Polar CS600X User Manual

Activate the GPS function by selecting Settings > Features > GPS > On. Teach new sensor? is displayed.

*Optional sensor required.

The cycling computer measures and displays altitude. Change the settings of the altimeter in the Altitude menu. You can calibrate the altimeter manually or automatically.

Calibrating the Altitude Manually

Select Settings > Features > Altitude > Calibrate > set the altitude of current location

If the altitude of your location differs significantly from the displayed altitude value Calibrate to xx? is displayed.

Yes: Altitude calibrated to xx is displayed.

No: Altitude calibration canceled is displayed.

Calibrate the altitude to ensure it remains accurate. Set the reference altitude whenever a reliable reference, such as a peak or a topographic map, is available or when at sea level.

Calibrating the Altitude Automatically

Select Settings > Features > Altitude > AutoCalib > On / Off

By using the altitude Automatic Calibration option, you can adjust the starting elevation to be set always the same in the beginning of the exercise. Calibrate the elevation manually and turn the Automatic Calibration (AutoCalib) on. From now on, this elevation will be always used as the base elevation in the beginning or the exercise, when automatic altitude calibration is in use. Also, if the Automatic Calibration is turned on and you calibrate the cycling computer manually, this new value will be used as a new starting elevation for the Automatic Calibration option.

If the elevation or air pressure changes significantly, you are prompted to confirm the change. If you change the elevation,Altitude calibrated to xx m/ft indicates that calibration has succeeded. If Altitude calibration failed is displayed, re-calibrate the altitude.

You can also set the elevation for the Automatic Calibration also by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For more information see software help.

The cycling computer records the training data in 5 second intervals by default. You can set a new recording rate in Settings > Features > Rec.rate > 1 / 2 / 5 / 15 / 60 sec.

The cycling computer can store your heart rate, speed, cadence, power and altitude in 1, 2, 5, 15 or 60 second intervals. A longer interval gives you more recording time, while a shorter interval allows you to record more heart and other data. This enables accurate data analysis using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software.

A shorter recording rate consumes the memory of the cycling computer more rapidly. The remaining recording time is displayed on the lower row when setting the rate. Default recording rate is 5 seconds.

When less than 30 minutes of maximum recording time is left, the recording rate changes automatically to longer recording time (1s > 2s > 5s > 15s > 60s). This will maximize recoding time to record exercise data. When the session ends, the current recording rate will be used in the next training session.

The following table shows the maximum recording times for each recording rate. The maximum recording time can be shorter, if you record a large number of short exercises.

Select Settings > Features > RR data > On / Off

The RR data recording function measures and records heartbeat intervals with one millisecond resolution. This enables the analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. The RR data function consumes the memory of the cycling computer and when setting the function, the remaining recording time is shown on the lower row of the display.

Set the automatic lap recording

Select Settings > Features > A.Lap > On > set the lap distance

The cycling computer will automatically record laps. Choose Off to deactivate.

Choose a format to view your heart rate

Select Settings > Features > HR view > HR / HR% / HRR%

Define Polar Sport Zones in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Features > Sport zones > Sport zone low limit

Set the lower limit of sport zone 1 by pressing UP or DOWN. Then press OK. Set the lower limits of each sport zone in the same way. When setting the lower limit, the upper limit of the previous zone is set automatically.

Press and hold LIGHT to switch between sport zone views: HR% (percentage of maximum heart rate) or BPM (beats per minute) or HRR% (percentage of heart rate reserve).

You can change settings easily by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, consult software help.

Select Bike > Bike 1 > Wheel

Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information. For more information on measuring the wheel size, see Measuring Wheel Size.

As default the speed is Off for bike 1.

To activate the speed sensor in your cycling computer, select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Speed > On. Teach new sensor? is displayed.

Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Arr. time

Set the distance you are going to ride, and the cycling computer will calculate and display the estimated time of arrival based on cycling speed. Install the Polar Speed Sensor on your bike to measure speed and distance. For further information on installing the speed sensor, consult Polar Speed Sensor user manual.

Select Settings > Bike > Bike1 > Autostrt

The Autostart function starts or stops automatically the exercise recording when you start or stop cycling. The Autostart function requires Polar Speed Sensor W.I.N.D.

You can install an optional power sensor onto your bicycle.

To activate the power sensor in your cycling computer, select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Power > On. Teach new sensor? is displayed.

Power settings: You need to enter the chain weight (g), chain length (mm) and span length (mm) into the cycling computer to measure correct power information.

If you use the Polar LOOK Kéo Power system, follow the instructions below:

Select Settings > Bike > Bike1, Bike 2 or Bike 3 > Power > Settings and

> Set chain weight 304 g > OK

> Set chain length 1473 mm > OK

> Set span length 420 mm > OK

If you use the Polar Power Output Sensor™ W.I.N.D., follow the instructions below:

Select Settings > Bike > Bike1, Bike 2 or Bike 3 > Power > Settings and

> Set chain weight in grams > OK

> Set chain length in millimeters > OK

> Set span length in millimeters > OK

For precise readings, all settings must be as accurate as possible. Chain length and weight are directly proportionate to power value. If there is 1% error, the power value will also have 1% error.

