BF-1 Owner’s Manual
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Included Accessories
About the indications
DANGER /
WARNING /
CAUTION
These indicate important information you need and precautions you must take
to avoid problems and damage during use.
IMPORTANT
This indicates information and precautions that may be crucial regarding the
relevant operation.
h
This indicates helpful information and tips for getting the most out of your use of
the BF-1.
n
This indicates supplemental information.
Continueto
next page
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SPECIAL NOTICES
• Copying of the commercially available musical data is strictly prohibited except for
your personal use.
• This owner’s manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
• The illustrations and displays as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional
purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your device.
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and other countries.
• The company names and product names in this owner’s manual are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Included Accessories
Earphones
(with pulse sensor)
USB cable
Armband
Cable clip
Earphone
Pads
User
Registration
Card
Quick Guide
CD-ROM
Safety
Information
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Contents
Contents
How to Use the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Control Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Turning the Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Putting on the BF-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Attaching the armband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Putting on the earphones and pulse sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Moving the cursor highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting a menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing a setting or parameter value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
About the Display Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exercising with Free Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Goal Setting and Music Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
After a Free Workout session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Exercising with the Fitness modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Exercising with preset programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Creating a new program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Editing the preset (or already created) Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Deleting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operation During Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Checking the Exercise Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
About the BODiBEAT Station Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
How to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the device from the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Loading Music Data to the BF-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Updating the BF-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Selecting Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Playing a single song—Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing the songs from a Playlist—Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Fast-forward and reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Exiting from the Play Info Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Returning to the Play Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Workout Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Play Mode—Repeat and Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hardware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Heart Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Stride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Weight/Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Birthday/Sex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Learning Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
BF-1 Preset Training Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
FYI
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
DANGER
Make sure to always observe the basic precautions listed below to prevent the likelihood
of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire or
other hazards.These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not open
• Do not disassemble the device or modify it in any way. This can result in the device
bursting, or even an explosion or fire. If the device should appear to be malfunctioning,
discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
Water related
• Do not drop the device into the water.
Fire related
• Do not throw the device into a fire, or put burning items near the device.
Handling
• Do not use or expose the device to extreme heat (such as direct sunlight, near a heater
or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of explosion, fire or bursting.
Charge the device and use it in temperature conditions between 0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F) and keep in an environment of between -10° to 45°C (14° to 113°F).
• Do not operate the device or use earphones while driving a car or riding a motorcycle
or a bicycle, since this could result in a serious accident.
• To avoid accidents while walking or jogging, keep the volume low enough to hear
outside traffic sounds and avoid concentrating too closely on the display.
If you notice any abnormality
• If there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch and
have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury
or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
When exercising
• If you are not in good physical condition (chronic illness, during pregnancy, or other
abnormal conditions), consult your physician before beginning any exercise.
• If exercising causes you any pain or discomfort, immediately get rest and consult a
physician if necessary.
• Make sure that any ear jewelry or accessories you wear do not interfere with the pulse
sensor for accurate heart rate readings. Wearing earrings may cause inaccurate heart
rate detection, which can result in your workout being too strenuous or not strenuous
enough.
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PRECAUTIONS
Handling
• Keep the device in a place out of the reach of small children.
• Never insert paper, metallic, or other objects into the device. If this happens, turn off the
power immediately, and then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
AC Power Adaptor (Optional)
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the adaptor. The required voltage is
printed on the adaptor.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-U010 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only.
Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the device or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury
to you or others, or damage to the device or other property.These precautions include,
but are not limited to, the following:
Handling
• Do not use or expose the device to excessive dust, or extreme cold. Doing so may
cause the device to malfunction.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the device, and do not use
excessive force on the buttons, switches, connectors or earphone cable.
• Do not touch the connector with wet hands. If the device gets wet inside from the
connector, it may cause the device to malfunction.
• Take care not to tangle the earphone cable around your body or neighboring objects,
since this can cause injuries or accidents.
• Do not use the device or earphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Some people may experience an abnormal sensation or discomfort on their skin. If this
should occur, stop using the device and consult a physician.
AC Power Adaptor (Optional)
• Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet when you are not using the
device for a long time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not try to exercise with the device while charging. Doing so may cause the device to
malfunction. Moreover, the USB cable may get tangled up with your body and result in
injury.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the device, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications
to the device.
• Yamaha cannot be held responsible for any health problems during exercise with the
device. Take full responsibility for your own health.
This device contains a lithium-ion battery.
After usage, you may recycle the battery, but never attempt to remove it by yourself. Have the
device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If there is no Yamaha service personnel
in your area, dispose of it properly according to relevant environmental laws and disposal rules in
your area.
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Starting Up
This section provides the basic information you’ll need to set up
the BF-1 and start using it. Make sure that you carefully read
through all of the sections below before starting to use the
device.
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Charging the Battery
Charging the Battery
You will need to charge the BF-1 before you use it for the first time.
To charge the battery of the BF-1, simply connect it to a computer with the
included USB cable. Make sure the computer is on and running.
IMPORTANT
Computer
BF-1
USB cable
You can also charge the battery using the optional PA-U010 AC adaptor and the
included USB cable.
n
The optional AC adaptor may not be available depending on your particular area. Please check
with your Yamaha dealer.
BF-1
To electrical
outlet
AC adaptor
USB cable
DANGER
Do not charge the battery in extremely cold or hot environments.You should charge it in
a temperature conditions of between 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F). Recharging the battery
in high temperatures may result in fire or an explosion.
CAUTION
Make sure to only use the USB cable included with the device. Use of any other cable
may damage the BF-1 or cause the unit to malfunction.
You can check the remaining battery power and charging status with the battery
icon at the top right of the display.
......Battery is being charged.
......Battery power is full. The device is ready for use.
......Battery power is a little low.
......Battery power will soon run out. Charge the battery.
......Battery is empty. Immediately charge the battery.
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Complete charging of the battery from no power to being fully charged takes about three hours.
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Panel Controls
Panel Controls
2
5
1
6
Open
the flap
RESET
MENU
3
4
7 8
1 ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons
These are used for navigating through menu items and parameters in the
display, and also for changing parameter values and settings. Pressing both at
the same time allows you to select or call up a highlighted item.
2 Display
This shows all indications for operation and use of the BF-1. If you haven’t used
any of the panel controls for a while, the display automatically turns off in order
key to turn it on again.
3 LED
While one of the exercise modes is active and the pulse sensor is properly
fast (or the exercise intensity is too strenuous—i.e., the %HRR is more than
75%), the LED flashes in red. When your exercise pace is optimal (%HRR is
between 55% and 75%), the LED flashes in green. If your heart rate is slow (the
exercise intensity is low—i.e., the %HRR is lower than 55%, or you are not
exercising), the LED flashes in blue. In all other situations, the LED is off.
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4 [ ] (Standby/On) button
This is used to turn the power on and off. (Turning the power off is actually done
5 [MENU] button
Pressing this returns to the previous display menu. Holding it down for two
seconds returns to the Top Menu (the highest level menu).
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Panel Controls
6 Earphone/ear clip connector
7 [RESET] switch
This small switch (behind the flap at the lower part of the device) lets you reboot
the BF-1 in case of some kind of operational trouble—for example, if the device
“freezes” or hangs up. Use a small, thin tool to press the switch, such as a
miniature screwdriver or a ballpoint pen.
CAUTION
When the [RESET] switch is pressed, noise may be produced because of the sudden
flow of electricity. Before pressing the [RESET] switch, remove the earphones from
your ears.
8 USB connector
This is for connection to a computer (via USB) or to the optional AC adaptor.
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Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings
Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings
The first time you turn on the power of your new BF-1, the device conveniently
and automatically guides you through several important settings. These include
the display language, correct time and date, as well as personal information
such as your birthday, weight, height and resting heart rate. You’ll need to make
these settings before you can effectively use the BF-1. Once you’ve entered this
data, the BF-1 becomes your own personal exercise device, customized with
your unique settings.
n
If the display turns off at any time while you’re making the initial settings, simply press any key to
turn it on again.
Operation
1 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) button to turn on the power.
If you are turning on the power for the first time (or you have reset the device;
language for all messages and indications on the BF-1. Five languages are
available: English, Japanese, German, Spanish and French.
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appear.
2 Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to select the desired language.
3 Simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to enter the
selection.
The following display appears.
n
Throughout the rest of this manual, all operations and example displays are given in English.
4 Select “Set Up” then press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons
simultaneously to start making the initial settings.
The following displays will appear in succession. Follow the instructions in
each of the displays, making the necessary settings and entering the relevant
information.
n
If you want to use the device immediately without making any initial settings, select “Try” here.
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Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings
■ Date/Time
This lets you set the correct date and time for the BF-1, as well as the
preferred format for each.
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the setting then simultaneously
press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to enter the change.
The cursor automatically moves to the next parameter. After you finish all the
settings, go on to the next display.
n
The set Time is entered at the moment you press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons when the cursor
is located at the AM/PM position.
■ Birthday/Sex
This lets you enter your birthday and gender. Your birthday in particular is
important, since it determines the physical age the BF-1 uses in its
calculations.
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the setting then simultaneously
press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to enter the change.
The cursor automatically moves to the next parameter. After you finish all the
settings, go on to the next display.
■ Weight/Height
This setting lets you enter your personal weight and height. Measure the
two as accurately as possible, since these are used by the BF-1 in its
calculations.
n
The units of measurement used here when you make these settings are pounds and feet, but the
corresponding values in kilograms and meters are shown at the bottom of the display.
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the setting then simultaneously
press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to enter the change.
The cursor automatically moves to the next parameter. After you finish setting
both parameters, go on to the next display.
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Turning the Power On / Making Initial Settings
■ Heart Rate
This lets you register your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate. The
resting heart rate can be simply measured by placing your fingers on your
wrist and counting the pulse during one minute, or by counting the pulse
over 15 seconds and multiplying by four. (Make sure you’re relaxed and
have not been exercising before taking your pulse.) After taking your
pulse, enter the resting heart rate value in this display. This setting can be
changed afterward if necessary by measuring pulse with the included
If you don’t know your maximum heart rate, it is unnecessary to enter it
here; it is automatically calculated from your age by default.
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the setting then simultaneously
press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to enter the change.
The cursor automatically moves to the next parameter. After you finish setting
both parameters, go on to the next display.
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Congratulations!
You’ve now made all necessary initial settings, and can now go on to using
your new BF-1.
The Top Menu of the BF-1 is automatically called up. Select one of the
modes from the Top Menu (referring to the appropriate section of this
manual), and start exercising!
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Control Hold
Control Hold
This feature lets you “freeze” the panel controls of the BF-1 so that you don’t
inadvertently change any settings while you’re exercising. While Control Hold is
active, the [MENU] button and the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons are inactive. Only
the [ ] (Standby/On) button can be used.
Operation
1 While the power is on, press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
The “Hold Wizard” appears. This menu contains two items: Power off and
Hold.
n
If you want to cancel the operation, press the [MENU] button.
