Acumen TZ-MAX 100, TZ-MAX 50 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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Table Of Contents

Warnings 1 Year Limited Warranty Before You Begin Features Computer Interface What is Included in Your Package Exercise with Your Heart Rate Monitor

Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor Sequence of Display & Setting Modes

Modes and Functions Time Mode Pace Mode Chrono Mode HR Data Mode Recovery Mode Interval Mode Alarm Mode EL Function Global Reset

Technical Specifications Technical Display Guide

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9 10 11 11 11 12

WARNINGS

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Over exertion can cause serious injury, including heart attacks. Some individuals cannot safely elevate their heart rate to the levels of typically 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 cholesterol, smoke cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain medications. 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, high-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.

1 Year Limited Warranty

This product is warranted by Acumen, Inc. for a period of 1 year from date of original purchase (with the exception of batteries and elastic chest strap) under normal use, to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, abuse, tampering or disassembling of the product. Acumen, Inc. reserves the right to determine the cause of malfunction and will repair or replace your Acumen HRM at no charge except for shipping and handling. For warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase

& date of purchase, along with a check or money to cover the costs of shipping and handling.

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No responsibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages, including but without limitation damages or injuries resulting from possible measurement inaccuracies or malfunctions.

Before You Begin

This booklet will provide you with most of the instructions needed to program and use your new monitor, please visit our website (http://www. acumeninc.com) for complete information of the Instruction Manual. This model is normally sold with a computer interface system. If you have access to a computer and your purchase included the interface module, you will find it much easier to understand and program this watch from your computer versus doing it manually on the watch.

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Warranty and Non-Warranty Service

For warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase & date of purchase, along with a check or money order for $7.50 to cover the costs of shipping and handling. The registration card is not considered proof of purchase, so please send a copy of your original receipt. Warranty is voided if repairs have been made by individuals not authorized by Acumen, Inc.. If you are returning your Acumen product for service, please return it with the card below and a check or money order for $7.50 for return shipping and handling. Package your unit securely in it’s original box and inside a sturdy shipping carton.

Send it to: Acumen, Inc.

101 A Executive Drive Suite 200 Sterling, VA 20166. USA

For Questions Call: (703) 904-0405 between the hours of 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you.

Features

1 Year Warranty. Rugged Shock Resistant Design. Fully Water Resistant to 30 Meters. User Replaceable Batteries. Smart Lite EL night light with auto activation. Time & Calendar Display 12/24hr. with Hourly Chime. 5 Daily Alarms Independently programmable. Ultra-Slim Heart Rate Chest Belt Wireless ECG-Accurate. Interference Filtering Circuitry. TriZone: 3 EZ-Set Target Zones Target Zone Alarms With Audible & Visual Indicators. Recovery Heart Rate Timer. Pacer Digitally Controlled Cadence. Smart View: Change displays & view memory with stopwatch and timers

running.

Countdown Start 0-59 seconds and Random. 9 Interval Timers with 9 Cycles (& continuous). Multiple Memory Files Independently retainable, up to 60 files. Time & Date Stamp for Memory Files. 50/100 Laps Memory with 8 seconds freeze display. Heart Rate Sampling Stores HR into memory (2000 samples for TZ Max

50 & 4000 samples for TZ Max 100). Memory Recall: Time in TZ, Max. & Avg. HR for each & best laps, Calories, 50/100 Laps w/Lap Split.

Pat Pend

Which automatically sets by age.

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permission of ACUMEN, INC.

Acumen™ & EZ-Set Target Zone™ are

trademarks of Acumen, Inc.

EZ-Set TargetZone

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Angled Belt Clip

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Note: TZ Max 50 has 50 Laps and does not include Pacer,Calorie and Recovery Timer.

Computer Interface

System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 95™ or above. Acumen 2-Way PC Communication Interface Module.

Functions:

• Analyze Workouts and Track Progress.

• Printout Files.

• Program Watch Setting.

• Download and Save Data for Long Term Memory.

Refer to the instructions on Acumen CD ROM on how to install the software.

