VTech BM1100 User Manual

User’s manual
BM1100

Safe & Sound Audio Monitor

Model:
BM1100

For product support
please call: 1 300 369 193

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this
product, please read Important safety instructions on page
iii of this manual.

This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting
necessary to install and operate your new VTech product.
Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper
installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich
VTech product.

i

Important safety instructions

When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury,
including the following:

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

1.

Adult setup is required.

2.

This product is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for

3.
responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used
as such.

This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor.

4.

Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use

5.
it next to a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or
swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.

6. CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery. Do not dispose of batteries

in a fire. They may explode.

Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter

7.
polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product.
Baby unit power adapter:
Input 100-240V AC 60 Hz; output: 6V DC 450 mA
Parent unit power adapter:
Input 100-240V AC 60 Hz; output: 6V DC 450 mA

The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a

8.
vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to
hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table
or cabinet outlet.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

9.
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Unplug the power cords before replacing the battery pack.

10.

Do not cut off the adapters to replace them with other plugs, as

11.
this causes a hazardous situation.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do not install this

12.
product where the cords may be walked on or crimped.

This product should be operated only from the type of power

13.
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.

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Important safety instructions (continued)

Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.

14.

Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or

15.
other unstable surfaces.

This product should not be placed in any area where proper

16.
ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings in the back or
bottom of this product are provided for ventilation. To protect
them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by
placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots

17.
because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a
short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this

18.
product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or
removing parts of the product other than specified access doors
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.

You should test the sound reception every time you turn on the

19.
units or move one of the components.

Periodically examine all components for damage.

20.

Be aware of possible loss of privacy while using public airwaves.

21.
Conversations may be picked up by other nursery monitors,
cordless phones, scanners, etc.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

22.
the product.

The product is not intended for use by persons (including children)

23.
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Cautions

Use and store the product at a temperature between 10oC and 39oC.

1.

Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight.

2.

Do not put the product close to a heating source.

The battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such

3.

as bright sunshine or fire.

Make sure the baby unit and the adapter cord are always out of

4.

reach of the baby, at least 1 metre away from the baby or crib, to
avoid a possible strangulation hazard.

Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s crib or playpen. Never

5.

cover the baby unit or parent unit with anything such as a towel or
a blanket.

Other electronic products such as HAM radios and DECT

6.

cordless phones may cause interference with your audio monitor.
Try installing your audio monitor as far away as possible from
these types of electronic devices.

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Getting started

Parts checklist

Check to make sure the package contains the following items.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event
warranty service is necessary.

Baby uni t
(B M1100 BU)

Parent unit battery
compartment cover

2 Power adapters

To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters,
please call VTech on 1 300 369 193.

Par ent unit
(B M1100 PU)

Battery p ack for
paren t unit

User ’s manua l

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Getting started

Baby unit installation

You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power.
Install the baby unit as shown below.
Make sure that the power outlet is not controlled by a wall

switch. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.
The baby unit turns on when it is powered up.

Power adapter

The P OW ER
light remains
on when the
baby unit is
turned on.

Baby uni t

Use only the baby unit power adapter supplied with this

•
product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on
1 300 369 193.

The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a

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vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed
to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under­the-table or cabinet outlet.

Make sure the unit and the power adapter cord are out of

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reach of children.

Getting started

Parent unit battery installation

You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC power
or to the rechargeable battery pack provided. Even if the parent
unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install
the battery pack. This guarantees continued operation in case
of a power outage.

Install the battery as shown below.

Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the

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wires hanging out.

Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside

2.
the battery compartment. The parent unit turns on when
it is powered up. Place the wires neatly inside the battery
compartment.

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