VDO Cyclecomputing C1DS, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...CYCLECOMPUTING BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D INSTALLATION ET D UTILISATION MANUALE D INSTALLAZIONE E FUNZIONAMENTO INSTALACION Y OPERACIÓN MANUAL HANDLEIDING C1DS C2DS C3DS C4DS ...

Page 2: ...P01 Watch out old batteries require special disposal ...

Page 3: ...P02 Battery CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN ...

Page 4: ...P03 1 6 mm ...

Page 5: ...screw P04 ...

Page 6: ...OPEN CLOSE P05 ...

Page 7: ...P06 AC button ...

Page 8: ...WS in mm inch 1x P07 ...

Page 9: ...4 559 26x2 00 2114 83 2 57 559 26x2 125 2133 84 0 37 590 26x1 3 8 2105 82 9 20 571 26x3 4 1954 76 9 Tire size WS in mm KMH WS in inch MPH 32 630 27x1 1 4 2199 86 6 40 622 28x1 5 2224 87 6 47 622 28x1 75 2268 89 3 40 635 28x1 1 2 2265 89 2 37 622 28x1 3 8 2205 86 8 18 622 700x18C 2102 82 8 20 622 700x20C 2114 83 2 23 622 700x23C 2133 84 0 25 622 700x25C 2146 84 5 28 622 700x28C 2149 84 6 32 622 700...

Page 10: ... the receiver will be switched off after 30 minutes battery consumption Before continuing your ride you need to switch on the receiver again press M button IMPORTANT HINT for cell mobile phone brackets on the handlebar The digital wireless transmission of you VDO DS computer is likely to be disturbed if you are operating a cell mobile phone too close to the computer We highly recommend not mountin...

Page 11: ... all VDO Series C models Some functions and features are not available with all models The flag icon on the beginning of a chapter indicates which model this chapter is relevant for C1DS C2DS C3DS C4DS valid for models C1DS C2DS C3DS C4DS C3DS C4DS valid for models C3DS C4DS ...

Page 12: ...kage contents for its completeness 1 VDO computer 1 VDO digital transmitter 2 Battery 3V CR2032 for the computer and transmitter 2 Battery door for the computer and transmitter 1 Handle bar mount 1 Fixing clamp 1 Spoke magnet 4 Cable ties to fix transmitter ...

Page 13: ...ced technology available To enjoy the full potential of your computer and benefit from all the technical features we recommend you thoroughly study this manual You will find crucial hints for its operation as well as many more tips We wish you many enjoyable rides and trips on your bike with your VDO cycle computer CYCLE PARTS GMBH ...

Page 14: ...omputer and transmitter 2 2 Mounting sensor and magnet 2 3 Mounting cable and VDO any size handlebar mount 2 4 TWIST CLICK mounting of the computer 2 5 The 4 line VDO display 2 6 The VDO EMC operating system Easy Menu Control 2 7 Functions menu structure Fundamental instructions to read this manual 3 Initial operation AC auto clear 3 1 Manual Transmitter Search DIGI CONNECT RESET ...

Page 15: ...ting the clock 4 4 Setting the odometer 4 5 Changing wheel sizes from bike 1 to bike 2 4 6 Reset functions 5 Service Interval Indicator 6 Sleep Mode 7 Cadence optional Index part II 8 Stopwatch Important hint P04 links at the begin ning of a chapter are related to the respective picture in the picture book ...

Page 16: ...ctions Index part IV 10 Timing functions 10 1 Selecting timing functions 10 2 Timer countdown programming 10 3 Timer countdown stop watch start stop reset 10 4 Additional countdown functions Index part V 11 Troubleshooting 12 Warranty disclaimer 13 Technical specifications ...

Page 17: ...ter is processed No interference with signals coming from transmitters other than yours Very rarely even digital transmission may be interfered by high voltage power lines mobile phone poles remote controls car doors openers garage door openers What happens when digital transmission is interfered with speed display will read zero 0 trip distance stops counting ride timer stops counting The digital...

Page 18: ...d maximum speed odometer Hence your current data may change erratically after a interference Update of your computer After a battery change a new coding is automatically generated in the transmit ter The computer must learn this new coding Therefore you have to activate the manual transmitter search DIGI CONNECT RESET 3 1 Manual Transmitter Search DIGI CONNECT RESET ...

Page 19: ...es or if you use different tires B The VDO User ID allows you access to the restricted VDO User area on the VDO Home page www vdocyclecomputer com Here you can find many useful information and additional hints C The quick reference manual helps you if you have not used your computer for a while and can t remember how to use it 1 2 Functions Information Functions C1DS C2DS C3DS C4DS TRIPDISTANCE tri...

