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English page 1-18 C 10 Deutsch Seite 19-36 C 10 Français page 37-54 C 10 Italiano pagine 55-72 C 10 Español pagina 73-90 C 10 Nederlands pagina 91-108 C 10...
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL - VDO CYTEC C 10 Preface Thank you for buying a VDO CYTEC bicycle computer. The more familiar you get with this model, the more enjoyable your trips are going to be. Please read thoroughly all the information provided in this manual. You are getting important and useful hints for operation to make you fully benefit from all the technical features of your VDO CYTEC bicycle computer.
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2. Mounting the speed transmitter The sensor should be mounted on the same side of the fork as the holder is on the handlebar. Watch out: Do not tighten the cable ties yet! Accurately position the spoke magnet and the sensor first, then tighten the cable ties.
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In case this distance is not achievable in the current positioning, slide the sensor and the magnet on the fork or spoke accordingly. LOCK 4. Twist-Click mounting of computer onto holder The Twist-Click mounting has been exclusively developed for the new line of VDO UNLOCK CYTEC computers.
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5. Installing battery into computer head To save battery power, your VDO CYTEC comes with the battery not yet fitted. Prior to initial use you have to install the battery first. OPEN CLOSE If you find the computer is not functioning properly after a battery change, push the AC-button (Auto Clear) on the rear side of the...
6. Information features of your VDO CYTEC C 10 Your VDO CYTEC C 10 provides you with following information: KMH-MPH current speed indicated in either KMH or MPH, featuring automatic conversion into MPH trip counter, counts your trip distance up to 999,99 km or miles.
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7. Operating your VDO CYTEC C 10 Button / Key Covering Your VDO CYTEC C 10 has 2 buttons / keys Mode 1, Mode 2 Function Function TCNT Mode 1 Mode 2...
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These buttons / keys have several functions. All functions of the respective buttons / keys outlined in the following chart below. Your display Button / Key Length of What is going on? indicates following to be pushed pushing the information button / key TRP-AVS-RID-STP- MODE 1 brief (0.1 sec)
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8. Scroll function To provide any information at a glance, your VDO CYTEC C 10 features a scroll function. Calling up the scroll function automatically displays information for a period of 1.5 sec. Scroll function may be called upon if any of the following information is on display: TRP-AVS-RID.
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10. Manual stop-watch STP Your VDO CYTEC C 10 features a manual stop-watch. With information STP being displayed, you may operate your stop-watch with the MODE 2-button. Watch out: Pressing the MODE 2 button for 5 sec. without STP data being displayed resets your TRP-AVS-RID-MAX data to zero.
11. Comparison of current and average speed Your VDO CYTEC C 10 compares your current speed with your average speed. The outcome of this comparison can be seen in your display by the use of symbols. No matter which information is currently displayed, this data keeps you updated on the relation of your current speed and your average speed.
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13. Selecting the wheelsize Your VDO CYTEC C 10 can work with two different wheelsizes (WS1 or WS2), i.e. one wheelsize for your road bike the other one for your mountain bike. When using the respective bike you can just switch to the proper wheelsize.
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WS in mm / inch Programming (setting up) your wheelsize Step 1: Call TRP information in your display. Step 2: Press MODE 1 button for 5 sec. "WS1" is displayed along with an alternating flashing symbol for KMH and MPH. Step 3: By pressing the MODE 2 button you can choose whether you want MPH or KMH readout on your display.
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MODE 1 5sec. MODE 1 5sec. to quit MODE 2 0,1sec. to change from KMH to MPH MODE 1 0,1sec. MODE 1 0,1sec. switch to next MODE 1 MODE 2 switch to next to start to increase to switch to change from to quit KMH to MPH MODE 1 0,1sec.
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15. Setting the clock CLK Your VDO CYTEC C 10 features a clock with hour and minute display. 12 h or 24 h display selectable. To access the clock set-up mode proceed as follows: MODE 1 5sec. Step 1: call in the CLK...
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16. Programming (setting-up) your odometer ODO You can enter individual odometer values into your VDO CYTEC C 10 at any time, i.e. transferring data from your old computer into your new VDO CYTEC C 10 or after a battery change.
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18. Stand-by-mode Your computer VDO CYTEC C 10 features a stand-by-mode in order to save battery power. Your computer changes into stand-by-mode if it has not received any speed impulses for 5 min or no button has been pressed in the same period of time.
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Troubleshooting This chart outlines possible malfunctions, their causes and solutions. malfunction possible cause solutions computer software is not running press AC-button at the rear of computer irregular LCD readout smoothly head. (i.e. after battery change) speed display does not appear check for proper distance between readjusting distance between sensor sensor and magnet...
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21. Warranty We warrant VDO CYTEC models (sensor, computer head and handlebar holder) to the original purchaser for five years from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This does not cover the batteries and defects resulting from normal wear and tear, improper care, accidents, abuse or alteration.
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