Highgear Loft User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction 1 Warning and Cautions 2

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care of the Wrist Unit 3 Care of the Heart Rate Transmitter 3 Changing Batteries In Watch 4 Replacing the Transmitter Battery 5

WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER STRAP 6

WATCH DISPLAY ICONS 7-8

KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9

PROGRAMMING THE WATCH 10

MODES OF OPERATION 11

TIME FUNCTIONS 12-13

View Time Zones 12 Setting the Time of Day 12

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Secondary Time Modes 13

BAROMETER FUNCTIONS 14-15

Set Weather and Sea Level Barometric Pressure 14 Secondary Barometer Modes 15

ALTIMETER FUNCTIONS 16-19

How the Altimeter Works 16 Calibrate the Altimeter 17 Altitude Lock 17 Altimeter Displays 18 Storing Data Points 19

CHRONOGRAPH/HEART RATE MONITOR FUNCTIONS 20-28

Heart Rate Monitor Setup 20 Heart Rate Zone Settings 20-25 Operating the Heart Rate Monitor 26 Operating the Chronograph 26 Secondary Chronograph Modes 27-28

ALARM FUNCTIONS 29

SPECIFICATIONS AND RANGES 30

TROUBLESHOOTING 31-32

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WARNING AND CAUTIONSINTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of an Loft Outdoor Wrist Instrument. Our products represent the state-of-the-art in recreational sensor watches. We use only the finest sensors and electronic components to create the most accurate and dependable products possible.

The Loft unit features an altimeter/barometer/weather station and telemetric heart rate system along with a full selection of watch and chronograph functions.

Please keep in mind, this watch is a sensitive technical instrument. With proper care and maintenance, it will last for many years of use. However, improper care and handling can cause the various sensors to be damaged and to stop functioning.

Please read all sections of this manual carefully and become fully familiar with the operation of the watch before using it in the field.

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WARNING: This products is an advanced training and fitness tools. Before starting any exercise program, we strongly suggest you visit your doctor for a complete physical and to discuss your exercise plans.

CAUTION: Your watch is equipped with an altimeter pressure sensor; while the unit is designed to be water resistant to a static pressure of 3 ATM and can be worn while showering and light swimming, we recommend that using the unit in the water be avoided whenever possible as there is always the possibility water could enter through the altimeter sensor port and damage the watch.

Under no circumstances should the unit be worn while snorkeling or scuba diving. The pressures encountered during these activities will damage the altimeter sensor.

CAUTION: When using your Loft Outdoor Wrist Instrument in a wet environment, care should be taken not to press any keys while the unit is wet or submerged as this can force moisture past the key seals and damage the unit.

WARNING: Products featuring an altimeter sensor are NOT designed to be used as a PRIMARY altitude instrument for flying, skydiving, hang gliding or other sports where sudden major changes in altitude may occur or when there is a need for industrial precision.

NOTICE TO PEOPLE WEARING PACEMAKERS: While the heart rate monitor in the Loft unit is a passive system and should have no direct effect on a pacemaker, we strongly recommend anyone fitted with such a device contact their physician or cardiologist before using this product or starting an exercise program.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE OF THE WRIST UNIT

Your Outdoor Wrist Instrument should be protected from shocks, extreme heat and extended exposure to direct sunlight. As the owner of the product you should only perform service procedures related to the changing of the battery as shown in this manual. You should NEVER attempt to disassemble or otherwise service your watch. When not in use, your watch should be stored in a clean, dry area at room temperature.

If your Outdoor Wrist Instrument gets dirty it should be carefully wiped clean using a moist cloth. Care should be taken when cleaning the lens not to rub dirt into the surface as it can become scratched and hard to read.

CARE OF THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER

Do not store the transmitter when wet as this may shorten the battery life. The transmitter should be stored flat rather than folded and should never be bent or stretched as this may damage the electrodes. Never lay your heart rate transmitter on a metal surface as this will quickly drain the battery.

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CHANGING BATTERIES IN WATCH

The Loft uses a common CR2032 3v Lithium battery in both the watch and heart rate transmitter. These batteries are commonly available at camera, bicycle, electronics and drug stores. Normal battery life for the watch is approximately 1yr.

Heavy use of the Altimeter, Heart Rate or Backlight system may significantly reduce battery life.

A blank display or inaccurate altimeter or heart rate readings are indications that the battery is getting weak and

NOTE

should be replaced.

1. Remove battery door using a coin.

2. Turn the black plastic battery retainer counter-clockwise.

3. Carefully remove the retainer and old battery. Do not damage the O-ring seal.

4. Place a fresh battery in the battery compartment with the positive (+) side facing up.

5. Slide the battery retainer over the battery and position the tabs into their appropriate holes.

6. Both the battery and battery retainer should be positioned underneath the gold tab. Slide the

retainer counter clockwise.

