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10. Troubleshooting

Here’s a listing of possible malfunctions, the probable causes and suggested solutions.

Malfunction

Probable Cause

Remedy / Repair

Partial text segments
in display (i.e. after
battery change

Computer-software is not
running smoothly after bat-
tery change

Reset the software by
pressing the AC-button on
the rear housing

No speed reading in
display

Sensor and magnet are too
far apart

Readjust position of sensor
and magnet

No speed reading in
display

Computer is not precisely
engaged into handlebar
holder socket.

Place computer into
socket and TWIST to
the right until it engages
(CLICK

Summary of Contents for C1

Page 1: ...CYCLECOMPUTING BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D INSTALLATION ET D UTILISATION MANUALE D INSTALLAZIONE E FUNZIONAMENTO INSTALACION Y OPERACIÓN MANUAL HANDLEIDING C1 C2 C3 C4 ...

Page 2: ...P01 Watch out old batteries require special disposal ...

Page 3: ...1 5 mm P02 ...

Page 4: ...screw P03 ...

Page 5: ...P04 CLOSE OPEN Battery ...

Page 6: ...OPEN CLOSE P05 ...

Page 7: ...P06 AC button ...

Page 8: ...WS in mm inch 1x P07 ...

Page 9: ...4 559 26x2 00 2114 83 2 57 559 26x2 125 2133 84 0 37 590 26x1 3 8 2105 82 9 20 571 26x3 4 1954 76 9 Tire size WS in mm KMH WS in inch MPH 32 630 27x1 1 4 2199 86 6 40 622 28x1 5 2224 87 6 47 622 28x1 75 2268 89 3 40 635 28x1 1 2 2265 89 2 37 622 28x1 3 8 2205 86 8 18 622 700x18C 2102 82 8 20 622 700x20C 2114 83 2 23 622 700x23C 2133 84 0 25 622 700x25C 2146 84 5 28 622 700x28C 2149 84 6 32 622 700...

Page 10: ...is valid for all VDO Series C models Some functions and features are not available with all models The ﬂag icon on the beginning of a chapter indicates which model this chapter is relevant for C1 C2 C3 C4 valid for models C1 C2 C3 C4 C3 C4 valid for models C3 C4 ...

Page 11: ...technology available To enjoy the full potential of your computer and beneﬁt from all the technical features we recommend you thoroughly study this manual You will ﬁnd crucial hints for its operation as well as many more tips We wish you many enjoyable rides and trips on your bike with your VDO cycle computer CYCLE PARTS GMBH ...

Page 12: ...ckage contents for its completeness 1 VDO computer model code 1 Battery 3V CR2032 for the computer 1 Battery door for the computer 1 Handle bar mount w cable and sensor 1 Rubbershim 1 Fixing clamp 1 Spoke magnet 5 Cable ties to ﬁx sensor and cable ...

Page 13: ...et 2 2 Mounting cable and VDO any size handlebar mount 2 3 Battery installation computer 2 4 TWIST CLICK mounting of the computer 2 5 The 4 line VDO display 2 6 The VDO EMC operating system Easy Menu Control 2 7 Functions menu structure Fundamental instructions to read this manual 3 Initial operation AC auto clear 4 Basic settings 4 1 Language selection ...

Page 14: ...ting the wheel size s 4 3 Setting the clock 4 4 Setting the odometer 4 5 Changing wheel sizes from bike 1 to bike 2 4 6 Reset functions 5 Service Interval Indicator 6 Sleep Mode Index part II 7 Stopwatch Index part III 8 NAVIGATOR functions ...

Page 15: ...untdown programming 9 3 Timer countdown stop watch start stop reset 9 4 Additional countdown functions Index part V 10 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty disclaimer 12 Technical speciﬁcations Important hint P04 links at the begin ning of a chapter are related to the respective picture in the picture book ...

Page 16: ...eral bikes or if you use different tires B The VDO User ID allows you access to the restricted VDO User area on the VDO Homep age www vdocyclecomputer com Here you can ﬁnd many useful information and additional hints C The quick reference manual helps you if you have not used your computer for a while and can t remember how to use it 1 2 Functions Information Functions C1 C2 C3 C4 TRIPDISTANCE tri...

