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Introduction Thank you for selecting the Minoura ICE (Interactive Cycling Experience) system. ICE is an upgrade kit used in conjunction with your Minoura Magturbo trainer. Everything you need to install ICE onto your existing Minoura trainer is included in this package. Once installed, you will be able to enjoy training in a virtual world when connected to your PC (IBM compatible with Windows 95 or 98).
what is essentially, wallpaper, or the same scene over and over again. With UltraCoach software, you see detail and get a real experience better than that of any other product currentlyavailable. This, combined with the fact that UltraCoach VR also works with other manufactyrers exercise equipment (such as thread mills, rowing machines, etc.), Ultracoach and ICE are the natural choice. For more information on UltraCoach, please visit their web site at www.ultracch.com.
System Requirements Below are the minimum specifications for running UltraCoachVR software. •IBM compatible PC User assembled PC may not work properly. Each system is designed and functions differently. •Intel® Pentium™ 133MHz A Pentium MMX™ 200MHz CPU is required for smooth animation. Pentium II™ 400MHz and abovehave had some issues. See the UltraCoach or Minoura website for updates. •Windows95™ or Windows98™ UltraCoach VR will not run in Windows 3.
Which Model Of Magturbo Do You Have? ICE is available for all the following Magturbo models which have a transparent outer cover on the Mag resistance unit. Check to see if your model is listed below. If your Minoura trainer is not listed below, ICE will not work and you will have to buy one of the units found below.
HOW TO SET-UP ICE 1. Remove the original transparent outer cover of the Mag resistance unit by removing the four screws found on the transparent face plate. At this time, you should set the shift lever to the H position to make this step easier. These screws will not be used to install ICE, but you must keep them should you want to convert your Minoura trainer back to its original configuration. (see Fig. A) “H” position 2.
10mm Open Wrench Speed Sensor Sleeve 3. 3mm Hex Replace the Alloy Rotor with the one Wrench included in your ICE system. The one included in your ICE system has a Speed Sensor Sleeve. Follow the directions to the right (Fig. C) for this replacement. The Speed SenM6 Nut sor Sleeve is crucial in making the M6x12 Headless Bolt ICE system work properly. (see Fig. C) (Fig. C) 4. Secure the included longer M6x12 Headless Bolt and M6 Nut, and secure the Alloy Rotor firmly.
Step 2: There are four holes and three pins on the Motor Drive Unit. You can see the position where a pin is missing. It is the postion where the Motor Drive Unit must meet the wider span of the Inner Housing of the Mag resistance unit. (see Fig. F) Motor Drive Unit No Pin Area (Fig. F) Step 3: Hold the Motor Drive Unit in your hand and place it its Inner Housing in the correct direction. You will know it is the correct direction because the magnets will repel against each other.
7. Long Put the Outer Cover onto the Motor Drive Unit, and secure it with included self taping screws. Use the shortest screw for the position under the RS232C connector, and use the middle ones for the lower stairs of the Outer Cover. The other longer screws are used for the top of the cover. (see Fig. H) Outer Cover Middle short 8. Install the Head Controller onto your handlebar. If it will not lock down securely, insert something like handlebar tape, electrical tape, etc.
12. Plug the AC Adaptor into the Head Controller. Make sure there is a little slack in the adaptor cable and that it isn’t pulled to tight. 13. Now it’s time to test the unit. Turn the power switch ON. The LED indicator will light up and you will see the number “11” once the Motor Unit starts to move, and is initialized. The motor moves on its own and needs no assistance from you. Once initialized, the LED will show “55”. Once this happens, your unit is ready and you can trun the Head Controller OFF now.
How To Operate The Head Controller First, make sure all cables are properly connected as per the previous directions. On the back of the Head Controller is a switch that allows you to choose the type of drive type you need to use. There is a Tire and a RDA setting. If you use our rim drive trainer, set the switch to RDA. If you use our tire drive unit, select the TIRE setting. Turn the Power Switch ON. The LED will show 11 and the motor will turn back to its initial position.
software is running properly. Then push the DOWN (AUTO) button. The LED will show 99 that means ICE is in Auto Mode and ready to go. Next, select your favorite course and follow the on-screen starting instructions. These instructions are; “Get Ready... Go” and are shown on the screen and heard through your speakers. Now you're racing! ICE will change its resistance level automatically depending on the course layout.
