Yamaha BODiBEAT BF-1 Owner's Manual

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Hardware Settings
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Hardware Settings
The Hardware Settings let you set:
➤ The sensitivity of the sensors of the BF-1. (See “Sensors” below.)
➤ Various display-related controls. (See “Display” on 
.)
➤ The correct date and time. (See “Date/Time” on 
From the Top Menu, select Settings 
 Hardware Settings.
Sensors
The Sensors settings let you tailor the response and sensitivity of the sensors of 
the BF-1. It lets you adjust the device to the strength of your pulse, the speed of 
your jogging stride and changes in your jogging pace.
From the Hardware Settings menu, select the Sensors menu.
In the Sensors menu, the following items are shown: Pulse Sensor, Step 
Sensor and Pace Sensor.
Pulse Sensor
This lets you adjust how sensitive the BF-1 sensor is to your pulse. For 
example, if your pulse is weak or the BF-1 doesn’t seem to respond 
properly to your pulse, adjusting the setting here can improve the 
response. 
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Also refer to Troubleshooting on 
 when you feel the BF-1 doesn’t respond properly to your 
pulse.
From the Sensors menu, select the Pulse Sensor parameter.
Available settings:
High Sensitivity, Normal Sensitivity, Low Sensitivity
“Normal” is the default setting and should be fine for most people and 
situations. If the BF-1 doesn’t seem to be responding properly, try changing 
the setting. Select “High” if your pulse is weak, or “Low” if your pulse is strong.
Operation
Operation
Pulse Sensor (below)
Step Sensor (
Pace Sensor (