VDO C08 Owner Manual
VDO C08 is a bicycle computer that provides you with a range of information to make your rides more enjoyable. It features a large, easy-to-read LCD display that shows your current speed, trip distance, trip time, average speed, maximum speed, clock, and odometer. The C08 also has a number of other features, including:
- Automatic start/stop function
- Comparison of current and average speed
- Scroll function
- Reset function
- Waterproof design
The C08 is a great choice for cyclists of all levels. It is easy to use and provides you with all the information you need to track your rides.
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ETRTO
47-305
47-406
34-540
47-507
23-571
40-559
44-559
47-559
50-559
54-559
57-559
37-590
20-571
16x1,75
20x1,75
24x1 3/8
24x1,75
26x1
26x1,5
26x1,6
26x1,75
26x1,9
26x2,00
26x2,125
26x1 3/8
26x3/4
WS in mm KMH
1272
1590
1948
1907
1973
2026
2051
2070
2089
2114
2133
2105
1954
WS in inch MPH
50,1
62,6
76,7
75,1
77,7
79,8
80,7
81,5
82,2
83,2
84,0
82,9
76,9
ETRTO
32-630
40-622
47-622
40-635
37-622
18-622
20-622
23-622
25-622
28-622
32-622
37-622
40-622
27x1 1/4
28x1,5
28x1,75
28x1 1/2
28x1 3/8
700x18C
700x20C
700x23C
700x25C
700x28C
700x32C
700x37C
700x40C
WS in mm KMH
2199
2224
2268
2265
2205
2102
2114
2133
2146
2149
2174
2205
2224
WS in inch MPH
86,6
87,6
89,3
89,2
86,8
82,8
83,2
84,0
84,5
84,6
85,6
86,8
87,6
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL - VDO CYTEC C 08
Preface
Thank you for buying a VDO CYTEC bicycle computer. The more familiar you get with this model, the more enjoyable your trips are going to be.
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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 CYTEC bicycle computer.
We wish you enjoyable trips and rides on your bike with VDO CYTEC
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Mounting the system
1. Mounting the handlebar holder
The handlebar holder fits handlebars of any diameter. Before mounting the system, decide if you will be using your left or right hand to operate the computer and then mount the handlebar holder on the respective side. Position the handlebar holder, insert the strap and adjust it by tightening the screw.
Warning: Before tightening the handlebar holder, make sure to adjust the position of the computer head (inclination) when the LCDdisplay is best visible for you. Only when you find the best position tighten the screw.
screw
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3. Mounting the spoke magnet
Distance between magnet and sensor should be approx. 1-5 mm.
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2. Mounting the speed transmitter
The sensor should be mounted on the same side of the fork as the holder is on the handlebar.
Watch out: Do not tighten the cable ties yet! Accurately position the spoke magnet and the sensor first, then tighten the cable ties.
In case this distance is not achievable in the current positioning, slide the sensor and the magnet on the fork or spoke accordingly.
1-5mm
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LOCK
UNLOCK
4. Twist-Click mounting of computer onto holder
The Twist-Click mounting has been exclusively developed for the new line of VDO
CYTEC computers. The computerhead is put onto the handlebar and by a right turn of the computerhead (TWIST) fixed to the holder (CLICK). 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.
2.CLICK
1.LOCK
1.PRESS
2.UNLOCK
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5. Installing battery into computer head
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To save battery power, your VDO CYTEC comes with the battery not yet fitted. Prior to initial use you have to install the battery first.
OPEN CLOSE
If you find the computer is not functioning properly after a battery change, push the AC-button (Auto Clear) on the rear side of the computer to reset.
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6. Information features of your VDO CYTEC C 08
Your VDO CYTEC C 08 provides you with following information:
KMH-MPH
TRP
RID
AVS
MAX
CLK
ODO current speed indicated in either KMH or MPH, featuring automatic conversion into MPH trip counter, counts your trip distance up to 999,99 km or miles.
trip timer, keeps track of the actual riding time featuring automatic start/stop function, up to 9:59:59 (hrs:min:sec) average speed, accurate to two decimal points.
maximum speed, achieved during a ride, accurate to two decimal points.
permanent comparison of current and average speed. Deviations are indicated by up/down arrows in the display.
clock with 12 h or 24 h selectable display mode.
odometer, counting distance ridden up to 99,999 KM or M.
