Vtech VM3252, VM3252-2 - 2.8 Digital Video Baby Monitor Manual

Before using this product, please read Important safety instructions.
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.
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What's in the box

1 set for VM3252
2 sets for VM3252-2

Install the battery

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.

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.
• If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

Install the battery as shown below.

NOTE

• Press down on the battery compartment cover to pull it out.
  

NOTE

• Make sure the label THIS SIDE UP is facing up while inserting the battery.
  

Replace the battery
To replace the battery, pull out the battery compartment cover, and then lift up the battery. Follow the steps above to install the new battery.

Connect and charge the battery

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 they are 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 the baby monitor

Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected the parent unit and installed its battery for the first time or after power outage, the parent unit 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.
• The standby time varies depending on the volume level you set, your actual use and the age of the battery.

Battery indicators	Battery status	Action
The battery icon is off and displays.	No battery is installed but operates using AC power, or the battery has been installed incorrectly.	Install the parent unit battery. Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
The screen displays Battery low at Parent Unit and . The light flashes.	The battery has very little charge and may be used for only a short time.	Charge without interruption (about 30 minutes).
The battery icon becomes solid .	The battery is fully charged.	To keep the battery charged, connect it to AC power when not in use.

Before 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.

Test your baby monitor
You may test the baby monitor before initial use, and at regular times thereafter.

• For hearing protection, make sure the parent unit is more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from both baby units. If you hear any high-pitched noise, move the parent unit further until the noise stops. You can also press VOL- on the parent unit to lower or mute the noise.
  

1. Make sure your baby units and parent unit are on.
2. The parent unit displays images from the baby unit.

• Speak towards the microphone of the baby unit. You will hear the sound at the parent unit.

1. If you have two baby units, press at the right side of your parent unit. The screen switches to other baby unit. Then, repeat step 2.

NOTE

• When the parent unit displays No link to Camera, and the LINK LED light flashes, move the parent unit closer to the baby units (observe the minimum distance of 3 feet/ 1 meter). 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 units.

Positioning the baby monitor

• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby. Never place or mount the baby unit inside the baby's crib or playpen.

NOTE

• To avoid interference from other electronic devices, place your baby monitor far away from devices such as wireless routers, microwaves, cell phones and computers.

1. Place the baby units more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from your baby.
   
   
2. Adjust the angle of the baby unit camera to aim at your baby.
   
   
3. Place the parent unit more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from the baby units.
   

• The default volume of your parent unit is level 4. If you experience high-pitched screeching noise from your baby monitor while positioning:
  • Make sure your baby units and parent unit are more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart, OR
  • Turn down the volume of your parent unit.

  Operating range
  The operating range of the baby monitor is up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or 160 feet (50 meters) indoors. The actual operating range may vary depending on the environmental conditions and other interferences such as walls, doors and other obstructions.

  Overview

  

  Baby unit overview
  

  

  Parent unit overview
  

  

  • While in a menu, press to scroll up, or to enter an item's sub-menu.
  • While zooming in SINGLE-CAM or PATROL mode, press and hold to move the zoomed image upward.

  

  • While in a menu, press to scroll down.
  • While zooming in SINGLE-CAM or PATROL mode, press and hold to move the zoomed image downward.

  

  • While in a menu, press to choose the next item on the left, or enter into the submenu, if any.
  • While zooming in SINGLE-CAM and PATROL mode, press and hold to move the zoomed image leftward.

  

  Parent unit lights

  LINK	On when the parent unit is linked to the baby unit. Flashes quickly when the link to the baby unit is nearly lost.
  	On when the parent unit is connected to AC power, or the battery is charging. Flashes when the parent unit battery is low and needs charging. Off when the parent unit is disconnected from AC power.
  	On when the speaker volume of the parent unit is turned off.
  TALK	On when the parent unit is talking to the baby unit.

  Parent unit status icons

  Parent unit main menu icons

  	Brightness You can change the brightness of the parent unit screen.
  	LCD screen off timer You can set a specific time to screen off your parent unit.
  	Temperature You can turn on the temperature alert tone so that the parent unit beeps whenever the room temperature detected by the baby unit falls outside of the desired temperature range. You can also set the temperature format to display the real-time temperature in baby's room, or set the maximum/minimum temperature limit for alerts.
  	Lullaby You can select, play, or stop a lullaby.
  	VOX sensitivity With this feature, 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 sensitivity level, the more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds for transmitting to the parent unit.
  	Sound-activated screen Automatically turns on the parent unit screen when a baby unit detects a sound after the screen is turned off. When no sound is detected, the screen is automatically off to save power.
  	Patrol mode You can monitor your baby in PATROL mode.

