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Yamaha BF-11 Owner's Manual

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    Starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index the “precautions” section is located on pages 6 – 7. Please read this carefully before using the bodibeat bf-11. This manual may be revised and updated without prior notice. To download the latest manual, visit our...

  • Page 2: Using The Pdf Manual

    How to use the manual bf-11 owner’s manual 2 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the yamaha bodibeat bf-11 interactive music player. If you’re a music lover who enjoys exercising along with music, you’ll find...

  • Page 3: About The Indications

    Included accessories bf-11 owner’s manual 3 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index about the indications danger / warning / caution these indicate important information you need and precautions you must take to avoid problems and damage during use. Impo...

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    Contents bf-11 owner’s manual 4 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index contents how to use the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Contents bf-11 owner’s manual 5 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index using the bf-11 as a music player—music playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . 53 selecting songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 6: Danger

    Precautions bf-11 owner’s manual 6 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index * 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 o...

  • Page 7: Caution

    Precautions bf-11 owner’s manual 7 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 imm...

  • Page 8: Contents

    Bf-11 owner’s manual 8 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index starting up this section provides the basic information you’ll need to set up the bf-11 and start using it. Make sure that you carefully read through all of the sections below before starting...

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    Charging the battery bf-11 owner’s manual 9 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index charging the battery you will need to charge the bf-11 before you use it for the first time. To charge the battery of the bf-11, simply connect it to a computer with the ...

  • Page 10: 2 Display

    Panel controls bf-11 owner’s manual 10 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index panel controls 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. Pre...

  • Page 11: 7 [Reset] Switch

    Panel controls bf-11 owner’s manual 11 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 6 earphone/ear clip connector for connection to the special earphone/ear clip. (see page 17 .) 7 [reset] switch this small switch (behind the flap at the lower part of the dev...

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    Turning the power on / making initial settings bf-11 owner’s manual 12 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index turning the power on / making initial settings the first time you turn on the power of your new bf-11, the device conveniently and automaticall...

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    Turning the power on / making initial settings bf-11 owner’s manual 13 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ date/time this lets you set the correct date and time for the bf-11, as well as the preferred format for each. Use the ▲/▼ (up/down) buttons ...

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    Turning the power on / making initial settings bf-11 owner’s manual 14 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ heart rate this lets you register your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate. The resting heart rate can be simply measured by placing yo...

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    Control hold bf-11 owner’s manual 15 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index control hold this feature lets you “freeze” the panel controls of the bf-11 so that you don’t inadvertently change any settings while you’re exercising. While control hold is ac...

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    Turning the power off bf-11 owner’s manual 16 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index turning the power off you can turn the power of the bf-11 off in two different ways: press and release the [ ] (standby/on) button. When the menu shown below appears, u...

  • Page 17: Attaching The

    Putting on the bf-11 bf-11 owner’s manual 17 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index putting on the bf-11 attaching the armband ■ attaching the bf-11 to the armband 1 connect the earphone cable to the bf-11. Be sure to push the earphone connector all the...

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    Putting on the bf-11 bf-11 owner’s manual 18 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ attaching the armband to your arm important make sure to wear the arm band only when the bf-11 is also inside. The band cannot be adjusted if the armband is empty. 1 l...

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    Putting on the bf-11 bf-11 owner’s manual 19 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ removing the bf-11 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 dir...

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    Putting on the bf-11 bf-11 owner’s manual 20 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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....

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    Putting on the bf-11 bf-11 owner’s manual 21 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ 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. If desired, you can ...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Menu Item

    Basic operations bf-11 owner’s manual 22 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index basic operations in this section, you’ll learn how to use the controls of the bf-11 for the basic operations of the device. These include moving the cursor highlight, select...

  • Page 23: Enter

    Basic operations bf-11 owner’s manual 23 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index enter press both ▲/▼ (up/down) buttons together to actually call up the menu or enter the setting. Back if you want to return to the previous display or return to the previo...

  • Page 24: Contents

    Bf-11 owner’s manual 24 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index exercising with the bf-11 the bf-11 is a unique music player designed specifically for listening while exercising. It features a variety of sophisticated functions that tailor the music to y...

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    Walking/jogging at your own pace—free workout mode bf-11 owner’s manual 25 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index walking/jogging at your own pace—free workout mode in the free workout mode, the bf-11 automatically matches the music to your exercise pac...

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    Walking/jogging at your own pace—free workout mode bf-11 owner’s manual 26 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index exercising with free workout the free workout mode is an easy, convenient way to exercise using the versatile tempo changing features of th...

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    Walking/jogging at your own pace—free workout mode bf-11 owner’s manual 27 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index goal setting and music selection the goal setting parameters let you set a certain time period for your session, the distance to be covered...

