Vdo cyclecomputing A4 User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of a VDO Cycle Computer. To enjoy the full potential of your computer and benefit from all the technical
features, we recommend you thoroughly study this manual. You will find crucial hints for its operation as well as many more tips.
We wish you many enjoyable rides and trips on your bike with your VDO cycle computer.
Please check the packaging before starting the installation to ensure the contents are complete.

1. Button Function

RIGHT BUTTON (MODE-Button) In Cycling Mode: Use this button to progress through the ODO, TRP, CLK screens.
In SET-Mode: Use this key to adjust values within the Set-up screen
LEFT BUTTON (SET-Button) Use this button to access the set-up screens for Wheelsize, Clock and Odometer.
In SET-Mode: Selection of digit to be changed

2. Computer-Functions

ACTUAL SPEED (KMH/MPH) Actual Speed is permanently shown on the display, up to 120 KMH (75 MPH) with an accura-

TRIP DISTANCE (TRP) Shows Trip Distance of actual ride, up to 999. 99 KM or M. At overflow of 999.99 counting
(TRP = TRIP)

CLOCK (CLK) Shows actual time in 24-hour-format.
TOTAL DISTANCE ODOMETER (ODO) Shows accumulated Total Trip Distance data of all individual trips. Counts up to 99999 KM
or M. Value is re-settable after change of battery.
SLEEP MODE To prolong battery life, the A4 will automatically enter „sleep“ mode after 3 minutes of non-

3. Reset of computer

3.1 RESET OF ACTUAL TRIP DATA
To Reset actual trip data TRP press SET plus MODE-button simultaneously for 3 sec.

3.2 RESET OF COMPUTER TO FACTORY-SETTINGS
To Reset the computer to default factory settings, use a pencil and press the “AC”-button on underside of the computer.
ATTENTION: This action will delete all your data and all your settings for wheelsize, clock, odometer will be reset to factory settings.

4. Mounting and Settings

4.1 INSTALLATION OF BATTERY IN COMPUTER
To prolong battery life, the A4 will come without the battery being installed. The VDO A4 needs a battery 3V-Type CR 2032. Batteries are
available at your dealer (VDO-part no.#1013). Battery life time is around 12 months at normal use.
Watch Out: In case of malfunction please check the battery first before you start a warranty complaint.

STEP 1 Remove the battery door with a suitable coin
STEP 2 Place the battery in the battery chamber. PLUS+-pole visible. Be careful when installing the battery

STEP 3 3 Reinstall the battery cap, making sure that the rubber O-ring does not get pinched or distorted.

STEP 4 Tighten the battery door firmly with a suitable coin.
IMPORTANT: During battery replacement all data and all settings will be stored for around 20 Seconds.

Tip: Buy replacement battery in time. To save your data and settings replace the battery in time. Before replacing the battery we recommend
to take note of your Wheelsize Setting and Odometer-data.

Watch Out: If for some reason the screen is blank or shows an irregular display after a battery change, press the AC button on the backside of
the computer. This action will delete all data and all settings and requires new settings of Wheelsize, Clock and Odometer.

not to damage the battery contact.

WATCH OUT: If O-ring gets pinched or distorted, this will compromise the unit’s watertight seal.

To save your data, replace the battery within that 20 seconds, otherwise all settings for Wheelsize,

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Clock and Odometer need to be re-done.

cy of 0.1 digits.

re-starts at 000.00.

use. Only the Clock is shown.The computer will automatically restart as soon as it receives
input from the speed sensor, or when any button is pressed.

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5. Programming of computer

To show Speed and calculate Trip Distance and the other data, your VDO A4 needs the precise wheelsize = wheel circumference
(in mm or inch) of your bike.

5.1 HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR WHEELSIZE:
The wheelsize setting can be done with an accuracy of 1 mm or 0.1 inch.
The table below shows the most common tire sizes and the related wheelsize-data in mm and inch.
This data not necessarily corresponds with the correct data of your bike.

