Cateye Home Gym EC C400 User Manual

Cateye Ergometer

MODEL EC-C400

Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for your purchase of the Model EC-C400 Cateye Ergometer. The model EC-C400 is a new high-

tech exerciser with a built-in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardiovascular fitness and

overall endurance, the keystone of good health. With its endurance test program and four training programs, the EC-

C400 will help you to maintain or improve your physical strength in a fun and pleasant way. We hope you will make good

use of your Cateye Ergometer for years to come.

Before using your new exerciser, please read this manual carefully. Then store it in a safe place along with the warranty card.

Symbol marks used for safety precautions in this manual

The descriptions accompanying the following symbol marks in this manual refer to very important matters in terms of

your safety and handling of the unit.

You are strongly urged to observe these precautions.

Warning

Caution

Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death.

Failure to observe this warning could result in physical injury or damage to the EC-C400.

Important

Operations which require caution, items which should be observed in particular as well as certain

additional information are presented in this manual.

Reference

This symbol mark denotes helpful information or associated items.

FOR SAFE OPERATION

For safe use, always observe the following rules.

WARNING

• Before using the EC-C400, it is important to consult a medical specialist if you are suffering from any of the following: heart

disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis,

pulmonary emphysema, etc.), articular metamorphosis, rheumatism, gout, or other diseases and physical complaints. Preg-

nant women should also consult their doctor before commencing a training program.

• If you are not used to regular physical activity, it may be dangerous to suddenly engage in strenuous activity. Increase your

exercise level gradually.

• If you feel sick or sense something is wrong with your body during exercise, stop immediately.

• Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser is used by, or near children, persons in poor health, or disabled persons.

CAUTION

Always unplug from the electrical outlet immedi-

ately after using and before cleaning. Do not

leave plugged in.

Never operate the exerciser with the air vents

blocked. Keep the air vents free of lint, hair, and

the like.

Turn all controls to the off position before

removing the plug from the outlet. Remove the

plug without pulling the cord.

Never drop or insert any object into an opening.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products

are being used or where oxygen is being adminis-

tered.

Avoid using the unit in manners other than those de-

scribed in this manual. When repairing the unit, be

sure to use genuine parts for Cateye EC-C400 only.

Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

Avoid using or storing the unit outdoors or in ar-

eas where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Do not use the unit in areas where temperature

or humidity are high.

Do not use the unit if the cord or plug is dam-

aged, when the unit does not operate normally,

when it has been dropped or damaged, or when it

is wet. If such events have occurred, contact our

authorized dealer in your location.

Do not touch the main unit or plug if your hands

are wet.

Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser

is used by, or near children, persons in poor

health, or disabled persons.

This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part

15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the

Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interfer-

ence to radio and TV reception.

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PART NAMES

Main body

Control unit

HILL

HR CONTROL

ADVANCE

AEROBIC

INTERVAL

WEIGHT LOSS

TO OPERATE

MANUALLY PRESS

"QUICK"

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

MODE

START

STOP

Handlebar

Control unit

Saddle

Handlebar lever

Cable holder

Handlebar post

Seat post

Spring lock pin

Handlebar post

knob

Crank

Power switch

AC adapter

inlet

Pedal

EC-1200

Rear leg

Front leg

Caster

Leveling knob

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1 Liquid crystal display (LCD)

6 Number -/+ buttons

When entering data:

2 Pattern display

Used to increase or decrease the numeric value or to se-

lect an item.

During exercise:

When Hill training or Interval training have been

selected, the pattern (hill shape or training interval) which

is set is indicated by a lamp.

Used to increase or decrease the pedal torque (resistance)

or wattage.

When the training program finishes:

Used to scroll an exercise graph to assess the training his-

3 Target pulse

Lights and displays the target pulse when the HR control

training has been selected.

tory.

4 Training select buttons

7 MODE button

FITNESS TEST .. Fitness test is selected.

HR CONTROL ... HR control training is selected.

CONSTANT

WATTAGE ........ Constant wattage control training is se-

lected.

When entering data:

Used to go to the next item in the condition settings.

Pressing this button when the check display is in view re-

verts to the initial display.

HILL .................... Hill training is selected.

INTERVAL ........ Interval training is selected.

QUICK ................ Quick start training is selected.

During exercise, or when an exercise program finishes:

Used to switch the numeric value display at the right-

hand side of the display.

5 STOP button

8 START button

Skips the cool-down phase, or ends the program.

Sends the program to the next stage.

9 Card slot (Safety key slot)

Insert a data card.

Insert the safety key when the safety key function is acti-

vated.

LCD

1 Pulse Scale (pulse/minute)

7 Pulse (bpm: pulse/minute)

MODE

2 Load Scale (Pedal Resistance) (kg·m)

3 Upper Pulse Limit

Pressing the MODE

display.

button switches to the wattage

The upper pulse limit determined by your age is

8 Pedal Cadence (rpm)

MODE

Pressing the MO D E

button switches to the

displayed.

4 Pulse Graph

5 Load Graph (Pedal Resistance)

consumed calories display.

9 Time Scale (minute)

0 Button navigation

6 Exercise Time

P r e ssin g a p a r t icu la r b u t t o n b r in gs u p t h e

corresponding information.

MODE

Pressing the MODE

button switches to the loading

level (pedal resistance) display.

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START GUIDE

1 Starting with assembly ............................................................. 7

2 How to adjust each part .......................................................... 10

3 Adapting the pulse sensor ..................................................... 12

4 Trying out the EC-C400 for the first time ........................... 13

5 The 6 kinds of programs ........................................................ 16

6 Using the EC-C400 without a data card .............................. 18

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1 _{STARTING WITH ASSEMBLY}

Follow the steps starting from the next page and assemble the unit as shown in the figure below.

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Attach the front leg.

• Remove the two screws from the respective leg pipes. The one with

casters should be used as front leg.

Screw

• Place the front leg under the front end of the main body with casters

facing forward, and adjust the position so that the screw holes meet

the fastening points.

• Fasten the leg with the two screws securely.

Front leg

Front

Caster

Attach the rear leg.

• Place the rear leg pipe under the rear end of the main body, and

adjust the position so that the screw holes meet the fastening points.

• Fasten the leg with the two screws securely.

Screw

Rear

Mount the handlebar post.

• Remove the handlebar post knob.

• Insert the handlebar post into the main body, with the post holes

facing forward.

Handlebar post

• Adjust the handlebar height so that one of the post holes meets the

post knob screw hole, and fasten the post knob securely. It will be

easier to screw in if you slightly lift the handlebar post.

Tighten

Loosen

Handlebar post knob

Mount the saddle.

• Loosen the bolt of the seat pillar using the wrench provided.

• Tighten the two rods under the saddle with the clamp.

• Tighten the bolt of the seat pillar and secure the saddle.

Seat pillar

Wrench

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Attach the pedals.

• Use the No.15 end of the spanner to attach the pedals firmly to the

cranks.

Crank

No.15 end of the

spanner

• The right and left pedals are different, so be sure to check for R and

L marks.

• Tighten the right pedal by turning clockwise, and the left pedal by

turning counterclockwise.

Caution: If the pedals are not attached firmly enough to the

crank, they can cause an irritating noise.

Be sure to attach them firmly.

Front

Left

Right

Install the control unit.

Reference: Units of weight, and units of pedaling resistance can

be changed using the select switches at the back of the

control unit. The settings before shipping are as fol-

lows; units of weight: lbs, and units of pedaling resis-

tance unit: kg·m.

For information on the various settings which can be

carried out with these switches, refer to the Reference

section on page 48.

Cable connector

Cable inlet

• Insert the cable connector into the cable inlet on the back of the

control unit, and cover up the connector with the connector cover.

Caution: Insert the cable connector fully. If the connector is not

pushed fully home, a connection failure may occur.

connector cover

• Using the four screws provided, mount the control unit on the

handlebar post.

Screw

Handlebar post

• Insert the cable holder tip into the upper smaller hole on the handle-

bar post, to hold the cable in place.

Smaller hole

Cable holder

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2_{HOW TO ADJUST EACH PART}

TO ALL

Adjust the saddle height.

Seat post

pitch 1”

(approx. 25mm)

• Pulling on the spring lock pin will enable you to move the seat post

up or down. When the saddle is at the correct level for you, release

the knob and move the seat post slightly.

• A spring inside the spring lock pin will drive a pin into the nearest

hole in the seat post, locking it in that position.

Pull

• The pitch of the seat post holes is 1" (approx. 25mm).

Caution: Do not attempt to adjust the saddle height while you

are mounted.

Spring lock pin

Adjust the handlebar height.

Handlebar post

knob

• Decide the approximate height by one of the 3 holes on the handle-

bar post, then fix the final position by adjusting the handlebar angle.

• Remove the handlebar post knob.

• Hold the handlebar post where one of the post holes meets the post

knob screw hole, and fasten the post knob securely. It will be easier

to screw in if you slightly lift the handlebar post.

Tighten

• The pitch of the handlebar post hole is 3" (approx. 76mm).

Caution: Make sure to grasp the handlebar post firmly when

you loosen the handlebar post knob, otherwise it

could drop suddenly and damage the unit.

Loosen

Adjust the handlebar angle.

Handlebar

• When you turn the handlebar lever clockwise (when mounted), the

handlebar is loosened. The lever turns idle when pulled downward.

• Rotate the handlebar and hold it at the desired angle.

• Turn the handlebar lever counterclockwise to fix the handlebar

angle.

Caution: Loosen the handle and then carry out angle adjustment.

If the handle is turned when the lever has not been loos-

ened fully, the handle may become loose.

Loosen

Handlebar lever

Tighten

Idle

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Adjust the saddle angle.

• Loosen the bolt of the seat pillar using the wrench provided.

• Adjust the saddle to the desired angle.

• Tighten the bolt of the seat pillar, fixing the angle of the saddle as

desired.

Seat pillar

Wrench

Adjust the pedal belt.