2 Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to select “Hold” then press both
buttons simultaneously to turn the Hold function on.
■ To turn Control Hold off:
1 While the power is on, press the [ ] (Standby/On) button.
The “Hold Wizard” appears. This menu contains two items: Power off and Hold
off.
2 Select “Hold off” then press both buttons simultaneously to turn
Hold off.
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Turning the Power Off
Turning the Power Off
You can turn the power of the BF-1 off in two different ways:
Press and release the [ ] (Standby/On) button. When the menu shown below
appears, Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to select “Power off.”
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If you want to cancel the operation, press the [MENU] button.
Press and hold down the [ ] (Standby/On) button for roughly two seconds
until the display shown below appears.
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If no song is played or no operation is performed within 30 minutes, the power is automatically
turned off.
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Putting on the BF-1
Putting on the BF-1
Attaching the armband
■ Attaching the BF-1 to the armband
1 Connect the earphone cable to the BF-1.
Be sure to push the earphone connector all the way in until it fits into place.
Correct
Incorrect
CAUTION
• Do not unplug the earphone cable from the BF-1 while using it. If rain, sweat
or any other liquid gets inside the BF-1 through the earphone terminal, the
device could be damaged.
• When disconnecting the earphone cable, hold the connector directly and pull
it. Do not pull on the cable.
2 Attach the device to the armband.
IMPORTANT
• Make sure that the YAMAHA logo can be seen at the top of the arm band. This is the
proper orientation for fitting to the armband.
• Insert the BF-1 fully until a click sound is heard.
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■ Attaching the armband to your arm
IMPORTANT
Make sure to wear the arm band only when the BF-1 is also inside. The band cannot
be adjusted if the armband is empty.
1 Loosen the armband and put your left arm into the armband.
2 Fasten the armband to your upper arm, just above your elbow.
IMPORTANT
• Adjust the armband into position so that you can easily
see the display.
• Do not wear the armband anywhere on your body other
than your upper arm (for example, your neck, wrist,
ankle, etc.). Doing so may cause the motion sensor to
not function properly.
• Make sure to wear the BF-1 above your elbow. The
sensor in the unit that measures vibration during your
exercise will not function properly if the device is worn
below the elbow.
• Do not fasten the armband too tight or too loose. If it’s too tight, it may cause
discomfort and even harm you; too loose, and the motion sensor may not function
properly, or the device may fall off your arm.
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Putting on the BF-1
■ Removing the BF-1 from the armband
Push the tab down and pull the device up and out.
■ Proper care of the armband
The armband requires little care, but if it gets dirty, wash it gently by hand
with water. Make sure to dry it completely before using again.
Putting on the earphones and pulse sensor
IMPORTANT
Make sure not to confuse the right (R) and left (L) earphones. The set cannot be worn
properly in reverse.
1 Hook the earphone cable over the top of your ear.
2 Insert the earphone into your ear.
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For comfort and better fit, you may want to apply the earphone pads to the earphones before
wearing them.
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Putting on the BF-1
3 Adjust the earphone angle as desired.
Do the same for both earphones and both ears.
IMPORTANT
The proper position is with the earphone tilted slightly against the ear. However, each
individual’s ears may differ somewhat, so you should adjust this for maximum comfort
and optimum listening.
4 Clip the pulse sensor onto your left ear lobe.
Pulse sensor
While one of the exercise modes is active, the lamp on the device will flash in
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If your heart rate cannot be detected, try:
• Gently rubbing or massaging your ear to stimulate blood circulation.
• Changing the pulse sensor location.
5 Slide the cable tightener toward your head.
Doing this helps fit the earphone set more snugly to your neck and head.
Adjust the tightener to the most comfortable position.
Cable tightener
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Putting on the BF-1
■ Using the cable clip
If the cable is too long and gets in your way while you are exercising, bind
the excess cable with the convenient cable clip.
Cable clip
If desired, you can also attach the cable to your clothing using the cable
clip.
Cable clip
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
In this section, you’ll learn how to use the controls of the BF-1 for the basic
operations of the device. These include moving the cursor highlight, selecting
menu items, and changing settings and parameter values.
You should thoroughly read and understand this section, since the other
instructions in the manual assume you are familiar with the basic operations.
Moving the cursor highlight
Press the ▲ (Up) button to move the cursor highlight up in the menu or press
the ▼ (Down) button to move down.
Press
Moves cursor
highlight down
Moves cursor
highlight up
Press
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If the menu contains 4 or more items, a scroll bar appears at the right of display.
Selecting a menu item
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to move the cursor highlight to the desired
item, then simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to actually select
or call up the item.
Press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons
simultaneously...
The Free Workout menu is
selected from the Top Menu.
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Basic Operations
Changing a setting or parameter value
1 When you call up a display that has settings or parameters you can
change, the first available parameter will automatically be selected.
(The cursor highlight flashes, indicating it can be changed.)
Weight value flashes, indicating it can be changed.
2 Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to change the selected setting or
value.
Press the appropriate button once to change the setting. For numeric values,
each press increments or decrements the value accordingly. To make large
changes to a number, hold down either button.
3 Press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons together to actually enter the
change and move to the next setting or parameter.
Continue in this way until all settings and parameters on the display have been
set.
If you want to return to the previous parameter and change the setting you’ve
made, press [MENU] button.
About the Display Icons
Shown at the top of the display are some icons which indicate the status of the
BF-1.
1 2
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1
2
3
or
Play
Pause
Stop
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Exercising with the BF-1
The BF-1 is a unique music player designed specifically for
listening while exercising. It features a variety of sophisticated
functions that tailor the music to your exercising. The BF-1
monitors your heart beat and walking/jogging steps, and
automatically selects music of exactly the right tempo for your
exercise. It also gives you comprehensive, detailed training
programs that use the music and tempo to fully guide you
through an exercise session—like an expert coach or trainer.
The BF-1 has three basic Exercise modes: Free Workout, Walk/
Jog Fitness, and Training.
Contents
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FYI
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Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode
Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout
Mode
In the Free Workout mode, the BF-1 automatically matches the music to your
exercise pace, selecting songs that have almost the same tempo as your
jogging or walking speed. When you change pace, the music changes with
you. This lets you jog freely and set your own pace—and enjoy music that
perfectly fits your pace.
If you want to constrain the length of your exercise session, you can use the
Goal Setting parameters to automatically stop music playback once you’ve
reached the desired target. You can set the target to be a specific time, a
specific distance, or the amount of calories you wish to burn off. (Only one of
the targets can be set and be in effect for a session.)
To call up the Free Workout mode:
Select “Free Workout” from the Top Menu.
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Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode
Exercising with Free Workout
The Free Workout mode is an easy, convenient way to exercise using the
versatile tempo changing features of the BF-1, since it automatically matches
the music to your exercise pace.
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Keep in mind that it takes a few seconds to detect your pace and call up a song that matches your
pace.
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If you find that few songs matching your pace are called up, adjust the sensitivity of the step sensor
Operation
1 From the Free Workout menu, select “Start,” then start jogging or
walking.
You can set the goal setting (targets for your exercise) and/or select a specific
music playlist for the session. If you want to do so, select “Setting” here and
Once you set the goal setting, it will be shown in the “Start” menu the next time
you use the device, enabling you to continue with the same exercise settings
as before.
IMPORTANT
If the pulse sensor is not attached properly or accidentally slips off, a “Measurement
Error!” message appears. Reattach the pulse sensor properly and select “Try again”
in the menu to continue your exercise session. If you select “Don’t measure HR” here,
the exercise session continues, but heart rate is not memorized in the exercise log
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For playback of certain songs (and depending, of course, on the characteristics of those
songs), you may find that the song tempo does not match your pace. If this is the case, you can
manually correct the tempo information with the BODiBEAT Station software. For details, refer to
the BODiBEAT Station Owner’s Manual.
2 While you’re jogging or walking, you can change the volume of the
music, select different songs, or lock the pace.
3 Once the set target has been reached, music playback stops and
your session is ended.
A log showing detailed information on your session automatically appears.
(For more about the session log, see “After a Free Workout session” below.)
If your exercise is an open-ended session or you want to stop the exercise
before the specified target has been reached, you can also stop the session
manually by simultaneously holding both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons. This
ends the session and calls up the log display.
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the log display appears and prompts you to update the maximum heart rate and tempo.
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Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode
Goal Setting and Music Selection
The Goal Setting parameters let you set a certain time period for your session,
the distance to be covered, or the number of calories to be expended. The BF-
1 then automatically stops playback once the desired target has been reached.
The Goal Setting values feature several preset settings for convenience.
A “Custom” setting is also available for each, allowing you to freely set the
desired target.
After the Goal Setting is done, you can select the desired music (all songs or
specific Playlists) from the Goal Setting display above when some playlists exist
in the BF-1.
Operation
1 From the Free Workout menu, select “Setting.”
2 Select the desired setting: Time, Distance, Calories.
If you want a completely open-ended workout session, select “Unlimited” and
skip to step 4.
3 Simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to call up the
values for the selected setting, then set the target as desired.
Time
Available settings:
10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90 (minutes), Custom
Distance
Available settings:
2, 5, 10 (miles), Half Marathon, Marathon, Custom
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available settings are:
3, 5, 10 (kilometers), Half Marathon, Marathon, Custom
Calories
Available settings:
100, 300, 500, 700, 1000 (K calories), Custom
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The amount of expended calories is calculated according to the following formula:
Calories for walking (kcal) = 0.0005 x Speed (meter/min) x Weight (kg) x Time (min)
Calories for jogging (kcal) = 0.001 x Speed (meter/min) x Weight (kg) x Time (min)
(The basal metabolic rate for the exercise period is not included in this formula.)
To enter a custom setting, first select “Custom” from the Time, Distance or
Calories menu. Then change the value with the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons and
enter it by simultaneously pressing both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
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Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode
4 From the appropriate Goal Setting menu, go to the Music Select
menu.
If you’ve selected the Unlimited setting (in step 2 above):
Simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
If you’ve selected the Time, Distance or Calories setting (in step 3 above):
Go to the setting display for the selected setting, and simultaneously press
both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
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display is not displayed and operation returns to the previous display.
5 From the Music Select menu, select the desired setting.
Available settings:
All Songs, Playlist(s)
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Other Playlists will be shown here as you create them (using the included software) and load
them to the BF-1. By default, the BF-1 has no custom music Playlists. However, it automatically
creates two Playlists (Walk and Jog) when you first load your own songs to the device. The BF-1
automatically sorts the songs you’ve loaded according to tempo and assigns them to the
appropriate Playlist.
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Even if you’ve selected a specific Playlist or “All Songs” in step 2 here, playback may be a mix of
pre-loaded BODiBEAT songs and audio songs, or even only BODiBEAT songs. This would occur
when:
• No songs of the appropriate tempo exist in the specified Playlist or among all songs on the
device.
and BODiBEAT songs are mixed in a 50/50 ratio. (The default setting of Music Priority is “User
Songs,” which means that only audio songs are played, unless no songs of the appropriate
tempo exist.)
