Timebirds Sonic OS-4

Last updated November 2022

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Timebirds® workout timer. Upon receipt of the product, check for any defects prior to first use. If defects are found, do not use and contact Timebirds immediately.

Safety Information

General Safety

It is important to read and understand all instructions before using Timebirds®. Only use Timebirds® as described in the manual.

Warning

Overheating, damage or exposure to excessive heat may cause the battery to explode and cause flames resulting in physical harm. Always use a compatible charging device when charging. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or adaptors beyond their capacity. Do not place the device in a fire or near extreme heat. Stop using the device if the battery is damaged or malfunctioning. Do not attempt to repair the battery. Always recycle, or dispose, of the battery according to your local environment laws and guidelines. Poorly structured, or executed, workouts may cause personal injury. Proper setup and use of this device is the responsibility of the user. Timebirds® bears no liability beyond the replacement value of the device.

Notice

Timebirds® is not waterproof and may become damaged if exposed to water. Always place Timebirds® in a dry area. Dropping, throwing or bumping the device may cause damage to the device. Do not use Timebirds® as a toy or let children use the device without proper supervision or instruction.

Product Care and Specifications

Product Care

Always store Timebirds® in a clean and dry environment. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth, do not use harsh chemicals or cleaning agents. Do not disassemble, try to repair or modify.

The lens is designed to pop in and out. In the event of the lens popping out, simply pop it back in so the Timebirds® logo can be read while facing you.

Specifications

Weight: Approximately 150gr.
Maximum volume: 75db (Piezo).
Battery type: Lithium-Ion Polymer.
Capacity: 1200 mAh - 3.7V.
Input: 5V DC.
Operating Temp: 10 – 40 degrees Celsius / 50 – 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dimensions: 155mm (length) x 22mm (width) x 47mm (height).

Warranty and Customer Service

Warranty

Timebirds® is covered by a 12-month limited warranty for manufacturer’s defects and faults. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty does not cover negligent or improper use, alteration, mishandling, self-repair, poor maintenance, water damage or incorrect storage. For more information about Timebirds® warranty, visit www.timebirds.com.

Customer Service

For more information, troubleshooting, warranty, and replacement information please visit www.timebirds.com. Please contact us for return addresses and replacements before returning your product.

What's in the Box

1x Timer

1x USB to USB-C charging cable

Diagram showing the Timebirds timer with numbered buttons: 1. On/Off, 2. Cycle modes, 3. Decrease value, 4. Increase value, 5. Accept/advance, 6. USB-C port.

Operating Your Timebirds

Controls

Power: Hold [power-button] for 2s to turn Timebirds® on or off. Press once to display battery level feedback (% - Timebirds® on).
Mode: Press [mode-button] to cycle through the modes. Hold [mode-button] for 2s to go back to the home screen.
Decrement: Press [decrement-button] to decrease value.
Increment: Press [increment-button] to increase value.
Set:
- HOME SCREEN: Press [set-button] to validate your entry. Hold [set-button] for 2s to start a stopwatch.
- IN A MODE: Press [set-button] to stop the timer. Press [set-button] again to restart. Hold [set-button] for 2s to reset the timer.

Screens

General Screens

Off
Home screen
Low battery warning
Battery charge 100%
Battery % charged
Count up mode
Count up by round mode
Count down mode
Count down by round mode
Interval training mode
Tabata mode
Fight gone bad mode
Clock mode
Rep counter mode
Settings
Clock setting
Sound setting
Timebirds workout memory setting
Timebirds OS version
Intro sound enabled
Intro sound disabled
Count down to start disabled
Count down to start enabled

Sound Level Screens

Sound off
Sound level 1
Sound level 2
Sound level 3

Clock Screens

AM time
PM time
12 hours clock format
24 hours clock format

Workout Memory

Reset last workout setting
Save last workout setting

Mode Setting Screens

Counting up
Counting down
Set a working time
Set a test time
Set number of rounds
Counting up (Interval training mode only)
Count down (Interval training mode only)

