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Dual Frequency Body Composition Monitor with integrated Bluetooth technology RD-953 Instruction Manual Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it 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 ………………………………………...
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 familiarise 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 monitor on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the monitor. Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction,or may cause setting to be erased. Do not use or store this monitor 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.
Turn the Bluetooth setting on, and use the URL to download the Health Planet app. http://www.tanita.asia/innerscandual/rd953.htm Note: ・See the Tanita website for details on supported models. ・If you do not wish to use the dedicated app, configure the settings manually on the body composition monitor. (P.8) ・You need to register your smartphone again if you replace your smartphone.
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: •...
Setting and Storing Personal Data in the Memory (Not required if connection to the smartphone is complete) The Body Composition Monitor can only be operated if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories. Only weight measurements can be taken if you use the Body Composition Monitor without registering personal data. 1.
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Setting and Storing Personal Data in the Memory 5. Measuring Your Body Composition Check “0.00kg” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is shown on the display, then step on the monitor. Registered personal data and the measurement results are displayed in order, then the power switches off automatically.
Taking Measurements When the monitor power is off, select "Input Data" in the app and then follow the instructions in the app. When “0.00kg” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is displayed, step onto the monitor. Measurement data is automatically sent to the smartphone. If there is unsent data stored on the monitor, that data is also sent to the smartphone.
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Taking Measurements You can start taking measurements when you have finished entering your personal data. 1. Step onto the Monitor Step onto the monitor when the power is off. The monitor 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 monitor automatically turns off.
Measurement Results Weight Body Fat % Muscle Mass Muscle Quality Score Basal Metabolic Rating Physique Rating Bone Mass Visceral Fat Metabolic Age Total Body Water % An assessment of your measurement results are indicated by the color of the backlight. Assessment Color (Applicable age) Over / Under Normal range...
Specifying the Personal Data Number for Measurement Follow these instructions if the monitor 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 monitor when “0.00kg”...
Programming the Guest Mode Guest mode allows you to program the monitor 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) and height. Step onto the monitor after “0.00kg”...
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 monitor 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? (Applicable age 5-99) Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight. Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown 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 - 12.5 ...
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Muscle mass is judged by calculating the amount of muscle mass against the person’s height, and then the amount is classified. The Tanita Health Planet app that links with this device displays the muscle mass judgement as a muscle score, as shown below.
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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.
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Below is the result of estimated bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40, who are said to have the largest amounts of bone mass by weight. (Source: Tanita Body Weight Science Institute) Please use the charts below as a guide for comparing your bone mass readings.
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) 200kg is exceeded.
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