XBR25 / XBR55
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Console Operation
Quick Start
This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Start
key to begin. This will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero,
all workout data will start to accrue and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the
Up or Down buttons. The dot matrix display will show only the bottom row lit at first. As you
increase the workload, more rows will light indicating a harder workout. The bike will get harder to
pedal as the rows increase. The dot matrix has 20 columns of lights and each column represents 1
minute. At the end of the 20
th
column (or 20 minutes of work) the display will wrap around and start
at the first column again.
There are 20 levels of resistance available for plenty of variety. The first 5 levels are very easy
workloads and the changes between levels are set to a good progression for de-conditioned users.
Levels 6-10 are more challenging, but the increases in resistance from one level to the next
remain small. Levels 11-15 start getting tough as the levels jump more dramatically. Levels 16-20
are extremely hard and are good for short interval peaks and elite athletic training.
Basic information
The
Dot Matrix
, or hill profile window, will display a graphical representation of the program s
resistance levels. There are only 8 rows of dots that are used to display up to 20 levels of
resistance and 20 columns of dots to represent Time, up to 99 minutes.
The
Message Window
will initially be displaying a start-up message. When a program is started
the message window will display workout information. The first data screen shown will be Speed,
in MPH. You can press the Enter key to switch to the next data screen, which is Speed in RPM,
then Resistance level, then work level in Watts. After Watts pressing the Enter key again will put
the message window into the scan mode; where each data screen will be shown for a few
seconds before showing the next screen. One more press of the Enter button will return you to the
first data screen.
The
Stop/Reset
button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop/Reset key once during a
program will
Pause
the program for 5 minutes. If you need to get a drink, answer the phone or any
of the many things that could interrupt your workout, this is a great feature. To resume your
workout during Pause press the Start key or just start pedaling. If the Stop/Reset button is pressed
twice during a workout the program will end and the console will return to the start up screen. If
the Stop/Reset key is held down for 5 seconds the console will perform a complete
Reset.
During
data entry for a program the Stop/Reset key performs a
Previous Screen
function. This allows
you to go back one step in the programming each time you press the Stop/Reset key.
The
Program Keys
are used to preview each program. When you first turn the console on you
may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you decide that you
want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to
select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
The program keys also act as a
Number Key Pad
when you are in the data-setting mode. Under
each program key is a number. If you are setting new data, such as Age, weight etc., you can use
these keys to enter the numbers quickly.
