User’s manual Full Colour Video and Audio Baby Monitor Model: BM3500 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.........................
4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Temperature.......................................................................31 4.7.1 Minimum Temperature..........................................31 4.7.2 Maximum Temperature.........................................31 4.7.3 Temperature Alert..................................................32 4.7.4 Temperature Format.............................................32 Vibration.............................................................................
Product introduction BM3500 is a video and audio monitor which consists of one parent unit (BM3500 PU) and one baby unit (BM3500 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. Power outlet Self-adhesive strap Baby unit 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. Use the provided wall mount if you want to mount it on a wall. 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 page 25). 2.3.1 Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation Option 1: Use this method to fix the wall mount securely on the wall. Note Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling the holes. 1.
Align the wall mount and screws with the holes in the wall as shown. Make sure to attach the screw in the middle hole first so that the wall mount position is fixed. Then attach the other screw in the top hole. 4. Place the baby unit on the wall mount and tighten the screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit. ON/OFF VOL 1 2 3 SET UP THE BABY MONITOR 3.
5. Plug the power adapter into the baby unit, plug the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet. Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Make sure to keep the power adapter cord away from children’s reach. ON/OFF VOL Option 2: Use this method so that you can relocate the baby unit with the wall mount easily. Note Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling the holes. 1.
If you drill the holes into a stud, go to step 3. -ORIf you drill the holes into an object other than a stud, insert the wall anchors into the holes and tap gently on the ends with a hammer until the wall anchors are flush with the wall. 3. Insert the screws into the holes and tighten the screws until only 7 mm of the screws are exposed. SET UP THE BABY MONITOR 2.
4. Place the baby unit on the wall mount and tighten the screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby unit. Align the holes on the wall mount with the screws on the wall and slide the wall mount down until it locks into place. ON/OFF VOL 1 1 2 2 3 5. Plug the power adapter into the baby unit, plug the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet. Bundle the power cord neatly with the self-adhesive strap. Make sure to keep the power adapter cord away from children’s reach.
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. With the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, insert the small tabs of the battery into the slots inside the battery compartment.
3. To replace the battery, press down on the large tab of the battery and pull it out of the battery compartment, then follow the steps on pages 11 and 12 to install the battery. 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. Power outlet Parent unit adapter Self-adhesive strap 1 Parent unit 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.
2.6 Parent Unit Battery Charging Once you have installed the parent unit and its battery, 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. When the parent unit is operating in battery mode and the battery is low, you need to charge the parent unit without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the parent unit enough charge to use for a short time.
3. GET TO KNOW the baby monitor 3.1 Baby Unit Overview 1 11 2 3 10 13 5 6 7 8 1 _ Rotatable camera head 2 _ Light sensor 3 _ Camera 4 _ Microphone Transmits sound to the parent unit. 5 _ Speaker To listen to lullabies. To listen to broadcasts from the parent unit. 6 _ - (Volume down) Press to decrease the listening volume. 7 _ + (Volume up) Press to increase the listening volume. 8 _ ON/OFF Switch to turn on or off the baby unit.
3.2 Parent Unit Overview 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 1 _ VOL 2_ Press to enter volume setting mode. (Zoom)/BACK While viewing in ������������ Single Baby Unit������������������������ mode, press to zoom in or out. 3_ 13 5 _ Antenna 6 _ MIC (Microphone) 7_ Transmits sound to the baby unit while in the talk mode. While in a menu, press to change the setting options. Press to decrease the speaker volume in volume setting mode. While in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
8_ While in a menu, press to change the setting options. Press to increase the speaker volume in volume setting mode. While viewing in mode, press to move upward. While viewing in mode, press to move rightward. While viewing in Split Baby Unit mode, press to scroll up or down to highlight a desired camera . MENU/SELECT While viewing in Split Baby Unit mode, press to move right or left to highlight a desired camera. 12 _ Press to enter the menu. While in a menu, press to scroll down.
3.3 LINK Parent Unit Lights On when strong signal strength is detected between the parent unit and the selected baby unit. Flashes when the parent unit cannot link to the selected baby unit. Off when the parent unit is turned off. On when the parent unit battery is being charged. Flashes when the parent unit battery is low and needs charging. Off when the parent unit battery is fully charged, or when no battery is installed. TALK On when the parent unit is talking to the baby unit.
