Acumen Heart Rate Monitor HR409 User Manual

HR409  
e n g l i s h  
 
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS  
Overexertion can cause serious injury, including heart attacks. Some  
individuals cannot safely elevate their heart rate to the levels of typi-  
cally used heart rate training zones. No one should begin an exercise  
program  
without  
first  
obtaining  
medical  
clearance,  
especially if there is a personal or family history of heart disease, high  
blood pressure, or if you are over age 40, have diabetes, high cho-  
lesterol, smoke cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain med-  
ications. Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you notice  
signs of overexertion or heart problems, such as pain or  
pressure in the left or mid-chest area or left neck, shoulder or arm,  
light-headedness, cold sweat, unusual paleness or fainting. Also note  
that the signals used by this monitor may interfere with  
a
pacemaker or other implanted devices. Consult the manufacturer of  
the implant device and/or your physician prior to using this monitor.  
HR409 FEATURES  
Shock resistant design  
Water resistant to 30 meters  
EZ-Set Target Zone automatic programming  
Target Zone (TZ) audible and visual alarm indicators  
Wireless ECG accurate heart rate transmitter  
12/24hr. time display with daily alarm  
Quick-Release Bike Mount  
HR409 COMPONENTS:  
HEART RATE MONITOR  
Sleek, sporty styling with an easy-to-read display and comfortable  
button locations.  
 
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CHEST TRANSMITTER ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC STRAP  
WITH EZ-FIT BELT CLIP  
Soft flexible electrodes comfortably hug your chest providing  
optimum stability. Easy to adjust and includes a unique angled  
design patented clip which helps eliminate slippage and provides  
added comfort.  
VETTA BIKE MOUNT  
The head unit of the HR409 can be detached from the wrist strap  
mount and inserted into the handlebar mount as shown.  
 
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS  
Set  
Mode  
SET/ALARM  
Button Press to switch alarm sound ON/OFF  
(when in Time or HR Mode).  
MODE Button Press momentarily to change modes.  
Note: All buttons produce one short beep w hen pressed. Press  
and hold commands also produce another beep.  
MODES OF OPERATION  
To switch between different display modes, click the MODE button.  
DISPLAY MODES  
HEART  
RATE  
TIME  
STOPWATCH  
MODE  
PRESS SET  
PRESS SET  
SETTING MODES  
SET TIME  
& DAILY  
ALARM  
SET TARGET ZONE  
The two Setting modes are accessed from the Time of Day & HR  
display modes.  
Press & hold the SET button to enter Setting Mode.  
Adjust blinking digits with the MODE button.  
Press MODE button to increase the digits. Press and hold changes  
the digits fast.  
Proceed to the Target Zone Setting option with the SET button.  
To exit Setting Mode when finished, just press and hold the SET  
button.  
Note: If no button is pressed after 1 minute, the monitor w ill  
automatically exit the Setting Mode.  
 
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SETTING THE CLOCK  
TZ  
Start from the Time-of-Day Mode.  
1. Press & hold the SET button to  
enter the time Setting Mode.  
2. Hour (blinking) -Set by using the  
MODE button. Press the SET button  
to proceed to the next item.  
3. Minutes (blinking) -Set by using  
the MODE button. Press the SET but-  
ton to proceed to the next item.  
4. 12/24hr. time display(blinking)-Set  
by using the MODE button. Press the  
SET button to proceed to the next  
item.  
5. Daily Alarm (blinking) -Set on or  
off with the MODE button. Press the  
SET button to proceed to the next  
item.  
6. Alarm hour (blinking) -Set by using  
the MODE button. Press the SET  
button to proceed to the next item.  
TZ  
7. Alarm minutes (blinking) -Set by  
using the MODE button. Press the  
SET button to exit the Setting Mode.  
DETERMINING YOUR TARGET ZONE  
What is Target Zone Heart Rate Training? In order to benefit the  
most from your workout, you need to become familiar with your  
heart rate training zone. By working within the correct range, you  
will achieve your fitness goals and strengthen your cardiovascular  
system in less time. Here is basically how it works.  
Effective conditioning requires that you maintain your heart rate at  
the proper level for at least 20 minutes per workout (or per day). At  
too high of a heart rate your activity can become counter effective.  
 
