Oregon Scientific SmartHeart SE190 Heart Rate Monitor

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ SmartHeart SE190 Heart Rate Monitor as your sports fitness product. This precision device offers advanced features for tracking your fitness.

IMPORTANT: The SE190 watch is for sport purposes only and is not meant to replace any medical advice.

This manual contains important safety and care information, and provides step-by-step instructions. Read it thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Key Features

This precision device includes the following features:

• Heart rate monitor with cordless transmission between watch and chest belt.
• Heart rate monitoring system that alerts you when you go above or below your upper and lower heart rate limits.
• Visual or sound alert for heart rate thresholds during training.
• Memory stores heart rate figures during exercise.
• Smart Training Program enables effective exercise cycles.
• Calorie consumption tracking during and after exercise.
• Exercise profile to calculate your personal heart rate limit.
• User profile to calculate your fitness index.
• Stopwatch functionality.
• Clock, calendar, and alarm functions.
• Dual time zone capability.
• Chest belt included.
• Watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters.
• Chest belt is splash-proof.

Getting Started

Unpacking the Watch

When you unpack your SmartHeart SE190 Heart Rate Monitor, keep all packing materials in a safe place for potential transport or servicing needs.

In this box, you will find:

• Heart rate monitor watch
• Chest belt
• 2 x CR2032 lithium batteries

NOTE: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Special treatment is necessary for collection and disposal.

Batteries

The unit uses a CR2032 lithium battery for the watch and another for the chest belt. Both are included. When the watch battery is running low, a ? icon will light up.

To replace the watch battery:

The process involves turning the watch over, detaching the strap, removing four screws to access the back plate, removing the back plate, using a thin instrument to release the battery clip, removing the old battery, sliding in the new CR2032 battery with the '+' side upwards, replacing the battery clip, and finally reattaching the back plate and screws.

To replace the chest belt battery:

Locate the battery compartment on the back of the chest belt. Use a coin to twist the compartment lid counter-clockwise to remove it. Remove the old battery, insert the new battery with the '+' side upwards, and replace the lid by twisting it clockwise until it is firmly in place.

IMPORTANT:

• Non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of properly. Use designated collection centers.
• Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. Keep away from infants. Seek immediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed.
• Supplied batteries must not be recharged, reactivated, dismantled, put into fire, or short-circuited.

Wearing the Chest Belt and Watch

Chest Belt

The heart rate chest belt counts your heartbeat and transmits data to the watch. To wear it:

1. Wet the conductive pads on the underside of the chest belt with a few drops of water or conductive gel for solid contact.
2. Strap the chest belt across your chest, adjusting it to sit snugly below your pectoral muscles for an accurate heart rate signal.

Tips for Chest Belt Placement

• The position of the chest belt affects performance. Adjust it to fall above your heart. Avoid areas with dense chest hair.
• In dry, cold climates, it may take a few minutes for the chest belt to function steadily; this is normal and should improve with exercise.

Transmission Signal

The heart rate chest belt and watch have a maximum transmission range of approximately 62.5 cm (25 inches). A ⚡ icon flashes when the watch is receiving a signal from the chest belt.

If you experience a weak signal (watch shows "0") or signal disruption due to interference:

• Shorten the distance between the chest belt and watch.
• Re-adjust the chest belt position.
• Ensure conductive pads are moist.
• Check batteries; low batteries can affect transmission range.

WARNING: Signal interference can cause incorrect or unstable heart readings. Interference may be due to electromagnetic disturbances from power lines, traffic lights, electric railways, car motors, cellular phones, etc.

NOTE: If the watch is idle without a heart rate signal for 5 minutes, the receiver will turn off.

You can wear the watch on your wrist or strap it to a bike or exercise machine. Foam may be needed between the watch and handlebar for a secure fit.

Switching Between Main Modes

The watch has 6 main operating modes: Clock, Alarm, Second Zone Time, User Profile, Training Program, and Stopwatch. Press the MODE button to switch between them.

NOTE: The Timer and Stopwatch cannot run simultaneously. If the Timer is not reset after use, the main mode stopwatch screen may not be accessible, and vice-versa.

Clock Mode

Setting the Clock

The real-time clock is the default display. To set it:

1. Press MODE to switch to Clock Mode.
2. Press and hold SET until the first setting flashes.
3. Press ST / SP / + to change the setting. Hold to speed through options. Press SET to confirm and move to the next setting.
4. Repeat step 3 for other settings.
5. The setting sequence includes: 12/24 hour format, hour, minute, second, date format, year, month, date, and 2nd time zone.
6. Press MODE to exit setting mode.

NOTE: The clock has a 50-year auto-calendar, so days of the week and dates do not need manual resetting.

