1.1 Mounting cable sensor and magnet2.7.2 Resetting the NAVIGATOR to zero
1.2 Mounting wire and VDO “any-size” handlebar holder2.8 Presetting / programming the odometer
1.3Twist-Click mounting of computer onto handlebarholder2.9 Manual operation of the stopwatch
1.4 Installing the battery3.Resetting information to zero
2. Initial set-up of your VDO MC 1.04. SERVICE INTERVAL indicator
2.1 Basic information on how to operate your VDO MC 1.05. SLEEP MODE
2.2 Interrogating information6. Altimeter information of your VDO MC 1.0
2.3 Calling set-up mode6.1 The home or basis altitude
2.3.1Button / key covering in set-up mode6.1.1 Significance of the home or basis altitude
2.4Selecting your language6.1.2 Calibrating the altimeter to your home altitude or basis of choice
2.5 Selecting the wheel circumference (wheelsize)6.1.3 Re-calibrating the altimeter to absorb changes in barometric pressure
2.5.1 How to determine the precise wheelsize6.2 Correction of actual altitude
2.5.2 Entering (programming) the wheelsize7. FAQ / Troubleshooting
2.5.3 Switching wheelsizes (Changing from WS1 to WS2)8. Warranty
2.7 The NAVIGATOR10.Packaging contents
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Preface
Thank you very much for buying a VDO MC 1.0 bicycle computer featuring an altimeter. The more familiar you get with this model, the more enjoyable your
trips are going to be.
Hence, our urgent request:
Please read thoroughly all the information provided in this manual. You are getting important and useful hints for operation to make you fully benefit from all the
technical features of your VDO MC 1.0.
We wish you enjoyable trips and rides on your bike with VDO
CYCLE PARTS GMBH
Important information about the altimeter
The altitude calculation works by measuring barometric pressure. Your VDO MC 1.0 converts the data of current barometric pressure into the respective altitude.
Depending on the barometric pressure (weather) different altitude readouts for the same location may be displayed. That these barometric changes do not
reflect in your altitude readout, your VDO MC 1.0 features an easy-to use barometric pressure re-calibration (see chapter 6.1.3)
Accurate calculation of altitude requires the precise determination of home or basis altitude.
To process barometric pressure data, there is a hole drilled into the bottom of the housing of your VDO MC 1.0.
This hole must never be clogged or taped over.
Please do check on its cleanliness regularly and free the hole carefully if needed.
You must never poke a pointed instrument into the hole.
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1.Mounting
1.1 Mounting cable sensor and magnet
Important: mount the sensor first, then mount the wired handlebar holder as described under 1.2
Check the following while mounting:
a. Distance between the sensor and magnet: 1 to 5 mm
b. When mounting the sensor on a suspension fork, don’t forget to allow extra length for the cable.WATCH OUT: cable may tear
step 1: Loosely attach the sensor on the fork leg with cable ties (do not tighten yet).
step 2: Mount the magnet on a spoke. Adjust the magnet to the marking on the sensor (distance 1-5 mm).
step 3: When adjustment has been done finalise mounting by tightening cable ties and clamping magnet.
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1.2 Mounting wire and VDO “any-size” handlebar holder
step 1: Run the cable up the fork, pass it around the brake cable from the already fixed sensor to the handlebar.
Use the enclosed cable ties or duct tape. Spiral the wire around the brake cable (this has proven to be the best solution).
step 2: position the holder on the handlebar.
step 3: feed the fixing clamp through the slot below the holder socket, pass the clamp around the handlebar and tighten it with a small screw driver.
Do not overtighten, the plastic screw might be damaged. Readjust the cable so that it will not be stretched during steering.
Finally tighten the zip ties holding the sensor.
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1.3 Twist-Click mounting of computer on to holder
The Twist-Click mounting has been exclusively developed for the new line of VDO CYTEC computers. The VDO MC 1.0 also features the Twist-Click-System.
The computerhead is put onto the handlebar and by a right turn of the computerhead (TWIST) fixed to the holder (CLICK).
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It is just as easy to remove the computerhead from the handlebar holder. Slightly push the computerhead down, twist it to the left, remove computerhead
from handlebar holder.
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Watch out: Please remove the computerhead from the handelbar holder when you intend not to use your bike for a longer period of time. (battery power)
1.4 Installing the 3V battery (type 2032) into the computer head
To save battery power, your VDO MC 1.0 comes with the battery not yet fitted. Prior to initial use the batteries will first have to be installed with the positve
pole on top.
Warning: Once the battery is installed your VDO MC 1.0 starts the set-up of display language (see also chapter 2.4 for details).
