DBX-88 eco. 1 ECO MODE This Alecto DBX-88 ECO babyphone is equipped with an unique ECO mode. Already in normal operation mode, the baby-unit stops transmis- sion when the baby is not crying. In Full Eco mode it even suppresses the controlling signals between the baby-unit and the parent unit, so no transmitting at all.
2.3 OVERVIEW DISPLAY: display parent unit display baby-unit displaying of the several functions on when night light is enabled and warnings off when night light is disabled during use on when lullaby is playing displaying of the several settings on when the speaker volume is turned during program- off;...
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 PARENT UNIT: The parent unit is powered by 2 supplied rechargeable batteries. These batteries are charged through the included power adapter. ATTENTION: NEVER install normal batteries in the baby unit. Normal batteries cannot be charged. Risc of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
ATTENTION: NEVER install normal batteries in the baby unit. Normal batteries cannot be charged. Risc of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 4 x AA rechargeable batteries, observing their polarities, into the battery compartment on the parent Unit.
4 USING YOUR BABY MONITOR Please read these instructions carefully, and be reminded that this baby monitor is just intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible, correct parental supervision. POWER ON/OFF: provided the parent unit is off, press and hold sec.
fi nd the required language press the MENU button to confi rm and to store Menu the setting briefl y press the POWER button to end the pro- gramming mode 4.4 MONITORING: As soon as the baby unit detects a sound, it will send it to the parent unit. receiving volume: press the - button to decrease the volume or the + button to increase the volume (5 levels +...
control the volume on the Parent unit: press the MENU button Menu fi nd the option [ BABY VOLUME ] Menu press the MENU button Set the required volume (attention: the actual volume does not change yet) press the MENU button to confi rm and to store Menu the setting (only now the new volume setting will be effective)
press the MENU button to confi rm and to store Menu the setting briefl y press the POWER button to end the pro- gramming mode 4.7 SOUND ALERT: With the volume set to off, the babyphone can still warn you with beep- tones that the baby is crying loud.
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lullaby indication: the icon is on when the baby unit is playing lullabies select lullabies from the Parent unit: Menu press the MENU button fi nd the option [ LULLABY ] press the MENU button Menu look for the desired lullaby ( [ PLAY ALL ] = play all songs) press the MENU button to confi...
set the required volume (attention: the actual volume does not change yet) press the MENU button to confi rm and to store the setting (only now the new volume setting will Menu be effective) briefl y press the POWER button to end the pro- gramming mode Play time: the maximum play time for one or for all lullabies...
4.10 ROOM TEMPERATURE AND ALERT: In idle state the display of both the Baby unit and the Parent unit indicates the temperature of the Baby room in degrees Celsius (°C) or in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). With this option you can set the format, the limits and enable or disable the Temperature alert.
temperature alert indication: the icon is on when the temperature alert is enabled working temperature alert: If the temperature goes beyond the minimum or maximum level, “COLD” or “HOT” indication dis- plays and the current temperature flashes in the displays of both Units. If the Temperature alert is set to On, an alert will be sound at the Parent Unit.
3. pres the MENU button and use -/+ to toggle between [ ONCE ] and [ REPEATED ] 4. press the MENU button to confi rm and to store Menu the setting briefl y press the POWER button to end the pro- gramming mode alarm indication: the icon...
4.13 RANGE: In case you are close to you baby, you might decide to reduce the trans- mitting power Menu press the MENU button fi nd the option [ ECO RANGE ] press the MENU button Menu depending on the present setting, when pressing [ HALF RANGE ? ] the button MENU you now set the babyphone into [ HALF RANGE? ] or [ FULL RANGE? ] (*)
FULL ECO indication: turns on when the FULL ECO mode is enabled Remarks regarding FULL ECO Lullaby playback and a maximum sensitivity (level 5, see chapter 4.6) will temporarily disable the Full ECO feature if Full ECO setting is set to ON. The icon however will still be on.
Manual: The link check does not function when the FULL ECO MODE is set. The -LED is off and you will not be warned when you are out of range of the baby-unit or when the baby unit is switched-off. As follow you can however check the link manually 1.
• when the battery indicator on the baby unit indicates flat batteries ), the text [ BU LOW BATT! ] comes on the display of the parent unit; it is advised to now directly replace the batteries in the baby unit or to connect the power adapter; (attention: when the parent unit is in the alarm mode, this warning text will not come on the display) •...
4.18 RESTORE TO DEFAULT: As follow the settings of the babyphone can be restored to the default values: Parent unit: Menu press the MENU button fi nd the option [ RESET ] Menu press the MENU button 2x The parent unit switches off and on again and the settings are restored to their default values: Sensitivity: level 3...
5 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS 5.1 GENERAL: The Babyphone is for the detection of sound by which the guarding of babies, little children and the helpless is a common used feature. Be advised that this babyphone is never capable to meet with the presence of an adult or a parent.
5.4 REACH: The reach of the babyphone is approximately 50 meters indoor and 300 meter outdoor. Please be informed that large buildings, metal constructions, atmospheric disturbances and other wireless devices can influence this reach. 5.5 BATTERY LIFE TIME: Parent unit: With fully charged rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 750mAh you can use the parent unit for up to 24 hours without the power adapter.
6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This babyphone complies with the essential requirements and provi- sions as described in the European Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is available on the web- site WWW.ALECTO.INFO 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS No. of channels: Frequency: 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz...
8 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: POSSIBLE SOLUTION: • The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of fl ashes range with each other. Reduce the distance between the units. • The baby unit may be switched off. Press POWER- key to switch on the baby unit. •...
9 CONTENTS ECO MODE ..............2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT ..........3 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT ..........4 OVERVIEW DISPLAY ............5 INSTALLATION PARENT UNIT ..............6 BABY-UNIT ..............6 RECOMMENDATIONS ............7 USING YOUR BABY MONITOR POWER ON/OFF .............8 LINK CHECK ..............8 LANGUAGE ..............8 MONITORING ..............9 TALK BACK ..............9 SENSITIVITY ..............10 SOUND ALERT ..............11 LULLABIES ..............11...
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BATTERY LIFE TIME ............23 POWER SUPPLY .............23 MAINTENANCE ...............23 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) ....24 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........24 TROUBLESHOOTING .............25 CONTENTS ..............26 GUARANTEE ..............28...
GUARANTEE You have a guarantee of 24 MONTHS after the date of purchase of this babyphone. We guarantee during this period the free repair of defects caused by material- and construction faults. This at the importers discre- tion. It is only possible to claim to the guarantee when you enclose your purchase ticket with the babyphone.
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