Topcom Babytalker 1010 User Manual

PMR BABYTALKER 1010

USER GUIDE

V 1.1

UK The features described in this manual are published with reservation to

modifications.

UK The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of

the R&TTE directive.

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of conformity can be found on :

http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Babytalker 1010. It’s a short range (up to 2 km in open field),

low powered babyphone base station in combination with a 446 MHz PMR (Pivate Mobile

Radio). The Babytalker 1010 can be used in any country where the service is authorised as

indicated on the packing box and in this manual

2 Intended purpose

The Babytalker 1010 can be used to keep in contact with your baby or to monitor any audible

activity in a room from a longer distance (up to 2 km in open field).

The selectable VOX sentivity ensures you that every sound in the baby’s room is clearly

received.

3 CE Mark en restrictions

The CE symbol on the unit, user guide and giftbox indicates that the unit complies with the

essential requirements of the R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC.

The ! symbol next to the CE mark, indicates that the PMR standard is not allowed in all

European countries.

PMR is allowed in the next countries:

Belgium, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, Italy, Portugal,

Greece, Czech, Luxemburg, Hungary, Slovakia, Suisse, France, UK, Ireland, Austria, Poland

4 Safety instructions

4.1 General

Please read carefully through the following information concerning safety and proper use.

Make yourself familiar with all functions of the device. Keep this manual on a safe place for

future use.

4.2 Babies safety

• The Babytalker 1010 is not a substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision and

should not be used as such.

• Make sure the Baby Unit and adapter cable are always out of reach of the baby, at least

one metre away.

• Never place the Baby Unit inside the baby ’s bed or playpen!

• Never cover the baby monitor (with a towel, blanket, etc.).

Restriction:

Check the local regulations before using it outside the

country where it was purchased. The standard may be

prohibited in this country.

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4.3 Burning injuries

•If the cover of the antenna is damaged, do not touch because when an antenna comes
in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result when transmitting.

•Batteries can cause property damage such as burns if conductive material such as
jewellery, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.The material may complete
an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling a

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charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container
with metal objects.

4.4 Injuries

• Do not place your device in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inflate with great force. If a PMR is placed in the bag deployment area and the
air bag inflates, the communicator may be propelled with great force and cause serious

injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

• Keep the PMR at least 15 centimetres away from a p

acemaker.

• Turn your PMR OFF as soon as interference is taking place with medical equipment.

4.5 Danger of explosion

• Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.

• Turn your PMR off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in
such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

• Never throw batteries in fire as they may explode.

4.6 Poisoning danger

• Keep batteries away from small children

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as below deck on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders;
and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.

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4.7 Legal

• Turn your PMR OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.

• Replacing or modifying the antenna may affect the PMR radio specifications and violate
the CE regulations. Unauthorised antennas could also damage the radio.

4.8 Notes

• Do not touch the antenna while transmitting, it could affect the range.

•Remove the battery if the device is not going to be used for a long period.

5Cleaning and maintenance

• To clean the unit, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don’t use a cleaner or
solvents on the unit; they can damage the case and leak inside, causing permanent
damage.

•Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint-free cloth.

•If the unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery
compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damag

e. Leave the cover off
the battery compartment overnight or until completely dry. Do not use the unit until
completely dry.

6 Disposal of the device (environment)

At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the
normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product,
user guide and/or box indicate this.

Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re­using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to
the protection of the environment. Please contact your local

authorities in case you need

more information on the collection points in your area.

Dispose of batteries at a designated battery disposal unit and not in
the household waste.

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7 Using the Babytalker 1010

To have communication between the Babyphone and the PMR device they need to be set
both on the same channel and within receiving range (up to max. 2 km in open field). Since
these devices use free frequency bands (channels), all devices in operation share these
channels (total 8 channels). Therefore, privacy is not garanteed.
The babytalker opererates on VOX mode. This means that the device starts sending as soon

as the microphone detects sound. The sensitivity of the sound detection c

an be changed by

the user.

Any other PMR device in range , on the same channel and in standby mode (not transmitting)
will hear the transmitted signal.