What is Included in Your Package

Technical Display Guide

Your package includes:

A. Watch / Receiver (Heart Rate Monitor) B. Chest Transmitter C. Adjustable Elastic Strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip D. Acumen Software CD ROM E. Interface Module F. Communication Cable with 25-Pins converter G. Sporty Carry Case (Not included in TZ Max 50 package)

Interface Module

User replaceable batteries are included in both the watch & transmitter.

Elastic Strap

Chest Transmitter

“Angle Fit” Belt Clip

Communication Cable with25-Pins Converter

Sporty Carrying Case

CD ROM

Display Items Default Setting Range

Time/Alarm/Date Pacer

Chrono

Memory Lap Heart Rate Sample

Personal Data

Recovery

Interval Timer Calorie Time Alarm

Hourly Chime TZ Alarm

Smart lite

Fri, Jan.1,1999,8:00 AM,12Hr 30 BPM,OFF,HRC:OFF

00:00.0 Delay: 0 sec Smp Rate: 10 sec

Age: 30 Weigh: 150lbs Current TZ: M TZ Low: 105~124 TZ Med:124~162 TZ High:162~181 Exercise Type: Aerobics Exercise Intensity: M

U:105 L: 86

CY: 1,0/0,00:00:00 Auto start: off

0 OFF

#1,12:00 AM OFF

OFF OFF

1999~2098,12/24Hr

20~200BPM, ON/OFF /AUTO HRC: ON/OFF

99:99:99 (rolls over at 100 hrs) Delay:0~59, Rnd(6~10) Smp Rate: 5,10, 30,60sec,5Min, OFF

50 or 100 laps 2000 or 4000 Samples

20~250 bpm Age: 7~99 Weigh: 50~300lbs (30~150 Kg) Current TZ:L/M/H TZ Low:20~250, OFF TZ Med:20~250, OFF TZ High:20~250,OFF Exercise Type:20 categories Exercise Intensity: L/M/H

U: 21~250 L: 20~249

CY: 1~9,0~9/9, 0~99:59:59 Auto start: ON/OFF

0~999 kcal (rolls over at 1,000)

ON/OFF

#1~5,Weekday:MO~SU/Date:1.01~12,31

ON/OFF ON/OFF

ON/OFF

Exercise with Your Heart Rate Monitor

( I ) Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor

1. Attach the transmitter belt to your chest. Attach the adjustable strap: insert round end of clip through the hole and twist. (Fig 1.)

Fig.1

Belt Clip

Elastic Strap

Transmitter

Elastic Strap

Belt Clip

Transmitter

Please visit our website at http://www.acumeninc.com for complete information of the Instruction Manual.

Operation in this mode:

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to choose Alarms (1~5).

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to turn alarm clock on or off.

- Press Rcl/View button to turn hourly chime on or off.

Setting the Alarm Clock

You can set the alarm on specific time, date or every day.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Alarm Clock Setting.

- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.

EL Function

Simply press EL button once in any mode to light the LCD for 3 seconds. If Smart Lite is turned on, it will light when any button is pressed from 6pm to 6am.

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button in Time Setting Mode to enter the Smart Lite Setting.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to turn Smart Lite ON or OFF.

Adjust the tension of the strap: to fit snugly but comfortably around your chest.(Fig.2)

Fig.2

Moisten the transmitter electrodes: apply a small drop of water on each of the two contact area.(fig 3.)

Fig.3

Global Reset

This feature clears all Memory data, user settings returns all settings to the default values listed at Technical Display Guide.

- Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr, Rcl/View, Mode/Nxt and EL buttons for 3 seconds to reset the Heart Rate Monitor. (Also happens at battery replacement.)

Technical Specifications

Standard Shock Resistance Water Resistance 30 Meters Operating Temperature 0 to 50 oC (32~122 oF) Watch / Receiver Battery Type Lithium CR 2032 Chest Transmitter Battery Type Lithium CR 2032 Average Battery Life 1.5 Years 1hr/day, 7days week, avg. HR

155.(night light use twice a day.)

Electrode

2. Attach your wrist monitor. The watch doesn't have to be attached to your wrist to register your heart rate, but it must be within 3 feet of your chest.

