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Positioning the baby monitor
CAUTION
• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of the baby.
Never place or mount the baby unit inside the
baby’s crib or playpen.
baby’s crib or playpen.
1. Place the baby unit more than 1 meter
(3 feet) away from your baby.
2.
Place the parent unit more than 2 meters
(6.5 feet) away from the baby unit.
(6.5 feet) away from the baby unit.
CAUTION
• The default volume of your parent unit is level 3. If
you experience high-pitched screeching noise from
your baby monitor while positioning:
your baby monitor while positioning:
-
Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are
more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) apart, OR
more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) apart, OR
-
Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is up to
300 meters (1,000 feet) outdoors or 50 meters
(160 feet) indoors. The actual operating range
may vary depending on the environmental
conditions, and other interferences such as
walls, doors, and other obstructions.
300 meters (1,000 feet) outdoors or 50 meters
(160 feet) indoors. The actual operating range
may vary depending on the environmental
conditions, and other interferences such as
walls, doors, and other obstructions.
Baby unit overview
1
• Press to turn on or off the night light.
2
Night light
• On when night light is turned on
• On when night light is turned on
manually.
• On automatically when the baby unit
detects sounds, which light up four
sound level indicators on the parent
unit.
sound level indicators on the parent
unit.
• Off when night light is turned off
manually.
3
On/off
• Press to power on, the power light turns
on.
• Press and hold to power off, the power
light turns off.
4
PAGE
• Press to start or stop paging parent
• Press to start or stop paging parent
unit.
5
Microphone
6
• Press to increase the speaker volume.
7
• Press to decrease the speaker
volume.
8
Speaker
9
Power jack
Overview
Adjust the Voice-activated (VOX) sensitivity
level of the baby unit
You can choose to hear sounds from the baby
unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed
a certain level. You can use the parent unit to
adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby
unit. The higher the VOX sensitivity level, the
more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting
sounds for transmitting to the parent unit. The
VOX sensitivity level is preset to HIGHEST.
level of the baby unit
You can choose to hear sounds from the baby
unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed
a certain level. You can use the parent unit to
adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby
unit. The higher the VOX sensitivity level, the
more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting
sounds for transmitting to the parent unit. The
VOX sensitivity level is preset to HIGHEST.
VOX sensitivity level table for reference
Display
Sensitivity
Description
Highest VOX level
The parent unit speaker is
constantly on, and you will
hear all sounds (including
background noises) from
your baby’s room.
The parent unit speaker is
constantly on, and you will
hear all sounds (including
background noises) from
your baby’s room.
High VOX level
The parent unit speaker
turns on for soft babbling
and louder sounds from
your baby. It remains
quiet when your baby
sleeps soundly.
The parent unit speaker
turns on for soft babbling
and louder sounds from
your baby. It remains
quiet when your baby
sleeps soundly.
Medium VOX level
The parent unit speaker
turns on for loud babbling
and louder sounds from
your baby. It remains quiet
when your baby makes
soft sounds.
The parent unit speaker
turns on for loud babbling
and louder sounds from
your baby. It remains quiet
when your baby makes
soft sounds.
Low VOX level
The parent unit speaker
turns on for crying and
louder sounds from your
baby. It remains quiet
when your baby makes
soft sounds.
The parent unit speaker
turns on for crying and
louder sounds from your
baby. It remains quiet
when your baby makes
soft sounds.
Lowest VOX level
The parent unit speaker
turns on for loud crying or
screeching sounds from
your baby. It remains quiet
when your baby makes
soft sounds.
The parent unit speaker
turns on for loud crying or
screeching sounds from
your baby. It remains quiet
when your baby makes
soft sounds.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not in
use.
2. Press SELECT to select VOX LEVEL.
3. Press
or
to choose the VOX Level.
4. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
The screen displays SAVED and you hear a
confirmation tone.
confirmation tone.
Install the battery as shown below
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
BT186692 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR0920
BT186692 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR0920
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
NOTE
• Make sure the THIS SIDE UP is facing up while
inserting the battery.
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The parent unit runs on rechargeable battery or
AC power. To continuously monitor your baby,
make sure you use both battery and AC power
at the same time. With the battery alone, the
parent unit can cordlessly run for a short time
only.
AC power. To continuously monitor your baby,
make sure you use both battery and AC power
at the same time. With the battery alone, the
parent unit can cordlessly run for a short time
only.
NOTES
• Use only the battery supplied with this product.
• 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.
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.
possible leakage.
Install the battery
Replace the battery
To replace the battery, pull out the battery
compartment cover, and then lift up the battery.
Follow the previous steps to install the battery.
compartment cover, and then lift up the battery.
Follow the previous steps to install the battery.
Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected the parent unit and
installed its battery for the first time, it powers
on automatically. The battery icon indicates the
battery status (see the following table).
installed its battery for the first time, it powers
on automatically. The battery icon indicates the
battery status (see the following table).