How To Install UltraCoachVR Software ** The following instructions are provided for the people with a working knowledge of Winsows 95 or 98. If you don’t know how to install software under Windows 95/98, please ask for assistance from someone familier with software installation, or call UltraCoach for software support. UltraCoachVR software must be installed on your hard drive, it is impossible to run this software without installing the software first.
(Fig. J) 2. Welcome: As with any software, please make sure you have shut down any running programs such as Anti-Virus or other programs that may interfere with the installation of the UltraCoach software. Once no other programs (except Windows) are running, you are ready to install UltraCoach. (see Fig. K) (Fig.
3. Readme Information: If you find you need to reinstall UltraCoach, make sure you completely remove the previous installation before reinstalling the program. To do this, go to your START button, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS, and find UltraCoach in the list. highlight UltraCoach and click REMOVE. If this time is the first installation, click Next. (see Fig. L) (Fing. L) 4. User Information: Enter your name into Name column and your organization into Company column. You must complete both boxes.
(Fig. M) 5. Choose Destination Location: Next, choose destination where you install UltraCoachVR software. In the initial setting, the software will create ucvrdx5 directory in the drive C : . If you accept the initial setting, click Next. (see Fig.
6. Choose Directory: If the drive:C is not your destination, click Browse and select your favorite drive from Drives column. Please don’t change the name of the directory from ucvrdx5. After choosing your desitnation, click OK, then click Next. (see Fig. O) (Fig. O) 7. Start Copying Files: Finally, the installation program will recognize you the installation settings. If they are all properly, click Next. If there are some mistakes, click Back to edit each settings. Then file copying will start. (see Fig.
8. UltraCoach VR Setup - Initial graphics setup: After finishing the file copying, the program will ask you about the type of your PC. Choose your CPU’s processor speed from Processor Speed column. If your PC has higher CPU, choose 200MHz. Also the program will ask you about the 3D graphic accelerator settings. If you didn’t add any 3D graphic accelerator card inside, check None on 3D Graphic Accelerator setting, if you have already installed it, select from whether Add-On type or Replacement type.
About Update Program You can add the following extra features by installing the Update Program. This is found on the enclosed diskette. • Automatic serial port settings: The software will search for the correct serial port that ICE is connected to. • User registration guide and 10-day trial period: Once you install the update program, it gives you a 10-day trial period. You must register with UltraCoach (not Minoura) within this 10-day period or the software will not work after this 10-day period.
3. Choose Destination Location: Next, choose the destination where the update program will be installed. Be sure you choose the exact same directory where UltraCoach VR is already installed. If a different directory is appeared in Destination Directory column, click Browse to select the exact directory. After choosing directory, click Next. 4. Start Copying Files: If your settings are everything OK, click Next to start copying files. If there are some mistakes, click Back to edit settings. 5.
Site Code is a kind of key which will not be allowed to be used by anyone except you. You will find it when you click Yes on the first Set Program Authorization dialog box, or in the Authorization | Set Authorization... menu. Copy down your Site Code and inform it with all required information about you to UltraCoach. UltraCoach will provide you the Site Key within 2 business days via fax or Email. After you get the Site Key, enter it into the Site Key column and click Apply Site Key button.
About Online Manual You can use the online manual or help file for both UltraCoachVR and UltraCoachHRM software. We recommend that you check the Online Manual instead of the help manual. The help manual is an outline only. The Online Manual will be more detailed and include any updates. There are two ways to see the manuals. 1. Simply insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, the program will appear automatically.
Basic Tips For Using UltraCoachVR Software Click the START button of Windows95/98, and the drop down menu will appear. Click Programs | UltraCoach Products | UltraCoach VR. Or double click the UltraCoach VR icon if it appears on your screen. Then the software will start. (Fig. R) Click ENTER NAME button to resister your name and your weight in pounds (lbs.). Be sure that your weight includes the weight of your bike. The supportable heart rate monitor is Polar VantageNV with Polar Advantage Interface only.
(Fig. S) Click Options | Equipment... to select the trainer. Select Stationary bike in Category window, then select Minoura ICE in the Brand/Model window. Select the serial port number where you connected to ICE (if you don't know about the number, you may click Find Equipment | Find Exercise Equipment... menu) and select units of measurement; either Kilometers or Miles. Once you select the unit as Kilometer, all data will be input and displayed in Kilometer and Kilogram units. Same if you choose miles.
