Motorola VM55, VM55-2, VM55-3 and VM55-4 - 5.0" Video Baby Monitor Manual

Got everything?

• 1 x Parent Unit
• 1 x Baby Unit (Camera)
• 1 x Power adapter for the Parent Unit
• 1 x Power adapter for the Baby Unit
• 1 x Flexible Grip Mount

In multi-camera packs, you will find one or more additional camera and power adapter units.

Overview of the Parent Unit

Before you use the Baby Monitor, we recommend you fully charge the batteries in the Baby Unit and Parent Unit, so that they continue to work if you disconnect them from the power supplies to carry to other locations. Please read the Safety Instructions on pages 7-9 before you install the units.

1. Display (LCD screen)
2. VIDEO ON/OFF button
   Press to turn the LCD screen ON/ OFF (Note: audio is maintained.)
3. TALK button
   Press and hold to speak to your baby
4. RESET button (recessed - use small pin)
5. UP button
   Normal Mode: Tilt camera Up
   Menu Mode: Move Up menu options
6. DOWN button
   Normal Mode: Tilt camera Down
   Menu Mode: Move Down menu options
7. MENU button
   Press to open / close the Menu options
8. OK button
9. Small plug power adapter outlet
10. LEFT button
    Normal Mode: Pan camera Left
    Menu Mode: Move Left along menu options
11. RIGHT button
    Normal Mode: Pan camera Right
    Menu Mode: Move Right along menu options
12. Charging LED: BLUE when mains power connected.
13. Parent Unit ON/OFF LED (Green)
14. Audio Level LEDs (Green, Amber, Red, Red)
15. Volume buttons
    Press -/+ to decrease/increase
    Volume level on Parent Unit
16. Power button
    Press and Hold to turn the Parent Unit ON/OFF
17. Microphone
18. Stand
19. Speaker

Parent Unit menu icons

	Signal Level Indication (5 Levels)
	Night Vision Mode (Video also changes to Black/White)
	Talk Mode On
	Battery Level Indication (4 Levels)
	Panning Camera Left
	Panning Camera Right
	Tilting Camera Up
	Tilting Camera Down
	Zoom Level Control (1X, 2X)
	Brightness Level Control (8 Levels)
	Lullaby Control (5 Sound Selections)
	Alarm Setting (6h, 4h, 2h, Off) On status bar, indicates alarm set, and when flashing, that alarm time has been reached or missed.
	Temperature scale select ( oC / oF) Readings display in BLUE, but turn RED > 29ºC / 84ºF, or < 14ºC / 57ºF Displays HH oC / oF if >36 oC / 97 oF Displays LL oC / oF if < 1 oC / 34 oF
	Camera Control (scan , view , add , delete )
	Set Screen Off Timer (Off , 5 min, 30 min, 60 min)
	Indicates the screen off timer is set
	Volume Level Control (8 Levels + Off )
	No Baby Unit detected
	View multiple cameras on screen. Available when you have more than 1 Baby Unit (Camera).

Overview of Your Baby Unit

1. Photo Sensor (Night Vision Mode)
2. Camera Lens
3. Infrared LEDs (x 8, for night vision)
4. Power LED
   • On when linked to Parent Unit
   • Flashes when searching for Parent Unit
5. Microphone
6. Camera Battery LED
   • Flashes when AC power is connected to the camera.

7. POWER ON/OFF switch
8. Temperature Sensor
9. Power Adapter Socket
10. PAIR button
11. Speaker
12. Star Grip or Tripod mount screw hole

Important guidelines for installing your Baby Monitor

• To use your Video Monitor Baby and Parent Units together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them, and the range will be affected by environmental conditions.
• Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete between the Baby and Parent Unit may block the radio signal.
• The signal strength may also be reduced by other solid structures, like walls, or by radio or electrical equipment, such as TVs, computers, cordless or mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches.
• Use of other 2.4 GHz products, such as wireless networks (Wi-Fi ® routers), Bluetooth™ systems, or microwave ovens, may cause interference with this product, so keep the Baby Monitor away at least 3 feet from these types of products, or turn them off if they appear to be causing interference.
• If the signal is weak, try moving the Parent and/or the Baby Unit to different positions in the room(s).

