SilverCrest BABYTALKER 1030 - Baby Monitor Talker Manual

Introduction

Thank you for buying the Babytalker 1030, a low-energy baby monitor with a reception range of up to 100 metres. It has no running costs other than the minimal cost of recharging the batteries or buying new (rechargeable) batteries.
The Babytalker 1030 operates on 8 channels.

Warnings

A warning of this hazard level indicates an imminent hazardous situation.
If the hazardous situation is not prevented, this could lead to death or serious injury.

A warning of this hazard level indicates a possible hazardous situation.
If the hazardous situation is not prevented, this could lead to injury and/or material damage.

• A note indicates additional information that will make using the device easier.

Cleaning and maintenance

This chapter contains important information about cleaning and maintaining the device. Follow the instructions in order to avoid damage due to incorrect cleaning of the device and to ensure that it continues to work properly.

Safety notes

Danger to life due to electrical current!

• Before cleaning the device, switch it off and unplug the power cable from the mains socket.

Danger due to leaking battery acid!
If the batteries are leaking, the fluid that emerges can cause injury (skin irritation) or can damage the device.

• Wear protective gloves.

• Do not use cleaning agents or solvents. These can damage the case and leak inside, causing permanent damage.

Cleaning

• Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the devices.
• Use a soft brush to clean dirty connections and contacts.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean battery contacts and the battery compartment.
• If the device becomes wet, switch it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimise potential water damage. Leave the cover off the battery compartment overnight or until completely dry. Wait until the device is completely dry before using it again.

Maintenance

• Check and replace the batteries in the device regularly.
• Check connections and cables to make sure they are working.

• If you suspect that the device is damaged, take it to a specialist to be checked before using it again.

Included in the package

• 1 x baby unit
• 1 x parents' unit
• 1 x belt clip
• 1 x power supply unit for the baby unit 7.5 V / 300 mA (Type: TEV075P030B)
• 1 x power supply unit for the parents' unit 7.5 V / 300 mA (Type: TEE075P030)
• 1 x battery pack for the parents' unit (3.6 V / 600 mAh Ni-MH)
• User Guide
• Card with service address and Hotline

Design and function

This baby monitor comprises a parents' unit and a baby unit, connected by radio according to the PMR-446 MHz standard.
The baby unit only starts to broadcast when the microphone picks up a sound in the baby's room.
The sound is received by the parents' unit.
This means that no high-frequency electromagnetic fields are generated when the microphone is not receiving any sounds.
Users can set the sensitivity of the microphone (see section "Setting the microphone sensitivity (VOX)").

• The device is not a replacement for responsible and correct adult supervision, it is only an accessory.

Range

To minimise the effect of electromagnetic fields, the power supply has been reduced compared with conventional baby monitors.
In the open air, the maximum range of the Babytalker 1030 is 100 metres. Obstacles such as walls, room ceilings or large objects may impair the range. The more obstacles there are between the baby unit and the parents' unit, the shorter the range becomes.

Components on the parents' unit

1. Display
2. LED light
3. Channel up button
   • Select the next channel
4. Channel down button
   • Select the previous channel
5. LED light button
6. Volume down button
7. Loudspeaker
8. Volume up button
9. On/Off button
10. Set button
11. Belt clip
12. Power adapter jack
13. Battery compartment cover

Components on the baby unit

14. Display
15. Channel up button
    • Select the next channel
16. Channel down button
    • Select the previous channel
17. Set button
18. On/Off button
19. Microphone
20. LED Night light button
21. Night light LED
22. Power adapter jack
23. Battery compartment cover
24. VOX sensitivity control

Display icons

Parents' unit

25. Receive signal icon
26. Audio volume indicator
27. Channel
28. Battery level indicator shows the charge state of the battery:
    • battery fully charged
    • battery almost empty
29. Memory privacy icon
30. Feeding timer icon
31. Feed time

Baby unit

32. Transmission icon
33. Channel
34. Battery level indicator shows the charge state of the battery:
    • Battery full
    • Symbol flashing: Battery almost empty
35. Power adapter connected icon
36. Memory privacy icon

Preparing the device for use

Safety notes

Injury and material damage can occur when preparing the device for use!
Children must not be allowed to play with packaging material. There is a risk of choking.

