Oregon RX109 User Manual

Oregon Scientific™ OUTBREAKER

Sports Watch (RX109 series)

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ......................................................................2

Key features .....................................................................3

OUTBREAKER watch ...................................................3

Chest belt (RS109 / RP109 only) ..................................3

Bicycle equipment (RP109 only) ...................................3

PC Kit (RP109 only) .....................................................4

LCD display symbols .....................................................4

How the OUTBREAKER works .......................................6

How the altimeter, thermometer and barometer work ...6

A multi-system facility ....................................................6

TOUR Mode ..................................................................6

PC Software Kit (RP109 only) .......................................6

Getting started .................................................................7

Turn on the watch (first-time use only) ..........................7

Batteries ........................................................................7

Switch between Modes..................................................8

Switch between Mode options ....................................... 8

Change setting values ...................................................8

Use the HI-GLO backlight..............................................8

Key lock .........................................................................8

Handling the product .....................................................8

CLOCK Mode .................................................................... 9

Set clock and measurement units .................................9

Set the alarm .................................................................9

Stopwatch ......................................................................... 9

Timer .................................................................................10

Temperature display ........................................................ 10

ALTI-BARO Mode .............................................................10

Access altimeter options................................................11

Set current altitude and resolution ................................. 11

Set sea-level pressure ...................................................12

View sea-level pressure ................................................12

Set altitude alert.............................................................12

Recall altitude data ........................................................13

Switch between view options.........................................13

Weather forecast ...........................................................13

TOUR Mode ......................................................................14

TOUR memory ..............................................................14

Activate TOUR Mode.....................................................15

Record markers in TOUR Mode ....................................15

Pause TOUR Mode .......................................................15

Deactivate TOUR Mode ................................................15

Clear all TOUR memories .............................................16

CARDIO (Heart Rate) Mode (RS109, RP109 only) .........16

Wearing the chest belt ...................................................17

Training Zones...............................................................17

Set upper and lower heart rate limits for

Training Zone 5 .........................................................18

Activate the Training Zone alarm...................................19

Track heart rate during training .....................................19

BIKE Mode (RP109 only) .................................................20

Set up for BIKE Mode .................................................... 20

Step 1: Attach the equipment to the bicycle ..................20

Step2: Enter wheel circumference................................21

Access the BIKE Mode options .....................................22

View speed and cadence information............................22

PC Kit (RP109 only) ......................................................... 22

PC Mode............................................................................23

Set up for PC Mode .......................................................23

Use the software............................................................23

PC Mode options ...........................................................23

Download data...............................................................24

Effective use and range...................................................24

Aquatic and outdoor activities........................................24

Safety and care ................................................................ 25

Safety precautions ......................................................... 25

Care instructions............................................................25

Troubleshooting guide ....................................................26

Specifications...................................................................27

Warnings...........................................................................29

Declaration of conformity ............................................... 29

Additional Resources ......................................................30

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER Sports Watch as your fitness product of choice. Your new sports watch is designed to give you many years of reliable service and includes the following features:

• Clock, calendar, stopwatch and timer functions

• Barometer with local and sea pressure readings

• Weather forecast and temperature readings

• Altimeter readings up to 9,000 meters (30,000 feet)

• Heart rate monitor that gives pulse rate readings during exercise (RS109/RP 109 only)

• Bicycle accessory kit to take readings during cycling (RP109 only)

• PC docking station and software to download readings onto your computer (RP109 only)

The OUTBREAKER RX109 sports watch series comprises the most advanced and patented Baro-compensation technology, distinguishing between barometric and altitude pressure changes, and giving you more reliable readings (weather forecasts, etc.). It is a precision device designed to augment your daily or weekly exercise program as well as provide you with accurate and easy to use watch functions.

This manual contains important safety and care information, and provides step-by-step instructions for using this product. Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place in case you need to later refer to it.

KEY FEATURES

BICYCLE EQUIPMENT (RP109 ONLY)

OUTBREAKER WATCH

I I ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 SELECT/+/> Press to increase value, change Mode display, or

record a marker during TOUR Mode. 2 MODE Press to switch between Modes. 3 ST/SP/- Press to start/pause/stop the Stopwatch/Timer or

decrease value. 4 LIGHT/KEY Press to activate HIGLO- backlight, or press and hold

5 FUNC/SET Press to enter a sub-mode or press and hold to change

to activate key lock.

a value..

ITEM NAME

CHEST BELT

I ITEM NAME

1 CHEST BELT 2 STRAP

5 6

1 SPEED SENSOR 2 CADENCE SENSOR 3 BIKE MOUNT 4 MAGNETS/ SCREWS/ NUTS/PADS 5 FIXING STRAPS 6 RUBBER GRIPS (RS109 only)

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PC KIT (RP109 ONLY)

LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS

ITEM NAME

1 DOCKING STATION 2 WATCH CONNECTION POINTS 3 MOUNTING CLIPS 4 BUILT-IN RS-232C COMPUTER CONNECTION CABLE 5 SOFTWARE CD-ROM

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

The current time.

