Summary of Contents for Vision Fitness VF-I
- Page 1 V I S I O N F I T N E S S O w n e r ’ s G u i d e VF•I, VF•II, & VF•III H E A R T R A T E M O N I T O R S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PART 1 - GETTING STARTED HEART RATE MONITOR PARTS ....... . . 2 ADJUSTING &... -
Page 3: Part 1 - Getting Started
This Heart Rate Monitor is not a medical device, but a useful tool for monitoring the intensity of your workouts by displaying your heart rate. VISION FITNESS makes no claims of guaranteed health or fitness benefits from the use of this product. Always consult your physician VF•II Wrist Monitor... -
Page 4: Monitor Models & Their Button Functions
Position the chest transmitter just below the breast or pectoral muscles with the Vision Fitness logo facing out. Adjust the elastic strap length as to avoid bouncing or sliding. VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR... -
Page 5: Modes & Their Functions
MODES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS VF•I HEART RATE MONITOR MONITORING See your heart rate reading VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR Use the MODE Button VF•III HEART RATE MONITOR view the four different display LIGHT/ALARM Button modes Backlight On Activate your target heart rate zone audio alarm On/Off TIME see the time of day START/STOP Button... - Page 6 VF•III HEART RATE MONITOR Use the MODE Button to view the four different display modes TIME see the time of day see your heart rate reading SETTING THE TIME VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR DATE see the date Press MODE to select Time. see your heart rate reading Press and hold MODE to begin;...
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Page 7: Part 2 - Setting Your Monitor
SETTING THE TIME SETTING THE DATE VF•III HEART RATE MONITOR VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR Press MODE to select Time. Press MODE to select Date. Press SET to begin;12H or 24H will flash. Press and hold MODE to begin; the Day will flash. Press START/STOP to adjust. -
Page 8: Using The Stopwatch
USING THE STOPWATCH SETTING THE DATE VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR VF•III HEART RATE MONITOR Press MODE to select Stopwatch. Press MODE to select Date. Press STOPWATCH to start the Stopwatch. Press SET to begin; the Day will flash. Press STOPWATCH to stop the Stopwatch. Press START/STOP to adjust. -
Page 9: Setting Your Target Zone
USING THE STOPWATCH SETTING YOUR TARGET ZONE VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR VF•III HEART RATE MONITOR Press MODE to select Stopwatch. Press MODE to select Stopwatch. Press and hold MODE; upper Target Zone will flash. Press START/STOP to start the Stopwatch. Press STOPWATCH to adjust. - Page 10 DETERMINING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE One of the first steps to using a Heart Rate Monitor is to determine your Target heart rate Zone (TZ). It is always best to consult with your physician first, and it is especially important if you have a history of heart disease. Never use a Heart Rate Monitor if you have a pacemaker without first consulting your physician.
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Page 11: Part 4 - Functions During Use
VF•III & VF•III HEART RATE MONITORS When MODE is pressed you can see your heart rate in beats per minute. A flashing heart symbol ♥ indicates a heart rate measurement, when a VISION FITNESS transmitter is worn. ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY (VF•III only) -
Page 12: Target Zone Alarm
TARGET ZONE ALARM EXERCISE BASICS VF•II HEART RATE MONITOR Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Press STOPWATCH when your heart rate is displayed, and you STRETCHING will hear an Alarm sound if you go above the upper limit or Before beginning any exercise program, it is best to spend below the lower limit of your a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. -
Page 13: Exercise Guidelines
SEATED TOE TOUCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in HOW OFTEN? front of you. Do not lock your knees. Extend your fingers The American Heart Association recommends that you towards your toes and hold for a count of 10. Do not exercise at least 3 or 4 days per week to maintain bounce. -
Page 14: Further Reading
HOW LONG? FURTHER FITNESS READING For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes per session. But ACSM Fitness Book start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If American College of Sport Medicine you’ve been sedentary during the past year, it may be a Leisure Press good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five... -
Page 15: Part 6 - Maintenance
• Do not use in extreme hot or cold temperatures. • Avoid placing the monitor in direct sunlight for long VISION FITNESS, P.O. Box 280, 621-D East Lake St., Lake Mills, WI 53551, Ph:1.800.335.4348 periods of time. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Please include a check for $19.99 with the return shipment. -
Page 16: Warranty
TROUBLESHOOTING VISION FITNESS warrants our heart rate monitors and transmitters for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of original purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. NO HEART RATE DISPLAY First try applying more generous moisture to the rubber EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS pads, and repositioning the transmitter until the heart icon ♥... - Page 17 NOTES NOTES...
- Page 19 500 South C.P. Avenue • P.O. Box 280 Lake Mills. WI 53551 • toll free 1.800.335.4348 phone 1.920.648.4090 • fax 1.920.648.3373 www.visionfitness.com 2000 Vision Fitness. All Rights Reserved. VF•I, VF•II, and VF•III are Trademarks of Vision Fitness. 6.00 Part #Y0054025 OM18.01PRD REV1...
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