• The pedal belt length of the EC-C400 can be adjusted according to

your shoes size.

The level knobs

• Ideally, you should only use your exerciser on a hard, level floor.

• If the exerciser tilts or wobbles during use, turn one or more level-

ling knobs until a stable position is maintained.

Leveling knobs

Higher

Lower

Adjusting all parts to fit

• Make various height and angle adjustments so that your posture

when seated on the exerciser is like that shown in the diagram be-

low.

• For proper saddle height, your knees should be slightly bent when

the pedal is at its lowermost position.

• For proper handlebar height and angle, you should be leaning

slightly forward when holding the handlebar.

• When you move the exerciser, face the handlebars, pull handlebar

forward, lifting the rear or exerciser, roll the exerciser on its direc-

tion.

Caution: Firstly, check that the handle is tightened.

Caution: Do not lift the bike by the seat to move it. Tilt the bike

by using handlebars as shown in diagram to more the

bike. Lifting the seat can cause damage to the seat.

EC-1200

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3 _{ADAPTING THE PULSE SENSOR}

This model detects and displays your pulse rate during exercise by the earlobe sensor from your earlobe. Being a sensitive elec-

tronic part, the earlobe sensor must be handled with sufficient care.

Important: When the chest-belt sensor is used, remove the earlobe sensor plug from the control unit. Signals from the chest-

belt sensor cannot be received if the earlobe sensor is connected.

Connect the pulse sensor.

• Insert the pulse sensor plug into the sensor jack on the back of con-

trol unit.

NST

Pulse sensor jack

Pulse sensor plug

Handling of sensor cable.

• Attach the sensor clip on the handlebar with the sensor cable in be-

tween, and adjust the length of the sensor cable.

Sensor clip

Pulse (earlobe) sensor

• When not in use, keep the earlobe sensor attached on the clip.

Handlebar

Cable clip

Use pulse (earlobe) sensor during exercise.

• Clip the earlobe sensor at the center of your right or left earlobe.

• When it is cold, massage your earlobe before use to improve blood

circulation.

Pulse (earlobe)

sensor

• Attach the cable clip to your clothes to prevent excessive swinging of

the sensor cable.

• Ear rings or other ornaments must be removed before attaching the

sensor and during exercise.

• Try not to change the position of the earlobe sensor during the exer-

cise.

• When removing the earlobe sensor after exercise, be sure to remove

also the cable clip.

Cable clip

Pulse (earlobe)

sensor

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TRYING OUT THE EC-C400 FOR THE FIRST TIME

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AC adapter inlet

Plug

exerciser.

• Insert the plug of the AC adaptor into any household AC outlet

(120V).

Because of the danger of electric shock, do not

insert the AC plug into an outlet if your hands are

Power switch

Warning

wet.

Caution:

•

Do not use any AC adaptor other than the one sup

supplied with the Model EC-C400.

Connect the power plug directly to a power socket,

for example one on the wall. If two or more ma

chines are connected using an extension cord, etc, a

power voltage failure may occur and the machine

may not operate properly.

• Turn on the power switch.

• The initial display appears and prompts you to insert the card or to

select a training mode.

• Attach the earlobe sensor to your earlobe. When it is cold,rub your

earlobe to facilitate blood circulation before attaching the earlobe

sensor.

Insert the start card (the red card provided).

• Find the red card (start card) in the packaging of the exerciser. Insert

this card into the slot of the control unit (card slot).

If the card is inserted in the wrong direction, a card read

error occurs and operation does not start. Make sure to insert the

card in the direction shown in the diagram.

AD OB

Caution: Use only the red card at this stage. It is a sample card

with exercise data already stored in it. The unit will

not work with the black cards since they do not con-

tain any data yet.

Start card

Card slot

• For information on how to make a data card, refer to page 42.

3 ^{Check the screen display.}

• The display on which the training conditions can be checked ap-

pears, as described below. The function of each button is shown at

the bottom of the display.

Important: If this display does not appear or if a card error ap-

pears in the display, pull the card out and insert it

again slowly.

Reference: Settings which have already been specified can be

changed on the display. For now, however, the goal is

get you acquainted with Model EC-C400. Please pro-

ceed, therefore, to the following instructions. For in-

formation on how to change various settings, refer to

“Using the EC-C400 without a data card” on page 18.

• The numeric values in the display represent various training condi-

tion settings.

1 “Hill” shows the type of training program and is short for “Hill

training” where the pedal load (i.e. resistance) changes automati-

cally to simulate the effect of cycling in mountainous terrain.

2 “Pattern 1” indicates the shape of the mountain to be climbed. “1”

is the gentlest slope.

3 “Age 50” is your age. For now, leave this setting as it is.

4 “Exercise Time 16:00” is the exercise time of this training session.

For now, leave this setting as it is.

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Press the START button to start

START

Starting exercise

• Press the

button.

• A buzzer sounds and the hill training display appears.

• “START” as well as a mountain-like shape appear in the display,

signifying that the hill training session has started.

Start pedaling slowly.

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

• This display shows various conditions as they apply to you during

training.

LCD

1 Elapsed time since start of training session

2 Pulse rate, per a minute

3 Revolutions, per minute, of the pedal cranks

4 Changes in pulse rate and pedal resistance are shown on the graph. As time elapses, the blinking point in the

graph moves. When 10 minutes elapses, 5-minutes’ worth of graphical data scrolls to the left. This accumulated

data can be analyzed, via scrolling, after the training session has been completed.

MODE

5 Pressing the

button toggles between displays A and B. (A: exercise time, heart rate, pedal cadence,

B: pedal loading level, wattage, consumed calories)

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MODE

button

5 ^{Bring up the calories display by pressing}

MODE

• Pressing the

button changes from the display with the exercise

time, heart rate, and pedal cadence to that with the pedal loading

level, wattage, and consumed calories. Pressing the MODE button

again reverts to the first display.

• You are now on the exerciser for your first ride. As you train, the

pedal resistance will change and accordingly your pulse rate will

change. The EC-C400 Ergometer thus allows you to monitor all

such information while you train.

Changing the display

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

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down phase.

Reference: If you do not wish to complete the full 16-minute

training session, you may stop the session at any time

STOP

by pressing the

starts when the

button. The cool-down phase

button is pressed.

STOP

• The cool-down phase lasts for five minutes. This can be skipped by

STOP

pressing the

button at any time during the cool-down phase.

STOP

• When the 5-minute cool-down phase elapses or when the

button is pressed during that time, the training session finishes.

The LCD does not go off even though the training session is now

over. With regard to the graphic display of information related to

the training session after 10 minutes, the information can be

“scrolled” and viewed using the

and

buttons.

STOP

• Pressing the

button again ends the program and the initial dis-

play then reappears.

Finishing training

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

STOP

So far we have covered only the beginning of the Model EC-C400 Cateye Ergometer functions. Let us move on to an explanation

of other functions.

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5 _{THE 6 KINDS OF PROGRAMS}

Fitness Test (physical fitness test)

• Over a period of 10 minutes, you will encounter three different levels of pedal resis-

tance. Your pulse will change in response to the different levels of resistance, and this

change in pulse will be used to calculate your overall fitness level, also expressed is

MOU (VO2 max). MOU stands for maximum oxygen uptake. The higher your over-

all fitness level, the greater your endurance.

• Your MOU value is compared with the MOU values of other people who are the

same age and sex as you. You are given a physical strength number from 1 to 5

depending on how you rank.

TORQUE

PULSE RATE

WATTAGE

• These results should give you a good idea of your own fitness level and help you to

determine what sort of training program will be the most effective for you. For infor-

mation on how to choose a training program, refer to “Your strength level and train-

ing index” on page 26~27 in the Operation section on this booklet.

HR control training (training at a constant pulse rate)

• You set the pulse rate at which you want to exercise and the Ergometer automati-

cally adjusts pedal resistance to maintain that pulse rate. This is an ideal basic form of

aerobic training.

• As you repeat the exercise at a certain pulse rate and make progress in your fitness

level, you will be able to create a greater work intensity under the same pulse rate.

Further, you will be able to try exercising at a higher target pulse rate.

Constant Wattage Control Training (training at a constant energy

expenditure)

• The wattage (work intensity) shown on the screen of the Ergometer is calculated

from pedal resistance (kg·m) and cadence (rpm).

• In constant wattage control training, you set the desired work intensity in wattage.

The Ergometer automatically adjusts the pedal resistance (kg·m) depending on your

pedal cadence (rpm), so as to keep a constant wattage (work intensity).

• This type of training is also called constant load, and is often used in cardio-vascular

rehabilitation.

Control range:

cadence: 40~100 rpm

wattage:

25~200 watts

Caution: If you set your target wattage as under 50 watts, control limit of ca-

dence (rpm) becomes under 100 rpm.

Hill training ( training by cycling up mountains )

• Pedal resistance changes over time to simulate the effect of cycling in the mountains.

All changes in pedal resistance are shown on the screen.

• The following three types of mountain profiles plus one customized pattern are pro-

grammed.

Pattern-1:

Pattern-2:

Pattern-3:

the Rockies (U.S.A.)

the Cascades (U.S.A.)

the Pyrenees (France, Spain)

• The mountain profiles from 1 to 3 are arranged in order of ascending difficulty. Do

not strain yourself, but rather enjoy the form of each mountain.

• The cycle time for a given pattern is 15 minutes. The same pattern is repeated in

accordance with the exercise time.

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Interval training (exercise + relief periods)

• By switching back and forth between exercise and relief periods of varying length,

interval training gives you the kind of program that professionals use to build their

stamina and energy.

• On the Model EC-C400, 3 patterns of interval training programs are preset for devel-

oping dashing power, speed, or your stamina respectively.

Pattern-1:

Pattern-2:

Pattern-3:

dash strength training (sprint power)

15 seconds exercise followed by a 45 sec-

ond relief.

speed training (anaerobic power)

30 seconds of exercise followed by a 60 sec-

ond re lief.

stamina training (aerobic power)

60 seconds of exercise followed by a 30 sec-

ond relief.

