VTech Telecommunications 80 7029 01, 80 7029 00 Users manual

DECT digital monitor

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Contents

02………………………… Welcome

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03………………………… Important Safety Instructions
06………………………… Parts Checklist
07………………………… Quick Reference Guide
09………………………… Preparing Your Baby Monitor

- Default Settings

- Power

- Positioning and Operating Range
13………………………… Baby Monitor Features

- Turning the Units On/Off

- Adjusting Speaker Volume

- Adjusting Microphone Sensitivity

- Sound Level Indicators & Sound Alert

- Paging the Parent Unit

- Playing Lullabies

- Out of Range Alert

Contents

17………………………… Troubleshooting
21………………………… Frequently Asked Questions
22………………………… Appendix

- Cleaning and Maintenance

- Storage

- Replacement

- Environmental Notices

- FCC and IC Regulations

- RF Radiation Exposure Statement
25………………………… Assistance

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Crystal SoundsTM DECT
Digital Monitor. VTech® is dedicated to producing reliable

telecommunications, baby gear and toy products that give parents the
reassurance they need. This VTech® baby monitor provides support by
ensuring you can hear your baby clearly within a long range without
any distracting noise and offers you personal settings to help keep
your baby healthy and comfortable.

DECT Digital Technology

The DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) technology
digitally transmits sound across multiple channels using the newly
available DECT frequency band. This technology guarantees zero
interference from other wireless appliances and a crystal clear signal
between the baby unit and the parent unit.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub,

2. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.

3. Use only the adaptors included with this product. Incorrect

Baby Unit Adaptor:
Input: 117V AC 60Hz
Output: 6V DC 500mA
Parent Unit Adaptor:
Input: 117V AC 60Hz
Output: 6V DC 300mA

4. There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an

Use 1.5V AA (AM-3/LR6) alkaline batteries only for baby unit

Important Safety Instructions

Use 1.2V AAA 750mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries only for

One of the following two brands of battery will be supplied for

1) Brand name: BYD Model No: H-AAA750A-UN

2) Brand name: GP Model No: GN75AAAHC

Important Safety Instructions

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:

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

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

adaptor polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product.

Class 2

incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.

(batteries not supplied).

parent unit (batteries supplied).

parent unit:

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Warning

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save
it for future reference.

1. This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for
responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used
as such.

2. Never immerse any part of the baby monitor in water or any other
liquid.

3. Check that the voltage indicated on the included adaptors
corresponds to the voltage of your electrical outlets before you
connect the appliance.

4. Only use the included adaptors to connect the parent and baby
units to your electrical outlets.

5. Do not cut off the adaptors to replace them with other plugs, as
this causes a hazardous situation.

6. If the adaptors are damaged, please only replace them with the
same type in order to avoid a hazard. For the correct type of
adaptor, please see the ‘Replacement’ section of this manual.

7. Never use the baby monitor in moist places or close to water.

8. Except for the battery compartments, do not open the housing of
the baby unit or parent unit in order to prevent electric shock.

9. The appliance 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.

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

11. Use only the specified type of battery. Warranty is voided if other
batteries are used. Please contact VTech® for a replacement
battery pack. Contact information can be found on the last page
of these instructions.

12. Unplug the rechargeable battery pack when the product is stored
for long periods of non-use.

13. Unplug power cord before replacing batteries.

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Important Safety Instructions

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Caution

3 feet (at least)

1. Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 32°F and

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104°F.

2. Do not expose the baby unit or parent unit to extreme cold, heat
or direct sunlight. Do not put the baby unit or the parent unit close
to a heating source.

3. Make sure the baby unit and the adaptor
cord are always out of reach of the baby (at
least 3 feet away).

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

5. Never cover the parent unit or baby unit with anything (eg. a towel
or blanket).

6. Always place alkaline batteries of the correct type in the baby
unit.

7. Always use the included rechargeable batteries for the parent unit
to avoid a hazard.

8. If you place the parent unit next to a transmitter or another DECT
appliance (eg. a DECT telephone), the connection with the baby
unit may be lost.

9. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright
sunshine or fire.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)

This VTech® baby monitor appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and

Important Safety Instructions

according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe
to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Technical Specifications

Frequency band: 1920MHz - 1930MHz
Frequency channels: 5
Operating temperature: 32°F-104°F
Effective range: 1000ft (outdoors), 150ft (indoors)

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Parts Checklist

Included in this package:

• User’s manual

• Baby unit

Model: 1022 Model: 1022C

• Two adaptors

6V DC 300mA

(for parent unit only)

• Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries

• Parent unit

6V DC 500mA

(for baby unit only)

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Parts Checklist

2 x AAA (AM-4/LR03), 1.2V, 750mAh

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Quick Reference Guide

Baby Unit

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1. On/off button

2. PAGE button

3. Power-on light

4. Battery light

5. Volume (+) button

6. Volume (-) button

7. Lullaby button

8. Play/stop button

9. Microphone

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10. Adaptor

11. Large appliance plug

12. Socket for large
appliance plug

13. Speaker

14. Battery compartment

15. Battery compartment
cover

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Parent Unit

1. On/off button

2. Secure link indicator

3. Battery light

4. Speaker

5. Sound level indicators

6. Volume(+) button

7. Volume(-) button

8. Sensitivity adjustment
button

9. Adaptor

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10. Socket for small
appliance plug

11. Small appliance plug

12. Rechargeable batteries
compartment

13. Battery compartment
cover

14. Rechargeable batteries
(included)

15. Belt clip

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Quick Reference Guide

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Default Settings

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The first time you turn on the parent and baby units, they are
operating with default settings. Adjustments can be made. Please see
corresponding sections in this manual for instructions.

Speaker volume setting (baby and parent unit)

Default: level 3 (out of 5 levels)

Sensitivity setting (parent unit)

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Default: level 3 (out of 5 levels)

Power

The baby unit can be connected to a power source or powered by
batteries. Even if the baby unit is connected to a power source, we
recommend also inserting batteries. This guarantees automatic
backup in case of a power outage.

Technical Specifications:

• Baby Unit

- 1 x AC power adaptor 6V DC 500mA (included)

- 4 x AA (AM-3/LR6) 1.5V alkaline batteries (NOT
included)

• Parent Unit

- 1 x AC power adaptor DC 6V 300mA (included)

- 2 x AAA (AM-4/LR03) 1.2V 750mAh Ni-MH

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rechargeable batteries (included)

Operation:

• Baby Unit

Adaptor operation

Put the large appliance plug into the baby unit’s

socket, and then plug the adaptor into a wall
socket. The power-on light will glow. The baby
unit is ready for use.

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6V DC 500mA

6V DC 300mA

Battery operation

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1. The baby unit runs on 4 pcs 1.5V AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries (not
included). Please use alkaline batteries for best performance.

2. Do NOT use rechargeable batteries, as the baby unit does not
have a charging function.

3. Place 4 pcs 1.5V AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries
into the baby unit’s battery compartment,
noting the + and - configuration. Replace the
battery compartment cover. The power-on
light will glow. The baby unit is ready for use.

4. Note the + and – configuration inside the
battery compartment for using alkaline batteries.

Battery level indication

1. Battery light will flash when the baby unit’s
battery power is low.

Low
battery

2. The light will be off when the baby unit
batteries have sufficient charge or it is plugged in
to an electrical outlet.

Full
battery

• Parent Unit

Rechargeable battery operation

1. The parent unit runs on 2 x AAA, 1.2V, 750mAh,
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

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2. Charge the parent unit before you use it for the first time or
when the battery light indicates that the battery is low (the battery
light glows). The parent unit indicates that the battery power is
low 30 minutes before the battery power is completely empty.

3. To charge the parent unit, insert the small
appliance plug into the parent unit, then plug
the adaptor into a wall socket. The battery light
flashes while charging.

4. When the batteries in the parent unit are fully charged, the low
battery light goes off. The parent unit is ready for use.

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• When you charge the parent unit for the first time or after a long
period of non-use, turn it off and let it charge continuously for at

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least 10 hours.

• Charging normally takes 12-14 hours, but it takes longer when
the parent unit is on while charging. To keep the charging time as
short as possible, turn off the parent unit during charging.

• When the battery power is fully charged, the parent unit can be
used cordlessly for about 24 hours.

• After a long period of non-use, recharge the parent unit before
using.

