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4. 

HEART RATE MONITORING  

4.1  Contact Heart Rate System 

 
This machine has a built-in contact heart rate system that allows you to verify your heart rate during a workout without wearing a 
heart rate chest strap. By holding the contact bars on the handlebars, you will see your current pulse on screen. 
(To get a reading, make sure your hands are not too moist (sweaty) when you touch the contact bars.) 
 

Possible problems with the contact heart rate reading system. 

 
Please refer to the following table for troubleshooting tips for the contact heart rate reading system. This machine uses an ECG 
(electrocardiogram) circuit board with metal plates connected by conductor wires. The circuit board is built into the machine. 

 
 

Troubleshooting Checklist—Table 2 

 

PROBLEM

 

LIKELY CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

• No reading

 

• Hands not in contact with metal plates long enough 
• Defective ECG circuit board 
• Conductor wires not properly connected

 

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds for a good reading 
• Change ECG circuit board 
• Check connections

 

• Erratic readings

 

• Hands not in contact with metal plates long enough 
• Defective ECG circuit board  
• Fluorescent (neon) lights to close to console 
• Interference from other signals

 

• Do not move hands 
• Change ECG circuit board 
• Move machine 
• Turn power off or Move machine 

 

4.2  Heart Rate Chest Strap 

 

 

The BODYGUARD® Fitness E230X / E250X / E390X is designed for use with the heart rate chest strap. The chest strap allows 
the computer to monitor your heart rate or beats per minute. This value is displayed on the computer screen and should only be 
used as a guide in helping you achieve your personal fitness goals. 

 

If the strap is not used, no heart rate reading will be displayed onscreen. It is important to consult a physician before starting an 
exercise program or using a heart rate chest strap with exercise equipment. 
 

CAUTION 

– We recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully before you begin using this machine. Use of this 

equipment by persons with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. It is recommended that you consult a 
physician before using this machine. It is also recommend that you periodically consult your physician as you continue to use this 
equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than 
as prescribed in this instruction manual may result in serious injury. 
 
In order to help you choose an effective exercise program and determine your recommended Target heart rate training zone, find 
your age on the heart rate chart at the beginning of the manual and check the target heart rate zone for the various intensity 
levels. These levels include the Fat Burning, Healthy Heart, and Aerobic Training zones. 
 

TIP

—You should moisten the back of the heart rate chest strap from time to time to make sure it transmits a signal. Use a few 

drops of water to moisten the strap and place it directly on your skin. The strap will not work properly if worn over your clothes. 
 

Summary of Contents for E230X

Page 1: ...Part no 691014 RA...

Page 2: ...E COMPUTER TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT 10 2 1 Access to Settings Menu 10 2 2 Language Selection 10 2 3 Distance Unit 10 2 4 Weight Unit Feature 10 2 5 Warm Up 11 2 6 Cool Down 11 2 7 Beeper 12 2 8 User Identi...

Page 3: ...number serial number and all other important information in the space provided Product name Model number Serial number Date of purchase Dealer s name Retailer s telephone number Please fill out the w...

Page 4: ...Before disconnecting the power supply exit the program screen then turn the power OFF To reduce any risk of electrical shock do not unplug the machine by pulling on the power cord Gently remove the pl...

Page 5: ...es and programs have been designed with you in mind to offer the best possible exercise by displaying important and clear information regarding your exercise goal The E230X model has the following dis...

Page 6: ...ile display 4 25 x 2 75 three colors on the E250X E390X only D Select keys E Scrolling screen F Main keypad G X CARDTM slot H Program quickeys E250X E390X only I QUICK RESISTANCE NUMERIC keys E250X E3...

Page 7: ...the adjacent select key If you wish to have values displayed in alternating mode simply hold down the select key for three seconds To cancel the alternating mode simply press the select key again E SC...

Page 8: ...E Press this key to temporarily stop the program without erasing the parameters Press JustGo to resume STOP lets you cancel a program exit the current program or get out of a menu JustGo TM Press this...

