VTech VM3261 - User Manual

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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08/18. VM3261-2_QSG_V7.
Document order number: 96-011938-060-100
Quick start guide
VM3261
VM3261-2
Video Monitor
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What’s in the box
VM3261 VM3261-2
1
Connect the baby monitor
NOTESNOTE
• The rechargeable battery is pre-installed in your parent unit.
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to the switch controlled electric outlet.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor mount p osition 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. Other wise, 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.
2
Power on the baby monitor
Slide the ON/OFF switch to power
on your baby unit.
Press and hold to power on your
parent 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 1 meter (3 feet) apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
3
Positioning the baby monitor
4
Status check
Once you power on both your baby unit and parent unit, your
parent unit displays image from the baby unit, and the LINK
LED light turns on.
The POWER LED light of baby unit turns on.
Adjust speaker volume
Press VOL+ / VOL- to adjust your parent unit speaker volume. It
determines the volume of sound transmitted from your baby units.
Talk to your baby unit
Press and hold TALK and speak to your parent unit. Your
voice is transmitted to the baby unit.
Turn off the parent unit
Press and hold to power off your parent unit.
Use the menu
Press MENU to enter the menu, or save a setting.
You can use the parent unit for advanced settings
or operations, such as to play or stop the baby unit
lullaby, or to adjust the baby unit sound sensitivity.
While in the menu:
• Press
or to scroll among the menu options.
• Press SELECT or
to enter the desired submenu.
• Press
or to select an item.
• Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
• Press
or to exit the submenu.
Turn off the screen
Press and hold LC D ON/OF F to switch off the screen. You can still hear
sound from the selected baby unit.
Tip
• Press any keys on the parent
unit to turn on the screen
again.
Basic operation - Parent unit
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Long press
＜1m (3ft)
＞1m (3ft)
＜1m (3ft)
＞1m (3ft)
＜1m (3ft)
＞1m (3ft)
> 3ft (1m)
＜3ft (1m)
＞ 3ft (1m)
Pan, tilt, zoom
Press and hold , , or to pan or tilt the image
upward, downward, leftward or rightward.
Press
to zoom in or out.
Submenu
Main menu
Press and hold
Tilt
(Manual
control)
Pan
(Parent unit
remote control)
Press and hold
Press and hold

VTech VM3261 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Screen Size	2.8 inches
Night Vision	Yes
Two-Way Communication	Yes
Range	1000 feet
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours
Temperature Sensor	Yes
Zoom	Yes
Power Source (Parent Unit)	Rechargeable battery
Power Source (Baby Unit)	AC adapter
Number of Cameras Supported	Up to 4
Type	Video Baby Monitor
Resolution	320 x 240

Summary

Power On and Connect Baby Monitor

Power On Baby Unit

Slide the ON/OFF switch to power on your baby unit.

Power On Parent Unit

Press and hold the power button to turn on your parent unit.

Connect Power Adapters Safely

Use supplied adapters correctly and keep cords away from children.

Status Check and Basic Operations

Status Check Indicators

Verify LINK LED is on and parent unit displays baby unit image.

Talk to Baby Unit

Press and hold TALK to speak to your baby unit through the parent unit.

Navigate Menu

Use MENU, arrow keys, and SELECT to access and control settings.

Adjust Parent Unit Volume

Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust the speaker volume of the parent unit.

Pan, Tilt, and Zoom

Use arrow keys for pan/tilt and zoom buttons for zoom functionality.

Turn Off Parent Unit

Press and hold the power button to turn off the parent unit.

Turn Off Parent Unit Screen

Press and hold LCD ON/OFF to turn off the screen while audio plays.

Baby Unit Overview and Operation

Baby Unit Components

Overview of camera, infrared LEDs, microphone, and ON/OFF switch.

Parent Unit Components

Overview of LCD screen, buttons, microphone, and stand.

Sound Activation Feature

Parent unit screen stays off in no sound; turns on automatically when sound is detected.

Night Vision Functionality

Infrared LEDs enable clear viewing in dark environments; images appear in black and white.

Mount Baby Unit (Optional)

Wall Mounting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for attaching the wall mount bracket and securing the baby unit.

Adjust Viewing Angle

Loosen the joint knob to tilt the baby unit, then tighten to secure the angle.

VM3261-2 Specific Operations

Multi-Unit Status Indicators

POWER LED on for viewed unit; flashes for unviewed units when using two baby units.

Change View Modes

Select 'Patrol' or 'Single-cam' modes via the menu to switch between camera views.