Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Q3A Cateye
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ENG -1 Continue Thank you for purchasing the CATEYE Q3a Multi-Sport Computer. The Q3a is a wristwatch heart rate monitor with additional cyclocomputer features to allow athletes to extensively organize and analyze their training data.
ENG -2 Before use See this section for installation of the unit on the bicycle, use of the heart rate sensor, wristwatch set-up, and the basic operation of the product. Bicycle Installation • ..........................................See page 10-12 Heart rate sensor • .
ENG -3 Continue Introduction .........................1 About the manuals .................2 Proper use of the CatEye Q3a ....5 Important ............................6 Description of wristwatch and its parts ..............................8 Wristwatch .
ENG -4 Searching for sensor ID ........... 53 Setting the measurement unit ... 55 Setting the record interval ........ 56 Total trip distance/total elapsed time entry.................... 57 Setting the auto-mode ............. 58 Setting sound.........
ENG -5 Continue Proper use of the CatEye Q3a Please follow the following instructions for safe usage. The meaning of icons in this manual: Warning!!!: Sec tion s ma rked wi th these icons are cr itic al for sa fe use of the devi ce. Be s ure to f ollo w th ese inst ruct ions .
ENG -6 2.4 GHz digital wireless system 2.4 GHz-frequency digital wireless technology, which is the same technology used for wireless LAN, is used for both the integrated speed/cadence sensor and the heart rate sensor.
ENG -7 Continue Automatic recognition of the speed sensor ID The speed sensor has its own ID, and the wristwatch measures in synchronization with the ID. Two speed sensor IDs can be registered to one wristwatch, which can automatically identify the 2 speed sensors once their IDs are registered in advance.
ENG -8 Wristwatch Description of wristwatch and its parts Accessories Bracket (for handlebar -mount) Speed sensor (SPEED/CADENCE) Heart rate sensor HR strap Wheel magnet Cadence magnet Nylon ties (x7).
ENG -9 Continue Screen display Icon Description Sensor icon Displays the speed sensor currently synchronized. km/h mph Speed unit Flashes while the measurement (counting the elapsed time). ft m Altitude unit Flashes while the measurement (counting the elapsed time).
ENG -10 Before use Bicycle Installation Mount the speed sensor and magnet 1-1.Lightly secure the speed sensor Locate the speed sensor on the left (non-drive side) chain stay as shown above, and loosely secure it with the nylon ties. Do not tighten the nylon ties completely at * this stage.
ENG -11 Before use Continue When the speed sensor is not positioned properly in respect to the two * magnets (in both Steps 2 and 3), move the speed sensor back and forth so that it is positioned properly. After you move the speed sensor, adjust the position so that the two magnets face the relevant sensor zone.
1 2 ENG -12 Before use Install the wristwatch onto the handlebar Install the wristwatch to the handlebar with a bracket. Check the correct direction of the bracket, and attach it to the handlebar. 1. Attach the bracket in the correct direction according to the handlebar size, and fix it using nylon ties.
ENG -13 Before use Continue Heart rate is measured when the heart rate sensor is worn on the chest. Before wearing the heart rate sensor Warning!!!: This product must NOT be used by those who have a pacemaker. To avoid measurement errors, it is recommended to moisten the electrode pads • with water.
ENG -14 Before use Wristwatch's basic items must be set up before using it. Removing the insulation sheet When you use the unit for the first time after purchas - ing, remove the insulation sheet under the battery. 1 Open the battery cover of the wristwatch using a coin, etc.
ENG -15 Before use Continue * Select “ YES ” by pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button for the formatting operation. As the formatting operation de- letes all data, select “ NO ” for the restarting operation. See “Formatting/Restarting operation” on page 21 for differ- ences between the formatting and restarting operations.
ENG -16 Before use Switching to the Setup mode Switch the wristwatch from the Clock mode to the Setup mode, and set the tire circumference and the measurement unit. 1. Press and hold the MENU button in the Clock mode to display “ SETUP MENU ” on the screen.
