Cateye Q3A, User Manual

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Page 2: ...et Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence s Son utilisation est soumise deux conditions 1 L appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences nuisibles et 2 L appareil doit supporter les inter...

Page 3: ...35 Setting the target heart rate zones See page 37 38 Data mode DATA See this section to review and manage the recorded files Recorded data review File view See page 40 45 File view Download recorded...

Page 4: ...twatch 22 Switching between modes 22 Backlight 23 Power saving mode 23 Transmission sleep mode 23 Saving the power of the wristwatch 23 Clock mode CLOCK 24 Functions in Clock mode 24 Display data in C...

Page 5: ...altitude and atmospheric pressure 62 Knowledge related to weather and altitude 62 Heart rate training 63 Target heart rate zone 63 Training for competition 66 Use of the target zone 67 Trouble shooti...

Page 6: ...lt a doctor immediately Caution Regularly check the positions of the magnets and the speed cadence sensors and make sure that they are securely mounted If loose tighten firmly to avoid falling and dam...

Page 7: ...d radar bases Other wireless computers or digitally controlled lights Altitude measurement The altitude is determined by detecting the change in atmospheric pressure using a pressure sensor built in t...

Page 8: ...icon 3 on the screen and starts measurement When the wristwatch cannot receive any sensor signal from ID 2 it searches a sensor signal from ID 1 again The wristwatch repeats synchronization through t...

Page 9: ...rap Wheel magnet Cadence magnet Nylon ties x7 CD ROM Menu enter button MENU Start stop select button SSS Mode 1 button MODE1 Mode 2 button MODE2 Pressure sensor Battery cover Serial number Belt Lap bu...

Page 10: ...ts up when using the 12 hour system LAP Lap indicator Lights up while the lap data is displayed Auto mode Lights up when the auto mode function is on Slope angle zone memory point utilization Alarm Li...

Page 11: ...turn the sensor to the angle as shown on the right Temporarily secure the wheel magnet to 2 the spoke so that it faces the sensor zone on the SPEED side Temporarily secure the cadence magnet in 3 side...

Page 12: ...3 mm After adjustment tighten the set screw on the SPEED side Adjust the distance between the cadence 2 magnet and the CADENCE side of the speed sensor to be about 3 mm After adjustment tighten the s...

Page 13: ...ion according to the handlebar size and fix it using nylon ties Wrap the wristwatch around the bracket 2 Firmly fasten the belt so that the wristwatch will not come off 2 Cut extra length of the nylon...

Page 14: ...heart rate sensor until it clicks 1 Wear the heart rate sensor with the HR strap and adjust the length of the HR strap 2 to fit your chest size under bust Fastening the strap too tightly may cause di...

Page 15: ...atch Restarting When using the unit for the first time after purchasing or after replacing batteries restart the wristwatch to make it work properly The wristwatch and each sensor ID have been checked...

Page 16: ...E1 or Confirm SSS 2 Enter the Hour and Minute Enter the Hour pressing the MODE1 to increase and MODE2 button to decrease the flashing value confirm with the SSS button and then enter the Minute in the...

Page 17: ...ence Press and hold the MODE1 or MODE2 button to increase decrease the number quickly 1 Press the MODE1 button twice to switch to TIRE and confirm with the SSS button Switch screen MODE2 MODE1 or Conf...

Page 18: ...0 x 1 50 1490 47 406 20 x 1 75 1515 50 406 20 x 1 95 1565 28 451 20 x 1 1 8 1545 37 451 20 x 1 3 8 1615 37 501 22 x 1 3 8 1770 40 501 22 x 1 1 2 1785 47 507 24 x 1 75 1890 50 507 24 x 2 00 1925 54 507...

Page 19: ...ton in the same way C F MODE2 MODE1 or Pressing the 4 MENU button confirms the measurement unit and returns to the Setup mode UNITS Now the wristwatch setup is completed Press the MENU button again to...