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For most people, as your heart rate exceeds 85% (the upper limit),  
your body begins to become anaerobic and produce acids. This also  
burns less fat which can begin to burn and strain muscles, and even  
start storing fat.  
As for the Lower limit, this number tells you when you have reached  
a level of intensity that is productive. A heart rate monitor will tune  
you into your bodys internal activity level and help prevent injury or  
worse.  
To make this part easy for you, this monitor automatically sets the correct  
target zone for you, after you enter in your age in the heart rate setup  
mode . The internal auto-setting is based on a generally accepted  
standard range of 65 to 85% of your max HR (where max HR =220 -  
Age).  
There are many variations of formulas for calculating target zones.  
In most cases they will come up with a range very close to or the  
same as the auto-setting of this monitor. If you prefer to fine-tune or  
program your own limits, this can be done in the 2nd portion of the  
HR Setting Mode (see below). The internal automatic TZ calculation  
is based on the following example:  
TARGET ZONE CALCULATION FORMULA  
220 - Your Age = max HR  
For a 30 year old person, your  
calculations would be as follows:  
220 - 30 = 190 Maximum Heart Rate  
65% of this number = 123.5  
85% of this number = 161.5  
The calculated exercise range for a 30 year old would be a low of  
124 and a high of 162 beats per minute. You should never exercise  
near your maximum heart rate (max HR) for any period of time.  
SETTING YOUR TARGET ZONE  
Start from the Heart Rate Mode  
1. Press & hold the SET button to enter  
the Setting Mode .  
2. Age (blinking) -Set using the MODE  
button (Range is 7-99, default is 30.).  
Press  
the  
SET  
button  
to  
proceed to the next item. (Note: If you  
want to use the built-in EZ-Setting of 65-  
85% of your maxHR, set only your age  
and skip steps 3, 4 & 5 by pressing SET  
3 times.)  
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3. Target Zone Alarm (blinking) -set ON/OFF  
using the MODE button. Press the SET but-  
ton to proceed to the next item.  
TZ  
4. Target Zone High (blinking) -set using  
the  
MODE  
button  
(TZ  
High  
TZ  
auto-sets based on age Setting;  
modifying it is optional.). Press the SET  
button to proceed to the next item.  
5. Target Zone Low (blinking) -set using  
the MODE button (TZ Low also  
auto-sets based on age Setting;  
modifying it is optional.). Press the SET  
button to exit Setting Mode .  
TZ  
Note: Any items not set, w ill default to standard average val-  
ues. The TZ limits automatically set to 65-85% of your max HR  
based on your age setting (w here max HR = 220 - Age) (every  
time the age setting is changed). This monitor w ill allow you  
to program your upper and low er limits w ithin one beat of  
each other (for those w ho w ant to hear their heart beat con-  
tinuously) and w ill also allow you to set either limit to the "off"  
position. But it w ill not let you set the low er limit higher than  
the upper, or the upper to less than the low er.  
SETTING ALARM SOUND ON AND OFF  
The alarm sound for both the Daily Alarm and the Target Zone  
Range can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the ALARM  
button.  
To indicate this, the alarm indicator  
or OFF.  
on the display will switch ON  
To switch the Daily Alarm ON or OFF, press the  
button while in  
the Time Mode. When this alarm is beeping it can be silenced by  
pressing any button.  
To activate or deactivate the Target Zone Alarm Sound, simply press  
the  
button while in the Heart Rate Mode.  
BASIC FITNESS TIPS & TARGET ZONE  
Depending on your specific goals, individual fitness level or just on  
how energetic you feel, you may want to modify your range from  
one day to the next based on the following chart:  
 
