SIGMA PC 15.11 User Manual
HEART RATE MONITOR
PC 15.11
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
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CONTENTS
1 Foreword 38
2 Packaging contents 38
3 Safety guidelines 39
4 Overview 39
4.1 Activating the heart rate monitor 39
4.2 Attaching the chest belt 40
4.3 Before training 41
4.4 Pressing and holding down buttons 42
4.5 Overview of modes and functions 43
4.5.1 Sleep mode 44
4.5.2 Training mode 44
4.5.3 Lap view 45
4.5.4 Setting mode 46
5 Setting mode 47
5.1 Activating the setting mode 47
5.2 Display setup 47
5.3 Button assignment in the setting mode 47
5.4 Brief guide to device settings 48
5.5 Establishing device settings 48
5.5.1 Setting the language 48
5.5.2 Setting the date 49
5.5.3 Setting the time 50
5.5.4 Setting the gender 51
5.5.5 Setting the date of birth 51
5.5.6 Setting the weight 51
5.5.7 Setting the max. HR 51
5.5.8 Setting the training zone 52
5.5.9 Training with training zones 53
5.5.10 Setting up an individual training zone 53
5.5.11 Setting the total running time 55
5.5.12 Setting the total calories 56
5.5.13 Setting the contrast 56
5.5.14 Setting the button tones 56
5.5.15 Turning the zone alarm on and off 56
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6 Training mode 57
6.1 Activating the training mode 57
6.2 Display setup 57
6.3 Button assignment in the training mode 58
6.4 Functions while training 58
6.5 Starting a training session 59
6.6 Interrupting a training session 60
6.7 Ending a training session 60
6.8 Training values after training 61
6.9 Resetting the training values 61
7 Training with laps 62
7.1 Using lap training 62
7.2 Summary of the last lap 63
7.3 Lap view 63
7.3.1 Activating the lap view mode 64
7.3.2 Display setup 64
7.3.3 Button assignment for the lap view 65
7.3.4 Displaying values for individual laps 66
7.4 FAQ (frequently asked questions and services) 66
8 Maintenance and cleaning 68
8.1 Changing the battery 68
8.2 Disposal 68
9 Technical data 69
10 Warranty 69
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1 FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the SIGMA SPORT® PC 15.11 heart rate
monitor. Your new heart rate monitor will be a faithful training partner
for many years to come. You can use your heart rate monitor for many
different activities, including:
k Running
k Walking and Nordic Walking
k Hiking
k Swimming (HR measurement only)
The PC 15.11 heart rate monitor is a technically advanced instrument
that measures your precise heart rate.
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the
many functions of your new heart rate monitor and prepare for their
use.
SIGMA SPORT® wishes you the best of fun with your heart rate monitor.
2 PACKAGING CONTENTS
PC 15.11 heart rate monitor
incl. battery
Battery compartment tool for battery changes
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Tip: If you lose this tool, the battery compartment
can also be opened with the aid of a ballpoint pen.
Elastic belt
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Transmitter
3 SAFETY GUIDELINES
k Consult your doctor before starting training in order to avoid
health risks. This particularly applies if you suffer from any
cardiovascular diseases or have not done any sport for a long time.
k Please do not use the heart rate monitor for diving; it is only
suitable for swimming.
k Do not press any buttons while under water.
4 OVERVIEW
4.1 ACTIVATING THE HEART RATE MONITOR
Before you can train with your new PC 15.11,
you need to activate it.
To do this, hold down the START/STOP button for
5 seconds. Your PC 15.11 will automatically change
to setting mode. Use the TOGGLE (-) and TOGGLE (+)
buttons to scroll through the basic settings. Press
the START/STOP button to confirm your entry. Set
the basic settings such as the language, date and
time. Hold down the TOGGLE (+) button to exit the
setting mode.
For further information, please see section 5 “Setting
mode”.
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4.2 ATTACHING THE CHEST BELT
Attach the transmitter to the elastic belt.
The locking mechanism can be used to individually
adjust the belt length.
Ensure that you set the belt length so that the belt
is securely but not too tightly attached.
For men, attach the belt just below the pectoral
muscles.
It must be possible to read the SIGMA logo at the
front.
For women, attach the belt just below the breast.
It must be possible to read the SIGMA logo at the
front.
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Lift the belt slightly from the skin and wet the rear
surface of the conductive ribbed rubber pads with
water or moisten the pads with saliva.
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4.3 BEFORE TRAINING
Before you can start training, you need to prepare the heart rate
monitor in the following manner:
1. Put on the chest belt and the PC 15.11.
2. Activate the PC 15.11 by pressing any button.
3. The heart rate monitor automatically switches
to training mode. Wait until your heart rate
is displayed before you start training.
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4. Start training.
Press the START/STOP button to start training.
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4.3 BEFORE TRAINING
5. To finish training, simply press the
START/STOP button. The stopwatch stops.
To reset the values to zero, press and hold the
START/STOP button. To exit the training mode,
press and hold the TOGGLE (-) button.
4.4 PRESSING AND HOLDING DOWN BUTTONS
The buttons on the heart rate monitor perform different actions
depending on how long you press them:
k Press button briefly
Activate or scroll through functions.
k Press and hold
Switch to another mode, reset training values.
Example: You have finished training and want to activate the sleep mode.
Hold down the TOGGLE (-) button.
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Keep the TOGGLE (-) button held down.
The display will flash twice, indicating that
the training mode is deactivated.
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4.4 PRESSING AND HOLDING DOWN BUTTONS
The sleep mode will be displayed.
Release the TOGGLE (-) button.
4.5 OVERVIEW OF MODES AND FUNCTIONS
The heart rate monitor has three main modes (training mode,
setting mode and sleep mode). You can switch between these modes
by pressing and holding a button.
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Lap view
Setting mode
Training mode
Sleep mode
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4.5.1 SLEEP MODE
In sleep mode, only the time and date are displayed. To switch from
sleep mode to training mode, press and hold down any button.
4.5.2 TRAINING MODE
You will train in this mode.
LAP
k Laps/
intervals
TOGGLE
k Change the function
displayed
*Note: To provide you with a clearer
overview while training, the total values
are only displayed if the stopwatch is
not running.
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START/STOP
k Stopwatch
TOGGLE
k Change the
function displayed
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4.5.3 LAP VIEW
The PC 15.11 can be used for lap training. The
values for the individual laps are saved in the heart
rate monitor. You can view the values in the lap view
after and during your training.
You can only activate the lap view from the training
mode. To do this, hold down the LAP button.
In lap view mode:
Use the LAP and START/STOP buttons to navigate
and scroll through the previous laps. Press the
TOGGLE (-) and TOGGLE (+) buttons to view the
heart rate and time values for each lap.
While training, the heart rate monitor briefly shows
you a summary of the last lap for each completed lap
(briefly press the LAP button). This enables you to
directly determine whether you are close to values
you are striving to achieve (pace table, target time).
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