TBF-560BODYFAT
MONITOR/SCALE
Instruction Manual
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Quick Start
Use this section to begin using the unit immediately. We recommend that you read the Instruction Manual
thoroughly before making full use of the monitor.
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Before you start
You must complete the sequence on “Preparation before use”.
Taking measurements before programming the monitor
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If you want to measure your body weight and body fat percentage before or without programming the monitor, see the
section on “Taking measurements of a guest that does not have a PERSONAL key”.
Programming a PERSONAL key
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If you want to set and store your personal data into a PERSONAL key, see the section on “Setting and storing personal
data in memory”.
Taking measurements once you have programmed a PERSONAL
key
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To take your body fat and body weight measurements after programming your personal key, see the section on “How to
measure your body weight and body fat percentage”.
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Table of contents
Page
Introduction
Safety precautions
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Important notes for users
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Quick start
Principles of body fat percentage measurement
What is body fat percentage?
Body fat percentage measurement
Body fat percentage fluctuations in a day
Advantages of the TANITA TBF-560
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Features and functions of the TBF-560
Components
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6
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Measuring platform
Accessories
Useful features of the TBF-560
Switching the weight mode
Automatic shut-down function
Preparations before use
Inserting the batteries
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9
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Positioning the measuring platform
Attaching the support feet
Handling tips
Setting current date and time
Operation of the TBF-560
Overview of measuring
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Setting and storing personal data in memory
How to measure your body weight and body fat percentage
Recording measurements
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Overriding recorded data protection feature
Using memory function
Taking measurements of a guest
Resetting data
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Reprogramming and storing new data in memory
Changing height data for growing children
Changing the date and time
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Replacing the batteries
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Troubleshooting
Warranty
Record keeping sheet
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Principles of body fat percentage measurement
The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-560 allows you to estimate your body fat
percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight.
What is body fat percentage?
Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Until now, your absolute
weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese. In
recent years, the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess
body fat. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure,
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.
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Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults
Underfat
Healthy
Overfat
Obese
Female 20–39
Age 40–59
60–79
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Male 20–39
Age 40–59
60–79
Underfat
1 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.
2 As reported by Gallagher, et al., at NY Obesity Research Center.
To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.
Healthy
Overfat
Obese
The BIA method
The TBF-560 uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method,
a safe low-level electrical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to
flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle
and other body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is
called impedance. So the amount of fat in the body can be accurately estimated by mea-
suring the impedance. The signal used is very low, making it safe and imperceptible.
Tanita’s patented “foot-pad” design sends a safe,
low-level electrical signal through the body to deter-
mine its composition.
The illustration on the left show how the signal travels through the body.
Body fat percentage fluctuations in a day
Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are usually highest
in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night’s
sleep. For the most accurate reading, a person should take a body fat percentage reading
at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions.
Body Fat %
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Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be
caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness,
exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend
upon one’s lifestyle, job and activities.
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The graph on the left shows an example of daily body fat percentage fluctuations.
Advantages of the Tanita TBF-560
6am
10am
2pm
6pm
10pm Time
Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcuta-
neous fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and pass-
ing a current from hand to foot. However, these methods had problems; measurement
values varied, professional skills were required, and extensive time was required for mea-
surement. Currently, the standard methods of fat percentage measurement are DEXA
(dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) and Hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing).
Daily fluctuations in body fat percentage based
on the BIA method
Based on data from both the DEXA and underwater weighing methods, Tanita established
a formula for estimating the percentage of body fat. There is a high correlation between
measurements taken with the TBF-560 and those obtained through DEXA and underwa-
ter weighing.
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Features and functions of the TBF-560
Components
Measuring platform
(1)
Support feet
(4)
(4)
(1)
(1)
AA-size batteries
Instruction manual and warranty
Educational booklet
Measuring platform
1. Display screen
2. Orange Set button
3. Green Selection buttons (Up/Down)
4. Toe electrodes
5. Heel electrodes
6. PERSONAL keys (start switch)
Setting of birth date, Male/Female/Adult Athlete mode, and height for up to
five persons can be stored in the memory of the PERSONAL keys.
