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  • Page 1 Polar CS200 ™ User Manual...
  • Page 2 CS200 / CS200cad QUICK GUIDE View the date and Files mode: Totals mode: Settings mode: Connect mode: time of day. View detailed information View the long-term Change time of day, and Transfer the settings from on your latest exercise information on your other settings.
  • Page 3 BUTTONS Note: Pressing a button briefl y has a different effect than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of time: • Normal press: press and release the button. • Long press: press and hold the button (for at least one second). Use long presses for shortcuts (described in the main modes). LEFT RIGHT •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS The information relevant to using the product with the cadence sensor is in blue text. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR CYCLING COMPUTER ......................7 1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS ...............................7 1.2 USING YOUR CYCLING COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME ...................8 1.3 INSTALLING THE BIKE MOUNT, CYCLING COMPUTER, SPEED AND CADENCE SENSORS ...........12 1.3.1 Bike Mount and Cycling Computer ......................12...
  • Page 5: Introduction To The Polar Cycling Computer

    The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at bicycle. The information relevant to using the www.polar.fi/support. product with the cadence sensor is in a blue text. CS200 set does not include a cadence sensor, but you can buy it as an accessory product. ENGLISH –...
  • Page 6 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value • Hours RIGHT MIDDLE • Set the hours.* • Minutes RIGHT MIDDLE • Set the minutes.* 4. Date Set** RIGHT MIDDLE •...
  • Page 7: Installing The Bike Mount, Cycling Computer, Speed And Cadence Sensors

    The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value RIGHT MIDDLE 9. Sex • Set male or female. Male / Female • Settings done is displayed. • To change your settings, press the LEFT button until you return to the desired setting. •...
  • Page 8: Speed Sensor

    1.3.2 SPEED SENSOR To install the speed sensor and spoke magnet, you need cutters and a small screwdriver. 1. Attach the speed sensor 2. Attach the rubber part to the sensor. to the opposite side of the front fork from the mounted cycling computer.
  • Page 9: Cadence Sensor

    1.3.3 CADENCE SENSOR To install the cadence sensor and crank magnet, you need cutters. 1. Check the down tube to fi nd 3. Clean and dry a suitable a suitable place for the place for the sensor and cadence sensor. The sensor adjust the sensor to the max 80 cm / 2’6’’...
  • Page 10: Wearing Your Transmitter

    1.4 WEARING YOUR TRANSMITTER Coded heart rate transmission reduces interference from other heart rate monitors that are close by. To make sure that the code search is successful and to ensure trouble-free heart rate monitoring, keep the cycling computer within 1 meter/ 3 feet of your transmitter.
  • Page 11: Functions During Exercise

    • If your heart rate is not displayed and 00 appears on the display, the heart rate detection has stopped. Bring the cycling computer near the Polar logo on the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection. No button press is needed. •...
  • Page 12 Average speed rise or drop indicator. Cadence Heart rate The kilocalories you have burned so far. The cumulation of kilocalories starts as your heart rate is displayed. If there is no heart rate reading or you have not set your user information, the speed is displayed instead of calorie information.
  • Page 13 Target Zone Alarm: With the Target Zone Alarm you can make sure you exercise at the right intensity. When the target zone heart rate limits are activated, the cycling computer sounds an alarm if you are above or below your heart rate limits. You can set the limits for your target zone in the Settings/Limits SET menu.
  • Page 14: Stopping The Exercise And Viewing Summary File

    2.3 STOPPING THE EXERCISE AND VIEWING SUMMARY FILE 1. Press the LEFT button to pause the exercise recording. Paused is displayed. 2. Press the LEFT button. Summary FILE is displayed and following information starts automatically scrolling: Recorded Exercise File Information Duration of recorded exercise.
  • Page 15: Viewing Recorded Information - File

    3. VIEWING RECORDED INFORMATION - FILE The Exercise File allows you to review cycling and exercise information collected while recording an exercise session. The cycling computer starts recording information in a File as soon as you start recording by pressing the MIDDLE button or using AutoStart function. Your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been on for more than one minute or at least one lap has been stored.
  • Page 16 Recorded Exercise File Information RideTime Time used for cycling. LAPS Number of laps while exercising. Note: Lap information is displayed if you have stored at least one lap during your exercise. 6. To view the best lap, press the MIDDLE button. The best lap information is displayed: The fastest lap time.
  • Page 17: Deleting Files One By One

