Programming the 428P Computer

■Programming the Computer

To activate the computer, plug your 428p into a 110v wall outlet. Then simply begin pedaling to turn your elliptical on.

You may choose between English and metric readings. (Press RESET; while in reset and all LED’s are showing) Press + and – together and it will read english or metric. Use the + or – keys to choose English or metric using the ENTER key to confirm and save.

The quickest way to start a workout is to press the start button twice and the computer will start in a manual mode. In this mode the computer will count up and give you your results after you stop pedaling.

■Selecting a program and entering user information

1.Select a PROGRAM by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the programs. The LED light beside the program names will light as you scroll to inform you of your selection. Press the START/ENTER button to select the program.

2.Enter your WEIGHT by using the UP and DOWN keys to reach the desired setting and press enter.

3.Select the LEVEL of the workout with the UP and DOWN

keys and press Enter.

4.Enter the workout TIME with the UP and DOWN keys and press enter.

5.In HRC you must enter your TARGET HEART RATE. The computer will prompt you with a calculated estimate. You can adjust this target heart rate with the up and down arrow keys then press enter.

After entering all of the information simply keep pedaling to start the workout. At any time during the workout you can change the intensity using the up and down arrows to change the level.

■Result mode

Either at the completion of the entered time or when you stop pedaling, the computer will go into a results mode. This mode will scroll through your workout average load, calories per hour, heart rate, speed, rpm, total calories, time and distance. If you are not finished with your workout simply start pedaling again and the workout will pick up where you left off.

PROGRAMMING THE 428P COMPUTER

Interval, Hills, Random, Summit Programs: These programs provide a continuously changing level of effort throughout the defined program time. These programs can add variety to your workout and can help you achieve a higher level of fitness by elevating your heart rate during specific intervals.

Heart Rate Control (HRC): This program is designed to provide enough resistance to keep your heart rate in the 65% range based on the average maximum heart rate of a person your age. Note that this program only functions when a telemetric heart rate chest strap is used properly.

FIG.4 ■ Other features of the 428p Computer

The bike computer keeps track of a variety of feedback functions. When a particular FUNCTION LED is on, that function readout will appear in the corresponding window.

■Function window 1 (Fig. 4)

Load - The load feedback function keeps track of the approximate power required to pedal the machine. To change to the next function press the scan button.

Calories – The calories feedback function displays the approximate number of calories burned during your workout. To change to the next function press the scan button.

Cal/hour – The calorie per hour feedback function

displays the approximate number of calories burned FIG.5 per hour of exercise at the given level. To change to

the next function press the scan button.

Scan – The scan function will continuously rotate through the above feedback functions.

■Function window 2 (Fig. 5)

Heart rate – If you are using a chest strap transmitter, the heart rate feedback function continuously displays your working heart rate in beats per minute. To change to the next function press the scan button.

Level – Displays the current level of resistance or program level. If the heart rate is being used the level will display for 3 seconds when changed and then return to the heart rate display.