Alecto DVM-671 User manual

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USER MANUAL

DVM-67

INTRODUCTION

The Alecto DVM-67 is a wireless audio/video baby monitor,
suitable for private use indoors.

You can either watch and listen continuously or you can have
the baby monitor switch on automatically as soon as your
baby starts crying.

The Alecto DVM-67 meets all essential requirements and
other provisions as described in the European Directive
1999/5/EC.

The declaration of conformity is available
on the website www.alecto.nl

Use of this equipment is allowed in all countries of the EU. In
France, Italy, Russia and Ukraine, only indoor use is allowed.

BABY UNIT:

FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW

1. Infra-red LEDs
(for night vision)

2. indicator light,
switched off when
the baby unit is

turned off, ashes

while the baby
unit is searching
for the parent
unit, remains lit
when the baby
unit is in commu­nication with the
parent unit

3. power adaptor
input

4. power button

5. light sensor

6. camera lens

7. Volume increase

8. PAIR button (to
pair this baby unit
with a (another)
parent unit)

9. Volume decrease

10. built-in micro­phone

11. Built-in speaker

12. Temperature
sensor

13. Ball coupling
hinge for proper
camera orienta­tion

14. camera feet

PARENT UNIT:

1. visual sound indica­tion, also displays the
volume level while
adjusting

2. power button, press

briey to turn the

display on or off,
press and hold for
2 seconds to turn the
parent unit on or off

3. battery indicator (see
also further in this
user manual)

4. power adaptor input

5. zoom in/out,

6. power indicator

7. function button:
MENU/SELECT:
to open the menu and

to conrm selections

VOL , VOL , and

: various functions,

see this user manual

8. talk-back button to­wards the baby unit

9. built-in microphone

10. Battery compartment

11. suspending option for
wrist band

12. built-in speaker

13. foldable stand

ICONS ON THE DISPLAY

upper part of the display, during normal use

indicates the reception strength:

strong reception

good reception
average reception
bad reception

receiver is searching for a camera
no camera detected

(x = 1 ~ 4) shows which camera you are viewing

‘monitoring mode’ (setup choice to view cameras one after

the other when using multiple cameras)

volume set to 0 (speaker turned off)

VOX is activated (unit switches on automatically when the

baby starts crying)

temperature display of the baby room

battery indication:

battery is empty
battery is full

animation while the bat-

tery is charging

appears when the adaptor is connected and the battery is

not or incorrectly installed

icons on the display during setup

this icon is followed by the number of registered cameras

which you can select using the and buttons

in this menu, you can set the display brightness

here you can set the sensitivity level for the VOX function

in this menu, you can turn the VOX function on or off

here you can choose to have the temperature shown in

degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit

in this menu, you can register additional cameras on the

receiver

INSTALLATION

BABY UNIT:

Power:

1. Connect one of the
supplied 6V power
adaptors to the 6V
DC input of the baby
unit.

2. Insert the adapter into
a 230V wall socket.

Only use the supplied power adaptor with model number
S003IV0600060.

Wall-mounting:

Drill two holes next to each other in the
wall separated by a distance of 5.4cm
and insert plugs and screws. The head
of the screw should stick out of the wall
for several millimeters.
Slide the foot of the baby unit over the
screws and then press the baby unit a
little downwards.

Tips for placement:

• For use as a baby monitor:
place the baby unit at least
1-2 meters away from your
baby and make sure to safely
tuck away the adapter cable.

• For optimal range, it is advis­able to set up the baby unit
as high as possible, free from large metal surfaces.

• The temperature protrudes from the rear of the baby unit.
Make sure this sensor hangs freely, unexposed to direct
sunlight and avoid heat from e.g. light bulbs.

• The baby unit is not waterproof. When using outdoors,
make sure to protect the baby unit against moisture and
sand.

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PARENT UNIT:

Power supply:

The parent unit can be powered directly by the included re­chargeable battery or via the supplied power adapter. As soon
as you connect the power adapter, it will charge the battery
allowing for mobile use of the parent unit.

Battery:

1. Open the battery com­partment by sliding and
clicking off the battery
cover at the rear.

2. Connect the battery
plug in the battery
compartment according

to the gure below and

install the battery.

Only install

the supplied
rechargeable NiMH bat­tery (3.6V, 900mAh).
Never connect the plug
or install the battery by
force.

