GPS Cycle Computer Device GB-580 User Manual Version 2.
GB-580 Table of Content 1. Introduction and Features ............................................................................................ 4 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 4 1.
GB-580 11.5 GPS Settings................................................................................................................................. 38 11.6 Factory Reset ................................................................................................................................ 39 11.7 System Upgrade ........................................................................................................................... 39 11.8 About Product ......................................
GB-580 Thank you for purchasing GB-580. We sincerely hope you to enjoy using this high technology GPS device. For fully understand the functions and features of GB-580, please read the user manual before you get started. 1. Introduction and Features 1.1 Introduction GPS cycling computer for cyclist usage will provide more analysis ability in this platform. Use barometer to support GPS on virtual statistics and atmosphere changes.
GB-580 Outer side Heart rate sensor Transmitter Heart rate sensor Inner side Moisten this side to your skin. You can wet the sensor to obtain a better reception of your pulse. 1. Put one end of the strap through the slot of the heart rate monitor first. 2. Wrap the heart rate monitor and strap around your chest. Adjust the heart rate monitor to be at the center of your chest. 3. Adjust the strap to fit your chest and make it tight enough to prevent dropping while you are jogging. 4.
GB-580 1.4 Speed Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P) 1. Parts content list 3. 5. 2. 4.
GB-580 6. The image of sensor mount on the wheel 7. 8.
GB-580 9. Remember to select “scan” to paring speed sensor with your GB-580. It will show SP instead of SCAN once paring was finished. [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES] > [SENSORS] > [SPEED ] > SCAN.
GB-580 1.5 Cadence Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P) 1. Parts content list 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
GB-580 8. Press button Green LED turn on 2 sec and also the LED will blinking for the first 10times after sensor detect magnetic 9. Remember to select “scan” to paring speed sensor with your GB-580. It will show CA instead of SCAN once paring was finished. [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES] > [SENSORS] > [CADENCE ] > SCAN.
GB-580 2. Specifications Electrical and Mechanical Parameters General Number of Waypoint 100 100 LAP 6000 6000 Number of Track point 60000 60000 Display Size Active Area : 29.94 * 32.75 View Area : 32.34 * 34.85 (H x W in mm.) Active Area : 29.94 * 32.75 View Area : 32.34 * 34.85 (H x W in mm.) Display type 4 Grayscales colors 4 Grayscales colors Resolution 128x128 Pixels 128x128 Pixels Waterproof Standard IPX7 IPX7 Unit Size 70 x 49 x 18 (L x W x H in mm.
GB-580 Hot start: 1.5 sec., average Warm start: 32 sec., average Cold start: 34 sec., average Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max. Velocity: 515 meters/ second (1000 knots) max.
GB-580 Power / Light/ Esc Up/ Start/ Stop Page/ Enter Down/Lap/Save Button Power/ESC Description Press 2 seconds to turn on/off GB-580. When GB-580 is on, quickly press this button will turn on/off the backlight. Press and hold this button for 14 seconds to do hardware reset if the system is halted. In Menu mode, press ESC button shortly to escape from the current page and go back to the previous page. PG /ENTER Switch between the screens of Speedometer mode.
GB-580 3. Main Menu This diagram presents all the available menu options for your quick look up.
GB-580 CONFIGURATION USER PROFILE SET PAGE 1 SET PAGE 2 PAGE SETTING SET PAGE 3 SET PAGE 4 SET LAP PAGE BEEPER TOD MODE BACKLIGHT DISPLAY SET SYSTEM LANGUAGE ORIENTATION UNITS TIME SETTINGS TIME FORMAT TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING ALARM FREQUENCY TIME HEART RATE* CONFIGURATION SENSORS* SPEED* CADENCE* SPEED/CADENCE* CARDIO SETTING* BIKE* ACCESSORIES BIKE SETTING* WEIGHT* WHEEL SIZE* CALBRATION* BARO SETTING* SEA LEVEL PRESSURE* CURRENT ALTITUDE* CALIBRATION* SET COMPASS* DECLINATION* FOLLOW BE
GB-580 SYSTEM UPGRADE ABOUT PRODUCT Note: * is only available for P model 4.
GB-580 5. Antenna Introduction The GPS antenna is located in the lower part of the device. Let it face to the sky for a better reception. 6. Getting Started 6.1 Starting Up Your GB-580 Press the Power button for 2 seconds to turn on the device. You will see the welcome screen displayed. Allow the GB-580 a short time to track satellites for the first time you use it. Take your GB-580 to the outdoor open space with a clear view to the sky and it will be easy to acquire satellite signal with a few seconds.
GB-580 6.2 Battery Charging Description GB-580 operates by a built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery. A battery icon shown on the left bottom corner of screen indicates the remaining battery power. To charge the battery: Connect one end of USB clip with your GB-580 and the other end with the AC adapter or USB port on PC.
