NordicTrack VX550 User Manual page 12

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console
to turn on the console.
When you turn on the console, the display will turn on.
The console will then be ready for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
Press the Manual Control button to select the manual
mode.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals by
pressing the Quick Resistance increase and decrease
buttons or by pressing one of the numbered Quick
Resistance buttons.
Note: After you press a button, it will take a moment for
the pedals to reach the selected resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
The display can show the following workout information:
Calories (flame icon)—This display will show the
approximate number of calories you have burned. When
some onboard workouts are selected, this display will
show the number of calories remaining to be burned for
the workout.
Calories per Hour (Cals/Hr)—This display will show
the approximate number of calories you are burning
per hour.
Distance—This display will show the distance that you
have pedaled in miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Pulse (BPM)—This display will show your heart rate
in beats per minute (bpm) when you use the handgrip
heart rate monitor or the optional chest heart rate mon-
itor (see step 5).
Pulse Average (BPM AVG)—This display will show
your average heart rate in beats per minute (bpm)
when you use the handgrip heart rate monitor or the
optional chest heart rate monitor (see step 5).
Resistance—This display will show the resistance
level of the pedals for a few seconds each time the
resistance level changes.
RPM—This display will show your pedaling speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
RPM Average (RPM AVG)—This display will show
your average pedaling speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Speed—This display will show your pedaling speed in
miles per hour or kilometers per hour. To change the
unit of measurement, press the Standard/Metric button
repeatedly.
Time—When the manual mode is selected, this dis-
play will show the elapsed time. When some onboard
workouts are selected, this display will show the time
remaining in the workout.
Watts—This display will show your approximate power
output in watts.
Average Watts (AVG.)—This display will show your
approximate average power output in watts for the
workout.
Scan Mode and Priority Mode—The calories and
watts displays will appear in an alternating cycle (scan
mode). To select either the calories
or the watts display for continuous
display (priority mode), press the
increase or decrease button next
to the Enter button repeatedly until
the desired display appears. To return to the scan mode,
press the increase button repeatedly until the word SCAN
appears.
Press the Home button to exit the workout and return
to the main menu. If necessary, press the Home button
again.
Press the End/Summary button to end the workout
and view a workout summary. The workout summary
will appear in the displays for several seconds.
Change the volume level of the
console by pressing the volume
increase and decrease buttons.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
You can measure your heart rate using either the
handgrip heart rate monitor or an optional chest heart
rate monitor (see page 13 for information about the
optional chest heart rate monitor). Note: The con-
sole is compatible with BLUETOOTH
rate monitors.
Note: If you use both heart rate monitors at the
same time, the chest heart rate monitor will have
priority.
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