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Status icons
Connection status
• or displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby
unit and the parent unit.
• or displays when moderate or low signal strength is detected between
the baby unit and the parent unit.
Patrol mode
• Displays when the parent unit is in PATROL mode.
• For VM3261-2 only
or
or
or
Current view status
• Displays the baby unit number of the baby unit that is being viewed.
Zoom
• Displays when the current image on the parent unit has zoomed in.
Night vision
• Displays when the baby unit being viewed has activated the night vision
feature.
Lullaby
• Displays when a lullaby is playing.
Talkback
• Displays when talking back to the baby units from parent unit.
6-level sound indicator
Displays the sound level according to the scales of loudness when there is sound
transmitted from the baby unit.
• (1 to 2 bars) indicates low sound level detected by the baby unit.
• (3 to 4 bars) indicates moderate sound level detected by the baby unit.
• (5 to 6 bars) indicates high sound level detected by the baby unit (e.g.
baby crying loudly).
Mute alert
• Displays when the parent unit is talking to the baby unit.
or
Real-time temperature
• Displays the real-time temperature detected by the baby unit in Fahrenheit (oF)
or Celsius (oC) (e.g. 57
oF or 14
oC).
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.
AC power without battery
• Displays when the parent unit is connected to AC power without the battery.
Speaker volume
• Displays the parent unit speaker volume level while adjusting.
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. CAUTION: 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 for the parent unit. Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Disposed of used batteries according to the instruction.
7. Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the
product.
Baby unit power adapter: Output: 5V DC 1000mA; 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
Cautions
1. Use and store the product at a temperature between 0oC and 40oC.
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. Make sure the baby unit and the adaptor cord are always out of reach of the baby, at least 3 feet away from
the baby or cot, to avoid a possible strangulation hazard.
5. Never place the baby unit(s) inside the baby’s cot 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.
IMPORTANT
Please retain this booklet with your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.
Customer Service
Please call our Consumer Services Department on 01235 546810 (from UK) or +44 1235 546810 (outside UK) and
a service representative will be happy to help you.
Customer service and product warranty
Adult supervision
Disposal of batteries and product
The baby unit has infrared LEDs that allow you to see your baby clearly at night or in a dark
room. When the baby unit being viewed detects low light levels, the infrared LEDs are
switched on automatically. The images from the baby unit are in black and white, and
appears on the screen.
Notes
• It is normal if you see a short white glare on your parent unit screen as the baby unit is adapting to
the dark environment.
• When the infrared LEDs are on, the images are in black and white. This is normal.
Tip
• Depending on the surroundings and other interfering factors, like lightings, objects, colors and
backgrounds, the display resolution may vary. Adjust the baby unit’s angle or place the baby unit at a
higher level to prevent glare and blurry display.
Night vision
Your baby monitor comes ready for tabletop use. You can also choose to mount your baby
monitor on the wall. See Mount the baby unit (optional) in the Quick Start Guide for the wall
mounting instructions.
Mount the baby unit (optional)
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.
Why does the
baby monitor
not respond
normally?
Try the following (in the order listed) for common cure:
1. Disconnect the power to the baby units and the parent unit.
2. Remove the batteries in the parent unit. Then, install the batteries again.
3. Wait a few seconds before connecting power back to the baby units and the parent unit.
4. Turn on the baby units and the parent unit.
5. Wait for the parent unit to synchronize with the baby units. Allow up to one minute
for this to take place.
Why don’t the
power-on light of the
baby unit and parent
unit go on when I switch
on the units?
Perhaps the parent unit is not connected to the power. Insert the appliance plug into
the parent unit and put the adapter in a wall socket. Then, press and hold to switch
on the parent unit and to establish connection with the baby unit.
Perhaps the baby unit is not connected to the power. Insert the appliance plug into the
baby unit and put the adapter in a wall socket. Then, slide the ON/OFF switch to ON
to switch on the baby unit and to establish connection with the parent unit.
Why doesn’t my parent
unit charge while
connected to AC power?
