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Console Heart rate monitor
Resistance adjustment knob Handlebar grips

Handlebar tube

LEFT SIDE

VE 460

RIGHT SIDE REAR

36 kg 79,6 lbs

148 x 46 x 120 cm 58 x 18 x 47 inch
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CAUTION

Read all warnings attached to the product Read all the warnings and instructions in this operating manual before using this device. Retain this manual for future reference.

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INTRODUCTION
The VE 460 is a new-generation fitness device. This product is equipped with a magnetic transmission system for optimal and smooth pedaling comfort. The VE 460 brings together the circular motion of cycling, the horizontal motion of running, and the vertical motion of stair stepping all rolled into one! The back-and-forth elliptical movement of the feet, in combination with the arm movement, helps develop the muscles of the arms, the back, the pectorals, the gluteals, the quadriceps, and the calves.

SAFETY

Warning: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important instructions for safe usage before using the product. 1. Read all the instructions in this manual before using the product. Read all the instructions in this manual before using the product. Only use this product in the manner described in this manual. Keep this manual for the entire life of the product. 2. This device complies with European and Chinese standards pertaining to fitness products for in-home and non-therapeutic use (EN-957-1, EN 957-9 class HC / GB17498). 3. This piece of equipment must be assembled by an adult. 4.The owner is responsible for ensuring that all users of this product are properly informed as to how to use this product safely. 5. DOMYOS disclaims all responsibility for complaints of injury or damage sustained by any person or property originating from use or misuse of this product by the purchaser or any other person (valid only in the territory of the United States). 6. This product is intended for domestic use only. Do not use this product in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting. 7. Use this product indoors, away from humidity and dust, on a flat, solid surface and in a sufficiently large space. Make sure that there is enough room to move around the elliptical bicycle safely. To protect the floor, put down a rug under the product. 8. The user is responsible for ensuring proper care and maintenance of the equipment. After the product has been assembled; and prior to each use, check that the fasteners are properly tightened and that none are protruding. Check the condition of the parts that are the most subject to wear and tear. 9. In the event that your product becomes damaged, immediately have any worn or defective parts replaced by the After-Sales Service Department of your nearest DECATHLON store. Do not use the equipment until it has been completely repaired. 10. Do not store this product in a damp place (e.g. edge of a pool, bathroom etc.) 11. Wear athletic shoes to protect your feet while exercising. DO NOT wear loose or baggy clothing, since it may get caught in the machine. Take off all jewelry. 12. Put your hair up so that it does not get in the way during exercise. 13. If you feel any pain or if you become dizzy while exercising, stop immediately, rest, and consult a physician. 14. Keep children and pets away from the product at all times. 15. Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts 16. Before undertaking this exercise program, you must consult a physician to be sure there are no counter-indications, particularly if you have not participated in sports for several years. 17. Do not exceed the limits of the adjusting mechanisms. 18. Do not tamper with your VE460. 19. While exercising, do not arch your back. Keep your back straight. 20. There are many factors that may affect the precision of the readout from the heart rate monitor; it is not a medical device. It is designed merely to help you determine your approximate heart rate. 21. People wearing a pace maker, a defibrillator, or any other electronic implant are advised that they use the heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before the first use, a test exercise under the supervision of a doctor is thus recommended. 22. Pregnant women are advised not to use the heart rate monitor. Before any use consult your doctor. 23. Always hold the handlebar while climbing onto or off the product. 24. Any assembly/disassembly of the indoor bicycle must be done carefully. 25. Always hold the handlebar while climbing onto or off the product. 26. Maximum user weight: 242 lbs. (110 kg). 27. There must be only one person on the product while exercising 28. Clean with a damp sponge. Rinse well and dry.

Before beginning any exercise program, consult a physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before use.
The decals illustrated on this page have been applied to the product in the locations indicated below. Please contact your DECATHLON store and order a free replacement decal if there are any missing or illegible decals. Replace the decal onto the product in the indicated location.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LOAD 110 kg / 242 lbs
This product, which complies with standards EN 957 class HC, GB17498, is not designed for therapeutic use.

CAUTION

Any improper use of this product may cause serious injury. Prior to use, please read the operating manual carefully, heed all the warnings and follow all the instructions it contains. Do not allow children to use this machine, and keep them away from it. If the sticker is damaged, illegible, or missing, it should be replaced. Keep your hands, feet, and hair away from all moving parts.

ADJUSTMENTS

Notice: it is necessary to get off the elliptical bicycle to effect all adjustments.
LEVELING THE BICYCLE In case of instability of the bicycle during use, turn one of the plastic end caps on the rear support leg, or both, until the instability is eliminated ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE
2 Braking and resistance are connected to pedaling speed.
Resistance is adjusted using the knob marked 1 to 8. Position 1 corresponds to the lowest resistance, and position 8 to the highest. You can vary the resistance while pedaling.