3. Press any key to start the Heart Rate reading.

(II) Sequence of Display & Setting Modes

Time Mode

Pace Mode

Chrono Mode

HR Data Mode

Recovery Mode

Interval Mode

Alarm Mode

Setting the Time

Setting the Pacer

Setting the Chrono Timer

Setting Your Personal Data

Setting the Recovery HR Limit

Setting the Interval Timers

Setting the Alarm Clock

Stp/Sto/Clr

• Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between modes.

• Press Set button to enter or exit

Set

Setting Modes.

Note: If no button is pressed for 60

Mode/Nxt

Rcl/View

seconds, the watch will automatically exit the setting mode.

Str/Lap/TZ

(III) Modes and Functions Time Mode

You can get the following information in this mode:

• Time, Date, Month and Weekday.

• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.

• " " icon indicates Time Alarm status.

• " " icon indicates Hourly Chime status

• View the watch ID.

Operation in this mode:

- Press and hold Rcl/View button to view the current exercise session.

- Press and hold Str/Lap/TZ button to view the Watch ID. Note: You may change your Watch ID by using the Acuman Software.

• Total timers in a cycle, the current timer number, total cycle, current on-going countdown timer.

• Each timer, every cycle and the final timer are respectively signaled by a short beep, a short double beep, one long beep, and display "OVERTIME"when finished.

• "Auto" icon indicates the interval timer status. If it is “ON”, the interval timers will be controlled by the stopwatch, or “OFF”when you want to control it manually.

• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.

Operation in this mode:

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to start the interval timer.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to pause/stop the interval timer.

- Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to clear timer when it is stopped.

Setting Interval Timers

You can set each interval timer, it's sequence in a cycle and total cycle number.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Interval Timer Setting.

- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to adjust parameters.

Alarm Mode

The unit includes 5 Alarms. These alarms can be programmed to operate independently of each other, on specific days or every day.

You can get the following information in this mode:

Setting the Time

You can set 12/24 Hour Mode, Hour, Minute, Second, Year, Month and Date.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Time Setting.

- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters. (the Second will be reset to zero)

Note: weekday is auto-set based on the date and month entries.

Pace Mode (This feature is not included in TZ Max 50)

The Pace feature is a programmable beeping sound which allows you to set beeping rhythm for use as guidance to regulate your exercise, keep your exercise pace in sync with that rhythm.

• Alarm number (1~5)

• Alarm Time , Date or Weekday.

• “ “ icon indicates Alarm status(ON or OFF).

• “ “ icon indicates Hourly Chime status(ON or OFF).

Recovery Mode (This feature is not available in TZ Max 50)

The Recovery is a count-up timer. It times how quickly your heart rate drops down to normal after you have finished exercising. Recovery Rate is used to monitor your fitness level and gauge progress. The more fit your cardiovascular system is (or becomes), the faster your heart rate will return to normal after exercise.

The Recovery Timer is an automatic function. It starts when you stop the stopwatch and your heart rate has dropped to the level of the programmed Upper Recovery Setting. It then counts up it's timer until your heart rate has dropped to the Lower Recovery Setting.

You can get the following information in this mode:

• The Recovery Timer.

• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.

You can get the following information in this mode:

• Pace speed in BPM (beats per minute).

• Pacer status: ON, OFF, AUTO. "ON" is displayed when you want to turn the Pacer on continuously and you

Pace Speed Pacer Status

will need to manually turn “OFF”,or switch to "AUTO” when you want to control it by the stopwatch.

• Turn the "HRC ON" allows you to control the pacer by your heart rate and the pace speed will slow down or speed up automatically when your heart rate is above or below the Target Zone.

• Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.

Operation in this mode:

Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to change the Pacer status.

Operation in this mode:

- Press & hold Rcl/View button to view the recovery settings.

Setting Recovery HR Limit

You can set Recovery Heart Rate Limit.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Recovery Setting.

- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between the parameters.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.

