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M5 Preface Congratulations In choosing a VDO computer, you have opted for high-quality device with first rate technology. To optimally use the computer, we recommend that you read this manual carefully. It contains full operating instructions and many useful tips. We hope you enjoy cycling with your VDO computer.
M5 Table of contents Display................................................................... 04 Resetting trip data after the trip ............................. 42 Buttons .................................................................. 07 Bike selection: bike 1 or bike 2 ............................... 43 Functions ............................................................... 08 Backlight mode....................................................... 44 Accessing the total values ................
M5 Display The VDO M5 has a large, easy-to-read display that can be divided into four areas. Area 1: The top line permanently displays the time on the left and the temperature on the right. If the heart rate function is selected: the heart rate is permanently displayed on the left. If the cadence function is selected: the cadence is permanently displayed on the right. If the heart rate + cadence option is selected: the heart rate is displayed on the left and the cadence on the right.
M5 Display “ ” The VDO M5 can be used on two bikes. The indicator icons 1 and 2 show you whether your VDO M5 is currently using the settings for bike 1 or bike 2. On the right of the display, under the speed indicator, the unit kmh or mph is displayed. A description of how to switch between bike 1 and bike 2 can be found on page 43. “UP/DOWN arrow” The arrows indicate whether you are currently travelling quicker or slower than your current average speed.
M5 Display The following icons are shown on the left of the display next to the speed: “ ”: the icon is ON if the trip section counter has been started. A more detailed description of the trip section counter can be found on page 41. Light mode ON/OFF This icon indicates whether the display backlight mode is switched on or off. Left/right arrows next to the description of the selected indicator function (area 3 of the display).
M5 Buttons The VDO M5 has three buttons.
M5 Functions The VDO M5 has the following functions: Current speed The current speed is permanently shown on the display. For a wheel circumference of 2,155 mm, the maximum possible speed is 199 kmh or 124 mph. Time The current time is permanently displayed at the top left. ATTENTION: if the HEART RATE option is activated, the current heart rate is displayed here. See page 45. With HEART RATE option Current temperature The current temperature is permanently displayed on the top right.
M5 Functions Press the BIKE button to access the following information: Current distance The current distance counts up to 9,999.99 km or miles. If this value is exceeded, the counter restarts the current distance count at zero. Current ride time The current ride time counts up to 99:59:59 HH:MM:SS. If this value is exceeded, the ride time counter restarts at zero. Average speed for the current trip The average speed is specified to two decimal places.
M5 Functions Section time The VDO M5 has a trip section counter. The trip section counter is like a stopwatch. If the trip section counter is running, the section time is recorded, as with a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the section distance is also recorded. The trip section counter is started and stopped by pressing the BIKE + SET buttons (simultaneously press both buttons – do NOT hold). ATTENTION: the trip section counter stops automatically when the speed is zero.
M5 Accessing the total values The total values for the distance travelled, the ride time and the altitude data are accessed separately to the data for the CURRENT trip. There are two options for displaying the totals. Option 1: Access the totals by pressing the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/ CAD) button. Total distance 1 (Cumulative value for all trips on bike 1) The total distance counts up to 99,999 km or miles. If this value is exceeded, the total distance counter restarts at zero.
M5 Accessing the total values Option 2: Press and hold the SET button until the TOTAL VALUES menu opens. – Press theSET button to open the total values display. – Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll in the total values. The total distance 1 (cumulative distance for all individual trips on bike 1) is displayed first. – Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll to the other totals. – Total distance 1 – Total ride time 1 If you have also used bike 2, the values for bike 2 are also displayed here.
M5 Operation while cycling While cycling, the display functions can be accessed by pressing the BIKE button (scroll forwards through the functions). SET Pressing the BIKE button shows the next function on the display. ATTENTION: if the HEART RATE option is activated, the heart rate functions are displayed by pressing the TPC button. By pressing the SET button you can also scroll backwards through the functions. This enables you to quickly display the desired function.
M5 Attaching the handlebar bracket You can attach the computer to the right or left of the handlebars or in the centre on the stem. Attach the handlebar bracket in the corresponding position. 1 3 – 4 STEP 1 Decide whether you want to attach the computer to the handlebars or the stem. STEP 2 Rotate the foot of the handlebar bracket by 90° accordingly. To do so, undo the screws in the bracket, remove the foot and rotate it 90° then insert and tighten the screws again.