Page 20: ... TOT RIDE TM total ride time for bikes 1 2 NAVIGATOR second programmable trip counter Information Functions C4DS TIMER 1 2 Timer 1 Timer 2 COUNTDOWN countdown timer FORECAST KM MI trip distance prediction at countdown REMAIN KM MI trip distance remainder at countdown Additional Functions C1DS C2DS C3DS C4DS DIGI CONNECT RESET Manual Transmitter Search CLOCK time display in 12 or 24 h mode ...

Page 21: ...uages selectable full text display Service Interval Indicator wrench symbol Additional Function C2DS C3DS C4DS Timing Indicator Additional Function C4DS Audible signal beeper for timing functions 1 3 Optional features The following genuine VDO parts are available at your Bike Shop set transmitter magnet handlebar mount cadence set stem mount ...

Page 22: ... face up Step 2 Make sure the battery is not edged over Step 3 Check if the rubber washer is flatly positioned on the battery door Step 4 Place the battery door on the compartment take a coin and twist it to the right until detent approx 1 3 turn B Install the battery in the computer immediatly after the installation of the battery in the transmitter At the initial putting into operation the comput...

Page 23: ...rch is required DIGI CONNECT RESET see chapter 3 1 After every start a green LED at the transmitter flashes for 20 sec only The flashing LED indicates a working transmitter TIP for battery change VDO recommends an annual battery change Buy a spare battery in due time to avoid unwanted loss of data When changing the battery all basic settings are reset to default values Note your individual wheel siz...

Page 24: ...re you want the computer to be on the handlebar not applicable for stem mounting with optional stem holder Step 1 Prefix the transmitter on the fork leg with cable ties do not tighten yet Step 2 Put the magnet around a spoke do not fix Step 3 Direct the magnet to the marking on the transmitter at a distance of around 3 mm and shut the clip mechanism Step 4 Align transmitter and magnet and tighten th...

Page 25: ...ionally and tighten it with a little screw driver Do not overstress the plastic screw might be damaged 2 4 Twist Click mounting of the computer P05 The VDO Twist Click System securely connects the computer with the handlebar holder step 1 Hold the computer in the 10 O clock position approx 45 to the left and place it into the socket step 2 turn the computer to the right twist until it engages in t...

Page 26: ... average speed Menu control indicator flashes for further menu options selectable Digit elements Time clock Speed Chosen display function Text lines Upper text line full text description of the information displayed or in set up menu description of set up function Lower text line indicates the sub menu to enter by pushing the M key or in set up menu indicates available set up menus to be Entered ...

Page 27: ... C2DS C3DS C4DS Time clock Variation differ ence actual speed to average speed Selected measuring unit Indicator bike 1 2 Menu control indicator Text line 1 Actual current speed Reading of the func tion selected in text element 1 Text line 2 ...

Page 28: ...text menu control well known from most cellular phones 4 keys combined with the 4 line display provide comfortable and user friendly operation Menu indicators will always show further menu options by flashing In fact you do not need the manual any more form here Your VDO computer leads you step by step through all the menus Enjoy navigating ...

Page 29: ...layed enter next menu level push once cancel last entry go back one menu level hold return to main menu 2 7 Functions menu structure IMPORTANT In information menu IM1 to IM7 see below the lower text line indicates the entry to a sub menu Within such a sub menu the upper text line indicates the chosen information while the lower text line may offer available options START STOP RESET IM Information ...

Page 30: ... BIKE 1 IM2 2 ODO BIKE 2 EM2 1 NAVIGATOR SET EM2 2 NAVIGATOR RESET C3 C4 IM7 1 SUM RIDE TM1 C3 C4 IM7 2 SUM RIDE TM2 C4 IM6 1 FORECAST KM C4 IM6 2 REMAIN KM C3 C4 IM7 3 TOT RID TM Depending on selection in Set up Menu Only if COUNTDOWN has been selected See Set up Menu at chapter menu available for models all all all all C3 C4 C2 C3 C4 C2 C3 C4 2 7 1 Information Menus ...

Page 31: ...9 1 NAVIGATOR SET EM9 2 NAVIGATOR RESET EM1 1 TOUR DATA RESET EM1 2 ODO TOTAL RESET C3 C4 EM1 3 TOT RID TM RESET EM8 1 1 TIMER 1 SELECT EM8 1 2 TIMER 2 SELECT EM8 1 3 TIMER 1 2 SELECT EM8 1 4 COUNTDOWN SELECT EM8 1 4 STOPWATCH SELECT EM8 2 1 TIMER1 SET EM8 2 2 TIMER2 SET EM8 2 3 COUNTDOWN SET EM8 1 TIMING SELECT EM8 2 TIMING SET C4 C3 C4 all all all all all all all menu available for models ...

