Tanita inner scan body composition monitor instruction manual (19 pages)
Summary of Contents for Tanita InnerScan Pro RD-953PRO
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Multi Frequency Body Composition Monitor with integrated Bluetooth technology RD-953PRO Instruction Manual Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep for future reference.
Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………… 3 Features and Functions ……………………………………………… 3 For Your Safety ……………………………………………………… 4 Getting Accurate Readings …………………………………………… 5 Preparations before Use ……………………………………………… 6 Connecting to Your Smartphone …………………………………… 7 Setting (Resetting) Date and Time …………………………………… 8 Setting and Storing Personal Data in the Memory …………………… 9 Taking Measurements with Your Smartphone ………………………...
Thanks to major investment in the latest BIA Technology and sports science research, TANITA has upgraded the Athlete Mode function to make measurements more accurate and suitable for a wider range of users. Who should use Athlete Mode? Adults aged 18 years and over who either: ・Train or exercise for 12 hours or more a week and have been doing so for at least six months.
For Your Safety This section explains precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarize yourself with this information to ensure safe operation of this equipment. Warning Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in death or severe injury.
Place the platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the platform . Doing so may damage the platform or cause it to malfunction,or may cause setting to be erased. Do not use or store this platform in the following locations.
Preparations before Use Inserting the Batteries Note: ・Be sure that the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, fluid may leak from the batteries and damage the floor. ・If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, remove the batteries before storage.
Open the App. Open “Settings” and then register your profile details. Return to the previous screen. “Server” Fill out your info registered at my.tanita.com in “Server” under “Settings”. Measurement results can be uploaded to my.tanita.com after measurement. Touch “Save” to return to the previous screen.
Setting (Resetting) Date and Time (Not required if connection to the smartphone is complete) 1. Set Date While the power is off, press the button to start setting. Press the buttons to set year and then press the button. Set the month and date in the same way. Note: •...
Level 2 = Moderately active lifestyles (occasional, low intensity exercise) Level 3 = Adult involved in intense physical activity (see p.3 for TANITA’s definition of Athlete) The display shows “0.0lb” (or 0.00kg, 0.0stlb) and the platform is ready for measurement.
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Setting and Storing Personal Data in the Memory 6. Measuring Your Body Composition Check “0.0lb” (0.00kg, 0.0stlb) is shown on the display, then step on the platform. Registered personal data and the measurement results are displayed in order, then the power switches off automatically.
Taking Measurements with Your Smartphone When the platform power is off, select in the app and then follow the instructions in the app. When “0.0lb” (0.00kg, 0.0stlb) is displayed, step onto the platform. Measurement data is automatically sent to your smartphone. If there is unsent data stored on the platform, that data is also sent to your smartphone.
Taking Measurements You can start taking measurements when you have finished entering your personal data. 1. Step onto the Platform Step onto the platform when the power is off. The platform starts measuring automatically. 2. View Your Results After taking measurements, your results are automatically displayed in the order listed on the next page. After the last result data is displayed, the weight is displayed again and then the platform automatically turns off.
Measurement Results Weight Body Fat % Muscle Mass Muscle Quality Score Physique Rating Bone Mass Visceral Fat Daily Calorie Intake Metabolic Age Total Body Water % An assessment of your measurement results are indicated by the color of the backlight. Assessment Color (Applicable age) BMI (7-99) Obese...
Specifying the Personal Data Number for Measurement Follow these instructions if the platform continues to mis-recognize your number. When the power is off, press the button to start measuring. Select your personal number using the buttons and then press the button. Step onto the platform when “0.0lb”...
Programming the Guest Mode Guest mode allows you to program the platform for one-time use without using a personal data number. Press the button to select "GUEST", then press the button. Next, follow the steps below: Set the age, gender (male/ female/ male athlete/ female athlete), height and activity level (adult and non-athlete only) Step onto the platform after "0.0lb"...
TANITA Body Composition Monitors calculate your body composition using Dual Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). Safe, low-level electrical signals are passed through the body via the TANITA foot pads on the platform. The signal can flow easily through fluids in muscles and other body tissue but meets resistance as it passes through body fat, because body fat only contains a small amount of fluid.
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What Is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight. Reducing excess levels of body fat has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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Ensuring you have healthy levels of visceral fat may reduce the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. The TANITA Body Composition Monitor provides you with a visceral fat rating from 1 – 59. Rating 1 - 12 ...
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How Does a TANITA Body Composition Monitor Calculate DCI? The basic way of calculating Basal Metabolic (BMR) Rate is a standard equation using weight and age. TANITA has conducted in-depth research into the relationship of BMR and body composition giving a much more accurate and personalized reading for the user based on the impedance measurement.
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This person has a lower than average body fat percentage while having above-average muscle mass. Source: Data from Columbia University (New York) & TANITA Institute (Tokyo) Index of amount of muscle against height = Muscle mass (kg) / height (cm)
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What Is Muscle Quality Score? (Applicable age 18 - 99) Muscle quality score indicates the “quality (state) of muscle” which changes according to factors such as age and fitness. The muscles of young people or those who exercise regularly is normally in a good state, but the state of muscles deteriorates in elderly people or those who do not get enough exercise.
Troubleshooting If the following problems occur, follow the instructions below. “Lo” appears on the display. Check the orientation of the batteries, and insert them correctly. The batteries are running low. Replace the batteries promptly. Refer to page 6. “OL” appears on the display during use The maximum weight (weighing capacity) 440lb (200kg) is exceeded.
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