Instruction Manual
for Macintosh
English version 1.0e
for Macintosh
Introduction
This is the Macintosh version of the MSC e-Train Data ViewTM software. Using this software,
stored memory record data, heart rate target zone data, and lap data from the MSC heart rate
computer can be downloaded into a Macintosh and displayed on the screen in graphic and
numeric forms. The downloaded data can also be freely manipulated using other graphic calcu-
lation software.
This manual explains about how to use the MSC e-Train Data View
precautions concerning its use. Please read this manual and understand the contents, then use
the software in the manner described here. After reading, store this manual in a safe place, so
that it may be referred to quickly when needed.
Important
• Be sure to observe the warnings, marked by warning marks, in this manual.
• Unauthorized reproduction of this manual, in part or in whole, is prohibited.
• Due to product improvements or other reasons, the illustrations in this manual may not ex-
actly match the actual products.
• The contents of this manual may be changed without notice.
• If there should be any errors or inaccuracies in this manual, please contact our office or the
local dealer where the product was purchased.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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How to Use this Manual
This section explains in detail about how to use the software and about the precautions con-
cerning its use.
Symbols Used in this Manual
Text identified with this mark is highly important. Please be sure to observe the
contents.
This mark identifies supplementary information or information about useful func-
tions.
About this Manual
* This manual has been written with the assumption that the user is already familiar with some
basic concepts, including the basic operation of the Macintosh and the related terminology.
Those who are using a Macintosh for the first time should first read and fully understand the
Macintosh operating manual before using this manual and software.
* In this manual, “MSC e-Train Data View
Series Heart Rate Computer” will be referred to as the “MSC unit.”
* “Select [File] - [Open]” means that the user should click on [File] on the menu bar and then
click on [Open] from the pull-down menu. Command names enclosed in [ ] indicate menu
items, dialog-box items, or buttons.
* Mouse operations are described in the following way.
Click --------------- Press the mouse button and quickly release it.
Double click ----- Quickly press the mouse button twice in succession.
Drag --------------- With the mouse button held down, move the mouse.
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” will be referred to as “e-Train Data,” and “MSC
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Contents
Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
Important ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
How to Use this Manual
Symbols Used in this Manual --------------------------------------------------------- 2
About this Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
An Outline of e-Train Data View
What is e-Train Data? ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Data Used by e-Train Data ------------------------------------------------------------ 5
Before Using e-Train Data View
Requirements for Using e-Train Data ----------------------------------------------- 6
Basic Operation of e-Train Data View
How to View Data Using e-Train Data ---------------------------------------------- 7
Starting e-Train Data -------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Opening/Closing Files ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Screen Composition --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Displaying Partial Range Data Sections (Setting Sections) ----------------- 18
Zooming In/Out ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Changing the Horizontal Axis of the Graph -------------------------------------- 20
Setting the Horizontal Scale --------------------------------------------------------- 21
Setting the Vertical Scale ------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Smoothing-out the Graph ------------------------------------------------------------ 22
Loading Data ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Displaying Multiple Files -------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Setting Preferences -------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Printing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27
Quitting e-Train Data ------------------------------------------------------------------ 27
Downloading Memory Record Data
Preparing the Interface Unit --------------------------------------------------------- 28
Downloading Data ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Quick Reference ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Important ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
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An Outline of e-Train Data View
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What is e-Train Data?
e-Train Data is software for downloading memory record data from the MSC unit to a Macintosh
computer, and putting it to use. When data stored in the MSC unit is downloaded into the
Macintosh, e-Train Data immediately creates a graph and displays the numeric data. We are
confident the various e-Train Data functions for review and analysis will be very useful in your
training.
Main functions of e-Train Data...
Loading MSC unit data:
Memory record, lap, and heart rate target zone data stored in the MSC unit is loaded into
the Macintosh. The downloaded data is stored in an format which is easy to manage.
Graphic display of downloaded data:
The downloaded data is converted to graphic form and displayed on the screen. This data
can be easily printed out.