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If you find the computer is not functioning properly after the battery is changed, push the AC-button (Auto Clear) on the rear side of the computer to reset.
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2. Initial set-up of your VDO MC 1.0
2.1 Basic information on how to operate your VDO MC 1.0
Make sure you are familiar with the computers basic operating instructions before the initial set-up and use.
Your VDO MC 1.0 features 3 keys / buttons
Left ...... Center......Right
MODE1.....ALTI........MODE2
The display
The following information is permanentely displayed:
• Current / actual speed in KMH or MPH accurate to +/- 0.5 KMH / MPH
• Symbol (MPH or KMH) for the measuring system selected,
• Wheelsize selected: Bike 1 (WS1) or Bike 2 (WS2)
• Symbols to compare actual speed and average speed (up-arrow, down-arrow, dot)
• ALTI - display of current / actual altitude
• Current grade / inclination climbed or descended in %
• Current temperature in °C or °F
2. Initial set-up of your VDO MC 1.0
2.1 Basic information on how to operate your VDO MC 1.0
Make sure you are familiar with the computers basic operating instructions before the initial set-up and use.
Your VDO MC 1.0 features 3 keys / buttons
Left ...... Center......Right
MODE1.....ALTI........MODE2
The display
The following information is permanentely displayed:
• Current / actual speed in KMH or MPH accurate to +/- 0.5 KMH / MPH
• Symbol (MPH or KMH) for the measuring system selected,
• Wheelsize selected: Bike 1 (WS1) or Bike 2 (WS2)
• Symbols to compare actual speed and average speed (up-arrow, down-arrow, dot)
• ALTI - display of current / actual altitude
• Current grade / inclination climbed or descended in %
• Current temperature in °C or °F
2. Initial set-up of your VDO MC 1.0
2.1 Basic information on how to operate your VDO MC 1.0
Make sure you are familiar with the computers basic operating instructions before the initial set-up and use.
Your VDO MC 1.0 features 3 keys / buttons
Left ...... Center......Right
MODE1.....ALTI........MODE2
The display
The following information is permanentely displayed:
• Current / actual speed in KMH or MPH accurate to +/- 0.5 KMH / MPH
• Symbol (MPH or KMH) for the measuring system selected,
• Wheelsize selected: Bike 1 (WS1) or Bike 2 (WS2)
• Symbols to compare actual speed and average speed (up-arrow, down-arrow, dot)
• ALTI - display of current / actual altitude
• Current grade / inclination climbed or descended in %
• Current temperature in °C or °F
Function
TRIP DIST
RIDE TIME
AVG SPEED
STOP WATCH
MAX SPEED
MODE 1
Function
NAVI GATOR
CLOCK
ODO 1 METER
ODO 2 METER
ODO TOTAL
MODE 2
Function
TRIP ALTI
MAX ALTI
AVG CLIMB
MAX CLIMB
TOTAL ALTI
TOP ELVTN
ALTI
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2.3 Calling up set-up modes for computer / speedometer functions
Other than calling up various functions and informations, the MODE 1 key calls up any set-up mode. Calling up the set-up modes requires a 3 sec pressing of
the MODE 1 key.
Set-up modes can be entered from various information displays:
You want to set up:Display Information needed
Wheelsize 1 or Wheelsize 2TRIP DIST
ClockCLOCK
Odometer for Bike 1ODO 1 METER
Odometer for Bike 2ODO 2 METER
Navigator, second trip counterNAVIGATOR
2.3.1 Button / key covering in set-up mode
Once you have entered a set-up mode with MODE 1, the keys have the following (different) functions.
MODE 1 key: jump from digit to digit; exit set-up mode (pressing MODE 1 for 3 sec.)
MODE 2 key: increase/change of digit selected; selecting display symbols
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2.4 Selecting your language
After installing the battery or pressing the AC-button your VDO MC 1.0 automatically requests a display language to be selected.
After installing the battery, your VDO MC 1.0 first greets you in English (by default) displaying "ENJOY YOUR MC1.0"
The VDO MC 1.0 will then automatically request you to select your display language.
The VDO MC 1.0 subsequently displays 7 languages:
ENTER LANGUAGE, -- EINGABE SPRACHE--CHOIX LANGUE--REGOL LINGUA--ENTER TAAL--AJUST LENGUA--USTAW JEZYK.
After this automatic scroll you can then select your language.
I.e. "LANGUAGE ENGL" will be in display
By pressing the MODE 2 key (right), the various languages will be displayed.
