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Heart Rate Monitor with PC, Distance and
EN
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon
Scientific
Distance and Speed (SE833). Apart from
being an advanced heart rate monitor, this
watch is also designed with PC
compatibility to allow users to store exercise
data for analysis and fitness management.
Other functions
measurement, exercise timer with laps and
exercise profiles are available for users to
optimize their workout.
2.4GHz-ANT Sports System is used in this
watch to achieve
linkage with other accessories, such as
chest belt, foot pod or bike pod.
IMPORTANT This watch is for sport
purposes only and is not meant to replace
any medical device.
CONTROL BUTTONS
1. - / SP : Toggle options; decrease value;
pause/stop during exercise
2. MODE : Toggle modes; return to previous
page
3. SET : Co nfirm settings; set alarm on/off in
Time mode
4.
keypad
5. ST / LAP / + : Toggle options; increase
value; mute/un-mute in Time mode
DISPLAY
1.
2.
or :
or empty
3. : 12 hour clock
4.
: Indicates up / down or upper / lower
5.
limit
6.
7.
activated
: Indicates alarm is on
8.
9.
received or heart rate chest belt is paired
10.
is received or foot pod is paired
11.
received or bike pod is paired
Speed
MODEL: SE833
USER MANUAL
TM
Heart Rate Monitor with PC,
such as speed and distance
reliable transmission
/ : Activate backlight; lock / unlock
: Key to press indicator
Indicates battery power is low
: Press the key to exit
: Indicates beep tone is off
:
Indicates exercise timer is
: Indicates heart rate signal is
: Indicates speed and distance signal
: Indicates bike and cadence signal is
12.
: Resolutions per minute (unit of
cadence)
: Indicates keypad is locked
13.
OPERATING MODES
STARTING YOUR WATCH (FIRST TIME)
After removing the watch from the package,
activate it by pressing and holding MODE until
the display is shown.
The watch will pr ompt you to set your user
profile. The screen below will be shown.
1. Press ST/LAP/+ to select option, then press
SET to confirm.
2. Continue setting your user profile according
to the following order: year of birth, month of
birth, day of birth, weight unit and wei ght
value, by pressing the following buttons:
ST/LAP/+ to increase value or select
•
• -/SP to decrease value
• SET to confirm selected option
3. After your user pr ofile is set, the screen
below will be shown.
You can continue setting other profiles
(exercise or watch profiles) by pressing
ST/LAP/+ repeatedly. Refer to “SET
EXERISE PROFILE” or “SET WATCH
PROFILE” section in this manual.
option
IMPORTANT To ensure accurate calculations
with your exercise, you are strongly required to
set the watch and user profiles before
exercising.
NOTE When the watch is left idle for 30
seconds during set up, it will automatically exit.
CONNECTING WITH PC SOFTWARE
Your watch can connect wir eless with the PC
application software via the USB dongle.
On the PC
1. Insert the CD and install the PC application
software.
2. Plug in the USB dongle.
3. Open the PC application software.
On the watch
4. Press MOD E repeatedly to select
5. Press SET to start connecting.
6. If connection is successful, the screen will
display “DONE”. If connection fails, the
screen will display “FAILED”, press
ST/LAP/+ then SET to try again.
NOTE The recommended PC requirements are:
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
SP2 or Vista
• Processor: Pentium 4 or above
• RAM: Min. 512MB
• Hard disk free space: Min. 512MB
• Screen Display Area: 1024 x 768 pixels
SETTING UP YOUR WATCH
IMPORTANT
• To ensure accurate calculations with your
exercise, you are strongly required to set
the watch and user profiles before
exercising.
• Remember to set the watch and user
profiles after every battery
reset.
NOTE When the watch is left idle for 30
seconds during set up, it will automatically exit.
SET WATCH PROFILE
1. Press MOD E repeatedly to select .
replacement or
TRAINING
2. Press ST /LAP/+ repeatedly to select “SET
WATCH”.
3. Press SET to enter wa tch profile setting
options.
4. Press ST/L AP/+ or -/SP to select the option
to set: set alarm, set time, set date, set unit,
set alert*, set view**.
5. Press SET and start setting the sel
option by pressing the following buttons:
• ST/LAP/+ to increase value or select
option
• -/SP to decrease value
• SET to confirm selected option
* During exercise, when the heart rate is out of
the target zone, the watch will send o
and sound alert. You can select to turn on/off
the sound alert in the “SET ALERT” option.
For details of target zone, refer to “TARGET
ZONE” section in this manual.
** During exercise, the watch will toggle
your exercise information. You can select to
turn on/off the toggle display in the “SET
VIEW” option.
SET USER PROFILE
IMPORTANT Reset the user profile if the watch
will be used by another person.