Tire size WS in mm KMH WS in inch MPH

47-305 16x1,75 1272 50,1
47-406 20x1,75 1590 62,6
34-540 24x1 3/8 1948 76,7
47-507 24x1,75 1907 75,1
23-571 26x1 1973 77,7
40-559 26x1,5 2026 79,8
44-559 26x1,6 2051 80,7
47-559 26x1,75 2055 80,9
50-559 26x1,9 2060 81,1
n/a 26 x 1,95 2070 81,5
54-559 26x2,00 2075 81,7
n/a 26 x 2,1 2080 81,9
57-559 26x2,125 2133 84,0
37-590 26x1 3/8 2105 82,9

If your Tyre Size is not shown in the Table, you can find your correct wheelsize as explained below:
STEP 1 Stand your bicycle upright. With your tyre inflated to its proper pressure, rotate your front wheel so that the valve is located at

STEP 2 Roll the bicycle forward in a straight line for one complete wheel revolution, until the valve is again at the bottom. Make a

STEP 3 Measure the distance between the marks in millimetres or inches (1 inch = 25.4mm). This value is your wheel size = wheel

5.2 SELECTION OF km OR m-READING
The VDO A4 can show speed and all related data either in km or Miles. You can switch at any time from km to m-reading
and vice versa. All data TRP, ODO will automatically be re-calculated.
STEP 1 Get TRP in display, press and hold SET-button for 3 sec.
STEP 2 km or m are flashing. Use MODE-button to select km or m-reading.
STEP 3 Press SET-button to confirm above selection. The A4 will now show the set-mode for the wheelsize = wheel

5.3 PROGRAMMING THE WHEELSIZE
After pressing SET-button to confirm km or m selection, the A4 will now show the set-mode for the wheelsize = wheel circumference.
Factory settings for wheelsize are 2155 mm for km-reading and 84, 8 inch for m-reading.
Attention: For km-reading the wheelsize needs to be set in mm, for m-reading the wheelsize needs to be set in inches.
STEP 1 Change the flashing wheelsize-digit to requested value by pressing the MODE-button.
STEP 2 Press SET-button to confirm this setting and move to next digit.
STEP 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 until all digits have been set to your wheelsize.
STEP 4 Press and Hold SET-button for 3 sec. to finish Wheelsize-Setting and return to TRP-display.

5.4 CLOCK SETTING
Your VDO A4 shows actual time in 24:00 (hh:mm) format.
STEP 1 Get CLK into display. Press and Hold SET-button for 3 sec. The Clock SET-Mode will be shown in display.
STEP 2 Use the MODE-button to change the flashing hour-digits. Hold MODE-button for fast setting.
Confirm your settings by pressing the SET-button. This confirmation will also change to Minute-setting.
STEP 3 Use the MODE-button to change the flashing Minute- digits. Hold MODE-button for fast setting.
STEP 4 Press and hold SET-button for 3 sec. to finish Clock-Setting and return to CLK-display.

5.5 PROGRAMMING OF ODOMETER
The total distance counter ODO can be programmed anytime, for example after a change of battery or to enter the ODO data of your old
computer into your new A4.
STEP 1 Get ODO into display, press and Hold SET-button for 3 sec. The ODO-Set-Mode will be shown in display.
STEP 2 Press MODE-button to change the flashing digit to requested value.
Confirm this setting by pressing the SET-button and simultaneously change to next digit (flashing).
STEP 3 Repeat STEP 1 and STEP 2 until all digits have been set to requested value.
STEP 4 Press and Hold SET-button for 3 sec. to finish ODO-setting and return to ODO-display.

the bottom (6 o’clock position). Make a mark on the floor to indicate the valve location.

mark on the floor to indicate this valve location.

circumference.

circumference.