Where to set up your device

Danger due to incorrect use!
Incorrect use of the device, or using it for purposes for which it was not designed, can lead to danger.

The device must be set up in a location that meets the following requirements:

• In order to minimise the effect of radiation, the baby unit should be set up at least 1 m from the baby's bed.
• Make sure the power adapter and adapter cable are always out of reach of the baby, i.e. at least one metre away.
• Never place the baby unit inside the baby's bed or playpen!
• Never cover the baby monitor (e.g. with a towel, blanket, etc.).
• Power sockets must be easily accessible so that the mains cable can be easily removed if necessary.
• The device must be set up in a dry place.

Installing/removing the belt clip to/from the parents' unit

• To remove the belt clip from the unit, push the belt clip (B) upwards, while pulling the belt clip tab away from the unit (A).
• When re-installing the belt clip , a click indicates that it locked into position.

Power supply

• To reduce power consumption, disconnect the device from the power supply and remove the batteries when the device is not in use.

Baby unit battery installation

• The baby unit can be operated using three AAA batteries/rechargeable batteries or via the power supply provided.
• The baby unit has no charger.

• Remove the batteries if the device is to remain unused for an extended period.
• Never use empty and new batteries together.

• Open the battery compartment.
• Insert the three AAA batteries/rechargeable batteries (LR03). Make sure that you observe the correct polarity.
• Close the battery compartment.

Connecting the baby unit to the AC mains

• Plug the small connector of the power adapter into the power adapter jack on the side of the baby unit. A click indicates, the jack is locked into position.
• Connect the power adapter (7.5 V 300 mA) to a mains socket (230-240 V~ 50 Hz).

• Only use the enclosed power adapter.

Installing rechargeable batteries in the parents' unit

Injury and material damage can be caused by using non-rechargeable batteries in the parents' unit!

• Only use the Ni-MH battery pack supplied with the product.

• Remove the batteries if the device is to remain unused for an extended period.
• The parent unit can only be used with the enclosed Ni-MH battery pack. It cannot be used with single cell Ni-MH batteries!

• Remove the belt clip.
• Push the battery cover and slide it downwards.
• Insert the battery pack. Make sure that you observe the correct polarity.
• Re-install the battery cover and belt clip.

Charging batteries in the parents' unit

• Connect the power adapter (7.5 V 300 mA) to a mains socket (230-240 V~ 50 Hz).
• The flashing battery charge indicator in the display shows that the batteries are being charged:
  

• The batteries take about 12 hours to charge.
• The batteries are charged continuously. Therefore the flashing battery charge indicator in the display is still visible even when the batteries are fully charged.

Operating the device

Switching the parents' unit and baby unit on and off

• Press the On/Off button to switch on the parents' unit. The display illuminates.
• To switch on the baby unit, press the On/Off button . The display illuminates.
• To switch off the parents' unit, press and hold the On/Off button until the display goes out.
• To switch off the baby unit, press and hold the On/Off button until the display goes out.

• Before setting the channel (see section "Setting the channel") and/or activating/deactivating privacy mode (see section "Activating privacy mode"), make sure that the VOX sensitivity switch on the baby unit has been turned clockwise (lowest level). Also make sure that you configure the settings on the baby unit in a quiet environment.
  • The reason for this is that the baby unit starts transmitting as soon as the microphone picks up a sound. You cannot change the settings on the baby unit while it is transmitting (TX is shown in the LCD display on the baby unit).

Setting the channel

To have communication between the baby unit and the parents' unit they both need to be set on the same channel.

• Press the channel up or channel down button on the parents' unit to select the channel on the parents' unit.
• Press the channel up or channel down button on the baby unit to select the same channel as on the parents' unit.

Once both units are set to the same channel, the parents' unit can receive the signal from the baby unit.
When on one or both units is displayed, the privacy mode is activated.
See section "Activating privacy mode"

Activating privacy mode

The Babytalker 1030 operates on free frequencies (PMR - 446 MHz).
Any other PMR device in range and on the same channel can hear the transmitted baby monitor signal. This also means that the parents' unit can receive the signal from other PMR devices.
To minimise interference from other PMR devices, privacy mode must be activated on both the parents' and baby unit.
Once the channel on the parents' unit and baby unit is the same,

• press the button once to activate privacy mode on the parents' unit.
• Press the button once to activate privacy mode on the baby unit.

