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BM2150
Digital Audio Baby Monitor
User’s manual
Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before
using this product, please read Important
safety instructions.
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.
What’s in the box
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:
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the product.
2. Adult setup is required.
3. This product is intended as an aid. It is not
a substitute for responsible and proper adult
supervision and should not be used as such.
4. This product is not intended for use as a medical
monitor.
5. Do not use this product near water. For example,
do not use 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 the batteries provided.
There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type
of battery is used for the parent unit. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
7. Use only the adapters included with this product.
Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can
seriously damage the product.
Baby unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC 450mA
Parent unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC 450mA.
8. The power adapters are intended to be correctly
oriented in a 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.
9. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
10. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11. Unplug the power cords before replacing
batteries.
12. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace
them with other plugs, as this causes a
hazardous situation.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords.
Do not install this product where the cords may
be walked on or crimped.
14. This product should be operated only from the
type of power 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.
15. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension
cord.
16. Do not place this product on an unstable table,
shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
17. This product should not be placed in any area
where proper 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.
18. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through the slots because they may touch
dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this 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.
20. You should test the sound reception every
time you turn on the units or move one of the
components.
21. Periodically examine all components for damage.
22. Be aware of possible loss of privacy while using
public airwaves. Conversations may be picked
up by other nursery monitors, cordless phones,
scanners, etc.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
24. The product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) 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
1. Use and store the product at a temperature
between 0oC and 40oC.
2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat
or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to
a heating source.
3. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as bright sunshine or fire.
Warning—Strangulation Hazard—
4.
Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep
this cord out of the reach of children (more
than 1 metre away).
5. Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s cot or
playpen. Never cover the baby unit or parent unit
with anything such as a towel or a blanket.
6. Other electronic products may cause
interference with your baby monitor. Try
installing your baby monitor as far away
from these electronic devices as possible:
wireless routers, radios, cellular telephones,
intercoms, room monitors, televisions,
personal computers, kitchen appliances and
cordless telephones.
Install parent unit battery
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
2. Install the supplied rechargeable batteries
into the battery compartment, matching the
polarity markings (+ and -).
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back
until it securely clicks into place.
Connect and charge the
battery
• The rechargeable battery is pre-installed in your
parent unit.
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this
product.
• Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled
by wall switches.
• The power adapters are intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The
prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place
if they are plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table
or cabinet outlet.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the
power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
Connect the baby monitor
Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected and turned on
the parent unit, the battery will be charged
automatically. The battery icon indicates the
battery status (see the following table).
• The parent unit battery is fully charged after
12 hours of continuous charging.
• It takes longer to charge the battery when the
parent unit is turned on. To shorten the charging
time, turn the parent unit off while charging.
• The standby time varies depending on the
volume level you set and your actual use.
Battery
indicators
The battery
icon
and LOW
BAT TERY
flashes.
The battery
icon
becomes
solid .
Battery
status
The battery
has very little
charge and
may be
used
for only a
short time.
The battery is
fully charged.
Action
Charge
without
interruption
(about 30
minutes).
To keep
the battery
charged,
connect it to
AC power
when not in
use.
Before use
Positioning the baby monitor
• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby.
• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a
substitute for proper adult supervision, and should
not be used as such.
Test your baby monitor
You may test the baby monitor before initial
use, and at regular times thereafter.
• For hearing protection, make sure the
parent unit is more than 1 metre away
from both baby unit. If you hear any
high-pitched noise, move the parent unit
further until the noise stops. You can
also press on the parent unit to lower or
mute the noise.
Never place or mount the baby unit inside the
baby’s cot or playpen.
• To avoid interference from other electronic
devices, place your baby monitor far away from
devices such as wireless routers, microwaves,
cell phones and computers.
1. Place the baby unit more than 1 metre away
from your baby.
> 1 metre
Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor
is up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres
indoors. The actual operating range may vary
depending on the environmental conditions
and other interferences such as walls, doors
and other obstructions.
Overview
Baby unit overview
1
2
Parent unit overview
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 _ LCD display
2 _ Sensitivity/Sound level indicators
More lights on when a higher sensitivity
9
10
is set, or when a higher sound level is
> 1 metre
1. Make sure your baby unit and parent unit
are on.
2. The parent unit displays images from the
baby unit.
• Speak towards the microphone of the
baby unit. You will hear the sound at the
parent unit.
• When the parent unit beeps, move the parent unit
closer to the baby units (observe the minimum
distance of 1 metre). You can also check if the
baby unit is connected to a live power socket and
switched on.