3.4 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. - flashes when the link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost. - Displays when the camera at the selected baby unit has zoomed in. Alarm alert - Displays when an alarm is set. - Flashes when alarm time arrives. - Off when the alarm is off.
or or or Current view status - Displays the number of the baby unit that is being viewed when in Single Baby Unit mode. - Displays the highlighted baby unit when in Patrol Mode. Battery status is charging. animates when the battery - displays solid when the battery is fully charged. - displays when the battery is low and needs charging. - displays when no battery is installed but operates using AC power, or the battery has been installed incorrectly.
3.5 Parent Unit Main Menu Icons Monitoring mode - You can choose to monitor in Single Baby Unit, Split Baby Unit or Patrol Mode if there are more than one baby units in your system (purchased separately). Date & time - You can set the date format, time format, and the date and time to be displayed on the screen. Lullaby - You can select from a total of 5 lullabies to play, playing all lullabies, or stop playing lullaby.
Sensitivity - You can use the parent unit to change the sound sensitivity level of the baby units. Sound activation - You can set the screen to be turned on automatically whenever there are sounds detected from the baby units when the parent unit screen is turned off manually. Vibration - You may turn on the vibration alert so that the parent unit vibrates as soon as the baby unit detects sounds which light up three sound level indicators on the parent unit.
3.6 Parent Unit Display Messages When the parent unit is powered by the rechargeable battery and the battery level is low, it needs to be recharged. Failed to connect The parent unit fails to switch to the next baby unit in Single Baby Unit or Patrol Mode. No Link The selected baby unit slot is not linked to the parent unit. Pairing failed The selected baby unit cannot be paired with the parent unit. Confirm to unpair? You try to unpair the baby unit(s). The operation needs your confirmation.
3.7 Positioning and Operating Range 3.7.1 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.
3.7.3 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 units in the same room to test the product. Make sure the baby units are at least 1 metre away from the parent unit. Press and hold Please Wait....
4. USING YOUR BABY MONITOR 4.1 Parent Unit Settings To enter the parent unit menu: when the parent unit is not in use. 1. Press 2. Press or until the desired category is highlighted on the left side. Press� to ��������������������������� enter that feature menu. 3. Press or until the desired feature is highlighted on the right side. to 4. Press or until the setting option is chosen. Press confirm your selection.� Note To return to the previous menu, press 4.2 Date and Time 4.2.
4.2.3 Set Date and Time You can set the date and time according to the formats you set. To set the date and time on the parent unit: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to choose DATE & TIME, then press 3. Press or to choose Set Date & Time, then press . . 4. Press or month slots. to select the date, then press 5. Press or year slots. to select the month, then press 6. Press or hour slots. to select the year, then press to proceed to the 7.
• Patrol Mode - The parent unit patrols to display images from different baby units in every 7 seconds. You may change to view images from different baby units even though the scanning period is not expired by pressing in this mode. 4. Press to confirm your selection. NOTE Monitoring mode is not applicable when there is only one baby unit. 4.4 Alarm 4.4.1 Set an Alarm You can set an alarm on the parent unit as a reminder. To set an alarm on the parent unit: 1. Press 2.
4.5 Alert Tone 4.5.1 Low Battery Tone Alert You can set whether the parent unit beeps whenever the parent unit or the baby unit operates in low battery condition. The low battery tone alert is preset to On. 4.5.2 No Link Alert You can set whether the parent unit beeps whenever the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is lost. The no link alert is preset to On. To set the no link alert of the parent unit: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2.
4.5.3 Sound Alert You can set whether the parent unit beeps as soon as the baby unit detects sounds which light up four sound level indicators on the parent unit. The sound alert is preset to On. To set the no link alert of the parent unit: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to choose ALERT TONE, then press . 3. Press or to choose Sound Alert. 4. Press or to choose On or Off, then press to confirm your selection. 4.