Data analysis:
Maximum, minimum, and average values can be displayed for the whole data area, or for
a partial range section, aiding data analysis.
Screen
All data downloaded from the MSC unit is immediately converted to graphic form and displayed
in the e-Train Data graph area. The following functions are available from this screen.
Analysis tools:
e-Train Data includes useful data analysis tools, such as selection of a partial range sec-
tion, zoom, smoothing, and user-setting of heart rate zones.
Simultaneous display of different data types:
Lap data can be loaded and overlaid on the graph of memory record data.
Simultaneous display of multiple files:
Multiple files can be displayed at the same time. Training results can be compared by
viewing several data sets together.
Switching between exercise time and distance traveled:
The horizontal axis units can be changed from the exercise time to the distance traveled
by one touch of the tool bar. Scale values can be changed or hidden.
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Data Used by e-Train Data
The data measured and stored by the MSC unit is saved as a CSV-format (comma-separated
values) file when downloaded to the Macintosh. This type of file can be manipulated and edited
by ordinary graphic calculation software. So the data can be used not only for e-Train Data but
also for a variety of other purposes.
If an e-Train Data file is opened by another graphics software program, and then
saved, it may no longer be readable by e-Train Data. Either make a backup before-
hand, or when saving the data file with another program, use the [Save as] com-
mand rather than the [Save] command.
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Before Using e-Train Data View
Be sure to check the following items before using e-Train Data.
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Requirements for Using e-Train Data
The following environment is necessary to use e-Train Data.
Computer ------------------ Apple Power Macintosh
(serial port or USB port must be available for use.)
Connecting to the interface unit
The connector is a D-sub 9-pin connector. In order to connect it
to your Macintosh, you will need a separate adapter. (Refer to page 29.)
Application memory ----- Minimum 2.1 MB
OS --------------------------- Mac OS 8.1 or later
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Menu bar
Tool bar
Basic Operation of e-Train Data View
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How to View Data Using e-Train Data
The memory record data is used for the basic screen of data analysis with e-Train Data. Use
section-setting, zoom, smoothing, and heart rate zones to analyze the training results. At the
same time, download the lap data, and add it to the memory record graph. By overlaying this
data on the graph, a deeper review and analysis is possible.
A graph of the lap data can be displayed by itself.
We will use a sample file for the explanation of e-Train Data start-up, end, and basic operation.
Starting e-Train Data
Double-click on the “e-Train Data View” icon in the e-Train Data View folder.
When the program starts, the menu bar and tool bar will be displayed. The screen should look
like this.
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Opening/Closing Files
After starting the program, open the memory record data sample file.
1. Click on the [Open] button on the tool bar.
A dialog box will appear.
Or, selecting [File] - [Open] from the menu bar will open it in the same way.
2. Select the file “sample1.csv” from inside the dialogue box, and click on the [Open] button.
The sample file data (memory record) will be displayed on the screen.
3. Select [File] - [Close] from the menu bar or click on the close box.
The sample file will be closed.
In order to proceed with the next explanation, open the “sample1.csv” file again by click-
ing on the [Open] button.
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Menu bar
Tool bar
Screen Composition
Composition of the Memory Record Data Screen
The screen is made up of the tool bar, the data area where the data is displayed numerically,
and the graph area where the heart rate/speed/cadence data is displayed graphically. The data
can be easily understood and compared. Functions such as zoom and partial range section
setting allow you to view the data in more detail.
Name, date, and comments
Running speed, SPD (blue line)
Cadence, CDC (green line)
Heart rate, HR (red line)
The colors above are the default
The color-shaded area is the
The maximum value, minimum
value, average value/absolute
value, cursor position, and mark-
line position are displayed
numerically for the entire graph.
Data area 1
can be input here.
Graph area
Measurement data
settings.
heart rate zone.
