Epic 420 R Bike User Manual page 12

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Begin pedaling to activate the console.
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The exercise cycle requires no batteries or
external power source. Power is supplied by a
generator as you pedal. To activate the console,
begin pedaling at a speed of about 3 miles per
hour or faster. After a few seconds, the console
displays will light. A tone will then sound and the
console will be ready for use.
Select the manual mode.
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When the power is
turned on, the
manual mode will
be selected. If you
have selected a
program, select
the manual mode
by pressing the Heart Rate Programs button
repeatedly until a track appears in the matrix.
Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
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the pedals as desired.
As you pedal,
change the resis-
tance of the ped-
als by pressing the
Resistance but-
tons. There are
ten resistance lev-
els. Note: After the Resistance buttons are
pressed, it will take a moment for the pedals to
reach the selected resistance level.
Monitor your progress with the matrix and the
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displays.
The matrix—
When the manual
mode is selected,
the matrix will
show a track rep-
resenting 1/4 mile.
As you exercise,
the indicators around the track will light in succes-
sion until the entire track is lit. The track will then
darken and the indicators will again begin to light
in succession.
The left display—
The left display will
show the elapsed
time, the resistance
level, your pedaling
speed, and the dis-
tance you have
pedaled. The display will change from one num-
ber to the next every few seconds, as shown by
the indicators around the display. Note: When a
program is selected, the display will show the time
remaining in the program instead of the elapsed
time. Each time the resistance of the pedals
changes, the display will show the resistance
level.
The right
display—The right
display will show
your pedaling pace
(in revolutions per
minute [RPM]) and
the approximate
numbers of fat calories and calories you have
burned (see FAT BURNING on page 18). The dis-
play will change from one number to the next
every few seconds, as shown by the indicators.
The display will also show your heart rate when
you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional
chest pulse sensor. Note: When a heart rate pro-
gram is selected, the display will show only your
heart rate.
Note: The console
can display speed
and distance in
either miles or kilo-
meters. To find
which unit of mea-
surement is select-
ed, you must select the console's user mode.
Hold down the Resistance Programs button for
about five seconds. The letter "E" for English
miles or the letter "M" for metric kilometers will
appear in the right display. To change the unit of
measurement, press the + button. The left display
will show the total distance pedaled. To exit the
user mode, press the Resistance Programs button
again.
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