Audio Indications

Long beep [long-beep]
Normal beep [normal-beep]
Short beep [short-beep]
Mode is set and ready to go [mode-ready-indicator]
Count down to start (3, 2, 1) [countdown-indicator]
Transition from one Round to the next [round-transition-indicator]
Transition from a rest To a work period [rest-to-work-transition-indicator]
Transition from a work to rest period [work-to-rest-transition-indicator]
Start of a workout [workout-start-indicator]
End of a workout [workout-end-indicator]

Operating Timebirds

Charging Timebirds

Using the provided USB to USB-C Cable, plug the USB-C connector into Timebirds®. Plug into a USB port on any 5V DC power adapter. Timebirds® will display the current level of charge and beep twice to indicate power is being sent to the device. [full-charge-indicator] indicates full charge.

NOTE: Timebirds® can also operate when plugged in.

Battery Level Feedback

Press [battery-level-display] to display the level of battery left. [low-battery-indicator] indicates battery level <10%.

NOTE: The function works even when Timebirds is turned off.

General Overview

Hold [power-button] for 2s to power on/off.
Press [mode-button] to cycle modes.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [decrement-button] to decrease time.
Press [increment-button] to add time.

NOTE: In home screen, Timebirds® will turn itself off after 30s of inactivity.

Timer Operations

When a timer is running

Press once to pause.
Press once to start.
Hold for 2s to restart your workout.

When setting up a mode

Flashing digit represents the number being adjusted.
Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] to add or decrease time.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [mode-button] and [decrement-button] to go back.
Hold [set-button] for 2s any time to return to home screen.

Adjust Volume

Press [mode-button] to cycle modes until desired setting.
Press [set-button] to accept and display settings.
Press [mode-button] to cycle settings.
Or, simply press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] at any time when timer is running.

NOTE: Timebirds® has 3 volume levels (3 being the loudest) and an off position.

Adjust Brightness

Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] at home screen.

NOTE: Timebirds® has 4 levels of dimming, 4 being the brightest. By default, Timebirds® is set at Level 4. Battery life may vary based on brightness setting.

Clock Functions

How to display the Clock

Press [mode-button] to cycle modes until clock display.
Press [set-button] to accept and display clock.
Hold [set-button] for 2s to return to home screen.

How to set the Clock

Press [mode-button] to cycle modes until time setting.
Press [set-button] to accept and display settings.
Press [mode-button] to cycle settings.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] to adjust the GREEN flashing digits for a 12 or 24 hour format.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] to adjust the pair RED flashing digits corresponding to hours.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] to adjust the pair RED flashing digits corresponding to Minutes.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.

How to disable/enable the count down to start

Under the home Screen:

Hold [set-button] for 2s to disable the count down to start.
Hold [set-button] for 2s to enable the count down to start.

Workout Management

How to save your workout

Press [mode-button] to cycle modes until settings.
Press [set-button] to accept and display settings.
Press [mode-button] to cycle settings.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] to enable or disable the memory of your last settings after your Timebirds is turned off.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance to the home screen.

NOTE: Individual mode memory setting will retain settings even if the battery dies. Settings (memory) are only saved after the device is turned off using the [power-button] or idle timeout.

How to Reboot my Timebirds?

Hold [set-button] for 2s to reboot/reset to factory settings.

NOTE: The reboot function is only to be used if your screen is frozen or Timebirds is not responsive to any buttons.

Timer Modes

How to start a Count Up

Press [mode-button] to cycle modes until time digits.
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Press [decrement-button] or [increment-button] to adjust flashing digit (time).
Press [set-button] to accept and advance.
Repeat the above 2 steps until the colon lights up and Timebirds® Beep once.
Press [set-button] to start.

NOTE: If you leave all digits to 0, Timebirds® will count up until 99:59 Minutes:Seconds.

How to turn off/on the intro Beep