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Walking/Jogging at Your Own Pace—Free Workout Mode
After a Free Workout session
Once your session is stopped (either automatically or manually), a log of the
session automatically appears. This log shows important information about the
session and your physical conditions. It also provides graphs showing the
changes of your speed and heart rate during the session.
Keep in mind that you can use the convenient software included with the BF-1
to more easily manage, view and even print the logs and graphs of all your
exercise sessions.
When the Free Workout session is stopped, the first log display appears:
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to scroll through the display pages to view all
log entries and graphs. The graph displays in pages 3/4 and 4/4 in particular
give you easy-to-understand indication of how your pace and heart rate
changed over the time of the session.
Indicates the Total Time and Total Distance for
the session.
Indicates the Average Pace, Total Calories
expended and Maximum Heart Rate for the
session.
Shows in graph form the changes in your
pace over the duration of the session.
Shows in graph form the changes in your
heart rate over the duration of the session.
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Since the distance, pace, calories or heart rate values in the logs are estimated based on the
User Settings, they may differ from the actual values.
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These log displays are the same as those in the Data menu of the Top Menu, and can be viewed
at any time from the Data menu (the logs of latest 99 workouts are saved in the device).
To exit from the Log display pages, press the [MENU] button to return to the
Free Workout display or hold the [MENU] button to return to the Top Menu.
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Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness
Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness
The Fitness modes provide the most appropriate music playback for optimal
aerobic exercise. In that sense, they are similar to the Free Workout mode.
However, they go much further, monitoring your heart rate and providing
sophisticated ways of changing the music to give you a perfectly programmed,
optimal aerobic workout—that matches your physical condition and the
intensity of your exercise.
The built-in pulse sensor detects your heart rate as you exercise. Continuously
and in real time, the BF-1 calculates the optimal exercise pace for you, given
your physical condition—and then automatically changes the music to match
your pace and heart rate. If your exercise is too strenuous and your heart rate is
too high (higher than optimal), the BF-1 plays slower tempo music. Likewise, if
your exercise is too easy and relaxed to provide adequate exercise benefits,
the BF-1 plays faster music. This ensures that you get the best possible
exercise—not too little, and not too much.
Each Fitness mode also features automatically programmed ‘warming up’ and
‘cooling down’ segments that effectively structure your exercise sessions and
help you avoid unnatural stress and fatigue.
Since the Fitness modes monitor your heart rate, you will need to properly
make sure other settings have been made, such as your actual age and resting
There are two Fitness modes: Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness. Essentially, they
function and operate exactly the same, except that Walk Fitness is specifically
programmed for walking, while Jog Fitness is designed for the more strenuous
and intense exercise you get while jogging. (However, slow tempo songs
matched for walking may sometimes be played if your heart rate goes higher
than optimal condition.)
To call up the Walk Fitness or Jog Fitness mode:
Select “Walk Fitness” or “Jog Fitness” from the Top Menu.
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Exercising with the Fitness modes
The Fitness modes monitor your heart rate and take into account your maximum
heart rate and resting heart rate to automatically program an optimal workout for
you, changing the music to fit your condition and the intensity of the exercise.
Before exercising, make sure that you’ve properly entered your birthday and
Operation
1 From the Top Menu, select the mode depending on the type of
exercise you’ll be doing:Walk Fitness (walking) or Jog Fitness
(jogging).
When it is properly attached, the LED will start flashing in time with your heart
rate.
3 From the Walk Fitness or Jog Fitness menu, select “Start,” then
start your exercise with the tempo of the song that plays.
You can set the goal setting (targets for your exercise) and/or select a specific
music playlist for the session. If you want to do so, select “Setting” here and
Once you set the goal setting, it will be shown in the “Start” menu the next time
you use the device, enabling you to continue with the same exercise settings
as before.
WARNING
In the Fitness modes, the device monitors your heart rate and provides a song at the
optimum tempo. However, if you find it too strenuous to match your pace to the song,
exercise.
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If the pulse sensor is not attached properly or accidentally slips off, a “Measurement Error!”
message appears. Reattach the pulse sensor properly and continue your exercise session.
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When starting the exercise, a Warming Up segment of two minutes (for Walk Fitness) or three
minutes (Jog Fitness) is inserted. You can change the pace during Warming Up manually if it
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For audio song playback, the song tempo which is analyzed by the BODiBEAT Station software
may differ from the actual tempo depending on the song characteristics. In this case, you can
manually correct the tempo information with the BODiBEAT Station. For details, refer to the
BODiBEAT Station Owner’s Manual.
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Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness
4 While you’re jogging or walking, you can change the volume of the
music and select different songs.You can also lock the pace or
change it to a different tempo. (See “Operation During Exercise” on
page 42.)
At the start of the ‘warming up’ and ‘cooling down’ segments, “Warm Up” and
“Cool Down” appear respectively in the display and remain for about two
seconds, followed by the normal exercise displays.
5 Before the set target has been reached, the ‘cooling down’ segment
begins—a slower song plays back to help you slow down your
pace. After about three minutes passes and the cooling down
segment reaches its end, music playback stops and the session
ends.
A log showing detailed information on your session automatically appears.
You can also slow down and stop a session manually by simultaneously
holding both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons. This starts the cooling down
segment, ends the session and calls up the log display.
Holding the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons again during the cooling down ends the
session immediately and calls up the log display.
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the log display appears and prompts you to update the maximum heart rate and tempo.
The indications and operations for the session log displays in the Fitness
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FYI
What is ‘Effective’ Aerobic Exercise?
Aerobic exercise, such as walking and jogging, builds up your
cardiopulmonary functions and increases your stamina. Since
stamina is a good measure of physical age, regular and continuous
aerobic exercise can make your body more youthful.
Aerobic exercise is also very effective for losing weight. Oxygen brought into
body breaks down and burns off fat. Moreover, as your exercising builds muscle
mass and increases basal metabolism, your whole body and constitution loses
more and more fat.
To achieve the maximum benefits of aerobic exercise, you should avoid merely
jogging in any haphazard fashion, but be careful to set appropriate exercise
intensity levels (i.e., the pace for walking/jogging) and exercise lengths.
Exercise intensity and heart rate
As you exercise, your heart rate rises. Since intense exercise increases your
heart rate more significantly than light exercise, heart rate is a reliable indicator
for exercise intensity. To achieve the desired effect of your exercise, it is
important that you determine the target heart rate in advance and try to bring
your heart rate up to this target during exercise.
How can you determine the proper target heart rate? There are various methods
for calculating heart rate, but the BF-1 adopts a method using %HRR
(percentage of heart rate reserve). The %HRR figure assumes your resting heart
rate as 0% and your maximum heart rate (heart rate during your most intense
exercise) as 100%. For walking, a %HRR figure of 55 – 75% is optimal for aerobic
exercise. For jogging, 65 – 75% is optimal. For the specific formula used to
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The BF-1 calculates your heart rate according to the blood flow at your ear lobe detected by the
included pulse sensor.
Using the Fitness modes, you can maintain the optimal heart rate during exercise
without the need to be continually conscious of your heart rate, simply by
entering your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate figures in advance.
When your heart rate dips below the optimal level, faster songs are played to
naturally prompt you to increase your pace; likewise, when your heart rate
exceeds the optimal level, slower songs are played to prompt you to decrease
your pace. Thanks to this feature, you simply match your walking/jogging pace to
the tempo of the music, and your optimal heart rate is maintained (refer to the
graph below). You can also easily check whether your heart rate is optimal or not
from the LED. When it is optimal (%HRR is 55 – 75%), it flashes in green. When
lower than optimal, it flashes in blue. When higher than optimal, it flashes in red.
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Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness
%HRR
When your heart rate exceeds the
optimal level, slower songs are played
75%
55%
Heart rate
When your heart rate dips below the
optimal level, faster songs are played
Exercise length
Warming up
Cooling down
Exercise length
For best results, one exercise session should be at least fifteen minutes. Twenty
minutes or more is recommended, because as long as you exercise, the
proportion of fat-burning increases and remains high. When you are walking,
more time is required for this than when jogging—roughly 30 – 40 minutes—
because your heart rate increases more slowly than when jogging.
Warming up and cooling down
Warming up and cooling down is necessary not only for effective exercise but
also for protection from injury and proper recovery from fatigue. Generally,
bending and stretching, as well as minimum-stress exercises are good for
warming up and cooling down. The Fitness modes of the BF-1 actually include
warming up and cooling down segments to guide you naturally into lighter
exercising. At the beginning of the exercise and at the end of the exercise, slower
songs are automatically played back. Simply match your pace to the music
playing, and you can warm up and cool down appropriately.
For safe exercise
Pay careful attention to the environment around you to avoid accidents.
• Exercise in locations of light or minimal traffic, such as a park or a jogging path.
• Exercise in broad daylight if possible. Exercising at dusk or after the sun goes
down—or worse yet, at night—you may not be able to properly see dangerous
obstacles, and other people or drivers may not be able to see you.
• When jogging, pay more attention to your environment than when walking. The
faster you are moving, the greater the danger.
Supervised by: Senshi Fukashiro, Associate Professor, University of Tokyo
(Sport Sciences and Sport Biomechanics)
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Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode
Exercising According to a Training Program—Training
Mode
In the Training mode, you can create more detailed structured exercise
sessions and make custom programs to fit your individual exercise needs.
Preset Training programs are also available for certain exercise situations or
goals. You can use these as a starting point. (You may want to inspect these
programs within the included software, to more easily view the contents and the
targets over the programmed exercise).
Each program in the Training mode contains several segments, each lasting for
a specific amount of time or for a specific distance. Each segment also has a
different target. This can be a certain intensity of exercise (as measured by
heart rate reserve), a specific music tempo, a specific heart rate, or a specific
pace (as measured by minutes: seconds per mile). Simply put, a Training
program divides an exercise session into multiple parts, each programmed
exactly to suit your exercise needs or fit a specific athletic training application.
You can create your own Training programs, and the included software gives
you the tools to most easily and intuitively do this. Creating your own custom
Training programs gives you enormous flexibility and control over your exercise
sessions. When used correctly, it’s almost like having a professional athletic
coach by your side, telling you not only when to speed up and when to slow
down, but exactly how much you should speed up or slow down—all the while
playing your favorite music to keep you on program.
To call up the Training mode:
Select “Training” from the Top Menu.
Exercising with preset programs
The BF-1 comes with specially programmed preset Training programs built into
the unit. These are designed for a variety of specific exercise situations or goals.
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Operation
1 Select the desired program from the Training menu.
content of the presets within the included software, making it easier to see and
understand the segments and the intervals/targets for the exercise.
When it is properly attached, the LED will start flashing in time with your heart
rate.
3 From the menu, select “Start,” then start running or walking with
the tempo of the song that plays.
As you exercise, the program number and the segment number is shown at
the top of the display. A song of the appropriate tempo is automatically
selected from all songs currently on the BF-1.
