VTech Safe&Sound DM111 User Manual

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Digital Audio Baby Monitor
User's manual
(Canada version)
Operating range
NOTES
• When the POWER/LINK LED light flashes, move
The operating range of the baby monitor is
the parent unit closer to the baby units (observe
up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or
the minimum distance of 3 feet/ 1 meter). You can
160 feet (50 meters) indoors. The actual
also check if the baby monitor is connected to a
a
operating range may vary depending on
live power socket and switched on.
the environmental conditions and other
b
TIP
interferences such as walls, doors and other
• Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if c
obstructions.
you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the
baby units.
Overview
Positioning the baby monitor
Baby unit overview
CAUTION
• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby.
Never place or mount the baby unit inside the
baby's crib or playpen.
a
1. Place the baby units more than 3 feet
b
(1 meter) away from your baby.
c
>
d
3ft (1m)
POWER
e
f
POWER light
1
• On when the baby unit is turned on.
2
3. Place the parent unit more than 3 feet
(1 meter) away from the baby units.
• Press and hold to turn on or off the
3 Microphone
>
3ft (1m)
POWER
Power jack
4
Parent unit overview
<
3ft (1m)
POWER
a
b
CAUTION
•
The default volume of your parent unit is Level 3,
c
and the maximum volume is level 5. If you
experience high-pitched screeching noise from
your baby monitor while positioning:
- Make sure your baby units and parent unit are
more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
Congratulations
DM111
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before
using this product, please read Important
DM111-2
safety instructions.
This manual has all the feature operations
and troubleshooting necessary to install and
®
Safe&Sound
operate your new VTech product. Please
review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper
installation and operation of this innovative and
feature rich VTech product.
For support, shopping, and everything new at
VTech, visit our website at
www.vtechcanada.com.
What's in the box
POWER / LINK
POWER
1 set for DM111
2 sets for DM111-2
Install batteries for
Install the battery
temporary use
You are recommended to use the power
adapter to power up the parent unit for normal
use. If you want to move around the house
with the parent unit, install two AAA alkaline
batteries for temporary use.
Visual sound indicator
1
• Indicate the sound level detected by
the baby unit or show the volume
level during speaker volume setting.
POWER
POWER / LINK light
2
3 LOW BATTERY light
4 (Volume down)
d
5
(On/off)
• Press and hold to turn on or off the
parent unit.
6 Speaker
7 Belt clip
8 (Volume up)
9 Battery compartment cover
>
g
3ft (1m)
10 Power jack
POWER
h
Using the baby monitor
i
Power on or off the baby unit
j
• Press and hold until the POWER light
<
3ft (1m)
turns on.
POWER
• Press and hold until the POWER light
turns off.
(On/off)
baby unit.
POWER
Power on or off the parent unit
• Press and hold until the POWER / LINK
light turns on.
• Press and hold until the POWER / LINK
light turns off.
POWER
d
POWER
NOTES
• Use 2 x AAA batteries (not included). Alkaline
batteries are recommended. If you use other kind
of batteries, the performance of the baby monitor
varies.
• The parent unit does not support battery
recharging.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable
(Ni-Cad, Ni-Mh, etc) batteries.
• While you insert the batteries, make sure the
polarities are correct.
• When the batteries are installed, the parent unit
turns on.
• Replace the batteries when the LOW BATTERY
light flashes on the parent unit, or you hear two
beeps every 10 minutes.
Install the batteries as shown below.
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
2. Flip the ribbon across the battery
compartment.
3. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries into the
battery compartment on top of the ribbon.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover until it
clicks into place.
Adjust speaker volume
The speaker volume is preset to Level 3
on the parent unit. You can adjust to your
preferred sound level.
• Press to decrease the volume, and to
increase the volume.
NOTE
• If you continue to press or
reaches the minimum or maximum setting, the
parent unit will beep twice.
To mute the speaker volume:
• Press repeatedly until the volume
reaches the minimum.
NOTES
• When the parent unit is in mute, the visual sound
indicator will still indicate the sound detected from
the baby unit.
• To unmute, press repeatedlt until it reaches
your desired volume.