ENG -17 Before use Continue Tire circumference Y ou can find the tire circumference (L) of your tire size in the tire circum- ference reference table below, or actually measure the tire circumference (L) of your bicycle. How to measure the tire circumference (L) For the most accurate measurement, do a wheel roll out.
ENG -18 Before use Selecting measurement unit Select the speed unit and temperature unit. 1. Press the MODE1 button twice to switch to “ UNITS ”, and confirm with the SSS button. Switch screen : MODE2 MODE1 (or) Confirm : SSS 2. Select the speed unit by pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button, and confirm with the SSS button.
ENG -19 Before use Continue Operation test It may take up to approximately 2 minutes to display the screen because the * wristwatch checks the sensor when switching to Sports mode. If the signal icon * or on the measurement screen is turned off, press the MODE1 or MODE2 button to turn it on.
ENG -20 Before use Important: When the speed, cadence, and/or heart rate are/is not displayed, possible causes are as follows. Speed and cadence are not displayed. Check items Remedy Is the Speed and Cadence sensor icon on ? If icon is off, the wristwatch cannot receive any data.
ENG -21 Before use Continue Formatting/Restarting operation Ther e are 2 differen t wristw atch set-up oper atio ns; form atti ng and resta rtin g operat ions. Follow the appropriate one depending on the situation. Formatting : When you want to delete all data and the setup of the wristwatch.
MENU MENU ENG -22 Before use Switching between modes The wristwatch has 4 types of mode functions and the Setup mode. “ CLOCK MENU ”, “ SPORTS MENU ”, “ OPTION MENU ”, and “ DATA MENU ” are alternatively selected in sequence by pressing the MENU button.
ENG -23 Before use Continue Backlight Pressing and holding the MODE1 or MODE2 button illuminates the display for about 3 seconds (Except in the Setup mode). Pressing any button while backlight is still on extends the illu- * mination for another 3 seconds.
ENG -24 Clock mode Switching to Clock mode Select “ CLOCK MENU ” by pressing the MENU button until display swithces to Clock mode. Clock mode is the default screen, so if the power-saving mode is * activated in any other mode display will switch to Clock mode.
ENG -25 Sports mode Continue Switching to Sports mode Select “ SPORTS MENU ” by pressing the MENU button until display switches to Sports mode. Function in Sports mode The Sports mode is for measurement using the cyclocomputer and heart rate monitor functions.
ENG -26 Sports mode Lower display data (Switch using the MODE2 button) Displays additional ride data. *1 The training function screen displays one of the following; countdown distance, countdown time, or interval. For details, see “T raining function (countdown func- tion and interval function)” on page 32.
ENG -27 Sports mode Continue Manual measurement When the auto-mode is off ( is off), use the SSS button to start/stop the measurement. Stop reminder The stop reminder function Reminds the rider with an alarm incase the stopwatch is forgotten to be stopped after the ride.
ENG -28 Sports mode Display data in Sports mode (upper and middle display) Switch pressing the MODE1 button Current speed Displays the current speed in real time. Updates every second. Heart rate Displays the current heart rate in real time. Updates every second.
ENG -29 Sports mode Continue Display data in Sports mode (lower display) Switch pressing the MODE2 button TM Elapsed time Displays the elapsed time from the start of measure - ment to the 1/10 second. When it exc eeds 99:59’59 ”, it repeats from 00’00”0.
ENG -30 Sports mode Pace function 2 types of pace arrows, for speed and heart rate, are displayed in Sports mode. The arrow icons indicate whether the current speed/ heart rate is above or below the average speed/heart rate. : The current value is above the average.
MODE2 ENG -31 Sports mode Continue Press the * MODE2 button with the real time lap data to return to the previous Sports mode screen. Lap time and split time The lap time displays elapsed time from the last press of the LAP button. The split time displays the elapsed time from the start of measurement to the point LAP button is pressed.
ENG -32 Sports mode Training function (countdown function and interval function) This unit has a countdown function that counts down the predetermined time and indicates when the time is up by setting the target trip distance and elapsed time, and an interval function that is used to set the interval time for a given training.