• Choose one of the above patterns, and adjust the level of intensity by specifying pedal

resistance (torque:kg·m)

• During the exercise period (increased load portion of interval), you should pedal with

your greatest effort, then you should pedal slower and lighter during relief period

(lower load portion of interval).

• In the TLD-3 stamina training program, it is advisable to pedal fast enough in the

exercise period to keep your pulse rate at 60~80% of the maximum pulse rate for

your age. (Refer to page 24~25)

Quick start (training at any desired pedal resistance)

• You choose the pedal resistance (torque: kg·m), and it stays constant regardless of

your pulse rate or pedal cadence. This is the most traditional way in which stationary

bicycles have been used.

TORQUE

Torque setting range:

Minimum graduation:

0.5~4.0 kg·m

0.1 kg·m

When the upper pulse limit alarm occurs

Caution: If your heart rate reaches the upper limit, an alarm sounds and

“STOP EXERCISE” blinks in the display. Accordingly, the pedal

resistance reaches the minimum and the program terminates forcibly.

Checking the progress of the training session

After training, you can check the progress of the training session just completed. If

the exercise time is longer than 10 minutes, all graphical information can be dis-

played by scrolling the data using the

and

buttons.

button: Used to scroll the display rightward for 5-minutes’ worth of data.

button: Used to scroll the display leftward for 5-minutes’ worth of data.

STOP

Pressing the

button to end the program deletes data for the training session

from the memory of the exerciser.

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6 _{USING THE EC-C400 WITHOUT A DATA CARD}

The red card you used for your first session serves to input the type and conditions of training. But it is also possible to do the same

thing without the card, by using the buttons on the control unit.

Turn on the power supply.

• Plug in the exerciser and turn on the power switch at the back of the

main unit.

• The initial display appears and prompts you to insert the card or to

select a training mode.

Training mode

Select a training program.

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and then select a training program using

one of the six training selection buttons.

QUICK

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

HILL

INTERVAL

• The six training selection buttons are aligned in the following order

from the left:

MODE

START

STOP

Fitness test

HR control training

Constant wattage control training

Hill training

Interval training

Quick start training

Selecting training mode

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

STOP

• This time we will choose “HR control” as an example.

CONTROL

• Choose the program by pressing the

button.

on the training select

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Input training conditions.

• The screen prompts you to set the training conditions.

• The screen changes as shown here, and the initial value for age (40)

is shown.

• Your age can be increased or decreased as desired using the

and

buttons. The value changes rapidly if one or other button is

pressed and held for longer than one second.

• For example, press the

to 52.

button to change the value for age from 40

• After inputting your age, go on to the next screen by pressing the

MODE

button.

START

Caution:

•

Do not press the

button before completely in-

START

putting the data. If you press the

button be-

fore completing data input except the age, the skip

function is activated, and exercise begins.

•

Input contents vary depending on the program.

• Try changing the displayed target pulse rate from 117 to 109.

• In accordance with the target pulse rate, the arrow moves from aero-

bics to weight loss.

• After finish inputting your target pulse rate, go to the next screen by

MODE

pressing the

button.

• Input the exercise time.

MODE

• Press the

button to bring up the display in which the various

training conditions can be checked. Check that the training condi-

tions are correct.

• To change the settings, display and highlight the desired item using

MODE

the

and

buttons and then press the

button. The input dis-

play for the selected item appears, allowing the particular settings to

be changed, as desired.

Reference: The card is a tool to instantly set a program and training

conditions. Usually you have to set such conditions by

pressing buttons before each session, but the data card

saves you the trouble. The age, upper pulse limit setting,

and target pulse rate will be automatically entered. See

“How to make a data card” on page 42.

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Starting exercising

Start your exercise.

START

• When you have finished setting training conditions, press the

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

button and start exercise. The message “Start warming-up” is dis-

played to announce that the HR control training program has

started. Start pedaling slowly.

Reference: To skip the warm-up period and start a HR control

START

training session immediately, press the

button.

• The pedal resistance can be changed arbitrarily during or after

warm-up. To change the pedal resistance, press the or button.

• Within a few moments, the pedal resistance (torque) is automati-

cally adjusted ±0.1 kg·m every 15 or 30 seconds so that the difference

between the measurement value and the target value becomes

within ±3 bpm.

Changing the display

MODE

• Pressing the

button during exercise toggles between the display

with the exercise time, heart rate, and pedal cadence and that with

the pedal loading level, wattage, and consumed calories. The pulse

change is shown in the upper part of the graph and the pedal resis-

tance change is shown in the lower part of the graph.

Reference: After 10 minutes of the session have elapsed, 5-min-

utes’ worth of session data scrolls off the display, to

the left.

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

Finish your exercise.

• A buzzer will sound when the exercise time previously set has

elapsed.

Reference: You can stop training at any time, even before the

buzzer sounds.

• The pedal resistance (torque) drops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m,

and the 5-minutes cool-down phase then starts.

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. Mea-

surement still continues during the cool-down phase and the exer-

cise time switches to the remaining cool-down time.

STOP

• If the 5-minute cool-down time is not necessary, press the

ton to skip this phase.

but-

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Scrolling screen

Check your exercise record by scrolling the screen.

• After training, you can view your workout data on the display. If the

session has lasted for longer than 10 minutes, graphical information

for the entire session can be viewed by scrolling the display using the

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

CONTROL

and

buttons. Pressing the

button scrolls 5 minutes’ worth

of data to the left while the

to the right.

• After checking the session data, press the

the program. The initial display reappears.

button scrolls 5 minutes’ worth of data

Ending program

STOP

button to complete

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

STOP

For further details about this product, proceed to the “Operation Guide” section once you are accustomed to using this unit.

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OPERATION GUIDE

1 Training goals......................................................................... 24

2 Your strength level and training index ............................... 26

3 Fitness test .............................................................................. 28

4 Fitness test (2) ........................................................................ 30

5 HR control training ............................................................... 32

6 Constant wattage control trainig ......................................... 34

7 Hill training ............................................................................ 36

8 Interval training ..................................................................... 38

9 Quick start .............................................................................. 40

10 How to make a data card ...................................................... 42

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1 _{TRAINING GOALS}

Training goals

Pulse rate (bpm)

200

• Have you ever been out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs or after a brisk

walk? When we are walking, running and even sleeping, our body is taking in

oxygen and generating energy. Oxygen taken in by the lungs is sent to the entire

body via the circulatory system. If the function of the circulatory system , i.e.

aerobic power, is insufficient, we may experience being "out of breath" or expe-

rience yet other physical problems.

Target pulse range for those who have

undergone special training

180

160

140

120

• We therefore perform "sports for the heart" (aerobic exercise), which causes the

heart to work a little more a few times a week, thus increasing the oxygen supply

to the body via the circulatory system. The purpose of exercise with the EC-C400

Ergometer is to improve both your physical strength and the functioning of the

circulatory system: to improve our aerobic power.

Training plan

• To effectively perform "sports for the heart" and to improve your aerobic power,

it is necessary to exercise according to your age and physical fitness. If exercise

exceeds your physical fitness level you only injure your body. On the other hand,

if the exercise is insufficient, a positive effect cannot be expected.

• The EC-C400 Ergometer has 6 types of computer-controlled programs. One pro-

gram is the "Fitness Test program". This test program evaluates your physical

fitness level, while the other 5 programs are for actual exercise.

TARGET

• The "Fitness Test" evaluates your physical fitness level so that you can determine

the training index and begin exercise based on the measured result. After exer-

cising for a while (about 3 months), you become aware of the effect on your body.

Test your physical fitness level again and gradually set a higher training index,

thus maintaining and improving your physical fitness level. A special feature of

the EC-C400 Ergometer is that it combines testing with exercise.

100

Fitness Test

Exercise Planning

Exercise

Exercise Frequency and Time

• At least 15 minutes are required for one exercise period, however if pos-

sible a 20 ~ 30 minute period is even better.

• To maintain your present condition, exercise at lease twice a week, 3 times

a week would improve your condition even more. The ideal however is to

exercise every day or 5 ~ 6 times a week.

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Terminology

Target Pulse Rate Chart

Maximum Heart Rate

The heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise, there is how-

ever a limit. The maximum heart rate that a person can sustain is called the

"maximum heart rate". Generally the heart rate declines as we get older, this

differs however between individuals, and is largely due to how much one ex-

ercises.

Maximum pulse rate (204 - 0.69 x Age)

Pulse limit

The difference between heart rate and pulse rate

The heart rate is the rate of the heart beat per minute measured by an

electrocardiograph. On the other hand, the pulse rate is measured as fol-

lows.

• By palpating an artery near the skin surface, such as the carotid artery, mea-

sure the pulse count of a blood vessel.

• Transmit a sensor light to an earlobe or finger tip, and measure the pulse

count via the subtle changes of the sensor light transmission caused by the

heart beat.

Although the measurement principle and method are different, both the

heart and pulse rates have the same value per minute, and are therefore

regarded as synonymous.

Since earlobes move very little during exercise and are not influenced very

much by physical movement, it is appropriate to use an earlobe to mea-

sure the pulse rate during exercise. The EC-C400 Ergometer therefore

measures the pulse rate by detecting changes in the circulation of the ear-

lobe.

T ZONE

(190 - Age)

(180 - Age)

Automatic setting of target pulse rate

Pulse Limit

For the relation between the maximum heart rate and age, "220 - Age",

"204 - 0.69 x Age", and other formulas are used as standard. In this model,

the 95% of the "204 - 0.69 x Age" is referred to as the "Pulse Limit", which

is considered to be maximum pulse rate at which a person can carry out

exercise safely.

Age

Target Pulse Rate

The pulse rate to maintain during exercise as a target is called the "target

pulse rate". In the "HR control training" program, this pulse rate is auto-

matically maintained. However, even with other programs, always be con-

scious of your target pulse rate during exercise. Refer to the illustration on

the left.

