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VTech BM2500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s manual Full Colour Video and Audio Baby Monitor ht t p: // hk phones.v tec h.c om Model: BM2500...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMpOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS ......1 SET Up THE BABy MONITOr ..........4 Package Contents ...............4 Baby unit installation ............5 Baby unit installation options ..........6 2.3.1 Tabletop to wall mount installation ......6 Parent unit battery installation ..........8 Parent unit installation ............10 Parent unit battery charging ..........11 GET TO KNOW THE BABy MONITOr ......12 Baby unit overview ............12...
  • Page 3 Night vision ................24 Reset to default ..............24 pArENT UNIT OpErATION ..........25 Power the parent unit on or off ..........25 Turn on or off the parent unit screens .......25 Speaker volume ..............25 Zoom .................25 View...................26 Talk to the baby unit ............26 pOrTABLE USE OF pArENT UNIT ........27 TrOUBLESHOOTING ............28 CArE AND MAINTENANCE ..........32...
  • Page 4 BM2500 is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit (BM2500 pU) and one baby unit (BM2500 BU). The parent unit may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the display. Remove the protective sticker before use.

  • Page 5: 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 6 Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of this product are provided for ventilation.
  • Page 7 Cautions Use and store the product at a temperature between 0 C and 40 Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire.

  • Page 8: Set Up The Baby Monitor

    SET Up THE BABy MONITOr package Contents The package contains the following items: • Parent unit • Baby unit • Parent unit battery compartment cover • Battery for parent unit • Baby unit battery compartment cover • 1 English user’s manual •...

  • Page 9: Baby Unit Installation

    Baby unit installation Install the baby unit as shown below. Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Notes • The baby unit power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

  • Page 10: Baby Unit Installation Options

    Baby unit installation options The baby unit is ready for tabletop use. if you want to mount it on a wall, please prepare the following parts and tools. Note Parts and tool are not included, and are required to purchase separately. 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 18).
  • Page 11 Drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit). If you drill the holes into a stud, insert the screws into the holes. Tighten the screws until only 1/4 inch of the screws are exposed. Align the holes on the wall mount with the screws on the wall. Slide the wall mount down until it locks into place.

  • Page 12: Parent Unit Battery Installation

    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 13 Align the battery compartment cover flat against the battery compartment, then place down and slide it towards the center of the THIS SIDE UP THIS SIDE UP parent unit until it clicks into place. Notes • The operating time for using the rechargeable battery is short. If you want to monitor your baby for a long time, we recommend you connect the parent unit to AC power.

  • Page 14: Parent Unit Installation

    parent unit installation Install the parent unit as shown below. Bundle the adapter cord neatly with the attached self-adhesive strap. Notes • The parent unit power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

  • Page 15: Parent Unit Battery Charging

    parent unit battery charging Once you have installed the parent unit (see page10) and its battery (see page 8), 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 16: Get To Know The Baby Monitor

    GET TO KNOW THE BABy MONITOr Baby unit overview 1 _ Camera pAIr 2 _ Infrared LEDs Press and hold to pair to the parent unit. Backup light for night vision. (On/Off) 3 _ pOWEr on/off indicator Press and hold to turn on or off. •...

  • Page 17: Parent Unit Overview

    parent unit overview 1 _ Visual sound indicator Battery level indicator • Lights On when the Visual sound indicator shows parent unit battery is the sound level detected from being charged. baby unit. It also shows the • Flashes when the parent volume level during speaker unit battery is low and volume setting.
  • Page 18 5 _ Microphone • While viewing a zoomed image, press and hold to • Transmits sound to the move the image leftward. baby unit while in the talk mode. 6 _ Control key panel l • While in a menu, press to /VOL + choose the option on the right side.

  • Page 19: Parent Unit Display Screen Icons

    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.

  • Page 20: Parent Unit Menu Icons

    parent unit menu icons Camera selection • You can select the screen to view images from a particular baby unit, or view all baby units in Patrol Mode. Zoom • You can zoom in and out while viewing images. Brightness •...

  • Page 21: Positioning And Operating Range

    positioning and operating range 3.5.1 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. If you still experience audio feedback, move the parent unit and the baby unit farther apart.

  • Page 22: Test Your Video And Audio Monitor Before Use

    3.5.3 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.

