Motorola MBP33S, MBP33S-2 Manual

Introduction

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This User's Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your product.

Before you can use the baby monitor, we recommend you insert and fully charge the battery in the parent unit, so that it continues to work if you disconnect it from the power supply to carry it to another location. Please read the Safety Instructions before you install the units.

Got everything?

  • 1 x Parent unit
  • 1 x Baby unit (Camera)
  • 1 x Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
  • 1 x Power adapter for the Parent unit
  • 1 x Power adapter for the Baby unit

In multi-camera packs, you will find one or more additional camera units with power adapter units.

Overview of the Parent Unit

Overview of the Parent Unit

  1. Display (LCD screen)
  2. Volume Up Key
    Normal Mode: Volume Up
    Menu Mode: Up
  1. Down Key
    Normal Mode: Volume Down
    Menu Mode: Down
  1. Zoom Key
    Normal Mode: Zoom In (x2)
    Menu Mode: Left
  1. Return Key
    Normal Mode: Zoom Out (x1)
    Menu Mode: Right
  1. Menu Key
    Press to open / exit the Menu
  1. OK KEY
    Press to confirm a selection or to select the viewing mode if more than one camera is registered (Camera Number, Scan Mode or Split Screen Mode).
  1. Video ON/OFF Key
    Press to turn OFF the LCD display (audio stays on) Press any key to turn ON the LCD display
  1. Talk Key
    Press and hold to speak to your baby
  1. Power indicator LED
    RED when mains adapter power on.
    Flashes RED when battery low.
  2. Unit ON/OFF LED (Green)
  3. Audio Level LED (Green, Green, Orange, Red)
  4. Microphone
  5. Power Key
    Press and Hold to turn the unit ON/OFF
  1. Antenna
    Lift the antenna for optimal reception
  2. Battery compartment cover
  3. Stand
  4. Speaker
  5. Power adapter socket

Parent unit menu and display icons

Signal Level (4 Levels)
Night Vision Mode (Screen changes to Black/White)
Talk Mode
Battery Level Control (5 Levels)
Mains power only, no battery connected
Volume Level Control (5 Levels + OFF)
Zoom Level Control (1X, 2X)
Brightness Level Control (5 Levels)
Lullaby Control (5 Song Selections)
Alarm Setting (6h, 5h, 4h, 3h, 2h or OFF).
Also appears at the top of the display when set, and in the middle of the display when the alarm time is reached.
Temperature Alert On/Off, Limit Setting and ºC/ºF Selection. To give a warning if the temperature at the Baby unit is above or below the limits set
Warning that temperature is above the maximum limit set.
Warning that temperature is below the minimum limit set.
To set the temperature format to ºC or ºF.
To set the maximum and minimum temperature limits for the alarm. (Max: 25-37ºC/77-99ºF. Min: 10-24ºC/50-76ºF).
To turn the alarm function On or Off.
Camera Control (to add (+) or delete (x))
Set Video On Timer (5 min, 30 min, 60 min or OFF)

Overview of Your Baby Unit

Overview of Your Baby Unit

  1. Photo Sensor (Night Vision Mode)
  2. Camera Lens
  3. Infrared LEDs
  4. Power LED
  5. Microphone
  6. Speaker
  1. Power Switch ON/OFF
  2. Power Adapter Socket
  3. Antenna
  4. Temperature Sensor
  5. Pair Key
  6. Screw mounting hole

Important guidelines for installing your Baby Monitor

  • To use your Video Monitor Baby and Parent Units together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them, and the range may be affected by environmental conditions.
  • Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete between the Baby and Parent Units may block the radio signal.
  • The signal strength may also be reduced by other solid structures, like walls or electrical equipment, such as radios, TVs, computers, cordless or mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches.
  • Use of other 2.4 GHz products, such as wireless networks (Wi-Fi Bluetooth ® systems, or microwave ovens, may cause interference with this product, so keep the Baby Monitor at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) from these types of products, or turn them off if they appear to be causing interference.
  • If the signal is weak, try moving the Parent and/or the Baby Unit to different positions in the rooms.

Safety Instructions


Strangulation Hazard: Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep the unit and adapter cord more than 1 metre from the cot and out of the baby's reach. Never use extension cords with AC Adapters. Only use the AC Adapters provided.
CAMERA SET UP & USE:
  • Determine a location for the Baby Unit that will provide the best view of your baby in his/her cot.
  • Place the BABY UNIT on a flat surface, such as a dresser, bureau, or shelf.
  • NEVER place the Baby Unit or cords in the cot or within reach of the baby (the unit and cords should be more than 1 metre away).