8Included in the package

•1 x Baby Unit

•1 x Parent unit

• 1 x Beltclip

• 1 x Power adapter

• 1 x Charger

• 1 x Battery pack

•User guide

Speaking from a PMR unit to the babyphone is not possible to
prevent unknown persons to disturb the babies night rest.

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9Installation

9.1 Baby unit

9.1.1 Using the power adapter

Plug one end of the adaptor (DC 10V/
300mA) into the power outlet and the
other end into the adapter jack on the
side of the baby unit . A click
indicates, the jack is locked into
position.

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Using batteries

Instead of using the power adapter, the baby unit can be powered by ‘LR03’ Alkaline (non-
rechargeable) batteries.
1 Pull the battery cover tab and gently remove the battery cover.
2 Install 4 ‘AAA’ ‘LR03’ alkaline batteries following the polarity as shown.
3 Re-install the Battery Cover

The Baby unit can operate with power adapter OR with non­rechargeable ‘LR03’ alkaline batteries. It ha

s no charging function.
The Parent unit can operate with rechargeable or LR03’ alcaline
batteries (not included).

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9.2 Parent unit

9.2.3 Recharging batteries

With the enclosed rechargeable battery pack or 3 x AAA NiMh rechargeable batteries (not
supplied) installed, the batteries can be charged with the included charger(DC 7,5V /
200mA).

9.2.1 Removing/Installing the Belt Clip

1 To remove the clip from the unit, push

the belt clip (B) towards the antenna,
while pulling the belt clip tab away from
the unit (A).

2 When re-installing the belt clip, a click

indicates the Belt Clip is locked into
position.

9.2.2 Battery Installation

1Remove the belt clip (See chapter

9.2.1 ).

2 Pull the battery door tab down (C) and

slide the battery cover away from the
antenna. (D)

3 Install the rechargeable battery pack

following the polarity as shown. Ensure
that the metal contacts on the site are
facing outwards from the radio to
connect on the battery door.(E)

4 Re-install the Battery Cover and Belt

Clip (See chapter 9.2.1 ).

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PMR can be used with 3xAAA NiMh batteries.
Follow the polarity as shown in the ba ttery
compartment when installing.

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Only use the included AC/DC ADAPTER with “AAA” rechargeable
batteries. Do not charge this unit when regular “AAA” ‘LR03’ alkaline
batteries are installed.
Do not connect other chargers. This may damage your device.

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•Plug the small plug of the adapter into the charger jack
on the top of the unit and the other end in the electrical
socket.

•Make sure that the unit is switched off in order to charge
the batteries properly.

NOTE: It takes approximately 12 to 14 hours to fully
charge the batteries (with 600mAh).

10 Supporting device for wall assembly

The baby unit is wall mountable. The appropriate screw is not supplied. Turn a 3mm screw
into the wall. The screw head must be approx. 3 mm out of the wall so that the screw can be
fixed correctly into the hang hole at the back of the baby unit. Hang the baby unit with its
hang hole carefully to this screw.

11 Battery Charge Level

The BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL in the Parent Unit, as well as in the Baby Unit is indicated
by the number of squares present inside the BATTERY icon on the LCD Display.

• Battery Full

• Battery 2/3 charged

• Battery 1/3 charged

• Battery empty

12 Buttons

12.1 Baby unit

(See picture 1 on the folded cover page)
1 VOX sensitivity control
2 Microphone
3 On/Off switch
4 Menu down button: Select the previous value in the menu.
5 External microphone connector (microphone not included)
6 Menu button: Enter the setting menu
7Power adapter connector
8 Menu up button - Select the next value in the menu.
9 LCD display
10 Hang hole for wall mounting
11 ON/OFF LED

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12.2 Parent unit

(See picture 2 on the folded cover page)
12 Charger connector
13 LCD display
14 Call button
15 Menu button - Enter the setting menu
16Speaker
17 Microphone
18 Menu down button

– Decrease the speaker volume
– Select the previous value in the menu.

