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VTech Safe & Sound DM221 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Safe & Sound audio monitor Online user’s manual w w w. b a b y m o n i t o r s .v t e c h . c o m Models: DM221/DM221-2...
  • Page 2 Important safety instructions on page iii of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech product. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product.
  • Page 3 Product introduction DM221 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (DM221 BU) and one parent unit (DM221 PU). DM221-2 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (DM221-2 BU) and two parent units (DM221-2 PU).

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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: Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Adult setup is required. This product is intended as an aid.
  • Page 5 Important safety instructions (continued) 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.
  • Page 6 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This VTech product complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user’s manual, the product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence available today.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started ......1 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ....24 Parts checklist .........1 ® The RBRC seal ......24 Baby unit installation .......2 Limited warranty ......25 Parent unit battery installation ..3 FCC and IC regulations ....27 Parent unit installation .....5 FCC Part 15 ......27 Parent unit battery charging ....6 Industry Canada ......27...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    2 for DM221-2) Important User’s manual information User’s manual * Important information * * indicates replacements are available. For more information, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

  • Page 9: Baby Unit Installation

    Baby unit • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. • The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

  • Page 10: Parent Unit Battery Installation

    Getting started Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC power or to the rechargeable battery pack provided. Even if the parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install the battery pack. This guarantees continued operation in case of a power outage.
  • Page 11 • Use only the battery pack supplied with this product. To purchase a replacement battery pack, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

  • Page 12: Parent Unit Installation

    Power adapter Parent unit • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. • The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

  • Page 13: Parent Unit Battery Charging

    Getting started Parent unit battery charging The parent unit turns on after you have installed the parent unit battery or connected the parent unit to AC power (see pages 3 to 5). The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the table below).

  • Page 14: Baby Unit Overview

    Getting started Baby unit overview Nightlight (On/off) On when (nightlight) Press and hold to turn on turns on (page 16). or off (page 16). POWER light On when the baby unit (Nightlight) turns on (page 16). Press to turn the nightlight on or off (page 16).

  • Page 15: Parent Unit Overview

    Getting started Parent unit overview light Sound level indicators On when the battery is Lights up when there are sounds detected from the charging or is fully charged. baby unit. The number Flashes when the battery is of indicators that light up low and needs charging.

  • Page 16: Parent Unit Display Screen Icons

    Getting started Parent unit display screen icons Connection status displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. displays when moderate signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. displays when weak signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit.

  • Page 17: Positioning And Operating Range

    Getting started Positioning and operating range Positioning the audio monitor Place the parent unit within the operating range (see below) of the baby unit. We recommend you place the parent unit at least 3 feet away from the baby unit to avoid audio feedback. If you still experience audio feedback, move the parent unit and the baby unit farther apart.

  • Page 18: Test Your Audio Monitor Before Use

    Getting started Test your audio monitor before use It is important to test the audio monitor when it is installed initially, and at regular times thereafter. Test your parent units and baby unit if they have not been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective. To test your audio monitor: Place the parent unit and the baby unit in the same room to test the product.

  • Page 19: Parent Unit Settings

    Parent unit settings Using the menu To enter the parent unit menu: Press MENU/ when the parent unit is not in use. BACK until the screen displays the desired feature. Press SELECT Press to enter that feature menu. Press until the screen displays the desired option. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  • Page 20: Sound Alert

    Parent unit settings Sound alert You may turn on the sound alert while the speaker volume is turned off so that the parent unit beeps as soon as the baby unit detects sounds which light up four sound level indicators on the parent unit. When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned on, displays.

  • Page 21: Nightlight Auto-On

    Parent unit settings Nightlight auto-on You can turn on or off the nightlight on the baby unit manually (see page 16). You can also use the parent unit to set the nightlight on the baby unit to automatically turn on whenever sounds are detected from the baby unit. When the nightlight auto-on setting is set to YES, displays.

  • Page 22: Set Default

    Parent unit settings Set default Use this feature to restore to the default settings. Restoring the default settings on one parent unit will only reset the shared settings (sensitivity and nightlight auto-on) of the other parent unit. To restore to the default settings: Press MENU/ when the parent unit is not in use.

  • Page 23: Baby Unit Operation

    Baby unit operation Power on or off the baby unit • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the baby unit. The POWER light turns on. • Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the baby unit.

  • Page 24: Parent Unit Operation

    Parent unit operation Power on or off the parent unit • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the parent unit. The display screen turns on. • Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the parent unit.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix Parent unit display screen messages When the battery charging performance is abnormal, the light CHECK BATT is off and the icon flashes on the screen. When the link between the parent unit and the baby unit LINKED is established. The parent unit uses only the rechargeable battery pack and it LOW BATTERY needs to be recharged.

  • Page 26: Parent Unit Battery

    To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions: • Use only the battery pack provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. •...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with this product, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My audio monitor does not work at all.

  • Page 28: Baby Unit

    Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) My parent unit does not play any sound when there is noise from the baby unit. • Make sure the parent unit is powered up by connecting it to AC power (page (page 5) or to the rechargeable battery pack provided ( (page 3). •...
  • Page 29 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) light on the parent unit is off. • Make sure the parent unit battery is installed (page 3) and charged (page 6) correctly. • Make sure the power adapter and the parent unit are plugged in correctly and securely.

  • Page 30: Operating Range

    Appendix Operating range This product operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the baby unit and the parent unit can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the baby unit, the parent unit, the weather, and the layout of your home.

  • Page 31: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers

    ® service centers. Please call 1 (800) 8 BATTERY for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. ®...

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions.
  • Page 33 If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.

  • Page 34: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    Appendix FCC and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 35: Rf Radiation Exposure Statement

    Appendix FCC and IC regulations (continued) RF radiation exposure statement The baby unit complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The baby unit should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) between the baby unit and the baby’s body. For hand held operation, the parent unit has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Parent unit: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.

  • Page 37: Index

    Index Alert setting 13 Operating range 10, 23 Audio settings 10 Operation 16–17 Overview 7, 8 Baby unit installation 2 Baby unit operation 16 Pacemaker patients 24 Baby unit overview 7 Page parent unit 16 Battery 19 Parent unit battery 19 Battery charging 6 Parent unit battery charging 6 Battery installation 3...
  • Page 38 Index Talk to the baby unit 17 Technical specifications 29 Test your baby monitor 11 Troubleshooting 20–22 Turn off the baby unit 16 Turn off the nightlight 16 Turn off the parent unit 17 Turn on the baby unit 16 Turn on the nightlight 16 Turn on the parent unit 17 Using the menu 12...
  • Page 39 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. VTech is the registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Copyright © 2011 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. All rights reserved. Version 2 10/11.

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