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2
3
4
5
6
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Accessories
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2
1. Support feet (4)
For use on carpeting 0.8 inches thick or less; a hard, uncarpeted surface is
recommended.
2. AA-size batteries (4)
These are trial batteries. Their service life will be short. New batteries will last
for about a year when this unit is used by five persons once every day.
Useful features of the TBF-560
The TBF-560 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously
as easily and simply as stepping on a scale.
The TBF-560 can be set for a Male/Female/Adult Athlete, increasing the accuracy of
the measurements.
Personal data (birth date, gender, height) can be preset and stored in memory for up
to five persons. Personal data can be reprogrammed to allow for changes such as a
child growing.
Body weight and body fat percentage measurements for five persons can be recorded
in the memory of the unit. User’s current measurements can be compared with past
readings record for up to 2 years.
The TBF-560 can also provide body weight and body fat percentage for an unlimited
number of guests that do not require their data to be recorded in the memory of the unit.
The TBF-560 alerts you with a “No” (triggered by a significant weight change) to indi-
cate the possibility that you have mistakenly used someone else’s PERSONAL key.
Switching the weight mode
The TBF-560 can record measurements in lb (pounds), kg (kilograms), or st-lb (British
stone pounds). To select the preferred unit, make sure the monitor is off. Press the
Green Up and Orange Set buttons simultaneously and release instantly. Press the
Up/Down buttons to choose the measurement unit (lb/kg/st-lb) you desire, then press
the Orange Set button. The display screen will flash and you will hear two beeps to
confirm your selection and store it in memory. (To change weight unit, repeat the
previous steps.)
Press buttons simultaneously and release instantly.
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 extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
• If you make a mistake during measurement or a key operation.
• After you have completed the measurement process.
NOTE: If the power shuts off automatically due to a problem, repeat the steps from the
beginning (see pp. 9-10 for steps).
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Preparations before use
Open as shown
(detachable)
Direction of the batteries
Inserting the batteries
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform.
2. Insert the supplied AA-size 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.
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Positioning the measuring platform
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.
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Attaching the support feet (carpet use only)
Insert the support feet into the holes at the four corners on the bottom of the
measuring platform.
NOTE: Do not use the support feet on hard, flat surfaces, as the unit may tip over. Do
not use the measuring platform on any carpeting that is more than 0.8 inches in
thickness. To avoid unstable readings.
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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 PERSONAL keys 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. To clean, use a dampened cloth and mild detergent.
Use alcohol to clean the electrodes.
• When you change the batteries, exchange all four batteries at the same time with
new AA-size batteries.
If you need assistance, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-TANITA-8.
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Setting current date and time
NOTE: This unit makes a “beep” every time the Orange Set button is pushed and two “beeps” when the input data is confirmed.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Setting the current year
2. Setting the current month
3. Setting the current day
When the batteries are installed, the
display will flash an arrow pointing
to “DATE” and two dashes where
the “year” is to be stored. Use the
Green Up/Down buttons to specify
the last two digits of the year. Then
press the Orange Set button.
Once the year is set (1998, in the
example shown above), then use the
Up/Down buttons to specify the
month. Then press the Set button.
Once the month is set (October, in
the example shown above), then use
the Up/Down buttons to specify the
day. Then press the Set button.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
4. Setting the current hour
5. Setting the current
minutes
Use the Up/Down buttons to
specify the minutes. Then press
the Set button. Example: For 35
minutes, the display will show “35”.
6. Completing the sequence
Once the day is set (15, in the
example shown above), then use
the Up/Down buttons to specify
the hour (indicate AM or PM).
Then press the Set button.
Example: For 5 pm, the display
shows “P 5”.
Then, press the Set button. Two
“beeps” will be heard and the
confirmed data will flash. The
power will automatically shut off.
NOTE: Midnight is indicated by “A12: 00” and noon is indicated by “P12: 00”.