Data area 2
Quick button
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• Menu bar
The menu bar displays the [e-Train Data] menu names. It can be used for all of the memory
record data, lap data, and heart rate target zone data screens. By clicking on a menu name,
a list of the commands it contains is displayed in a pull-down menu. Items which can not be
selected for that data are displayed in gray.
File menu:
New ----------- Creates a new file.
Open ---------- Opens a file.
Close ---------- Closes the file.
Save ----------- Saves the file.
Save As ------ Saves the file with a different
name.
Revert --------- Restores previous settings.
Overlay ------- Loads lap data or target heart
rate zone data for overlay on the
graph.
Page Setup -- Performs various page settings.
Print ----------- Makes a printout of the screen.
Quit ------------ Exits the e-Train Data program.
Edit menu:
In addition to the usual items, the edit menu con-
tains the following additional commands.
Clear Mark -------- Erases the mark line.
Clear Range ------ Erases the selected range.
Preference -------- Settings
Screen colors and other set-
tings can be changed.
Windows menu:
Indicates the arrangement for displaying mul-
tiple files.
Horizontal -----
Vertical -------- Graphs are lined-up vertically.
Cascade ------- Graphs are stacked on top of
Graphs are lined-up horizontally.
one another.
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View menu:
Selects the items to display in the graph area.
All ------------------------ Displays all items.
None -------------------- Displays no items.
Cadence --------------- Displays the cadence.
Heart Rate ------------- Displays the heart rate.
Speed ------------------- Displays the speed.
HR Zone: Zone 1 ---- Displays heart rate zone 1.
HR Zone: Zone 2 ---- Displays heart rate zone 2.
HR Zone: Zone 3 ---- Displays heart rate zone 3.
HR Zone: Zone 4 ---- Displays heart rate zone 4.
Tools menu:
Download -------------- The download dialog box appears and the computer is ready to
receive data sent from the MSC unit.
Toolbar ----------------- Displays the tool bar if the tool bar is not already displayed.
Graph Settings ------- Settings can be changed for the horizontal and vertical axis scales
and for smoothing.
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• Tool bar
The following actions can be performed simply by clicking on the appropriate button.
Open ------------------------ Opens an e-Train Data file.
Save ------------------------- Saves the current data over the previous data, in the same
e-Train Data file.
Print ------------------------- Opens the print dialogue box for making a printout of the screen.
Download ------------------ Downloads data from the MSC unit (opens the download dia-
logue box).
Time/Distance Switch --- Switches the horizontal axis scale between exercise time and
distance traveled.
Select Tool ---------------- By clicking on the graph, a mark-line will be drawn. The size of
the mark-line can be changed by dragging the mouse.
Zoom Tool ----------------- By clicking on the graph, the graph is zoomed-in one step. By
dragging, the selected area will expand to the left and right
edges of the screen. By pressing the Option key and clicking,
the graph is zoomed-out.
Open Print Time/Distance Switch Zoom Tool
Save Download Select Tool
• Data Area 1 (Information)
Click the mark and open the Data Area 1 window.
Click the mark again to close the window.
Name ------------------ A name can be entered here.
Date -------------------- Use the up/down buttons to enter the date. (It may also be typed in.)
Comment column --- Comments can be entered here.
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Cadence scale
Heart rate scale
Speed scale
Mark-line
Broken-line graph
Heart rate --- Red line
Speed -------- Blue line
Cadence ---- Green line
Horizontal axis
(Exercise time or
distance traveled)
• Graph area
Heart rate, running speed, and cadence data are displayed as a broken-line graph.
With default settings, the heart rate is a red line, the running speed a blue line, and the
cadence a green line.
Cadence will not be displayed if the cadence function is not available on your
MSC unit.
The horizontal axis is exercise time, but it can be changed by clicking on the [Time/Dis-
tance Switch] button on the tool bar. (Refer to page 12.)
When the horizontal axis is exercise time, “Scale By Time” is displayed at the top of the
graph. When the horizontal axis is distance, “Scale By Distance” is displayed.
Partial-range sections and mark-lines can also be shown on this graph.
