Tomy TFY7400P Users Manual

Home & Away

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Computer-Connect

Digital Video Monitor

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

contact our Parent Service Center at

1-800-704-8697 or [e-mail]

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

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.

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• 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 [e-mail] 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

Computer-Connect™ Video Monitor

With The First Years® Home & Away
Computer-Connect
home computer into your video monitor.
The USB connector creates a wireless
connection bet ween your computer and
the camera in baby’s room. With the
supplied soft ware you can easily see,
hear and even talk to your baby right from
the computer. You can also take quick
snapshots or long videos and store them
to your hard drive.

Also, when your computer is connected

to the internet you open a world of
connectivity to your video monitor. You can use free programs such as Skype
Google™ Chat to tap into your monitor from anywhere in the world. This is a great
way to check in from work and travel or let the grandparents check in on the little
one. Of course you get complete control over this and it works like any Skype call or
phone call.

With the Home & Away Computer-Connect Video Monitor you will always have a
simple way of connecting your family!

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Contents

Safety Instructions

Parts Diagram

USB Connector

Child Unit

Quick Start Instructions

To Set Up—Child Unit

To U se

Baby Viewer Software

Setup and Usage

Child Unit Indicators and Controls

Recharging/Replacing Batteries

Care (To Clean/Storage)

Using Your Home and Away Baby Video
Monitor with Sk ype

Troubleshooting

FCC Statement

Warranty

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Parts Diagram Quick Start Instructions

USB Connector

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Cap

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Antenna

3

Connection Indicator

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USB Plug

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Child Unit

Antenna

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2

Microphone

3

Power button

4

Nightlight button

Talkback volume switch (not pictured)

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Connection indicator

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Camera

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Adjustable-angle camera base

Wall mount slots (not pictured)

Cord channel (not pictured)

Nightlight

8

Battery cover (not pictured)

Power jack (not pictured)

Also Included

AC adapter (1) (not pictured)

Software disk (not pictured)

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You’ll find detailed instructions on the pages that follow.
Please read the Safety Instructions on pages 2–3.

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Set up the Computer

Install baby viewer sof tware from included CD into your computer. See detailed
instructions on page 10 if needed.

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.

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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. Insert USB connector into computer with sof tware installed.

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

6. Launch Baby Viewer software.

7. Adjust camera position to ensure desired view is displayed.

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8. Use computer volume controls to adjust volume.

Before returning this product to the store for any reason, please contact our
Parent Service Center at 800 -704-8697 or [e-mail].

Often, we can provide helpful tips and instructions to resolve your problem
quickly over the phone or by email.

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To Set Up —Child Unit

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1. Position the Child unit 4 to 6 feet from
your child’s crib or the area you wish
to view. 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 volum e switch on Child 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

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 AA batteries,
positioning them so the + and – symbols
on the batteries are aligned with the
corresponding symbols in the battery
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.

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