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If you want to specify a certain Playlist for song selection, select “View/Edit” here, and then
select “OK” at the bottom. The Select Music display appears.
WARNING
In the Training mode, the device plays back songs that follow the pace of the program,
and naturally you should try to match this pace. However, if you find the pace too
stop the exercise.
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If the pulse sensor is not attached properly or accidentally slips off, a “Measurement Error!”
message appears. Reattach the ear sensor properly and continue your exercise session.
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If you find it difficult to match your steps to the song tempo, turn the Tempo Guide function on
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For audio song playback, the song tempo which is analyzed by the BODiBEAT Station software
may differ from the actual tempo depending on the song characteristics. In this case, you can
manually correct the tempo information with the BODiBEAT Station. For details, refer to the
BODiBEAT Station Owner’s Manual.
4 While you’re running or walking, you can change the volume of the
music and select different songs.
You can also lock the pace or change it to a different tempo. (See “Operation
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5 Once the program has reached the end, music playback stops and
your session is ended.
A log showing detailed information on your session automatically appears.
If you want to stop the exercise before the program reaches the end, you can
also stop the session manually by simultaneously holding both the ▲/▼ (Up/
Down) buttons. This ends the session and calls up the log display.
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the log display appears and prompts you to update the maximum heart rate and tempo.
The indications and operations for the session log displays in the Training
Creating a new program
You can create your own Training program from scratch, entering the desired
Interval and Target for each segment in your custom exercise program.
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Up to 99 programs can be saved in the BF-1. One program can contain up to 99 intervals.
Operation
1 Select “New” from the Training menu.
2 Set the units you want to use for Interval andTarget in the segment.
For example, if you want to jog for 3 minutes in a segment and you want to jog
at a pace of one mile every 5-1/2 minutes, select “Time” in the Interval
parameter and “Pace” in the Target parameter.
Available settings:
Interval
Time
Distance
Target
Pace (minutes: seconds per mile)
Tempo (bpm)
HR (Heart Rate; bpm)
%HRR (percentage of heart rate reserve; %)
This represents the intensity of your exercise.
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playing back while exercising is too fast or too slow, change the stride setting.
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If you set the measurement unit of length as “Meters,” the pace is represented by “minutes:
seconds per kilometer.”
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About heart rate reserve
FYI
Heart rate reserve (HRR) is a term used to describe the difference
between a person’s resting heart rate (HR ) and maximum heart rate
rest
(HR
). The formula is:
max
HRR = HR
– HR
rest
max
The BF-1 actually measures and calculates the percentage of heart rate
reserve (%HRR) and uses this as a measurement of exercise intensity.
By using %HRR as the exercise intensity, the optimal heart rate (HR) in
exercising is calculated. The formula is:
HR = HRR x %HRR + HR
rest
For example, if your HR
is 180 bpm, HR
is 60 bpm and target
max
rest
%HRR is 70%, the HR is calculated as:
HR = (180 – 60) x 0.7 + 60 = 144
After the Interval and Target setting is finished, the following display appears.
Interval
Target
3 Set the desired values for Interval and Target, and then
simultaneously press the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to actually enter
them for the segment.
The segment is entered and operation returns to the previous display.
4 Select “Add Segment” to enter the next segment.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above as needed to create all the desired
segments for your program.
6 After you’ve created all the segments for the program, select “OK”
in the display.
The Select Music display appears (when some Playlists exist).
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Songs,” the Music Select display is not displayed. Skip to step 8.
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Doing this automatically returns to the initial display.
8 Select “Start” to start exercising with the newly created program.
For further details and important information when using in the Training mode,
Editing the preset (or already created) Program
This operation is convenient for using an existing program as a template for
making a new program. Simply select a program that is similar to the one you
wish to create, and then change the settings of the existing program as
necessary to create the new program.
Operation
1 Select the desired program to be edited from the Training menu.
The following display appears.
2 If you want to edit this program and overwrite it, select “View/Edit,”
and then go on to step 3. If you want to save the original program
and make a new one, select “Copy.”
When you select “Copy” here, a “Copied to Program XX” message briefly
appears, followed by the display in step 1 above. Select “View/Edit” from this
display and continue with the steps below to edit the copied program.
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The lowest unused program number will be automatically selected as the copy destination.
All segments in the program are shown in the display.
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Exercising According to a Training Program—Training Mode
3 Select the segment you wish to edit.
If you want to edit a segment, select the desired segment here and go on to
the Edit/Insert instruction in step 5 below.
If you want to insert a new segment, select the location to which it will be
inserted and go on to the Edit/Insert instruction in step 5 below. (For example,
if you want to insert a new segment between segments 2 and 3, select
segment 3.)
If you want to delete a segment, select the desired segment here and go on to
the Delete instruction in step 5 below.
If you want to add a new segment after the last segment, select “Add
segment” and go on to step 6.
4 From the following display, select the desired operation: Edit,
Insert, or Delete.
Edit/Insert
When you select “Edit” or “Insert” here, the Edit segment display appears.
Delete
If you’ve selected “Delete” here, the display prompts you for confirmation.
Select “Yes” to delete the selected segment, or select “No” to cancel. The Edit
display (in step 3 above) appears. Continue editing as desired, or go on to
step 8 to save the program.
5 Set the desired values for Interval and Target, and then
simultaneously press the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to actually enter
them for the segment.
The segment is entered and operation returns to the previous display.
6 Repeat steps 3 – 5 above as needed to create all the desired
segments for the program.
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7 After you’ve created all the segments for the program, select “OK”
in the display.
The Select Music display appears (when some Playlists exist).
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Songs,” the Music Select display is not displayed. Skip to step 8.
Doing this automatically returns to the initial display.
9 Select “Start” to start exercising with the newly created program.
For further details and important information when using in the Training mode,
Deleting a program
If you want to create a new program but the memory of the BF-1 is full and no
more programs can be saved (an error message indicating this appears), you
will need to delete one or more programs. This operation lets you delete an
existing program to make room for the new program.
Operation
1 Select the desired program to be deleted from the Training menu.
The following display appears.
2 Select “Delete.”
The display prompts you for confirmation.
3 Select “Yes” to delete the selected program, or select “No” to
cancel.
When you select “Yes,” a “Delete Program XX” message briefly appears,
followed by the Training menu.
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Operation During Exercise
Operation During Exercise
At any time during your exercise session (in Free Workout, Fitness Walk, Fitness
Jog or Training modes), you can change various settings.
■ Pausing the exercise
This function lets you temporarily pause the operation of the BF-1 (for
example, if you need to briefly stop your exercise session). Music
playback is stopped and your heart rate and steps are not monitored while
pause is active.
Operation
Press (but do not hold) the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons simultaneously. This
pauses the music and exercise session. Press them again to restart the
music and exercise.
■ Changing music playback volume
Operation
Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to call up the Volume display and change
the volume while the music is playing.
After two seconds, the Volume display automatically closes and returns to
the previous display. You can also close the Volume display manually
(before the two seconds are up) by pressing the [MENU] button.
■ Changing songs
This lets you select other songs having roughly the same tempo as the
song currently playing or jump back to the beginning of the current song.
Operation
1 Press the [MENU] button once to call up the Select Song display.
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2 Press the ▼ (Down) button to select the next song as desired.
Pressing the ▲ (Up) button returns to the top (beginning) of the
current song.
Pressing the ▼ (Down) button skips to the next or previous song (in the current
Playlist or among all songs) that has roughly the same tempo as the currently
active exercise tempo. Songs that do not match the current tempo will be
skipped over.
To better understand this, consider the example song Playlist below:
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4
Song 5
140 bpm
120 bpm
142 bpm
138 bpm
150 bpm
If your exercise pace is about 140 bpm in this situation, a song having a
tempo of about 140 bpm will be played back. When Song 1 is played back, for
example, you can skip to Song 3 or Song 4 by using the ▼ (Down) button.
Songs 2 and 5 cannot be selected in this way, since they differ too greatly from
the current tempo.
After ten seconds, the Select Song display automatically closes and returns to
the previous display. You can also close the Select Song display manually
(before the ten seconds are up) by pressing the [MENU] button twice.
(Pressing it once calls up the Pace display. Pressing it again calls up the
normal display.)
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song, the BF-1 memorizes this action, assuming that the song is one that you don’t like, and
accordingly lowers the playback priority of the song. If you rewind (go back to the top of) the
song, the song is memorized as a favorite and according raises the playback priority.
■ Locking the pace
This function lets you maintain the current tempo (or one of your selection)
indefinitely. Your physical conditions in exercising (pace, heart rate, etc.)
have no effect on the music tempo while the tempo is locked.
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While playback is paused, the pace lock function is not available.
Operation
1 Press the [MENU] button twice to call up the Pace display.
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2 Simultaneously press both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to lock the
tempo.
To unlock the tempo and return to normal operation, repeat steps 1 and 2
above.
■ Changing the pace
In the Fitness and Training modes, this function lets you change the song
to a faster or slower song as desired during your exercise. Keep in mind
that this new pace is not locked. After a while, song playback changes
automatically based on changes in your heart rate or the training program.
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While playback is paused, the pace change function is not available.
Operation
1 Press the [MENU] button twice to call up the Pace display.
2 Press the ▲ (Up) button to raise the tempo, or press the ▼ (Down)
button to lower it.
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starting pace, maximum pace and maximum heart rate will be changed. If this occurs, a
confirmation message will appear when the workout reaches its end, prompting you to
memorize the changed pace/maximum heart rate. Select “Yes” to memorize.
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Checking the Exercise Logs
Checking the Exercise Logs
Each time you exercise with the BF-1, a new exercise log is automatically
generated, creating a record of important information about your exercise
session and your physical conditions. This information includes the date and
time of your session, the distance covered, the average pace of your walking/
jogging, the amount of calories you expended, and your maximum heart rate
(the highest recorded pulse during the session). The logs also provide two
different graphs: one showing the changes in your pace during the session, the
other showing changes in your heart rate during the same time.
Since your exercise logs are automatically stored to internal memory (up to 99
sessions), you can call up these logs and check your past exercise sessions.
This feature also lets you view cumulative data—for example, how much total
distance you walked or ran in a specific week, or how many calories you
expended during a specific month.
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The BF-1 has memory space for up to 99 exercise session logs. When you exceed this number, the
earliest ones will automatically be deleted to make room for the new logs. By using the included
software to transfer your data to computer, you can store all your exercise logs and not need to
worry about the 30-log limit.
Operation
1 From the Top Menu, select “Data.”
2 Select the desired category: Workouts, Days, Weeks or Months.
When selecting Workouts, you can view individual exercise session logs.
When selecting Days, you can view the cumulative data for a day if you’ve
exercised more than once on that day. When selecting Weeks or Months, you
can view the cumulative data for a week or month, respectively.
3 From the Workouts display, select the desired session. From the
other displays, select the desired time frame (day, week, month).
