Alecto DBX-76 User manual

DBX-76
USER MANUAL

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1 ECO MODE
Given the unique ECO MODE function on the DBX-76 baby monitor,
the transmitter can be automatically and COMPLETALY deactivated
when your baby is sleeping peacefully. The baby monitor will only be
turned on when necessary, for example if your baby is crying.
Take note that if the baby makes a sound, the baby unit will need to
make a connection with the parent unit again. As a result, the rst few
seconds of sound or short sounds may not be heard. If you wish to
hear every sound coming from the baby’s room, then set the sensiti-
vity of the baby unit to maximum (level = 5). At this level the baby unit
will stay on continuously. You can also disable the ECO MODE ON-
OFF switch located at the bottom of the baby unit.
More information about the ECO MODE can be found in Section 5.1.

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2 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
2.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT
1. Light :
Flashes when the parent unit is switched off and being charged
on the charger (will stop ashing when the batteries are full).
Lights up continuously when the parent unit is switched on.
Flashes when the parent unit is off the charger and the batteries
are running low.
2. Light :
lights up when the baby unit detects a sound and the volume on
the parent unit is set to 0 (off).
3. Key:
talk back button to the baby unit.
4. Key:
Press repeatedly to decrease the receiver volume or to scroll
through the settings.
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5. Key: To open the menu.
6. Built in loud speaker.
7. OK Button: to conrm the settings.
8. Built in microphone.
9. Key:
Press the key repeatedly to increase the receiver volume or to
scroll through the settings.
10. Key:
Press for more than 2 seconds to turn the parent unit on.
Press again for more than 2 seconds to turn the parent unit off.
11. Display (see next page).
12. Light : connection indicator:
Flashes 1x per second while the parent unit is searching for the
baby unit.
Lights up continuously when the parent unit is connected to the
baby unit.
Flashes 1x per 5 seconds if the ECO MODE is switched on (see
section 5.1).
2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT:
1. Key:
Press once quickly to switch the baby unit on and for more than
1 second to turn off the baby unit.
2. Built-in microphone.
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3. Night light, the on /off indicator:
Lights up when the baby unit is switched on, and goes off when
the baby unit is switched off.
4. Key: press for more than one second in order to call the pa-
rent unit.
5. Battery compartment.
6. Temperature sensor.
2.3 OVERVIEW DISPLAY:
lights up when the lullabies are playing.
shows the temperature from the baby unit.
indicates the level of battery time available.
lights up during the setup of the sensitivity.
Displays the various func-
tions and alerts during
usage.
Displays the various
settings during program-
ming.

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3 INSTALLATIONS
3.1 PARENT UNIT:
The parent unit is powered by the two supplied rechargeable batteries.
These batteries can be charged using the included holder/charger.
ATTENTION:
NEVER place normal batteries in the parent unit. Normal
batteries are not rechargeable and may explode if charging
causing irreparable damage to the parent unit.
1. Slide the battery cover located at the back of the
parent unit downwards to take off.
2. Place the two supplied rechargeable batteries in the
battery compartment taking note of the polarity (+
and -).
3. Slide the battery cover back on again.
4. Place the power adapter connected to the cradle/
charger into a 230Volt electrical wall outlet and place
the parent unit onto the cradle/charger.
5. Leave the parent unit on the cradle/charger
for 15 hours in order to properly charge the
battery.
ATTENTION:
Put the batteries into the parent unit rst
before placing it on the charger to charge the
batteries. Never place the parent unit on the charger without the
batteries.
3.2 BABY UNIT:
The baby unit is powered from the supplied power adapter. The baby
unit can also be used cord free, for example if on holiday you can use
four regular batteries. The power adapter for the baby unit is included.
Batteries for the baby unit are not included.

