USERS MANUAL DBX-89
1 ECO MODE This Alecto DBX-89 babyphone is equipped with an unique ECO mode. Already in normal operation mode, the babyunit stops transmission when the baby is not crying. In Full Eco mode it even suppresses the controlling signals between the baby-unit and the parent unit, so no transmitting at all. Next to the Full eco mode, you can set the output power.
2 OVERVIEW 2.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT: 1 2 3 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 sound indication LED’s talk back button display (see paragraph 2.3) power on/off volume down; down button when programming MENU loudspeaker DC input for power adapter 9 microphone (for the talk back feature 10 volume up; down button when programming 11 start/stop lullaby 12 lamps (see paragraph 2.
2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT: 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 11 5 10 9 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 temperature sensor (backside baby unit built-in nightlight (not visible when switched-off display (see paragraph 2.3) power on/off selection lullaby volume-down start-stop lullaby 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 loudspeaker volume-up page (to page the parent unit) DC input for power adapter nightlight microphone lamps (see paragraph 2.
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battery indication: full battery level 2/3 battery level 1/3 battery level battery empty parent unit: this indication animates in cycle while charging baby-unit: this indication does not light when the power adapter is connected 2.
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PARENT UNIT: The parent unit is powered by 2 supplied rechargeable batteries. These batteries are charged through the included power adapter. ATTENTION: NEVER install normal batteries in the parent unit. Normal batteries cannot be charged and will damage the parent unit when charged. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 2 x AA rechargeable batteries, observing their polarities, into the battery compartment on the parent Unit.
3.2 BABY UNIT: You can use the baby unit from the mains power or on alkaline batteries. Even if you are going to use the unit from the mains, you are recommended to insert alkaline batteries (excl.). This guarantees automatic backup in case of mains failure. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 4x AA alkaline batteries. 3. Reattach the battery compartment cover. 4.
• Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and used units. Wherever possible, recycle those materials.
4 USING YOUR BABY MONITOR Please read these instructions carefully, and be reminded that this baby monitor is just intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible, correct parental supervision. 4.1 POWER ON/OFF: 2 sec. 2 sec. provided the parent unit is off, press and hold for about 2 seconds to switch-ON the unit provided the parent unit is on, press and hold for about 2 seconds to switch-OFF the unit 4.
4.3 LANGUAGE: It is recommended to first set the language so that all text comes on the LCD in your favorite language. By default the English language is programmed. You only have to set the language onto the parent unit, the baby unit will be synchronized automatically. 2x Menu press the MENU button 2x - find the required language + Menu press the MENU button to confirm and to store the setting briefly press the POWER button to end the programming mode 4.
Optical indication: the sound is also displayed visually by LED’s; monitoring can therefore be carried out even when the volume has been reduced or switched off altogether 4.5 SOUND ALERT: With the volume set to off, the babyphone can still warn you with beep-tones that the baby is crying loud.
4.6 VIBRA ALERT: If the vibrator is set on, the parent unit will vibrate when the noise level from the baby unit reaches the level that turns on LEDs 3, 4 and 5 while the loudspeaker volume of parent unit is switched off.
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select lullabies from the Baby unit: press button to select another lullaby - + control the volume on the Baby unit: Press the - button to decrease the volume or the + button to increase the volume Menu control the volume on the Parent unit: press the MENU button - find the option [BABY VOLUME] + Menu - + Menu press the MENU button set the required volume (attention: the actual volume does not change yet) press the MENU button to confirm and to store the setting (only now the new volume setting
4.8 NIGHTLIGHT: You can control the nightlight directly on the baby unit or remotely by the parent unit.
4.9 TALK BACK: Press and hold TALK on the Parent unit to speak to the baby.
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Menu press the MENU button - find the option [ TEMPERATURE ] + Menu press the MENU button - use the buttons -/+ to select between: + [ FORMAT ] [ MIMIMUM ] to alter between Celsius and Fahrenheit to set the minimum temperature (in between 11°C (50°F) and 21°C(68°F)) [ MAXIMUM ] [ ALERT ON/OFF ] to set the maximum temperature (in between 22°C (69°F) and 39°C(99°F)) to enable or disable the temperature alert Menu press the MENU button - use the buttons -/+ to change the settings + Menu
temperature alert indication: the icon is on when the temperature alert is enabled working temperature alert: If the temperature goes beyond the minimum or maximum level, “COLD” or “HOT” indication displays and the current temperature flashes in the displays of both Units. If the Temperature alert is set to On, an alert will be sound at the Parent Unit. 4.12 ALARM: Alarm feature is useful for you to remind yourself for some special arrangements, like feeding time, etc.
- + use the buttons -/+ to select between: [ OFF ] and [ SET TIMER ] [ OFF ] press the MENU button to disable the alarm [ SET TIMER ] press the MENU button to set the alarm feature 1. pres the MENU button and use -/+ to set the hours 2. pres the MENU button and use -/+ to set the minutes 3.