Clock Display Mode

You can change the 2nd time zone when in Clock Display Mode.

2nd Time Zone Mode

This mode is useful for tracking time in another zone. The time zone is set using the same procedure as the real-time clock. Press MODE to enter the 2nd time zone.

Alarm Mode

Setting the Alarm

1. Press MODE to switch to Alarm Mode.
2. Press and hold SET until the first setting flashes.
3. Press ST / SP / + to change the setting. Hold to speed through options. Press SET to confirm and move to the next setting.
4. Repeat step 3 for other settings.
5. The setting sequence is hour and minute.

Activating / Deactivating the Alarm

1. Press MODE to navigate to Alarm Mode.
2. Press SET to activate or deactivate the alarm. An alarm icon (?) appears when activated and sounds daily at the set time.

Turning the Alarm Sound Off

Press any key to turn off the alarm sound for the day. The alarm remains active for the following day until deactivated.

User Mode

Set up your user profile for full watch benefits, including automatic fitness index generation and calorie tracking. This helps monitor progress.

To set the user profile:

1. Press MODE to switch to User Mode.
2. Press and hold SET until the first setting flashes.
3. Press ST / SP / + to change the setting. Hold to speed through options. Press SET to confirm and move to the next setting.
4. Repeat step 3 for other settings.
5. The setting sequence is: sex, age, weight unit, weight, height unit, height, and activity level (0-2).
6. Press MODE to exit setting mode.

Once complete, a fitness index will appear on the watch. Refer to the "About the Fitness Index" section.

NOTE: User profile setup is required for calorie count features.

NOTE: Setting sex or age updates the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) and target zone limits for Timer and Stopwatch modes.

Activity Level

Your activity level is based on self-assessment of regular exercise:

About the Fitness Index

Fitness Index

Your watch generates a fitness index based on aerobic fitness, measured by maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 Max). VO2 Max is the highest amount of oxygen utilized during demanding exercise. Factors include lungs, heart, blood, circulatory system, and muscles. The unit is ml/kg min.

A higher index indicates better fitness. See the tables below for a guide:

Fitness Index for Men

A chart plotting Age against Fitness Index, showing zones for FAIR, AVERAGE, and GOOD. For example, at age 22, FAIR is below 27, AVERAGE is 27-32, and GOOD is above 32. These ranges shift with age.

Fitness Index for Women

A chart plotting Age against Fitness Index, showing zones for FAIR, AVERAGE, and GOOD. For example, at age 15, FAIR is below 20, AVERAGE is 20-25, and GOOD is above 25. These ranges shift with age.

View Fitness Index

Your fitness index displays automatically after user profile entry. You can also display it by pressing MEM while the user profile mode is active (ensure all user profile data is entered first).

About the Smart Training Program (Timer Mode)

The Smart Training Program guides you through exercise cycles, from warm-up to completion. It monitors heart rate, alerts you if you fall outside the selected heart rate limits, and tracks calories consumed.

Different activities require different settings. For example, running settings differ from weight training settings.

The time required for an exercise will vary, so you can change the countdown time. Once your user profile is set, lower and upper heart rate limits are automatic but can be manually adjusted. Changing the target activity level also updates heart rate limits.

Target Activity Levels

* MHR = Maximum Heart Rate

Calculating Maximum / Lower / Upper Heart Rate Limit

To achieve maximum health benefits, know your:

• Maximum heart rate (MHR)
• Lower heart rate limit
• Upper heart rate limit

The unit can determine your MHR and set limits automatically. Alternatively, you can calculate and set them manually:

• MHR = 220 - age
• Lower Limit = MHR x lower target activity % (e.g., MHR x 65% for target activity 0)
• Upper Limit = MHR x upper target activity % (e.g., MHR x 78% for target activity 0)

Using the Smart Training Program

After entering user profile settings, set the target activity and exercise time for the Smart Training Program to monitor performance effectively.

NOTE: Calorie counter is unavailable if user profile settings are incomplete.

NOTE: The Smart Training Program cannot be used while the stopwatch is running.

Timer Mode Operations:

• Start/stop timer: Press ST / SP / +.
• Stop/reset timer: Press and hold ST / SP / +.

Once a countdown timer (training program) is stopped, it cannot be resumed; it must be restarted for a new session.

NOTE: "TIMER" appears when in timer display or when the timer is running in the background.

NOTE: The [target zone] icon ( (()) ) will flash when you exceed your upper or lower heart rate limit.

View Data While Smart Training Program is Running

During training, press SET to view calories burned.

NOTE: The stopwatch cannot be used while the Smart Training Program is running. They operate separately.

View Smart Training Program Records

When the Smart Training Program is paused or completed, press MEM to view records, including:

• The length of exercise time within the training zone.
• Total exercising time and average heart rate.
• Calories burned.