M5 Attaching the speed transmitter The transmitter can be attached to the fork leg on the right or left. Note: If you have attached the computer to the stem or the left of the handlebars, the speed transmitter MUST be attached to the LEFT fork leg. STEP 1 Place the rubber shim under the transmitter. Fit the transmitter on the same side of the forks where you later want to fit the computer to the handlebars (right or left) using the cable ties supplied (loosely at first, do not pull tight just yet).
M5 Inserting the computer into the bracket The VDO twist-click system securely connects the computer to the handlebar bracket. How to insert the computer: STEP 1 Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o’clock position. STEP 2 Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o’clock position and click it into the bracket system. A noticeable resistance must be overcome to move it into place. Lock UnLock 1. Lock 2. Click STEP 3 To remove the computer, rotate it to the left (without pushing or pulling).
M5 Pairing the transmitter (initial use) The VDO M5 automatically pairs the transmitter. Once the computer has been rotated into place in the bracket, it starts searching for the transmitter. The transmitter search is identified by the flashing digits for: – Speed – Heart rate (if the heart rate option is activated) – Cadence (if the cadence option is activated) ATTENTION: when using the transmitter for the first time, the bike recognition switch must be set to either BIKE 1 or BIKE 2.
M5 Settings – language The following display languages can be selected for the VDO M5: – German – English – French – Italian – Spanish – Dutch How to select the language: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. The Totals first appear on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press SET to open the language settings. English flashes.
M5 Settings – language You can now press the BIKE button to select a different language. Press the SET button to confirm your language setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M5 returns to function mode.
M5 Settings – unit Use the unit settings to specify the measurement formats for: – Speed (kmh or mph) – Temperature (C or F) – Weight (kg or lbs) – Time (24-hour or 12-hour with AM/PM) How to set the units: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to scroll from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the Dimension.
M5 Settings – unit The setting for the time format now appears on the display. Here, you can select a 24-hour format or a 12-hour format with AM/PM. Press the BIKE button to make the setting. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes.
M5 Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size You can set the roll circumference of your wheel in millimetres on the VDO M5 or select the applicable tyres from a tyre table. The more accurate this setting, the more accurate your speed indicator and the measurement of the distance you have travelled. You can find the values for your tyres in the tyre size table and set these in the device. ATTENTION: the values in the table are approximations only.
M5 Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size How to set your wheel circumference: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll to the setting for the Wheelsize. Press the SET button to open the setting for the wheel size. You can set the wheel size separately for bike 1 and bike 2.
M5 Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Manual setting by entering the roll circumference in millimetres The first two digits (in the example “21”) flash. Press the BIKE or TPC button to set these digits to the desired value. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. The third digit now flashes and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE or TPC button to set this digit. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. The final digit on the right now flashes.
M5 Settings – wheel circumference/wheel size Setting the wheel size using the tyre list Open the wheel size settings via the tyre list by pressing the SET button (see previous page). SELECT (or the last selected tyre size) appears on the display. Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll through the tyre list until your tyres are displayed (in the example shown 26 x 2.35) Press the SET button to confirm the setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display.
M5 Settings – my data Use the My data settings to set your data for your age, weight, gender and HR max. These are required to calculate the heart rate training zones. The following are calculated on the basis of the data: – Maximum personal heart rate (HR max) – FIT zone – FAT zone How to set your My data information: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to switch from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings.
M5 Settings – my data The calculated upper limit for your personal maximum heart rate (HR max) is now displayed. The calculated value flashes and can be changed. Press the BIKE button to increase the value and the TPC button to decrease the value. Press the SET button to confirm the value you have set. The calculated lower limit for the Own Zone is now displayed. Press the BIKE button to increase the value and the TPC button to decrease the value. Press the SET button to confirm the value you have set.
M5 Settings – sensor selection The M5 can display heart rate and (simultaneously) cadence data. To do this, a heart rate and/or cadence transmitter must be available and installed. Use the sensor selection menu to select the sensor that should be activated. ATTENTION: once a transmitter has been selected, the sensor values (heart rate/cadence) appear on the display. The display changes. The layout of the functions on the buttons also changes.
M5 Settings – sensor selection Press the SET button to confirm the setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M5 returns to function mode.
M5 Settings – clock On the VDO M5, you can set the time in 12-hour AM/PM format or 24-hour format. Specify the desired time format in the unit settings (see page 20). How to set the time: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll to the setting for the Clock. Press the SET button to open the setting for the clock.
M5 Settings – clock The minute digits now flash on the display. Press the BIKE or TPC button to set the minutes. Display in 24-h format Display in 12-h format Press the SET button to confirm your setting. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M5 returns to function mode.