Process: LANGUAGE ENGL -M2-SPRACHE DEUT- M2-LANGUE FRAN -M2-LINGUA ITAL- M2-TAAL NEDL -M2-LENGUA ESPAN -M2- JEZYK POLSK
Once your language is displayed, press the MODE 1 key for 3 sec.
Your selected language is now stored, any further information is displayed in that language.
The display now shows TRIP DIST, if you have chosen English for your language.
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2.5 Selecting the wheel circumference (wheelsize)
Your computer VDO MC 1.0 indicates your wheel size as WS (Wheelsize) = wheel circumference. Your VDO MC 1.0 is able to process two different
wheelsizes for two different bikes (i.e. road bike and mountainbike) The following default values are preset
Wheelsize 1 WS1 = 2155 mm wheel circumference
Wheelsize 2 WS2 = 2000 mm wheel circumference
Warning: After a battery change the above defaults are automatically applied. After a battery change, you have to re-enter the precise values for your bike(s).
2.5.1 How to determine the precise wheelsize
Place the front wheel of your bike with the valve at the bottom, mark this position with a line and push your bike ahead until exactly one rotation of the front
wheel is completed. Draw another line where the valve now is. Take a ruler and measure the distance between marks 1 and 2 which reflects the
wheelsize = wheel-circumference. The figure measured (inches or mm) is the wheelsize to be entered into your computer. see fig.
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If you have selected MPH readout you must enter your wheelsize in inches. Hence, altitude is displayed in ft and temperature in °F.
If you have selected KMH readout you must enter your wheelsize in mm. Hence, altitude is displayed in m and temperature in °C.
Standard wheelsizes and respective values in mm and inches are shown in chart 1 (see page .....)
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2.5.2 Entering (programming) the wheelsize(s)
Step 1: By pressing MODE 1 call TRIP DIST in your display.
Step 2: Press MODE 1 for 3 sec. In the upper part of the display you see "WS1" and "KMH" or "MPH" flashing. The lower part of the display alternately
shows "ENTER MTRIC SYSTM" and "KMH" or “ENTER ENGL SYSTM” and “MPH”.
Step 3: With MODE 2 you choose whether you want kilometers=KMH oder miles=MPH as a measuring unit.
Step 4: Once the conversion of KMH or MPH has been chosen, you proceed by briefly pressing (0.1 sec) MODE 1. The lower part of the display now
alternates "ENTER WHEELSIZE1" and 2155. The last number "5" flashing.
Step 5: With MODE 1 and MODE 2 you enter your measured wheelsize 1 (bike1). MODE 2 increases the flashing number MODE 1 jumps to the next number,
see set-up mode.
Step 6: Once you have entered the last number of wheelsize 1 and press the MODE 1 button, the computer automatically jumps to the setup mode for
wheelsize 2. The lower part of the display alternately shows "ENTER WHEELSIZE2" and 2000 with the last number "0" flashing.
Enter your wheelsize 2 as described in Step 5.
Step 7: Once you have entered wheelsize 2, press MODE 1 for 3 sec to exit set-up mode. The computer will return to displaying TRIP DIST.
Warning: Exiting setup procedure before having completely entered the precise wheelsize may lead to faulty readouts.
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2.5.3 Switching wheelsizes (changing from WS1 to WS2)
To change from wheelsize 1 to wheelsize 2 and vice versa press and hold MODE1 and MODE2 simultaneously for 3 sec.
Warning: Once you have switched from wheelsize 1 to wheelsize 2 or vice versa following Tripdata of wheelsize 1 or 2 is automatically reset to zero:
TRIP DIST, RIDE TIME, AVG SPEED, MAX SPEED, TRIP ALTI, AVG CLIMB, MAX ALTI, MAX CLIMB. All of these values are newly calcualted
after switching the wheelsize.
2.6 Setting the clock CLK
Your VDO MC 1.0 features a clock with hour and minute display in either 12 h or 24 h mode.
To access the clock setup mode proceed as follows:
Step 1: MODE 2 calls the CLK information into your display
Step 2: Press the MODE 1 for 3 sec. The set-up mode for the clock starts. The lower part of the display alternately shows "ENTER CLOCK" and "24" and “12”
Step 3: With MODE 2 you choose whether you want your time in a 24 or 12 hour mode.
Step 4: With MODE 1 you start the hour setup. The hour display will be flashing and can be changed with MODE 2.
Step 5: With MODE 1 you start the minute setup. The minute display will be flashing and can be changed with MODE 2.
Step 6: Once hours and minutes are correctly entered, you exit CLK set-up mode by pressing MODE 1 for 3 sec.