Page 9: ...e the program 3 If you want to stop exercising completely simply press the STOP key and the exercise will be terminated A summary of your exercise parameters will be displayed along with the saving op...

Page 10: ...ose the setting you wish to adjust 2 2 Language Selection All instructions can be displayed on the screen in two languages To select a language enter the Settings Menu see Section 2 1 1 Select the LAN...

Page 11: ...Press the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to make your selection then press the JustGo key to accept 3 To adjust the duration of the warm up use the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL...

Page 12: ...t the User ID feature has been activated you will be prompted to select a user at the start of each program Create User To create a user enter the Settings Menu see Section 2 1 1 Select the USER ID op...

Page 13: ...2 Select the user you wish to delete Press the JustGo key to delete the user If you do not wish to delete this user press the STOP key View Statistics To view the statistics of a User select STATISTI...

Page 14: ...is filled move to the next Repeat this procedure to create a welcome message If you wish to change a character before all spaces have been accepted move the cursor forwards or backwards using the INCR...

Page 15: ...ATION and press JustGo to accept 2 Choose between SEGMENT DURATION time CALORIES PER SEGMENT calories or SEGMENT LENGTH distance using the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys Pre...

Page 16: ...orkout to help you meet your personal goals Some programs combine speed profiles and body positions You can always stop the scrolling messages and return to your regular exercise settings by pressing...

Page 17: ...ress You may adjust the resistance at any time by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL keys if you want to change the entire profile or the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys if you just want to change a...

Page 18: ...This program has 20 levels of difficulty and up to 20 different resistance values per segment To select the Manual program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Be Active category...

Page 19: ...light green To select the Race program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Be Active category Once your selection is made press JustGo key to accept If you have an E250X E390X pre...

Page 20: ...e section 2 8 for more details The minimum distance is 0 2 miles Note If you change the automatically proposed distance before beginning your exercise you will erase all the settings from your previou...

Page 21: ...and or the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL keys if you find the exercise too hard or too easy Note When you pedal backward the speed value on the display is negative Ex 40 RPM To select the Smart Reverse TM p...

Page 22: ...made press JustGo key to accept If you have an E250X E390X press the Be Active key to access your category directly 2 Select the Hill program by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repea...

Page 23: ...390X press the Be Active key to access your category directly 2 Choose the Intervals program using the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repeatedly pressing the Be Active key if you have an E250X E...

Page 24: ...E390X press the Be Active key to access your category directly 2 Choose the Distance Goal program using the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repeatedly pressing the Be Active key if you have an E...

Page 25: ...tedly pressing the Be Active key if you have an E250X E390X Once you have selected the program press JustGo key to access the program 3 Enter your Weight by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL keys t...

Page 26: ...t You may change the level of difficulty at any time using the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL keys To select the Goodbye Fat program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Body Shape catego...

Page 27: ...easy To make sure you don t overlook your cardiovascular goals in this primarily muscle based program we have included a target speed profile You cannot modify the speed profile Note The speed profil...

Page 28: ...ECREASE SEGMENT keys You may change the level of difficulty at any time using throughout your workout with the INCREASE DECREASE LEVEL keys if you find the exercise too hard or too easy To make sure y...

Page 29: ...t A flashing dot indicates your position throughout the exercise You may change the resistance of a segment at any time by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys You may change the level of diffi...

Page 30: ...urface You may change the resistance at any time during the exercise if you find it too difficult or too easy This program features 15 levels of difficulties and up to 20 different resistance values p...

Page 31: ...EASE SEGMENT keys Press the JustGo key to validate your selection 5 If you have selected Custom enter your target calories if not skip to Step 6 using the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys or the QUICK R...

Page 32: ...ction 1 1 J of your manual To select the Target HRT program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Heart Rate category Once your selection is made press JustGo key to accept If you h...

Page 33: ...consult Section 1 1 J of your manual To select the Heart Rate Intervals program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Heart Rate category Once your selection is made press JustGo ke...