M5 Settings – switching the beeper on or off On the M5, you can switch the beeper for the heart rate warning on or off. How to set the beeper: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll to the settings for the Beeper. Press the SET button to open the settings.
M5 Settings – total distance You can set the total distance ridden on the VDO M5. For example, you can enter your data here at the start of a new cycling season. You can set the total distance separately for bike 1 and bike 2. ATTENTION: the M5 has a data memory. No data is lost when the battery is replaced. How to set the total distance: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings.
M5 Settings – total distance The next digit starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE or TPC button to change this digit. Once this digit has also been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button. The next digit flashes. Once you have set all the digits, confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. The set value is stored. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE or TPC button to access these.
M5 Settings – total ride time You can set the total ride time on the VDO M5. For example, you can set your total ride time (cumulative ride time for all trips) at the start of the new cycling season. You can set the values separately for bike 1 and bike 2. ATTENTION: the M5 has a data memory. No data is lost when the battery is replaced. How to set the total time: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings.
M5 Settings – total ride time The next digit on the left starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE or TPC button to set the value of this digit. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. Once you have set all four digits, confirm the setting again by pressing the SET button. The setting for the minutes is then opened. Press the BIKE or TPC button to set the minutes. Once the minutes have been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button.
M5 Settings – total calorie burn On the M5, the total calorie burn can be set for all trips, separately for bike 1 and bike 2, for example at the start of the new cycling season. ATTENTION: the M5 stores all total values even if you replace the batteries. No data is lost. How to set the total calorie burn: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display.
M5 Settings – total calorie burn The next digit on the left starts to flash and is ready to be set. Press the BIKE or TPC button to set the value for this digit. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. Once all the digits have been set, confirm the setting by pressing the SET button. The response “Set OK” appears on the display. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button.
M5 Setting the navigator The navigator is a second, completely independent trip distance counter. The navigator can: – be reset to zero any number of desired times during a trip – be set to a distance value – count forwards or backwards from the set distance value. Navigator setting range: -99.99 to +999.99 km or miles. How to set the navigator: Press the BIKE button to display the navigator function.
M5 Setting the navigator The second digit on the left flashes. Press the BIKE or TPC button to change this digit. Press the SET button to confirm the entry. Once all the digits have been set, confirm the entry by pressing the SET button. The response“Set OK” appears on the display. The settings menu closes. The VDO M5 returns to function mode. Resetting the navigator to zero The navigator can be reset to zero any number of desired times during a trip.
M5 Trip section counter The VDO M5 has a time and distance counter that works similarly to a stopwatch. When the trip section counter is running, the time and distance covered in this time are recorded. Starting the trip section counter Simultaneously press the BIKE and SET buttons. The section time immediately appears on the display and the icon for the trip section counter is visible. Press the BIKE button to scroll to the trip section.
M5 Resetting the trip section counter to zero To reset the counter either the section time or the section distance must be shown on the display. Press and hold the BIKE button. The text Trip Section RESET appears on the display. If you continue to hold down the BIKE button, the trip section data is now reset to zero. The following data is reset to zero: – Section distance – Section ride time Resetting trip data after the trip After each trip, you can reset the data for this trip to zero.
M5 Bike selection: bike 1 or bike 2 The VDO M5 has an automatic bike recognition function. The digital data from the speed transmitter also informs the VDO M5 of whether bike 1 or bike 2 is currently being used. The total data is correspondingly stored for bike 1 or bike 2. ATTENTION: when using the transmitter for the first time, the bike recognition switch must be set to either BIKE 1 or BIKE 2. Only then will the automatic bike recognition work. See Setting the transmitter on page 16.
M5 Switching the backlight mode on or off The M5 has a backlit display. If backlight mode is activated, the display illuminates for several seconds each time a button is pressed. If backlight mode is activated, the light icon can be seen at the top of the display. ATTENTION: backlight mode is switched off if the M5 goes into sleep mode, e.g. if you take a break during a trip. This avoids unnecessary use of the battery. How to switch ON the backlight mode: Simultaneously press the SET and TPC buttons.
M5 Activating the heart rate option The M5 can also display heart rate values. ATTENTION: the heart rate option can only be activated if you have the VDO heart rate transmitter, product no. CP3013. How to activate the heart rate option: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display. Press the BIKE or TPC button to scroll to the setting for the Sensor.
M5 Display when using the heart rate option If the heart rate option is activated, the current heart rate is shown at the top left of the display. If the heart rate option is activated the indicator arrows show whether the heart rate is below or above the selected training zone. The time, which is also displayed if the heart rate option is disabled, is now accessed as a function by pressing the BIKE button.
