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  • Page 1 V650 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Bluetooth® Smart Heart Rate Sensor* Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Web Service Get started Charge the Battery Basic Settings Menu and Functions Menu Items Button Functions Touch Screen Functions Pairing Sensors with V650 Settings General Settings Pairing Use GPS time Time Date Language...
  • Page 3 Units Pin code lock Frontlight Display backlight Automatic Power Off About V650 Sport Profile Settings Training views HR view Speed View Training sounds Automatic pause Automatic lap Front button takes lap HR zones Power settings Bike Settings Measuring the wheel size...
  • Page 4 Resting HR VO2 max Firmware Update Compatible Sensors Polar Heart rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V650 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Speed sensor with V650 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Cadence sensor with V650 Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth®...
  • Page 5 Time Environment Body Measurement Distance Speed Cadence Power Lap Information Back to Start Pause and Stop Training After Training Summary History Sessions Totals Features Barometer Sport Profiles Smart Coaching Polar Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Training Benefit...
  • Page 6 Polar Flow Web Service Syncing Caring for Your V650 Polar V650 Heart Rate Sensor Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Storing Service Important Information Batteries Change the Heart Rate Sensor Battery Precautions Interference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    View your training data, such as heart rate, speed, distance and altitude at a glance from the big screen. USB CABLE Use the USB cable to charge the battery and to sync data between your V650 and the Polar Flow web service via FlowSync software.

  • Page 8: Bluetooth® Smart Heart Rate Sensor

    See live, accurate heart rate on your V650 during your training sessions. Your heart rate is used to analyze how your session went. *Only included in V650 with heart rate sensor sets. If you bought your V650 without a heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can buy one at any time.

  • Page 9: Get Started

    V650, downloading the latest firmware and taking the Flow web ser- vice into use. If you’re in a hurry for your first run with V650, you can do a quick set up by entering the basic settings on the device, as instructed in Basic Settings.

  • Page 10: Menu And Functions

    Imperial (lb/ft) units. Use GPS time: If you want the V650 to read the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) from the GPS satellites, tick the box and choose the UTC Time Zone that is closest to you. Time of day: Change the time format by touching 12h/24h (1). The chosen time format is written in white. If...

  • Page 11: Menu Items

    MENU ITEMS 1. HISTORY: See the details of your sessions and the totals of your cycling history. 2. PULL-DOWN MENU: Swipe down to open the pull- down menu. There you can adjust the frontlight, the train- ing sounds and the display brightness. 3.

  • Page 12: Button Functions

    BUTTON FUNCTIONS There is one physical button on the side of the V650 and another button on the front. Press the side button (1) to view the following options: Calibrate altitude Lock display Turn off V650 Search sensor: Search for a heart rate sensor or cycling sensor.

  • Page 13: Pairing Sensors With V650

    Sensors compatible with V650 use Bluetooth Smart ® wireless technology. Before taking a new heart rate sensor or cycling sensor into use, it has to be paired with your V650. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your V650 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group.

  • Page 14: Settings

    PAIRING Before taking a new sensor into use, it has to be introduced to your V650. This is called pairing and only takes a few seconds. Pairing ensures that the V650 receives signals from your sensor only, and enables dis- turbance-free training in a group.

  • Page 15: Use Gps Time

    Choose metric or imperial. Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance and speed. PIN CODE LOCK Keep your training information safe by setting a PIN code on your V650. It's a handy way to make sure that only you have access to your training information.

  • Page 16: Frontlight

    FRONTLIGHT The function of the frontlight on the top edge of the V650 is to optimize your cycling security in dark conditions. It's an intelligent feature that you can set to turn on automatically when it gets dark and to turn off when it gets bright.

  • Page 17: Automatic Power Off

    AUTOMATIC POWER OFF Set On/Off: The power switches off automatically when you haven't touched the buttons/touch screen in 15 minutes (except when the V650 is recording a training sessions or in the pause mode). ABOUT V650 Check the device ID, firmware version and HW model of your V650.

  • Page 18: Hr View

    3. Choose the layout for the view. There are many layout options; simply swipe left or right until you see a layout you like. 4. If you want to change an item, tap it and choose a new item from the list. The content of the list varies slightly between different layouts.

  • Page 19: Hr Zones

    HR ZONES View and change the heart rate zone limits. POWER SETTINGS In the Power settings you'll find: Power view: Choose (Watts), W/kg (Watts/kg) or FTP % (% of FTP). (W): Set your FTP value. The range is 60 to 600 watts. Power, rolling average: Set how frequently data points of your power are recorded.

