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1
Connect the baby monitor
2
Power on or off the baby monitor
What’s in the box
4
Status check
Once you power on both
your baby unit and parent
unit, your parent unit
displays image from the
baby unit, and the LINK
LED light turns on.
3
Positioning the baby monitor
Strangulation
Hazard
Keep this cord out of reach of children.
The cord needs to be at least three feet
away from the child at all times. Do not
use with an extension cord. Do not
remove this tag.
Éloignez ce cordon des enfants. Le
cordon doit se trouver à au moins trois
pieds d’un enfant et ce, en tout temps.
N’utilisez pas de rallonge. Ne retirez pas
cette étiquette.
Mantenga este cable fuera de la alcance
de los niños. Este cable debe estar por
lo menos tres pies fuera de la alcance
del niño en todo momento. No lo use
con una extensión inalámbrica. No quite
esta etiqueta.
Risque
d’étranglement
Riesgo de
estrangulación
Strangulation
Hazard
Keep this cord out of reach of children.
The cord needs to be at least three feet
away from the child at all times. Do not
use with an extension cord. Do not
remove this tag.
Éloignez ce cordon des enfants. Le
cordon doit se trouver à au moins trois
pieds d’un enfant et ce, en tout temps.
N’utilisez pas de rallonge. Ne retirez pas
cette étiquette.
Mantenga este cable fuera de la alcance
de los niños. Este cable debe estar por
lo menos tres pies fuera de la alcance
del niño en todo momento. No lo use
con una extensión inalámbrica. No quite
esta etiqueta.
Risque
d’étranglement
Riesgo de
estrangulación
Quick start guide
Talk to your baby unit
Press and hold TALK and speak to your
parent unit. Your voice is transmitted to
the baby unit. Release TALK when finish
talking and hear your baby again.
Basic operation - Parent unit
Overview - Parent unit
Overview - Baby unit
Technical specifications
Credits:
The Background Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The Stream Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The Crickets At Night sound file was created by Mike Koenig, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The Heart Beat sound file was created by Zarabadeu, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The applied nameplate is located at the bottom of the
baby unit’s base.
When using your equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
2. Adult setup is required.
3. CAUTION: Do not install the baby unit at a height
above 2 meters.
4. This product is not a substitute for adult supervision of the
infant. Supervising the infant is the parent’s or caregiver’s
responsibility. This product could cease operating, and
therefore you should not assume it will continue working
properly for any given period of time. Further, this is not
a medical device and should not be used as such. This
product is intended to assist you in supervising your baby.
5. Do not use this product near water. For example, do
not use it next to a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement
or shower.
6.
CAUTION: Use only the battery provided.
There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery
is used for the parent unit. The battery cannot be subjected
to high or low extreme temperature and low air pressure at
high altitude during use, storage or transportation. Disposal
of battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or cutting or the battery can result in an explosion. Leaving
the battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid of gas. Battery subjected to extremely
low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas. Dispose of used battery according
to the information in The RBRC
®
seal.
7. Use only the adapters included with this product.
Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously
damage the product.
Baby unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC 500mA;
Parent unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC 500mA.
8. The power adapters are intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The
prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it
is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet
outlet.
9. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
10. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
11. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with
other plugs, as this causes a hazardous situation.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do
not install this product where the cords may be walked
on or crimped.
13. This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply in your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
14. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
15. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf,
stand or other unstable surfaces.
16. This product should not be placed in any area where
proper ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings
in the back or bottom of this product are provided for
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked by placing the product
on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register.
17. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through the slots because they may touch dangerous
voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
18. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized
service facility. Opening or removing parts of the
product other than specified access doors may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock
when the product is subsequently used.
19. You should test the sound reception every time you
turn on the units or move one of the components.
20. Periodically examine all components for damage.
21. There is a very low risk of privacy loss when using
certain electronic devices, such as baby monitors,
cordless telephones, etc. To protect your privacy,
make sure the product has never been used before
purchase, reset the baby monitor periodically by
powering off and then powering on the units, and
power off the baby monitor if you will not use it for
some time.
22. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product.
23. The product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Cautions
1. Use and store the product at a temperature between
32
o
F and 104
o
F.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat
or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a
heating source.
3. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such
as bright sunshine or fire.
4.
Warning—Strangulation
Hazard—Children have STRANGLED in
cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of
children (more than 3 ft (0.9m) away). Do
not remove this tag.
5. Never place the baby unit(s) inside the baby’s crib or
playpen. Never cover the baby unit(s) or parent unit
with anything such as a towel or a blanket.
6. Other electronic products may cause interference
with your baby monitor. Try installing your baby
monitor as far away from these electronic devices
as possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular
telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions,
personal computers, kitchen appliances and
cordless telephones.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless
devices):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent
research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
interference between portable wireless devices and
implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians
that:
Pacemaker patients
• Should keep wireless devices at least six inches from the
pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless devices directly over the
pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned
ON.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with
pacemakers from other persons using wireless devices.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This VTech product complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user’s manual, the
product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence
available today.
Important safety instructions
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2 sets for VM3252-2
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Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
Parent unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
Channels 32
LCD 2.8” Color LCD
(QVGA 320x240 pixel)
Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range
may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Power requirements Parent unit/baby unit power adapters:
1. VTech, VT05EUS06050; or
2. Tenpao, S003GU0600050;
Rated output: 6V DC @ 500mA
Parent unit battery: 3.6V Ni-MH battery (Corun)
Install the battery
The parent unit runs on rechargeable battery or AC power. To continuously monitor your
baby, make sure you use both battery and AC power at the same time. With the battery
alone, the parent unit can cordlessly run for a short time only.
NONO
Notes
• Use only the battery supplied with this product.
