Angelcare AC5120 Instruction manual

FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND

DON’T

FORGET

IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR INITIAL SETUP

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR CORRECT SETUP

Please DO NOT return this product to the store. For assistance please

contact our helpline on 0345 009 1789 or email [e-mail]
Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm, excluding bank holidays.

OWNER’S MANUAL

VIDEO & SOUND MONITOR

Model AC1120

Batteries

Insert the enclosed rechargeable batteries into the Parent
Unit. If inserted incorrectly the Parent Unit will not charge
when placed in the charging cradle. The battery icon will flash
briefly on the Parent Unit screen to indicate charging.

Cord Safety

Ensure the Nursery Unit is at least 1 metre away from your
baby’s cot. The Sensor Pad cord must always be kept out of
reach of baby and secured using the cord cover kit provided.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS .......................................................................................................................... 3

AC1120 SETUP REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................7

STEP 1 - Charging the Parent Unit (10 hours) ................................................................... 8

STEP 2 - Setting up the Nursery Unit .................................................................................. 9

STEP 3 - Turning on your monitor .......................................................................................10

STEP 4 - Testing and getting to know your monitor ...................................................... 11

STEP 5 - Activating and deactivating additional functions ........................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................................20

LIMITED WARRANT

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 22

OWNER’S MANUAL

KEEP YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PLEASE READ THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ASSEMBLING & USING THE PRODUCT.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGES TO THE PRODUCT.

WARNING

Adult assembly required.
Keep small parts away from children when assembling.

We, at Angelcare
If you are not completely satisfied or have any questions,

United States and Canada: please contact us at: [e-mail]
Other countries: please contact your local distributor.

This Angelcare Monitor is a Personal Care Product. Please DO NOT return this to the store
where you purchased it from. If you have any questions or require assistance please call the
Angelcare Helpline on 0345 009 1789 or email [e-mail].

The Baby Helpline is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. The helpline is closed on bank
holidays.

For additional FAQs and to download instruction manuals visit; www.angelcare.co.uk.

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, stand behind all of our products.

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WARNINGS

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1. THIS PRODUCT CANNOT REPLACE
RESPONSIBLE ADULT SUPERVISION.
This product is designed to aid in the
monitoring of your child. When using
the monitor, you must still provide the
supervision necessary for the continued
safety of your child.

2. WARNING Strangulation Hazard —
Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep

adapter cords out of
the reach of children
(more than 1 m away).

3. Never use extension cords with AC
adapters. ONLY use the AC adapters
provided.

4. When an AC Adapter is plugged into
an electrical outlet, DO NOT touch the
exposed end.

5. ALWAYS be sure that both the
transmitter and receiver are working
properly and are within range of each
other. Test monitor before first use,
periodically and when changing location
of the Nursery Unit.

6. DO NOT use monitor near water (such
as bath tub, sink, etc.).

9. This product is NOT a toy. DO NOT allow
children to play with it.

10. This product contains small parts.
Adult assembly required. Exercise care
when unpacking and assembling the
product and keep small parts away from
children.

11. When using the monitor, the room
temperature should be between 10°C and
40°C.

BATTERY WARNING

12. Use ONLY AAA RECHARGEABLE

batteries for the Parent Unit. DO NOT
mix old and new batteries. DO NOT
mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable
batteries. Insert batteries with correct
polarity. DO NOT short-circuit supply
terminals. ONLY use the recommended
batteries or equivalent (volts and size)
and the correct adapter. Remove batteries
when product is stored for long periods
of time or when batteries are exhausted.
Dispose exhausted batteries properly. DO
NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries are ONLY to be
charged under adult supervision. Keep all
batteries away from children.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

7. Keep monitor AWAY from heat sources
(such as stoves, radiators, etc.).

8. ALWAYS place both the Nursery Unit
and the Parent Unit on a flat surface in
an upright position and allow for proper
ventilation. DO NOT place on sofas,
cushions, beds, etc. which may block
ventilation.

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13. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

13.1 Read these instructions - All the safety

instructions should be read before the
product is operated.

13.2 Keep these instructions. The safety
and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

13.3 Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

13.4 Follow all instructions – All operating
and use instructions should be followed.

13.5 Water and moisture - DO NOT use
this apparatus near water. For example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet environment or near
a swimming pool and the like. Care should
be taken so that objects DO NOT fall onto
units and that liquids are not spilled into
either unit through its openings.

13.6 Cleaning - Disconnect all units before
cleaning. DO NOT immerse in water any
part of the Nursery Unit or the Parent Unit.
Clean only with dry cloth.

13.7 Ventilation - DO NOT block any
ventilation openings. Allow for proper
ventilation when units are in use. DO NOT
cover the Nursery Unit or the Parent Unit
with any object such as a blanket. DO NOT
place it in a drawer or in any location which
would muffle the sound or interfere with
the normal flow of air.

13.8 Heat sources - DO NOT install near
any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, TVs or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Heat can damage the case or electrical
parts.

13.9 Power cord protection - Protect the
adapter’s power cord from being walked
on or pinched by furniture or other items
– Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacle, and the
point where they exit from the product.

13.10 Accessories - Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the manufacturer.
DO NOT place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult and serious damage to
the product. Use ONLY with a cart, stand,

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tripod, bracket or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.

13.11 Unplug this appliance during lightning
storms or when not used for long periods
of time.

13.12 Servicing - DO NOT attempt to
service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers (except battery doors)
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.

13.13 Replacement parts - When
replacement parts are required, be sure
the replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer have the same characteristic
as the original part. Unauthorized
substitution may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.

