Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RCX5 Polar
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POL AR R CX5 User Manual.
CONTENTS 1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N .................................................................................................................... 5 2 . T R A I N I N G C O M P U T E R P A R T S .................................................
S p o r t P r o f i l e S e t t i n g s ............................................................................................................ 2 7 R un ni ng S et ti ng s ..........................................................................
I N D E X ............................................................................................................................... 5 9 ENGLISH.
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new Polar RCX5 ™ training computer! It is a complete training system for multisport and endurance athletes, and supports your training from planning through training to analyzing. This user manual includes complete instructions, helping you to get the most out of your training computer .
2. TRAINING COMPUTER P ARTS Polar RCX5 T raining Computer Parts Polar RCX5 training computer provides you with data you need to enhance your training performance, and also saves the data for later analysis. Comfortable Polar W earLink ® + Hybrid transmitter sends ECG-accurate heart rate signal to the training computer over the 2.
Optional Polar G3/G5 GPS sensor transmits speed/pace, distance and location data, as well as track information to RCX5, which records and displays the data for later analysis. Optional Polar CS cadence sensor W .I.N.D. wirelessly measures cycling cadence, i.
3. GETTING ST ARTED Basic Settings Before using your training computer for the first time, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance. Activate your training computer , by pressing OK .
Program Program will appear in the menu only if you have created and downloaded an Endurance program from polarpersonaltrainer .com. For more information, see Polar Endurance T raining Program for Running and Cycling (page 49 ) Data Follow up on your training data.
4. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING Plan Y our T raining Y ou can utilize the ready-made Polar Endurance Program for running or cycling, or create your own phased training sessions in polarpersonaltrainer .com. T ransfer them to the training computer by using the DataLink and WebSync software.
If you select Running as your sport profile and do walking activities, there is no need to calibrate the s3+ stride sensor . Calibration by Running Wizard Before you can calibrate the stride sensor it needs to be paired with the training computer .
Alternatively , you can calibrate the stride sensor by fixing the whole distance gathered. 1. In time mode press OK once. Browse the sport profiles with UP/DOWN and select Running by pressing OK . Start running. 2. Press and hold LIGHT to go to Quick menu > Calibr ate stride sensor .
5. TRAINING Wear the T ransmitter Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate. 1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running water . In demanding conditions, for instance during long-lasting events, we recommend using conductive electrode lotion or gel to improve contact.
2. Select the sport for the training session by browsing with UP/DOWN buttons. The sport profile shown first on the list is the sport previously used in a training session. T o change sport profile settings or heart rate settings before the training recording is started (in pre-training mode), press and hold LIGHT to enter QUICK MENU .
limits in use i.e. you have not modified the heart rate limits manually . If you want to modify the Sport Zone heart rate limits manually , set the ZoneOptimizer function off. T o set the ZoneOptimizer function on, select MENU > Settings > He art r ate settings > ZoneOptimize r > On .
5. After the determination is finished, the training computer displays one of the following: • Def ault sport zones (he art r ate zones) in use. The determination was not successful. The Polar sport zone (heart rate) limits will be used. • Sport zones optimized.
Record a Lap Press OK to record a lap. The display will show: Lap number Average heart rate of the lap Lap time If a speed sensor is activated, the following will also appear: Lap number Average speed/pace of the lap Lap distance Lock a Zone When training without preset target zones, you can lock your heart rate to the current sport zone.
• show time of day . • take a lap. Please note that HeartT ouch function only works with Polar WearLink ® + Hybrid transmitter . For more information, on the HeartT ouch settings see Sport Profile Settings (page 27 ). Night Mode There is a night mode function in RCX5 training computer .
Information on the display Symbol Explanation Stopwatch T otal duration of the training session so far Lap time T ime used for the lap. Ave r age he art r ate Average heart rate of the training session so far .
Information on the display (Polar G3/G5 GPS sensor required) Symbol Explanation Distance Distance covered so far Lap distance Lap distance Ave r age speed Average speed/pace so far Max speed Maximum s.
the software but it can be switched off in the monitor . Pause/ Stop T raining Recording 1. T o pause training recording, press BACK once. T o change the sport, browse the sport profiles with UP/DOWN buttons and select the sport you want to use next. T o continue training recording press OK .