Page 17: ... total ride timer bike 1 bike 2 TOT RIDE TM total ride time for bikes 1 2 NAVIGATOR second programmable trip counter Information Functions C4 TIMER 1 2 Timer 1 Timer 2 COUNTDOWN countdown timer FORECAST KM MI trip distance prediction at countdown REMAIN KM MI trip distance remainder at countdown Additional Functions C1 C2 C3 C4 comparison between actual and average speed by indicators ...

Page 18: ...ng functions 1 3 Optional features The following genuine VDO parts are available at your Bike Shop set sensor cable stem mount support rotated by 90 set sensor cable handlebar mount set sensor handlebar mount cable 1 5 m for rear wheel mounting 2 1 Mounting cable sensor and magnet Important mount the sensor ﬁrst then mount the wired handlebar holder as described under 2 2 Check the following while...

Page 19: ...marking on the sensor distance 1 5 mm step 3 when unit is working ﬁnalize transmitter and magnet mounting by tightening cable ties and clamping the magnet 2 2 Mounting cable and VDO any size handlebar holder step 1 Run the cable up the fork pass it around the brake cable from the already ﬁxed sen sor to the handlebar Use the enclosed cable ties or duct tape Spiral the wire around the brake cable t...

Page 20: ...e sensor 2 3 Battery Installation computer Your VDO computer comes with a 3 V battery type 2032 step 1 insert the battery into the computer positive pole face up step 2 watch out not to edge over the battery step 3 watch out that the rubber washer lies levelled on the inside of the battery compartment step 4 insert the battery door into the opening twist it with a coin to the right until the stop ...

Page 21: ...able to easily reprogram your personal data into the computer 2 4 Twist Click mounting of the computer The VDO Twist Click System securely connects the computer with the handlebar holder step 1 Hold the computer in the 10 O clock position approx 45 to the left and place it into the socket step 2 turn the computer to the right twist until it engages in the socket step 3 for removal turn the compute...

Page 22: ...rage speed Menu control indicator ﬂashes for further menu options selectable Digit elements Time clock Speed Chosen display function Text lines Upper text line full text description of the information displayed or in set up menu description of set up function Lower text line indicates the sub menu to enter by pushing the M key or in set up menu indicates available set up menus to be Entered ...

Page 23: ...tor C2 C3 C4 Time clock Variation differ ence actual speed to average speed Selected measuring unit Indicator bike 1 2 Menu control indicator Text line 1 Actual current speed Reading of the func tion selected in text element 1 Text line 2 ...

Page 24: ...own from most cellular phones 4 keys combined with the 4 line display provide comfortable and user friendly operation Menu indicators will always show further menu options by ﬂashing In fact you do not need the manual any more form here Your VDO computer leads you step by step through all the menus Enjoy navigating CYCLECOMPUTING ...

Page 25: ...r next menu level push once cancel last entry go back one menu level hold return to main menu 2 7 Functions menu structure IMPORTANT In information menu IM1 to IM7 see below the lower text line indicates the entry to a sub menu Within such a sub menu the upper text line indicates the chosen information while the lower text line may offer available options START STOP RESET IM Information Menu EM Se...

Page 26: ... BIKE 1 IM2 2 ODO BIKE 2 EM2 1 NAVIGATOR SET EM2 2 NAVIGATOR RESET C3 C4 IM7 1 SUM RIDE TM1 C3 C4 IM7 2 SUM RIDE TM2 C4 IM6 1 FORECAST KM C4 IM6 2 REMAIN KM C3 C4 IM7 3 TOT RID TM Depending on selection in Set up Menu Only if COUNTDOWN has been selected See Set up Menu at chapter menu available for models all all all all C3 C4 C2 C3 C4 C2 C3 C4 2 7 1 Information Menus ...

Page 27: ...TOR SET EM2 2 NAVIGATOR RESET EM1 1 TOUR DATA RESET EM1 2 ODO TOTAL RESET C3 C4 EM1 3 TOT RID TM RESET EM2 1 1 TIMER 1 SELECT EM2 1 2 TIMER 2 SELECT EM2 1 3 TIMER 1 2 SELECT EM2 1 4 COUNTDOWN SELECT EM2 1 4 STOPWATCH SELECT EM2 2 1 TIMER1 SET EM2 2 2 TIMER2 SET EM2 2 3 COUNTDOWN SET EM2 1 TIMING SELECT EM2 2 TIMING SET C4 C3 C4 all all all all all all menu available for models ...