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EXERCISE TARGET ZONE CHART  
200  
180  
160  
140  
120  
100  
80  
% of Max.  
Heart rate  
85% to Max  
65% to 85%  
55% to 65%  
55% to 65%  
Warm-up Cool Dow n  
50 55 60 65+  
Age: 20 25 30 35 40 45  
STRETCHING  
Begin and end every workout with stretching. Stretching done  
before your workout increases flexibility to help prevent muscle  
strain or injury, and stretching after loosens tight muscles and helps  
prevent soreness.  
Stretch before warm up & after cool down.  
Stretch slowly & gently, never bounce or stretch to a point of pain.  
Hold each stretch 30-60 sec. & exhale as you extend stretches.  
WARM UP & COOL DOWN: 55% OR LESS  
Start every exer-  
cise with a slow and gradual warm up and end with a slow and  
gradual cool down. Smoothly easing into and out of strenuous  
activity helps your body prepare your metabolism and blood flow to  
efficiently break down fat and change over from one intensity level  
to another. Going into your target zone too quickly can cause your  
heart rate to increase too rapidly, causing you to loose your energy  
too soon, strain yourself or possibly worse.  
Slowly bring your heart rate to a level just below the lower limit  
of your target zone.  
Maintain heart rate at this level for 5-10 min.  
THE FAT BURNING ZONE: 55% -65%  
This range is recommended for those who havent worked out in a  
long time, are trying to loose weight, those at a high risk for heart  
problems or if youre just not feeling 100% one day. It is intended for  
low intensity and/or long duration exercise. The lower intensity helps  
you maintain your exercise for longer periods of time. When  
exercising for weight loss or starting a new exercise routine, longer  
duration is more important and much healthier than higher intensity.  
Build up gradually to 30 to 60 min. per workout.  
Workout 3 or 4 times per week.  
 
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THE AEROBIC ZONE: 65% TO 85%  
This range is recommended for those in good physical condition  
who have been exercising on a consistent basis for an extended  
period of time. Exercising in this range helps improve your fitness  
level and prevent injury caused from over training.  
Duration: 20-30 min. per workout.  
Frequency: At least 3 or 4 times per week.  
THE ANAEROBIC ZONE: 85% TO MAX HR  
To be used by ultra-athletes only and never recommended without  
close medical approval or supervision. This range is used only for  
those in extremely good physical condition during races or training  
for competition. It is typically used for interval training (or short  
sprints) to help improve or measure endurance levels.  
MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS  
Track yourself to determine how your overall health and fitness  
improves. As your cardiovascular system improves your normal  
resting heart rate will decrease. It will begin to take longer to reach  
your target zone and it will be easier to keep your heart rate steady  
during exercise. If you notice your resting heart rate higher than  
normal you should take a rest from exercise or at least workout  
easier that day. It may be an indication that your body has not  
completely recovered from a previous extraneous workout or injury.  
It could also be an indication of an illness coming on, stress, or a  
good reason for a check up with your doctor.  
ATTACHING YOUR HEART MONITOR  
1. Attach the adjustable strap to one side of the transmitter. Push  
the round tab of the belt clip through the back side of the attaching  
hole on the transmitter and twist it into place (Fig. 1). The unique  
angled clip is designed to prevent the belt from slipping down your  
chest. It can be attached in either the up or down position (keeping  
both the same). Depending on the contour of your torso, one direc-  
tion may be more comfortable than the other.  
Fig. 1  
Elastic  
Strap  
Transmitter  
Belt Clip  
 
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Fig. 2  
2. Adjust the tension of the strap to fit snugly but comfortably  
around your chest. Wrap the belt around your chest as shown  
(Fig.2).  
3. Center and position the belt as shown, at heart level, just below  
your pectoral muscles or breasts (but not too low) and attach the  
other end of the strap to the transmitter. The "Vetta" logo should be  
positioned at the center of your chest.  
Fig. 3  
Electrodes  
4. Moisten the transmitter electrodes. For best results, the belt  
should be worn directly on your skin. A small amount of moisture is  
needed to assist in conducting the electrical impulses generated  
from your heart beats to the transmitter. Gently pull belt away from  
skin and apply a small drop of water or saline solution to each of the  
two electrodes (one on each side) (Fig. 3). If you prefer to wear  
your belt over a light shirt, you will need to generously moisten the  
areas of the shirt directly beneath the electrodes in order to insure  
proper signal pick-up. You may wear as many layers of clothing as  
desired over the transmitter belt without affecting the operating  
range.  
5. Put your wrist monitor on. The monitor doesnt have to be  
attached to your wrist to register your heart rate, it just has to be  
within 3 feet of your chest.  
 