• When privacy mode is activated, is displayed.

When privacy mode is activated, the baby unit will transmit the sound in the baby's room for a short period of 5 seconds every 5 minutes. This reassures you that the baby unit is operating. The function is not active in normal mode.

Setting the parents' unit reception volume

There are 8 volume levels.

• Press button to increase the volume.
• Press button to decrease the volume.

Setting the microphone sensitivity (VOX)

The baby unit operates on VOX mode. This means that the baby unit starts transmitting as soon as the microphone detects sound. The sensitivity of the sound detection can be changed by the user.
When you increase the sensitivity, the baby unit picks up quieter sounds.
The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the VOX sensitivity switch :

• Clockwise to the lowest VOX sensitivity position
• Anti-clockwise to the highest VOX sensitivity position

• Only adjust the VOX level once you have set the channel and privacy mode.

Feeding timer

The feeding timer is a count down timer that can be used for generating an alarm sound to remind you of the next feeding or medicine time.
To turn on the count down timer and set the timer.

• Press and hold the set button for 5 seconds. The feeding timer icon and feeding time interval is displayed.
• Press the channel up button to select the hour.
• Press the channel up button to select the minutes.
• Press the set button to confirm.

Once the alarm is audible, press any button (except the On/Off button) to deactivate.

• To deactivate the feeding timer during the countdown, enter this menu function again and reset the hour and minutes to zero.

Night light on the baby unit

• Press the night light button to activate the LED night light .
• Press the night light button again to deactivate the LED night light .

LED light on the parents' unit

• Press the LED light button to activate the LED light .
• Press the LED light button again to deactivate the LED light .

Technical Data

Low-frequency radiation

Safety

This chapter contains important safety information regarding the use of the device.
This device meets the safety requirements laid down. However, inappropriate use can cause injury and material damage.

Electromagnetic fields

Academic studies on potential health risks associated with high and low-frequency electromagnetic fields to date have been unable to find any direct relationship between cause and effect. However, some studies highlighted some potential health risks. As a precaution, therefore, all technical equipment should be used in such a way as to minimise high and low-frequency fields, especially for babies and toddlers who are particularly sensitive.

Danger due to electrical current

Danger to life due to electrical current!
Contact with live cables or components can cause danger to life!
Follow the safety instructions given below in order to avoid danger due to electrical current:

• Use only the power supply components included in the pack, as otherwise devices could be damaged.
• Do not use the device if the power supply unit, cable or plug are damaged.
• Never open the power supply unit housing. There is a risk of electric shock if live connections are touched or the electrical and mechanical structure of the device are altered.
• Protect devices from humidity, penetration by liquids and dust. Unplug the power supply unit immediately if the device comes into contact with liquid.
• Unplug the power supply unit if a fault occurs, during a storm and before cleaning the device.
• Protect cables from hot surfaces or other hazards and do not constrict them.

Use of (rechargeable) batteries

Danger due to incorrect use!
The incorrect use of batteries can be dangerous.

• Only use batteries of the same type.
• Ensure that you observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. Incorrect polarity will damage the batteries and the device.
• Never throw batteries in the fire as they may explode.
• The ends of batteries must never be accidentally or deliberately place in contact with each other or allowed to touch metal objects. This leads to overheating, explosion or fire.
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical advice at once if swallowed.
• Leaking battery acid can cause lasting harm to the device. Be very careful when handling damaged or leaking batteries. Danger of chemical burns! Wear protective gloves.
• Remove the batteries if the device is to remain unused for an extended period.

Burning injuries

• Batteries can cause property damage such as burns if conductive material such as jewellery, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

Personal safety

• Turn your device off as soon as interference is taking place with medical equipment.
• The device must be assembled by an adult. Keep small parts out of the reach of children during assembly.
• Do not allow children to play with the device or its parts.
• Make sure that the device and the cables are always out of the baby's reach.
• Any defective components must be replaced using original spare parts. Only these parts are certain to meet the safety requirements.
• Shut off your device in all places where posted information requires you to do so. Hospitals and healthcare facilities may use devices which react sensitively to external high frequencies.

Customer service address and hotline support

The customer service address is printed on the service card included in the package or can be found on the Internet: www.ucom.be.