The settings menu USER (user settings) ZONE (zone settings) TIME (time settings) DATE (date settings) TONE (zone alarm tone settings) Training with the ONYX CLASSIC Further information Information on heart rate Troubleshooting Changing the battery, watertightness and warranty www.sigmasport.com...
Congratulations on choosing a heart rate monitor from SIGMA SPORT . Your new ® ONYX CLASSIC will be a faithful companion for sport and leisure for many years to come. The ONYX CLASSIC is a technically demanding measuring device. In order to learn and apply the varied functions of your new heart rate monitor, please read this user manual carefully.
. BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLE .1 MENU SUMMARY The main menu Press any button for 3 seconds to get into the main menu of your ONYX CLASSIC. The main menu is divided into the following areas: k “Training time” k “Calories”...
. KEY OCCUPANCY Top button: k Start /stop the stopwatch k Reset the stopwatch (hold down) k Open and confirm the settings“ Pressing both buttons simultaneously: k Activate the light function k Put the clock into sleep mode (hold down) Bottom button: k Change between functions k Open the settings menu (hold down)
Place the belt such that for men the transmitter is below the chest muscles and for women below the breasts. The SIGMA logo must always be readable from the front. Lift the belt slightly from the skin. Dampen the ribbed zones (electrodes) on the rear of the transmitter with salvia or cardio gel.
. ATTACHING THE CHEST BELT /HANDLEBAR HOLDER Assemble the handlebar holder. Then fix the handlebar holder with the O ring and close the wristband. . SETTINGS BEFORE THE FIRST TRAINING k THE SETTINGS MENU Before the first training session enter your personal settings.
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. SETTINGS BEFORE THE FIRST TRAINING k THE SETTINGS MENU The settings menu is divided into “USER” (user settings), “ZONE” (zone settings), “TIME” (time settings), “DATE” (date settings) and “TONE” (zone alarm tone settings). Change between these settings by pressing the bottom button.
. SETTINGS BEFORE THE FIRST TRAINING k THE SETTINGS MENU Once you have carried out your settings and have gone back to the settings menu, press the bottom button for about 3 seconds. The screen first displays “SET CLOSE” and then active mode. .1 USER (User settings) In the “USER”...
You can find more information on this in Chapter 5.1 “Information on heart rate”. . OWN (Individual Zone): The ONYX CLASSIC also gives you the possibility to set your own training zone. To do this, in the “ZONE OWN” menu heading change the lower limit (LOW) and the upper limit (HIGH) using the bottom button.
. TIME (Time settings) In the “TIME” settings menu, the time mode (12 /24 h) and the current time can be set. Increase or lower the setting value using the bottom button. Change between the values to be set using the top button. . DATE (Date settings) In the “DATE”...
. TRAINING WITH THE ONYX CLASSIC Your ONYX CLASSIC is equipped with a digital coded chest belt that enables you to have fault-free training in a group. Its inno- vative technology means that you can be sure that your data is transmitted from the chest belt to your ONYX CLASSIC as digital packages without loss.
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. TRAINING WITH THE ONYX CLASSIC Your current pulse value now appears on the pulse display. As well as displaying your current pulse value, the following information is also displayed during training: Stopwatch / Training time Activate the stopwatch when you start training by pressing the top button.
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. TRAINING WITH THE ONYX CLASSIC AVG (Average) The average heart rate of the current training unit is shown under this menu heading. Time Here you can display the current time during training. Upper and lower limit of the training zone...
. TRAINING WITH THE ONYX CLASSIC Sleep mode The ONYX CLASSIC switches itself off auto- matically after 5 minutes, as long as no training is undertaken. Alternatively, you can return your watch to sleep mode manually at any time. Press the top and bottom buttons simultane- ously for at least 3 seconds.
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.1 INFORMATION ON HEART RATE We recommend undertaking this test with a doctor and repeating it regularly. The HR max. is approximated automatically in the ONYX CLASSIC using the following mathematical equation: Men: 210 – “half age” – (0.11 x personal weight in kg) + 4 Women: 210 –...
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. OWN (Individual Zone): The ONYX CLASSIC also gives you the possibility to set your own training zone. To do this, in the “ZONE OWN” menu heading change the lower limit (LOW) and the upper limit (HIGH) using the bottom button.
What happens if I remove the chest belt during training? The watch will no longer pick up a signal, the screen will indicate “0”. If the stopwatch is not running, the ONYX CLASSIC goes into sleep mode after a short time.
. TROUBLESHOOTING No signal was found. Please ensure you have attached your chest belt correctly. Switch the watch off and on again to restart synchroni- sation. During synchronisation two or more chest belts with the same frequency were found close by. Move away and press any button.
Waterproofing The ONYX CLASSIC is waterproof down to 10 m. Do not press any buttons under water. Warranty We are liable to our contractual partner for faults as defined by law.
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. CHANGING THE BATTERY AND WARRANTY SIGMA Elektro GmbH Dr. - Julius - Leber - Straße 15 D - 67433 Neustadt /Weinstraße Tel. + 49 (0) 63 21- 9120 - 118 E - mail: service@sigmasport.com If your warranty claim is justified we will send you a replacement unit.
Heart rate Monitors ONYX CLASSIC EASY TO R E A D SIGMA Elektro GmbH SIGMA SPORT USA Dr. - Julius - Leber - Straße 15 North America D - 67433 Neustadt /Weinstraße 1067 Kingsland Drive Tel. + 49 (0) 63 21- 9120 - 0 Batavia, IL 60510, U.S.A.
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