YR Year setting. MTH Month setting. DAY Day setting. MON Current day of the week.

(MON..SUN)

TRIP TOUR Mode is running time/date cannot be set

HR Hour setting.

MIN Minute setting.

DM/MD Order for date to be displayed.

TIME Time zone setting screen. SET Displayed when in a setting mode. UNIT Set Celsius/Fahrenheit for temperature and h/p/Hg,

inHg barometric pressure. Set m/ft for altitude.

Zone The current time set in your second time zone.

AL Shows alarm time, or event alarms

(max/min altitude/heart rate etc) Shows max/min altitude alarm is deactivated. Shows if alarm is on or off. Weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours.

(Sunny/Slightly Cloudy/Cloudy/Rainy) STW Stopwatch can be started/stopped/reset. TMR Timer (countdown) can be started/stopped/reset

TEMP Temperature is displayed (in lower second row).

ALTI Altitude is displayed (in lower second row).

HR Heart rate is displayed in lower matrix font.

MEM Memory record (current trip only).

max Shows maximum record min Shows minimum record

AVG Shows average record

TTL Show total record

RES Change resolution of readings on altimeter

ICON Choose current weather icon.

LOC Local barometric pressure. SEA Sea pressure (barometric). SPD Shows vertical speed (historical or current).

Graphical display of your bicycle speed. Rxxx Receiver (Bike Mount) low battery.

GB Sxxx Speed sensor low battery. Cxxx Cadence sensor low battery.

ttl Shows total time of activity.

Shows altitude graphically. Heart rate (per minute) monitor activated. Heart rate alert in effect. Key lock activated.

Z1 (1-5) Shows which training shown is currently selected.

Shows heart beat graphically.

M1 (1..99) Shows which record you are making, or storing

(see TOUR Mode).

WØ (wheel icon) Wheel circumference setting mode.

CAD Pedal speed (revolutions/min).

T1 (1…99) Shows sequence of memories in TOUR Mode.

88% % of memory used in TOUR Mode. END TOUR is finished. CLR Ready to clear all tour memories. donE All tour memories have been cleared.

hpa Pressure shown in Hecto-Pascal’s.

inHg Pressure shown in inches of mercury.

Low battery level (replace batteries)

HOW THE OUTBREAKER WORKS

The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes equipped with a barometer (measuring altitude, barometric pressure, and weather conditions), a weather forecast display, a thermometer, a heart rate monitor (RS109/RP 109 only), and a bicycle computer to display information when cycling (RP109 only).

HOW THE ALTIMETER, THERMOMETER, AND BAROMETER WORK

The patented baro-compensation technology used in this watch allows it to distinguish between barometric pressure change and altitude pressure change. This means it can detect barometric pressure (localized weather conditions) as distinct from changes in altitude pressure, and gives more accurate readings than most average devices (which frequently rely on manual deactivation before initiating a new forecast).

A MULTI-SYSTEM FACILITY

The product is designed for use during many kinds of activity. It can display and store a range of information of interest to the casual and more serious sports or exercise enthusiast. The watch includes the following Modes: CLOCK, ALTIMETER, CARDIO (Heart Rate) (RS109/RP109 only), BIKE (RP109 only), and PC (docking station and CDROM are optional for the RA109 and RS109, and are not supplied). It is equipped with a multi-system facility that allows you to combine information according to your preference, such as altitude and time, altitude and heart rate, or bike speed and altitude, etc. You may also

use the stopwatch or timer (countdown) facility in combination with other functions, and both will continue to run in the background while you use other features of the watch.

The heart-rate monitor and altimeter features of the OUTBREAKER watch include customized settings. Maximum and minimum heart rate limits can be set for use during exercise, and the altimeter can be set to register ascending and descending limits. In both cases a short beep signifies either limit has been exceeded. The watch also has a clock, calendar, and pressure reading apparatus, all of which need to be set according to the current date and location.

TOUR MODE

The watch features a TOUR Mode in which you can record all data from a single trip, or workout, and then download this information onto your PC for storage and viewing. The watch can recall 99 different single tours, trips or workouts.

NOTE

The docking station and CD-ROM are required (optional for the RA109 and RS109, but not supplied) to download information from TOUR Mode.

PC SOFTWARE KIT (RP109 ONLY)

A docking station is provided with the watch for connecting to a computer, along with a CD-ROM for installing the necessary software onto your computer. You can also use the software to change some of the watch settings.

The RZ910 PC Kit can be purchased separately for the

NOTE RA109 and RS109.

GETTING STARTED

TURN ON THE WATCH (FIRST-TIME USE ONLY)

Press mode key for 2 seconds or more to activate the LCD Display

BATTERIES

All batteries are included and already installed. Refer to the Specifications page for battery types (➔ 27).

NOTE

To avoid the possibility of permanently damaging the watch, we strongly recommend that you take your watch to a local retailer or jeweler to have the watch battery replaced.

To load new batteries in the watch:

Diagram Instructions

1. Remove the watchband and screw pin.

2. Remove the back cover with a small Phillips screwdriver.

3. Install the battery by matching the correct polarity. Always use the correct battery type.

Warning: Reversing the polarity may damage the product.

