Oregon Scientific Scientific RX109 series User Manual
Oregon Scientific Scientific RX109 series User Manual

Oregon Scientific Scientific RX109 series User Manual

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Sports Watch (RX109 series)

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Introduction ...................................................................... 2
Key features ..................................................................... 3
OUTBREAKER watch ................................................... 3
Chest belt (RS109 / RP109 only) .................................. 3
Bicycle equipment (RP109 only) ................................... 3
PC Kit (RP109 only) ..................................................... 4
LCD display symbols ..................................................... 4
How the OUTBREAKER works ....................................... 6
A multi-system facility .................................................... 6
TOUR Mode .................................................................. 6
PC Software Kit (RP109 only) ....................................... 6
Getting started ................................................................. 7
Turn on the watch (first-time use only) .......................... 7
Batteries ........................................................................ 7
Switch between Modes .................................................. 8
Switch between Mode options ....................................... 8
Change setting values ................................................... 8
Use the HI-GLO backlight .............................................. 8
Key lock ......................................................................... 8
Handling the product ..................................................... 8
CLOCK Mode .................................................................... 9
Set clock and measurement units ................................. 9
Set the alarm ................................................................. 9
Stopwatch ......................................................................... 9
Timer ................................................................................. 10
Temperature display ........................................................ 10
ALTI-BARO Mode ............................................................. 10
Access altimeter options ................................................ 11
Set current altitude and resolution ................................. 11
Set sea-level pressure ................................................... 12
View sea-level pressure ................................................ 12
Set altitude alert ............................................................. 12
Recall altitude data ........................................................ 13
Switch between view options ......................................... 13
Weather forecast ........................................................... 13
TOUR Mode ...................................................................... 14
TOUR memory .............................................................. 14
Activate TOUR Mode ..................................................... 15
Record markers in TOUR Mode .................................... 15
Pause TOUR Mode ....................................................... 15
Deactivate TOUR Mode ................................................ 15
Clear all TOUR memories ............................................. 16
Wearing the chest belt ................................................... 17
Training Zones ............................................................... 17
Training Zone 5 ......................................................... 18
Activate the Training Zone alarm ................................... 19
Track heart rate during training ..................................... 19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CLOCK Mode ..............9 Oregon Scientific™ OUTBREAKER Set clock and measurement units ......... 9 Sports Watch (RX109 series) Set the alarm ..............9 User Manual Stopwatch ................. 9 Timer ................. 10 Temperature display ............10 TABLE OF CONTENTS ALTI-BARO Mode ............. 10 Access altimeter options ..........
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Set up for BIKE Mode ............ 20 Step 1: Attach the equipment to the bicycle ....20 Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER Step2: Enter wheel circumference ........ 21 Sports Watch as your fitness product of choice. Your new Access the BIKE Mode options ........
  • Page 3: Key Features

    BICYCLE EQUIPMENT (RP109 ONLY) KEY FEATURES OUTBREAKER WATCH I ITEM NAME DESCRIPTION SELECT/+/> Press to increase value, change Mode display, or record a marker during TOUR Mode. MODE Press to switch between Modes. ST/SP/- Press to start/pause/stop the Stopwatch/Timer or decrease value.
  • Page 4: Pc Kit (Rp109 Only)

    PC KIT (RP109 ONLY) LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION The current time. Year setting. Month setting. Day setting. Current day of the week. (MON..SUN) ITEM NAME TRIP TOUR Mode is running time/date cannot be set DOCKING STATION Hour setting. WATCH CONNECTION POINTS Minute setting.
  • Page 5 Zone The current time set in your second time zone. Sxxx Speed sensor low battery. Shows alarm time, or event alarms Cxxx Cadence sensor low battery. (max/min altitude/heart rate etc) Shows total time of activity. Shows max/min altitude alarm is deactivated. Shows altitude graphically.
  • Page 6: How The Outbreaker Works

    use the stopwatch or timer (countdown) facility in combination HOW THE OUTBREAKER WORKS with other functions, and both will continue to run in the background while you use other features of the watch. The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes equipped with a The heart-rate monitor and altimeter features of the barometer (measuring altitude, barometric pressure, and OUTBREAKER watch include customized settings.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    To load new batteries in the chest belt (RS109 and RP109 GETTING STARTED only) and bike mount: NOTE The chest belt will stop sending signals if its battery is TURN ON THE WATCH (FIRST-TIME USE ONLY) low. Bad transmission from the chest belt may also be the result Press mode key for 2 seconds or more to activate the LCD of poor contact with the skin, surrounding interference, or Display...
  • Page 8: Switch Between Modes

