Vtech Monkey Sound Machine BC8210 Manual

What's in the box

Charge the battery

This portable soother has a built-in rechargeable battery for cordless usage.

To charge the battery, connect the soother with the USB cable provided to power sources with USB port, e.g. computers, USB LPS power adapters, portable LPS chargers, etc.

NOTES

• Make sure the soother and the USB cable are out of reach of children while charging.
• The soother battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.
• The USB port is for charging only.
  

* The USB LPS power adapter is not provided in the package.

Position the soother

• This is not a toy. Do not let your baby play with the product.
• Keep the soother out of the reach of your baby. Never place or attach the soother inside the baby's crib or playpen.

You can use the tail on the soother or the additional strap provided to hang and attach the soother to almost anywhere, e.g. stroller handle, doorknob, diaper bag straps, etc.

Using the tail

Use the tail to hook the soother on a desired object to keep it in position.

Using the additional strap

1. To attach the additional strap provided onto the soother, pinch the end of the string and insert it into the slot on the top of the soother. Insert the other end of the strap through the loop of the string, then pull the strap to tighten it.
   
   
2. Wrap the two tapes of the additional strap around a desired object. Adhere the tape with hooks onto the tape with loops, then press the two tapes against each other to close the loop and fix the strap.
   

Overview

1	Lullaby Press to play or stop the lullaby.
2	vol - Press to decrease the speaker volume.
3	Auto-off timer Press to turn on a 60-minute timer while playing lullaby or soothing sound. It will automatically stop the lullaby or soothing sound after playing for 60 minutes.
4	Tail Hook the soother on an object.
5	Soothing sound Press to play or stop the soothing sound.
6	vol + Press to increase the speaker volume.
7	Skip Press to skip to the next lullaby or soothing sound.
8	on/off switch Slide to power on or off the soother.
9	USB port for battery charging only
10	Slot for the additional strap
11	Speaker
12	Auto-off timer light indicator On when the auto-off timer feature is turned on. Off when the auto-off timer feature is turned off.
13	Battery status light indicator On when the battery is being charged. Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. Off when the battery is not being charged; or the battery is fully charged.

Use the soother

Power on or off the soother

• Slide the on/off switch on the right-hand side of the soother to on or off.

NOTE

• Make sure the soother is on before using other features.

Play the lullaby

The soother has five lullabies for you to comfort your baby.

1. Hush Little Baby
2. Brahms' Lullaby
3. Rock-a-Bye Baby
4. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
5. Minuet in G, Bach

• Press to start playing lullabies.
• Press to skip to the next lullaby.
• While a lullaby is playing, press again to stop the lullaby.

NOTES

• The soother will play the lullabies continuously unless you manually stop the lullabies or turn on the auto-off timer feature.
• When a lullaby ends, the soother automatically skips to the next lullaby. After the soother plays the fifth lullaby, it restarts playing from the first lullaby again.

Play the soothing sound

The soother has five soothing sounds for you to comfort your baby.

1. White noise
2. Stream
3. Crickets
4. Vacuum cleaner
5. Heartbeat

• Press to start playing soothing sounds.
• Press to skip to the next soothing sound.
• While a soothing sound is playing, press again to stop the soothing sound.

NOTES

• The soother will play the soothing sounds continuously unless you manually stop the soothing sounds or turn on the auto-off timer feature.
• The soother will repeat the same soothing sound again and again unless you skip to the other soothing sounds.

Adjust the speaker volume

• Press vol- or vol+ at any time.

NOTE

• The soother beeps to notify you when the speaker volume is already at the highest or lowest setting while adjusting.

Turn on or off the auto-off timer

While the soother is playing a lullaby or soothing sound, the auto-off timer feature helps you automatically stop the lullaby or soothing sound after playing for 60 minutes.

1. While a lullaby or soothing sound is playing, press to turn on the auto-off timer feature.

• The soother starts counting down 60 minutes. The auto-off timer light indicator on the left-hand side of the soother turns on.

2. After 60 minutes, the soother will automatically stop any lullaby or soothing sound. The auto-off timer feature and the corresponding light indicator will turn off.

NOTES

• You can only turn on the auto-off timer feature when the soother is playing a lullaby or soothing sound.
• The auto-off timer feature will not power off the soother after the 60-minute countdown.
• You can press again to turn off the auto-off timer feature during the 60-minute countdown.
• If you manually stop the lullaby or soothing sound while the auto-off timer is counting down, the autooff timer will turn off.

General product care

To keep this soother working well and looking good, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid putting the soother near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
• Avoid dropping the soother or treating it roughly.
• DO NOT expose the soother to direct sunlight or moisture.
• DO NOT use the soother in the rain, or handle it with wet hands.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the soother in water and do not clean it under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the soother is dry before you connect it to the any power sources.

Frequently asked questions

Below are the questions most frequently asked about the soother. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or contact 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service. In Canada, visit our website at www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

The soother does not play sounds.	Make sure the soother is turned on. Make sure the battery has enough charge. Connect the soother to USB power if necessary.
Why does the Battery status light indicator flash?	The soother battery is low and needs charging. Connect the soother to USB power to charge the battery.
When I press to turn on the auto-off timer, the soother beeps. The light indicator doesn't turn on.	The auto-off timer feature is not turned on. Make sure you press when the soother is playing a lullaby or soothing sound.
Why doesn't my computer detect the soother when they are connected via USB cable?	The USB port on the soother is for charging only. It does not support data transfer.

Important safety instructions

When using your equipment, basic safety precautions 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. 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.
4. 
   Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the product. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery pack (BT166342/ BT266342) for the product. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Dispose of used battery according to the information in The RBRC^® seal.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
6. 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 openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Periodically examine all components for damage.
10. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
11. 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 32^oF and 104^oF.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source.
3. Make sure the product and the USB cable are always out of reach of the baby, at least 3 feet away from the baby or crib, to avoid a possible strangulation hazard.
4. Never place the product inside the baby's crib or playpen. Never cover the product with anything such as a towel or a blanket.

Limited warranty

The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.

To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user's manual - a check of the Product's controls and features may save you a service call.

Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

Technical specifications

Credits:

The Background Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative Commons license.

The Stream Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative Commons license.

The Crickets At Night sound file was created by Mike Koenig, and is used under the Creative Commons license. The 20121230_vacuum.cleaner.working.01 sound file was created by dobroide, and is used under the Creative Commons license.

The Heartbeat 5sec Int sound file was created by Benboncan, and is used under the Creative Commons license.

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Documents / Resources

References

• VTech Cordless Phones Official Site | Best Home Office & Business Phones
• VTech Canada Official Site | Best Home Office & Business Phones

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