VTech Telecommunications 80 8181 01, 80 8181 00 Users manual
Baby 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 the
following page 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.vtechbabymonitors.com. In
Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
Product introduction
VM321 is a baby monitor which consists of one parent
unit (VM321 PU) and one baby unit (VM321 BU).
VM321-2 is a baby monitor which consists of one parent
unit (VM321-2 PU) and two baby units (VM321-2 BU).
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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.
1.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
2.
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub,
3.
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet
basement or shower.
Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter
4.
polarity or 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
Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
5.
batteries in a re. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other
6.
unstable surfaces.
Slots and openings in the back or bottom of this product are
7.
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. This product should
not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
This product should be operated only from the type of power
8.
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.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this
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product where the cord may be walked on or crimped.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots
10.
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
11.
product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or
removing parts of the product other than specied access doors
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
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Important safety instructions (continued)
Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
12.
The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a
13.
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.
14. CAUTION: There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of
battery is used for the parent unit. Use only the supplied
rechargeable battery (BT298555) or replacement battery
pack (BT298555). Dispose of used battery according to the
information in The RBRC® seal in the user’s manual.
This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor.
15.
Adult setup is required.
16.
You should test the sound reception every time you turn on the
17.
units or move one of the components.
Periodically examine all components for damage.
18.
Be aware of possible loss of privacy: Conversations may be picked
19.
up by other nursery monitors, cordless phones, scanners, etc.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
Read this user manual carefully before you use the product and save it
for future reference.
This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for
1.
responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used
as such.
Never immerse any part of the baby monitor in water or any
2.
other liquid.
Check that the voltage indicated on the included power adapters
3.
corresponds to the voltage of your power outlets before you
connect the product.
4.
Only use the included power adapters to connect the parent and
baby units to your power outlets.
Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with other plugs,
5.
as this causes a hazardous situation.
If the power adapters are damaged, please only replace them
6.
with the same type in order to avoid a hazard. For the correct
type of power adapter, please visit our website at
www.vtechbabymonitors.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada,
go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
Never use the baby monitor in moist places or close to water.
7.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the housing of the
8.
baby unit or parent unit except for the battery compartment covers.
Except for the battery compartments, do not open the housing of
the baby units or parent unit in order to prevent electric shock.
The product is not intended for use by persons (including children)
9.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
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the product.
Use only the specied type of battery. To purchase replacement
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battery, visit our website at www.vtechbabymonitors.com or call
1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
If the product will not be used for a long time, unplug the power
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adapters from the wall outlets, and unplug the rechargeable battery
packs from the parent units.
Unplug the power cords before replacing batteries.
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Cautions
1.
Use and store the product at a temperature between 32oF and
104oF.
Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight.
2.
Do not put the product close to a heating source.
Make sure the baby unit and the adapter cord are always out of
3.
reach of the baby, at least 3 feet away from the baby or crib, to
avoid a possible strangulation hazard.
Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s crib or playpen.
4.
5.
Never cover the baby unit or parent unit with anything such as a
towel or a blanket.
Always use the included rechargeable batteries for the parent unit
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to avoid a hazard.
Other electronic products may prevent the baby unit and the
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parent unit from communicating with each other. Install the 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.
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright
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sunshine or re.
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 scientic evidence available today.
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Table of contents
Getting started ................. 1
Parts checklist ...................1
Baby unit overview ............2
Parent unit overview ..........4
Parent unit display
screen icon .....................6
Baby unit installation..........7
Parent unit installation .......8
Baby unit battery
installation ......................9
Parent unit battery
installation ....................11
Parent unit battery
charging .......................13
Positioning and
operating range ............ 14
Test your baby monitor
before use ....................15
Baby unit default
settings .........................15
Parent unit default
settings .........................16
Using the menu ...............18
Speakerphone volume.....18
Alert tone .........................18
Parent unit settings ....... 18
Sensitivity ........................19
Temperature .................... 20
Lullaby auto play..............21
VOX mode ....................... 21
LCD brightness ................22
Pair/Unpair.......................22
Language.........................23
Speakerphone volume.....24
Lullaby playback on
the baby unit.................24
Night vision ...................... 24
Parent unit operation ....25
Power on or off the
parent unit ....................25
Speakerphone volume.....25
Zoom ...............................25
View .................................26
Talk to the baby unit ........26
Night vision ...................... 26
Appendix ........................ 27
Parent unit display
screen messages ......... 27
Parent unit battery ...........28
Expand your baby
monitor system .............29
Add or replace a baby
unit (optional) ...............29
Remove a baby unit.........30
Troubleshooting ...............31
Operating range...............35
Maintenance .................... 35
The RBRC® seal .............. 36
Limited warranty ..............37
FCC and IC regulations ... 40
Technical specications...42
Index ............................... 43
Baby unit operation ....... 24
Power on or off the
baby unit.......................24
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Getting started
Parts checklist
Your baby monitor package contains the following items. Save
your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty
service is necessary.
Parent unit
(VM321 PU/ VM321-2 PU)
Baby unit battery
compartment cover
(1 for VM 321 and
2 for VM 321-2)
Parent unit
power adap ter
Parent unit battery
compartment cover
Baby unit
power adap ter
(1 for VM321 and
2 for VM321- 2)
To purchase a replacement battery or power adapters,
visit our website at www.vtechbabymonitors.com or call
1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com
or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
Baby unit
(VM321 BU/VM321-2 BU)
(1 for VM321 and 2 for V M321- 2)
Battery for
Parent unit
User’s manual
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Helpful
guidelin es
Helpful
guidelines
Getting started
Baby unit overview
Camera
Antenna
(on/off)
Press and hold to
turn ON or OFF.
