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Summary of Contents for MINOURA ICE

  • Page 1 (version 1.1.2) NSTRUCTION ANUAL - 1 -...
  • Page 2 ICE is an upgrade kit used in conjunction with your Minoura Magturbo trainer. Everything you need to install ICE onto your existing Minoura trainer is included in this package. Once installed, you will be able to enjoy training in a virtual world when connected to your PC (IBM compatible with Windows 95 or 98).
  • Page 3 3. Over the network or LAN (Local Area Network) ICE allows you to compete against up to three other live opponents over the Internet or over a LAN when connected through UltraCoach’s website. Visit www.ultracch.com for more details.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    •Intel® Pentium™ 133MHz A Pentium MMX™ 200MHz CPU is required for smooth animation. Pentium II™ 400MHz and abovehave had some issues. See the UltraCoach or Minoura website for updates. •Windows95™ or Windows98™ UltraCoach VR will not run in Windows 3.1™, Macintosh™, Be™, Unix™, Linux, or any operat ing system other than Windows 95 or 98.
  • Page 5 ICE is available for all the following Magturbo models which have a transparent outer cover on the Mag resistance unit. Check to see if your model is listed below. If your Minoura trainer is not listed below, ICE will not work and you will have to buy one of the units found below.
  • Page 6 At this time, you should set the shift lever to the H posi- tion to make this step easier. These screws will not be used to install ICE, but you must keep them should you want to convert your Minoura trainer back to its original configuration.
  • Page 7 3mm Hex Replace the Alloy Rotor with the one Wrench included in your ICE system. The one included in your ICE system has a Speed Sensor Sleeve. Follow the directions to the right (Fig. C) for this replacement. The Speed Sen-...
  • Page 8 Secure the Motor Drive Unit with four M3.5x40 self-tap- ing screws to the Inner Housing. (see Fig. G) CAUTION: If you install ICE on the Mag unit which original color of the outer cover is not gray or yellow, but red, you must use the shorter (M3.5x35) taping screws because...
  • Page 9 Long Middle Put the Outer Cover onto the Motor Drive Unit, and se- short cure it with included self taping screws. Use the shortest screw for the position under the RS- 232C connector, and use the middle ones for the lower stairs of the Outer Cover.
  • Page 10 It is OK to disconnect your mouse at this point as the ICE program can be accessed from your keyboard. You may be able to use Alt, Tab, Enter and four arrow keys instead of usig a mouse when you select something on the screen.
  • Page 11 KMH only) and Current Cadence (if you plug the cadence sensor in). In each function, the small dot below each LED will light up. If you want to use ICE in AUTO MODE, first make sure your PC is ON and the UltraCoachVR - 11 -...
  • Page 12 Then push the DOWN (AUTO) button. The LED will show 99 that means ICE is in Auto Mode and ready to go. Next, select your favorite course and follow the on-screen starting instructions. These instructions are; “Get Ready... Go” and are shown on the screen and heard through your speakers.
  • Page 13 UP YOUR PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING THE KEYS ON YOUR KEY- BOARD (SEE KEYBOARD INSTRUCTIONS), YOU MAY DISCONNECT YOUR MOUSE AND CONNECT THE CABLE FROM YOUR ICE SYSTEM TO THE SERIAL PORT SHARED BY YOUR MOUSE. The UltraCoach Products Setup menu will appear automatically on the screen.
  • Page 14 (Fig. J) 2. Welcome: As with any software, please make sure you have shut down any running programs such as Anti-Virus or other programs that may interfere with the installation of the UltraCoach soft- ware. Once no other programs (except Windows) are running, you are ready to install UltraCoach.

  • Page 15: Readme Information

    3. Readme Information: If you find you need to reinstall UltraCoach, make sure you completely remove the previous installation before reinstalling the program. To do this, go to your START button, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS, and find UltraCoach in the list. highlight UltraCoach and click REMOVE.

  • Page 16: Choose Destination Location

    (Fig. M) 5. Choose Destination Location: Next, choose destination where you install UltraCoachVR software. In the initial setting, the software will create ucvrdx5 directory in the drive C : . If you accept the initial setting, click Next. (see Fig. N) Åiê}ÇTÅj - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Start Copying Files

    6. Choose Directory: If the drive:C is not your destination, click Browse and select your favorite drive from Drives column. Please don’t change the name of the directory from ucvrdx5. After choosing your desitnation, click OK, then click Next. (see Fig. O) (Fig.

