VTech VM3211 - Accessory Baby Unit Manual
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Introduction
This manual has instructions on how to set up and pair your new baby unit. For complete instructions on using the baby unit, see the user's manual that comes with your video monitor.
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What's in the box
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Connect the baby unit
NOTES
- Use only the power adapter supplied with this product.
- Make sure the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
- The power adapter is 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 baby unit and the power adapter cord are out of reach of children.
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Overview
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1 | Light sensor |
2 | Camera |
3 | Infrared LEDs |
4 | -/VOLUME/+ - Press to adjust the speaker volume. It determines the talkback volume transmitted from your parent unit.
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5 | Microphone |
6 | ON/OFF 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.
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7 | ON/OFF switch - Slide to turn on or off the baby unit.
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8 | Temperature sensor |
9 | Speaker |
10 | Threaded socket - For wall mount installation use.
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11 | Power jack |
12 | PAIR - Press and hold to pair the parent unit.
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Before use
Pair new baby unit
Each newly purchased baby unit (VM3211) must be paired to your video monitor system (VM3251/VM3251-2).
NOTES
- You can pair a maximum of four baby units to your parent unit. Each new baby unit must be paired to the parent unit before use.
- Make sure you power on the parent unit before pairing.
- Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
- Press
or
to choose
, then press
to select. - Press
or
to choose an empty baby unit slot (
or
), then press SELECT. The parent unit screen displays
. - Use a narrow-pointed object, such as a pen, to press PAIR on the bottom of the baby unit.
- The ON/OFF LED light at the side of baby unit flashes quickly when pairing.
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When pairing is successful, the parent unit screen displays
and the LINK light turns on. The view of the newly paired baby unit in SINGLE-CAM mode will be shown on the parent unit. The ON/OFF LED light on the new baby unit remains on.
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NOTES
- If pairing fails, the screen displays
. Try the pairing process again. - Only one baby unit can be paired at a time.
Positioning the baby monitor
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- Keep the baby units out of the reach of your baby. Never place or mount the baby units inside the baby's crib or playpen.
NOTES
- To avoid interference from other electronic devices, place your baby monitor far away from devices such as wireless routers, microwaves, cell phones and computers.
- Place the baby units more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from your baby.
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- Place the parent unit more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from the baby units.
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- The default volume of your parent unit is level 4. If you experience high-pitched screeching noise from your baby monitor while positioning:
- Make sure your baby units and parent unit are more than 1 meter (3 feet) apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
Mount the baby monitor (optional)
NOTE
- Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling the holes.
- Place the wall mount bracket on a wall and then use a pencil to mark the top and the bottom holes as shown. Remove the wall mount bracket and drill two holes in the wall (7/32 inch drill bit).
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- If you drill the holes into a stud, go to step 3.
-OR-
If you drill the holes into an object other than a stud, insert the wall anchors into the holes.
Tap gently on the ends with a hammer until the wall anchors are flush with the wall.
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- 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.
Place the baby unit on the wall mount bracket. Tighten the screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit.
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-OR-
Insert the screws into the holes and tighten the screws until only 1/4 inch of the screws are exposed.
Place the baby unit on the wall mount bracket. Tighten the screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit. Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the screws on the wall, and slide the wall mount bracket down until it locks into place.
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Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is up to 300 meters (1,000 feet) outdoors or 50 meters (160 feet) indoors. The actual operating range may vary depending on the environmental conditions and other interferences such as walls, doors and other obstructions.
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 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 is dry before you connect them to the mains again.
Technical specifications
Frequency control | Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer |
Transmit frequency | 2405 - 2475 MHz |
Channels | 32 |
Nominal effective range | Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. |
Power requirements | Output: 6V DC @ 500mA |
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2017 VTech Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved. 04/17. VM3211_CIB_V3
Document order number: 91-010415-020-100
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