Summary of Contents for Vision Fitness T9700 Simple
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VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken an im- portant step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways…...
CHILDREN • Keep children off your VISION FITNESS Treadmill at all times. • When the VISION FITNESS Treadmill is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet /3 meters away. 4 4 4 4 4...
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POWER REQUIREMENTS POWER REQUIREMENTS POWER REQUIREMENTS POWER REQUIREMENTS POWER REQUIREMENTS This product is for use on a nominal 220-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. An improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of an electrical shock. Do not modify the plug that was provided with this product.
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL...
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, carefully lift and roll. CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 300 lbs / 136kgs ! Use care and additional help if necessary.
SAFETY MAGNET SAFETY MAGNET SAFETY MAGNET SAFETY MAGNET Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not start unless the Safety Magnet is inserted into the circle in the console overlay. You should attach the clip end to your clothing. If at any time you need to stop the Treadmill quickly simply pull the Safety Magnet off the console.
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T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER This is a display that will scroll the operation instructions in the top center display window.
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T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY ELEVATION ELEVATION ELEVATION ELEVATION ELEVATION Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the left-hand LED window. Indi- cates how steeply inclined the running sur- face is, to simulate walking/running on a hill.
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T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DIS- T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DIS- T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DIS- T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DIS- T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DIS- PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW The Left dots #1-6 will show an Eleva- tion Profile in 6 segments in ORANGE.
T9700HRT & SIMPLE T9700HRT & SIMPLE T9700HRT & SIMPLE T9700HRT & SIMPLE T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY FEEDBACK DISPLAY FEEDBACK DISPLAY FEEDBACK DISPLAY FEEDBACK DISPLAY SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR The center 2 columns on the dot matrix are the SPB (Segment Progress Bar).
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES USER LOG-IN USER LOG-IN USER LOG-IN USER LOG-IN USER LOG-IN The T9700S and T9700HRT, consoles have a special feature that allows you to Log-In and save all data from your workout.
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES USER TOTALS BUTTON USER TOTALS BUTTON USER TOTALS BUTTON USER TOTALS BUTTON USER TOTALS BUTTON To use this function you will need to use the same User Log-In code and follow these three steps.
T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES T9700HRT & SIMPLE FEATURES SPEED QUICK KEYS SPEED QUICK KEYS SPEED QUICK KEYS SPEED QUICK KEYS SPEED QUICK KEYS After pressing the START button, you can change the speed of the Treadmill by pressing one of the Speed Quick Key buttons numbered 1-9.
CONTACT HEART RATE CONTACT HEART RATE CONTACT HEART RATE CONTACT HEART RATE CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this product to monitor your heart rate.
CHEST TRANSMITTER Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the VISION FITNESS logo fac- ing out. Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid bouncing or sliding. 17 17 17 17 17...
ELEV AT ION INTRODUCTION TO T9700S INTRODUCTION TO T9700S INTRODUCTION TO T9700S INTRODUCTION TO T9700S INTRODUCTION TO T9700S ELEVATION QUICK-KEYS EASY START EASY START EASY START EASY START EASY START START STOP To start the T9700S, simply press START; PRESS FOR EASY ST ART HOLD TO RESET HOLD the Treadmill will start and Time will count...
T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS We have made choosing a program simple and easy with our program Quick-Key feature. All you need to do is select one of the keys and you are on your way.
T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES T9700HRT FEATURES CHOOSING A LEVEL CHOOSING A LEVEL CHOOSING A LEVEL CHOOSING A LEVEL CHOOSING A LEVEL Choose level using arrow keys and press SELECT. The elevation & speed window will display the programs maxi- mum elevation &...
CHOOSING A TIME CHOOSING A TIME CHOOSING A TIME CHOOSING A TIME CHOOSING A TIME Choose Time using either set of ar- row keys and press SELECT. The Time window will blink to let the user know what time they have input. ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT...
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body.
