Contents
- 1. Manual
- 2. Addendum
Manual
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USER MANUAL
RHYTHM
RTHM17/RTHM19
©2013 SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES, INC. SI 300RTHM17/RTHM19 11/13
PERFORMANCE HEART RATE MONITOR
AND BIOMETRIC SENSOR
!!WARNING!!
This is not a medical device and is intended for training and recreational use only.
Consult a physician prior to use to determine appropriate heart rate zones.
NOTICE
RHYTHM Heart Rate Monitors are waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IP67.
It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the unit.
Care Instructions
armband, sensors and plastic housing.
RHYTHM Armband,
sensors or plastic housing. This will cause permanent damage.
PRELIMINARY
About PerformTek
PerformTek sensor technology continuously measures more real-time biometric
and physiological data than any other fitness monitor with a high degree of
accuracy and consistency, and uses that data to give people meaningful health
and fitness assessments. It seamlessly integrates into audio earbuds and
other wearable devices, such as armbands and wristbands, and connects with
smartphone apps people are already using while exercising. PerformTek Precision
Biometrics is a licensable sensor technology that allows you to capture accurate
data such as heart rate, distance, speed, cadence, calories burned and VO2 max
(aerobic fitness level).
PerformTek and the PerformTek design are registered trademarks of Valencell,
Inc. and may not be used for any purpose without the express prior written
consent of Valencell, Inc.
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GETTING STARTED
VOL + (raise volume)
VOL - (lower volume)
ARMBAND
MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON (MFB)*
Press once - on/off/play/pause
Twice - next track
Three times - previous track
Press & hold 3 seconds - turn off
USB
CHARGING
TERMINALS
HEART
RATE
SENSOR
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
Charging
Charge the SCOSCHE® RHYTHM for 2 hours or until
a solid blue light indicates the unit is fully charged.
1. Attach the charging base to the SCOSCHE®
RHYTHM unit (Figure 1).
2. Connect the USB to a wall charger or your
computer.
charging.
4. Remove the charging base as shown (Figure 2).
FIGURE 2
CHARGING BASE
FIGURE 1
*Music controls only supported by RHYTHM Smart
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USING THE ARMBAND MONITOR
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Wear armband on the upper portion of the forearm. Sensor should be on
the inside or top of forearm. It should be worn snug enough not to move
on your arm, but NOT so tight that it restricts arm circulation (Figure 3)
.
Initial Setup with Bluetooth Smart Fitness Apps
1. Set Bluetooth on the device to ON.
2. Find the Sensor Settings menu in the Bluetooth Smart Fitness App.
3. Connect the RHYTHM armband by turning it on.
Initial Setup with Bluetooth Smart devices
(Sports Watches & Fitness Equipment)
1. From the device settings menu select “Add HR sensor”
2. Connect the RHYTHM armband by turning it on.
Initial Setup with ANT+ devices
(Sports Watches & Fitness Equipment)
Only supported in the RHYTHM Plus armband: Turn on the armband and
move within range of your display device.
Note: Heart Rate Monitoring will work with most Bluetooth Smart Fitness Apps.
Music Controls and Workout Recording are only supported in the RHYTHM
Smart armband and will only work with Apps which have integrated the Scosche
BLE SDK (available at www.scosche.com). For a list of the latest Apps that have
integrated the Scosche BLE SDK please visit www.scosche.com.
LED Indicators (Bluetooth Smart Mode)
a. If no connection the armband will power down after 60 seconds.
b. If a connection is established and then lost the armband will power down
after 5 minutes if the connection is not reestablished.
c. Only supported in the RHYTHM Plus armband: Armband will only
power down if removed from the forearm for more than one minute
3. Slow
selected, but the monitor is running.
the Fitness App.
LED Indicators (ANT+ Mode)
1. Slow
FIGURE 3
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USING THE ARMBAND MONITOR (cont’d)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Scosche Industries Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 1 year from purchase. This Scosche product is sold with the
understanding that the purchaser has independently determined the suitability of this product.
This warranty is offered to the original purchaser of the product only. This warranty does not
cover the product if physically damaged, subject to negligence or misuse, abuse, alteration,
accident, or an act of GOD. This warranty does not apply to product which has water or
physically damaged by accident or which has been misused, disassembled or altered.
The original dated sales slip or proof of purchase will establish warranty eligibility. If the
product should prove defective within the warranty period, return the product with proof of
purchase to Scosche Industries Inc. Scosche, at its option, will replace or repair the product
free of charge and return the product postage paid.
In no event shall Scosche Industries, Inc. be responsible for claims beyond the replacement
value of the defective product, or in any way be liable or responsible for consequential or
incidental damages. No empress warranties and no implied warranties, whether for fitness
or any particular use or otherwise, except as set forth above (which is made expressly in lieu
of all other warranties) shall apply to products sold by Scosche. Scosche Industries cannot
be held responsible for discrepancies/inconsistencies that may occur due to automotive
manufacturing changes or option.
Recording a Workout
1. To record a workout on the armband using the Scosche RHYTHM App:
a. Connect the RHYTHM Smart armband to the RHYTHM App by
launching the App and turning the armband on.
b. Configure your workout and press Start. Feel free to leave your phone
behind and let the armband record your HR, Step Rate, Speed, Distance,
and Calories.
i. All workouts must be STARTED from the App.
ii. Pause and Resume are only supported in the App.
c. When you are finished, STOP the workout. (5 ways to stop a workout)
i. Press Stop from the RHYTHM App.
ii. Turn the armband off.
iii. Reach the 4-hour time limit.
iv. Attach the charger.
v. If the battery runs down during your workout, it will be recorded up to
the time of battery depletion.
d. To sync your recorded workout simply open the RHYTHM App and
connect the armband.
2. For other Fitness Apps please review the App-specific instructions for
recording.