USERS MANUAL DBX-86
1 ECO MODE This Alecto DBX-86 babyphone is equipped with an unique ECO mode. Already in normal operation mode, the babyunit stops transmission 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. Attention: once the baby produces noise, the baby-unit is activated and contacts the parent unit. This causes a small delay which means that short sounds from the baby may not be heard by you.
2 OVERVIEW 2.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT: 1 2 10 ECO 3 VOX 9 8 4 7 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. sound indication LED’s talk back button power on/off volume down; down button when setting the sensitivity loudspeaker DC input for power adapter microphone (for the talk back feature) 8. volume up; down up button when setting the sensitivity 9. sensitivity button 10. lamps (see paragraph 2.
2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT: 9 1 2 8 3 7 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. : power : low battery power on/off volume-down loudspeaker 5 6 6. 7. 8. 9.
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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 parent unit. Normal batteries cannot be charged and will damage the parent unit when charged. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 2 x AA rechargeable batteries, observing their polarities, into the battery compartment on the parent Unit.
3.2 BABY UNIT: You can use the baby unit from the mains power or on alkaline batteries. Even if you are going to use the unit from the mains, you are recommended to insert alkaline batteries (excl.). This guarantees automatic backup in case of mains failure. Remove the battery compartment cover. 1. Insert 4x AA alkaline batteries. 2. Reattach the battery compartment cover. 3. Connect the output plug of the mains adapter to 4.
Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and used units. Wherever possible, recycle those materials. • 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. 4.1 POWER ON/OFF: 2 sec. 2 sec.
In case the parent unit cannot find the baby unit within a period of 30 seconds (because it is not yet switched on, the batteries of the baby-unit are empty or the distance is too large), attention tones will sound every 10 seconds. In the full eco mode this lamp only lights when the parent unit actual receives noise from the baby unit; in idle state this lamp is OFF during FULL ECO mode. 3. 4.3 MONITORING: As soon as the baby unit detects a sound, it will send it to the parent unit. - + ECO VOX 4.
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• • The volume of these tones is fixed. In case the volume of the parent unit was set to off, when paging the volume will be set to on and remain on. 4.7 FULL ECO: When FULL ECO is activated, there is no transmitting at all when the baby is not crying. 2 sec. + press and hold the + button for about 2 seconds, the ECO LED will light 2 sec.
5 OTHERS 5.1 LINK CHECK: As soon and as long the parent unit is in contact with the baby unit, the link-LED on the parent unit lights steadily. When the baby unit gets out of range (or is powered off), on the parent unit starts blinking. the link-LED In case the link is not restored within 30 seconds, a beeptoon sounds every 10 seconds. Once the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is restored, the link-LED will light steadily.
5.2 BATTERY INDICATION: Both the parent unit and the baby unit are equipped with a ).
5.3 RESTORE TO DEFAULT: As follow the settings of the babyphone can be restored to the default values: 4 sec. - parent unit: press and hold the - button for about 4 a double beep sounds and the unit is reset 4 sec.
6 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS 6.1 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. Each time before use, check the functionality of the set. Be advised to regularly check the link during use. The use of the babyphone is restricted to detection of sounds within own premises.
6.2 MULTIPLE UNITS: It is not possible to extend this babyphone with multiple parent units or multiple baby units. In case more baby’s are to be watched, some more complete units should be purchased. These can be used next to each and will not disturb each other. 6.3 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. 6.
Power consumption of the power adapters: Baby unit: in off mode: 0,0W in on mode, baby asleep: <0,1W when baby cries: 0,9W Parent-unit: when charging: 1,5W when batteries full: <0,1W Batteries: Only install RECHARGEABLE batteries in the parent unit with the following specifications: * format: AAA / HR03 / 1.2V * material: NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride), rechargeable * capacity: 750mAh or higher In the baby unit NORMAL batteries should be installed. We prefer to use alkaline batteries only.
6.7 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT): At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. Exhausted batteries may never be disposed of in household waste but must be handed in at your local depot for chemical waste.
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS No. of channels: Frequency: Power supply of Baby Unit: 120 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz Switching mode power supply 6V/450mA/ 4x AA alkaline batteries Power supply of Parent Unit: Switching mode power supply, 6V/300mA/ 2x 750mAH rechargeable batteries Transmitting power: Max.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING Link light on the • Check whether the parent unit is powered on. parent unit does • Check whether the supplied rechargeable batteries not come on are correctly installed and that they are not drained. • Recharge the parent unit by connecting it to the power supply. Link light on the parent unit flashes • The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of range with each other. Reduce the distance between the units. • The baby unit may be switched off.
The parent unit • The microphone sensitivity level of the baby unit may be set too high. Decrease the microphone sensitivity is too sensitive level of the baby unit from the parent unit. to room sounds • The parent unit and the baby unit are too close to The baby each other. Make sure the parent unit and baby unit monitor system are at least 1.5 metre away from each other. produces a • The speaker volume of the parent unit maybe set too high-pitched high. Decrease the volume of the parent unit.
10 CONTENTS 1 ECO MODE.................................................... 2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT ........................... 3 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT ................................ 4 OVERVIEW LAMPS ....................................... 5 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 INSTALLATION PARENT UNIT................................................ 6 BABY UNIT .................................................... 7 RECOMMENDATIONS .................................. 7 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.
6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 REACH ........................................................... BATTERY LIFE TIME ..................................... POWER SUPPLY ........................................... MAINTENANCE ............................................. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) .......................................... 16 16 16 17 18 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............. 18 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................... 19 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................
11 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 discretion. It is only possible to claim to the guarantee when you enclose your purchase ticket with the babyphone. HOW TO ACT: If you notice a defect, consult the manual first. If this manual gives you no definite answer, consult your dealer with a clear description of your complaint.