1. Press MOD E repeatedly to select
2. Press ST/LAP/+ repeatedly to select “SET
USER”.
3. Press SET to enter user profile setting
options.
4. Follow steps 1 and 2 in “STARTING YOUR
WATCH (FIRST TIME)” section in this
manual.
SET EXERCISE PROFILE
IMPORTANT Reset the exercise profile if the
watch wi ll be used by another person.
You can set exercise profiles for your training
and workout. The watch has 3 exercise options:
Cardio, Run and Cycling.
1. Press MOD E repeatedly to se
2. Press SET to enter exercise options.
3. Press ST/LAP/+ or -/SP to select the
exercise to set: set cardio, set run, set
cycling.
4. Press SET to confirm selection, then
.
continue to set the profile* of the selected
exercise by pressing
• ST/LAP/+ to increase value or select
option
• -/SP to decrease value
• SET to confirm selected option
* The profile setting options are as follows:
• Warm up time
• Interval training on/off
• Number o
• Exercise time for each exercise or
interval
• Rest time for each interval
• Exercise by distance or by time
• Target heart rate zone (1-5) [For details,
refer to “TARGET ZONE” section in this
manual.]
• Recover
WEARING CHEST BELT
1. Wet the conductive pads on the underside
of the chest belt with a few drops of water or
a conductive gel to ensure solid contact.
2. Strap the chest belt across your chest. To
ensure an accurate heart rate signal, adjust
the strap until the belt sits snugly below your
pectoral muscles.
TIPS
the following buttons:
f interval (2-5)
y timer on/off
ected
ut visual
display
.
lect .
•
The
position of the chest belt affects its
performance. Move the chest belt along the
strap so that it falls above your heart.
• Avoid areas with dense chest hair.
• In dry, cold climates, it
minutes for the chest belt to function
steadily. This is normal and should improve
with several
PAIRING AND CALIBRATING DEVICE
IMPORTANT To ensure accurate calculations
with your exercise, you should pai r and
calibrate the watch wit h SZ909 chest belt. This
chest belt allows pairing of both heart rate and
foot pod functions.
The watch can also pair
and devices such as foot pod and bike pod that
use the ANT Sports System. However, other
chest belts can only allow pairing of heart rate
function.
NOTE If pairing is weak and unstable:
• Shorten the distance between the device
and watch.
• Re-adjust the position of the device.
• Check the batteries. Replace them when
necessary.
1. Press MOD E repeatedly to select
2. Press SET to enter “PAIR DEVICE”.
• Press SET to start pairing.
OR
• If the watch is already paired with device,
you can continue to set the paired
device by pressing the following buttons:
ST/LAP/+ to increase value or select
option*
-/SP to decrease v
SET to confirm selected opti on
3. If pairing is successful, the watch will
display:
or or
NOTE For SZ909 chest belt, pairing is only
considered successful when both HR belt and
foot pod are found.
* The watch will not show any setting options
(such as “WHEEL SIZE”, “CAL DEVICE**” or
“REMOVE DEVICE”) if no de vice is paired.
** The SZ909 chest
both by running and walking. To accurately
calibrate the bike pod, wheel size should be
inputted. For details of bike wheel size, refer to
“BIKE WHEEL SIZE” section in this manu
CONDUCTING EXERCISE
IMPORTANT To ensure accurate calculations
with your exercise, you should pai r and
calibrate the watch wit h SZ909 chest belt or
other devices such as bike pod.
However, if without pairing, the chest belt can
only receive heart rate signal.
There are 2 options for exercise: AUTO and
PROG.
• AUTO refers to conducting exercise
without setting exercise profile.
• PROG refers to conducting exercise with
exercise profile set:
Cycling (refer to “SET EXERCISE
PROFILE” section in this manual).
1. Press MOD E to select
2. To exercise with out exercise profile, press
ST/LAP/+ to select “AUTO”. To exercise
with exercise profile, pr ess ST/LAP /+ to
select “PROG”.
3. Press SET to confirm selection, then
continue by pressing the following buttons:
• ST/LAP/+ to select option, add
resume from pause
• -/SP to select option, pause or (by
pressing and holding) stop exercise,
then save into memory and exit
• SET to start exercise or view data during
exercise
• MODE to exit (after
without saving
WARNING Adju st your exercise if the upper or
lower heart rate limit is exceeded. The watch
will warn by beeping and displ aying:
or
may take several
minutes of exercise.
with other chest belts
alue
belt should be calibrated
Cardio, Runnin g,
pressing -/SP)
.
al.
.
a lap or
NOTE If connection with device is lost during
exercise, press SET to search for device and
re-connect.