Exercise Level Based on the Pulse Rate

Pulse rate increases according to the intensity of the exercise. In other

words, the pulse rate during exercise is a measure for the exercise level.

The exercise level can be expressed in percentages by using the following

formula.

Pulse rate during exercise - Pulse rate at rest

Exercise level(%) =

x 100

Maximum heart rate - Pulse rate at rest

Therefore, if you want to determine the target exercise level (target pulse

rate) from the pulse rate, you can calculate as follows.

Target pulse rate = (maximum heart rate - pulse rate at rest)

Exercise level(%)

+ pulse rate at rest

100

If you are a beginner, you can start the exercise with a target pulse rate of

"160 - your age". If you can continue your exercise at the target pulse rate

of "180 - your age", your exercise can be considered effective enough. Up-

grade your exercise gradually so that you can reach the suggested final

target of "190 - your age".

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2 _{YOUR STRENGTH LEVEL AND TRAINING INDEX}

HR control training

• In this program, the exercise intensity is set by the target pulse rate

(beats per minute: bpm). Select your target pulse rate from the fol-

lowing table, based on your age and physical fitness level (PFL)

from 1 to 5.

• If the target you select is difficult, reduce the target pulse rate by 10

bpm. You need not work hard from the beginning, continuing is

most important.

• This table is arranged so that even people who have not exercised so

much can benefit. The targets in this table may be too easy for

people who exercise often. If you have confidence, increase your

target in 10 bpm units, referring to the target zone in the illustration

on page 24 ~ 25.

• Exercise for at least a 15 minute period. If possible a 20 ~ 30 minute

period is even better.

• If overweight control (calorie combustion) is the purpose of the ex-

ercise, set the target pulse rate lower so that you can easily exercise

even while watching TV, but extend your exercise time longer, ex-

ceeding 30 minutes.

PFL

2 ~ 3

4 ~ 5

20 ~ 30s

110bpm

120bpm

130bpm

40 ~ 50s over 60s

100bpm 95bpm

110bpm 105bpm

120bpm 115bpm

Constant wattage control training

• In this program the exercise intensity is set by the work rate: watt-

age. Select the target wattage from the table shown below, according

to your PWCmax. value provided by the Aerobic Power Measure-

ment.

• If the selected wattage proves too hard for you, try again at the level

10 watts lower. When it becomes easy enough, raise the target by 10

watts.

• Exercise for at least a 15 minute period. If possible a 20 ~ 30 minute

period is even better. Since warm up takes 3 minutes, set your actual

exercise time to "actual exercise time + 3 minutes".

PWC max

100 watt

120 watt

140 watt

160 watt

180 watt

200 watt

Target Wattage

40 watt

PWC max

220 watt

240 watt

260 watt

300 watt

350 watt

400 watt

Target Wattage

90 watt

50 watt

55 watt

65 watt

70 watt

95 watt

105 watt

120 watt

140 watt

160 watt

80 watt

Hill training

• Merely select one of the 3 hill profile training patterns in this pro-

gram. Try different hill profiles (shape of the mountain) in a range

where you don't feel too much difficulty. The exercise intensity can

also be adjusted by pedaling slower or faster depending on the

changes of pedal resistance.

• First, choose the most suitable preference (PRF) according to your

PWCmax value, from the table shown right.

• The cycle time for a given pattern is 15 minutes. The same pattern is

repeated in accordance with the exercise time.

• The calorie consumption provided right is based on the cadence of

60 rpm and the exercise time of 20 minutes. The calorie expenditure

will vary in proportion with the pedal cadence and the exercise time.

PWC max

140 watt 195 watt 240 watt

Exercise Pattern

Caloric Consumption

88 kcal

107 kcal 116 kcal

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Interval training

• In this program, select one of the 3 patterns depending on the power you

want to improve. As for the exercise intensity, adjust the pedal resistance

(torque: kg·m) during training, using

and

buttons.

• This program is for people with a long history of exercise.

• The following is a reference. Settings should match your physical fitness

level and purpose.

• Exercise for at least a 15 minute period. If possible a 20 ~ 30 minute period

is even better. Since warm up takes 3 minutes, set your exercise time to

"actual exercise time + 3 minutes".

• Depending on the physical fitness level and purpose, some people may

exercise at a higher pulse limit than the value calculated by age. In such

instances, set the pulse limit slightly higher, being conscious of your own

physical condition.

• If you select the stamina training (aerobic power) pattern (Pattern 3),

maintain your pulse rate in the 60 ~ 80% range of the illustration on page

24~25.

Pattern 1

Pedal

Pattern 2

Pattern 3

Pedal

PWC max

Torque

220 watt 1.3 kg·m

240 watt 1.7 kg·m

260 watt 2.1 kg·m

300 watt 2.6 kg·m

350 watt 3.0 kg·m

400 watt 3.5 kg·m

Pedal

PWC max

Torque

1.5 kg·m

2.0 kg·m

2.5 kg·m

3.0 kg·m

3.5 kg·m

4.0 kg·m

Torque

1.4 kg·m

2.8 kg·m

2.3 kg·m

2.8 kg·m

3.2 kg·m

3.7 kg·m

220 watt

240 watt

260 watt

300 watt

350 watt

400 watt

220 watt

240 watt

260 watt

300 watt

350 watt

400 watt

• The numeric values show the case in which the pedal cadence during exercise is 80 rpm.

Quick start training

• This program is the Ergometer's basic training program in which an exer-

QUICK

cise is started simply by pressing the

training selection button.

• This program does not automatically change, and is therefore different to

other programs. A workout can be undertaken while adjusting the de-

sired pedal resistance (torque: kg·m).

• The exercise time for a given training session is 15 minutes. A 20 ~ 30-

minute exercise is preferable.

• Since the exercise time has not yet been set, training can be finished at

whatever time is preferable. One dot indicates three seconds in the dis-

play. When the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes, 5-minutes' worth of

data scrolls to the left on the display.

• In the quick start program, the upper pulse limit is fixed to 160 bpm.

Pedal Torque (kg·m)

50 rpm 50 rpm 50 rpm

Pedal Torque (kg·m)

50 rpm 50 rpm 50 rpm

PWC max

120 watt

140 watt

160 watt

180 watt

200 watt

220 watt

0.9

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.7

0.7

1.8

1.9

1.0

1.1

1.2

0.9

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.7

220 watt

240 watt

260 watt

300 watt

350 watt

400 watt

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.7

3.1

1.3

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.7

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3 _{FITNESS TEST}

Select the Fitness test program.

Selecting training program

FITNESS

TEST

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the

training selection

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

button to select the program.

STOP

Input the conditions.

• Enter your age, weight, and sex in that order. The initial display,

prior to data input, is as shown in the table below:

Increase or decrease

of numbers

CONSTANT

HILL

WATTAGE

Initial value

40 years

160 lb

Setting range

10 - 99 years

66 -286 lb

Age

Weight

Sex

Male

Changing item for

input

Reference: The upper pulse limit is automatically determined and

is displayed in the upper part of the graph after your

age has been entered.

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

MODE

START

• Enter your age. You can increase or decrease the value by pressing

the

button. The value changes rapidly if one or other but-

ton is pressed and held for more than a second.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the display to the weight and then

to sex.

• Again, in the case of weight, the value can be increased or decreased

by pressing the

button; for sex, the

and

buttons alter-

nate between male and female.

MODE

• When the sex has been specified and the

button is pressed, the

data check display with the specified conditions appears.

Reference: To change the conditions, display and highlight the de-

sired item using the

and

buttons, and then press

MODE

the

button. The input display then appears.

Start the program.

• After specifying the conditions, press the

fitness test.

Starting program

START

button to start the

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

• The pulse measurement starts, and “READY” appears in the dis-

play. Wait for one minute without pedaling.

• When one minute has elapsed, “START” appears in the display,

and a buzzer sounds; start pedaling now. Keep pedaling so that the

60 rpm of the pedal cadence can be maintained.

• The pedal resistance (torque) is indicated in the lower part of the

graph on the display. One dot along the horizontal axis represents

three seconds while two dots along the vertical axis represent 0.1

kg·m.

• The blinking numeric value in the upper part of the graph indicates

the pulse at that point. One dot along the vertical axis represents 2

bpm.

• Every three seconds, a row of dots blinks toward the right of the

graph. Thus, the training status can be monitored.

• At the fourth and seventh minutes, the pedal resistance changes ac-

cording to your pulse rate and it is indicated in the lower part of the

graph. For information related to the changes in pedal resistance,

refer to “EC-C400 test protocol” on page 31.

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MODE

• Pressing the

button changes the numeric value displayed. Thus,

the pedal loading level (resistance), wattage, and consumed calories

can be checked.

Caution:

• If the pedal cadence is not detected for five sec-

onds, a fitness test measurement cannot be carried

out. “ERROR” blinks in the display and the test

finishes.

• If your pulse rate exceeds the upper pulse limit,

“STOP EXERCISE” blinks in the display and the

fitness test finishes forcibly.

Changing the display

Reference: A maximum of 10-minutes’ worth of data can be dis-

played. After 10 minutes, 5-minutes’ worth of exercise

graph scrolls to the left.

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

Test result display and cool down

• A buzzer sounds after ten minutes and the test result is displayed on

the screen. The program then enters the 5-minute cool-down phase.

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. The

remaining cool-down time (Count Down) as well as your test result

are displayed.

Finish the Fitness test.

STOP

• When the five minute phase has elapsed or when the

button

has been pressed, the cool-down phase ends and the fitness test fin-

Finishing Fitness test

ishes. The exercise progression at the end of the fitness test appears

in the display.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

MODE

• Pressing the

button toggles between displays A and B.

STOP

A: “Time”, “PFL”, and “MOU” from the top

B: “Time”, “Calories”, and “PWC max.” from the top

• Check the information displayed in the test result, such as “PFL”,

“Calories”, and others.

• You can monitor the exercise progression graph by scrolling the

screen using the

and

buttons.

