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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.babymonitors.vtech.com.
Product introduction DM221 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (DM221 BU) and one parent unit (DM221 PU). DM221-2 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (DM221-2 BU) and two parent units (DM221-2 PU). The parent units may be shipped with protective stickers covering the displays. Remove the protective stickers before use.
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 battery pack 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 3 feet 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......................5 Parent unit battery charging.............6 Baby unit overview...........................7 Parent unit overview.........................8 Parent unit display screen icons......9 Positioning and operating range....10 Positioning the audio monitor...
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.
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 The POWER light remains on when the baby unit is turned on. Baby unit • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
Getting started Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC power or to the rechargeable battery pack provided. Even if the parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install the battery pack. This guarantees continued operation in case of a power outage. Install the battery as shown below. 1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires hanging out. 2.
Getting started Parent unit battery installation (continued) 3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the parent unit until it clicks into place. • If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery pack to prevent possible leakage. • Use only the battery pack supplied with this product. To purchase a replacement battery pack, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
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. When the battery pack is installed, the light turns on while charging. Power outlet not controlled by a wall switch The light remains on when the battery is charging. Power adapter Parent unit • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.
Getting started Parent unit battery charging The parent unit turns on after you have installed the parent unit battery or connected the parent unit to AC power (see pages 3 to 5). The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the table below). The parent unit battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 19 for battery operating time.
Getting started Baby unit overview Nightlight (On/off) On when (nightlight) turns on (page 16). Press and hold to turn on or off (page 16). POWER light On when the baby unit turns on (page 16). (Nightlight) Press to turn the nightlight on or off (page 16). PAGE Press to find all parent units (page 16). /VOLUME/ Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume (page 16). Microphone Speaker To listen to broadcasts from the parent unit (page 17).
Getting started Parent unit overview light On when the battery is charging or is fully charged. Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. Off when no battery is installed. Sound level indicators Lights up when there are sounds detected from the baby unit. The number of indicators that light up depends on the loudness of the sound. Display screen MENU/BACK Press to enter the menu (page 12). While in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
Getting started Parent unit display screen icons Connection status - displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. - displays when moderate signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. - displays when weak signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. - flashes when the link is lost between the baby unit and the parent unit. Nightlight auto-on - Displays when the nightlight auto-on feature is turned on.
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 3 feet 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. At least 3 feet Audio settings The baby unit may not detect sounds when the sensitivity level is set below a certain level.
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 3 feet away from the parent unit. 2.
Parent unit settings Using the menu To enter the parent unit menu: 1. Press MENU/BACK when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or until the screen displays the desired feature. Press SELECT to enter that feature menu. 3. Press or until the screen displays the desired option. Press SELECT to confirm your selection. • To return to the previous menu, press MENU /BACK. • To exit the menu without making any changes, press .
Parent unit settings Sound alert You may turn on the sound alert while the speaker volume is turned off so that the parent unit beeps as soon as the baby unit detects sounds which light up four sound level indicators on the parent unit. When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned on, alert is preset to OFF. displays. The sound To set the sound alert of the parent unit: 1. Press MENU/BACK when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to choose SOUND ALERT, then press SELECT. 3.
Parent unit settings Nightlight auto-on You can turn on or off the nightlight on the baby unit manually (see page 16). You can also use the parent unit to set the nightlight on the baby unit to automatically turn on whenever sounds are detected from the baby unit. When the nightlight auto-on setting is set to YES, setting is preset to NO. displays. The default To change the nightlight auto-on setting: 1. Press MENU/BACK when the parent unit is not in use. 2.
Parent unit settings Set default Use this feature to restore to the default settings. Restoring the default settings on one parent unit will only reset the shared settings (sensitivity and nightlight auto-on) of the other parent unit. To restore to the default settings: 1. Press MENU/BACK when the parent unit is not in use. 2. Press or to choose SET DEFAULT, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to choose YES or NO. 4. When you choose YES, press SELECT to confirm your selection.
Baby unit operation 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. Speaker volume You can change the speaker volume (listening volume) from Level 1 to Level 5. The speaker volume is preset to Level 3. To adjust the speaker volume: • Press /VOLUME or VOLUME/ any time.
Parent unit operation Power on or off the parent unit • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the parent unit. The display screen turns on. • Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the parent unit. The display screen turns off. Speaker volume You can change the speaker volume (listening volume) from VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5, or turn it off. The speaker volume is preset to VOLUME 3. When the speaker volume is off, To adjust the speaker volume: • Press /VOLUME or VOLUME/ appears on the screen.
Appendix Parent unit display screen messages CHECK BATT When the battery charging performance is abnormal, the is off and the icon flashes on the screen. LINKED When the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is established. LOW BATTERY The parent unit uses only the rechargeable battery pack and it needs to be recharged. NOT LINKED When the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is lost continuously for over 10 seconds. PAGING All idle parent units are being paged by the baby unit.
Appendix Parent unit battery It takes up to 11 hours for the battery pack to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in standby* mode Up to 8 days * The parent unit is not charging or in TALK mode. There is no sound detected from the baby unit. The standby time varies depending on the sensitivity level you set, your actual use and the age of the battery.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with this product, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.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 5). • Make sure the parent unit battery pack is installed (pages 3 and 4) and charged correctly (page 6).
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 5) or to the rechargeable battery pack provided���(page 3). • Make sure the power adapter and the parent unit are plugged in correctly and securely ������� (page 5)�. • Make sure the parent unit is turned on (page 17) and the speaker volume is not set to VOLUME OFF (page 17).
Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The light on the parent unit is off. • Make sure the parent unit battery is installed (page 3) and charged (page 6) correctly. • Make sure the power adapter and the parent unit are plugged in correctly and securely. • Unplug the parent unit power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute for the baby unit and parent unit to reset. The parent unit beeps and is not performing normally. • Make sure the baby unit is turned on.
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 unit beeps and displays SEARCHING. To improve reception, move closer to the baby unit (but not less than 3 feet).
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.babymonitors.vtech.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. Power requirements Parent unit: 2.
Index A O Alert setting 13 Audio settings 10 Operating range 10, 23 Operation 16–17 Overview 7, 8 B P Baby unit installation 2 Baby unit operation 16 Baby unit overview 7 Battery 19 Battery charging 6 Battery installation 3 Pacemaker patients 24 Page parent unit 16 Parent unit battery 19 Parent unit battery charging 6 Parent unit battery installation 3–4 Parent unit display screen icons 9 Parent unit display screen messages 18 Parent unit installation 5 Parent unit operation 17 Parent unit overview 8
Index T Talk to the baby unit 17 Technical specifications 29 Test your baby monitor 11 Troubleshooting 20–22 Turn off the baby unit 16 Turn off the nightlight 16 Turn off the parent unit 17 Turn on the baby unit 16 Turn on the nightlight 16 Turn on the parent unit 17 U Using the menu 12 V Vibe alert 13 Vibration alert 13 Volume 16, 17 W Warranty 25–26 31
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