Page 2 - ABOUT THE MANUALS; The following manuals are included:; Quick Start manual; This manual explains detailed use of the MSC-2Dx.; The meaning of icons in this manual:; CAUTION; Registration
MSC-2Dx 2 ABOUT THE MANUALS The following manuals are included: Quick Start manual This manual gives you basic information on installation, set up and use of the main unit. User manual This manual explains detailed use of the MSC-2Dx. Quick chart (Inside Carry Bag) Reference chart. The meaning of ic...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Using the Heart Rate Function
MSC-2Dx 3 CONTENTS Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Important ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 About the Manuals -------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 4 - THE CORRECT USE OF THE CAT EYE MSC-2Dx; Pace maker users should never use this device.; NOTE; Avoid dropping or severely jarring the main unit or chest strap.
MSC-2Dx 4 THE CORRECT USE OF THE CAT EYE MSC-2Dx Warning !!! • Pace maker users should never use this device. • This device should never be used in commercial aircraft. • When using the MSC-2Dx, do not give excess attention to the monitor or the data. Payattention to the road, traffic and your surro...
Page 5 - NAME OF VARIOUS SECTIONS AND PARTS; Main Unit
MSC-2Dx 5 NAME OF VARIOUS SECTIONS AND PARTS SET/AT LT MODE S/S 9 3 0 0 0 0 M Q W R T L U V S D F B G C E H I K J 1 2 3 A N 6 7 11 13 14 15 12 8 16 5 10 4 9 P O Main Unit A. Display 1. Upper Display 2. Middle Display 3. Lower Display 4. Speed Icon 5. Clock Time Icon 6. Speed Scale Icon 7. Heart Rate...
Page 6 - BUTTON NAVIGATION; • You cannot directly move from one sub function to another.; ST; LP; DO; SUB Function; MAIN; Function; PUSH
MSC-2Dx 6 L A P S E T/AT LT MODE S/S L A P S E T /A T LT MODE S /S BUTTON NAVIGATION Mode Button (MODE) Under standard operations, this button switches the function of the lower display. The functions of the lower display are divided into the main functions. Each main function has acorresponding sub...
Page 7 - Changing the Upper Display; • When Auto Time feature is off (; ing the battery or after a display error occurs.; After pushing AC button, reset the clock time.; AT
MSC-2Dx 7 L A P S E T /A T LT M O D E S /S L A P S E T /A T LT MODE S/S SET/AT L T MODE S/S L A P L A P S E T /A T LT M O D E S/S Set Button (SET/AT) This button is used to enter varioussetting screens. See the right dia-gram for how the screen changes. When you are setting data into theunit, this b...
Page 8 - FUNCTIONS; The speed icon flashes. The data is updated once a second.
MSC-2Dx 8 FUNCTIONS Either Current Speed or Clock Time can be selected on the upper display. (See page 7) Current Speed The speed icon flashes. The data is updated once a second. Range: 0.0 (3.0) ~ 65.9 mph [0.0 (4.0) ~ 105.9 km/h] Clock Time The clock icon flashes. Time is displayed in 24 hour or 1...
Page 9 - The present speed is displayed. It is updated once a second.; Readout Screen
MSC-2Dx 9 S Current Speed The present speed is displayed. It is updated once a second. Range: 0.0(3.0)~65.9 mph [0.0(4.0)~105.9 km/h] LP Lap Count The lap count from the start to the present time is displayed. This is the sub function of ClockTime (or Current Speed). The Lap data returns to zero whe...
Page 10 - USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION; Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor; Maximum transmitting distance: about 90 cm.; Before Wearing Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor; diograph electrolyte cream.
MSC-2Dx 10 USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION Chest Belt Heart Rate Sensor The chest belt heart rate sensor is based on the electrocardiograph methodology used in hospi-tals. The MSC-2Dx uses this technology but in a simplified and miniaturized form. In this meth-odology, electrodes attached to the body ...
Page 11 - Wearing the Heart Rate Sensor; Adjust the length of the belt to fit your chest.
MSC-2Dx 11 Wearing the Heart Rate Sensor NOTE !: When wearing the chest belt heart rate sensor, ensure that the top mark on the transmit-ter comes to the top. If worn upside down, signal’s transmittable distance might becomeshorter. 1. Adjust the length of the belt to fit your chest. 2. Hook the att...
