VTech DM112 User Manual

Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is
up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or
160 feet (50 meters) indoors. The actual
operating range may vary depending on
the environmental conditions and other
interferences such as walls, doors and other
obstructions.
Overview
Baby unit overview
1
POWER light
2
(On/off)
• Press and hold to turn on or off the
baby unit.
3
Microphone
4
Power jack
Parent unit overview
1
Visual sound indicator
• Indicate the sound level detected by
the baby unit or show the volume
level during speaker volume setting.
2
POWER / LINK light
3
LOW BATTERY light
4
(Volume down)
5
(On/off)
• Press and hold to turn on or off the
parent unit.
6
Speaker
7
Belt clip
8
(Volume up)
9
Battery compartment cover
10
Power jack
Baby unit light
POWER
POWER light
• On when the baby unit is turned on.
Parent unit lights
Visual sound indicator
The visual sound indicator has
two functions. One is to show
the sound level detected by the
baby unit. The other one is to
show the volume level during
speaker volume setting.
Sound level detected by the
baby unit
• One to three green lights
indicate a moderate sound
level detected by the baby
unit.
• Additional red lights indicate
a higher sound level detected
by the baby unit (e.g. baby
crying loudly).
Speaker volume level
• One to three green lights
indicate Level 1 to Level 3 of
the speaker volume setting.
• Additional red lights indicate
Level 4 to Level 5 of the
speaker volume setting.
POWER / LINK
POWER / LINK light
• Lights on steadily in green
when the parent unit is on and
linked to the baby unit.
• Flashes in green when there
is no link between the baby
unit and parent unit, or when
the parent unit is out of range
from the baby unit.
LOW BATTERY
• Flashes in red when the
battery is low.
Parent unit alert tones
Low
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• Beeps twice every 10 minutes
when the battery is low.
Out of
range
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• Beeps three times every 30
seconds when there is no link
between the baby unit and parent
unit, or when the parent unit is out
of range from the baby unit.
Using the baby monitor
Power on or off the baby unit
• Press and hold until the POWER light
turns on.
• Press and hold again until the POWER
light turns off.
Power on or off the parent unit
• Press and hold until the POWER / LINK
light turns on.
• Press and hold again until the
POWER / LINK light turns off.
Adjust speaker volume
The speaker volume is preset to Level 3
on the parent unit. You can adjust to your
preferred sound level.
• Press to decrease the volume, and to
increase the volume.
NOTE
• If you continue to press or when the volume
reaches the minimum or maximum setting, the
parent unit will beep twice.
To mute the speaker volume:
• Press repeatedly until the volume
reaches the minimum.
NOTE
S
• When the parent unit is in mute, the visual sound
indicator will still indicate the sound detected from
the baby unit.
• To unmute, press repeatedly until it reaches
your desired volume.
Install the battery
Install batteries for backup
use (optional)
This is an AC powered baby monitor. If you
want to move around the house with the parent
unit for a few minutes, you can install two AAA
alkaline batteries for backup use. Re-connect
the baby monitor to a non-switched electric
outlet once you are settled down.
NOTE
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• Use 2 x AAA batteries (not included). Alkaline
batteries are recommended. If you use other kind
of batteries, the performance of the baby monitor
varies.
• NO BATTERY RECHARGING from the parent unit.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable
(Ni-Cad, Ni-Mh, etc) batteries.
• While you insert the batteries, make sure the
polarities are correct.
• When the batteries are installed, the parent unit
turns on.
• Replace the batteries when the LOW BATTERY
light flashes on the parent unit, or you hear two
beeps every 10 minutes.
Install the batteries as shown below.
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
2. Flip the ribbon across the battery
compartment.
3. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries into the
battery compartment on top of the ribbon.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover until it
clicks into place.
Replace the battery
To replace the batteries, slide open the battery
compartment cover, and then take out the
batteries. Follow the previous steps to install
the new batteries.
General product care
To keep this product working well and looking good,
follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting 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.
• Avoid dropping the product or treating it roughly.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the parent unit and the baby
unit in water and do not clean them under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the baby unit and parent unit are dry
before you connect them to the mains again.
Storage
When you are not going to use the baby monitor
for some time, remove the batteries from the parent
unit. Store the parent unit, the baby unit and the
adapters in a cool and dry place.
Operating range
This product operates with the maximum power
allowed by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion (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. When the parent unit is out of range, it
will beep three times every 30 seconds and enter
searching mode. To improve reception, move closer
to the baby unit (but not less than 3 feet / 1 meter).
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What’s in the box
Connect
This is an AC powered audio baby monitor.
Connect the baby monitor to a non-switched
electric outlet to power on.
NOTE
S
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this
product.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor
mount position only. The adapters’ prongs are
not designed to hold the weight of baby monitor,
so do not connect them to any ceiling, under-the-
table, or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the adapters
may not properly connect to the outlets.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the
power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
NOTE
S
• Make sure the POWER / LINK light is on after the
power plug is fully inserted into the power jack of
the parent unit.
• Make sure the POWER light is on after the power
plug is fully inserted into the power jack of the
baby unit.
• Make sure the baby unit is on. If the parent
unit is not linked to the baby unit, the
POWER / LINK light on the parent unit will flash.
Move the parent unit closer to the baby unit (but
not less than 3 feet / 1 meter).
Before use
NOTES
• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a
substitute for proper adult supervision, and should
not be used as such.
Test your baby monitor
You may test the baby monitor before initial
use, and at regular times thereafter.
CAUTION
• For hearing protection, make sure the parent
unit is more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from
the baby unit. If you hear any high-pitched
noise, move the parent unit further until the
noise stops. You can also press on the
parent unit to lower or mute the noise.
1. Make sure your baby unit and parent unit
are on.
2. Speak towards the microphone of the baby
unit. You will hear the sound at the parent
unit, and see the visual sound indicators
light up.
NOTES
• When the POWER/LINK LED light flashes, move
the parent unit closer to the baby unit (observe the
minimum distance of 3 feet/ 1 meter). You can
also check if the baby monitor is connected to a
live power socket and switched on.
TIP
• Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if
you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the
baby unit.
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 crib or playpen.
1. Place the baby unit more than 3 feet
(1 meter) away from your baby.
3. Place the parent unit more than 3 feet
(1 meter) away from the baby unit.
CAUTION
• The default volume of your parent unit is Level 3,
and the maximum volume is level 5. If you
experience high-pitched screeching noise from
your baby monitor while positioning:
- Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are
more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
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VTech DM112 Specifications

General

Brand	VTech
Model	DM112
Category	Baby Monitor
Language	English