Sonic Life PERSONAL VH-11 User manual

USER MANUAL
PERSONAL VH-11
Sonic Wave Vibration System
Read this manual carefully before use.
PERSONAL VH-11
Sonic Whole Body
Vibration Training
Equipment
PERSONAL VH-11

Please read this manual carefully before use. Please keep this manual in a safe place.
PERSONAL VH-11 User Manual Contents
Control panel/handle, body and base plate will be packaged separately
Package Components Please check contents of shipping box carefully.
If anything is damaged or missing please contact the Sonic Life service department immediately at 877-684-7245.
Audio System ....................................... 5
Control Panel & Display....................... 6
Buttons.................................................. 6
Assembly Steps.................................7-8
Disassembly Instructions.................... 8
Manual & Pre-Programmed Modes..... 9
User Cautions & Warnings ................ 10
Contact Information ........................... 10
Disclaimers & References ................. 11
Specifications ..................................................... 1
Safety Guidelines-HANDLING ........................... 1
Safety Guidelines-POWER ................................ 2
Safety Guidelines-INSTALLATION .................... 2
Safety Guidelines-OPERATION ......................... 3
Safety Guidelines-MAINTENANCE/STORAGE. 3
Principle of Sonic (Sound) Operation............... 4
Beneficial Effects and Applications.................. 4
Components........................................................ 5

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Follow these instructions and cautions for safe and proper operation of the unit to prevent any accidents.
Meaning of Symbols
* These specifications are subject to change at manufacturer's discretion without prior notice.
WARNING or
ATTENTION
Specications
Safety Guidelines– HANDLING
NO
Do Not Attempt Do Not Remove Remove Plug Ground
PERSONAL VH-11 FEATURES VH-11
PROGRAMS: 3 Automatic Modes & Manual Mode
FREQUENCY RANGE 4~50 Hz
INTENSITY RANGE 0-99 (5 levels)
WEIGHT CAPACITY Max 265 lbs (120 kg)
POWER SOURCE** 110-240V, 50Hz/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 300 Watts Max.
DIMENSIONS 27.5”Dx 23”Wx 55”H
UNIT WEIGHT 99 lbs (45kg)
SONIC WAVE GENERATOR 150
MP3 AUDIO JACK IN & OUT
ROOM TEMPERATURE 32º-104º F
HUMIDITY 0-80º
TOUGH FINISH Metallic Powder Coat
COLOR Yellow

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To move the product, please lift and hold the product by using the Hand Hold Grips
under the plate (1 & 2 in the photo).
Never push the base as feet will become dislodged causing the unit to become unlevel.
Safety Guidelines– POWER
Safety Guidelines– INSTALLATION
WARNING or ATTENTION
NO
Do Not Attempt
Remove Plug
WARNING or ATTENTION
WARNING or ATTENTION
NO
Do Not Attempt
• The power plug should not be depressed on rear side of the product.
• It is recommended to use a quality Line Conditioner. A Line Conditioner protects the
unit from power-related damage and performance problems. Check the Sonic Life
website for preferred models. www.SonicLife.com
• Do not touch power plug with wet hands.
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Do not bend power cord excessively or place under any heavy objects.
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Do not use a damaged power cord or outlet.
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An exclusive power outlet (dedicated circuit) shall be assigned for plugging the
product in. Simultaneous use of other appliances may destroy fuses or may cause a
failure of the unit.
• Remove dirt and dust from power plug terminals with a dry cloth prior to use or storage.
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If you see smoke or detect a burning smell coming from the unit, please stop
operation immediately and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.
• Do not install the equipment in wet or high humidity areas.
• Do not install the equipment in the areas where it may be exposed to water.
• Install the equipment at least 8 inches away from the wall.
• Install the equipment on a solid (not carpeted) and level floor to make sure it stays level.
• Make sure the power outlet is capable of supporting the maximum power consumption
of the equipment (see specifications.)
• Use extreme care when moving the unit. Always use the hand holds.
Inappropriate handling may cause injury and/or damage to the product.