  Parent unit warning icons and messages

  /No link to Camera	The link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost.
  /Battery low at Parent Unit	The battery is empty and needs to be recharged.
  	Operation is in progress.
  Operation has failed.
  /Temperature too high or /Temperature too low	The temperature detected by the baby unit is higher/ lower than the desired temperature alert range.
  	The selected baby unit is out of range or is turned off.

  Using the baby monitor

  Power on or off the baby unit

  • Slide the ON/OFF switch up to turn on the baby unit. The POWER LED light turns on.
  • Slide the ON/OFF switch down to turn off the baby unit. The POWER LED light turns off.

  Power on or off the parent unit

  • Press and hold to turn on the parent unit. The screen turns on.
  • Press and hold again to turn off the parent unit. The screen turns off.

  Turn on or off the parent unit screen
  You can turn on or off the parent unit screen without powering off the parent unit. You can still hear sound from the baby unit.

  • Press and holdLCD ON/OFF on the parent unit to turn off the screen.
  • Press any key on the parent unit to turn on the screen again.

  Screen off timer
  You can set the screen off time for the parent unit after it is idle for a specific time interval.
  When the screen is turned off, you can still hear sound from the baby unit.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose the desired time period to time off screen (), then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  Adjust 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.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose the desired level of brightness, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  Adjust the sound sensitivity of the baby units
  You can choose to hear sounds from the baby units 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 units from Lowest to Highest. The higher the sensitivity level, the more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds for transmitting to the parent unit. The sound sensitivity level is preset to Highest.

  Sound sensitivity table for reference

  Sensitivity Level	Description
  Highest	High sensitivity Low sensitivity	Highest VOX sensitivity level The parent unit speaker is constantly on, and you will hear all sounds (including background noises) from your baby's room.
  High		High VOX sensitivity level The parent unit speaker turns on for soft babbling and louder sounds from your baby. It remains quiet when your baby sleeps soundly.
  Medium		Medium VOX sensitivity 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.
  Low		Low VOX sensitivity level The parent unit speaker turns on for crying and louder sounds from your baby. It remains quiet when your baby makes soft sounds.
  Lowest		Lowest VOX sensitivity 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.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose the desired level of sensitivity, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  

  TIP

  • You can adjust the baby unit placement to improve the sound detection.

  Turn on or off the sound activation
  When sound activation is on, as long as no sound is detected within 50 seconds, the parent unit screen will turn off automatically to save power.
  When your baby unit detects a sound, the sound activation triggers the parent unit screen to turn on automatically. When no sound is detected within 50 seconds, the screen will be off again.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  

  NOTE

  • If the sound sensitivity is set to Highest, the parent unit screen may remain on continuously even though sound activation is on.

  Adjust speaker volume
  For parent unit:

  • Press VOL-/VOL+ on the parent unit to adjust the speaker volume.

  

  NOTE

  • When the parent unit speaker volume is set to zero, appears on the screen and the light turns on.

  For baby unit:
  The baby unit speaker volume determines the lullaby and talkback volume transmitted from your parent unit.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press to choose .
  4. Press or to choose the volume level of the lullaby on the baby unit.
  5. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  Monitoring mode
  Every time the parent unit is turned on, it displays a baby unit in SINGLE-CAM mode.
  If there are two baby units in your system, you can also monitor your baby in PATROL mode.

  SINGLE-CAM	The screen displays image of a single baby unit in full screen.
  PATROL	A single cam view that transits to a different baby unit every 10 seconds.

  In SINGLE-CAM mode:

  • Press to switch to another camera if you are in SINGLE-CAM mode.
    

  

  In PATROL mode:
  

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to switch on or off PATROL mode, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  Zoom
  You can zoom in while viewing images from the baby unit in SINGLE-CAM and PATROL mode.

  • Press to zoom in.
  • Press and hold or to move the zoomed image upward or downward.
  • Press and hold or to move the zoomed image leftward or rightward.
  • Press again to zoom out.

