17. This product should not be placed in any area where 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 Connect the baby monitor NOTES NOTE • The rechargeable battery in the parent unit is built-in. • Use only the power adaptors supplied with this product. • Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to a switch-controlled electric outlet.
Connect the baby monitor (cont’d) Charge the parent unit battery When you have connected and turned on the parent unit, the battery charges automatically. Notes NOTES NOTE • Before using the baby monitor for the first time, charge the parent unit battery for 12 hours. When the parent unit battery is fully charged, the battery icon becomes solid •...
Positioning the baby monitor Caution • Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby. Never place or mount the baby unit inside the baby’s cot or playpen. > 1 metre > 1 metre > 1 metre ≥ 3ft (1m) <...
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Basic operation - Parent unit Use the menu Press MENU to enter the menu, or save a setting. You can use the parent unit for advanced settings or operations, such as to play or stop the baby unit’s lullaby, or to adjust the baby unit’s sound sensitivity.
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Press VOL+ / VOL- to adjust your Press MENU when in idle mode. Adjust parent unit speaker volume Zoom parent unit speaker volume. Choose • Press VOL+ / VOL- to adjust your Press MENU when in idle mode. Press or to choose (Zoom in) or parent unit speaker volume.
Overview - Baby unit Microphone PAIR hole • The parent unit and Camera lens baby unit(s) provided are already paired. Infrared LEDs Speaker Light sensor POWER LED light ON/OFF switch Night light Power jack Slots for wall mounting Night light ON/OFF...
Parent unit icons Status icons Status icons Connection status • displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. • displays when moderate or low signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. Current view status •...
Sub-menu icons Main menu icons Main menu icons Main Sub-menu menu Zoom • Zoom in and out of the video displayed from the baby unit. Settings Screen off timer • The parent unit display will turn off to conserve energy after your chosen amount of time inactive.
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Parent unit icons (cont’d) Sub-menu icons Main menu icons Main menu icons Main Sub-menu menu Sound Detection VOX (Voice Activated Alert) Sensitivity • You can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or to only hear sounds that exceed a certain level. Adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby unit, where the higher the sensitivity level, the more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds that will transmit to the parent unit.
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Warning icons and messages The battery is empty and needs to be recharged. Battery low at Parent Unit Operation is in progress. The temperature detected by the baby unit is higher than the desired temperature alert range. Temperature too high The temperature detected by the baby unit is lower than the desired temperature alert range.
Sound sensitivity and sound activation Adjust the sound sensitivity of the baby unit You can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or to only hear sounds that exceed a certain level. Use the parent unit to adjust the baby unit’s microphone sensitivity. The higher the sensitivity level, the more sensitive the baby unit will be in detecting sounds that transmit to the parent unit.
Dim mode The dim mode helps save parent unit power. Your parent unit display will dim automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity, when no keys are pressed or alerts are received from the baby unit. 10 min inactivity Press any button Note NOTES NOTE...
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Mount the baby unit on dry wall (optional) Items to purchase You will need to purchase the following items separately to mount your baby unit: 2 screws 2 anchors Note NOTES NOTE • The types of screws and anchors you need depend on the composition of the wall.
Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the baby monitor. Why does the Try the following (in the order listed) for a common cure: baby monitor 1. Disconnect the power to the baby units and the parent unit. not respond 2.
VTech Electronics Europe Plc (see address below), with proof of purchase, without proof of purchase no replacement will be provided. 3. VTech Electronics Europe Plc will examine the product and if it is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship, will replace the product at their discretion.
(2014/53/EU) and the UK’s Radio Regulations 2017 on radio systems and telecommunication equipment. VTech Telecommunications Ltd. hereby declares that this Video Baby Monitor VM3254 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) and UK’s Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
General product care To keep this product working well and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid placing 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. •...
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