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  • Page 1 V650 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction V650 USB cable Bluetooth® Smart Heart Rate Sensor* Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Web Service Set Up Your V650 Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service Set Up from the Device Charge the Battery Menu and Functions Menu Items Button Functions...
  • Page 3 Use GPS time Time Date Language Units Pin code lock Front light Display backlight Automatic Power Off About V650 Sport Profile Settings Training views HR view Speed View Training sounds Automatic pause Automatic lap Front button takes lap HR zones...
  • Page 4 Resting HR VO2 max Firmware Update Compatible Sensors Polar Heart rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V650 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Speed sensor with V650 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Cadence sensor with V650 Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth®...
  • Page 5 Wear the Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Choose profile and bike for the ride Start A Training Session with Route Guidance Button Functions During Training Side Button Functions Front Button Functions Touchscreen Functions Training Views Time Environment Body Measurement Distance Speed Cadence...
  • Page 6 Totals Features Barometer Sport Profiles Maps Map Settings During Training Route Guidance Adding a Route to V650 Guidance on the Display Smart Coaching Polar Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Training Benefit Polar Flow Web Service Syncing Caring for Your V650...
  • Page 7 Important Information Batteries Change the Heart Rate Sensor Battery Precautions Interference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specifications Polar V650 Heart Rate Sensor Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable Water Resistance Limited International Polar Guarantee Disclaimer...

  • Page 8: Get Started

    GET STARTED INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new V650! Designed for the most ambitious cyclist, the V650 helps you ride with con- fidence and reach your peak performance. This user manual includes complete instructions to help you get the most out of your new riding companion.

  • Page 9: Usb Cable

    USB CABLE Use the USB cable to charge the battery and to sync data between your V650 and the Polar Flow web service via FlowSync software. BLUETOOTH® SMART HEART RATE SENSOR* See live, accurate heart rate on your V650 during your training sessions. Your heart rate is used to analyze how your session went.

  • Page 10: Set Up From The Device

    Plug V650 into your computer’s USB port or a USB charger with the cable that came in the box. Wake your V650 by pressing the side button. The first time you do this, your V650 will take you through an initial set up process.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    The V650 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Use the USB cable included in the product set to charge your V650 via the USB connector on your computer. You can also charge the battery via a wall outlet. When char- ging via a wall outlet use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set). If you use an AC adapter, make sure that the adapter is marked with "output 5Vdc 1A-2A max".

  • Page 12: Menu Items

    4. ROUTES: See a list of the routes you've added to favorites in the Flow web service and synced to your V650. Preview routes and choose a route for your ride. 5. PROFILE: Choose the profile and the bike for your ride.

  • Page 13: Button Functions

    BUTTON FUNCTIONS There is one physical button on the side of the V650 and another button on the front. Press the side button (1) to view the following options: Calibrate altitude Lock display Turn off V650 Search sensor: Search for a heart rate sensor or cyc- ling sensor.

  • Page 14: Pairing Sensors With V650

    Sensors compatible with V650 use Bluetooth Smart ® wireless technology. Before taking a new heart rate sensor or cycling sensor into use, it has to be paired with your V650. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your V650 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group.

  • Page 15: Settings

    PAIRING Before taking a new sensor into use, it has to be introduced to your V650. This is called pairing and only takes a few seconds. Pairing ensures that the V650 receives signals from your sensor only, and enables dis- turbance-free training in a group.

  • Page 16: Maps

    USE GPS TIME If you want the V650 to read the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) from the GPS satellites, tick the box in USE GPS TIME field, and choose the UTC Time Zone that is closest to you.

  • Page 17: Pin Code Lock

    FRONT LIGHT The function of the front light on the top edge of the V650 is to optimize your cycling security in dark con- ditions. It's an intelligent feature that you can set to turn on automatically when it gets dark and to turn off when it gets bright.

  • Page 18: Display Backlight

    AUTOMATIC POWER OFF Set On/Off: The power switches off automatically when you haven't touched the buttons/touch screen in 15 minutes (except when the V650 is recording a training sessions or in the pause mode). ABOUT V650 Check the device ID, firmware version and HW model of your V650.

  • Page 19: Training Views

    Speed view Training sounds Automatic pause Automatic lap Front button takes lap HR zones Power settings Tap to open the setting you want to change, and edit as you like. Confirm and return to previous menu by tap- ping In certain settings (e.g. Training sounds), tap the field until you see the correct value. TRAINING VIEWS You can choose to have up to six training views for each profile, each training view containing up to eight items.

  • Page 20: Training Sounds

    TRAINING SOUNDS Choose Mute, Soft, Loud Very loud. Set GPS function On/Off. AUTOMATIC PAUSE Tick the box to turn the function on. Activation speed to set the speed at which recording is paused. AUTOMATIC LAP Tick the box to turn the function on, then set the automatic lap Duration or Distance.

  • Page 21: Bike Settings

    BIKE SETTINGS To view or modify bike settings, go to Settings > Bike settings and choose the bike. The sensors you have linked to the bike appear under the bike name. You'll find the following settings: BIKE NAME: Bike Bike Bike 3 Bike WHEEL SIZE...

