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8. ABOUT HEART RATE DETECTION
Heart rate detection functions are selected at the time of purchase. Not every
product has every type of heart rate detection. The following explains factors
that influence the performance of two of the most common types of heart rate
detection devices.
HEART RATE
Telemetry
The words “telemetry heart rate” refer to the detection of heart rate via a device
worn on the exerciser and transmitted over the air to a circuit board built into
the product. Telemetry heart rate devices are commonly worn on the exerciser’s
chest, where the pulse is strongest and relatively easy to detect.
The following explains conditions that affect the performance of the telemetry
heart rate function in all fitness products.
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The telemetry heart rate transmitter emits a wireless 5 kHz signal that is harm-
less to the human body. Inside the transmitter is a 3 V battery (CR2032). If the
battery voltage is too low, either the reception distance shortens or there will be
no reception whatsoever.
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Secure the telemetry heart rate transmitter on your chest so that it stays in
place without making you feel uncomfortable. Moisten the skin for better contact.
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Because the telemetry heart rate signal varies in strength from 20 Hz to 20
KHz, environmental interference can block signal reception. Physical vibration
and electronic devices, including stereos, TVs, and even fluorescent lights, can
interfere with signal reception. For best results, install fitness products in an area
free from such interference.
● Space fitness products apart by at least 39 inches (100 cm) to avoid having
the heart rate value from one exerciser appear on a neighboring fitness product.
HEART RATE
Contact
The words “contact heart rate” refer to the detection of the heart rate via sensors
on the fitness product. By holding the sensors, the exerciser can view his or her
heart rate on the product display. Like telemetry heart rate, contact heart rate
can be influenced by several factors. The following list includes some of these
factors.
● A weak pulse makes it difficult to detect heart rate.
● Low systolic blood pressure makes it difficult to detect heart rate.
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Dry, course palms impede heart rate detection. For best results, moisten your
palms. But do not apply hand lotion immediately prior to your workout, because
hand lotion can gum up the contact pads.
Heart rate devices built into this fitness product are not medical devices. Heart
rate values are for reference only. Do not use them for medical diagnostic or
treatment work.
OPERATION
Wired remote message display instruction
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While the machine is in Pause mode, wired remote SPM setting window will
display “-PAUSE-”.
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When the safety key is removed, wired remote SPM setting window will
display “
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