Cursor position
Horizontal axis (Exercise time/Distance traveled)
Lap data can be loaded into this graph area. When loaded, each lap point is shown with a
O
. (Refer to page 23.)
The heart rate zones can be displayed in this graph area. The zones are shown as color-
shaded areas. Each Heart rate zone 1-4 can be selected individually to be displayed or
hidden. (Refer to page 11.)
Lap point
Heart rate zone
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Lower (Heart rate lower limit)
Upper (Heart rate upper limit)
Time (sec) (Time spent within the
Time % (Percent of time spent
zone)
within the zone)
• Data Area 2
Data tab ------- Displays the numeric values of the memory record data.
• A Max, A Min, A Av/Abs:
The maximum, minimum, and average/absolute values are shown for the whole graph.
The absolute value is displayed in blue.
• P Max, P Min, P Av/Abs:
The maximum, minimum, and average/absolute values are shown for the selected par-
tial range section. The absolute value is displayed in blue.
• Current:
Displays the numeric values of the cursor position on the graph.
• Mark:
Displays the numeric values of the mark-line.
HR Zone tab -- Displays the numeric values of each heartbeat zone.
The heart rate zones can be adjusted.
1. Select the HR Zone tab.
2. Click on the heart rate upper limit value or heart rate lower limit value of the zone you
want to change. Or, by using the tab key, the zones can be selected by cycling in
order.
3. Click on the up/down buttons until the desired value is reached.
There is no problem if the heart rate zones are overlapped each other.
The values can not be typed in directly.
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Lap tab -------- Displays the numeric values of the lap data.
The numeric values for the exercise time, heart rate, speed, cadence, and
distance traveled are displayed for the lap point closest to the cursor posi-
tion.
• Quick buttons
The following actions can be performed by simply clicking on the appropriate button.
Clear Mark ---- Erases the mark-line.
This is the same as selecting [Edit] - [Clear Mark] from the menu bar.
Clear Range -- Erases the selected range.
This is the same as selecting [Edit] - [Clear Range] from the menu bar.
Time/Dist ------ Switches the horizontal axis between exercise time and distance traveled.
This is the same as the [Time/Distance Switch] button on the tool bar.
The currently-selected setting for the graph area is shown in
bold type.
Mark/Zoom --- Switches between the select tool and zoom tool.
The currently-selected setting is shown in bold type.
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Data area 1
Date
Graph area
Data area 2
Lap data screen
When lap data is opened by e-Train Data, the data is displayed in the data area for numeric
values and in the graph area for the heart rate/speed/cadence of the lap point.
Heart rate
Cadence
Speed
• Data Area
The downloaded date is displayed in Data Area 1. In Data Area 2, the exercise time, heart
rate, speed, cadence, and distance traveled are all displayed as numeric data for the lap
point closest to the cursor.
• Graph area
The heart rate, speed, and cadence data are displayed on the graph together with the lap
point times.
With default settings, the lap point heart rate is displayed as a red circle, the speed as a
blue circle, and the cadence as a green circle. When the cursor is on the graph, it will jump
to the lap points.
Cadence will not be displayed if the cadence function is not available on your
MSC unit.
There are no heart rate zones on the graph area of the lap data screen.
However it is possible to load the heart rate target zones which were set on the
MSC unit. (Refer to page 23, Loading Data.) Memory record data can not be
loaded onto the lap data screen.
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Heart rate target
zone
Heart rate target zone screen
Heart rate target zone data can be opened directly with e-Train data. The heart rate target
zones which were set on the MSC unit will also be opened when they are downloaded. The
target zone which was set on the MSC unit, the upper limit heart rate, lower limit heart rate,
and the amount of time spend in the zone will all be displayed in numeric values. Date can be
entered in the Information column.
Heart rate target zones and heart rate zones
Heart rate target zones are heart rate zones set on the MSC unit. Load them into
e-Train Data by downloading from the MSC unit.
On the other hand, heart rate zones are heart rate ranges set using e-Train Data.