T9700HRT PACER PROGRAM DETAILS This is a motivational program that allows you to race against the console. You determine the speed of the pacer and the distance of the workout. You control you own speed and elevation throughout the program. The top row of dots is the pacer. You are the blinking dots in the middle row of the dot matrix profile.
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T9700HRT HEART RATE TRAINING T9700HRT HEART RATE TRAINING T9700HRT HEART RATE TRAINING T9700HRT HEART RATE TRAINING T9700HRT HEART RATE TRAINING WEIGHT LOSS WEIGHT LOSS WEIGHT LOSS WEIGHT LOSS WEIGHT LOSS • ELEVATION ONLY • ELEVATION ONLY • ELEVATION ONLY • ELEVATION ONLY •...
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ENTER AGE ENTER AGE ENTER AGE ENTER AGE ENTER AGE Set your age using either set of arrow keys. Press SELECT to nter. Your age is used to determine your predicted maxi- mum heart ate. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE...
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ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using either set of arrow keys. The Alphanumeric Message Cen- ter window will display the weight. Press START to begin. After you press START the dot matrix will display a 3,2,1 count down and “beep”.
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WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE Now the Treadmill is in the 2:00 manual warm up mode. You are now in control of both the speed and eleva- tion to reach your target Heart Rate Zone. Once a steady Heart Rate within +/- 5 Beats Per Minute of your en- tered Target Zone is found, the con- sole will beep 3 times and then enter...
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COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down”. This is to let you know that your program has ended. You are now in a manual mode cool down and have con- trol of the Speed and Elevation.
T9700HRT T9700HRT T9700HRT T9700HRT T9700HRT ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ® ® ® ® ® Program default is 30:00 minutes The Treadmill has a manual mode warm up until you reach your Target Heart Rate.
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ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 39 to determine your rec- ommended Target Heart Rate.) Using either set of arrow keys, enter your Target Heart Rate and press the SE- LECT button.
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WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE Now the Treadmill is in the manual warm up mode. You are now in control of both the speed and elevation to reach your target Heart Rate Zone. Once a steady Heart Rate within +/- 5 Beats Per Minute of your entered Target Zone is found, the console will beep 3 times...
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COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down”. This is to let you know that your program has ended. You are now in a manual mode cool down and have control of the Speed and Elevation.
T9700HRT T9700HRT T9700HRT T9700HRT T9700HRT INTERVAL • SPEED ONLY INTERVAL • SPEED ONLY INTERVAL • SPEED ONLY INTERVAL • SPEED ONLY INTERVAL • SPEED ONLY ® ® ® ® ® Program default is 30:00 minutes ® The HRT INTERVAL has a manual warm up mode until you reach 85% of your target heart rate.
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ENTER AGE ENTER AGE ENTER AGE ENTER AGE ENTER AGE Set your age using either set of arrow keys. Press SELECT to enter. Your age is used to determine your predicted maximum heart rate. 0 T S E 0 0 0 0 ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ENTER TARGET HEART RATE...
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ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using either set of arrow keys. The Alphanumeric Message Cen- ter window will display the weight. Press START to begin. After you press START the dot matrix will display a 3,2,1 count down and “beep”.
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WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE WARM-UP MODE Now the treadmill is in the manual warm up mode. You are now in control of both the speed and elevation to reach 85% of your target heart rate. Once a steady Heart Rate within +/- 5 Beats Per Minute of your entered Target Zone is found, the console will beep 3 times...
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COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down”. This is to let you know that your program has ended. You are now in a manual mode cool down and have control of the Speed and Elevation.
GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS To use the Heart Rate Training Program, it is important to determine your Target Heart Rate, using the chart below. After determining your Target, you should use the Treadmill in MANUAL mode to see if the Target you have selected is correct.
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Rate of Perceived Exertion (R.P .E.) is one of the easiest ways to monitor exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that is comfortable.
