VTech DM271 Installation Manual

How the system works
DM271 Baby monitor
Receive alerts on your
parent unit when there's
activity in your child's
room – from an open door
or window to movement in
the crib.
Open/Closed Sensor
Apply this magnetic
Open/Closed Sensor to a
door, window, or medicine
cabinet to know if it is
open or closed.
* The combination of sensors depends on the package you purchased.
Baby Monitor installation
1 Parts checklist
Connect the baby monitor
Motion Sensor
Parent unit Battery compartment cover Battery
Lets you know when
there are visitors,
intruders, or pets
moving around your
home. 2
2
Parent unit adapter Baby unit Baby unit adapter
1 set for DM271/DM271-102/DM271-110
2 Connect
2 3
2 3
Install the battery
THIS SIDE UP
THIS SIDE UP
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
5 6 7 8
1 2
5 6
THIS SIDE UP
THIS SIDE UP
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
3
Check and Locate
Test your baby monitor Positioning your baby monitor
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
3
3
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 CAUTION
• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of the baby. Never place
or mount the baby unit inside the baby's crib or playpen.
• Do not expose the baby unit to extreme heat or direct sunlight.
1 2 3 4
At least 1 meter (3 feet)
5 6 7 8
3 4 1 2 3 4
Press to turn on the
7 8 5 6 7 8 projector.
It projects some colorful
images to the environment.
Adjust the angle of the baby
1 2 3 4
unit so that the images are
clearly projected to the
5 6 7 8
ceiling or a wall.
If your package includes 2 3
Power Motion Detection
a Motion Sensor, please
read the following Open the battery
The Motion Sensor detects motion The Motion Sensor can detect
section. compartment case
with one-minute cool off time. motion occurring at distances up
to 40 feet (12 meters) when it is
Once motion is detected, the
Motion Sensor 1 2 3 4
mounted at a height of 7.9 feet
sensor will only start to detect
installation (2.4 meters).
5 6 7 8 motion again after one minute.
It is recommended to mount the
The Motion Sensor is more
At least 1 meter (3 feet) sensor at the height between
sensitive in detecting motions
1 Parts checklist Unscrew.
6.2 feet (1.9 meters) and 7.5 feet
crossing the space in front of the
(2.3 meters) for optimal detection
sensor than that moving towards
coverage.
the sensor.
NOTE Side view
• The numerical values in the
illustrations are for conceptual
Motion Sensor Lithium battery
reference only. The actual angles
and distances may vary upon the
change in the mounted height of
the sensor.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Double-sided Screw for
mounting tape back cover x 3
Install Motion Sensor Battery
Anchor for Mounting bracket
back cover x 3 on mounting base NOTES
Top view
with screw
• Use only CR123A Lithium Battery.
• When inserting Battery, ensure 1 2 3 4
polarities are correct.
Shooting area
5 6 7 8 50 degrees
• The Motion Sensor is already
pre-registered to the baby monitor. 1 2 3 4 18.3
inches
Up to 34.4
Screw for Anchor for
• For proper operation, use battery
mounting mounting 5 6 7 8
within the following temperature (10.5 meters)
brackets x 2 brackets x 2
range: 0°F (-18°C) and 120°F (49°C).
19.7
inches
1 set for DM271-110
63 inches
4
Check and locate
Check the motion sensor
For motion detection of babies
before use
or pets:
If you use the Motion Sensor only
to detect the motion of babies or
pets, you can mount the sensor
at a lower position to shorten
the minimum distance before
reaching the detection area. It is
recommended to mount it at the Refer to Sensor notifications
height 3.3 feet (1 meter) for optimal section in the User's manual for
detection of babies or pets. the alerts.
Side view Test the sensor signal
Height: 6.9 feet (2.1 meters) strength
Detection
area
78 o
Height: 3.3 feet (1 meter)
10 o
Detection
area
Use your parent unit to enter
78 o
the Sensor settings menu, and
10 o then select the Check signal
menu. Follow the steps to test
the sensor's signal strength, and
1.3 feet 0.7 feet
then exit the sensor setup mode.
(0.2 meter)
(0.4 meter)
Make sure there is a good signal
Top view
received when there is motion.
NOTES
• If No signal or Weak signal
message is displayed in sensor
setup mode, or if you do not
Shooting area
Detection Up to 16.4
22.8 inches Detection receive an alert when you open
area
feet feet area
the door, move the base closer to
87 o (5 meters) 87 o
19.7 inches the mounting location or move the
sensor closer to the base.
60 degrees
• Use adhesive tape to hold the
Height: 6.9 feet (2.1 meters) Height: 3.3 feet (1 meter)
sensor temporarily in place.