VTech VM321 User Manual

Safe & SoundTM Video and audio monitor

User’s manual

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Models: VM321/VM321-2

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. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.

Product introduction

VM321 is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit (VM321 PU) and one baby unit (VM321 BU).

VM321-2 is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit

(VM321-2 PU) and two baby units (VM321-2 BU).

The parent unit may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the display. Remove the protective sticker before use.

Important safety instructions

When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury, including the following:

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Adult setup is required.

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

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

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

Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it next to a bath tub,

5. wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement

or shower.

CAUTION: Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of

6. explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the parent unit. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery pack (BT298555) for the parent unit.

Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They may explode. Dispose of used battery

according to the information in The RBRC® seal (see page 39).

Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or

7. voltage can seriously damage the product. Baby unit power adapter: Input 100-120V AC 50/60 Hz; output: 6V DC 800 mA Parent unit power adapter: Input 100-120V AC 50/60 Hz; output: 6V DC 800 mA

The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mount

8. 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 use liquid or aerosol

9. cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Unplug the power cords before replacing batteries.

10.

Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with other plugs, as this causes a

11. hazardous situation.

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

12. the cords may be walked on or crimped.

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on

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

Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.

14.

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

15.

This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not

16. 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 because they may

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

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Important safety instructions (continued)

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

18. it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the product

other than specied 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 units or move one of

19. the components.

Periodically examine all components for damage.

20.

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

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

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

22.

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

23. 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 32oF and 104oF.

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

2. product close to a heating source.

Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or re.

Make sure the baby unit(s) and the adapter cord(s) are always out of reach of

4. the baby, at least 3 feet away from the baby or crib, to avoid a possible strangulation hazard.

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

Never cover the baby unit(s) or parent unit with anything such as a towel or

6. a blanket.

Other electronic products may cause interference with your video and audio

7. monitor. Try installing your video and audio 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.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This VTech product complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF).

If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user’s manual, the product is

safe to be used based on scientic evidence available today.

Table of contents

Getting started ...............................1

Parts checklist ..................................1

Baby unit battery installation ............2

Baby unit installation ........................3

Baby unit installation options ............4

Tabletop to wall mount

installation .................................4

Parent unit battery installation ........10

Parent unit installation ....................12

Parent unit battery charging ...........13

Baby unit overview .........................14

Baby unit lights ...............................15

Parent unit overview .......................16

Parent unit lights .............................17

Parent unit display screen icons ....18

Positioning and operating range .....19

Position the video and

audio monitor ..........................19

Audio settings ...........................19

Operating range ........................19

Test your video and audio monitor

before use ...................................20

Parent unit settings .....................21

Using the menu ..............................21

Alert tone ........................................21

Low battery tone alert ...............21

No link alert .............................. 22

Sensitivity .......................................23

Temperature ...................................24

Minimum temperature ...............24

Maximum temperature ..............24

Temperature alert .....................25

Temperature format ..................25

Vibration .........................................26

Sound-activated screen ..................26

LCD brightness ...............................26

Pair/unpair CAM .............................27

Pair new CAM ...........................27

Unpair CAM ..............................28

Language........................................28

Baby unit operation .................... 29

Power on or off the baby unit..........29

Speaker volume..............................29

Play lullabies...................................29

Night vision .....................................29

Parent unit operation .................. 30

Power on or off the parent unit ...... 30

Speaker volume ............................ 30

Zoom ............................................. 30

View ................................................31

Talk to the baby unit .......................31

Appendix ...................................... 32

Parent unit display screen

messages ................................... 32

Parent unit battery ......................... 33

Troubleshooting ............................. 34

Operating range............................. 38

Maintenance .................................. 38

Precautions for users of implanted

cardiac pacemakers ................... 39

The RBRC® seal ............................ 39

Limited warranty ............................ 40

FCC and IC regulations ..................42

FCC Part 15 ..............................42

Industry Canada .......................42

RF radiation exposure

statement ................................42

Technical specications ................ 43

Index ............................................. 44

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.

