VDO M3WL User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...www vdocyclecomputing com service ENGLISH Installation video Operating video Settings video ...

Page 2: ...fully It contains full operating instructions and many useful tips We hope you enjoy cycling with your VDO computer Cycle Parts GmbH First please ensure that the contents of this pack are complete 1 VDO computer 1 battery for the computer 1 speed transmitter battery installed 1 handlebar bracket 1 spoke magnet clip magnet cable ties for attaching the bracket and the transmitter 1 quick start instr...

Page 3: ...ial use 16 Function testing 16 Settings 17 Language 17 Unit 19 Wheel circumference 21 Clock 25 Total distance 27 Total ride time 29 Navigator 31 Resetting the navigator to zero 32 Trip section counter 33 Resetting the trip section counter to zero 34 Resetting trip data after the trip 34 Battery status indicator 35 Replacing the battery in the computer 35 Replacing the battery in the speed transmit...

Page 4: ...play permanently indicates the current speed Area 2 The middle line uses clear text to display a description of the selected indicator function Area 3 The bottom line of the display shows the value for the selected function Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 On the right of the display under the speed indicator the unit kmh or mph is displayed ...

Page 5: ... A more detailed description of the trip section counter can be found on page 31 UP DOWN arrow The arrows indicate whether you are currently travelling quicker or slower than your current average speed or The VDO M3 WL can be used on two bikes The indicator icons 1 and 2 show you whether your VDO M3 WL is currently using the settings for bike 1 or bike 2 ...

Page 6: ...e and ride time press and hold In setting mode Open the setting Confirm the setting once ready Exit setting mode and return to function mode BIKE In function mode Access the bike functions scroll forwards through the functions Reset trip data to zero press and hold In setting mode Scroll in the setting menu Change the data to be set Exit setting mode and return to function mode ...

Page 7: ...rent trip counts up to 9 999 99 km or miles If this maximum value is exceeded the counter restarts the current distance count at zero Current ride time The current ride time ride time for the current trip counts up to 99 59 59 HH MM SS If this value is exceeded the ride time counter restarts at zero Maximum speed for the current trip The maximum speed is specified to two decimal places Average spe...

Page 8: ...counter is running the section distance is also recorded The trip section counter is started and stopped by pressing the BIKE SET buttons simultaneously press both buttons do NOT hold ATTENTION the trip section counter stops automatically when the speed is zero A detailed description of the trip section counter can be found on page 33 Section distance Shows the distance travelled while the trip se...

Page 9: ... desired and independently of the trip distance counter be preset to a specific value count forwards or backwards from this value Navigator setting range 99 99 to 999 99 KM or M Information on how to operate the navigator can be found on page 31 Temperature The VDO M3 WL has a temperature indicator The temperature is displayed in increments of 0 1 degrees Clock The current time is displayed in 24 ...

Page 10: ...ce for all individual trips on bike 1 is displayed first Total distance 1 Cumulative value for all trips on bike 1 The total distance counts up to 99 999 km or miles If this value is exceeded the total distance counter restarts at zero If the unit is switched from miles to km and the conversion result is greater than 100 000 km the total distance counter is reset to zero Press the BIKE button to s...

Page 11: ...also displayed here Press the BIKE button to scroll on to Total distance bike 2 Press the BIKE button to scroll on to Total ride time bike 2 Pressing the BIKE button also enables you to access the total values cumulative value for bike 1 bike 2 Press and hold the SET button to return from the total values information to the normal function mode ...

Page 12: ...croll backwards through the functions This enables you to quickly display the desired function Sleep mode If you take a break and the M3 WL is in the bracket the computer switches to sleep mode after five minutes The model name VDO M3 WL and the time appear on the display If you set off again after a break the VDO M3 WL has an auto start function The VDO M3 WL instantly switches back to the functi...

Page 13: ... the foot of the handlebar bracket by 90 accordingly To do so undo the screws in the bracket remove the foot and rotate it 90 then insert and tighten the screws again Attention do not overtighten the screws STEP 3 Guide the cable ties through the slot in the handlebar bracket place around the handlebars or the stem and pull do not pull tight just yet STEP 4 For handlebar attachment align the compu...

Page 14: ...rtment must point toward the spokes Depending on the available space the transmitter can be mounted along the front of the fork on the inside of the fork or the back of the fork STEP 2 Place the spoke magnet around an outside spoke The VDO logo of the rod shaped magnet core should point toward the transmitter Align the magnet with the cross hatched sensor marking on the transmitter at a distance o...

Page 15: ...ert the computer STEP 1 Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o clock position STEP 2 Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o clock position and click it into the bracket system A noticeable resistance must be overcome to move it into place STEP 3 To remove the computer rotate it to the left without pushing or pulling Memory aid Rigid to the Right Loose to the Left ...

Page 16: ...the cadence option is activated The VDO M3 WL has an automatic bike recognition function Depending on whether you are using bike 1 or bike 2 the data is recorded for bike 1 or bike 2 ATTENTION When other radio signals interfere during the pairing function the display shows the message Too Many Signals Confirm this message by pressing any key You will then need to leave this location and move to an...

Page 17: ...ish Dutch Polish How to select the language Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens The Totals total values first appear on the display Press the BIKE button to scroll to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press SET to open the language settings English flashes ...

Page 18: ...utton to confirm your language setting The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET button The settings menu closes The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode ...