FC 400 CONSOLE

DISPLAY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Display of the pedaling SPEED or the HEART RATE, depending on the display chosen by the user.* Display of the DURATION of the workout. Display of the DISTANCE covered or of the HEART RATE, depending on the display chosen by the user. Display of CALORIES expended Visual out of target zone signal for heart rate. Indicator for programming heart rate target zones: HIGH (100% of max. value) LOW (70% of max value) 7. Indicator of users SEX selection. 8. Indicator of users AGE selection 9. Main display of the HEART RATE, DISTANCE covered or pedaling SPEED, depending on selection made by the user. 10. On/off indicator for the audible out of target zone signal for heart rate. * During the workout, the user may change the display by pressing on the central button (E) RESETTING THE PRODUCT : The product goes into standby mode after around ten minutes of inactivity. The indicators reset when the device goes into standby mode (the data is not memorized) The counter is activated after one pedal revolution or when one of the buttons is pressed

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

The navigation system of the FC400 console is made up of: a central setting button, E 2 screen navigation buttons, B and D 2 value changing buttons, A and C

FUNCTIONS

Speed: This function indicates estimated speed either in Km/h (kilometers per hour) or in mph (miles per hour) according to the position of the switch on the back of the product. see diagram Distance: This function indicates estimated distance since the beginning of the workout. This may be in km (kilometers) or in M (miles), depending on the position of the switch on the back of the product. Time: This function indicates the time elapsed since the beginning of the workout; this indication is in Minutes: Seconds (MM:SS) during the first hour, then it is in Hours: Minutes (HH:MM) After 10h the counter resets automatically
Calories: This function displays an estimate of calories expended since the beginning of the workout. Heart rate*: Place the palms of your hands on the pulse sensors; after a few seconds the heart rate indicator will flash and your heart rate will be displayed in number of beats per minute.
*IMPORTANT: this is only an estimate, which in no case should be considered a medical certainty. IIMPORTANT: for around half a minute, or when the frequency hops, the value displayed may not correspond to your actual heart rate. This is due to the initialization of the algorithm.

PROGRAMMING

To enter programming mode, press on E for a long time. In programming mode, you can enter your SEX and AGE, so that the device can propose the corresponding default heart rate target zone, which is at a maximum 100% of the recommended heart rate and at a minimum 70% of this maximum value. To program your own targets, refer to the table and indications below:
Training at 80% to 90% of maximum heart rate and higher: Anaerobic and red zones reserved for competitive, specialized athletes. Training at 70-80% of maximum heart rate: endurance training. Training at 60-70% of maximum heart rate: Getting into shape/Burning off fat. Training at 50 to 60% of maximum heart rate: Maintenance/Warm-up

Beats per minute

If your age is different from those presented in the chart, you may use the following formulas to calculate your maximum heart rate corresponding to 100%: For Men: 220 minus your age For Women: 227 minus your age.
NOTICE AND WARNINGS TO USERS
Getting into shape must be done in a controlled manner. Before beginning physical activity, do not hesitate to CONSULT a PHYSICIAN, especially if you have not exercised in recent years, you are over 35 years old, you are not certain of your health, or you are receiving medical treatment. BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY SPORT IT IS NECESSARY TO CONSULT A DOCTOR.

OPERATING DIAGRAM

Reminder: to enter programming mode, press on E for a long time
Use buttons A and C to increase and decrease the values. Press down for a long time to make the values scroll faster. Press on B to validate your selection and switch to the next parameter. If you make a mistake, press on D to return to previous screens. When you have finished programming, press on E to exit programming mode.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. Remove the console from its base, take off the battery lid located on the back of the product and insert two AA or UM-3 batteries into the battery compartment behind the screen. 2. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly and that they are flush with the springs. 3. Put the battery lid back on and check to ensure that it is secure. 4. If the display is illegible or partial, remove the batteries, wait 15 seconds and then put them back in. 5. If you remove the batteries, the computer memory is erased.
RECYCLING: The crossed-out wastebasket symbol indicates that this product and the batteries it contains cannot be thrown away with household waste. They are subject to a specific type of sorting. Deposit the batteries and your end-of-life electronic product in an authorized collection area for recycling. This treatment of your electronic waste will protect the environment and your health.

TROUBLESHOOTING

- If the counter is not indicating the right units of measure for distance, check that the switch on the back of the console is in the Mi position for a display in miles and in Km for a display in kilometers. Remove the batteries and reinsert them to make the change take effect. - If the distance or speed is abnormal, check that the switch on the back of the console is in the VM position for magnetic bikes and in VE position for elliptical bikes. On magnetic bikes, each pedal revolution corresponds to a distance of 4 meters / 13.12 feet, and on elliptical bikes, 2 movements correspond to a distance of 1.6 meters / 5.25 feet (these values correspond to average values when riding or walking). - If the heart rate indicator (9) is not flashing or is flashing erratically, check that your hands are positioned properly and that the sensors are not too moist If the counter does not turn on: - verify that the batteries are in the right +/-position If the problem persists: - start over with new batteries If the problem persists: - check the condition and the connections of the cables on the back of the console, and where the stem meets the main frame of the bike If the problem persists: - bring the product back to the nearest DECATHLON store

CARDIO-TRAINING

CARDIO TRAINING
Cardio training is aerobic exercise (muscle development in the presence of oxygen); it enables you to improve your cardiovascular capacity. More specifically, you improve the tone of your heart muscle and blood vessels. Cardio training brings oxygen from the air you breathe into your muscles. The heart pumps this oxygen throughout the entire body, and especially to the muscles that are doing the work.