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■ Log Displays
When you select a specific workout session, day, week or month above,
the exercise log displays will be called up. The contents of the displays
differ depending on the category/time frame. Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down)
buttons to scroll through the display pages.
For Workouts:
For Days, Weeks or Months:
Indicates the selected day,
week or month
Total time of all exercise
sessions during the period
Total distance covered
Average pace for all exercise
sessions during the period
Total calories expended
Maximum heart rate (highest
recorded pulse during all
sessions)
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Exercise log displays 3 and 4 are not available here.
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Since the distance, pace, calories or heart rate values in the logs are estimated based on the User
Settings, they may differ from the actual values.
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Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode
Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode
The BF-1 also features a convenient Guest mode that allows your friends and
exercise partners to use your BF-1—without disturbing your special settings.
This lets them take the unit on a “test run,” freely use the Free Workout and
Fitness modes and even generate detailed logs of their exercise sessions—
without saving the logs or changing any of your own personal settings.
IMPORTANT
the BF-1.
Operation
1 From the Top Menu, select “Guest.”
In the Guest mode, “•” is shown at the beginning of the display title.
Indicates the Guest mode
is active.
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You can exit from the Guest mode (if you’ve entered it inadvertently) by pressing and holding
the [MENU] button for about two seconds.
2 Select the desired exercise mode from: Free Workout, Walk Fitness
or Jog Fitness.
The Free Workout mode automatically matches the music to your exercise
pace, selecting songs having the same tempo as your jogging or walking
The Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness are more sophisticated modes that monitor
your heart rate using the pulse sensor and change the music automatically to
give you the best possible aerobic workout. (For more details on the Fitness
3 If you want an open-ended session where you walk or jog as long
as you want, skip to step 4. If you want to walk or jog for a specific
length of time, distance or calories, select “Setting.”
You can set the exercise target according to Time, Distance or Calories. Refer
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In the Guest mode, the distance, calories and exercise intensity (song tempo) are calculated
based on the default values below.
• Birthday: January 1, 1970
• Resting Heart Rate: 60 bpm
• Weight: 120.0 lb (54.5 kg)
• Height: 5.5 ft (1.68 m)
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Using the BF-1 in Guest Mode
4 Select “Start” and then simultaneously press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down)
buttons to start your exercise session.
During your exercise, you can change the volume of the music, select different
songs, lock the pace or change it to a different tempo. See “Operation During
WARNING
When using the Fitness Mode, depending on your physical condition you may feel the
Particularly, if you find it too strenuous to match your pace to the song, do not force
yourself to keep pace. Lower the pace or stop the exercise.
5 The exercise session is ended after the specified time, and a log
showing detailed information on your session is automatically
called up.
If your exercise is an open-ended session or you want to stop the exercise
before the specified time has been reached, you can also stop the session
manually by simultaneously holding both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
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When using the Fitness mode, the cool down segment will be inserted before stop the session.
Holding both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons during the cooling down ends the session
immediately and calls up the log display.
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting with a computer allows you to easily and intuitively
manage the exercise logs, training programs, and music data,
and lets you take full advantage of all the modes and functions
on the BF-1 conveniently and efficiently from your computer.
This is especially true in the Music mode, where the songs you
want to listen to must be loaded from the computer beforehand.
The loaded songs can also be listened to in other modes.
Managing data and loading songs from computer requires the
included software.
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About the BODiBEAT Station Software
About the BODiBEAT Station Software
The included BODiBEAT Station provides exceptionally convenient and easy
tools for managing the songs you want to use on the BF-1, and provides easy-
to-understand visual graphs of your exercise logs. It also provides convenient
means for creating playlists of your favorite songs and for loading them to the
device, so that you can enjoy walking or jogging while listening to your favorite
music. In addition, creating training programs and registering your personal
data by using the software is much easier and faster than doing it on the device
itself.
Managing Exercise Logs
• View as a graph
• View as a list
Creating a Personal Training Program
• Enter the target pace, heart rate, etc.
Managing Song Data
Synchronizing
• Analyze the tempo and song features
Synchronizing the device
automatically
and software
• Playing back a song
• Creating Playlists
Registering personal information
• Birthday, Sex
• Height, Weight
• Stride, Heart Rate
For instructions on how to use the software, refer to the BODiBEAT Station
Owner’s Manual installed together with the program.
IMPORTANT
Before installing the software, please read carefully the End User License Agreement
included in the CD-ROM. By installing it, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of
the license agreement.
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About the BODiBEAT Station Software
System Requirements
®
Windows XP Professional SP2/XP Home Edition SP2 or Vista*
(*Only compatible with 32-bit Ultimate/Business/Home Premium/Home Basic/Enterprise
versions.)
OS
®
®
®
Computer
1 GHz or higher; Intel Pentium /Celeron processor
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended)
Windows Vista: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Available Memory
Hard Disk
Display
200 MB or more
1024 x 768 or more
Windows-compliant Audio Interface or Sound Card
(Windows Media Player must be installed to the computer.)
Sound
®
Installation
Operation
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
The initial menu appears on the screen.
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If the initial menu does not appear, select the CD/DVD drive from My Computer, then double-
click “Setup.exe” and go on to step 3.
2 Click “Install BODiBEAT Station” from the initial menu.
The installation starts. After the message “Please plug in your BODiBEAT
device” appears, connect the BF-1 to the computer with the supplied USB
cable.
3 Execute the installation by following the onscreen instructions.
CAUTION
When you first connect the BF-1 to the computer in which the BODiBEAT Station is installed, the
preset Training programs on the BF-1 will be overwritten by the programs on the BODiBEAT
Station. If you have edited the preset programs on the BF-1, your changes will be lost. To avoid
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How to Connect
How to Connect
Connect the device to a working computer with the included USB cable.
(Recharging of the battery automatically starts.) When connected, the BF-1
automatically switches to PC mode and any key operations on the unit are
disabled.
Computer
BF-1
USB cable
DANGER
Do not connect to a computer in extremely hot environments.You should charge it in a
temperature conditions of between 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F). Recharging the battery in high
temperatures may result in fire or an explosion.
CAUTION
• Do not connect the BF-1 to the computer when the computer is in the power-saving mode
(such as suspended, sleep, standby) and do not turn the computer to the power-saving mode
when the BF-1 is connected. Doing so risks freezing the BF-1 and losing data, or depleting the
power of the BF-1.
• Always use the included USB cable. Using an improper cable may cause damage to the USB
terminal.
• Never disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. Doing so may cause loss of
data or damage to the device.
• When connecting with a computer to which BODiBEAT Station is installed, a message “Do you
want to associate with this computer?” may appear. If you select “Yes” here, data on the BF-1
(logs, training programs and songs) will be cleared.
Removing the device from the computer
You can remove the device from the computer safely with the following
procedure.
Operation
1 Double-click “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the Windows task
bar.
The “Safely Remove Hardware” dialog appears.
2 Confirm that the “Display device component” is checkmarked,
select “Yamaha BODiBEAT USB Device,” then click [Stop].
The “Stop a Hardware device” dialog appears.
3 Click [OK].
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
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Loading Music Data to the BF-1
Loading Music Data to the BF-1
By loading your favorite songs to the BF-1, you can listen to them when you
exercise or play them back in the Music Playback mode.
First, to load songs, you will need to use the included software. Second, import
the desired songs to the software from the computer’s hard disk, then create
playlists on the software if necessary. Finally, transfer the songs/playlists from
the computer to the device.
Operation
2
3
1
Computer
BF-1
CD-ROM
1 Install the included software to the computer
2 Import the songs to the software
3 Transfer the songs to the device
For details about the procedure, refer to the owner’s manual of the software.
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The BODiBEAT Station cannot directly import the song data from a music CD. You will need to
import songs from the CD to your computer in advance, using a CD ripping software, such as
Windows Media Player.
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The data transfer will take a long time (up to one-quarter of the song length) since the song’s tempo
characteristics are thoroughly checked and analyzed automatically in real time. The transfer time
may differ depending on your particular computer.
Updating the BF-1
You can update the BF-1 to the latest version by downloading the appropriate
updater file from our website and installing it. For up-to-date information or
specific updating instructions, refer to the website below.
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You can also easily access the website from the [Help] menu of the included software.
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Using the BF-1 as
a Music Player
—Music Playback Mode
In this mode, the BF-1 performs as a simple music player. You
can select one of the songs you’ve loaded from computer and
play it back. The Music Playback mode features three basic
operations that let you:
➤ Select a specific artist or album, and automatically play the songs of
➤ Select a custom Playlist, and automatically play the songs assigned to
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There are other playback options available. You can have all songs in a playlist automatically play
back at random or have them repeat indefinitely (either a single song or all songs in a playlist). See
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Selecting Songs
Selecting Songs
Playing the songs from an artist or album—Artist/Album
With this operation, you can select a specific artist or album, and automatically
play the songs of that artist or album. Note that you must first have some songs
downloaded to the BF-1 and organized according to artist or album before you
can use this. The BODiBEAT Station software has convenient tools to help you
download songs (even entire albums) and organize them as you wish. (Refer to
page 53.)
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If the artist name and/or album name is not entered, the item appears blank in the display.
Operation
1 Select “Music Playback” from the Top Menu.
If you need to return to the Top Menu from any other mode/menu, press and
hold down the [MENU] button.
2 From the Music Playback menu, call up the Artist/Album menu.
3 Select the desired item from the list that appears.
The first song of the selected artist or album starts playing automatically.
During playback, the song title and artist are shown, along with the elapsed
time of playback.
Play Info display
Elapsed time
Song title
Artist
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You can have all songs in an album automatically play back at random or have them repeat
After the last song of the album is played, playback is automatically stopped.
If you want to stop playback manually before the album reaches the end,
press and hold down both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
To temporarily pause playback, simply press the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons
together (but do not hold them). Press them again to resume playback.
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Selecting Songs
Playing a single song—Songs
Here you can select and play any one song that is downloaded and stored to
your BF-1.
Operation
1 Select “Music Playback” from the Top Menu.
If you need to return to the Top Menu from any other mode/menu, press and
hold down the [MENU] button.
2 From the Music Playback menu, call up the Songs menu.
3 Select the desired song from the list that appears.
The selected song starts playing.
During playback, the song title and artist are shown, along with the elapsed
time of playback.
Play Info display
Elapsed time
Song title
Artist
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You can have all songs automatically play back at random or have them repeat indefinitely
4 If you want to stop playback of the song, press and hold down both
▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
To temporarily pause playback, simply press the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons
together (but do not hold them). Press them again to resume playback.
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Playing the songs from a Playlist—Playlists
With this operation, you can select a specific Playlist, and automatically play the
songs assigned to that Playlist. Note that you must first have some songs
downloaded to the BF-1 and organized according to Playlists before you can
use this. The BODiBEAT Station software has convenient tools to help you
download songs and organize them into custom Playlists as desired. (Refer to
page 53.)
Operation
1 Select “Music Playback” from the Top Menu.
If you need to return to the Top Menu from any other mode/menu, press and
hold down the [MENU] button.
