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USER MANUAL BC718 TANITA

Body Composition Monitor

TAIANTA RECALL USER GUEST OFF

Model: BC-730

Instruction Manual

Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep for future reference.

Bedienungsanleitung

EN Table of Contents

Introduction ....1

Features and functions .....1

Preparations before use 2

Getting accurate readings ....2

Automatic shut-down function .....2

Changing the weight mode ....3

Setting (resetting) date and time .....3

Setting and storing personal data in memory ....4

Taking weight and body fat readings ....5

Programming the guest mode .....6

Taking weight measurement only ......6

Trouble shooting 7

Features and functions ......36

Features and functions 43

Thank you for selecting a Tanita Ironman Body Composition Monitor. This monitor is one in a wide range of home healthcare products produced by Tanita.

This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features.

Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our website www.tanita.com.

Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.

All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.

Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.

BOARD TANITA MEDICAL ADVISORY TMAB

Safety Precautions

Note that people with an electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker, should not use a Body Composition Monitor as it passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with its operation.

Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other function are not intended for pregnant women.

Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 5-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.

Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita’s athlete definition includes “lifetime of fitness” individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week. The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data.

Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or overhydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

RECALL (Down) Button SET GUEST (Up) Button RECALL USER GUEST OFF USER (Set) Button OFF (Weight-Only) Button

Accessories

AA-Size Batteries (4)

2. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes 1. Display Screen TAKOTA NEALL USER QUINT OFF

1. Heel Electrodes

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Open as shown Direction of the batteries.

▲ Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated.

Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage. Please note that the included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

▲ Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.

Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally.
• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps.
• Do not step on the platform when wet.
• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

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Heels centered on electrodes

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Toes may overhang measuring platform

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform.

Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don't worry if your feet appear too large for the unit accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform.

It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.

While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 30 seconds depending upon the type of operation.
• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*
  • After you have completed the measuring process.

CHANGING THE WEIGHT MODE

Note: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch.

You can change the weight unit by using the switch on the back of the scale.

Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimeters.

SETTING (RESETTING) DATE AND TIME

1. Set Date

Insert batteries into the scale and then press any button to start the Year setting. Press the buttons to set year and then press SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

Wang 1·1 20 10

Month 1·1 20 10

1-31 20 10

2. Set Hour

Press buttons to set hour and then press SET button.

The unit will beep once to confirm.

12:00

3. Set Minute

Press buttons to set minute and then press SET.

The unit will beep twice to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically.

100 PM

Note:

• After you replace the batteries or if you want to reset date and time, press and hold the Arrow (recall) button to begin the date and time programming process. Replacing the batteries will cause the loss of date and time settings.
• 60 seconds or more of inactivity will cause automatic shut off during this process. No data will be saved as a result.
• If you make a mistake or wish to turn the unit off before you complete the programming, press the OFF button to turn the unit off. No data will be saved as a result.

SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit.

The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal data number will be displayed, and the display will flash.

Note: If you don't operate the unit for 60 seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically.

Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the OFF button to force quit.

2. Select a Personal data Number

Press the buttons to select a Personal data number (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). Once you reach the Personal data number you wish to use, press the SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

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3. Set your Birthday

Set the date of your birthday (Year / Month / Day) using buttons. Press the SET button to confirm at each programming. The unit will beep once to confirm.

Note: The range of age is from 5 – 99.

D.O.B March 2nd 1.1 2005

0.03 March 1:10 1999

0.08 1.0 1999

4. Select Female or Male

Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female (♂) or Male (♀) Female/Athlete (♂) and Male/Athlete (♂) / ⚫ settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

10 Age

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5' 70" (170cm) (range of height is from 3' 0.0" - 7' 3.0" or 90cm - 220cm). Use the buttons to specify Height and then press the SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm. The display shows the personal data one time to confirm, and then the display shows "0.0" and is ready for measurement.

4' 30" 10 Age

6. Measuring your weight and body fat

Step on to the scale after "0.0" is shown on display within 30 seconds.

Do not step off until Body fat % in shown.

The readings will be shown for 40 seconds.

The unit will then shut off and the readings will be stored in the memory.

0.0 lb 748 lb 16.3%

Note: If you step onto the scale before "0.0" appears the display will show "Error" and you will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring scale within about 30 seconds after "0.0" appears, the power is shut-off automatically. Please try the setting and storing personal data process again.

Note: If you change the birthday and/or gender, the unit will show "CLr".

If you select "YES" using buttons, the existing personal data will be deleted.

If you select "no" using buttons, no new data will be saved (existing data will be unchanged) then the unit will shut off.

llr yES llr no

TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS

After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading.

1. Step onto the scale

Step onto the scale while the scale is off, the scale turns on automatically and starts measuring.

2. Get Your Readings

After the measurement is taken, readings will be automatically displayed in the order listed below. After the last result reading is displayed, the weight and Body Fat % reading will again appear, then the unit will automatically shut off.