19 Menu up button

– Select the next value in the menu.
– Increase the speaker volume

20 Push to talk button
21 On/Off Button
22 Lock button
23 Antenna

13 LCD Display information

13.1 Baby unit

(See picture 3 on the folded cover page)

A Call Tones icon

BChannel indicator
C Auto monitor function icon
D Beep tone function icon
EBattery level indicator
FPower adapter connected icon
GChannel Memory indicator
HTranmission icon
IChannel/Memory channel number

13.2 Parent unit

(See picture 4 on the folded cover page)

a Receive icon

bChannel/Memory channel number
cKey pad lock icon
d Speaker volume
eBattery level indicator

f Channel Memory indicator
gVOX icon

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14 Turning the Babytalker 1010 ON/OFF

14.1 Baby unit

14.2 Parent unit

15 Setting the Channel Memory

To have communication between the Baby Unit and the Parent unit they need to be set both
on the same channel memory. 15 Channel Memories are available (See chapter 23).

15.1 Baby unit

To turn ON:

• Set the On/Off switch to the top position (I), the LCD display
will show the current channel or memory location.

To switch OFF

• Set the On/Off switch to the bottom position (O), the LCD
display will turn blank.

To turn ON:

• Press and hold the - button . The unit will “beep” and the
LCD display will display the current channel.

To switch OFF

• Press and hold the - button . The unit will “beep” and the
LCD display will turn blank.

• Press the - button twice, the current channel memory
flashes on the display.

• Press the - button or the - button to change the
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To disactivate the Channel Memory function, select OF

• The unit will return to standby if no button is pressed within 5
seconds.

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15.2 Parent unit

16 Adjusting the Baby Unit VOX sensitivity

The baby unit transmission is activated by the voice of the baby or by another sound in the
environment (VOX).
The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the VOX sensitivity switch ;

– Up = Highest sensitivity position
–Down = Lowest sensitivity position

17 Adjusting the Parent Unit Speaker Volume

18 Beep tone ON/OFF

The Baby Unit can transmit automatically a 1 khz beep tone every 30 seconds when it is in
the listening mode. This function can be used when you need to be sure that the babytalker
is operational at all time.

• Press the - button twice, the current channel memory
flashes on the display.

• Press the - button or the - button to change the
channel memory.

To disactivate the Channel Memory function, select OF

• Press the - button to confirm and return to sta

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mode.

• Press the - button in stand-by-mode to increase the
speaker volume. The volume level is displayed.

• Press the - button to decrease the speaker volume.

• Press the - button 3 times.

• Press the - button to enable (ON) or the - button
to disable (OF) this function.

• Press the - button to confirm the selection.

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19 Automatic monitor ON/OFF

The Baby Unit can automatically open the microphone every 5 minutes and transmit the
room activity for 5 seconds.

20 Alert Tone ON/OFF

The Baby Unit will send out an alert tone when you activate the VOX function. After the alert
tone, it will transmit the detected voice signal.

21 Using the Parent unit as a PMR

Besided using the Parent unit as receiver for the Baby unit transmission, you can use it to
communicate with other PMR (Private Mobile Radio) users which are on the same channel.

21.1 Changing Channels

• Press the - button 4 times.

• Press the - button to enable (ON) or the - button
to disable (OF) this function.

• Press the - button to confirm the selection.

• Press the - button 5 times.

• Press the - button to enable (ON) or the - button
to disable (OF) this function.

• Press the - button to confirm the selection.

• Press the - button once , the current channel number
flashes on the display.

• Press the - button or the - button to change the
channel.

• Press the - button to confirm and return to stand-by
mode.

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function must be disactivated (See chapter 15.2) and the unit must
be set to the same channel as your correspondent PMR.

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21.2 Receiving a Signal

21.3 Transmitting a Signal

21.4 VOX Selection

The PMR is capable of voice activated (VOX) transmission. In VOX mode, the radio will
transmit a signal when it is activated by your voice or other sound around you. VOX operation
is not recommended If you plan to use your radio in a noisy or windy environment.

21.5 Call Tones

A call tone alerts others that you want to talk.
Press the button briefly. The call tone will be transmitted for 3 seconds on the set
channel.

The Parent Unit is continuously in RECEIVE mode when the unit is
switched ON and not transmitting. When a signal is detected the RX
icon will be displayed.

• Press and hold the - button to TRANSMIT. The TX
symbol is displayed.

• Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MICROPHONE 10cm
from the mouth and speak into the microphone.

•Release the - button

when you want to stop transmitting.

• Press the - button 3 times, the current VOX setting
flashes on the display and the VOX icon is displayed.

