Concept2 PM4 User Manual

PERFORMANCE MONITOR USE

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ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

DEUTSCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18

ITALIANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22

PORTUGUÊS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26

DANSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-30

NEDERLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-34

SVENSKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-38

SUOMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-42

JAPANESE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-46

CHINESE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-50

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OVERVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE MONITOR(PM)

allows you to select
meters, pace, watts or calories.
Push this button any time while
setting up a workout, rowing or
viewing results.

These buttons allow you to:

• make menu selections

• increment numbers for setting workouts and date/time

• view alternate displays while rowing

turns on the monitor and displays Main Menu or
the previous menu. After a workout, press this button to end
the workout and return to the Main Menu.

allows you to choose
another display. Push this button
any time while rowing. Each time
you press [CHANGE DISPLAY] a
new display is shown. See below.

LogCard – when a LogCard is present, workout data will be
stored on the LogCard. After your workout, return to the
Main Menu before removing the LogCard to ensure proper
storage of data. (If no LogCard present, data is stored in
Memory.) Use the “Concept2 LogCard Utility” to back up
your LogCard data to your PC. (USB cable provided)

Note: A LogCard is provided with every Performance
Monitor (PM). Each card can be shared by up to five users.

Five Graphic Displays

ALL DATA FORCE CURVE PACEBOAT BAR CHART LARGE PRINT

Additional cards can be purchased from Concept2.

Note: Heart Rate (HR) will be displayed only if HR Interface is in use.

GETTING STARTED

Turning the PM On/Off:

The PM will turn on when you:

• take a stroke

• press [MENU/BACK]

• insert a LogCard or USB cable

• insert batteries or battery pack
The PM turns off after four minutes of inactivity

on a workout screen, or after one minute on the
Main Menu screen.

Setting Date and Time:

The first time you turn on the PM, you are
prompted to set the date and time. This ensures
your results are associated with the proper date.

• If you ever need to re-set Date/Time, from

Main Menu press More Options > Utilities
> Set Date and Time. Use buttons as

indicated to increase or decrease time.

General Operation:

• The PM automatically displays your workout data as soon as you start
rowing. It is not necessary to press any buttons if you do not want to.

• Press [MENU/BACK] to go back to the previous display.

• Press [CHANGE UNITS] or [CHANGE DISPLAY] at any time during and
after your row to view different units and a different presentation of your
workout data.

• We encourage you to explore the menu and experiment with the
buttons!

Using a Heart Rate Monitor:

The PM displays your heart rate if one of the following heart rate systems is
in use:

PM3

The PM3 will receive heart
rate transmission from a
Polar™ chest belt IF the
optional Concept2 Heart
Rate Receiver (available
from Concept2) is in use
and plugged into the PM3.

PM4

The PM4 will receive heart rate
transmission from a Polar™ chest
belt IF the optional Concept2 Heart
Rate Receiver (available from
Concept2) is in use and plugged into
the PM4.

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Not available.

The PM4 will receive heart rate
transmission directly from a Suunto™
or ANT SPORT™ chest belt.
See More Options for set up.

UNDERSTANDING THE PM MENU OF OPTIONS

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Main Menu

Just Row •

Select Workout •

Games •

Information •

More Options •

Select Workout

Standard List •

Custom List •

ReRow •

New Workout •

Favorites •

Just Row – Automatic Operation

Just Row is designed for those days when you would rather not push any buttons or pre-set your
workout. Your first stroke will turn on the PM and start recording your workout time and distance
automatically. You may also select Just Row to set up the PM screen before you start rowing.

Note: You must row for at least one minute for results to be saved in memory or on your LogCard.
Just Row allows you to row up to 50,000 meters.

Select Workout

The PM lets you choose or create a wide variety of workouts. You can choose from
the Standard List of pre-set workouts provided on the PM, or you can create
workouts of your own and build your own Custom List. If you have a LogCard, you
can store your five favorite workouts (Favorites) on the LogCard. The Re-Row
function allows you to “re-row” a saved workout (in Memory or on the LogCard)
by rowing against a Paceboat driven by a split-by-split* replay of the saved workout.
You can also race a Paceboat in a New Workout by entering a pace for the Optional
PaceBoat setting when you set up the workout.

*Understanding Splits: Your workout results will be displayed and stored in two
ways: as a final result for the total distance or time, and as a set of points along the
way called splits. The splits show how your pace varied through the workout. If you
select a workout from Standard List, Custom List, or Favorites, the duration of
the split will be set for you. If you set up a New Workout you have the opportunity
to set the split duration. The PM divides your New Workout into five segments, or
splits, unless you alter the split duration during set up. Interval workouts are not
formatted to utilize splits.

New Workout

Single Distance •

Single Time •

Intervals: Distance •

Intervals: Time •

Intervals: Variable •

Games

Fish Game •

Racing •

Games

Fish Game: Earn points by catching good fish, and avoid losing points by getting
caught by the bad fish! Row harder and your fish swims up. Row easier and your fish
swims down. Each game lasts four minutes. Your Fish Game workout information
(time, distance, pace per 500 meters, etc.) is logged to your LogCard (or PM Memory
if rowing without a LogCard) just like a regular workout.

Racing: (PM4 Only) The PM4 enables you to set up races with up to eight PM4­equipped indoor rowers without using a computer. This can be done wirelessly or by
using Ethernet patch cables available from Concept2. If using cables, be sure to plug
them in before starting the race.

One person creates the race on their PM4 by following the PM4 menu; others join in
using their own PM4.The race creator is always in Lane 1 and starts the race when
all are ready. Remaining lane numbers are assigned based on order of entry into the
race. The race screen displays names for racers using LogCards.