  • Page 18: Setup Complete

    To proceed to the next step, click Continue. 9. UltraCoach VR Setup - Minoura ICE configuration: Next, the program will ask you about the serial port umber. See the back of your PC and select the certain number from COM1 to COM4.
  • Page 19 • Automatic serial port settings: The software will search for the correct serial port that ICE is connected to. • User registration guide and 10-day trial period: Once you install the update program, it gives you a 10-day trial period. You must register with UltraCoach (not Minoura) within this 10-day period or the software will not work after this 10-day period.
  • Page 20 3. Choose Destination Location: Next, choose the destination where the update program will be installed. Be sure you choose the exact same directory where UltraCoach VR is already installed. If a different directory is appeared in Destination Directory column, click Browse to se- lect the exact directory.
  • Page 21 Site Code is a kind of key which will not be allowed to be used by anyone except you. You will find it when you click Yes on the first Set Program Authorization dialog box, or in the Authorization | Set Authorization... menu. Copy down your Site Code and inform it with all required information about you to UltraCoach.
  • Page 22 About Online Manual You can use the online manual or help file for both UltraCoachVR and UltraCoachHRM soft- ware. We recommend that you check the Online Manual instead of the help manual. The help manual is an outline only. The Online Manual will be more detailed and include any updates.
  • Page 23 The supportable heart rate monitor is Polar VantageNV with Polar Advantage Interface only. To use this device for your ICE, download vr990305.exe from UltraCoach’s website. (see Fig. R) Then click OK.
  • Page 24 Select Stationary bike in Category window, then select Minoura ICE in the Brand/Model window. Select the serial port number where you connected to ICE (if you don't know about the num- ber, you may click Find Equipment | Find Exercise Equipment... menu) and select units of measurement;...
  • Page 25 Click Options | Choose Course button to select your favorite course. Click one of the courses highlighted in the menu. Shadowed courses are locked and cannot be selected. Or you can click Choose Course button on the main menu, click your favorite course or press ENTER key (do not double click).
  • Page 26 If you want to simulate the virtual course provided from UltraCoachVR, check Let UltraCoach VR set the grade. If you hope to keep a certain resistance level with seeing the course, check Constant Grade and enter your favorite resistance level in the unit of degrees, not in percent. If you don’t want any resistance, check Grade not set by UltraCoach VR.
  • Page 27 YYMDDXXX . dat YY = the last two digits of the year Month (Jan through Sep is “1” - “9”, Oct is “a”, Nov is “b” amd Dec is “c” DD = Day XXX =the session number for that day (up to 999) This file name can be changed with Explorer.
  • Page 28 The performance of the PC can be changed depending on the combination of the devices. Below is a list for the recommended resolution, but you should adjust it for the best perfor- mance. MPU speed Non 3D graphic accelerator With 3D graphic accelerator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ under 133MHz Not supported...
  • Page 29 If your PC is greater than Pentium II 233MHz with 64MB RAM, you can check Smoothest character animation possible option to make the performance maximum. Do NOT check this option on any slower MPU and every Celeron™ processor. (Fig. W) To mute all sounds, check Options | Mute All Sounds.
  • Page 30 (Fig. X) When you check this option, the UltraCoachVR Wizard will appear on the screen. To see the curent settings, click View settings button. You can choose from whether a single person mode racing or a multi person mode racing with selecting Start an UltraCoachVR session and then click Next.
  • Page 31 Then repeat the steps and click the Single Person button again. If your PC and ICE are properly connected and your preparation is perfect, both equipments will communicate each other and the connection will be fixed. At this time, the character on the LED will be changed from 99 to 00.
  • Page 32 RPM means your current rotation of the crank if the cadence sensor is properly installed and connected to ICE. HR means your current heart beat rate if a proper heart rate monitor is connected. Grade means the current degrees of the slope. Be sure its unit is in degrees, not per-cent. If the number is negative, it means you are running downslope.
  • Page 33 Once you saved your performance, you can set the data as your future competitor from next session. After that you will ne asked if you want to quit the software or not. If you want to completely quit the software, click Yes button or press Y key. If you want to enjoy another course, click No button or press N key.
  • Page 34 1. Name 2. Address 3. Daytime phone number, facsimile number and E mail address 4. Serial number of ICE (indicated on the box, under the Head Controller or on this instruction manual) 5. Serial number of the update diskett 6. Name and Order Code of the optional course 7.
  • Page 35 Select Authorization | Unlock Courses.. and input the Site Key into the column then click Apply Site Key button. If the Site Key is the proper one, you will be able to use the optional course from the next session. Fill the optional course order form (More Courses!) and send it to UltraCoach directly to- gether with your credit card number.

  • Page 36: Technical Support

    Contact Ultracoach via 1-602-497-3955 (AZ time, 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). • Minoura provides a one (1) -year limited warranty on the ICE system (not software) from the date of purchase. To recieve warranty service, please have handy your ICE serial number (locate on the box, write this down for future reference, on the manual, and on the Head Controller unit.