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7. Operating your VDO CYTEC C 08
Button / Key Covering
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Your VDO CYTEC C 08 has 2 buttons / keys
Mode 1, Mode 2
Function
TRP
RID
AVS
MAX
Mode 1
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Function
CLK
ODO
Mode 2
These buttons / keys have several functions.
All functions of the respective buttons / keys outlined in the following chart below.
Your display Button / Key Length of
indicates following to be pushed pushing the information
TRP-AVS-RID-MAX MODE 1
CLK- ODO
TRP-RID-AVS
MODE 1
MODE 1 button / key brief (0.1 sec) brief (0.1 sec)
What is going on?
next information from MODE 1 is indicated.
computer changes display information from MODE 2 data to
TRP-data of MODE 1 normal (1.5 sec.) TRP-RID-AVS are automatically rotated, one at a time displayed
TRP
CLK
ODO
CLK- ODO
MODE 1
MODE 1
MODE 1
MODE 2
TRP-RID-AVS-MAX MODE 2
TRP-RID-AVS-MAX MODE 2 long (5 sec) long (5 sec) long (5 sec) brief (0.1 sec) brief (0.1 sec) long (5 sec) for 1.5 sec.
enter set-up mode for wheelsizes.
enter set-up mode for clock.
enter set-up mode for odometer.
next information from MODE 2 is indicated.
computer changes display information from MODE 1 data to
MODE 2 data. CLK always being the first information indicated.
TRP-AVS-RID-MAX information reset to zero.
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8. Scroll function
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To provide any information at a glance, your VDO CYTEC
C 08 features a scroll function. Calling up the scroll function automatically displays information for a period of 1.5 sec.
Scroll function may be called upon if any of the following information is on display: TRP-AVS-RID.
Scroll function is activated by pressing the MODE 1 button for 1.5 sec.
SCROLL
Press MODE 1 1,5 sec.
Start Scroll
9. Comparison of current and average speed
Your VDO CYTEC C 08 compares your current speed with your average speed. The outcome of this comparison can be seen in your display by the use of symbols. No matter which information is currently displayed, this data keeps you updated on the relation of your current speed and your average speed.
Your current speed is faster than your average speed. Accuracy
+/- 1 KMH/MPH
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You are currently riding as fast as your average speed. Accuracy
+/- 1 KMH/MPH
Your current speed is slower than your average speed. Accuracy
+/- 1 KMH/MPH
10. Set-up mode
Your VDO CYTEC C 08 features the following set-up procedures wheelsize = WS clock = CLK odometers = ODO set-up starts out of TRP in display set-up starts out of CLK in display set-up starts out of ODO in display
No matter which set-up mode is used for your VDO CYTEC , the procedure is the same.
You can start the set-up mode for a certain display by pressing the MODE 1 button for 5 sec. With this MODE button you may also exit the set-up mode at any time.
Once the set-up mode is activated, MODE 1 and MODE 2 buttons are covered with following instructions:
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MODE1
MODE2 changing from one enter display to the next enter display selection of figure to be entered, changing from KMH to MPH mode
11. Entering your wheelsize
Your VDO CYTEC identifies wheelsize as WS = wheelsize. following default is entered wheelsize = WS = 2155 mm
Watch out: Above default is automatically applied after a battery change.
After a battery change, the correct wheelsize for your bike has to be re-entered
How is the wheelsize precisely determined?
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
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1x
WS in mm / inch
Programming (setting up) your wheelsize
Step 1: Call TRP information in your display.
Step 2: Press MODE 1 button for 5 sec.
"WS" is displayed along with an alternating flashing symbol for KMH and MPH.
Step 3: By pressing the MODE 2 button you can choose whether you want MPH or KMH readout on your display.
Step 4: Once you have chosen your measuring unit, continue by pressing the MODE 1 button briefly (0.1 sec). Now, either the default value or the wheelsize value previously entered (WS) is displayed with the last number flashing.
Step 5: With buttons MODE 1 and MODE 2 you can enter the wheelsize previously determined. (see set-up mode).
Step 6: Once you have entered the last number for wheelsize, the computer automatically goes back to normal mode. You may also exit the set-up mode at any time by pressing the MODE 1 button.
