VTech BM5550AU User Manual
VTech BM5550AU User Manual

VTech BM5550AU User Manual

Full colour pan & tilt video monitor

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BM5550AU
BM5550AU-2
Full Colour Pan & Tilt
Video Monitor
User Guide
This guide contains important information.
Please keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 BM5550AU BM5550AU-2 Full Colour Pan & Tilt Video Monitor User Guide This guide contains important information. Please keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turn on/off Alert Tones ......................26 Adjust Screen Brightness ......................27 Adjust Baby Unit Speaker Volume ..................27 Dim Mode ..........................28 Night Vision ..........................28 Monitoring Modes (BM5550AU-2 only) ..................29 Additional Information ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31 Wall Mount (Optional) ......................31 General Product Care ......................33 Storage ..........................33 Technical Specifications ......................33 Customer Service and Product Warranty ................34...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    21. You should test the sound reception every time you Power adapters information: turn on the units or move one of the components. Parent unit and baby unit output: 5V DC 1A VTech Telecommunications Ltd. 22. Periodically examine all components Model: VT05EAU05100 for damage.
  • Page 4 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) • Never place the camera unit(s) inside the baby’s This VTech product complies with all standards regarding crib or playpen. Never cover the camera unit(s) or parent unit with anything such as a towel or a electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and blanket.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Parent Unit Wall Mount Bracket Baby Unit Parent Unit Adapter Baby Unit Adapter Quick Start Guide 1 set for BM5550AU Learn to set up your units and have all detailed instructions on using your baby 2 sets for BM5550AU-2 monitor.
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Baby Unit...
  • Page 7 Light Sensor Camera Infrared LEDs • Allow you to see clearly in a dark environment. Microphone Power LED light • On when the baby unit is turned on and is paired to the parent unit. • Flashes when the baby unit is not being viewed; or when the link to the parent unit is lost. Power switch •...
  • Page 8 Parent Unit...
  • Page 9 Antenna 3 - Level Sound Indicator • Green: low sound level is detected by the baby unit. • Green and amber: moderate sound level is detected by the baby unit. • Green, amber and red: high sound level is detected by the baby unit. Battery LED Indicator •...
  • Page 10: Parent Unit Icons

    Parent Unit Icons Main Sub- Options Menu menu Brightness • Adjust the parent unit’s LCD brightness. Lullaby Play/Stop lullaby • Select one of the soothing sounds, or white noise. • Select one of the five lullabies. • Play all lullabies. •...
  • Page 11 • Set the confirmation tone on or off when selecting an option inthe menus. • Set the parent unit to beep when the baby unit detects sounds while in Split mode (For BM5550AU-2 only). Temperature • Turn on/off temperature alert tone.
  • Page 12 (For BM5550AU-2 only) Current view status • The baby unit number that is being viewed when in: - Single CAM mode. - Patrol mode (For BM5550AU-2 only) - Split mode (For BM5550AU-2 only) Night vision is turned on. Zoom is on.
  • Page 13 • Displays when connection between parent unit and baby unit is lost. • Displays when sound is detected at a baby unit when in Split view. (For BM5550AU-2 only) • Baby unit detects temperature reaches or exceeds the set maximum.
  • Page 14: Connect The Baby Monitor

    Connect the Baby Monitor Connect the parent unit and baby unit to a power supply with the included power adapters. Notes: • The rechargeable battery in the parent unit is built-in. • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. •...
  • Page 15: Charge The Parent Unit Battery

    Charge the Parent Unit Battery The parent unit runs on rechargeable battery or AC power. To continuously monitor your baby, keep the parent unit connected to AC power. The parent unit turns on automatically after it connects to the power socket for the first time using, and its battery will charge at the same time.
  • Page 16: Position The Baby Monitor

    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. Place the baby unit more than 3 feet (1m) away from your baby. Cautions: •...
  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Power on/off 1� Slide the power switch to ON to turn on your baby unit. Slide to opposite direction to turn off. 2� Press and hold POWER to turn on the parent unit, the welcoming screen appears and the LINK LED flashes. Raise the parent unit antenna for better reception.
  • Page 18: Use The Menu

    Status Check Once your baby unit and parent unit are powered on, the parent unit and baby unit will pair each other automatically. When they are connected successfully, the LINK LED lights steadily. And your parent unit streams live video from the baby unit. The power LED light of baby unit turns on.
  • Page 19: Adjust Speaker Volume