Page 32: ...levant menu option and accept it by pushing the M key 3 Initial operation AC Auto clear button After installing the battery your VDO computer brings up an English main menu Select your language to begin with a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c LANGUAGE SELECT a c choose your language The computer then automatically returns to the main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS in your selected language ...

Page 33: ...e transmitter The computer must learn this new coding Therefore you have to activate the manual transmitter search DIGI CONNECT RESET a c call SETTINGS and accept a c call DIGI CONNECT and accept RESET appears in display c accepts Now an additional check back secures that you really want to reset the digital coding of your computer RESET flashes c accepts If you start riding or turn the front wheel...

Page 34: ...ing the computer Such as language wheel size s clock WATCH OUT Any SET procedure must be completed menu question SET OK gets accepted by pushing c Should a SET procedure not be completed any data entered is not stored 4 1 Language selection In case you want to change the language at any time proceed as described under chapter 3 ...

Page 35: ...rs possible on 2 bikes i e Mountain Bike and Road Bike you are able to set up 2 different wheel sizes Measuring both wheel circumferences step 1 Place the front wheel valve perpendicular to the ground step 2 Mark this spot on the ground for example with chalk step 3 Turn the wheel forward for one full circle until the valve is perpendicular to the ground again step 4 Also mark this spot step 5 Mea...

Page 36: ...ossible that these numbers deviate from your real tire circumference since height and tread pattern are likely to be different Setting the wheel sizes a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c WHEELSIZE SET a c KMH DISPLAY or MPH DISPLAY to be selected actual wheel size 1 flashes a set wheel size 1 in mm or in Press up down key briefly for 1 mm keep pressing key for fast forward run c SET OK accept or return by...

Page 37: ... the computer returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS Watch out Default settings for the wheel sizes are as follows Bike 1 2155 mm and Bike 2 2000 mm In case you don t set your individual wheel sizes the computer works with default values Readings for speed therefore are likely to deviate signifi cantly from the actual values ...

Page 38: ...S a c CLOCK SET a c CLOCK 24 H DISPLAY or CLOCK 12 H DISPLAY flashing numbers are ready to be set a set hours c CONTINUE for minutes a c set minutes c SET OK accept or b to return and correct entries Your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 39: ...e 1 and 2 before changing the battery a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c ODOMETER SET a c ODO BIKE 1 SET or ODO BIKE 2 SET flashing numbers are ready to be set a set value c NEXT DIGIT After you have set the last number on the left first of your value c SET OK accept SET DONE Your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 40: ...to your trip a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c WHEELSIZE SELECT accepted by c a c WHEELSIZE 1 or WHEELSIZE 2 c accept select Change of wheel size is confirmed by WHEELSIZE 1 2 DONE WATCH OUT Changing to the other wheel size automatically results in resetting delet ing all data of your last tour trip distance ride time average and maximum speed of the previous wheel size setting ...

Page 41: ...O TOTAL RESET or TOT RIDE TM RESET only C3DS C4DS c accept select RESET Safety check back Are you sure you want to reset c accepts RESET and deletes NOTE Accepting the reset by pressing c deletes the respective data This step can not be made undone RESET DONE appears briefly and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 42: ...tor Your VDO computer features a Service Interval Indicator for bike 1 and bike 2 Like the indicator in some cars the Service Interval Indicator reminds you to have your bike checked and serviced in a shop When you reach 750 km mi on one bike The Service Interval symbol wrench flashes in the display The information line displays BIKE CHECK Now it is suggested to either service your bike yourself or...

Page 43: ...Interval Indicator if applicable and the TIMER symbol if activated are displayed a The computer will go into Sleep Mode when no speed impulses have been processed for 5 minutes and no key has been pressed during that time b Sleep Mode is cancelled once speed impulses are processed you start riding or any key is pressed ATTENTION At a break during your ride the receiver will be switched off after 3...

Page 44: ...Bike Dealer Operating instructions for cadence functions are described in detail in the CADENCE KIT s extra manual Contents of the optional kit CADENCE Articlecode 4402 Cadence transmitter and mounting parts cadence magnet mounting parts 8 Stopwatch Manual stop watch to measure riding time of certain trip sections Starting Stopwatch Select STOPWATCH in your information display a STOPWATCH START c ...