Page 20: ...s displayed on the screen it is oper ating normally Speed sensor CADENCE side 1 Turn the crank 2 When the cadence is displayed on the screen it is operating normally Heart rate sensor 1 Wear the heart...

Page 21: ...med the formatting opera tion The sensor ID synchronized at the factory is initialized by format ting Synchronize the speed sensor ID according to the Setup mode Searching for sensor ID page 53 Heart...

Page 22: ...nsor ID Measurement unit Record interval Auto mode Training function Sound setting Sea level altitude Flows of the formatting and restarting operations The formatting and restarting procedures are as...

Page 23: ...rate monitor Option mode page 36 This mode is used to edit option setup values often used while riding bicycle such as zones and count down Data mode page 39 This mode is used to check the data saved...

Page 24: ...arately for the speed sensor and the heart rate sensor Accordingly if the bicycle is stopped for over 5 minutes with the heart rate sensor worn only the speed sensor goes into transmission sleep When...

Page 25: ...e Correcting the sea level altitude page 60 for quick altitude correction This shortcut operation however does not work while the measurement is continuing in the Sports mode Alarm clock mode Indicate...

Page 26: ...Displays data related to the speed and altitude Middle display left Displays data related to the heart rate Middle display right Displays data related to the cadence temperature and slope angle 1 When...

Page 27: ...stopping the measurement To use this unit as a heart rate monitor start stop the measure ment using the SSS button in the manual measurement When the auto mode is on you cannot start the measurement A...

Page 28: ...p data to 0 simultaneously press the SSS MODE1 or SSS MODE2 buttons on any screen in the Sports mode except interval on the training function screen Resetting the measurement data saves the point data...

Page 29: ...ce since the start of measurement Sea Level Altitude Displays the sea level altitude at the current loca tion point Temperature Displays the current temperature Ascending altitude Displays the accumul...

Page 30: ...gh and low intensity exercise LAP Lap timer Displays the elapsed time from the previous point for LAP 01 from the start of measurement in real time CAL Calorie Consumption Displays the estimated calor...

Page 31: ...lap records may decrease depending on file utilization For details see Wristwatch memory capacity limit on page 40 Average lap speed Displays the average lap speed heart rate from the previous point...

Page 32: ...eviewed in the Data mode File view page 40 Real time lap data Pressing and holding the LAP button on any screen in Sports mode displays the real time lap data in the upper and middle displays For the...

Page 33: ...merical value to the predetermined value you set Example of how the countdown distance is used Entering the race event distance 1 For distance system events such as a road race and cen tury ride enter...

Page 34: ...ining menus in which the recovery time in every repeat is different from the recovery time between the sets such training that has the re covery time of 3 minutes in every repeat and 10 minutes betwee...

Page 35: ...pofthemeasure ment in the wristwatch However the elapsed time measurement in the wristwatch will start just as the interval starts when the auto mode is off lights off and measurement is stopped When...

Page 36: ...interval time is up When interval measurement is inserted during primary measurement the lap data is recorded as being continued like regular lap data During the interval measurement pressing the LAP...

Page 37: ...step 2 skipping step 1 Press and hold only the MODE1 button to increase the number quickly 1 When any other mode screen is displayed switch to the Option mode CD TIMER Select OPTION MENU by pressing...

Page 38: ...tch the mode MENU The settings are reflected in the lower display in Sports mode For details see Train ing function countdown function and interval function on page 32 Setting the target heart rate zo...

Page 39: ...nfirm it pressing the SSS button Increase decrease MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS You can enter any upper lower limit to each zone however the upper limit is adjusted automatically to the lower limit 1 wh...

Page 40: ...ement data to your PC and review past records Data mode DATA Memory point utilization Number of total laps in all files Number of total files saved File view page 40 This view is used to review and ma...

