VTech BM2500 User Manual

VTech BM2500 User Manual

Safe & sound full color video and audio monitor
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BM2500
Safe & Sound
Full Color Video and Audio Monitor
Model:
BM2500
For product support
please call: 1 300 369 193

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  • Page 1 User’s manual BM2500 Safe & Sound Full Color Video and Audio Monitor For product support Model: BM2500 please call: 1 300 369 193...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on purchasng your new VTech product. Before usng ths product, please read Important safety instructions on page  of ths manual. Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech product. Please revew ths manual thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and feature rch VTech product.
  • Page 3 Product introduction BM2500 s an vdeo and audo montor whch conssts of one baby unt (BM2500 BU) and one parent unt (BM2500 PU). The parent unt may be shpped wth protectve stckers coverng the dsplays. Remove the protectve stcker before use.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions When usng your equpment, basc safety precautons should always be followed to reduce the rsk of ire, electrc shock and njury, ncludng the followng: Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product. Adult setup s requred. Ths product s ntended as an ad.
  • Page 5 Important safety instructions (continued) Do not overload wall outlets or use an extenson cord. Do not place ths product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces. Ths product should not be placed n any area where proper ventlaton s not provded.
  • Page 6 Cautions Use and store the product at a temperature between 0 and 40 Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or drect sunlght. Do not put the product close to a heatng source. The battery pack should not be exposed to excessve heat such as brght sunshne or ire.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started ....1 Adjust the sound senstvty of the baby unt .....21 Parts checklst ......1 Turn on or off the Baby unt nstallaton ....2 sound actvaton ....22 Baby unt nstallaton optons ..3 Lullaby control on the Parent unt battery nstallaton ..5 parent unt ......
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n the event warranty servce s necessary. Baby unt Parent unt (BM2500 BU) (BM2500 PU) 2 Power adapters Battery User’s gude Battery door User’s gude To purchase replacement batteres or power adapters, please call VTech on 1 300 369 193.
  • Page 9: Baby Unit Installation

    Baby unt • Use only the baby unt power adapters suppled wth ths product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • The baby unt power adapters are ntended to be correctly orented n a vertcal or loor mount poston. The prongs are not desgned to hold the plug n place f t s plugged nto a celng, under-the-table or cabnet outlet.
  • Page 10: Baby Unit Installation Options

    Getting started Baby unit installation options The baby unt s ready for tabletop use. Use the provded wall mount f you want to mount t on a wall. Make sure to test the recepton and the baby unt poston before completng the wall mountng nstallaton (see Test your baby monitor before use on page 18).
  • Page 11 Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) 3. Drll two holes n the wall (7/32” drll bt). If you drll the holes nto a stud, nsert the screws nto the holes. Tghten the screws untl only 1/4 nch of the screws are exposed. 4.
  • Page 12: Parent Unit Battery Installation

    Getting started Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unt by connectng t to AC power or to the rechargeable battery provded. Even f the parent unt s connected to AC power, we recommend you also nstall the battery.
  • Page 13 Getting started Parent unit battery installation (continued) Algn the battery compartment cover lat aganst the battery compartment, then place down and slde t towards the center of the parent unt untl t clcks nto place. • The operatng tme for usng the rechargeable battery s short.
  • Page 14: Parent Unit Installation

    Bundle the power cord • Use only the parent unt power adapter suppled wth ths product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • The parent unt power adapter s ntended for a vertcal or loor mount poston. The prongs are not desgned to hold the plug n place f t s plugged nto a celng, under-the-table or cabnet outlet.
  • Page 15: Parent Unit Battery Charging

    Getting started Parent unit battery charging The parent unt turns on after you have nstalled the parent unt battery or connected the parent unt to AC power (see pages 5 to 7). The battery con ndcates the battery status (see the table below).
  • Page 16: Baby Unit Overview

    Getting started Baby unit overview Camera Infrared LEDs Backup lght for nght vson. POWER on/off indicator • On when the baby unt s powered on and currently lnked to parent unt. • Flashes when the baby unt s not lnked to a parent unt;...
  • Page 17 Getting started Baby unit overview (continued) Control key panel /VOL + Press to ncrease the lstenng volume. /VOL - Press to decrease the lstenng volume. PAIR Press and hold to par to the parent unt. (On/Off) Press and hold to turn on or off. Press to play or stop playng lullaby.
  • Page 18: Parent Unit Overview