Page 45: ...ter features a NAVIGATOR function that makes it possible to follow route Road Book instructions Road books are trip maps outlining mileage values based on certain landmarks Your VDO Navigator is a further independent trip counter it either counts forward or back wards Mileage can be set at any point of the trip You might as well get in on a trip or adjust your mileage in case you have gotten lost ...

Page 46: ...e set a enter set c NEXT DIGIT accept or return by b continue with next digit or correct previous entry b At the end of the set procedure you will be asked c SET OK accept SET DONE appears briefly and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS Note the NAVIGATOR is always counting even if you don t set it ...

Page 47: ...STANCE SETTINGS 10 Timing functions Your VDO Computer features 5 individual timing functions With any of the functions selected the TIMING indicator is activated in the upper left part of the display Set measuring range for all timing functions 0 00 00 h to 24 00 00 h TIMER 1 You can program a time window i e for interval training TIMER 1 counts on from zero A single beep indicates the end of TIME...

Page 48: ...ther A single beep indicates the end of TIMER 1 a double beep indicates the end of TIMER 2 TIMER 1 2 is activated until you stop TIMER 1 2 by pressing the M key COUNTDOWN You can program a time window from which is counted backwards A single beep indicates the end of the COUNTDOWN timer Only with COUNTDOWN selected and started you have access to additional functions MORE in AVG SPEED menu See also...

Page 49: ...OPWATCH COUNTDOWN TIMER 1 TIMER 2 or TIMER 1 2 c SELECTION to be confirmed accepted DONE appears briefly and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS The TIMER function of your choice is then displayed in your information menu IM4 With TIMER or COUNTDOWN selected you have to program your time window otherwise your information menu displays the hint TIMER ERROR or CO...

Page 50: ...ave to be programmed in the first place a c TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS a c TIMING SELECT a c TIMING SET a TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 or COUNTDOWN c accept select flashing numbers are ready to be set a c hours a c minutes a c seconds c SET OK accept TIMER1 TIMER2 COUNTDOWN SET DONE appears briefly and your VDO Computer automatically returns to main menu TRIPDISTANCE SETTINGS ...

Page 51: ...1 START or TIMER 2 START or TIMER1 2 START or COUNTDOWN START or STOPWATCH START c START STOP Resetting Timer Countdown Stopwatch Timer and Countdown feature a fast reset function a TIMER1 TIMER2 TIMER1 2 COUNTDOWN STOPWATCH select the appropriate menu c Hold for 3 seconds After 3 seconds the TIMER is reset to zero or the COUNTDOWN is reset to the previously programmed START time ...

Page 52: ...n 10 4 Additional Countdown Functions In COUNTDOWN mode you get to FORECAST KM MI and REMAIN KM MI by information menu AVG SPEED a c AVG SPEED MORE a FORECAST KM or MI b REMAIN KM or MI Note The forecasted km mi reflect your computers projection for the distance you ac complish at the end of your countdown time This information is determined by your actual average speed during the countdown time pe...

Page 53: ...far apart Readjust position of trans mitter and magnet C1DS C2DS C3DS C4DS every 10 seconds Remaining km mi is your estiamted distance left in the remaining count down time Here also respective data is updated every 10 seconds As long as you have not reset your COUNTDOWN by RESET you are able to review the projected FORECAST KM MI of your last COUNTDOWN by the FORECAST KM MI menu option 11 Trouble...

Page 54: ...play Wheel size is not correctly set up Wheel size is ZERO Program your wheel size Display fades Battery is weak Check battery and replace eventually Display fades Temperatures below 5 C 41 F make your LCD display fade Higher temperatures will m ake your display work properly 12 Warranty disclaimer VDO Cycle Parts warrants your VDO Computer for 5 years from date of purchase This war ...

Page 55: ...e of legitimate complaints you are entitled to have your computer either repaired or replaced with a comparable model Due t possible model changes your model might have been discontinued In the event that you should have a complaint please first contact the retailer where you pur chased your VDO computer If the retailer is unable to help you can return your computer to Cycle Parts GmbH Große Ahlmüh...

Page 56: ...Operating temperature of LCD display 15 C to 60 C 5 F to 140 F Speed reading range at wheel size 2155 mm 84 8 in min 2 5 km h 1 55 mi max 120 km h 74 mi Riding Time Measuring Range up to 23 59 59 HH MM SS Stop Watch Measuring Range only C2DS C3DS C4DS up to 23 59 59 HH MM SS Trip Distance Counter Measuring Range up to 999 99 km or mi NAVIGATOR Measuring Range only C3DS C4DS up to 999 99 km or mi T...