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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL - VDO CYTEC C 15 Preface Thank you for buying a VDO CYTEC bicycle computer. The more familiar you get with this model, the more enjoyable your trips are going to be. Please read thoroughly all the information provided in this manual. You are getting important and useful hints for operation to make you fully benefit from all the technical features of your VDO CYTEC bicycle computer.
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2. Mounting the speed transmitter The sensor should be mounted on the same side of the fork as the holder is on the handlebar. Watch out: Do not tighten the cable ties yet! Accurately position the spoke magnet and the sensor first, then tighten the cable ties.
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In case this distance is not achievable in the current positioning, slide the sensor and the magnet on the fork or spoke accordingly. LOCK 4. Twist-Click mounting of computer onto holder The Twist-Click mounting has been exclusively developed for the new line of VDO UNLOCK CYTEC computers.
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5. Installing battery into computer head To save battery power, your VDO CYTEC comes with the battery not yet fitted. Prior to initial use you have to install the battery first. OPEN CLOSE If you find the computer is not functioning properly after a battery change, push the AC-button (Auto Clear) on the rear side of the...
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6. Information features of your VDO CYTEC C 15 Your VDO CYTEC C 15 provides you with following information: KMH-MPH current speed indicated in either KMH or MPH, featuring automatic conversion into MPH trip counter, counts your trip distance up to 999,99 km or miles.
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7. Operating your VDO CYTEC C 15 Button / Key Covering Your VDO CYTEC C 15 has 3 buttons / keys Mode 1, Mode 2 and SS Function Function TCNT ODO1 ODO2 TOTODO Mode 1 Mode 2 Function STP-Start/Stop...
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These buttons / keys have several functions. All functions of the respective buttons / keys outlined in the following chart below. Your display in Button / Key Length of What is going on? dicates following to be pushed pushing the information button / key TRP-AVS-RID-...
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8. Scroll function To provide any information at a glance, your VDO CYTEC C 15 features a scroll function. Calling up the scroll function automatically displays information for a period of 1.5 sec. Scroll function may be called upon if any of the following information is on display: TRP-AVS-RID.
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SS press again = stop watch continues 11. FREEZE-function Your VDO CYTEC C 15 features a FREEZE-function. Using this function, as you pass the finish line "freezes" your screen and further impulses are not processed. For triathletes, road racers and for interval-exercise the FREEZE-function provides precise...
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12. Comparison of current and average speed MODE 1 +MODE 2 to aktivate Your VDO CYTEC C 15 compares your current speed with your average speed. The to deactivate outcome of this comparison can be seen in your display by the use of symbols. No matter which information is currently displayed, this data keeps you updated on the relation of your current speed and your average speed.
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14. Selecting the wheelsize Your VDO CYTEC C 15 can work with two different wheelsizes (WS1 or WS2), i.e. one wheelsize for your road bike the other one for your mountain bike. When using the respective bike you can just switch to the proper wheelsize.
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15. Entering your wheelsize You may enter two different wheelsizes into your VDO CYTEC C 15, i.e. one wheelsize for your street bike and another one for your mountain bike. Your VDO CYTEC identifies different wheelsizes as WS 1 = wheelsize 1 and WS 2 = wheelsize 2.
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Programming (setting up) your wheelsize Step 1: Call TRP information in your display. Step 2: Press MODE 1 button for 5 sec. "WS1" is displayed along with an alternating flashing symbol for KMH and MPH. Step 3: By pressing the MODE 2 button you can choose whether you want MPH or KMH readout on your display. Watch out: Your choice of either MPH or KMH applies for both wheelsizes WS 1 and WS 2.
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MODE 1 5sec. MODE 1 5sec. to quit MODE 2 0,1sec. to change from KMH to MPH MODE 1 0,1sec. MODE 1 0,1sec. switch to next MODE 1 MODE 2 switch to next to start to increase to switch to change from to quit KMH to MPH MODE 1 0,1sec.
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16. Setting the clock CLK Your VDO CYTEC C 15 features a clock with hour and minute display. 12 h or 24 h display selectable. To access the clock set-up mode proceed as follows: MODE 1 5sec. Step 1: call in the CLK...
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17. Programming (setting-up) your odometers ODO1 / ODO2 You can enter individual odometer values into your VDO CYTEC C 15 at any time, i.e. transferring data from your old computer into your new VDO CYTEC C 15 or after a battery change.
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18. Resetting information to zero The following information may be reset to zero with your VDO CYTEC C 15. TRP-RID-AVS-MAX These information here is simultaneously reset to zero. TCNT This information is singly reset to zero. This information is singly reset to zero.
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19. Stand-by-mode Your computer VDO CYTEC C 15 features a stand-by-mode in order to save battery power. Your computer changes into stand-by-mode if it has not received any speed impulses for 5 min or no button has been pressed in the same period of time.
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In case of legitimate complaints, you are entitled to receive a comparable replacement model. Due to possible model changes, your model might not be available any more. You may contact your retailer or store where you purchased your VDO CYTEC or send the computer directly to us: CYCLE PARTS GMBH...
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