VDO M4WL, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...fully It contains full operating instructions and many useful tips We hope you enjoy cycling with your VDO computer Cycle Parts GmbH First please ensure that the contents of this pack are complete 1 VDO computer 1 battery for the computer 1 speed transmitter battery installed 1 handlebar bracket 1 spoke magnet clip magnet cable ties for attaching the bracket and the transmitter 1 quick start instr...

Page 3: ...cumference 22 Clock 26 Start altitude 28 Current altitude 29 Total distance 32 Total ride time 34 Altitude gain 36 Altitude loss 38 Setting the navigator 40 Resetting the navigator to zero 41 Trip section counter 42 Resetting the trip section counter to zero 43 Resetting trip data after the trip 43 Recalibrating the altitude before starting 44 Light mode 47 Battery status indicator 48 Replacing th...

Page 4: ...e current altitude Area 2 The next line permanently shows the current speed Area 3 The middle line uses clear text to display a description of the selected function Area 4 The bottom line of the display shows the value for the selected function Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 On the right of the display under the speed indicator the unit kmh or mph is displayed ...

Page 5: ...e currently travelling quicker or slower than your current average speed or The VDO M4 WL can be used on two bikes The indicator icons 1 and 2 show whether your VDO M4 WL is currently using the settings for bike 1 or bike 2 Light ON OFF This icon indicates whether the display backlight mode is switched on or off Left right arrows next to the description of the selected indicator function In settin...

Page 6: ...BIKE In function mode Access the bike functions scroll forwards through the functions Reset trip data to zero press and hold In setting mode Scroll in the setting menu forwards Change the data to be set increase Exit setting mode and return to function mode ALTI In function mode Access the altitude functions scroll forwards through the functions Select the start altitude set the current altitude r...

Page 7: ...tly shown on the display Current ride time The current ride time ride time for the current trip counts up to 99 59 59 HH MM SS If this value is exceeded the ride time counter restarts at zero BIKE button functions The BIKE button can be used to access the following functions Current distance The current distance distance for the current trip counts up to 9 999 99 km or miles If this maximum value ...

Page 8: ...ion counter is running the section time is recorded as on a stopwatch When the trip section counter is running the section distance is also recorded The trip section counter is started and stopped by pressing the BIKE SET buttons simultaneously press and both buttons do NOT hold ATTENTION the trip section counter stops automatically when the speed is zero A detailed description of the trip section...

Page 9: ...r can be reset to zero as often as desired and independently of the trip distance counter be preset to a specific value count forwards or backwards from this value Information on how to operate the navigator can be found on page 40 Temperature The VDO M4 WL has a temperature indicator The temperature is displayed in increments of 0 1 degrees Time The current time is displayed in 24 H or 12 H mode ...

Page 10: ...e Altitude gain Displays the altitude gain for the current trip Maximum altitude Displays the maximum altitude reached on the current trip The value is updated if a new higher altitude is reached Average gradient uphill Shows you the average gradient uphill for the current trip Maximum gradient uphill Shows you the maximum gradient uphill you have recorded so far on the current trip ...

Page 11: ... is updated if you ride down a steeper section at a later point Accessing the total values The total values for the distance travelled the ride time and the altitude data are accessed separately from the data for the CURRENT trip To access the totals press and hold the SET button until the menu opens Press the SET button to open the total values screen Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll in th...

Page 12: ...time Sum of all trips The total ride time counts up to 9999 59 HHHH MM If this value is exceeded the total ride time counter restarts at zero Press the BIKE button to scroll on to year altitude gain for bike 1 Press the BIKE button to scroll on to year altitude loss for bike 1 If you have also used bike 2 when continuing scrolling by pressing the BIKE button the values for bike 2 are also displaye...

Page 13: ...n you can also scroll backwards through the functions This enables you to quickly display the desired function Sleep mode If you take a break and the M4 WL is in the bracket the computer switches to sleep mode after five minutes The model name VDO M4 WL and the time appear on the display If you set off again after a break the VDO M4 WL has an auto start function The VDO M4 WL instantly switches ba...

Page 14: ... the foot of the handlebar bracket by 90 accordingly To do so undo the screws in the bracket remove the foot and rotate it 90 then insert and tighten the screws again Attention do not overtighten the screws STEP 3 Guide the cable ties through the slot in the handlebar bracket place around the handlebars or the stem and pull do not pull tight just yet STEP 4 For handlebar attachment align the compu...

Page 15: ...rtment must point toward the spokes Depending on the available space the transmitter can be mounted along the front of the fork on the inside of the fork or the back of the fork STEP 2 Place the spoke magnet around an outside spoke The VDO logo of the rod shaped magnet core should point toward the transmitter Align the magnet with the cross hatched sensor marking on the transmitter at a distance o...

