Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ VIBRA-TRAINER
(SE121) / VIBRA-TRAINER PRO (SE132) watch as your sports fitness
product of choice. This precision device includes the following features:
•Fitness index to determine personal heart rate limit for training.
•SMART TRAINING PROGRAM enables you to complete exer-
cise cycles effectively.
•Memory stores heart rate figures during exercise.
•Visual, acoustic, or vibrate alert for heart rate thresholds during
training.
•Calorie consumption and percent fat burn display during and
after exercise.
•44 lap memory storage showing average heart rate. (VIBRA-
TRAINER PRO Only )
•Alarm clock with stopwatch function.
•Cordless transmission between wristwatch and chest belt.
•Mounting bracket, chest belt and carrying case included.
•Up to 50 meters water resistant (watch unit); chest belt is water
resistant up to 10 meters.
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.
When you unpack your VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRA-TRAINER PRO fitness
watch, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in
case you need to later transport or return the product for servicing.
In the box, you will find:
WatchHeart rate chest belt2x CR2032User manual
lithium batteries
(already installed)
BATTERY
CR2032
User Manual
TURNING ON THE WATCH (First-time use only)
Press any button to activate the LCD Display.
BATTERIES
The VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRA-TRAINER PRO uses two CR2032 lithium
batteries – one for the receiver watch and another for the heart rate
chest belt. Both are already installed.
When the watch battery is running low, the low battery indicator displays. The
vibration alert will not work when the battery is too low.
VIBRO will display.
When the heart rate chest belt battery is exhausted, it stops transmitting signals to
the receiver watch.
The batteries typically last one year. We highly recommend that you contact
the retailer or our customer service department if you need to replace them.
Instructions follow.
To replace the watch battery:
1.Turn the watch over so that you are looking at the back plate.
2.Using a small screwdriver, remove the four screws that hold the
Press MODE to switch between the five operation modes: real-time clock,
alarm clock, user profile, SMART TRAINING PROGRAM, and stopwatch.
The modes are described in the sections that follow.
You can run the SMART TRAINING PROGRAM or stopwatch in the
background as you access other modes. The icon for the mode that is
running will flash until you switch back to that mode.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS
To change the any watch setting (such as time, alarm clock, user profile, etc.)
1.Press MODE to switch to the desired mode.
2.Press and hold SET until the first setting for that mode flashes.
3.
Press ST / SP / + to change the setting. Hold to speed through the options.
4.Repeat Steps 2 – 3 to change other settings for that mode.
USING THE CLOCK
USING THE REAL-TIME CLOCK
The real-time clock is the default display for the VIBRA-TRAINER /
VIBRA-TRAINER PRO watch, and tracks the time, date, month, and
day of week. The clock is programmed with a 50-year auto-calendar,
which means you do not need to reset the days of the week and dates
each month.
Refer to the “Changing the Settings” section to set the real-time clock.
USING THE ALARM CLOCK
To activate the alarm, press SET while the alarm time is displayed. The alarm
icon will display whenever the alarm is set. When the feature is activated, a beep
will sound at the designated time each day. Press any button to stop the alarm. It
will ring at the same time the next day unless you turn the feature off.
To access the full benefits of using the VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRATRAINER PRO sports watch, set up your user profile before you exercise
with the watch. This will automatically generate a fitness index, and allows
you to track your progress over time.
With the user profile, you can enter information about yourself to help
determine your proper fitness index level (described on page 8). The
user profile includes the following metrics: sex, age, weight (kg or lbs),
height (feet / inches, or centimeters), and activity level.
The activity level is based on your own self-assessment of the amount
of exercise you regularly perform.
Activity levelDescription
0Low – You do not usually participate in programmed
recreation sports or exercise.
1Medium – You are engaged in modest physical
activity (such as golfing, horseback riding, table
tennis, calisthenics, bowling, weight lifting, yard
work, or gymnastics) two or three times a week
totaling one hour per week.
2High – You actively and regularly participate in
heavy physical exercise (such as running, jogging,
swimming, cycling, or skipping rope) or engage in
vigorous aerobic exercise (such as tennis,
basketball or handball).
Refer to the “Changing the Settings” section to set your user profile.
Once you complete your user profile, a fitness index is automatically calculated and
displayed for you.
Refer to page 8 for a description of the fitness index.
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NOTE
You can display and adjust your user profile at any time. For example, if your
level of physical activity changes, or you celebrate a birthday, you may want to
update your record.
NOTE
You must set up your user profile to use the calorie count and fat burn features.
ABOUT THE FITNESS INDEX
Your VIBRA-TRAINER/ VIBRA-TRAINER PRO will generate a fitness index
based on your aerobic fitness, or your capacity to engage in any form of
aerobic exercise. This index is dependent and limited by the body’s ability to
deliver oxygen to the working muscles in training. It is often measured by
maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), which is defined as the highest amount
of oxygen that can be utilized when exercising at an increasingly demanding
level. The lungs, heart, blood, circulatory system, and working muscles are
all factors in determined VO2 Max. The unit of VO2 Max is ml/kg min.