Page 28: ...enu option and accept it by pushing the M key 3 Initial operation AC Auto clear button After installing the battery your VDO computer brings up an English main menu Select your language to begin with a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c LANGUAGE SELECT a c choose your language The computer then automatically returns to the main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS in your selected language P06 ...

Page 29: ...ettings Basic settings are settings crucial to data measuring and operating the computer Such as language wheel size s clock WATCH OUT Any SET procedure must be completed menu question SET OK gets accepted by pushing M Should a SET procedure not be completed any data entered is not stored 4 1 Language selection In case you want to change the language at any time proceed as described under chapter ...

Page 30: ...ble on 2 bikes i e Mountain Bike and Road Bike you are able to set up 2 different wheel sizes Measuring both wheel circumferences step 1 Place the front wheel valve perpendicular to the ground step 2 Mark this spot on the ground for example with chalk step 3 Turn the wheel forward for one full circle until the valve is perpendicular to the ground again step 4 Also mark this spot step 5 Measure the...

Page 31: ...sible that these numbers deviate from your real tire circumference since height and tread pattern are likely to be different Setting the wheel sizes a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c WHEELSIZE SET a c KMH DISPLAY or MPH DISPLAY to be selected actual wheel size 1 ﬂashes a set wheel size 1 in mm or in Press up down key brieﬂy for 1 mm keep pressing key for fast forward run c SET OK accept or return by p...

Page 32: ... the computer returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS Watch out Default settings for the wheel sizes are as follows Bike 1 2155 mm and Bike 2 2000 mm In case you don t set your individual wheel sizes the computer works with default values Readings for speed therefore are likely to deviate signiﬁcantly from the actual values ...

Page 33: ...c CLOCK SET a c CLOCK 24 H DISPLAY or CLOCK 12 H DISPLAY ﬂashing numbers are ready to be set a set hours c CONTINUE for minutes a c set minutes c SET OK accept or b to return and correct entries Your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 34: ...and 2 before changing the battery a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c ODOMETER SET a c ODO BIKE 1 SET or ODO BIKE 2 SET ﬂashing numbers are ready to be set a set value c NEXT DIGIT After you have set the last number on the left ﬁrst of your value c SET OK accept SET DONE Your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 35: ...your trip a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c WHEELSIZE SELECT accepted by c a c WHEELSIZE 1 or WHEELSIZE 2 c accept select Change of wheel size is conﬁrmed by WHEELSIZE 1 2 DONE WATCH OUT Changing to the other wheel size automatically results in resetting deleting all data of your last tour trip distance ride time average and maximum speed of the previous wheel size setting ...

Page 36: ...TOTAL RESET or TOT RIDE TM RESET only C3 C4 c accept select RESET Safety check back Are you sure you want to reset c accepts RESET and deletes NOTE Accepting the reset by pressing c deletes the respective data This step can not be made undone RESET DONE appears brieﬂy and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 37: ...3 C4 5 Service Interval Indicator Your VDO computer features a Service Interval Indicator for bike 1 and bike 2 Like the indica tor in some cars the Service Interval Indicator reminds you to have your bike checked and serviced in a shop When you reach 750 km mi on one bike The Service Interval symbol wrench ﬂashes in the display The information line displays BIKE CHECK Now it is suggested to eithe...

Page 38: ...e battery power During Sleep Mode the major portion of your display is shut down to save battery power Only the clock the Service Interval Indicator if applicable and the TIMER symbol if activated are displayed a The computer will go into Sleep Mode when no speed impulses have been processed for 5 minutes and no key has been pressed during that time b Sleep Mode is cancelled once speed impulses ar...

Page 39: ... of certain trip sections Starting Stopwatch Select STOPWATCH in your information display a STOPWATCH START c START STOP Indicator Symbol Resetting Stopwatch a STOPWATCH select the appropriate menu c Hold for 3 seconds After 3 seconds the STOPWATCH is reset to zero ...

Page 40: ...sed on certain landmarks Your VDO Navigator is a further independent trip counter it either counts forward or backwards Mileage can be set at any point of the trip You might as well get in on a trip or adjust your mileage in case you have gotten lost Setting the NAVIGATOR a c NAVIGATOR SELECT a c NAVIGATOR SET a c FORWARD or BACKWARD to be selected ﬂashing numbers are ready to be set a enter set ...