Page 41: ...Points shall be 36000 or less Example At 2 seconds Maximum record of 20 hours At 3 seconds Maximum record of 30 hours At 5 seconds Maximum record of 50 hours At 10 seconds Maximum record of 100 hours...

Page 42: ...The automatic record interval can be selected from 4 options in the range of 2 to 10 seconds according to your application For details see the Setup mode Setting the record interval page 56 When the...

Page 43: ...e number starts with the latest file F01 Scroll through the data saved in each file by pressing the 3 SSS button The display items are as follows on the next page Pressing the 4 MENU button returns to...

Page 44: ...e 1 Heart rate zone number Upper zone limit Lowerzone limit Time in zone and percentage 1 Maximum altitude Minimum altitude Maximum temperature Minimum temperature Ascending altitude Maximum slope ang...

Page 45: ...SSS button Press the LAP button again to return from the lap data Viewing exiting lap data LAP When no lap data is contained in the file it cannot be viewed Switch the laps if applicable pressing the...

Page 46: ...op switch the mode MENU Pressing the MENU button on the delete screen cancels deleting files and returns to the previous screen When the wristwatch has no files F00 the delete file operation is not op...

Page 47: ...sing the MODE1 or MODE2 but ton and then press the SSS button LINK TO PC appears on the screen and the wristwatch automatically starts searching for your PC Once the com munication is established it s...

Page 48: ...ver within the range under The wristwatch has a limited memory capacity It is recommended to transfer the measurement data periodically to your PC and delete the files in the wrist watch page 45 Setti...

Page 49: ...cording to the relevant changes Total elapsed time and total trip distance Elapsed time and trip distance for the week Elapsed time and trip distance for the month Elapsed time and trip distance for t...

Page 50: ...ss you perform an operation within 3 minutes it returns to Clock mode In such cases any change is not reflected Shortcut from Clock mode or Sports mode does not display the altitude adjusting screen a...

Page 51: ...Select 24h 24 hour or 12h 12 hour pressing the MODE1 and MODE2 buttons and confirm with the SSS button 24h 12h MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 Enter the Hour or Minute Enter the Hour pressing the MODE1...

Page 52: ...TE automatically Switch modes MENU press hold 2 Switch to ALARM pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button and then confirm it pressing the SSS button Switch screen MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 Select ON or O...

Page 53: ...number quickly 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 Switch modes MENU press hold 2 Switch to...

Page 54: ...speed sensor ID on page 7 Searching for sensor ID SYNC ID Pairing the wristwatch with the heart rate and speed cadence sensors This unit requires checking of the sensor ID in order for the wristwatch...

Page 55: ...owing simple method below When the heart rate or speed cadence is displayed with ID OK on the screen synchronization is completed Start searching SSS This unit enters the search mode for 5 minutes aft...

Page 56: ...onfirm it pressing the SSS button Switch screen MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 Select the speed unit pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button To switch the speed unit only proceed to Step 5 To change the temp...

Page 57: ...creen MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 Select T 10s 10 seconds T 5s 5 seconds T 3s 3 seconds or T 2s 2 seconds pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 buttons T 10s T 5s T 3s T 2s MODE2 MODE1 or Pressing the 4 MENU b...

Page 58: ...pressing the SSS button Switch screen MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 For entry change each digit one by one for the total trip distance by pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button and move digits by pressing...

Page 59: ...modes MENU press hold 2 Switch to AUTO MODE pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button and then confirm it pressing the SSS button Switch screen MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 Select ON or OFF pressing the MOD...

Page 60: ...creen MODE2 MODE1 or Confirm SSS 3 Select ON or OFF of the button operation sound pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button To switch the button operation sound only proceed to Step 5 To change also the targ...

Page 61: ...titude with the MODE1 and MODE2 buttons and then confirm it with the SSS buttons There are 2 ways to correct the sea level altitude with this unit One is REF correcting the sea level altitude and HOME...