PHASES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Warm-up stage: progressive effort
The warm-up is the preparatory phase for exercise and gets your body FULLY READY to start working out. It is a way to PREVENT INJURIES TO TENDONS AND MUSCLES. It involves two steps: WAKING UP THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM, AND OVERALL WARMUP. 1) The muscles are awakened by means of a SERIES OF SPECIFIC STRETCHES that make it possible to PREPARE FOR THE WORKOUT: every muscle group is brought into play, and the joints are stimulated. 2) The overall warm-up makes it possible to put the cardio-vascular and respiratory system into action progressively, for a better blood supply to the muscles and better preparation for the effort. It should be long enough: 10 minutes for a recreational sport, and 20 minutes for a competitive sport. Note that the warm-up should be longer for people age 55 and older, and in the morning.

Training

The workout is the main phase of your physical activity. By working out on a REGULAR basis, you can improve your physical fitness. Anaerobic work for developing endurance. Aerobic work for developing cardio-pulmonary strength.

Return to rest

This corresponds to low-level activity; it is the progressive resting phase. WARMING DOWN brings your cardiovascular, respiratory and circulatory systems and your muscles back to normal functioning (thereby preventing undesirable side effects such as lactic acid, the accumulation of which is one of the major causes of muscle pain namely, cramps and stiffness).

Stretching

Stretching must follow the warm-down phase, while your joints are still warm, in order to reduce the risk of injury. Stretching after exertion: minimizes MUSCLE STIFFNESS due to the accumulation of LACTIC ACID, and stimulates BLOOD CIRCULATION.
PA R T S O F T H E B O D Y W O R K E D
The exercise bike provides an excellent kind of cardio-training activity. Training on this equipment is designed to increase your cardio-vascular capacity. On this principle, you improve your physical condition, your endurance and you burn calories (an indispensable activity for weight loss in association with dieting). Finally, the exercise bike allows you to tone the muscles in the legs and buttocks. The muscles in the calves and the lower abdominals are also worked.
When just starting out, begin by training over several days with a slight resistance and pedalling speed, without forcing, and taking rest breaks as needed. Then progressively increase the frequency or duration of your exercise sessions.
Weight Maintenance/Warm-up: progressive effort starting at 10 minutes. For a workout designed either to keep you in shape or for re-education purposes, you may train every day for around ten minutes. This type of exercise is designed to stimulate your muscles and joints or may be used as a warm-up to additional physical activity. To increase the muscle tone of the legs, select a higher resistance and lengthen the exercise period. Of course, you may vary the pedalling resistance throughout your exercise session. Aerobic fitness workout: moderate effort for a fairly long period (35 min to 1 hour). If you wish to lose weight, this type of exercise, combined with a diet, is the only way to increase the quantity of energy consumed by the organism. Nevertheless, it is pointless to push yourself beyond your limits. It is the regularity of training that will allow you to obtain the best results. Select a fairly weak pedalling resistance and exercise at your own rhythm, but at least for a period of 30 minutes. This exercise should raise a slight sweat but should under no circumstances leave you breathless. Its the duration of the exercise, at a slow rhythm, that will require your organism to draw its energy from your fat reserves provided that you pedal for more than thirty minutes, a minimum of three times a week. Aerobic training for endurance: sustained effort for 20 to 40 minutes. This type of training targets significant reinforcement of the cardiac muscle and improved respiratory activity. The resistance and/or speed of pedalling is increased so as to increase respiration during the exercise. The effort here is more sustained than for the maintenance workout. As your training progresses, you will be able to sustain the effort for longer periods, at a faster rate or with a higher degree of resistance. You may train a minimum of three times a week for this type of training. Training at a faster rate (anaerobic workout and workout in the red zone) is reserved for athletes and requires adequate preparation. After each training session, take several minutes to pedal with diminishing speed and resistance in order to cool down and progressively bring the body to a state of rest.

T R A D E WA R R A N T Y

DOMYOS guarantees this product under normal conditions of use for 5 years for the structure and, for wearing parts and workmanship, 2 years from the date of purchase, as indicated by the date on the receipt. This warranty only applies to the initial purchaser. The obligation of DOMYOS with regard to this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the product, at the discretion of DOMYOS. All products for which the warranty is applicable must be returned to DOMYOS at one of its approved facilities (a DECATHLON store) transport prepaid, accompanied by adequate proof of purchase. This warranty does not apply to cases of: Damage caused during transport Improper or abnormal use Repairs made by technicians not approved by DOMYOS Use of the product in question for commercial purposes This warranty does not exclude any legal guarantees applicable according to country and/or province DOMYOS, 4 BOULEVARD DE MONS BPVILLENEUVE DASCQ France