All the settings can be modified in Polar WebSync software and transferred onto your training computer with DataLink data transfer unit. For more information, see WebSync Help.
↑ Back to topThere are four different sport profiles set on as default in the Polar RCX5 training computer.
To modify sport profile settings select SETTINGS > Sport profiles.
You can create new sport profiles and modify the settings with Polar WebSync software and transfer them onto your training computer with DataLink data transfer unit. For more information, see WebSync Help.
To view or modify sport profile settings for running select SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Running
Training sounds > Select training sounds > Off, Soft, Loud or Very loud
Heart rate transmitter > On, Off or Search new
GPS sensor > On, Off or Search new
Stride sensor > On, Off or Search new
Stride sensor calibration > Calibrate > By running or Set factor
Stride sensor calibration is visible only if stride sensor has been set On previously.
Speed View > Select speed view > Kilometers per hour or Minutes per kilometer or if you have chosen imperial units select Miles per hour or Minutes per mile
HeartTouch > Off, Activate back light, Change training view, Show limits, Show time of day or Take lap
Automatic lap > On or Off. If you set the automatic lap On, Set automatic lap distance is displayed. Set the distance in kilometers or miles.
Set reminder > On or Off
Reminder is visible only if it has been set with a PC. For more information on setting the reminder, see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.
Set training views Select, for example, Training view 1 (there are six separate training views) and set the training view Off, On, or Modify. Each training view can be modified to suit your training purposes.
Set training views
Select Training view 1 Modify >
The first row starts blinking. Select the desired information with / and confirm with . Repeat until all the four rows are modified.
Repeat this until all six training views are set Off, On or you have modified them.
Training view numbering
Set view numbering > Off or On
Training view numbering On/Off is displayed.
Restore default views
Press > Restore default views YES/NO? is displayed.
Select YES/NO with /. If you select Yes Default views restored is displayed.
Show in pre-training mode? Select YES, Sport shown in pre-training mode is displayed. The sport will be visible in the list of sports in pre-training mode, when you press in Time mode. Select No, Sport not shown in pre-training mode is displayed.
This option helps you to use the training computer more efficiently. For example in the summer you can select the winter sports to be hidden.
Also if you participate in a multisport event, it is recommended to hide unnecessary sports, in order to make changing the sport as effective as possible.
All the new sensors must be paired with the training computer, before they can be activated.
For more information on pairing a new sensor with the training computer see 11. Using a New Accessory.
To view or modify sport profile settings for cycling select SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Cycling (Bike1) / Cycling2 (Bike 2)
Training sounds > Select training sounds > Off, Soft, Loud or Very loud
Heart rate transmitter > On, Off or Search new
GPS sensor > On , Off or Search new
Bike 1 settings For more information, see Bike Settings.
Speed View> Select speed view > Kilometers per hour or Minutes per kilometer If you have chosen imperial units select Miles per hour or Minutes per mile
HeartTouch > Off, Activate back light, Change training view, Show limits, Show time of day or Take lap
Automatic lap is set off as default. Press , Set distance is displayed. Set the distance in kilometers or in miles and confirm with . Automatic lap set to x.x km is displayed. After this you can select to have the Automatic lap Off or On.
Set reminder > On or Off
Reminder is visible only if it has been set with a PC. For more information on setting the reminder, see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.
Set training views For more information, on training views, see Set training views
Show in pre-training mode? Select YES, Sport shown in pre-training mode is displayed. The sport will be visible in the list of sports in pre-training mode, when you press in Time mode. Select No, Sport not shown in pre-training mode is displayed.
This option helps you to use the training computer more efficiently. For example in the summer you can select the winter sports to be hidden.
Also if you participate in a multisport event, it is recommended to hide unnecessary sports, in order to make changing the sport as effective as possible.
To view or modify bike settings select SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Cycling > Bike 1 settings > BIKE 1
Speed sensor > Off, On or Search new
Wheel size > Set wheel sizeto xxxx mm. For more information, on measuring the wheel size, see Measuring Wheel Size.
Cadence sensor > Off, On or Search new
Autostart > Set autostart Off or On. If you select On, Speed sensor for bike required, Activate speed sensor YES/NO is displayed. Select YES and Autostart on is displayed. If you select NO, Activation canceled is displayed.
