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Polar Electro Polar COACH Quick Reference Manual

Polar electro polar coach heart rate monitor quick refenrence guide
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
IN THE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT MODE (INT OFF)
FUNCTION
Illuminate the display
Turn the Target Zone
sound signal on/off
Start/stop the stopwatch
Check the secondary
measurement display
Swap the heart rate limits
Store split and lap times
Start recovery calculation
Start the timers
Reset the stopwatch
Stop the heart rate
measurement and return
to the Time of day display
IN THE INTERVAL TRAINING MODE (INT ON)
FUNCTION
Enter interval training mode
(stopwatch is running)
Swap the heart rate limits
Start recovery calculation
Pause an interval
Interrupt an interval
Stop interval training
BUTTON
SIGNAL/LIGHT
SIGNAL/LIGHT (press and hold)
SET/START/STOP
Bring the receiver close to the Polar logo
of the transmitter
SELECT (when the stopwatch is running)
STORE/LAP/RECOVERY
SET/START/STOP (to stop the stopwatch) ->
STORE/LAP/RECOVERY
automatic
SET/START/STOP (to stop the stopwatch) ->
SET/START/STOP (press and hold)
SET/START/STOP (to stop the stopwatch) ->
SELECT -> SELECT -> SELECT
BUTTON
SELECT
automatic
automatic
SET/START/STOP
STORE/LAP/RECOVERY
automatic
(If Int Cont -> SELECT)

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  • Page 1 SIGNAL/LIGHT (press and hold) sound signal on/off Start/stop the stopwatch SET/START/STOP Check the secondary Bring the receiver close to the Polar logo measurement display of the transmitter Swap the heart rate limits SELECT (when the stopwatch is running) Store split and lap times...
  • Page 2 Timers Heart Recovery Primary training rate calculation measurement ON/OFF limits display POLAR COACH WRIST RECEIVER RESET SELECT SET/START/ STOP SIGNAL/LIGHT STORE/LAP/ RECOVERY MONITOR SYMBOLS A flashing heart indicates ongoing heart rate measurement. The heart flashes to the beat of your heart. The outline indicates that the heart rate reception is coded which avoids crosstalk caused by other users of heart rate monitors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS POLAR COACH HEART RATE MONITOR ... 5 Visual cues for reading this guide ... 5 Important to remember! ... 5 Features ... 6 Parts ... 7 Getting started ... 8 SETTING THE WATCH ... 9 Setting the alarm ... 10 Setting the time ...

  • Page 4: Polar Coach Heart Rate Monitor

    See also / Continue from. Indicates interval training. IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER! • Adjust the strap length so that it fits snugly and wet the Polar Coded Transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless measurement of your heart rate. • Do not stretch or bend the transmitter.

  • Page 5: Features

    • time spent above, within and below each target zone • last recovery value (time or heart rate based) • lap and split times with average and ending heart rates • ability to recall the recorded information on the Polar Coach wrist receiver display Data download: •...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    5. Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch. Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the wrist receiver to a Polar Bike Mount Books and Accessories. Keep the wrist receiver within the transmission range (3 feet / 1 meter).

  • Page 7: Setting The Alarm

    You can also go directly to setting just one particular function by pressing SET/START/STOP briefly as many times as needed until you see the corresponding text symbol in the display. Then follow the instructions for setting that particular function. How to keep the backlight on while setting the watch? 1.

  • Page 8: Setting The Date

    Choose from the following two alternatives to continue: 1. To set the date, press SET/START/STOP. DATE is displayed. The day/month is flashing. Continue from Setting the date. 2. To return to the Time of day display, press SELECT twice. SETTING THE DATE If you are in the Time of day display, press SET/START/STOP three times.

  • Page 9: Switching To A 12H Or 24H Time Display

    SWITCHING TO A 12H OR 24H TIME DISPLAY If you are in the Time of day display, press SET/START/STOP five times. TIME is displayed. 12h or 24h is flashing. If you choose a 12h time display you will see the time with an AM or PM indicator as follows: Before 12:00 o'clock noon After 12:00 o'clock noon...

  • Page 10: Setting The Interval Function

    While setting the preferences the digits scroll more quickly if you press and hold SIGNAL/LIGHT. Release the button when approaching the desired value. SETTING THE INTERVAL FUNCTION If you are in the Time of day display press SELECT three times. SET and the uppermost block of the graphic bar on the right are flashing.

  • Page 11: Setting The Heart Rate Limits

    B. Heart rate measurement mode (Int is OFF): Two timers in use. 1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to turn the timer function ON or OFF. 2. Press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY to confirm your selection. The minutes of Timer 1 are flashing. 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select the desired number of minutes.

  • Page 12: Setting The Recovery Function

    1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select the desired upper limit. 2. Press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY to confirm your selection. The lower reading representing the lower limit to heart rate limits 2, is flashing. 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select the desired lower limit. 4. Press STORE/LAP/RECOVERY to confirm your selection. The upper reading is flashing.