This Baby Monitor is compliant with all relevant standards regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User's Guide, safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this User's Guide carefully before using the device.

  • Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling.
  • This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it.
  • This Baby Monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision.
  • Keep this User's Guide for future reference.
  • Do not place the Baby Unit or cords in the cot or within reach of the baby (the Unit and cords should be more than 1 metre away)
  • Keep the cords out of reach of children.
  • Do not cover the Baby Monitor with a towel or blanket.
  • Test this monitor and all its functions so that you are familiar with it prior to actual use.
  • Do not use the Baby Monitor in damp areas or close to water or in direct sunlight or close to a heat source.
  • Only use the chargers and power adapters provided. Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and battery pack.
  • Only insert a battery pack of the same type.
  • Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.


There is a risk of fire or explosion if the parent unit battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Only use a NiMH rechargeable battery pack with rating 3.6V, 800mAh.

Dispose of used batteries according to their instructions.

Getting Started

Baby Unit Power Supply

 Baby Unit Power Supply

  1. Connect the small plug of the power adapter to the baby unit (camera) and the other end to a suitable mains socket.

information NOTE
Only use the enclosed power adapter (6V DC / 500mA).

  1. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The power LED will light up in green.
  2. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to turn the Baby Unit off.

information NOTE
Baby Unit Cameras may become warm in continuous operation, but this is normal.

Parent Unit Battery Installation

Parent Unit Battery Installation

  1. Insert the wire tab of the rechargeable battery pack into the contact slot as shown above and fit the battery pack into the compartment.

    Small cross head or Flat end screw driver
  2. Replace the battery cover over the compartment and gently tighten the screw in a clockwise direction using a Small cross head or Flat end screw drivers.

Parent Unit Power Supply


Installing the rechargeable battery pack and charging it fully before use is recommended, to allow temporary operation of the parent unit in the event of a power failure or if the parent unit is moved.

  1. Connect the small plug of the power adapter to the parent unit and the other end to a suitable mains socket. Only use the enclosed power adapter (6V DC / 500mA) with the slightly smaller DC plug.
  2. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button to turn ON the parent unit.
  3. Once the baby and parent units are switched on, the display on the parent unit will show the video captured by the baby unit.
  4. If there is no connection or you are out of range, the video display will change to the Motorola screen with a flashing icon and the unit will beep about every 10 seconds. Move the parent unit closer to the baby unit until the link is re-established.
  5. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button to turn OFF the parent unit.

information NOTE
The battery icon turns RED, the Power Indicator LED flashes RED and the unit emits a beep about every 10 seconds to indicate that the battery is low and needs to be recharged. The battery pack takes about 16 hours to charge fully.

Registration (Pairing)

The Baby monitor is pre-registered to your Parent Unit. You do not need to register it again unless the Baby Unit loses its link with the Parent Unit.

To re-register your Baby Unit, or register a new Baby Unit, follow the procedure below:

  1. Press the button of the parent unit and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted, and then press the button so the Add/ Delete menu will pop up.
  3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Add, and press the button to confirm.
  4. cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera and press the button to start searching for a camera unit. The green ON / OFF LED will flash rapidly while searching.
  5. Press and hold the PAIR button underneath the baby unit until the parent unit finds the camera and beeps. After a short delay the video from the camera appears.

information NOTE:
You can only register a new camera to a camera number that is not already paired.
Paired camera numbers are indicated by a *, such as cam*1.
If the camera being paired was registered previously, it will lose the old registration when it is paired again

Using the Baby Monitor

Setting up

  1. Place the baby unit in a convenient location (e.g. on a table) and point the camera lens towards the area you want to monitor.
  2. Adjust the baby unit's head angle by rotating the camera up, down, left and right until you are satisfied with the image in the parent unit.

informationNOTE
Do not place the baby unit within the baby's reach! If there is interference with the picture or sound, try moving the units to different locations, and ensure they are not close to other electrical equipment.

Night Vision Mode

The baby unit has 8 high-intensity infrared LEDs for picking up clear images in the dark. When the built-in photo sensor on the top of the unit detects a low level of ambient light, the LEDs will automatically activate and the screen on the parent unit will display in black and white. The icon will be displayed at the top of the screen.