All the new sensors must be paired with the training computer, before they can be activated.
For more information on pairing a new sensor to the training computer see 11. Using a New Accessory.
Select MENU > SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Cycling (Bike 1)/Cycling 2 (Bike 2) > Bike 1 settings > Wheel size > Set wheel size
Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information. There are two ways of determining the wheel size of your bike:
Method 1
Look for the diameter in inches or in ETRTO printed on the wheel. Match it to the wheel size in millimeters in the right column of the chart.
| ETRTO | Wheel size diameter (inches) | Wheel size setting (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 25-559 | 26 x 1.0 | 1884 |
23-571 | 650 x 23C | 1909 |
35-559 | 26 x 1.50 | 1947 |
37-622 | 700 x 35C | 1958 |
47-559 | 26 x 1.95 | 2022 |
20-622 | 700 x 20C | 2051 |
52-559 | 26 x 2.0 | 2054 |
23-622 | 700 x 23C | 2070 |
25-622 | 700 x 25C | 2080 |
28-622 | 700 x 28 | 2101 |
32-622 | 700 x 32C | 2126 |
42-622 | 700 x 40C | 2189 |
47-622 | 700 x 47C | 2220 |
Wheel sizes on the chart are advisory as wheel size depends on the wheel type and air pressure.
Method 2
Measure the wheel manually for the most accurate result.
Use the valve to mark the point where the wheel touches the ground. Draw a line on the ground to mark that point. Move your bike forward on a flat surface for one complete rotation. The tire should be perpendicular to the ground. Draw another line on the ground at the valve to mark a full rotation. Measure the distance between the two lines.
Subtract 4 mm to account for your weight on the bike to get your wheel circumference. Enter this value in the training computer.
To view or modify sport profile settings for swimming select SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Swimming
Training sounds > Select training sounds > Off, Soft, Loud or Very loud
Heart rate transmitter > On, Off or Search new
HeartTouch > Off, Activate back light, Change training view, Show limits, Show time of day or Take lap
Set reminder > On or Off
Reminder is visible only if it has been set with a PC. For more information on setting the reminder, see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.
Set training views For more information, see Set training views
Show in pre-training mode? Select YES, Sport shown in pre-training mode is displayed. The sport will be visible in the list of sports in pre-training mode, when you press in Time mode. Select No, Sport not shown in pre-training mode is displayed.
This option helps you to use the training computer more efficiently. For example in the summer you can select the winter sports to be hidden.
Also if you participate in a multisport event, it is recommended to hide unnecessary sports, in order to make changing the sport as effective as possible.
All the new sensors must be paired with the training computer, before they can be activated.
For more information on pairing a new sensor with the training computer see 11. Using a New Accessory.
To view or modify sport profile settings for other sport select SETTINGS > Sport profiles > Other sport
Training sounds > Off, Soft, Loud or Very loud
Heart rate transmitter > On, Off or Search new
GPS sensor On , Off or Search new
Speed View Select Kilometers per hour or Minutes per kilometer or if you have chosen imperial units select Miles per hour or Minutes per mile
HeartTouch > Off, Activate back light, Change training view, Show limits, Show time of day or Take lap
Automatic lap On or Off. If you set the automatic lap On, Set automatic lap distance is displayed. Set the distance in kilometers or miles.
Set reminder > On or Off
Reminder is visible only if it has been set with a PC. For more information on setting the reminder, see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.
Set training views For more information, see Set training views
Show in pre-training mode? Select YES, Sport shown in pre-training mode is displayed. The sport will be visible in the list of sports in pre-training mode, when you press in Time mode. Select No, Sport not shown in pre-training mode is displayed.
This option helps you to use the training computer more efficiently. For example in the summer you can select the winter sports to be hidden.
Also if you participate in a multisport event, it is recommended to hide unnecessary sports, in order to make changing the sport as effective as possible.
All the new sensors must be paired with the training computer, before they can be activated.
For more information on pairing a new sensor with the training computer see 11. Using a New Accessory.
To view and change heart rate settings, select MENU > SETTINGS > Heart rate settings > HR SETTINGS.