3. Click the battery cover
back onto the parent
unit.

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Power adapter:

1. Connect
the other
6V power
adapter to
the DC6V
input on the
side of the
parent unit.
(behind the
rubber cover
top)

2. Insert the adapter into a 230V wall socket.

Only use the supplied power adaptor with model number
S003IV0600060.
You can recharge the battery with the parent unit either
switched on or off, although charging the battery with the
parent unit switched off will take less time.

Charging:
The battery will be charged as soon as you connect the power
adapter and insert it into a 230V wall socket.

• For initial use, charge the battery for at least 15 hours,
even if the indicator shows a fully charged battery.

• The charging circuit for the battery is managed electroni­cally and there is no risk of overcharging, this allows you
to leave the adapter connected at all times.

• In case you will not use the set for a longer period of time
(>2 months), please make sure to disconnect the adapter
from the wall socket and remove the battery from the par­ent unit. When starting to use the set again, make sure to
properly charge the battery.

• Make sure nobody can trip or fall over the adapter cable.
You can bundle cables that are too long with tape or

cables ties available specically for this purpose.

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Battery indication:
Upper part of the display: (only with the parent unit switched
on)

• : no battery installed, parent unit is powered directly
through the adaptor

• : battery is full

• : battery is nearly empty

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Middle part of the display: (only with the parent unit switched
on)

• : this symbol appears for several seconds every minute
in the last hour before the battery is exhausted.

Indicator on the parent unit:

• ashes in red: battery nearly empty

• remains red: battery is charging (turns off when the bat­tery is full)

Lanyard:

You can attach a lanyard
or wristband at the top of
the parent unit. A lanyard or
wristband is not included.

: battery is charging

USE

BABY-UNIT:

Switching on/off:

press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off

The green indicator on the baby unit ashes while the baby

unit is trying to establish a connection with the parent unit, this
indicator remains lit when the connection is successful.

Volume:

Use the and buttons to adjust the reception volume for
the talk-back function from the parent unit.

Automatic night vision:

The baby unit is provided with built-in infra-red LEDs; these
LEDs will switch on automatically when the baby room turns
dark and will switch of again when it becomes light.

The LEDs can illuminate objects up to a distance of approxi­mately 2 meters.

When it’s dark, that is when the night vision LEDs are
switched on, the images on the parent unit will be displayed in
black and white.

Attention: infra-red light cannot be perceived by the human
eye; that means you cannot tell whether the infra-red LEDs
are switched on with the naked eye. Depending on the type of
the infra-red LED, you might be able to see a red glow.

PARENT UNIT:

Switching on/off:

press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off

Volume:

Use the and buttons to set the loudness of the sounds
from the baby room that you hear through the speaker of the
parent unit.

While adjusting, the volume level will be indicated on the
display and the icon will appear in the upper part when the
volume level is set to 0 (no sound).

Switching on/off automatically: (VOX)

You can set the parent unit to turn off when the baby is sleep­ing quietly and the baby unit is not detecting any sound, and
let it turn on again as soon as the baby starts to cry.
Here you can set the trigger level for turning on images and
sound:

1. Press the MENU button and use the or button to
scroll to the option

2. Use the and buttons to decrease or increase the
sensitivity level:

: low sensitivity, the parent unit turns on only when loud

sounds are being detected

: high sensitivity, the parent unit also switches on

when low sounds are being detected

: maximum sensitivity, the parent unit remains

switched on

3. Press the MENU button to save your settings and leave
the menu

Switching the display on/off manually:

When the display is turned off because no sound is being de-

tected, but you would still like to check, you can briey press

the button to temporarily switch on the display. Press the
button again to turn the display off.

Leaving the display switched on continuously:

If you don’t want the display to turn off automatically when no
sound is being detected, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU button and use the or button to
select the option.

2. Use the and to switch between:
X: display is always turned on
V: display will turn off when no sound is being detected

3. Press the MENU button to save your settings and leave
the menu

Talking back:

With the display switched on, press the TALK button to talk
back to your baby. Keep the button depressed for as long as
you are speaking and release the button to listen.
You can adjust the volume at the baby unit using the and
buttons.

