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©2014 Seiko Epson Corporation. 
All rights reserved.
Issued February 2014   Printed in Japan 

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MT500G

Thank you very much for purchasing this M-Tracer.
Read this manual carefully to use this product correctly.

 - Publication of the content of this manual in whole or in part without permission is 

prohibited.

 - The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

This product analyzes golf swings based on extensive measurements and scientific 
analysis. The analysis results, which can be easily checked on your smartphone, are useful 
in helping you to improve your game.
This product is compatible with the following iPhones running iOS7 or later.

 - iPhone 5

 - iPhone 5s

 - iPhone 5c

Introducing the Product

Before Getting Started

If fluid leaks from the battery, do not touch it with your bare hands. If fluid comes into contact with your 
body, immediately rinse it off with tap water and then contact a doctor as this could cause burns, injury, 
and loss of sight.

Do not charge this product in a location that may become hot such as near a fire or heating appliance, 
in a location subject to direct sunlight, or inside a car. Doing so may cause a fire, burns, the battery to 
deteriorate, and so on.

Do not disassemble and repair the product yourself. Doing so may cause an electric shock or accident.

Do not leave this product within the reach of small children. This is a choking hazard and is extremely 
dangerous if licked or placed in a mouth.

Caution

Make sure the attachment is attached in the correct direction.

Before using this product, check that it is secured to the golf club properly. If it is insufficiently secured, 
the sensor may come off, causing an injury or malfunction.

Take care not to trap your fingers when mounting the unit to the attachment.

Be sure to remove this product from the golf club before storing or carrying the golf club.

Clean the product by gently wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.

Check that the micro USB port cover is closed securely before use.

When the product is placed in a bag and so on, make sure that it does not end up below a heavy 
object. The case may crack or the battery may rupture, causing an injury or burn.

Make sure you exercise based on your physical condition. Sudden acute exercise and overexertion are 
dangerous.

Take care not to hit any people or objects when swinging the golf club.

Do not use chemicals, detergent, and so on..

Do not use the product for anything except for its intended purpose.

Do not throw the product or subject it to strong impacts. This could result in damage or a malfunction, 
or cause an injury.

Do not wet the product or insert a foreign object inside the product. This product is not waterproofed 
so there is the risk of a malfunction or electric shock.

Do not leave the product in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight.

Do not attach this product to anything other than a golf club.

Do not mount the attachment toa golf club that is scratched as this could interfere with the 
attachment.

Precautions Regarding Wireless Transmissions

About Wireless Equipment

This product contains wireless equipment that has been certified as a low power, data 
communications wireless unit based on Radio Law.

About Frequencies

This product operates on 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz in the 2.4 GHz band. Other wireless devices 
may use the same frequencies. Note the following to prevent radio waves from interfering 
with other wireless devices.

This wireless device uses the 2.4 GHz band. It 
uses the FHSS modulation method and has an 
interference distance of 10 m.

Precautions when Using this Product

The frequencies used by this product are in the 2.4 GHz band. Microwaves and other 
industrial, scientific, and medical devices, other similar radio stations, in-plant radio stations 
for mobile object identification requiring a license used on, for example, the production 
lines of factories, specified low power radio stations not requiring a license, and amateur 
radio stations (hereafter abbreviated as “other radio stations”) operate in this frequency band.

1. 

Before using this product, make sure there are no other radio stations being used in the 
vicinity.

2. 

If radio wave interference occur between this product and another radio station, 
immediately change the location where this product is used or stop using this product 
(stop the emission of radio waves).

3. 

If you have any questions or other problems occur, contact our information center.

Precautions

 - Use this product where there is a clear line of sight.

 -  If this product is used together with a wireless LAN (IEE 802.11g/b/n) that uses the same 

2.4 GHz band, the communication speed may deteriorate or a connection may not be 

possible.  

In this case, change the location where this product is used or turn off the power of 

devices not being used.

Other Precautions

About the Built-in Battery

 - The battery is a consumable item that deteriorates even under normal use.

 - Battery performance will decline if this product is stored for a long period of time without 

being used.