Battery level indication

1. The light will flash when the parent unit
batteries are low.

2. The light will be off when the parent unit
batteries have sufficient charge.

3. The light will be on steadily when the parent
unit is being charged.

Positioning and Operating Range

Positioning the Baby Monitor

Place the baby unit at least 3 feet away from your baby. Place the

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parent unit within the operating range of the baby unit. Make sure
the parent unit is at least 3 feet away from the baby unit to avoid
acoustic feedback.

Operating Range
The operating range of the baby monitor is about 1000 feet in

open air. Depending on the surroundings and other interfering
factors such as walls, doors and ceilings, the range may be shorter.
Indoors, the operating range is up to 150 feet.

Low
battery

Full
battery

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Technical Specifications:

Dry Materials

Wood, plaster, cardboard, glass
(without metal, wires or lead)

Brick, plywood

Reinforced concrete

Metal grills or bars

Metal or aluminium sheets

Note:

For wet and moist materials, the loss of range may be up to 100%.

Material

Thickness

< 12 inches

< 12 inches

< 12 inches

< 1/2 inch

< 1/2 inch

Loss of

Range

30-100%

90-100%

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5-35%

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Turning the Units On/Off

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Baby unit

1. Press and hold the on/off button for about 2

seconds to turn on the unit.

2. The ON light on the baby unit will briefly light

up.

3. Press and hold the on/off button for about 2

seconds to turn off the unit.

Parent unit

1. Press and hold the on/off button for about 2

seconds to turn on the unit.

2. The light indicators on the parent unit will briefly

light up.

3. The secure link indicator will blink red as the

parent unit searches for a secure connection to
the baby unit.

4. If a secure connection is not made within about 30

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seconds to one minute, the secure link indicator
will shine steadily red.

5. When a secure connection is found, the light will

shine steadily green.

6. Press and hold the on/off button for about 2

seconds again to turn off the unit.

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Adjusting Speaker Volume

1. Press the volume control buttons (+,-) on the parent unit until the
desired speaker volume for the parent unit has been reached.
There are 5 volume levels.

2. The sound level indicators show the volume level during
adjustment:

- OOOOO = Parent unit volume is off

- OOOOO = Minimum volume

- OOOOO = Maximum volume

Note:
If the volume is set to a high level, the parent unit consumes more

power.

Adjusting Microphone Sensitivity

1. Press the sensitivity adjustment button on the parent unit until
the desired microphone sensitivity for the baby unit has been
reached. There are 5 sensitivity levels.

2. The sound level indicators show the sensitivity level during
adjustment:

- OOOOO = Minimum sensitivity level

- OOOOO = Maximum sensitivity level

Note:
If the microphone sensitivity level is set to a high level, more

sounds are transmitted and the parent unit consumes more
power.

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Sound Level Indicators & Sound Alert

The baby unit continuously monitors the sound level in your baby’s
room, and the sound level indicators on the parent unit let you know
if there is any activity. If your baby cries, you will see the sound level
indicators light up on the parent unit.

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1. As long as the baby unit does not detect a sound, the sound level
indicators on the parent unit will not be lit.

2. When the baby unit picks up a sound, one or more sound level

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indicators light up on the parent unit. The number of sound level
indicators that light up corresponds to the loudness of the sound
picked up by the baby unit.

3. For silent baby monitoring, when the baby unit picks up a high
volume of sound, all 5 sound level indicators will light up and the
parent unit will beep as a sound alert.

Paging the Parent Unit

If you have misplaced the parent unit, you can use the PAGE button
on the baby unit to locate the parent unit.

Note: The paging function only works when the parent unit is on.

1. Press the PAGE button on the baby unit. The parent unit will emit
a paging alert tone.

2. To stop the paging alert tone, press the PAGE button again, or
press any button on the parent unit.

Playing Lullabies

1. When there is no lullaby playing, press the lullaby button or
the play/stop button on the baby/parent unit to start playing
lullabies.

2. Press the play/stop button again to play or stop a lullaby.

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3. Press the lullaby button to skip to the next lullaby.

4. Press +/- buttons on baby unit to adjust lullaby volume.

Note:

• The lullabies will play continuously for approximately 15 minutes. To
preserve battery life, the unit will automatically stop playing lullabies after
approximately 15 minutes without input. To reactivate the lullabies, press
the lullaby button or play/stop button.

• The lullaby volume on the baby unit cannot be changed using the parent
unit.

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