Microphone
Camera adjuster
Pull to adjust
camera angle.
(play/stop)
Press to play lullaby.
Press to stop lullaby
playback.
+ (volume)
Press to increase
the listening
volume.
_
(volume)
Press to
decrease
listening volume.
(skip)
Press to skip to the
next lullaby.
Speaker
the
Temperature
sensor
Battery
compartment
cover
Power jack
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Getting started
Baby unit overview
Baby unit lights
(on/off)
On in red when the baby unit is
powered by the battery.
On in white when the baby unit is
powered by A/C power.
On in red and white when the baby
unit is not paired to the parent unit.
Flashes in red when the baby unit
battery is low.
Flashes alternately in red and white
when the baby unit is in searching
mode.
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Getting started
Parent unit overview
Antenna
(on/off)
Press and hold to turn
on or off.
(zoom)
While in
single-CAM mode,
press to zoom in
or out.
(view)
Press to see different baby unit,
or change between single-CAM
and all-CAM mode.
Press and hold to turn off the
screen and press to turn it on.
TALK
While in single-CAM mode,
press and hold to talk to the
selected baby unit.
/BACK
While in a menu, press to return to
the previous menu.
While in mode, press to move the
zoom area leftward.
While in all-CAM mode, press to
change baby unit selection.
MIC (microphone)
+
/VOL
Press to increase the
speakerphone volume.
While in a menu, press to scroll up.
While in mode, press to move
the zoom area upward.
While in all-CAM mode, press
to change baby unit selection.
MENU/SELECT
Press to enter the menu.
While in a menu, press
to choose an item, or
save a setting.
While in all-CAM
mode, press to select
the desired baby unit.
While in mode, press
to move the zoom area
rightward.
While in all-CAM
mode, press to change
baby unit selection.
/VOL-
Press to decrease the
speakerphone volume.
While in a menu, press to
scroll down.
While in mode, press
to move the zoom area
downward.
While in all-CAM
mode, press to change
baby unit selection.
Speaker
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Getting started
Parent unit overview
Parent unit lights
LINK
TALK
LINK
TALK
On when strong signal strength is detected between
the parent unit and the selected baby unit.
Flashes slowly when moderate signal strength is
detected between the parent unit and the selected
baby unit.
Flashes quickly when the parent unit cannot link to the
selected baby unit.
On when the parent unit pack is being charged.
Off when the parent unit is fully charged, or when no
battery is installed.
On when the parent unit is talking to the baby unit.
On when the parent unit is in all-CAM mode.
On when the speakerphone volume is turned off.
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Getting started
Parent unit display screen icon
570F
or
CAM1 or
CAM2 or
CAM3 or
CAM4
57OF
Connection status - displays when strong signal strength is
detected between the baby unit and the parent unit.
Connection status - or displays when moderate signal
strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit.
Connection status - displays when the link between the
baby unit and the parent unit os lost.
Zoom - displays when the camera at the selected baby unit
has zoomed in.
Lullaby - displays when a lullaby is playing by the baby unit
that is being viewed.
Temperature alert - displays when the temperature alert is set
to on.
Real-time temperature - displays the real-time temperature
from the selected baby unit.
Sound level indicators - lights up accordingly to the scales of
loudness when there is sound transmitted from the baby unit.
Speakerphone volume - lights up when adjusting the
speakerphone volume level.
Current view status - displays the number of the baby unit that
is being viewed when in single-CAM view mode.
Current view status - displays the highlighted baby unit when
in all-CAM view mode.
Current view status - this icon does not appear when the
parent unit has no paired baby unit.
Battery status - animates
when the battery is charging.
Battery status - displays when the battery is fully charged.
Battery status - displays when the battery is low and needs
charging.
Battery status - displays when no battery is installed but
operates using AC power, or the battery has been installed
incorrectly.
CAM1
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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. Keep the power adapter cord away from children’s
reach and bundle the adapter cord neatly with the attached
self-adhesive strap.
Power outlet not
controlled by a
wall switch
Baby unit
power adap ter
Self-adhe sive strap
War ning ta g
Baby unit
Use only the baby unit power adapters supplied with this
•
product. To order a replacement, visit our website at
www.vtechbabymonitors.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.
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Getting started
Parent unit installation
Install the parent unit as shown below.
Make sure that the power outlet is not controlled by a wall
switch. Keep the adapter cord away from children’s reach
and bundle the adapter cord neatly with the attached
self-adhesive strap.
Power outlet
not controlled
by a wall switch
Parent unit
power adap ter
Self-adhe sive strap
War ning ta g
Parent unit
Use only the parent unit power adapter supplied with this
•
product. To order a replacement, visit our website at
www.vtechbabymonitors.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
The parent unit power adapter is 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.
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Getting started
Baby unit battery installation
You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power
or to the 1.5V AA batteries. Even if the baby unit is connected
to AC power, we recommend you also install the 1.5V AA
batteries. This guarantees automatic backup in case of a
power outage.
Install the batteries as shown below.
Unplug the baby unit power adapter from the power outlet.
1.
Unplug the small end of the power adapter from the power
jack on the baby unit.
If the battery compartment cover is on the baby unit, push
2.
the tab and then pull up until the battery compartment
releases.
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