Page 62: ...orrection screen is displayed in Setup mode in the MENU or is shortcut to from the orthrometric height screen in Clock mode or in Sports mode REF sea level altitude correction Enter the altitude at th...

Page 63: ...and altitude The change in atmospheric pressure when the weather changes from a good condition such as clear and sunny to a bad condition such as rainy and cloudy is equivalent to the ascending altitu...

Page 64: ...tween 30 and 70 of your maximum HR depending on your physical strength For best results exercise consistently in this zone for periods of at least 20 30 minutes 3 or more times a week Obtain your targ...

Page 65: ...be used as an average level for setting the zone Procedures for time trial measurements Caution Maintain a good physical condition If you have any worries consult with a doctor before you attempt any...

Page 66: ...12 An elite ride should set the value 4 lower than those values above For example when the average heart rate at 20 minutes time trial is 175 bpm the zone is categorized as the table shown below Heart...

Page 67: ...race ability and VO2 max 85 anaerobic exercise D For anaerobic capacity and sprinting 92 5 anaerobic exercise Training level x 100 Target heart rate Maximum heart rate Resting heart rate x Resting hea...

Page 68: ...below the zone and their percentages can be viewed in the file view page 40 The alarm sound is interlocked with the start stop of the measurement You can enter any upper lower limit to each zone Selec...

Page 69: ...l USB communication kit delete the files after you send the saved files to your PC No displays appear Is the battery for the wrist watch empty Replace it with a new battery CR2430 After replacement be...

Page 70: ...30 After replacement be sure to perform the restart ing operation page 14 Is the electrode pad overly worn and damaged after long use Replace it with a new heart rate sensor Did you perform the format...

Page 71: ...ot be measured if recordable range described on the left is exceeded Reset the data page 27 and then perform measurement again Is it immediately after press ing the LAP button Recording laps needs at...

Page 72: ...ter depth shallow NO Snorkeling water depth deep NO Replacing battery The Q3a comes with factory installed batteries When a battery is empty replace it with a new one according to the following instru...

Page 73: ...operation page 14 to set the current time and date Heart rate sensor Battery life Approx 1 year when worn for 1 hour per day 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the heart rate sensor using a co...

Page 74: ...benzine or rubbing alcohol as they may damage the surfaces The heart rate strap absorbs sweat easily and leaving it as such is unsanitary Wash with neutral detergent and keep it clean Maintenance Spar...

Page 75: ...SPORTS MENU SETUP MENU PC LINK PC link HR ZONE Setting the target heart rate zone FILE File view CD TIMER Setting the training function DATA MENU OPTION MENU CLOCK MENU Day of the week Clock Date Alti...

Page 76: ...titude Heart rate Slope angle Elapsed time Current speed Heart rate Cadence Calorie Consumption TOTAL DATA Total trip distance total elapsed time entry Current speed Heart rate Cadence Clock UNITS Set...

Page 77: ...0 00 9999 99 km mile Countdown distance 9999 90 0 00 km mile setting range 9999 9 0 0 km mile Countdown time 99 59 00 0 00 00 setting range 99 59 0 00 Interval timer 99 59 59 1 00 00 0 59 59 9 0 00 0...

Page 78: ...range 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C This product will not function appropriately when exceeding the working temperature range Slow response or black LCD at lower or higher temperature may happen respectively S...

Page 79: ...use CatEye will repair or replace the defect at no charge Service must be performed by CatEye or an authorized retailer To return the product pack it carefully and enclose the warranty certificate pr...

Page 80: ...9 Data to be sent from this unit to your PC 47 Deleting files 45 Display data in Sports mode 28 29 F File view FILE 40 Flow of the screen 74 Formatting 14 21 H Heart rate sensor 13 Heart rate training...

Page 81: ...rcumference TIRE 52 Setting the training function CD TIMER 36 Setup mode SETUP 49 Spare accessories 73 Specifications 76 Split time 31 Sports mode SPORTS 25 Starting Stopping measurement 26 Stop remin...

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