Polar CS500+ Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
The display reads: To adjust the flashing value,
press SET
To accept the value, press OK
HR Max Set your maximum heart rate if
you know your laboratory
measured current maximum
heart rate value. Your
age-predicted maximum heart
rate value (220-age) is displayed
as default when you set this
value for the first time.
For more information, see
Maximum Heart Rate (HR
max
)
OK
HR Sit Set your heart rate value in a
sitting position. For more
information, see Heart Rate
Value in a Sitting Position
(HR
sit
)
OK
Sex
Male / Female
Set male or female. OK
Maximum Heart Rate (HR
max
)
HR
max
is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR
max
is the highest number of heartbeats per minute
during maximum physical exertion. HR
max
is also useful when determining exercise intensity. The most
accurate method for determining your individual HR
max
is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a
laboratory.
Heart Rate Value in a Sitting Position (HR
sit
)
HR
sit
is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR
sit
is your typical heart rate when you are not doing any
physical activity (while sitting). To determine your HR
sit
easily, wear the heart rate sensor, hold your
cycling computer in your hand, sit down and do not engage in any physical activity. After two or three
minutes, press OK in time mode to view your heart rate. This value is your HR
sit
.
General Settings
To view and change sound and unit settings, select Settings > General SET .
The display reads: To adjust the flashing value,
press SET
To accept the value, press OK
SOUND Off/Soft/Loud/Very loud Select Off*/Soft/Loud/Very loud.
*Off selection inactivates the
heart rate limit alarm.
OK
Unit kg/cm / lb/ft Select metric (kg/cm) or
imperial (lb/ft) units.
OK
Watch face Select LOGO or DATE. OK
ENGLISH
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