Cycle Trainer ™ 2.
Table of Contents Introducing Your Cycle Trainer 2.0.........................................................................................4 Features.....................................................................................................................................4 Charging the Cycle Trainer.........................................................................................................4 Basic Operation.............................................................................
Connecting to a Computer....................................................................................................25 Creating a Timex Trainer Account............................................................................................25 Installing the Device Agent.......................................................................................................25 Upgrading the Firmware.......................................................................................................
Introducing Your Cycle Trainer 2.0 Congratulations on your purchase of the Timex® Cycle Trainer 2.0™ GPS bike computer. This powerful tool for cycle training can help you achieve your goals at any level. If you are a competitive cyclist, you can utilize heart rate, speed, cadence, and power sensors to focus on the specific attributes you want to improve, whether speed, threshold, or endurance.
Basic Operation /START/STOP BACK/ /ENTER LAP/RESET/ BACK/ Hold for 2 seconds to turn the Cycle Trainer 2.0™ on or off. Press to turn on the night-light. In menus, press to go back to the previous page. /ENTER Press to cycle through screens in Speedometer mode. Hold to enter the main menus. In menus, press to select the highlighted choice. /START/STOP Press to highlight the previous item in a list. Press to start or stop the timer in Speedometer mode. Press to zoom out in Map mode.
Getting Started Installing the Cycle Trainer Use the two zip ties to attach the mounting bracket to your bike, and then slide the device into the mounting bracket. Press back on the release tab to remove the device from the bracket. Turning the Cycle Trainer On and Off Hold for about 2 seconds to turn the device on or off. Setting the Time The time is set by the GPS, but you choose the time format, time zone, and daylight saving on or off. 1.
Setting Up the Heart Rate Sensor Fitting the Sensor Strap • Wet the heart rate sensor pads, and fasten the sensor firmly to your chest, just below your sternum. Pairing the Heart Rate Sensor Prompt the Cycle Trainer 2.0™ to search for a heart rate sensor and begin receiving data. 1. Make sure you are at least 30 feet away from other heart rate sensors. 2. Turn on the heart rate sensor. 3. From the main menu, highlight CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER. 4. Highlight ACCESSORIES, then press ENTER. 5.
WOMEN Age Light Exercise Weight Management Aerobic Base Optimal Conditioning Elite Athletic Training Maintain a healthy heart and get fit Lose weight and burn fat Increase stamina and aerobic endurance Sustain excellent fitness condition Achieve superb athletic condition 50-60% MHR 60-70% MHR 70-80% MHR 80-90% MHR 90-100% MHR 15 106—127 127—148 148—169 169—190 190—211 20 103—124 124—144 144—165 165—185 185—206 25 101—121 121—141 141—161 161—181 181—201 30 98—118 118—137
Configuring Bike Settings Bike settings ensure accurate speed, cadence, and power calculations when using optional sensors, and are also used for calculating calories burned. You can configure the weight and wheel size for up to 5 bikes. Determining Wheel Size There are two methods for determining your wheel size setting. If you know your bike’s tire size, you can consult the chart below to see the approximate wheel size. This is the easiest method, but can be less accurate.
Calibrating the Compass To ensure you get the most accurate navigation data from the GPS, you should calibrate the compass before using the device. You need a satellite fix to calibrate the compass. 1. Take the Cycle Trainer outside, away from tall trees and buildings. 2. Wait for the GPS to get a satellite fix. 3. From the main menu, highlight CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER. 4. Highlight ACCESSORIES, then press ENTER. 5. Highlight SET COMPASS, then press ENTER. 6.
Starting, Stopping, and Saving a Ride Starting a Ride • From Speedometer mode, press START. If the GPS does not have a satellite fix, a message indicates this and asks if you want to start the timer anyway. To do so, press to highlight YES, and press ENTER. The timer begins, but only time data and data from paired sensors is recorded. Stopping a Ride 1. While the timer is running, press STOP to pause the timer. 2. If the timer is stopped, but has not been reset, press START to resume timing.
Using the Trainer The Trainer feature on the Cycle Trainer lets you set goals for your rides, and compares your actual results against the goals your set to help you evaluate your performance. While using the trainer, an alert will sound to let you know when you are ahead of or behind the goals you have set, and indicate the difference so you can gauge how much to speed up or slow down.
Stopping the Trainer When you have reached the goal time and distance you set up when your started the Trainer, the Trainer ends. A message displays indicating whether you met your goal or whether you need to speed up to achieve it next time. You can also stop the Trainer before the goals have been met. 1. Hold STOP for a few seconds. 2. Highlight YES, then press ENTER.
Using the Details Screen In addition to viewing ride data, there are several other tasks you can perform on the details screen. Viewing the Ride Route You can see the ride route on the map. 1. From the ride details screen, highlight VIEW?, then press ENTER. The map displays indicating the route. Press to zoom out, or to zoom in. Hold ENTER to return to the ride list. Viewing Laps View time, distance, average speed, average pace, average heart rate, and route for individual laps. 1.