  • Page 20: Physical Settings

    Subtract 4 mm from the distance to account for your weight on the bike to get your wheel circumference. Enter this value in the cycling computer. Method 2 Look for the diameter in inches or in ETRTO printed on the wheel. Match it to the wheel size in millimeters in the right column of the chart.

  • Page 21: Sex

    Weight Date of birth HR max Resting HR VO2max It is important that you are precise with the physical settings, especially when setting your weight, height, date of birth and sex, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the measuring values, such as the heart rate limits and calorie expenditure.

  • Page 22: Resting Hr

    FIRMWARE UPDATE The firmware of your V650 can be updated. Any time a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when connecting V650 to your computer with the USB cable. The firmware updates are downloaded via...
  • Page 23 FlowSync software onto your PC. To update the firmware: 1. Plug the micro USB connector into your V650, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. FlowSync starts syncing your data. 3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware.

  • Page 24: Compatible Sensors

    Pairing > Pair new device. 2. V650 lists the devices it finds. Tap the one you want to pair. Pairing succeeded tells you that the pairing is complete. POLAR SPEED SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART There are a range of factors that can affect your cycling speed. Obviously fitness is one of them, however, weather conditions and the varying gradients of the road play a huge part too.

  • Page 25: Pair Speed Sensor With V650

    Do the pairing within 30 seconds of the sensor activation. 3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair.

  • Page 26: Polar Look Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart

    Do the pairing within 30 seconds of the sensor activation. 3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair. Pairing succeeded tells you that the pairing is complete.

  • Page 27: Power Settings On V650

    3. V650 lists the devices it finds. The device closest to V650 is at the top of the list. Tap the device you want to pair. Pairing succeeded tells you that the pairing is complete. 5. Link the sensor to...
  • Page 28 Do not put any weight on the pedals during calibration. Do not interrupt the calibration. When the calibration is complete a green LED will blink on the transmitters, and you can start your session.

  • Page 29: Install Bike Mount

    2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar. 3. Secure the bike mount on to the stem/handlebar with the O-ring. 4. Align the ledges on the back of the V650 with the slots on the bike mount and turn clockwise until the V650 is in its place.

  • Page 30: Training

    TRAINING WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.
  • Page 31 It typically takes 30-60 seconds the first time. In future it should take only a few seconds. The V650 is ready once the green circle around GPS is static. After finding the satellites, the V650 calibrates the altitude.

  • Page 32: During Ride

    Bike 3 Bike 4. Tap to confirm. If you have linked a sensor to the bike, your V650 starts searching for signals from the sensors. The green circle around the sensor indicator is flashing dur- ing the search. V650 is ready once the green circle around the sensor indicator is static.

  • Page 33: Training Views

    TRAINING VIEWS The training views of V650 are fully customizable. You can choose to have up to six training views for each profile, each training view containing up to eight items. All available training view items are presented below. Choose the ones that suit you and your training needs and requirements best.

  • Page 34: Environment

    ENVIRONMENT Altitude Current altitude in feet or meters 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Altitude graph Altitude as a graphical trend , 1/4 Ascent Ascended meters/feet 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Back to start An arrow points in the direction of your starting point. Also shows the direct distance (beeline) between you and the starting point.

  • Page 35: Distance

    You can lock the zone you're currently on by tapping the view. The limits of the locked zone are shown. If your heart rate goes outside the locked zone, you will be notified with audio feedback. Unlock the zone by tapping the view again. HR graph Your heart rate as a graphical trend.

  • Page 36: Cadence

    1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Speed avg Pace avg Average speed (km/h or mph) 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Speed max Pace max Maximum speed (km/h or mph) 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Lap speed avg Lap pace avg Average speed (km/h or mph) for the current lap 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Lap speed max Lap pace...

  • Page 37: Power

    POWER Depending on your power view selection in Sport profile settings, the power output is shown in (Watts), W/kg (Watts/kg) or FTP % (% of FTP). Power Current power output 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Power avg Average power for the current training session 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Power max Maximum power for the current training session...
  • Page 38 , 1/4 , 1/8 Force A visualization of your left and right pedal stroke. The green area is the positive force you are using during the pedal stroke. The orange line indicates the pedal position where the max- imum pedaling force is produced. Force view In the Force...