    The watch will show Cxxx, Rxxx or Sxxx whenever either the USE THE HI-GLO BACKLIGHT bike mount, cadence or speed sensor batteries are low. Press light/key to turn on the HI-GLO backlight on for five NOTE Replace all the batteries at the same time – it is seconds.
  • Page 9: Clock Mode

    SET THE ALARM CLOCK MODE Diagram Instructions 1. Press MODE to display the CLOCK mode. The time, date (including the day of the week) and time alarm can be set while the watch is in CLOCK Mode. Follow the 2. Press SELECT/+ 3 times to move it into the alarm instructions below to set or activate the time, date, zone time, setting screen.
  • Page 10: Timer

    TIMER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The Timer works in CLOCK, ALTI-BARO, The Temperature can be displayed in CLOCK, CARDIO, and BIKE modes. From any of ALTI-BARO, CARDIO, and BIKE Modes. From these Modes, press SELECT/+ to display any of these Modes, press SELECT/+ to dis- the stopwatch.
  • Page 11: Access Altimeter Options

    • Maximum / minimum altitude alert (sounds an alarm when SET CURRENT ALTITUDE AND RESOLUTION exceeded) When you first use the watch, it is important to set the current • Maximum / ascending, maximum descending speeds altitude and local sea-level pressure so your ascending and descending altitude can be accurately measured.
  • Page 12: Set Sea-Level Pressure

    SET THE SEA-LEVEL PRESSURE SET ALTITUDE ALERT Sea level pressure can change relative to location. To achieve The watch can be set to remember an altitude limit (either up or accurate altitude readings, set the sea-level pressure value down, but not both simultaneously). If the alarm is activated, a before every trip.
  • Page 13: Recall Altitude Data

    RECALLING ALTITUDE DATA SWITCH BETWEEN VIEW OPTIONS The OUTBREAKER allows you to track the following informa- While in ALT/TIME Mode, press tion as you exercise. FUNC/SET to switch between the view options: max / min altitude, total • Max / min altitude attained -- shows the highest or lowest ascending / descending altitude, and point you have reached so far in relation to your watch’s speed.
  • Page 14: Tour Mode

    speed of barometric change and in some cases may take TOUR MODE longer (up to 24hrs) than desired. • Setting the icon can speed up the adjustment for the weather There are two ways of using the memory on the OUTBREAKER. First, the watch computer will record information as you train, forecast.
  • Page 15: Activate Tour Mode

    The watch can record and store up to 99 different trips, RECORD MARKERS IN TOUR MODE providing there is enough remaining memory. The marker function is used to mark a particular position during Default sampling time for readings in TOUR Mode is every 5 a TOUR.
  • Page 16: Clear All Tour Memories

    2. Press and hold FUNC/SET for two seconds. This ENDS the CARDIO (HEART RATE) MODE TOUR recording session. (RS109/RP109 ONLY) 3. Press MODE to return to the CLOCK display. The OUTBREAKER watch is CLEAR ALL TOUR MEMORIES equipped with a CARDIO Mode and heart rate chest belt, which For best results, perform these steps after you download TOUR together allow you to measure...
  • Page 17: Wearing The Chest Belt

    WEARING THE CHEST BELT Once you have good contact with the chest belt, will begin to flash. This means the signal is being sent and your heart rate You must wear the chest belt to measure your heart rate. will soon appear in place of the large 0. Your heart rate will be NOTE This OUTBREAKER watch is specially designed to displayed as the larger font in every screen of this Mode, and...
  • Page 18: Set Upper And Lower Heart Rate Limits For Training Zone 5