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Maximum value of the selected
partial range section (P Max)
Minimum value of the selected partial
Average/absolute value of the selected
range section (P Min)
partial range section (P Av/Abs)
Displaying Partial Range Data Sections (Setting Sections)
Use the select tool to specify a partial range section. The data in the range of the selected
section will be displayed in Data Area 2.
1. Click on the [Select Tool] button on the tool bar.
Or, click on the [Mark/Zoom] quick button.
2. Specify the range.
Drag the pointer on the graph area to specify the range of the section.
The numeric values of the maximum (P Max), minimum (P Min) and average/absolute (P
Av/Abs) values for the specified partial range section are displayed in Data Area 2.
The selected range can be changed by dragging the pointer again.
To cancel the selected range, click on the [Clear Range] quick button, or select [Edit] -
[Clear Range].
partial range section
Cancel the current partial
range section selection.
A Max, A Min, A Av/Abs are the “All-graph maximum value,” “All-graph minimum
value,” and “All-graph average/absolute value” respectively.
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Zooming In/Out
Use the zoom tool to enlarge or reduce the graph area in the horizontal axis direction.
1. Select the [Zoom Tool] from the tool bar.
A + mark will appear at the center of the pointer. When the + mark is visible, the display
can be zoomed in. When the - mark is visible, the display can be zoomed out. Press the
Option key to change between the + mark and the - mark.
2. Place the pointer on the location you would like to zoom in/zoom out, and continue to click
until the desired zoom size has been reached.
3. To zoom in on a specific range, drag the pointer over the range you would like to zoom to.
The selected range will expand in the horizontal direction (only) to fill the entire graph
area.
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Quick button
Changing the Horizontal Axis of the Graph
Change the horizontal axis of the graph area from exercise time to distance traveled by using
the one of the switching buttons.
1. Click on the [Time/Distance Switch] button on the tool bar.
The horizontal axis of the graph area will change from time to distance.
Or, the axis can be switched by clicking on the [Time/Dist] quick button.
When the horizontal axis is exercise time, “Scale By Time” is displayed at the top of the
graph. When it is distance traveled, “Scale By Distance” is displayed.
Distance
traveled
2. Click the [Time/Distance Switch] button on the tool bar or the [Time/Dist] quick button one
more time.
The horizontal axis of the graph area will change from distance back to time.
Exercise
time
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Setting the Horizontal Scale
The horizontal axis scale increment and display/hide settings can be changed.
1. Select [Tools] - [Graph Settings] from the menu bar.
2. Enter a check in the “Custom Time Scales” or “Custom Distance Scales” checkbox. Then
enter the numbers for the display increment and start position. By removing the check
from the “Custom Time Scales” or “Custom Distance Scales” checkbox, the scales will
return to their default settings.
3. To hide the scale labels, remove the check from the “Show labels” box.
4. Click the [OK] button.
Setting the Vertical Scale
The vertical axis scale range can be adjusted.
1. Select [Tools] - [Graph Settings] from the menu bar.
2. The “Vertical Range Settings” dialog box will be displayed. Enter the maximum values for
the graphs of heart rate, cadence, and speed.
3. Click the [OK] button.
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Smoothing-out the Graph
When the time of measurement is long, the peaks and valleys in the graph area may be-
come tight and difficult to read. Graph Smoothing can be used to smooth-out the graph and
make it easier to read. 5 levels of smoothness can be selected.
1. Select [Tools] - [Graph Settings] from the menu bar.
Select the smoothing level from the “Graph Smoothing “ dialog box. A higher level indi-
cates a smoother graph.
Smoothing Level 3
Smoothing Level 5
2. To return the graph to its original appearance, choose a smoothing level of [None].
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Loading Data
Lap data or heart rate target zone data set on the MSC unit can be loaded onto the memory record
data graph. This data is displayed overlaid on the same graph, making it useful for data analysis.
Loading lap data onto memory record data
1. With the memory record data file open, select [File] - [Overlay] from the menu bar.
A dialog box will be displayed.