2. Place the parent unit more than 1 metre
away from the baby unit.
＞1 metre
＜1 metre
• If you experience high-pitched screeching noise
from your baby monitor while positioning:
- Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are
more than 1 metre apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
3
4
5
6
7
1 _ Temperature sensor
The baby unit measures the temperature in
baby’s room and transmits this information to
the parent unit. If the detected temperature
falls outside the temperature range, the
parent unit screen will display LOW TEMP (if
<10oC) or HI TEMP (if >30oC).
2 _ Speaker
3 _ Power indicator
On when the baby unit is switched on.
Off when the baby unit is switched off.
_
4
Press to increase the speaker volume.
_
5
Play / Stop lullabies
6 _ (On / off)
Press and hold to turn the baby unit on
8
9
detected from the baby unit.
3 _ Charging Indicator
_
4
Press to increase the speaker volume.
5 _ MENU (Select)
_
6
(On / off)
Press and hold to turn on or off.
_
7
Press to decrease the speaker volume.
8 _ Microphone
9 _ Power Indicator
10 _
(Back)
11
12
13
or off.
• Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if
you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the
baby units.
_
7
Press to decrease the speaker volume.
8 _ Microphone
_
9
Night Light
Press to turn night light on / off.
11 _ Speakerphone
12 _ TAL K
Press and hold to talk to the baby unit.
13 _ Battery Compartment Cover
Parent unit status icons
Connection status
•
displays when strong signal
strength is detected between
the baby unit and the parent
unit.
displays when moderate
•
signal strength is detected
between the baby unit and the
parent unit.
•
displays when weak signal
strength is detected between
the baby unit and the parent
unit.
flashes when the link
•
between the baby unit and the
parent unit is lost.
Night light
• Displays when night light is
turned on.
• Displays when night light is
turned off.
Sound alert
• Displays when the sound alert
is set to on.
• Flashes when the sound alert
is triggered.
Speaker volume off
• Displays when the speaker is
turned off.
Battery status
•
the battery is charging.
displays solid when the
•
battery is fully charged.
•
displays when the battery is
low and needs charging.
animates when
Using the baby monitor
Power on or off the baby unit
• Press and hold
The power indicator light turns on.
• Press and hold
The power indicator light turns off.
Power on or off the parent unit
• Press and hold
The power indicator light turns on.
• Press and hold
The power indicator light turns off.
Adjust baby unit speaker volume
• Press
the speaker volume.
or on the baby unit to adjust
Adjust parent unit speaker volume
• Press
the speaker volume.
• When the parent unit speaker volume is set to off,
appears on the screen.
or on the parent unit to adjust
Adjust the sound sensitivity of
the baby unit
You can choose to hear sounds from the baby
unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed
a certain level. You can use the parent unit to
adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby
unit. The higher the sensitivity level, the more
sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds
for transmitting to the parent unit. The Sound
sensitivity level is preset to the highest level
(Level 5).
to turn on the baby unit.
to turn off the baby unit.
to turn on the parent unit.
to turn off the parent unit.
Display Sensitivity Description
(Level 5)
High
Sensitivity
Highest Sound
sensitivity level
The parent unit
speaker is constantly
on, and you will hear
all sounds (including
background noises)
from your baby’s room.
(Level 4)
High Sound
sensitivity level
The parent unit
speaker turns on for
soft babbling and
louder sounds from
your baby. It remains
quiet when your
baby sleeps soundly.
(Level 3)
Medium Sound
sensitivity level
The parent unit
speaker turns on for
loud babbling and
louder sounds from
your baby. It remains
quiet when your baby
makes soft sounds.
(Level 2)
Low Sound
sensitivity level
The parent unit
speaker turns on for
crying and louder
sounds from your
baby. It remains quiet
when your baby
makes soft sounds.
(Level 1)
Lowest Sound
sensitivity level
The parent unit
speaker turns on
for loud crying or
screeching sounds
from your baby. It
Low
Sensitivity
remains quiet when
your baby makes
soft sounds.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not
in use.
2. Press MENU to select SENSITIVITY.
3. Press
or to choose your desired
sound sensitivity, then press MENU to
confirm your selection.
The screen displays SAV ED. You hear a
confirmation tone.
Play lullaby
There are 5 lullabies to choose from. The
selected lullaby plays repeatedly.
On the parent unit:
To change the lullaby to be played:
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press MENU to confirm your selection.
On the baby unit:
To play lullabies:
Press MENU to play lullabies.