4. Replace the cover, screws, screw pin, and watchband. (Be sure to replace the O ring properly).

5. Check the replacement batteries are fitted properly by confirming there is a key tone (beep).

To load new batteries in the chest belt (RS109 and RP109 only) and bike mount:

NOTE

The chest belt will stop sending signals if its battery is low. Bad transmission from the chest belt may also be the result of poor contact with the skin, surrounding interference, or placing the receiver watch too far away.

Diagram Instructions

1. Insert a coin into the grove. Turn counter-clockwise.

2. Insert the battery. Match the correct polarity.

3. Replace the battery compartment. Tighten into place.

To load new batteries in the bicycle sensors (RP109 0nly): NOTE

The sensors will stop sending signals to the watch if

their batteries are low.

Diagram Instructions

1. Insert a coin into the grove. Turn counter-clockwise.

2. Remove the battery and insert a new one.

3. Replace the compartment. Tighten into place.

Replace the batteries whenever the HIGLO backlight

NOTE

dims or stops working, or when you see the low battery icon.

The watch will show Cxxx, Rxxx or Sxxx whenever either the bike mount, cadence or speed sensor batteries are low.

NOTE

Replace all the batteries at the same time – it is

dangerous to mix old and new batteries.

NOTE

Used batteries can be harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out with household rubbish. Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of used batteries. Protect the environment by taking exhausted batteries to authorized disposal stations.

SWITCH BETWEEN MODES

Press the MODE button to switch between the Modes: CLOCK, ALTI-BARO, CARDIO (RS109/RP109 only), BIKE (RP109 only), and PC. A bar shows next to the appropriate Mode (on the outer ring of the LCD display) when it is selected.

SWITCH BETWEEN MODE OPTIONS

Press SELECT/+ to switch between the options within a Mode.

CHANGE SETTING VALUES

Press and hold FUNC/SET for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. Then, press ST/SP/- or SELECT/+ to change the value. Press FUNC/SET to switch between options, and to confirm the changes when you are done.

USE THE HI-GLO BACKLIGHT

Press light/key to turn on the HI-GLO backlight on for five seconds. Once the light is on, press any key to keep it on for a further five seconds.

In order to save power the light will not work when the battery is low. If this happens, change the battery as soon as possible.

KEY LOCK

The watch also has a key lock function to stop the buttons from being accidentally pressed during an activity. To activate it simply press and hold light/key until a small key icon appears in the right hand corner of the screen. The function keys are now useless. To reactivate them, press and hold light/key again until the key icon disappears.

The alarm will still go off while the Key Lock is activated.

NOTE

Pressing any key while in Key lock will stop the alarm.

HANDLING THE PRODUCT

The watch is designed to withstand a wide range of sports activities, and comes complete with a strong wristband. When riding (RP109 only), make sure the watch is firmly connected to the bike mount, and connect all bicycle equipment carefully and securely. See the BIKE Mode section (➔ 20) for instructions.

CLOCK MODE

The time, date (including the day of the week) and time alarm can be set while the watch is in CLOCK Mode. Follow the instructions below to set or activate the time, date, zone time, metric or imperial standards, alarm time, stopwatch and timer.

SET CLOCK AND MEASUREMENT UNITS:

Diagram Instructions

You cannot change these settings while in TOUR

NOTE

Mode. If you attempt to do so, TRIP will show on the display. Refer to the TOUR Mode section (➔ 14).

1.Press MODE to display the CLOCK mode.

2.Press and hold FUNC/SET for 2 seconds. “24h” will flash on the display.

3.Press ST/SP/- to change from 24 hour to 12 hour time display.

4.Press FUNC/SET again. The hour will flash. Press SE- LECT/+ to move the value up, or ST/SP/- to move the value down. Tip: Continuously press and hold a button to fast-change the value.

5.Repeat Steps 3 – 4 to change the rest of the settings, in this order: minutes, year, month/date or date/month display, month, day, time zone (+/- 23 hours), temperature display (°C / °F), measurement units (feet / meters), and barometric pressure units (inHg or hPa).

SET THE ALARM

Diagram Instructions

1. Press MODE to display the CLOCK mode.

2. Press SELECT/+ 3 times to move it into the alarm setting screen.

3. Press ST/SP/- to activate or deactivate the alarm. A small bell icon will appear on the left side of the alarm time when it is activated.

4. Press and hold FUNC/SET for 2 seconds, to set the alarm hour and minutes. Use the SELECT/+ or ST/ SP/- buttons to change the value. (The alarm will be automatically activated once the alarm time is set).

STOPWATCH

The Stopwatch works in CLOCK, ALTI-BARO, CARDIO, and BIKE modes. From any of these modes, press SELECT/+ to display the stopwatch. Then,

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Press ST/SP/- to start, pause, and stop the stopwatch.

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With the stopwatch stopped, press and hold FUNC/SET to reset.

You

NOTE

watch in the background.

can switch to other modes while running the stop-

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