VTech Safe & Sound VM333 User Manual

Important safety
instructions
User's manual
When using your equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
VM333/VM333-2/VM303
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury,
including the following:
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked
TM
Safe & Sound
on the product.
2. Adult setup is required.
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3. This product is intended as an aid. It is not
a substitute for responsible and proper adult
Video monitor
supervision and should not be used as such.
4. This product is not intended for use as a
BC medical monitor.
5. Do not use this product near water. For
example, do not use it next to a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or
swimming pool, or in a wet basement or
shower.
6. CAUTION: Use only the batteries indicated
in this manual. There may be a risk of
explosion if a wrong type of battery is used
for the parent unit. Use only the supplied
rechargeable battery or replacement battery
pack (BT298555) for the parent unit. Do
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not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Dispose of used battery according
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before
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using this product, please read Important
7. Use only the adapters included with this
safety instructions below.
product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage
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power adapter: Input 100-120V AC 50/60
Hz; output: 6V DC 800 mA.
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8. The power adapters are intended to be
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position. The prongs are not designed to
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hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a
ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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9. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
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before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
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cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
10. Unplug the power cords before replacing
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11. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace
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hazardous situation.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cords. Do not install this product where the
cords may be walked on or crimped.
13. This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
Positioning the baby monitor Parent unit overview
Place the parent unit within the operating range
Antenna
of the baby unit. We recommend the parent
MIC (Microphone)
unit is 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.
For better image quality, do not place the
baby unit too far away from your baby.
Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is up
to 1,000 feet outdoors or 150 feet indoors. The
VOL (View)
actual operating range may vary depending on the
(Volume)
environmental conditions and other interferences
(Zoom)/BACK
such as walls, doors and other obstructions.
Parent unit lights
Overview
LINK On when strong signal strength is
Baby unit overview
detected between the parent unit and
the selected baby unit.
Flashes when the parent unit cannot
Rotatable camera head
link to the selected baby unit.
Light sensor
Antenna
Off when the parent unit is turned off.
On when the parent unit battery is
being charged.
Flashes when the parent unit battery
Camera
Temperature
is low and needs charging.
sensor
Off when the parent unit battery is
fully charged, or when no battery is
ON/OFF LED
installed.
light
TALK On when the parent unit is talking to
ON/OFF
Speaker the baby unit.
+ (Volume up)
- (Volume down)
On when the speaker volume of the
parent unit is turned off.
Parent unit display icons
Connection status
PAIR
- displays when strong signal
strength is detected between the
baby unit and the parent unit.
Threaded socket
- or 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.
marking label. If you are not sure of the type between 32
of power supply in your home, consult your 2. Do not expose the product to extreme
dealer or local power company. cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the
14. Do not overload wall outlets or use an product close to a heating source.
extension cord. 3. Batteries should not be exposed to
15. Do not place this product on an unstable excessive heat such as bright sunshine
table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces. or fire.
16. This product should not be placed in 4. Make sure the baby unit(s) and the adapter
any area where proper ventilation is not cord(s) are always out of reach of
provided. Slots and openings in the back the baby, at least 3 feet away from the baby
or bottom of this product are provided or crib, to avoid a possible strangulation
for ventilation. To protect them from hazard.
overheating, these openings must not be 5. Never place the baby unit(s) inside the
blocked by placing the product on a soft baby's crib or
surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This unit(s) or parent unit with anything such as a
product should never be placed near or over towel or a blanket.
a radiator or heat register. 6. Other electronic products may cause
interference with your baby monitor.
17. Never push objects of any kind into this
Try installing your baby monitor as far
product through the slots because they may
away from these electronic devices as
touch dangerous voltage points or create a
possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular
short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on
telephones, intercoms, room monitors,
the product.
televisions, personal computers, kitchen
18. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
appliances and cordless telephones.
not disassemble this product, but take it to
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac
an authorized service facility. Opening or
removing parts of the product other than pacemakers
specified access doors may expose you to
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
cordless devices):
reassembling can cause electric shock
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR),
when the product is subsequently used.
seal.
® an independent research entity, led a multidis-
19. You should test the sound reception every
ciplinary evaluation of the interference between
time you turn on the units or move one of
portable wireless devices and implanted cardiac
the components.
pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and
20. Periodically examine all components for Drug Administration, WTR recommends to
damage. physicians that:
21. Be aware of possible loss of privacy while Pacemaker patients
using public airwaves. Conversations may
• Should keep wireless devices at least six
be picked up by other nursery monitors,
inches from the pacemaker.
cordless phones, scanners, etc.
• Should NOT place wireless devices directly
22. Children should be supervised to ensure
over the pacemaker, such as in a breast
that they do not play with
pocket, when it is turned ON.
the product.
WTR's evaluation did not identify any risk to
23. The product is not intended for use by
bystanders with pacemakers from other persons
persons (including children) with reduced
using wireless devices.