Safety Instructions

Strangulation Hazard: Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 1m (3ft) away). Never use extension cords with AC Adapters. Only use the AC Adapters provided.

Baby Unit SET UP & USE

• Choose a location for the Baby Unit that will provide the best view of your baby in their crib.
• Place the Baby Unit on a flat surface, such as a dresser, desk, or shelf or mount the Unit securely using the Star Grip or Tripod mount screw hole on the underside of the stand.
• NEVER place the Baby Unit or cords in the crib or within reach of the baby (the unit and cords should be more than 3 feet away).

This digital video Baby Monitor is compliant with all relevant standards regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User's Guide, safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this User's Guide carefully before using the device.

• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it.
• This Baby Monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision.
• Keep this User's Guide for future reference.
• Do not place the Baby Unit or cords in the crib or within reach of the baby (the unit and cords should be more than 3 feet away)
• Keep the cords out of reach of children.
• Do not cover the Baby Monitor with a towel or blanket.
• Never use extension cords with power adapters. Only use the power adapters provided.
• Test this monitor and all its functions so that you are familiar with it prior to actual use.
• Do not use the Baby Monitor near water.
• Do not place the Baby Monitor near a heat source.
• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided. Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and battery packs.
• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.
• The wall mounting height is less than 2 m for the baby unit.

The Baby Unit includes a built-in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack and the Parent Unit includes a built-in, lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, which are not a user-accessible items. If you think the batteries needs replacing, please contact the helpline. Do not try to replace them yourself.
Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by delete unapproved battery types.
Dispose of used batteries according to their instructions.

The Unit should be set up and used so that parts of the user's body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 8 inches (20 cm) or more.

Getting Started

Baby Unit Power Supply

1. Connect the USB-Type C plug of the power adapter to the Baby Unit (camera) and the other end to a suitable mains power out
   NOTE
   Only use the enclosed power adapter (5V DC / 1000mA).
2. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The power LED will light up in Amber.
3. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to turn the Baby Unit off.

The Baby Unit is able to operate without mains power for up to 3 hours with the support of a built-in rechargeable battery (Lithium-ion Battery 3.7V, 1200mAh).
Please charge the unit at least 16 hours before first time use.
The battery is not a user-accessible item. Please contact the Helpline if you think it needs replacing.

Parent Unit Power Supply

The Parent Unit is assembled with a built-in rechargeable battery pack (Lithiumion battery 2000mAh, to give up to 5 hours monitor operation), please charge it for 16 hours before initial use. The battery is not a user-accessible item. Please contact the helpline if you think it needs replacing.

1. Connect the small plug of the power adapter to the Parent Unit and the other end to a suitable mains power outlet. Only use the enclosed power adapter (5V DC / 1000mA) with the small plug.
2. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to turn ON the Parent Unit.
3. Once the Baby and Parent Units are switched on, the display on the Parent Unit will show the color video captured by the Baby Unit, but if the baby's room is dark, the video will display in black and white, with a icon showing, due to the infra-red illumination by the Baby Unit.
4. If there is no connection or you are out of range, the video display will go off, a symbol will appear on the screen, and the Parent Unit will beep repeatedly. Move the Parent Unit closer to the Baby Unit until the link is re-established.
5. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button, until the progress bar finishes scrolling, to turn OFF the Parent Unit.

NOTE:
The battery icon turns RED to indicate that the battery is low, and the parent unit will beep every 15 seconds. The battery needs to be recharged; it will take16 hours to charge fully.

When charging

1. If the Parent Unit is turned OFF with the adapter plugged in, a 2-pin plug logo will appear on-screen for about 5 seconds, and then a flashing battery logo will display for 15 seconds. The Blue LED at the top left will light up; indicating that the adapter is plugged in and charging is continuing.
2. Whilst the power is ON, and the adapter is plugged in, the battery icon at the top right corner of the screen will show that the battery is charging. The Charging LED at the top left will light up to indicate that the adapter is plugged in.

Registration (Pairing)

The Baby Monitor is pre-registered to your Parent Unit. You do not need to register it again unless the Baby Unit loses its link with the Parent Unit.

