Understanding the Electronic Console

The electronic console lets you control your M9.21i or M9.21si treadmill session. As you work out, the electronic display provides constant feedback about your progress. Information about distance covered, elapsed time, speed, total caloric burn, degree of incline, and heart rate (if you use the Precor Heart Rate Option) is available at any time. When you use the Precor Heart Rate Option, the chest strap that you wear transmits a signal which is picked up by the M9.21i or M9.21si software and displayed numerically (when the Heart Rate indicator is lit).

The M9.21si also provides several preprogrammed courses and the ability to design your own custom courses (CUST1 or CUST2). For more information, refer to Creating Custom Courses on the M9.21si.

Displays on the Electronic Console

Indicator lights appear to show you which feature is being displayed. When you are working out, the electronic console display presents each feature consecutively—this is called scanning. Diagram 10 illustrates the electronic console display. Its features and keys are explained on the following pages.

Diagram 10	M9.21i electronic
	console display

S M A R T R AT E

Above Zone

85%

Cardiovascular

70%

Weight Loss

55%

Below Zone

PROGRAMMED COURSES

1Manual ÐChange speed / incline to vary your workout

2Interval Course ÐAlternating rest and work intervals maximize aerobic conditioning.

3Weight Loss Course* Ð28 minute program maximizes caloric burn. Based on research at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research.

4Heart Rate Course* ÐMaintains heart rate within your target zone by increasing/decreasing incline.

5Random Course ÐPresents a different hill profile each time.

*Precor heart rate monitor required for these courses.

Distance

Time

Speed

Calories

Incline

Heart Rate Ð You must wear the Precor heart rate monitor to activate the Heart Rate display.

Scan

CAUTION

¥ Keep hands and clothing away from bed, belt, and rear roller when the treadmill is in operation. ¥ Do not allow children and people unfamiliar with treadmill operation on or near the treadmill.

¥ Never stand on the belt when starting the treadmill. Stand with your feet on the side platforms.

¥ Never attempt to turn around on the moving belt. Step onto the belt only at speeds 1 mph and slower. ¥ Read owner's manual before operating this treadmill.

¥ Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician. ¥ Consult your physician for the heart rate appropriate for your fitness level.

¥ If you feel faint or dizzy, stop exercising immediately.

WARNING: Remove safety key when not in use and store out of reach of children.

INCLINE

ENTER

Hold to Reset

STOP

SPEED

QUICKSTART

CHANGE

Note: Informative messages scroll across the display and prompt you to enter specific information before a workout. These messages request information and action, or explain problems that may arise while you are using the treadmill. Some problems you can solve. Other problems may require a qualified service technician. If you are unsure about an error message, please call a Precor authorized service center. For the service center nearest you call, 1-800-4-PRECOR.

SMART RATE:® When the optional Precor heart rate receiver has been properly installed in the treadmill and you wear the Precor Heart Rate Option’s chest strap, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears on the left of the display. If you have entered your age (completed during the setup prompts), the blinking segment shows you the zone that your heart rate is in: either Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.

Important: Smart Rate and HEART RATE displays only appear when the Precor heart rate receiver is installed in the electronic display and the chest strap transmitter is worn. Smart Rate does not appear when you use the Quick Start key. If the Smart Rate segment appears, but does not blink, it means that a receiver is installed, but that you are not wearing the chest strap transmitter or it is not working properly. To correct transmitter problems, refer to your Precor Heart Rate Option Owner’s Manual or to Obtaining Service in this manual.

DISTANCE: The distance you have travelled appears once you begin a workout. Distance can appear in miles or kilometers. If you wish to change the display, you can follow the instructions found in Customizing the Display.

TIME: During your workout, a time (00:00) display appears automatically and stops whenever you pause or stop the running belt. As you work out, you will notice that the time starts at zero and counts up when you use distance-based courses. It counts down when in the timed courses and alternates between counting up and counting down during the Interval and Weight Loss programs. Time appears in minutes and seconds. However, should you exceed 60 minutes (during a single workout), the time display converts to hours and minutes.

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