The First Years Home & Away Portable User Manual
Before returning this product to the store for any reason, please
contact our Parent Service Center at
1-800-704-8697 or cs@learningcurve.com
Often, we can provide helpful tips and instructions to resolve your
problem quickly over the phone or by e-mail.
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up-to-date instruction manual as well as tips and troubleshooting advice.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol is intended to warn the user of potential safety hazards.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to a potential risk of
electric shock and other electrical safety issues.
WARNING:
• To prevent electric shock or strangling by the cord, KEEP OUT OF
CHILD’S REACH. Never place monitor or cord within 3 feet of child or
attach to a crib or playpen.
• Never place these units within a child’s reach.
• This product is not a toy; do not allow children to play with it.
• The product is designed to assist in the monitoring of children, not as a
prevention for injury to or loss of a child.
• This product is not a substitute for proper adult supervision. All children
should be supervised at all times by responsible adults.
WARNING
Toreducetheriskofreorelectricalshock,donotopenthisproductor
expose the product to:
• Water and Moisture: This product should not be used near water,
for example, near a bathtub or sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
• Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
IMP OR TAN T
• The user should not attempt to service this product. Read all safety and
operating instructions before operating this product.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
• Observe all warnings.
• Follow all operating instructions.
• Do not tamper with the plug under any circumstances.
• Power Source – This product should be connected only to the power
supply provided.
• Cleaning —Before cleaning, be sure to unplug. Clean only as
recommended in these instructions.
• Object and Liquid Entry—Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings.
• Damage or Malfunction—Please contact our Parent Service Center at
800-704-8697 or cs@learningcurve.com if:
a. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged
b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into it
c. The product has been exposed to rain
d. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in its performance
e. The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
Wall Mounting—The Child Unit should be mounted to a wall only as
recommended in these instructions.
WARNING
Do not mount the Child Unit in a location where the unit or the adapter cord
is within the child’s reach. Never place monitor or cord within 3 feet of child
or attach to a crib or playpen.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in
accordance with the installation instructions.
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The First Years Home and Away Portable™
Digital Video Monitor
The First Years® Home and Away Por table™
Digital Video Monitor enable s you to see and
hear your infant from just about any where in your
house. It is compact, lightweight, ea sy to set up,
and easy to use.
The wall-mountable Child Unit feature s a video
camera that can be tilted an d swiveled to give
you the view and angle you want. The Parent Unit
is compact and lightweight, with a convenient
belt-clip, so it’s easy to keep with you. Plus, the
Parent Unit has talkback capabilit y, s o you can
speak to your child from a dierent room, or a
dierent part of the hous e. Automatic nightvision technology means you can s till see a low-light image of your child at night
when the nursery is dark . Rechargeable batteries are supplied for the Parent
Unit, which has an automatic 30-se cond display shut-o to save energy and
extend batte ry life.
For expanded capa bility, you can add up to three more camera s to the system,
so you’ll be able to keep an eye on several locatio ns in your home at the same
time.
Plug the Parent Unit into your home computer using the USB cab le provided,
and open a whole new world of feature s and opportunities. With the soft ware
provided, you’ll be able to view your baby from the computer, and even take
pictures and video! You can also download S kype® or use an existing account
to access your Monitor from any where in the world. By using Skype on any
computer connected to the intern et you will be able to see, hear, and talk to your
baby just as you would with any Skype v ideo chat. This Monitor was designed to
truly maximize your ability to stay conn ected to your baby from home and away.
Contents
Safety Instructions
Parts Diagram
Parent Unit
Child Unit
Quick Start Instruction s
To Set Up—Child Unit
To Set Up—Parent Unit
To U se
Display Sleep Mode
Sound Activation
Range
Night Vision
Talkback Feature: Two Way Communication
Bel tclip/ Stand
Headphone C apability
Parent Unit Finder Feature
Parent Unit Indicators and Controls
Menu Choices – Your Preferences for Sel ected Features
Child Unit Indicators and Controls
Recharging/Replacing Batteries
Pairing of Parent and Child Units
Care (To Clean/Storage)
To Clean
Storage
Using Your Computer as Parent Unit
Baby Viewer Sof tware
Keyboard Shortcuts
Using your Home and Away Port able™
Digital Video Mon itor with Skype
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Troubleshooting
FCC Statement
Warranty
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Parent Unit
Volume control button
Power button
Talkback button
Battery indic ator
Sound level indicator
Connection indicator
Camera scan but ton
OK/Zoom button
Directional pad
Menu button
Display screen
Speaker/microphone
Power jack
Headphone jack
PC connector (USB por t)
Battery cover (not picture d)
Belt clip/stand (not pictured)
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Antenna
Microphone
Power button
Nightlight button
Talkback volume switch (not pictured)
Connection indicator
Camera
Adjustable-angle camera b ase
Wall mount slots (not pictured)
Cord channel (not pictured)
Nightlight
Battery cover (not picture d)
Power jack (not pictured)
Also Included
AC adapters (2) (not pictured)
USB cable (not pictured)
Softw are disk (not pictured)
Optional Stand
for child unit (not pictured)
Parts Diagram
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1. Position the Child unit 4 to 6 fe et from
your child’s crib or the area you wish to
vie w. NEVER position the unit within a
child’s reach.
2. Inser t the connector on the AC adapter
into the jack on the back of the unit,
then plug the adapter into an electr ical
outlet.
Note: Use attached hook & l oop strip to gather and secure any excess cord.
3. Lift the antenna to its f ull upright
position.
4. Rotate the camera out fro m the base
and swivel it to the angle you think will
give you your best view.
5. Use the Talkback Volume Switch on the
back of the Child Unit to choose your
preferred setting:
Low for quietest, or High for loud est.