2. Select the sample file “sample1I.csv” from the dialog box and click on the [Open] button.
The lap data is displayed in the graph area. Each lap point is displayed as a O.
• Using the same procedure, the heart rate target data set on the MSC unit, “sample1z.csv,”
can be loaded onto the graph.
• When heart rate target zone data is loaded, it will replace the heart rate zone which was
previously displayed.
• The loaded heart rate zones can be changed on the HR Zone tab.
• Heart rate target zone data can be loaded onto the lap data screen as well as onto the
memory record screen.
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Horizontal
Displaying Multiple Files
When multiple files are opened, they can be displayed together on the screen to compare
the data.
Select [Horizontal (display next to one another)], [Vertical (display above/below one another)]
or [Cascade (display stacked on top of one another)].
1. Select [Windows] from the menu bar and then [Horizontal], [Vertical], or [Cascade].
All files which are opened will be arranged and displayed.
Vertical
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Cascade
Clicking on one of the arranged files will move that file to the front of the screen.
Files can be closed individually, in which case the place where the closed file was will remain
blank. To rearrange the files, again select [Windows] from the menu bar and select an ar-
rangement.
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Setting Preferences
Settings can be changed for program start-up; color or grayscale printing; and colors of
graph lines, heart rate zones, selection range, and expansion range.
Select [Edit] - [Preferences] from the menu bar. The dialog box shown below will be displayed.
Start-up Settings (When opening the Application)
Choose one of the following three items to decide what actions e-Train Data performs when
the program starts up.
• Do Nothing (Opens no windows when the program starts up.)
• Open the Download Window (Displays the download dialogue box.)
• Prompt for a file to Open (Displays the “Open file” dialogue box.)
Regardless of the above three items, the toolbar can be displayed or hidden at start-up. To
display it, add a check to the checkbox of “Show the Toolbar”. To hide it, remove the check.
Other Settings
A setting can be made to select color or grayscale printouts.
For grayscale printing, add a check to the checkbox. For color printing, remove the check.
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Color Setting (Graph Colors)
The colors can be changed for the graph lines, heart rate zones, selection range, and zoom range.
Click on the color of the item you would like to change. The color selection window will
appear.
Select the color you want. Then click on the [OK] button.
Printing
Print out data from e-Train Data.
1. Choose grayscale or color printing from the Preferences window, as explained on page 26.
2. Click the [Print] button on the tool bar.
The print dialog box will appear.
After checking the settings, click the [Print] button. A printout will be made of the displayed data.
A printout can also be made by selecting [File] - [Print] from the menu bar.
The numeric data and graph will be printed out as they are shown on the screen.
Quitting e-Train Data
Exit from the e-Train Data program.
1. Select [File] - [Quit] from the menu bar.
The e-Train Data program will close.
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Downloading Memory Record Data
Preparing the Interface Unit
The interface unit is used to download data stored in the MSC unit to a Macintosh. First we
explain how to connect the interface unit to the Macintosh, and how to mount the MSC unit.
Interface unit parts
Release button
Contact point
Infrared receiver
Download stage
AAA batteries
OFFON
Power switch
Hook
Hook
Battery cover
®
DOWNLOAD
STAGE
POWER
Indicator
Battery cover
OFFON
Power switch
IR
C
Select switch
Inserting batteries
Avoid mixing old and new batteries, or different kinds of batteries.
Dispose of used batteries properly. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
1. Select the transfer port that is correct for your MSC model.
Slide the battery cover open. Set the select switch.
Set the select switch to the C side for models (MSC-2Dx and 3Dx) which transfer data by
contact points.
(The switch is in the C position at the time of delivery.)
Set the select switch to IR for models which transfer data by infrared beam.
2. Insert the batteries.
Insert four AAA batteries as shown in the figure. Be sure not to reverse the + and - ends.
3. Confirm that the power switch is OFF.
Turn the power switch ON. The indicator will light up. If the indicator does not light up,
check that the batteries have been correctly inserted.
