Tomy TFY7294C, TFY7294P Users Manual

Home

& Away

Portable

Digital Video Monitor

Before returning this product to the store for any reason, please

contact our Parent Service Center at

Often, we can provide helpful tips and instructions to resolve your

1-800-704-8697 or cs@learningcurve.com

problem quickly over the phone or by e-mail.

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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

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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.

IMPORTANT

• 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 Portable™ Digital Video Monitor enables you to see and hear your infant from just about anywhere in your house. It is compact, lightweight, easy to set up, and easy to use.

The wall-mountable Child Unit features a video camera that can be tilted and 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 capability, so you can speak to your child from a dierent room, or a

dierent part of the house. Automatic nightvision technology means you can still 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-second display shut-o to save energy and extend battery life.

For expanded capability, you can add up to three more cameras to the system, so you’ll be able to keep an eye on several locations in your home at the same time.

Plug the Parent Unit into your home computer using the USB cable provided, and open a whole new world of features and opportunities. With the software provided, you’ll be able to view your baby from the computer, and even take pictures and video! You can also download Skype® or use an existing account to access your Monitor from anywhere in the world. By using Skype on any computer connected to the internet you will be able to see, hear, and talk to your baby just as you would with any Skype video chat. This Monitor was designed to truly maximize your ability to stay connected to your baby from home and away.

Contents

Safety Instructions

Parts Diagram

Parent Unit

Child Unit

Quick Start Instructions

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

Beltclip/Stand

Headphone Capability

Parent Unit Finder Feature

Parent Unit Indicators and Controls

Menu Choices – Your Preferences for Selected 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 Software

Keyboard Shortcuts

Using your Home and Away Portable Digital Video Monitor with Skype

Troubleshooting

FCC Statement

Warranty

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Parts Diagram

Parent Unit

Volume control button

Power button

Talk button

Battery indicator

Sound level indicator

Connection indicator

Camera scan button

OK/Zoom button

Directional pad

Menu button

Display screen

Speaker/microphone

Power jack

Headphone jack

PC connector (USB port)

Battery cover (not pictured)

Belt clip/stand (not pictured)

Child Unit

Antenna

Microphone

Power button

Nightlight button

Talkback volume switch (not pictured)

Connection indicator

Camera

Adjustable-angle camera base

Wall mount slots (not pictured)

Cord channel (not pictured)

Nightlight

Battery cover (not pictured)

Power jack (not pictured)

Also Included

AC adapters (2) (not pictured)

USB cable (not pictured)

Software disk (not pictured)

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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 use Install the rechargeable battery pack provided. Battery compartment is on back of unit. Loosen screw to release it, and slide cover o. Insert plug on battery pack into connector inside compartment, then ﬁt battery into place. Replace cover and secure it by tightening the screw. Connect one of the AC adapters to power jack and plug cord into wall outlet.

IMPORTANT

CHARGE BATTERY FOR 8 HOURS BEFORE INITIAL USE.

For plug-in use: Connect 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 camera to upright position.

4. Hold down power button on Parent Unit until screen lights up to turn it on.

5. Connection indicators on both units should glow blue indicating they are

connected.

6. Adjust camera position 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 seconds if unit is powered by batteries. This is a normal power-saving feature. Pressing any button on Parent Unit will reactivate the display. This feature can be turned o through menu in Parent unit.

Before returning this product to the store for any reason, please contact our Parent Service Center at 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 email.

1. Position the Child unit 4 to 6 feet from your child’s crib or the area you wish to vie w. NEVER position the unit within a child’s reach.

2. Insert the connector on the AC adapter into the jack on the back of the unit, then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

Note: Use attached hook & loop strip to gather and secure any excess cord.

3. Lift the antenna to its full upright position.

4. Rotate the camera out from 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 loudest.

talkback v olume switch on Chil d Unit

Additional cameras

You can position up to three additional cameras in your home to monitor dierent locations. To ﬁnd out where you can purchase additional cameras for your Monitor, please contact our Parent Service Center at 800-704-8697 or purchase directly at theﬁrstyears.com.

For wall mounting (recommended)

1. Press the adapter cord into the grooved channel on the back of the unit, making certain to slide it under the two holding clips.

2. Securely fasten two #8 “pan” head screws to the wall, one above the other, exactly 1 inch apart, leaving the screw heads protruding by at least ¼ inch. For best results use a 3/4-inch long screw; mount in a solid wood panel, or use screw anchors.

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.

cord in grooved channel

slots in un it slide

over screws

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To Set Up – Parent Unit

Optional Stand For Child Unit

An optional stand has been included with the Home and Away™ Digital Video Monitor. This stand allows you to better view your baby from tough angles.

To Install:

For temporary/battery-powered operation

Loosen the screw to release the batter y compartment cover, then slide and lift it o. Insert three A A batteries, positioning them so the + and – symbols on the batteries are aligned with the corresponding symbols in the batter y compartment. Replace the cover and secure it by tightening the screw.

IMPORTANT

USE OF BATTERIES TO pOwER THE CHILd UNIT IS INTENdEd ONLY FOR TEmpORARY USE dURING A pOwER OUTAGE OR wHEN A pLUG-IN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS UNAvAILABLE. CHECk THE LOw BATTERY INdICATOR OFTEN, ANd REpLACE BATTERIES AS NECESSARY.

install batteries in compartment

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 install and charge batteries

1. Loosen the screw to release the battery compartment cover. Then, slide the cover o.

2. Insert the plug on the battery pack into the connector inside the battery compartment.

3. Fit the battery pack into the compartment.

4. Place the cover back onto the batter y compartment and secure it by tightening the s crew.

5. Charge the battery: Insert the connector on the AC adapter into the power jack on the side of the unit, and plug into an electrical outlet. The

battery needs to be charged for 8 hours before the ﬁrst portable use.

hold belt c lip open to install b attery pack

IM P ORTA 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 adapter as for initial battery charging, and plug the adapter into an electrical 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, recharge daily. Keep plugged in overnight or for several hours

a day.

IM P ORTA NT:

• Use only the AC AdApters sUpplied with this prodUCt; Use of

ANY OTHER AdApTER(S) COULd dAmAGE mONITOR ANd wOULd vOId wA R R ANT Y.

• AC AdApters shoUld be regUlArly exAmined for signs of dAmAge to the Cord, plUg, enClosUre or other pArts; in the

EvENT OF SUCH dAmAGE, IT mUST NOT BE USEd .

• to obtAin replACement AC AdApter: pleAse CAll oUr pArent

SERvICE CENTER AT 800-704-8697

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• Batteries may explode or leak if not used correctly. Follow all

instructions for proper installation, use and storage.

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