GB-580 7. Change the Page 7.
GB-580 7.2 Setting Modes Long press ‘’PG/OK’’ around 2 seconds to enter setting modes and “ESC” to back to Speedometer mode or TOD mode. PG/OK 2seconds ESC 8. Activity 8.1 Activity Info 8.1.1 Training Info [[ACTIVITY] > [ACTIVITY INFO] > [TRAINING INFO] 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the item you wish to display and press ‘’OK’’ button then all training data information will display: 2.
GB-580 8.1.2 Delete All [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [DELETE ALL] You can delete all the training data stored in the device. 8.2 Setting 8.2.1 Auto Hold [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY > [SETTING] > [AUTO HOLD] 1. The Auto Hold function allows you to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or your speed falls below a certain value. 2. When in the stationary or within the specific speed, the data is not recorded. Thus the average speed and calories calculation could be more accurate. 8.2.
GB-580 1. Use Up and Down button to select the item and press OK to modify it. 2. You can set the alarm to sound when your speed or pace is above or below a specified value. 8.2.2-3 Alerts - Heart Rate (GB-580P only) [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY > [ACTIVITY SETTING] > [ALERTS] > [HEART RATE] 1. Use Up and Down button to select the item and press OK to modify it. 2. You can set the alarm to sound when your HR ZONE / CUSTOM setting is above or below a specified value or OFF alarm. 8.2.
GB-580 z Sport Type Select sport type from "Walking", "Hiking", "Running", "Biking" or "By Time" by press UP and Down button. To set the type in order to come out more accurate result. z Training Level Select training level depend on your personal condition and exercise strength, the default setting is Middle. To set the level in order to come out more accurate result. z Extra Weight Confirm the extra weight you carry and then input to EXTRA WEIGHT item.
GB-580 z Recording Interval Setting You may base on different sport and strength to set the interval. In this way, you may get more accurate information for analysis and more stable to control Auto Zoom In and Out while in Track Back. The recommended values is: - Walking and Running: 1s - Cycling: 2s z Altitude Set (GB-580P only) Choose the information of altitude form GPS or Barometer sensor. It is recommended using barometer to get much reliable altitude information.
GB-580 8.3.2 Dist / Speed [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [TRAINER] > [DIST/SPEED] Set distance for 10 km and speed for 10 km/hr which means trainer will keep 10km/hr running for 10km to race with you. 1. You could change DIST / SPEED to set up your goal. 2. Finished setting, press ‘’Up or Down button’’ to select ‘’Start’’ and then press ‘’Enter button’’ to start. 3. ENABLE ALERT ? you can select YES or NO to give you a alert. 4.
GB-580 8.3.3 Speed / Time [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [TRAINER] > [SPEED /TIME ] Set speed 10km/hr and time 00:05:00 means trainer will keep 10km/hr running for 5mins to race with you. 1. You could change SPEED / TIME to set up your goal. 2. Finished setting, press ‘’Up or Down button’’ to select ‘’Start’’ and then press ‘’Enter button’’ to start. 3. ENABLE ALERT ? you can select YES or NO to give you a alert. 4.
GB-580 6. ENABLE ALERT ? you can select YES or NO to give you a alert. 7. DO YOU RECORD RUNNING DATE ? If select YES the chronograph will start to record your training. When you reach your goal or have superior or poor performance to trainer, it will show ahead or behind distance to you. 8.3.5 Yourself [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [TRAINER] > [YOURSELF] Select the previous performance training as workout. Trainer will base on your previous performance to race with you. List all training information.
GB-580 You will see how many points left and the remaining time you can use. The remaining time depends on the period of your record setting. 9 Navigation 9.1 ADD MAP MODE / REMOVE MAP MODE [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [ADD/REMOVE MAP MODE] You can use this feature to display or not display the map mode. However, while the Map Mode is off, and you execute "Add map code " or ‘’Remove map’’ a waypoint, the Map Mode will be turn on again. 9.
GB-580 this route. When you are done with editing the route, press ESC button to save and exit. 4. Select ‘’FOLLOW’’ to get training. It will guide you automatically. You may press ’’ENTER’’ or ‘’ESC’’ to go next or last waypoint 9.3.2 List All [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [ROUTES] > [LIST ALL] 1. Select the route you want to navigate, and select "FOLLOW?". You will be asked which point (start point or end point) to navigate.
GB-580 9.3.3 Delete All [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [ROUTES] > [DELETE ALL] 1. A confirmation dialog box will appear. 2. Use Up and Down button to highlight "YES" and press OK. 3. All routes data in memory will be deleted. 9.4 Save Waypoint [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [SAVE WAYPOINT] 1. You can save the current position. If the GPS position is fixed, it shows the longitude, latitude and elevation on the screen. 2.