 - The battery duration will become shorter in an environment with a low ambient 

temperature.

This product uses a lithium polymer rechargeable battery for the internal 
battery.
The lithium polymer rechargeable battery is a recyclable resource.
When disposing of this product, do not remove the battery yourself but 
instead consult with your relevant local authority.

Read this document carefully to use this product safely. Failure to handle the product as 
instructed in this manual may result in a malfunction or accident.

 - Keep this manual at hand to answer any questions you have about this product during 

use.

 - This product is designed specifically for use in Japan. If this product is to be taken and used 

outside of Japan, check the relevant laws and regulations of the corresponding country/

region.

Meaning of Symbols

The following symbols are used to warn of operations and handling that may be dangerous 
to prevent harm to the user or others and damage to property. Understand these symbols 
before reading this manual.

Warning

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in 
death or serious injury due to incorrect handling.

Caution

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in 
personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

This symbol indicates operations (instructions and actions) you must perform.

This symbol indicates actions (prohibited actions) that must not be performed.

Precautions  About this Product and Accessories

Warning

Turn the power off in public facilities and on public transport. This product communicates with your 
smartphone wirelessly. The radio waves may interfere with devices around you, causing a malfunction, 
accident, or injury.

Check the contents of this package. If anything is missing or defective, contact the place 
of purchase.
This product can be used with a grip that has a circumference within a range of 54 to 69 
mm at a position 35 mm from the club head end of the grip.

The supplied micro USB cable is designed specifically for this product. Do not use it for 
anything other than charging this product.

Unit

Micro USB Cable

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Attachments (1 L size, M size, and S size)

L size

3   marks

M size

2   marks

S size

1   marks

Warranty Booklet

Checking the Contents of the Package

1. Part Names and Functions

2. Charging the Battery

3. Connecting the Product to a Smartphone

Status lamp (blue and red)

The lamp flashs to indicate the status of the 
product. For more details, check the Help in 
the application (Epson M-Tracer for Golf).

Charging Micro USB Port and Cover

Open the cover to charge the device.

Control Button

Turns the power on/off.

Charging lamp 
(orange)

Bright light: Charging
Dim light: Charging 
complete

Reset hole  
(bottom of the unit)

Resets the unit.

Meaning of Status Lamp Display

Status

Display

Turning on

The blue lamp turns on for one second, and then flashes 
once every two seconds.

Communicating

The blue lamp flashes twice every two seconds. 

Turning off

The blue lamp turns on and then turns off.

No battery power remaining

The red lamp flashes once every five seconds.

In pairing mode

The blue and red lamps flash alternately.

Normal error

The red lamp flashes on and off every one second.

Hardware error

The red lamp turns on for five seconds and then turns off for 
0.5 seconds repeatedly.

To use this product, you need to pair it to a smartphone using a Bluetooth 

connection.

1. 

Place the unit within 1 m of the smartphone.

2. 

With the product turned off, hold down the control button for at least five 
seconds.

The unit enters pairing mode and the status lamp flashes blue and red alternately.

3. 

Turn on the Bluetooth setting of the smartphone.

Example: [Settings] - [Bluetooth] - [ON]

4. 

Tap "MT + last 5 digits of the serial number" in the list of detected devices. 
(Example: M12345)

When pairing is complete, a message is displayed on the smartphone. The status 

lamp flashes twice every two seconds.

The serial number is printed on the sticker on the back of the unit.

Make sure you charge the battery before using the product for the first time.  

Use an AC adapter for a smartphone and a micro USB cable to charge the battery 

(you can also charge from a computer's USB port). If you do not have an AC 

adapter for a smartphone, purchase our optional AC adapter.

Turn off the product and then connect the micro USB cable supplied with the 

product to the AC adapter for the smartphone and the unit to start charging.

The charging lamp (orange) turns on. The charging lamp dims when charging is 
complete.

Stop charging if it does not complete after 3 hours. Continuing to use the  

product in this condition could cause it to leak, catch fire, overheat, or explode.

Micro USB Cable (Supplied 

with this Product)

Using the Product Safely

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