NL ES IT FR US/GB DE running COMPUTER RUNNING COMPUTER SPEED – DISTANCE – Lap Count www.sigmasport.com PT RC 14.
CONTENTS 1 Foreword 52 2 Packaging contents 52 3 Safety guidelines 53 4 Overview 4.1 Activating the running computer 4.2 Attaching the R3 transmitter 4.2.1 Attaching the chest belt 4.2.2 Attaching the HipClip 4.3 Before training 4.4 Pressing and holding down buttons 4.5 Overview of modes and functions 4.5.1 Sleep mode 4.5.2 Training mode 4.5.3 Lap view 4.5.4 Setting mode 54 54 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 59 60 61 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 5.5.7 5.5.8 5.5.9 5.5.10 5.5.
5.5.20 5.5.21 Setting the button tones Turning the zone alarm on and off 73 73 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.4.1 6.4.2 6.5 Calibration and correction factor Why calibrate? Calibration function Activating calibration Calibrating Preparing for calibration Carrying out calibration runs Correction factor 74 74 74 75 76 77 78 79 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.
1 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the SIGMA SPORT® RC 14.11 running computer. Your new running computer will be a faithful training partner for many years to come. You can use your running computer for many different activities, including: kk kk kk kk Running Walking and Nordic Walking Hiking Swimming (HR measurement only) The RC 14.11 running computer is a technically advanced instrument that measures not only your heart rate but also your distance and speed.
2 PACKAGING CONTENTS R3 transmitter incl. battery For measuring your speed and heart rate. The R3 transmitter sends coded digital signals to your RC 14.11. US/GB HipClip for R3 transmitter To train without heart rate measurement but with speed. Data Center 2 Software for analyzing your training data. Docking station with USB connection For reading the RC 14.11 training data in the Data Center 2 software on the computer.
4 OVERVIEW 4.1 Activating the running computer Before you can train with your new RC 14.11, you need to activate it. To do this, use the appropriate tool to set the battery compartment to ON. Your RC 14.11 will automatically change to setting mode. Use the PULSE (-) and SPEED (+) buttons to scroll through the basic settings. Press the SET button to confirm your entry. Set the basic settings such as the language, measuring unit, date and time. Press and hold the SET button to exit the setting mode.
4 OVERVIEW 4.2.1 Attaching the chest belt Adjust the length of the belt. US/GB Important: The belt should fit snug, but not too tight. Place the belt below the chest muscle or breasts. Important: The R3 transmitter faces forward. Wet the surface of the laminated electrodes, which rest on the skin Important: The heart rate measurement is only reliable if the laminated electrodes are moist. 4.2.2 Attaching the HipClip Snap the R3 transmitter into the HipClip.
4 OVERVIEW 4.3 Before training Before you can start training, you need to prepare the running computer in the following manner: 1 Put on the chest belt or HipClip and the RC 14.11. 2 Activate the RC 14.11 by pressing and holding down any button. 3 The running computer automatically switches to training mode. Wait until your heart rate is displayed before you start training. 4 Start training. Press the START/STOP button to start training. 56 www.sigmasport.
4 OVERVIEW 4.3 Before training US/GB 5 To finish training, simply press the START/STOP button. The stopwatch stops. To reset the values to zero, press and hold the START/STOP button. To exit the training mode, press and hold the PULSE (-) button. 4.4 Pressing and holding down buttons The buttons on the running computer perform different actions depending on how long you press them: kk Press button briefly Activate or scroll through functions.
4 OVERVIEW 4.4 Pressing and holding down buttons The sleep mode will be displayed. Release the PULSE (-) button. 4.5 Overview of modes and functions The heart rate monitor has three main modes (training mode, setting mode and sleep mode). You can switch between these modes by pressing and holding a button. Setting mode Lap view Training mode Sleep mode 58 www.sigmasport.
4 OVERVIEW 4.5.1 Sleep mode US/GB In sleep mode, only the time and date are displayed. To switch from sleep mode to training mode, press and hold down any button. 4.5.2 Training mode You will train in this mode.
4 OVERVIEW 4.5.3 Lap view The RC 14.11 can be used for lap training. The values for the individual laps or legs are saved in the running computer. You can view the values in the lap view after and during your training. You can only activate the lap view from the training mode. To do this, hold down the LAP button. In lap view mode: Use the LAP and START/STOP buttons to navigate and scroll through the previous laps.
4 OVERVIEW 4.5.4 Setting mode Zone alarm US/GB This mode enables you to adjust the device settings. kk Use the SPEED (+) button to scroll forward from the language to the zone alarm. kk Use the PULSE (-) button to scroll backward from the zone alarm to the language. Language (On, Off) (ES, FR, IT, GB, DE) Button tones Measuring unit (On, Off) (km/h, mph, min/km, min/mile) Logbook Calibration (Cancel, Delete) (Run/Walk) Log interval Correction factor (5, 10, 20 or 30 sec.