• Press the - button to turn the VOX feature ON press ­button again to select the VOX sensitivity level which
displayed. Press the - button until OF appears on the
display, to turn VOX OFF.

• Press the - button to confirm and return to stand-by
mode.

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21.6). Release and press the - button to restart transmitting.

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21.6 Monitor

You can use the MONITOR feature to check for weaker signals in the current channel.

• Press and hold the - button and the - button for simultaneous for 3
seconds to activate channel monitoring.

• Press the - button to stop monitoring.

21.7 Channel Scan

CHANNEL SCAN performs searches for active signals in an endless loop from channel 1 to
8 including

21.8 Button Lock

21.9 Display backlight

To activate the backlight of the LCD display press a button briefly.
The LCD backlight will light for 5 seconds.

• Press and hold the - button . Press the - button
briefly to start scanning.

•Release the buttons.

• When an active signal (one of 8 channels) is detected,
CHANNEL SCAN pauses and you will hear the active signal.

• Press the - button to communicate through the active
signal channel.

• Press the - button to deactiva

te channel scan.

• Press the - button or the - button to bypass the
current channel and continue to search for another active
channel

• Press and hold the - button for 3 seconds to activate the
BUTTON LOCK mode. The BUTTON LOCK icon is displayed on
the LCD Screen.

• Press and hold the - button again for 3 seconds to
deactivate BUTTON LOCK

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22 Troubleshooting

No power Clean the battery contacts with a soft cloth.

Replace the batteries

No transmission Make sure the PTT-button is pressed

completely before you speak.
Monitor the channel activity and switch to another
channel if the current is used.

No reception Check the speaker volume

Make sure that you are in the reception range of
the sender and change if necessary your location

Limited Range and noice during
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lking range depends on the terrain.
Steal constructions, concrete buildings or the use
in vehicles have a bad influence on the range.
Try to avoid as many obstacles as possible and
communicate in a clear line of sight.
Change your locations.

Interference The receiver and transmitter are to close. The

mimimum distance between 2 units is 1,5m.

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23 Technical specifications

Channels
Sub-code

Frequency

Range

Batteries

Transmission Power

Modulation Type

Channel spacing

Power Adapter

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446.00625MHz - 446.09375 MHz
Up to 2 Km (Open field)

Baby Unit: 4 x AAA ‘LR03’ Alkaline batteries
Parent Unit: 4 x AAA rechargeable batteries

=< 500mW ERP

FM - F3E

12,5 kHz

Baby Unit: DC 10V/300mA

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rent Unit: DC 7,5V/200mA

Memory Location PMR channel Number CTCSS frequency

M1 1 189,9Hz

M22189,9Hz

M3 3 189,9Hz

M4 4 189,9Hz

M5 5 189,9Hz

M66189,9Hz

M7 7 189,9Hz

M8 8 189,9Hz

M9 1 183,5Hz

M10 2 183,5Hz

M11 3 183,5Hz

M12 4 183,5Hz

M13 5 183,5Hz

M14 6 183,5Hz

M15 7 183,5Hz

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24 Warranty

24.1 Warranty period

Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the
new unit is purchased. Consumables or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or
value of the equipment are not covered.
The warranty has to be proven by presentation of a copy of the original purchase receipt, on
which the date of purchase and the unit-model are indica ted.

24.2 Warranty handling

A faulty unit needs to be returned to an authorized service centre including a valid purchase
note. If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, the service centre will repair any
defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge.
The service centre will at its discretion fulfil its warranty obligations by either repairing or
exchanging the faulty units or parts of the faulty units. In case of repl

acement, colour and

model can be different from the original purchased unit.

The initial purchase date shall determine the start of the warranty period. The warranty period
is not extended if the unit is exchanged or repaired by the appointed service centres.

24.3 Warranty exclusions

Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from
use of non-original parts or accessories are not covered by the warranty.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and
fire, nor any damage caused during transportation.
No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the unit has been changed, removed or
rendered ille

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R00001

SERVICE RETURN CARD - RÜCKSENDEKARTE -

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Fault description/Beschreibung des Defekts/Description de la panne/Beschrijving defect:

(Original Proof of Purchase has to be attached to this return card to be valid for warranty)

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