My Weigh Phoenix TBF440 Talking Body Fat Scale User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- My Weigh
Table of Contents
My Weigh Phoenix TBF440 Talking Body Fat Scale
Thank you
Thank you for purchasing the My Weigh• Phoenix'” TBF-440 digital scale. Please
read all operating instructions carefully before use. This electronic scale is
a precision instrument. With normal care and proper treatment, it will provide
years of reliable service. For more information please
visitwww.myweigh.com
Never load the scale with more than the maximum capacity. Although the
Phoenix'” TBF-440 is designed to be extremely durable, overloading will
permanently damage it! Avoid any exposure to extreme heat or cold, your scale
works better when operated at normal room temperature. Keep your scale in a
clean environment. Handle with care. Failure to follow these instructions will
void your warranty.
GETTING STARTED
Battery Installation
Insert four AA-size batteries into the compartment on the back side of the
unit.
Select Measurement unit (Pounds/Inches or Kilograms/Centimeters) Slide
the small switch on the back side of the scale to choose between the metric
system (kg) or the USA/GB system (LB/pounds). The units for height and weight
are automatically changed.
Programming your personal data
A) To increase the accuracy of body fat, you should program your personal
data. The scale will say”Hello” (German:”Hallo”). Now step off the platform
and wait a few moments. It will say,,lt’s ready”(German:,, lch bin bereit’1
and show,,0.0″. Press the SET button. Memory number”01″will appear ( ► right
button= next, ◄ left button = previous). Press the SET button to proceed.
Bl Athlete or Normal mode: Use the arrow keys to select Athlete or Normal
depending on your physical condition ( ►right button= next, ◄ left button=
previous). Then press the SET key.
C) Gender selection: Use the arrow keys to select your gender ( ► right
button= next, ◄ left button = previous). The display will show the universal
symbol for male and female on the right side. Use the arrow keys to select
your gender and then press the SET button to confirm your gender.
D) Height Selection: Enter your height (i.e. male 6’0 ft, female 5’0 ft).
Press the right or left arrow key to adjust your height (The height is
adjusted in 1 inch increments). Press the SET button to confirm when your
proper height is shown on the display.
El Enter your age: At first use, the default age”30″will show on the display.
Press the right or left arrow key to adjust your age (variable from 1 0 -100
years, by increments of 1 year). Press the SET button to confirm your age.
Fl Completion: The user number that you selected for storing your personal
data is displayed. This means that programming is complete. You can now press
the SET button to exit or to continue storing other people’s data with other
numbers, use the arrow keys to select the next storage number (i.e. 02) ( ►
right button= next, ◄ left button= previous) and repeat steps A-E above. When
you are done press the SET button to exit the programming mode.
USAGE
Measuring Body Fat
Note: you must have bare feet to use the body fat analysis of this
device.
– Step onto the standing area of the scale and don’t step off. The scale will
say”Hello” (German: “Hallo”). After 3 seconds the user numbers from 01 – 10
will appear alternately in 1 second intervals. It will read out the number
(one to ten) at the same time. Step off the scale when your storage number is
shown (i.e. 01). [Alternatively, you may step on and off of the platform to
turn on the scale and wait until it shows”0.0′; then use the arrow keys to
select your User number]. Your personal data will appear and approximately 1
second later the display will show”0.0″ and it will say”lt’s ready” (German:
“lch bin bereit”).
– Now you can step onto the scale with bare feet. Your weight will be shown
first, then the display will show”00000″ and the calculation of your body
fat quota will be taken automatically (don’t step off the scale and try to
remain perfectly still). It will show and announce the measurement result as
follows (for example):
- Display: 156.2Ib – Voice:,,Your weight is 156,2 Pounds”
- Display: F 18.3% – Voice:,,Your body fat rate is 18.3 %”
-You may step off the scale when the voice is started. The weighing and measuring mode is complete. The scale will automatically switch off after a
few seconds. To repeat the result announcement, simply step on and off of the
platform once before it is turned off.
Weighing mode without body fat quota
If you only want to weigh yourself, step on and off of the standing area of
the scale to activate the scale. It will say”lt’s ready (German:”lch bin
bereit”) and show”0.0′; step back onto the scale and remain perfectly still.
Your weight will be displayed and announced.
Switch off the scale
When not in use the scale turns off automatically after about 10 seconds.
Switching ON/OFF the talking function Use the switch on the bottom of the
platform to switch on/off the speaker function.
Select the language You can use the buttons to toggle the language.
After showing “0.0”. press and hold the ► button for 5 seconds.
You will hear “Hello” of the existing language.
Press the ► button shortly to select the language.
You can hear “Hello” of other languages.
To confirm the selection, press and hold the ► button until it says “Goodbye”.
It’s done.
Important notes
- When taking measurement, be sure you are barefoot, and that the toes and heels are correctly aligned with the respective electrodes on the measurement platform.
- If a mistake takes place during measurement and causes the fat percentage to fall out of allowed range, “Err”will be displayed and the unit will turn off automatically.
- When over-loaded, “FFFFF”will be displayed.
- When the battery runs low, it will shoe”Lo”. When this happens, be sure to replace the battery immediately.
- Use the unit on hard, flat and secure surface only.
- Place the unit in an area free from high temperature or high humidity. To clean, use dampened cloth and mild detergent.
- Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
- If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, remove the battery before storage.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the unit otherwise the warranty will become void.
- The unit is intended for home and personal use only.
WARNING: DO NOT USE this product if you are using any of the following equipment: Cardiac Pacemaker, Electrocardiograph and/or other medical devices implanted in the body or used for support.
Capacity | 200kg xO. l kg 4401b x 0.21b | Units | kg, lbs |
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Deviation | + /- 1% | ||
Personal data memory | lOusers | ||
Temperature range | Optimum 10-40°( | ||
Power source | 4 x AA alkaline batteries |