  • Page 22: Physical Settings

    ETRTO Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) 37-622 700 x 35C 1958 47-559 26 x 1.95 2022 20-622 700 x 20C 2051 52-559 26 x 2.0 2054 23-622 700 x 23C 2070 25-622 700 x 25C 2080 28-622 700 x 28 2101 32-622...

  • Page 23: Sex

    In certain settings (e.g. SEX), tap the field until you see the correct value. Choose Male or Female. HEIGHT Set your height. WEIGHT Set your weight. DATE OF BIRTH Set your date of birth. HR MAX MAX:Set your maximum heart rate, if you know your laboratory measured current maximum heart rate value.

  • Page 24: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE The firmware of your V650 can be updated. Any time a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when connecting V650 to your computer with the USB cable. The firmware updates are downloaded via the USB cable and FlowSync software.
  • Page 25 1. Plug the micro USB connector into your V650, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. FlowSync starts syncing your data. 3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware. 4. Choose Yes. New firmware is installed, and V650 reboots.

  • Page 26: Compatible Sensors

    Pairing > Pair new device. 2. V650 lists the devices it finds. Tap the one you want to pair. Pairing succeeded tells you that the pairing is complete. POLAR SPEED SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART There are a range of factors that can affect your cycling speed. Obviously fitness is one of them, however, weather conditions and the varying gradients of the road play a huge part too.

  • Page 27: Pair Speed Sensor With V650

    Do the pairing within 30 seconds of the sensor activation. 3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair.

  • Page 28: Polar Look Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart

    Do the pairing within 30 seconds of the sensor activation. 3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair.

  • Page 29: Power Settings On V650

    Do the pairing within 30 seconds of the sensor activation. 3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair. Pairing succeeded tells you that the pairing is complete.
  • Page 30 Do not put any weight on the pedals during calibration. Do not interrupt the calibration. When the calibration is complete a green LED will blink on the transmitters, and you can start your session.

  • Page 31: Install Bike Mount

    2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar. 3. Secure the bike mount on to the stem/handlebar with the O-ring. 4. Align the ledges on the back of the V650 with the slots on the bike mount and turn clockwise until the V650 is in its place.

  • Page 32: Training

    TRAINING WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.

  • Page 33: Start A Training Session With Route Guidance

    Flow web service and synced to your V650. Choose the route for your next training session by tapping on the circle on the left side of the route...

  • Page 34: Button Functions During Training

    . The chosen route is shown in the ROUTES tile. Press the front button to begin your ride. For more information on route guidance, and for instructions on adding routes to your V650, see Route Guid- ance. BUTTON FUNCTIONS DURING TRAINING The front and side button's functionality has changed in version 1.2.4.

  • Page 35: Training Views

    TRAINING VIEWS The training views of V650 are fully customizable. You can choose to have up to six training views for each profile, each training view containing up to eight items. All available training view items are presented below. Choose the ones that suit you and your training needs and requirements best.
  • Page 36 See Maps for instructions on down- loading maps on your V650. When viewing the map, you can see the following data on the two 1/8 size items on the bottom quarter of the display:...

  • Page 37: Body Measurement

    The red map pointer shows your location and the direction you are heading. The red line shows the route to be followed. The green circle shows the route start point, and the red circle shows the finish point. The blue line shows your current route. BODY MEASUREMENT Calories The calories you've burned so far.

  • Page 38: Distance

    Lap HR avg Your average heart rate for the current lap 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 DISTANCE Distance The distance you've traveled during the ride 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Lap distance The distance you've traveled during the current lap 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 SPEED Speed Pace Current speed (km/h or mph)

  • Page 39: Cadence

    CADENCE Cadence Pedaling rate as rotations per minute 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Cadence avg Average pedaling rate 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Lap Cadence avg Average pedaling rate for the current lap 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 POWER Depending on your power view selection in Sport profile settings, the power output is shown in (Watts),...
  • Page 40 side the locked zone, you will be notified with audio feedback. Unlock the zone by tapping the view again. Power graph Your power output as a graphical trend. You can lock the zone you're currently on by tapping the view. The , 1/4 limits of the locked zone are shown.

  • Page 41: Lap Information

    Maximum force during left and right pedal stroke The percentage of positive force time in left and right pedal stroke If you are using the Kéo Power Essential Bluetooth® Smart (with one power transmitter), you'll see the following information: A visualization of your pedal stroke (slow data graph / fast data graph) Current power output / 3, 10, 30 or 1-99 ( the value you've set) second average of power output.

  • Page 42: Back To Start

    Lap view: BACK TO START The Back to start feature guides your way back to the starting point. When the V650 finds the GPS satellite signals in the beginning of the training session, your location is saved as a starting point.

  • Page 43: Pause And Stop Training

    To stop recording completely, choose STOP. Take care for your heart rate sensor after training. Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Taking care of your V650.

