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Battery symbol mark
TARGET
CALORIE
CALORIE
CONSUMPTION
Useful Functions
5
Automatic Power Off
Cateye Ergociser EC-8000 will automatically turn the
power off when the unit is left inactive for about 40 minutes.
6
Handling of the pulse (earlobe) sensor
The pulse (earlobe) sensor should be handled by pay-
ing attention to the following points.
•
When it is cold, attach the sensor after giving slight mas-
sage to your earlobe to improve the blood circulation.
•
The pulse sensor cable may be broken when it is pulled
with an excessive force. Do not let the cable be caught on
the protruded portions of the unit.
•
When the error mark is frequently displayed during the use,
repeat attaching the earlobe sensor. If the mark will be
displayed after the reattachment, inspection should be made
to the earlobe sensor in the following manner.
How to check the pulse (earlobe)
sensor
Obtain the In-Exercise display mode. Close
the earlobe sensor without clipping anything.
Swing the cable by holding the earlobe sen-
sor.
When the OK mark is displayed on the display
screen, and the heart rate of zero (0) is dis-
played, the pulse sensor is working fine.
If the OK mark blinks or it is not displayed when
the cable swings, the pulse sensor has been
damaged. Replace it with a brand-new sen-
sor.
Also, if OK mark appears while the sensor is
attached to your earlobe, the sensor is con-
sidered to be damaged.
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Upper pulse limit Alarm
In order to make your exercise safe, Cateye Ergociser
EC-8000 is designed to set the upper pulse limit and to issue
the warning beep when the rate exceeds the limit.
The upper pulse limit can be automatically set by setting your
age. The rate is calculated by subtracting your age from 200.
WARNING:
When the warning beep has been issued, imme-
diately stop your exercise, or set the pedal resis-
tance to a lighter level and pace down your exer-
cise until the beep stops.
The upper pulse limit can be changed in the
following manner.
1. Keep pressing the mode button when the AGE item is blink-
ing during the setting procedure on the display screen.
2. The display "AGE" will be changed to "PLL" (upper pulse
limit).
3. Use "+" and "–" buttons to change the setting.
WARNING:
The upper pulse limit will be automatically set by
calculating "200 – your age." Changing the rate
to increase the number is very dangerous. Never
try to do this unless you are very experienced and
in excellent physical condition.
1
Turning the power on
A press on the advance button will turn the
power on with the initial setting values (40 for
age and 20 minutes for target time).
A press on the mode button will turn the power
on with the setting values that have been set
during the previous exercise.
2
Function of buttons
The following is the functional summary of respective
buttons:
ADV Button ------- Use this button to turn the power on, advance
to the next step, or to turn the power off.
Mode Button -- When the power is off, a press on this button
will turn the power on with the setting value for
your previous exercise. A press on the button
while the setting is being done will select the
setting items. When it is pressed during your
exercise, it will change the calorie consump-
tion and the work rate.
+ Button -------- This button will increase the number which is
blinking. A continued press of this button will
fast forward the displayed number.
– Button -------- This button will decrease the number which is
blinking. A continued press of this button will
fast forward the displayed number.
3
Function of the Workload Shift Lever
The workload shift lever will decrease or increase the
pedal resistance. The lever position is graphically displayed
along with the pedal resistance display on the screen. The
work rate of your exercise will be calculated from the position
of the workload shift lever and the pedal cadence.
Lever position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
40rpm
10 w 18 w
26 w
34 w
42 w
50 w
59 w
71 w
50rpm
14 w 27 w
39 w
52 w
64 w
77 w
90 w 109 w
60rpm
17 w 36 w
51 w
69 w
86 w 103 w 120 w 145 w
70rpm
22 w 47 w
68 w
92 w 114 w 136 w 159 w 191 w
80rpm
26 w 58 w
84 w 114 w 142 w 170 w 199 w 238 w
4
Replacing the batteries
When the batteries are weak, the battery alarm mark
will be displayed. When this mark has been displayed, replace
the batteries immediately.
Alkaline batteries are recommended due to their longer service
life.
*
For the replacement procedures of batteries, see the sec-
tion [2. Loading the batteries] on page 4.
Error mark
OK mark
PEDAL
RESISTANCE
INPUT
EXERCISE
ADV
MODE
MODE
ADV