Page 16: ...ert the computer STEP 1 Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o clock position STEP 2 Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o clock position and click it into the bracket system A noticeable resistance must be overcome to move it into place STEP 3 To remove the computer rotate it to the left without pushing or pulling Memory aid Rigid to the Right Loose to the Left ...

Page 17: ...the cadence option is activated The VDO M4 WL has an automatic bike recognition function Depending on whether you are using bike 1 or bike 2 the data is recorded for bike 1 or bike 2 ATTENTION When other radio signals interfere during the pairing function the display shows the message Too Many Signals Confirm this message by pressing any key You will then need to leave this location and move to an...

Page 18: ...nish Dutch Polish How to select a language Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens The Totals total values first appear on the display Press the BIKE button to scroll to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press SET to open the language settings English flashes ...

Page 19: ...n to confirm your language setting The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET or BIKE button The settings menu closes The VDO M4 WL returns to function mode ...

Page 20: ...o the setting for the Dimension unit Press the SET button to open the unit setting First set the unit for the speed KMH flashes in the bottom line of the display Press the BIKE button to change the unit to MPH Press the SET button to confirm the setting The setting for the temperature unit next appears on the display Set whether the temperature should be displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit Press th...

Page 21: ...KE button to make the selection Press the SET button to confirm the selection The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET or BIKE button The settings menu closes The VDO M4 WL returns to function mode ...

Page 22: ... strip STEP 2 Now push your bike forwards in a straight line until the valve is back on the ground after one rotation Again mark the position of the valve on the ground with a line or adhesive strip STEP 3 The distance between the two marks corresponds to your wheel circumference or wheel size in millimetres Settings wheel circumference wheel size Wheel circumference in mm inches Tyre size ETRTO K...

Page 23: ...the Wheelsize Press the SET button to open the setting description here is for bike 1 In the display you can now choose whether you want to manually set the wheel size in millimetres inch or select the appropriate tyres from a tyre list Press the BIKE button to make the selection Confirm the selection by pressing the SET button Press the SET button to open the setting for the wheel size You can se...

Page 24: ...flashes and is ready to be set Press the BIKE or ALTI button to set this digit Press the SET button to confirm your setting For mm The final digit on the right now flashes Press the BIKE or ALTI button to set this digit Press the SET button to confirm your setting Your wheel circumference setting is now complete The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings p...

Page 25: ...button to scroll through the tyre list until your tyres are displayed in the example shown 26 x 2 35 Press the SET button to confirm the selection The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET or BIKE button The settings menu closes The VD...

Page 26: ...menu opens Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll to the setting for the Clock Press the SET button to open the setting for the clock The hour digits flash Press the BIKE or ALTI button to change the setting for the hours Press the SET button to confirm your setting Disp...

Page 27: ...rm your setting The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET or BIKE button The settings menu closes The VDO M4 WL returns to function mode Display in 24 h format Display in 12 h format ...

Page 28: ...set the start altitudes Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll to the setting for the Home Alti start altitude Press the SET button to open the setting for the Home Alti You can set two start altitudes Press t...

Page 29: ...to set the current altitude This is necessary for example if you start your trip from a lo cation other than one of the two start altitudes Also reset the current altitude if the weather has changed during a trip and the current altitude displayed on the M4 WL does not match the altitude information displayed on a road sign for instance How to set the current altitude Press and hold the SET button...

Page 30: ...w to set the current altitude by entering the altitude in metres or feet Press the SET button to confirm the selection Altitude The setting opens Press the BIKE button to increase the value Press the ALTI button to decrease the value Once this value has been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display Set Meter Set Feet ...

Page 31: ...s Press the SET button to confirm the setting for the current altitude via the sea level pressure The setting opens The current sea level pressure is displayed Press the BIKE button to increase the value Press the ALTI button to decrease the value Once the correct current altitude has been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to ...

Page 32: ...battery is replaced How to set the total values Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll to the setting for the Total Dist total distance Press the SET button to open the settings Press the BIKE button to select w...

Page 33: ... to change this digit Once this digit has also been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The next digit flashes Once all digits have been set confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display The set value is stored If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any ...

Page 34: ... the settings menu opens Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll to the setting for the Total Time Press the SET button to open the setting for the Total Time total ride time Press the BIKE to select whether you want to set the total time for bike 1 or bike 2 Press the ...

Page 35: ...y pressing the SET button The setting for the minutes is then opened Press the BIKE or ALTI button to set the minutes Once the minutes have been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the S...

Page 36: ...to move from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll to the setting for the Alti UP altitude gain Press the SET button to open the settings You can set the altitude gain for bike 1 or bike 2 Make this selection by pressing the BIKE or ALTI button Press the SET button to open the settings The setting opens ...