To re-register your Baby Unit, or register a new Baby Unit, follow the procedures below:

1. Press the button of the Parent Unit and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted, and the del/ add/ view/ scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select add, and press the button to confirm.
4. Camera / / / will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera and press the button to start searching for a camera unit, with "press PAIR on cam" shown.
   Note: If a camera is currently paired with the Parent Unit, its camera location (with a * against it) cannot be selected for a new registration.
5. Press and hold the PAIR button underneath the Baby Unit until the Parent Unit finds the camera, beeps and PAIR OK appears on the screen. The video from the camera will then appear.

NOTE
If a particular Baby Unit was registered previously, registering this current Baby Unit again will cancel its old registration.

Using the Baby Monitor

Setting up

• Place the Baby Unit in a convenient location (e.g. on a table) and point the camera lens towards the area you want to monitor.
• Adjust the angle of the Baby Unit's camera by using the pan and tilt function from the Parent Unit, to move up, down, left and right until you are satisfied with the image shown on the Parent Unit.

NOTE
Do not place the Baby Unit within the baby's reach! If there is interference with the picture or sound, try moving the units to different locations, and ensure they are not close to other electrical equipment.

Pan and Tilt

The camera can be remotely controlled from the Parent Unit when in a camera viewing mode.

1. Press the UP button or DOWN button to tilt up or down.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button to pan left or right.

Night Vision Mode

The Baby Unit has 8 high-intensity infrared LEDs for picking up clear images in the dark. When the built-in photo sensor on the top of the unit detects a low level of ambient light, the LEDs will automatically activate and the screen on the Parent Unit will display in black and white. The icon will be displayed at the top of the screen.

Talk Mode

Press and hold the TALK button on the Parent Unit to talk to your baby through the Baby Unit's loudspeaker. The icon will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen.

Video ON/OFF

Press VIDEO ON/OFF button to turn the LCD screen on or off, whilst still leaving the audio monitor on.

Temperature Display (HH °C / °F or LL °C / °F)

The temperature reading from the temperature sensor at the back of the Baby Unit will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen in °C or °F (see "Temperature: for how to change). The readings will turn RED if the temperature goes above 29°C / 84°F or below 14°C / 57°F. The reading will change to HH °C / °F if the temperature goes above 36°C / 97°F. The reading will change to LL °C / °F if the temperature goes below 1°C / 34°F.

Parent Unit Menu Options

Volume

1. Press the Volume button - or + to adjust the volume level, the icon will pop up and you can select the desired volume level from level 0~8. (The default volume level setting is level 5, and level 0 is OFF .)

Brightness

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired brightness level from level 1 ~ 8. (The default brightness level setting is level 4.)

Lullaby Sounds

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select from the 5 sounds available. If a sound is selected, it will repeat continually until it is unselected or the TALK button is pressed. (The default setting is lullaby OFF.)

Zoom

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up with highlighted.
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the 1X or 2X Zoom. (The default setting is 1X.)

Alarm

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the alarm time (6h, 4h, 2h), and the will turn on. (The default setting is Alarm OFF.)
4. If an alarm time is selected, the Parent Unit will beep for about 1 minute after every 6, 4 or 2 hour period, and the will flash. Press any button to stop the alarm.

Camera Control

Add (pair) a camera

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted, and the del/ add/ view/ scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select add, and press the O button to confirm.
4. Camera / / / will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera, and press the button to start searching for a camera unit.
   Note: If a camera is currently paired with the Parent Unit, its camera location (with a * against it) cannot be selected for a new registration.
5. Press and hold the PAIR button on the underside of the Baby Unit until the Parent Unit finds the camera, beeps and PAIR OK appears on the screen. The video from the camera will then appear.

NOTE
A camera can only be registered to one Parent Unit at any one time.

View a camera

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted and the del/ add/ view/ scan menu pops up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select view, and press the button to confirm.
4. Camera / / / will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired camera, and press the button to view the picture from that camera.

Note: Only camera locations with a * can selected.

TIP
Quick Method to View Cameras instead of entering into the menu bar. Directly press the button repeatedly to select the available Camera options from .

