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- Page 2 Preface Congratulations In choosing a VDO computer, you have opted for high-quality device with first rate technology. To optimally use the computer, we recommend that you read this manual carefully. It contains full operating instructions and many useful tips. We hope you enjoy cycling with your VDO computer. Cycle Parts GmbH Pack contents First, please ensure that the contents of this pack are...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents ....................... Display Setting the navigator ....................Buttons Resetting the navigator to zero ......................Functions Trip section counter ........... Accessing the total values Resetting the trip section counter to zero ..............Operation while cycling Resetting trip data after the trip ............ -
Page 4: Display
Display The VDO M6 has a large, easy-to-read display that can be divided into six areas. Area 1: Area 1 Area 2 The altitude is permanently displayed on the left of the top line of the display. Area 4 Area 3 Area 2: The temperature is permanently displayed on the right. -
Page 5: Area
” The VDO M6 can be used on two bikes. The indicator icons 1 and 2 show you whether your VDO M6 is currently using the settings for bike 1 or bike 2. A description of how to switch between bike 1 and bike 2 can be found on page 69. -
Page 6: Area
Display The following icons are shown on the left of the display next to the gradient uphill percentage: “ ”: the icon is ON if the trip section counter has been started. A more detailed description of the trip section counter can be found on page 65. -
Page 7: Buttons
Buttons The VDO M6 has four buttons. In function mode: – Scroll backwards through the functions – Open the setting mode (press and hold) – Access the total values for distance and ride time (press and hold) – Access the stored trip data... -
Page 8: Functions
Functions The VDO M6 has the following functions: Current speed The current speed is permanently shown on the display. For a wheel circumference of 2,155 mm, the maximum possible speed is 199 kmh or 124 mph. Current altitude The current altitude is permanently displayed on the top left. - Page 9 Functions Current gradient uphill/downhill With With HEART RATE + HEART RATE option CADENCE option ATTENTION: if the HEART RATE option is activated, the current heart rate is displayed here. The gradient uphill now appears at the top right. ATTENTION: if the heart rate + cadence option is activated, the gradient uphill is displayed as part of the altitude information (access by pressing the ALTI button).
- Page 10 Functions Section time The VDO M6 has a trip section counter. The trip section counter is like a stopwatch. If the trip section counter is running, the section time is recorded, as with a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the section distance is also recorded.
- Page 11 Functions Time The current time is displayed in 24 H or 12 H mode. Information on how to set the time can be found on page 40. ALTI button functions Press the ALTI button to access the altitude information for the current trip: Elevation profile for the current trip The elevation profile for a section of the current trip is displayed.
- Page 12 ALTI button functions Maximum gradient uphill Displays the maximum gradient uphill so far on the current trip. Uphill distance Displays the uphill distance travelled on the current trip. Altitude loss Displays the altitude loss on the current trip. Average gradient downhill Displays the average gradient downhill for the current trip.
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Page 13: Accessing The Total Values
ALTI button functions Downhill distance Displays the downhill distance travelled on the current trip. Accessing the total values The total values for the distance travelled, the ride time and the altitude data are accessed separately to the data for the CURRENT trip. There are two options for displaying the totals. - Page 14 Accessing the total values Maximum altitude of all trips with bike 1 Displays the maximum altitude you have reached on all trips with bike 1. Altitude gain – totals Displays the total altitude gain for all trips with bike 1. Uphill distance –...
- Page 15 Accessing the total values If you have also used bike 2, the values for bike 2 are also displayed here. Press the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/ CAD) button to scroll to the other values for bike 2. You can also access the total values (sum of the data for bike 1 and bike 2).
- Page 16 Accessing the total values OPTION 2: Press and hold the SET button until the menu opens. – Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll to the total values. – Press theSET button to open the total values display. – Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll in the total values. The total distance 1 (sum of all individual trips with bike 1) is displayed first.
