Fisher-Price 71577 User Manual

INFANT-TO-TODDLER

MONITOR

Product Number: 71577

•Adult assembly is required to install batteries (if used).

•Tool required for battery installation: Phillips Screwdriver (not included).

•For proper setup and use, please read these instructions and keep for
future reference.

•Includes two AC adaptors to power transmitter and receiver (plugs into
standard household outlets – 120V AC). Receiver and transmitter also
run on battery power (9V alkaline battery and three, “AAA” (LR03)
alkaline batteries – not included).

CONSUMER

INFORMATION

Occasionally a consumer may experience a problem with one of our
products. If this should happen, please call us, toll-free, rather than
return this product to the store. Usually we can solve the problem on
the telephone or by sending you replacement parts. Please call
Fisher-Price®Consumer Affairs, toll-free at 1-800-432-KIDS, 8 AM - 5 PM
EST Monday through Friday. Hearing-impaired consumers using TTY/TDD
equipment, please call 1-800-382-7470. Or, write to: Fisher-Price

®

Consumer Affairs, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.

CARE

Excess dirt in the transmitter microphone will hamper transmission
of sound. Also, excess dirt in the AC adaptor jack hole will prevent proper
jack-to-socket connection. Clean outer surface of the transmitter, base and
receiver with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild cleaning solution.

Never immerse transmitter, base, receiver or AC adaptors.

FCC NOTE

(UNITED STATES ONLY)

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. 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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Infant-to-Toddler Monitor

Model Number: 71577
This device complies with Park 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

Infant-to-Toddler Monitor
Consumer Affairs Department
636 Girard Avenue
East Aurora, New York 14052

Any modification of the transmitter or receiver will violate FCC compliance
and can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ONE (1) YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052
warrants that the Infant-to-Toddler Monitor is free from all defects in
material and workmanship when used under normal conditions for
a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replace
it at our option, free of charge. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the
product to Consumer Affairs at the address indicated above and for
all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price, Inc., will bear the
cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. This warranty
is void if the owner repairs or modifies the product. This warranty
excludes any liability other than that expressly stated above including
but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages.

SOME STATES DO ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN­TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

The electronic components in transmitter, receiver and AC adaptors
are not designed for consumer repair. Evidence of any attempt of
consumer repair will void this warranty.

If you have any questions about this product:
In Canada, call 1-800-567-7724, or write to: Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga,

Ontario L5R 3W2.

In Gr

eat Britain, telephone [phone].

In Australia, Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121

Australia. Consumer Advisory Service 1-800-800-812 (valid only in Australia).

Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A.
©1999 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
Printed in Hong Kong 71577A-0920

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POWER

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

PROBLEMS

SOLUTIONS

1

Transmitter power off. Power indicator not lit.

2

You hear static or buzzing because transmitter
channel switch is not on same channel as
receiver.

3

Transmitter power off. Power indicator not lit.
Light switch that controls power flow to wall
outlet off.

4

Transmitter power off. Power indicator not lit. AC adaptor jack-to-socket
not connected. AC adaptor plug-to-outlet not connected.

5

Transmitter power off. Power indicator not lit. Power is off because
circuit breaker for baby’s room off.

6

You hear static or buzzing and all five bars lit on receiver.

1

Turn transmitter power on. Power indicator lights.

2

Make sure channel switches on both transmitter and receiver set to
same channel.

3

Make sure light switch that controls power flow to wall outlet is on.

4

Check AC adaptor jack-to-socket and plug-to-outlet connections.

5

Make sure house fuses and circuit breakers are on.

6

Check all five solutions above. Any one or more of these solutions should
solve the problem.

Helpful Hint: If, after checking all of these solutions, you believe that your
AC adaptor is damaged, please call Fisher-Price®at 1-800-432-KIDS.

PROBLEM

You can hear conversations or sounds from other
homes. There is signal interference due to other
nursery monitors on same channel or cordless
telephones.

SOLUTION

Change channel switches on both transmitter
and receiver to eliminate source of interference.

Helpful Hints:

- Do not use more than one transmitter and one
receiver at same time in same household.

- Always remember that you are using public
airwaves when using your monitor. Conversa­tions, even from rooms near transmitter, may
broadcast to other nursery monitors, radios,
cordless telephones, or scanners outside your
home. To protect privacy of your home, always
turn transmitter off when not in use.

PROBLEM

Note: Range varies depending on surrounding conditions such
as noise levels, physical obstructions and signal interference.
Under ideal conditions, the range can be as far as the length
of a football field.

SOLUTION

Helpful Hints:

- If you cannot hear your child and all five bars do not light,
your receiver battery is weak. Replace the receiver battery
with a fresh, 9V alkaline battery or use AC adaptor for
power source.

- If receiver is too close to transmitter, you will hear squealing
or whistling. For example, your toddler (while wearing the
transmitter) may walk into the same room you are in (listen­ing to receiver). Move receiver further away from transmitter,
or turn volume on receiver down to reduce noise.

Circuit Breaker

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1

2

4

2

6

BUZZZZ

BUZZZZZ

BUZZZZZ

5

STATIC

STATIC

STATIC

2

“Ma, ma, ma.
Da, da, da…”

“Did you read

about…”

“Did you read

about…”

“Charlie, please

turnaround, you’re

too far away.”