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1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the baby unit by
unscrewing the screw using a small screwdriver and turning
counter clockwise to loosen.
2. Place 4 batteries as indicated in the battery compartment taking
note of the polarity (+ and -).
3. Place the battery cover back onto the baby unit and turn the
screw back on by turning it clockwise.
4. Connect the low voltage plug from the
adapter into the 7VDC 0.42 A
connection on baby unit, then insert the other
end of the adapter into a 230Vol electrical
wall outlet.
Only use NORMAL (NON rechargeable) batteries for the baby unit,
and preferably type ALKALINE.
3.3 PLACEMENT TIPS:
• DO NOT place the baby unit into the bed with the baby, and
keep a minimum distance of 2 meters between the baby and the
baby unit.
• MAKE SURE THE BABY CAN NOT TOUCH THE ADAPTER
CORD.
• Do not place the baby monitor onto a cellulose surface as the
rubber feet may leave marks.
• Do not place the baby unit or the parent unit in direct sunlight or
in a damp place. The baby monitor is not waterproof. Too much
moisture may cause damage to the electronics.
3.4 BELT CLIP:
The belt clip allows you to carry the parent unit more easily so that it is
not an added hindrance when you move around.
You can take the belt clip off by sliding it downwards and place it back
on again by sliding it upwards.

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4 HOW TO USE
Please note that this baby monitor should only be used as an added
assistance. The unit does not replace the physical presence and over-
sight of a parent or guardian.
4.1 ON / OFF AND CONNECTION CONTROL:
Switch the parent unit on:
Press the on/off button for more than 2 se-
conds in order to switch the parent unit on.
The connection indicator ( ) will ash and
the parent unit will establish a connection
with the baby unit.
Switch the baby unit on:
Press once quickly on the on/off button, the
night light will go on and the baby unit will be
switched on.
Connection OK:
When the parent unit and baby unit have
‘found’ a connection together, the connection
indicator ( )on the parent unit will light up
continuously.
Switch parent unit off:
Press the on/off button for more than 2 se-
conds to turn the parent unit off.
Lights up
continu-
ously
Press 2 seconds
Switch on
Flashes
Press quickly
Switch on
Press 2 seconds
switch off

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Switch baby unit off:
Press the on/off for more than 2 seconds to
turn the baby unit off.
4.2 LISTENING:
If the baby unit detects sound, this sound is then sent to the parent
unit.
Receiving Volume:
Press the and keys on the parent unit
in order to set the volume level (5 levels +
sound off).
When the maximum or minimum volume has been reached an additional double beep
sound will be heard when pressing the + or - key.
Optical audio message:
If the volume on the parent unit is switched
off, the following icon located on the
parent unit will light up when the baby unit
detects a sound.
See also section 4.9 ‘Alert tones when the sound is off’.
4.3 CALL TONE TO THE PARENT UNIT:
You can use this feature to request assistance from the baby room or
to search for the parent unit if it is lost. Please note that the parent unit
must be switched on in order to receive any sounds.
Press the button on the baby unit for more
than a second in order to send 30 seconds
of call tones to the parent unit.
You can end the call tones by pressing once quickly on the button on the baby unit or
by pressing any key on the parent unit. The tones on the parent unit have a xed level
of volume regardless of the volume setting.
Press 2 seconds
switch off
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4.4 TALK BACK:
Press the button on the parent unit to talk
back to the baby unit; let this button go again
in order to listen.
The talkback volume is xed and cannot be changed.
4.5 LULLABIES:
The baby unit has 5 different programmed lullabies. You can start and
stop the songs of your choice from the parent unit.
4.5.1 Start / stop:
Press the key.
Select the [Lullaby] option by using the
and keys.
Press 2x on the OK-button to start or stop
the play back of lullabies.
4.5.2 Selecting a lullaby:
Press the key.
Select the option [Lullaby] by using the
and buttons.
Press the OK button.
Select the option [Select New] using the
and buttons.
OK
2x
OK

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Press the OK button.
Use the and keys to select the desired
song (select [Play All] to play all the songs in
sequence).
Press the OK button to conrm your selec-
tion.
4.5.3 Setting the playback volume:
Press the key.
Select the option [Lullaby] using the and
keys.
Press the OK button.
Select the [Volume] option using the and
keys.
Press the OK button.
Use the and keys to select the desired
level of volume for the playback (level
minimum volume, level maximum
volume).
Press the OK button to conrm your selection.
While the lullabies are playing the symbol with light up, and the song that is playing
(‘song x’, where x = 1~ 5) or the word ‘All’ will be shown above the display according to
your selection.
After 15 minutes of playing the lullabies will automatically stop.
If you wish to speak words of comfort to your baby while playing the lullabies, press the
key and the lullabies will stop.
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK

