User's Manual

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11/20. VM3254-X_QSG_V1.
VM3254
VM3254-2
Video Baby Monitor
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1
Connect the baby monitor
2
Power on or off the baby monitor
What’s in the box
4
Status check
Once you power on both
your baby unit and parent
unit, your parent unit
displays image from the
baby unit, and the LINK
LED light turns on.
3
Positioning the baby monitor
Strangulatio
n
Hazard
Keep this cord
out of reach of children.
The co
r
d ne
eds to be at least three
f
ee
t
away fr
o
m the child at all times. Do
not
use with an extension cord. Do not
re
move this ta
g.
Élo
ignez ce cordon des enfants. Le
cordon doit se trouver à au moins trois
pieds d’un enfant et ce, en tout temps.
N’
ut
ilisez
pas
d
e ra
llon
ge.
N
e
re
t
ir
ez
pas
cette étiquette.
M
an
tenga
este cable f
u
era de la a
lcance
de los niños. Este cable debe est
ar por
lo menos tres pies fuera de la alca
nce
del niño
en todo momento
. No lo
u
se
con
un
a extensión inalámbrica. N
o
quite
es
t
a etiqueta.
Risque
d’
étr
anglement
Riesgo de
est
ra
ngula
c
ión
Strangulatio
n
Hazard
Keep this cord
out of reach of children.
The co
r
d ne
eds to be at least three
f
ee
t
away fr
o
m the child at all times. Do
not
use with an extension cord. Do not
re
move this ta
g.
Élo
ignez ce cordon des enfants. Le
cordon doi
t se trouver à au moins trois
pieds d’un enfant et ce, en tout temps.
N’
ut
ilisez
pas
d
e ra
llon
ge.
N
e
re
t
ir
ez
pas
cette étiquette.
M
an
tenga este cable f
u
era de la alcance
de los niños. Este cable debe estar por
lo menos tres pies fuera de la alca
nce
del niño
en todo momento
. No lo
u
se
con
u
n
a extensión inalámbrica. N
o
quite
es
t
a etiqueta.
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d’
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anglement
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Quick start guide
Talk to your baby unit
Press and hold TALK and speak to your
parent unit. Your voice is transmitted to
the baby unit. Release TALK when finish
talking and hear your baby again.
Basic operation - Parent unit
Overview - Parent unit
Technical specifications
Credits:
The Background Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The Stream Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The Crickets At Night sound file was created by Mike Koenig, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The Heart Beat sound file was created by Zarabadeu, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
The applied nameplate is located at the bottom of the
baby unit’s base.
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. CAUTION: Do not install the baby unit at a height
above 2 meters.
4. This product is not a substitute for adult supervision of the
infant. Supervising the infant is the parent’s or caregiver’s
responsibility. This product could cease operating, and
therefore you should not assume it will continue working
properly for any given period of time. Further, this is not
a medical device and should not be used as such. This
product is intended to assist you in supervising your baby.
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 battery provided. There may be a
risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the
parent unit. The battery cannot be subjected to high or low
extreme temperature and low air pressure at high altitude
during use, storage or transportation. Disposal of battery
into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting or
the battery can result in an explosion. Leaving the battery in
an extremely high temperature surrounding environment
can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid
of gas. Battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may
result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas. Dispose of used battery according to the information in
The RBRC seal.
7. Use only the adapters included with this product.
Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously
damage the product.
Power adapter information:
Parent unit output: 5V DC 1A
VTech Telecommunications Ltd.
Model: VT05EUS05100
Baby unit output: 6V DC 400mA.
VTech Telecommunications Ltd.
Model: VT05EUS06040
Rechargeable battery information:
Zhu Hai Great Power Energy Ltd.
Li-ion battery, 3.7V 2600mAh
Model: ICR18650-2600mAH-3.7V-1S1P
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. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with
other plugs, as this causes a hazardous situation.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do
not install this product where the cords may be walked
on or crimped.
13. 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.
14. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
15. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf,
stand or other unstable surfaces.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. You should test the sound reception every time you
turn on the units or move one of the components.
20. Periodically examine all components for damage.
21. There is a very low risk of privacy loss when using
certain electronic devices, such as baby monitors,
cordless telephones, etc. To protect your privacy,
make sure the product has never been used before
purchase, reset the baby monitor periodically by
powering off and then powering on the units, and
power off the baby monitor if you will not use it for
some time.
22. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product.
23. 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
32
o
F and 104
o
F.
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.
4. Warning—Strangulation Hazard—
Children have STRANGLED in cords.
Keep this cord out of the reach of
children (more than 3 ft (0.9m) away). Do
not remove this tag.
5. 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 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.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless
devices):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent
research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
interference between portable wireless devices and
implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians
that:
Pacemaker patients
• Should keep wireless devices at least six inches from the
pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless devices directly over the
pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned
ON.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with
pacemakers from other persons using wireless devices.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This VTech product complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user’s manual, the
product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence
available today.
Important safety instructions
1 set for VM3254
2 sets for VM3254-2
Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
Parent unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
Channels 32
LCD 2.8” Color LCD
(QVGA 320x240 pixel)
Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range
may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Power requirements Parent unit: 3.7V 2600mAh Li-ion battery
Baby unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC @ 400mA
Parent unit power adapter: Output: 5V DC @ 1000mA
Slide the ON/OFF switch to power on or off your baby unit.
Press and hold to power on or off your parent unit.
Caution
• The default volume of your parent unit
is level 3, and the maximum volume is
level 5. 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 meter (3 feet) apart, OR
- Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
NOTESNOTE
Note
• To avoid interference from other electronic
devices, place your baby monitor at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from devices such as wireless routers,
microwaves, cell phones and computers.
The POWER LED light of
baby unit turns on.
Turn off the screen
Press POWER to switch off the screen.
You can still hear sound from the
selected baby unit.
Tip
• Press any keys on the parent unit to turn on
the screen again.
Use the menu
Press MENU to enter the menu, or save a setting. You can use the parent unit for advanced
settings or operations, such as to play or stop the baby unit lullaby, or to adjust the baby
unit sound sensitivity.
While in the menu:
• Press or to scroll among
the menu options.
• Press SELECT or to enter the
desired submenu.
• Press or to select an item.
• Press SELECT to confirm your
selection.
• Press TALK/EXIT or to exit the submenu.
Submenu
Main menu
Quick start guide
VM3254
VM3254-2
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NOTESNOTE
• The rechargeable battery in the parent unit is built-in.
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to a switch-controlled electric outlet.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor mount position only. The adapters’ prongs are not
designed to hold the weight of baby monitor, so do not connect them to any ceiling, under-the-table,
or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the adapters may not properly connect to the outlets.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby units and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
Strangulatio
n
Hazard
Keep this cord
out of re
ach of children.
The co
r
d ne
eds to be at least three
f
ee
t
away fr
o
m the child at all times. Do
not
use with an extension cord. Do not
re
move this t
a
g.
Éloignez ce cordon des enfants. Le
cordon doit se trouver à au moins trois
pieds d’un enfant et ce, en tout temps.
N’
ut
ilisez
pas
d
e ra
llon
ge.
N
e
r
et
ir
ez
pas
cette étiquette.
M
an
teng
a este cable f
u
era de la alcance
de los niños. Este cable debe estar por
lo menos tres pies fuera de la alcance
del niño en todo
momento. No lo
u
se
con
un
a extensión inalámbrica. N
o quite
es
t
a etiqueta.
Risque
d’
étr
anglement
Riesgo de
est
ra
ngula
c
ión
Strangulatio
n
Hazard
Keep this cord
out of reach of child
ren.
The co
r
d ne
eds to be at least three
f
ee
t
away fr
o
m the child at all tim
es. Do
not
use with an extension cord. Do not
re
move this ta
g.
Éloignez ce cord
on des enfants. Le
cordon doit se trouver à au moins trois
pieds d’un
enfant et ce, en tout temps.
N’
ut
ilisez
pas
d
e ra
llon
ge.
N
e
ret
ir
ez
pas
cette étiquette.
M
an
tenga este cable f
u
era de la alcance
de los niños. Este cable d
ebe estar por
lo
menos tres pies fuera d
e la alcance
del niño en todo momento. No lo
u
se
con
u
na extensión inalámbrica. N
o quite
es
t
a etiqueta.
