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VM818HD Go to www.vtechphones.com to register your product for enhanced VM818-2HD warranty support and the latest VTech product news. Full Color HD Video Monitor For more support information Quick start guide VM818HD VM818-2HD...
17. This product should not be placed in any area where Electromagnetic fields (EMF) proper ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings This VTech product complies with all standards regarding in the back or bottom of this product are provided for electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and ventilation.
What’s in the box Quick start guide 1 set for VM818HD 2 sets for VM818-2HD Connect the baby monitor NOTES NOTE • The rechargeable battery in the parent unit is built-in. • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
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Connect the baby monitor (Cont’d) Charge the parent unit battery before use When you have connected and turned on the parent unit, the battery will be charged automatically. Notes NOTES NOTE • Before using the baby monitor for the first time, charge the parent unit battery for 12 hours.
Positioning the baby monitor > 3ft (1m) ≥ 3ft (1m) < 3ft (1m) Note NOTES NOTE • To avoid interference from other electronic devices, place your baby monitor at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from devices such as wireless routers, microwaves, cell phones and computers.
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Basic operation - Parent unit Adjust speaker volume Zoom Use the menu Press -VOL / VOL+ to adjust your parent unit Press to zoom in or out. Press MENU to enter the menu, choose a speaker volume. It determines the volume of menu item, or save a setting.
For operations and guides to help you using your video monitor, and for latest information and supports, go and check the online help topics and online FAQs. Use your smartphone or mobile device to access our online help. https:/ /help.vtechphones.com/vm818hd • Go to ; OR https:/ /help.vtechphones.com/vm818-2hd VM818HD •...
Parent unit icons Main menu icons Main menu Monitoring mode (* For VM818-2HD only) • View baby units in Single mode. • View baby units in Patrol mode. • View baby units in Split screen. Melodies and soothing sounds Melodies and Soothing Sounds •...
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Main menu Temperature • Turn on/off Temperature Alert. Set the parent unit to beep whenever the room temperature detected by the baby unit falls outside of the set temperature range. • Select Minimum temperature for alert range. • Select Maximum temperature for alert range.
Status icons Current view status Parent unit speaker is muted. Strong Signal Temperature alert is Fair Signal turned on. ˚ ˚ Temperature is Low Signal lower than user-set minimum. No Signal ˚ ˚ F F Temperature is Night vision between user-set feature is activated comfortable range.
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Sound Detection and Auto Wake UP Adjust sound detection sensitivity You can turn on Sound Detection Alert and adjust the Sound Sensitivity to detect sounds and turn on the parent unit while its screen is switched off or dimmed. When the baby unit detects sounds that exceed certain levels, the parent unit screen will turn on and the baby unit starts transmitting the sounds to the parent unit, and you can see and hear your baby.
Motion Detection Adjust motion detection sensitivity You can turn on Motion Alert and adjust the Motion Sensitivity to detect motions and turn on the parent unit while its screen is switched off or dimmed. When the baby unit’s camera detects motions that exceed certain levels, the parent unit screen will turn on and the baby unit starts transmitting sounds to the parent unit, and you can see and hear your baby.
Dim mode The parent unit display will dim to conserve energy after 5 minutes of inactivity, in which there is neither key pressed nor alert received from the baby unit. 5 minutes inactive Press any button Night light Turn On/Off night light on Turn On/Off night light on Parent Unit Baby Unit...
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Mount the baby unit on dry wall (optional) Notes NOTES NOTE • Check for reception strength and baby unit’s angle before drilling the holes. • The types of screws and anchors you need depend on the composition of the wall. You may need to purchase the screws and anchors separately to mount your baby units. 1.
CABLE MANAGEMENT Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the baby monitor. Why does the baby monitor not Try the following (in the order listed) for common cure: respond normally? 1. Disconnect the power to the baby units and the parent unit. 2.
The program provides a convenient alternative to placing used lithium-ion batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area. VTech’s participation makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the program or ®...
Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada. What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)? During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized...
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