Page 41: ...ONE appears brieﬂy and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS Note the NAVIGATOR is always counting even if you don t set it Reset NAVIGATOR to zero a c NAVIGATOR SELECT a c NAVIGATOR RESET Check back NAVIGATOR RESET c accept RESET DONE appears brieﬂy and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 42: ...l training TIMER 1 counts on from zero A single beep indicates the end of TIMER 1 TIMER 2 You can program another time window i e for a break in your interval training TIMER 2 counts on from zero A double beep indicates the end of TIMER 2 TIMER 1 2 With this TIMING function selected TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 time windows are continuously cycled one after the other A single beep indicates the end of TIME...

Page 43: ... also 9 4 STOPWATCH manual stop watch to measure riding time of certain trip sections 9 1 Selecting timing functions a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c TIMING SELECT c TIMING SELECT Note By accepting SELECT either default setting STOPWATCH or last selected timing function is displayed a STOPWATCH COUNTDOWN TIMER 1 TIMER 2 or TIMER 1 2 c SELECTION to be conﬁrmed accepted DONE appears brieﬂy and your VDO...

Page 44: ...r information menu displays the hint TIMER ERROR or COUNTDOWN ERROR 9 2 TIMER COUNTDOWN programming While the STOPWATCH does not need any further presetting for the TIMER and COUNT DOWN functions the time windows have to be programmed in the ﬁrst place a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c TIMING SELECT a c TIMING SET a TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 or COUNTDOWN c accept select ﬂashing numbers are ready to be set ...

Page 45: ...IPDISTANCE SETTINGS 9 3 Timer Countdown Stopwatch start stop and reset Beep Starting Timer Countdown Stopwatch Select the timing function of your choice in your information display a TIMER 1 START or TIMER 2 START or TIMER1 2 START or COUNTDOWN START or STOPWATCH START c START STOP Resetting Timer Countdown Stopwatch Timer and Countdown feature a fast reset function ...

Page 46: ...previously programmed START time Check back COUNTDOWN With COUNTDOWN time elapsed an automatic check back appears RESET If you accept this by pressing c the previously programmed COUNTDOWN time is dis played The COUNTDOWN is now ready to be started again 9 4 Additional Countdown Functions In COUNTDOWN mode you get to FORECAST KM MI and REMAIN KM MI by information menu AVG SPEED ...

Page 47: ...termined by your actual average speed during the countdown time period Respective data is updated every 10 seconds Remaining km mi is your estiamted distance left in the remaining count down time Here also respective data is updated every 10 seconds As long as you have not reset your COUNTDOWN by RESET you are able to review the projected FORECAST KM MI of your last COUNTDOWN by the FORECAST KM MI...

Page 48: ...attery change Computer software is not running smoothly after bat tery change Reset the software by pressing the AC button on the rear housing No speed reading in display Sensor and magnet are too far apart Readjust position of sensor and magnet No speed reading in display Computer is not precisely engaged into handlebar holder socket Place computer into socket and TWIST to the right until it enga...

Page 49: ... display fade Higher temperatures will m ake your display work properly 11 Warranty disclaimer VDO Cycle Parts warrants your VDO Computer for 5 years from date of purchase This war ranty covers defects in material and workmanship Defects on cables senders transmitters and mounting materials resulting from normal wear and tear improper care accidents abuse or alteration are not covered by our warra...

Page 50: ...odel changes your model might have been discontinued In the event that you should have a complaint please ﬁrst contact the retailer where you pur chased your VDO computer If the retailer is unable to help you can return your computer to Cycle Parts GmbH Große Ahlmühle 33 D 76865 Rohrbach In case of technical queries please contact our customer service hotline 49 6349 9635 10 Further technical info...

Page 51: ...e at wheel size 2155 mm 84 8 in min 2 5 km h 1 55 mi max 199 5 km h 124 mi Riding Time Measuring Range up to 23 59 59 HH MM SS Stop Watch Measuring Range only C2 C3 C4 up to 23 59 59 HH MM SS Trip Distance Counter Measuring Range up to 999 99 km or mi NAVIGATOR Measuring Range only C3 C4 up to 999 99 km or mi Total odometer either Bike 1 or 2 Measuring Range Up to 99 999 km or mi Total Odometer me...

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