GB-580 point on the screen, and those nearby waypoints are also displayed. 4. Press ‘’Page button’’ display the distance and time for you to reach destination on the right part of screen. The direction of destination waypoint is shown by the arrow sign of the compass. 9.5.2 Delete All [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [FIND WAYPOINT] > [DELETE ALL] 1. A confirmation dialog box will appear. 2. Use Up and Down button to highlight "YES" and press OK. 3. All waypoints in memory will be deleted. 9.
GB-580 10.Connect To PC [MAIN MENU] > [CONNECT TO PC] If wonder to communicate to PC, you may follow the ways: 1. System will pop up message to ask you “Want to connect to PC?” while cable is plugging. 2. Select Connect To PC in Menu Mode for communicating. You can transfer the training data from GB-580 to your PC. 11 Configuration 11.1 User Profile [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [USER PROFILE] 1.
GB-580 press ’Enter button’’ to save setting. 4. To select what information you want to show on the display for your training record. 11.3 Set System 11.3.1 Beeper [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SET SYSTEM ] > [BEEPER] You can set beeper on or off and accompany message only or both of KEY sound and Message. 11.3.2 TOD Mode [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SET SYSTEM ] > [TOD MODE] You can choose OFF, 5 minutes, 10minutes. System will enter to TOD mode as clock while standby over the specific time.
GB-580 11.3.3 Display [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SET SYSTEM ] > [DISPLAY] z Backlight Set the backlight to stay on or automatically turn off after a period of time once you press Power button to activate the backlight. z Language There are 5 different languages of User Interface, including "English", "Spanish", "Italian",’’ French’’ and "Germany". z Orientation Choose orientation with vertical or horizontal. This feature is upon personal preference for easy reading while in activity.
GB-580 z Time Format 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the item and press OK to modify it. 2. You can set the time to display in the 12 Hour or 24 hour format. z Time Zone 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the item and press OK to modify it. 2. z You can select your local time zone. Daylight Saving 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the item and press OK to modify it. 2. You can select the daylight saving if necessary, and then system will display the correct time for you. 11.
GB-580 2. To perform scanning these four 2.4GHz sensors of training equipments. 3. Once device is well paring, the display will show ‘’OK’’ information. 4. Followed up, system will show HR/SP/CA/SC word regarding the well pairing equipment. 11.4.2 Cardio Setting [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES] > [CARDIO SETTING] You can select By AGE or CUSTOM to set up your heart rate zone or guiding Max heart is calculated by 220-age. The setting will be used for HR alarm.
GB-580 11.4.4 Baro Setting [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES] > [BARO SETTING] Before getting training, it is recommended to calibrate the barometer in order to come out reliable value of altitude. There are two way to calibrate: 1. Auto Calibration: It is recommended to use. System will calibrate sensor upon GPS signal when the signal is reliable. It always calibrate one times after power on. 2.
GB-580 11.5 GPS Settings [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [USER SETTINGS] > [GPS SETTINGS] z WAAS/EGNOS You can turn on/off the "WAAS/EGNOS" feature. z GPS The GPS function can be turned off for saving battery power. If the battery power is pretty low, the system will also ask you if you want to turn off the GPS function. z GPS Info Here you can see the positioning status of how many satellite signals are obtained and the signal strength.
GB-580 11.6 Factory Reset [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [FACTORY RESET] This feature allows you to restore the GB-580 back to factory default status. In another words, the training data, waypoint, and user profile will be erased. 11.7 System Upgrade [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SYSTEM UPGRADE] 1. Allow you to upgrade the firmware of GB-580. 2. If you want to cancel the upgrade process, press Power + ESC button at the same time. 11.
GB-580 (2) Choose the proper firmware file. 3.) Q: After installing the software and opening it, a pop-up window shows up stating "The service is not ready." What should I do to resolve that? A: Please close the program. Open it back again. The database will reset automatically. 4.
GB-580 10.) Q: How to edit and upload waypoints through the software? A: To Edit Waypoints, see steps below: (1) From Track Records, select the training file that you want to browse. (2) Click Waypoints in the function bar and you will see all the waypoints. Right-click on one of the waypoints to edit its contents. (3) Press the Save button when you're done. To Upload Waypoints, refer to the procedures below: (1) Select the waypoints that you want to transfer to the device.
GB-580 A: You can do this by going to Main Menu > Configuration > About Product. The last line should indicate the firmware version of your watch, in this format: F-XXX-XX-XXXXXXX. 15.) Q: What languages are currently supported by my watch? A: The languages currently supported by the watch are as follows: English, Spanish, Italian, France, German, Chinese, and Russian. FCC Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