  Talk
  You can use the TALK function of the parent unit to comfort your baby in SINGLE-CAM and PATROL mode.

  1. Press and holdTALK on the parent unit. The TALK light turns on.
  2. Speak towards the microphone on the parent unit. Your voice is broadcast to the baby unit.
  3. Release the TALK key to stop the broadcast. The TALK light goes off.

  Lullaby
  The baby monitor has five lullabies and four soothing sounds for you to comfort your baby. You can play the lullabies or soothing sounds on the baby unit from the parent unit.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press to choose , then press .
  4. Press or to choose a lullaby, or choose to stop playing.
  5. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  

  NOTES

  • Once the lullabies are played, the setting will be applied to the last viewed camera.
  • The lullaby stops when you started using TALK function of the parent unit to comfort your baby. It will resume in a few seconds after the broadcast is ended.

  Monitor the temperature
  Your baby unit monitors the temperature of your baby's room with its built-in temperature sensor. If the detected temperature is out of the preset temperature range, the parent unit will display an alert message.

  Set temperature range
  You can set the desired room temperature alert range. The minimum temperature can be set between 50 o F (10 o C) and 76 o F (24 o C). The maximum temperature can be set between 77 o F (25 o C) and 102 o F (39 o C).

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose , then press .
  4. Press or to choose or , then press SELECT.
  5. Press or to choose the desired minimum or maximum temperature, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  Temperature alert tone
  You can turn on the temperature alert tone so that the parent unit will emit an alert tone if the detected temperature is out of range.

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose , then press SELECT.
  4. Press or to choose or , then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  Temperature format
  You can choose to display the temperature in Fahrenheit ( o F) or Celsius ( o C).

  1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
  2. Press or to choose , then press .
  3. Press or to choose , then press SELECT.
  4. Press or to choose or , then press SELECT to confirm your selection.

  General product care

  To keep this product working well and looking good, follow these guidelines:

  • Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
  • DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture.
  • Avoid dropping the product or treating it roughly.
  • Clean with a soft cloth.
  • DO NOT immerse the parent unit and the baby unit in water and do not clean them under the tap.
  • DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
  • Make sure the baby unit and parent unit are dry before you connect them to the mains again.

  Storage

  When you are not going to use the baby monitor for some time, remove the rechargeable battery from the parent unit. Store the parent unit, the baby unit and the adapters in a cool and dry place.

  Frequently asked questions

  Below are the questions most frequently asked about the baby monitor. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or contact 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service.

  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. Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it next to a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.
  6. 
     Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the parent unit. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery pack (BT198555/ BT298555) for the parent unit. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Dispose of used battery according to the information in The RBRC ® seal.
  7. Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product. Baby unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC 500mA Parent unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC 500mA.
  8. 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.
  9. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  10. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  11. Unplug the power cords before replacing batteries.
  12. Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with other plugs, as this causes a hazardous situation.
  13. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do not install this product where the cords may be walked on or crimped.
  14. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
  15. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
  16. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
  17. 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. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
  18. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
  19. 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.
  20. You should test the sound reception every time you turn on the units or move one of the components.
  21. Periodically examine all components for damage.
  22. Be aware of possible loss of privacy while using public airwaves. Conversations may be picked up by other nursery monitors, cordless phones, scanners, etc.
  23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
  24. The product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

  

  1. Use and store the product at a temperature between 32º F and 104º C
  2. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source.
  3. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire.
  4. - Strangulation Hazard—Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 3 ft (0.9m away). Do not remove this tag.
     
     
  5. Never place the baby unit(s) inside the baby's crib or playpen. Never cover the baby unit(s) or parent unit with anything such as a towel or a blanket.
  6. Other electronic products may cause interference with your baby monitor. Try installing your baby 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.

  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.
  • Should NOT place wireless devices directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.

  WTR's evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless devices.

  Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
  This VTech product complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user's manual, the product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence available today.

  Technical specifications

  Frequency control	Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
  Transmit frequency	Baby unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz Parent unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
  Channels	32
  LCD	2.8" Color LCD (WQVGA 320x240 pixel)
  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: 3.6V Ni-MH battery Baby unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC @ 500mA Parent unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC @ 500mA

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