USER PROGRAMS 1-3 USER PROGRAMS 1-3 USER PROGRAMS 1-3 USER PROGRAMS 1-3 USER PROGRAMS 1-3 Design your own Programs by setting the desired Speed and Elevation. User Pro- grams have 20 intervals. By designing your own programs you now can control your fitness goals workout by workout.
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ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT After you have entered time, you may now enter your Weight. By entering your Weight, the totals for Calories will be adjusted according to your entered Weight.
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SAVING SEGMENT DATA Press the SELECT button to store Speed and Elevation, then proceed to the next column. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Repeat entering segment speed and segment elevation until all 20 segments are completed. BEGINNING WORKOUT BEGINNING WORKOUT BEGINNING WORKOUT BEGINNING WORKOUT BEGINNING WORKOUT...
USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 - USER LEARN USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 - USER LEARN USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 - USER LEARN USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 - USER LEARN USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 - USER LEARN User Programs 4 and 5 are special custom programs that allow you to save the data from your favorite workouts.
USER ENGINEERING MODE USER ENGINEERING MODE USER ENGINEERING MODE USER ENGINEERING MODE USER ENGINEERING MODE Your Treadmill offers a User Engineering Mode that can access certain data and help to troubleshoot your Treadmill. User Engineering Mode is designed for you to access functions that will not affect important Treadmill settings.
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P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 represents accumulated time, in hours. This information can not be modified. To exit, press STOP . P10 - ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 - ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 - ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 - ACCUMULATED DISTANCE...
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P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE P19 represents whether the service message for deck lubrication has been enabled. If enabled, a “1” appears in the alphanumeric display. Otherwise, a “0” appears if disabled.
AUTO-CALIBRATION AUTO-CALIBRATION AUTO-CALIBRATION AUTO-CALIBRATION AUTO-CALIBRATION DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! You need to access User Engineering Mode to run the Auto Calibration.
SOLUTION: The lubricating wax coating on the deck is wearing down and needs to be replenished; contact your VISION FITNESS retailer. PROBLEM: The Treadmill shuts off when elevated. SOLUTION: Check to make sure that the power cord is not stretched so tight that when the Treadmill is elevated the cord is pulled out of the wall outlet.
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin.
COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Treadmill makes normal? A: All Treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers. This noise will diminish over time, although it might not totally go away.
TENSIONING THE BELT TENSIONING THE BELT TENSIONING THE BELT TENSIONING THE BELT TENSIONING THE BELT If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8MM Allen wrench to turn the left and right tension bolts clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the belt no longer slips. CENTERING THE BELT CENTERING THE BELT CENTERING THE BELT...
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM WARM UP WARM UP WARM UP WARM UP WARM UP When you exercise you need more oxygen to fuel your muscles. This oxygen is carried to the muscles through blood.
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FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBILITY Before stretching, take a few minutes to warm-up as stretching a cold muscle can cause injury. When stretching you should start slowly, exhaling as you gently stretch the muscle. Try to hold each stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Don’t bounce when you stretch.
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STANDING CALF STRETCH STANDING CALF STRETCH STANDING CALF STRETCH STANDING CALF STRETCH STANDING CALF STRETCH Standing about 3 feet/90cm from a wall, take one step forward with your left foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you. Your elbows slightly bent, shoulders, hips, and feet are pointed directly towards the wall.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE GUIDELINES The American Council of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) recommends the following exercise guidelines, for healthy aerobic activity: Frequency: Exercise 3 to 5 days each week. Warm-up: Warm-up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. Duration: Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes.
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ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your VISION FITNESS Product to lose weight? Improve muscle tone? Relieve stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program.
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SAMPLE GOALS: SAMPLE GOALS: SAMPLE GOALS: SAMPLE GOALS: SAMPLE GOALS: Goal-setting is a popular motivational technique. It’s important to set goals and reward yourself when initiating a new exercise program because you’re attempting to break current patterns and form a new habit. Whether you use this technique or another, make fitness a priority in your life.