4.13 PAGING THE PARENT UNIT: Use this feature to call the parent unit in case you need help in the baby room or to find the parent unit. The parent unit must be switched-on to use this feature. press the button to generate tones at the parent unit for 120 seconds; the text [ Paging ] comes on the display you may end this signaling by again pressing button or by pressing any key on the parent unit The volume of these tones is fixed.
Please be informed that the power setting only takes effect 30 seconds after the baby unit is idle (no transmitting). The effective ranges depend on your local circumstances and should be found out empirically. 4.15 FULL ECO: When FULL ECO is activated, there is no transmitting at all when the baby is not crying.
5 OTHERS 5.1 LINK CHECK: As soon and as long the parent unit is in contact with the baby unit, the link-LED on the parent unit lights steadily. When the baby unit gets out of range (or is powered off), the link-LED on the parent unit starts blinking and the text [ SEARCHING ] comes on the display. In case the link is not restored within 30 seconds, a beeptoon sounds every 10 seconds and the text [ NOT LINKED ] comes on the display.
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* in idle state this icon shows the actual capacity of the batteries soon after the battery icon shows ‘empty batteries’ ), the parent unit will switch-off; reconnect the ( power adapter to get the parent unit function again * 5.
6 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS 6.1 GENERAL: The Babyphone is for the detection of sound by which the guarding of babies, little children and the helpless is a common used feature. Be advised that this babyphone is never capable to meet with the presence of an adult or a parent. Each time before use, check the functionality of the set. Be advised to regularly check the link during use. The use of the babyphone is restricted to detection of sounds within own premises.
6.2 TEMPERATURE INDICATION: The temperature sensor is located on the backside of the baby unit. To ensure a correct reading you may not cover this sensor or place the unit in direct sunlight. Avoid placing next to a heating device. The range is 10°C to 39°C. Attention: the temperature indication is indicative only. Please count with a possible deviation of about 5% to10% 6.3 MULTIPLE UNITS: It is not possible to extend this babyphone with multiple parent units or multiple baby units.
6.6 POWER SUPPLY: Power adapters: Use only the mains adapters supplied with this baby monitor. Incorrect adapter type(s) can cause damage to the unit(s). Power consumption of the power adapters: Baby unit: in off mode: 0,0W in on mode, baby asleep: <0,1W when baby cries: 0,9W Parent-unit: when charging: 1,5W when batteries full: <0,1W Batteries: Only install RECHARGEABLE batteries in the parent unit with the following specifications: * format: AAA / HR03 / 1.
6.7 MAINTENANCE: Never use chemical cleansers to clean the cabinet, the cabinet may only be cleaned with a moist cloth. Always disconnect the babyphone from the mains (remove the power adapters) before cleaning. 6.8 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT): At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments.
7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This babyphone complies with the essential requirements and provisions as described in the European Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is available on the website WWW.ALECTO.INFO 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS No. of channels: Frequency: Power supply of Baby Unit: 120 1881.792 - 1897.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING Link light on the • Check whether the parent unit is powered on. parent unit does • Check whether the supplied rechargeable batteries not come on are correctly installed and that they are not drained. • Recharge the parent unit by connecting it to the power supply. Link light on the parent unit flashes • The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of range with each other. Reduce the distance between the units. • The baby unit may be switched off.
The parent unit • The microphone sensitivity level of the baby unit may be set too high. Decrease the microphone sensitivity is too sensitive level of the baby unit from the parent unit. to room sounds • The parent unit and the baby unit are too close to The baby each other. Make sure the parent unit and baby unit monitor system are at least 1.5 metre away from each other. produces a • The speaker volume of the parent unit maybe set too high-pitched high. Decrease the volume of the parent unit.
10 CONTENTS 1 ECO MODE.................................................... 2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 INSTALLATION PARENT UNIT................................................ 7 BABY UNIT .................................................... 8 RECOMMENDATIONS .................................. 8 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 USING YOUR BABY MONITOR POWER ON/OFF ...........................................
5 5.1 5.2 5.3 OTHERS LINK CHECK.................................................. 24 BATTERY INDICATION ................................. 25 RESTORE TO DEFAULT ............................... 26 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS GENERAL ...................................................... TEMPERATURE INDICATION ....................... MULTIPLE UNITS .......................................... REACH ...........................................................
11 GUARANTEE You have a guarantee of 24 MONTHS after the date of purchase of this babyphone. We guarantee during this period the free repair of defects caused by material- and construction faults. This at the importers discretion. It is only possible to claim to the guarantee when you enclose your purchase ticket with the babyphone. HOW TO ACT: If you notice a defect, consult the manual first. If this manual gives you no definite answer, consult your dealer with a clear description of your complaint.
