Tanita BC-573 User Manual

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MANUAL

Model : BC-573

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................. 1

Features and Functions............................................ 1

Preparations Before Use.......................................... 2

Getting Accurate Readings...................................... 2

Automatic shut-down function................................ 2

Switching the weight mode..................................... 2

Setting and storing personal data in memory

Taking weight and body fat readings .................... 4

Programming the guest mode ................................ 5

Taking weight measurement only................................5

Troubleshooting......................................................... 6

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Índice de materias

Introducción.............................................................. 13

Prestaciones y funciones....................................... 13

Preparaciones antes del uso ................................ 13

Cómo obtener lecturas exactas............................ 14

Fanción de apagado automatico.......................... 14

Cambiando el modo del peso
Introducción y almacenamiento de

datos personales en la memoria ................. 15

Cómo realizar las mediciones de

composición corporal..................................... 16

Programación del modo de Invitado................... 17

Cómo obtener lecturas de peso solamente .......17

Resolución de fallos............................................... 18

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Table des matières

Introduction................................................................. 7

Caractéristques.......................................................... 7

Avant utilisation......................................................... 7

Comment obtenir des résultats exacts ................. 8

Fonction D’Arrét Automatique
Reglage et enregistrement des

données personnelles en mémoire.............. 9

Relevés de composition corporelle..................... 10

Programmation du mode invité............................ 11

Lecture du poids uniquement ............................... 11

Dépannage................................................................ 12

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Tabela de conteúdo

Introdução .................................................................19

Características e funções ...................................... 19

Preparativos antes do uso .................................... 19

Obtendo leitura precisa ......................................... 20

Função desligamento automático ....................... 20

Alterando a unidade de medida do Peso
Programar e armazenar dados

pessoais na memória.................................... 21

Efectuar leituras de composição corporal ......... 22

Programando modo Convidado............................ 23

Somente a leitura do peso .................................... 23

Localizando defeitos............................................... 24

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Tanita 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.

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.
Please do not use scale immediately after bathing or strenuous exercise. Scale platform will be slippery when wet. In addition,
droplets of water or sweat may activate the switches on the display. Please wipe platform with clean, dry cloth to remove any
liquids.
Recorded data may be lost if the monitor 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 the monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) 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 over-hydration due to

such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Inserting the Batteries

Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch, install 2 pieces of new
battery (included) with correct polarity 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

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

Heels centered on
electrodes

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.

Toes may overhang
measuring platform

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.

SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode.
The monitor can store personal details for up to 4 people.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a
Personal Key turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation,

the Personal Key numbers (1,2,3,4) will be displayed, and the display

will flash.

Note: If you don’t operate the unit for sixty 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 Weight-Only Key

() to force quit.

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the
Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will
beep once to confirm.

3. Set Age

The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An
arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the
Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age,
press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

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.

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 10 to 20 seconds,
・depending upon the type of operation.
・If an extreme weight is applied to the platform.
・During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*
・After you have completed the measuring process.

*Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Personal Data in Memory” (p.3).

SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE

You can change the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.

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.

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

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0”–7’ 3.0”or 100cm – 220cm).
Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button.
The unit will beep once to confirm.

6. Select Activity Level

To use the DCI (Daily Calorie Intake) feature properly, you need to set the Activity

Level. Use the Up button to specify Activity Level. Press the Set button to confirm.
Level 1 = Inactive lifestyles (little or no exercise)
Level 2 = Moderately active lifestyles (occasional, low intensity exercise)
Level 3 = Adult involved in intense physical activity

(see p.1. for Tanita’s definition of Athlete)

Note : If you select the Athlete Mode, it will automatically set the Activity Level to Level 3.

The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height, Activity Level, etc.)
three times to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically.

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TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS

1. Select Personal Data Number

Press the Down button to turn on. Use the Up/Down buttons to select
your Personal data number. Press the Set button to confirm.

(Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show “Error”.)

The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed data.

The unit will beep again and the display will show “0.0”. Now
step onto the platform.

Note: •If you step onto the platform 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 platform within about 30 seconds after “0.0” appears,
the power is shut-off automatically.

•When using the “Down” button to turn the unit on, the personal data
number last used will appear first.

•Numbers that are not pre-programmed are automatically skipped.

2.Obtain Your Readings

Your weight will be shown first.
Continue to stand on the platform.
“0000” will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right.
Your Body Fat percentage (%FAT) and Body Fat Range will appear on the
display screen. After your body fat percentage has been calculated, a white bar
will flash the healthy range indicator along the bottom of the display identifying
where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender.

Note:Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown.

Note: For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and

the Body Fat %.

To see other readings, carefully step off scale, press the up button
continually to display readings in the order listed below.
(Press the down button for reverse.)
The Up/Down buttons will not function while remaining on scale.

3.Recall Function

The previous readings of the following features can be obtained using the recall function.

・Weight
・Body Fat %
・Total Body Water %
・Muscle Mass
・DCI
・Visceral Fat Level

To obtain previous readings, press the SET button while the current readings are being displayed.
The display will show the previous readings.
To see other previous readings, press the Up/Down buttons for each desired reading.

