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Copyright© 2000
CAT EYE Co., Ltd.
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MSC3DxUE-000203
Startup manual gives you information of installation, preparation of the
main unit and basic operation.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing the CAT EYE MSC-3Dx. The MSC-3Dx is a multi sports
computer that combines the functions of a wireless heart rate monitor and a Cyclocomputer. Our
race proven Cyclocomputer technology and the double pulse heartrate system enables you to
monitor, track and record your training and racing data – your heartrate, speed, distance and
cadence (pedal revolution).
The recorded data can be downloaded to a PC by using the optional download unit.
Please read this manual to gain a thorough understanding of the product and how it works.
Please keep this manual in a safe place.
If this manual is damaged or lost, contact our offices, your local dealer or www.cateye.com.
Important
• Always follow the warnings that are marked with
• No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted without the prior written permis-
sion of Cat Eye Co., Ltd.
• The contents and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.
• If there should be any errors or inaccuracies in this manual, please contact Cat Eye at
www.cateye.com.
Warning!!!.
* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 1: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing the CAT EYE MSC-3Dx. The MSC-3Dx is a multi sports computer that combines the functions of a wireless heart rate monitor and a Cyclocomputer. Our race proven Cyclocomputer technology and the double pulse heartrate system enables you to monitor, track and record your training and racing data –... -
Page 2: About The Manuals
Quick Start manual This manual gives you basic information on installation, set up and use of the main unit. User manual This manual explains detailed use of the MSC-3Dx. Quick chart (Inside Carry Bag) Reference chart. The meaning of icons in this manual:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Important ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 About the Manuals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 The correct use of the Cat Eye MSC-3Dx ---------------------------------------------------- 4 Name of Various Sections and Parts ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 Button Navigation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Changing the upper display ----------------------------------------------------------- 7... -
Page 4: The Correct Use Of The Cat Eye Msc-3Dx
• This device should never be used in commercial aircraft. • When using the MSC-3Dx, do not give excess attention to the monitor or the data. Pay attention to the road, traffic and your surroundings! • Keep the device away from children. If children use this device, they should have adult super- vision. -
Page 5: Name Of Various Sections And Parts
B. Lap Button (LAP) C. Set Button (SET/AT) D. Light Button (LT) E. Mode Button (MODE) F. Start/Stop Button (S/S) G. All Clear Button (AC) H. Wrist Band I. Back Cover J. Contacts K. Serial No. 9 3 0 0 0 0 MSC-3Dx... -
Page 6: Button Navigation
Distance, Lap's Average Speed, Lap's Average Heart Rate and Lap Cadence) at any arbitrary point. Up to 50 lap data points can be captured. (See page 15, "Lap Feature") Light Button (LT) This button illuminates the screen for about 3 seconds. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 7: Changing The Upper Display
After pushing AC button, reset the clock time. • If the AC button is pressed while holding SET/AT button, the MSC-3Dx returns to the default AC Button (AC) state and all data is erased. Some users might want to perform this function at the beginning of a training season to record yearly training mileage in the Odometer. -
Page 8: Functions
Range: 0 ~ 299 bpm Clock Time Current time is displayed in 24 hour or 12 hour time. The Clock can be moved to the upper display. (Current Speed would then appear in the lower display.) (See page 7) MSC-3Dx... - Page 9 In the readout screen, the time spent within the heart rate target zone is displayed. The upper and middle displays indicate the upper and the lower limit of the zone respectively, and the lower display indicates the time spent in that heart rate zone. MSC-3Dx...
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Page 10: Using The Heart Rate Function
The chest belt heart rate sensor is based on the electrocardiograph methodology used in hospi- tals. The MSC-3Dx uses this technology but in a simplified and miniaturized form. In this meth- odology, electrodes attached to the body sense the differences of electric potential and thus heart rate is measured. -
Page 11: Wearing The Heart Rate Sensor
If the heart rate icon is not flashing, check the position of the chest belt heart rate sensor, moisten the electrode area, move away from any outside electronic interference, and try again. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 12: Setting The Main Unit
Push MODE and LT buttons simultaneously to switch to 700 x 38C 2180 and change the value by the same procedure de- 700 x 44C 2224 scribed in 4. 5. Push SET/AT button. The wheel circumference setting is completed. Elapsed Time TM function appears. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 13: Setting Clock Time
6. Press MODE button to increase the digits and LAP button to decrease. Hold down the button for rapid advancement. Time unit switching 7. Push SET/AT button. Clock time is now set. Completes the clock time setting NOTE: The digits for second becomes zero (:00) when SET/AT button is pressed. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 14: Features
------------------------- The current speed is higher than the average speed. ------------------------ The current speed is lower than the average speed. ------------------------- The current speed is equal to the average speed. No illumination -------- The current speed and/or average speed is zero. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 15: Lap
4. When you have finished reviewing the Lap data, push SET/AT button and the screen returns to the Lap Count LP display. Downloading Lap Data The recorded lap data can be downloaded to a PC through the optional interface unit and e-train data software. See the download manual for details. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 16: Heart Rate Target Zone
Target zone setting is completed. The screen returns to the maximum speed MXS SET/AT function. NOTE: Once you enter the H.R. target zone set up screen, you must navigate all the way from zone 1-zone 4. There is no short cut out of this set up. MSC-3Dx... - Page 17 You must not set this from within this function. Zone 4 Downloading Time In Training Zone MODE The data of time in training zones can be downloaded to a PC through the optional interface unit. See the download manual for instructions. MSC-3Dx...
