Oregon Scientific SE190 SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor (SE190) as your sports fitness product of choice.

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 limit.
• Visual or sound alert for heart rate thresholds during training.
• Memory stores heart rate figures during exercise.
• Smart Training Program enables you to complete exercise cycles effectively.
• Calorie consumption during and after exercise.
• Exercise profile to calculate your personal heart rate limit for training.
• User profile to calculate your fitness index.
• Stopwatch.
• Clock, calendar, and alarm functions.
• Dual time zone.
• Chest belt included.
• Watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters.
• Chest belt is splash-proof.

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 for using this product. Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Key Features - Watch

The watch features the following buttons and display elements:

• 1. MEM: Displays training records.
• 2. LCD Display: Shows information.
• 3. SET: Hold to enter setting mode or go to the next setting item; displays calories burned in training.
• 4. ST / SP / +: Monitors training program and stopwatch, or changes values in setting mode.
• 5. MODE: Changes the operation mode.

LCD Display Elements:

• 1. ZONE: Indicates the 2nd time zone.
• 2. TTL: Total time.
• 3. Small Display: Shows date, month, day of week, timer, stopwatch, or sub-menu items.
• 4. [Daily Alarm Icon]: Indicates the daily alarm is set.
• 5. Large Display: Shows current time, alarm time, zone time, menu items, or heart rate.
• 6. AVG: Average heart rate display.
• 7. ❤️ [Heart Rate Icon]: Indicates heart rate is being monitored. (❤️) [Target Zone Icon] flashes when the visual alert is out of range.
• 8. TIMER: Indicates the Timer zone.
• 9. STW: Indicates Stopwatch mode.
• 10. kcal: Calorie consumption display.
• 11. [Battery Status Icon]: Shows battery status.
• 12. kg / lb: Weight unit indicator.
• 13. CM: Height unit in centimeters.
• 14. MEM: Exercise memory indicator.

Getting Started

Unpacking the Watch

When you unpack your SmartHeart SE190 Heart Rate Monitor, keep all packing materials in a safe place for transport or servicing. The box contains:

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

Note: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Separate collection for special treatment is necessary.

Batteries

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

To replace the watch battery:

1. Turn the watch over to access the back plate.
2. Disconnect the watch strap.
3. Using a small screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the back plate.
4. Remove the back plate.
5. Using a thin blunt instrument, hook the release catch and lift the clip.
6. Remove the old battery.
7. Slide the new battery into the compartment with the '+' side upwards.
8. Replace the battery clip.
9. Replace the back plate and screws.

To replace the chest belt battery:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the chest belt.
2. Using a coin, twist the compartment lid counter-clockwise until it clicks out of place and remove.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery with the '+' side upwards.
5. Replace the battery compartment lid by twisting it clockwise until it is firmly in place.

Important:

• Non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of properly in designated communal collection centers.
• Batteries are extremely dangerous if swallowed. Keep away from infants. Seek immediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed.
• The supplied batteries must not be recharged, reactivated, dismantled, or 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 the chest belt:

1. Wet the conductive pads on the underside of the chest belt with a few drops of water or conductive gel to ensure solid contact.
2. Strap the heart rate chest belt across your chest. Adjust the strap so the belt sits snugly below your pectoral muscles for an accurate heart rate signal.

Tips:

• Chest belt position affects performance. Move the belt along the strap so it falls above your heart. Avoid areas with dense chest hair.
• In dry, cold climates, it may take several 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 about 62.5 cm (25 inches). The [Signal Indicator Icon] flashes when the watch is receiving a signal from the chest belt.

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

In the event of a weak signal (watch displays "0") or signal disruption:

• Shorten the distance between the heart rate chest belt and watch.
• Re-adjust the position of the heart rate chest belt.
• Check that the conductive pads are moist enough for solid contact.
• Check batteries; low or exhausted batteries can affect transmission range.

Warning: Signal interference may cause incorrect or unstable heart rate readings due to electromagnetic disturbances (e.g., near high voltage power lines, traffic lights, electric railways, car motors, cellular phones, or electric security gates).

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

Switching Between Main Modes

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

Note: You cannot run the Timer or Stopwatch simultaneously. If the Timer is not reset after use, the main mode stopwatch screen will not be accessible, and vice-versa.

Clock Mode

The real-time clock is the default display.

Setting the Clock:

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 the setting mode at any time.

Note: The clock has a 50-year auto-calendar, eliminating the need to reset dates and days of the week monthly.

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. The [Alarm Icon] appears when the alarm is 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 and will sound again the following day until deactivated.

