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User’s manual BM2600 Safe & Sound Full Color Video and Audio Monitor For product support Model: BM2600 please call: 1 300 369 193...
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Congratulations on purchasng your new VTech product. Before usng ths product, please read Important safety instructions on page of ths user’s manual. Ths user’s manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech product.
Product introduction BM2600 s a vdeo and audo montor whch conssts of one baby unt (BM2600 BU) and one parent unt (BM2600 PU). The parent unt may be shpped wth protectve stckers coverng the dsplays. Remove the protectve stcker before use.
Important safety instructions When usng your equpment, basc safety precautons should always be followed to reduce the rsk of fire, electrc shock and njury, ncludng the followng: Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product. Adult setup s requred. Ths product s ntended as an ad.
Important safety instructions (continued) Do not overload wall outlets or use an extenson cord. Do not place ths product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces. Ths product should not be placed n any area where proper ventlaton s not provded.
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Cautions Use and store the product at a temperature between 0 C and Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or drect sunlght. Do not put the product close to a heatng source. The battery pack should not be exposed to excessve heat such as brght sunshne or fire.
Table of contents Getting started ....1 Lullaby control on the parent unt ......26 Parts checklst ......1 Temperature format....26 Baby unt nstallaton ....2 Zoom ........26 Baby unt nstallaton optons ..3 Talk functon ......27 Parent unt battery nstallaton ..5 Nght vson......
Save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n the event warranty servce s necessary. Baby unt Parent unt (BM2600 BU) (BM2600 PU) 2 Power adapters Battery User’s manual Battery door User’s manual To purchase replacement batteres or power adapters, please call VTech on 1 300 369 193.
Baby unt • Use only the baby unt power adapters suppled wth ths product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • The baby unt power adapters are ntended to be correctly orented n a vertcal or floor mount poston. The prongs are not desgned to hold the plug n place f t s plugged nto a celng, under-the-table or cabnet outlet.
Getting started Baby unit installation options The baby unt s ready for tabletop use. Use the provded wall mount f you want to mount t on a wall. Make sure to test the recepton and the baby unt poston before completng the wall mountng nstallaton (see Test your baby monitor before use on page 21).
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Getting started Baby unit installation options (continued) 3. Drll two holes n the wall (7/32” drll bt). If you drll the holes nto a stud, nsert the screws nto the holes. Tghten the screws untl only 1/4 nch of the screws are exposed. 4.
Getting started Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unt by connectng t to AC power or to the rechargeable battery provded. Even f the parent unt s connected to AC power, we recommend you also nstall the battery.
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Getting started Parent unit battery installation (continued) Plug the battery connector securely nto the socket. Align the battery compartment cover against the battery compartment. Push the battery compartment cover down and click into place.
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Getting started Parent unit battery installation (continued) • The operatng tme for usng the rechargeable battery s short. If you want to montor your baby for a long tme, we recommend you connect the parent unt to AC power. • If the parent unt wll not be used for a long tme, dsconnect and remove the battery to prevent possble leakage.
Power outlet Parent unt power adapter • Use only the parent unt power adapter suppled wth ths product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • The parent unt power adapter s ntended for a vertcal or floor mount poston.
Getting started Parent unit battery charging The parent unt turns on after you have nstalled the parent unt battery or connected the parent unt to AC power (see pages 5 to 8). The battery con ndcates the battery status (see the table below).
Getting started Baby unit overview Infrared LEDs Backup light for night vision. 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 pairing process is in progress;...
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Getting started Baby unit overview (continued) Camera /VOL Press to increase the listening volume. PAIR Press and hold to pair to the parent unit. /VOL Press to decrease the listening volume. Microphone Speaker Temperature sensor Ball joint stand Pan or tilt to adjust the camera angle. Base...
Getting started Parent unit overview 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. Sound level detected by the baby unit •...
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Getting started Parent unit overview (continued) (On/off) • Press to power on. • Press and hold to power off. • Press to turn on or off the screen. Battery level indicator • Light on when the parent unit battery is being charged. •...
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Getting started Parent unit overview (continued) Control key panel MENU/SELECT • Press to enter the menu. • While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save a setting. • Press to increase the speaker volume. • While in the menu, press to scroll up. •...
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Getting started Parent unit overview (continued) TALK • While viewing image, press and hold to talk to the baby unit. Microphone Battery compartment cover Slot for portable use Speaker Stand...
Getting started Parent unit display 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 the link between the baby unit and the parent unit is lost.
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Getting started Parent unit display icons (continued) Real-time temperature - Displays the real-time temperature of the baby unit. Battery status animates when the battery is charging. 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.
Getting started Parent unit main menu icons Brightness • You can change the brightness of the screen. The LCD The LCD brightness is preset to - brightest screen display. - brighter screen display. - average screen brightness. - darker screen display. - darkest screen display.
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Getting started Parent unit main menu icons (continued) Lullaby control • You can select from a total of 5 lullabes to play, or play all lullabes. Temperture • You can set the temperature format of the baby unt. Pairing • The baby unit and parent unit provided are already paired.
