Polar GPS Receiver RCX3 User Manual
POLAR EQUINE  
RCX3 GPS  
Getting Started Guide  
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CONTENTS  
1. CONTENTS OF THE SET .........  
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7. START RECORDING THE  
EXERCISE........................ 16  
2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS ............  
8. TROUBLESHOOTING............. 18  
3. START THE TRAINING  
COMPUTER ......................  
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9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..... 19  
Care and Maintenance........... 19  
Service .......................... 20  
Guarantee ....................... 21  
Disclaimer....................... 24  
4. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE  
BASE.............................  
5. USING THE G5 GPS SENSOR.... 11  
6. PAIRING SENSORS WITH THE  
TRAINING COMPUTER........... 15  
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1. CONTENTS OF THE SET  
1. RCX3 training computer receives,  
displays and records all the data  
measured by the H2 heart rate sensor  
and the G5 GPS sensor.  
2. H2 heart rate sensor measures the  
this information continuously and  
wirelessly to the training computer.  
3. Equine electrode base detects the  
electrical signal of every heart beat. It  
has a pocket for the H2 heart rate sensor  
and two electrodes. The positive  
electrode is marked with a plus sign and  
the negative electrode is marked with a  
minus sign.  
4. Two plastic straps for attaching the  
electrode base.  
User manual in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Finnish and Swedish can be downloaded at  
www.polar.com/support.  
For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.com/en/polar_community/videos.  
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5. G5 GPS sensor measures speed and distance  
in real time. The user manual for G5 GPS  
sensor can be downloaded at  
www.polar.com/support.  
6. With the DataLink data transfer unit you can  
transfer all training data to the  
polarpersonaltrainer.com web service via  
WebSync software.  
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2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS  
LIGHT  
Press and hold to enter  
QUICK MENU: In time view  
lock buttons, set alarm or  
select time zone. During  
training lock buttons, search  
a sensor, adjust training  
sounds or set a lap view.  
BACK  
Press and hold to return  
time mode from any other  
mode.  
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UP  
Press and hold to change the watch  
face.  
DOWN  
Press and hold to switch between Time  
1/ Time 2.  
OK (red button)  
Press and hold to set the zone lock on  
in the training mode.  
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3. START THE TRAINING COMPUTER  
By default, the RC3X training computer is  
switched off to save the battery. Press  
any button twice to activate it.  
1. Time: Select 12h or 24h and set the  
local time.  
2. Date: Enter current date.  
3. Units: Select metric (kg/cm/km) or  
imperial (lb/ft/mi) units.  
4. Weight: Enter your weight.  
5. Height: Enter your height.  
6. Date of birth: Enter your date of  
birth.  
Select the language and press OK to  
confirm. Next, customize the basic  
settings. To adjust the data, use UP or  
DOWN and accept with OK.  
7. Sex: Select Male or Female.  
8. Settings OK? is displayed. To change  
your settings, press BACK until you  
return to the desired setting. To  
accept the settings, press OK and the  
training computer goes to the time  
mode.  
You must enter the basic settings, even  
though they  
you  
RCX3 training computer will remind you  
to set them before every exercise.  
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4. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE  
1. Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket of the electrode  
base. Close the pocket firmly.  
2. The heart rate sensor picks up very small electrical  
impulses emitted by the heart. For the heart rate sensor to  
read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact  
between the electrode pads and the  
Wet the electrode pads and the horse's hair properly from  
the areas where the electrode pads are placed (see the  
figure). If your horse has long or thick hair, you can clip  
those areas. This greatly improves the heart rate signal  
quality.  
To optimize the contact between the horse's skin and the  
electrode pads, you can use contact gel on the electrode  
pads. It ensures a better detection of the  
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See the images on this and the following page.  
3. Attach the pocket to the saddle with one of the  
plastic straps (3).  