End the program.

Ending program

STOP

• Press the

button to bring up the initial display again.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

• To finish the entire program, turn off the power switch at the back of

the main unit.

STOP

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4 _{FITNESS TEST (2)}

Physical Fitness Level (PFL)

• There are five physical fitness levels: 1 ~ 5. These levels are relative

evaluations that compare your maximum oxygen uptake (MOU),

estimated by the Fitness test program, with the values of other

people of the same age and sex (Physical Fitness Level Test Table).

[American Males]

[American Females]

(ml/kg min)

Physical Fitness Level Test Table by

Maximum Oxygen Uptake (MOU)

5: Excellent

4: Good

3: Average

2: Fair

1: Poor

(Age) 20s

30s

40s

50s

60s

(Age) 20s

30s

40s

50s

60s

Maximum Oxygen Uptake (MOU)

• MOU is widely used as an index for total physical endurance. MOU

indicates the amount of oxygen one can intake at the limit of their

physical work capacity. In the EC-C400 Ergometer, MOU is calcu-

lated based on the maximum physical work capacity (PWC max.)

explained below, assuming that

1 litre of oxygen corresponds to 5.0 Kcal, and

the human body efficiency rate for a bicycle exercise is 23%

Maximum Physical Work Capacity (PWC max.)

• In the EC-C400 Ergometer “Fitness test” program the weight of the

pedals are changed at 3 levels, and the pulse rate at the end point of

each level is measured. Based on the result, the relationship between

the work rate (wattage) and the pulse rate is analyzed by linear re-

gression. Extend the regression line until reaching the maximum

heart rate (=204 - 0.69 x age) which is estimated by age. The work

rate (wattage) of this point becomes the maximum physical work

capacity.

• PWC max. safely estimates how much exercise is possible at the limit

of physical work capacity, that is, at maximum heart rate without

performing actual exercise.

(bpm)

180

Maximum Heart Rate

140

Measurement

Estimate

120

Heart Rate

100

125

150 (watt)

Work Rate

Maximum Physical Work Capacity

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Test Protocol

• In the “Fitness test” program of the EC-C400 Ergometer, the

workload (pedal resistance: torque) for the subsequent stage is de-

termined depending on your pulse rate at the previous stage. The

workload (pedal resistance: torque) will be increased along one of

the routes illustrated below, depending on your pulse rate ™during

the program.

• The pulse rates specified below represent the protocol for a person

of 20 years. For the people over 20, the borderline of pulse rate will

be adjusted by the age adjustment coefficient (K), which is obtained

by the following formula:

204 - 0.69 x Age

K =

204 - 0.69 x 20

• For people over 60 years, the coefficient (K) is calculated as 60.

1.5 kg

1.8 kg

2.2 kg

2.6 kg

3.0 kg

3.3 kg

3.5 kg

Male

Pulse≥135

120≤Pulse<135

Pulse<120

1.2 kg

Pulse≥110

Pulse≥135

1.0 kg

1.8 kg

2.5 kg

90≤Pulse<110

120≤Pulse<135

Pulse<120

Pulse≥135

Pulse<90

120≤Pulse<135

Pulse<120

Female

1.1 kg

1.4 kg

1.5 kg

1.8 kg

2.5 kg

Pulse≥123

Pulse<123

Pulse≥123

Pulse<123

Pulse≥123

Pulse<123

0.8 kg

1.0 kg

1.5 kg

Pulse≥115

95≤Pulse<115

Pulse<95

0.5 kg

Reference: The load change for males over 50 years of age is the

same as for females.

When the age is less than 20, the load changes as if the

age were 20.

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5 _{HR CONTROL TRAINING}

Selecting training program

Select the HR control training program.

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the training selection

button to select the program.

CONTROL

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

STOP

Input the conditions.

• Enter your age, target pulse, and desired exercise time, in that order.

The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below:

Increase or decrease

of numbers

Initial value

40 years

123 bpm

Setting range

10 - 99 years

75 - 168 bpm

1 - 95 minutes

CONSTANT

HILL

WATTAGE

Age

Target Pulse

Exercise Time

20 minutes

Reference: The upper pulse limit is automatically determined and

is displayed in the upper part of the graph after your

age has been entered.

Changing item for

input

• Enter your age. You can increase or decrease the value by pressing

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

the

button. The value changes rapidly if one or other but-

ton is pressed and held for more than one second.

MODE

START

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the display to the target pulse and

then to the exercise time.

Reference: • The initial value of the target pulse is determined

according to the age entered. When the numeric

value is increased/decreased using the

but-

ton, an arrow indication of the level moves accord-

ingly.

MODE

• When the exercise time has been entered and the

button is

pressed, the data check display appears with the specified condi-

tions.

START

Reference: • When only the age is entered and the

pressed, training can start immediately.

button is

• To change the conditions, display and highlight the

desired item using the

and

buttons, and then

MODE

press the

pears.

button. The input display then ap-

Starting program

Start the program.

START

After carrying out settings of the desired conditions, press the

button to start the training program.

A buzzer sounds, and the various measurements start.

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

Start the warm-up.

• "START WARM-UP" appears in the display. Start pedaling

slowly.

• During the 3-minute warm-up, the pedal resistance automatically

changes so that your pulse rate approaches the target pulse. If your

pulse rate exceeds the target pulse even though the three minutes

has not yet elapsed yet, the warm-up ends.

Reference: During warm-up, the pedal resistance can be adjusted

by pressing the

button.

• The pedal resistance (torque) is indicated in the lower part of the

graph on the display. One dot along the horizontal axis represents

three seconds while two dots along the vertical axis represent 0.1

kg·m.

• The blinking numeric value in the upper part of the graph indicates

the pulse at that point. One dot along the vertical axis represents 2

bpm.

• Every three seconds, a row of dots blinks. Thus, the training status

can be monitored.

START

• When the

button is pressed during warm-up, the warm-up

function is skipped.

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Continue the training, maintaining the target pulse.

• When finishing the warm-up phase, the pedal resistance is automati-

cally adjusted (0.1 kg·m every 15 seconds so that the difference be-

tween the measurement value and the target value becomes (3 bpm.

Thus, training can continue while the target pulse is being main-

tained.

• You can adjust the pedal resistance using the

and

buttons.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the numeric value displayed.

Caution: If your pulse rate exceeds the upper limit, "STOP EX-

ERCISE" blinks in the display, training finishes forc-

ibly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum.

Reference: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five seconds,

the pause display appears. At this time, the speci-

fied training duration is interrupted and "PAUSE"

blinks in the display. When pedaling starts again,

the specified training duration recommences.

Changing the display

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

• A maximum of 10-minutes' worth of data can be

displayed. After 10 minutes, 5-minutes' worth of

exercise graph scrolls to the left.

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STOP

button is

pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins.

Pulse detection stops, and the pedal resistance drops to the mini-

mum of 0.5 kg·m.

START

Reference: If the

button is pushed during cool-down, the

machine is restated to continue with training. At this

time, the pedal resistance starts from that at the cool-

down phase. At restart, the cool-down phase starts

STOP

only when the

button is pressed.

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. Data

such as the remaining cool-down time (Count Down), your pulse

rate, and other information are displayed. The total calories are ac-

cumulated.

Continuing the training session

STOP

• When a period of five minutes elapses or when the

button is

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

pressed, the cool-down phase ends and the training program fin-

ishes. The exercise progression at the end of the training program

appears in the display.

MODE

START

Caution: You cannot return to the cool-down display or the ex-

ercise display from the end display.

• You can monitor the exercise progression graph by scrolling the

screen using the

and

buttons.

Ending program

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STOP

button to bring up the initial display again.

• To finish the entire program, turn off the power switch at the back of

the main unit.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

STOP

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CONSTANT WATTAGE CONTROL TRAINING

Selecting training program

Select the Constant wattage control training program.

CONSTANT

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the training selection

WATTAGE

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

button to select the program.

STOP

Input the conditions.

• Enter the wattage, your age, and exercise time in that order. The

initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below:

Increase or decrease

of numbers

CONSTANT

HILL

WATTAGE

Initial value

50 watt

Setting range

25 - 200 watt

10 - 99 years

1 - 95 minutes

Wattage

Age

Exercise Time

40 years

20 minutes

START

Changing item for

input

Reference: • When the

button is pressed, training can be

started immediately under the initial conditions.

• The upper pulse limit is automatically determined

and is displayed in the upper part of the graph af-

ter your age has been entered.

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

MODE

START

• Enter a wattage. You can increase or decrease the value by pressing

the

button. The value changes rapidly if one or other but-

ton is pressed and held for more than one second.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the display to the age input display

and then to the exercise time input display.

• When the exercise time has been entered and the

MODE

button is

pressed, the data check display appears with the specified condi-

tions.

Reference: • To change the conditions, display and highlight the

desired item using the

and

buttons, and then

MODE

press the

pears.

button. The input display then ap-

START

• When the

button is pressed at any of the input

displays, training can start immediately under the

conditions which have been specified up to that

point.

Starting program

Start the program.

After carrying out settings of the desired conditions, press the

button to start the training program.

START

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

A buzzer sounds, and the various measurements start.

Start the warm-up.

• "START WARM-UP" appears in the display. Start pedaling

slowly.

• The pedal resistance automatically changes so that the specified

wattage is reached within three minutes of the start of warm-up.

• The pedal resistance (torque) is indicated in the lower part of the

graph on the display. One dot along the horizontal axis represents

three seconds while two dots along the vertical axis represent 0.1

kg·m.

• The blinking numeric value in the upper part of the graph indicates

the pulse at that point. One dot along the vertical axis represents 2

bpm.

• Every three seconds, a row of dots blinks. Thus, the training status

can be monitored.

START

• When the

button is pressed during warm-up, the warm-up

function is skipped.

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Continue the training, maintaining the wattage.

• When warm-up finishes, the pedal resistance is automatically ad-

justed according to the pedal cadence so that the specified wattage is

reached. Thus, training can continue while maintaining the wattage.

