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- Page 1 ® Safe & Sound Video and audio baby monitor User guide Models: For product support BM3000/ please call: 1 300 369 193 BM3000 Twin...
- 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...
- Page 3 BM3000 is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit (BM3000 PU) and one baby unit (BM3000 BU). BM3000 twin is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit (BM3000 twin PU) and two baby units (BM3000 twin BU).
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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. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ......1 Language ........28 Parts checklist ......1 Baby unit operation ....29 Baby unit battery installation ..2 Power the baby unit on or off ..29 Baby unit installation ....3 Speaker volume ......29 Baby unit installation options ..4 Play lullabies ......29 Parent unit battery installation ...10 Night... -
Page 7: Getting Started
(2 for BM3000 and (2 for BM3000 and (1 for BM3000 and 4 for BM3000 twin) 4 for BM3000 twin) 2 for BM3000 twin) User Guide User Guide To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, please call VTech on 1 300 369 193... -
Page 8: Baby Unit Battery Installation
Getting started Baby unit battery installation You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power or to four AA alkaline batteries. Even if the baby unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install four AA alkaline batteries. This guarantees continual operation in case of a power outage. -
Page 9: Baby Unit Installation
Baby unit • Use only the baby unit power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • The baby unit power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. -
Page 10: Baby Unit Installation Options
Getting started Baby unit installation options The baby unit is ready for tabletop use. Use the provided wall mount if you want to mount it on a wall. Make sure to test the reception and the baby unit position before completing the wall mounting installation (see Test your video and audio monitor before use on page 20). - Page 11 Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) Align the wall mount and screws with the holes in the wall as shown. Make sure to attach the screw in the middle hole first so that the wall mount position is fixed. Then attach the other screw in the top hole. Place the baby unit on the wall mount and tighten the screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit.
- Page 12 Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Make sure to keep the power adapter cord away from children’s reach.
- Page 13 Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) Option 2: Use this method so that you can relocate the baby unit with the wall mount easily. Place the wall mount on a wall and then use a pencil to mark the top and the bottom holes as shown.
- Page 14 Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) Insert the screws into the holes and tighten the screws until only 0.7 cm of the screws are exposed. Place the baby unit on the wall mount and tighten the screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit.
- Page 15 Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Make sure to keep the power adapter cord away from children’s reach.
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Page 16: 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 provided. Even if the parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install the battery. This guarantees continual operation in case of a power outage. - Page 17 If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • Use only the battery supplied with this product. To purchase a replacement battery, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193.
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Page 18: Parent Unit Installation
Parent unit • Use only the parent unit power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • The parent unit power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. -
Page 19: Parent Unit Battery Charging
Getting started Parent unit battery charging Once you have installed the parent unit (see page 12) and its battery (see page 10), press for 2 seconds to turn it on. The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the table below). The parent unit battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging. -
Page 20: Baby Unit Overview
Getting started Baby unit overview 1 _ Camera 10 _ (Skip) Press to skip to the next lullaby 2 _ Infrared LEDs (page 29). Backup light for night vision (page 29). 11 _ Threaded socket (1/4 in) (On/off) For installation of the provided wall Press and hold to turn on or off mount (page 4) or a tripod (page 29). -
Page 21: Baby Unit Lights
Getting started Baby unit lights (On/off) On in red when the baby unit is powered batteries. On in green when the baby unit is powered by AC power. On in orange when the baby unit is not paired to the parent unit. Flashes in red when the baby unit battery is low. -
Page 22: Parent Unit Overview
Getting started Parent unit overview /VOL + Press to increase the speaker volume (page 30). While in a menu, press to scroll up. While viewing in mode, press to move upward (page 30). While viewing in multi-CAM mode, press to scroll up or down to highlight a desired camera (page 30). -
Page 23: Parent Unit Lights
Getting started Parent unit overview (continued) Parent unit lights LINK On when strong signal strength is detected between the parent unit and the selected baby unit. Flashes when the parent unit cannot link to the selected baby unit. Off when the parent unit is turned off. On when the parent unit battery is being charged. -
Page 24: 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 the link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost. Zoom - Displays when the camera at the selected baby unit has zoomed in. -
Page 25: Positioning And Operating Range
Getting started Positioning and operating range Position the video and audio monitor Place the parent unit within the operating range (see below) of the baby unit. We recommend the parent unit is at least 1 metre away from the baby unit to avoid audio feedback. -
Page 26: Test Your Video And Audio Monitor Before Use
Getting started Test your video and audio monitor before use It is important to test the video and audio monitor when it is installed initially, and at regular times thereafter. Test your parent unit and baby units if they have not been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective. To test your video and audio monitor: Place the parent unit and the baby units in the same room to test the product. -
Page 27: Parent Unit Settings
Parent unit settings Using the menu To enter the parent unit menu: Press M when the parent unit is not in use. Press until the desired feature is highlighted on the left side. Press M or to enter that feature menu. Press until the desired feature or option is highlighted on the right side. -