VIEWING EXERCISE RECORD
NOTE Memory Mode will not display when no
exercise record is stored.
1. Press MOD E repeatedly to select
Your watch wi ll display the number of
exercise record.
2. You can eit her choose to clear all stored
memories by pressing ST/LAP/+ or enter to
view exercise record by pressing SET.
3. Continue viewing your exercise records by
pressing the following buttons:
select option
• ST/LAP/+ to
• -/SP to select option
• SET to view record details
• MODE to return to previous page
NOTE When memory is full, your watch will
beep and display:
or or
• Press SET to overwrite old memories, or
• Press MODE to exit witho ut overwriting
memories. New exercise data will not be
recorded.
KNOWING YOUR FITNESS INDEX
Your watch will generate a fitness index based on
your aerob ic exercise (by runn ing 1 mile or 1.60
km).
IMPORTANT Ensure your watch is already
paired and calibrated with heart rate chest belt
before doing the fitness test.
1. Press MOD E to select
2. Press ST/LAP/+ repeatedly to select
“FITNESS TEST”.
3. Press SET to confirm. Your watch will
automatically search for device.
• If device is found, press SET to start
running.
• If fail to find device, either press SET to
search again or press MODE to
4. After completing the run, your watch will
automatically calculate and show your
fitness index. The higher the index, the fitter
you are. The diagrams below provide a general
guide as to what your fitness index means.
OTHER OPERATION AND SETTING
ACTIVATE B ACKLIGHT
Press / to turn backlight On for 5
seconds.
NOTE The backlight function will not operate if
” or “ ” is displayed.
“
LOCK / UNLOCK KEYPAD
.
exit.
Press and hold / for 2 seconds to lock
or unlock keypad.
locked.
SET ALARM ON / OFF
1. In Time mode, press SET.
2. Press ST/LAP/+ to turn alarm On or O ff.
indicates the alarm is turned On.
3. Press MOD E or SET to exit.
To silence alarm:
indicates keypad is
• Press any button to stop the alarm and it will
activate again 24 hours later.
OR
• Set the alarm to Off.
SET BEEP TONE ON / OFF
In Time mode, press ST/LAP/+. indicates
.
the beep tone is turned Off.
REPLACE BATTERY
If the battery power of your watch or chest belt
is low, the watch will display:
or
To replace watch battery:
1. Use a small screwdriver to open the battery
compartment lid.
2. Remove the old battery and insert a new
CR2032, 3V lithium battery.
3. Secure the lid by screwing it back into place.
To replace chest belt battery:
1. Use a coin to open the battery compartment lid
by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Remove the old battery and insert a new
CR2032, 3V lithium battery.
3. Secure the lid by turning the coin clockwise.
USEFUL REFERENCE
TARGET ZONE
To help achieve maximum health benefits from
your workout programme, it is important to
know your:
• Maximum Heart Rate (MH R)
• Upper heart rate limit
• Lower heart rate limit
MHR is expressed
can get your MHR from an MHR test, or you
can estimate it by using the following formula:
220 - age = MHR
The watch is pre-programmed with 5 target
zone options, each with its lower and upper
rate limit, as listed in the table below.
heart
Lower Limit Upper Limit
Zone 1 50% x MHR 60% x MHR
Zone 2 60% x MHR 70% x MHR
Zone 3 70% x MHR 80% x MHR
Zone 4 80% x MHR 90% x MHR
Zone 5 90% x MHR 100% x MHR
The most popular zone range is from 50% to
80% of your Maximum Heart Rate. This is
where you achieve cardiovascular benefits,
burn fat and become fitter.
There are three categori es of traini ng as
described in the table below.
in beats per minute. You
MHR% DESCRIPTION
CATEGORY
Health
65-78% This is the lowest training
Maintenance
Aerobic
Exercise
Anaerobic
Exercise
The upper and lower heart rate limits are
calculated by multiplying your MHR by the
percentages of the selected training category.
For example:
A 40-yearmaintenance:
• His upper heart rate limit [220 - 40(age)] x
78%
• His lower heart rate limit [220 - 40(age)] x
65%
IMPORTANT Always warm u p before exercise
and select the training category that best suits
your physique. Exercise regularly, 20 to 30
minutes per session, three to four times a week
for a healthier cardio
WARNING Determining your individual training
category is a critical step in the process
towards an efficient and safe training
programme. Please consult your doctor or
health professional to help you determine
exercise frequ
your age, condition and specific goals.
BIKE WHEEL SIZE
Match the ETRTO or wheel size dia meter
printed on the wheel with the wheel size setting
at the right hand column of the table below.