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Page 17: Operation While Cycling
If you take a break and the M6 is in the bracket, the computer switches to standby mode after five minutes. If you set off again after a break, the VDO M6 has an auto-start function. The auto-start function is activated by a movement sensor. -
Page 18: Attaching The Handlebar Bracket
Attaching the handlebar bracket You can attach the computer to the right or left of the handlebars or in the centre on the stem. Attach the – handlebar bracket in the corresponding position. STEP 1 Decide whether you want to attach the computer to the handlebars or the stem. -
Page 19: Attaching The Speed Transmitter
Attaching the speed transmitter The transmitter can be attached to the fork leg on the right or left. Note: If you have attached the computer to the stem or the left of the handlebars, the speed transmitter MUST be attached to the LEFT fork leg. STEP 1 Place the rubber shim under the transmitter. -
Page 20: Inserting The Computer Into The Bracket
Inserting the computer into the handlebar bracket The VDO twist-click system securely connects the computer to the handlebar bracket. Lock How to insert the computer: STEP 1 UNLock Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o’clock position. STEP 2 Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o’clock position and click it into the bracket system. -
Page 21: Pairing The Transmitter (Initial Use)
– Heart rate (if the heart rate option is activated) – Cadence (if the cadence option is activated) The VDO M6 has an automatic bike recognition function. Depending on whether you are using bike 1 or bike 2, the data is recorded for bike 1 or bike 2. -
Page 22: Settings
Settings – language The following display languages can be selected for the VDO M6: – German – English – French – Italian – Spanish – Dutch How to select the language: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. - Page 23 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 24: Dimension
Settings – Dimension Use the unit settings to specify the measurement formats for: – Speed (kmh or mph) – Altitude (metres or feet) – Temperature (C or F) – Weight (kg or lbs) – Time (24-hour or 12-hour with AM/PM) –... - Page 25 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 26: Wheel Circumference
Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size You can set the roll circumference of your wheel in millimetres on the VDO M6 or select the applicable tyres Wheel Wheel from a tyres table. circumference circumference Tyre size ETRTo in mm in inches 16 x 1.75... - Page 27 Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size How to set your wheel circumference: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Memory to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language”...
- Page 28 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
- Page 29 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 30: My Data
Settings – my data Use the My data settings to set your data for your age, weight, gender, HR max for the heart rate measurement and lower/upper limits for the heart rate training zone. How to set your My data information: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. - Page 31 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 32: Sensor Selection
Settings – sensor selection The M6 can display heart rate and (simultaneously) cadence data. To do this, a heart rate and/or cadence transmitter must be available and installed. Use the sensor selection menu to select the sensor that should be activated. -
Page 33: Heart Rate Intensity Zones
The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode. Settings – heart rate intensity zones On the M6, you can set four heart rate intensity zones for heart rate measurement. When training using your heart rate (heart rate transmitter), a record is made of how long you spent in the intensity zones 1 to 4. - Page 34 Settings – heart rate intensity zones Now press the BIKE or TPC button to select the setting for intensity zones 1 to 4. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. The setting for the selected intensity zone is opened. The value to be set (lower zone limit) flashes on the left.
- Page 35 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 36: Start Altitudes
The key word here is ‘recalibrated’: Recalibration must occur before every trip. The M6 measures the current air pressure and converts it into an altitude measurement. However, the air pressure changes daily depending on the weather. This leads to a constantly changing current altitude measurement despite your start altitude not having changed. -
Page 37: Current Altitude
The VDO M6 returns to function mode. Settings – current altitude The current altitude can be set on the M6. The current altitude is set, for example, if you are not starting from either of the two set start altitudes or you encounter altitude information on a pass that differs from the current altitude displayed on your M6. - Page 38 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 39: Recalibrating The Altitude Before Starting
Settings – recalibrating the altitude before starting Recalibration means: The M6 measures the current air pressure and converts it into an altitude measurement. The air pressure changes daily depending on the weather. This leads to a constantly changing current altitude measurement despite your home start altitude not having changed. -
Page 40: Clock
Settings – clock In the VDO M6, you can set the time in 12-hour AM/PM format or 24-hour format. Specify the desired time format in the unit settings (see page 24). How to set the clock: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. - Page 41 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 42: Date