  • Page 23: Using Your Baby Monitor

    USING yOUr BABy MONITOr parent unit settings To enter the parent unit menu: Press when the parent unit is not in use. Press until the desired feature is highlighted on the left side. Press to enter that feature menu. Press until the desired option is chosen.

  • Page 24: Sound Activation

    To set the sound sensitivity level of the baby unit: Press when the parent unit is not in use. Press to choose , then press Press to scroll through the choices, then press confirm your selection. Sound activation When the parent unit screen is turned off manually, you can set the screen to be turned on automatically whenever there are sounds detected from the baby units.

  • Page 25: Temperature Format

    Temperature format You can set the temperature scale of the baby unit. To change the temperature scale: Press when the parent unit is not in use. Press to scroll to C or Press to choose Press to confirm your selection. pair/unpair the baby unit 4.7.1 pair new baby unit...

  • Page 26: Unpair Baby Unit

    4.7.2 Unpair baby unit Make sure you power on the baby unit and the parent unit before unpairing the baby unit. To unpair a baby unit: Press when the parent unit is not in use. Press to scroll to Press to select the desired baby unit (1, 2, 3 or 4).

  • Page 27: Baby Unit Operation

    BABy UNIT OpErATION power the baby unit on or off • Press to turn on the baby unit. The pOWEr light turns on. • Press and hold again to turn off the baby unit. The pOWEr light turns off. Speaker volume You can change the speaker volume from Level 1 to Level 5.

  • Page 28: Night Vision

    Night vision To help you monitor your baby even at night, the baby unit automatically uses the light from its infrared LEDs for transmitting images to the parent unit when it is turned on in a dark room. However, it only transmits black-and-white images.

  • Page 29: Parent Unit Operation

    pArENT UNIT OpErATION power the parent unit on or off • Press and hold to turn on the parent unit. The screen turns on. • Press and hold again to turn off the parent unit. The screen turns off. Turn on or off the parent unit screens You can turn on or off the parent unit screen without power off the parent unit.

  • Page 30: View

    View You can select the screen to view images from a particular baby unit, or view all baby units. If you select All to view the images, the screen switches to view another baby unit automatically after some time. The switching is in chronological order: Press when the parent unit is not in use.

  • Page 31: Portable Use Of Parent Unit

    pOrTABLE USE OF pArENT UNIT Note Sling is not included. You may need to buy a sling for portable usage. Make sure battery is installed and charged. Unplug the power adaptor. Pinch the end of the sling and insert it into the slot on the top of the parent unit.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TrOUBLESHOOTING If you have difficulty with your video and audio monitor, please try the suggestions below. My video and audio monitor does not work at all. • Make sure the baby unit and the parent units are installed correctly (pages 5 to 10). •...
  • Page 33 The video and audio monitor produces high-pitched noise. • The parent unit may be too close to the baby units. Make sure the parent unit and the baby units are at least 1 metre away from one another. • You may be too close to the baby unit when you press and hold TALK.
  • Page 34 • Other electronic products may cause interference with your video and audio monitor. Try installing your video and audio monitor as far away from these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and cordless telephones. light and LOW BATTERY flash on the parent unit.
  • Page 35 • Move the parent unit closer to the baby units (but not less than 1 metre). The parent unit may be out of range. • If the parent unit is powered by the provided battery, it may not have enough charge for the parent unit to perform normally. Charge the battery in the parent unit for up to 12 hours.

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    CArE AND MAINTENANCE 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 37 Cleaning your video and audio monitor Your video and audio monitor has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

  • Page 38: 10. Technical Specifications

    10. TECHNICAL SpECIFICATIONS Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2407.5- 2475 MHz Parent unit: 2407.5 -2475 MHz Channels 2.0” Color LCD(QVGA 220x176) power requirements Parent unit: 3.6 V Ni-MH battery Baby unit power adapter: Input: 100-240V AC 150mA 50/60Hz Output: 6V DC 600mA Parent unit power adapter: Input: 100-240V AC 150mA 50/60Hz...
  • Page 39 Customer Service Hotline: (852) 2666 5558 Technical Inquiry Hotline: (852) 2667 7433 VTECH TELECOMMUNCATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GrOUp OF COMpANIES. Safe&Sound is a trademark of VTech Communications, Inc. and registered in the United States. © 2014 VTech Telecommunications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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