Interval Mode

This mode includes 9 interval or countdown timers. These timers can be programmed to operate in sequence or independently. They are basically 9 separate programmable timers used to signal time elapsed during exercise.Interval timers are commonly used to time individual segments during interval or sprint training, or, for timing a pacing goal for segments, etc.(For example, if you want to exercise for one hour with 2 -minute breaks of every 10 minutes. You should set Timer 1 to 10 minutes, Timer 2 to 2 minutes and the number of cycle to 3.) You can get the following information in this mode:

Total cycles

Countdown display

Current timer number

Total timer in a cycle

Setting the Pacer

You can set Pace Speed and turn HRC ON/OFF.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Pacer Setting.

- Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between parameters.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to adjust parameters.

Chrono Mode (Calorie is not available in TZ Max 50)

The unit records your exercise data by running the stopwatch. The delay feature allows you to delay the stopwatch each time when you press the start button. It's helpful in trying to synchronize with a separate countdown timer or for practicing starting on cue.

You can get the following information in this mode:

Display valid record capacity

• Display the valid record capacity (Lap and Sampling numbers) and freeze for 2 seconds.

• Change the display to the latest exercise session: Session number, Lap number, the Stopwatch, Delay Time (or total Exercise Time when starting the session), Heart Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm if the Target Zone Alarm is on.

Operation in this mode:

Record Lap Markers:

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to start the stopwatch. When the stopwatch is running, press the button again to record a lap marker, the screen will then freeze for 8 seconds with the stopwatch is running. .

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to pause/stop the stopwatch.

Record a Session:

- Press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to store the lap markers and change to a new session when the stopwatch is stopped.

Clear the Data: When all the data is stored, press & hold Stp/Sto/Clr button to clear the last session, hold the button continuously to clear all data.

Memory Data Recall:

- Press Rcl/View button to enter recall memory data.

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to exit .

Review Data in Each Session: The unit will toggle the displays of lap data in each session by pressing Rcl/View button in the following sequence:

Setting the Chrono Timer

You can set Delay time and Sampling time. The Delay time can be set between 0~59 seconds or random(6~10 seconds). Sampling time is the period for the watch to take a heart rate sample, which is important

& required when you want to analyze your workout with the PC software.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Chrono Timer Setting.

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between parameters.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.

Note: If you have not stored the last exercise session currently displayed on your stopwatch, you will need to do so before being able to get into the Chrono Timer Setting.

HR Data Mode (Calorie is not available in TZ Max 50)

You can get the following information in this mode: Rate with audible and visual Target Zone Alarm when the Target Zone Alarm is on.

• The current Target Zone.

• Amount of time spent in your selected Target Zone.

• Total calories consumed during the exercise session.

• ”

“ icon indicates audible Target Zone Alarm status.

Press

Rcl/View

Button

General information Time in TZ

Press

Rcl/View

Button

The Last Lap & HR

(Time above TZ & Time below TZ display is optional)

Best Lap & HR

Press

Rcl/View

Button

Average Lap & HR

Press

Rcl/View

Button

Time above TZ

Press

Rcl/View

Button

Press

Rcl/View

Button

Time below TZ

Each subsequent pressing of Rcl/View button will proceed to the remaining laps until reaching the last lap, and the unit starts over again at step1.

Choose the Sessions: Press Mode/Nxt button to toggle between sessions. Note:The unit will automatically exit the recall mode if no button is pressed

for 60 seconds.

Operation in this mode:

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between three Target Zones.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr button to turn on or off audible Target Zone Alarm.

- Press Rcl/View button to view the current Target Zone limit.

Setting Your Personal Data

You can set: Age, Weight, Low, Medium ,High Target Zone Limits, Exercise Type and Exercise Intensity. The unit will calculate the Target Zone Limits when you input your age, you may also set each parameter manually or separately.

- Press Set button to enter or exit the Personal Data Setting.

- Press Str/Lap/TZ button to toggle between parameters.

- Press Mode/Nxt button to change the parameter in each screen.

- Press Stp/Sto/Clr or Rcl/View button to increase/decrease parameters.

Note: Refer to the "Basic Exercise Guide" on how to determine your TZ & Recovery Zone. If you can not find it in your package, you may visit our Website for more information.

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