Additional cameras
You can position up to three additional cameras in your home to m onitor
dierent locations. To find out where you can purchas e additional cameras for
your Monitor, please contact our Parent Ser vice Center at 800-704-8 697 or
purchase directly at thefirs tyears.com.
For wall mounting (recommended)
1. Press the adapter cord into the grooved channel
on the back of the unit, making cert ain to slide it
under the two holding clips.
2. Securely fasten t wo #8 “pan” head screws to the
wall, one above the other, exactly 1 inch apart,
leaving the screw heads protruding by at leas t ¼ inch.
For best results us e a 3/4-inch long screw; mount in
a solid wood panel, or use screw anchor s.
3. Fit the round openings on the wall mount slots over
the screw heads, then slide the unit down until it is
seated firmly.
4. To test that unit is securely mounted, press on its top
and side edges.
To Set Up —Child UnitQuick Start Instructions
You’ll find detailed instructions on the pages that follow. Please read
the Safety Instructions on pages 2–3.
Set up the Parent Unit
For portable us e Install the rechargeable battery p ack provided. Battery
compartment is on back of unit. Lo osen screw to release it, and slide cover o.
Insert plug on bat tery pack into connector inside compartme nt, then fit battery
into place. Replace cover and secure it by tightening the screw. Connec t one of
the AC adapters to power jack and plug cord into wall outlet .
IMP OR TAN T
CHARGE BATTERY FOR 8 HOURS BEFORE INITIAL USE.
For plug-in use: C onnect one of the AC adapters to power jack and plug cord into
wall outlet.
Set up the Child Unit
• Place unit 4 to 6 feet from child’s crib or play area.
• Connect remaining AC adapter to unit and plug into wall outlet .
To u se
1. Hold down power button on Child Unit until connection indicator lights up
and blinks to turn it on .
2. Move antenna to full upright position.
3. Lift camer a to upright position.
4. Hold down power button on Parent Unit until screen lights up to turn it on.
5. Connection indicator s on both units should glow blue indicating they are
connected.
6. Adjust camera po sition to ensure desired view is displayed.
7. Press + or – to adjust the volume of the Parent Unit.
Note: Display on the Parent Unit will go blank after 30 se conds if unit is powered
by batteries. This is a norma l power-saving feature. Pressing any but ton on
Parent Unit will reactivate the display. This feature can be tur ned o through
menu in Parent Unit.
Before returning this product to t he store for any reason, please contact our
Parent Service C enter at 800-704-8697 or c s@learningcurve.com.
Often, we can provide h elpful tips and instructions to resolve your problem
quickly over the phone or by email.
talkback vol ume switch on Child Uni t
cord in grooved channel
slots in unit s lide
over screws
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For temporary/battery-powered operation
Loosen the screw to releas e the battery
compartment cover, then slide and lift it
o. Insert three A A batteries (not included),
positioning them so the + and – symb ols on the
batteries are aligned with th e corresponding
symbols in the batter y compartment. Replace
the cover and secure it by tightening the screw.
IMP OR TAN T
USE OF BATTERIES TO POWER THE CHILD UNIT I S INTENDED
ONLY FOR TEMPORARY USE D URING A POWER OUTAGE
OR WHEN A PLUG-I N ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS UNAVAILA BLE.
CHECK THE LOW BATTERY IND ICATOR OFTEN, AND
REPLACE BATTER IES AS NECESSARY.
WARNING
• KEEP OUT OF CHILD’S REACH.
• Do not place Child Unit in crib or attach to crib or playpen.
• Never place monitor or cord within 3 feet of child or attach
to a crib or playpen.
• Do not mount the Child Unit in a location where the unit or
the adapter cord is within the child’s reach.
To Set Up – Parent Unit
To install and charge battery pack
1. Loosen the screw to release the
battery compa rtment cover. Then,
slide the cover o.
2. Insert the plug on the bat tery pack
into the connector inside the bat tery
compartment.
3. Fit the battery pac k into the
compartment.
4. Place the cover back onto the batter y compartment and secure it by tightening
the screw.
5. Charge the battery: Insert the conne ctor on the AC adapter into the
power jack on the side of the unit, and plug into an elec trical outlet. The
battery nee ds to be charged for 8 hours befo re the first portable use.
IM POR TA NT:
IF THE PARENT UNIT IS ON, THE POWER INDICATOR WILL GLOW PURPLE
WHILE THE BATTERY IS CHARGING. ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY
CHARGED, IT WILL GLOW BLUE.
For plug-in use/recharging
Reconnect the Parent Unit to the AC ad apter as for initial battery charging, and
plug the adapter into an electric al outlet. If desired, open the stand to support
unit in upright position for viewing and operating.
• You may use the Monitor while charging; however, it will take longer to charge
when in use.
• For best results, re charge daily. Keep plugged in overnight or for several hour s
a da y.
IM POR TA NT:
• USE ONLY THE AC ADAPTERS SU PPLIED WITH THIS PRO DUCT; USE OF
ANY OTHER ADAPTER(S) COULD DAM AGE MONITOR AND WOULD VOID
WA R R AN TY.
• AC ADAPTERS SH OULD BE REGUL ARLY EXAMINED FOR SIGNS OF
DAMAGE TO THE CORD, PLUG , ENCLOSURE OR OTHE R PARTS; IN THE
EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, IT MUST NOT BE USED .
• TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT AC A DAPTER: PLEAS E CALL OUR PARENT
SERVICE CENT ER AT 800-704-8697.
WARNING:
• Batteries may explode or leak if not used correctly. Follow all
instructions for proper installation, use and storage.
install batteries in compartment
hold belt cli p open to install bat tery pack
Optional Stand For Child Unit
An optional stand has be en included with the Home and Away™ Digital Video
Monitor. This stand allows you to better view your baby f rom tough angles.
To Install:
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