Medion MD 7455 user Manual

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MD 7455

Heart Rate Monitor

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in order to avoid any premature discharge of the batteries.

pacemaker bearers should use this heart rate monitor

only after consultation with their doctor.

CARE

Wipe off your heart rate monitor and the transmitter with a damp

cloth after your training.

Please take care that the transmitter unit is kept in a dry place

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rate monitor, please contact the service hotline or an

authorised service shop.

Please read the operating instructions carefully and keep

the instructions as long as you possess your heart rate

monitor.

Individuals with cardiovascular disease or cardiac

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With the parameters of your current fitness level, you will

then achieve the best possible results.

Do not use your heart rate monitor when practising any

injury-prone sports.

For changing batteries or with regard to the legally prescribed

removal of the batteries prior to the disposal of your heart

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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rate, your calorie consumption and fat catabolism.

Before starting your training programme, please consult your

doctor or trainer to determine your individual upper and lower

heart rate limit (training zone), training frequency and length

of training.

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The heart rate monitor is not medical device. It is a training

instrument designed for measuring and indicating your heart

SAFETY NOTES

Please unfold!

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Mode

A

Set

B

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Your heart rate monitor has four buttons.

TRAINING STOPWATCH MODE

FLOW CHART

Alarm / light

D

C C C C

FAT CATABOLISM METER

KILOGRAM CALORIE METER

A

C C

A A

CLOCK MODE TRAINING ZONE MODE

Option

C

MAXIMUM HEART RATE

A

AVERAGE HEART RATE

A

mode.

B Set button

The B set button is used for setting the upper and lower heart rate,

normal time, date, alarm time, countdown timer and the calorie

consumption parameters.

Furthermore, the set button is used for starting the countdown, training

stopwatch and lap stopwatch functions.

C Option button

The C option button is used for switching between the individual options

to the respective operating mode as follows:

From the normal time mode, you will get to the alarm mode, to the

date mode and back again to the normal time mode.

From the heart rate mode, you will get from the average heart rate to

the maximum heart rate and back again to the average heart rate.

From the training stopwatch mode, you will get to the countdown mode,

to the lap stopwatch mode and back again to the training stopwatch

mode.

D Alarm/ light button

The D alarm/ light button is used for switching on the back light or a

signal tone. Press the alarm button to activate the signal tone. A sound

symbol appears on the display, and when pressing the button or when

leaving the training zone, a signal tone will be heard, provided this

function has been activated.

Press the alarm button for 2 seconds for activate the back light for 5

seconds.

C C

C

LAP STOPWATCH MODE

DATE MODE

COUNTDOWN MODE

ALARM MODE

C

C

A

=Mode button

=Option button

A Mode button

The A mode button is used for changing the different operating modes.

Press the mode button briefly to switch from the clock mode to the

training zone mode, to the heart rate mode, to the kilogram calorie

mode, to the training stopwatch mode and to return again to the clock

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

The function Buttons must never be pressed or activated under

water, since moisture could penetrate into the housing.

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Name:

Normal pulse rate:

Lower pulse rate limit:

Upper pulse rate limit:

Press the mode button. The display of

minutes will start flashing. Set the

Press the mode button. The display of the

time zone will start flashing. Set the desired

time shift with the set button.

By pressing the mode button, you will return

again to the clock mode.

By pressing the option button for 2 seconds,

you will change to the second time zone.

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minutes with the set button.

You confirm your choice with the mode

button, and the clock with a flashing

display of the hours will appear. Set the

Or in case of a 12 hour setting:

current hour with the set button.

When choosing the 12 hour display, the American calendar format of month/day will automatically

be shown; when choosing the 24 hour display, the European format of day/month.

In the case of the 12 hour setting, please note that AM will be displayed for the morning and

PM for the afternoon.

To set the time, the monitor must be in

the clock mode, i.e. the time will be

indicated on the display on the upper

right, and the current heart rate on the

lower right. If this is not so, press the

option button until you get to the operating

mode. There, you press the mode button

to get to the clock mode.