4. Place the positive electrode pad (short cable) under  
the saddle (4) on the left side of the horse. Ensure  
that the electrode side of the pad is against the  
horse's skin (5). The rider  
electrode in place.  
5. Attach the negative electrode pad (long cable) under  
the girth using a plastic strap (6) and tighten the  
girth. If needed, you can place a wet sponge  
between the negative electrode pad and girth to  
ensure good contact with the skin.  
For video tutorial, go to  
http://www.polar.com/en/polar_community/videos.  
See the training computer's user manual for instructions  
on displaying the horse's heart rate and recording a  
training session. The user manual can be downloaded at  
www.polar.com/support.  
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5. USING THE G5 GPS SENSOR  
3. The GPS signal LED flashes in green  
For complete instructions on using the  
Polar G5 GPS sensor, download the user  
manual at www.polar.com/support.  
when the signals are found and your  
location is determined. Your G5 is now  
ready for action.  
4. To turn G5 off, press the power key for  
one second. The power switches off  
automatically if G5 cannot locate  
satellite signals or the location does  
not change for 60 minutes.  
Using Polar G5  
1. To turn G5 on, press the power key for  
one second and release. Both LEDs  
flash twice in green to indicate the  
activation.  
2. The GPS signal LED flashes in red as  
G5 searches for satellite signals. To  
catch satellite signals, go outdoors  
and away from tall buildings and  
trees. In good conditions, acquiring  
satellite signals for the first time  
typically takes 30-60 seconds. G5  
finds the signals faster if you keep it  
immobile during the search.  
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Wearing the GPS Clip  
1. Position the G5 with  
upright above the clip and snap it in  
place (1).  
2. Attach the clip to your clothing, for  
example on your waistband or belt, on  
the same side of your body as the arm in  
which you are wearing your training  
computer (2.).  
Check that the clip is attached  
securely to keep it from falling off  
accidentally.  
Place the G5 upright, so that the  
signal to be as clear as possible.  
Attaching the G5 in the clip away from your body, to your backpack for example, can cause  
breaks in the signals between the training computer, the G5 and the satellite reception.  
Therefore, the GPS information in the training data can become inaccurate.  
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3. To remove the G5 from the clip (3): Hold  
the clip by the side edges with the  
out of the clip by pushing it with your  
other hand.  
Alternatively, you can carry the G5 GPS sensor in an armband, which is available as an  
accessory.  
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Wearing the Armband*  
1. Encase the G5 into the armband  
pocket the USB port against the  
bottom of the pocket. Check that  
the LEDs and the power key are  
visible through the window.  
2. Pull the pocket's upper edge over  
the G5 (picture 3). G5 is  
securely positioned when the  
pocket's upper edge covers the  
top of it (picture 4).  
3. Place the G5 and the training  
computer on the same arm.  
Position the armband around  
your upper arm or forearm and  
fasten (pictures 5 and 6). Make  
sure that the "POLAR" logo on  
the armband is in an upright  
position.  
*The armband is not included in the set, it is available as an accessory.  
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6. PAIRING SENSORS WITH THE TRAINING  
COMPUTER  
If you purchase a new Polar G5 GPS  
Sensor or heart rate sensor, or Equine  
speed kit sensor, it must be paired to  
your training computer. For instructions  
on pairing G5 GPS sensor or speed sensor  
W.I.N.D., see Using a New Accessory in  
the full user manual of the training  
computer. For instructions on pairing the  
heart rate sensor, see Using a New Heart  
rate Sensor.  
If you purchased the sensor and training  
computer together, as a set, the sensor is  
already paired to the training computer.  
In this case, you will only need to  
activate the sensor in your training  
computer. For more information, see  
Settings in the user manual.  
You can download the full user manual at  
www.polar.com/support.  
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7. START RECORDING THE EXERCISE  
1. Start by pressing OK. The training computer enters pre-training mode  
and starts searching for the sensor signals.  
If a sensor signal is not found, a triangle with an exclamation mark is  
shown on the display. A check mark indicates that the sensor signal  
is found.  