Click Options | Choose Course button to select your favorite course. Click one of the courses highlighted in the menu. Shadowed courses are locked and cannot be selected. Or you can click Choose Course button on the main menu, click your favorite course or press ENTER key (do not double click). You will see other courses that are shaded out. These courses need a Site Key to access them. These keys are available through UltraCoach and the courses may not be accessed until a key is purchased. (Fig.
If you want to simulate the virtual course provided from UltraCoachVR, check Let UltraCoach VR set the grade. If you hope to keep a certain resistance level with seeing the course, check Constant Grade and enter your favorite resistance level in the unit of degrees, not in percent. If you don’t want any resistance, check Grade not set by UltraCoach VR. UltraCoachVR can provide a simulation of drafting.
YYMDDXXX . dat YY = the last two digits of the year M = Month (Jan through Sep is “1” - “9”, Oct is “a”, Nov is “b” amd Dec is “c” DD = Day XXX =the session number for that day (up to 999) This file name can be changed with Explorer. At that time, do not change the name of extension from “.dat”. Then click OK. (Fig. V) Click Options | Graphics... to setup the graphical options. You can choose the best resolution for your screen from the Resolution column.
The performance of the PC can be changed depending on the combination of the devices. Below is a list for the recommended resolution, but you should adjust it for the best performance.
If your PC is greater than Pentium II 233MHz with 64MB RAM, you can check Smoothest character animation possible option to make the performance maximum. Do NOT check this option on any slower MPU and every Celeron™ processor. (Fig. W) To mute all sounds, check Options | Mute All Sounds. If you check Play a music CD during session option, you will be able to listen your favorite music CD from your PC during workout.
(Fig. X) When you check this option, the UltraCoachVR Wizard will appear on the screen. To see the curent settings, click View settings button. You can choose from whether a single person mode racing or a multi person mode racing with selecting Start an UltraCoachVR session and then click Next. To change the settings, click Change UltraCoachVR settings. Then a dialog box will appear. Race or train with live opponents will guide you how to compete against to the real riders over the network.
You can enjoy your own workout in single user mode by clicking Single Person button on the main screen. Turn the power ON, then the Motor Drive Unit will be initialized. After the Motor Drive Unit stops, push AUTO button on the Head Controller. Make sure the LED shows 99 that means now it is in Auto mode. If you select Single Person button but the system is not ready to go, UltraCoachVR software will show a caution message on the screen.
RPM means your current rotation of the crank if the cadence sensor is properly installed and connected to ICE. HR means your current heart beat rate if a proper heart rate monitor is connected. Grade means the current degrees of the slope. Be sure its unit is in degrees, not per-cent. If the number is negative, it means you are running downslope. Curr means your current performance, and Avg means your average performance from the start. You can see some numbers on the right side of the screen.
Once you saved your performance, you can set the data as your future competitor from next session. After that you will ne asked if you want to quit the software or not. If you want to completely quit the software, click Yes button or press Y key. If you want to enjoy another course, click No button or press N key.
About Optional Courses Some optional courses are available as below; Order Code Course Name Distance Price BK003-5 BK005-1 BK006-112 BK007-10 BK008-26 BK010-6 BK011-14 BK012-10 Lost in Arizona LA Freeways Kona 112 Mile Bike Mars Canals Bike 1 New England Country Ride Lunar Bike Mission 1 City Bike Messenger China Bike 1 5.00 miles 0.53 miles 112.14 miles 10.00 miles 26.20 miles 5.70 miles 13.60 miles 10.00 miles US$19.95 US$_____ US$29.95 US$29.95 US$29.95 US$_____ US$_____ US$19.
Select Authorization | Unlock Courses.. and input the Site Key into the column then click Apply Site Key button. If the Site Key is the proper one, you will be able to use the optional course from the next session. Fill the optional course order form (More Courses!) and send it to UltraCoach directly together with your credit card number. Of course, you need to inform UltraCoach about your informations as same as the one of downloading over the Internet.
Technical Support • UltraCoach will give you 90-day free technical service after your registration is accepted. Contact Ultracoach via 1-602-497-3955 (AZ time, 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). • Minoura provides a one (1) -year limited warranty on the ICE system (not software) from the date of purchase. To recieve warranty service, please have handy your ICE serial number (locate on the box, write this down for future reference, on the manual, and on the Head Controller unit.