Settings – date You can set the date on the M6. The date can be set in the format DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY. Specify the date format in the dimension settings. See page 24. How to set the date: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. - Page 43 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 44: Beeper
Settings – switching the beeper on or off On the M6, you can switch the beeper for the heart rate warning on or off. How to set the beeper: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. -
Page 45: Total Values
Settings – total values On the M6, the total values can be set at any time, e.g. at the start of a new season. ATTENTION: the M6 has a memory for the total values. All total values are still stored even after replacing the battery. -
Page 46: Total Distance
Settings – total values – total distance You can set the total distance ridden on the VDO M6. For example, you can enter your data here at the start of a new cycling season. You can set the total distance separately for bike 1 and bike 2. - Page 47 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 48: Total Ride Time
Settings – total values – total ride time You can set the total ride time on the VDO M6. For example, you can set your total ride time (sum of the ride time for all trips) at the start of the new cycling season. - Page 49 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 50: Altitude Gain
Settings – total values – altitude gain You can set the altitude gain covered in the M6 at any time. For example, you can set this value at the start of the next cycling season. You can set the values separately for bike 1 and bike 2. - Page 51 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 52: Altitude Loss
Settings – total values – altitude loss You can set the altitude loss covered in the M6 at any time. For example, you can set this value at the start of the next cycling season. You can set the values separately for bike 1 and bike 2. - Page 53 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 54: Maximum Altitude
Settings – total values – maximum altitude You can set the maximum altitude reached to date in the M6, separately for bike 1 and bike 2. ATTENTION: the M6 has a data memory. No data is lost when the battery is replaced. - Page 55 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 56: Distance Uphill
Settings – total values – distance uphill In the M6, you can set the distance travelled uphill separately for bike 1 and bike 2, for example at the start of the new cycling season. ATTENTION: the M6 stores all total values even if you replace the batteries. - Page 57 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 58: Distance Downhill
Settings – total values – distance downhill In the M6, you can set the distance travelled downhill separately for bike 1 and bike 2, for example at the start of the new cycling season. ATTENTION: the M6 stores all total values even if you replace the batteries. - Page 59 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 60: Total Calorie Burn
Settings – total values – total calorie burn In the M6, the total calorie burn can be set for all trips, separately for bike 1 and bike 2, for example at the start of the new cycling season. ATTENTION: the M6 stores all total values even if you replace the batteries. - Page 61 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 62: Resetting The Total Values
Settings – total values – resetting the total values The M6 offers the opportunity to reset the total values to zero. Before the start of the new cycling season, you can therefore reset all your values for the year to zero. - Page 63 If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode.
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Page 64: Setting The Navigator
Setting the navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter. The navigator can: – be reset to zero any number of desired times during a trip – be set to a distance value – count forwards or backwards from the set distance value. How to set the navigator: Press the BIKE button to display the navigator function. -
Page 65: Resetting The Navigator To Zero
SET button. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. The settings menu closes. The VDO M6 returns to function mode. Resetting the navigator to zero The navigator can be reset to ZERO any number of desired times during a trip. -
Page 66: Trip Section Counter
Trip section counter The VDO M6 has a time and distance counter that works similarly to a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the time and the distance covered in this time are recorded. Starting the trip section counter Simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons. -
Page 67: Resetting The Trip Section Counter To Zero
– Section ride time Resetting trip data after the trip After each trip, you can reset the data for this trip to zero. The VDO M6 is then ready for the next trip. ATTENTION: your total distance (total number of... -
Page 68: Saving Trip Data
Saving trip data The M6 can save the data for a trip. Data for 10 trips can If the heart rate option is activated: be saved. If the data memory is full with 10 trips, the first – Distribution of the heart rate values across the... -
Page 69: Accessing The Trip Data From The Memory
Only then will the automatic bike recognition work. The digital data from the speed transmitter also informs the VDO M6 of whether bike 1 or bike 2 is currently being used. See Setting the transmitter on page 20. The total data is correspondingly stored for bike 1 or bike 2. -
