VTech BM2500 User's Manual

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Model: BM2500 For product support please call: 1 300 369 193 User’s manual BM2500 Safe & Sound Full Color Video and Audio Monitor ...

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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 y...

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ii Product introduction BM2500 is an video and audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (BM2500 BU) and one parent unit (BM2500 PU). The parent unit may be shipped with protective stickers covering the displays. Remove the protective sticker b...

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iii 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: Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the prod...

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iv v Important safety instructions (continued) Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces. This product should not be placed in any area where prop...

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iv v Cautions Use and store the product at a temperature between 0 o C and 40 o C. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source. The battery pack should not be exposed to exc...

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vi Table of contents Getting started ...................1 Parts checklist ............................1 Baby unit installation ..................2 Baby unit installation options .....3 Parent unit battery installation ....5 Parent unit installation ....

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1 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. User’s guide Parent unit (BM2500 PU) Baby unit (BM2500 BU) 2 Power adap...

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2 Getting started 3 Baby unit installation You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power. Install the baby unit as shown below. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.The baby unit turns on when it is powered up. Use o...

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2 3 Getting started 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 mounti...

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4 Getting started 5 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. Baby unit installation options (conti...

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4 5 Getting started 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 batter...

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6 Getting started 7 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, disco...

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6 7 Getting started Parent unit installation Install the parent unit as shown below. Battery inside the parent unit will be charged when connected to power supply. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie. Use only the parent unit powe...

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8 Getting started 9 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 5 to 7). The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the table ...

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8 9 Getting started 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 pa...

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10 Getting started 11 5. Control key panel /VOL + Press to increase the listening volume. /VOL - Press to decrease the listening volume. PAIR Press and hold to pair to the parent unit. (On/Off) Press and hold to turn on or off. Press to play or st...

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10 11 Getting started Parent unit overview 1. Visual sound indicator 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 in...

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12 Getting started 13 3. POWER on/off indicator On when the parent unit is turned on. Flashes when in pairing process, or when connecting to baby unit while the baby unit is not available. • • 4. Power jack 5. Control key panel /VOL + Press to...

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12 13 Getting started / While in a menu, press to choose the option on the right side. While viewing image, press to zoom in. While viewing a zoomed image, press and hold to move the image rightward. TALK While viewing image, press and hold to ta...

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14 Getting started 15 Parent unit display 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...

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14 15 Getting started 20 o C Real-time temperature - Displays the real-time temperature of the selected baby unit. Battery status - animates when the battery is charging. - displays solid when the battery is fully charged. - displays when t...

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16 Getting started 17 Parent unit main 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 ...

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16 17 Getting started Positioning the video and 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. ...

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18 Getting started 19 Test your video and audio monitor before use You may test the baby monitor before initial use, and at regular times thereafter. To test your video and audio monitor: Place the parent unit and the baby unit in the same room t...

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18 19 Using the baby monitor Power on or off the baby unit Press to turn on the baby unit. The POWER light turns on. Press and hold again to turn off the baby unit. The POWER light turns off. Power on or off the parent unit Press and hold t...

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Using your baby monitor 20 21 Select the camera 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 ...

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20 21 Using your baby monitor Adjust the LCD brightness of the parent unit You can adjust the brightness of the parent unit screen from Level 1 to Level 5. The LCD brightness is preset to Level 3. Press MENU/SELECT when the parent unit is not in us...

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Using your baby monitor 22 23 Turn on or off the 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. The parent unit scr...

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22 23 Using your baby monitor Lullaby control on the baby unit There are 5 lullabies to choose from, and the chosen lullaby plays repeatedly. To play lullaby: Press to play lullabies. To stop playing lullaby: Press again to stop playing lullab...

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Using your baby monitor 24 25 Talk function You can use the TALK function of the parent unit to talk and comfort your baby. Press and hold TALK when the parent unit is viewing particular baby unit. Speak towards the microphone on the parent unit...

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24 25 Using your baby monitor Pair and replace extra new baby unit The baby units and parent unit provided are already paired. You can add or replace any baby units (purchased separately to your video and audio monitor system. You can pair a maxim...

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26 27 Portable use of parent unit Sling is not included. You may need to buy a sling for portable usage. 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 ...

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26 27 Parent unit battery It takes up to 12 hours for the battery pack to be fully charged. The standby time varies depending on the sensitivity level you set, your actual use and the lifespan of the battery. The battery needs charging when: A new...

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28 Appendix 29 Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with this product, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. My video and audio monitor does not work at all. Make sure the baby unit and the pa...

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28 29 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The video and audio monitor produces high-pitched noise. The parent unit may be too close to the baby unit or another parent unit. Make sure the parent units and the baby unit are at least 1 metre away ...

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30 Appendix 31 Troubleshooting (continued) You may have set the sensitivity level to a very low level. If you do so, the baby unit will not detect sounds that is too soft or light. You may need to adjust the sensitivity level to a higher level (p...

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30 31 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The light on the parent unit is off. Make sure the parent unit battery is installed (page 5) and charged (page 8) correctly. Make sure the power adapter and the parent unit are plugged in correctly and ...

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32 Appendix 33 Troubleshooting (continued) Common cure for electronic equipment. If the video and audio monitor is not responding normally, try the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the baby unit and the parent units. 2. ...

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32 33 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 ...

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34 Appendix 35 Customer service and product warranty IMPORTANT Please retain this booklet with your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase. Customer Service If you require assistance in operating this product, please call the TecHelp Info...

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34 35 Appendix Customer service and product warranty (continued) For Voluntary Product Warranty purposes, proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt. The benefits conferred by this Voluntary Product Warranty are in addition to oth...

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36 Appendix 37 Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2402 - 2478.5 MHz Parent unit: 2402 -2478.5 MHz Channels 52 LCD 2.8” Color LCD (QVGA 320x240 pixel) Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by...

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36 37 Index A Add a baby unit 25 Adjust baby unit angle 3 Audio settings 17 B Baby unit installation 2-4 Baby unit overview 9-10 Battery 27 Battery installation 5-6 Battery charging 7 Battery installation 7 Brightness 21 C Cautions v Char...

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38 Index S Safety instructions iii–iv Screen icons 14-15 Set default 24 Select camera 20 Sound alert 13 Sound activation 22 Sound sensitivity 21 Speaker volume 19 T Talk to the baby unit 24 Technical specifications 36 Test your baby mon...

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VTech is the registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Copyright © 2013 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. All rights reserved. Printed in China. Version A 91-007483-010-100 ...