2 From the Music Playback menu, call up the Playlists menu.
3 Select the desired item from the list that appears.
The first song of the selected Playlist starts playing automatically.
During playback, the song title and artist are shown, along with the elapsed
time of playback.
Play Info display
Elapsed time
Song title
Artist
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You can have all songs in a playlist automatically play back at random or have them repeat
After the last song of the playlist is played, playback is automatically stopped.
If you want to stop playback manually before the playlist reaches the end,
press and hold down both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
To temporarily pause playback, simply press the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons
together (but do not hold them). Press them again to resume playback.
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Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode
Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode
Fast-forward and reverse
These controls can be used while the Play Info display is shown. You can also
jump back to the beginning of the current song or skip to the next one.
Operation
1 From the Play Info display, press the [MENU] button while the song
is playing.
The SELECT SONG display appears.
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If the Play Info display is not shown here and you want to call it up again, follow the instructions
2 To fast-forward, press and hold down the ▼ (Down) button.
When the end of the song is reached, it goes to the next song and continues
fast-forwarding. Song playback starts when you release the ▼ (Down) button.
To reverse, press and hold down the ▲ (Up) button.
When the top of the song is reached, the previous song is selected and
rewinding continues. Song playback starts when you release the ▲ (Up)
button.
To go to the beginning of the next song, press the ▼ (Down) button.
To go back to the beginning of the current song, press the ▲ (Up)
button.
When you fast-forward, reverse or do nothing in the SELECT SONG display,
after ten seconds, the Play Info display will automatically called up. You can
also close the SELECT SONG display manually (before 10 seconds are up) by
pressing the [MENU] button.
When you change the song or return to beginning of the song, the song title is
displayed for five seconds, after which the Play Info display is called up. You
can change the songs in order by pressing the ▲ (Up) or ▼ (Down) button
during this five seconds.
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Basic Operations in Music Playback Mode
Adjusting the Volume
While the song is playing, you can change the volume.
Operation
1 From the Play Info display, press one of the ▲/▼ (Up/Down)
buttons.
The Volume display appears.
Volume amount
(0 – 32)
Volume slider
2 Use the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons to set the volume as desired.
After two seconds, the Volume display automatically closes and returns to the
previous display. You can also close the Volume display manually (before the
two seconds are up) by pressing the [MENU] button.
Exiting from the Play Info Display
You can exit from the Play Info display and return to the Top Menu, without
stopping song playback. If you want to change any music settings such as
Repeat or Shuffle, or you want to reselect the song to be played, you can do it
from the Top Menu.
Operation
While a song is playing, press and hold down the [MENU] button.
The Top Menu is called up.
n
When you exit from the Play Info display, you can stop song playback or restart playback by
simultaneously holding the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons. You’ll need to call up the Play Info display
again if you want to change the playback volume, fast-forward, rewind or switch the song. Refer
to “Returning to the Play Info Display” below.
Returning to the Play Info Display
After exiting from the Play Info display, if you haven’t used any of panel controls
for ten seconds, the Play Info display will automatically be called up again. You
can also call it up manually by the following procedure.
Operation
1 Select “Music Playback” from the Top Menu.
2 Select “Now Playing.”
The Play Info display appears.
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Settings
This group of controls and parameters let you customize the BF-
1 for your own preferences and physical condition. The Settings
are divided into three main groups: Music, Hardware and User,
with a separate Initialize function for instantly restoring the
default settings of the device. Also included is an Information
menu, which lets you check the version of your BF-1.
Contents
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Music Settings
Music Settings
The Music Settings let you set:
➤ Various exercise and workout music controls, such as Tempo Guide, Song
Connection, Playback Time for songs, and others. (See “Workout Music”
below.)
➤ The playback mode for the BF-1 (Repeat and Shuffle). (See “Play Mode” on
page 65.)
From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ Music Settings
Workout Music
This mode provides a variety of settings related to how you want to use the BF-1
in your exercising and workouts.
Operation
From the Music Settings menu, select the Workout Music menu.
In the Workout Music menu, the following items are shown: Music Priority,
Tempo Guide, Half Tempo, Song Transition, Playback Time and Normalize
Volume.
Music Priority (below)
■ Music Priority
This lets you set how the BF-1 selects between normal audio songs and
the special “BODiBEAT” songs, which have been pre-loaded to the
device. These BODiBEAT songs have been built into the BF-1 to make
sure that songs of all tempos between 50 – 250 bpm are properly
included, even if you haven’t loaded audio songs of all tempos to the
device.
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Music Settings
Operation
From the Workout Music menu, select the Music Priority parameter.
Available settings:
User Songs
Only user-supplied songs are played, unless no songs of the appropriate tempo exist,
in which case a BODiBEAT song of the tempo is played. This is the default setting.
Mix
Audio songs and BODiBEAT songs are mixed in a 50/50 ratio.
BODiBEAT Songs
Only the pre-loaded BODiBEAT songs are played. (Audio songs are not selected.)
About the BODiBEAT songs
FYI
The BF-1 contains many short phrases of specific song parts—for
example, rhythm parts, melody parts, bass parts, and so on. Some of
these are randomly and automatically chosen and mixed, giving you
literally hundreds of thousands of songs suitable for your exercise
sessions.
■ Tempo Guide
This lets you turn on the sound of the Tempo Guide. (Tempo Guide is a
metronome sound that clicks for each beat, to help you “feel” the tempo of
the song.) When you turn the Tempo Guide function on, the sound will
come on only when your pace deviates from the basic tempo of the song.
A sub menu in this setting lets you select the type of sound used for the
Tempo Guide.
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Tempo Guide is only available in the Fitness or Training modes.
Operation
1 From the Workout Music menu, select the Tempo Guide parameter.
Available settings:
Off
Tempo Guide is off.
On
Tempo Guide is enabled, and sounds only when your walking/jogging pace deviates
from the tempo of a song.
When you select “On” here, the Guide Sound menu will appear.
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If Tempo Guide is set to “Off,” pressing both the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons returns to the Workout
Music menu (Guide Sound menu will not appear).
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2 Select the desired setting using the ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
Every time the cursor position is moved, the highlighted setting can be heard.
Available settings:
Guide Sound A, Guide Sound B, Guide Sound C
■ Half Tempo
This allows you to broaden the tempo criteria for songs to include songs
that are at half the current tempo. For example, if the current pace is 160
bpm, you can set Half Tempo to On, and songs at 80 bpm will be included
along with songs at 160 bpm. In other words, songs that are exactly twice
as slow as the current pace will play back. Since the pace is mathemati-
cally half, you can continue jogging/walking at the current pace and still
stay in time with the music. This lets you program relaxing, slow-paced
music for your exercising, and yet maintain a fast-paced exercise.
When Half Tempo is set to Off, only music at the selected tempo will play
back.
n
Half Tempo is available only for the audio songs and only when using the Free Workout mode.
Operation
From the Workout Music menu, select the Half Tempo parameter.
Available settings:
Off, On
■ Song Transition
Song playback on the BF-1 is basically continuous. One song follows
another virtually without pause in order that your exercise continues
undisturbed. The Song Transition function lets you determine how the BF-1
connects consecutive songs with a special connective phrase.
n
The Song Transition setting is in effect just before the audio song is played. (Before a BODiBEAT
song is played, no connective phrase is added.)
Operation
From the Workout Music menu, select the Song Transition
parameter.
Available settings:
Transition 1
A connective phrase is added between successive songs, to smoothly sequence
between them.
Transition 2
A connective phrase is added between successive songs, with the previous song
fading out (only when the previous song is an audio song), followed by the connective
phrase and then playback of the next song.
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Music Settings
■ Playback Time
This determines the maximum song playback time, or how long each song
plays before the next song starts.
n
Playback Time is not available when using Music Playback Mode.
Operation
From the Workout Music menu, select the PlaybackTime parameter.
Available settings:
Maximum, 1 min., 2 min., 3 min., 4 min., 5 min.
■ Normalize Volume
This evens out the volume of all songs in the BF-1, preventing extreme
changes in volume from one song to the next and keeping the selected
songs at relatively the same level.
n
If you have already normalized the levels of the song or songs on the computer with some other
audio application, make sure to set the Normalize Volume setting to off.
Operation
From the Workout Music menu, select the Normalize Volume
parameter.
Available settings:
Off, On
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Music Settings
Play Mode—Repeat and Shuffle
This mode lets you set how the BF-1 plays back songs—at random or in order,
and whether a song or songs will be repeated. Repeat and Shuffle playback
can be used together as well.
n
and/or shuffle setting is in effect only for the selected album/playlist.
Operation
1 From the Music Settings menu, select the Play Mode menu.
2 Select the desired setting for Repeat and/or Shuffle using the ▲/▼
(Up/Down) buttons.
■ Repeat
When this is set to All, all of the songs will be played back in order and
then repeated indefinitely. The Repeat All icon (
) is also shown at the
top of the display. When this is set to Song, the selected song will be
repeated indefinitely. The Repeat One icon (
of the display.
) is also shown at the top
Available settings:
Off, All, Song
■ Shuffle
When this is set to On, all songs will be played back at random. The
Shuffle icon ( ) is also shown at the top of the display.
Available settings:
Off, On
When Repeat is set to All and Shuffle is set to On, all songs will be played
back in random order and then repeated indefinitely.
Bass Boost
This is an additional equalizer control which produces rich, deep bass tones for
a more powerful overall sound, and helps compensate for outside noises that
may be interfering with the music.
n
When you change the Bass Boost setting while a song is playing in the Music Playback mode, the
highlighted setting will take effect for the currently played song and you can hear each Bass Boost
setting as you select it.
Operation
From the Music Settings menu, select the Bass Boost parameter.
Available settings:
Off, Low, Mid, High
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Hardware Settings
Hardware Settings
The Hardware Settings let you set:
➤ The sensitivity of the sensors of the BF-1. (See “Sensors” below.)
From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ Hardware Settings.
Sensors
The Sensors settings let you tailor the response and sensitivity of the sensors of
the BF-1. It lets you adjust the device to the strength of your pulse, the speed of
your jogging stride and changes in your jogging pace.
Operation
From the Hardware Settings menu, select the Sensors menu.
In the Sensors menu, the following items are shown: Pulse Sensor, Step
Sensor and Pace Sensor.
Pulse Sensor (below)
■ Pulse Sensor
This lets you adjust how sensitive the BF-1 sensor is to your pulse. For
example, if your pulse is weak or the BF-1 doesn’t seem to respond
properly to your pulse, adjusting the setting here can improve the
response.
h
pulse.
Operation
From the Sensors menu, select the Pulse Sensor parameter.
Available settings:
High Sensitivity, Normal Sensitivity, Low Sensitivity
“Normal” is the default setting and should be fine for most people and
situations. If the BF-1 doesn’t seem to be responding properly, try changing
the setting. Select “High” if your pulse is weak, or “Low” if your pulse is strong.