Make sure the power is not controlled by a wall switch.
Make sure the battery is correctly installed in your parent unit.
You may have used the battery for a long time. Replace a new battery.
Why is my screen in
black
and white?
The screen is in black and white during night-time or in a dark room when the night
vision feature is activated. This is normal.
Why do I get glare or
blurry display on my
screen when viewing my
baby at night?
During night-time or in a dark room, the surroundings and other interfering factors,
like lightings, objects, colors and backgrounds may affect the image quality on your
parent unit screen. Adjust the baby unit’s angle or place the baby unit at a higher level
to prevent glare and blurry display.
Why does the baby
monitor produce a
high-pitched noise?
The parent unit and baby units may be too close to each other.
• Move the parent unit away from the baby units until the noise stops; OR
• Turn down the volume of your parent unit.
Why does the parent
unit beep?
The baby units may be out of range. Move the parent unit closer to the baby units (but
not less than 3 feet).
The parent unit may not have enough charge for the parent unit to perform normally.
Charge the battery in the parent unit for up to 11 hours.
The temperature of your baby’s room may be too high or too low.
Why does the parent
unit react too quickly to
other sounds?
The baby unit also picks up other sounds than those of your baby. Adjust the VOX
sensitivity level to a lower level or lower the parent unit speaker volume.
Why don’t I hear a
sound/Why can’t I hear
my baby cry?
The parent unit speaker volume may be too low. Press VOL+ to increase the volume, or
use the parent unit menu to change sound sensitivity level to the highest level (level 5).
You may have set a low VOX sensitivity level. See Adjust the sound sensitivity of the
baby unit to set to a higher level.
Why can’t I establish a
connection? Why is the
connection lost every now
and then? Why are there
sound interruptions?
The baby units may be out of range. Move the parent unit closer to the baby units (but
not less than 3 feet).
Other electronic products may cause interference with your baby monitor. Try installing
your baby monitor as far away from these electronic devices as possible.
If you power on only one baby unit, your parent unit may display and No link to
CAM #, and the LINK LED light flashes. Press VIEW to switch to the baby unit you have
powered on.
Frequently asked questions
Parent unit icons
Important safety instructions
Parent unit overview
1 LED lights
Indicate the different statuses of the
parent unit. For details, refer to Parent
unit lights.
2LCD display
3 Zoom / Back
• Press to zoom in or out while
viewing image.
• Press to return to the previous
screen.
4
• Press to change the screen to view
images from different baby units.
• For VM3261-2 only
LCD ON/OFF
• Press and hold to turn on or off the
LCD screen.
5MENU/SELECT
• Press to enter the menu or
submenu.
• While in a sub-menu, press to
choose an item, or save a setting.
6Microphone
7
• While in a menu, press to scroll up,
or to enter an item’s sub-menu.
• Press and hold to pan or tilt the
image upward.
• While in a menu, press to scroll
down.
• Press and hold to pan or tilt the the
image downward.
• While in a menu, press to choose
the next item on the left, or enter
into the submenu, if any.
• Press and hold to pan or tilt the
image leftward.
• While in a menu, press to choose
the next item on the right, or return
to the main menu while in submenu.
• Press and hold to pan or tilt the
image rightward.
8 On/off
• Press and hold to power on.
• Press and hold again to power off.
9 TALK
• Press and hold to talk to the selected
baby unit.
10 VOL-
• Turn down the volume when the
speaker is on.
11 VOL+
• Turn up the volume when the
speaker is on.
12 Speaker
13 Power jack
14 Battery compartment cover
15 Stand
1Light sensor
2Camera
3Infrared LEDs
4Speaker
5Infrared LEDs
6Antenna
• For signal reception.
7Temperature sensor
8ON/OFF LED light
• On when the baby unit is turned on
and is paired to the parent unit.
• Flashes when the baby unit is not
being viewed; or when the link to the
parent unit is lost.
9 ON/OFF switch
• Slide to turn on or off the baby unit.
10 Power jack
11 Threaded socket
• For wall mount installation use.
