VTech VM5271 User Manual

What’s in the box
Dim mode
With dim mode preset to on, your parent unit display will dim after 10 minutes of inactivity to conserve energy.
10 min inactivity
Press any buttons
Once you power on your baby monitor, your parent unit displays image from the baby unit, and the LINK LED light
turns on. The ON/OFF LED light of the baby unit also turns on.
Status checkConnect and power on - Baby unit Install the battery
THIS SIDE UP
Connect and power on - Parent unit
CAUTION
• The default volume of your parent unit
is level 4. 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.
＜1m (3ft)
＞1m (3ft)
> 1m (3ft)
< 1m (3ft)
VM5271-2 baby monitor system
Baby’s room Living room
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Quick start guide
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Night vision
The baby unit has infrared LEDs that allow you to
see your baby at night or in a dark room. When the
baby unit detects low light levels, the infrared LEDs
turn on automatically. The images from this baby
unit is in black and white, and appears on screen.
NOTES
• It is normal if you see a short white glare on your parent
unit screen as the baby unit is adapting to the dark
environment.
• When the infrared LEDs are on, the image is in black
and white. This is normal due to external light sources.
TIP
• Depending on the surroundings and other interfering
factors, like lightings, objects, colors and backgrounds,
the display resolution may vary. Adjust the baby unit’s
angle, or place the baby unit at a higher level to prevent
glare and blurry display.
Sound activation
Automatically turns on the parent unit screen when the baby
unit being viewed detects a sound after the screen is turned
off. When no sound is detected within 50 seconds, the
screen is automatically turned off to save power.
Sound-activated Screen
On
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> 1m (3ft)
CAUTION
• This baby monitoring system includes a special lens which is capable of optical zoom and requires
delicate treatment. Please avoid disassembling, dropping, or any other rough handling.

VTech VM5271 Specifications

General

Camera	Yes
Night Vision	Yes
Two-Way Communication	Yes
Two-Way Talk	Yes
Range	1000 feet
Temperature Sensor	Yes
Sound Activation	Yes
Zoom	Yes
Belt Clip	Yes
Parent Unit Power	Rechargeable battery
Baby Unit Power	AC adapter
Low Battery Indicator	Yes
Out of Range Indicator	Yes
Night Light	Yes
Display	LCD
Screen Size	5 inch
Expandable Cameras	Up to 4

Summary

Product Overview and Package Contents

What's in the Box

Lists all items included in the VM5271-2 baby monitor system package.

System Diagram

Illustrates the baby monitor system components in the baby's room and living room.

Initial Setup and Power On

Connect and Power On - Baby Unit

Instructions for connecting and powering the baby unit for the first time.

Install Battery - Parent Unit

Guide on how to install the battery into the parent unit.

Connect and Power On - Parent Unit

Steps for connecting and powering on the parent unit.

Basic Operations and Features

Status Check

Verifies parent unit display and indicator lights after power on for proper function.

Dim Mode

Explains automatic screen dimming after inactivity to conserve energy.

Night Vision

Details infrared LEDs for dark room viewing and image appearance.

Sound Activation

Describes automatic screen activation upon sound detection by the baby unit.

Parent and Baby Unit Details

Parent Unit Overview

Identifies buttons, microphone, speaker, and indicators on the parent unit.

Basic Operation - Parent Unit

Covers adjusting volume, zoom, talk function, and powering off the parent unit.

Baby Unit Overview

Details the motorized lens, sensors, microphone, speaker, and power jack.

Basic Operation - Baby Unit

Explains adjusting volume, playing lullabies, and powering off the baby unit.

Advanced Features and Mounting

Change Different Views

Instructions on switching between multiple baby units for viewing.

Mount the Baby Monitor (Optional)

Step-by-step guide for securely mounting the baby unit on a wall.