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■ Step Sensor
This lets you adjust how sensitive the BF-1 sensor is to your pace.
Normally, the BF-1 detects the exercise pace (tempo) when it recognizes
your steps continuing at the same tempo within a certain range. If you find
that the exercise pace of the BF-1 slips out of sync with your walking/
jogging stride, adjusting the setting here can improve the pace
recognition.
Operation
From the Sensors menu, select the Step Sensor parameter.
Available settings:
High Sensitivity, Normal Sensitivity, Low Sensitivity
“Normal” is the default setting and should be fine for most people and
situations. If the BF-1 doesn’t seem to be responding properly, try changing
the setting. Select “High” if your stride is reliably constant and it is easy for you
to match the pace. Select “Low” if your stride varies too much within the pace.
The “Low” setting allows you to deviate from the pace slightly, yet have the BF-
1 ignore those deviations and stay at the same pace.
■ Pace Sensor
This allows you to tailor the response of the BF-1 to changes in your
walking/jogging speed. In the Free Workout mode, the BF-1 recognizes
that you intend to change the pace when you speed up or slow down the
pace greater than a certain range. Changing this setting lets you adjust
how sensitive the BF-1 is in responding to your pace changes.
n
The setting here only applies to the Free Workout mode.
Operation
From the Sensors menu, select the Pace Sensor parameter.
Available settings:
High Sensitivity, Normal Sensitivity, Low Sensitivity
“Normal” is the default setting and should be fine for most people and
situations. If the BF-1 doesn’t seem respond properly to changes in your
walking/jogging speed, try changing the setting. Select “High” if the BF-1
doesn’t respond enough when you intend to increase or decrease the pace, or
select “Low” if the BF-1 is responding too much when you don’t intend to
change the pace.
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Hardware Settings
Display
The Display settings let you make various overall display-related settings for the
BF-1, including the system of measurements used, language, and contrast
control.
Operation
From the Hardware Settings menu, select the Display menu.
In the Display menu, the following items are shown: Main Display,
Measurement, Language, Display Time and Contrast.
Main Display (below)
■ Main Display
This setting determines which parameter is indicated in the display during
your exercise session in Free Workout mode or Fitness modes.
This lets you keep track of the indication most important to you—for
example, the elapsed time of your exercise, the distance you’ve covered,
the amount of calories expended, your current heart rate, or even the
name of the song currently playing.
n
The setting here does not apply to the Training mode.
Operation
From the Display menu, select the Main Disp_Workout menu.
Available settings:
Time, Distance, Calories, Heart Rate, Song
Time
Distance
Song
Calories
Heart Rate
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■ Measurement
This lets you set the system of measurement for weight and length.
Indications can be given in traditional units (pounds, miles/feet) or metric.
Operation
1 From the Display menu, select the Measurement menu.
2 Select the desired category (Weight or Length) using the ▲/▼ (Up/
Down) buttons.
Weight
Available settings:
Pounds, Kilograms
Length
Available settings:
Miles/Feet, Meters
■ Language
This determines the language for all messages and indications on the BF-
1. Five languages are available: English, Japanese, German, Spanish and
French.
Operation
From the Display menu, select the Language menu.
Available settings:
English,
(Japanese), Deutsch (German), Español (Spanish), Français (French)
■ Display Time
This determines how long the display will remain on after the last operation
or button press. The default time is 30 seconds, but you can shorten or
lengthen it depending on how long you want messages and indications to
show.
Operation
From the Display menu, select the Display Time menu.
Available settings:
5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 180 seconds
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■ Contrast
This lets you adjust the contrast of the display for optimum viewing. Please
note that high Contrast settings will shorten the battery life.
Operation
1 From the Display menu, select the Contrast menu.
2 Adjust the Contrast value as desired.The higher the value, the
greater the contrast.
Available range:
1 – 5
Date/Time
This lets you set the correct date and time for the BF-1, as well as the
preferred format for each. To maintain the correct time, check the Date/
Time setting frequently.
Operation
1 From the Hardware Settings menu, select the Date/Time menu.
2 From the Date/Time menu, set the correct date and time.
Date
Time
Time Format
Date Format
n
The set Time is entered at the moment you press both ▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons when the cursor
is located at the AM/PM position.
3 Select the desired formats for Date and Time.
Date Format
Available settings:
Day/Month/Year (D/M/Y), Month/Day/Year (M/D/Y), Year/Month/Day (Y/M/D)
Time Format
Available settings:
12-hour, 24-hour
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User Settings
User Settings
The User Settings contain a variety of settings for use with the Training, Fitness
and Free Workout features of the BF-1. These allow you to:
➤ Check your heart rate (pulse) and register your resting and maximum heart
rates. (See “Heart Rate” below.)
➤ Specify the length of your walking and jogging stride. (See “Stride” on
page 73.)
➤ Enable the Learning function of the BF-1. (See “Learning Function” on
page 74.)
From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ User Settings.
Heart Rate
These parameters let you check your heart rate (pulse) and register your resting
and maximum heart rates. Make sure the two readings are as accurate as
possible. These maximum and resting heart rates are used in the Fitness and
Training modes to tailor the music and pace to your true physical condition.
■ Checking your resting heart rate and registering it
It is important for exercise and training purposes that you accurately
measure your resting heart rate. The best time to measure it is in the
morning, after a good night’s sleep, and before you get out of bed. The
heart beats about 50 to 70 times a minute when we’re at rest and it’s
generally lower in physically fit people. As you exercise and train with the
BF-1, you may want to regularly check your resting heart rate and change
it when necessary.
Operation
1 From the User Settings menu, select the Heart Rate settings.
2 Make sure the pulse sensor is securely attached to your ear lobe
Also, make sure you are truly resting, relaxed, and not following some strenuous
activity.
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3 Select “Check Heart Rate” in the Heart Rate settings menu.
Once your heart rate is measured, it is shown in the display.
The level indicator is shown at the bottom of the display. This indicates the
detected level of your pulse over a range of 0 – 100. The higher value means
your heart rate is correctly and strongly detected. If it seems that your pulse is
not detected properly, try rubbing your ear robe to stimulate blood circulation
or changing the pulse sensor location.
4 To register the value as your Resting Heart Rate, first call up the
“Register as Resting HR” display by simultaneously pressing both
▲/▼ (Up/Down) buttons.
5 Select “Yes” to register the new value or “No” to cancel.
■ Changing the Heart Rate values
You can also change the Resting Heart Rate setting, by entering it
manually instead of measuring it. The Maximum Heart Rate setting can be
changed here as well.
About Maximum Heart Rate
FYI
The Maximum Heart Rate is calculated from your age (220 – age) by
default. However, as you exercise with the BF-1 in Fitness modes or
Training mode, the BF-1 monitors your pace and heart rate during
exercise and calculates your maximum heart rate. If the value differs
from your Maximum Heart Rate setting, you can update the setting with
the new value. For your information, your physical age based on the
maximum heart rate will be displayed together with the maximum heart
rate. When an exercise session is finished, a confirmation prompt
appears asking whether you want to update the Maximum Heart Rate
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Operation
1 From the User Settings menu, select the Heart Rate settings.
2 Select “Change Heart Rate” in the Heart Rate settings menu.
3 Enter the desired values for Resting Heart Rate and Maximum Heart
Rate.
n
If you try to set a Resting Heart Rate value that is higher than the Maximum Heart Rate value,
the two values will automatically be set to the same number.
Stride
This setting lets you enter your personal stride length. Measure your stride as
accurately as you can for both walking and jogging and specify the two values
here. These are used for calculating the distance and pace you walk or jog in a
session (distance = steps x strides, pace = time / distance). When you specify
your height, the stride length is automatically calculated (“height x 0.8” for
jogging, “height x 0.5” for walking), so that you would normally not have to
change this setting.
Operation
1 From the User Settings menu, select the Stride settings.
2 After measuring your actual walking and jogging strides, enter the
appropriate value for each activity.
n
The units of measurement used here depend on the settings made in the Measurement
Weight/Height
This setting lets you enter your personal weight and height. Measure the two as
accurately as possible. The weight setting is used to calculate the number of
calories you expend or burn during your exercise. The expended calorie value
shown when your exercise is finished is calculated based on the weight input
here. The height setting is used to calculate the distance you walked or jogged.
The distance value shown when your exercise is finished is calculated based
on the height input here.
Operation
1 From the User Settings menu, select the Weight/Height settings.
2 After measuring your actual weight and height, enter the
appropriate value for each.
n
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Birthday/Sex
This setting lets you enter your age and sex. Your gender has no bearing on the
functions of the BF-1, but your age is used for calculating the default maximum
heart rate (according to the formula 220 – your age) which is automatically
displayed in the Heart Rate setting menu.
Operation
1 From the User Settings menu, select the Birthday/Sex settings.
2 Enter the appropriate information for each.
n
The date format used for the Birthday setting depends on the setting made in the Date/Time
Learning Function
The BF-1 memorizes the skip/top count and analyzes the playback priority for
each song. It also memorizes your manual pace change and calculates your
optimal pace and maximum heart rate in the Fitness modes and Training mode.
These features are together called the Learning function.
When you change songs while exercising, the BF-1 memorizes the skip/top
count—in other words, the number of times you skip over certain songs or go
back to the top of certain songs—and determines the playback priority of the
song. If a song has a high skip count (meaning you often skip it and go on to
another song), it is given a lower playback priority. If a song has a high top
count (meaning you often rewind back to the top of the song), it is given a
higher playback priority.
When you change the pace manually while exercising, the BF-1 memorizes the
pace changes and your heart rate and calculates your optimal starting pace,
fastest pace and maximum heart rate. If the calculated maximum heart rate
differs from the maximum heart rate setting you set before, you can manually
register the new value to the BF-1.
If you change your pace manually or change songs while exercising, a
confirmation message will appear when the workout reaches its end to prompt
you to memorize the changed information. Select “Yes” to memorize.
n
The playback priority is memorized for each exercise segment: warm up, during exercise, and cool
down.
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Operation
1 From the User Settings menu, select the Learning Function setting.
2 Select the desired setting.
Available settings:
Off: Changing pace and skip/top count are not reflected in the BF-1 settings.
On: Manual changes to your pace while exercising will be reflected in calculations of
your pace (starting pace and fastest pace) and maximum heart rate setting. Skip/top
count will also be reflected in the playback priority.
Reset: The memorized pace, maximum heart rate and playback priority are reset to
default.
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Information
Information
You can check the version of your BF-1. If your version is not current, you can
Operation
From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ Information.
The version information is displayed.
Initialize
This operation restores the factory default settings of the BF-1. Keep in mind
that it automatically replaces any settings you’ve made yourself with the original
settings that were on the device when you purchased it. It clears all data from
the BF-1—including your exercise logs, user songs and any personal
information—and performs a complete factory reset. Be careful not to use this
function unless you are sure you want to erase your custom settings and data.
Pressing the [RESET] switch only reboots the BF-1 (for example, to turn the
device on again if normal operation “freezes”) and leaves your exercise logs,
songs and all other data intact.