Page 28: No Link Alert
Parent unit settings Alert tone (continued) No link alert You can set whether the parent unit beeps whenever the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is lost. The no link alert is preset to On. To set the no link alert of the parent unit: Press M when the parent unit is not in use. -
Page 29: Sensitivity
Parent unit settings Sensitivity You can use the parent unit to change the sound sensitivity level of the baby units from Level 1 to Level 5 (Maximum). The higher the sound sensitivity level is set, the more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds for transmitting to the parent unit. -
Page 30: Temperature
Parent unit settings Temperature Minimum temperature You can set the desired minimum room temperature of the baby unit. The minimum temperature can be set between 11 C and 20 The minimum temperature is preset to 14 To set the minimum temperature of the baby unit: Press M when the parent unit is not in use. -
Page 31: Temperature Alert
Parent unit settings Temperature (continued) Temperature alert You can set whether the parent unit beeps whenever the temperature is out of the preset temperature range. The temperature alert is preset to Off. To set the temperature alert of the baby unit: Press M when the parent unit is not in use. -
Page 32: Vibration
Parent unit settings Vibration You can set the parent unit to vibrate once whenever there is any sound detected from the baby units after 20 seconds of silence. The vibration setting is preset to On if speaker is off. To change the vibration setting: Press M when the parent unit is not in use. -
Page 33: Lcd Brightness
Parent unit settings LCD brightness You can change the brightness of the parent unit screen from Level 1 to Level 5. The LCD brightness is preset to Level 3. To set the brightness of the parent unit screen: Press M when the parent unit is not in use. to choose LCD BRIGHTNESS, then press M or Press Press... -
Page 34: Unpair Cam
Parent unit settings Pair/unpair CAM (continued) Unpair CAM Make sure you power on the baby unit and the parent unit before unpairing the baby unit. To unpair a baby unit: On the idle parent unit, press M. to choose PAIR/UNPAIR CAM, then press M or Press to choose Unpair CAM, then press M or Press... -
Page 35: Baby Unit Operation
Baby unit operation Power the baby unit on or off • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the baby unit. light turns on. • Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the baby unit. The light turns off. -
Page 36: Parent Unit Operation
Parent unit operation Power the parent unit on or off on or off • 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 37: View
Parent unit operation View You can change the screen to view images from different baby units, or you can turn off the screen. To view different baby units: Press to scroll to the desired baby units. They are chronological order: CAM 1, CAM 2, CAM 3, shown in CAM 4 and multi-CAM. -
Page 38: Appendix
Appendix Parent unit display screen messages Battery low at CAM # When the baby unit is powered by batteries, the stated baby unit batteries need to be changed. It will be powered off after 30 seconds automatically. Battery low at Parent Unit When the parent unit is powered by the rechargeable battery and the battery level is low, it needs to... -
Page 39: Parent Unit Battery
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions: • Use only the battery provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your video and audio monitor, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. My video and audio monitor does not work at all. • Make sure the baby units, parent unit and the batteries are installed and charged correctly (pages 2 to 12). - Page 41 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) • You may have set the sensitivity level to Level 5 (Maximum). If you do so, the baby unit will transmit any sounds detected to the parent unit. You may need to adjust the sensitivity level to a lower level (page 23). •...
- Page 42 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) • Make sure the battery is installed in the parent unit battery compartment correctly. The light on the parent unit should be on when charging. • Remove the battery and then install it again, then charge for up to 12 hours. light on the parent unit are not on, refer to The light •...
- Page 43 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) Common cure for electronic equipment. • If the video and audio monitor is not responding normally, try the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the baby units and the parent unit. 2. Remove the batteries in the baby units and the parent unit. Then install the batteries again.
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Page 44: Operating Range
Appendix Operating range This baby unit and 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. When the parent unit is out of range, the parent unit displays Waiting for linking... To improve reception, move closer to the baby unit (but not less than 1 metre). -
Page 45: Customer Service And Product Warranty
Voluntary Product Warranty In addition to your Statutory Rights and subject to the conditions below, VTech warrants that this product will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship under conditions of normal use for a period of 24 months from date of purchase. - Page 46 Statutory Rights. This Voluntary Product Warranty is given by: VTech Telecommunications (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 70 136 672 627 Address: 24 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149 IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT RETURN OR SERVICE ADDRESS –...
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Page 47: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical speci��cations Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2402 - 2478.5 MHz Parent unit: 2402 -2478.5 MHz Channels 2.8” Color LCD (QVGA 320x240 pixel) 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 48: Index
Index Add a baby unit 27 Maintenance 38 Alert 21, 22, 25 Maximum temperature 24 Alert tone 21, 22 Menu 21 Audio settings 19 Minimum temperature 24 Multi-CAM mode 30 Baby unit battery installation 2 Baby unit installation 3 Night vision 29 Baby unit installation options 4 Noise sensitivity 23 Baby unit lights 15... - Page 49 Index Safety instructions iii–iv Screen icons 18 Screen messages 32 Self-adhesive strap 3, 12 Sensitivity 23 Settings 21–28 Single-CAM mode 30 Sound-activated screen 26 Sound sensitivity 23 Speaker volume 29, 30 Talk to the baby unit 31 Technical specifications 41 Temperature 24–25 Temperature alert 25 Temperature format 25...
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