    The calculation for determining your upper and lower heart rate 80 – 90% Anaerobic Zone – Generates speed and power. It works at limits is as follows. or above the body’s oxygen intake capability, builds muscle, and cannot be maintained for a long period of time. Maximum Heart Lower limit Upper limit 90 –...
  • Page 19: Activate The Training Zone Alarm

    6. Press SELECT/+ or ST/SP/- to change the upper heart rate Mode and check to make sure the watch is receiving your limit. heart rate signals. 7. Repeat Steps 5 – 6 to set the lower heart rate limit. 3. Select the Training Zone that is most appropriate for your activity (refer to previous section).
  • Page 20: Bike Mode (Rp109 Only)

    tions. BIKE MODE (RP109 ONLY) STEP 1: ATTACH THE EQUIPMENT TO THE BICYCLE The OUTBREAKER sports watch comes complete with a bicycle computer (and accessories), which records and dis- plays the following information: • Speed: 0 – 255 km/hour or 0 – 158 mile/hour, depending on the measurement unit you select (refer to the Clock Mode section) •...
  • Page 21: Step2: Enter Wheel Circumference

    NOTE The watch can work with one or both sensors. To attach the equipment: NOTE When the display shows a low battery icon (see ‘Battery’ section) replace the battery for the corresponding unit. 1. Attach the bike mount to the right or left handlebar using rubber grip, nut and bolt provided.
  • Page 22: Access The Bike Mode Options

    PC KIT (RP109 ONLY) Press MODE to access the BIKE Mode, then press SELECT/+ to loop The RP109 Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER sports watch is through the options: Speed, Stop- equipped with a PC Kit that includes a PC Docking Station and watch/Timer, Temperature, Altitude, CD-ROM for downloading information to a personal computer.
  • Page 23: Pc Mode

    USING THE SOFTWARE PC MODE Double-click on the Oregon Scientific icon. Once the software opens, click on Help for information about the function you SET UP FOR PC MODE require. To use the features of the PC Mode, you will need the PC Kit (includes PC docking station, connector cable, and the instal- lation software CD-ROM), and a PC or laptop computer.
  • Page 24: Download Data

    To send all selected settings and preferences to the NOTE EFFECTIVE USE AND RANGE watch select “Transfer configuration” in the “communication” sub-menu (PC software). The watch and heart rate chest belt have a maximum transmis- sion range of about 76 centimeters (30 inches). If the signal is DOWNLOAD DATA weak take the following steps: Follow these procedures to download data...
  • Page 25: Safety And Care

    SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOWERING SHALLOW DIVING / SNORKELING / Please observe these safety precautions when using this RAIN (WARM / COOL LIGHT SWIMMING SURFING / DEEP WATER product. SPLASHES, ETC WATER ONLY) / SHALLOW WATER WATER SPORT DIVING •...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Cleaning – Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid Problem Symptom Check this Remedy cleaning agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols. Time display is Time zone set Reset time zone wrong incorrectly Cannot be changed when • Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the TOUR Mode is operating.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Problem Symptom Check this Remedy SPECIFICATIONS Heart icon Blank display Press MODE to return to (airplane)? not working CARDIO Mode Time out due to 5 Calendar Clock Move chest belt closer or minutes of inactivity Hour format 12/24 hr adjust contact with skin Chest belt is too far Date format DD:MM:YY or MM:DD:YY...
  • Page 28 Vertical speed resolution 1 m/sec (3 ft/sec) Temperature Max altitude change 1 m/sec (3 ft/sec) BIKE Computer Total altitude change +/- 60,000 m (+/- 180,000 ft) Wheel speed range 255 km/hr (158 mile/hr) Alerts 1 alarm Wheel speed resolution 1 km/hr (1 mile/hr) Cadence range 0…255 revolutions per minute Barometer...
  • Page 29: Warnings

    • Do not subject the product to impact or shock. WARNINGS • Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long period of time. This is to ensure its full operation. To ensure you use your product correctly and safely, read these Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your Warnings and the entire user manual before using the product.
  • Page 30: Additional Resources

    Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, hand-held or- ganizers, alarm clocks, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service depart- ment, in case you need to reach us. © 2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.

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