CAUTION
Before initializing, transfer any important data (exercise log and/or training program) to
the BODiBEAT Station software.
Operation
1 From the Top Menu, select Settings ➞ Initialize.
A prompt message appears in the display.
2 Select “Yes” to execute the Initialize operation, or select “No” to
cancel.
When the initialization is complete, the BF-1 will be restarted.
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Troubleshooting
Appendix
Troubleshooting
■ Something seems to be wrong; some malfunction seems to
have occurred.
When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the
power and have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
• The device is chipped, cracked or deformed.
• It produces a rattling sound when shaken.
• It gives off extreme heat.
• It emits unusual smells or smoke.
• The power cannot be turned on, even though the battery is fully charged.
• Battery power is depleted immediately, despite having just fully charged the
device.
■ Buttons do not respond./Display cannot be turned on or
cannot be changed.
• A system error has occurred. Press the [RESET] switch and turn on again
■ Power does not turn on.
• A system error has occurred. Press the [RESET] switch and turn on again
• Battery power is low. Charge the battery.
■ When turning the power on, a “Memory full” message appears
and the BF-1 cannot be started up.
• There is no memory space in the device for booting up. Connect the BF-1 to
the computer and delete unnecessary files.
■ Display suddenly turns off.
■ The earphones easily drop off.
• The earphones may not be put in your ears correctly. Make sure not to
• The cable tightener may be loose. Slide the cable tightener toward your
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■ The sound is not heard from the earphones, or is only heard
from one ear.
• Make sure that the earphone connector is firmly connected to the device
■ The LED doesn’t flash even if I attach the pulse sensor.
• The LED flashes only during an exercise session in the Free Workout, Walk
Fitness, Jog Fitness or Training modes, or when the Checking HR display is
■ My heart rate cannot be detected.
• Make sure to firmly connect the earphone cable to the device.
• Gently rub or massage your ear to stimulate blood circulation.
• Try changing the pulse sensor location.
• Wipe the lens of the pulse sensor with a soft and dry cloth. If dirt, oil or sweat
adheres to the lens of the pulse sensor, your pulse may not be detected
properly.
■ Song doesn’t change even when I speed up or slow down the
pace.
■ The device becomes hot during charging.
• Some heat during charging is normal. However, if the device becomes
extremely hot, some malfunction may have occurred. Have the device
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
■ Power cannot be turned off while charging the battery with the
AC power adaptor.
• This is normal. The BF-1 is always on during battery charging, for power
control purposes, when connected with the optional AC power adaptor.
■ It takes a certain amount of time to start up and/or shut down.
• This is normal and indicates that the device is analyzing the music data and/
or exercise log data. (Depending on the data size, this may take a few
minutes.)
■ One song (or a few songs) is repeatedly played while
exercising.
• There are few songs which match in tempo to your exercise pace in the BF-
1. Make sure to load more songs of the appropriate tempo from your
computer or set the Music Priority setting to “Mix” or “BODiBEAT Songs”
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■ After connecting with the computer, some information is
changed (Training Programs, User Settings, etc.)
• Depending on the synchronize setting of BODiBEAT Station, the data on the
BODiBEAT Station will automatically transferred to the BF-1 and the
information on the BF-1 will be replaced when you connect the BF-1 to the
computer. For more information, refer to the BODiBEAT Station Owner’s
Manual.
■ In theTraining mode, I set the appropriate target as “Pace” but
the played song’s tempo seems to be different from the set
pace.
• The pace is determined based on the jog stride setting. If the stride setting
differs from your actual stride, the tempo of the song playing back while
■ The distance of the exercise logs seems to be wrong.
• The distance you walk or jog is calculated based on your stride setting
bring the calculated distance closer to the actual value.
■ The time of the exercise logs seem to be wrong.
• The clock of the BF-1 may go wrong or stop if you don’t use the BF-1 for a
long period or you don’t adjust the time for a long period. To avoid this
■ A “Memory Full” message appears during creating/editing the
training program and a new program/segment cannot be
created.
• The number of programs/segments that can be saved to the BF-1 is limited
within the BODiBEAT Station software to your computer and delete them
from the BF-1. Then, load only the ones you need from the computer to the
device just before exercising.
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BF-1 Preset Training Programs
The warming up and cooling down segments are not included in each Preset Training Program.
Before exercising or after exercising, make sure to properly do warming up and cooling down
exercises by yourself.
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As for Preset Training Programs 01 – 06, the target pace is determined based on the jog stride
change the stride setting.
01: Short Interval 1
This program helps you build up speed. (For beginners)
Total: 3 km
Pace (min : sec/km)
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
7:30
4:50
1
2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
3
4
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
5
Distance (km)
6
7
8
9
10
02: Short Interval 2
This program helps you build up speed. (For intermediate users)
Total: 6 km
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
1
2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
16
17
18
19
20
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
3
4
5
6
7
Pace (min : sec/km)
8
9
6:15
4:10
10
11
12
13
14
15
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
Distance (km)
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03: Short Interval 3
This program helps you build up speed. (For advanced users)
Total: 6 km
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
1
2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
16
17
18
19
20
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
5:40
3:20
5:40
3:20
5:40
3
4
5
6
7
Pace (min : sec/km)
8
9
5:40
3:20
10
11
12
13
14
15
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
Distance (km)
04: Long Interval 1
This program helps you build up stamina for high-speed running. (For beginners)
Total: 4.2 km
Pace (min : sec/km)
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
7:30
5:40
1
2
3
4
5
6
1.0
0.4
1.0
0.4
1.0
0.4
5:40
7:30
5:40
7:30
5:40
7:30
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Distance (km)
05: Long Interval 2
This program helps you build up stamina for high-speed running. (For intermediate users)
Total: 7 km
Pace (min : sec/km)
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
7:30
4:50
1
2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
4:50
7:30
3
4
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
5
Distance (km)
6
7
8
9
10
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06: Long Interval 3
This program helps you build up stamina for high-speed running. (For advanced users)
Total: 7 km
Pace (min : sec/km)
Interval
(km)
Target
(/km)
1
2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.2
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
4:10
6:15
6:15
4:10
3
4
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
5
Distance (km)
6
7
8
9
10
07:Tempo
This program helps you build up stamina for racing.
Total: 8 km
%HRR (%)
Interval
(km)
Target
(%HRR)
80
1
8.0
80
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
Distance (km)
08: Buildup
This program helps you practice for racing.
Total: 6 km
%HRR (%)
Interval
(km)
Target
(%HRR)
90
80
85
1
2
3
2.0
2.0
2.0
80
85
90
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
Distance (km)
09: LSD (Long Slow Distance)
This program helps you build up basic stamina.
Total: 120 min.
%HRR (%)
Interval
(min : sec)
Target
(%HRR)
1
2
2
4
30:00
30:00
30:00
30:00
60
60
60
60
60
0
30:00
60:00
90:00
120:00
Time (min : sec)
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Specifications
Specifications
Model
Size
BF-1
75.7 x 38.0 x 20.1 mm (2.98 x 1.50 x 0.79 inches)
65 g (2.29 oz)
Weight
Main body
Earphones/
22 g (0.78 oz)
Pulse sensor
Output power
6.5 mW x 2 (33 Ω)
Frequency response
Playtime
20 to 20,000 Hz
Approximately 9 hours (typical use)
* Depending on use preferences and surrounding environment.
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
USB (computer or optional AC power adaptor)
Approximately 3 hours
Charging method (power source)
Full-charge time
Operating temperature range
0° – 50°C (32° – 122°F)
* Except when charging: 0° – 40°C (32° – 104°F)
Display
LED
1.0 inch 128 x 64 OLED
3-color LED (red, green, blue)
Plastic
Case
Pulse sensor
Measuring
range
30 – 250 bpm
Accuracy
3%
Exercise modes
Free Workout, Walk Fitness, Jog Fitness, Training
1 – 599 minutes
Time range for Goal setting
Distance range for Goal setting
Calorie range for Goal setting
Training programs
0.1 – 99.9 km (0 – 62.1 mi)
10 – 9999 kcal
Maximum 99
Training intervals
Maximum 99 (for one program)
Interval range
Time: 0:10 – 59:59
Distance: 0.1 – 99.9 km (0.1 – 62.1 mi)
Exercise logs
Maximum 99
Flash ROM
512 MB
Storage media
Capacity
Supported audio formats
MP3 (32 to 320 kbps, variable bit rate)
WMA (32 to 192 kbps, variable bit rate)
AAC (8 to 320 kbps, variable bit rate)
WAV
Auxiliary jacks
Earphones/Pulse sensor: proprietary 8-pin, USB 2.0
(Hi-speed)
Included software
BODiBEAT Station
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Specifications
Included accessories
Armband, Earphones (with pulse sensor), USB cable,
Cable clip, Earphone pads, CD-ROM, Quick Guide,
User Registration card, Safety Information
Optional accessories
PA-U010 AC power adaptor
(May not be available depending on your particular area.
Please check with your Yamaha dealer.)
* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp.
reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since
specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your
Yamaha dealer.
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Index
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P
U
V
R
W
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tiendaYamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
THE NETHERLANDS/
NORTH AMERICA
ASIA
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG
CANADA
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: 0347-358 040
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.
25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West),
Jingan, Shanghai, China
Tel: 416-298-1311
Tel: 021-6247-2211
FRANCE
U.S.A.
HONG KONG
Yamaha Musique France
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2737-7688
Tel: 714-522-9011
ITALY
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771
INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: 21-520-2577
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.
Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: 55-5804-0600
Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: 91-639-8888
KOREA
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,
Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 080-004-0022
GREECE
Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House
147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-228 2160
BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.
Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,
CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL
Tel: 011-3704-1377
MALAYSIA
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 3-78030900
SWEDEN
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00
ARGENTINA
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina
Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: 1-4371-7021
PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 819-7551
DENMARK
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Generatorvej 6A
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00
SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.
#03-11 A-Z Building
FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 618511
140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015
Tel: 747-4374
Tel: +507-269-5311
TAIWAN
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.
NORWAY
EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Tel: 02-2511-8688
Grini Næringspark 1
N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70
THAILAND
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor
Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: 525 5000
Tel: 01908-366700
IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2859177
Tel: 02-215-2626
OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-3030
GERMANY
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
Tel: +81-53-460-2317
SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
AFRICA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Switzerland
OCEANIA
Yamaha Corporation,
AUSTRALIA
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: 01-383 3990
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
AUSTRIA
Tel: +81-53-460-2312
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria
Tel: 3-9693-5111
NEW ZEALAND
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
MIDDLE EAST
TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-60203900
CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/
HUNGARY/SLOVENIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria, CEE Department
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-602039025
Tel: 9-634-0099
COUNTRIES AND TRUST
OTHER COUNTRIES
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-881-5868
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
POLAND
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Sp.z. o.o. Oddzial w Polsce
Tel: +81-53-460-2312
ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: 022-868-07-57
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-3273
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