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
This VTech product complies with all standards
instruction concerning use of the appliance
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF).
by a person responsible for their safety.
If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user's manual, the product
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
is safe to be used based on scientific evidence
Cautions available today.
1. Use and store the product at a temperature
Current view status
or or
- Displays the number of the baby unit
or
that is being viewed when in Single
Baby unit.
(Left)
- Displays the highlighted baby unit
(Up)
when in Patrol Mode.
MENU/SELECT
Zoom
(On/off)
- Displays when the camera at the
(Right)
baby unit has zoomed in.
(Down)
Temperature alert
Speaker
- Displays when the temperature alert
TALK is set to on.
o
57 F Real-time temperature
- Displays the real-time temperature of
the selected baby unit.
Sound level indicators
- Displays the sound level according to
or
the scales of loudness when there is
sound transmitted from the baby unit.
or
Speaker volume
- Displays the speaker volume of the
parent unit is turned off.
Speaker volume
- Displays the speaker volume level
while adjusting.
Battery status
-
animates when the battery is charging.
- displays solid when the battery is
fully charged.
- displays when the battery is low
and needs charging.
- displays when no battery is
installed but operates using AC
power, or the battery has been
installed incorrectly.
Parent unit main menu icons
Monitoring mode
You can choose to monitor in Single
Baby unit, Split Baby unit or Patrol
Mode if there are more than one
baby units in your system.
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F and 104 F.
Install the battery
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.
Install the battery as shown below.
1. With the label THIS SIDE UP facing up,
insert the small tabs of the battery into the
playpen. Never cover the baby
slots inside the battery compartment. Make
sure the metallic contact is correctly oriented
as shown below. Push the battery into the
battery compartment until it clicks securely
into place.
Metallic
contact
2. Align the battery compartment cover flat
against the battery compartment, then slide
it towards the center of the parent unit until it
clicks into place.
Replace the battery
To replace the battery, press down on the large
tab of the battery and pull it out of the battery
compartment, then follow the steps above to
install the battery.
Language Vibration
- You may turn on the vibration alert
You can select a language (English,
so that the parent unit vibrates as
French or Spanish) to be used in all
soon as the baby unit detects sounds
screen displays.
which light up three sound level
Display
indicators on the parent unit.
- You can change the brightness of the
Pair/unpair
parent unit screen.
- The baby units and parent unit
- You can change the contrast of the
provided are already paired. You can
parent unit screen.
add or replace baby units (VM303,
purchased separately) to your baby
Alert tone
monitor system.
- You can set whether the parent
unit beeps whenever the parent unit
Parent unit display messages
operates in low battery condition.
- You can set whether the parent unit
When the parent unit
beeps whenever the link between the
Battery low is powered by the
parent unit and the baby unit is lost.
rechargeable battery
- You may turn on the sound alert so You may turn on the sound alert so
and the battery level
that the parent unit beeps as soon
is low, it needs to be
as the baby unit detects sounds
recharged.
which light up four sound level
The parent unit fails to
indicators on the parent unit when
Failed to connect
switch to the next baby
the parent unit volume is turned off
unit in Single Baby
manually. .
unit or Patrol Mode.
Temperature
The selected baby unit
- You can set the desired minimum
No Link
slot is not linked to the
room temperature of the baby unit.
parent unit.
- You can set the desired maximum
The selected baby unit
room temperature of the baby unit.
Pairing failed
cannot be paired with
- You can set whether the parent unit
the parent unit.
beeps whenever the temperature is out
You try to unpair the
of the preset temperature range.
Confirm to unpair?
baby unit(s). The
-You can set the temperature scale of
operation needs your
the baby unit.
confirmation.
Sensitivity
The selected baby unit
- You can use the parent unit to
Pairing completed has been paired with
change the sound sensitivity level
the parent unit.
of the baby units.
The selected baby
Sound activation
Unpairing completed unit(s) has been
- You can set the screen to be turned unpaired with the
on automatically whenever there parent unit.
are sounds detected from the baby
units when the parent unit screen is
turned off manually.
Connect the parent unit
• The operating time for using the
rechargeable battery is short. If you want
to monitor your baby for a long time, we
Power outlet not
recommend you connect the parent unit to
controlled by a
AC power.
wall switch
• 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.
The bar
Connect and charge the
keeps scrolling
3
until charging is
completed
battery
• Use only the parent unit power adapter or
the baby unit power adapter supplied with
this product.
• The parent unit power adapter and baby
unit power adapter are intended to be
correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position. The prongs are not designed to
Charge the parent unit battery
hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a
ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
Once you have installed the parent unit and
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit
its battery, press and hold
and the power adapter cord are out of reach
battery icon indicates the battery status (see
of children.
the table below). The parent unit battery is fully
Connect the baby unit
charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.
