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MSC-2Dx 

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing the CAT EYE MSC-2Dx. The MSC-2Dx is a multi sports
computer that combines the functions of a wireless heart rate monitor and a wired
Cyclocomputer. Our race proven Cyclocomputer technology and the double pulse heartrate
system enables you to monitor, track and record your training and racing like never before.

The recorded data can be downloaded to a PC by using the optional download unit.

Please read this manual to gain a thorough understanding of the product and how it works.
Please keep this manual in a safe place.

If this manual is damaged or lost, contact our offices, your local dealer or www.cateye.com.

Important

• Always follow the warnings that are marked with 

 Warning!!!.

• No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted without the prior written permis-

sion of Cat Eye Co., Ltd.

• The contents and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.

• If there should be any errors or inaccuracies in this manual, please contact Cat Eye at

www.cateye.com.

* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

User Manual

Startup manual gives you infor-

mation of installation, prepara-

tion of the main unit and basic

operation.

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Copyright© 1999

CAT EYE Co., Ltd.

MSC2DxUE-000703 

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Summary of Contents for MSC-2DX N

Page 1: ...it works Please keep this manual in a safe place If this manual is damaged or lost contact our offices your local dealer or www cateye com Important Always follow the warnings that are marked with War...

Page 2: ...MSC 2Dx Quick chart Inside Carry Bag Reference chart The meaning of icons in this manual Sections marked with these icons are critical for the safe use of the device Instructions given must be follow...

Page 3: ...Sensor 10 Before Wearing Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor 10 Wearing The Heart Rate Sensor 11 Setting the Main Unit Setting Wheel Circumference 12 Setting Clock Time 13 Features Auto Time 14 Power Saving...

Page 4: ...ansmitting stations and radar bases Do not use the chest belt if it causes a rash or other skin irritations Avoid dropping or severely jarring the main unit or chest strap When the chest belt becomes...

Page 5: ...Circumferences Icon 12 Alarm Icon 13 Memory Record Icon 14 Heart Rate Scale 15 Speed Pace Arrow 16 Selected Functions Icon B Lap Button LAP C Set Button SET AT D Light Button LT E Mode Button MODE F S...

Page 6: ...e from one sub function to another See the following diagram for the flow of the main and sub functions NOTE This screen display can be switched from Clock Time to Speed on the lower screen Lap Button...

Page 7: ...rd memory data and the clock time setting The total distance wheel circumference speed scale and heart rate target zone settings will not be de leted After pushing AC button reset the clock time If th...

Page 8: ...in real time Display Range 0 299 bpm Select the desired function with MODE button on the lower display Refer to page 6 Mode Button for navigation to each function Tm Elapsed Time Timer The time lapse...

Page 9: ...eed The maximum instantaneous speed is displayed This is the sub function of Average Speed The Max Speed data returns to zero when the MSC is reset Range 0 0 3 0 65 9 mph 0 0 4 0 105 9 km h Dst Trip D...

Page 10: ...d heart rate is displayed Reference Maximum transmitting distance about 90 cm Before Wearing Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor Warning Pace maker users should never use this device NOTE Wear the chest belt...

Page 11: ...ter 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 3 Adjust the belt so that the transmi...

Page 12: ...and the preset wheel circumference 2096 flash 4 Change the value Push MODE button to increase the number Push LAP button to decrease the number Hold down the button for rapid advancement Reference Yo...

Page 13: ...umference in the ODO mode by pressing the MODE and S S buttons simultaneously Changing Wheel Circumferences To change the wheel circumference navigate to Total Distance ODO The Elapsed time TM can not...

Page 14: ...wer Saving Feature When the main unit is left without any button operation or without receiving any signal of heart rate or wheel signal for about 15 minutes continuously the power supply is shut down...

Page 15: ...upper display indicates Average Speed the middle display indicates Average Heart Rate and the lower display indicates Elapsed Time with the flashing TM icon To switch the lower display between Elapsed...

Page 16: ...ne 1 The screen enters zone 2 set up screen 8 Repeat steps 4 7 for all zones 9 After completing zone 4 push SET AT button Target zone setting is completed The screen returns to the maximum speed MXS f...

Page 17: ...n The unit enters the readout screen for target zone The time in each zone is shown on the lower display You can download the data by mounting the unit on the interface unit and press the LAP button f...

Page 18: ...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 5...

Page 19: ...ximum Heart Rate MXP 2 Push SET AT button to enter the memory record file screen The upper display shows the file number Middle display shows the percentage of the total memory each file is using The...

Page 20: ...as data recorded in it 5 Push S S button The file is selected and icon appears NOTE If icon does not appear Elapsed time TM may not be zero Go back to the top of this page reset the unit and follow th...

Page 21: ...onds You can also turn off the memory record features by resetting the computer But in this case note that the general data is erased but the memory record data is stored in the file you selected NOTE...

Page 22: ...TM to Trip Distance Dst DST 5 Push LAP or MODE button to advance to the next data point This time interval is determined by the Record Interval you selected 5 15 30 or 60 seconds NOTE If you hold down...

Page 23: ...d elapsed time and distance at every lap is downloaded in CSV format Heart rate target zone Zone number target zone and time in pulse zone is downloaded in CSV format How to download Set the main unit...

Page 24: ...h bicycling set your target heart rate zone from the training level of between 30 and 70 depending on your physical strength It is desirable to work for twenty to thirty minutes a time at a frequency...

Page 25: ...ng power at full force for about a minute more than 85 anaerobic exercise D For instantaneous maximum power which lasts for several seconds sprinting more than 95 anaerobic exercise Training level x 1...

Page 26: ...rement is abnormal Are you near any electronic devices that are emitting electromagnetic signals such as TV stereo motor or personal computer While measuring heart rate try to keep a greater distance...

Page 27: ...m an outside signal or the transmitter is too far from the main unit Move closer to the main unit or move away from the radio frequency interference The battery in the main unit has worn out Replace i...

Page 28: ...ny part of the unit 1 Remove four screws on the back cover of the main unit using a precision screwdriver No 0 2 Slide the battery lock to the direction of the arrow in the figure 3 Replace it with a...

Page 29: ...lectrode belt also check the transmitter s battery life MAINTENANCE Daily Care of the MSC 2Dx The contacts on the main unit may be stained by sweat or oils Wash the contact periodically with mild soap...

Page 30: ...e Zone is measured and saved Alarm may be set in each zone Memory Record feature Saves measurement data for 5 files or maximum 2 560 points Memory Record Interval timing may be selected from 5 15 30 o...

Page 31: ...r Customer Service Department For registration please fill in the product s serial number the 6 digits number marked on the back of the main unit 2 8 25 Kuwazu Higashi Sumiyoshi ku Osaka 546 0041 Japa...

Page 32: ...erface unit and download software e Train Data Windows 95 98 2000 compatible English version English version manual attached RS232C connection cable 169 9806 MSC Dx chest belt heart rate sensor kit Mu...

Page 33: ...LT Light button 6 M Main function 6 Maximum heart rate 8 25 Maximum speed 9 Middle display 8 MODE button 6 P Power saving feature 14 R Record memory 18 Checking file 19 Data read out 22 Finishing rec...

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