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    Walking/jogging at your own pace—free workout mode bf-11 owner’s manual 28 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 4 from the appropriate goal setting menu, go to the music select menu. If you’ve selected the unlimited setting (in step 2 above): simultan...

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    Walking/jogging at your own pace—free workout mode bf-11 owner’s manual 29 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index after a free workout session once your session is stopped (either automatically or manually), a log of the session automatically appears. T...

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    Fitness modes—walk fitness and jog fitness bf-11 owner’s manual 30 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index fitness modes—walk fitness and jog fitness the fitness modes provide the most appropriate music playback for optimal aerobic exercise. In that sens...

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    Fitness modes—walk fitness and jog fitness bf-11 owner’s manual 31 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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...

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    Fitness modes—walk fitness and jog fitness bf-11 owner’s manual 32 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 ...

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    Fitness modes—walk fitness and jog fitness bf-11 owner’s manual 33 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index what is ‘effective’ aerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise, such as walking and jogging, builds up your cardiopulmonary functions and increases your st...

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    Fitness modes—walk fitness and jog fitness bf-11 owner’s manual 34 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index exercise length for best results, one exercise session should be at least fifteen minutes. Twenty minutes or more is recommended, because as long a...

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    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 35 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index exercising according to a training program—training mode in the training mode, you can create more detailed structured exercise sessi...

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    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 36 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 1 select the desired program from the training menu. A list of programs is provided on page 81 . You can also view the programmed con...

  • Page 37: Creating A New Program

    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 37 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 5 once the program has reached the end, music playback stops and your session is ended. A log showing detailed information on your se...

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    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 38 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index about heart rate reserve heart rate reserve (hrr) is a term used to describe the difference between a person’s resting heart rate (hr...

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    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 39 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 7 select the desired playlist. (refer to step 5 on page 28 .) after selecting the playlist, the following display appears. 8 select “...

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    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 40 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 in...

  • Page 41: Deleting A Program

    Exercising according to a training program—training mode bf-11 owner’s manual 41 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 7 after you’ve created all the segments for the program, select “ok” in the display. The select music display appears (when some play...

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    Operation during exercise bf-11 owner’s manual 42 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index operation during exercise at any time during your exercise session (in free workout, walk fitness, jog fitness or training modes), you can change various settings. ...

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    Operation during exercise bf-11 owner’s manual 43 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ 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. 1 p...

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    Operation during exercise bf-11 owner’s manual 44 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ locking the pace this function lets you maintain the current tempo indefinitely. Your physical conditions in exercising (pace, heart rate, etc.) have no effect on...

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    Operation during exercise bf-11 owner’s manual 45 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ changing the main display during exercise this setting determines which parameter is indicated in the display during your exercise session in free workout mode or...

  • Page 46: Checking The Exercise Logs

    Managing the exercise logs bf-11 owner’s manual 46 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index managing the exercise logs each time you exercise with the bf-11, a new exercise log is automatically generated, creating a record of important information about y...

  • Page 47: Deleting Exercise Logs

    Managing the exercise logs bf-11 owner’s manual 47 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ 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 diff...

  • Page 48: Contents

    Bf-11 owner’s manual 48 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 ...

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    About the bodibeat station software bf-11 owner’s manual 49 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index about the bodibeat station software the included bodibeat station provides exceptionally convenient and easy tools for managing the songs you want to use ...

  • Page 50: System Requirements

    About the bodibeat station software bf-11 owner’s manual 50 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index system requirements the system requirements above may differ slightly depending on the particular computer. Installation 1 insert the supplied cd-rom into...

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    How to connect bf-11 owner’s manual 51 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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-11 automatically ...

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    Loading music data to the bf-11 bf-11 owner’s manual 52 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index loading music data to the bf-11 by loading your favorite songs to the bf-11, you can listen to them when you exercise or play them back in the music playback ...

  • Page 53: Contents

    Bf-11 owner’s manual 53 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index using the bf-11 as a music player —music playback mode in this mode, the bf-11 performs as a simple music player. You can select one of the songs you’ve loaded from computer and play it back...

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    Selecting songs bf-11 owner’s manual 54 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 tha...

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    Selecting songs bf-11 owner’s manual 55 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index playing a single song—songs here you can select and play any one song that is downloaded and stored to your bf-11. 1 select “music playback” from the top menu. If you need to...

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    Selecting songs bf-11 owner’s manual 56 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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...

  • Page 57: Fast-Forward and Reverse

    Basic operations in music playback mode bf-11 owner’s manual 57 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 ba...

  • Page 58: Stop and Pause

    Basic operations in music playback mode bf-11 owner’s manual 58 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index stop and pause these controls can be used while the play info display is shown. To stop, press the [menu/back] button, then hold down the ▲/▼ (up/down...