The display reads: | Browse the selection with and select the value to be modified. | To confirm the value, press |
ZoneOptimizer | Set ZoneOptimizer Off or On | Confirm with |
Heart rate view | Select heart rate view Beats per minute(BPM) or Percent of maximum (% of maximum) | Confirm with |
Heart rate zone lock | Select Heart rate zone lock OFF, or lock one of the zones separeately and select Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4 or Zone 5 and press Zone X locked is displayed. | Confirm with |
Zone 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 heart rate limits | Set zone 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 heart rate limits: Set lower limit and accept the value with . Set upper limit | Confirm with |
Before modifying the zone limits you need to set the ZoneOptimizer off. ZoneOptimizer requires restoring default sport zones is displayed. Set ZoneOptimizer off? YES/NO? Select YES, ZoneOptimizer off is displayed. You can start modifying the zone limits.
If you have an active endurance program, you need to remove the program in polarpersonaltrainer.com and perform the synchronization, before you can modify the zone limits. For more information, see polarpersonaltrainer.com Help.
Enter accurate user information in the training computer to receive the correct feedback on your performance.
To view and modify user information settings, select MENU > Settings > USER INFORMATION > USER INFORMAT.. Browse the selection with and accept the value with .
The display reads: | Browse the selection with and select the value to be modified. | To confirm the value, press |
|---|---|---|
Weight | Set your weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb). | |
Height | Set your height in centimeters (cm) or in feet and inches (if you chose imperial units) | |
Date of Birth | Set your birthday. The order in which you set date settings depends on which time mode you have chosen (24h: day - month - year / 12h: month - day - year). | |
Sex | Select Male or Female. | |
Activity level | Set Low (0-1 h/wk), Moderate (1-3 h/wk), High (3-5 h/wk) or Top (5+ h/wk) | |
Maximum heart rate | Set your maximum heart rate, if you know your laboratory measured current maximum heart rate value. Your age-predicted maximum heart rate value (220-age) is displayed as a default setting when you set this value for the first time. For more information, see Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax) | |
OwnIndex (VO2max) | Set your OwnIndex (VO2max value). For more information, see OwnIndex. |
HRmax is used to estimate energy expenditure. HRmax is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HRmax is also useful when determining training intensity. The most accurate method for determining your individual HRmax is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory.
Polar OwnIndex, the result of Polar Fitness Test, predicts your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). OwnIndex usually ranges from 20 to 95 and is comparable to VO2max, commonly used to evaluate aerobic fitness. Your long-term level of physical activity, heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, gender, age, height, and body weight all influence OwnIndex. The higher the OwnIndex value is, the better your aerobic fitness is.
Select Sounds On or Off
Select Button lock either Manual lock or Automatic lock
Select Units Metric units (kg, m) or Imperial units (lbs, ft)
Select Recording rate 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 15 seconds or 1 minute .
The training computer can store your heart rate, running speed/pace, and cycling speed and distance 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 in polarpersonaltrainer.com.
A shorter recording rate consumes the memory of the training computer more rapidly. 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 the time to record training data. When the training session ends, the current recording rate remains as default.
The following table shows the maximum recording times for each recording rate. Note that recording rate might change when there is less than 30 minutes of recording time left.