Par ent unit (VM321 PU/ VM3 21-2 PU)

Baby unit (VM321 BU/ V M321-2 BU)

(1 for VM 32 1 a nd 2 f or VM 32 1-2 )

Par ent unit power adapter *

User’s manual

Screws *

(2 for VM 321 an d 4 for VM 321 -2)

Parent unit battery compartment cover *

Baby unit battery compartment cover *

(1 for VM 321 an d 2 for VM 321 -2)

Impor tant

informa tion

Wall anchors *

(2 for VM 321 an d 4 for VM 321 -2)

Batter y for paren t unit *

Baby unit power adapter *

(1 for VM 32 1 a nd 2 for VM 32 1-2 )

Wall mo unt *

(1 for VM 321 an d 2 for VM 321 -2)

User ’s manual * Important

inform at ion *

* indicates replacements are available. For more information, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

Getting started

Baby unit battery installation

You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power or to four

AA alkaline batteries. Even if the baby unit is connected to AC power, we

recommend you also install four AA alkaline batteries. This guarantees continual operation in case of a power outage.

Install four AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment, matching the polarity markings (+ and -) inside the battery compartment.

Make sure the ribbon attached inside the battery compartment is put under the batteries and the excess ribbon is tucked in properly. Then replace the battery compartment cover.

Gently p ull the ribbon and lift up to remove the batteries

Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline and standard

• (carbon-zinc) batteries.

The operating time for using AA batteries is short, only for a few hours. If you

• want to monitor your baby for a long time, we recommend you connect your baby unit to AC power.

If the baby unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the

• battery to prevent possible leakage.

You can use rechargeable AA batteries for the baby unit, but the baby unit

• cannot charge rechargeable batteries.

Getting started

Baby unit installation

Install the baby unit as shown below.

Make sure that the power outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap.

Power out let not controlle d by a wall switc h

Raise th e an tenna for bett er r ece pt ion.

Baby unit

Baby unit power adapter

Self-a dhesi ve str ap

Use only the baby unit power adapters supplied with this product. To order a

• replacement, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

The baby unit power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical

•

or oor 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. Make sure the baby units and the power adapter cords are out of reach

• of children.

Getting started

Baby unit installation options

The baby unit is ready for tabletop use. Use the provided wall mount if you want to mount it on a wall. Make sure to test the reception and the baby unit position before completing the wall mounting installation (see Test your video

and audio monitor before use on page 20).

Tabletop to wall mount installation

Option 1: Use this method to x the wall mount securely on the wall.

Place the wall mount on a wall and then use a pencil to mark the top two

1. holes as shown. Then remove the wall mount and drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit). Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling the holes.

If you drill the holes into a stud, go to step 3.

-OR-

If you drill the holes into an object other than a stud, insert the wall anchors into the holes and tap gently on the ends with a hammer until the

wall anchors are ush with the wall.

Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

Align the wall mount and screws with the holes in the wall as shown. Make

sure to attach the screw in the middle hole rst so that the wall mount position is xed. Then attach the other screw in the top hole.

Place the baby unit on the wall mount and tighten the screw into the

4. threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit.

Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Make sure to

5. keep the power adapter cord away from children’s reach.

Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

Option 2: Use this method so that you can relocate the baby unit with the wall

mount easily.

Place the wall mount on a wall and then use a pencil to mark the top and the bottom holes as shown. Then remove the wall mount and drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit). Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling the holes.

If you drill the holes into a stud, go to step 3.

-OR-

If you drill the holes into an object other than a stud, insert the wall anchors into the holes and tap gently on the ends with a hammer until the

wall anchors are ush with the wall.

Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

Insert the screws into the holes and tighten the screws until only 1/4 inch

3. of the screws are exposed.

Place the baby unit on the wall mount and tighten the screw into the

4. threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit. Align the holes on the wall mount with the screws on the wall and slide the wall mount down until it locks into place.

Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Make sure to

5. keep the power adapter cord away from children’s reach.

Getting started

Parent unit battery installation

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

Install the battery as shown below.

With the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, insert the small tabs of the battery

1. into the slots inside the battery compartment. Make sure the metallic contact is correctly oriented as shown below. Push the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks securely into place.

Metallic contact

Align the battery compartment cover at against the battery compartment,

2. then slide it towards the center of the parent unit until it clicks into place.

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