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Page 18: Memory Record
Measurement Procedure for Memory Record Take the following steps to record data to memory. See page 19 Select Time Interval Select file to memory record to. See page 20 Start Memory Record function by See page 21 pressing Start/Stop MSC-3Dx... - Page 19 Mode buttons for two seconds. See that the center number (percentage of total memory used) goes to zero and additional time appears on the lower display. Complete of 4. Push SET/AT button to return to Maximum Heart Rate MXP. confirmation MSC-3Dx...
- Page 20 Memory Record Inter- val. • When the used memory exceeds the capacity, the memory feature auto- SET/AT matically turns off. Memory record measurement ready MSC-3Dx...
- Page 21 Memory Record is automatically turned off. Canceling Memory Record (Turning off icon before timing starts) To turn off Memory Record when the MSC-3Dx is in a stand-by state ( icon is on but the Elapsed Time TM has not started): MODE Hold down S/S button for more than 2 seconds, or Reset the unit.
- Page 22 7. Push SET/AT button again, and the screen returns to Maximum Heart Rate MXP. SET/AT Download Memory Record Data Memory record file screen Ride data of heart rate, speed, time and distance can be downloaded into a PC. See the download manual for details. SET/AT MXP display MSC-3Dx...
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Page 23: Downloading To A Pc
Set the main unit on the interface unit and hold down the LAP button in each function’s readout screen. The unit starts to download the data and the readout screen is fast-forwarded. Memory Record MODE Lap Data readout screen readout screen SET/AT Memory Record File screen SET/AT SET/AT Heartrate Taget Zone readout screen MSC-3Dx... -
Page 24: Heart Rate Training
For the purpose of losing weight, work at a comparatively lower level for a longer period. For maximum benefit you will want to workout for more than one hour at a time. PULSE RATE (bpm) TARGET TARGET ZONE ZONE MSC-3Dx... - Page 25 Measure your resting heart rate when you are awake in bed in the morning. Maximum heart rate The following calculations are generally used: (220 – age) or (204 – 0.69 x age). For more precise figure, consult a training specialist. MSC-3Dx...
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Page 26: Trouble Shooting
Replace it with a new one (CR2032). CAUTION !: After the battery is replaced, the AC (All Clear) button must be pressed to reset the data and set up the MSC-3Dx. Meaningless display appears. Push AC button, and reset the unit again following the instruction in page 12, "SETTING THE MAIN UNIT", or refer to the Quick Start manual. - Page 27 Replace it with a new one (CR2032). Have the electrodes belts deteriorated over normal use? Replace them with new ones. (See your local dealer or www.cateye.com.) The heart rate display occasionally reads zero. Is the heart rate sensor in correct position? Adjust the position according to the instruction.
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Page 28: Replacing Battery
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter with a coin. 2. Replace the old battery with a new lithium battery (CR2032) with the (+) pole upward as illustrated. Heart Rate Sensor 3. Close the battery cover securely. MSC-3Dx... -
Page 29: Replacing Electrode Belt
The electrodes on the chest belt naturally wear out after extended use. (See your retailer of www.cateye.com to obtain a replacement.) When there are cracks on the surface or measure- ment error occurs, replace the electrode belt with new one according to the following instruction: 1. -
Page 30: Specifications
13" x 1-7/16" x 19/32" [330 x 36 x 15 mm] / 2.19 oz [62 grams] Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice, due to modifications or improvements. *1) Windows 95 or Windows 98 required; RS232C (serial port) needed MSC-3Dx... - Page 31 REGISTRATION CAT EYE Web Site (http://www.cateye.com) For warranty service you must register your product. Please register your MSC-3Dx as soon as possible. CAT EYE provides you technical support and new product information as much as possible. Please register on-line through our web site, or send the registration card below directly to our Customer Service Department.
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
Please include your name, return mailing address, daytime phone number, e-mail address if possible, and a detailed description of the problem. Please consult www.cateye.com, your local dealer of Cat Eye Company before sending the unit in for warranty. -
Page 33: Index
Zone stay time ------------------------- 9 Record memory timing selection -- 19 Heart rate sensor --------------------------- 10 Starting record memory ------------ 21 Heart rate target ------------------------ 24, 25 Used memory rate (%) -------------- 19 Resetting -------------------------------------- 7 Resting Heart Rate ------------------------ 25 MSC-3Dx... -
Page 34: Heart Rate
Cadence Clock Time display; or vice versa. (Current Speed) (Current Speed) MAIN Function Maximum Elapsed Average Maximum Speed Heart Rate Time Speed Trip Distance SUB Function PUSH Hold down Total for two seconds Distance MSC-3Dx... -
Page 35: Accessories
English version (English version manual attached) RS232C connection cable #169-9806 MSC Dx chest belt heart rate sensor kit Multi sport strap (Velcro) #249-9991 Bracket sensor kit #249-9996 MSC-3Dx (bracket) attachment #169-6070 Wheel magnet #169-9760 Magnet for composite wheel #169-9765 Cadence magnet #169-6280...