12 PAIR
• Your baby units and parent unit
provided are already paired.
Baby unit overview
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 choose to set the maximum/minimum temperature and 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 choose to display the temperature in Fahrenheit (oF) or Celsius (oC) on
your parent unit.
Sound-activated screen
When the baby unit being viewed detects no sound, the parent unit screen stays
off to save power. Once a sound is detected, the parent unit screen turns on
automatically. It will then turn off again after 50 seconds of no sound detection.
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.
Lullaby
You can select, play, or stop a lullaby.
Patrol mode
You can monitor your baby in PATROL mode.
• For VM3261-2 only
Warning icons and messages
The battery is empty and needs to be recharged.
Operation is in progress.
or
The temperature detected by the baby unit is higher/lower than the
desired temperature alert range.
The parent unit is searching for baby units or the link between the baby
unit and the parent unit is lost.
The parent unit is connected to AC power.
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.
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The dim mode is to help you save the parent unit power. Your parent unit display will dim
automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity, in which there is neither key pressed nor alert
received from the baby unit.
Notes
• While the screen is dimmed, any keypress or alert message will trigger the screen to return to the
preset brightness level. After 10 minutes of inactivity, it will dim again.
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.
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This warranty is valid for the UK and Eire only. For products purchased outside
the UK and Eire, please contact your local distributor or place of purchase.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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ONE
YEAR Thank you for choosing this quality product from VTech.
We hope it will bring many hours of entertainment,
imaginative play and learning.
1. The product detailed above is covered by a one year warranty from the date of purchase,
against any defects in materials or workmanship.
2. The product may be returned to the place of purchase. Alternatively the product can be
returned to VTech Electronics Europe plc (see address below), with proof of purchase,
without proof of purchase no replacement will be provided.
3. VTech Electronics Europe plc will examine the product and if it is found to be defective
due to faulty materials or workmanship, will replace the product at their discretion.
4. If the product covered by this warranty is damaged due to misuse, modification or
unauthorised repair, or because of faulty batteries, battery discharge or incorrect
electrical connections, then this warranty becomes void.
5. This warranty is personal to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
6. Breakages to the LCD screen are not covered by the warranty.
7. Returns to VTech Electronics Europe plc should include a cheque or postal order for
£1.50 towards the cost of return postage and packaging.
8. Products returned to VTech Electronics Europe plc, should be addressed as follows and
packed carefully to avoid damage in transit (Please do not include batteries or adaptor).
Please include details of the fault together with your name and address.
9. To keep an online record of your warranty, please register your product online at www.
vtech.co.uk/warranty
Vtech Electronics EU PLC, c/o XPO Logistics, Warehouse 350, Cat & Fiddle Lane, West
Hallam, DE7 6HE
THIS WARRANTY IS OFFERED AS AN EXTRA BENEFIT AND DOES NOT AFFECT
CONSUMERS’ STATUTORY RIGHTS.
UK
Visit www.vtech.co.uk/clubvtech/login
to register your VTech product
By joining the VTech Club you can also enter competitions, find
out about news and events, seek expert advice for parents and
let your kids play fun learning games and activities.
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
(QVGA 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: 5V DC @ 1000mA
Parent unit power adapter: Output: 6V DC @ 500mA
• This baby monitor should be used as an aid and proper adult supervision is required.
• Do not place the baby unit inside the cot or playpen.
• As for children’s safety, touch or play with the baby monitor and all the accessories are not allowed.
THIS IS NOT A TOY.
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their respective
packaging, indicates they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain substances
that can be damaging to the environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that the battery contains more
than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pn) set out in Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or batteries responsibly.
Declaration of Conformity
This product is intended for use within Europe.
This equipment complies with the essential requirements to EU Directive 2014/53/EU on radio systems and
telecommunication equipment.
Vtech Telecommunications Ltd. hereby declares that this Video Monitor VM3261 is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
The Declaration of Conformity for the VM3261 is available from http://www.vtech.com/rtte-directive.
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