2. Select the sport profile (Running, Cycling 1 (Bike 1), Cycling 2  
(Bike 2 ) or Other sport) by browsing with UP/DOWN.  
3. Once all the sensor signals are found, press OK. Recording  
started is displayed, and you can start the training session.  
UP/DOWN.  
QUICK MENU by pressing and holding LIGHT for two  
seconds.  
user manual at www.polar.com/support.  
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To pause the training session, press  
BACK.  
For more information on data transfer,  
consult the full user manual at  
www.polar.fi/support or the online help  
for polarpersonaltrainer.com and  
WebSync.  
To continue recording the training  
session, press OK.  
To stop training recording completely,  
press BACK again.  
"XX sensor low battery" is displayed  
during training if any of the possible  
sensors have low battery.  
You can see details of the training  
session by selecting MENU > Data >  
Training files. For a more visual and  
detailed analysis, transfer it to  
polarpersonaltrainer.com web service with  
the WebSync software.  
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING  
Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During  
Exercise  
heart rate sensor on the same side of  
the horse.  
electrode pads are correct and they are  
right side up. Check also that the girth  
is tight enough.  
double pulse can occur at each heart  
beat (R + T waves). This problem  
disappears when the intensity  
increases.  
electrode pads is thoroughly moistened.  
above-mentioned actions, and the heart  
rate measurement does not work, the  
battery of your H2 heart rate sensor on  
RCX3 training computer may be empty.  
For further information, download the  
user manual for the product in question  
at www.polar.com/support  
it from the areas where the electrode  
pads are placed.  
interfere with the measurement of the  
signal from the heart to the transmitter.  
Check if the electrode pads need  
cleaning.  
is firmly attached to the pocket of the  
electrode base.  
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9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Dry and store the electrode base and the heart  
Care and Maintenance  
rate sensor separately to maximize the heart  
rate sensor battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate  
sensor in a cool and dry place. To prevent snap  
oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet  
in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag.  
Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct  
sunlight for extended periods.  
Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable  
measurement and to maximize the life span of  
the electrode base and the heart rate sensor.  
The following instructions will help you fulfill  
the guarantee obligations.  
Heart rate sensor: Detach the heart rate sensor  
from the belt after every use and dry it with a  
soft towel. Clean the heart rate sensor with a  
mild soap and water solution when needed.  
Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (e.g.  
steel wool or cleaning chemicals).  
G5 GPS sensor: Clean G5 with a mild soap and  
water solution. Dry it with a towel. Never use  
alcohol or abrasive materials (steel wool or  
cleaning chemicals). Never put G5 in a washing  
machine or drier.  
Electrode base: Rinse the electrode base under  
running water after every use and hang to dry.  
Clean the electrode pads gently with a mild  
soap and water solution when needed. Do not  
use moisturizing soaps, because they can leave  
residue on the electrodes. Do not soak, iron, dry  
clean or bleach the electrode base. Do not  
stretch or bend the electrode areas sharply.  
Due to the textile nature of the armband, its life  
time may not reach the life time of G5. Follow  
the instructions carefully to maximize the life  
time. Wash the armband only when necessary.  
Hand wash only. Do not use detergent with  
bleach or fabric softener. Do not dry-clean. Do  
not spin-dry or iron.  
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Take G5 out of the armband after use. Keep G5  
and the armband in a cool and dry place. Do not  
store wet in non-breathing material, such as a  
sports bag. Do not expose to direct sunlight for  
extended periods.  
Parts of G5 are magnetic. It may attract metallic  
materials and it's magnetic field may interfere with  
a compass. To avoid interference, it is  
recommended to wear your compass on one arm  
and your G5 with the training computer on the  
other arm. Do not place credit cards or other  
magnetic storage media near G5, because  
information stored on them may be erased.  