Page 34: ...you have to exercise This program combines three options 40 minutes or less 1 40 to 60 minutes 2 and 60 minutes or more 3 As such the computer selects the best option for you These options optimize we...

Page 35: ...390X Once you have entered your weight press the JustGo key to validate 4 Enter your workout Time by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to enter the time in minutes and the INCREASE DECREASE...

Page 36: ...ation of 14 segments See section 2 13 To choose a program in Memory 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Custom Program category Once your selection is made press JustGo key to acc...

Page 37: ...Program by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repeatedly pressing the Custom Program key if you have an E250X E390X Once you have selected the program press JustGo key to access the pro...

Page 38: ...t you must create a User ID to use this option see section 2 8 To view statistics 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Custom Program category Once your selection is made press Jus...

Page 39: ...sted speed An arrow appears on the display to indicate whether you need to reduce or increase your speed to meet the target see beginning of Chapter 3 To select the Mountain Run program 1 Press the IN...

Page 40: ...ures a suggested speed An arrow appears on the display to indicate whether you need to reduce or increase your speed to meet the target see beginning of Chapter 3 To select the Mountain Walk program 1...

Page 41: ...key to access your category directly 2 Select the Hill program by pressing the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repeatedly pressing the Outdoors key if you have an E250X E390X Once you have selec...

Page 42: ...ASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Sports Training category Once your selection is made press JustGo key to accept If you have an E250X E390X press the Sports Training key to access your category...

Page 43: ...beginning of Chapter 3 To select the Football program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Sports Training category Once your selection is made press JustGo key to accept If you ha...

Page 44: ...he Sports Training category Once your selection is made press JustGo key to accept If you have an E250X E390X press the Sports Training key to access your category directly 2 Select the Soccer program...

Page 45: ...ECREASE SEGMENT keys or the QUICK RESISTANCE NUMERIC KEYS The minimum time you can do the exercise is 5 minutes Note This program requires wearing the heart rate chest strap To select the Hockey progr...

Page 46: ...STANCE NUMERIC KEYS if you find the exercise too hard or too easy To select the Olympic Track program 1 Press the INCREASE DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the Sports Training category Once your select...

Page 47: ...eart rate chest strap Cardio respiratory fitness is a combination of cardiovascular fitness and respiratory fitness Always keep in mind that this test is sub maximal so the results are only approximat...

Page 48: ...have to do is press the key repeatedly until you have added the time distance or calories you need You can use this key in most of the programs with the exception of Race Beat My Race Smart Reverse O...

Page 49: ...trap allows the computer to monitor your heart rate or beats per minute This value is displayed on the computer screen and should only be used as a guide in helping you achieve your personal fitness g...

Page 50: ...ompatible Polar straps Weak signal Electrodes not wet enough Strap not tight enough Too much body fat Chest size too small or too big Receiver problem Moisten electrodes with water Put on tighter No s...

Page 51: ...LEVEL keys to select the one you want and press the JustGo key to accept Note For all the following tests on the E390X you might have to enter the diagnostics menu and pedal at a minimum of 15 RPM to...

Page 52: ...u to verify the clock chip and circuitry 1 In the DIAGNOSTICS menu select CLOCK TEST and press the JustGo key to accept 2 The computer will display the message CLOCK TEST SUCCEEDED 3 Press CLEAR STOP...

Page 53: ...finished counting it will display the following message THE SENSOR IS OK 3 Press STOP to terminate the test STATISTICS The statistics allow you to view various parameters related to the use of your e...

Page 54: ...l handlebars are secure to the frame It is also recommended to periodically remove any dust that has accumulated on the elliptical If you feel that something is loose or hear any unusual grinding or k...

Page 55: ...have been damaged by liquid Contact your Bodyguard dealer Excessive amount of cleaning solution used Use only mild cleaning soap on damp cloth when cleaning machine Computer lights up but there is no...

Page 56: ...ause harmful interference to radio television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the foll...

Page 57: ...stry accolades and is regarded as one of the top brands of fitness machinery in the world Bodyguard continues to design build and market the highest quality fitness machines and back it all up with aw...

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