    Getting started Parent unit overview Visual sound indicator Vsual sound ndcator shows the sound level detected from baby unt. It also shows the volume level durng speaker volume settng. Sound level detected from the baby unt s ndependent from the volume level set at the parent unt. •...
  • Page 19 Getting started Parent unit overview (continued) POWER on/off indicator • On when the parent unt s turned on. • Flashes when n parng process, or when connectng to baby unt whle the baby unt s not avalable. Power jack Control key panel /VOL + •...
  • Page 20 Getting started Parent unit overview (continued) • Whle n a menu, press to choose the opton on the rght sde. • Whle vewng mage, press to zoom n. • Whle vewng a zoomed mage, press and hold to move the mage rghtward. TALK Whle vewng mage, press and hold to talk to the selected baby unt.
  • Page 21: Parent Unit Display Icons

    Getting started Parent unit display icons Connection status dsplays when strong sgnal strength s detected between the baby unt and the parent unt. dsplays when moderate sgnal strength s detected between the baby unt and the parent unt. dsplays when the lnk between the baby unt and the parent unt s lost.
  • Page 22 Getting started Parent unit display icons (continued) Real-time temperature - Dsplays the real-tme temperature of the selected baby unt. Battery status - anmates when the battery s chargng. - dsplays sold when the battery s fully charged. - dsplays when the battery s low and needs chargng. - dsplays when no battery s nstalled but operates usng AC power, or the battery has been nstalled ncorrectly.
  • Page 23: Parent Unit Main Menu Icons

    Getting started Parent unit main menu icons Camera selection • You can select the screen to vew mages from a partcular baby unt, or vew all baby unts n Patrol Mode. Zoom • You can zoom n and out whle vewng mages. Brightness •...
  • Page 24: Positioning The Video And Audio Monitor

    Getting started Positioning the video and audio monitor Place the parent unt wthn the operatng range (see below) of the baby unt. We recommend you place the parent unt at least 1 metre away from the baby unt to avod audo feedback.
  • Page 25: Test Your Video And Audio Monitor Before Use

    Getting started Test your video and audio monitor before use You may test the baby montor before ntal use, and at regular tmes thereafter. To test your video and audio monitor: Place the parent unt and the baby unt n the same room to test the product.
  • Page 26: Using The Baby Monitor

    Using the baby monitor Power on or off the baby unit • Press to turn on the baby unt. The POWER lght turns on. • Press and hold agan to turn off the baby unt. The POWER lght turns off. Power on or off the parent unit •...
  • Page 27: Using Your Baby Monitor

    Using your baby monitor Select the camera You can select the screen to vew mages from a partcular baby unt, or vew all baby unts. If you select All to vew the mages, the screen swtches to vew another baby unt automatcally after some tme. The swtchng s n chronologcal order: Press MENU/ when the parent unt s not n use.
  • Page 28: Adjust The Lcd Brightness Of The Parent Unit

    Using your baby monitor Adjust the LCD brightness of the parent unit You can adjust the brghtness of the parent unt screen from Level 1 to Level 5. The LCD brghtness s preset to Level 3. Press MENU/ when the parent unt s not n use. SELECT Press to scroll to...
  • Page 29: Turn On Or Off The Sound ActVatOn

    Using your baby monitor Turn on or off the sound activation When the parent unt screen s turned off manually, you can set the screen to be turned on automatcally whenever there are sounds detected from the baby unts. The parent unt screen wll turn off automatcally when no sounds are detected from the baby unts wthn 20 seconds.
  • Page 30: Lullaby Control On The Baby Unit

    Using your baby monitor Lullaby control on the baby unit There are 5 lullabes to choose from, and the chosen lullaby plays repeatedly for approxmately 20 mnutes. To play lullaby: Press to play lullabes. To stop playing lullaby: Press agan to stop playng lullaby. To skip to the next lullaby: Press to skp to the next lullaby.
  • Page 31: Talk Function