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•Press the START button after you are standing with feet shoulder width
apart and posture erect. Abrupt operation with poor posture may cause harm.
•Never step off the unit while in motion as it may cause injury. Press the
STOP button, wait for the unit to stop completely, then dismount.
•Do not jump or play on the platform while in operation as it may cause injury to
the user and/or damage to the unit.
•When the elderly, the disabled or children use the product they need to be
accompanied by a guardian for safety.
• Do not repair or modify the product in any way to avoid any consequential
damage or malfunction of the product. Contact the Sonic Life Service department
for any Sonic Life mechanical/electronic function questions please call:
877-684-7245.
Safety Guidelines– OPERATION
Safety Guidelines– MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
• Do not place any flammable material near the product.
• Unplug the power plug from the outlet before cleaning.
• Do not spray water directly on the unit. Do not use benzene, thinner
or bleach to clean the product as it may damage the finish and/or the electronics.
• To clean the control panel, please wipe it off with dry cloth. Do not use water
directly on the control panel to avoid damage to the electronics.
• To clean the product surface, please use appropriate cleanser suitable
for the product material. Do not spray the cleaner directly on the machine.
• Clean the product before long term storage.
WARNING or ATTENTION
Do Not Remove
WARNING or ATTENTION
NO
Do Not Attempt

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Sonic wave vibrations are generated using newly developed technology that utilizes sonic
speaker mechanisms instead of rotating motors. This sonic energy is delivered to the human
body, stimulating muscle fibers (myocytes) in a manner stronger than the earth’s gravity. It
exercises muscle fibers to repeat fast and strong contraction and relaxation actions, which
strengthens the body faster than traditional muscle training programs.*
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GENERAL TRAINING
Helps Improve Body Balance and Health*
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The Sonic Life Vibration Equipment are very effective and efficient exercise products for those
who can not exercise due to physical problems or disabilities as well for trained athletes. In only
10 minute sessions, and in a floor space of only 3 feet square, users can successfully exercise
easily and quickly without stress to bones, ligaments and muscles. The user experiences the
effect of regular aerobic exercises by just standing on the unit.*
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SPECIAL TRAINING
Increase Muscle Strength and Endurance*
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Sonic Life exercise increases strength and stamina by stimulating fast twitch muscle fibers. For
athletes who need high power in a short time, as in running, jumping, and throwing, it is very
critical to maintain the weight and performance of fast twitch muscle fiber. The Sonic vibrations
also help improve muscular endurance by stimulating HGH, human growth hormone, secretion
to improve performance of slow twitch muscle fibers.*
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Safe, Efficient Effect of Sonic Waves* ✝
Sonic waves exercise and stretch tendons and ligaments which are hard to exercise with
traditional exercise. Sonic waves exercises not only the large muscles of the human body but
also small muscles such as facial muscles and pelvic muscles which traditional exercise cannot
effectively affect.*
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Using whole body sonic vibration exercise, combined with standard power training:
• Increases maximum muscle strength * ✝
• Reduces required training period * ✝
• Reduces training sessions. * ✝
Contrary to usual muscle training like weight lifting, sonic vibration exercise does not cause any
overload to joint, tendon, or ligament; in other words, it does not cause any risk of injury.*
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Principle of Sonic (Sound) Wave Operation
Benecial Effects & Applications

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Control
Panel
Base/
Platform
Power
Inlet
Body
External sound sources are to be plugged
into the jack.
Headset or earphones are connected
into this jack.
Sonic Life equipment features the DUO (dual mode operation)
technology which allows the user to “feel the music” as well as
the vibration at the same time!
Simply connect the external source from
your MP3 Player or Computer into the audio input jack.
INPUT Jack
2
OUTPUT Jack
3
Components of the PERSONAL VH-11
MP3/PC DUO Audio System
Located on BACK
of Control Panel
DUO
Audio
Inlet
System
“Feel the Music!” With your MP3 Player or Computer!