Zoom function:

Press the button to turn on the zoom function (moving the
image somewhat closer) and press the button to turn off
the zoom function.
When the zoom function is switched on, the icon will ap­pear in the upper part of the display.

With the zoom function activated, press and hold the , ,
or button to move the image to the left, to the right, up or
down (attention: the camera doesn’t actually move, the display
merely shows another part of the available image).

Brightness:

1. Press the MENU button and use the or button to
select the option.

2. Press the and buttons to decrease or increase the
display brightness.

3. Press the MENU button to save your settings and leave
the menu.

Temperature display:

The upper right corner of the parent unit’s display shows the
temperature of the baby’s room. You can set this display to be
expressed in degrees Celsius or in degrees Fahrenheit:

1. Press the MENU button and use the or button to
select the option.

2. Use the and buttons to switch between °C and °F.

3. Press the MENU button to save your settings and leave
the menu.

Don’t forget that the temperature is only an indication.

Multi-camera: (also see chapter 5)
In case you have registered multiple cameras on the parent
unit, you can follow the steps below to manually switch to
another baby unit or to automatically show the images of all
registered baby units one after the other:

1. Press the MENU button on the parent unit and use the
or button to select the option: the display will now
indicate the numbers of all registered cameras.

2. Use the and buttons to select the camera you want to
view or select to show all registered cameras one after
the other, and press the MENU button.

The unit does NOT automatically switch to a camera
where sound is being detected.

MULTI-CAMERA

INTRODUCTION:

You can register up to a maximum of 4 baby units (cameras)
on the DVM-67 parent unit. Separate cameras are available
via the service department of Alecto via 073 6411 355 (Neth­erlands), 03 238 5666 (Belgium) or via internet www.alecto.nl
Read paragraph 4.2 (Multi-camera) for instructions on how
you can use the parent unit to switch to the image from other
cameras.

REGISTERING ADDITIONAL CAMERAS:

1. Connect the power adaptor supplied with the camera to
the new camera and turn the camera on.

2. Press the MENU button on the parent unit and use the
or button to select the option.

3. Use the and buttons to select the number you want to
assign the camera to and press the MENU button.

4. An hourglass will appear on the display to indicate that the
parent unit is currently searching for the new camera.

5. Press and hold the PAIR button on the baby unit until after
several seconds the image of the new camera appears on
the display of the parent unit.

The new camera is now registered and ready for use.

DEREGISTERING ADDITIONAL CAMERAS:

Follow the steps below to deregister faulty cameras or cam­eras no longer in use:

1. Press the MENU button on the parent unit and use the
or button to select the option; the display will now
show the numbers of all registered cameras.

2. Use the and buttons to select the camera you want to
deregister.

3. Press and hold the TALK button until X and V appear on
the display.

4. Use the and buttons to select the V option to deregis­ter the camera (or select X to cancel the deregistration)

5. Press the MENU button to conrm the deregistration.

TIPS AND WARNINGS

GENERAL:

• Thoroughly read the user’s manual and follow all
indications.

• Never place the baby unit or parent unit in wet or humid
room or environment.

• Ensure adequate heat dissipation; never cover the parent
unit, the baby unit and/or the power adapter(s) and never
place them directly next to a heat source.

• Only use the supplied adapter(s); connecting a different
type of adapter will damage the electronics.

• Make sure the adapter cables are free of any damage and
ensure nobody can trip or fall because of these cables.

• Never dismantle the parent unit, the baby unit and/or the
power adapter(s); only qualified personnel is authorized
to do so.

INSTALLATION:

• Only connect or disconnect the power adapter to/from
the baby unit or parent unit when the power adapter is
removed from the wall socket.

• Never install the DVM-67 during thunder storms.

• Never touch any non-isolated adapter cables, unless the

adapters are removed from the wall socket.

INTERFERENCE-FREE:

• This baby display monitor is digitally coded. This means
you will never receive signals from other devices, nor can
the signal from your baby unit(s) be received by e.g. your
neighbors.

• In case the baby unit(s) or parent unit is placed in or in the
close vicinity of electromagnetic fields, the signal (images
or sound) can be slightly affected. If this happens, try
a different location for the baby unit(s) or parent unit or
move, if possible, the source of the interference.

EAVESDROPPING/WIRETAPPING:

• Eavesdropping/wiretapping of the signals from this baby
video monitor is nearly impossible. Not only must one be
within range of the baby video monitor, one also needs
some very costly equipment.

