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 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   ……………………………………… 11

Measurement Results   ……………………………………… 13

Specifying the Personal Data Number for Measurement   …… 14

Programming the Guest Mode   ……………………………… 15

Measuring Weight Only   ……………………………………… 15

Body Composition Guide   …………………………………… 16

Troubleshooting  ……………………………………………… 23

Specifications  ………………………………………………… 24

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 Safety Precautions

Do not use the Body Composition Monitor if you have an electronic medical implant such as a pacemaker, as it passes a low-level 
electrical signal through the body which may interfere with the operation of the implant.
Pregnant women should only use the weight function. Other functions are not intended for use when pregnant.

Important Notes for Users

This Body Composition Monitor is intended for adults and children (age 5-17) who have inactive to moderately active lifestyles, 
and adults with athletic lifestyles.
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.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. 
Tanita cannot accept any responsibility for losses incurred due to the loss of recorded data.
Tanita cannot accept any responsibility for damages or losses incurred through the use of this product or any third-party claims.

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.

Are body builders.

Are professional athletes who want to monitor their progress at home.

Have a lifetime history of fitness and who used to do more than 12 hours a week but do less now.

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.

Introduction

Features and Functions

Thank you for purchasing this Tanita Body Composition Monitor. 
This monitor is one of a wide range of home health care products produced by Tanita.
This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features of 
this monitor. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our website www.tanita.eu
Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.
All data is monitored by the Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.

Front

Ball- of- foot Electrodes

Heel Electrodes

Control Panel

Display Screen

Illumination

Battery Cover

Up / Recall Button

Weight-Only / Off Button

SET
/ Communication Button

Down
/ Item Select Button

Back

Accessories

Location Code

Quick Start Guide

AA-Size Batteries (4)

Battery Box

Unit Switching Button

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Summary of Contents for RD-953

Page 1: ...RD 953 Dual Frequency Body Composition Monitor with integrated Bluetooth technology Instruction Manual Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference en ...

Page 2: ...due to the loss of recorded data Tanita cannot accept any responsibility for damages or losses incurred through the use of this product or any third party claims 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 Are body builders Are professional athletes who want to monitor their progre...

Page 3: ...er Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction Keep away from water Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction Do not use or store this monitor in the following locations Locations that are exposed to direct sunlight near to heaters or exposed directly to air from air conditioning units etc Locations where there are severe temperature changes or a large amount of vib...

Page 4: ...underside of the monitor to switch the weighing unit Note If weighing unit is set to pounds or stone pounds the height programming mode is automatically set to feet and inches Similarly if kilograms is selected height is automatically set to centimeters Up Button SET Button Down Button Off Button en 7 Note See the Tanita website for details on supported models If you do not wish to use the dedicat...

Page 5: ...he button to confirm the personal data number 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 Note Year settings can be configured from 1900 onwards 2 Set Your Birthday Set the date of your birthday Year Month Day using...

Page 6: ...e the birthday and or gender CLr is displayed on the monitor If you select no using the buttons and then press button no new data is saved existing data is left unchanged and power turns off Select YES using the buttons and then press the button to delete the existing personal data enabling you to register new data en 11 Taking Measurements If you do not have your smartphone when taking measuremen...

Page 7: ...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 en 13 Measurement Results An assessment of your measurement results are indicated by the color o...

Page 8: ...he measurement results 2 en Guest mode allows you to program the monitor for one time use without using a personal data number Note The age range is from 5 to 99 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 Are body builders Are professional athletes who want to monitor their progre...

Page 9: ... the comfort of your home Research has shown that using two different bioelectrical impedance frequencies provides essential data of a person s intracellular and extracelluar status This advanced technology allows greater accuracy when calculating body composition measurements When Is the Best Time To Use My Body Composition Monitor Your body water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and...

Page 10: ...MR Your Basal Metabolic Rate BMR is the minimum level of energy your body needs when at rest to function effectively This includes the functioning of your respiratory and circulatory organs neural system liver kidneys and other organs You continue to burn calories even when sleeping About 70 of the calories your body uses every day are used by your basal metabolism In addition energy is used when ...

Page 11: ... Very Muscular Very Muscular Athlete 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 2 en 21 Applicable age 18 99 What Is Muscle Quality Score Muscle quality score indicates the quality state of muscle which changes a...

Page 12: ... kg lb is the estimation calculated based on kg Note en If the following problems occur follow the instructions below Troubleshooting 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 Measur...

Page 13: ...trademark of Google Inc Specifications RD 953 Weight Capacity 200 kg 440 lb 31st 6 lb Weight Increments 0 100 kg 0 05 kg 100 200 kg 0 1 kg 0 200 lb 0 1 lb 200 440 lb 0 2 lb 0 31st 6 lb 1 lb 18 99 years old Body Fat 18 99 years old Body Mass Index 18 99 years old Muscle Mass 18 99 years old Physique Rating 18 99 years old Bone Mass 18 99 years old Visceral Fat 18 99 years old Basal Metabolic Rate 1...

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