Baby unit light
POWER light
POWER
POWER
• Lights off when the baby unit is off.
• Lights on in green when the baby
unit is on.
Parent unit lights
POWER / LINK light
POWER / LINK
• Lights off when the parent unit
is off.
• Lights on in green when the
parent unit is on and linked to
the baby unit.
• Flashes in green when there
is no link between the baby
unit and parent unit, or when
the parent unit is out of range
from the baby unit.
Replace the battery
To replace the batteries, slide open the battery
compartment cover, and then take out the
batteries. Follow the previous steps to install
the new batteries.
Connect
NOTES
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this
product.
• 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
they are plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or
cabinet outlet.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the
power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
• Both the baby unit and the parent unit are on once
connected to the power supply.
Connect the baby monitor
2
1
POWER
2
1
Visual sound indicator
The visual sound indicator has
two functions. One is to show
the sound level detected by the
baby unit. The other one is to
show the volume level during
speaker volume setting.
when the volume
Sound level detected by the
baby unit
• One to three green lights
indicate a moderate sound
level detected by the baby
unit.
• Additional red lights indicate
a higher sound level detected
by the baby unit (e.g. baby
crying loudly).
Speaker volume level
• One to three green lights
indicate Level 1 to Level 3 of
the speaker volume setting.
• Additional red lights indicate
Level 4 to Level 5 of the
speaker volume setting.
On when the parent unit is
LOW BATTERY
talking to the baby unit.
Parent unit alert tones
Low • Beeps twice every 10 minutes
battery
when the battery is low.
tone
Out of • Beeps three times every 30
range
seconds when there is no link
tone between the baby unit and parent
unit, or when the parent unit is out
of range from the baby unit.
NOTES
• Make sure the POWER / LINK light is on after the
power plug is fully inserted into the power jack of
the parent unit.
• Make sure the baby unit is on. If the parent
unit is not linked to the baby unit, the
POWER / LINK light on the parent unit will flash.
Move the parent unit closer to the baby unit (but
not less than 3 feet / 1 meter).
• Make sure the POWER light is on after the power
plug is fully inserted into the power jack of the
baby unit.
Before use
NOTES
• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a
substitute for proper adult supervision, and should
not be used as such.
Test your baby monitor
You may test the baby monitor before initial
use, and at regular times thereafter.
CAUTION
• For hearing protection, make sure the parent
unit is more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from
both baby units. If you hear any high-pitched
noise, move the parent unit further until the
noise stops. You can also press on the
parent unit to lower or mute the noise.
POWER
> 3ft (1m)
1. Make sure your baby units and parent unit
are on.
2. Speak towards the microphone of the baby
unit. You will hear the sound at the parent
unit, and see the visual sound indicators
light up.
General product care
To keep this product working well and looking good,
follow these guidelines:
•
Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices
that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or
fluorescent lamps).
•
DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture.
•
Avoid dropping the product or treating it roughly.
•
Clean with a soft cloth.
•
DO NOT immerse the parent unit and the baby
unit in water and do not clean them under the tap.
•
DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
•
Make sure the baby unit and parent unit are dry
before you connect them to the mains again.
Storage
When you are not going to use the baby monitor for
some time, remove the rechargeable battery from
the parent unit. Store the parent unit, the baby unit
and the adapters in a cool and dry place.
Operating range
This product operates with the maximum power
allowed by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion (FCC). Even so, the baby unit and the parent
unit can communicate over only a certain distance
- which can vary with the locations of the baby
unit, the parent unit, the weather, and the layout of
your home. When the parent unit is out of range, it
will beep three times every 30 seconds and enter
searching mode. To improve reception, move closer
to the baby unit (but not less than 3 feet / 1 meter).
Frequently asked questions
Below are the questions most frequently asked about
the baby monitor. If you cannot find the answer to your
question, visit our website at www.vtechcanada.com,
or contact 1 (800) 267-7377 for customer service.
Why doesn't Perhaps the baby unit is not
the POWER connected to the power supply.
light on the
Connect the baby unit to power
baby unit turn
supply. The baby unit turns on.
on when I
switch on the
units?