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1. Functions Heart Rate Functions: Current Heart Rate Average Heart Rate Maximum Heart Rate Target Zone (TZ) Programming Audible and Visual Alarm for High/Low TZ Out-of-Zone Visual Display Audible Alarm OFF Mode ECG Accurate Watch Functions: Time/Date Stopwatch Calorie Functions: Calculates Calories Burned Other: Large Dual Display Water Resistant Comfortable Ultra-Slim Ergonomic Chest Belt Transmitter with User Changeable Batteries Interfaces with Heart Rate Interactive Exercise Equipment at Home and in the Gym Putting on your Ekho Heart Rate Monitor Receiver (Watch): Mount the receiver on either your left or right wrist. The watch receives and translates the electrical signals generated by your heart via the transmitter. Transmitter (Chest Strap): Step One: Attach one end of the elastic strap to the transmitter. The round clip on elastic strap fits into the slotted hole in the transmitter end. Step Two: Bring the elastic strap around and connect the second clip to other end of the transmitter. If the strap is too tight or too lose adjust the tension so the transmitter fits comfortably around chest. It only needs to be tight enough so as not to slip down during exercise. StepThree: Adjust transmitter to chest so that the EKHO brand name on the transmitter is facing out and centered in the middle of chest, just below pectoral muscles or breasts. Step Four: Wet the two ribbed areas on the transmitter that are touching the skin on either side of the center portion (non-flexible area) of the transmitter. Step Five: A flashing heart should appear on the lower section of the watch. Within 8 seconds a heart rate number will appear. The optimal distance from the receiver (watch) to the transmitter is 1 meter (3.28 feet). Note: All telemetry pulse watches are subject to interference from strong electromagnetic fields generated from motors, TV sets, computers, and high voltage power cables which can disrupt the reception and cause incorrect hear rate measurements. 3. Setting Time Press Mode until time is displayed. 2
Press and hold Mode until 12/24 hour flashes. When 12/24 hour begins to flash, press Start/Stop to select mode. When finished, press Mode. The hour will begin to flash. Press Start/Stop to select hour. Repeat with minutes and seconds. Once complete press and hold Mode for three seconds. 4. Setting Date Press Start/Stop to adjust the flashing number. Press and hold Mode to return to Stopwatch. Note: Numbers only count down (min 30bpm* max 240bpm*). Note: Each time you adjust the number the non-flashing number changes to increments of ten. Adjust the upper and lower TZ limits independently but the limits can not be set closer then 10 beats. *BPM Beats Per Minute Press Mode until the date is shown. Press and Hold Mode. Day will flash. Adjust day by pressing Start/Stop. Press Mode. Adjust month by pressing Start/Stop. Press Mode. Adjust date by pressing Start/Stop. Press and Hold Mode for three (3) seconds. 5. Using the Stopwatch Press Mode until 0:00o is displayed. To start the stopwatch press Start/Stop. To stop the stopwatch press Start/Stop. To clear stopwatch, press and hold Start/Stop for three (3) seconds. Note: Starting the stopwatch begins your workout routine and starts averaging your heart rate and counting your calories. The maximum time displayed is 99:59:59. (hr:mn:ss) 6. Setting Target Zones (See What is a Target Zone?) While in Stopwatch mode Press and hold Mode. Two sets of number will appear with a flashing arrow and TZ will appear in the upper right corner. Press Mode to select the direction of the arrow. 3
Maximum Heart Rate and Determining Target Zone: What is the Target Zone? A target zone is a heart rate range that guides your workout by keeping your intensity level between an upper and lower heart rate limit. There are various target zones that are suggested for an individual to follow that correspond with a specific exercise goal(see Target Zone Chart below.) Target Zone Chart Ideal For Light Exercise Weight Management Aerobic Base Building Optimal Conditioning Elite Athlete Benefit Desired Maintain Healthy Heart/Get Fit Intensity Level (Percent Maximum Heart Rate) 50% - 60% Lose Weight/ Burn Fat 60% - 70% Increase Stamina Aerobic Endurance Maintain Excellent Fitness Condition Maintain Superb Athletic Condition 70% - 80% 80% - 90% 90% - 100% What is Maximum Heart Rate? Maximum Heart Rate (Max HR) is the highest number of times your heart can contract in one minute. Max HR is the most useful tool to be used in determining training intensities, because it can be individually measured or predicted. You can define your maximum heart rate by: 1) Measured Max HR The most accurate way of determining your individual maximum heart rate is to have it clinically tested (usually by treadmill stress testing) by a cardiologist or exercise physiologist. You can also measure it in field conditions supervised by an experienced coach. If you are over the age of 35, overweight, have been sedentary for several years, or have a history of heart disease in your family, clinical testing is recommended. 2) Predicted Maximum HR. There is a mathematical formula that allows you to predict your Max HR with some accuracy. It is called the "age-adjusted formula". The age-adjusted Max HR formula can also be beneficial. WOMEN: 226 minus your age = age-adjusted Max HR MEN: 220 minus your age = age-adjusted Max HR Example: If you are a 30-year-old woman, your age-adjusted maximum heart rate is 226-30 years = 196 bpm (beats per minute). These formulas apply only to adults. The generally accepted error in age-predicted formulas is +/ - 10-15 beats per minute, which is due to different inherited characteristics and exercise training. You should remember that there may be some discrepancy when using the ageadjusted formula, especially for people who have been fit for many years or older people. The formula will give you a ballpark estimate to work from, but if you want to exercise/train at your most effective levels, your Max HR should be measured. 4