In the clock mode, keep the set button

pressed for about 2 seconds until the

display “Hold“ disappear. Press the set

button now to choose between a

12 hour and 24 hour display of the time

of day.

SETTING THE TIME

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above).

Press the mode button. The display of

minutes will start flashing. Now, set the

minutes with the set button.

By pressing the mode button, you will

return to the alarm time mode.

By pressing the option button for two

seconds, you can set the second up to

the eighth alarm now (as described

You confirm your choice with the mode

button, and the alarm clock will appear

with a flashing display of the hours. Set

the desired hour by pressing the set

button.

as on a weekly basis.

With pressing the option button for about

2 seconds you can set up to eight

personal alarms:

Both individually on a daily basis as well

The bell symbol will remain visible in every operating mode, if any alarms are switched on.

alarm on (“on“ and a bell symbol will

appear on the display) or off (“off“ will

appear on the display).

In the alarm time mode, keep the set

button pressed for about 2 seconds until

the display “Hold“ will disappear. Press

the set button now for switching the

display.

If this is not so, switch to the clock mode

and press the option button to get to the

alarm time mode.

For setting the alarm time, the monitor

must be in the alarm clock mode, i.e.

the alarm time, current heart rate and

the letters “AL“ will be indicated on the

SETTING THE ALARM TIME

Explanation of the abbreviations of the days of the week:

Monday = MO Tuesday = TU Wednesday = WE

Thursday =TH Friday = FR Saturday = SA

Sunday = SU

date.

By pressing the mode button, you will

return to the date mode. The day of the

week will automatically be displayed as

an English abbreviation in front of the

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Press the mode button. The display of

the day will start flashing. Set the day

with the set button.

desired month by pressing the set button.

If you have chosen the 12 hour display for your time setting, please note that the American

calendar format of month/date will automatically be displayed; if you have chosen the

24 hour display, the European format of date/month will be shown.

You confirm your choice with the mode

button, and the date will appear with a

flashing display of the month. Set the

In the date mode, keep the set button

pressed for about 2 seconds until the

display “Hold“ disappears. Now, press

the set button for setting the year between

the year 2000 and the year 2050.

date mode.

you the day of the week of the respective date up to the year 2050.

To set the date, the monitor must be in

date mode, i.e. the date and the current

heart rate are shown on the display.

If this is not so, switch to the clock mode

and press the option button to get to the

SETTING THE DATE DISPLAY

Your pulse rate monitor is equipped with a 50 year calendar which will compute for

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The heart symbol on the display

will start flashing as soon as your

heart rate monitor receives

Wireless heart rate monitors can be influenced by interferences of external radio

frequencies. Electronic training devices at fitness clubs, mobile phones, wireless

bicycle computers, high voltage transmission lines or the like can cause irregular

transmitter pulses and be the reason why “0“ is indicated on the display during the

training. When training in groups, other heart rate transmitters can interfere with your

signal which will lead to a false heart rate display. To get correct signals, keep a

distance of approx. 2 metres to other users of heart rate monitors.

signals from the transmitter.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCES

HEART RATE DISPLAY

signals.

It can take a few seconds until a heart rate display can be seen.

If necessary, try varying positions of the transmitter to achieve an optimum contact.

To achieve a better contact with the skin, the transmitter cushion should be slightly moistened,

e.g. with an ECG gel (available from your local chemist). Put on the strap a few minutes

before you are going to start so it can heat to body temperature. Find the best possible strap

position for you. The contact between the skin and the transmitter must not be interrupted

at any time, even in the event of deep breathing.

Attach the heart rate monitor to your wrist.

Press whatever button you choose for activating the monitor. If there is a problem-

free reception, the heart symbol will start flashing with the incoming transmitted

PUTTING ON THE TRANSMITTER AND THE HEART RATE MONITOR

The transmitter has to be worn on naked skin. Adjust the elastic strap so that the

transmitter sits tightly your chest.

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ATTENTION!

The types of training with the different heart rate zones are just examples.

Please ensure you discuss your choice of training with your doctor or qualified trainer.

maximum heart rate with the factors listed below.