Generally, the fitness range is from 13 to 53. The higher the index, the fitter
you are. For your reference, an average 37-year-old man has an index
between 39 and 48.
DISPLAYING THE FITNESS INDEX
Press MODE to access the User mode. Then, press MEM to display
your fitness index.
If you have not completed your user profile, the fitness index
NOTE
will not display.
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ABOUT THE SMART TRAINING PROGRAM
It is important to know your maximum heart rate (MHR), your training
zone, upper heart rate limit, and lower heart rate limit before you begin
any exercise program. These metrics help you achieve the maximum
health benefits from your workout.
Your VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRA-TRAINER PRO watch is equipped with
a special SMART TRAINING PROGRAM that tracks your heart rate
during exercise. This automatically sets your personal upper and lower
heart rate limits, which are monitored as you exercise. Alternatively, you
can calculate your own heart rate limits following the instructions below:
SexMHRLower limitUpper limit
Men
Women
220 – age = MHR
230 – age = MHR
MHR x
(lower training zone %)
MHR x
(upper training zone %)
TRAINING ZONES
There are three training zones, as described below.
Training ZoneMHR %Description
Health Maintenance
50 – 65%This is the lowest training intensity level
(50 – 65% MHR). It is good for beginners
and those who want to strengthen their
cardiovascular systems.
Aerobic Exercise
65 – 80%Increases strength and endurance. It
works within the body’s oxygen intake
capability, burns more calories, and can
be maintained for a long period of time.
Anaerobic Exercise
80 – 95%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.
The SMART TRAINING PROGRAM will guide you through from a 5-minute warm up
to the end of your exercise program. In addition to monitoring your heart rate and
alerting you whenever you fall out of the range for the selected training zone, the
Program allows you to check the calories consumed and the percentage of fat burned.
You can also check the percentage of calories consumed through burning fat.
The SMART TRAINING PROGRAM monitors your exercise performance once you
enter the parameters (described below) and activate the program.
NOTE
You cannot use the stopwatch if you are running the SMART TRAINING
PROGRAM.
TO ENTER TRAINING PARAMETERS:
Press MODE to access the TIMER mode. Then, press and hold SET until “T. Act”
displays on the screen. Use the SET and ST / SP / + buttons to change each setting:
SettingOptions Description
Training Activity Level
0 – 2Choose the level of activity that
best describes the workout you are
planning. Refer to page 7 for a
description.
Lower heart rateVariesThe VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRA-
TRAINER PRO automatically
Upper heart rate
suggests the heart rate limits for you,
based on your user profile and the
training activity level you set. You can
choose to accept or change these
parameters; if you change them, be
sure that the lower limit does not
exceed the higher limit. The watch
will automatically adjust the limits if
the data entered is out of range or
illogical.
You can only set Lower Heart
NOTE
Rate Limit in-between 30-220bpm
(beats per minute) and the Upper
Heart Rate Limit in-between 80240bpm.
expect to exercise. The maximum
is 99 hours, 54 minutes.
TO START THE SMART TRAINING PROGRAM:
Press and hold ST / SP / +.
The SMART TRAINING PROGRAM starts with an automatic five-minute
warm-up session. This prepares you for the training ahead. If you wish to
skip the warm-up, press and hold the ST / SP / + button again. If you
continue, three short beeps will sound to mark the end of the warm-up, and
again at the end of your training session.
As you exercise, your current heart rate will be displayed. If the heart rate
monitor continually reads 0, adjust the chest belt and make sure the receiver
watch is the specified distance from the belt (refer to the “Effective Use and
Range” section for more information).
TO STOP THE SMART TRAINING PROGRAM:
Press and hold ST / SP / +. Once you stop the program, you cannot resume.
You must enter a new SMART TRAINING PROGRAM.
TO VIEW CALORIES CONSUMED AND FAT BURN
Press SET while the SMART TRAINING PROGRAM is running.
The VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRA-TRAINER PRO is equipped with vibrate
and sound heart rate alerts that you can set at your preference. The
vibrate alert is useful for times when you do not want to disturb others
who are exercising, or when you do not want your competitor to know
that you are reaching the limit.
When the alert is activated, a flashing down arrow or up arrow will appear
on the display whenever you surpass your heart rate limits. Depending
on which setting you selected, the watch will either vibrate, sound with a
2-beep warning, or alert you with both alarms.
The heart rate alert is set with the SMART TRAINING PROGRAM
parameters. Refer to the previous section for instructions.
NOTE
Using the vibrate feature consumes battery life at a faster rate than
the sound alarm.
NOTE
If the watch is kept idle without receiving a Heart Rate signal for 5 minutes,
the Heart Rate mode will quit and return to Clock mode.
STOPWATCH
Before using the stopwatch, you must enter your training parameters (activity level, upper
/ lower heart rate limits, heart rate alert, and exercise time – described on page 7). To
access the parameters, press MODE to access the STW mode. Then press SET until “T.
Act” shows on the display. Use the ST / SP / + and SET buttons to update and select each
option. Refer to page 7 for a description.
You cannot use the SMART TRAINING PROGRAM if you are running the stopwatch.