5 SETTING MODE 5.1 Activating the setting mode Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in training mode (see section 4.5 “Overview of modes and functions”). Hold down the SET button. The display will flash twice to indicate that the setting mode is now active. 5.2 Display setup 1st line SET indicates that the setting mode is active. 3rd line/ 4th line Submenu or the setting to be changed. 5.
5 SETTING MODE Device settings such as language, measuring unit, correction factor, gender, date of birth, weight, max. HR, contrast, log interval, logbook, button tones and zone alarm are all set in the same manner: Select the device setting, change the value and save the modified setting. Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in setting mode (section 5.1). 1 Press the PULSE (-) or SPEED (+) button repeatedly until you reach the desired device setting. 2 Press the SET button.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.5 Setting the date Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in setting mode. Press the SPEED (+) button repeatedly until “Date” appears on the display. Press the SET button. “Year” is displayed and below it the preset year flashes. Press the PULSE (-) or SPEED (+) button repeatedly to set the year. Press the SET button. “Month” is displayed. Press the PULSE (-) or SPEED (+) button repeatedly to set the month. Press the SET button. “Day” is displayed.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.6 Setting the time US/GB Example: Winter time has changed to summer time and you want to adjust the time on your heart rate monitor. Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in setting mode. Press the SPEED (+) button repeatedly until “Clock” appears on the display. Hold down the SET button. “24H” is displayed and flashes. Use the PULSE (-) or SPEED (+) button to choose between 12-hour and 24-hour format. Press the SET button. The time is displayed. The hours entry flashes.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.7 Setting the gender Follow the steps described in section 5.4 “Brief guide to device settings”. This device setting is taken into account when calculating the maximum heart rate and calories. You should therefore ensure that you set this value correctly. 5.5.8 Setting the date of birth Follow the steps described in section 5.4 “Brief guide to device settings”. This device setting is taken into account when calculating the maximum heart rate and calories.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.11 Setting the training zone You can choose from three training zones. The upper and lower limits for the zone alarm are determined by the zone that you select. US/GB Example: If you want to lose weight, select the “Fat Burn”. Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in setting mode. Press the SPEED (+) button repeatedly until “Train. Zone” appears on the display. Press the SET button. The set training zone is displayed. Use the SPEED (+) button to scroll to “Fat Burn”.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.12 Training with training zones Your running computer has three training zones. The preset training zones “Fat Burn” and “Fit Zone” are calculated from the maximum heart rate. Each training zone has an upper and a lower heart rate limit. kk Fat Burn This training is for the aerobic energy metabolism. Thanks to the long duration and low intensity, more fat than carbohydrates is burned or converted into energy. Training in this zone will help you lose weight.
5 SETTING MODE US/GB Press the SET button. The set training zone is displayed. Use the SPEED (+) button to scroll to “Individual”. Press the SET button. “Lower limit” is displayed. The registered value flashes. Press the PULSE (-) button repeatedly until the value is set to 120. Press the SET button. “Upper limit” is displayed. The registered value flashes. Press the SPEED (+) button repeatedly until the value is set to 160. Press the SET button. The upper and lower limits are set.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.14 Setting the total distance Example: You have bought a running computer and want to take the total distance of 560 kilometers from your training diary. Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in setting mode. Press the SPEED (+) button repeatedly to scroll until “Total Dist.” appears on the display. Press the SET button. You will see zeros below the total distance. The first digit flashes. Press the SET button twice. The digit for the hundreds flashes.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.14 Setting the total distance US/GB Press the PULSE (-) button repeatedly until 6 is displayed. Press the SET button. The 6 is set and the digit flashes. Press the SET button. The setting is saved. 5.5.15 Setting the total running time Follow the steps described in section 5.5.14 “Setting the total distance”. 5.5.16 Setting the total calories Follow the steps described in section 5.5.14 “Setting the total distance”. 5.5.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.18 Log interval To evaluate the training in the Data Center 2 software, the RC 14.11 saves the speed and heart rate at specific time intervals, known as log intervals. You can change the log interval in line with your needs. To record multiple and long training units, select a long log interval. If the recording should be as detailed as possible, select a short log interval. The following log intervals can be set: 5 sec., 10 sec., 20 sec. and 30 sec.
5 SETTING MODE 5.5.19 Logbook US/GB The data stored in the logbook can be deleted here. Data stored in the logbook can only be viewed using the Data Center 2 software. Deleting the logbook does not affect any other data. It is only possible to delete the entire logbook; training units cannot be individually deleted. To delete the logbook, select the entry “logbook” in setting mode and then press the SET button. “Cancel” flashes. Press SET again to cancel the process. Press SPEED (+) to select “Delete”.