ENG -33 Sports mode Continue Setting the return time limit 2. Enter the half way time when the ride time is limited, and enjoy your ride without minding the time. Target time for a Century ride 3. Enter the target time for big events such as Century ride and Granfondo, and check your pace.
ENG -34 Sports mode How to use the interval: During the interval training, use the interval display to avoid confusing the * start/stop operation with the reset operation. Setting the interval. 1. Switch to Sports mode by selecting the interval from the Option mode “Setting the training function”.
ENG -35 Sports mode Continue Press the 5. LAP button to start the next repeat of the interval time again. Start pedaling at your interval intensity. Repeat the steps 4 and 5. Interval restart : LAP When “ 6. INT ” or “ REC ” is displayed in the lower display, pressing the SSS button stops the interval measurement.
ENG -36 Option mode Switching to Option mode Select “ OPTION MENU ” by pressing the MENU button until it switches to Option mode. Function in Option mode Option mode is used to change the settings of the training function, which is used most frequently in Sports mode, and the target heart rate zone.
ENG -37 Option mode Continue 2. Select the training function displayed in the lower of the screen. Select the “ DST (countdown distance)”, “ TIME (countdown time)”, or “ INT (interval timer)” pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button, and then confirm it pressing the SSS button.
ENG -38 Option mode 2. Switch to “ HR ZONE ” pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button, then confirm it pressing the SSS button. Switch the screen : MODE2 MODE1 (or) Confirm : SSS The target heart rate zone ( * ZONE-1 to 5 ) or “ OFF ” currently selected appears on the screen.
MODE1 MODE2 ENG -39 Data mode Continue Switching Data mode Select “ DATA MENU ” by pressing the MENU button until it switches to Data mode. Function in Data mode The Data mode is used to revie w and delete the saved files, download the measur ement data to your PC, and review past records.
ENG -40 Data mode File view FILE The lap and measurement data are saved into a file automatically each time a ride is reset (Resetting operation on page 27). With the file view, you can review and delete the files saved. Saving and managing the files The wristwatch can record up to 30 files.
ENG -41 Data mode Continue Lap data • One lap per file is used even when there is no lap data. Therefore, the total number of laps is the sum of the total number of laps in all files and the number of files.
ENG -42 Data mode Viewing the contents in a file View the measurement data in a file saved in the wristwatch. 1. Switch to the Data mode “ FILE ”, when any other mode screen is displayed. Select “ DATA MENU ” by pressing the MENU button sev- eral times to switch to “ FILE ” automatically.
ENG -43 Data mode Continue Flow of file view SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS T rip time (hour/minute/second) T rip distance (km [mile]) Average speed Average heart rate Average cadence Calorie consum.
ENG -44 Data mode Viewing the lap data View the lap data in a file saved in the wristwatch. 1. Select the file number you want to view from the Data mode “ FILE ” (page 42). Select the file number pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button, and confirm it pressing the SSS button.
ENG -45 Data mode Continue Deleting files You can manually delete the files saved in the wristwatch. When the data volume exceeds the memory capacity, the wristwatch automatically deletes the oldest file, and creates a new file. You can manually delete all files at once.
ENG -46 Data mode Communication between your PC and this unit Send the files saved in the wristwatch to your PC, or reflect the settings changed from your PC in the wristwatch. 1. Boot your PC, and connect the USB communication unit to the your PC. Start e-Train Data™ ver.
ENG -47 Data mode Continue 5. Once sending data is completed, “ SEND FILE END ” ap- pears. Press the SSS button and return to the data mode “ PC LINK ”.
ENG -48 Data mode 1. Switch to the Data mode “ FILE ”, when any other mode screen is displayed. Select “ DATA MENU ” by pressing the MENU button several times to switch to “ FILE ” automatically. Switch modes : MENU 2. Switch to “ VIEW LOG ” pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 but- tons, and confirm pressing the SSS button.