    Using your baby monitor Talk function You can use the TALK functon of the parent unt to talk and comfort your baby. • Press and hold TALK when the parent unt s vewng partcular baby unt. Speak towards the mcrophone on the parent unt.
  • Page 32: Portable Use Of Parent Unit

    Portable use of parent unit Slng s not ncluded. You may need to buy a slng for portable usage. Make sure battery s nstalled and charged. Unplug the power adaptor. Pnch the end of the slng and nsert t nto the slot on the top of the parent unt.
  • Page 33: Appendix

    To reduce the rsk of ire or njury, read and follow these nstructons: • Use only the battery provded or equvalent. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • Do not dspose of the battery pack n a ire. Check wth local waste management codes for specal dsposal nstructons.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have dficulty wth ths product, please try the suggestons below. For customer servce, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. My video and audio monitor does not work at all. • Make sure the baby unt and the parent unts are nstalled correctly (pages 2 to 7).
  • Page 35 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The video and audio monitor produces high-pitched noise. • The parent unt may be too close to the baby unt or another parent unt. Make sure the parent unts and the baby unt are at least 1 metre away from one another. •...
  • Page 36 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) • You may have set the senstvty level to a very low level. If you do so, the baby unt wll not detect sounds that s too soft or lght. You may need to adjust the senstvty level to a hgher level (page 21). •...
  • Page 37 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) light on the parent unit is off. • Make sure the parent unt battery s nstalled (page 5) and charged (page 8) correctly. • Make sure the power adapter and the parent unt are plugged n correctly and securely. •...
  • Page 38 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) Common cure for electronic equipment. • If the vdeo and audo montor s not respondng normally, try the followng (n the order lsted): 1. Dsconnect the power to the baby unt and the parent unts. 2. Remove the battery packs n the parent unts and then nstall agan.
  • Page 39: OperatNg Range

    Appendix Operating range Ths product operates wth the maxmum power allowed by the Federal Communcatons Commsson (FCC). Even so, the baby unt and the parent unt can communcate over only a certan dstance - whch can vary wth the locatons of the baby unt, the parent unt, the weather, and the layout of your home.
  • Page 40: Customer Service And Product Warranty

    Customer Service If you requre assstance n operatng ths product, please call the TecHelp Informaton Lne on 1300 369 193 or contact VTech by e-mal at: tcpsupport_au@vtech.com. Voluntary Product Warranty In addton to your Statutory Rghts and subject to the condtons below,...
  • Page 41 n no way lmt your rghts whch arse as a result of your Statutory Rghts. This Voluntary Product Warranty is given by: VTech Telecommuncatons (Australa) Pty Ltd ABN 70 136 672 627 Address: 24 Glby Road, Mount Waverley 3149 IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT RETURN OR SERVICE ADDRESS –...
  • Page 42: TechnCal SpecIcatOns

    Appendix Technical speciications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL syntheszer Transmt frequency Baby unt: 2407.5- 2475 MHz Parent unt: 2407.5 -2475 MHz Channels 2.0” Color LCD(QVGA 220x176) Nomnal effectve Maxmum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operatng range may vary accordng to range envronmental condtons at the tme of use.
  • Page 43: Index

    Index Adjust baby unt angle 3 Nght vson 24 Audo settngs 17 Operatng range 17, 32 Baby unt nstallaton 2-4 Operaton 19 Baby unt overvew 9-10 Overvew 9-13 Battery 27 Battery nstallaton 5-6 Battery chargng 7 Parent unt battery chargng 8 Battery nstallaton 7 Parent unt battery nstallaton 7 Brghtness 21...
  • Page 44 Index Safety nstructons –v Screen cons 14-15 Set default 24 Select camera 20 Sound alert 13 Sound actvaton 22 Sound senstvty 21 Speaker volume 19 Talk to the baby unt 24 Techncal specicatons 35 Test your baby montor 18 Troubleshootng 28–31 Turn off the baby unt 19 Turn off the parent unt 19 Turn on the baby unt 19...
  • Page 45 VTech s the regstered trademark of VTech Holdngs Lmted. Copyrght © 2016 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. All rghts reserved. Prnted n Chna. Verson D 91-007578-040-100...

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