Delete a camera

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted, and the del/ add/ view/ scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select del, and press the button to confirm.
4. Camera / / / will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera, and press the button.
5. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select , then press the button to delete that registration.

Note:
You are not allowed to delete the camera if there is only one registered camera in the system.

Scan camera

This function is only available when you have more than 1 Baby Unit (Camera).

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted, and the del/ add/ view/ scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select scan, and press the button to confirm.
4. The screen will then display images from different registered cameras in a loop of Camera / / / , changing about every 12 seconds.

TIP
Quick Method to View Cameras instead of entering into the menu bar.
Directly press OK repeatedly to select the available Camera options from ,

Temperature

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select °C or °F.

NOTE
If the Parent Unit is in scan mode and one of the registered Cameras is turned off or out of range, the scan will stop at the missing Camera and emit a warning beep. If you want to continue in camera scan mode without that Camera, delete the Camera and start the scan again.

Power Saving mode

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select auto video off after 5 mins, 30 mins or 60 mins if operating on batteries only.

Note:
The audio will stay on and you can press any key to switch the video back on.

View multiple cameras on screen

This function is only available when you have more than 1 Baby Unit (Camera).

When the Split Screen function is On, you can view multiple cameras on the screen, although only hear audio from one screen at a time.

1. Press the button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until is highlighted.
3. Press UP button or DOWN button to select Split Screen On / Off .
4. When the Split Screen function is On, you can press the LEFT button/ RIGHT button/ UP button/ DOWN button to switch between cameras to hear the audio from the selected camera, indicated by the red frame.

Note:
When in multi-screen mode the TALK button operates with the selected camera.
If you want to play a lullaby sound through a camera, you must set this before selecting the multi-screen mode.
Zoom does not work in multi-screen mode.

Cleaning

Clean the Baby Monitor with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth.
Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents.

Cleaning and care

• Do not clean any part of the product with thinners or other solvents and chemicals – this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty.
• Keep the Baby Monitor away from hot, humid areas or strong sunlight, and don't let it get wet.
• Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your Baby Monitor. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself – contact Customer Service for assistance.

Help

Display

No display

• Try recharging or press the RESET button once.
• Reset the units. Press the RESET button once on the Parent Unit and unplug both the units' electrical power, then plug them back in.
• Is the unit turned on (green ON/OFF LED lit)?
  Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the Parent Unit to turn it ON.
• Is the correct camera selected?
  Change the camera number, if necessary.
• Is the video display turned on?
  Press the VIDEO ON/OFF button to turn it on.
• When operating using batteries only, the Display will go blank after 5 minutes or 30 minutes or 60 minutes to save power (depending on video settings). The unit is still active and will give you audio alerts. You can reactivate the screen by pressing any button.

Registration

If the Baby Unit has lost its link with the Parent Unit

• Try recharging or press the RESET button once on the Parent Unit.
• If the Baby Unit is too far away it may be going out of range, so move the Baby Unit closer to the Parent Unit.
• Reset the units by disconnecting the Baby Unit from electrical power and press the RESET button once on the Parent Unit. Wait about 15 seconds before reconnecting. Allow up to one minute for the Baby Unit and the Parent Unit to synchronise.
• See "Registration" (Pairing), if there is a need to re-register the units.

Interference

Noise interference on your Parent Unit

• Your Baby and Parent Units may be too close. Move them farther apart.
• Make sure there is at least 1 to 2 metres between the 2 units to avoid audio feedback.
• lf the baby unit is too far away it may be out of range, so move the Baby Unit closer to the Parent Unit.
• Make sure the Baby and Parent Units are not near other electrical equipment, such as a television, computer or cordless/mobile telephone.
• Use of other 2.4 GHz products, such as wireless networks (Wi-Fi® routers), Bluetooth™ systems, or microwave ovens, may cause interference with this product, so keep the baby monitor away at least 1.5m (5ft) from these types of products, or turn them off if they appear to be causing interference.
• If the signal is weak, try moving the Parent and/or Baby Unit to different positions in the rooms.

Technical Specifications

Baby Unit

Parent Unit

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Documents / Resources

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