Watch out: When you exit set-up without having completed entering your data, the computer may well work with faulty values leading to misinformation in your display.
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MODE 2 0,1sec.
to change from
KMH to MPH
MODE 1 5sec.
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
MODE 1 to start to switch to quit
MODE 2 0,1sec.
to increase
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
MODE 1 5sec.
to quit
MODE 2 to increase to change from
KMH to MPH
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
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MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
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12. Setting the clock CLK
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Your VDO CYTEC C 08 features a clock with hour and minute display. 12 h or 24 h display selectable.
To access the clock set-up mode proceed as follows:
Step 1: call in the CLK
information into your display
Step 2: Press the
MODE 1 button for
5 sec. The set-up mode for the clock starts. You will either see the figure
"24" or "12" flashing reflecting the hour-mode programmed. To set up your clock use
MODE 1 and
MODE 2 buttons.
(see set-up mode).
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
MODE 1 5sec.
to start
MODE 2 0,1sec.
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
MODE 2
MODE 1 5sec.
to quit
MODE 2 0,1sec.
to increase
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
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13. Programming (setting-up) your odometer ODO
You can enter individual odometer values into your VDO CYTEC C 10 at any time, i.e. transferring data from your old computer into your new VDO CYTEC C 10 or after a battery change.
Watch out: after a battery change, your data for total ODO is reset to zero.
TIP: If you want to re-enter your totals after a battery change, take down the value for
ODO before removing the battery.
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Step 1: Call information for ODO into your display.
Step 2: Start the set-up mode for odometer by pressing the MODE 1 button for 5 sec.
The last number is flashing.
MODE 1 5sec.
MODE 1 5sec.
to quit
MODE 2 0,1sec.
to increase
Entering data is done by MODE 1 and MODE 2 buttons. (see set-up mode)
MODE 1 0,1sec.
switch to next
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14. Resetting information to zero
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The following information may be reset to zero with your VDO CYTEC C 08.
TRP-RID-AVS-MAX These information here is simultaneously reset to zero.
Information must be reset to zero by pressing the MODE 2 button for 5 sec.
Watch out: Take care that the exact information to be reset is on display.
If either of the following information, TRP, RID, AVS or MAX are displayed and you want to reset to zero by pressing the MODE 2 button, be aware that the remaining three information are simultaneously zeroed.
15. Stand-by-mode
Your computer VDO CYTEC C 08 features a stand-by-mode in order to save battery power.
Your computer changes into stand-by-mode if it has not received any speed impulses for 5 min or no button has been pressed in the same period of time.
The time of day (CLK) is still displayed in stand-by-mode, though.
By pressing any button or just continuing your ride, this will end stand-by-mode and return you to the appropriate mode.
16. Battery change
Tip:
Take down your totals and wheelsize prior to battery change.
Changing the battery in the computer head. see 5
In case the computer is not properly functioning after a battery change, push the AC-button (Auto Clear) on the rear side of the computer to reset.
Watch out: old batteries require special disposal
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17. Troubleshooting
This chart outlines possible malfunctions, their causes and solutions.
computer software is not running smoothly press AC-button at the rear of computer head.
readjusting distance between sensor and magnet.
computerhead is incorrectly twisted on place computerhead on handlebar handlebar holder
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18. Warranty
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We warrant VDO CYTEC models (sensor, computer head and handlebar holder) to the original purchaser for five years from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This does not cover the batteries and defects resulting from normal wear and tear, improper care, accidents, abuse or alteration.
Please take care to retain your receipt of purchase.
In case of legitimate complaints, you are entitled to receive a comparable replacement model. Due to possible model changes, your model might not be available any more.
You may contact your retailer or store where you purchased your VDO CYTEC or send the computer directly to us:
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Grosse Ahlmuehle 33
D-76865 Rohrbach
Technical specifications are subject to change.
19. Contents
1 computer head
1 handlebar holder with sensor, cable and screw
1 rubber shim for sensor mount
1 spoke magnet
5 cable ties
1 battery 3 V Type CR 2032
1 installation and operation manual
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Key features
- Large, easy-to-read LCD display
- Current speed, trip distance, trip time, average speed, maximum speed, clock, and odometer
- Automatic start/stop function
- Comparison of current and average speed
- Scroll function
- Reset function
- Waterproof design