INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D´INSTALLATION ET D´UTILISATION HANDLEIDING MANUALE D´INSTALLAZIONE E FUNZIONAMENTO INSTRUKCJA OBSLUGI LICZNIKA INSTALACION Y OPERACIÓN MANUAL 1
Congratulations With your selection of a VDO Z3 you have opted for high-quality sports information computer. In order to fully benefit from the potential of the computer, we recommend that you carefully read this manual. It contains all operating instructions and many useful tips. We extend our best wishes for enjoyment and satisfaction when riding with your VDO computer.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of contents part I 1.1. GENERAL 1.2. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM 1.3. Control system - operation 1.3.1. Operating mode 1.3.2. Setting mode 1.4. The display 1.5. Extension options & accessories 2. INSTALLATION 2.1. Battery installation 2.1.1. Battery installation - computer and speed/cadence transmitter 2.1.2. Battery installation pulse-chest belt. 2.2. Installation - holder/computer/transmitter/magnet 2.3. Putting on the pulse-chest belt 2.4.
8. ALTITUDE FUNCTION SETTINGS 8.1. Setting the home altitude (starting altitude) 8.2. Setting the actual altitude 8.3. Annual uphill altitude difference bike 1 and bike 2 and walk mode 8.4. Annual downhill altitude difference bike 1 and bike 2 and walk mode 9. RESET MODE 9.1. Resetting trip data 9.2. Reset total ride time 9.3. Resetting the total distance meter 9.4. Resetting the Navigator 9.5. Resetting to factory settings (AC button) 10.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.1. General 1.2. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM Your VDO series Z3 works entirely without cable; it works with triple digital wireless transmission based on well-established ANT+Sport® wireless protocol. The ANT+Sport® wireless protocol has already been successfully implemented by manufacturers such as Garmin, Specialized, and Suunto.
1.3.1. Operation mode - use this mode to display all information Button assignment is shown on the housing.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.3.2. Setting mode - use this mode to make all settings. The assignment of buttons is on the buttons To go to setting mode: Press button ç for 3 seconds Setting Mode or Z3 LANGUAGE SELECT Chap. 4.1. HOME ALTI SET Chap. 8.1. NAVIGATOR SET Chap. 12.1. ACTUAL ALTI SET Chap. 8.2. WHEELSIZE SET Chap. 5.1. ALTI UP SET Chap. 8.3. WHEELSIZE CHANGE Chap. 5.2. ALTI DOWN SET Chap. 8.4. CLOCK SET Chap. 4.2. PERSON DATA SET Chap. 6.1. ALARM SET Chap. 4.3.
1.4. THE DISPLAY The display of your VDO computer is comprised of three large areas. The following information is displayed in operation mode: Header - Actual altitude - Actual temperature - Actual ascending gradient/ descending gradient 3. Footer: DOT matrix full-text - display of the selected/displayed function - In setting mode menu prompting (chapter 5-8) provides information about what is shown in the display.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.5. Extension options & accessories Extension option: You have the possibility of extending your computer with the cadence extension set In this case the following cadence functions are available to you: Actual cadence Average cadence Maximum cadence ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT In addition you can also get the following original VDO replacement parts from your dealer Cadence kit art. no. 6603 Wrist band art. no. 6607 Wrist band lock art. no. 6608 Universal mount kit art. no.
bike 1 & bike 2, as well as the total altitude difference for bike 1, bike 2, and the altitude difference walked. Reprogram this information after inserting the new batteries. 2.1.2 Battery installation pulse-chest belt >>> P03 Your VDO is shipped with the battery installed in the pulse-chest belt. Proceed as follows when later inserting a replacement battery: step 1 Insert the battery into the chest-belt housing with the +pole up. step 2 Ensure that the battery is not tilted.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL step 2 Place the pulse transmitter just below your chest and guide the elastic strap over your back to the other end of the pulse transmitter step 3 Connect the second end of the plastic strap to the pulse transmitter step 4 Use the size adjustment of the elastic strap to adjust the chest belt to your chest size Please note: - Do not adjust the chest belt too loose; if it is too loose it can slip if there are jolts (e.g.
ATTENTION: Your computer can save the codes of up to 5 transmitters 1. Speed transmitter of bike 1 2. Speed transmitter of bike 2 3. Cadence transmitter of bike 1 (optional) 4. Cadence transmitter of bike 2 (optional) 5. Pulse transmitter 3.3.1. Initial operation - pulse transmitter Put the pulse transmitter belt on and moisten the electrodes (chapter 2.3) 3sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC-LINK models), the receive channel will be closed for this transmitter. In this case your VDO computer will show dashes for the respective function in the display. To re-open all receive channels press the ç and ¥ buttons at the same time: Now your VDO computer will again receive all previously paired transmitters that are in range. Compare also chapter 15 Sleep Mode 4. GENERAL SETTINGS 4.1. Setting the language 3sec.
