Omron HR-500U Instruction Manual
Omron HR-500U Instruction Manual

Omron HR-500U Instruction Manual

Strapless heart rate monitor

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Strapless Heart Rate Monitor
Model: HR-500U

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Model: HR-500U...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ................3 Important safety information .............4 Heart rate zones ................5 Know your unit ................6 Charging ..................9 Initial activation ...............10 Settings mode ................11 Wearing the unit ...............15 Workout mode ................16 Last workout summary ............19 Transferring data ..............20 Deleting the memory and settings ..........21 Care and maintenance ..............23 Troubleshooting tips ..............24 Specifications ................25...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Register your product online at www.register-omron.com Features The HR-500U is a wrist worn heart rate monitor designed for walking and jogging. In addition to displaying your continuous heart rate, it shows your intensity level relative to one of four color-coded training zones.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty. Do not subject the unit to strong mechanical shocks such as dropping or stepping on the unit.
  • Page 5: Heart Rate Zones

    HEART RATE ZONES We have defined four training zones to help you exercise at the most efficient and effective intensity to achieve your fitness goals. The training zones are calculated as a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Maximum heart rate (%) Training zone color Workout objectives 85% and up...
  • Page 6: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT Main unit Back of main unit...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT Battery symbol Shows the battery level and blinks when charging. Last workout indicator Shown when viewing the results of your last workout. 3 ENTER/START button • Activate the unit for use by pressing and holding for 3 seconds. •...
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR UNIT Memory/Transfer indicator • Displayed continuously when memory is almost full indicating that it is time to transfer workout data to the online dashboard. When memory is full, the oldest workout data will be erased to make room for new workouts. Heart Rate symbol Shown when the unit is displaying your heart rate.
  • Page 9: Charging

    CHARGING Fully charge the unit before use for the first time after purchase, if the unit has not been charged for a long time, or when the battery power becomes low. (Charging takes up to 2.5 hours.) 1. Open the port cover and connect the USB cable.
  • Page 10: Initial Activation

    INITIAL ACTIVATION When using the unit for the first time, turn it on as follows: 1. Press and hold the ENTER button for at least 3 seconds. The display will show After activation, the unit will automatically enter "Settings Mode". NOTE: The screen display will remain on after the unit has been activated.
  • Page 11: Settings Mode

    SETTINGS MODE Button functions Press the UP button to increase the setting value by 1. Press and hold the UP button to increase values faster. Press the DOWN button to decrease the setting value by 1. Press and hold the DOWN button to decrease values faster.
  • Page 12 SETTINGS MODE 2. Set the date. Set the year (YEAR), month (MONTH), and day (DAY). • Setting range: January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2040 3. Set the clock. Set the hour (HOUR) and minutes (MINUTE). • Setting range: 12:00 to 11:59 and 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM (12-hour time format) NOTE:...
  • Page 13 SETTINGS MODE Walking stride and jogging stride • The values that flash when being set for the first time are reference values calculated from the height that you set. You can set the stride based on your own gait and physique to increase the accuracy of the distance and pace calculations.
  • Page 14 SETTINGS MODE The current time will be displayed. NOTES: • If no setting is made for more than five minutes, the display will disappear. • If the settings are not correct, the measurements for calories, pace, distance, and the training zones will not be accurate. Changing settings 1.
  • Page 15: Wearing The Unit

    WEARING THE UNIT 1. Put the wristband on the main unit. Gently stretch the square hole of the wristband over the face of the main unit. The ring can be positioned to the top or bottom. Feed the rounded end of the wristband through the ring with the black side facing out.
  • Page 16: Workout Mode

    WORKOUT MODE In workout mode you can monitor your heart rate, count calories burned, and measure your time, distance & pace. All data will be recorded for viewing after the workout and on the web dashboard. Starting a workout 1. Enter workout mode by holding the ENTER button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 17 WORKOUT MODE The unit will contiguously display your current stats and record them for later viewing. Zone indicator The zone indicator will change colors and the rate of flashing to correspond with your current training zone. (Refer to “HEART RATE ZONES”.) Screen display during your workout You can cycle through the display screens by pressing the UP button: Heart rate (...
  • Page 18 WORKOUT MODE Pausing a workout 1. Press the ENTER button. Measurement will pause. While paused, the unit will alternately show “PAUSE” and the display screen. (Only the heart rate and clock will be updated.) Resuming a workout 1. Press the ENTER button. The “PAUSE”...
  • Page 19: Last Workout Summary

    LAST WORKOUT SUMMARY You can view the results of your last workout. 1. Press the UP button. The screen will show the average heart rate. 2. Press the UP button to cycle the display. The display will change as follows: Average heart rate (AVG Peak heart rate (MAX Calories burned (KCAL)
  • Page 20: Transferring Data

    TRANSFERRING DATA To track and view all of your past workouts you will need to transfer the recorded data from the device to the web dashboard. To use the web software for the first time, please visit www.omronfitness.com and sign-up to get started. Memory/Transfer indicator The symbol is continuously displayed when 8 hours of data has been stored in the memory indicating that you should transfer data...
  • Page 21: Deleting The Memory And Settings

    DELETING THE MEMORY AND SETTINGS Erasing The Memory Use the following procedure to erase all workout data: 1. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. 2. Select “YES” with the UP or DOWN button. NOTE: Select "NO"...
  • Page 22 DELETING THE MEMORY AND SETTINGS Erasing the memory and all settings Use the following procedure to erase all workout data and user settings (factory reset): 1. Press and hold the ENTER, UP, and DOWN buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds. 2.
  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty. Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. If dirt remains on the unit, clean with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips

    Communication error. Check the display on your PC and follow the instruction provided. Or plug in the USB Connector once more and try again. NOTE: If the error still occurs after trying the above, contact Omron Healthcare's Customer Service.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Product name OMRON Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Model number HR-500U (HBE-910U-Z) Built-in battery Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (100 mAh) Charging time Approx. 2.5 hours (when charging from a computer’s USB port) Operating time Approx. 8 days (after being fully charged, with 1 hour of use per day)
  • Page 26: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT NOTE: POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only) This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27 Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioeléctriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Clase B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par le minister des communications. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Your OMRON HR-500U Strapless Heart Rate Monitor, excluding the wristband, is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within 1 year from the date of purchase, when used in accordance with the instructions provided with the unit.
  • Page 29 OMRON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by jurisdiction. Because of special local requirements, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 30 Manufactured for: OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. Distributed by: OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. 1925 West Field Court Lake Forest, IL 60045 U.S.A. www.omronhealthcare.com © 2012 OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. Made in China HBE-910U-Z 1883223-7B...

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