Risque
d’
étr
anglement
Riesgo de
est
ra
ngula
c
ión
1 Battery LED light
2 3-level sound indicator light
3 Arrow Keys
4 MENU/SELECT
5 LINK LED light
6 TALK/EXIT
7 POWER/LCD ON/OFF
8 Microphone
9 Power jack
10 RESET
11 Speaker
9
10
11
1
2
4
5
6
8
7
3
Parent unit icons
Status icons
Connection status
• or displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby
unit and the parent unit.
• or displays when moderate or low signal strength is detected between
the baby unit and the parent unit.
Patrol mode
• Displays when the parent unit is in PATROL mode.
• For VM3254-2 only
or
or
or
Current view status
• Displays the baby unit number of the baby unit that is being viewed.
Zoom
• Displays when the current image on the parent unit has zoomed in.
Night vision
• Displays when the baby unit being viewed has activated the night vision
feature.
Lullaby
• Displays when a lullaby is playing.
Talkback
• Displays when talking back to the baby units from parent unit.
6-level sound indicator
Displays the sound level according to the scales of loudness when there is sound
transmitted from the baby unit.
• (1 to 2 bars) indicates low sound level detected by the baby unit.
• (3 to 4 bars) indicates moderate sound level detected by the baby unit.
• (5 to 6 bars) indicates high sound level detected by the baby unit (e.g.
baby crying loudly).
Mute alert
• Displays when the parent unit speaker volume is set to zero.
• Displays when the parent unit is talking to the baby unit.
or
Real-time temperature
• Displays the real-time temperature detected by the baby unit in Fahrenheit (
o
F)
or Celsius (
o
C) (e.g. 57
o
F or 14
o
C).
Battery status
• animates when the battery is charging.
• displays solid when the battery is fully charged.
• displays when the battery is low and needs charging.
Main
menu
Sub-menu
Zoom
• Zoom in and out of the video
displayed from the baby unit
Settings
Parent unit speaker volume
• Adjust the baby unit’s speaker
volume.
Screen off timer
The parent unit display will
dim to conserve energy after
your chosen amount of time of
inactivity.
Brightness
• Adjust the parent unit’s LCD
screen brightness level.
Temperature
• Turn on/off temperature alert
tone.
• Set the parent unit to beep
whenever the room temperature
detected by the baby unit falls
outside of the set temperature
range.
• Set the minimum/maximum
temperature.
• Set temperature display in
Fahrenheit (
o
F) or Celsius (
o
C)
Adjust parent unit speaker volume
Press MENU and select .
Press and select your desired volume level.
Zoom
Press MENU and select .
Press zoom in, and to zoom out.
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Caution
• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby. Never place or mount the baby unit inside the
baby’s crib or playpen.
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For operations and guides to help you using your video monitor,
and for latest information and supports, go and check the online
help topics and online FAQs.
Use your smartphone or mobile device to access our online help.
• Go to https://help.vtechphones.com/vm3254 or
https://help.vtechphones.com/vm3254-2; OR
• Scan the QR code on the right. Launch the camera app or QR code scanner
app on your smartphone or tablet. Hold the device’s camera up to the
QR code and frame it. Tap the notification to trigger the redirection of the
online help.
- If the QR code is not clearly displayed, adjust your camera’s focus by
moving your device closer or further away until it is clear.
You can also call our Customer Support at 1 [phone] [in US] or
1 [phone] [in Canada] for help.
Overview - Baby unit
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1 Microphone
2 Camera lens
3 Infrared LEDs
4 Light sensor
5 POWER LED light
6 Night light
7
Night light ON/OFF
8 Speaker
9
ON/OFF switch
10 Power jack
11 Slots for wall mounting
Main
menu
Sub-menu
Sound Detection
VOX (Voice Activated Alert)
Sensitivity
• You can choose to hear
sounds from the baby
unit all the time, or to only
hear sounds that exceed
a certain level. 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. See Sound sensitivity
and sound activation
section.
Sound-activated screen
• When it is on, and the baby
unit detects no sound, the
parent unit screen stays off
to save power. Once a sound
is detected, the parent unit
screen and speaker turns on
automatically, and you can
see and hear your baby. The
parent unit will then turn off
again after 50 seconds of no
sound detection.
NOTESNOTE
Note
• When the parent unit screen
is off and it receives alerts, for
example, link lost between
parent unit and baby unit, or
battery is low, the parent unit
screen and speaker will turn
on for 10 seconds.
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