step 1 Align the valve of the front wheel so that it is precisely vertical to the ground step 2 Mark this point on the ground with a line (use chalk for example) step 3 Push the bike one wheel rotation forward until the valve is again vertical to the ground. step 4 Mark this point on the ground as well. step 5 Measure the distance between the two marks. The result is your wheel circumference (=roll circumference). step 6 Enter the wheel circumference as described below into your VDO computer.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5.3. Setting total kilometers You can program the total distances into your VDO computer that get lost when changing batteries or that you have previously counted with a different device. This function is available for both wheel sizes (both bikes). Setting total KM 1 or 2 3 sec.
that are athletic and healthy. The actual value can deviate from this average value for people who have not been athletically active for some time, or who after illness, are going through a rehabilitation program. Strictly ensure that you speak with your doctor before starting to train, so that he can confirm that training would not be associated with any adverse effects. 6.1. Personal settings with manual max. pulse entry IMPORTANT: A wrong entry can have adverse effects on your health.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7.PULSE FUNCTION SETTINGS The pulse functions of your VDO computer are based on the specification of three training programs each with 3 training ranges. Limit 1 = program 1: for recovery training (high 70%, low 50% of max. pulse) Limit 2 = program 2: program for endurance training (high 80%, low 70% of max. pulse) Limit 3 = program 3: Training program for development ranges (high 95%, low 80% of max.
∂ PULSE LIMIT ?SELECT? ‚ LIMIT 1 ?SELECT? or ∂ LIMIT 2 ?SELECT? or ∂ LIMIT 3 ?SELECT? ‚ LIMIT 1/2/3 SET DONE Automatic return to operation mode for the selected timer. The selected training program LIMIT 1 or LIMIT 2 or LIMIT 3 is displayed in the pulse functions ≈. The high and low limits set for the selected program will also be displayed. 7.4. Set recovery pulse measurement With your VDO computer you can select the following presets for the recovery pulse measurement. 1.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL precise the displayed value will be. IMPORTANT: If the cadence option is installed the WATT shows ZERO when you stop moving the pedals. 3 sec.
8.2. Setting the actual altitude 3 sec. ç Setting mode LANGUAGE SELECT ∂ ƒ ACTUAL ALTI SET ∂ ƒ Setting the actual altitude ‚ ACTUAL ALTI ?SET OK? ‚ ACTUAL ALTI SET DONE Automatic return to the operation mode for ALTI UP. Actual altitude set done Setting the annual uphill gain in altitude 3 sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL run-through) ‚ ... repeat for all digits from back to front ‚ ALTI DOWN 1 ?SET OK? / ALTI DOWN 2 ?SET OK? / WALK DOWN ?SET OK? ∂ ƒ Setting the first digit ‚ ALTI DOWN 1 SET DONE / ALTI DOWN 2 SET DONE / WALK DOWN SET DONE Automatic return to the operation mode for TOTAL DOWN Annual downhill altitude loss set done 9. RESET MODE In reset mode of your VDO computer you reset the saved ride data of the bicycle computer. You can also reset the computer to the factory settings 9.
9.3. Resetting the total distance meter ATTENTION: When resetting the total distance the following data is deleted: - Total distance - Total distance bike 1 - Total distance bike 2 3 sec. √ TRIP DATA ?RESET? ∂ ƒ ODOTOTAL ?RESET? ‚ ODOTOTAL ?RESET? <> flashing ‚ ODOTOTAL RESET DONE Automatic return to the operation mode for ODOTOTAL Odototal reset done 9.4. Resetting the Navigator Please see the detailed description of Navigator functions in chapter 12.1.-12.2.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL be closed. In this case your VDO computer will show dashes for the respective function in the display. To re-open all receive channels press the ç and ¥ buttons at the same time: In this case your VDO computer will then receive all paired transmitters that are in range. See also chapter 15. Sleep mode. FOOTER - Shows selected information and corresponding value ALTITUDE FUNCTIONS (button ¥ ) Re-calibrating the air pressure to home altitude. Short-cut press the ¥ button for 4 seconds.
This resets all data of the functions marked by l Automatic return to operation mode for TRIP DIST. 11.3.4. ¬ AVG CLIMB = average climb of the actual trip in percent Display: ¥ „AVG CLIMB Reset: 3 sec. √ „TRIP DATA ?RESET? ‚ TRIP DATA ?RESET? <> flashing ‚ TRIP DATA RESET DONE This resets all data of the functions marked by l Automatic return to operation mode for TRIP DIST 11.3.5. ¬ M AX CLIMB = maximum climb of the actual trip in percent Display ¥ MAX CLIMB Reset: 3 sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11.3.11. ¬ MAX DOWN = maximum downhill gradient in percent Display ¥ MAX DOWN Reset: 3 sec. √ TRIP DATA ?RESET? ‚ TRIP DATA ?RESET? <> flashing ‚ TRIP DATA RESET DONE This resets all data of the functions marked by l Automatic return to operation mode for TRIP DIST Display ç RIDE TIME Reset: 3 sec.