Using Waypoints Waypoints are a specific point on the map with unique coordinates. When you build a route, you indicate a series of waypoints to which you will navigate. CREATING A WAYPOINT 1. Go to the physical location of the waypoint. 2. From the NAVIGATION menu, highlight SAVE WAYPOINT, then press ENTER. Your current coordinates display. 3. Highlight a field to edit, then press ENTER. You can edit the name, coordinates, and elevation. 4.
Following Routes You can follow any of your custom routes on the map. You can follow the route from the start point to the end point, or from the end point to the start. When you are viewing the map, lines appear between each waypoint, and the compass points in the direction of the next waypoint in the sequence. The distance to the next waypoint appears in the lower right corner of the map. STARTING A ROUTE 1. From the NAVIGATION menu, highlight ROUTES, then press ENTER. 2.
Following a Bearing When you set a bearing, you indicate a line of travel to follow that deviates from North. Degrees are counted clockwise, so a bearing of 90 degrees directs you to the East, while a bearing of 270 degrees directs you to the West. When you set a bearing, the compass still points North, but an arrow is overlaid on the compass to indicate the bearing you want to follow. 1. From the main menu, highlight CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight ACCESSORIES, then press ENTER. 3.
Configuring Alerts Set up alerts to let you know when your ride statistics fall outside a specified range. For example, to train for endurance at a 15 mph, set the Speed Alert to sound when you go more than 17 or less than 13 mph. Time Alerts Set the Time Alert to notify you when a period of time has passed. 1. From the ACTIVITY menu, highlight SETTING, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight ALERTS, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight TIME/DIST, then press ENTER. 4.
Heart Rate Alerts Set the Heart Rate Alert to help maintain your ride intensity within a specific range (like general fitness or aerobic base building. The Alert sounds when your heart rate falls outside of the zone you specify. 1. From the ACTIVITY menu, highlight SETTING, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight ALERTS, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight HEART RATE, then press ENTER. 4. Highlight the ALERT field, then press ENTER. 5.
SETTING A CUSTOM ZONE If you chose CUSTOM in step 5, you must set the maximum and minimum values for an acceptable power reading. 1. Highlight the HIGH POWER ALERT field, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight ON, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the ABOVE field, then press ENTER. 4. Press or to change numbers, then press ENTER. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the LOW POWER ALERT and BELOW fields. CHOOSING A POWER ZONE If you chose POWER ZONE in step 5, you must select which power zone you want to stay within. 1.
To set up the custom pages: 1. From the main menu, highlight CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight PAGE SETTING, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the custom page you want to configure, then press ENTER. 4. Press or to select the number of fields to display on the custom page, then press ENTER. 5. Press or to highlight a field, then press ENTER. 6. Press or to highlight the data to display in that field, then press ENTER. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each field.
Setting System Preferences Set Cycle Trainer sounds, time standby, and display settings. Setting Up Sounds Configure settings for when the Cycle Trainer emits sounds. You can turn sounds OFF, choose MESSAGE ONLY (the device will beep only when a message displays), or KEY AND MESSAGE (the device will beep when messages display and when you press a button. 1. From the main menu, highlight CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight SET SYSTEM, then press ENTER. 3.
Configuring Sensors In addition to the heart rate sensor included with the Cycle Trainer, you can connect optional speed, cadence, combined speed/cadence and power sensors to the device to help you train. You can also calibrate the integral barometer. Connecting Sensors If you connect a speed or speed/cadence sensor, that sensor will be used to collect speed data instead of the GPS. Connecting a cadence or speed/cadence sensor is the only way to collect cadence data during your ride.
Calibrating the Barometer The barometer can be used instead of the GPS to calculate your elevation based on air pressure. By default, the barometer calibrates automatically, but you can calibrate it manually by entering the sea level pressure for your location. Obtain the sea level pressure from your governmental weather bureau or another reliable source. 1. From the main menu, highlight CONFIGURATION, then press ENTER. 2. Highlight ACCESSORIES, then press ENTER. 3.
Configuring the Map Set the view and the zoom options for the map. There are two view options: If you select DIRECT TO NORTH, the top of the map always points to the North. If you select BIRD EYE VIEW, the map rotates so that the top of the map points in the direction you are traveling. There are also two zoom options. AUTO zoom changes the focus of the map based on how close you are to a waypoint. MANUAL zoom lets you change the focus of the map freely by pressing to zoom out and to zoom in. 1.
Connecting the Cycle Trainer 1. Insert the large USB plug into a USB port on the computer. 2. Insert the small USB plug into the port on the back of the Cycle Trainer. 3. Turn on the Cycle Trainer. 4. When the CONNECT TO PC? message displays, highlight YES, then press ENTER. 5. Open the Device Agent. Downloading the Latest Firmware 1. In the Device Agent, click Settings. The Device Agent checks for new firmware versions. 2. If new firmware is available, click Download Now.
Troubleshooting Follow these steps to solve problems that may arise when using the Cycle Trainer. Problems with the Heart Rate Sensor If the Cycle Trainer is not receiving a signal from the heart rate sensor, or the reading is inconsistent: 1. Make sure the heart rate sensor is fitted correctly. See Fitting the Sensor Strap for more information. 2. Make sure that the heart rate sensor is paired to the Cycle Trainer. See Pairing the Heart Rate Sensor for more information. 3.
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