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4.6 LANGUAGE DISPLAY:
The various instructions and messages on the display can be given in
different languages. The language can be set as follows:
Press the key.
Select the [Language] option using the keys
and .
Press the OK button.
Use the // and // keys to select the desired
language.
Press the OK button to conrm your selec-
tion.
If you have selected the wrong language and you do not know how to
go back and set the desired language, proceed as follows:
1. Press 1x on the key.
2. Press 1x on the key.
3. Press 1x on the OK button.
4. Using and keys select the language you want.
5. Press the OK button.
4.7 SENSITIVITY:
The sensitivity level of the baby unit can be adjusted as follows:
Press on the key.
Select the [Sensitivity] option using the
and keys.
Press the OK button.
OK
OK
OK

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Select the sensitivity level using the and
keys.
Level indicates a low level of sensitivity.
Level indicates a high level of sensitivity.
Level indicates that the transmitter is now
switched on continuously so you can also listen while
the baby sleeping
Press the OK button to conrm your selection.
4.8 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND ALARM:
When the baby is at rest, the temperature in the baby room will be
shown either in degrees Celsius or in Fahrenheit on the display of the
parent unit.
Using this feature, you can program in a lower and upper limit of tem-
perature. When the temperature limit is exceeded, a warning sound
will be displayed: [HIGH] or [LOW]. You can also set an alarm sound
to go off.
4.8.1 Change display to Celsius or Fah-
renheit:
Press the key.
Select the [Temperature] option by pressing
the and keys.
Press the OK button.
If Celsius was selected:
choose the [Degree F] option with the
and keys.
If Fahrenheit was selected:
choose the (Degree C) option using
the and keys.
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Press the OK button to conrm your selection.
4.8.2 Setting the lower and upper tempe-
rature limits:
Press the key.
Select the [Temperature] option using the
and keys.
Press 2 x on the OK button.
Set the upper limit using the and keys.
Press the OK button.
Set the lower limit by pressing the and
keys.
Press the OK button.
Press the button to conrm the setting.
4.8.3 On/off temperature alarm:
Press the key.
Select the [Temperature] option by pressing
on the and keys.
Press the OK button.
Select the [Temp Alert] option by pressing
the and keys.
OK
OK
2x
OK
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OK

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Press 2x on the OK button (if the alarm was
off, then it will now be turned on; if the alarm
was activated, then it will be deactivated).
Note that the temperature displayed is only an indication of the temperature.
4.9 WARNING-TONES WHEN THE SOUND IS OFF:
If the sound of the parent unit has been turned off, a warning beep
tone will still go off should the parent unit detect a loud noise.
Press the key.
Select the [Sound Alert] option by pressing
on the and keys.
Press 2x on the OK button (if it tones were
turned off, they will now be switched on; if
the tones were turned on, they will now be
turned off).
OK
2x
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5 OTHER FUNCTIONS
5.1 ECO MODE:
When the ECO MODE is switched on, the transmitter connection will
stop completely when the baby is asleep.
The ECO MODE can be turned on and off by using
the ON/OFF switch located at the bottom of the
baby unit (you can change this switch using a poin-
ted object). (ON = switches on ECO mode, OFF =
switches on ECO mode).
• Take note: In FULL ECO MODE there is no connection control, see
the following section.
5.2 CONNECTION CONTROL:
5.2.1 ECO MODE off:
When the parent unit and the baby unit have a connection with each
other, the connection indicator ( ) on the parent unit will light up
continuously.
When the parent unit is out of range of the baby unit (if the baby unit is
turned off), the connection indicator light will ash. Double beep tones
will also sound repeatedly.
When the out of range problem is solved, the connection indicator will
light up continuously again and stop beeping.
Furthermore when the units are rst turned on, the connection indi-
cator will ash for ten seconds on the parent unit. This happens while
the parent unit is ‘searching’ for the baby unit. Once the baby unit is
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5.2.2 ECO MODE on:
If you have enabled the ECO MODE on the baby unit, as long as the
baby is asleep and completely at rest; there will be no automatic con-
nection control. The connection indicator will ash 1x every 5 seconds
in order to show that the ECO MODE is switch on and you do not
have an active continuous connection.
When the baby cries, the baby unit will re-establish an active connec-
tion with the parent unit and the link indicator will light up continuously.
Once the baby is quiet, the ECO MODE will be turned back on and the
light will blink again every 5 seconds.
When the ECO MODE has been switched on the baby unit it will be in
complete rest. Nevertheless you can check if you are in range of the
baby unit:
1. Press once quickly on the key on the parent unit, the parent
unit will send a signal to the baby unit and if you are in range of
the baby unit a signal will be send back as a conrmation.
2. If the parent unit receives the signal back, then you are in range
of the baby unit; you will hear a beep tone and the connection
indicator will continue to ash every 5 seconds.
3. If the parent unit does not receive a signal back then you are
out of range of the baby unit, or it is switched off; you will hear 3
short beep tones and the connection indicator ashes 1x per se-
cond, you will hear 2 short beep tones and the display will show
[no connection]. Reduce the distance between you and the baby
unit (press regularly on the // key to check the connection).
5.3 BATTERY INDICATOR PARENT UNIT:
The parent unit is equipped with a battery indicator located on the
display:
battery full
battery 2/3 full
battery 1/3 full
battery empty

