VTech DM111 User Manual

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Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read Important safety
instructions.
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate
your new VTech product. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and
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What's in the box
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Important safety instructions
DM111 / DM111-2
DM112 / DM112-2
The applied nameplate is located at the bottom of the
baby unit's base.
When using your equipment, basic safety precautions
Digital Audio Monitor
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
2. Adult setup is required.
3. CAUTION: Do not install the baby unit at a height
above 2 meters.
4. This product is not a substitute for adult supervision of the
infant. Supervising the infant is the parent's or caregiver's
responsibility. This product could cease operating, and
therefore you should not assume it will continue working
properly for any given period of time. Further, this is not
a medical device and should not be used as such. This
product is intended to assist you in supervising your baby.
5. Do not use this product near water. For example, do
not use it next to a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement
or shower.
6. CAUTION: Use only the battery provided. There may be a
risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the
parent unit. The battery cannot be subjected to high or low
extreme temperature and low air pressure at high altitude
during use, storage or transportation. Disposal of battery
into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting or
the battery can result in an explosion. Leaving the battery in
an extremely high temperature surrounding environment
can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid
of gas. Battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may
result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas. Dispose of used battery according to the information in
The RBRC seal.
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7. Use only the adapters included with this product.
Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously
DM111 DM112 damage the product.
Power adapter information:
Output: 6V DC 400mA
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Model: VT05UUS06040
Rechargeable battery information:
2.4V NiMH battery
YIYANG CORUN BATTERY CO LTD.
Model: NI-MHAAA400×2-FF
8. 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 it
is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet
outlet.
9. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
10. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
11. Unplug the power cords before replacing battery.
12. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with
other plugs, as this causes a hazardous situation.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do
not install this product where the cords may be walked
on or crimped.
14. This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply in your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
15. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
16. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf,
stand or other unstable surfaces.
17. This product should not be placed in any area where
proper ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings
in the back or bottom of this product are provided for
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these
1 set for DM111 / DM112
openings must not be blocked by placing the product
on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
2 sets for DM111-2 / DM112-2
product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register.
Connect the baby monitor (Cont'd)
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Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected and turned on the baby unit and all the parent units, they will
enter pairing mode automatically. It takes around 10 minutes for the pairing process to
complete. When the parent unit and baby unit are successfully paired, both their power
LEDs are on steadily. The baby monitor is ready to use.
Notes
NOTE NOTES
• Before using the baby monitor for the first time, charge the parent unit battery for 12 hours.
• It takes longer to charge the battery when the parent unit is turned on. To shorten the charging time,
turn the parent unit off while charging.
• The standby time varies depending on the sensitivity level you set, your actual use and the age of the
battery.
• The parent unit beeps twice every 10 minutes and the
Charge the parent unit battery without interruption for at least 30 minutes.
• To keep the battery charged, connect it to AC power when not in use.
Before use
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Note
• 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 the
baby unit. If you hear any high-pitched noise,
move the parent unit further until the noise
stops. You can also press
lower or mute the noise.
1. Make sure your baby unit 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.
Note
• When the POWER/LINK LED light flashes, move the parent unit closer to the baby unit (observe
the minimum distance of 3 feet / 1 meter). You can also check if the baby unit is connected to a
live power socket and switched on.
Tip
• Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the
baby unit.
18. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through the slots because they may touch dangerous
voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
19. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized
service facility. Opening or removing parts of the
product other than specified access doors may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock
when the product is subsequently used.
20. You should test the sound reception every time you
turn on the units or move one of the components.
21. Periodically examine all components for damage.
22. There is a very low risk of privacy loss when using
certain electronic devices, such as baby monitors,
cordless telephones, etc. To protect your privacy,
make sure the product has never been used before
purchase, reset the baby monitor periodically by
powering off and then powering on the units, and
power off the baby monitor if you will not use it for
some time.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product.
24. The product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Cautions
1. Use and store the product at a temperature between
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32 F and 104 F.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat
or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a
heating source.
3. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such
as bright sunshine or fire.
4. Warning—Strangulation Hazard—
Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep
this cord out of the reach of children
(more than 3 ft (0.9m) away). Do not
remove this tag.
5. Never place the baby unit(s) inside the baby's crib or
playpen. Never cover the baby unit(s) or parent unit
with anything such as a towel or a blanket.
6. Other electronic products may cause interference
with your baby monitor. Try installing your baby
monitor as far away from these electronic devices
as possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular
telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions,
personal computers, kitchen appliances and
cordless telephones.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless
devices):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent
research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
interference between portable wireless devices and
implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians
that:
Pacemaker patients
• Should keep wireless devices at least six inches from the
pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless devices directly over the
pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned
ON.
WTR's evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders
with pacemakers from other persons using wireless devices.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This VTech product complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user's manual, the
product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence
available today.
light flashes in red when the battery is low.
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on the parent unit to
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Connect the baby monitor
1
Install the parent unit battery
The parent unit runs on rechargeable battery or AC power. To continuously monitor your
baby, make sure you use both battery and AC power at the same time. With the battery
alone, the parent unit can cordlessly run for a short time only.
NOTES NOTE
• Use only the battery supplied with this product.
• If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage.
Replace the battery
To replace the battery, press down on the battery compartment cover and pull it out, then
follow the steps above to install the battery.
Connect the baby monitor
NOTES NOTE
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to a switch controlled electric outlet.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor mount position only. The adapters' prongs are not
designed to hold the weight of baby monitor, so do not connect them to any ceiling, under-the-table,
or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the adapters may not properly connect to the outlets.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
• With audio reminder feature preset to on, the parent unit plays an audio reminder when it is
connected to a baby unit.
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Positioning the baby monitor
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.
1. Place the baby units more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from
your baby.
2. Place the parent unit more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from the
baby unit to avoid screeching noise.
Caution
• The default volume of your parent unit is level 3, 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.
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Operating range
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The operating range of the baby monitor is up to
1000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or 160 feet (50
meters) indoors. The actual operating range may vary
depending on the environmental conditions and
other interferences such as walls, doors and other
obstructions.
Using the baby monitor
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Power on or off the baby unit
• Press and hold to turn on the baby unit. The POWER LED
light turns on.
• Press and hold again to turn off the baby unit. The POWER
LED light turns off.
Power on or off the parent unit
• Press and hold to turn on the parent unit. The
POWER / LINK LED light turns on.
• Press and hold again to turn off the parent unit. The
POWER / LINK LED light turns off.
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