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EXERCISING WITH YOUR HR409  
HEART RATE  
From Time of Day Mode click MODE button once to go to Heart  
Rate Mode and begin your exercise. If your transmitter is correctly  
attached, the running man indicator on the monitor display should  
begin to blink and your current heart rate in beats per minute will  
come up on the display. If no heart rate is detected for 5 min. the  
heart rate circuit will switch itself off. The indicator tells if the heart  
rate circuit is on. To switch it back on after it has shut off, simply  
restart the Heart Rate Mode by clicking the MODE button.  
THE TARGET ZONE  
Your monitor will provide both a visual indicator (by flashing the  
heart rate digits) and an audible alarm (beeping) if your heart rate  
is above or below your set target zone range. The "TZ" indicator  
with the  
or  
arrows will indicate if your heart rate is within,  
above or below the set target zone, respectively. The beeping alarm  
can be turned on or off by pressing the Alarm button (indicated by  
the  
on the display).  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Can't get a Heart Rate reading?  
The most common cause for the heart rate not turning on or work-  
ing erratically is that the belt is not positioned correctly or not  
moistened properly. Make sure that the belt is positioned high  
enough on your chest (too high is better than too low) and  
properly moistened. The tension should be comfortable but it  
shouldnt be so loose that it slides down the chest. Also make sure  
that your monitor is within the 3ft. transmitting distance of the  
transmitter and check the angle of its position (at greater  
distances, the monitor face should be parallel and facing the  
transmitter, instead of on an angle).  
It is also known that a small percentage of the population may have  
trouble getting an accurate heart rate reading with this type of  
device due to the many various intricacies of the heart rate signal.  
The signal may be too weak on the surface of the skin, stronger in  
a different location of the chest or irregular in waveform. Also, if the  
user has had recent heart problems, surgery, or other various  
differentiating factors, they might cause  
a
problem. If you are  
experiencing difficulties in picking up a steady signal, you may want  
to try your monitor on another person, or try positioning the belt  
higher on your chest, or shifting it more to the left or right of your  
chest (instead of centering the logo).  
 
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Blank screen or missing digits?  
This can be an indication of mechanical shock damage, a dead  
battery or possibly moisture damage. If this occurs, you could first try  
a Global Reset (see below) otherwise send it in for service. Repairs  
should only be done by a Vetta Dealer or a Vetta service center.  
Stuck or Erratic Display?  
If your monitor should ever get stuck or act erratically due to  
dropping it, static shock or some other unforeseen reason, The  
Global Reset feature will allow you to reset the unit and return all  
settings back to their internal defaults. To perform this function press  
and hold both buttons at once. Caution: THIS WILL CLEAR  
EVERYTHING! including all of your personal settings.  
My heart rate readings act strange w hile in my car or on an  
airplane. Though the HR409 is designed with high integrity  
interference elimination circuitry, extremely excessive electrical or  
magnetic fields like those in a vehicle (or on board an aircraft) can  
cause disturbances in the heart rate readings. When your monitor  
detects too much interference such as this, it will usually display "00"  
or - -and eventually turn its heart rate circuit off. The  
indicator  
tells you if the heart rate circuit is on. In most cases, holding the  
monitor within a foot of the front of the chest belt will allow your  
monitor to receive the signal and display your heart rate accurately.  
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HR409  
Your Vetta Heart Rate Monitor was built with a commitment to  
quality and dependability. To extend the life of your monitor and  
keep it operating at its peak, please read your instructions carefully  
and keep the following tips in mind.  
CARE & MAINTENANCE  
To maximize the life of your heart monitor it is important that  
you keep all of its components clean and always dry off any  
moisture before putting it away. For cleaning, use only mild soap  
and water. Be careful to never use abrasive cleaners or chemicals  
as they will cause permanent damage.  
For safekeeping, always store your monitor in its original box  
and in a safe, mild and dry location. Be sure not to expose it to  
extreme temperatures such as, leaving it in direct sunlight or in a  
hot or freezing cold car for extended periods of time.  
 