MAINTENANCE:

• Only clean the baby monitor with a moist cloth; never
use chemical cleaners. Before any cleaning, you must
disconnect the adapters.

RANGE:

• The baby display monitor has a range of up to 300 meters
in an open field and up to 50 meters indoors; this range
depends on local circumstances. When the units get out
of range from each other, the display will first ‘freeze’
for several seconds (no motion) while flashes on the
display, followed by after another few seconds.

DELAY IN IMAGES AND SOUND:

• The baby unit transmits the images and sound to the
parent unit in digital blocks. The parent unit converts
these signals back to a recognizable image and a
comprehensible sound. Therefore, there is a small delay
between the moment of movement and making sounds
and the display and sounds of the parent unit.

• Besides that, the sounds and images on the parent unit
are not exactly simultaneous.

ENVIRONMENT AND DISCARDING:

• The packaging of this baby video monitor can be
discarded as waste paper. However, we advise you to
save this packaging so you can adequately protect the
devices for transportation.

• Faulty or exhausted batteries or battery packs

should be taken to your local depot for small
chemical waste or to dedicated battery collection
points. Never dispose of batteries or battery packs
as normal household waste.

• In case the baby video monitor is being replaced, please
return it to your supplier; they will guarantee environment­friendly processing.

PROBLEMS:

• no image, no sound:
– are the parent unit and baby unit switched off? (battery

charged, battery full?)
– is the parent unit within range of the baby unit?
– is the baby unit switched off because no sound is being

detected?
– maybe the display of the parent unit is turned off with

the button?
– is the volume at the parent unit set to 0 (off)?

• If the above is all in order, remove the adapters from the
wall sockets, take the rechargeable battery out of the
parent unit, wait at least one minute and then reconnect
everything. Now, switch the parent unit and baby unit back
on.

• If you still receive no images or sound, please contact
the customer service of Alecto via the phone number 073
6411 355 (Netherlands), 03 238 5666 (Belgium), 0180 503
0085 (Germany) or via internet www.alecto.nl

SPECIFICATIONS

Range: up to 50 meters indoors
up to 300 meters outdoors
Parent unit power: 3.6V NiMH battery pack,

900mAh
6VDC 600mA power adapter
(incl.),
model: S003IV0600060
Baby unit power: 6VDC 600mA power adapter
(incl.),
model: S003IV0600060
Frequency: 2.4GHz, digital frequency

hopping (FHSS) / 21 channels
Display: 2.0” color LCD display

QVGA 220*176 pixels
Recharging time parent unit battery:
+/- 10 hours *
Life-span parent unit battery: 6~10 hours *
Temperature sensor range: 0°C - 50°C
Accuracy: ± 2°C (at 25°C)

*: the times mentioned above are references only and depend
on the usage, condition and quality of the batteries.

WARRANTY

For the Alecto DVM-67 you have a warranty of 24 months
from the date of purchase. During this period, we guarantee
the free repair of defects caused by material and workmanship
errors. All this subjected to the final assessment of the
importer.

HOW TO HANDLE: If you notice any defect, first refer to the
user’s manual. If the manual provides no definite answer,
please contact the supplier of this baby video monitor or
contact customer service of Alecto on telephone number 073
6411 355 (Netherlands) 03 238 5666
(Belgium) or via the Internet www.alecto.nl

THE WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID: in case
of improper use, incorrect connections, leaking and/or
incorrectly installed batteries, use of unoriginal parts or
accessories, negligence and in case of defects caused by
moisture, fire, flooding, lightning and natural disasters. In case
of unauthorised modifications and/or repairs performed by
third parties. In case of incorrect transportation of the device
without adequate packaging and when the device is not
accompanied by this warranty card and proof of purchase.
The warranty does not cover connecting cables, plugs
and batteries. All further liability, especially concerning any
consequential damages, is excluded.

Service Help

WWW.ALECTO.NL
[e-mail]

NL 073 6411 355

(Lokaal tarief)

BE 03 238 5666

(Lokaal tarief)
(Tarif local)

DE 0180 503 0085

Lokale Festnetzkosten

Hesdo, Australiëlaan 1
5232 BB, ‘s-Hertogenbosch

The Netherlands

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