• The wattage can be adjusted using the

and

buttons.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the numeric value displayed.

If your pulse rate exceeds the upper limit, "STOP EX-

ERCISE" blinks in the display, training finishes forc-

ibly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum.

Caution:

Reference: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five seconds,

the pause display appears. At this time, the specified

training duration is interrupted and "PAUSE"

blinks in the display. When pedaling starts again,

the specified training duration recommences.

• A maximum of 10-minutes' worth of data can be

displayed. After 10 minutes, 5-minutes' worth of ex-

ercise graph scrolls to the left.

Changing the display

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

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STOP

button is

pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins.

Automatic adjustment of the wattage stops, and the pedal resistance

drops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m.

START

Reference: If the

button is pushed during cool-down, the

machine is restated to continue with training. At this

time, the pedal resistance starts from that at the cool-

down phase. At restart, the cool-down phase starts

STOP

only when the

button is pressed.

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. Data

such as the remaining cool-down time (Count Down), your pulse

rate, and other information are displayed. The total calories are ac-

cumulated.

Continuing the training session

STOP

• When a period of five minutes elapses or when the

button is

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

pressed, the cool-down phase ends and the training program fin-

ishes. The exercise progression at the end of the training program

appears in the display.

MODE

START

Caution: You cannot return to the cool-down display or the ex-

ercise display from the end display.

• You can monitor the exercise progression graph by scrolling the

screen using the

and

buttons.

Ending program

End the program.

STOP

• Press the

button to bring up the initial display again.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

• To finish the entire program, turn off the power switch at the back of

the main unit.

STOP

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7 _{HILL TRAINING}

Select the Hill training program.

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the training selection

button to select the program.

Selecting training program

HILL

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

Input training conditions.

• Enter your Exercise pattern, Age, and desired exercise time, in that

order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table

below:

Exercise patterns

Pattern1: Rockies

Initial Value

Setting Range

1 - 3

10 - 99 years

Exercise pattern

Age

40 years

20 minutes

START

Pattern2: Cascades

Pattern3: Pyrenees

Exercise time

Reference: • When the

1 - 95 minutes

button is pressed, training can be

started immediately under the initial conditions.

• The upper pulse limit is automatically determined

and is displayed in the upper part of the graph after

your age has been entered.

• Select an exercise pattern. The pattern of the pedal resistance is dis-

played. A pattern can be selected by pressing the

and

buttons.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the display to the age input display

Increase or decrease

of numbers

and then to the exercise time input display.

• You can increase or decrease the numeric value by pressing the

CONSTANT

HILL

WATTAGE

button in the age input display and the exercise time setting

display. The value changes rapidly if one or other button is pressed

and held for longer than one second.

MODE

• When the exercise time has been entered and the

button is

pressed, the data check display appears with the specified condi-

tions.

Reference: • To change the conditions, display and highlight the

Changing item for

input

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

desired item using the

and

buttons, and then

MODE

press the

pears.

• When the

button. The input display then ap-

MODE

START

button is pressed at any of the input

displays, training can start immediately under the

conditions which have been specified up to that

point.

Starting program

Start the program.

After carrying out settings of the desired conditions, press the

button to start the training program.

START

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

A buzzer sounds, and the various measurements start.

Start the training.

• The hill pattern appears in the display. Start pedaling slowly.

Reference: There is no warm-up function in the Hill training pro-

gram.

• The mountain-like shape appears in the lower part of the graph of

the display. One dot along the horizontal axis represents three sec-

onds while two dots along the vertical axis represent 0.1 kg·m.

• The blinking numeric value in the upper part of the graph indicates

the pulse at that point. One dot along the vertical axis represents 2

bpm.

• Every three seconds, a row of dots blinks toward the right of the

graph. Thus, the training status can be monitored.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the display.

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Continue the training.

• The pedal resistance automatically changes according to the pattern.

• A mountain-like shape represents a 15-minute interval. Every 15

minutes, the same mountain-like shape appears repeatedly.

• You can change the pedal resistance using the

and

buttons.

The pedal resistance can be changed in the range between the high-

est point of the convex shape (4.0 kg·m) and the lowest point of the

concave shape (0.5 kg·m); it increases/decreases while the exercise

pattern is maintained.

Reference: When the pedal resistance is changed, the entire pat-

tern changes. However, the data for the exercises al-

ready completed does not change.

Changing the display

Caution:

If your pulse rate exceeds the upper limit, "STOP EX-

ERCISE" blinks in the display, training finishes forc-

ibly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum.

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

Reference: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five sec-

onds, the pause display appears. At this time, the

specified training duration is interrupted and

"PAUSE" blinks in the display. When pedaling

starts again, the specified training duration recom-

mences.

• A maximum of 10-minutes' worth of data can be dis

played. After 10 minutes, 5-minutes' worth of exer-

cise graph scrolls to the left.

Finish your exercise.

STOP

• When the specified duration elapses or when the

button is

pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins.

Pulse detection stops, and the pedal resistance drops to the mini-

mum of 0.5 kg·m.

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. Data

such as the remaining cool-down time (Count Down), your pulse

rate, and other information are displayed. The total calories are ac-

cumulated.

STOP

• When a period of five minutes elapses or when the

button is

pressed, the cool-down phase ends and the training program fin-

ishes. The exercise progression at the end of the training program

appears in the display.

Caution: You cannot return to the exercise display from the

cool-down display or the end display.

• You can monitor the exercise progression graph by scrolling the

screen using the

and

buttons.

Ending program

End the program.

STOP

• Press the

button to bring up the initial display again.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

• To finish the entire program, turn off the power switch at the back of

the main unit.

STOP

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INTERVAL TRAINING

Selecting training program

Select the Interval training program.

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the training selection

to select the program.

button

INTERVAL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

MODE

START

Input training conditions.

• Enter your Exercise pattern, Age, and desired exercise time, in that or-

der. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below:

Exercise patterns

Pattern1: Dash strength

training

15 seconds of exercise

with 45 seconds of rest

Initial Value

Setting Range

1 - 3

10 - 99 years

Exercise pattern

Age

40 years

20 minutes

START

Pattern2: Speed training

30 seconds of exercise

with 60 seconds of rest

Exercise time

Reference: • When the

1 - 95 minutes

button is pressed, training can be

started immediately under the initial conditions.

• The upper pulse limit is automatically determined and

is displayed in the upper part of the graph after your

age has been entered.

Pattern3: Stamina training

60 seconds of exercise with

30 seconds of rest

• Select an exercise pattern. The pattern of the pedal resistance is dis-

Increase or decrease

of numbers

played. A pattern can be selected by pressing the

and

buttons.

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the display to the age input display and

CONSTANT

HILL

then to the exercise time input display.

WATTAGE

• You can increase or decrease the numeric value by pressing the

button in the age input display and the exercise time setting display. The

value changes rapidly if one or other button is pressed and held for

longer than one second.

• When the exercise time has been entered and the

the data check display appears with the specified conditions.

Changing item for

input

MODE

button is pressed,

Reference: • To change the conditions, display and highlight the de-

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

sired item using the

and

buttons, and then press

MODE

START

MODE

the

button. The input display then appears.

START

• When the

button is pressed at any of the input

displays, training can start immediately under the con-

ditions which have been specified up to that point.

Start the program.

After carrying out settings of the desired conditions, press the

to start the training program.

Starting program

START

button

CONSTANT

HILL

INTERVAL

MODE

QUICK

START

WATTAGE

A buzzer sounds, and the various measurements start.

Start the warm-up.

• "START WARM-UP" appears in the display. Start pedaling slowly.

• The pedal resistance is automatically changed so that the resistance

reaches half of its peak within three minutes of the start of warm-up.

• The pedal resistance (torque) is indicated in the lower part of the graph

on the display. One dot along the horizontal axis represents three sec-

onds while two dots along the vertical axis represent 0.1 kg·m.

• The blinking numeric value in the upper part of the graph indicates the

pulse at that point. One dot along the vertical axis represents 2 bpm.

• Every three seconds, a row of dots blinks. Thus, the training status can

be monitored.

START

• When the

is skipped.

button is pressed during warm-up, the warm-up function

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Continue the training by repeating "exercise" and "rest."

• The pedal resistance changes periodically according to the exercise

pattern.

• During the exercise period, you should pedal faster, then slower and

lighter during the relief period.

• You can change the pedal resistance using the

and

buttons. The

pedal resistance can be changed in the range between the maximum of

"exercise period" (4.0 kg·m) and the minimum of "relief period"

(0.5kg·m); it increases/decreases while the exercise pattern shape is

maintained.

Reference: When the pedal resistance is changed, the entire pattern

changes. However, the data for the exercises already

completed does not change.

Changing the display

MODE

• Pressing the

Caution:

button switches the numeric value displayed.

If your pulse rate exceeds the upper limit, "STOP EX-

ERCISE" blinks in the display, training finishes forc-

ibly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum.

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

MODE

Reference: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five seconds,

the pause display appears. At this time, the specified

training duration is interrupted and "PAUSE" blinks

in the display. When pedaling starts again, the speci-

fied training duration recommences.

• A maximum of 10-minutes' worth of data can be dis-

played. After 10 minutes, 5-minutes' worth of exer-

cise graph scrolls to the left.

Finish your exercise.

• When the specified duration elapses or when the

pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins.

Pulse detection stops, and the pedal resistance drops to the mini-

mum of 0.5 kg·m.

STOP

button is

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. Data

such as the remaining cool-down time (Count Down), your pulse

rate, and other information are displayed. The total calories are ac-

cumulated.

STOP

• When a period of five minutes elapses or when the

button is

pressed, the cool-down phase ends and the training program fin-

ishes. The exercise progression at the end of the training program

appears in the display.

Caution: You cannot return to the exercise display from the

cool-down display or the end display.

• You can monitor the exercise progression graph by scrolling the

screen using the

and

buttons.

Ending program

End the program.