  • Page 44: After Training

    AFTER TRAINING SUMMARY After each training session, you'll get an instant summary of your session.The summary includes: Duration of your session Distance Average and maximum heart rate Average and maximum speed/pace Altitude-compensated calories and fat burn % of calories Training Benefit: Textual feedback, for example Steady state training+, is displayed if you trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the sport zones.

  • Page 45: History

    HISTORY SESSIONS The V650 saves the summary of your ride in HISTORY > Sessions. There you can see a list of your sessions with the following information: date, start time, profile and bike. Tap a session to open its summary. Browse the summary by swiping left or right.

  • Page 46: Barometer

    From version 1.2 onwards, the V650 accompanies your ride with offline maps based on OpenStreetMap data. The V650 draws your route on a map as you ride allowing you to see where you are on the map in real time.

  • Page 47: Map Settings

    V650 returns to SETTINGS. Synchronization required is displayed under OFFLINE MAP AREA. New offline map will be downloaded the next time you synchronize your V650 with Flow web service. MAP LAYERS: Choose Topographic, Bike routes and/or Favorite routes.
  • Page 48 You can also change the map direction (HEADING UP or NORTH UP) by tapping the map type indicator in the upper right-hand corner of the screen HEADING UP: The location pointer remains pointed towards the top of the screen regardless of the direction you're heading.

  • Page 49: Route Guidance

    4. Sync the route to your V650. The number of favorites in the Flow web service is not limited, but your V650 can have a maximum of 20 routes at a time. If you have over 20 favorites on your...

  • Page 50: Guidance On The Display

    V650 when syncing. To sync a route that is not among the first 20 favorites, change the order of your favorites by dragging and dropping them. If you want to remove a route from the favor- ites list, click the delete icon in upper right corner of the route.
  • Page 51 Target zone Intensity % of Example dur- Training effect HRmax*, bpm ations HARD 80–90% 152–172 2–10 minutes Benefits: Increased ability to sustain high speed endurance. Feels like: Causes muscular fatigue and heavy breathing. Recommended for: Experienced athletes for year-round training, and for various durations. Becomes more important during pre com- petition season.

  • Page 52: Smart Calories

    Target zone Intensity % of Example dur- Training effect HRmax*, bpm ations Recommended for: For recovery and cool- down, throughout training season. HRmax = Maximum heart rate (220-age). Example: 30 years old, 220–30=190 bpm. Training in heart rate zone 1 is done at a very low intensity. The main training principle is that performance improves when recovering after, and not only during training.

  • Page 53: Training Benefit

    Individual maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Altitude For best possible Smart Calories information accuracy, please give V650 your measured VO2max and HRmax values if you have them. TRAINING BENEFIT The Training Benefit feature helps you better understand the effectiveness of your training. This feature requires the use of the heart rate sensor.
  • Page 54 Feedback Benefit tain high intensity effort for longer. Steady state training + Excellent! This long session improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness. It also increased your resistance to fatigue. Steady state training Excellent! You improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness.

  • Page 55: Polar Flow Web Service

    Relive your and other users' sessions afterward To start using the Flow web service, go to flow.polar.com/V650, and create your Polar account. If you already have a Polar Account, you don’t need to register a new account in the Flow web service. You can sign in with the same username and password you are using e.g.
  • Page 56 For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to www.- polar.com/en/support/flow.

  • Page 57: Syncing

    4. Completed is displayed when you are done. Every time you plug in your V650 to your computer, the Polar FlowSync software will transfer your data to the Polar Flow web service and sync any settings you may have changed. If the syncing does not automatically start, start FlowSync from the desktop icon (Windows) or from the applications folder (Mac OS X).

  • Page 58: Caring For Your V650

    CARING FOR YOUR V650 Like any electronic device, the Polar V650 should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you ful- fil guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. POLAR V650 Keep your training device clean. Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training device. To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the training device with a pressure washer.

  • Page 59: Storing

    We recommend that you store the V650 charged. The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored. If you are going to store your V650 for several months, we recommend that you recharge it after a few months. This will prolong the battery lifetime.

  • Page 60: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION BATTERIES The Polar V650 training device has an internal, rechargable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity. The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.

  • Page 61: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS The Polar V650 shows your performance indicators. The training device is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after an exercise session. It measures heart rate, speed and dis- tance. It also measures cycling cadence when used with a cadence sensor. No other use is intended or implied.
  • Page 62 we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program. • Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years? • Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol? • Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication? •...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    0-399 km/h or 248 mph Water resistance: Water proof IPX7 Protected against wash splashes and raindrops. Do not immerse the V650 in water. Using the V650 in heavy rainfall may cause inter- ference on GPS reception. V650 limit values Maximum number of saved ses-...

  • Page 64: Heart Rate Sensor

    HEART RATE SENSOR Battery life: 300 h Battery type: CR2025 Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Connector material: Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester Water resistance: 30 m Uses Bluetooth®...

  • Page 65: Water Resistance

    Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later, please contact your local Polar Customer Service for updating your V650. 2. Using the computer, sync your V650 and update the V650 software version to 1.2.7 or later. Wait until the sync has finished.
  • Page 66 Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.

  • Page 67: Disclaimer

    • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.

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