Target Zone Graph Press and hold Mode until MALE flashes on the screen. Press Start/Stop to adjust Gender. Once complete press Mode again and kg will flash. Press Start/Stop to select kg (kilograms) or Lb (pounds). Press Mode to go to weight. Press Start/Stop to adjust weight. Note: Weight limits are 44 to 330 and the number only goes up, once it reaches 330 it will recycle down again to 44. Press and hold Mode to return to the KCAL screen. KCAL = One thousand calories; a unit of heat measurement, or of the energy-producing value of food when eaten and digested 8. Time to Begin Go to the Stopwatch mode and press Start/Stop. The stopwatch will begin and a zero will appear in the lower portion of the display. Once a signal from the transmitter is detected, the heart symbol will begin to flash in conjunction with your heartbeat. Your heart rate will display in a few seconds. For example, to burn more fat calories do your favorite exercise at 60%-70% of your maximum heart rate, for a minimum of 30 minutes a day, three times a week based on your age. To program your Heart Rate Monitor into your Ideal Weight Management Zone, use the Target Heart Rate Chart above. Select the appropriate level that represents your current physical condition. Then locate the lower and upper Heart Rate Zones for your age from the Target Heart Rate Graph 7. Setting your Gender and Weight Press mode until KCAL reads in the upper left corner. Note: The stopwatch must be started to begin averaging your heart rate and calculating your calories. Note: If the heart symbol does not flash, the signal is not being received. Check the position of the transmitter. Verify the electrodes are moistened. 9. Recalling Average, Max Heart Rate and Number of Calories Burned The workout is over, press Mode until you get to the stopwatch. (The numbers will be moving rapidly and a little image of a stopwatch will be flashing in the upper right corner.) Press Start/Stop to stop the stopwatch 5
Press Mode to see MXP (max heart rate) in the upper right corner. The big number is your maximum heart rate for that workout. Press Mode to see AVP (average hear rate) in the upper middle of the display. The big number is your average heart rate for that workout. Press Mode to see KCAL in the upper left corner. The big number shown is how many Calories just burned. Great Job! 10. How Accurate is the Calorie-Counter? Our calculator uses METs, body weight and duration of activity to calculate the number of calories burned. The amount of calories you burn is determined by measuring the amount of oxygen you consume. Factors to Consider: Four factors conceded are Weight, Gender, Time and Heart Rate. Weight influences the number of calories burned. We use weight in the calculation of calories burned to improve accuracy. All things being equal. A heavier individual will burn more calories than a lighter individual over the same period of time. Males and Females burn calories at a different rate. Because males generally have more muscle mass, they tend to burn more calories than females. calories are burned. Factors that influence intensity include; movement (walking, running, etc.) the environment (running into the wind); and the geography (hiking up a mountain). 11. When You Are Done Exercising Wash transmitter belt with soapy water and rinse. Dry transmitter with a soft cloth. Store transmitter in a clean, dry place. Dirt and moisture may cause transmitter to continue reading, reducing the life of the battery. 12. If You Have Not Exercised in a While The Ekho Heart Rate Monitor is to be used to display heart rate during exercise only and cannot predict the intensity level that is safe for you. It is not intended for medical diagnostic purposes or for prevention of heart related health problems. Before you begin any exercise program, please consult your physician: a. If you have been inactive for a period of time b. Have a history of cardiac illness c. Smoke d. Have high blood pressure e. Are over-weight. If you use a pacemaker, do not use a heart monitor until you consult your doctor. The longer the duration of your exercise routine, the more calories are expended. In fact even after your stop exercising, your body continues to burn calories at an accelerated rate. Heart Rate also affects calories burned. Heart rate measures the intensity of physical activity. The more intense the activity, the more 6
13. Ekho Specifications Receiver: Heart Rate Range 30 to 240 BPM Heart Rate Accuracy +/- 1 BPM Operating Temperature 0 C-50 C (32 F xx F) Storage Temperature -20 C 80 C (xxf-xxf) Battery 3 volt Lithium 2032 cell Weight 30.6 grams Transmitter & Belt: Emitted Frequency 5KHz +/- 10% Battery 3 volt lithium 2032 cell Weight 4 oz. 14. Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer s continuous development program. Ekho makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. Ekho shall not be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein. Distributed in the USA by: Ekho 4330 Upton Ave S Unit B Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410 001-612-922-3766 Fax: 001-612-922-3767 www.ekho.us Ekho is a division of EKHO Brands America, LLC. 15. Limited Warranty Warranty, Terms and Conditions If the product becomes defective during the 2-year Limited Warranty period Ekho will repair or replace any defective component part at no charge to the original owner, subject to the limitations and requirements listed. THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED BY EKHO when requesting warranty services: Check your resellers return policy. All purchased products must be returned to original place of purchase within their return policy time period. The product must be packed in the original shipping carton or in a suitable packing offering similar degree of protection. To avoid scratches or other damages to the product during shipping separate items, such as HRM, transmitter belt, transmitter, should be individually wrapped and placed in the same package. This will reduce any extra cost of return freight/postage. Please include a copy of Proof of Purchase and/or copy of registration form. Limitations: The limited warranty provided by Ekho does not cover: A: Batteries. B: Damages due to misuse. C: Abuse or accidents. D: Cracked or broken cases. E: Negligence of Precautions. F: Improper maintenance or commercial use. D: Repairs made by a non- Authorized technician. The warranties contained herein are expressly in lieu of any other warranties including implied warranty of merchantability and/or fitness for purpose. In no event Shall Ekho be liable for arising out of or related to the use of this manual or the products described herein. 7