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Operation of the TBF-560
Overview of measuring
To get the most accurate absolute values, measurements should be taken while wearing no clothing, preferably in the evening, and after
urinating. 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. Stand erect on the platform. If measurements are to be taken after bathing, the body must be completely dry.
NOTE: Accurate measurement will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.
It is best to take measurements at the same time each day, preferably in the evening. If doing so is not convenient, remember to wait
about three hours after rising, eating, or doing 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 measurements taken under the same conditions
over a period of time.
Setting and storing personal data in memory (Initial setup only)
To take full advantage of the features and benefits of the TBF-560, your personal data must be programmed into one of the five person-
al keys. The unit has an automatic shut-down function. If you do not step on the platform after selecting a PERSONAL key, the unit
will automatically shut off in about 30 seconds.
Note: In order to use a PERSONAL key that was previously programmed for another person, see the section on Preprogramming a PERSONAL
key for a new user on page 16.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Turn on the power
2. Select a PERSONAL num-
ber
Use the Green Up/Down buttons
to select a PERSONAL number.
After selecting the number, press
3. Specify the year of
your birth
Use the Orange Set button to turn
the unit on. The numbers (1-2-3-4-5)
will appear and the display will flash.
Use the Up/Down buttons to
specify the last two digits of the
year you were born. Then press
the Set button. Example: For year
1971, the display will show ”71”.
Note: Users with birth dates before 1908 should enter “08” as their year of birth.
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
4. Specify the month of
your birth
Use the Green Up/Down buttons
to specify the month you were
born. Then press the Orange Set
button. Example: For the month of
June, the display will show “6”.
5. Specify the day of
your birth
6. Specify Male/Female
and Athlete
Use the Up/Down buttons to
Press the Up/Down buttons to
specify the appropriate gender
specify day you were born. Then
press the Set button. Example: For
the 3rd, the display will show “3”.
and whether you are an Athlete.
Then press the Set button.
Persons 17 years of age and under
cannot be entered as an athlete.
About user modes:
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
Female
Male
Athlete
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
This model automatically selects the
correct mode of calibration based on
the user’s preprogrammed date of birth.
The unit can be used by children who
are at least 3.6 ft. tall and adults with
active or sedentary lifestyles.
7. Specify your height
Press the Up/Down buttons to
specify your height (hold the
buttons down continuously for
speed setting). Then press the
Set button.
8. Completing the sequence
Once the height is specified, data
storage is complete. The display
will flash all data for 3 seconds to
confirm the programming. The
power will automatically shut off.
To set the next PERSONAL key for
another person, after the power
shuts off, repeat steps 1 through 8.
A special athlete mode may be selected
by those adults who are involved in
intense aerobic exercise programs
(approximately 10 hours a week) and
have a resting heart rate of approxi-
mately 60 beats-per-minute—excluding
professional athletes and bodybuilders.
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How to measure your body weight and body fat percentage
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
2. Programmed data
appears
1. Turn on the power
3. Wait until “0.0 lb”
appears
Use your toe to tap your PERSONAL
key that has your preprogrammed
data (birth date, gender and height).
The current date will appear.
Your preprogrammed gender (male,
in the example) height (5’ 8”, in
the example), current age (27, in
the example) and PERSONAL key
number (2 in the example) will
appear. If athlete mode has been
chosen, it will also appear.
Then, the display will show “0.0 lb”.
If you step on the platform before
“0.0 lb” appears, the unit will not
function properly.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
DOB
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
4. Step on the platform
Be sure that your toes and heels
are correctly aligned with the
toe and heel electrodes on the
measuring platform.Your weight
will be shown first (149.8 lb, in
the example shown above).
5. Display shows “ooooo”
“o o o o o ” will appear in the
display and then disappear
one by one as your body fat
percentage is calculated.
6. Display shows body weight
and body fat percentage
The values of body weight
and body fat percentage will be
displayed at the same time for 15
seconds. To store these measure-
ments, see Recording measured data
(standard saving sequence) below.
