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INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for your purchase of the Model EC-3700 Cateye
Ergociser™. The model EC-3700 is a new recumbent type high-tech exerciser with
a built-in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardiovas-
cular fitness and overall endurance, the keystone of good health. With its endur-
ance test program and five training programs, the EC-3700 will help you to main-
tain or improve your physical strength in a fun and pleasant way. We hope you will
make good use of your Cateye Ergociser™ 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.

FOR SAFE OPERATION

For safe use, always observe the following rules.

1. Before using the EC-3700, 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 bronchi-
tis, pulmonary emphyusema, etc.), articular metamorphosis, rheumatism, gout,
or other diseases and physical complaints. Pregnant women should also consult
their doctor before commencing a training program.

2. If you are not used to regular physical activity, it may be dangerous to suddenly

engage in strenuous activity. Increase your exercise level gradually.

3. If you feel sick or sense that something is wrong with your body during exercise,

stop immediately.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this exerciser.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Always unplug this AC adapter from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. An AC adapter appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in

use, and before putting on or taking of parts.

2. Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

3. Use this exerciser only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

4. Never operate this exerciser if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped

or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the exerciser to a service center for examination and repair.

5. Do not carry this exerciser by supply cord or use cord as a handle.

6. Keep the cord away from heated surface.

7. Never operate the exerciser with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

8. Never drop or insert any object into an opening.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

11. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet

This exerciser is intended for both household and commercial use.

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 interference to radio and TV reception.

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Summary of Contents for EC3700E

Page 1: ...EC 37OO RECUMBENT TYPE Cateye ergociser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS R RECUMBENT TYPE...

Page 2: ...date 49 4 Printing mechanism 50 5 Trouble shooting and handling care 52 6 Warranty service and optional parts 54 7 Specifications 55 1 Let s assemble 6 2 Installing the control unit 8 3 How to adjust...

Page 3: ...l TEST Aerobic power measurement AUTO Automatic training CONST Isopower training INTVL Interval training HILL Hill profile training MANUAL Manual training Target Torque Exercise Preference Sex Distinc...

Page 4: ...whennotinuse RearSupportPipe SeatHeightLockKnob Loosenwhenadjustingseatheight MAIN BODY 4 9 11 RearLeg LevelAdjuster Forbetterstabilityoftheunit SeatPipe CableHolder Holdspulsesensorcable InnerPipe Fr...

Page 5: ...s unplug this AC adapter from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 An AC adapter appliance s...

Page 6: ...3 700 RESET MODE ADV D A T A C A R D Main Unit Seat Pipe Inner Pipe Rear Support Pipe Handlebar Operating Instructions Warranty Registration Card E C 3 7 O O R E C U M B E N T TY P E R Cateyeergocise...

Page 7: ...securely with the hexagon wrench making sure nuts locate at the bottom of the leg 7 3 5 6 1 rear support pipe spanner wrench 15 Caution If the pedals are not attached firmly enough to the crank they...

Page 8: ...u will get familiar with the printer function please leave this switch as it is at this stage 3Units for body weight Use select switch No 3 on the back of the control unit to choose kilo grams or poun...

Page 9: ...ter SLIDE PULL lock pin 3 cm 1 3 16 R EC 3700 1 3 2 4 11 R Recommended exercise posture Adjust the seat position as illustrated Find the position where your knee is slightly bent when the pedal is at...

Page 10: ...our either ear lobe Ear rings or other ornaments must be removed before attaching the sensor and during exercise When it is cold massage your ear lobe before use to improve blood circulation Try not t...

Page 11: ...next number which will flash on and off when it is eligible for changing Now however the goal is to get you acquainted with Model EC 3700 so if you change any of the numeral values please return them...

Page 12: ...this booklet 17 4Interval training exercise relief periods By switching back and forth be tween exercise and relief periods of varying length interval training gives you the kind of program that profe...

Page 13: ...number changed to 115 TIME COOL kg m TM min sec watt kg m rpm AUTO 5At the end of training A buzzer will sound when the training time you have set is fin ished If you wish you can con tinue training...

Page 14: ...index 2 Aerobic power measurement Physical fitness test 3 Automatic training 4 Isopower constant load training 5 Interval training 6 Hill profile training 7 Manual training 8 Setting your own training...

Page 15: ...eclines as we get older this differs however between individuals and is largely due to how much one exercises Difference Between the Heart Rate and Pulse Rate The heart rate is the rate of the heart b...

Page 16: ...t 350watt 140watt 200watt 80watt 400watt 160watt 23 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 ac...

Page 17: ...ding on your pulse rate at that time The increased torque of 2nd and 3rd stages will be indicated in dots time after time in the graphic part 25 The buzzer sounds ten minutes later and the test result...

Page 18: ...rk capacity PWC max safely estimates how much exercise is possible at the limit of physical work capacity that is at maximum heart rate without perform ing actual exercise Maximum Physical Work Capaci...

Page 19: ...ose to the target pulse rate 29 TIME kg m TM min sec watt kg m rpm AUTO TIME COOL kg m TM min sec watt kg m rpm AUTO If the 5 minute cool down phase has elapsed or if you press the ADV button the buzz...

Page 20: ...y half second is set OFF There is no graphic display yet in the LCD You can increase or decrease the blinking numeric by pressing the buttons Press the MODE button to change the blinking numeric 31 Af...

Page 21: ...art Program Start Warm Up 4 3 After setting your conditions adapt the earlobe pulse sensor and depress ADV button to start program 33 TIME kg m TM min sec watt kg m rpm INTVL TIME COOL kg m TM min sec...

Page 22: ...king numeric 1 Select the Hill Profile Training Program For program selection see the Starting up section page 18 2 Input Conditions 3 Start Program 4 Exercise The pedal resistance torque kg m changes...

Page 23: ...n to start the program instead of just pressing the ADV button you can skip the warm up phase and start the exercise at the preset pedal torque from the scratch 4 Start Warm Up 3 Start Program Press t...

Page 24: ...d level of the blinking row Pedal resistance will be displayed in both numerical value and dot pattern Set your preferred torque value in the range from 0 5 kg m to the maximum of 4 0 kg m Having set...

Page 25: ...minute Program How to make a data card 41 MANU HILL INTVL AUTO CONST TEST A B C D E F G H I 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MANU HILL INTVL AUTO CONST TEST A B C D E F G H I 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MANU HILL INTVL A...

Page 26: ...l computer control via an RS232C terminal 2 Using chestbelt heart rate sensor 3 Setting the date 4 Printing mechanism 5 Troubleshooting and handling care 6 Warranty service and optional parts 7 Specif...

Page 27: ...e Hexadecimal 42H 2 4 digit numeric Elapsed time 2 digits minute 2 digits second 6 4 digit numeric Calorie consumption 10 3 digit numeric Wattage 13 2 digit numeric Pedal torque x 10 External computer...

Page 28: ...nit transmitter and a receiving circuitry to be mounted inside of the control unit Attaching the chestbelt sensor The chestbelt sensor should be put around your chest with two elec trodes in contact w...

Page 29: ...lding the edge of the thermal paper coming out of the paper guide pull it out and pass it under the printer cover Close the printer cover and draw the paper until the paper edge entirely comes out of...

Page 30: ...eplace the whole pulse sensor with a new one Is the pulse sensor correctly at tached to your earlobe Is the sensor plug completely in serted into the sensor jack Problems noted in the following chart...

Page 31: ...ns Pulse sensor Earlobe pulse sensor with special noise reducing system Exercise programs Program Specifications Aerobic power measurement Fitness level evaluation by MOU value Applicable range age of...

Page 32: ...CO LTD R 0689221 E 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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