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    Basic operations in music playback mode bf-11 owner’s manual 59 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 ...

  • Page 60: Contents

    Bf-11 owner’s manual 60 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index settings this group of controls and parameters let you customize the bf- 11 for your own preferences and physical condition. The settings are divided into three main groups: music, hardware ...

  • Page 61: Workout Music

    Music settings bf-11 owner’s manual 61 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 “...

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    Music settings bf-11 owner’s manual 62 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 ...

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    Music settings bf-11 owner’s manual 63 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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,...

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    Music settings bf-11 owner’s manual 64 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ playback time this determines the maximum song playback time, or how long each song plays before the next song starts. N playback time is available only for the user songs a...

  • Page 65: Bass Boost

    Music settings bf-11 owner’s manual 65 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index play mode—repeat and shuffle this mode lets you set how the bf-11 plays back songs—at random or in order, and whether a song or songs will be repeated. Repeat and shuffle play...

  • Page 66: Sensors

    Hardware settings bf-11 owner’s manual 66 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index hardware settings the hardware settings let you set: ➤ the sensitivity of the sensors of the bf-11. (see “sensors” below.) ➤ various display-related controls. (see “display...

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    Hardware settings bf-11 owner’s manual 67 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ step sensor this lets you adjust how sensitive the bf-11 sensor is to your pace. Normally, the bf-11 detects the exercise pace (tempo) when it recognizes your steps conti...

  • Page 68: Display

    Hardware settings bf-11 owner’s manual 68 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index display the display settings let you make various overall display-related settings for the bf-11, including the system of measurements used, language, and contrast control....

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    Hardware settings bf-11 owner’s manual 69 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ 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. 1 from the di...

  • Page 70: Date/time

    Hardware settings bf-11 owner’s manual 70 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ contrast this lets you adjust the contrast of the display for optimum viewing. Please note that high contrast settings will shorten the battery life. 1 from the display m...

  • Page 71: Heart Rate

    User settings bf-11 owner’s manual 71 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index user settings the user settings contain a variety of settings for use with the training, fitness and free workout features of the bf-11. These allow you to: ➤ check your heart ...

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    User settings bf-11 owner’s manual 72 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 dis...

  • Page 73: Stride

    User settings bf-11 owner’s manual 73 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 a...

  • Page 74: Birthday/sex

    User settings bf-11 owner’s manual 74 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index birthday/sex this setting lets you enter your age and sex. Your gender has no bearing on the functions of the bf-11, but your age is used for calculating the default maximum he...

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    User settings bf-11 owner’s manual 75 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 i...

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    Information bf-11 owner’s manual 76 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index information you can check the version of your bf-11. From the top menu, select settings ➞ information. The model name and the version information are displayed. Initialize this o...

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    Troubleshooting bf-11 owner’s manual 77 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 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 ...

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    Troubleshooting bf-11 owner’s manual 78 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ 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 ( page 17 ). • make sure...

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    Troubleshooting bf-11 owner’s manual 79 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index ■ 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- 11. Make sure to load more song...

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    Menu tree bf-11 owner’s manual 80 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index menu tree top menu free workout ( page 25 ) walk fitness ( page 30 ) jog fitness ( page 30 ) training ( page 35 ) music playback ( page 53 ) artist/album ( page 54 ) songs ( page 5...

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    Bf-11 preset training programs bf-11 owner’s manual 81 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index bf-11 preset training programs the warming up and cooling down segments are not included in each preset training program. Before exercising or after exercising...

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    Bf-11 preset training programs bf-11 owner’s manual 82 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 03: short interval 3 this program helps you build up speed. (for advanced users) total: 6 km 04: long interval 1 this program helps you build up stamina for hi...

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    Bf-11 preset training programs bf-11 owner’s manual 83 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index 06: long interval 3 this program helps you build up stamina for high-speed running. (for advanced users) total: 7 km 07: tempo this program helps you build up ...

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    Specifications bf-11 owner’s manual 84 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index specifications model bf-11 size 75.5 x 39.7 x 23.8 mm (2.97 x 1.56 x 0.94 inches) weight main body 60 g (2.12 oz) earphones/ pulse sensor 21 g (0.74 oz) output power 6.5 mw x ...

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    Specifications bf-11 owner’s manual 85 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index * 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 a...

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    Index bf-11 owner’s manual 86 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index index symbols %hrr ................................................ 33, 37 [i/o] (standby/on) button ........................ 10 ▲/▼ (up/down) buttons .......................... 10 num...

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    Index bf-11 owner’s manual 87 starting up exercising computer settings music player troubleshooting menu tree index menu tree ................................................ 80 [menu/back] button .............................. 10 meters ...................................................... 69 mile...

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