For further information on Power settings, consult the power sensor user manual.

*Optional sensor required.

You can install an optional Polar Cadence Sensor onto your bicycle.

To activate the cadence sensor in your cycling computer, select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Cadence > On. Teach new sensor? is displayed.

HR_max (Maximum heart rate): Your age-predicted HR_max value (220 - age) is used as a default. Set your HR_max manually if your maximum heart rate has been determined in a lab, if you have performed the Fitness test with the Polar CS600X cycling computer, or if you have tested your maximum heart rate in the field yourself.

HR_sit (Heart rate value in a sitting position): Your age-predicted HR_sit value is used as a default. Set your HR_sit value if you have determined it according to the instructions. For instructions, see Heart Rate Value in a Sitting Position in Background Information.

VO_2max is your body’s maximum capacity for oxygen consumption during maximum exertion. The most accurate way of determining VO_2max is to perform a maximal stress test in a laboratory. If you know your exact clinically-tested VO_2max, set the value in the cycling computer. Otherwise, measure a comparable value, OwnIndex, by taking the Polar Fitness Test™. For further information, see Polar Fitness Test™.

If changes are made to the user settings, User settings updated is displayed.

You can enter and edit user settings by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, consult software help.

Select Settings > General > Sound

Select Settings > General > Sound > Volume > On / Off

Volume settings control button sounds and activity sounds during exercise. This does not affect the watch or target zone alarms (TZ Alarm).

You can set the TZ Alarm On/ Off:

Select Settings > General > Sound > TZ Alarm > On /Off

If the target zone alarm is deactivated, the heart rate reading will flash when you are outside the target zone.

To define keylock settings

Select Settings > General > Keylock > Manual / Automatic

Keylock prevents accidental button presses.

Manual: Activate the manual keylock.

Automatic: Keylock is activated in time mode when buttons have not been pressed for one minute.

To turn the keylock On/Off, press and hold the LIGHT for at least a second and press OK.

Set preferred units in the cycling computer

Select Settings > General > Units > kg/cm/km or lb/ft/mi

Select language

Select Settings > General > Language > English / Deutsch / Español / Français / Italiano

Activate the sleep function

Select Settings > General > Sleep > Activate sleep mode? > Yes

Activating the sleep mode will help save the battery when the cycling computer is not in use for a long period of time. The watch alarm will still function in sleep mode.

To reawaken the cycling computer

Press any button > Turn display on? > Yes / No

Yes: the cycling computer is activated.

No: the cycling computer returns to sleep mode.

Set a reminder for different tasks or exercises

Select Settings > Watch > Reminders > Add new

Date: Enter the date of the task, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year.

Reminder time: Enter the time for the reminder.

Alarm: Set alarm to sound on time, or 10 min / 30 min / 1 hour prior to the task.

Sound: Select alarm sound Silent / Beep / Normal.

Repeat: Select reminder to repeat Once / Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly.

Exercise: Select an exercise to link to the reminder. When the reminder goes off, the cycling computer will present this exercise as default. Select NONE if you do not want to link the reminder to an exercise session.

Rename: To rename the reminder, select letters with UP or DOWN, and accept with OK.

You can program seven reminders in the cycling computer.

To see active reminders and modify them:

Select Settings > Watch > Reminders

Select a reminder to view, edit, rename or delete.

To set an event countdown in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Event

Event day: dd=day, mm=month.

Rename: To rename the event, select letters with UP or DOWN, and accept with OK.

To modify the event countdown

Select Settings > Watch > Event

You can view the event countdown, set a new date, rename or delete it.

In time mode, hide or view the event countdown again by pressing and holding UP.

Set an alarm on your cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Alarm > Off / Once / Mon-Fri / Daily

You can set the alarm to go off either once (Once), everyday between Monday and Friday (Mon-Fri), daily (Daily) or you can set if Off. The alarm sounds in all modes except in exercise mode, and will do so for a minute unless you press STOP. The watch alarm also functions in sleep mode and even if you have turned the sound off in the General settings.

To snooze the alarm an extra 10 minutes, press UP or DOWN buttons or OK: Snooze is displayed and the snooze time starts counting. To exit the snooze alarm, press STOP.

If a battery symbol appears in the display, the alarm cannot be activated.

Set time 1 in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Time 1 > 24h / 12h

Set time 2 in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Time 2

Set the desired time difference between time 1 and time 2 in hours with UP/ DOWN buttons.

Switch between time zones

Select Settings > Watch > Time zone > Time 1 / Time 2

Select a time zone

In time mode, change the time zone by pressing and holding DOWN. Number 2 on the lower right corner of the display indicates that Time 2 is in use.

To set the date in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Date

dd=day, mm=month, yy=year

Change settings easily by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, see software help.