To stop playing lullabies:
Press
• Lullaby playback is paused when the parent
unit is talking to the baby unit. Lullaby playback
resumes when the parent unit finishes using the
TAL K feature.
MENU when the parent unit is not in
use.
or to scroll to LULLABY, then
press MENU.
or to scroll to your desired
lullaby to play or PL AY A LL . The screen
displays PL AY
The screen displays SAV ED. You hear a
confirmation tone.
-OR-
Press MENU to exit the menu. The current
setting remains unchanged.
to stop playing lullabies.
again
Set the sound alert
When the parent unit speaker volume is set
to off, you can set the parent unit to beep
whenever the baby unit detects sounds above
the preset threshold volume.
To s e t the sound alert:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not
in use.
2. Press
or to scroll to SOUND
ALERT, then press MENU.
3. If the current sound alert setting is OFF,
the screen displays ON? If the current
sound alert setting is ON, the screen
displays OFF?.
4. Press MENU to confirm your selection.
The screen displays SAV ED. You hear a
confirmation tone.
-OR-
Press MENU to exit the menu. The current
setting remains unchanged.
Set the Nightlight
When this feature is turned on, the nightlight
on the baby unit gives a soft glow for comfort
and allows easy location in the dark.
To set the Nightlight from the parent unit:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not
in use.
2. Press
then press MENU.
3. If the current nightlight setting is OFF,
the screen displays ON? If the current
Nightlight setting is ON, the screen
displays OFF?.
4. Press MENU to confirm your selection.
The screen displays SAV ED. You hear a
confirmation tone.
-OR-
Press MENU to exit the menu. The current
setting remains unchanged.
You can also turn the nightlight on or off from
the baby unit.
To turn the nightlight on or off at the baby
unit:
• Press MENU to turn nightlight on.
• Press
or to scroll to NIGHTLIGHT,
again to turn nightlight off.
Reset the baby monitor
You can restore all the adjustable settings
back to their original factory settings.
To reset the baby monitor:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not
in use.
2. Press
or to scroll to RESET, then
press MENU .
3. The screen displays CONFIRM? Press
MENU to confirm. The screen displays
SAVED. You hear a confirmation tone.
-OR-
Press MENU to exit the menu. The current
setting remains unchanged.
Talk to the baby unit
You can broadcast messages from the parent
unit to the baby unit.
To talk to the baby unit:
Press and hold TALK on the side of the parent
unit. Speak towards the microphone on the
parent unit. Your voice is broadcast to the
baby unit.
• If the speaker volume of the parent unit is set to
OFF, it will be reset to TALK default volume after
you press and hold TALK .
• Lullaby playback is paused when the parent
unit is talking to the baby unit. Lullaby playback
resumes when the parent unit finishes using the
TAL K feature.
General product care
To keep this product working well and looking good,
follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for
example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping the product or treating it roughly.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the parent unit and the baby
unit in water and do not clean them under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the baby unit and parent unit are dry
before you connect them to the mains again.
Storage
When you are not going to use the baby monitor for
some time, store the parent unit, the baby unit and
the adapters in a cool and dry place.
Frequently asked questions
Below are the questions most frequently asked about
the soother. If you cannot find the answer to your
question, please contact TecHelp on 1300 369 193.
Why does the
baby monitor
not respond
normally?
Why don’t
the power-on
light of the
baby unit and
parent unit
go on when I
switch on the
units?
Why doesn’t
my parent
unit charge
while
connected to
AC power?
Why is my
screen in
black and
white?
Try the following (in the order
listed) for common cure:
1. Disconnect the power to the
baby unit and the parent unit.
2. Wait a few seconds before
connecting power back to the
baby unit and the parent unit.
3. Turn on the baby unit and the
parent unit.
4. Wait for the parent unit to
synchronize with the baby unit.
Allow up to one minute for this
to take place.
Perhaps the parent unit is not
connected to the power. Insert
the appliance plug into the parent
unit and put the adapter in a wall
socket. Then, press and hold
to switch on the parent unit and
to establish connection with the
baby unit.
Perhaps the baby unit is not
connected to the power. Insert
the appliance plug into the baby
unit and put the adapter in a wall
socket. Then, press and hold
to switch on the baby unit and
to establish connection with the
parent unit.
Make sure the power is not
controlled by a wall switch.
The screen is in black and white
during night-time or in a dark room
when the night vision feature is
activated. This is normal.
Why do I
get glare or
blurry display
on my screen
when viewing
my baby at
night?