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Serial-RS232C adapter cable
(Loas ZR01-203, others)
When the power switch is turned ON, the unit is consuming electricity and the batteries are being
drained, even if the unit is not transmitting data. Turn off the switch when the unit is not in use.
Battery lifetime is approximately 50 hours for alkaline batteries. If the indicator does not light up
when the power switch is turned ON, replace the batteries.
Connecting to the Macintosh
A separate adapter is needed to connect the interface unit to the Macintosh. Refer to the dia-
grams below and connect the unit using the appropriate adapter.
All Power Macintosh computers with a serial (printer/modem) port
RS-232C
adapter cable
D-Sub
9Pin male
Serial-USB
adapter cable
Mini DIN
8Pin male
D-Sub
9Pin female
All Power Macintosh computers with Mac OS 8.6 or later and a USB port
(Blue & White G3, G4, PowerBook, iMac, iBook)
PowerPC
(I-O Data Device USB-RSAQ, others)
Serial-RS232 adapter cable
(Keyspan Twin Serial Adapter, others)
USB adapter
(Loas ZR01-203, others)
Serial-USB adapter
Serial-USB
adapter
iMAC
USB
iMAC
D-Sub
D-Sub
9Pin female
9Pin male
Power Macintosh computer with Mac OS 8.5 or later and a USB port
(some Blue & White G3, PowerBook, iMac)
RS-232C
adapter cable
D-Sub
D-Sub
9Pin female
9Pin male
USB
Mini DIN
8Pin male
Connect the unit securely. If the connection is not secure, proper data transfer may not be
possible.
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Mounting the MSC Unit
Hook
Download stage
Indicator
Release button
Power switch
If the contact points between the MSC unit and the interface unit are not firm,
data download may fail. Be sure they are securely in contact.
1. Attach the rear part of the MSC unit to the hook.
2. Press the front part down. There will be a click when the MSC unit is firmly
in place.
Do not reverse the front and back of the MSC unit when mounting. If re-
versed, data transfer will not be possible, and the unit may be damaged.
3. Turn ON the power switch on the interface unit. Check that the indicator is lit.
The preparation of the interface unit is now finished.
Removing the MSC unit
After download is completed, turn OFF the power switch, and press the re-
lease button. The MSC unit will pop free.
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Downloading Data
Download data from the MSC unit to the Macintosh.
Follow the instructions on page 28, “Preparing the Interface Unit.” Connect the interface unit to
the Macintosh and turn the power on.
Once the interface unit has been connected to the Macintosh, data can be downloaded, even
while e-Train Data is in use.
Mount the MSC unit onto the interface unit and finish the preparations.
1. Start up the Macintosh.
2. Start e-Train Data.
3. Click the [Download] button on the tool bar. Or select [Tools] - [Download] from the menu
bar. The download dialog box will appear.
4. Select the communications port which is connected to the interface unit.
Serial port
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5. On the MSC unit, display the data you would like to download.
Memory record, lap, and heart rate target zone function data can all be downloaded.
Use the MSC unit MODE button and SET/AT button to display the readout screen for the
function you would like to download.
LAP
Memory record file screen
Memory record file screen
6. Press and hold the MSC unit LAP button for 2 seconds.
The MSC unit begins to download, sending data to the Macintosh.
During download, the data numbers will pass quickly across the screen.
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If download is successful, the downloaded data will be automatically opened.
If an error occurs during download, an alert message will be displayed.
If download is not successful, it is possible that there is not a firm connection between the
contact points of the MSC unit and the interface unit. Make sure that the MSC unit is firmly
connected to the interface unit.
If this error occurs frequently, try downloading while pressing down on the MSC unit.
7. Save the data.
Specify the destination and file name.
Giving the file a name that identifies it as lap data or heart rate target zone data will be
helpful.
To continue downloading data, repeat steps 5 through 7.
8. Finish download.
Turn the interface unit power switch OFF and disconnect the MSC unit.