Choose your desired kind of training here.

MEN : 220 minus age = maximum heart rate (MHR)

WOMEN : 230 minus age = maximum heart rate (MHR)

Calculate the upper and lower training limit of your kind of training by multiplying your

as a basis. To determine your maximum heart rate, please consult your doctor or

your trainer. If you do not know your maximum heart rate, you can estimate it on the

basis of the following formula:

For calculating the training limits, your maximum heart rate (MHR) has to be taken

button to get to the training zone mode.

The display will indicate your current heart

rate during the training. A flashing value

and an arrow pointing upward or downward

will tell you that you are outside of your

set training zone.

In addition, an audible alarm can be set.

The arrows will disappear as soon as your

current value is within the preset training

zone.

For setting the training limits, the monitor

has to be in the training zone mode, i.e.

it will alternately be indicated on the

display how long you were in the upper

(HI), in the lower (Lo) and in the desired

(In) training zone. If this is not so, switch

to the clock mode and press the mode

SETTING THE TRAINING ZONE

The heart rate monitor will enable you to set a specific training zone with an upper

and lower heart rate limit.

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tone will be audible every six seconds, if your pulse rate is above or below the limits.

By pressing the mode button, you will return to the training zone mode.

You cannot set a lower limit which is higher than the upper limit.

In this case, the upper limit will again be shown on the display so that you can set it again.

Confirm your choice with the mode button,

and the lower flashing limit will be displayed.

Set the desired lower limit by pressing the

set button between 30 and 179.

between 100

and 240.

In the training zone mode, keep the set

button pressed for about 2 seconds until

the display “Hold” will disappear. Press the

set button now for setting the upper limit

WARNING SIGNAL FOR TRAINING ZONE

When exceeding or staying below the limits,

you can also be informed about this by a

warning signal tone besides the visual display.

Press the alarm button for activating or deactivating

the signal tone. If the signal tone is activated,

a sound symbol will appear on the display.

If the warning signal function is activated, a signal

TYPE OF TRAINING - HEALTH BENEFITS

Formula: lower limit: MHR x 0.50

TYPE OF TRAINING - ENDURANCE TRAINING

Formula: lower limit: MHR x 0.65

TYPE OF TRAINING - MAXIMUM LOAD

Formula: lower limit: MHR x 0.80

upper limit: MHR x 0.95

upper limit: MHR x 0.80

upper limit: MHR x 0.65

display, and below the current heart rate

as well as the letters “KCAL“. If this is

not so, switch to the clock mode and

press the mode button to get to the

kilogram calorie mode.

In the kilogram calorie mode, keep the

set button pressed for about 2 seconds

until the display “Hold” will disappear.

Press the set button now to choose your

sex between “M” for men and “F” for

women.

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CALORIE CONSUMPTION MODE

While the training stopwatch is switched on, the achieved calorie consumption and

fat catabolism will be calculated on the basis of the measured heart rate. You must

enter your sex, weight and current activity so that these values can be determined

precisely. Proceed as follows:

For setting the data, the monitor must

be in the kilogram calorie mode, i.e. the

consumed kilogram calories will be

indicated on the upper right on the

By pressing the option button again, you will return to the heart rate display mode.

To be able to see the average or the

maximum heart rate, your monitor must be

in the heart rate display mode, i.e. the

average heart rate will be indicated on the

upper right on the display and the current

heart rate value as well as the letters “AVG“

on the lower right.

If this is not so, switch to the clock mode

and press the mode button to get to the

heart rate display mode.

In the heart rate display mode, press the

option button, then the maximum heart rate

value and the letters “MAX“ will appear on

the upper right on the display.

HEART RATE DISPLAY MODE

Your heart rate monitor provides the possibility of reading your average and maximum

heart rate so that you will be able to adjust your training the best possible way and

to avoid any overloading.

If you have entered your weight in lb (British pound), the fat catabolism will be

displayed in pounds.

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Press the option button in order to read the

exact fat catabolism achieved during your

training sequence with a precision of

10 grammes. The maximum display

amounts to 1.30 kg.

in the training stopwatch mode.

onwards and only after the training stopwatch has been started.