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  
Although your Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant, be sure not to  
operate its buttons under water as pressure can cause them to leak.  
The transmitter will automatically shut itself off once you have  
disconnected it from your chest. However, it is important to  
thoroughly dry it off after every use, since moisture on the  
electrodes can cause it to remain on longer.  
Be sure not to twist or bend the electrode portions of the belt  
excessively (never bend backwards), especially when storing it.  
This can permanently damage their conductivity and cause  
mechanical damage to the internal circuit.  
BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
Should your monitor need battery replacement we recommend that  
you take it to a local jewelry store or an authorized Vetta Dealer in  
order to guarantee that it will maintain its water resistance.  
Improper battery replacement or service will void the warranty.  
Repairs should only be performed by a Vetta Service Center.  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Shock Resistant:  
Standard shock resistance.  
Water Resistance:  
30 meters. Not intended for diving.  
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50˚C (32 to 122˚F)  
Battery Type:  
Transmitter--Lithium CR2032  
Monitor--Lithium CR2032  
Battery Life:  
Approx. 2 years, avg use of 1 hr/day, 7  
days/week.  
Time Default Mode:  
After 5 minutes of no key press or no  
heart rate Monitor returns to the time-  
of-day Mode.  
Global Reset:  
This feature will clear all memory data  
and user settings and return all set  
tings to the default values listed. Press  
and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.  
 
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TECHNICAL DISPLAY GUIDE  
Display Items  
Time  
Default Settings  
8 AM  
Range  
12/24hr.clock  
*AM & PM indicators  
active only in the  
Setting Modes.  
8AM/OFF  
Alarm Time  
Age  
ON/OFF  
7-99  
30 years  
Heart Rate Display  
TZ Alarm  
0(20)-250 bpm  
ON/OFF  
OFF  
Upper Target  
Zone Limit  
Lower Target  
Zone Limit  
162 beats per minute  
124 beats per minute  
OFF-250  
OFF-250  
Note: TZ High cannot be set less than TZ Low and TZ Low cannot  
be set greater than TZ High. How ever, they can be set w ithin 1  
beat of each other, or either one can be set to OFF.  
WARRANTY & SERVICE  
WARRANTY  
The Vetta companies, including Vetta USA Limited and AH Vetta  
Europe Limited, warrant all Vetta products, to the original purchaser, to  
be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three years  
from the original date of purchase. Vetta will, at its sole discretion,  
repair or replace any product deemed defective. This express warranty  
is in lieu of all other warranties, either expressed or implied. Any war-  
ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited  
to the three years duration of the above express warranty. Vetta will not  
be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages, including  
but without limitation damage or injuries resulting from possible meas-  
urement inaccuracies or malfunctions.  
 
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SERVICE  
If you ever experience a problem with the function of your Vetta  
HR409 Heart Rate Monitor, please visit your local Authorized Vetta  
Dealer for assistance.  
Should you experience a problem with your Vetta HR409 Heart Rate  
Monitor that cannot be solved by your local Authorized Vetta  
Dealer, please follow these simple steps to assure quick and efficient  
processing of your claim.  
Step 1 Contact the appropriate Vetta Customer Service Center listed  
below for help and to obtain  
(RA Number).  
a
Return Authorization Number  
Step 2 Send the unit back to the appropriate Vetta Customer Service  
Center, together with the original copy of your purchase receipt and  
a detailed explanation of the problem that you are experiencing.  
Please be sure to write the Return Authorization Number  
(RA Number) on your return package.  
VETTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS  
Acumen Inc:  
101A Executive Drive, Suite 100  
Sterling, VA 20166 USA  
Phone: 703-904-0405  
Fax: 703-904-0218  
Email: customerservice@vetta.com  
 

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