a fun and pleasant way. We hope you will make good use of your Cateye
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R Cateye Ergociser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EC-1200 D A T A C A R D EC-1600 1 Assembling 2 Installing the control unit 3 Adapting the pulse sensor 4 How to adjust each part 5 Your first ride 6 The six programs of operation 7 Using your Ergociser without a data card Make sure all components are included in a package. Control Unit Saddle Main Body Handlebar post Assembly Legs (2 pcs.) Leg Covers (4 pcs.) Pedals (L,R) AC Adapter Data Card (10) Batteries Operating Instructions Pulse Sensor Sens
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EC-1600 Assembly 1.Attaching the legs 2. Mounting the handlebar 3. Connecting the control 4.Mounting the saddle 5.Attaching the pedals post cable • Remove the two screws from the • Remove the handlebar post knob. • Connect the connector from the • Pull the spring lock pin and lift up • Use the No.15 end of the spanner respective leg pipes. The one with handlebar post cover with that the seat post to a proper height for to attach the pedals firmly to the • Insert the handlebar post into the caste
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Installing the control unit 1.Loading backup batteries 2. Printer use 3. Units for body weight 4. Strength evaluation table 5. Installing the control unit • The battery case cover is on the • Use select switch No.4 on the • Use select switch No.3 on the back • By using select switches No.1 and • Insert the cable connector from • Using the four screws provided, back of the control unit. You can back of the control unit to activate of the control unit to choose kilo- 2 in the aerobic power measure
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Adapting the pulse sensor 1. Connecting the pulse 2. Handling of sensor cable 3. Using pulse sensor 4.Checking the Pulse This model detects and sensor during exercise Sensor displays your pulse rate during exercise by the • Attach the sensor clip on the • Clip the pulse sensor at the center pulse sensor from your handlebar with the sensor cable in of your right or left ear lobe. • Insert the pulse sensor plug into • You can check the function of the between, and adjust the length of the sensor j
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EC-1600 How to adjust each part 1.Adjusting the saddle 2. Adjusting the handlebar 3. Adjusting the handlebar 4. Adjusting the pedal belt 5. The levelling knobs 6.Adjusting all parts to fit height height angle Handlebar height can be roughly se- • When you turn the handlebar le- • The pedal belt length of the EC- • Ideally, you should only use your • Make various height and angle ad- lected in 3 steps, and further adjust- ver clockwise (when mounted), 1600 can be adjusted according to exerciser o
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Your first ride ADV 1.Turn on power and attach 2. Insert the start card (red 3. Checking the screen 4. Press the button 5.Calorie display 6. When you finish pulse sensor card provided) display to start • Insert the DC connector of the • Find the red card (start card) in • The display that appears on the • Depress ADV button. This will • Pushing the MODE button gives • When 16 minutes have elapsed, a AC adaptor into the AC adapter the packaging of the exerciser. In- screen should be as described
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The six programs of operation 1.Aerobic power 2. Automatic training 3. Isopower training 4. Interval training 5.Hill profile training 6.Manual training measurement (training at a constant pulse rate) (training at a constant (exercise + relief periods) ( training by cycling up (training at any desired (physical fitness test) energy expenditure) mountains ) pedal resistance) • You set the pulse rate at which • Over a period of 10 minutes, you • The work rate or the figure for en- • By switching ba
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Using your Cateye Ergociser™ without a data card The red card you used on your first ride contains the data to select the type and condition of training. Without using this card, it is also possible to run through the same operations using the buttons on the control unit. 1.Switch on power supply 2. Select a training program 3. Input training conditions 4.Start training 5.At the end of training • Plug in the AC adaptor and turn • With each press of the MODE • The screen display will change to •
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1 Your strength level and training index 2 Aerobic power measurement (Physical fitness test) 3 Auto training 4 Isopower (constant load) training 5 Interval training 6 Hill profile training 7 Manual training 8 Setting your own training pattern 9 How to make a data card
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Your strength level and training index (1) Purpose of Exercise Glossary of Terms • Have you ever been out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs or • Maximum Heart Rate after a brisk walk? When we are walking, running and even sleeping, The heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise, there is our body is taking in oxygen and generating energy. Oxygen taken in however a limit. The maximum heart rate that a person can sustain is by the lungs is sent to the entire body via the
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Your strength level and training index (2) The "Aerobic power measurement" program evaluates your physical fitness • Exercise for at least a 15 minute period. If possible a 20 ~ 30 minute period Physical Fitness Level level according to 5 levels, it also evaluates your maximum oxygen uptake is even better. Since warm up takes 3 minutes, set your exercise time to and Training Index with an estimated value. Based on the result, you can choose your own train- "actual exercise time + 3 minutes". ing
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Aerobic power measurement (1) • The buzzer sounds ten minutes later and the test result is dis- Select the Aerobic Power Test Result Display, • For program selection see the Starting up section page 18. played on the LCD, and also printed out. The program then 1 4 Measurement Program Cool Down enters the 5 minute cool down phase and the COOL symbol lights up, however the LCD still displays the test result. Only the calorie consumption data on LCD panel will be updated if ml/kg·min MOU you keep p
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MOU MOU Aerobic power measurement (2) Physical Fitness Level (PFL) Test Protocol • There are five physical fitness levels: 1 ~ 5. These levels are relative • In the "Aerobic power measurement" program of the EC-1600, the evaluations that compare your maximum oxygen uptake (MOU), esti- workload (pedal resistance: torque) for the subsequent stage is deter- mated by the aerobic power measurement program, with the values of mined depending on your pulse rate at the previous stage. The workload othe
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Automatic training Select the Automatic Exercise Maintaining the • After the WARM symbol has gone out, during exercise every time • For program selection see the Starting up section page 18. 1 5 Training Program Target Pulse Rate the pulse rate digresses ± 3 bpm from the target, the load changes 0.1 kg·m, keeping your pulse rate close to the target pulse rate. rpm Note: When the pulse rate is "0" (when the earlobe sensor is removed) or when the pedal cadence is "0" (when not exer- TM min:sec cis
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Isopower (constant load) training • After the WARM symbol goes out, the pedal resistance (torque Select the Isopower Exercise at Constant • For program selection see the Starting Up section page 18. kg·m) increases or decreases according to the pedal cadence. 1 5 Training Program Wattage During exercise the pedal resistance (torque: kg·m) changes in 0.1 kg·m units to maintain the set value for wattage. rpm • Target wattage can be changed during exercise by pressing either or button. The new targ