MODE1 MODE2 ENG -49 Setup mode Continue Setup mode (SETUP) Switching to Setup mode Press and hold the MENU button in the Clock mode or Sports mode until “ SETUP MENU ” appears on the screen, then the wristwatch switches to the Setup mode automatically.
ENG -50 Setup mode Setting the clock/date CLOCK DATE Set the “Cloc k displ ay for mat” , “Hou r”, “Mi nute ”, “Da te disp lay format ”, “Ye ar”, “Month ” and “Day”.
ENG -51 Setup mode Continue Pressing the 6. MENU button confirms the change, and returns to the Setup mode “ CLOCK DATE ”. Press the MENU button repeatedly to switch to another mode. T o the mode top/switch the mode : MENU Setting the alarm clock ALARM Set the alarm in Clock mode.
ENG -52 Setup mode Pressing the 5. MENU button confirms the change, and returns to the Setup mode “ ALARM ”. Press the MENU button repeatedly to switch to another mode.
ENG -53 Setup mode Continue 4. Enter the last 2 digits for the tire circumference of the sensor selected in Step 3 using the MODE1 and MODE2 buttons, and move digits using the SSS button. Then, enter the first 2 digits in the same way. Increase/decrease: MODE2 MODE1 (or) Move digits: SSS Pressing the 5.
ENG -54 Setup mode 3. Select the sensor ID to be checked. Select from “ HR (heart rate sensor)”, “ SP1 (speed sensor 1)”, and “ SP2 (speed sensor 2)” pressing the MODE1 and MODE2 buttons, and then confirm it pressing the SSS button.
ENG -55 Setup mode Continue Setting the measurement unit UNITS Change the speed unit and temperature unit. Stop measurement and perform the resetting operation (page 27) before you change * the unit. Unless you perform the resetting operation, “ DATA RESET ” appears on the screen, preventing change of the unit.
ENG -56 Setup mode Setting the record interval SAMPLE RATE In primary measurement, the measurement data is recorded in the selected intervals (seconds). Stop the measurement and perform the resetting operation (page 27) before you * change the record interval.
ENG -57 Setup mode Continue Total trip distance/total elapsed time entry TOTAL DATA You can enter any values to the total trip distance and total elapsed time in the Data mode “Past records” (page 47), then you can start with the values entered.
ENG -58 Setup mode Setting the auto-mode AUTO MODE Switch on/off of the auto-mode (page 26). 1. Press and hold the MENU button in the Clock mode or Sports mode until “ SETUP MENU ” appears on the screen. It switches to “ CLOCK DATE ” automatically.
ENG -59 Setup mode Continue Setting sound SOUND Switch on/off of the button operation sound and target heart rate zone alarm sound. 1. Press and hold the MENU button in the Clock mode or Sports mode until “ SETUP MENU ” appears on the screen. It switches to “ CLOCK DATE ” automatically.
ENG -60 Setup mode Correcting the sea level altitude ALT Correct the sea level altitude. Stop the measurement before you change the settings. * In case of shortcutting from Clock mode or Sports mode, proceed to the step 2 * skipping the step 1. For details of the altitude, see “Basic knowledge of the altitude measurement” on page 61.
ENG -61 Continue Altitude measurement function This unit measures the atmospheric pressure using a built-in pressure sensor and determines the altitude.
ENG -62 Relation between the altitude and atmospheric pressure The higher the altitude, the lower the atmospheric pressure. At an altitude of 500 m or less, the pressure changes by 12 hPa per 100 m of altitude.
ENG -63 Continue This section is just a general overview of training with heart rate data. For more complete information, there are books and websites with more in-depth information. Generally, the heart rate increases during exercise, getting higher in conjunction with the intensity of the workout.
ENG -64 Obtaining individual heart rate zone for building up power Athletic ability is different from person to person. The effective and reasonable target heart rate zone has to be obtained from the actual ride data. A time trial for 20 minutes or 5 km (hereinafter abbreviate d as TT) is required to measure the actual data.
ENG -65 Continue Obtain your target heart rate zone from the table below according to the 7. average heart rate recorded. e.g.) Average heart rate at 20 minutes time trial is 100%.