Page 70: Light Mode
If backlight mode is activated, the light icon can be seen at the top of the display. ATTENTION: backlight mode is switched off if the M6 goes into sleep mode, e.g. if you take a break during a trip. This avoids unnecessary use of the battery. -
Page 71: Heart Rate Option
Activating the heart rate option The M6 can also display heart rate values. ATTENTION: the heart rate option can only be activated if you have the VDO heart rate transmitter, product no. CP3013. How to activate the heart rate option: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. -
Page 72: Display When Using The Heart Rate Option
Display when using the heart rate option If the heart rate option is activated, the current heart rate is shown on the left of the display. If the heart rate option is activated the indicator arrows show whether the heart rate is below or above the selected training zone. -
Page 73: Functions In The Heart Rate Option
Functions in the heart rate option If the heart rate option is activated, the heart rate functions are accessed by pressing the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/CAD) button. The following functions can be sequentially accessed: Heart rate graph Displays the heart rate progress for the current trip over the last 10-15 minutes. -
Page 74: Maximum Heart Rate
Functions in the heart rate option Maximum heart rate Indicates the maximum heart rate on the current trip. Time below the selected training zone. Indicates the time during which the current heart rate was under the lower limit for the training zone. Time in the selected training zone. -
Page 75: Selecting Heart Rate Zones
Press the BIKE or TPC button to select one of the three training zones. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. The VDO M6 confirms your selection by displaying the text Set OK. The M6 automatically returns to function mode. -
Page 76: Cadence Option
Activating the cadence option The VDO M6 can also display the cadence. ATTENTION: to display the cadence, the VDO cadence transmitter, product no. CP3012, must be installed. The cadence option must be activated in the settings. How to activate the cadence option: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. -
Page 77: Display When Using The Cadence Option
Activating the cadence option The VDO M6 confirms the setting by displaying the text SET OK. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. -
Page 78: Button Allocation And Functions
Heart rate + cadence option On the VDO M6, you can simultaneously activate the heart For how to activate the heart rate option, see page 71. rate and cadence options. -
Page 79: Display With Heart Rate And Cadence
Display with heart rate + cadence If both the heart rate and cadence options are activated both values are simultaneously shown on the display. The current heart rate is shown on the left of the middle line instead of the gradient uphill/downhill as a percentage. The cadence is displayed on the top right instead of the temperature. -
Page 80: Functions With Heart Rate And Cadence Options
Button allocation/functions with the heart rate + cadence options All heart rate and cadence functions are accessed by pressing the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/CAD) button. A description of the heart rate functions can be found on page 73. A description of the cadence functions can be found on page 78. -
Page 81: Replacing The Battery In The Computer
Replacing the battery in the computer To ensure your cycle computer is fully functional, we recommend replacing the battery annually. ATTENTION: your settings, total distance and total ride time information remain stored when you replace the battery. NO data is lost. You need a 3 V 2450 battery. -
Page 82: Replacing The Battery In The Speed Transmitter
Replacing the battery in the speed transmitter The battery in the speed transmitter should be replaced annually to guarantee seamless wireless transmission. You need a 3 V 2032 battery. We recommend using a branded battery from Sony, Panasonic, Varta or Duracell. How to replace the battery: STEP 1 oPEN... -
Page 83: Terms Of Guarantee
Terms of guarantee VDO Cycle Parts offers a 2-year guarantee on your VDO If your complaint is legitimate, you will receive a comparable replacement device. You are not entitled to a replacement of computer, starting from date of purchase. This guarantee the identical model if the model in question is no longer in covers material and processing defects on the computer production due to a model change. -
Page 84: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error Possible cause Correction Half segments on the display Computer software not running Remove and re-insert the battery (e.g. after a battery change) correctly after battery change No speed displayed Distance from sensor to magnet too Correct the sensor and magnet positions great or magnet not correctly aligned with the sensor position No speed displayed... -
Page 85: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Computer: Wireless transmission ranges: Approx. 49 H x 38 W x 12 D mm Display: Speed transmitter: 75 cm H approx. 39 mm, W approx. 29 mm Cadence transmitter: 90 cm Heart rate transmitter: 75 cm Computer weight: Temperature indicator range on the display: Approx. - Page 86 The declaration of conformity can be viewed at: Neustadt/Weinstraße, declare that when used as intended, www.vdocyclecomputing.com. the VDO cycle computer with wireless transmission VDO M6 and all transmitters D3-SPD, D3-CAD, D3-HR comply with the essential requirements established in Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
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