    Adjust Speaker Volume Press to adjust the parent unit speaker volume level received from the baby unit. Talk to Your Baby via the Baby Unit You can use the TALK function on the parent unit to comfort your baby from the other room.
  • Page 20: Zoom, Pan And Tilt The Camera

    Zoom, Pan and Tilt the Camera How to pan and tilt the camera: • Press on the parent unit to move the camera leftward; or press and hold move the camera leftward continuously. • Press on the parent unit to move the camera rightward; or press and hold move the camera rightward continuously.
  • Page 21: Turn On/Off The Parent Unit Screen

    Turn on/off the Parent Unit Screen You can turn on or turn off the parent unit screen without powering off the unit. You will still hear sounds from the baby unit. /POWER • Press on the parent unit to turn off the screen. •...
  • Page 22: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Lullabies and Soothing Sounds There are 5 lullabies and 4 soothing sounds in the baby monitor for you to comfort your baby with. Play the Lullabies and Soothing Sounds 1� Press to enter the main menu. 2� Press to highlight (Lullaby).
  • Page 23: Sound Sensitivity And Sound Activation

    If you have turned on Sound Alert, the parent unit beeps when the baby unit detect sounds while in Split mode (For BM5550AU-2 only). Adjust VOX Sensitivity Level You can set VOX (Voice Activated Alert) sensitivity level to activate parent unit screen and sound when baby unit detects sounds that exceed certain levels.
  • Page 24 Turn on or off Sound Activation When sound activation is on, as long as no sound is detected within 50 seconds, the parent unit screen will turn off automatically to save power. When your baby unit detects a sound, which exceeds the selected sensitivity level, the sound activation feature triggers the parent unit screen to turn on automatically.
  • Page 25: Temperature

    Temperature Temperature Alert Your baby unit can help you keep track of your baby’s room temperature in order to ensure that your baby stays in the comfort zone at all times. With temperature sensor, the relevant data will be shown on the status bar when you powered on your units.
  • Page 26: Turn On/Off Alert Tones

    Turn on/off Alert Tones Low Battery Alert Tone You can set the parent unit to beep when the parent unit operates in low battery condition. Switch it off if you do not wish to be disturbed when the parent unit’s battery is running low.
  • Page 27: Adjust Screen Brightness

    Sound Detection in Split Mode Alert Tone You can turn on sound alert, and set the parent unit to beep when the baby unit detects sounds while in Split mode (For pairing with BM5550AU-2 only). Turn on or off sound alert: 1�...
  • Page 28: Dim Mode

    Dim Mode Dim Mode automatically activates to helps you save parent unit power and cannot be turned off. The parent unit display will dim to conserve energy after 10 minutes of inactivity when no keys are pressed or alerts are received from the baby unit. 10 mins inactive Press any button Night Vision...
  • Page 29: Monitoring Modes (Bm5550Au-2 Only)

    Monitoring Modes (BM5550AU-2 only) When more than one baby unit is paired to the parent unit, you can choose to view different baby units in three monitoring modes. Learn more about each below: Single Mode The screen displays images only from the selected baby unit in full screen.
  • Page 30 Change different views - Single CAM To switch between the image of baby units 1� Press 2� Select Monitoring Mode 3� Select the baby unit you would like to view ( Change different views - Patrol Select Patrol as your monitoring mode to alternately view the image from baby units every 10 seconds.
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    Additional Information Wall Mount (Optional) Notes: • Check for reception strength and camera angle of the baby unit before drilling the holes. • The types of screws and plugs you need depend on the composition of the wall. You may need to purchase the screws and plugs separately to mount your baby units.
  • Page 32 3� Align the wall mount bracket and screws with the holes in the wall as shown. Tighten the screw in the middle hole first, so that the wall mount bracket position is fixed. You can tighten the other screw in the top hole. 4�...
  • Page 33: General Product Care

    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. •...
  • Page 34: Customer Service And Product Warranty

    24 months from date of purchase. VTech does not warrant that the product will be free from defects if defects are caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, vermin infestations, lack of reasonable care, unauthorised modification, loss of parts, tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorised by VTech;...
  • Page 35: Disposal Of Batteries And Product

    Disposal of Batteries and Product The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain substances that can be damaging to the environment and human health. The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that the battery contains more than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pn) set out in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).

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