ENG -66 Training for competition Measu re your resting heart rate just after waking in the mornin g and your maxim um heart rate (perhaps during competition).
ENG -67 Continue Use of the target zone When the heart rate is out of the zone during the measurement, the wristwatch sounds an alarm and notifies the rider by flashing . The heart rate zone is se- lected from 5 predetermined zones. For a training aiming at a heart rate of 140 to 160 bpm, select HR.
ENG -68 If a malfunction occurs, check the following before contacting CatEye or your retailer for repair or service. Trouble on display T rouble Check Items Remedy Display motion becomes slower .
ENG -69 Continue T rouble Check Items Remedy Measure the current speed, but cannot measure the ca- dence. Is the connection on the ca- dence side of the speed sen- sor dirty? The continuity on the cadence side of the speed sensor is bad. Loosen the set screw on the cadence side to remove the cadence sensor .
ENG -70 Trouble on operation Trouble Check Items Remedy Pressing and holding the MODE1 or MODE2 button does not turn on a light. Check whether the Setup mode is displayed (page 49). The backlight does not turn on in the Setup mode. Check whether lights up on the wristwatch screen.
ENG -71 Continue Water resistance of the wristwatch The wristwatch is water-resistant up to 100 feet (30 meters). Refer to the following for proper use. Before aquatic and outdoor activities Caution: The heart rate sensor and speed sensor are waterproof, but should not be used for • underwater activities.
ENG -72 Wristwatch Battery life: Approx. 1 year when used for 1 hour per day. When the remaining battery capacity is low, * lights up. 1. Open the battery cover of the wristwatch using a coin, etc. Turn the inner cover to the open position using 2. a coin, remove this, and insert a new lithium battery (CR2430) with the (+) side up.
ENG -73 Continue Regularly perform the following instructions to prolong the life of your Q3a. Regularly check that the positions of the magnets and sensors are correct, and they • are secured firmly.
ENG -74 Flow of the screen Average speed Average heart rate Average cadence Elapsed time ALARM Setting the alarm clock Current speed Heart rate Cadence T raining function* SOUND Setting sound Current .
ENG -75 Continue MODE2 MODE1 M1 1 Maximum speed Maximum heart rate Maximum cadence Elapsed time TIRE Setting the tire circumference Current speed Heart rate Cadence Lap timer AUTO MODE Setting the aut.
ENG -76 Measurement function Upper display Current speed 0.0 (4.0) – 150.0 km/h 0.0 (3.0) – 93.0 mph] (For 27-inch tire size) Average speed 0.0 – 150.0 km/h [0.0 – 93.0 mph] Maximum speed 0.0 (4.0) – 150.0 km/h [0.0 (3.0) – 93.0 mph] Altitude -500 – 9000 m [-1640 – 29600 ft] Ascending altitude 0 – 99999 m [ft] Average lap speed 0.
ENG -77 Continue Interval Upper display (current speed, average speed, and maximum speed) Middle display (current heart rate, average heart rate, maximum heart rate, current cadence, average cadence, .
ENG -78 CATEYE Web Site (http://www.cateye.com) For warranty service you must register your product. Please register your Q3a as soon as possible. CATEYE provides regular technical support and new product information as much as possible. Please register on-line through the “Support” page on our web site.
ENG -79 Continue Index 2.4 GHz digital wireless system ......... 6 A Accessories ........................................ 8 Alarm clock mode ............................ 24 Altitude measurement ........................ 6 Automatic recognition of the speed sensor ID .
ENG -80 Restarting .................................. 14, 21 S Saving and managing the files ......... 40 Screen display .................................... 9 Searching for sensor ID ( SYNC ID ) ... 53 Setting sound ( SOUND ) ................... 59 Settings to be changed from your PC .
Please fill with 7-digits numbers marked on the battery cover of main unit. リストウォッチ裏面のバッテリーカバーに記載の7桁の数字をご記入ください。 Veuillez indiquer le numéro à 7 chiffres indiqué sur le couvercle de la pile de l’unité principale.
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