Page 12 - SETTING THE MAIN UNIT; Setting Wheel Circumference; Reference: The tire size is shown on the side of your tire.; • Push MODE button to increase the number.
MSC-2Dx 12 L SET/AT MODE MODE LAP SETTING THE MAIN UNIT Setting Wheel Circumference You can input two kinds of wheel circumferences into MSC-2Dx, so it can be quickly switched between two bikes. 1. Determine the wheel circumference. Refer to the Tire Size Reference Table below to determineyour tire'...
Page 13 - Switching Between Wheel Circumference A and B; Setting Clock Time
MSC-2Dx 13 MODE LT + SET/AT SET/AT MODE LAP S/S NOTE !: Wheel Circumference A and B. Wheel circumference is specifically programmed for road riding and wheel circumference is programmed for low speed sensitivity. If you are using this unit on a mountain bike, we recommend using the calibration numbe...
Page 14 - FEATURES; feature on while using the unit as a wristwatch/heart rate monitor,; Power Saving Feature; leave your MSC in a main function for long records of time.; Speed Pace Feature
MSC-2Dx 14 FEATURES Auto Time Feature (Auto Start/Stop) When the Auto Time feature of AT is on, the main unit automatically starts/stops measuring andrecording when ever the wheel is rotating. icon appears on the middle display. When AT feature is on, buttons will not start or stop any operations. T...
Page 15 - Lap Feature; Recording Lap Data; To review the lap data:; Push LAP button to move to the next lap data.; NOTE !: Each lap number appears in the lower display for 1 second.; Downloading Lap Data; ‘Beep’; STOP
MSC-2Dx 15 Lap Feature Up to 50 lap data points can be captured (Elapsed Time, Average Heart Rate for the lap, [Average Speed for the lap]and Trip Distance) and stored in memory for manual review or downloading to a PC with an interface unit. Recording Lap Data In any of the main or sub functions, p...
Page 16 - Heart Rate Target Zone; Setting Heart Rate Target Zones; all the way from zone 1-zone 4. There is no short cut out of this set up.; They can overlap or do not have to touch another zone.
MSC-2Dx 16 Heart Rate Target Zone The unit records the time you stayed in your tar-geted heart rate zones. This data can be manuallyreviewed or downloaded later to a PC. F o u r t a r g e t h e a r t r a t e z o n e s c a n b e s e t .(Zone.1~Zone.4). The audible alarm tells youwhen your heart rate ...
Page 17 - Setting Alarm Sound; NOTE !: The alarm goes off when your heart rate is out of the zone.; Time In Heart Rate Zone; icon does not flash.; Resetting Time In Heart Rate Zone; speed etc. does not clear the data for time in training zones.; Downloading Time In Training Zone
MSC-2Dx 17 Setting Alarm Sound The alarm sound goes off when your heart rate is outside the range. If the alarm is set, the alarm icon appears in the middle display. You can set the alarm in every zone. To set the alarm, push S/S button in the desired zone's set up screen. To turn off the alarm, pus...
Page 18 - Memory Record Interval Feature; • When the Memory Record is on,; Procedure for Memory Record; Take the following steps to record data to memory.; Select Time Interval
MSC-2Dx 18 Memory Record Interval Feature Memory Record saves elapsed time, heart rate, speed and trip distance at the specified time interval in aselected file. You can choose from 4 time intervals (5, 15, 30 and 60 seconds) and record them to 5separate files. • When the Memory Record is on, icon a...
Page 19 - Memory Record Interval Selection; icon must be turned off.; O F F
MSC-2Dx 19 SET/AT LAP SET/AT Memory Record Interval Selection Start from any function. icon must be off. Hold down the Start/Stop Button for 2 seconds if Elapsed Time TM is running or turnTM on and then hold down for 2 seconds to turn TM off and turn Memory Record off. 1. Push MODE and SET/AT button...
Page 20 - Setting up Memory Record; When; You cannot add additional data to a file that already has data; The file is selected and; If
MSC-2Dx 20 Setting up Memory Record icon must be turned off. "Elapsed Time TM" can not be running. (Timer is in the Stop-state) "Elapsed Time TM" must be zero. (Reset TM by pressing the Start/ Stop and Mode buttons simultaneously.) When icon is on, turn it off according to the instru...
Page 21 - Starting Memory Record; NOTE !: You can use lap feature only with the memory record reviewing.; Turning off Memory Record; does not turn off even when your bicycle stops. You must manu-; Canceling Memory Record; icon before timing starts)
MSC-2Dx 21 S/S S/S Memory Record On/Off Starting Memory Record Check that the icon is on in the middle display (memory record feature is in stand- by state). Push S/S button and data of heart rate, speed, etc., is recording to memory. If the Auto Time feature is on ( icon is on), the memory record m...
Page 22 - Memory Record Data Review; You cannot review the data while you are still recording to memory.; Download Memory Record Data
MSC-2Dx 22 Memory Record Data Review Use the following procedure to review the data saved during Memory Record. NOTE !: You cannot review the data while you are still recording to memory. icon must be off. "Elapsed Time TM" must not be running (Stop-state) If icon is on, turn it off. In any ...
Page 23 - Downloading to a PC; How to download
MSC-2Dx 23 Downloading to a PC By using the optional download unit, the data of memory record, lap and heart rate target zonecan be downloaded to PC. Memory Record Heart rate, speed, elapsed time and distance at every point is downloaded in CSV (CommaSeparated Value) format, and displayed in the gra...
Page 24 - HEART RATE TRAINING; For improving your general fitness; TARGET
MSC-2Dx 24 HEART RATE TRAINING The following is very general information about heart rate training. There are many good bookson the subject. Visit a local bookseller or visit our web site for more in depth heart rate traininginformation. In general, heart rate goes up while exercising. The harder yo...
Page 25 - For more precise figure, consult a training specialist.
MSC-2Dx 25 2. For competitors Measure your resting heart rate just after awakening in the morning and your maximum heart rate(perhaps during competition). Then set your target zone according to your goal: A) For longer physical-endurance Aiming at races which last for many hoursor over consecutive d...
Page 26 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; Trouble
MSC-2Dx 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING If a malfunction occurs, check the following before contacting Cat Eye or your retailer for repairor service.Check if there is any electronic device around that might interfere with the measurement. Trouble Check Items Remedy The liquid crystal screen appears dark or ther...
Page 28 - REPLACING BATTERY; swallowed by accident, consult a doctor immediately.; Slide the battery lock to the direction of the arrow in the figure.; for proper fit and positioning closing.
MSC-2Dx 28 CR2032 CR2032 REPLACING BATTERY Warning !!! Safely dispose of the old battery. Do not place them within children's reach. If a battery is swallowed by accident, consult a doctor immediately. When the factory loaded battery has worn out, replace it with a new one according to the follow-in...
Page 29 - REPLACING ELECTRODE BELT; Loosen the screws at the back of the transmitter.; MAINTENANCE; result in the speed detection error.
MSC-2Dx 29 REPLACING ELECTRODE BELT The electrodes on the chest belt naturally wear out after extended use. (See your retailer ofwww.cateye.com to obtain a replacement.) When there are cracks on the surface or measure-ment error occurs, replace the electrode belt with new one according to the follow...
Page 30 - SPECIFICATIONS
MSC-2Dx 30 Display functions (Icon) Range Standard accuracy Upper display Current speed 0.0(3.0) - 65.9mph [0.0(4.0) - 105.9km/h] ± 0.5mph (under 31mph) Clock time 1:00 - 12:59 [0:00 - 23:59] ± 0.003% Speed icon Illuminates when Current Speed is selected. Clock time icon Illuminates when Clock Time ...
Page 31 - REGISTRATION; Service & Research Address for United States Consumers:
MSC-2Dx 31 REGISTRATION CAT EYE Web Site (http://www.cateye.com) For warranty service you must register your product. Please register your MSC-2Dx as soon aspossible. CAT EYE provides you technical support and new product information as much aspossible. Please register on-line through our web site, ...
Page 32 - ACCESSORIES; Replacement part
MSC-2Dx 32 ACCESSORIES Replacement part #166-5150 Lithium battery CR2032 #169-9826 Replacement electrode belt #169-9816 Attachment belt #249-9980 Wrist band kit Optional part #240-1001 PC download kit Interface unit and download software "e-Train Data™"Windows 95/98/2000 compatibleEnglish ve...
Page 33 - Index; Heart rate target zone
MSC-2Dx 33 Index A AC button ------------------------------------- 7 Aerobic exercise --------------------------- 25 Alarm --------------------------------------- 17 All clear --------------------------------------- 7 Anaerobic exercise ------------------------ 25 Auto Feature ----------------------...