The user may use the buttons to scroll thru the different results.

For advanced scrolling, the user may press and hold button.

Upon reading the desired readings, release the button to view the result, readings will appear for 40 seconds before the unit automatically shuts off.

Illustration of a human foot and a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

748 lb 16.3 %

If the wrong personal number appears on the display.

You can change the personal number by using the SET button.

Press the SET button until your personal number and profile appears.

After you select your correct personal number and wait for 4 seconds, the display will show your correct readings automatically.

The readings will be stored in your personal number memory.

dEL

If you select "dEL", no readings will be stored in memory.

Note: For children (age 5-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range Indicator).

graph TD
    A["Weight 1236, Body Fat %"] -->|Up| B["Up"]
    C["Visceral Fat 25"] -->|Up| D["Up"]
    E["Bone Mass 48, Total Body Water %"] --> F["Up"]
    G["BMR 1288, Metabolic Age 18"] --> H["Up"]
    I["Muscle Mass 892"] --> J["Up"]
    K["Physique Rating"] --> L["Up"]

3. Recall Function

To obtain previous reading press Recall button while the readings are being displayed. The following result of previous readings will be displayed by using the buttons.

• Weight
• Physique Rating
• Visceral Fat
• Body Fat %
• BMR
  • Total Body Water % • Metabolic Age
• Muscle Mass
• Bone Mass

Press Recall button again to go back to the current result display.

Note: For children (age 5-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range Indicator).

Note: Do not step off until Body fat % in shown.

PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

Guest mode allows you to program the unit for a one-time use without reading a personal data number.

Press the Guest button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.

Step onto the scale after "0.0" is shown on the display. Your weight will be shown first, continue standing on the scale until the body fat % reading is shown on the display. The reading will be shown for 40 seconds.

Note: Do not step off until Body fat % in shown.

Note: If you step onto the scale before "0.0" appears the display will show "Error" and you will not obtain readings.

GUES

Press the Weight-only button. After 2 or 3 seconds, "0.0" will appear on the display and the unit will beep. When "0.0" appears on the display, step onto the scale. The body weight value will appear. The display will light for about 20 seconds, and then the power will automatically turn off.

OFF

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If the following problems occur ...then...

• A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb Refer to "Changing the Weight Mode" on p.3.
• “Lo” appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears.

Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries.

Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.

- “Err” appears while measuring.

Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum. The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement. The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

- The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or “----” appears after the weight is measured.

Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.4.

Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the measuring platform.

- "OL" appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

Specifications

BC-730

Weight Capacity

330lb (150kg) (23st 8lb)

Weight Increments

0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

Body Fat Increments

0.1%

Personal Data

5 memories

Power Supply

4 AA batteries (included)

Power Consumption

60 mA maximum

Measuring Current

50 kHz, 500 μA

Notice:

These marks can be found out on contaminant-containing Batteries: Pb Pb = Battery contains lead,

Cd Cd = Battery contains cadmium,

Hg Hg = Battery contains mercury.

Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer wastes!

As consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries. You can deposit your old batteries at the public collecting points in your town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifically marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at the collecting points as well.

The device features radio interference suppression in compliance with EC regulation 2004/108/EC

EINLEITUNG

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Illustration of a human foot and feet with a digital display (no text or symbols)

7:31 20:10

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p.m 1. 1 1999

4' 30" 10 Age

748 16.3%

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0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

Piles AA (4) (fournies)

1. Plateau de pésee 2. Electrodes avant (doigts de pied) TANETA NCTAU VIEW QUEST ON

1. Electorodes arrière (talons)

AVANT UTILISATION

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Illustration of a human foot and feet with a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

7-31 20 10

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0.08 March 1.1 2005

0.03 March 1:1 1999

0.0.8 7.1 1999

4' 30" 10 Age

Illustration of a human foot and a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

Piles AA (4) (fournies)

Illustration of a human foot and a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a human foot and feet standing next to a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a horizontal line with two dots above it, no text or symbols present

0.8 March 2005

0.08 March 2nd 1.1 1999

0.08 7.0 1999

4' 30" 10 Age

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0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

Lichaamsvet Increment

0.1%

Illustration of a human foot and digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a human foot and feet with a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

7:31 20:10

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D.O.B Math Bay 1.1 2005

b.o.b Month Day 1-1 1999

0.08 1.0 1999

4' 30" 10 Age

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0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

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Illustration of a human foot and feet with a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

7:31 20:10

2. Ajuste de la hora

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4' 30" 10 Age

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0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

Incrementos de grasa corporal

0.1%

Datos personales

5 memorias

Alimentación

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Illustration of a human foot and feet standing next to a digital pressure monitor (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a horizontal line with two vertical tick marks (no text or symbols)

0.0.6 March 1.1 2005

1:10 1999

1.0 1999

4' 30" 10 Age

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748 lb 16.3 %

0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

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