2.6 OPERATION
The Heart Rate Monitor function provides the user with:
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a heart rate range from 20 - 240 beats/min;
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a stopwatch range of up to 23:59.59, stores up to 30 split times and heart rate readings;
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an interval countdown timer range of up to 23:59.59;
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upper and lower limits adjustable in one beat increments to set target heart rate zone;
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audible alarms alert the user of exceeding upper or lower limit;
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heart rate displayed in relation to current time or running time (stopwatch and countdown timer);
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auto-repeat of countdown timer for interval training (training interval, recovery interval, number of intervals); and
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HRM memory activated from the starting of the stopwatch or the countdown timer storing total training time, maximum,
minimum and average heart rate during training, as well as time spent in, above and below target heart rate zone.
When stopwatch is used, the memory also stores up to 30 split times and heart rates for viewing.
To view and use the Heart Rate Monitor function:
Check the LCD. If the segment under "HRM" is not highlighted, PRESS the [Mode] button until the segment directly
under "HRM" is lit.
In the HRM mode (Fig. 2):
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Field 1 displays the text "HR" (HR = heart rate).
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Field 2 displays the current heart rate.
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Field 3 displays the current time.
Note: In order to activate this feature, the transmitter belt must be worn around the chest area. The middle row will show
zero until there is a proper reading to display.
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