Volume Setting

Press the or to select the desired volume level from level 1~5, OFF. (The default volume level setting is level 3.)

Zoom Image

Press the to zoom in or to zoom out the image from Camera Unit viewing.

information NOTE
The zoom function is not available when viewing multiple cameras on a split screen.

Talk Mode

Press and hold the TALK button on the parent unit to talk to your baby through the baby unit's loudspeaker. The icon will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen.

information NOTE
The talk function is not available when viewing multiple cameras on a split screen.

Video ON/OFF

Press VIDEO ON/OFF key to turn the LCD display on or off, but still leave the audio monitor on.

Temperature Display

The temperature reading from the temperature sensor at the back of the Baby Unit will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen, or at the bottom in split screen mode.

If the temperature alarm is turned on, the Parent Unit will beep and display Temperature High or Temperature Low when the temperature at the Baby Unit is above or below the maximum or minimum temperature limits set for the alarm. (Max: 25-37ºC/77-99ºF. Min: 10-24ºC/50-76ºF).

Parent Unit Menu Options

Volume

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will appear with highlighted.
  2. Press the button to show the volume set level.
  3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired volume level from level 0 ~ 5. (The default volume level setting is level 3.)

Brightness

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
  3. Press the button to show the brightness set level.
  4. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired brightness level from level 1 ~ 5. (The default brightness level setting is level 3.)

Lullaby

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
  3. Press the button to show the choices 1~5 or stop.
  4. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select from the 5 sounds available. If a sound is selected it will repeat continuously until it is deselected. (The default setting is stop with the sounds off.)

Zoom

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press theLEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
  3. Press the button to show the zoom set level.
  4. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the 1X or 2X Zoom. (The default setting is 1X.)

Alarm

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. eLEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
  1. Press the button to show the alarm Off / On setting.
  2. Press the + UP button or - DOWN button to select Alarm ON, then press and UP button or DOWN to select the alarm time 6h, 5h, 4h, 3h, 2h. (The default setting is Alarm OFF.)
  3. If an alarm time is selected will appear on the display and, after the alarm time is reached, the parent unit will beep about every 10 seconds and flash the alarm icon, until any button is pressed.

Camera Control

Add (pair) a camera

  1. Press the button of the parent unit and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press theLEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted, and then press for the Add/ Delete menu to appear.
  3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Add, and press the button to confirm.
  4. cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera and press the button to start searching for a camera unit. The green ON / OFF LED will flash rapidly while searching.
  5. Press and hold the PAIR button underneath the baby unit until the parent unit finds the camera and beeps. After a short delay the video from the camera appears.

information NOTE
You can only register a new camera to a camera number that is not already paired.
Paired camera numbers are indicated by a *, such as cam*1.

If the camera being paired was registered previously, it will lose the old registration when it is paired again.

Delete a camera

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press theLEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
  3. Press the button to confirm.
  4. The Add / Delete menus will pop up.
  5. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Delete, and press the button to confirm.
  6. cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera, and press the button, then press again to confirm and delete that registration.

Note:
You are not allowed to delete the camera if there is only one registered camera in the system.

View multiple cameras on screen

This function is only available when you have more than 1 Baby Unit (Camera). While viewing a camera picture, press the button repeatedly to select Scan mode, Desired Camera or multi-cameras, the icons will display on the status bar.

Scan mode
the screen will display images from different registered cameras in a loop of cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4, changing about every 10 seconds.

Desired Camera
cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 - to view the picture from that camera.

Multi-cameras
you can view multiple cameras on a split screen and press the LEFT button/ RIGHT button to switch between cameras, so you can listen to the audio from the selected one indicated by a red frame around its picture.

Note:
With multiple cameras, the parent unit will only hear the sound from the selected camera.

Temperature Setting

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
  3. Press the button to show the temperature options.
  4. The temperature setting will pop up.
    Temperature Format - to select between Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
    Temperature Limit - to define the High temperature limit (25-37oC/77-99oF) and Low temperature limit (10-24oC/50-76oF). Temperature Alert - Turn the temperature alert ON, the Parent Unit will beep and display Temperature High or Temperature Low when the temperature at the Baby Unit is detected above or below the maximum or minimum temperature limits you set.
  5. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select your setting and confirm by pressing button.