By pressing the mode button, you will get

again to the kilogram calorie mode. Here,

you can read the consumed kilogram

calories while the training stopwatch is on

These calorie parameters are approximate values which are to serve as a rough guideline.

You should decide individually, since each of these types of sport can be practised with

different intensiveness.

The calorie consumption will only be measured from a heart rate of more than 100 beats/minute

Jogging 0.00036 – 0.00069 Tennis 0.00050

Canoeing 0.00020 – 0.00047 Circuit training 0.00039 – 0.00060

Basketball 0.00063 Bicycle riding 0.00029 – 0.00079

Soccer 0.00060 Swimming 0.00028 – 0.00078

Gardening 0.00025 – 0.00057 Skiing 0.00052 – 0.00074

Handball 0.00063 Squash 0.00096

Some examples of different calorie parameters are as follows:

Aerobic 0.00047 – 0.00061 Climbing 0.00055

Badminton 0.00044 Running 0.00074 – 0.00131

value of 00010 and the value of 00131.

Confirm your choice with the mode button,

and the flashing weight display will appear.

Set your actual weight between 20kg

(British pounds) and 225kg by pressing the

set button.

By pressing the option button, you can

choose between kilogram and the British

pound (454g).

Press the mode button. The calorie

parameter will start flashing. Set the calorie

parameter with the set button between the

By pressing the set button (more than for 2 seconds), the training stopwatch will be

By resetting the training stopwatch to 0:00:00, the memory for the heart rate will be deleted,

and your heart rate monitor will be ready for the next training session.

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reset to 0:00:00.

indicated in the upper line for comparison

with the current heart rate in the lower line.

In the training stopwatch mode, press the

set button in order to start the training time

After pressing the set button again, a beep

will be audible, a break of 3 minutes will

begin. The training time stopped by you will

remain visible for another 5 seconds.

Thereafter, the break countdown will appear,

which will automatically be effected down

to 0 seconds.

At the end of the break, four beeps will be

audible. The stored heart rate will be

and thereby your training sequence.

Your heart rate monitor is equipped with a training stopwatch with which you can read

times up to 9 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

To start the training stopwatch, the monitor

must be in the training stopwatch mode, i.e.

the training time will be indicated on the

upper right on the display, and below the

current heart rate as well as the letters “STP”.

If this is not so, switch to the clock mode

and press the mode button to get to the

training stopwatch mode.

TRAINING STOPWATCH MODE

S
T
P

Confirm your choice with the mode button,

and the minute display will start flashing.

Press the set button now for setting the

At the end of the countdown time, the display will stop when 0:00:00 is reached, and an

alarm signal will be audible. By keeping the set button pressed for a longer time, the

countdown timer will be reset to the originally set value.

set value.

By pressing the mode button, you will return

to the countdown mode.

By pressing the set button, you will start or

stop the countdown timer. By keeping the

set button pressed for a longer time, the

countdown timer will be reset to the originally

minutes.

pressed for about 2 seconds until the display

“Hold“ disappears. Press the set button now

for setting the number of hours between 0

and 9 hours.

S
T
P

Your heart rate monitor provides the possibility of programming a countdown timer

from 1 minute up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

In the countdown mode, keep the set button

the countdown mode.

heart rate as well as the letters “CDT”. If this

is not so, change to the clock mode and press

the mode button to get to the training stopwatch

mode, then press the option button to get to

For setting the countdown timer, the monitor

must be in the countdown mode, i.e. the

countdown timer will be indicated on the upper

right on the display, and below this the current

COUNTDOWN TIMER MODE

Press the set button again to stop the time

measurement for the current lap.The

stopwatch will automatically start with the

By pressing the mode button, you will stop

the time measurement without continuing

Press the set button to start the time

measurement for the next lap, or press the

option button for leaving the lap time mode

again.

Press the set button and hold it pressed for more than 2 seconds to reset the lap

time mode again to the original state.

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automatically with the next lap.

will again start with 00:00.

time measurement for the next lap.