Heart Rate Alert

When activated, the heart rate alert provides a sound alert, flashing heart rate reading, and up/down arrows to indicate exceeding heart rate limits.

Stopwatch Mode (Chrono)

The stopwatch is beneficial for timing activities when unsure of duration or for measuring performance over time. Completing your user profile is recommended for full functionality, including calorie counting.

To set the stopwatch:

1. Press MODE to switch to Stopwatch Mode.
2. Press and hold SET until the first setting flashes.
3. Press ST / SP / + to change the setting. Hold to speed through options. Press SET to confirm and move to the next setting.
4. Repeat step 3 for other settings.
5. The setting sequence is: target activity, lower and upper heart rate limit, alert ON/OFF.
6. Press MODE to exit setting mode.

Press MODE to navigate to Stopwatch Mode. You can perform the following functions:

• Start stopwatch: Press ST / SP / +
• Pause/resume stopwatch: Press ST / SP / +
• Stop/clear stopwatch: Press and hold ST / SP / +

NOTE: The stopwatch measures in min:sec:1/100 sec. After 59 minutes, it changes to hrs:min:sec.

NOTE: The Smart Training Program cannot be used if the stopwatch is running.

NOTE: The [target zone] icon ( (()) ) will flash when you exceed your upper or lower heart rate limit.

View Data While Stopwatch is Running

When the stopwatch is running, press SET to view calories burned.

NOTE: Except for the Smart Training Program, the stopwatch operates in the background with other functions. "STW" flashes to indicate it is active.

View Stopwatch Records

When the stopwatch is paused or completed, press MEM to view records, including:

• The length of exercise time within the training zone.
• Total exercising time and average heart rate.
• Calories burned.

Training Information

How the Heart Rate Monitor Helps You

A heart rate monitor is a vital tool for cardiovascular health and an ideal training partner. It allows you to monitor results, assess performance, and optimize your exercise program for safer, more effective goal achievement. The chest belt transmits your heartbeat to the watch for real-time monitoring. As you get fitter, your heart works more efficiently, pumping more blood per beat, thus requiring fewer beats per minute to supply oxygen to muscles.

Training Tips

To maximize training benefits and ensure safety:

• Set a clear training goal (e.g., weight loss, fitness, competition).
• Choose enjoyable activities and vary them to work different muscle groups.
• Start slowly and gradually increase intensity as you get fitter. Exercise regularly (e.g., 20-30 minutes, three times a week for cardiovascular health).
• Always include at least five minutes for warm-up and cool-down.
• The health maintenance zone offers low intensity, suitable for beginners.
• The aerobic exercise zone increases strength and endurance, burning more calories.
• The anaerobic exercise zone builds speed, power, and muscle, but is for shorter durations.
• Measure your pulse after training and again after three minutes. If it doesn't return to resting rate, you may have trained too hard.
• Consult your doctor before starting any vigorous training program.

Specifications

Warnings

To ensure correct and safe product use, read these warnings and the entire manual. These warnings provide important safety information.

• The product is a precision instrument. Never attempt to disassemble it. Contact the retailer or customer service if servicing is required.
• Do not touch exposed electronic circuitry; there is a danger of electric shock.
• Handle batteries with care. Remove batteries before storing the product for extended periods.
• Do not use the chest belt in aircraft or hospitals due to potential radio frequency interference.
• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter part of the chest belt.
• Check all major functions if the device has not been used for a long time. Maintain regular internal testing and cleaning.
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Clean the watch and chest belt thoroughly after each training session. Never store them when wet.
• Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth for cleaning. Avoid abrasive or corrosive agents.
• Avoid pressing keys with wet fingers, underwater, or in heavy rain, as water can enter the circuitry.
• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature changes, or humidity. Never expose to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not tamper with internal components; this voids the warranty and may cause damage. The main unit has no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not scratch the LCD display with hard objects.
• Remove batteries when storing for long periods.
• When replacing batteries, use new batteries as specified. Do not mix new and old, or different types of batteries.

Aquatic and Outdoor Activities

The watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters. The chest belt is splash-proof and should not be worn for underwater activities.

When using for aquatic or outdoor sports:

• Do not press keys underwater or with wet fingers. Set all settings before entering water.
• Rinse with water and mild soap after use. Do not use hot water.

Tips for Keeping Your Watch Fit

Maintain water resistance. Avoid chemicals (gasoline, chlorine, perfumes, alcohol, hair sprays, etc.). Rinse after use. Reduce exposure to heat. Have your watch serviced annually by an approved service center.

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EU-Declaration of Conformity

Oregon Scientific declares that this SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor (SE190) complies with EMC directive 89/336/CE. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available on request via Oregon Scientific Customer Service.

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