Polar COACH Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
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Primary measurement display: In the Heart Rate Measurement mode the
middle row of the display indicates either total exercising time, time of day or lap
time according to your settings.
Reco Hr, recovery heart rate: Decrease in heart rate during the pre-set
period of time.
Reco TI, recovery time: Time until a certain preset heart rate reading is
reached.
Secondary measurement displays: The secondary measurement displays
will be seen for a few seconds by bringing the wrist receiver next to the Polar logo
on the Polar Coded Transmitter for a moment. The secondary measurement
display depends on which of the three alternatives was chosen for the primary
measurement display.
SET: Set mode.
Sound: Indicates the button sound in watch settings.
Target Zone limits: Target Zone limits are determined either according to the
Karvonen formula or as percentages of maximum heart rate. The percentages
are converted into heart rates in beats per minute.
TIM (In the Interval Training mode): Countdown timer for the interval.
TIM1 / TIM2 (In the Heart Rate Measurement mode): Timers 1 and 2 help you
to divide your exercise session into separate phases (e.g. warm-up, exercise
phase, cool down). Timers can be used individually (only Timer 1) or
sequentially.
TIME: Indicates the time of day.
TIME 12h/24h: Indicates the 12h or 24h time mode in watch settings.
TZ, Target Zone: The area between the upper and lower target zone limits.
Target Zone selection is based on personal fitness goals.
During heart rate measurement the TZ symbol with a block next to it
indicates that you are exercising within the Target Zone. In File mode this
indicates the time spent within the Target Zone.
During heart rate measurement the TZ symbol with a upper block
flashing indicates that the heart rate is above the Target Zone. In File mode this
indicates the time spent above the Target Zone.
During heart rate measurement indicates that the heart rate is below the
Target Zone. In File mode this indicates the time spent below the Target Zone.
Upper limit: The upper heart rate limit for the target zone.