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Recording measurements
The first 2 steps of this sequence are described in more detail in steps 1 through 6 of How to measure body weight and body fat
percentage, shown on page 11.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
lb
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Turn on the power
2. Take measurements
3. Record measurements
While the values of body weight
and body fat percentage are dis-
played, press the Orange Set
button (you have a maximum of 15
seconds to do this from the time
these measurements appear on the
screen). The numbers will flash a
few times and the unit will make
two “beeps” to confirm recording
the data.
Using your toe, tap the PERSONAL
key (2, in the example shown above)
that has your preprogrammed data.
The current date will appear and then
the preprogrammed gender, height,
and current age. Then the display
will show “0.0 lb”. If you step on
the platform before “0.0 lb”appears,
the unit will not function properly.
Be sure that your toes and heels are
correctly aligned with the toe and
heel electrodes on the measuring
platform. Your weight will be
shown first (149.8 lb, in the example
shown above). Then your body fat
percentage (21.3%, in the example
shown above).
MALE
TIME
FEMALE
ATHLETE
lb
DATE
WEEK
DOB
MONTH
4. Availability of previously
recorded data
An arrow pointing to “WEEK” will
flash, to indicate the availability of
comparisons with previously
recorded measurements. If you
choose to compare the current
reading with previously recorded
measurements, follow the sequence
on Using memory function.
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Overriding recorded data protection feature
If another person’s PERSONAL key is selected by mistake and a measurement is taken, then incorrect data could be recorded to
that PERSONAL key. In order to avoid this, when the unit detects a large weight change (of more than the previous weight multi-
plied by 1/16 ) within a two week period, the display will show “No” and will not measure. However, if a person has had a large
weight change during this period of time, and wants to record the new measurement, follow the procedure below.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
ATHLETE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Turn on the power
and take measurement
2. Unit does not record
measurements due to a
3. Reconfirm PERSONAL key
and record measurement
Reconfirm that you are using your
PERSONAL key, then measure again
within 1 minute. Press the Set but-
ton. “No” flashes in the
display. Then press the Set button
again within 5 seconds. The unit will
make two “beeps” to indicate that
the measurement was recorded this
time.
significant weight change
If the change in body weight is more
than the previous weight multiplied
by 1/16, the unit will not record the
measured values even if the Set
button is pressed to record. “No”
will flash in the display.
Using your toe, tap the PERSONAL
key that has your preprogrammed
data. Wait for “0.0 lb” to appear
before stepping on the platform. Be
sure that your toes and heels are
correctly aligned with the toe and
heel electrodes on the measuring
platform. The unit will measure
the values of body weight and body
fat percentage (149.8 lb and 21.3%,
respectively, in the example
shown above).
Note: The unit will record the values of body weight and body fat percentage only once for a
certain date. If a person takes measurements several times a day, only the last values of body
weight and body fat percentage will be recorded for the day within that 24 hour period.
MALE
TIME
FEMALE
ATHLETE
lb
DATE
WEEK
DOB
MONTH
4. Availability of previously
recorded data
An arrow pointing to “WEEK” will
flash, to indicate the availability of
comparisons with previously
recorded measurements.
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Using memory function
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
ATHLETE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
lb
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Turn on the power
2. Take measurements
3. Comparing current data
with last week’s data
Using your toe, tap PERSONAL
key (2, in the example shown
above) that has your prepro-
Be sure that your toes and heels are
correctly aligned with the toe and
heel electrodes on the measuring
platform. Your weight will be
shown first (149.8 lb, in the example
shown above). Then your body fat
percentage (21.3%, in the example
shown above).
Step off the measuring platform.
An arrow pointing to “WEEK” will
flash to indicate the availability of
comparisons with previously
recorded measurements. Press the
Green Down button to select “–1”
(for 1 week past). The difference
between the current and last weeks
reading will be displayed.
grammed data. The current date will
appear and then the preprogrammed
gender, height, and current age.