The maximum lap time amounts to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. Thereafter, the time display

Press the set button in order to start the

time measurement for the current lap.

You can read back the measured lap times from the memory.

For setting the lap timer, the monitor must be

in the lap time stopwatch mode, i.e. the lap

and the lap time will be indicated on the upper

right on the display, and below the current

heart rate as well as the letters “LAP”.

If this is not so, change to the clock mode

and press the mode button to get to the

training stopwatch mode, then press the option

button to get to the lap time stopwatch mode.

In the lap time stopwatch mode, press the

set button in order to start the lap time

measurement.

LAP TIME STOPWATCH MODE

Your heart rate monitor provides a lap time stopwatch for up to 16 training laps.

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Press the set button for indicating the

average heart rate and the time stopped for

each lap. By pressing the set button, you

Press the mode button to leave the lap time

memory and to return again to the lap time

Press the set button and hold it pressed for

more than 2 seconds to delete the lap time

memory.

mode.

will change the individual laps.

In the lap time mode, keep the mode button

pressed for about 2 seconds to start the lap

Now the total lap time and the total number of laps will be indicated from the lap time memory

in intervals of 2 seconds, together with the average time for all laps as well as with the

respective average heart rate.

time memory.

stopwatch mode, and then press the option

button to get to the lap time mode.

the current heart rate as well as the letters

“LAP”.

If this is not so, change to the clock mode and

press the mode button to get to the training

For calling up the lap memory, the monitor

must be in the lap time stopwatch mode, i.e.

the lap and the lap time will be indicated on

the upper right on the display, and below this

heart rate.

After your training, you have the possibility to call up from the lap time memory the

training values for the total time of all laps and the total number of laps with the

average time for all laps, together with the respective average heart rate. In addition

you can call up the times of the individual laps together with the respective average

LAP TIME MEMORY

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Your heart rate monitor is now in the state it was delivered from the factory.

The display is black.

-The ambient temperature is outside of the operating range (0° C to 55° C).

-Is the transmitter too far away from the monitor?

-Are there any electronic interference sources interfering with a problem-free transmission?

-Is the transmitter battery flat?

The display is blank.

-The receiver battery is flat. For changing the receiver battery, please contact a

watchmaker's shop or the service hotline.

Reset – resetting the receiver

1. Keep all 4 buttons pressed for about 3 seconds.

2. Press the set button. The monitor will then count down from 3 to 0.

3. Press the mode button and thereafter the option button.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The heart rate is not displayed.

-Is the transmitter flat against your chest.

Attach the fixing device supplied to the handlebars. Attach your heart rate monitor

to the fixing device and adjust the watch strap in such a way that the fixing device

will be pressed together on the handlebar.

HANDLEBARS OF A BICYCLE

ATTACHING THE HEART RATE MONITOR TO THE

POWER SAVING MODE

If no signal is received for approx.

5 minutes, your heart rate monitor will

automatically switch to the power saving

mode, and the current time will be

indicated. Press any button to “wake up“

your heart rate monitor. Thereafter, you

will again be back in the training stopwatch

mode.

SPECIFICATIONS

Batteries:

Receiver 1 x CR 2025 3V

Station 1 x CR 2032 3V

Transmitter frequency: 5.3 KHz

Subject to technical modifications!

Mode

Open the battery compartment at the chest strap by turning the battery cover in the

direction of the arrow by means of a coin. Now you can remove the transmitter battery

and dispose of it.

As for your heart rate monitor, remove the four screws on the back of the housing by

means of a small screwdriver for slotted screws. Now lift carefully one of the watch

strap halves out of its anchoring and take off the cover. Now remove the securing clip

and then remove the battery for proper disposal.

Caution: This procedure must only be applied in connection with the disposal of the

monitor, since the monitor will be destroyed while doing so.

Set

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3
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2
4

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE

Old batteries must not be disposed of via your household waste, but have to be

disposed of properly via the collecting boxes.

Prior to the disposal of your heart rate monitor (at the end of its life), the batteries

must be removed in any case!