Matrix MX-T4, Owner'S Manual

6) Operating the Programs

6.0  MANUAL OPERATION

MATRIX

design makes using the programs as easy as one touch of a button. During Quick Start

or Manual operation the Manual Run T ime Screen will appear.

QUICK START

Prepare to start and press 

QUICK START

to begin workout.

Program will use the default settings for T ime and weight. Any pr ogram change during the
users workout will start at Level 1.

MANUAL PROGRAM

Allows the user to enter desired time, level, and weight. 

STEP 1

Select Manual program button on left of panel.
Press 

ENTER

or wait 3 seconds.

NOTE

Selecting 

START

will start program using remaining default values.

STEP 2

Select Time by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys.

When finished Press 

ENTER

NOTE

Selecting 

START

will start program using remaining default values.

STEP 3

Select Weight by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys. 

STEP 4

Press 

START

to begin workout.

Treadmill will Flash “Starting 3..2..1” Then the belt will start moving.

6.1  OPERATING LEVEL BASED PROGRAMS

The

MATRIX

treadmill offers versatile programs to keep the user motivated. 

The following Instructions will guide the user thr

ough simple steps to select 

INTERVALS,

ROLLING, FAT BURN,

and 

RANDOM

programs.

Press 

RANDOM

multiple times for other profiles.

STEP 1

Select INTERVALS, ROLLING, FAT BURN, or RANDOM program from the program 
button on left of panel.
Press 

ENTER

or wait 3 seconds.

NOTE

Selecting 

START

will start program using remaining default values.

STEP 2

Select Time by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys. When finished Press 

ENTER

or 

wait 3 seconds.

NOTE

Selecting 

START

will start program using remaining default values.

STEP 3

Select Level by using 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys. The user can change the level at any 

time during workout. When finished, Press 

ENTER

or Wait 3 seconds.

NOTE

Selecting 

START

will start program using remaining default values.

STEP 4

Select Weight by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys. 

STEP 5

Press 

START

to begin workout.

Treadmill will Flash “Starting 3..2..1” Then the belt will start moving.

6.3  HEAR T RATE CONTROLLED PROGRAMS

CAUTION

If you feel light headed or ar e having chest pains stop immediately and consult a

physician.

USING THE HEAR T RATE HANDLES

Heart rate can be received by holding onto the Heart Rate Handles for 10 Seconds. The users
hand must touch both metal tabs on each handle to get an accurate r eading. This technolo-
gy will work for 85% of the population. Not everyone can get an accurate r eading from the
grips.

USING A POLAR TELEMETR Y STRAP

Matrix Fitness Systems treadmills are equipped for the user to use a Polar compatible heart
rate chest strap. These can be pur chased at fitness equipment r etail stores. Please follow
instructions provided by the manufacture for wearing the chest strap.

HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM

Follow these easy Steps to enter into the Heart Rate Pr ogram. Heart rate is contr olled by
either speed or elevation and will maintain the user at the tar get percentage the user has
selected based on age.

STEP 1

Select 

TARGET HR

program button on left of panel.

STEP 2

Select 

TIME

by using the

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys or the number keypad on 

the T5 treadmill. When finished Press 

ENTER

or wait 5 seconds.

STEP 3

Select 

AGE

by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys or the number keypad on 

the T5 treadmill. When finished Press 

ENTER

or wait 5 seconds.

STEP 4

Select 

PERCENTAGE OF MAXIMUM HEAR T RA TE

by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow 

keys or the number keypad on the T5 tr eadmill. 
Percentage of maximum heart rate is deter mined by the following for mula.
(220 Beats Per Minute – Age) Selected Per centage
Example (220 – 30)65% = 123 Beats Per Minute

SELECT FROM 50% TO 80% IN 5 % INCREMENTS.

STEP 5

Select 

HR PROGRAM TYPE

by using the 

UP

or 

DOWN

arrow keys select the active 

variable Speed or Elevation that will be used to contr

ol the users hear

t rate.

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