WearLink+ Hybrid transmitter
Speed
Cadence
S3+
GPS
Recording Rate
1s
2s
5s
15s
60s
Off
On
On
Off
Off
30h 49min
52h 23min
118h 54min
325h 30min
1101h 47min
Off
Off
On
Off
On
11h 54min
20h 57min
45h 10min
124h 33min
405h 57min
Off
On
Off
Off
On
13h 5min
23h 17min
50h 23min
137h 39min
446h 17min
Off
On
On
Off
On
11h 54min
20h 57min
45h 10min
124h 33min
405h 57min
On
Off
On
Off
Off
58h 13min
104h 38min
217h 30min
599h 39min
2151h 34min
On
On
Off
Off
Off
29h 6min
52h 23min
118h 54min
312h 58min
1101h 47min
On
On
On
Off
Off
23h 49min
41h 55min
93h 4634min
252h 25min
887h 5min
On
Off
Off
Off
On
11h 38min
20h 57min
45h 10min
122h 35min
405h 57min
On
Off
On
Off
On
10h 41min
19h 3min
40h 56min
112h 365min
371h 58min
On
On
Off
Off
On
11h 38min
20h 57min
45h 10min
122h 35min
405h 57min
On
On
On
Off
On
10h 41min
19h 3min
40h 56min
112h 5min
371h 58min
Off
Off
Off
On
On
11h 54min
20h 57min
45h 10min
124h 33min
405h 57min
On
Off
Off
Off
On
11h 38min
20h 57min
45h 10min
122h 35min
405h 57min
On
Off
Off
On
Off
23h 49min
41h 55min
93h 34min
252h 25min
887h 5min
On
Off
Off
On
On
10h 41min
19h 3min
40h 56min
112h 5 min
371h 58min
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
104h 38min
208h 48min
433h 0min
1101h 48min
4100h 2min
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
30h 49min
52h 23min
118h 54min
325h 30min
1101h 47min
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
40h 18min
69h 51min
163h 27min
433h 19min
1458h 20min
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
130h 47min
208h 48min
433h 0min
1287h 2min
4100h 2min
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
13h 5min
23h 17min
50h 23min
137h 39min
446h 17min
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To view and change your Watch settings select Settings > Watch settings
Select alarm repetition Off, Once, Monday to Friday or Every day
Select Time 1, Time2or Time in use
Set date, Date format and Date separator
Select week' starting day Monday, Saturday or Sunday
Select watch face Time only, Time and logoTime and event (if you have set an event date on your PC)
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To modify your connection settings select Menu > Connect.
Select Start synchronizing > . The training data will be synchronized with polarpersonaltrainer.com web service via WebSync or you can connect to WebSync, adjust the settings and transfer the settings to your training computer.
Select Remove pairings? YES or NO. If you select YES the paring of the training computer and PC will be removed.
Select AutoSync > Set AutoSync (automatic synchronization) > On or Off. If you select On the synchronization will start automatically when you come close to your PC.
The AutoSync function is set On as default.
Some settings can be modified with a shortcut button. You can enter Quick menu by pressing and holding from Time mode, Pre-training mode or Training mode. Depending on which mode you enter the Quick menu from, you will find different functions to modify.
In time mode press and hold to enter Quick menu .
Select Lock buttons and press OK. To unlock buttons press and hold LIGHT again.
Select alarm repetition Alarm > Off, Once, Monday to Friday or Every day.
Select Time in use > Time 1 or Time 2.
In pre-training mode press and hold to enter Quick menu .
Edit current sport profile settings. For more information, see Sport Profile Settings.
Edit heart rate settings. For more information, see Heart Rate Settings.
In training mode press and hold to enter Quick menu .
Select Lock buttons and press OK. To unlock buttons press and hold LIGHT again. Buttons unlocked is displayed.
Select Start next phase and the training computer starts next phase of your training.
The option is only available in training sessions that are created with polarpersonaltrainer.com.
Select Search sensor and the training computer starts searching for the missing sensor.
This selection is only available if connection to any of the sensors has been lost.
Select Calibrate stride sensor to calibrate s3+ stride sensor.
The option is only available when s3+ stride sensor is in use.
Select Training sounds and set training sounds Off, Soft, Loud or Very loud
Select Set automatic lap off or On.
This selection is only available if speed information is available i.e. optional CS speed sensor for cycling or s3+ stride sensor for running has been set on for the sport profile.
Select Reset trip and select Yes/No. Trip reset is displayed.
This selection is only available if speed information is available i.e. optional CS speed sensor or s3+ stride sensor has been selected on for the sport profile.
Set timing view on or off
Select Countdown timer. Start the countdown timer or set time.
Set automatic lap off to disable the automatic lap taking. If automatic lap is off, you can set it on by selecting Set automatic lap on.
The option is only available when distance information is available i.e. optional s3+ stride sensor, cycling speed sensor or GPS sensor is in use.
Select Location to view your location coordinates and number of satellites visible. The optional GPS sensor required.
Select Show zone limits if you want to see the sport zone heart rate limits.
This selection is only available if heart rate transmitter is set on.