• If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage
Replace the battery
To replace the battery, press down on the battery compartment cover and pull it out, then
follow the steps above to install the battery.
THIS SIDE UP
1
2
3
Press down
on the battery
compartment
cover to pull
it out.
Make sure the
label THIS SIDE
UP is facing up
while inserting
the battery.
Connect the baby monitor
NONO
Notes
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to the switch controlled electric outlet.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor mount position only. The adapters’ prongs are
not designed to hold the weight of baby monitor, so do not connect them to any ceiling, under-
the-table, or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the adapters may not properly connect to the outlets.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected and turned on the parent unit, the battery will be charged
automatically.
NONO
Notes
• Before using the baby monitor for the first time, charge the parent unit battery for 12 hours. When
the parent unit battery is fully charged, the battery icon becomes solid
.
• It takes longer to charge the battery when the parent unit is turned on. To shorten the charging time,
turn the parent unit off while charging.
• The standby time varies depending on the sensitivity level you set, your actual use and the age of
the battery.
Slide the ON/OFF switch to power
on or off your baby unit.
Press and hold to power on or
off your parent unit.
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>
<
3ft (1m)
3ft (1m)
Caution
• The default volume of your parent unit is level
3, and the maximum volume is level 5. If you
experience high-pitched screeching noise
from your baby monitor while positioning:
- Make sure your baby unit and parent unit
are more than 1 meter (3 feet) apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
NONO
Note
• To avoid interference from other electronic
devices, place your baby monitor at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from devices such as wireless routers,
microwaves, cell phones and computers.
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The POWER LED light of
baby unit turns on.
Long press
Adjust speaker volume
Press VOL+ / VOL- to adjust your parent
unit speaker volume.
The sound sensitivity setting also affects
the speaker volume. For details, refer to
Sound sensitivity and sound activation.
Zoom
Press
to zoom in or out.
Turn off the screen
Press and hold LCD ON/OFF to switch
off the screen. You can still hear sound
from the selected baby unit.
Tip
• Press any keys on the parent unit to turn on
the screen again.
Long press
Use the menu
Press MENU to enter the menu, or save a setting. You can use the parent unit for advanced
settings or operations, such as to play or stop the baby unit lullaby, or to adjust the baby
unit sound sensitivity.
While in the menu:
• Press or to scroll among the
menu options.
• Press SELECT or
to enter the
desired submenu.
• Press
or to select an item.
• Press SELECT to confirm your
selection.
• Press or to exit the submenu.
Submenu
Main menu
VOL
-
VOL
+
Speaker
Power jack
Stand
On/off
TALK
LCD ON/OFF
Arrow keys
MENU/SELECT
LED lights
Microphone
Zoom / Back
Light sensor
Camera
Microphone
POWER LED light
Wall mount holes
Infrared LEDs
ON/OFF switch
Speaker
Power jack
Status icons
Connection status
• or displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby
unit and the parent unit.
•
or displays when moderate or low signal strength is detected between
the baby unit and the parent unit.
Patrol mode
• Displays when the parent unit is in PATROL mode.
• For VM3252-2 only
or
or
or
Current view status
• Displays the baby unit number of the baby unit that is being viewed.
Zoom
• Displays when the current image on the parent unit has zoomed in.
Night vision
• Displays when the baby unit being viewed has activated the night vision
feature.
Lullaby
• Displays when a lullaby is playing.
Talkback
• Displays when talking back to the baby units from parent unit.
6-level sound indicator
Displays the sound level according to the scales of loudness when there is sound
transmitted from the baby unit.
• (1 to 2 bars) indicates low sound level detected by the baby unit.
•
(3 to 4 bars) indicates moderate sound level detected by the baby unit.
•
(5 to 6 bars) indicates high sound level detected by the baby unit (e.g.
baby crying loudly).
Mute alert
• Displays when the parent unit speaker volume is set to zero.
• Displays when the parent unit is talking to the baby unit.
or
Real-time temperature
• Displays the real-time temperature detected by the baby unit in Fahrenheit (
o
F)
or Celsius (
o
C) (e.g. 57
o
F or 14
o
C).
Battery status
•
animates when the battery is charging.
•
displays solid when the battery is fully charged.
• displays when the battery is low and needs charging.
AC power without battery
• Displays when the parent unit is connected to AC power without the battery.
Speaker volume
• Displays the parent unit speaker volume level while adjusting.
Main menu icons
Brightness
You can change the brightness of the parent unit screen.
LCD screen off timer
You can set a specific time to screen off your parent unit.
Temperature
You can choose to set the maximum/minimum temperature and turn on the
temperature alert tone so that the parent unit beeps whenever the room temperature
detected by the baby unit falls outside of the desired temperature range.
You can also choose to display the temperature in Fahrenheit (
o
F) or Celsius (
o
C) on
your parent unit.
Sound-activated screen
When the baby unit being viewed detects no sound, the parent unit screen stays
off to save power. Once a sound is detected, the parent unit screen turns on
automatically. It will then turn off again after 50 seconds of no sound detection.
VOX sensitivity
With this feature, you can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or
to hear sounds that exceed a certain level. You can use the parent unit to adjust the
microphone sensitivity of your baby unit. The higher the sensitivity level, the more
sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds for transmitting to the parent unit.
Lullaby
You can select, play, or stop a lullaby.
Patrol mode
You can monitor your baby in PATROL mode.
• For VM3252-2 only
Warning icons and messages
/Battery low at Parent Unit
The battery is empty and needs to be recharged.
Operation is in progress.
/Temperature too high
The temperature detected by the baby unit is higher than
the desired temperature alert range.
/Temperature too low
The temperature detected by the baby unit is lower than
the desired temperature alert range.
/No Link to Camera
The parent unit is searching for baby units or the link
between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost.
The parent unit is connected to AC power.
Quick start guide
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