Page 19: ...uage appears on the display Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Dimension Press the SET button to open the unit setting First set the unit for the speed KMH flashes in the bottom line of the display Press the BIKE button to change the unit to MPH Press the SET button to confirm the setting The setting for the temperature unit next appears on the display Set whether the temperatu...

Page 20: ...s the BIKE button to make the selection Press the SET button to confirm the selection The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET button The settings menu closes The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode ...

Page 21: ... strip STEP 2 Now push your bike forwards in a straight line until the valve is back on the ground after one rotation Again mark the position of the valve on the ground with a line or adhesive strip STEP 3 The distance between the two marks corresponds to your wheel circumference or wheel size in millimetres Settings wheel circumference wheel size Wheel circumference in mm inches Tyre size ETRTO K...

Page 22: ...Wheelsize Press the SET button to open the setting description here is for bike 1 In the display you can now choose whether you want to manually set the wheel size in millimetres inch or select the appropriate tyres from a tyre list Press the BIKE button to make the selection Confirm the selection by pressing the SET button Press the SET button to open the setting for the wheel size You can set th...

Page 23: ...it now flashes and is ready to be set Press the BIKE button to set this digit Press the SET button to confirm your setting For mm The final digit on the right now flashes Press the BIKE button to set this digit Press the SET button to confirm your setting Your wheel circumference setting is now complete The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the ...

Page 24: ...BIKE button to scroll through the tyre list until your tyre is displayed in the example shown 26 x 2 35 Press the SET button to confirm the selection The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET button The settings menu closes The VDO M3 WL retur...

Page 25: ...ettings menu opens Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Clock Press the SET button to open the setting for the Clock The hour digits flash Press the BIKE button to change the setting for the hours Press the SET button to confirm your setting Display in 2...

Page 26: ...nfirm your setting The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET button The settings menu closes The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode Display in 24 h format Display in 12 h format ...

Page 27: ...the battery is replaced How to set the total values Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Total Dist total distance Press the SET button to open the settings Press the BIKE button to select wheth...

Page 28: ...it Once this digit has also been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The next digit flashes Once all digits have been set confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display The set value is stored If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and ...

Page 29: ...n until the settings menu opens Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Total Time Press the SET button to open the setting for the Total Time total ride time Press the BIKE button to select whether you want to set the total time for bike 1 or bike 2 Pres...

Page 30: ...g again by pressing the SET button The setting for the minutes is then opened Press the BIKE button to set the minutes Once the minutes have been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET butt...

Page 31: ...or function Navigator setting range 99 99 to 999 99 km or miles Once the navigator function is on the display press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens First select whether the navigator should count forwards or backwards from the set value Press the BIKE button to make the selection Press the SET button to confirm your selection The screen for setting the navigator s distance va...

Page 32: ... appears on the display The VDO M3 WL returns to function mode Once the navigator function appears on the display press and hold the BIKE button Navigator RESET appears on the display If you continue to hold down the BIKE button the navigator is reset to zero Resetting the navigator to zero The navigator can be reset to zero any number of desired times during a trip How to reset the navigator Pres...

Page 33: ...tton to scroll to the trip section Stopping the trip section counter To stop the trip section counter simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons ATTENTION if you take a break speed zero the trip section counter will automatically stop When you set off again the trip section counter is still active as shown by the icon on the display the trip section counter will automatically restart Restarting...

Page 34: ...istance Section ride time Resetting trip data after the trip After each trip you can reset the data for this trip to zero The VDO M3 WL is then ready for the next trip ATTENTION your total distance total number of kilometres miles ridden and total ride time are not reset to zero How to reset the trip data Press and hold the BIKE button for a few seconds The text Tour Data RESET appears on the disp...

Page 35: ...ad battery ATTENTION wait 10 seconds before you insert the new battery The electronics require this time to detect that the battery is being changed STEP 3 Insert the battery into the computer housing with the pole up Ensure that the battery is not tilted Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the battery compartment STEP 4 Insert the battery compartment cover into the opening and...

Page 36: ... 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover STEP 2 Remove the dead battery ATTENTION Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new battery The electronics need this time to recognise that the battery is being changed STEP 3 Insert the battery into the transmitter housing with the pole up Ensure that the battery is not tilted Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the batt...

Page 37: ...If your complaint is legitimate you will receive a comparable replacement device You are not entitled to a replacement of the identical model if the model in question is no longer in production due to a model change Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the device for all complaints and guarantee claims Alternatively send your complaint directly to Cycle Parts GmbH Le Quartier Hornbach...

Page 38: ...reat Correct the sensor and magnet positions No speed displayed Computer not properly clicked into the handlebar bracket Insert the computer into the handlebar bracket and rotate it as far as possible click No speed displayed Wheel circumference is set incorrectly or to zero Set the wheel circumference No speed displayed Battery in the transmitter is dead Replace the battery in the transmitter Dis...

Page 39: ...years approx 15 000 km 9 000 mi Wireless transmission ranges Speed transmitter 75 cm Temperature indicator range on the display 20 to 70 C or 4 to 158 F Speed range for wheel size 2 155 mm Min 2 0 km h Max 199 km h Ride time measurement range Up to 99 59 59 HH MM SS Trip distance odometer measurement range Up to value 9 999 99 km or mi NAVIGATOR measurement range From 99 99 to 999 99 km or mi Tota...

Page 40: ...rence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates...

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