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Quick Reference
File New command +N Creates a new file
Open... command +O Opens a previously saved file
Close command +W Closes the selected file
Save command +S Saves the file
Save As... Saves the file under a different name
Revert Restores the file to its saved settings
Overlay...
Page Setup...
Print.. command +P Makes a printout
Quit command +Q Exits the e-Train Data program
Edit Undo... command +Z Cancels the previous action
Cut command +X Cuts the selected portion
Copy command +C Copies the selected portion
Paste command +V Inserts the portion which has been cut or copied
Clear Erases the selected portion
Select All command +A Selects everything
Clear Mark Erases the mark-line
Clear Range Cancels the range selection
Preference For changing e-Train Data start-up settings, print color/grayscale
Windows Horizontal Displays multiple files next to one another
Vertical Displays multiple files above and below one another
Cascade Displays multiple files stacked on top of one another
View All Displays everything
None Hides everything
Tools Download command +D
Toolbar Displays the tool bar
Graph Settings command +G For changing the graph horizontal/vertical axis scales and
command +L Loads lap data or heart rate target zone data
For changing page settings
settings, and graph color settings
Displays the download dialogue box and allows data to be sent
from the MSC unit
smoothing settings
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Troubleshooting
Check the following points if there seems to be a problem.
Data can not be downloaded from the MSC unit
Is the interface unit correctly connected to the Macintosh?
Refer to page 29 and check the hardware connection again.
When the switch is turned ON, does the indicator lamp light up?
If the indicator does not light up, the batteries are dead or else not inserted properly.
Replace the batteries or reinsert them in the correct positions.
Is the select switch of the interface unit in the correct position?
For 2Dx and 3Dx units, the switch should be in the C position.
Is the MSC unit correctly mounted on the interface unit?
Refer to page 30 and check that the mounting position is correct.
Is the e-Train Data communications port set correctly?
Select [Tools] - [Download] from the menu bar and select the correct communications port.
Is the MSC unit displaying the readout screen of the function you wish to download?
When the readout screen is displayed on the MSC unit, pressing and holding the LAP
button will start the download. At the time download starts, the data will begin to pass
quickly across the MSC unit screen.
If the data does not pass across the MSC unit screen, refer to page 31 or to the MSC
unit user's manual and make sure the MSC unit is properly prepared.
Are the MSC unit or interface unit contact points dirty?
Clean the contact points.
Download begins but an error occurs while downloading. Download is not completed.
Are the MSC unit or interface unit contact points dirty?
Clean the contact points.
It is possible that the connections of the MSC unit or interface unit contact points are loose.
Try pressing the MSC unit down on the interface unit while downloading.
The horizontal graph scale is not displayed.
Select [Tools] - [Graph Settings] from the menu bar. Insert a check in the "Show La-
bels" checkbox.
The printouts are all in grayscale, not color.
Select [Edit] - [Preferences] from the menu bar. Remove the check from the "Printing
in Grayscale" checkbox.
The graph lines extend outside the top or bottom of the graph area frame.
The graph upper limit value is too small.
Follow the instructions on page 21 for setting the vertical scale. Increase the upper
limit value for the graph item which extends outside the frame.
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Important
If you have questions or other concerns about the download software or interface unit, please
contact us by e-mail or fax. Please understand that we may not be able to answer questions
asked by telephone.
For e-Train Data update information and other product information, please visit the Cat Eye
internet homepage.
Cat Eye WEB Site http://www.downloaddistance.com
Copyright
This software is the property of Cat Eye Co., Ltd. The components, con-
struction, and programming code of this software are important trade se-
crets. This software is protected by copyright laws of the United States and
Japan, as well as by international agreements. It must be handled in the
same manner as printed matter or other copyrighted material. Change,
adaptation, translation, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembly of
this software, and any other attempts to obtain the source code are prohib-
ited. Cat Eye Co., Ltd. does not transfer any of the rights pertaining to this
software.
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