  • Page 13: Setting The Primary Measurement Display

    According to the alternative you choose for the primary measurement display you will see the secondary measurement display during the heart rate measurement by using the Polar Heart Touch ( For more details see Functions during the heart rate measurement/Checking the secondary measurement displays.

  • Page 14: Start The Heart Rate Measurement

    MEASUREMENT 1. Wear the transmitter and receiver as described in Getting started. 2. Make sure that the Polar Coach successfully establishes a heart rate code to avoid interference during measurement: • Keep the receiver within 3 feet/1 meter of the Polar Coded Transmitter you are wearing.

  • Page 15: Functions During The Heart Rate Measurement Mode

    The lap timer starts over from zero. Polar Coach allows you to record 43 lap times. After taking 43 lap times FULL appears in the display. You can continue taking lap times but they will not be saved into the Polar Coach’s memory.

  • Page 16: Checking The Secondary Measurement Displays With

    CHECKING THE SECONDARY MEASUREMENT DISPLAYS WITH TRANSMISSION CODE AND HEART RATE LIMITS IN USE The Polar Heart Touch feature allows you to see the secondary measurement displays for a few seconds without pressing any buttons. Bring the wrist receiver next to the transmitter’s Polar logo for a moment.

  • Page 17: Resetting The Stopwatch

    To be able to start the Recovery calculation you need to set the recovery values and turn either RECO Hr or RECO TI on first. Setting the Recovery function. RESETTING THE STOPWATCH First press SET/START/STOP to stop the stopwatch. Then press and hold SET/START/STOP until all the stopwatch digits are back to zero.

  • Page 18: Seeing Your Heart Rate

    Polar Coach’s memory. If you store lap times during the warm up phase it reduces the number of the recorded intervals. E.g. if you store 10 lap times the Polar Coach records only 18 intervals.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Interval Training Session

    INFORMATION Polar Coach saves one training file at a time. Your latest training information is in the memory of the Polar Coach until the next time you start the stopwatch. You can recall your exercise session in the FILE mode.
  • Page 20 By pressing STORE/LAP/RECOVERY you can see the following training information on the display: LIM1 Settings for Target Zone 1 LIM2 Settings for Target Zone 2 LIM3 Settings for Target Zone 3 LIM1 Exercising time above the Target Zone 1 LIM1 Exercising time within the Target Zone 1 LIM1 Exercising time below the Target Zone 1 You will see the same information for LIM2 and LIM3.

  • Page 21: Downloading Training Data To A Computer

    The front pages of the recorded file alternate on the display. 1. Start the PC Coach Light™ software. 2. Activate the download function of the PC Coach Light™ software. 3. Bring and hold the back cover of the Polar Coach wrist receiver next to the computer’s microphone.

  • Page 22: Downloading Via Polar Interface

    To make sure that the training information transfer will be successful: • Check that there are no interfering sounds near the computer. • Keep the Polar Coach wrist receiver within 2 “/ 5 cm of the microphone until the SonicLink sound has ceased.

  • Page 23: Calculating Target Heart Rates

    ), lie in bed for 2 to 3 relaxing minutes rest in the morning after waking up, then use the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to measure your resting heart rate. The Karvonen formula, which is based on a heart rate reserve taking into account the resting heart rate as well as the maximum heart rate, is an accurate method for calculating the target heart rate.

  • Page 24: References

    • Store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a cool and dry place. Do not store it in any kind of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a sports bag if it is wet.

  • Page 25: Precautions

    POLAR COACH WRIST RECEIVER The estimated average battery life of the Polar Coach receiver is 1 year in normal use (1h/day, 7 days a week). However, because the battery is inserted at the factory, the actual life of your first battery once in your possession may be less than the estimated battery life.

  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions

    3. Put the transmitter back on your chest and try to keep the wrist receiver in the interference free area. 4. If the Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work with the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be too noisy electrically for wireless heart rate measurement.

  • Page 27: Polar Glossary

    ... THERE ARE NO REACTIONS TO ANY BUTTONS? Reset the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Resetting clears all memory values and settings will return to the default settings. 1. Press the reset button with a pen tip.
  • Page 28 Secondary measurement displays: The secondary measurement displays will be seen for a few seconds by bringing the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo on the Polar Coded Transmitter for a moment. The secondary measurement display depends on which of the three alternatives was chosen for the primary measurement display.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Polar Heart Rate Monitor is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No other use is intended or implied. The heart rate is displayed as number of beats per minute (bpm).

  • Page 30: Service

    Warranty Registration Card within two weeks of the date of purchase. Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need service, please follow...

  • Page 31: Limited Polar Warranty

    All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. Polar logotype, Polar Pacer and Polar Beat are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. Polar Vantage NV, Polar XTrainer Plus, Polar Accurex Plus, Polar Coach, Polar...

  • Page 32: Index

    INDEX Books and accessories ... 55 Calculating target heart rates ... 42 Care and maintenance ... 45 Checking the transmission code ... 28 Disclaimer ... 59 Downloading training information to a computer ... 39 Features ... 6 Frequently asked questions ... 49 Functions during the Heart Rate Measurement mode ...

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