    3.2 DELETING FILES ONE BY ONE You can release memory by deleting fi les. Once you have deleted a fi le, you cannot retrieve it. 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button. FILES is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. 3.
  • Page 18 Total Values The date when cumulation started. Odometer alternates with the date when cumulation started and the cumulation for both bike 1 and bike 2. Note: The odometer measures the cumulative ridden distance and it can only be reset by using the UpLink. For further information, see page 55. ENGLISH –...
  • Page 19: Total Values

    Total Values The date when updated. Maximum cadence of season. The date when cumulation started. Total cumulative ridden duration. • To return to the Time mode, press and hold the LEFT button. ENGLISH – Resetting Total Values or Returning the Previous Maximum Speed or Cadence Value Use Total values as a seasonal counter of your exercise values by resetting them once a season.
  • Page 20: Settings

    5. SETTINGS You can view or change the settings in the Settings menu. Tip: Settings can also be configured using the Polar UpLink Tool™. They can then be transferred to your cycling computer from your PC. For further information, see page 55. To set values: •...
  • Page 21: Timer Settings (Timer Set)

    5.2 TIMER SETTINGS (TIMER SET) Your cycling computer is equipped with two alternating timers. The timers work during your exercise recording. Tip: Use the timers for example as a reminder to drink at certain intervals or as a training tool in interval training, so that you know when to switch from a harder to a lighter period and vice versa.
  • Page 22: Ownzone

    4. Continue by pressing the MIDDLE button and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. TYPE RIGHT MIDDLE Manual / OwnZone / Off •...
  • Page 23 Determining Your OwnZone Heart Rate Limits Before you start to determine your OwnZone, make sure of the following: • You have entered your user settings correctly. cycling computer will ask for missing information (for example date of birth) before accepting limit settings. •...
  • Page 24: Bicycle Settings (Bike Set)

    5.4 BICYCLE SETTINGS (BIKE SET) You can set two bike preferences for the cycling computer. Prepare the settings for both bikes; when you start exercise recording, just select bike 1 or 2. For both bikes you can prepare the following settings: •...
  • Page 25 You have the following alternatives for finding out the wheel size of your bike:* METHOD 1. Look at the wheel of your bike and find the wheel diameter printed on it. On the chart below, find your wheel diameter in inches or in ETRTO reading and match it to the wheel size in millimeters on the right.
  • Page 26: Watch Settings (Watch Set)

    5.5 WATCH SETTINGS (WATCH SET) In the Watch Set menu, you can change the time of day and date settings. 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3.
  • Page 27: Personal Information Settings (User Set)

    5.6 PERSONAL INFORMATION SETTINGS (USER SET) Entering your personal information ensures that your calorie counter operates with the highest possible degree of accuracy. 1. In the Time mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3.
  • Page 28: Cycling Computer Sounds And Units Settings (General Set)

    Maximum heart rate value (HR is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HR is also useful when determining exercise intensity. The most accurate method for determining your individual HR is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory.
  • Page 29: Connect - Data Communication

    Web service at polarpersonaltrainer.com. The Polar CS200™ and CS200cad™ Cycling Computers with the SonicLink data communication feature offers you the option of transferring exercise files to your personal training diary on the polarpersonaltrainer.com Web service. For this you need the Polar WebLink software.
  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the cycling damage or consequential damage caused by service not computer or the speed or cadence sensors with a authorized by Polar Electro. pressure washer or sink them under water. Speed and Cadence Sensors Battery •...
  • Page 31: Precautions

    WearLink Strap 4. Place the negative (-) side of the battery against the bottom and the positive (+) side against the cover. • The strap can be washed in a washing machine at 40 °C / 5. Put the cover on so that the arrow points to the OPEN 104 °F.
  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note that in addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect your heart rate. It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity.
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    ...the cycling computer does not measure the calories? ...there is no heart rate reading (00)? In order to measure the calories you burn, you need to wear the • Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and transmitter during recording. that you are wearing it as instructed.
  • Page 34: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.
  • Page 35: Index

    All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy, except for Sound Blaster, which is a trademark of Creative Technology, Ltd.
  • Page 36 Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.fi...

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