Service  
During the 12-month guarantee/warranty period  
we recommend that you have service, other than  
battery replacement, done by an authorized  
Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not  
cover damage or consequential damage caused  
by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For  
contact information and all Polar Service Center  
addresses, visit www.polar.com/support and  
country specific websites.  
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Guarantee  
normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse,  
abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the  
precautions; improper maintenance, cracked,  
broken or scratched cases/displays, modified  
or altered products or their parts and  
Limited International Polar Guarantee for  
Equine Products  
manufactured for the usage in equine sports.  
Each product endures rigorous testing before  
it leaves the factory.  
electrode belt and strap of sensors.  
losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or  
incidental, consequential or special, arising  
out of, or related to the product.  
statutory rights under applicable national or  
state laws in force, or the customer  
against the dealer arising from their  
sales/purchase contract.  
by warranty, unless otherwise stipulated by  
local law.  
issued by Polar Electro Inc. for customers who  
have purchased this product in the USA or  
Canada. This limited Polar international  
guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for  
customers who have purchased this product in  
other countries.  
be either repaired or replaced at any of the  
authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of  
the country of purchase.  
Guarantee with respect to any product will be  
limited to countries where the product has been  
initially marketed.  
the original customer/purchaser of this device  
that the product will be free from defects in  
material or workmanship for twelve (12)  
months from the date of purchase.  
Regulatory information is available at  
www.polar.com/support.  
proof of purchase!  
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This device complies with Industry Canada  
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this  
device may not cause interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation  
of the device.  
Compliance Statement  
Canada  
Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes  
or modifications to this device by the user. Any  
changes or modifications could void the user  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Avis de conformité  
Polar Electro Oy  
modification apportée  
Conformément  
Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut  
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un  
gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour  
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de  
réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique  
changement ou toute modification peuvent  
annuler le droit  
Industry Canada (IC) regulatory information  
choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte  
que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente  
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire  
l'établissement d'une communication  
satisfaisante.  
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio  
transmitter may only operate using an antenna  
of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain  
approved for the transmitter by Industry  
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference  
to other users, the antenna type and its gain  
should be so chosen that the equivalent  
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more  
than that necessary for successful  
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR  
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils  
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est  
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)  
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et  
communication.  
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(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout  
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le  
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le  
fonctionnement.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
Class B digital device notice  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003, RSS-Gen and RSS-210.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme  
CNR-210 du Canada.  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
USA  
If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes  
or modifications to this device by the user. Any  
changes or modifi cations could void the user  
authority to operate the equipment.  
FCC regulatory information  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
1.  
2.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) This device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
3.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
4.  
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This product emits radio frequency energy, but  
the radiated output power of this device is far  
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.  
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation  
exposure limits forth for an uncontrolled  
environment. Nevertheless, the device should  
be used in such a manner that the potential for  
human contact with the antenna during normal  
operation is minimized.  
This marking shows that the product is  
protected against electric shocks.  
Copyright © 2012 Polar Electro Oy, FI-90440  
KEMPELE.  
Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified  
company.  
This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows  
that Polar products are electronic devices and  
are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the  
European Parliament and of the Council on  
waste electrical and electronic equipment  
(WEEE) and batteries and accumulators used in  
products are in the scope of Directive  
2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of  
the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries  
and accumulators and waste batteries and  
accumulators. These products and  
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may  
be used or reproduced in any form or by any  
means without a prior written permission of  
Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked  
with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the  
package of this product are registered  
trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.  
Disclaimer  
Please note that these guarantee terms shall be  
applied to Polar Equine products instead of any  
other Polar Electro guarantee term, even if other  
terms may appear in some product  
documentation.  
batteries/accumulators inside Polar products  
should thus be disposed of separately in EU  
countries.  
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Manufactured by  
Polar Electro Oy  
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FIN-90440 KEMPELE  
Tel +358 8 5202 100  
Fax +358 8 5202 300  
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