NOTES
• The parent unit battery is fully charged after 11
hours of continuous charging.
• It takes longer to charge the battery when the
parent unit is turned on. To shorten the charging
time, turn the parent unit off while charging.
time, turn the parent unit off while charging.
• The standby time varies depending on the
voice-activated (VOX) sensitivity level you set, your
actual use and the age of the battery.
actual use and the age of the battery.
Battery
indicators
indicators
Battery status
Action
The battery
icon is off.
icon is off.
No battery is
installed but
operates using
AC power.
installed but
operates using
AC power.
-OR-
Abnormal
battery is
detected.
battery is
detected.
Install the
parent unit
battery.
Charge without
interruption
(at least 30
minutes).
parent unit
battery.
Charge without
interruption
(at least 30
minutes).
The screen
displays
displays
LOW
BATTERY
and
BATTERY
and
.
The
light
flashes.
flashes.
The battery
has very little
charge and
may be used
for only a short
time.
has very little
charge and
may be used
for only a short
time.
Charge without
interruption
(about 30
minutes).
interruption
(about 30
minutes).
The battery
icon
becomes
solid
icon
becomes
solid
.
The battery is
fully charged.
fully charged.
To keep
the battery
charged,
connect it to AC
power when not
in use.
the battery
charged,
connect it to AC
power when not
in use.
NOTE
• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a
substitute for proper adult supervision, and should
not be used as such.
not be used as such.
Test your baby monitor
You may test the baby monitor before initial use,
and at regular times thereafter.
and at regular times thereafter.
CAUTION
• For hearing protection, make sure the
parent unit is more than 2 meters (6.5 feet)
away from the baby unit. If you hear any
high-pitched noise, move the parent unit
further until the noise stops. You can also
press
away from the baby unit. If you hear any
high-pitched noise, move the parent unit
further until the noise stops. You can also
press
on the parent unit to lower or mute
the noise.
1. Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are
on.
2. Speak towards the microphone of the baby
unit. You will hear the sound at the parent
unit, and see the visual sound indicators
light up.
unit, and see the visual sound indicators
light up.
NOTE
• When the parent unit displays NOT LINKED and
flashes, move the parent unit closer to the baby
unit (observe the minimum distance of 2 meters/
6.5 feet). You can also check if the baby monitor is
connected to a live power socket and switched on.
6.5 feet). You can also check if the baby monitor is
connected to a live power socket and switched on.
TIP
• Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if
you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the
baby unit.
baby unit.
Before use
Parent unit overview
1
Microphone
2
On/off
• Press to power on, the screen turns
on.
• Press and hold to power off, the
screen turns off.
• While in a menu, press to return to
idle screen.
3
MENU/
• Press to enter the menu while idle.
• While in a menu, press to return to the
• While in a menu, press to return to the
previous screen.
• Press to return to idle screen.
4
Visual sound indicator
The visual sound indicator has two
functions. One is to show the sound level
detected by the baby unit. The other
one is to show the volume level during
speaker volume setting.
functions. One is to show the sound level
detected by the baby unit. The other
one is to show the volume level during
speaker volume setting.
Sound level detected by the baby unit
•
One to three green
lights indicate a moderate sound level
detected by the baby unit.
detected by the baby unit.
•
Additional red lights
indicate a higher sound level detected
by the baby unit (e.g. baby crying
loudly).
by the baby unit (e.g. baby crying
loudly).
Speaker volume level
•
One to three green
lights indicate Level 1 to Level 3 of the
speaker volume setting.
speaker volume setting.
•
Additional red lights
indicate Level 4 to Level 5 of the
speaker volume setting.
speaker volume setting.
5
LCD panel
6
Battery level indicator
• Light on when the battery is being
charged.
• Light flashes when the battery is low
and needs charging.
• Light off when no battery is installed,
or abnormal battery is detected.
7
TALK
• Press and hold to talk to the baby unit;
• Press and hold to talk to the baby unit;
release to stop talking.
• While in a menu, press to return to
idle screen.
8
SELECT
• While in a menu, press to choose an
• While in a menu, press to choose an
item, or save a setting.
9
• Press to increase the speaker volume.
• While in a menu, press to scroll up.
• While in a menu, press to scroll up.
10
• Press to decrease the speaker
volume.
• While in a menu, press to scroll down.
11
Power jack
12
Speaker
13
Belt clip
14
Battery compartment cover
What’s in the box
1 set for DM226;
2 sets for DM226-2
2 sets for DM226-2
Connect the baby monitor
NOTES
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this
product.
• Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled
by wall switches.
• The 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.
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, the baby unit and the
power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
Connect and charge the
battery
battery
Parent unit display icons
Connection status
•
displays when strong signal
strength is detected between the
baby unit and the parent unit.
baby unit and the parent unit.