STOP

• Press the

button to bring up the initial display again.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

• To finish the entire program, turn off the power switch at the back of

the main unit.

STOP

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9 _{QUICK START}

Select the Quick start program.

• Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the

button to start the Quick start training program.

• A buzzer sounds, and start the training.

Reference: In the Quick start training program, no conditions are

specified. The upper pulse limit is fixed to 160 bpm.

QUICK

training selection

Selecting training program

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

MODE

START

Start the warm-up.

• "START WARM-UP" appears in the display. Start pedaling

slowly.

• The pedal resistance automatically changes so that it becomes 1.0

kg·m within three minutes of the start of warm-up.

START

Reference: When the

button is pressed during warm-up, or

when the pedal resistance is changed to 1.0 kg·m or

more using the

ped.

button, the warm-up is skip-

• The pedal resistance (torque) is indicated in the lower part of the

graph on the display. One dot along the horizontal axis represents

three seconds while two dots along the vertical axis represent 0.1

kg·m.

• The blinking numeric value in the upper part of the graph indicates

the pulse at that point. One dot along the vertical axis represents 2

bpm.

• Every three seconds, a row of dots blinks. Thus, the training status

can be monitored.

Changing the display

Continue the training.

• When the warm-up period finishes, change the pedal resistance as

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

INTERVAL

QUICK

START

desired using the

ing program.

and

buttons and then proceed with the train-

MODE

• Pressing the

button switches the numeric value displayed.

Caution:

If your pulse rate exceeds the upper limit, "STOP EX-

ERCISE" blinks in the display, training finishes forc-

ibly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum.

Reference: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five seconds,

the pause display appears. At this time, the speci-

fied training duration is interrupted and "PAUSE"

blinks in the display. When pedaling starts again,

the specified training duration recommences.

• A maximum of 10-minutes' worth of data can be dis

played. After 10 minutes, 5-minutes' worth of exe-

rcise graph scrolls to the left.

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Finish your exercise.

Finishing training

STOP

• To stop the program, press the

button; the training program

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

ends and the 5-minute cool-down period begins. The pedal resis-

tance drops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m.

STOP

• To complete the cool-down phase, remain in cool-down mode. Data

such as the remaining cool-down time (Count Down), your pulse

rate, and other information are displayed. The total calories are ac-

cumulated.

STOP

• When a period of five minutes elapses or when the

button is

pressed, the cool-down phase ends and the training program fin-

ishes. The exercise progression at the end of the training program

appears in the display.

Caution: You cannot return to the exercise display from the

cool-down display or the end display.

• You can monitor the exercise progression graph by scrolling the

screen using the

and

buttons.

Ending program

End the program.

STOP

• Press the

button to bring up the initial display again.

FITNESS

TEST

CONTROL

CONSTANT

WATTAGE

HILL

• To finish the entire program, turn off the power switch at the back of

the main unit.

STOP

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10 _{HOW TO MAKE A DATA CARD}

If you record your training conditions to this "Data Card", you can set the

conditions merely by inserting the card into the card inlet of the control unit.

START

You can start a program just by inserting the card and pressing the

button, saving all the button operation process.

To record your conditions to the data card, scratch off the appropriate silver

part on the back of the card with a coin etc. This removal allows the photo

scanner in the control unit to detect the position of the exposed part. Now

let's make your "Data Card."

Memo space

Exercise target

Exercise pattern

Caution: One Data Card is necessary for each of the desired condi-

Age

tions. You cannot specify two or more conditions on one

card.

Exercise time (minute)

MAN

COIN

HILL

INTVL

AUT

TEST

INTVL

CONST

Specify program.

• Specify the program in "A".

• HR control training:

• Constant wattage control training: CONST

• Hill training:

• Interval training:

Caution: Though MANU (= Quick start) is shown on the Data

Card, this program cannot be specified on the model

EC-C400 Ergometer.

AUTO

TEST

AUTO

HILL

INTVL

Training program

INTVL

CONST

Specify age.

• Specify your age in "B" and "C".

• "B" indicates the first digit of your age, "C" indicates the second.

Example: Age 35 years

AUTO

TEST

Enter "3" in "B" column

Enter "5" in "C" column

Age (two digits)

INTVL

CONST

Specify exercise time.

• Specify your exercise time in "D" and "E".

• "D" indicates the first digit of the exercise time, "E" indicates the

second.

AUTO

TEST

Exercise time

(minutes - two digits)

INTVL

CONST

Specify exercise pattern.

• Specify the exercise pattern in "F" when the "Interval training" or

"Hill training" is selected.

• What you specify in "F" is invalid for other exercise programs.

• For Interval training, choose one of 1 ~ 3.

• For Hill training, choose one of 1 ~ 3.

AUTO

TEST

Training pattern (Pattern 1-3)

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INTVL

CONST

Specify training target.

• Specify the training target in "G", "H" and "I".

1) HR control training

AUTO

TEST

Specify the target pulse rate. "G" indicates the first digit of the

value, "H" indicates the second and "I" indicates the third digit.

2) Constant Wattage Control Training

Target pulse rate

(bpm - 3 digits)

Specify the set wattage. "G" indicates the first digit of the wattage,

"H" indicates the second, and "I" indicates the third digit.

3) Hill training

What you specify in "G","H","I" is invalid.

4) Interval training

What you specify in "G","H","I" is invalid.

Reference: When making a Fitness test data card

Specify your weight in "D", "E", and "F". "D" is for

the third digit, "E", the second digit, and "F", the first

digit. Your sex is specified in "G". "0" indicates fe-

male, and "1" indicates male.

Sample data cards

MANU

HILL

MANU

HILL

INTVL

CONST

AUTO

TEST

AUTO

TEST

HR control training

Age:

Interval training

Age:

28 years

35 minutes

32 years

16 minutes

Exercise time:

Target pulse rate: 130 bpm

Exercise time:

Pattern:

MANU

HILL

MANU

HILL

MANU

HILL

INTVL

CONST

AUTO

TEST

AUTO

TEST

AUTO

TEST

Constant Wattage training

Hill training

Fitness test

Age:

Exercise time:

57 years

20 minutes

Age:

45 years

35 years

132 lb

Female

Exercise time: 32 minutes

Pattern: 3 (The Pyrenees)

Weight:

Sex:

Target wattage: 65 watts

Cautions on Handling the Data Card

• Treat the card with care. Do not bend or allow the card to become wet.

• Scratch only the necessary part of the silver ink. Otherwise the sensor will not read out the data.

• Wipe the residue of the scratched silver ink off the card before inserting the card into the control unit.

• The blank space on the card can be utilized as memo space to enter the programmed data, user's name etc.

• If you have scratched incorrect data, use "white out" to cover the hole. If the light doesn't go through the hole that you

have covered up, the card can be used normally.

Caution: If "CARD ERROR" appears on the LCD when you insert the card, check whether any incorrect or unnec-

essary point has been scratched out.

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REFERENCE GUIDE

1 Chest-belt heart rate sensor ................................................. 46

2 Other useful functions........................................................... 48

3 Troubleshooting..................................................................... 49

4 Daily maintenance/repair service warranty/

additional parts ...................................................................... 50

5 Product specifications ........................................................... 51

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1 _{CHEST-BELT HEART RATE SENSOR}

Use the wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor.

In the EC-C400, the heart rate can be measured using the optional wireless chest-belt heart rate

sensor instead of the earlobe sensor.

Therefore, in cases where it is difficult to detect the heart rate using the earlobe sensor, the heart

rate measurement can still be carried out accurately.

The heart rate sensor receiver is embedded in the control unit. Thus, a wireless measurement can

be carried out by simply adding the chest-belt heart rate sensor.

Important: When the chest-belt sensor is used, remove the earlobe sensor plug from the control unit.

Signals from the chest-belt sensor cannot be received if the earlobe sensor is connected.

Function of the chest-belt heart rate sensor

The wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor uses a miniaturized and simplified version of the of elec-

trocardiography concept used in hospitals. For an electrocardiogram, multiple electrodes are at-

tached to the body, and the electric potential difference between them is used to calculate the heart

rate. The chest-belt heart rate sensor's two internal electrodes are applied to the body and detect

the electric potential difference, providing a simpler way of detecting heartbeats. This information

is sent to the control unit by radio waves, so even hard training is possible. The chest-belt heart rate

sensor uses the chest-belt (transmitter) and the signal-receiving circuit board (receiver) contained

in the control unit to read your heart rate and calculate and display your per-minute pulse.

Before putting on the chest-belt heart rate sensor

Warning

Pace maker users should never use this device.

Caution:

• Put on the chest-belt heart rate sensor at the center of your chest and in con-

tact with your skin.

• To increase measurement effectiveness, dampen the electrode area with wa-

ter or electrocardiograph electrolyte cream.

• People with sensitive skin can put on the chest-belt over a thin shirt with

electrode area damped with water.

• Hair on the chest may interfere with accurate measurements.

Put on the chest-belt heart rate sensor.

Put it on following the procedure below.

Attachment belt

1. Adjust the length of the attachment belt to fit your chest.

Caution: May be painful if tightened too much.

2. Hook the attachment belt to the electrode belt. Place the electrode

area at the center of your chest. Be sure that the electrode area is held

firmly against your skin.

Hook

Reference: When wearing the chest-belt heart rate sensor over a

shirt it is necessary to moisten the electrode area for the

better results. In the winter season when skin can be

dried, errors may occur even when the electrodes are in

direct contact with your skin. This can be improved by

moistening the electrodes.

Electrode belt

3. Adjust the belt so that the transmitter is at the center (just above your

diaphragm) of your chest.

Reference: When wearing the chest-belt heart rate sensor over a

shirt it is necessary to moisten the electrode area for the

better results.

Electrode area

Transmitter

The chest-belt heart rate sensor uses a lithium battery.

The lithium battery has a limited lifetime; when chang-

ing the battery, refer to the Reference Guide, page 47,

"Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor."