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

Note:For Children (age-7-17), the unit will only display the previous Weight and the Body Fat %.

(It will not display the Healthy Range Indicator)

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PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

Guest mode allows you to programme the unit for a one-time use
without resetting a Personal data number.
Press ▲ button to activate the unit. Then follow the
steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.

Note : If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show

“Error” and you will not obtain a reading.

TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY

Select Weight-Only Key

Press the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds, “0.0” will appear
in the display and the unit will beep. When “0.0” appears in the
display, step onto the platform. The body weight value will appear.
If you remain on the platform, the display will flash for about 30
seconds, and then the power will automatically turn off. If you step
off the platform, the weight will continue to show for about 5
seconds, then “0.0” unit will shut off automatically.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the following problems occur ...then...
・A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb.

Refer to Switching the Weight Mode on p.2.

・"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 batteries.

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

・"Error" 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.3.
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.

・No reading is obtained after pressing a feature key.

Step off scale when body fat reading appears, then press feature key.

INTRODUCTION

Merci d’avoir choisi un impédancemètre Tanita.
Cet appareil fait partie de la vaste gamme de produits de santé grand public de Tanita.
Ce mode d’emploi vous guide dans les procédures d'installation et vous explique les fonctions principales de l'appareil.
Veuillez le garder à portée de main pour vous y référer ultérieurement. Pour toute information complémentaire sur la
santé au quotidien, n'hésitez pas à consulter notre site Web www.tanita.com.
Les produits Tanita intègrent les dernières recherches cliniques et innovations technologiques.
Le Comité consultatif médical de Tanita vérifie toutes les données pour garantir leur validité.

Précautions d’emploi

L'utilisation d’un impédancemètre par les sujets porteurs d’implants médicaux électroniques tels que les stimulateurs
cardiaques est fortement déconseillée, car l’impédancemètre émet un courant électrique de faible intensité qui parcourt
le corps et qui risque d’interférer avec son fonctionnement.
Les femmes enceintes ne doivent utiliser que la fonction de mesure du poids. Aucune des autres fonctions n’est conçue pour les femmes enceintes.
Ne posez pas cet appareil sur une surface glissante telle qu'un sol mouillé.
Evitez d’utiliser la balance immédiatement après un bain ou une activité physique fatigante. La balance est glissante lorsqu’elle est mouillée. De plus, des
gouttelettes d’eau ou de sueur pourraient activer les touches de l’affichage. Essuyez la balance avec un chiffon propre et sec pour éliminer l’humidité.
Vous risquez de perdre des données enregistrées dans l'appareil si vous ne l’utilisez pas correctement ou si vous le soumettez à une surcharge électrique.
Tanita ne saurait être tenue responsable de quelques dommages que ce soient, dûs à la perte de données enregistrées.
Tanita ne saurait être tenue responsable de quelques dommages ou pertes que ce soient, entraînés par l’usage de cet appareil, ni de quelque réclamation
que ce soit provenant de tiers.

Remarques importantes à l’intention des utilisateurs

Cette balance impédancemètre est destinée aux adultes et enfants âgés de 7 à 17 ans sédentaires ou modérément actifs, ainsi qu’aux adultes pratiquant du sport de façon intensive.

Tanita définit « une personne dotée d’une corpulence athlétique » comme une personne effectuant approximativement 10 heures d’activité
physique par semaine et dont le rythme cardiaque au repos est inférieur ou égal à 60 battements par minute. Ceci inclut également les personnes
ayant eu une activité physique élevée tout au long de leur vie mais dont l’activité physique actuelle ne dépasse pas 10 heures par semaine.
La fonction de contrôle du taux de graisse corporelle n’est pas destinée aux femmes enceintes, athlètes professionnels ou culturistes.

En cas d’utilisation incorrecte de l’appareil ou de surtension électrique, les données enregistrées peuvent être perdues. Tanita décline toute
responsabilité en cas de problème occasionné suite à la perte de données enregistrées.
Tanita décline toute responsabilité en cas de perte ou de dommages occasionnés par ses appareils ou en cas de réclamation effectuée par un tiers.

Remarque: Le calcul du taux de graisse corporelle varie en fonction du volume d'eau contenu dans l'organisme, et peut également être affecté par

la déshydratation ou un niveau hydrique excessif dus à divers facteurs tels que la consommation d'alcool, la période des règles, une
maladie, un exercice physique intense, etc.

CARACTÉRISTIQUES

AVANT UTILISATION

Insertion des piles

Retournez le pèse-personne et retirez le couvercle du tiroir à piles en faisant jouer le loque,
puis insérez les 2 piles neuves (incluses) en veillant à respecter les règles de polarité
indiquées.

Remarque: assurez-vous que les piles sont placées dans le bon sens, en respectant la polarité. Si elles

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Les piles livrées avec l’appareil ne sont pas conçues pour une utilisation durable.

ne sont pas dans la bonne position, elles risquent de couler et d’endommager le plancher.
En cas de non-utilisation prolongée, il est conseillé de retirer les piles de l’appareil.

Ouvrez le
compartiment
comme indiqué.

Position
correcte des
piles.

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