13.14 Usage - This baby monitor is
intended as an aid. It is NOT a substitute for
responsible and proper adult supervision
and should not be used as such. Use this
appliance ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual.

13.15 Power Sources - Operate this
product only from the type of power
source indicated on the type plate of the
adaptor. If you are unsure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.

13.16 Overloading - DO NOT overload
wall outlets, extension cords or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

13.17 Object and Liquid Entry - NEVER
push objects of any kind into this product
through casing slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. NEVER spill liquid of any
kind on the product.

13.18 Antenna - The antenna used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons and must not be collocated or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

13.19 Power Lines - An outside antenna
system should NOT be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuit, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits as
contact with them may be fatal.

13.20 WARNING Strangulation Hazard —
Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep

13.21 Interference - This monitor uses
public airwaves to transmit signals.
The Parent Unit may pick up signals or
interference from other nursery monitors
in your area. Your monitor may even be
picked up by other households. To protect
your privacy, make sure both units are
turned OFF when not in use.

14. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RELATED TO USE OF BATTERIES

14.1 Use ONLY the type and size of

batteries specified in the owner’s manual.
There is a risk of explosion if batteries are
replaced with an incorrect type.

14.2 Use ONLY AAA rechargeable
batteries and/or the AC Adapters provided
for the Parent Unit. You must use only
rechargeable batteries in the Parent Unit.
DO NOT use alkaline batteries or you will
severely damage the unit.

14.3 Charge the batteries for 10 hours prior
to first use. Be sure to have the monitor in
the OFF position during this period. ONLY
use the AC Adapters included with your
monitor.

14.4 DO NOT use these adapters with any
other equipments.

14.5 When unplugging the AC Adapter
from the Nursery Unit, be sure it is
switched to the OFF position. If it isn’t, the
unit will revert to battery mode if batteries
are installed.

14.6 DO NOT use rechargeable batteries
in the Nursery Unit. Use alkaline batteries
ONLY.

14.7 DO NOT dispose batteries in fire. They
may explode. Check with local regulations
for possible special disposal instructions.

adapter cords out of
the reach of children

(more than 1 m away).

14.8 Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short out the batteries
with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets and keys. Overcharging, short
circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation, or
incineration of batteries must be avoided
to prevent one or more of the following
occurrences: release of toxic materials,
release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas
and rise in surface temperature.

14.9 DO NOT attempt to recharge batteries
provided with or identified for use with
this product that are not intended to be
charged. The batteries may leak corrosive
electrolyte or explode.

14.10 DO NOT attempt to rejuvenate the
batteries provided with or identified for
use with this product by heating them.
Sudden release of battery electrolyte may
occur, causing burns or irritation to eyes
or skin.

14.11 If and when necessary, the batteries
must be replaced with identical new ones
or equivalent (volts and size). If a battery
to be replaced is connected with other
batteries in series, replace the other
batteries at the same time as well. DO
NOT mix old and new batteries.

14.12 Reverse polarity installation of the
batteries in the end product must be
avoided. Reverse insertion of batteries
can cause charging, and that may result
in leakage or explosion.

14.13 Remove batteries from this product
if you store the product over 30 days
because the batteries could leak and
damage the product.

14.14 Discard ‘dead’ batteries as soon as
possible since ‘dead’ batteries are more
likely to leak in a product. If a battery has
leaked or vented, it should be replaced
immediately using protective gloves.

14.15 DO NOT store this product, or the
batteries provided with or identified for
use with this product, in high-temperature
areas.

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15. WARNING

(North America Only)

15.1 Modifications not authorized by the

manufacturer may void users authority to
operate this device.

15.2 NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with part 15
of the FCC Rules and the Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

15.3 However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment OFF and ON,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

15.4 This device complies with the part
15 of the FCC Rules and the Industry
Canada licence - exempt RSS standards(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

FCC AND IC REGULATIONS

RF radiation exposure statement

The Nursery Unit complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. Caution: To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline,
install the Nursery Unit at least 20 cm from ALL persons. The transmitter of this device must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

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SETUP REQUIREMENTS

Keep

at least

1 m

IMPORTANT

INCLUDED:

VIDEO & SOUND MONITOR

Model AC1120

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Rechargeable

Parent Unit

Belt Clip

Nursery Unit Charging Cradle

2 AC Adapters

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (NOT INCLUDED):

3X

3 AAA Alkaline

Batteries for Nursery

Unit

BABY’S ROOM:

IMPORTANT

Install the Nursery Unit on a flat, stable surface facing the crib
at a distance of at least 1 meter. Make sure to plug the adapter
to the socket outlet nearest to the equipment and that is easily
accessible.

2X

3X

3 Rechargeable AAA

Batteries for Parent

Miniature Philips

Screwdriver

Unit

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STEP 1 - CHARGING THE PARENT UNIT (10 HOURS)

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IMPORTANT

Never use regular
alkaline batteries
in the Parent Unit;
they may explode.

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PARENT UNIT:

A

B

D

1) Remove the Belt Clip.

2) Remove the battery door and insert

the Rechargeable Batteries (included).

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3) Connect the AC Adapter to the

Charging Cradle and
into an electrical outlet.

4) Charge the unit for 10 continuous
hours (prior to first use).

NOTE:

To optimize your battery performan ce
please refer to Battery Guidelines in the
Trouble Shooting section.

A) LCD Touchscreen

F

G

H

C

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J

B) POWER ON/OFF

C) Microphone

D) Speaker

E) Charging Cradle

F) Belt Clip

G) Speaker

Volume Buttons

H) Talk Back Button

I) Battery Door (not shown)

J) AC Adapter Outlet

(not shown)

Front Side Left Side

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