6 CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION FACTOR 6.1 Do I have to calibrate? Calibration is not obligatory. If the deviation from the determined distance is 5% or less, no calibration is necessary. If the deviation is far more than 5%, we recommend calibrating your device. The precise calibration process is described in the section below. 6.2 Calibration function The running computer has a calibration function. To calibrate, put on the R3 transmitter and the running computer and run a known distance.
6 CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION FACTOR 6.3 Activating calibration US/GB Prerequisite: The device must be in training mode. You are wearing the R3 transmitter and the running computer. Hold down the SET button until the setting mode is activated. Press the SPEED (+) button repeatedly until the “Calibration” function appears. Press the SET button. The RC 14.11 determines the position of the R3 sensor (chest or hip) and starts the calibration function. The RC 14.11 guides you through the calibration.
6 CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION FACTOR 6.4 Calibration Calibration is carried out for two speeds: kk Slow running or slow walking Run as slow as you would run in your slowest training. kk Fast running or fast walking Run at the fastest pace that you would run in an endurance run or a long tempo run (over 3000 m). The two speeds should ideally differ by 30%.
6 CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION FACTOR 6.4.1 Preparing for calibration 1 Put on the chest belt or attach the HipClip. US/GB 2 Go to a measured distance of at least 800 meters. Tip: The inside lane of a track is 400 meters. 3 Select “Calibration” in the setting mode. 4 Press the SET button. The running computer detects whether you are wearing the HipClip or the chest belt. The function “Running” is displayed. Tip: If you want to calibrate the RC 14.
6 CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION FACTOR 6.4.2 Carrying out calibration runs 1 Always start 20 meters from the starting line of the measured distance (flying start). 2 As you cross the starting line, press the START/STOP button. The measurement for the slow calibration run begins. 3 After you have run the measured distance, press the START/STOP button again. 4 Now adjust the displayed value to the actual distance run by pressing the PULSE (-) or SPEED (+) button. 5 Press the SET button.
6 CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION FACTOR 6.5 Correction factor US/GB If you get good values with or without calibration, which vary only minimally in one direction, you can manually correct these values using the correction factor. Example: You know that you have run exactly 2000 m but the running computer always shows a little more, e.g. 2037 m. The factory setting for the correction factor is 1.000 and does not effect a change. Please calculate the correction factor as follows: kk New correction factor = 1.
7 TRAINING MODE 7.1 Activating the training mode To go to the training mode: kk From sleep mode Press and hold any button. kk From setting mode Press and hold the SET button. 7.2 Display setup kk Current heart rate kk Speed, distance or running time kk SPEED (+) button: Distance or time values kk PULSE (-) button: Heart rate or calories burned kk Arrow next to the HR value In the example, the heart rate is below the selected training zone and should be increased.
7 TRAINING MODE US/GB kk Stopwatch stopped - correct synchronization The stopwatch icon disappears. If the function has a gray background, the R3 transmitter and RC 14.11 are synchronized and the stopwatch has stopped. kk Stopwatch stopped - no synchronization with the RC 14.11 The stopwatch icon disappears. If the function has a light background, the R3 transmitter and RC 14.11 are no longer synchronized. Please synchronize by pressing and holding down the SPEED (+) button. 7.
7 TRAINING MODE 7.4 Functions while training The running computer measures many different training statistics but cannot display them all at once. You can therefore view other functions at the press of a button. Press the SET button to switch between speed, running time and distance in the middle line. Use the PULSE (-) or SPEED (+) buttons to select which function you want to see in the lower display area.
7 TRAINING MODE US/GB Synchronization If you start the training mode, the RC 14.11 reconnects to the R3 transmitter; it is synchronized. During the synchronization, “SYnC” appears on the display. The synchronization is complete, when “SYnC” is no longer shown on the display. Message “Too many signals” This message appears when there are too many transmitters in the vicinity.
7 TRAINING MODE 7.7 Interrupting a training session You can pause and restart your training any time. Press the START/STOP button. The stopwatch icon disappears. The stopwatch stops. Press the START/STOP button again. The stopwatch icon reappears. The stopwatch restarts. 7.8 Ending a training session You have finished your training run and also want to end your training session on your running computer. Immediately press the START/STOP button.
7 TRAINING MODE 7.9 Training values after training Prerequisite: You must be in training mode. US/GB After training, you can view the measured values in the training mode at your leisure. Use the SET, PULSE (-) and SPEED (+) buttons to scroll through the individual values. In addition to the current training values, the running computer also shows summed values such as: kk Total running time kk Total distance kk Total calories Note: Total values are available only when the stopwatch is stopped. 7.