NOTE
The stopwatch begins measurement in min : sec : 1/100 sec
NOTE
After 59 minutes pass, the display will change to hrs : min : sec.
Once the stopwatch is activated, you can perform the following tasks:
TaskInstruction
Start stopwatchPress ST / SP / +.
Pause / resume stopwatchPress ST / SP / +.
Stop / clear stopwatchPress and hold ST / SP / +.
Save lap
Press MEM / LAP while the stopwatch is
running.
NOTE
This feature works with the VIBRA-TRAINER
PRO only. Up to 44 laps (99 hours, 59 minutes total)
can be stored in the memory.
Show calories consumedPress SET while the stopwatch is running.
and fat burn
Show overall performancePause or stop the stopwatch, then press MEM
to view:
•The amount of exercise time within your
personal training zone;
•Total exercising time and average heart
rate; and
•Calories consumed and percent fat burn.
Show lap performancePause or stop the stopwatch, then press SET
until the lap number flashes. Press ST / SP / +
to switch between laps. Press MEM / LAP to
view individual lap performance.
NOTE
This feature works with the VIBRA-
TRAINER PRO only.
RECALLING TRAINING DATA
You can check the calories consumed and the percent of fat burn during
or after exercise. To recall this data while you are running the SMART
TRAINING PROGRAM or stopwatch, press SET.
To recall this data after exercise (once the SMART TRAINING PROGRAM
or stopwatch is stopped), press MEM. The following information is
summarized for your training session:
•The amount of exercise time within your personal training zone;
•Total exercising time and average heart rate; and
•Calories consumed and percent fat burn.
(For VIBRA-TRAINER PRO only) To view individual lap performance with the stopwatch
paused or stopped, press SET until the lap number flashes. Press MEM / LAP to view
individual lap performance. To switch between laps, press ST / SP / +.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product,
please observe the following guidelines.
•Clean the watch and chest belt thoroughly after each training session.
Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth. Do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaning agents, as these may cause damage.
•Avoid pressing the buttons with wet fingers, underwater, or in heavy
rain, as this may allow water to gain entry into the electrical circuitry.
•Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature
changes, or humidity. Such treatment may result in malfunction.
•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 not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause
damage.
•Remove the batteries whenever you are planning to store the product
for a long period of time.
•When replacing batteries, use new batteries as specified in this user
The heart rate chest belt and watch have a maximum transmission range
of about 76 centimeters (30 inches). If the signal is weak, take the
following steps.
•Shorten the distance between the heart rate chest belt and watch.
•Re-adjust the position of the heart rate chest belt.
•Check the batteries. If they are low or exhausted, the range may
be less.
You can wear the receiver watch on your wrist or strap it to a bike or exercise
machine, as shown belo
Figure 4Figure 5
AQUATIC AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters. The chest belt is waterresistant up to 10 meters, but should not be worn for underwater activities,
as the heart rate transmission cannot occur under water. Refer to the table
for proper use guidelines.
When using the watch for aquatic or outdoor sports activities, observe
the following guidelines:
•Do not press the buttons underwater or with wet fingers.
•Rinse with water and mild soap after use.
•Do not use in hot water.
TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR WATCH FIT:
Keep your watch water resistant! Avoid chemicals (gasoline, chlorine, perfumes,
alcohol, hair sprays, etc.). Rinse after use. Reduce exposure to heat. Have your watch
serviced by an approved service center once yearly.
TRAINING TIPS
To gain the maximum benefit from your training program, and to ensure
that you exercise safely, please observe the following guidelines:
•Start with a well-defined training goal, such as to lose weight, keep fit, improve
health or compete in a sporting event.
•Select a training activity you enjoy, and vary your training activities to exercise
different muscle groups.
•Start slowly, and then gradually step up your work out as you become fitter.
•Exercise regularly. To maintain a healthy cardio-vascular system, 20 - 30 minutes
three times a week is recommended.
•Always allow at least five minutes before and after exercising for warm-up and
cool-down.
•Measure your pulse after training. Then repeat the procedure again after three
minutes. If it does not return to its normal resting rate, you may have trained too
hard.
•Always check with your doctor before starting a vigorous training program
To ensure you use your product correctly and safely, read these Warnings
and the entire user manual before using the product. The warnings given
here provide important safety information and should be observed at all
times.
WARNINGS
•The product is a precision instrument. Never attempt to take this
device apart. Contact the retailer or our customer service
department if the product requires servicing.
•Do not touch the exposed electronic circuitry, as there is a danger
of electric shock.
•Take precautions when handling all battery types.
•Remove the batteries before storing the product for a long period
of time.
•Do not use the chest belt in aircrafts or hospitals. The use of
radio frequency products can cause malfunctions in the control
devices of other equipment.
•Do not subject the product to impact or shock.
•Check all major functions if the device has not used for a long
while. Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your
device.
•When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with your
local waste disposal regulations.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about your
VIBRA-TRAINER / VIBRA-TRAINER PRO sports watch and other
Oregon Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, hand-held
organizers, alarm clocks, and weather stations. The website also includes
contact information for our customer service department, in case you
need to reach us.