User’s manual Full Colour Video and Audio Baby Monitor Model: BM2500 ht tp: // hk phones.v tec h.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Important safety instructions.............................1 2. SET UP THE baby monitor...........................................4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Package Contents................................................................4 Baby unit installation............................................................5 Baby unit installation options................................................6 2.3.1 Tabletop to wall mount installation..........................
5.4 5.5 Night vision.........................................................................24 Reset to default..................................................................24 6. PARENT UNIT OPERATION.............................................25 7. portable use of parent unit.................................27 8. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................28 9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE.............................................32 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.
Product introduction BM2500 is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit (BM2500 PU) and one baby unit (BM2500 BU). The parent unit may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the display. Remove the protective sticker before use.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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.
Cautions 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. DISPOSAL WARNING 1. 2. 3. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. All electrical and electronic products/battery should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
2. SET UP THE baby monitor 2.
2.2 Baby unit installation Install the baby unit as shown below. Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Notes • The baby unit 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. • Make sure the baby units and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
2.3 Baby unit installation options The baby unit is ready for tabletop use. if you want to mount it on a wall, please prepare the following parts and tools. X2 X2 X1 NOTE Parts and tool are not included, and are required to purchase separately. Make sure to test the reception and the baby unit position before completing the wall mounting installation (see Test your video and audio monitor before use on 18). 2.3.
Drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit). If you drill the holes into a stud, insert the screws into the holes. Tighten the screws until only 1/4 inch of the screws are exposed. 4. Align the holes on the wall mount with the screws on the wall. Slide the wall mount down until it locks into place. SET UP THE BABY MONITOR 3.
2.4 Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC power or to the rechargeable battery provided. Even if the parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install the battery. This guarantees continual operation in case of a power outage. Install the battery as shown below. 1. Slide and lift to open the battery compartment cover. 2. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket.
3. Align the battery compartment cover flat against the battery compartment, then place down and slide it towards the center of the THISUP SIDE UP THIS SIDE parent unit until it clicks into place. NOTES The operating time for using the rechargeable battery is short. If you want to monitor your baby for a long time, we recommend you connect the parent unit to AC power. • If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.
2.5 Parent unit installation Install the parent unit as shown below. Bundle the adapter cord neatly with the attached self-adhesive strap. Notes • The parent unit power adapter is 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. • Make sure the parent unit and the power adapter cord are out of reach of children.
2.6 Parent unit battery charging Once you have installed the parent unit (see page10) and its battery (see page 8), press for 2 seconds to turn it on. The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the table below). The parent unit battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.
3. GET TO KNOW the baby monitor 3.1 Baby unit overview 1 _ Camera 2 _ Infrared LEDs Backup light for night vision. 3 _ POWER on/off indicator • On when the baby unit is powered on and currently linked to parent unit. • Flashes when the baby unit is not linked to a parent unit; or the pairing process is in progress; or the parent unit is not viewing this baby unit. 4 _ Power jack 5 _ Control key panel /VOL+ Press to increase the listening volume. /VOLPress to decrease the listening volume.
3.2 Parent unit overview 2_ Visual sound indicator shows the sound level detected from baby unit. It also shows the volume level during speaker volume setting. Sound level detected from the baby unit is independent from the volume level set at the parent unit. • • Green lights indicate a moderate sound level detected from the baby unit; or Level 1 to Level 3 of the speaker volume setting.
5 _ Microphone • • Transmits sound to the baby unit while in the talk mode. While viewing a zoomed image, press and hold to move the image leftward. / 6 _ Control key pane�l /VOL+ • While in a menu, press to choose the option on the right side. • Press to increase the speaker volume. • • While in the menu, press to scroll up. While viewing image, press to zoom in. • • While viewing a zoomed image, press and hold to move the image upward.
3.3 Parent unit display screen icons Connection status • displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. • , or displays when moderate signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. • displays when the link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost. (x:1-4) Current view status • Displays the number of the baby unit that is being viewed. Patrol mode • Displays when the parent unit is viewing all baby units.
3.4 Parent unit menu icons Camera selection • You can select the screen to view images from a particular baby unit, or view all baby units in Patrol Mode. Zoom • You can zoom in and out while viewing images. Brightness • You can change the brightness of the screen. Sensitivity • You can change the sound sensitivity level of the baby unit. It monitors the baby unit on picking up any sound activities in your baby’s room.
3.5 Positioning and operating range 3.5.1 Position the video and audio monitor Place the parent unit within the operating range (see below) of the baby unit. We recommend the parent unit is 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. Place the baby unit at least 1 metre away from the baby or crib. NOTES • For better image quality, do not place the baby unit too far away from your baby.
3.5.3 Test your video and audio monitor before use It is important to test the video and audio monitor when it is installed initially, and at regular times thereafter. Test your parent unit and baby units if they have not been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective. To test your video and 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. Press on the baby unit.