M5 Functions in the heart rate option If the heart rate option is activated, the heart rate functions are accessed by pressing the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/CAD) button. The following functions can be sequentially accessed: Zones graph With the current heart rate as a percentage of the personal maximum heart rate and an indicator of the selected training zone (FIT/FAT/OWN). Calories Indicates the calories burnt on the current trip. Average heart rate Indicates the average heart rate on the current trip.
M5 Functions in the heart rate option Time in the selected training zone. Indicates the time during which the current heart rate was within the selected training zone. Time above the selected training zone. Indicates the time during which the current heart rate was above the upper limit for the training zone.
M5 Selecting the heart rate training zone If the heart rate option is activated, you can choose between three training zones: FAT zone How to set the limits: Press and hold the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/CAD) button until the heart rate zone selection menu opens. Select this training zone if you want to promote optimum fat burning while training. Lower limit: 55 percent of the HR max Upper limit: 70 percent of the HR max FIT zone Select this training zone if you want to enhance your general fitness.
M5 Activating the cadence option The VDO M5 can also display the cadence. ATTENTION: to display the cadence, the VDO cadence transmitter, product no. CP3012, must be installed. The cadence option must be activated in the settings. How to activate the cadence option: Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu opens. Press the BIKE button to move from Totals to Settings. Press the SET button to open the settings. “Language” appears on the display.
M5 Activating the cadence option The VDO M5 confirms the setting by displaying the text “Set OK”. If you want to configure further settings, press the BIKE button to access these. If you do not want to configure any further settings, press and hold the SET button. The settings menu closes. The VDO M5 returns to function mode. Display when using the cadence option If the cadence option is activated, the current cadence is shown at the top right of the display.
M5 Button allocation and functions with the cadence option If the cadence option is activated, the cadence functions are displayed by pressing the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/CAD) button. Current cadence: Permanently shown on the top right of the display. Average cadence CAD AVG: The average cadence for the current trip is displayed. Maximum cadence CAD MAX: The maximum cadence for the current trip is displayed.
M5 Display with heart rate + cadence If both the heart rate and cadence options are activated both values are simultaneously shown on the display. The current heart rate is displayed at the top left instead of the time. The cadence is displayed on the top right instead of the temperature. The time and temperature can now be accessed by pressing the BIKE button.
M5 Button allocation/functions with the heart rate + cadence options All heart rate and cadence functions are accessed by pressing the TPC (TOTAL/PULSE/CAD) button. A description of the heart rate functions can be found on page 47. A description of the cadence functions can be found on page 54.
M5 Battery status indicator The VDO M5 has a low battery warning. If the remaining battery capacity falls below a certain level, a warning appears on the display. Press any button to clear the warning. Following a low battery warning, you still have approximately two weeks to replace the battery. You also receive low battery warnings for the speed transmitter, heart rate transmitter and cadence transmitter.
M5 Replacing the battery in the speed transmitter The battery in the speed transmitter should be replaced annually to guarantee seamless wireless transmission. You need a 3 V 2032 battery. We recommend using a branded battery from Sony, Panasonic, Varta or Duracell. How to replace the battery: STEP 1 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. STEP 2 Remove the dead battery. ATTENTION: Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new battery.
M5 Terms of guarantee VDO Cycle Parts offers a two-year guarantee on your VDO computer,starting from the date of purchase. This guarantee covers material and processing defects on the computer itself, the sensor/transmitter and the handlebar bracket. Cables, batteries and mounting materials are not covered by the guarantee. If your complaint is legitimate, you will receive a comparable replacement device.
M5 Troubleshooting Error Possible cause Correction Half segments on the display (e.g.
M5 Technical specifications Computer: Approx. 49 H x 38 W x 12 D mm Display: H approx. 39 mm, W approx. 29 mm Wireless transmission ranges: Speed transmitter: 75 cm Cadence transmitter: 90 cm Heart rate transmitter: 75 cm Computer weight: Approx. 30 g Handlebar bracket weight: Approx. 10 g Speed transmitter weight: Approx. 20 g Cadence transmitter weight: Approx. 20 g Heart rate transmitter weight: Approx.
M5 Correct disposal of this product (electrical waste) (To be used in EU countries and other European countries with a separate collection system). The labelling on the product and the relevant literature indicates that it must not be disposed of with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Please dispose of this device separately to other waste so as not to harm the environment or human health through uncontrolled waste disposal.
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