Getting started Positioning the baby monitor Ths baby montor s ntended as an ad. It s not a substtute for proper adult supervson, and should not be used as such. Keep the baby unt out of the reach of the baby. Never place CAUTION or mount the baby unt nsde the baby’s cot or playpen.
Getting started Operating range The operatng range of the baby montor s up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres ndoors. The actual operatng range may vary dependng on the envronmental condtons, and other nterferences such as walls, doors, and other obstructons.
Using your baby monitor Power on or off the baby unit to power on the baby unt. The POWER • Press and hold lght turns on. • Press and hold agan to turn off the baby unt. The POWER lght turns off. Power on or off the parent unit •...
Using your baby monitor Adjust the LCD brightness of the parent unit You can adjust the brghtness of the parent unt screen. The LCD brghtness s preset to Press MENU/ when the parent unt s not n use. SELECT Press to scroll to Press to adjust the brghtness.
Using your baby monitor Adjust the sound sensitivity 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.
Using your baby monitor Adjust the sound sensitivity of the baby unit (continued) Press MENU/ when the parent unt s not n use. SELECT Press VOL or VOL to scroll to Press to adjust the senstvty level. /SELECT to confirm your selecton. Press MENU You can adjust the baby unt placement to mprove the sound...
Using your baby monitor Lullaby control on the parent unit There are 5 lullabes to choose from, and the chosen lullaby plays repeatedly for approxmately 20 mnutes. You can choose a lullaby to play to comfort your baby. Press MENU/ when the parent unt s not n use.
Using your baby monitor Talk function You can use the TALK functon of the parent unt to talk to and comfort your baby. Press and hold TALK when the parent unt s vewng the • baby unt. Speak towards the mcrophone on the parent unt.
Portable use of parent unit Slng s not ncluded. You may need to buy a slng for portable usage. Make sure battery s nstalled and charged. Unplug the power adaptor. Pnch the end of the slng and nsert t nto the slot on the top of the parent unt.
To reduce the rsk of fire or njury, read and follow these nstructons: • Use only the battery provded or equvalent. To order a replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. • Do not dspose of the battery pack n a fire. Check wth local waste management codes for specal dsposal nstructons.
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Appendix Troubleshooting If you have dfficulty wth ths product, please try the suggestons below. For customer servce, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193. My video and audio monitor does not work at all. • Make sure the baby unt and the parent unts are nstalled correctly (pages 2 to 8).
Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The video and audio monitor produces high-pitched noise. • The parent unt may be too close to the baby unt or another parent unt. Make sure the parent unts and the baby unt are at least 1 metre away from one another. •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) • You may have set the senstvty level to a very low level. If you do so, the baby unt wll not detect sounds that s too soft or lght. You may need to adjust the senstvty level to a hgher level (pages 24 and 25).
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Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) light on the parent unit is off. • Make sure the parent unt battery s nstalled (page 5) and charged (page 9) correctly. • Make sure the power adapter and the parent unt are plugged n correctly and securely. •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) Common cure for electronic equipment. • If the vdeo and audo montor s not respondng normally, try the followng (n the order lsted): 1. Dsconnect the power to the baby unt and the parent unts. 2. Remove the battery packs n the parent unts and then nstall agan.
Appendix Operating range The baby unt and the parent unt can communcate over only a certan dstance - whch can vary wth the locatons of the baby unt, the parent unt, the weather, and the layout of your home. When the parent unt s out of range, the parent unt beeps and dsplays To mprove recepton, move closer to the baby unt (but not less than 1 metre).
Customer Service If you requre assstance n operatng ths product, please call the TecHelp Informaton Lne on 1300 369 193 or contact VTech by e-mal at: tcpsupport_au@vtech.com. Voluntary Product Warranty In addton to your Statutory Rghts and subject to the condtons below,...
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n no way lmt your rghts whch arse as a result of your Statutory Rghts. This Voluntary Product Warranty is given by: VTech Telecommuncatons (Australa) Pty Ltd ABN 70 136 672 627 Address: 24 Glby Road, Mount Waverley 3149 IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT RETURN OR SERVICE ADDRESS –...
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2407.5 - 2475 MHz Parent unit: 2407.5 - 2475 MHz Channels 2” Color LCD (TFT 176x220 pixel) Nominal effective Actual operating range may vary according to range environmental conditions at the time of use.
Index Adjust baby unt angle 3 Operatng range 21, 35 Audo settngs 21 Operaton 22 Overvew 10-15 Baby unt nstallaton 2-4 Baby unt overvew 10-11 Parent unt battery chargng 9 Battery nstallaton 5-7 Parent unt battery Battery chargng 9 nstallaton 5-7 Brghtness 23 Parent unt dsplay screen cons 16...
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Index Safety nstructons -v Screen cons 16 Sound actvaton 25 Sound senstvty 24 Speaker volume 22 Talk to the baby unt 27 Techncal specficatons 38 Test your baby montor 21 Troubleshootng 30-34 Turn off the baby unt 22 Turn off the parent unt 22 Turn on the baby unt 22 Turn on the parent unt 22 Volume 22...
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