Page 37: ...ton to confirm the value Once all the digits have been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET or BIKE button The settings menu closes The VDO M4 WL returns to function mode ...

Page 38: ...o the new VDO M4 WL How to set the total altitude loss for the year Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings Press the SET button to open the settings Language appears on the display Press the BIKE or ALTI button to scroll to the setting for the Alti Down altitude loss Press the SET button to open the settings The setting ope...

Page 39: ...ton to confirm the value Once all the digits have been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The response Set OK appears on the display If you want to configure further settings press the BIKE or ALTI button to access these If you do not want to configure any further settings press and hold the SET or BIKE button The settings menu closes The VDO M4 WL returns to function mode ...

Page 40: ...igator setting range 99 99 to 999 99 km or miles Once the navigator function is on the display press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens First select whether the navigator should count forwards or backwards from the set value Make this selection by pressing the BIKE or ALTI button Press the SET button to confirm your selection The screen for setting the navigator s distance value...

Page 41: ...se Set OK appears on the display The VDO M4 WL returns to function mode Once the navigator function appears on the display press and hold the BIKE button Navigator RESET appears on the display If you continue to hold down the BIKE button the navigator is reset to zero Resetting the navigator to zero The navigator can be reset to zero any number of times during a trip How to reset the navigator Pre...

Page 42: ... to scroll to the trip section distance Stopping the trip section counter To stop the trip section counter simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons ATTENTION if you take a break speed zero the trip section counter will automatically stop When you set off again the trip section counter is still active as shown by the icon on the display the trip section counter will automatically run again Res...

Page 43: ...this trip to zero The VDO M4 WL is then ready for the next trip ATTENTION your total distance total number of kilometres miles ridden total ride time and total altitude gain loss for the year are not reset to zero How to reset the trip data after a trip Press and hold the BIKE button for a few seconds The text Tour Data RESET appears on the display If you continue to hold down the BIKE button the ...

Page 44: ...ly displays the start altitude as the current altitude To calibrate the cycle computer press and hold the ALTI button until the menu opens Altitude SELECT flashes on the display You can now choose whether you want to set the current altitude to the correct value set the current sea level pressure to the correct value use the start altitude 1 as the reference value for the recalibration use the sta...

Page 45: ...ress the SET button to select Actual Alti The setting opens Press the BIKE button to increase the value Press the ALTI button to decrease the value Once this value has been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The confirmation message Set OK appears on the display The newly set value for the current altitude is now displayed Recalibrating the altitude before starting Set Meter Set Fe...

Page 46: ...ion can be found on several weather websites Press the SET button to select the setting for the Air Pressure The setting opens The current sea level pressure is displayed Press the BIKE button to increase the value Press the ALTI button to decrease the value Once this value has been set confirm the setting by pressing the SET button The confirmation message Set OK appears on the display The new al...

Page 47: ...ime a button is pressed the display backlight illuminates for a few seconds Pressing the same button a second time displays the desired function ATTENTION to conserve the battery the backlight mode is deactivated if the M4 WL goes into sleep mode during a rest period This ensures that you do not unnecessarily drain the battery by having the backlight mode activated during the day for example You c...

Page 48: ... dead battery ATTENTION Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new battery The electronics need this time to recognise that the battery is being changed STEP 3 Insert the battery into the computer housing with the pole up Ensure that the battery is not tilted Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the battery compartment STEP 4 Insert the battery compartment cover into the openi...

Page 49: ... 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover STEP 2 Remove the dead battery ATTENTION Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new battery The electronics need this time to recognise that the battery is being changed STEP 3 Insert the battery into the transmitter housing with the pole up Ensure that the battery is not tilted Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the batt...

Page 50: ...If your complaint is legitimate you will receive a comparable replacement device You are not entitled to a replacement of the identical model if the model in question is no longer in production due to a model change Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the device for all complaints and guarantee claims Alternatively send your complaint directly to Cycle Parts GmbH Le Quartier Hornbach...

Page 51: ...reat Correct the sensor and magnet positions No speed displayed Computer not properly clicked into the handlebar bracket Insert the computer into the handlebar bracket and rotate it as far as possible click No speed displayed Wheel circumference is set incorrectly or to zero Set the wheel circumference No speed displayed Battery in the transmitter is dead Replace the battery in the transmitter Dis...

Page 52: ...Wireless transmission ranges Speed transmitter 75 cm Temperature indicator range on the display 20 to 70 C or 4 to 158 F Speed range for wheel size 2 155 mm Min 2 0 km h Max 199 km h Ride time measurement range Up to 99 59 59 HH MM SS Trip distance odometer measurement range Up to value 9 999 99 km or mi NAVIGATOR measurement range From 99 99 to 999 99 km or mi Total km measurement range Up to val...

Page 53: ...rence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates...

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