Then the display will show “0.0 lb”.
If you stand on the platform before
“0.0 lb”appears, the unit will not
function properly.
Note: You must have recorded data in order to use the memory function. Any user who
doesn’t have a PERSONAL key can not use the memory function.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
4. No data recorded for
week/month
If you haven’t recorded data for
a given week or month, nothing
will be displayed.
5. Comparing current data
6. Comparing current data
with data from 3 to 12
weeks ago
You may continue pressing the
Down button to compare the
current data with past data. The
monitor will store weekly aver-
ages for up to 12 weeks. You can
use the Up button to see the
more recent averages.
with data from 2 weeks ago
Press the Down button again, a
“–2” will appear, and the difference
between the current data and the
average from 2 weeks ago will be
displayed.
Note: Weekly readings stored beyond 12 weeks will automatically be combined to create
monthly averages. Averages for months 3 through 24 will be stored and available for
comparison to the current reading.
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MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
lb
lb
lb
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
7. Comparing current data
8. Comparing current
data with data from the
past 3 to 24 months
You may continue pressing the
Down button to compare the
current data with past data. The
monitor will average up to 24
months (2 years) of stored data.
9. Viewing the actual
reading
While the difference is showing
press and hold the Set button and
the averaged measurement for the
selected week or month will be
displayed.
with stored data by month
Once you have compared the
current data with the past 12
weeks press the Down button once
more and an arrow will appear
next to “MONTH” on the display.
“–3” will appear and the difference
between the current data and the
averaged data from three months
ago will be displayed.
The following examples illustrate the memory function feature:
MALE
TIME
FEMALE
Recorded readings are averaged weekly starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday. A
monthly average is calculated using the weekly averages within a given calendar month.
ATHLETE
lb
DATE
WEEK
DOB
With the arrow pointing to “WEEK” the difference between the current reading and
MONTH
the previous 12 weeks will be displayed.
–1 The difference between the current reading and last week’s average
10. Finish using the
memory function
–2 The difference between the current reading and the average 2 weeks ago
WEEK
Wait about 20 seconds without
operating the monitor to end the
memory display function and the
power will automatically shut off.
MONTH
–3 The difference between the current reading and the average 3 weeks ago
–4 The difference between the current reading and the average 4 weeks ago
With the arrow pointing to “MONTH” the difference between the current reading
and the previous 24 month’s will be displayed. To get to “Month Mode” press the
Down button 13 times.
–3 The difference between the current reading and the average 3 month’s ago
WEEK
–4 The difference between the current reading and the average 4 month’s ago
MONTH
–5 The difference between the current reading and the average 5 month’s ago
–6 The difference between the current reading and the average 6 month’s ago
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Taking measurements of a guest that does not have a PERSONAL key
The TBF-560 allows the measurement of body weight and body fat percentage of a person who does not have a PERSONAL key.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Use the Green Up button to turn on the unit.
2. Follow the procedure in steps 3 to 8 on Setting and storing personal data in memory on pages 9 to 10. Do not use the
PERSONAL key number.
3. Press the Orange Set button. The current date will appear on the display. Then follow the procedure How to measure your body
weight and body fat percentage (steps 2 to 6) to measure the guest’s body weight and body fat percentage. The guest’s measurements
will not be recorded in the memory of the unit.
Resetting data
Reprogramming a personal key for a new user
Follow this procedure to use a PERSONAL key that was previously programmed for another person.
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Select the PERSONAL
2. Change the year,
3. Confirmation of
reprogramming
key to be reprogrammed
Select a PERSONAL key (2, in the
example shown above), using the
same process described under
Setting and storing personal data
in memory (steps 1 and 2). Then,
the preprogrammed year of birth
(71, in the example shown above)
and an arrow pointing to “DOB”
will appear and flash.
month and day of birth,
and the height
The display will show the word
“CLEAR” and the PERSONAL
key being reprogrammed. If this
is correct press and hold the Set
button. Two “beeps” will be heard
and the confirmed data will flash.
