NordicTrack VX550 User Manual page 14

1. Download and install the iFit app on your smart
device.
On your iOS or Android™ smart device, open the App
®
Store℠ or the Google Play™ store, search for the free
iFit app, and then install the app on your smart device.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH option is enabled
on your smart device.
Then, open the iFit app and follow the instructions to
set up an iFit account and customize settings.
2. Connect your smart device to the console.
Follow the instructions in the iFit app to connect your
smart device to the console.
When a connection is established, the LED on the con-
sole will flash blue. Press the Bluetooth Smart button
on the console to confirm the connection; the LED on
the console will then turn solid blue.
3. Record and track your workout information.
Follow the instructions in the iFit app to record and
track your workout information.
4. Disconnect your smart device from the console if
desired.
To disconnect your smart device from the console,
press and hold the Bluetooth Smart button on the con-
sole for 5 seconds.
Note: All BLUETOOTH connections between the con-
sole and other devices (including any smart devices,
heart rate monitors, and so forth) will be disconnected.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR
TO THE CONSOLE
The console is compatible with all BLUETOOTH Smart
heart rate monitors.
To connect your BLUETOOTH Smart heart rate monitor
to the console, press the Bluetooth Smart button on the
console. When a connection is established, the LED on
the console will flash red twice.
Note: If there is more than one compatible heart rate moni-
tor near the console, the console will connect to the heart
rate monitor with the strongest signal.
To disconnect your heart rate monitor from the console,
press and hold the Bluetooth Smart button on the console
for 5 seconds.
Note: All BLUETOOTH connections between the console
and other devices (including any smart devices, heart rate
monitors, and so forth) will be disconnected.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM
To play music or audio books through the console sound
system while you exercise, plug a 3.5 mm male to 3.5 mm
male audio cable (not included) into the jack on the con-
sole and into a jack on your personal audio player; make
sure that the audio cable is fully plugged in. Note: To
purchase an audio cable, see your local electronics
store.
Next, press the play button on your
personal audio player. Adjust the vol-
ume level using the volume increase
and decrease buttons on the console
or the volume control on your personal audio player.
THE OPTIONAL CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR
Whether your goal
is to burn fat or to
strengthen your car-
diovascular system,
the key to achieving
the best results is to
maintain the proper
heart rate during your
workouts. The optional chest heart rate monitor will enable
you to continuously monitor your heart rate while you exer-
cise, helping you to reach your personal fitness goals. To
purchase a chest heart rate monitor, please see the
front cover of this manual.
Note: The console is compatible with all BLUETOOTH
Smart heart rate monitors
HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS
1. Select the settings mode.
To select the settings mode, press the Settings button.
The settings information will appear in the display.
2. Navigate the settings mode.
While the settings mode is selected, the display will
show several optional screens. Press the increase and
decrease buttons near the Enter button repeatedly to
select the desired optional screen.
The lower section of the display will show instructions
for the selected screen. Make sure to follow the
instructions shown in the lower part of the display.
3. Change settings as desired.
Units—The currently selected unit of measurement
will appear in the display. To change the unit of mea-
surement, press the Enter button repeatedly. To view
distance in miles, select ENGLISH. To view distance in
kilometers, select METRIC.
Contrast Level—The currently selected contrast level
will appear in the display. Press the Quick Resistance
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