Input the relevant wheel size setting number
during bike pod cali
ETRTO Wheel size
25-559 26 x 1.0 1884
23-571 650 x 23C 1909
35-559 26 x 1.50 1947
37-622 700 x 35C 1958
47-559 26 x 1.95 2022
20-622 700 x 20C 2051
52-559 26 x 2.0 2054
23-622 700 x 23C 2070
25-622 700 x 25C 2080
28-622 700 x 28 2101
32-622 700 x 32C 2126
42-622 700 x 40C 2189
47-622 700 x 47C 2220
NOTE Wheel sizes on this table are for
reference only as wheel size depends on the
wheel type and air pressure.
USE IN WATER
The SE833 is water-resistant up to 50 meters
(164 feet).
NOTE Set the wa tch before exposing it to
excessive water. Pressing the keys while in the
water or during heavy rainstorms may cause
water to enter the watch.
SPECIFICATIONS
CLOCK
Time format 12/24 hour format with
Date format DD / MM or MM / DD
Year range 2008 - 2057
Alarm Alarm with daily, weekday
TRAINING
Exercise time
range
Rest time range 00:00:00 to 99:59:00
Warm up time
range
Recovery timer
range
intensity level. It is good for
beginners and those who want
to strengthen their
cardiovascular systems.
65-85% Increases stren gth and
endurance. It works withi n the
body’s oxygen intake
capability, burns more calories
and can be maintained for a
long period of time.
78-90% Generates speed and power.
It works at or above the body’s
oxygen intake capability,
builds muscle and cannot be
maintained for a long period of
time.
old training for basic health
vascular system.
ency and duration appropriate for
bration.
Wheel size
diameter
(inches)
hour / minute / second
or
weekend settings
00:00:00 to 99:59:00
00:00:00 to 00:15:00
1 to 10 minutes
setting
(mm)
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Target heart rate
zone
Lower heart rate
limit range
Upper heart rate
limit range
Distance
measurement
range
Step
measurement
range
Maximum lap
count
Cadence
measurement
range
Number of
interval training
Calorie range 0 to 9999 kcal
Fat burn
percentage range
Fitness Index
range
POWER
Watch 1 x CR2032 3V lithium
SZ909 chest belt 1 x CR2032 3V lithium
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Operating
temperature
Storage
temperature
PRECAUTIONS
To ensure you use your product correctly and
safely, read these warnings and the entire user
manual before using the product:
• Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth. Do not
use abrasive or corrosive
as these may cause damage. Use
lukewarm water and mild soap to clean the
watch thoroughly after each training session.
Never use the product in hot water or store
it when wet.
• Do not subject
force, shock, dust, temperature changes, or
humidity. Never expose the product to direct
sunlight for extended periods. Such
treatment may result in malfunction.
• Do not
of the chest belt.
• Do not tamper with the internal components.
Doing so will terminate the product warranty
and may cause damage. The main unit
contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Do
display as this may cause damage.
• Take precautions when handling all battery
types.
• Remove the batteries whenever you are
planning to stor e the product for a l on
period of time.
• When replacing batteries, use new batteries
as specified in this user manual.
• The product is a precision instrument. Never
attempt to take this device apart. Contact
the retailer or our customer
department if the product requires servicing.
• Do not touch the exposed electronic
circuitry, as there is a danger of electric
shock.
• Check all major functions if the device has
not been used for a
regular internal testing and cleaning of your
device. Have your watch serviced by an
approved service center annually.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is
collected separately for special treatment
and
• Due to printing limitations, the displays
shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be
reproduced without the permission o
manufacturer.
NOTE The technical specifications for this
product and the contents of the user manual
are subject to change without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be
available in all countries. For more information,
please contact your local retailer.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
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learn more about Oregon Scientific products.
If you're in the US and would like to contact our
Customer Care department directly, please visit:
Zone 1 to 5
30 to 220 bpm
80 to 240 bpm
0 to 9999.99 unit (unit is
km or mile)
0 to 99999
99
1 to 199 rpm
2 to 5
0 to 100%
1 to 66
battery
battery
For watch
0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
For SZ909 chest belt
5°C to 40°C
(41°F to 104°F)
For watch and SZ909
chest belt
-20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
cleaning agents,
the product to excessive
bend or stretch the transmitter part
not scratch hard objects against the LCD
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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this
Heart Rate Monitor with PC, Distance and
Speed (model SE833) is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of
the signed and dated
is available on request via our Oregon Scientific
Customer Service.
FCC / IC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. 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 ca
operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications 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
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
arantee that interference will not occur in a
gu
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
encoura
one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
TV technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as
contact for support or sales.
website at www2.oregonscientific.com/service
for all enquiries.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: SE833
Product Name: Heart Rate Monitor with PC,
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause
harmful interference. 2) This
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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