If using Suunto™ chest belts, you must use cables to race. In
certain environments where other devices (WiFi, Bluetooth,
etc.) are in use, Concept2 suggests use of cables. Only one
wireless race can be in progress at a time.

Information

Overview •

PM Details •

How to Row •

Drag Factor •

More •

Information/Help

The PM contains on-board information to help you if the manual is not available.
This section includes a brief rowing lesson with an animation of proper rowing
technique, an explanation of the Drag Factor, information about batteries and
more. We encourage you to press the Information button from the Main Menu
and read through the information provided.

Race Display

1-4 racers

Race Display

5-8 racers

Racer just ahead of you

Race leader

Racer just behind you

You

Position

in race

Rowing Animation

Meters
ahead(+)
or behind(-)

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Summary •

Month Totals •

List by Date •

List by Type •

LogCard Utilities •

Memory

More Options

Display Drag Factor •

Utilities •

Connect Suunto HR •

Memory/Logcard •

Switch User •

More Options

The More Options menu provides the following functions and utilities:

• Display Drag Factor: Drag factor is a measure of fan load. The PM self-calibrates by recalculating
the drag factor every stroke so you get a true measure of your effort regardless of the damper
setting or changing conditions.

• Utilities: Allows you to re-set the date, time or language. You can also adjust the
contrast of the LCD, check battery status and add workouts to the Custom List.

• Connect Suunto HR: (PM4 only) Suunto™ heart rate chest belts can be used
to display and record your heart rate. Each Suunto chest belt has a unique ID
number. Use this menu to select your chest belt’s ID number. Save your ID
number to a LogCard to have the LogCard automatically recognize your Suunto™
chest belt (for future workouts). ANT SPORT™ chest belts may also be used. For
more information, visit concept2.com/heartrate.

• Memory/LogCard: The PM stores workouts in two ways. If no LogCard is present, the PM
will store your most recent workouts in Memory. The oldest are automatically deleted. If a
LogCard is inserted before a workout, the workout data is stored on the LogCard, which stores
approximately 300 workouts. The LogCard enables you to track your total and monthly meters and
your performance during each split or interval of your workout (including heart rate, if available).
You can view your workouts listed by date or by type. Workout data can be moved from Memory
to LogCard.

• Switch Users: Enables you to switch from one user to another on a shared LogCard.

Additional information is available at concept2.com and c2forum.com.

BATTERY INFORMATION

PM3

The PM3 uses two alkaline D-Cell (LR20)
batteries. When you are rowing, the
fl ywheel provides a portion of the power
to extend battery life (Model D Indoor
Rower only).

Notes:

1) Remove batteries or battery pack from the
PM3 or PM4 if monitor will not be used for a
period of four months or more.

2) When changing batteries, information in the
PM will be lost if the batteries are out for
more than a few minutes.

3) To completely clear the internal memory of
the PM, remove the batteries for 30 minutes
and reinstall.

PM4

Comes equipped with rechargeable battery pack. Recharge rate depends
on usage pattern of rower: the more and harder you row, the more
quickly the PM4 charges. Under certain usage patterns, it may be better
to use two alkaline D-Cell (LR20) batteries.
Note: Recharging is most effective when a PM4 is used with a Model
E Indoor Rower and less effective when used with a Model D Indoor
Rower. Refer to concept2.com/pm4 for more info.

May also be recharged by connecting PM4 to PC using USB cable.

Battery compartment: Loosen screw and press
thumbstrike in direction shown to open.

PM3

PM4

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Safety Information for PM4 Rechargeable Battery Pack

Do not:

• Open the plastic case

• Drop the battery pack

• Allow battery pack pins to touch each
other or any metal object

• Use if damaged or leaking

• Trash, incinerate, crush, etc.

Do:

• Use only in a PM4; if not used in PM4, store carefully so pins are not shorted

• Keep clean and dry

• Use between 0˚ and 40˚ C

• Charge (row or plug PM4 into USB) after prolonged period of non-use

• Keep battery pack away from children

• Recycle properly

WARNING: If batteries leak, do not use them. Battery fluids are corrosive and can damage eyes, irritate skin, etc. If

contact occurs, wash affected area immediately and thoroughly with water.

MISCELLANEOUS

Cleaning the PM

Use a cloth lightly dampened with water only. Do not spray with a cleaner or leave in the rain.

Formulas Used

Watts = 2.80/(sec/meter)^3
Calories/Hour = Kcal/hr = (watts) x (4) x (0.8604) + 300

Troubleshooting

1. If the PM malfunctions or does not “wake up,” try one of the following:

• Insert a paper clip (PM3) or pen/pencil tip (PM4) into the reset hole on the back and press lightly. See below.

• Remove the batteries for 30 minutes and insert two new alkaline D-Cell (LR20) batteries.

2. To change language: press [MENU/BACK] until screen stops changing. Press fifth grey button on right, then press second
grey button on right twice, and select your language. Alternately, remove battery for 30 minutes and re-install battery. You
can then select your desired language.

3. To edit Custom List you must have a LogCard inserted. From Main Menu select More Options > LogCard > LogCard
Utilities > Edit Custom List. This enables you to copy workouts from Favorites on your LogCard to the Custom List on
the monitor.

Refer to concept2.com/pm for more info.

Bottom View of PM

Back View of PM

PM3

Port for the optional Polar™
heart rate receiver.

Flywheel sensor cable
must be connected here
for the PM to operate.

USB port for connecting to a computer.
Beveled corners on port face the back
of the monitor. DO NOT FORCE when
plugging in. See concept2.com/pm for
current information.

Battery cover

Reset here

PM4

Race system jacks

Battery cover

Reset here

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FCC & IC compliance information:
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and also with RSS-210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID Number: J2MPM4.
Patent application U.S. serial number 11/169712 and its corresponding applications in other countries are owned by

Suunto Oy (Finland).

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