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• When the parent unit is on the cradle/charger, the battery icon
will indicate that the batteries are charging. If the batteries are
full, the battery icon display will show full; the light will also ash
while the batteries are charging.
• If the parent unit is taken off the cradle charger, the battery icon
will change to show the power level of the batteries.
• Shortly after the battery-low indicator ( ) lights up, the parent
unit will turn off.
• After the parent unit is placed in the cradle/charger to recharge
the batteries, the parent unit can be used again.
Next to the battery icon on the display is a light which gives further
information as to the level of the battery:
• If the parent unit is in the cradle/charger but not switched on, the
light will ash as an indicator that the batteries are charging, and
will stop ashing when the batteries are fully charged.
• If the parent unit is in use and not placed on the cradle/charger,
the light will start ashing when the batteries start running low.
A beep tone will also sound every 2 minutes; you will have 30 to
60 minutes to place the parent unit back on the cradle/charger
before the parent unit will switch off automatically. You can also
insert newly charged batteries from a separate charger.

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6 GENERAL (SAFETY)
INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS
6.1 GENERAL:
Check the function ability of the baby monitor each time before
use. In addition to checking the range and connection control of
the DBX-76, it is recommended to regularly check the connec-
tion during usage.
The baby monitor should only be used as an assisting device
and not as a substitute for an adult or baby-sitter.
The DBX-76 should not be used for anything else than for de-
tecting sounds from within your own private premises; anyone
else within the listening perimeter of the baby monitor should be
informed.
A license is not required in order to use the wireless baby moni-
tor. The system can be used as needed within the home. There
is no guarantee, however, that the signal will always have an
interference-free signal.
If the baby monitor and parent unit are not being used, it is advi-
sable to turn them off using the on/off button.
6.2 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY:
The temperature sensor sticks out from the back of the baby
unit.
In order for the sensor to obtain an accurate reading do not
cover the sensor or place it in direct sunlight.
Also placing the sensor up against or near a heater can inu-
ence the temperature indicator.
Please note that the displayed temperature is only an indication.

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6.3 USING MUTIPLE BABY MONITORS:
The technology behind the DBX-76 makes it possible for more
DBX-76 baby monitors (baby unit and parent unit) to be used
next to each other in order to monitor multiple baby rooms
simultaneously and still have an interference-free signal; each
parent unit and baby unit is equipped with a unique code. This
code prevents the DBX-76 from picking up sounds from other
baby monitors in the area, or that other baby monitors pick up
the sounds coming from your baby monitor.
It is not possible to expand your DBX-76 with additional single
baby units or single parent units.
6.4 RANGE:
The connection range of the baby monitor is up to 300 meters
in an open eld and 50 meters in a house; the range can dif-
fer according to external conditions (concrete walls, other baby
monitors, cordless phones, etc).
6.5 POWER SUPPLY:
Adapters:
Only use the supplied adapter and not other adaptors. Con-
necting a power adapter, other than the supplied adapters, may
cause damage the electronics on the DBX-76.
Batteries:
The parent unit can only be charged using RECHARGEABLE
batteries.
Only insert batteries with the following specications:
* Format: AAA / pencil cell / HR03 / 1.2V
* Type: NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride), re-chargeable
* Power: 750mAh or higher