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Remove the control unit
• Remove the 4 screws at the back of the control unit.
• Turn over the control unit slowly, watching the connecting cable.
Caution: Do not disconnect the cable.
• Revise the setting of the select switches as specified hereunder.
• Put the control unit back in place as it was, and fasten the 4 screws.
1
Fitness level evaluation table
• By using switches No.1 and 2, you can change the internal tables by which
your fitness level is graded in the aerobic power measurement (physical
fitness test) program.
• When the Model EC-3600 Cateye Ergociser™ leaves the factory, it is set for
American use.
1–ON
2–OFF
American use
Evaluation table by AHA Committee: "Exercise testing and training of
apparently healthy individuals, A handbook for physicians(1972)"
1–OFF
2–ON
European use
Evaluation table by Dr. Åstrand: "The values from P. -O. Åstrand, Work tests
with the bicycle ergometer"
1–OFF
2–OFF
Japanese use
Evaluation table by Dr. Ikegami: "Exercise prescriptions in theory and
practice"
2
Unit for body weight
• Use select switch No.3 to choose kilograms or pounds for your body weight.
NO.3–OFF ------------------ kg
NO.3–ON ------------------- lb
Caution: In the aerobic power measurement (physical fitness test)
program, the maximum oxygen uptake (MOU=VO
2
max) is estimated by
a value per kg of body weight. So, if you mistakenly set the body weight
unit, the figure given as maximum oxygen uptake will be incorrect by far.
3
Pitch sound setting
• Use the select switch No.4 to determine the initial setting of the pitch sound
for Aerobic Power Measurement program.
No.4–ON -------------------- Pitch sound initial setting is ON
No.4–OFF ------------------- Pitch sound initial setting is OFF
Remark: Even if the switch No.4 is set at OFF, you can activate the pitch
sound by pressing the
button on the control unit and lighting up
the
symbol in the LCD screen.
Different setting of control unit
Using the select switches
No.1 to 4 at the back of the
control unit, the initial
setting such as fitness level
evaluation table, body weight
unit and pitch sound can be
revised when it is necessary.
control unit
screw
select switch
Select switch
1
2
3
4
ON
OFF
1
3
2