  • Page 39: Lap Information

    Lap view: BACK TO START The Back to start feature guides your way back to the starting point. When the V650 finds the GPS satellite signals in the beginning of the training session, your location is saved as a starting point.

  • Page 40: Pause And Stop Training

    To stop recording completely, choose STOP. Take care for your heart rate sensor after training. Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Taking care of your V650.

  • Page 41: After Training

    AFTER TRAINING SUMMARY After each training session, you'll get an instant summary of your session.The summary includes: Duration of your session Distance Average and maximum heart rate Average and maximum speed/pace Altitude-compensated calories and fat burn % of calories Training Benefit: Textual feedback, for example Steady state training+, is displayed if you trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the sport zones.

  • Page 42: History

    HISTORY SESSIONS The V650 saves the summary of your ride in HISTORY > Sessions. There you can see a list of your sessions with the following information: date, start time, profile and bike. Tap a session to open its summary. Browse the summary by swiping left or right.

  • Page 43: Features

    SPORT PROFILES V650 has three profiles for cycling (and one profile for other sports). You can define specific settings for each one of them. For example, you can customize each profile with up to six different training views, to see the information you really want.

  • Page 44: Polar Heart Rate Zones

    Smart calories: The most accurate calorie counter on the market counts the number of calories burned. Training Benefit: The V650 gives motivating feedback about the effect of your training immediately after your session.
  • Page 45 Target zone Intensity % of Example dur- Training effect HRmax*, bpm ations recovery and boosts metabolism. Feels like: Comfortable and easy, low muscle and cardiovascular load. Recommended for: Everybody for long training ses- sions during base training periods and for recovery exercises during competition season.

  • Page 46: Smart Calories

    Individual maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Altitude For best possible Smart Calories information accuracy, please give V650 your measured VO2max and HRmax values if you have them. TRAINING BENEFIT The Training Benefit feature helps you better understand the effectiveness of your training. This feature requires the use of the heart rate sensor.
  • Page 47 Feedback Benefit Tempo training Great pace! You improved your aerobic fitness, speed, and ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. Tempo & Steady state training Good pace! You improved your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. This session also developed your aerobic fitness and the endurance of your muscles.

  • Page 48: Polar Flow Web Service

    Relive your and other users' sessions afterward To start using the Flow web service, go to flow.polar.com/V650, and create your Polar account. If you already have a Polar Account, you don’t need to register a new account in the Flow web service. You can sign in with the same username and password you are using e.g.
  • Page 49 For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to www.- polar.com/en/support/flow.

  • Page 50: Syncing

    4. Completed is displayed when you are done. Every time you plug in your V650 to your computer, the Polar FlowSync software will transfer your data to the Polar Flow web service and sync any settings you may have changed. If the syncing does not automatically start, start FlowSync from the desktop icon (Windows) or from the applications folder (Mac OS X).

  • Page 51: Caring For Your V650

    CARING FOR YOUR V650 Like any electronic device, the Polar V650 should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you ful- fil guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. POLAR V650 Keep your training device clean. Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training device. To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the training device with a pressure washer.

  • Page 52: Storing

    We recommend that you store the V650 charged. The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored. If you are going to store your V650 for several months, we recommend that you recharge it after a few months. This will prolong the battery lifetime.

  • Page 53: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION BATTERIES The Polar V650 training device has an internal, rechargable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity. The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.

  • Page 54: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS The Polar V650 shows your performance indicators. The training device is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after an exercise session. It measures heart rate, speed and dis- tance. It also measures cycling cadence when used with a cadence sensor. No other use is intended or implied.
  • Page 55 we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program. • Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years? • Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol? • Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication? •...

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    0-399 km/h or 248 mph Water resistance: Water proof IPX7 Protected against wash splashes and raindrops. Do not immerse the V650 in water. Using the V650 in heavy rainfall may cause inter- ference on GPS reception. V650 limit values Maximum number of saved ses-...

  • Page 57: Heart Rate Sensor

    HEART RATE SENSOR Battery life: 300 h Battery type: CR2025 Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Connector material: Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester Water resistance: 30 m Uses Bluetooth®...

  • Page 58: Limited International Polar Guarantee

    This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have pur- chased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.

  • Page 59: Disclaimer

    Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
  • Page 60 www.polar.com 1.1 EN 04/2015...

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