4.7 Temperature 4.7.1 Minimum Temperature You can set the desired minimum room temperature of the baby unit. The minimum temperature can be set between 11 oC and 20 oC. The minimum temperature is preset to 14 oC. 4.7.2 to Maximum Temperature You can set the desired maximum room temperature of the baby unit. The maximum temperature can be set between 21 oC and 30 oC. The maximum temperature is preset to 30 oC. To set the maximum temperature of the baby unit: 1.
4.7.3 Temperature Alert You can set whether the parent unit beeps whenever the temperature is out of the preset temperature range. The temperature alert is preset to Off. To set the temperature alert of the baby unit: 1. Press when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to choose TEMPERATURE, then press . 3. Press or to choose Alert, then press . 4. Press or to choose a desired baby unit or all baby units. 5. Press or to choose On or Off, then press to confirm your selection. 4.7.
4.8 Vibration You can set the parent unit to vibrate as soon as the baby unit detects sounds which light up three sound level indicators on the parent unit. The vibration setting is preset to On if speaker is off. Notes • • 4.9 If you set the sensitivity level to Level 5 (Maximum) (see page 30), the baby unit will be very sensitive and detect any sounds including background noises. These background noises may disrupt the silence and prevent the vibration feature to work properly.
NOTE If you set the sensitivity level to Level 5 (Maximum) (see page 30), the baby unit will be very sensitive and detect any sounds including background noises. These background noises may disrupt the silence and prevent the sound-activated screen feature to work properly. 4.10 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.
4.12 4.12.1 Pair/unpair Baby Unit Pair New Baby Unit The baby units and parent unit provided are already paired. You can add or replace baby units (purchased separately) to your baby monitor system. You can pair a maximum of four baby units to your parent unit. Each new baby unit must be paired to the parent unit before use. Make sure you power on the baby unit (see page 37) and the parent unit (see page 38) before pairing. NOTES • If pairing fails, the screen displays Pairing failed.
4.12.2 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 choose PAIR/UNPAIR, then press . 3. Press or to choose Unpair Baby Unit, then press . 4. Press or to choose a desired baby unit or all baby units, then press . 5. When the screen displays Confirm to unpair?, press . 6. When unpairing is successful, the screen displays Unpairing completed.
5. Baby unit operation 5.1 Power the Baby Unit On or Off • Switch the ON/OFF key to ON to turn on the baby unit. The ON/OFF LED light turns on. • Switch the ON/OFF key to OFF to turn off the baby unit. The ON/OFF LED light turns off. 5.2 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. 5.
6. PARENT UNIT OPERATION 6.1 • • Power the Parent Unit On or Off Press and hold Press and hold turns off. to turn on the parent unit. The LINK light turns on. again to turn off the parent unit. The LINK light NOTE The LINK light flashes when the parent unit cannot link to the selected baby unit. 6.2 Speaker Volume You can change the speaker volume from Volume 1 to Volume 5, or turn it off. The speaker volume is preset to Volume 3.
6.4 View If you paired more than one baby unit to the parent unit, you can change the screen to view images from different baby units, or you can turn off the screen. To view different baby units while in Single Baby Unit: Press repeatedly to switch to the desired baby unit. The switching is in chronological order: Baby unit 1 to Baby unit 4. To view different baby units while in Split Baby Unit: Press repeatedly to enlarge and switch to the desired baby unit.
6.7 Talk to the Baby Unit You can broadcast messages from the parent unit to any one of the baby units. To talk to the baby unit: Press and hold TALK on the parent unit. Speak towards the MIC (microphone) on the parent unit. The TALK light is on when the voice connection to the baby unit is made. Your voice is broadcast to the baby unit. Release the key to stop the broadcast. Note The TALK feature does not work in Split Baby Unit mode.
7. 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 units, parent unit and the batteries are installed and charged correctly (pages 5 to 14). 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. • Make sure the adapter cords are plugged firmly into the baby units and parent unit.
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 30).
• Remove the battery and then install it again. Turn on the baby unit and the parent unit. Allow up to one minute for the parent unit and the baby unit to synchronise. • 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.
The parent unit beeps and is not performing normally. • 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.
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Operating range This baby unit and 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).
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2409.75 - 2473.875 MHz Parent unit: 2409.75 -2473.875 MHz Channels 24 LCD 2.8” Color LCD (QVGA 320x240 pixel) Power requirements Parent unit: 3.
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