6. AFTER TRAINING Analyze T raining Results T o view basic data on your performance, see MENU > Data > Tr aining files on your training computer . For deeper analysis, transfer the data to polarpersonaltrainer .com with DataLink data transfer unit and WebSync software.
Cycling A verage speed Maximum speed Visible only if speed data from GPS, stride sensor , or bike speed sensor available. Running A verage cadence Maximum cadence Visible if stride sensor or bike cadence sensor data available. Running A verage stride length RunningIndex Visible if stride sensor data available.
Automatic laps Best lap A verage lap Visible if automatic lap feature is set on. Multisport T raining File T o view a multisport training file go to MENU > Data > Tr aining files and browse with UP/DOWN buttons to select the file you want to review and press OK .
OK . SUMMARY This week The dates on which the data was collected Duration Duration Distance Calories Sessions Sport zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 T ime per zone T otals Since xx.xx.xxxx T o view totals of the training files go to MENU > Data > Totals since and press OK .
7. DA T A TRANSFER T ransfer Data For long-term follow-up, store all your training files in polarpersonaltrainer .com web service. There you can view detailed information of your training data and get a better understanding of your training.
8. SETTINGS All the settings can be modified in Polar WebSync software and transferred onto your training computer with DataLink data transfer unit. For more information, see WebSync Help. Sport Profile Settings There are four different sport profiles set on as default in the Polar RCX5 training computer .
visible in the list of sports in pre-training mode, when you press OK in T ime mode. Select No , Sport not shown in pre-tr aining mode is displayed. This option helps you to use the training computer more efficiently . For example in the summer you can select the winter sports to be hidden.
For more information on pairing a new sensor to the training computer see Using a New Accessory (page ? ). Measuring Wheel Size Select MENU > SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Cycling (Bike 1)/Cycling 2 (Bike 2) > Bike 1 settings > Whee l size > Set whee l size Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information.
• Set reminde r > On or Off Reminder is visible only if it has been set with a PC. For more information on setting the reminder , see polarpersonaltrainer .com Help. • Set tr aining views For more information, see Set training views • Show in pre-tr aining mode? Select YES , Sport shown in pre-tr aining mode is displayed.
The display reads: Browse the selection with UP/DOWN and select the value to be modified. T o confirm the value, press OK ZoneOptimize r Set ZoneOptimize r Off or On Confirm with OK He art r ate view .
The display reads: Browse the selection with UP/DOWN and select the value to be modified. T o confirm the value, press OK Maximum he art r ate Set your maximum heart rate, if you know your laboratory measured current maximum heart rate value.
W earLink+ Hybrid transmitter Speed Cadence S3+ GPS Recording Rate 1s 2s 5s 15s 60s Off Off On Off On 11h 54min 20h 57min 45h 10min 124h 33min 405h 57min Off On Off Off On 13h 5min 23h 17min 50h 23min.
Watch Settings T o view and change your Watch settings select Settings > Watch settings • Se lect alarm repetition Off , Once , Monday to Friday or Eve ry day • Select Time 1 , Time2 or Time in.
This selection is only available if connection to any of the sensors has been lost. • Select Calibr ate stride sensor to calibrate s3+ stride sensor . The option is only available when s3+ stride sensor is in use. • Select Tr aining sounds and set training sounds Off , Soft , Loud or Ve ry loud • Select Set automatic lap off or On .
9. APPLICA TIONS Polar Fitness T est The Polar Fitness T est is an easy , safe, and quick way to measure your aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness at rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max ), which is commonly used to evaluate aerobic fitness.
communication with other people. If you have not set your long-term physical activity level in User information settings, Set activity le ve l of past 3 months is displayed. Select Top , High , Mode r ate ,o r Low . For further information on activity levels, see User Information Settings (page 31 ).
Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite 25-29 < 26 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-44 45-49 > 49 30-34 < 25 25-29 30-33 34-37 38-42 43-46 > 46 35-39 < 24 24-27 28-31 32-35 36-4.