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5
POWER Button/Display
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MODE Display
9
INTENSITY Display
3
1
TIME Display Bars
Each bar which is lit-up
represents 2 minutes of
remaining program time.
MODE SELECTION Button
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AUTO PROGRAM
Button
MANUAL CONTROL
Button:
Selected program
or manual mode is
displayed
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START/STOP Button
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POWER Button/Display Press Power Button to check control panel (You will hear ringing
sound when it turns on). When not in use for 20 minutes it will change to Standby Mode.
MODE Display Shows either AUTO or MANUAL mode.
INTENSITY Display Level of intensity is displayed in the range of 5 steps from the lowest intensity
of L1 to the highest intensity of L5: L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5.
TIME Display Bars Each lit-up bar represents 2 minutes of remaining time of the selected program.
MODE SELECTION Button Select either AUTO MODE or MANUAL MODE.
FREQUENCY Display In Manual mode, the frequency (Hz) can be selected from 4hz ~ 50hz.
MANUAL CONTROL Button TIME, INTENSITY and FREQUENCY can be selected.
START / STOP Button Press this button once to START unit. Press it again to STOP operation.
AUTO PROGRAM Button 3 kinds of programs may be selected: Whole Body, Upper Body
or Legs.
FREQUENCY Display
Frequency range of
4 - 50Hz is displayed.
PERSONAL VH-11 Control Panel & Display
Buttons & Displays
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Push the plate's back cover onto the unit.
Connect the control panel and handle
onto the body.Tightly fasten the 2 bolts
through the contol panel into the
body bar.
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Slide the unit's body into the platform,
Make sure it is straight.
Assembly #1 - #4
With the unit’s body in place, use the
enclosed T-wrench to fasten 2 bolts
on each side (total of 4.)
Fasten the bolts tightly to make sure
the unit's body does not sway.
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE is
the reverse order of the assembly
procedure.
Power cable must be removed
prior to disassembly.
Disassemble the unit following the
assembly sequence in reverse
order from #5 to #1.
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Plug the power cord, at the rear of the unit, into the electrical outlet. The sensor of the unit is
automatically initialized 5 seconds after plugging the power cord into the socket.
Press the “POWER” button on the control panel of the unit while standing on the unit with feet
shoulder width apart and posture erect.
Press the “MODE” button on the control panel and choose the Auto Program Mode or
the Manual Program Mode
IN MANUAL MODE
AUTO MODE
Plug the power cord into the electric
socket.
NOTE: Be sure nothing is on the plate
when you plug the cord into the wall
socket.
Press TIME Button to turn on the remote
Initial time is set to 10 minutes.
Press START/STOP Button the Start the unit.
Adjust INTENSITY (L1~L5), and adjust
FREQUENCY (4~50Hz) to your choice.
Press START/STOP Button again to stop
operation. ONLY step down from the
platform after it stops completely.
Press POWER Button to put unit into
standby mode.
After pressing the MODE Button, select the
program you want: Whole Body, Upper Body,
or Legs. (Initial mode is set at Whole Body.)
Press START/STOP Button the Start the unit.
Press INTENSITY Button to adjust intensity.
Time is set to 10 minutes. You can change
intensity and frequency during operation.
Press START/STOP Button again to stop
operation. ONLY step down from the
platform after it stops completely.
Press POWER Button to put unit into standby
mode.
Assembly #5 - Disassembly #6
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PERSONAL VH-11 Operating Instructions
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CAUTION: Nothing can be on the plate
when you plug the cord into the wall socket.
DO NOT put anything (or person) on the
plate before you hear the “Ringing” sound.
If you have left anything on the plate before
you hear the “Ringing” sound, take the
items off the plate and unplug, then re-plug
the unit’s power cord into the socket.