•
displays when moderate signal
strength is detected between the
baby unit and the parent unit.
baby unit and the parent unit.
•
displays when the weak signal
strength is detected between the
baby unit and the parent unit.
baby unit and the parent unit.
•
flashes when the link between the
baby unit and the parent unit is lost.
Night light
• On when the night light is turned on.
Sound alert
• Displays when the sound alert of the
parent unit is turned on.
• Flashes when there are loud sounds
detected from the baby unit and the
parent unit is in mute.
parent unit is in mute.
Vibration alert
• Displays when the vibration alert of
the parent unit is turned on.
• Flashes when there are loud sounds
detected from the baby unit.
Mute
• Displays when the volume is turned
off.
Battery status
•
animates when
the battery is charging.
•
displays solid when the battery is
fully charged.
•
flashes when the battery is
charged with AC adaptor, or
charging failure.
charging failure.
•
flashes when the battery is in low
level and needs charging.
• No battery icon displays when there
is no battery installed, or abnormal
battery is detected.
battery is detected.
Power on or off the baby unit
•
•
Press to power on the baby unit. The
power light turns on.
power light turns on.
•
Press and hold to power off the baby unit.
The power light turns off.
The power light turns off.
Power on or off the parent unit
•
•
Press to power on the parent unit. The
screen turns on.
screen turns on.
•
Press and hold to power off the parent
unit. The screen turns off.
unit. The screen turns off.
NOTE
• The parent unit powers on automatically once
it is connected to AC power or battery installed.
The baby unit also powers on automatically once
connected to AC power.
The baby unit also powers on automatically once
connected to AC power.
Adjust the speaker volume for baby unit
•
Press
or
on the baby unit at
any time.
Adjust the speaker volume for parent unit
You can adjust the speaker volume from
VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5, or turn it off. The
speaker volume is preset to VOLUME 3.
VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5, or turn it off. The
speaker volume is preset to VOLUME 3.
•
Press
or
when the parent unit is not in
use.
When the speaker volume is set to off, the
screen displays .
screen displays .
Using the baby monitor
NOTE
• To enter the VOX Level menu of the parent unit,
the baby unit must be turned on.
Sound alert
If you turn on the sound alert, the parent unit
beeps when the baby unit detects sounds which
light up the red light of visual sound indicator on
the parent unit.
When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned
on,
If you turn on the sound alert, the parent unit
beeps when the baby unit detects sounds which
light up the red light of visual sound indicator on
the parent unit.
When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned
on,
displays. The sound alert is preset to OFF.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not in
use.
2. Press
or
to choose SOUND ALERT,
then press SELECT.
3. Press
or
to choose ON or OFF.
4. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
The screen displays SAVED and you hear a
confirmation tone.
confirmation tone.
NOTE
• The sound alert setting on each parent unit is
independent.
Vibration alert
You can turn on the vibration alert so that the
parent unit vibrates when the baby unit detects
sounds which light up the red light of visual
sound indicator on the parent unit.
When the vibration alert of the parent unit is
turned on, displays. The vibration alert is
preset to OFF.
You can turn on the vibration alert so that the
parent unit vibrates when the baby unit detects
sounds which light up the red light of visual
sound indicator on the parent unit.
When the vibration alert of the parent unit is
turned on, displays. The vibration alert is
preset to OFF.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is not in
use.
2. Press
or
to choose VIBE ALERT, then
press SELECT.
3. Press
or
to choose ON or OFF.
4. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
The screen displays SAVED and you hear a
confirmation tone.
confirmation tone.
NOTES
• Each time you set the vibration alert to ON,
the parent unit vibrates briefly after you press
SELECT.
SELECT.
• The vibration alert setting on each parent unit is
independent.
Parent unit display screen
messages
messages
LINKED
The link between the parent unit
and the baby unit is established.
and the baby unit is established.
LOW
BATTERY
BATTERY
The parent unit uses only the
rechargeable battery pack and it
needs to be recharged.
rechargeable battery pack and it
needs to be recharged.
NOT
LINKED
LINKED
The link between the parent
unit and the baby unit is lost
continuously for over 10 seconds.
unit and the baby unit is lost
continuously for over 10 seconds.
PAGING
All idle parent units are being
paged by the baby unit.
paged by the baby unit.
SAVED
Your selection has been saved.
SEARCHING
The parent unit is out of range of
the baby unit, or the baby unit is
out of power.
the baby unit, or the baby unit is
out of power.
TALK
The parent unit is talking to the
baby unit.
baby unit.
TALKBACK
The other parent unit is talking to
the baby unit.
the baby unit.
> 2m (6.5ft)
HIGHEST
MEDIUM
LOWEST
DM226
DM226-2
Safe & Sound
®
Digital Audio Monitor
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