Tire size WS in mm KMH WS in inch MPH

20-571 26x3/4 1954 76,9
32-630 27x1 1/4 2199 86,6
40-622 28x1,5 2224 87,6
47-622 28x1,75 2268 89,3
40-635 28x1 1/2 2265 89,2
37-622 28x1 3/8 2205 86,8
18-622 700x18C 2102 82,8
20-622 700x20C 2114 83,2
23-622 700x23C 2133 84,0
25-622 700x25C 2146 84,5
28-622 700x28C 2149 84,6
32-622 700x32C 2174 85,6
37-622 700x37C 2205 86,8
40-622 700x40C 2224 87,6

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MINIMUM WS: 100 mm / 3,94“
MAXIMUM WS: 3999 mm / 157,44“

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6. Mounting

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1-5 mm

90°

6.1 MOUNTING OF MAGNET AND SENSOR

Important! Watch Out when mounting!

The distance between Sensor and magnet should be 1 to 3 mm.
STEP 1 Loosely mount Sensor on the front fork using the zip ties, so that you can still make final adjustments.

STEP 2 Loosely mount the magnet at the spoke, so that you still can do final adjustments.

STEP 3 Make final adjustments of the magnet towards the Sensor-marking, ensure the distance between the magnet and the
sensor marking is 1 to 3 mm. To get that distance also adjust the Sensor towards the magnet.
STEP 4 To finally fix the Sensor. Pull zip-ties tight. Cut off remaining zip-tie-parts.
STEP 5 To finally fix the magnet. Press the magnet-shell until the magnet is securely fixed at the spoke.
STEP 6 Keep the wire neat by winding it around the fork and along the brake-cable upwards to the handlebar.
CHECK: During mounting move the handlebar and check the suspension-travel (in case of a suspension fork) to make sure
the wire is not overstretched and may be ripped off while riding.

6.2 MOUNTING OF BRACKET
STEP 1 Decide if you want to mount the bracket on handlebar or on stem.
STEP 2 Depending on your decision you may need to turn the foot of the bracket by 90 °.
Remove the 2 screws, turn the foot of the bracket to adjust for either handlebar or stem-mounting.
STEP 3 Fix the foot of the bracket with the 2 screws. Do not overstress the screws.
STEP 4 Fix the bracket to either the handlebar or the stem by using 2 zip-ties.
Cut off the remaining zip-tie-parts.

6.3 HEAD UNIT INSTALLATION
Place the computer into the bracket ( 10-o’clock-position) and turn clockwise until you feel a click and have reached
12 o’clock position. Watch Out: Make sure the computer is properly placed into the bracket and is turned clockwise until you feel the “Click”.
To remove the computer off the bracket, twist the head counter-clockwise and then lift it out of the bracket.

7. Test of Function

After installation, please check function of your VDO A4.
Lift the front wheel of your bike. Turn the front wheel. Within 2 to 4 seconds a speed reading should be in display of your VDO A4.
Otherwise re-check the magnet position and the distance of the magnet towards the Sensor-marking. Re-adjust the position and distance
and check again. We wish you many enjoyable rides and trips on your bike with your VDO A4 cycle computer.
In case of any technical problems contact your dealer.

8. Warranty disclaimer

VDO Cycle Parts warrants your VDO-Computer for 5 years from date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship.
Defects on cables, senders, transmitters and mounting materials resulting from normal wear and tear, improper care, accidents, abuse or
alteration are not covered by our warranty. Opening the computer housing (except for the battery door) is considered abuse, thus not covered
by our 5 year warranty.

Please keep your sales receipt to prove that your computer is covered under the warranty in case of legitimate complaints.

In case of legitimate complaints you are entitled to have your computer either repaired or replaced with a comparable model. Due t possible
model changes, your model might have been discontinued.
In the event that you should have a complaint, please first contact the retailer where you purchased your VDO computer. If the retailer is
unable to help, you can return your computer to:

Cycle Parts GmbH, Große Ahlmühle 33, D-76865 Rohrbach.

In case of technical queries, please contact our customer-service-hotline: [phone].
Further technical information is available on our website: http://www.vdocyclecomputing.com
Technical specifications of our computers are subject to change without notice.

Mounting on right or left side of the fork is possible.

The magnet must point towards the sensor-marking on the Transmitter.

Instructions for end-of-life disposal treatment
This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The symbol * on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recy­cling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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