The power will automatically
shut off.
Use the Up/Down buttons to
change the last two digits of
the year of birth (to 75, in the
example shown above). Then
press the Orange Set button.
Follow the same procedure to
change the month of birth, day
of birth, and height, as needed.
Note: All of the previously recorded information such as body weight and body
fat percentage averages for the selected PERSONAL key will be lost.
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Changing height data for growing children
Follow this procedure to use a PERSONAL key that was previously programmed for another person.
Note: If birth date is changed at any time, the unit will assume the personal key is being reprogrammed for another user and will erase
any recorded measurements. Simply confirm birth year, month and date by pressing the Set button and continue on to adjust the height.
!
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Turn on the power
Use the Orange Set button to
turn the unit on. The numbers
(1-2-3-4-5) will appear and the
display will flash.
2. Select the PERSONAL key
requiring height change
3. Confirm the year of birth
Since no change is needed on the
year of birth, press the Set button
to confirm it. The year of birth
will stop flashing. Then, the pre-
programmed month of birth (May,
in the example above) will appear
and the display will flash.
Use the Green Up/Down buttons to
select the PERSONAL key number
(which is number 4 in the example
shown above) for the person whose
height setting needs to be changed.
Then press the Set button. Then, the
preprogrammed year of birth (83, in
the example shown above) will
appear and the display will flash.
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
5. Change the height
4. Confirm the month
and day of birth
Use the Up button to change the
height (increased to 4’ 2.5” in the
example shown above). Then press
and hold the Set button until 2
“beeps” are heard. The confirmed
data will flash and the power will
shut off automatically.
Since no change is needed on the
month of birth, press the Set button
to confirm it. The month of birth
will stop flashing. Then, the prepro-
grammed day of birth (12th day, in
the example shown above) will
appear and the display will flash.
Since no change is needed on the
day of birth, press the Set button to
confirm it. The day of birth will stop
flashing. Then, the preprogrammed
height (4’1.5” in the example shown
above) will appear and the display
will flash.
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Tanita TBF-560 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Changing the date and time
MALE
MALE
MALE
TIME
TIME
TIME
FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
DATE
DOB
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
MONTH
MONTH
MONTH
1. Changing the date
2. Date change completed
3. Changing the time
Use the Green Down button to turn
the unit on. The date and time will
appear on the display. Press the
Orange Set button to begin the
sequence. The flashing arrow will
point to “DATE”. Use the Up/Down
buttons to correct the number at a
selected date area (selected number
will flash). Press the Set button to
change the selected date area from
year, to month, to day.
After the date resetting is completed,
the time setting will flash on the
display.
Use the Up/Down buttons to
correct the number (selected num-
bers, hours or minutes, will flash).
Press the Set button after each
selection. Two “beeps” will be
heard and the confirmed data will
flash. The power will automatically
shut off.
Replacing the batteries
When the batteries run low, the “Lo” message will appear on the display window. When this message appears, be sure to replace
the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements.
Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.
New batteries will last for about one year if five persons use the unit once every day. The unit comes with 4 trial batteries; their
service life will be short.
Note: Batteries must be replaced within 5 minutes after removal or the date and time will
MALE
need to be reset.
TIME
FEMALE
ATHLETE
DATE
DOB
WEEK
MONTH
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Troubleshooting
If the following problems occur...
Then...
• Nothing appears in the LCD after
Check foot alignment. Make sure you wait for “0.0 lb” to appear before stepping onto
initial display.
the platform. Check to see that the batteries are new and are in the correct position.
• Nothing appears when a PERSONAL key
is pressed, or
No data (Male/Female/Adult Athlete, birth date, height) has been stored in memory for
that PERSONAL key. Enter data.
the display shows “- - - - -” and goes off
when a PERSONAL key is pressed.
• The body fat percentage measurement
does not appear after the weight
is measured.
Vibration will interfere with measurement of the fat percentage. Be sure to stand erect
and still on the measuring platform. Do not bend your knees. Be sure that shoes and
socks are removed and check foot alignment. Step off and repeat steps on page 11.