The standby time varies depending on the
sensitivity level you set, your actual use and the
Power outlet not
age of the battery.
controlled by a
wall switch
When the parent unit is operating in battery
mode and the battery is low, you need to charge
the parent unit without interruption for at least
30 minutes to give the parent unit enough
charge to use for a short time. When operating
in low battery condition, the parent unit displays
2
Battery low and . The parent unit plays short
beeps to alert you.
The following table summarizes the battery
charge indicators and actions to take.
Bundle the power cord
Battery Battery
indicators status
1
The battery No battery
icon is off is installed
and but operates
displays. using AC
power, or the
battery has
been installed
incorrectly.
Adjusting display
The link between the
parent unit and the
LCD brightness
selected baby unit is
Please Wait...
You can change the brightness of the parent unit
lost, or the selected
screen from Level 1 to Level 5.
baby unit is out of
To set the brightness of the parent unit
range, or the selected
screen:
baby unit slot is empty.
1. Press MENU/ when the parent unit is
SELECT
When you have only
not in use.
one paired baby unit
2. Press or to choose DISPLAY, then press
and the link is lost,
/SELECT to select.
MENU
or you have multiple
3. Press or to choose Brightness.
paired baby units and
4. Press or to choose the desired level of
the links are lost.
brightness, then press
MENU
The temperature
confirm your selection.
detected from the
Temperature too low
selected baby unit is
LCD contrast
below the set minimum
You can change the contrast of the parent unit
temperature.
screen from Level 1 to Level 5.
The temperature
To set the contrast of the parent unit screen:
detected from the
Temperature too high
1. Press MENU/ when the parent unit is
SELECT
selected baby unit
not in use.
is above the set
2. Press or to choose DISPLAY, then press
maximum temperature.
/SELECT to select.
MENU
3. Press or to choose Contrast.
Using the baby monitor 4. Press or to choose the desired level
of contrast, then press
MENU
confirm your selection.
Adjusting speaker volume for
parent unit
Setting the language
You can change the speaker volume from
You can select a language (English, French or
Volume 1 to Volume 5, or turn it off.
Spanish) to be used in all screen displays.
When the speaker volume is set to off,
To change the language:
appears briefly and the light turns on.
1. Press MENU/ when the parent unit is
SELECT
not in use.
To adjust the speaker volume:
2. Press or to choose LANGUAGE
1. Press VOL when the parent unit is not
(Langue if French is set, or Idioma if
in use.
Spanish is set).
2. Press , , or to adjust the speaker
3. Press or to choose English, Français
volume.
or Español.
Adjusting speaker volume for
baby unit
You can change the speaker volume.
To adjust the speaker volume:
Press + or - on the baby unit at any time.
The screen The battery Charge
displays has very little without
Battery low charge and interruption
and . The may be used (about 30
light for only a minutes).
flashes. short time.
The battery The battery is To keep
icon fully charged. the battery
2
becomes charged,
solid . connect it to
AC power
when not in
use.
Self-adhesive
strap
When you charge the battery initially or it is
not used for a long period of time, charge it
for 12 hours continuously. It takes longer to
charge the battery when the parent unit is
turned on. To shorten the charging time, turn
the parent unit off while charging.
Before use
to turn it on. The
You may test the baby monitor before initial
use, and at regular times thereafter.
To test your baby monitor:
1. Place the parent unit and the baby unit in the
same room to test the product.
2. Press and hold on the parent unit the
screen displays Please Wait....
Slide ON/OFF on the baby unit to turn it on.
3.
4. If the parent unit displays an image from the
baby unit. Your baby monitor is now ready
for use.
• Make sure the baby unit is at least 3 feet
away from the parent unit.
• If both units are not connected, the parent
unit displays No Link for a few seconds.
Then it displays Please Wait... and
Action
flashes.
Install the
parent unit
battery.
Charge
without
interruption
(at least 30
minutes).
Monitoring mode
You can choose to monitor in Single Baby
unit, Split Baby unit or Patrol Mode if there
are more than one baby units in your system.
To change the monitoring mode:
1. Press MENU/ when the parent unit is
SELECT
not in use.
2. Press or to choose MONITORING
MODE, then press /SELECT to select.
MENU
3. Press or to choose Single Baby unit,
Split Baby unit or Patrol Mode.
• Single Baby unit - Press or to
choose a desired baby unit. The parent
/SELECT to
unit only displays image of one baby unit.
You may change to view images from
different baby units by pressing in
this mode.
• Split Baby unit - The parent unit displays
multiple baby unit images in a maximum of
four in one screen. If there are more than
four baby units in your system, images
will be shown on two split screens, which
alternates with each other automatically.
• Patrol Mode - The parent unit patrols to
display images from different baby units in
every 7 seconds. You may change to view
images from different baby units even
though the scanning period is not expired
/SELECT to
by pressing in this mode.
/SELECT to confirm your
4. Press MENU
selection.
Monitoring mode is not applicable when
there is only one baby unit.