Power Saving mode

  1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
  2. Press theLEFT button or RIGHT button until V is highlighted.
  3. Press the button to show the power saving options.
  4. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select for the parent unit video to turn off after 5 mins, 30 mins or 60 mins if no buttons have been pressed.
  5. The audio will remain on, and you can press any button to turn the video screen back on.

Note:
If there are multiple cameras in scan mode, the audio will switch about every 20 seconds.

Cleaning

Clean the baby monitor with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents.

Cleaning and care

  1. Do not clean any part of the product with thinners or other solvents and chemicals –- this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty.
  2. Keep your baby monitor away from hot, humid areas or strong sunlight, and don't let it get wet.
  3. Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your baby monitor. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself –- contact Customer Service for assistance.

Help

Display

No display

  1. Try recharging or replacing the battery pack.
  2. Reset the units. Disconnect the battery pack of the parent unit and unplug both the units' electrical power, then plug them back in.
  3. Is the unit turned on? Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the parent unit to turn it ON.
  4. Slide the ON/OFF switch on the Baby Unit (Camera) to ON.
  5. Is the correct camera selected? Change the camera number, if necessary.
  6. Is the video display turned on? Press the VIDEO ON/OFF button to turn it on.
  7. If the power save mode is set, the Display will go blank after 5 minutes or 30 minutes or 60 minutes to save power (depending on video on setting). The unit is still active and will give you audio alerts. You can reactivate the screen by pressing any button.

Registration

If the Baby Unit has lost its link with the Parent Unit

  1. Try recharging or replacing the battery pack.
  2. If the Baby Unit is too far away it may be going out of range, so move the Baby Unit closer to the Parent Unit.
  3. Reset the units by disconnecting them from the battery and electrical power. Wait about 15 seconds before reconnecting. Allow up to one minute for the Baby Unit and the Parent Unit to synchronise.
  4. See Registration (Pairing), if there is a need to re-register the units.

Interference

Noise interference on your parent unit

  1. Your baby and parent units may be too close. Move them farther apart.
  2. Make sure there is at least 1m to 2m (3 to 6 feet) between the 2 units to avoid audio feedback, and reduce the volume of the Parent Unit.
  3. lf the baby unit is too far away it may be out of range, so move the baby unit closer to the parent unit.
  4. Make sure the baby and parent units are not near other electrical equipment, such as a television, computer or cordless/mobile telephone.
  5. Use of other 2.4 GHz products, such as wireless networks (Wi-Fi® routers), Bluetooth® systems, or microwave ovens, may cause interference with this product, so keep the baby monitor away at least 1.5m (5ft) from these types of products, or turn them off if they appear to be causing interference.
  6. If the signal is weak, try moving the Parent and/or Baby Unit to different positions in the rooms.

General Information

lf your product is not working properly....

  1. Read this User's Guide or the Quick Start Guide.
  2. Contact Customer Service:
    +44 (0) 844 557 0890 (UK only - Calls cost 7p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge.)
    +44 (0) 8187 62092 (ROI)
    Email: support@motorolastore.com

To order a replacement battery pack, contact customer service.

Products Covered Length of Coverage
Consumer Products One (1) year from the date of the products original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.
Consumer Accessories Ninety (90) days from the date of the accessories original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.
Consumer Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced The balance of the original warranty or for Ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.

To obtain service or information, please call:
+44 (0) 844 557 0890 (UK only - Calls cost 7p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge.)
+44 (0) 8187 62092 (ROI
Email: support@motorolastore.com

You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories at your expense and risk, to a BINATONE authorised Repair centre.

Technical Specifications

Baby unit

Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.48 GHz
Image sensor colour CMOS 0.3M Pixels
IR LED 8 pcs
Power

Adapter: Ten Pao International Ltd.
S003GB0600050
Input 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz 150mA;
Output 6V DC, 500mA


Use only with supplied power supply.

information NOTE
Baby Unit Cameras may become warm in continuous operation, but this is normal.

Parent unit

Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.48 GHz
Display 2.8" diagonal TFT LCD
Brightness control 5 steps
Volume control 5 steps + OFF
Power

Adapter: Ten Pao International Ltd. S003GB0600050
Input 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz 150mA;
Output 6V DC, 500mA


Use only with provided power supply.
Battery: GP80AAAHC3BMXZ Ni-MH AAA 3.6V 800mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack


Do not use non-rechargeable batteries for the Parent Unit. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions

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