1. Select MENU > Applications > Race pace > Se lect sport > Set r ace pace > Set target distance in km/mi > Set target time > Race pace set to xx:xx MIN/KM or MIN/MI is displayed.
10. USING A NEW TRANSMITTER Using a New T ransmitter If you purchase a new WearLink+ Hybrid transmitter or a new W earLink W .I.N.D. transmitter as an accessory , it has to be introduced to the training computer . This is called pairing and takes only a few seconds.
11. USING A NEW ACCESSOR Y Before taking a new accessory into use, it has to be introduced to the training computer . This is called pairing and takes only a few seconds. Pairing ensures that your training computer receives signals from your accessory only , and enables disturbance-free training in a group.
5. Select YES to start the search again. 6. Select NO to cancel the searching. 7. T o return to time mode, press and hold the BACK button. Pairing a New Stride Sensor With T raining Computer Make sure the stride sensor has been correctly attached to your shoe.
12. BACKGROUND INFORMA TION Polar Sport Zones Polar sport zones introduce a new level of effectiveness in heart rate-based training. T raining is divided into five sport zones based on percentages of maximum heart rate. With sport zones, you can easily select and monitor training intensities.
Aerobic power is enhanced in heart rate zone 3 . The training intensity is higher than in sport zones 1 and 2, but still mainly aerobic. T raining in sport zone 3 may , for example, consist of intervals followed by recovery .
amount of heart rate variability measured when compared to earlier measurements. Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer feature Each Sport Zone has a different physiological response which is described briefly in the Polar Sport Zones (page 43 ).
ZoneOptimizer function is developed for the use of healthy people. Some health conditions may cause heart rate variability-based ZoneOptimizer determination to fail or give lower intensity targets. These conditions include high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, and certain medications.
Y ou should also work on maximizing cadence efficiency . Cadence does not progress easily , but if properly trained, you will be able to sustain it throughout your runs and maximize your performance. T o develop cadence, the nerve-muscle connection needs to be trained - and reasonably frequently .
Running Index Performance Level < 30 - 30 V ery poor 31-37 Poor 38-44 Fair 45-51 Average 52-58 Good 59-65 V ery good > 65 Excellent There may be some daily variation in the Running Indexes due to running circumstance changes, for example different surface, hills, wind or temperature.
Running Index Cooper test (m) 5 km (h:mm:ss) 10 km (h:mm:ss) 21.098 km (h:mm:ss) 42.195 km (h:mm:ss) 70 3750 0:17:15 0:36:00 1:19:00 2:50:00 72 3900 0:16:30 0:34:30 1:16:00 2:45:00 74 4000 0:16:00 0:3.
demanding and the module in level 20 is the most demanding. Steps between 1-20 are linear , which means that you can improve your fitness step by step (for example from level 7 to level 8 et cetera).
13. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Caring for Y our Product Like any electronic device, the Polar training computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap after every use.
retailer . For information on how to change the battery for the s3+ stride sensor , consult the s3+ user manual. For information on how to replace the G3 GPS sensor battery , consult the G3 GPS user manual. For information on how to recharge the G5 GPS sensor battery , consult the G5 GPS user manual.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. Battery Lifetime in RCX5 The battery lifetime for the RCX5 training computer is on average 8-11 months and depends on which features and sensors you use. The suggestions below will help you to lengthen the battery lifetime.
• Are you pregnant? Note that in addition to training intensity , medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate. It is important to be sensitive to your body’ s responses during training.
T ransmitter Battery life of WearLink ® + Hybrid transmitter: 600 hours of use Battery type: CR2025 Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 1.0, material silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +40 °.
Reset the training computer by pressing all the buttons simultaneously for two seconds until the display fills with digits. Press any button, select language and set the time and date in Basic Settings after the reset. All other settings are saved. Skip the rest of the settings by pressing and holding BACK .
• This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.
Disclaimer • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only . The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program.
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If you have not bought Polar RCX5 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Polar RCX5 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Polar RCX5 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Polar RCX5 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Polar RCX5, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Polar RCX5.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Polar RCX5. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Polar RCX5 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