OPTION ONLY WITH CADENCE EXTENSION 11.T1. ¬ CADENCE = actual cadence in crank revolutions per minute Display ç CADENCE Reset: 3 sec. √ TRIP DATA ?RESET? ‚ TRIP DATA ?RESET? <> flashing ‚ TRIP DATA RESET DONE l Automatic return to operation mode for TRIP DIST Note: Pedaling backward can result in unrealistically high values. 11.T2. ¬ CAD AVG = average cadence of the actual trip Display ç CAD AVG Reset: 3 sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maximum value: 99,999 km or mi 11.3.21. ¬ ODOTOTAL = total distance bike 1 and bike 2 Shows the total of all distances ridden with bike 1 and bike 2 in km or mi (automatic conversion of all values when switching to mi) Display √ ODOTOTAL Maximum value 199,999 km or mi 11.3.22. ¬ TIME BIKE 1 = total time bike 1 Shows the total time of all day trips ridden with bike 1 in hhh:mm Display √ TIME BIKE 1 Maximum value 999:59 hhh:mm 11.3.23.
Reset: ∫ Press button for 4 sec. Compare chapter 14.2. Training with recording of the residence times in the pulse ranges 11.3.27. ¬ £ COUNTDOWN = countdown timer Prerequisite: Only after selection of countdown timer, chapter 13.1. Display ≈ Start measuring ∫ Press End of measurement Automatic after elapse of countdown, beeper signal Display pulse data ≈ LIMIT LO HI (values run sequentially, automatically in 2 second rhythm) Reset: ∫ Press button for 4 sec. Compare Chapter 14.3.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11.3.33. ¬ £ RECOV TIME or RECOV PULSE = recovery time and recovery pulse measurement Prerequisite: Only if recovery time/recovery pulse is defined, chapter 6. Starting the measurement ç + √ press simultaneously Displaying the information ≈ RECOV TIME or RECOV PULSE Reset: ∫ Press button for 4 sec. 11.3.34.
∂ ƒ Set first digit (keep button depressed for fast runthrough) ‚ NAVIGATOR SET DONE Automatic return to the operation mode for NAVIGATOR 12.2. Resetting the Navigator at the orientation point 3 sec. √ TRIP DATA ?RESET? ∂ ƒ NAVIGATOR ?RESET? ‚ NAVIGATOR ?RESET? <> flashes ‚ NAVIGATOR RESET DONE Automatic return to the operation mode for NAVIGATOR Navigator reset done 13. THE TIMING FUNCTIONS The following settings are of particular importance when using the pulse functions (chapter 14.).
INSTRUCTION MANUAL STOPWATCH: With the manual stopwatch you can manually capture the plus values of training units. 13.1. SELECTING THE TIMING FUNCTION 3 sec.
‚ TIMER 1+2 SET DONE Automatic return to the operation mode for TIMER 1/2. If you have not yet set any values for timer 1, and/or timer 2, then your VDO computer will now show ERROR in the display. 13.4 Setting the countdown (when selecting countdown timer) 3 sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL continuation of the recording is possible at any time with ∫ . step 1 Preparing the recording: - Set the training ranges automatically chapter 7.1, or manually chapter 7.2 - Select training program limit 1, limit 2, limit 3, chapter 7.3 - In the TIMER SETTINGS setting menu select STOPWATCH, chapter 13.1. step 2 Beginning of the recording: ∫ Start the recording DA TA RE CO RD 4sec.
step 2 Beginning of the recording: ∫ Start the recording 4sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4sec. ∫ TIP: At the end of the training unit measure the recovery time or the recovery pulse to determine your training status, see chapter 7.4. Recovery time and recovery pulse. Note: All bicycle altitude and pulse function can also be called up during timer operation via the ç √ ¥ ≈ buttons. TIP: At the end of your countdown timer measure the recovery time or the recovery pulse to determine your training status. See 7.4. Recovery time and recovery pulse. 14.4.
walk mode) Footer: Lap number and time of the lap ∫ Changing the display of values for lap 2 ∫ Changing the display of values for lap 3 ... During or after lap training the pulse data can be displayed at any time: Display data via the LIMIT LO HI pulse menu (display automatically shows the times for the three ranges in %) - Time above the high limit - Time between the limit values - Time under the low limit step 5 Deleting all recorded lap data 4sec.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Problem when pairing the speed transmitter/cadence transmitter - Check the magnet position (distance between magnet and transmitter, position of the magnet to the transmitter point on the transmitter) - Check the battery in the transmitter - Check the battery in the computer (if battery voltage is insufficient then the receiver cannot receive the signals) No speed display -C heck the magnet position (distance between magnet and transmitter, position of the magnet to the transmitt
No speed display (dash in the display) The receive channel for speed is switched off (a 15-minute period has elapsed without receiving a speed signal) Press buttons ¥ + ç at the same time No pulse percentage of the personal maximum pulse Personal data has not been set, timer has not been started No data relative to training times is in the set training ranges Timer has not been started.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Bell icon is displayed An alarm is set (alarm time) The LAP icon is flashing A LAP recording is still running. End recording with the ∫ button 17. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS VDO Cycle Parts offers a 5-year guarantee on your VDO computer, starting from date of purchase. The guarantee extends to material and manufacturing defects on the computer itself, on the docking station, on the transmitters and on the handlebar and wrist band holder.
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