1 ECO MODE This Alecto DBX-85 ECO babyphone is equipped with an unique ECO mode. Already in normal operation mode, the baby-unit stops transmis- sion when the baby is not crying. In Full Eco mode it even suppresses the controlling signals between the baby-unit and the parent unit, so no transmitting at all.
battery indication : • on steadily when in charging mode • off when batteries are FULL • blinks when low battery level is detected 2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT: 6. battery compartment (backside) 1. battery indication: see below 7. loudspeaker 2. built-in nightlight (not visible 8.
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PARENT UNIT: The parent unit is powered by 2 supplied rechargeable batteries. These batteries are charged through the included power adapter. ATTENTION: NEVER INSTALL NORMAL BATTERIES IN THE PARENT UNIT. NORMAL BATTERIES CANNOT BE CHARGED. RISC OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
ATTENTION: NEVER INSTALL NORMAL BATTERIES IN THE BABY UNIT. NORMAL BATTERIES CANNOT BE CHARGED. RISC OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 4 x AA rechargeable batteries, observing their polarities, into the battery compartment on the parent Unit.
4 USING YOUR BABY MONITOR Please read these instructions carefully, and be reminded that this baby monitor is just intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible, correct parental supervision. 4.1 POWER ON/OFF: provided the parent unit is off, press and hold 2 sec.
Optical indication: the sound is also displayed visually by LED’s; monitoring can therefore be carried out even when the volume has been reduced or switched off altogether 4.4 TALK BACK: press and hold TALK on the Parent unit to speak Talk to the baby control the volume on the Baby unit:...
4.6 PAGING THE PARENT UNIT: Use this feature to call the parent unit in case you need help in the baby room or to find the parent unit. The parent unit must be switched-on to use this feature. press the Page button to generate tones at the parent unit for 120 seconds Page You may end this signaling by again pressing button Page or by...
4.9 RESTORE TO DEFAULT: As follow the settings of the babyphone can be restored to the default values: parent unit: 4 sec. press and hold the - button for about 4 seconds a double beep sounds and the unit is reset Baby-unit: 4 sec.
4.11 LINK CHECK: Automatic: When the FULL ECO is disabled, the babyphone constantly checks the link between the baby-unit and the parents-unit: • As soon and as long the parent unit is in contact with the baby unit, the link-LED on the parent unit lights steadily green.
4.12 BATTERY INDICATION: Both the parent unit and the baby unit have a battery indication lamp. Baby-unit: • the battery indicator is off when the baby unit is powered by the power adapter • when the batteries are running low, the battery indicator starts blin- king;...
5 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS 5.1 GENERAL: The Babyphone is for the detection of sound by which the guarding of babies, little children and the helpless is a common used feature. Be advised that this babyphone is never capable to meet with the presence of an adult or a parent.
5.4 BATTERY LIFE TIME: Parent unit: With fully charged rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 750mAh you can use the parent unit for up to 24 hours without the power adapter. Baby unit: When alkaline batteries are installed, the baby unit will function for about 48 hours without the power adapter.
6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This babyphone complies with the essential requirements and provi- sions as described in the European Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is available on the website WWW.ALECTO.INFO...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: POSSIBLE SOLUTION: • The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of flashes range with each other. Reduce the distance between the units. • The baby unit may be switched off. Press POWER- key to switch on the baby unit. •...
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS No. of channels: Frequency: 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz Power supply of Baby Unit: Switching mode power supply (incl.) 9V/500mA/ 4x 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (excl.) Power supply of Parent Unit: Switching mode power supply, (incl.) 6V/450mA/ 2x 750mAH NiMH rechargeable batteries (incl.) Transmitting power:...
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PAGING THE PARENT UNIT ..........10 NIGHTLIGHT..............10 BELT CLIP................10 RESTORE TO DEFAULT ..........11 4.10 FULL ECO ................11 4.11 LINK CHECK ..............12 4.12 BATTERY INDICATION ...........13 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS ......14 GENERAL ................14 MULTIPLE UNITS ............14 REACH ................14 BATTERY LIFE TIME ............15 MAINTENANCE ...............15 POWER SUPPLY .............15 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) ....16...
10 GUARANTEE You have a guarantee of 24 MONTHS after the date of purchase of this babyphone. We guarantee during this period the free repair of defects caused by material- and construction faults. This at the importers discre- tion. It is only possible to claim to the guarantee when you enclose your purchase ticket with the babyphone.
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