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RCX3 GPS
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 POLAR EQUINE RCX3 GPS Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. CONTENTS OF THE SET ..3 7. START RECORDING THE EXERCISE ......16 2.

  • Page 3: Contents Of The Set

    1. CONTENTS OF THE SET RCX3 training computer receives, displays and records all the data measured by the H2 heart rate sensor and the G5 GPS sensor. H2 heart rate sensor measures the horse’s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer.
  • Page 4 G5 GPS sensor measures speed and distance in real time. The user manual for G5 GPS sensor can be downloaded at www.polar.com/support. With the DataLink data transfer unit you can transfer all training data to the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service via WebSync software.

  • Page 5: Button Functions

    2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS LIGHT • Illuminate the display • Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU: In time view lock buttons, set alarm or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search a sensor, adjust training sounds or set a lap view. BACK •...
  • Page 6 • Move through selection lists • Adjust a selected value • Press and hold to change the watch face. DOWN • Move through selection lists • Adjust a selected value • Press and hold to switch between Time 1/ Time 2. OK (red button) •...

  • Page 7: Computer

    3. START THE TRAINING COMPUTER By default, the RC3X training computer is Time: Select 12h or 24h and set the switched off to save the battery. Press local time. any button twice to activate it. Date: Enter current date. Units: Select metric (kg/cm/km) or Select the language and press OK to imperial (lb/ft/mi) units.

  • Page 8: Base

    4. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket of the electrode base. Close the pocket firmly. The heart rate sensor picks up very small electrical impulses emitted by the heart. For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact between the electrode pads and the horse’s skin.
  • Page 9 See the images on this and the following page. Attach the pocket to the saddle with one of the plastic straps (3). Place the positive electrode pad (short cable) under the saddle (4) on the left side of the horse. Ensure that the electrode side of the pad is against the horse's skin (5).
  • Page 10 ENGLISH...

  • Page 11: Using The G5 Gps Sensor

    5. USING THE G5 GPS SENSOR The GPS signal LED flashes in green For complete instructions on using the when the signals are found and your Polar G5 GPS sensor, download the user location is determined. Your G5 is now manual at www.polar.com/support.
  • Page 12 Wearing the GPS Clip Position the G5 with “POLAR” logo upright above the clip and snap it in place (1). Attach the clip to your clothing, for example on your waistband or belt, on the same side of your body as the arm in which you are wearing your training computer (2.).
  • Page 13 To remove the G5 from the clip (3): Hold the clip by the side edges with the “POLAR” logo facing you. Snap the G5 out of the clip by pushing it with your other hand. Alternatively, you can carry the G5 GPS sensor in an armband, which is available as an accessory.
  • Page 14 Wearing the Armband* Encase the G5 into the armband pocket the USB port against the bottom of the pocket. Check that the LEDs and the power key are visible through the window. Pull the pocket's upper edge over the G5 (picture 3). G5 is securely positioned when the pocket's upper edge covers the top of it (picture 4).

  • Page 15: Pairing Sensors With The Training Computer

    6. PAIRING SENSORS WITH THE TRAINING COMPUTER If you purchase a new Polar G5 GPS If you purchased the sensor and training Sensor or heart rate sensor, or Equine computer together, as a set, the sensor is speed kit sensor, it must be paired to already paired to the training computer.

  • Page 16: Start Recording The Exercise

    7. START RECORDING THE EXERCISE Start by pressing OK. The training computer enters pre-training mode and starts searching for the sensor signals. If a sensor signal is not found, a triangle with an exclamation mark is shown on the display. A check mark indicates that the sensor signal is found.
  • Page 17 To pause the training session, press For more information on data transfer, BACK. consult the full user manual at www.polar.fi/support or the online help To continue recording the training for polarpersonaltrainer.com and session, press OK. WebSync. To stop training recording completely, press BACK again.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During • Keep the training computer and the H2 Exercise heart rate sensor on the same side of the horse. • Make sure the positions of the • In some cases, (at about 120 bpm) a electrode pads are correct and they are double pulse can occur at each heart right side up.

  • Page 19: Important Information

    9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Dry and store the electrode base and the heart rate sensor separately to maximize the heart Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable rate sensor battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate measurement and to maximize the life span of sensor in a cool and dry place.

  • Page 20: Service

    Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.com/support and country specific websites.

  • Page 21: Guarantee

    • This limited Polar international guarantee is local law. issued by Polar Electro Inc. for customers who • During the guarantee period, the product will have purchased this product in the USA or be either repaired or replaced at any of the Canada.
  • Page 22 Canada device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes interference that may cause undesired operation or modifications to this device by the user. Any of the device.
  • Page 23 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes which can be determined by turning the or modifications to this device by the user. Any equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to changes or modifi cations could void the user’s...

  • Page 24: Disclaimer

    Copyright © 2012 Polar Electro Oy, FI-90440 operation is minimized. KEMPELE. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company. This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows All rights reserved. No part of this manual may...
  • Page 25 Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.

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