User Mode

To utilize the watch's full benefits, set up your user profile before exercising. This automatically generates a fitness index and helps track progress with calorie consumption.

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, unit for weight, weight, unit for height, height, and activity level (0-2).
6. Press MODE to exit the setting mode at any time.

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

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

Note: If sex or age is set, the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) and target zone limits for Timer and Stopwatch modes will be updated.

Activity Level

Activity level is based on self-assessment of regular exercise amount:

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 oxygen amount 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. Refer to the tables below for a guide:

Fitness Index for Men

AVERAGE: 27-32, GOOD: 37-42. (Values below 27 are FAIR).

Fitness Index for Women

AVERAGE: 25-30, GOOD: 35-40. (Values below 25 are FAIR).

View Fitness Index

Your fitness index displays after user profile entry. You can also press MEM while in user profile mode to view it.

About the Smart Training Program (Timer Mode)

The Smart Training Program guides you through exercise cycles, from warm-up to cool-down. It monitors heart rate, alerts you if you exceed upper/lower limits, and tracks calories consumed. The program can be set for different activities (e.g., running vs. weight training).

Exercise duration can be adjusted. Once your user profile is set, your lower and upper heart rate limits are automatic. You can manually adjust them, and they will update if the target activity level changes.

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 determines MHR automatically for setting limits. You can also calculate and set them manually:

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

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 Setup:

1. Press MODE to switch to Timer 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/upper heart rate limit, alert ON/OFF, timer hour, timer minute.
6. Press MODE to exit setting mode.

Timer Operations:

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

Note: (❤️) will flash when you exceed your upper or lower heart rate limit.

View Data While Smart Training Program is Running

During the training period, 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:

Heart Rate Alert

When activated, the heart rate alert provides a sound alert and a flashing heart rate reading with an up or down arrow to indicate which heart rate limit has been surpassed.

Stopwatch Mode (Chrono)

The stopwatch function is useful for timing activities, tasks, and performance. Complete your user profile to use the calorie counter function with the stopwatch.

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

Note: (❤️) will flash when you exceed your upper or lower heart rate limit.

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/upper heart rate limit, alert ON/OFF.
6. Press MODE to exit setting mode.

You can perform the following functions in Stopwatch Mode:

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

Note: The stopwatch will continue to operate in the background with other functions (except Smart Training Program), indicated by "STW" flashing.

View Data While Stopwatch is Running

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

View Stopwatch Records

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

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, maximize workouts, and adapt your program for safer, more effective goal achievement. The chest belt picks up your heartbeat and sends it to the watch for real-time monitoring. As you get fitter, your heart needs to work less, decreasing heart rate speed. This is because your heart pumps more blood per beat, requiring fewer beats to deliver necessary oxygen to muscles.

Training Tips

To maximize training benefits and ensure safety, observe these guidelines:

• Start with a clear goal (weight loss, fitness, competition).
• Select enjoyable activities and vary them to exercise different muscle groups.
• Begin slowly and gradually increase intensity as fitness improves. Exercise regularly; 20-30 minutes, three times a week, is recommended for cardiovascular health.
• Always include at least five minutes for warm-up and cool-down.
• The health maintenance zone offers the lowest intensity, suitable for beginners strengthening cardiovascular systems.
• The aerobic exercise zone builds strength and endurance, burns more calories, and can be sustained longer.
• The anaerobic exercise zone generates speed and power, builds muscle, and cannot be sustained long-term.
• 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 user manual. These warnings provide important safety information.

• The product is a precision instrument; never attempt to disassemble it. Contact customer service for servicing.
• Do not touch exposed electronic circuitry to avoid electric shock.
• Take precautions when handling batteries. Remove batteries before long-term storage.
• Do not use the chest belt in aircraft or hospitals due to potential interference with other equipment.
• Do not bend or stretch the chest belt transmitter.
• Check all major functions if the device has not been used for a long time. Perform regular internal testing and cleaning.
• Dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste only in designated collection centers.
• Clean the watch and chest belt thoroughly after each session. Never store them wet.
• Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth for cleaning. Avoid abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.
• Avoid pressing keys with wet fingers, underwater, or in heavy rain to prevent water entry into circuitry.
• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, extreme temperatures, or humidity. Avoid direct sunlight for extended periods, which can cause malfunction or damage.
• Do not tamper with internal components, as 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 before storing the product for extended periods.
• When replacing batteries, use new ones as specified. Do not mix new and old batteries or different types.

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 the watch for aquatic or outdoor sports:

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

Tips for Keeping Your Watch Fit

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

About Oregon Scientific

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EU-Declaration of Conformity

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

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