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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.vtechphones.com.
Product introduction DM111 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (DM111 BU) and one parent unit (DM111 PU). POWER DM111-2 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (DM111-2 BU) and two parent units (DM111-2 PU).
Important safety instructions 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. This product is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used as such. 4. This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor. 5.
Important safety instructions (continued) 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.
Cautions 1. Use and store the product at a temperature between 32oF and 104oF. 2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source. 3. The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire. 4. Make sure the baby unit and the adapter cord are always out of reach of the baby, at least 1 metre away from the baby or crib, to avoid a possible strangulation hazard. 5.
Table of contents Getting started....................................................................1 Parts checklist.......................................................................1 Baby unit installation.............................................................2 Parent unit battery installation...............................................3 Parent unit installation...........................................................4 Baby unit overview....................................................
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. POWER Baby unit (DM111 BU/DM111-2 BU) Parent unit (DM111 PU/DM111-2 PU) (1 for DM111 PU and 2 for DM111-2 PU) Power adapter for baby unit Power adapter for parent unit (1 for DM221 PU and 2 for DM221-2 PU) User’s manual User’s manual To purchase any accessories or replacements, visit our website at www.vtechphones.
Getting started Baby unit installation You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power. Install the baby unit as shown below. Make sure that the power outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie. The baby unit turns on when it is powered up. Power outlet not controlled by a wall switch Power adapter POWER Baby unit • Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.
Getting started Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC power or installing 2 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into it. Even if the parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install the batteries. This guarantees continued operation in case of a power outage. Install the battery as shown below. 1. Place the 2 AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as indicated following the polarity signs.
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. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie. Power outlet not controlled by a wall switch Power adapter Parent unit • Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
Getting started Baby unit overview 1 POWER 2 3 4 1. POWER Light On when the baby unit turns on. 2. (On/off) Press and hold to turn on or off the baby unit. 3. Microphone 4.
Getting started Parent unit overview 5 1 6 2 7 8 3 9 4 10 1. LOW BATTERY Light 2. (On/off) Press and hold to turn on or off the parent unit. 3. (Volume down) Press to decrease the speaker volume. 4. Speaker To listen to sounds transmitted from the baby unit. 5. Sound Level Indicatiors 6. POWER / LINK Light 7. (Volume up) Press to increase the speaker volume. 8. Belt Clip 9. Power Jack 10.
Getting started Parent unit overview Parent unit lights 3 green lights and 2 red lights indicating the sound level detected by the baby unit. Green lights indicate a moderate level of sound is detected. Red lights indicate a higher level of sound is detected. More lights turn on when the sound level detected increases. POWER / LINK Off when the parent unit is off. On in green steadily when the parent unit is on and is linked to the baby unit.
Getting started Positioning and operating range Positioning the audio monitor Place the parent unit within the operating range (see below) of the baby unit. We recommend you place the parent unit at least 1 metre away from the baby unit to avoid audio feedback. If you still experience audio feedback, move the parent unit and the baby unit farther apart.
Getting started Test your audio monitor before use It is important to test the audio monitor when it is installed initially, and at regular times thereafter. Test your parent units and baby unit if they have not been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective. To test your audio monitor: 1. Place the parent unit and the baby unit in the same room to test the product. Make sure the baby unit is at least 1 metre away from the parent unit. 2.
Using your audio monitor Power on or off the baby unit • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the baby unit. The POWER light turns on. • Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the baby unit. The POWER light turns off. POWER Power on or off the parent unit • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the parent unit. The POWER / LINK light turns on. • Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the parent unit. The POWER / LINK light turns off.
Appendix Parent unit battery When the battery is full, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in standby* mode Up to 8 days * The parent unit is not connected to the power supply. There is no sound detected from the baby unit. The standby time varies depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. The batteries need to be replaced when: • The parent unit beeps four times every minute.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with this product, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My audio monitor does not work at all. • Make sure the baby unit and the parent units are installed correctly (pages 2 to 4). • Make sure the parent unit batteries are installed and connected to the power supply correctly (pages 3 and 4).
Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) My parent unit does not play any sound when there is noise from the baby unit. • Make sure the parent unit is powered up by connecting it to AC power ������� (page 4) or installing the AAA alkaline batteries into it���(page 3). • Make sure the power adapter and the parent unit are plugged in correctly and securely ������� (page 4)�. • Make sure the parent unit is turned on (page 10) and the speaker volume is not set to off (page 10).
Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost every now and then, and I’m experiencing sound interruptions. • Move the parent unit closer to the baby unit (but not less than 1 metre). The parent unit may be out of range. • Reset the baby unit by unplugging the electrical power to the baby unit. Wait for 15 seconds and plug it back in again. Turn on the baby unit and the parent unit. Allow up to one minute for the parent unit and the baby unit to synchronize.
Appendix Operating range This product operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the baby unit and the parent unit can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the baby unit, the parent unit, the weather, and the layout of your home. When the parent unit is out of range, the parent will beep and enter searching mode. To improve reception, move closer to the baby unit (but not less than 1 metre).
Appendix 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.
Appendix Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions.
Appendix Limited warranty (continued) How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and features may save you a service call.
Appendix FCC and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix FCC and IC regulations (continued) RF radiation exposure statement The baby unit complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The baby unit should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) between the baby unit and the baby’s body. For hand held operation, the parent unit has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Parent unit: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Index A R B S Audio settings 8 Range 8, 15 Baby unit installation 2 Baby unit operation 10 Baby unit overview 5 Battery 11 Battery installation 3 Safety instructions iii–iv Speaker volume 10 T Technical specifications 21 Test your baby monitor 9 Troubleshooting 12–14 Turn off the baby unit 10 Turn off the parent unit 10 Turn on the baby unit 10 Turn on the parent unit 10 C Cardiac pacemakers 16 Cautions v F FCC and IC regulations 19–20 V I Volume 10 Important safety instructions iii–iv Inst
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