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  • Page 1 Installation video Operating video Settings video www.vdocyclecomputing.com/service...
  • Page 2 M3 WR 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    M3 WR Table of contents ..........................Display 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

    M3 WR Display The VDO M3 has a large, easy-to-read display that can be divided into three areas. Area 1: The top line of the display permanently indicates Area 1 the current speed. Area 2: The middle line uses clear text to display a description Area 2 of the selected indicator function.
  • Page 5 M3 WR Display On the left of the display, next to the speed indicator, you will find the icons: “ ”: 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 31.

  • Page 6: Buttons

    M3 WR Buttons The VDO M3 has two 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) In setting mode: –...

  • Page 7: Functions

    M3 WR Functions The VDO M3 has the following functions: Current speed The current speed is permanently shown on the display. With a wheel circumference of 2,155 mm, the maximum possible speed is 199 kmh or 124 mph. Current distance The current distance (distance for the current trip) counts up to 9,999.99 km or miles.
  • Page 8 M3 WR Functions Section time The VDO M3 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 on a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the section distance is also recorded.
  • Page 9 M3 WR Functions Navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter. The navigator is used to measure trip sections. The navigator is particularly helpful when riding a route shown in a road book. The navigator can: – be reset to zero as often as desired and independently of the trip distance counter –...

  • Page 10: Accessing The Total Values

    M3 WR Accessing the total values The total values for the distance travelled and the ride time are accessed separately from the data for the CURRENT trip. To access the totals, press and hold the SET button until the menu opens.
  • Page 11 M3 WR Accessing the total values If you have also used bike 2, when continuing scrolling by pressing the BIKE button, the values for bike 2 are also displayed here. Total distance Press the BIKE button to scroll on to...

  • Page 12: Operation While Cycling

    M3 WR Operation while cycling While cycling, the display functions can be accessed by pressing the BIKE button (scroll forwards through the functions). Pressing the BIKE button shows the next function on the display. By pressing the SET button you can also scroll backwards through the functions.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Handlebar Bracket And The Sensor

    M3 WR Attaching the bracket and the sensor Start by attaching the sensor and the magnet. SENSOR STEP 1 Place the rubber shim under the sensor. Attach the sensor to the fork side that corresponds to the side on which you later...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Computer Into The Bracket

    M3 WR Inserting the computer into the 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.

  • Page 15: Settings

    M3 WR Settings – language The following display languages can be selected for the VDO M3: – German – English – French – Italian – Spanish – Dutch – Polish How to select the language: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens.
  • Page 16 M3 WR Settings – language You can now press the BIKE button to select a different language. Press the SET button to confirm your language setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these.

  • Page 17: Unit

    M3 WR Settings – unit Use the unit settings to specify the measurement formats for: – Speed (kmh or mph) – Temperature (C or F) – Clock (24-hour or 12-hour with AM/PM) How to set the unit: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens.
  • Page 18 M3 WR Settings – unit The setting for the time format now appears on the display. Here, you can select a 24-hour format or a 12-hour format with AM/PM. Press the BIKE button to make the selection. Press the SET button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 19: Wheel Circumference

    M3 WR Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size You can set the roll circumference of your wheel in kMH Wheel MPH Wheel millimetres on the VDO M3 or select the applicable circum- circum- tyres from a tyre table. ference ference Tyre size...
  • Page 20 M3 WR 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 switch from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings.
  • Page 21 M3 WR Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Manual setting by entering the roll circumference mm-Setting Inch-Setting in millimetres/inch For mm: The first two digits (in the example “21”) flash. Press the BIKE button to set these digits to the desired value.
  • Page 22 M3 WR Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Setting the wheel size using the tyre list Open the wheel size settings via the tyre list by pressing the SET button (see page 20). SELECT appears on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll through the tyre list until your tyre is displayed (in the example shown 26 x 2.35).

  • Page 23: Clock

    M3 WR Settings – clock In the VDO M3, you can set the clock in 12-hour AM/PM format or 24-hour format. Specify the desired time format in the unit settings (see page 17). How to set the time: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens.
  • Page 24 M3 WR Settings – time The minute digits now flash on the display. Display in 24-h format Press the BIKE button to set the minutes. Display in 12-h format Press the SET button to confirm your setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display.

  • Page 25: Total Distance

    M3 WR Settings – total values – total distance You can set the total distance ridden on the VDO M3. 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 26 M3 WR Settings – total values – total distance The left digit flashes. Press the BIKE button to change the digit. Once this digit has been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button. The next digit starts to flash and is ready to be set.

  • Page 27: Total Ride Time

    M3 WR Settings – total values – total ride time You can set the total ride time on the VDO M3. E.g. you can set your total ride time (cumulative ride time for all trips) at the start of the new cycling season).
  • Page 28 M3 WR Settings – total values – total ride time The next digit on the left starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE button to set the value for this digit. Press the SET button to confirm your setting.

  • Page 29: Navigator

    M3 WR 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.

  • Page 30: Resetting The Navigator To Zero

    M3 WR Setting the navigator The second digit on the left flashes. Press the BIKE button to change the digit. Press the SET button to confirm the entry. Once all the digits have been set, confirm the entry by pressing the SET button.

  • Page 31: Trip Section Counter

    M3 WR Trip section counter The VDO M3 has a time and distance counter that works similarly to a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the time and distance covered in this time are recorded. Starting the trip section counter Simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons.

  • Page 32: Resetting The Trip Section Counter To Zero

    M3 WR Resetting the trip section counter to zero To reset the counter either the section time or the section distance must be shown on the display. Press and hold the BIKE button. The text Trip Section RESET appears on the display.

  • Page 33: Bike Selection: Bike 1 Or Bike 2

    M3 WR Bike selection: bike 1 or bike 2 The VDO M3 can be used on two bikes. The data is separately recorded and saved for each bike. This menu area can be used to select which bike you want to ride.

  • Page 34: Battery Status Indicator

    M3 WR Battery status indicator The VDO M3 has a low battery warning. If the remaining battery capacity falls below a certain level, a warning appears on the display. Press any button to clear the warning. Following a low battery warning, you still have approximately two weeks to replace the battery.

  • Page 35: Terms Of Guarantee

    M3 WR Terms of guarantee VDO Cycle Parts offers a two-year guarantee on your VDO If your complaint is legitimate, you will receive a comparable computer, starting from the date of purchase. This replacement device. You are not entitled to a replacement of...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    M3 WR 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...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    M3 WR Technical specifications Computer: Ride time measurement range: Approx. 49 H x 33 B x 12 D mm Up to 99:59:59 HH:MM:SS. Trip distance odometer measurement range: Computer weight: Up to value 9,999.99 km or mi NAVIGATOR measurement range: Approx.
  • Page 38 M3 WR Correct disposal of this product (electrical waste) (To be used in EU countries and other European countries with a separate collection system). The labelling on the product and the relevant literature indicates that it must not be disposed of with normal house- hold waste at the end of its service life.
  • Page 39 Cycle Parts GmbH Le Quartier Hornbach 13 67433 Neustadt/Weinstrasse (Germany) +49 (0) 63 21- 95 82 7 - 0 www.vdocyclecomputing.com...

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