“Wah, Wah,

Wah…”

“Wah, Wah,

Wah…”

“Wah, Wah,

Wah…”

1

You hear static or buzzing because
receiver is out of range of transmitter.

Move receiver closer to transmitter.

IMPORTANT!

• This product is not intended to be used as a medical monitor
and its use should not replace adult supervision.

• Test sound reception of receiver before first-time use and
whenever you change location of the transmitter.

• To prevent entanglement:

- Never place transmitter in a crib or playpen. Keep transmitter

and receiver out of baby’s reach.

- Never use extension cords with AC adaptors.

• Never use transmitter, receiver or AC adaptors near water
(ie.: bathtub, sink, laundry tub or wet basement, etc.).

• Always use transmitter, receiver and AC adaptors where there is
adequate ventilation. To prevent overheating, keep transmitter,
receiver and AC adaptors away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, direct sunlight, stoves, amplifiers, or
other appliances which produce hear.

CAUTION

• This product cannot replace responsible

adult supervision.

• Please keep small parts out of children’s
reach. Dispose of dead “AAA” batteries
properly.

TESTING

SOUND RECEPTION

For use with baby, place trans­mitter in room in which you
intend to use it. Slide transmitter
power switch to turn on. Turn on
a radio.

For use with toddler, have tod­dler stand in the area in which
they will be playing. Slide trans­mitter power switch to turn on.
Ask child to speak.

POWER

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B

ON

Test transmitter transmission and receiver reception.

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B

For use with baby, place receiver in
room in which you intend to use it.
Rotate on/off/volume dial to turn
power on. Adjust receiver location.

For use with toddler, position the
receiver where you will be listening.
Rotate on/off/volume dial to turn
power on. Adjust receiver location.

Hint: If you turn receiver power on
before transmitter power, you will
hear a static noise and all five bars
in the moving light display light.
Simply turn volume down and turn
transmitter power on.

ON

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B

Notes:

• Moving light display lights when sound is received by receiver.

• If all five bars in moving light display light:

- Receiver power is on and transmitter power is off.

- Receiver is too far away from transmitter.

- Receiver and transmitter are not on same channel.

- Loud sounds are transmitting.

If you experience interference
(buzzing or static, etc.) while
using one channel setting,
switch both units to other
channel. Selecting a channel is
usually a one time adjustment.

BATTERY

INSTALLATION

9V (6LR61)

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Receiver

1.5V x 3

“AAA” (LR03)

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

• Remove transmitter from base.

• Locate battery compartment door on bottom of receiver and back
of transmitter.

• Loosen screw in both battery compartment doors with a Phillips
screwdriver.

• Open battery compartment doors.

• Snap terminals of a fresh, 9V alkaline battery into receiver connectors.

• Insert three “AAA” (LR03) alkaline batteries, as indicated inside battery
compartment.

• Close battery compartment doors and tighten screws with a Phillips
screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

Transmitter

BATTERY TIPS

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).

• Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove
exhausted batteries from the product. Battery leakage and corrosion
can damage the product. Dispose of batteries safely.

• Never short circuit the battery terminals.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended in the
“Battery Installation” instructions are to be used.

• If removable rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be
charged under adult supervision.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before
they are charged.

• If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for
damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. Do not use a
damaged battery charger until it has been properly repaired.

IMPORTANT! Test sound reception of this monitor
before first time use and whenever you change
location of the transmitter (see this page).

1

Set transmitter channel switch to same channel
as receiver.

2

Place transmitter (in base) in same room with child.
Point microphone directly toward crib or play area.

3

Unwrap and fully extend AC adaptor cord for best
transmission. Insert AC adaptor jack into transmitter
socket and plug into wall outlet.

Note: To use three, “AAA” alkaline batteries for
power source, refer to “Battery Installation” instruc­tions on this page.

4

Slide transmitter on/off switch to turn power on.
Power indicator lights.

5

Place receiver where you will see or hear it.

6

Unwrap and fully extend AC adaptor cord for
best reception. Insert AC adaptor jack into receiver
socket and plug into wall outlet.

Note: To use a 9V alkaline battery for power
source, refer to “Battery Installation” instructions
on this page.

7

Rotate receiver on/off/volume dial to turn power
on. Power indicator lights. Rotate on/off/volume
dial to adjust volume.

FOR YOUR TODDLER

IMPORTANT! Test sound reception of this monitor
before first time use and whenever you change
location of the transmitter (see this page).

1

Set transmitter channel switch to same channel
as receiver.

2

Remove transmitter from base. Attach trans­mitter to child’s clothing using clip.Check to be

sure transmitter is secure.

3

Slide transmitter on/off switch to turn power
on. Power indicator lights.

4

Place receiver where you will see or hear it.

5

Unwrap and fully extend AC adaptor cord for
best reception. Insert AC adaptor jack into
receiver socket and plug into wall outlet.

Note: To use a 9V alkaline battery for power
source, refer to “Battery Installation” instructions
on this page.

6

Rotate receiver on/off/volume dial to turn
power on. Power indicator lights. Rotate
on/off/volume dial to adjust volume.

JUST FOR BABY

Battery
Compartment
Door

Battery
Compartment
Door

ON

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2

3

6

5

4

1

“Peek-a-boo…”

2

5

4

1

6

“Peek-a-boo…”

“One part

flour…”

7

“One part

flour…”

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ON

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