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Manual Training Modes STIMULATION AREA PER FREQUENCY*
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arms, shoulders
hip, back, abdomen (trunk)
hip, thigh, abdomen
thigh (inner), prostate (male)
whole body (vertebra), face, knees
4Hz
7Hz
9Hz
11Hz
13Hz
thigh (front), calves, knees
whole body stimulation (stretching)
Entire upper muscle stimulation, neuromuscular
training, BMD enhancement, rehabilitation training,
muscle massage, circulation massage.
15Hz
20Hz
30Hz
LOWER BODY PROGRAM:
hips, thighs, calves
Programed to apply, based on bio-electro-
myographic experiments, a range of frequencies
which can mostly stimulate gluteus maximus,
femoral muscle, and soleus muscle: the mode
of vibrational exercise to easily influence hips,
thighs, and calves when standing erect.*
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UPPER BODY PROGRAM:
shoulders, arms, chest
Programed to apply, based on bio-electromyo-
graphic experiments, a range of frequencies which
can mostly stimulate trapezius muscle, biceps,
and pectoral muscle: the mode of vibrational
exercise to easily influence shoulders, arms, and
chest when standing erect.*
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WHOLE BODY PROGRAM:
muscles of whole body
Programed to apply whole range of frequencies
(4~50Hz) and all intensity levels(10~99) which
can stimulate most of the muscles in whole
body: the general mode of vibrational exercise you
can feel and enjoy compelling rhythms of sonic
wave vibrations.*
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Manual &Pre-Programmed Training Modes
Pre-Programmed Training Modes STIMULATION AREA PER BODY REGION
Use the Manual Control button to change the intensity to L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5.
SESSION INFORMATION: Do just one 10 minute session per day to start. After 7-10 days you may add
another daily session as your body becomes attuned to whole body vibration. If you do add another daily session, it
should be different from the session you did earlier in the day such as a Manual Mode in the morning and a
Pre-Programmed Mode in the afternoon. Sessions should be 7-10 hours apart.* ✝
Entire upper muscle stimulation, neuromuscular
training, BMD enhancement, rehabilitation training,
muscle massage, circulation massage.
40Hz
Entire upper muscle stimulation, neuromuscular
training, BMD enhancement, rehabilitation training,
muscle massage, circulation massage.
50Hz

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Sonic Life VH-11 is a leading-edge exerciser using whole body sonic wave vibrations and is a very safe
product. However, users are required to obey the following safety requirements. If these requirements
are not adhered to by the user, Sonic Life is not responsible for any subsequent results, injuries or
damages.*
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Period of Use Excessive use can cause overload to the human body. It is recommended to use 10
minutes or less per session and 2 sessions a day once your body has become attuned (See page 9.)
Safety for Children The Sonic Life equipment is very safe and healthy for children with a few
minor adjustments. Children’s brains are in a developmental stage up to the age of 12-13 years.
Therefore the session is generally kept to under 5 minutes at 50% intensity in either the Auto Mode
or in the Manual Mode. Some Autistic, ASD or CP children have been comfortable with sitting on
the platform for the full 10 minute session but at 10 Hz and a low frequency at or below 30%. If the
child wants to get off the machine after only 3 or 4 minutes please STOP the machine completely
and then remove the child. Never let a child or adult dismount from the machine while it is in
operation. See page 5 for Safety Mode Use.*
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Consult with Your Doctor in case of the following physical conditions prior to use of the Sonic Life
equipment and any other whole body vibration equipment.*
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User Cautions &Warnings
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CONTRAINDICATIONS/MEDICAL/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
THAT SHOULD NOT USE WHOLE BODY VIBRATION TREATMENT
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•Serious Cardiovascular Disease •Pregnancy •Tumors
•Hip & Knee Replacements •Pacemaker •Epilepsy, Seizures
•Acute Hernia, Discopthy, Sondyloysis •Recent Infections •Severe Diabetic
•Recent Surgical Wounds or Implants •Severe Migraine Complications
•Recently Placed IUD’s, Metal Pins or Plates •Acute Thrombosis
The above list of contraindications is not absolute. If one of these conditions applies to you, we
strongly advise that you consult with your physician before using the Sonic Life units or any whole
body vibrational equipment. Research is still being conducted on the effects of whole body vibration
on certain medical conditions which may reduce the above list. Practical experience indicates that
there are many health conditions and concerns where it may be beneficial to integrate whole body
vibration use into those individuals’ treatment. In these cases, this should always be done under the
supervision of a physician or trained professionals.*
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Thank You for Purchasing a Sonic Life Whole Body Vibration Exercise Unit!
Service Department email (preferred method): [e-mail]
TOLL FREE: 877-684-7245 • FAX: [phone]
© 2014 Sonic Life USA All Rights Reserved.
www.SonicLife.com

* Disclaimer: Sonic Life Products are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. The benets listed in this brochure are based on indepen-
dent studies, listed below, which reference years of research and those studies are independent of Sonic Life products and have not been evaluated
by the FDA.
This machine is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other medical conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of
disease or other medical conditions, in man or other animals.
Sonic Life is the U.S.A. distributor of Sonix Equipment which is manufactured in South Korea which has the following registrations:
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Sonic Life is the U.S.A. distributor of Sonix Equipment which is manufactured in South Korea .
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