Why does the
baby monitor
produce a
high-pitched
noise?
Why does
the parent
unit beep?
Why don’t
I hear a
sound/Why
can’t I hear
my baby cry?
Why can’t I
establish a
connection?
Why is the
connection
lost every
now and
then? Why
are there
sound
interruptions?
During night-time or in a dark
room, the surroundings and other
interfering factors, like lightings,
objects, colours and backgrounds
may affect the image quality on
your parent unit screen. Adjust the
baby unit’s angle or place the baby
unit at a higher level to prevent
glare and blurry display.
The parent unit and baby unit may
be too close to each other.
• Move the parent unit away from
the baby unit until the noise
stops; OR
• Turn down the volume of your
parent unit.
The baby unit may be out of range.
Move the parent unit closer to the
baby unit (but not less than 1 metre).
The parent unit may not have
enough charge for the parent unit
to perform normally. Charge the
battery in the parent unit for up to
12 hours.
The temperature of your baby’s
room may be too high or too low.
The parent unit speaker volume
may be too low or off. Press
increase the volume, or use the
parent unit menu to change sound
sensitivity level to the highest level
(level 5).
The baby unit may be out of range.
Move the parent unit closer to the
baby unit (but not less than 1 metre).
Other electronic products may
cause interference with your baby
monitor. Try installing your baby
monitor as far away from these
electronic devices as possible.
to
Customer service and
product warranty
IMPORTANT
Please retain this booklet with your sales receipt as
proof of the date of purchase.
Customer Service
If you require assistance in operating this product,
please call the TecHelp Information Line on
1300 369 193 or contact VTech by e-mail at:
tcpsupport_au@vtech.com.
Voluntary Product Enquiry
In addition to your Statutory Rights and subject
to the conditions below, VTech warrants that this
product will be free from any defect in materials or
workmanship under conditions of normal use for a
period of 24 months from date of purchase.
VTech does not warrant that the product will be free
from defects if defects are caused by an accident,
misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation,
vermin infestations, lack of reasonable care,
unauthorised modification, loss of parts, tampering
or attempted repair by a person not authorised by
VTech; or where the product has been damaged by
lightning or a mains power surge.To make a claim
under this Voluntary Product Warranty you must call
the TecHelp Information Line on 1300 369 193 or
contact VTech by e-mail at: tcpsupport_au@vtech.
com where a Customer Ser vice Representative will
inform you of the product return process. You will
need to ensure that:
• You provide proof of purchase;
• Your product is suitably packaged (original
packaging is not required); and
• You have included all components from the
original purchase.
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
For Voluntary Product Warranty purposes, proof of
purchase is required so please keep your receipt.
The benefits conferred by this Voluntary Product
Warranty are in addition to other rights and
remedies that are available to you under law,
which cannot be excluded. The processes for this
Voluntary Product Warranty in no way limit your
rights which arise as a result of your Statutory
Rights.
This Voluntary Product Warranty is given by:
VTech Telecommunications (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN
70 136 672 627
Address: 24 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT
RETURN OR SERVICE ADDRESS – PLEASE
CONTACT TECHELP BY PHONE OR EMAIL
FOR PRODUCT AND WARRANTY SUPPORT.
NO LIABILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED BY VTECH
FOR PRODUCTS RETURNED TO THIS
ADDRESS UNDER THIS VOLUNTARY PRODUCT
WARRANTY.
Phone number: 1300 369 193
Email address: tcpsupport_au@vtech.com
Statutory Rights
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
Technical specifications
Frequency
control
Transmit
frequency
Channels 52
Nominal
effective
range
Power
requirements
Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Baby unit: 2402 - 2478.5 MHz
Parent unit: 2402 - 2478.5 MHz
Actual operating range may
vary according to environmental
conditions at the time of use.
Baby unit :
Input: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz 150mA
Output: 6VDC 450mA
Parent unit:
Input: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz 150mA
Output: 6VDC 450mA
For pluggable equipment, the
socket-outlet (power adaptor) shall
be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
Battery Information:
Parent unit:
2 x 1.2V AAA size 400mAh NiMH
Disposal of batteries and
product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols
on products and batteries, or on their
respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic
waste as they contain substances
that can be damaging to the
environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or
Pb, where marked, indicate that
the batter y contains more than the
specified value of mercury (Hg),
cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pn) set out in
Battery Directive (2006/ 66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the
product was placed on the market
after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by
disposing of your product or batteries
responsibly.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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