TOP

MSC Wireless Heart Rate Sensor

TOP

MSC Wireless Heart Rate Sensor

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Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor

After removing the battery from the sensor, dispose of it properly. Be sure to keep it out of the reach

of small children. If through some accident it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Warning

Replace the battery.

Battery cover

Battery life: approx. 2 years (if used for 1 hour per day)

* The battery life shown in this manual is not definitive and it var-

ies depending on the use environment.

Lithium battery

(CR2032)

Caution: • The chest-belt heart rate sensor continues to consume

battery while being attached to your body. When you

are not measuring heart rate, remove it from your

chest to save the battery life.

• The battery cover seal is critical for maintaining its

watertight capacity. Check the battery cover for

proper fit and positioning closing.

When the factory loaded battery has worn out, replace it with a new

one according to the following instruction:

Chest-belt heart rate sensor

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter with a

coin.

2. Remove the battery and insert a new lithium battery (CR2032).

Insert as shown in the picture, so that the + side is visible.

3. Close the battery cover tightly.

Replace the electrode belt.

Screws

The electrode belt will deteriorate after a long time of use. If there are

cracks in the outer surface, or if measurement errors occur, follow the

procedure below to change the electrode belt.

1. Loosen the 4 screws at the back of the transmitter.

Spacers

2. Remove the spacers. Separate the transmitter from the electrode

belt.

3. Wipe any dirt off of the two conducting parts of the transmitter,

then insert it into a new electrode belt.

Caution: If there is dirt on the conducting parts, the heart rate

sensor fail to detect the heart rate.

Electrode belt

Transmitter

Conducting

part

4. Fit the spacers on the right and left sides of the transmitter, and

securely tighten the 4 screws.

Reference: When replacing the electrode belt, also check the

transmitter’s battery life.

Conducting

part

Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor

For daily maintenance of the sensor:

• If the chest-belt heart rate sensor is dirty, wash with water, or wipe with a diluted neutral detergent and a soft cloth.

Then wipe it dry. Do not use organic solvents such as benzene and alcohol, which will damage the surface.

• The attachment belt will become particularly soaked with sweat. This can be unhygienic if left as is. Clean the belt with

a neutral detergent.

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2 _{OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS}

Select switch

Change the units of weight.

No. 1

Units of weight

ON ............................. lb

OFF ........................... kg

• The units of weight can be changed using select switch No. 1 at the

back of the control unit.

• When the switch is “ON”, units are in lbs “pounds”. When the

switch is “OFF”, units are in kg (“kilograms”).

Reference: When the select switch settings have been changed

and the power switch is then turned on, the new set-

tings become activated.

1 2

OFF

Change the units of resistance of pedaling.

No. 2

Units of resistance of pedaling

ON ............................. N·m

OFF ........................... kg·m

• The units of resistance of pedaling can be changed using select

switch No. 2 at the back of the control unit.

• When the switch is “ON”, units are in is N·m. When the switch is

“OFF”, units are in kg·m.

Reference: When the select switch settings have been changed

and the power switch is then turned on, the new set-

tings become activated.

1 2

OFF

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3 _{TROUBLESHOOTING}

Troubleshooting

In the following cases, the machine is not broken. Be sure to check the following before asking for the machine to be serviced.

Problem

Item to check

Countermeasure

Display does not appear.

Is the power supply connected?

Connect the AC adaptor correctly.

(see page 13)

Is the power switch on?

Turn the power on. (see page 13)

Isn't the cable of the AC Adapter dam- Replace the AC Adapter if its interior

aged?

circuit or the cable is damaged.

Use only CATEYE AC Adapter.

ERROR or irregular display appears Isn't the data card reversed?

when you insert the data card.

Hold the card yellow arrow side up,

and insert to the direction of arrow.

Didn't you insert the card too quickly?

Insert the card slowly.

Didn't you specify two or more pro-

grams, or open unnecessary holes?

Refer to P.42~43 and specify the pro-

gram and conditions correctly.

Attach the sensor correctly to your ear-

lobe and take care not to swing the sen-

sor or sensor cable during the exercise.

If the sensor cable proves to be dam-

aged, replace the whole pulse sensor

with a new one.

When the pulse (earlobe) sensor is Is the earlobe sensor attached correctly

used, the pulse rate displayed on the to your earlobe?

control unit remains at “0”.

Is the sensor plug completely inserted

The pulse rate increases abnormally.

into the sensor jack?

Isn't the sensor cable damaged?

When the chest-belt sensor is used, the Is the earlobe sensor plug connected to

pulse rate displayed on the control unit the control unit?

remains at “0”.

When the earlobe sensor is connected,

signals from the chest-belt sensor are

not received. Remove the earlobe sen-

sor plug from the control unit.

Is the chest belt attached correctly?

Is the chest belt loose?

Attach the chest belt correctly accord-

ing to the procedure.

Attach the chest belt with the electrode

area making contact with your body.

Is the air dry? (especially in winter)

Slightly dampen the electrode area of

the chest belt.

Has the electrode belt deteriorated or Replace it with a new electrode belt.

has it become worn or damaged due to

long-term use?

Is the battery low?

Replace it with a new battery.

When the chest-belt sensor is used, the Is the chest belt attached correctly?

pulse rate displayed on the control unit

Attach the chest belt correctly accord-

ing to the procedure.

indicates “0” or measurement starts.

Does the pulse rate indicate “0” at a The battery is low. Replace it with a

distance from the control unit and does new battery. If the problem persists,

measurement start when closer to the check the receiving board in the con-

unit?

trol unit.

The evaluation of fitness level seems

incorrect.

Is the weight unit correct?

Set the weight unit correctly. (see page

48)

The exercise program indicates “STOP Does a buzzer sound because your pulse Set your age properly so that the alarm

EXERCISE” and ends prematurely.

does not sound.

rate exceeds the upper pulse limit speci-

fied in the program?

Attach the pedals firmly.

Clattering noise is heard with the

pedal rotation.

Are the pedals firmly attached to the

crank? If not, noise may be produced.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE

4 _{/REPAIR SERVICE WARRANTY/ADDITIONAL PARTS}

Please observe the following to ensure that you will have many years of good use from your

EC-C400 Ergometer.

• When the EC-C400 is not in use, shut the power switch OFF and dis-

Caution

connect the power cord from the outlet.

• Do not wipe the main unit with organic solvents such as thinner,

kerosine, gasoline and alcohol. When dirty, wipe the unit with a cloth

soaked in a neutral detergent, than wipe well with a dry cloth.

• In case of problems contact your dealer where the unit was pur-

chased.

About the repair service warranty

• If trouble with this EC-C400 Ergometer due to material of manufacturing defect should

occur, under normal usage conditions, within three (3) years from the date of purchase,

Cat Eye Co., Ltd. will repair or replace the product/part, subject to the contents of the

included warranty card.

• If service is necessary, please contact your dealer where the unit was purchased.

• The warranty covers the main unit and control unit only. Accessories such as the pulse

sensor are not covered.

Accessories/Consumable Parts

Pulse sensor (Part no. 780-1100)

Data cards (10 cards)

(Part no. 7816120)

Additional Parts

Chest-belt heart rate sensor

(Part no. 1699806)

Replacement electrode belt

(Part no. 1699826)

Mounting belt

Lithium battery CR2032

(For chest-belt heart rate sensor)

(Part no. 1665150)

(Part no. 1699816)

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5 _{PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS}

Item

Specifications

Power source

Power consumption

Loading system

Domestic power (AC120V)

Max. approx. 20W

Eddy current system

Speed increasing mechanism 2-step speed increase via timing belt

Control system

Display system

Display functions

8-bit microcomputer control system

Back-lit liquid crystal display (full dot: 320x240)

Function

Display range

Pulse rate

Line chart display

Numeric display

40 to 200 bpm

0 (50) to 200 bpm

20 to 199 rpm

Pedal cadence

Exercise Time

0’00'’ to 99’59'’

Calories consumption Numeric display

Load level

0 to 999 Kcal (Estimated value)

(Pedal resistance)

Histogram display

(blinking at the

current point)

0 to 4.0 kg·m (0 to 40 N·m)

0.5 to 4.0 kg·m (5 to 40 N·m)

0 to 400 watt

Numeric display

Wattage

Date input system

Pulse sensor

Optical card (Use specified cards only) and buttons

Photoelectric pulse wave detection type earlobe pulse sensor (with special external light

reduction system)

[Receiver board for the wireless heart rate sensor embedded: Can be received using the

optional “Chest belt” (Polar compatible)]

Exercise program

Program

Specifications

Fitness test

Fitness test by measuring the MOU value

Measurement range: Age 20 to 69

Training program with a fixed pulse rate

Setting range: 75 to 168 bpm

HR control

Constant wattage control

Training with a fixed wattage

Setting range: 25 to 200 watt

Interval

Hill profile

Interval training selected from three types of exercise pattern

Hill profile training which is selected from three types of moun-

tain-like exercise pattern

Quick

Training with a fixed pedal resistance (changed using buttons)

Setting range: 0.5 to 4.0 kg·m (5 to 40 N·m)

Alarm function

Buzzer sound

User’s weight limit

Dimension/weight

Upper pulse limit alarm, Setting time end alarm

Buzzer when a button is pressed, Buzzer when training starts

286 lb (130kg)

Length

42-1/8" (1070 mm)

Width

21-9/32" (540 mm)

Handle height

Saddle height

Weight

35-1/16 to 48-13/16" (890 to 1240 mm)

32-11/16 to 48-7/16" (830 to 1230 mm)

approx. 63.8 lb (approx. 29 kg)

Cateye Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

ECMEC40-020226-2

U.S. Pat Nos. 4775145/5230673 and Design Patented.

The specifications and design are subject to alteration without notice for improvement purpose.

** "CATEYE" is registered trademarks of CAT EYE CO., LTD.

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CO.,LTD.

2-8-25, Kuwazu, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, OSAKA, 546-0041 JAPAN

PHONE: 81-6-6719-7781

FAX: 81-6-6719-2362

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