4. USING YOUR BABY MONITOR 4.1 Parent unit settings To enter the parent unit menu: 1. 2. 3. LCD brightness You can change the brightness of the parent unit screen from Level 1 to Level 5. The LCD brightness is preset to Level 3. To set the brightness of the parent unit screen: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to . 3. Press or to adjust the brightness. 4. Press to confirm your selection. 4.
To set the sound sensitivity level of the baby unit: 1. Press� when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to choose , then press� . 3. Press or to scroll through the choices, then press� confirm your selection. 4.4 to Sound activation When the parent unit screen is turned off manually, you can set the screen to be turned on automatically whenever there are sounds detected from the baby units.
4.6 Temperature format You can set the temperature scale of the baby unit. To change the temperature scale: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to . 3. Press or to choose oC or oF 4. Press to confirm your selection. Pair/unpair the baby unit 4.7.1 Pair new baby unit The baby units and parent unit provided are already paired. If you want to replace an old baby unit (purchased separately), the new baby unit must be paired to the parent unit before use.
4.7.2 Unpair baby unit Make sure you power on the baby unit and the parent unit before unpairing the baby unit. To unpair a baby unit: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to . 3. Press or to select the desired baby unit (1, 2, 3 or 4). 4. Press and hold TALK until and display. 5. Press or to select to cancel, or to confirm the unpair process. 6. Press to confirm your selection. When unpairing is successful, the POWER light on the selected baby unit flashes.
5. Baby unit operation 5.1 Power the baby unit on or off to turn on the baby unit. The POWER light turns on. • Press • Press and hold turns off. 5.2 again to turn off the baby unit. The POWER light Speaker volume You can change the speaker volume from Level 1 to Level 5. The preset volume is Level 3. Changing the speaker volume also changes the lullaby playback volume. Press 5.3 /VOL+ or /VOL- on the baby unit at any time.
5.4 Night vision To help you monitor your baby even at night, the baby unit automatically uses the light from its infrared LEDs for transmitting images to the parent unit when it is turned on in a dark room. However, it only transmits black-and-white images. 5.5 Reset to default You can reset the settings to default values. 1. 2. 3. Press and hold when the parent unit is not in use. Continue to hold T and press consecutively for three times. Release and press again within one second.
6. 6.1 • • 6.2 PARENT UNIT OPERATION Power the parent unit on or off Press and hold Press and hold off. to turn on the parent unit. The screen turns on. again to turn off the parent unit. The screen turns Turn on or off the parent unit screens You can turn on or off the parent unit screen without power off the parent unit. You can still hear sound from the baby unit. • on the parent unit at any time. Speaker volume You can change the speaker volume from Volume 1 to Volume 5, or turn it off.
6.5 View You can select the screen to view images from a particular baby unit, or view all baby units. If you select All to view the images, the screen switches to view another baby unit automatically after some time. The switching is in chronological order: to . 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press or view all). 4. Press 6.6 when the parent unit is not in use. or to scroll to . to select the desired baby unit (1 to 4), or to to confirm your selection.
7. portable use of parent unit Note Sling is not included. You may need to buy a sling for portable usage. 2. 3. Make sure battery is installed and charged. Unplug the power adaptor. Pinch the end of the sling and insert it into the slot on the top of the parent unit. Insert the one end of the sling into the other end of the sling, and fasten it. 27 PORTABLE USE OF PARENT UNIT 1.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have difficulty with your video and audio monitor, please try the suggestions below. My video and audio monitor does not work at all. • Make sure the baby unit and the parent units are installed correctly (pages 5 to 10). • Make sure the parent unit battery pack is installed (pages 8 to 9). For optimum daily performance, charge the parent unit when it is not in use. • Make sure the power adapters are securely plugged into the wall outlet.
The video and audio monitor produces high-pitched noise. • The parent unit may be too close to the baby units. Make sure the parent unit and the baby units are at least 1 metre away from one another. • You may be too close to the baby unit when you press and hold TALK. Make sure the parent unit and the baby units are at least 1 metre away from one another. • You may have set the sensitivity level too high. You may need to adjust the sensitivity level to a lower level to avoid audio feedback (page 19).
• The Other electronic products may cause interference with your video and audio monitor. Try installing your video and audio 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. light and LOW BATTERY flash on the parent unit. • Charge the battery in the parent unit for up to 12 hours. • Remove the battery and then install it again.
Move the parent unit closer to the baby units (but not less than 1 metre). The parent unit may be out of range. • If the parent unit is powered by the provided battery, it may not have enough charge for the parent unit to perform normally. Charge the battery in the parent unit for up to 12 hours. • Reset the parent unit and the baby units by turning them off and unplugging the electrical power to the parent unit and the baby units. Wait for 15 seconds and plug them back in again.
9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 unit beeps and displays . To improve reception, move closer to the baby unit (but not less than 1 metre).
Cleaning your video and audio monitor Your video and audio monitor has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind. 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water.
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2407.5- 2475 MHz Parent unit: 2407.5 -2475 MHz Channels 21 LCD 2.0” Color LCD(QVGA 220x176) Power requirements Parent unit: 3.
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