8 TRAINING WITH LAPS 8.1 Using lap training Example: You regularly run two laps around a lake and want to do so in different times. The RC 14.11 lap training function enables you to determine the values for each lap. 1 Prerequisite: You must be in training mode. The stopwatch is not running and is set to zero. 2 Start first lap. Press the START/STOP button. The stopwatch starts; the values are recorded. 3 Start next lap. Press the LAP button. A new lap starts. The display flashes.
8 TRAINING WITH LAPS 8.2 Summary of the last lap US/GB If you start a new lap, the current lap is ended and the message “Last lap” flashes. A summary of the last lap is shown for five seconds. Summary of the last lap Average heart rate Lap distance (km), lap speed (km/h, min/km), running time Scroll using the SET button Lap time Use the SET button to show further values: kk km – distance of the last lap kk km/h or min/km – average speed during the last lap kk Running time – total training time 8.
8 TRAINING WITH LAPS 8.3.1 Activating the lap view mode Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in training mode. Hold down the LAP button. The display will flash twice to indicate that the lap view mode is now active. 8.3.2 Display setup kk Lap number kk Value 88 www.sigmasport.
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8 TRAINING WITH LAPS 8.3.4 Displaying values for individual laps You can re-view the different measured values for the individual laps. Prerequisite: Your running computer must be in training mode. 1 Hold down the LAP button until the lap view opens. A value from the last lap is displayed. 2 Select a lap. Press the LAP or the START/STOP button to scroll through the laps. 3 View several heart rate values for the selected lap. Press the PULSE (-) button. 4 View several speed values for the selected lap.
9 DatA transfer 9.1 Connecting the RC 14.11 to the docking station watch US/GB Prerequisites: the SIGMA DATA CENTER has already been installed and the docking station watch is connected to your computer via a free USB port. The docking station watch has an LED that helps you correctly connect the RC 14.11. The LED illustrates the following situations: Solid red: docking station watch is connected to your computer. Solid green: you have correctly connected your RC 14.
10 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 10.1 Changing the battery The running computer uses a CR2032 battery (ref. no. 00342) and the R3 sensor uses a CR2450 battery (ref. no. 20316). Prerequisite: You have a new battery and the battery compartment tool. 1 Use the battery compartment tool to turn the cover anti-clockwise until the arrow points to OPEN. Alternatively, you can also use a ballpoint pen. 2 Remove the cover. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the new battery. The plus sign points upward.
10 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 10.2 Washing the Comfortex+ textile chest belt US/GB The Comfortex+ textile chest belt can be washed in the washing machine at +40°C/104°F hand wash. Standard detergents may be used, but please do not use bleaching agents or detergents with bleach additives. kk kk kk kk Do not use soap or fabric softener Do not dry clean the Comfortex+ Do not tumble dry the belt or the transmitter Lay the belt flat to dry out.
10 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 10.3 Disposal Batteries must not be disposed of with the household waste (Battery Law)! Please give the batteries to a designated delivery station for their disposal. LI LI = Lithium Ionen Electronic devices must not be disposed of with household waste. Please give the device to a designated disposal agency. 11 TECHNICAL DATA RC 14.
11 TECHNICAL DATA FCC Information US/GB This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
11 TECHNICAL DATA 11 TECHNICAL DATA R3 Transmitter kk Battery type: CR2450 kk Battery life: Average of 2 years kk Distance accuracy: Most runners obtain less than 5% variation in the calibrated state. The result can also be further optimized by the correction factor. The accuracy specifications assume constant conditions. kk Watertightness: the R3 transmitter is watertight up to 1 ATM (corresponds to a test pressure of 1 bar). The R3 transmitter and the Comfortex+ are suitable for swimming.
12 Warranty 12 Warranty Warranty US/GB We are liable for damages in accordance with the statutory regulations in respect to our contractual partners. Batteries are excluded from the warranty. For warranty claims, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased your running computer or send your running computer together with receipt of purchase and all accessory parts, with sufficient postage paid, to: SIGMA-Elektro GmbH Dr.- Julius -Leber-Straße 15 D-67433 Neustadt/Weinstraße Germany Tel.
running COMPUTER RC 14.11 SIGMA-Elektro GmbH Dr. - Julius - Leber - Straße 15 D - 67433 Neustadt /Weinstraße Tel. + 49 (0) 63 21- 9120 - 0 Fax. + 49 (0) 63 21- 9120 - 34 E - mail: info@sigmasport.com SIGMA SPORT USA North America 3487 Swenson Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174, U.S.A. Tel. +1 630 - 761 - 1106 Fax. +1 630 - 761 - 1107 Service-Tel. 888-744-6277 SIGMA SPORT ASIA Asia, Australia, South America, Africa 10F, No.192, Zhonggong 2 nd Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407, Taiwan Tel.
