New Balance N5 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Our watches represent the finest quality in heart rate monitors available today. Using only the finest in electronic components and
state-of-the-art technology, these monitors are among the most accurate and dependable products available on the market.

This monitor is designed for ease of use without the compromise found in many of its competitors. While we have designed
our watches to withstand many of the pressures that outdoor life will place on it, please remember that it is a sensitive technical
instrument. However, with the proper care and maintenance, it will last many years. Please read all sections of this manual carefully
to familiarize yourself with how the unit works.

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WARNING: This product is an advanced training and fitness tool. Before starting any exercise program, we strongly suggest you visit

your doctor for a complete physical and to discuss your exercise plans.

NOTICE TO SWIMMERS: The heart rate monitors are designed to be water resistant. This means that water should not enter the unit
during normal swimming. However, care should be taken not to press the keys while the unit is submerged or wet as this may cause
water to be forced past the key seals damaging the unit. However, operating heart rate monitors while in the water may cause other
operational problems for a variety of other reasons. First, water may interfere with the ability of the sensors to detect a heart rate
signal from the body. Overall, the likelihood of experiencing problems using a heart rate monitor will be much higher when the unit is
used in a water environment.

NOTICE TO PEOPLE WEARING PACEMAKERS: While the heart rate monitor in the monitor 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.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4

WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER STRAP 5

DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS 6

FEATURES OVERVIEW 7

KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8

MODES OF OPERATION 12

SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS 13

VIEW TIME ZONE 1 / TIME ZONE 2 13
SETTING TIME/DATE 14
SETTING USER DATA 15
SETTING DAILY ALARMS 17

OPERATING THE WATCH 18

OPERATING THE EXERCISE CHRONOGRAPH 18
SECONDARY HEART RATE SCREENS 19
HEART RATE MEMORY PLAYBACK 21
CLEARING DATA FILES IN HRM DATA MODE 23
OPERATING THE LAP CHRONOGRAPH 24

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 25

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS AND RANGES 28

TROUBLESHOOTING – BASIC 29

TROUBLESHOOTING – HEART RATE 30

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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This manual is laid out in easy to follow sections, which cover the features and functions of your monitor. These monitors are
very advanced monitors and have many unique features and functions. Be sure to read each section carefully so that you will fully
understand how the units and its features work.

The manual is divided into sections outlining each of the major functions of the watch. A drawing of the watch screen that represents
the starting point or other important screen for each operational process is shown adjacent to the instructions for the process;
important keys are shown in color indicating PRESS & HOLD and QUICK PRESS. The steps for the programming or operation are
adjacent to the screen illustration. Key points and important information are shown in highlighted blocks.

The heart rate monitor itself is an important part of this manual as it prompts you through its operation.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER STRAP

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 one 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 it 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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DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS

DISPLAY SYMBOLS

symbol description what it means

ZONE ALERT

Out-of-training zone alert is active
when displayed

HEART RATE

Blinks when unit is receiving heart
rate

TIME ZONE

Indicates selected time zone displayed

ALARM

Alarm is active when displayed

ABOVE/BELOW
ZONE

Indicates heart rate above or below
selected training zone

PERCENT OF FAT
BURNED

Designates heart rate as percent of
fat burned

PERCENT OF
MAx HR

Designates heart rate as percent of
maximum heat rate

MODE SYMBOLS

symbol description what it means

TIME MODE

Indicates Time mode

HEART RATE
MODE

Indicates Heart Rate mode

DATA HEART
RATE MODE

Indicates Data Heart Rate mode

CHRONOGRAPH
MODE

Indicates Chronograph mode

ALARM MODE

Indicates Alarm mode

COUNTDOWN
TIMER

Indicates Countdown Timer mode

RECOVERY
CALCULATION

Indicates Recovery Calculation displayed

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FEATURES OVERVIEW

HEART RATE

• WirelessECGAccurate

• HeartratedisplayedasBPMand%ofmaximumheartrate

• 3AutomaticorManualheartratetargetzones

• AutomaticallycalculatedMaximumHeartRate

(age based)

• Audible/visualTargetZonealarm

• ExerciseTimer

• Realtimecaloricconsumption

MEMORY

• 30datafilesofexercisememory

• Totalexercisetime

• TimeIn,AboveandBelowtargetzone

• Maximumheartrateoftotalexercise

• Averageheartrateoftotalexercise

• Caloriesexpenditure(Exercise/Total/Fat%)

WATCH/TIMING

• Timeofday(12/24h)withhour,minute,second,year,

month, day and weekday

• Dualtimezone

• Autocalendarfromyear2000to2049

• 24-hourLapChronographwith1/100secresolution

• Dualdailyalarmwithchimefunction

BASIC

• Backlight

• Waterresistant30M

• Lowbatteryindicator

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The watch has 5 individual keys. Each key has several functions. The drawing identifies the keys and their names as used in this
manual.

LIGHT/SET KEY

MODE KEY

START/SPLIT KEY

HEART RATE

START/STOP KEY

STOP KEY

KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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KEY FUNCTIONS

START/SPLIT KEY

• IncreasesvariableinProgrammingSequence

• AccessessecondarydisplaysinHRMMode

• ScrollsthroughdatainHRMData

• StartsLapChronograph

• AdvancesLap/SplitinLapChronograph

• TurnsOn/OffDailyAlarm

STOP KEY

• SelectsTimeZone1orTimeZone2inTimeMode

• DecreasesvariableinProgrammingSequence

• AccessessecondarydisplaysinHRMMode

• ScrollsthroughfilesinHRMDataMode

• StopsLapChronograph

• TogglesbetweenAlarm1orAlarm2inAlarmMode

MODE KEY

• Advancesdisplaythroughthevariousoperationalmodes

• SelectsvariablesinProgrammingSequences

LIGHT/SET KEY

• ActivateELBacklightsystem

• Enter/exitProgrammingSequences

HR START/STOP KEY

• Stops/StartsChronographinHRMMode

KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS