Page 2 - Check that you have all the parts.
2 H OW TO USE THIS MANUAL After first reading the "Start Guide," assemble the machine and give the Model EC-C400Ergometor type Cat eye Fitness a try.Once you've become accustomed to the machine, read the "Operation Guide" and experi-ment with the EC-C400's wealth of functions.Make us...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Symbol marks used for safety precautions in this manual; Warning; Caution; Important; FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING; CAUTION
3 Always unplug from the electrical outlet immedi-ately after using and before cleaning. Do notleave plugged in. T u r n a l l c o n t r o l s t o t h e o f f p o s i t i o n b e f o r eremoving the plug from the outlet. Remove theplug without pulling the cord. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) p...
Page 4 - Main body
4 P ART NAMES Main body Control unit I N T E RVA L H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E H R C O N T R O L F I T N E S S T E S T Q U I C K STOP M O D E START ADVANCE AEROBIC AEROBIC WEIGHT LOSS HR CONTROL TO O P E R AT E M A N UA L LY P R E S S " QU I C K " 1 2 3 1 2 3 INTERVAL HILL 4 1 2 3 5 6 ...
Page 5 - LCD
5 1 Liquid crystal display (LCD) 2 Pattern display When Hill training or Interval training have beenselected, the pattern (hill shape or training interval) whichis set is indicated by a lamp. 3 Target pulse Lights and displays the target pulse when the HR controltraining has been selected. 4 Trainin...
Page 6 - STARTING UP
S TART G UIDE 1 Starting with assembly ............................................................. 7 2 How to adjust each part .......................................................... 10 3 Adapting the pulse sensor ..................................................... 12 4 Trying out the EC-C400...
Page 9 - Install the control unit.; Units of weight, and units of pedaling resistance can
9 5 6 Attach the pedals. • Use the No.15 end of the spanner to attach the pedals firmly to the cranks. • The right and left pedals are different, so be sure to check for R and L marks. • Tighten the right pedal by turning clockwise, and the left pedal by turning counterclockwise. Caution: If the ped...
Page 10 - Adjust the saddle height.; Adjust the handlebar height.; Adjust the handlebar angle.; OW
10 1 Adjust the saddle height. • Pulling on the spring lock pin will enable you to move the seat post up or down. When the saddle is at the correct level for you, releasethe knob and move the seat post slightly. • A spring inside the spring lock pin will drive a pin into the nearest hole in the seat...
Page 11 - Firstly, check that the handle is tightened.
11 Adjust the saddle angle. • Loosen the bolt of the seat pillar using the wrench provided.• Adjust the saddle to the desired angle.• Tighten the bolt of the seat pillar, fixing the angle of the saddle as desired. Adjust the pedal belt. • The pedal belt length of the EC-C400 can be adjusted accordin...
Page 12 - Connect the pulse sensor.
12 3 A DAPTING THE PULSE SENSOR This model detects and displays your pulse rate during exercise by the earlobe sensor from your earlobe. Being a sensitive elec-tronic part, the earlobe sensor must be handled with sufficient care. Important: When the chest-belt sensor is used, remove the earlobe sens...
Page 14 - Press the START button to start
14 1 2 4 5 4 Starting exercise 3 Press the START button to start • Press the START button. • A buzzer sounds and the hill training display appears.• “START” as well as a mountain-like shape appear in the display, signifying that the hill training session has started.Start pedaling slowly. I N T E RV...
Page 15 - Bring up the calories display by pressing; button; Finish your training
15 5 Changing the display 6 Finishing training So far we have covered only the beginning of the Model EC-C400 Cateye Ergometer functions. Let us move on to an explanationof other functions. I N T E RVA L H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E Q U I C K M O D E START H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E H R ...
Page 16 - Hill training ( training by cycling up mountains ); KINDS; HR control training (training at a constant pulse rate); TORQUE; WATTAGE
16 Hill training ( training by cycling up mountains ) • Pedal resistance changes over time to simulate the effect of cycling in the mountains. All changes in pedal resistance are shown on the screen. • The following three types of mountain profiles plus one customized pattern are pro- grammed. Patte...
Page 18 - Select a training program.; SING; Turn on the power supply.
18 3 2 I N T E RVA L H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E H R C O N T R O L F I T N E S S T E S T Q U I C K STOP M O D E START Select a training program. • Attach the earlobe sensor, and then select a training program using one of the six training selection buttons. • The six training selection buttons...
Page 19 - Input training conditions.; • Do not press the; button before completely in-; • Input contents vary depending on the program.; The card is a tool to instantly set a program and training
19 3 Input training conditions. • The screen prompts you to set the training conditions.• The screen changes as shown here, and the initial value for age (40) is shown. • Your age can be increased or decreased as desired using the and buttons. The value changes rapidly if one or other button is pres...
Page 20 - Finish your exercise.
20 Starting exercising Start your exercise. • When you have finished setting training conditions, press the START button and start exercise. The message “Start warming-up” is dis-played to announce that the HR control training program hasstarted. Start pedaling slowly. Reference: To skip the warm-up...
Page 21 - Check your exercise record by scrolling the screen.
21 Scrolling screen Check your exercise record by scrolling the screen. • After training, you can view your workout data on the display. If the session has lasted for longer than 10 minutes, graphical informationfor the entire session can be viewed by scrolling the display using the and buttons. Pre...
Page 22 - OPERATION
O PERATION G UIDE 1 Training goals ......................................................................... 24 2 Your strength level and training index ............................... 26 3 Fitness test .............................................................................. 28 4 Fitness test ...
Page 24 - TARGET; Training goals; Fitness Test
24 T RAINING GOALS 11 200 180 160 140 120 100 90 20 30 40 Pulse rate (bpm) TARGET 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Exercise level Automatic setting of target pulse rate Target pulse range for those who have undergone special training Target pulse range for those who have undergone special training Training g...
Page 25 - Pulse Limit; Target Pulse Rate Chart; Terminology; Age; T ZONE
25 Maximum Heart Rate The heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise, there is how-ever a limit. The maximum heart rate that a person can sustain is called the"maximum heart rate". Generally the heart rate declines as we get older, thisdiffers however between individuals, an...
Page 28 - Select the Fitness test program.
28 F ITNESS TEST 33 1 Select the Fitness test program. • Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the FITNESS TEST training selection button to select the program. Input the conditions. • Enter your age, weight, and sex in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table be...
Page 29 - • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five sec-; Test result display and cool down
29 • Pressing the MODE button changes the numeric value displayed. Thus, the pedal loading level (resistance), wattage, and consumed caloriescan be checked. Caution: • If the pedal cadence is not detected for five sec- onds, a fitness test measurement cannot be carriedout. “ERROR” blinks in the disp...
Page 30 - ITNESS
30 (ml/kg min) 60 54 48 42 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 (Age) 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s (ml/kg min) 60 54 48 42 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 (Age) 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s F ITNESS TEST (2) 44 [American Females] [American Males] 25 50 75 100 125 150 (watt) 180 140 120 80 (bpm) Maximum Physical Work Capacity Work Rate Maximum Hear...
Page 31 - Test Protocol
31 Test Protocol • In the “Fitness test” program of the EC-C400 Ergometer, the workload (pedal resistance: torque) for the subsequent stage is de-termined depending on your pulse rate at the previous stage. Theworkload (pedal resistance: torque) will be increased along one ofthe routes illustrated b...
Page 32 - Input the conditions.; Select the HR control training program.; HR
32 Input the conditions. • Enter your age, target pulse, and desired exercise time, in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below: Initial value Setting range Age 40 years 10 - 99 years Target Pulse 123 bpm 75 - 168 bpm Exercise Time 20 minutes 1 - 95 minute...
Page 33 - Continue the training, maintaining the target pulse.
33 Finish your exercise. • When the specified duration elapses or when the STOP button is pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins.Pulse detection stops, and the pedal resistance drops to the mini-mum of 0.5 kg·m. Reference: If the START button is pushed during cool-down, the...
Page 34 - Select the Constant wattage control training program.; ONSTANT
34 Input the conditions. • Enter the wattage, your age, and exercise time in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the table below: Initial value Setting range Wattage 50 watt 25 - 200 watt Age 40 years 10 - 99 years Exercise Time 20 minutes 1 - 95 minutes Reference: •...
Page 35 - Continue the training, maintaining the wattage.
35 Finish your exercise. • When the specified duration elapses or when the STOP button is pressed, a buzzer sounds and the 5-minute cool-down phase begins.Automatic adjustment of the wattage stops, and the pedal resistancedrops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m. Reference: If the START button is pushed dur...
Page 36 - ILL
36 Input training conditions. • Enter your Exercise pattern, Age, and desired exercise time, in that order. The initial display, prior to data input, is as shown in the tablebelow: Initial Value Setting Range Exercise pattern 1 1 - 3 Age 40 years 10 - 99 years Exercise time 20 minutes 1 - 95 minutes...
Page 37 - Continue the training.
37 H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E H R C O N T R O L F I T N E S S T E S T STOP Ending program 5 6 7 Continue the training. • The pedal resistance automatically changes according to the pattern.• A mountain-like shape represents a 15-minute interval. Every 15 minutes, the same mountain-like shape ...
Page 38 - Select the Interval training program.
38 I NTERVAL TRAINING 88 2 3 4 I N T E RVA L H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E Q U I C K M O D E START Selecting training program I N T E RVA L H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E Q U I C K M O D E START Starting program 1 H I L L C O N S TA N T WAT TA G E Increase or decreaseof numbers I N T E RVA L ...
Page 40 - Select the Quick start program.; UICK
40 2 Select the Quick start program. • Attach the earlobe sensor, and press the QUICK training selection button to start the Quick start training program. • A buzzer sounds, and start the training. Reference: In the Quick start training program, no conditions arespecified. The upper pulse limit is f...
Page 42 - Specify exercise time.
42 H OW TO MAKE A DATA CARD 10 10 If you record your training conditions to this "Data Card", you can set theconditions merely by inserting the card into the card inlet of the control unit.You can start a program just by inserting the card and pressing the START button, saving all the button...
Page 43 - Cautions on Handling the Data Card; Interval training; Specify training target.; HR control training; Constant Wattage training; Sample data cards
43 Cautions on Handling the Data Card • Treat the card with care. Do not bend or allow the card to become wet.• Scratch only the necessary part of the silver ink. Otherwise the sensor will not read out the data.• Wipe the residue of the scratched silver ink off the card before inserting the card int...
Page 44 - Daily maintenance/repair service warranty/; REFERENCE
R EFERENCE G UIDE 1 Chest-belt heart rate sensor ................................................. 46 2 Other useful functions ........................................................... 48 3 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 49 4 Daily maintenance...
Page 46 - Use the wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor.; May be painful if tightened too much.; Function of the chest-belt heart rate sensor
46 C HEST - BELT HEART RATE SENSOR 1 MSC Wireless Heart Rate Sensor TOP MSC Wireless Heart Rate Sensor TOP Use the wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor. In the EC-C400, the heart rate can be measured using the optional wireless chest-belt heart ratesensor instead of the earlobe sensor.Therefore, in...
Page 47 - • The chest-belt heart rate sensor continues to consume; Replace the electrode belt.; Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor
47 Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor Replace the battery. Battery life: approx. 2 years (if used for 1 hour per day)* The battery life shown in this manual is not definitive and it var- ies depending on the use environment. Caution: • The chest-belt heart rate sensor continues to consu...
Page 48 - Change the units of weight.; ON
48 O THER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 2 Change the units of weight. No. 1 Units of weight ON ............................. lbOFF ........................... kg • The units of weight can be changed using select switch No. 1 at the back of the control unit. • When the switch is “ON”, units are in lbs “pounds”. W...
Page 49 - Problem; ROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting; Item to check
49 Problem T ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting In the following cases, the machine is not broken. Be sure to check the following before asking for the machine to be serviced. 3 Attach the sensor correctly to your ear-lobe and take care not to swing the sen-sor or sensor cable during the exercise.If the...
Page 50 - About the repair service warranty; Accessories/Consumable Parts; Additional Parts
50 About the repair service warranty • If trouble with this EC-C400 Ergometer due to material of manufacturing defect should occur, under normal usage conditions, within three (3) years from the date of purchase,Cat Eye Co., Ltd. will repair or replace the product/part, subject to the contents of th...