• The body fat percentage measurement
is extremely low.
Be sure you are measuring in the correct user mode (Male/Female/Adult Athlete), and
that the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the
measuring platform. Consider whether or not you are overhydrated. Step off and
repeat steps on page 11.
• The body fat percentage measurement
is extremely high.
Be sure you are measuring in the correct user mode (Male/Female/Adult Athlete), and
that the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the
measuring platform. Dehydration, exercise, foot calluses, etc. will interfere with
measurement of the fat percentage. Step off and repeat steps on page 11.
• The display reads “OL” instead of
Step off the platform and wait for “0.0 lb” to appear in the display before stepping
the weight.
onto the platform.
• The display reads “No”
If the new body weight is significantly more or less than the last weight measure-
ment, the unit will assume you are using the wrong PERSONAL key and will not
measure. See Overriding recorded data protection feature on page 13.
Technical Support: Please call 1(800) TANITA-8 (USA & Canada only).
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
Not Valid Without Proof of Purchase
Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for one (1) year, to be free from defects in materials and work-
manship under normal use. This product is designed for Personal use only. Tanita Corporation of America reserves the
right to nullify the warranty agreement should the product be used in a commercial environment. This warranty is void if the
product has been tampered with or mistreated, or if the defect is related to servicing or parts not supplied by us. Our obliga-
tion under this warranty is limited solely to the charge of repairing the product, plus the cost of parts or, at the option of Tanita,
replacing the product with an equivalent model. There are no express or implied warranties except as listed above. Tanita is
not liable for incidental or consequential damages for failure or malfunction of the product and any recov-
ery may not be greater than the purchase price paid for this product. Some states do not allow limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. No person is authorized to change the terms of this warranty.
IF PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR NEEDS REPAIR
Do not return this product to the place of purchase; doing so may delay the processing of your warranty claim.
Call Tanita at: 1-800-TANITA-8 to receive a Return Authorization Number before returning this product. Include $12.50 for
handling, return postage and insurance to the facility listed below. Proof of purchase must accompany the product.
Because of possible loss, we recommend insuring your product, return receipt requested, when using the mail. If you do not
receive a receipt within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office. It is important that you pack the
product carefully prior to shipment to prevent damage in transit and that you include a letter describing in detail the specific
condition requiring adjustment or repair.
TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED AFTER WARRANTY
All terms and conditions apply as specified above in the original Tanita Limited Warranty except for the cost of labor and parts:
• Minimum charge for After Warranty labor is $30 per hour, plus the cost of parts.
• You will be notified by mail or telephone of the total cost to repair your product to working condition, so prepayment can
be arranged.
• Your approval is required before any repair work can be performed on your product.
Please complete the following information and retain for your records.
MODEL:
DATE PURCHASED:
/
/
PURCHASED FROM:
ADDRESS:
Please send all returns to:
Tanita Corporation
2625 S. Clearbrook Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 USA
AStepToward A Healthier Life.
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Record keeping sheet
Use this area to chart your progress by day, week or month to use the information for future reference. Make photocopies of this page
for more than one user or as needed.
Date Weight
%
Date Weight
%
Date Weight
%
Date Weight
%
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SPECIFICATIONS: TBF-560 BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE
Unit: lb
330 lb
Unit: kg
150 kg
Unit: st-lb
23st-8lb
Capacity
*
Graduation*
0-330 lb / 0.2 lb 0-150 kg / 0.1 kg 0-23st-8lb / 0.2lb
Body Fat Graduation
Power Supply
0.1%
DC 6V AA-size (UM3-type) dry battery (x4) included
60 mA maximum
Power Consumption
Measuring Current
50 kHz 500 µA
Not for professional or commercial use.
©1998 Tanita Corporation. All rights reserved. 7/98 HDI
TANITA Corporation
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Tel. 847-640-9241 Fax 847-640-9261
Toll Free 1-800-TANITA-8
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Tel. 01-5524-9999
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