7. Replace battery door using a coin.

8. If the O-ring has been damaged, replace it before reinstalling the battery door. Most jewelers and

watch shops should have replacement O-ring seals.

Extreme care should be taken when replacing the battery to ensure the unit remains fully water resistant. Failure to properly replace the battery and correctly seal the unit may cause the unit to become damaged and may void

NOTENOTE

the warranty.

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Lithium batteries of the type used in this watch are extremely sensitive to improper storage. It is our experience that many of the batteries being sold as new have been stored improperly and are already dead or nearly dead when purchased. If you replace the battery in your watch and it does not become functional, do not assume there is something wrong with the watch. Try another battery and see if that solves things, most of the time it will.

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WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER STRAP

REPLACING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY

The Loft unit features a wireless heart rate transmission system. This system features a heart rate transmitter which is worn on your chest. Like the watch unit, the transmitter is powered by a CR2032 3v Lithium battery. Under normal conditions you can expect to get approximately 700-800 hours of transmitter use with a fresh battery.

1. Using a coin that closely fits the slot in the battery door located on the back of the transmitter, turn the battery door counter clockwise until the door comes free of the transmitter body.

2. Take care not to damage the O-ring seal for the battery compartment and carefully remove the old battery.

3. Place a fresh battery in the battery compartment with the positive (+) side facing up.

4. With the O-ring in the proper position, place the battery door over the opening and tighten it down by

using a coin and turning in a clockwise direction.

5. If the O-ring has been damaged, replace it before reinstalling the battery door. Most jewelers and watch shops should have replacement O-ring seals.

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NOTE

the warranty.

The heart rate transmitter strap consists of two conductive electrodes attached to a small radio transmitter housed in the center of the strap. The electrodes sense the electrical potential created each time your heart contracts and the radio transmitter sends a signal to the watch each time the electrodes sense the heart beat. For the best performance, a layer of sweat should be built up between your skin and the electrodes of the transmitter. This makes it easier for the electrodes to "see" the electrical signal. On cool days or at the beginning of your workout it may be necessary to moisten the electrodes on the back of the transmitter using saliva or on of the commercially available electro conductive creams. DO NOT use tap water to moisten the electrodes as tap water will act as an insulator rather than a conductor and may actually reduce the performance of the system

The transmitter should be worn around the rib cage, just below the pectoral muscles. The elastic strap of the system should be adjusted so that it is snug enough so it does not move during use, but not so tight as to restrict breathing. While the wearing of the transmitter strap may feel a bit strange initially, most people become used to in within a few days and cease to even notice they are wearing it.

INTERFERENCE

For reasons of size, cost and battery life, heart rate monitors function using a very low transmission frequency. Because of this they are susceptible to interference from a variety of electromagnetic and microwave sources. High tension power line, traffic light controls, home and automotive electronics, powered exercise equipment, home security and wireless LAN systems and other things may interfere with the ability of the system to register a heart rate. Intermittent readings of zero or of very high heart rates (exceeding 210 beats) are an indication of some type of interference. In general, the interference caused by these sources is localized. After a few seconds or at most minutes, you should pass from the area of interference and the operation of the watch should return to normal. Additionally, other heart monitors close by may also interfere with the function of your unit. It is recommended that you separate yourself from other heart rate users by a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) in all directions.

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THE WATCH DISPLAY ICONSTHE WATCH DISPLAY ICONS

WEATHER ICONS

symbol description what it means

RAINY

SUNNY

CLOUDY

PARTLY CLOUDY

SCREEN IDENTIFIERS

symbol description what it means

BAROMETER

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ALTIMETER

CHRONOGRAPH

TIME ICONS

symbol description what it means

TIME ZONE 1

TIME ZONE 2

DAILY ALARM

Barometric pressure very low or falling, raining or rain likely

Barometric pressure high, weather fair

Barometric pressure low, rain possible but not likely

Barometric pressure falling or rising, weather changeable

Barometer Display

Altimeter Display

Chronograph/Heart Rate Display

Time Zone 1 on Display

Time Zone 2 on Display

Daily Alarm Active

ALTIMETER ICONS

symbol description what it means

FEET

METERS

Current Altitude measured in feet

Current Altitude measured in meters

BAROMETER ICONS

symbol description what it means

Mbar

InHg

DEGREES F

DEGREES C

Millibar barometric pressure units

Inches of Mercury barometric pressure units

Fahrenheit temperature units

Centigrade temperature units

TIME ICONS

symbol description what it means

HEART RATE

BPM

Kcal

ABOVE TARGET ZONE

BELOW TARGET ZONE

HEART RATE ZONE ALARM

Heart rate system active

Beats per Minute

Kilocalories

Heart rate currently above programmed target zone

Heart rate currently below programmed target zone

Heart rate zone alarm active

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