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2.7 The NAVIGATOR
The NAVIGATOR is a second, individual trip distance counter that can be:
• manually reset to zero
• preset to a certain value, the trip distance is then counted from this value.
The NAVIGATOR is very helpful following road book instructions or tour suggestions of bike magazines.
For example, your road book tour wants you "to go straight for a mile and then make a right turn, then go on for half a mile and make a sharp left turn".
These instructions can be precisely followed by using the NAVIGATOR. Once you have arrived at the first intersection after the first mile, you reset the
NAVIGATOR to zero and and follow the next leg for half of a mile. At the second intersection you reset to zero again and follow the next instruction of your
road book.
The NAVIGATOR can be preset and proceed from this individual value. For example, you are unable to start your tour at the point 0 km/m, but at 5.3 km.
This value can be preset / entered into the NAVIGATOR. The NAVIGATOR will then count on from 5.3 km. Should you have made a wrong turn, return to
that spot and enter your leg distance anew, continue to follow your roadbook instructions
2.7.1 Presetting the NAVIGATOR
Step 1: MODE 2 calls NAVIGATOR into display
Step 2: Press MODE 1 for 3 sec. The lower part of the display alternetely shows "ENTER NAVIGATOR" and "000.00" with the last digit "0" flashing.
Step 3: By pressing MODE 2 you increase the flashing number, by pressing MODE 1 you jump to the next number 000.00, etc.
Step 4: Once the NAVIGATOR is preset, exit setup mode by pressing MODE 1 for 3 sec. The display shows NAVIGATOR and the preset value.
Your VDO MC 1.0 will be counting on from this preset value.
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2.9 Manual operation of the STOPWATCH
Your VDO MC 1.0 features a manual stopwatch in addition to the ride-timer with automatic Start/Stop function. The manual stopwatch is counting up to
19:59:59 HH:MM:SS There are two ways to call in the stopwatch and simultaneously start it:
Direct Start: By pressing M1 and M2 briefly the stopwatch is called in and started simultaneously. Starting downhill a brief pressing of M1 and M2 will do to
call in the stopwatch and start it at the same moment.
Delayed Start:By pressing MODE1 the stopwatch is called in. By then pressing MODE1 and MODE2 briefly the stopwatch is started. With the stopwatch
running you might as well call further information in your display. The stopwatch will keep running in the background. Display indication will show
that the stopwatch is running.
3. Resetting information to zero
By pushing MODE2 for 3 sec information / data is reset to zero.
Following trip data is simultaneously reset to zero:
Following data may be individually reset to zero, if desired so:
NAVI GATOR
Call NAVI GATOR information in your display. Push M2 for 3 sec to reset this data to zero.
STOP WATCH
Call STOP WATCH information in your display. Push M2 for 3 sec to reset this data to zero.
TOTAL ALTI--TOP ELVTN--ODO TOTAL
These summarizing functions (total altitude climbed / highest elevation reached Total Odometer) are especially protected to unintended erasing / resetting.
These informations can only be reset by changing battery or by pressing AC-button on backside of computer.
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4. Service Interval Indicator
Your VDO MC 1.0 features a Service Interval Indicator to remind you to have your bike serviced at your trusted bike shop.
The service interval reminder is indicated separately for both your bikes.
Every 750 km / 468 mi, the service icon is activated.
The service icon flashes and the lower part of the display shows "BIKE CHECK"
By pressing any of the buttons, the "BIKE CHECK" information disappears. Other information can still be reviewed
The flashing service icon will remain in display.
After another 50 km / 35 mi, the service interval icon will also disappear.
5. Sleep-Mode
Your VDO MC 1.0 features SLEEP-Mode. During SLEEP-Mode the display is shut down. The clock, and if activated, the service interval icon and/or the
stopwatch icon, remain displayed.
Your VDO MC 1.0 automatically goes into SLEEP-Mode after 5 min if
• no buttons are pressed
• no speed impulses are processed
SLEEP-Mode is terminated if
• any button is pressed
• speed impulses are processed
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6. Altimeter information of your VDO MC 1.0
Your VDO MC 1.0 does permanentely display following altimeter-information:
• current altitude in meters of feet
• current incline or grade in %
• current temperature in °C or °F
Important: Current incline or grade is displayed in increments of 1%. A negative grade (descent) is indicated by a negative sign.
The current incline / grade information is calculated every 4 sec (display refresh) by incorporating the TRIP DIST and TRIP ALTI information of the last 12 sec.
Should you have climbed AND descended during the last 12 sec due to hilly conditions, the correct indication may be delayed.
Information to be called in by pushing the ALTI button
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