Alecto DBX-85 eco User manual

USER MANUAL
DBX-85eco

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1 ECO MODE
This Alecto DBX-85 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.
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. In case you really
want to hear all sounds from the baby room, you must set the sensitivity
to maximum (see chapter 4.5); with this setting the baby-unit is constantly
active.

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7. charge contacts
8. battery compartment
9. microphone
10. battery-indication ( ): see next
page
11. power on/off
12. talk back
13.
1. sound indication LED’s
2. volume up; up button when
programming
3. volume down; down button when
programming
4. button to set the sensitivity
5. link-check ( ), see below
6. loudspeaker
2 OVERVIEW
2.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT:
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5
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3
2
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7
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Link check :
• ashes green when there is no link between baby unit and parent unit
or parent unit is out of range with the baby unit.
• steadily green when linked to the baby unit
• steadily red in FULL ECO MODE and the baby is asleep. Attention: in
this mode there is no active link.
• steadily orange in FULL-ECO-MODE and the baby is crying. The
baby-unit is linked to the parent-unit.

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battery indication :
• on steadily when in charging mode
• off when batteries are FULL
• blinks when low battery level is detected
2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT:
1. battery indication: see below
2. built-in nightlight (not visible
when switched-off
3. power on/off
4. microphone
5. DC input for power adapter
6. battery compartment (backside)
7. loudspeaker
8. on/off indication
9. volume up/down
10. page (to page the parent unit)
11. nightlight on/off
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battery indication :
• lights yellow when batteries are installed and the power adapter is
connected to indicate that batteries are being charged (does NOT
goes off when batteries are fully charged)
• off when batteries are FULL
• blinks red when low battery level is detected

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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. RISC OF
EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
1. Remove the belt clip with the help of a small screw-
driver
2. Remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries, observing their
polarities, into the battery compartment on the parent
Unit. Only use the supplied batteries with the following
specifications:
voltage / capacity: 1.2V / 750mAh or more
material / size: NiMH, AAA, HR03
4. Replace the battery door on the Parent unit
5. Connect the output plug of the mains adapter to the charger-pod and
put the parents-unit onto the charger-pod to charge the batteries
Attention: remain on, even when the batteries are charged.
The charging of empty batteries takes about 24 hours..
3.2 BABY-UNIT:
The baby-unit is powered by the supplied power adapter.
Only connect the provided power adapter with the following specificati-
ons: Input: 100-240VAC 150mA; Output: 9VDC 500mA
For portable use you can install 4 pcs RECHARGEABLE batteries.

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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. Only use
the supplied batteries with the following specifications:
voltage / capacity: 1.2V / 1300mAh or more
material / size: NiMH, AA, HR6, penlite
3. Reattach the battery compartment cover.
4. Connect the output plug of the mains adapter to the DC socket on
the side of the baby unit and the mains adapter to the wall mains
supply.
5. The battery indication comes on and charging begins (this LED
remains lit, even when the batteries are fully charged)
Depending on the capacity of the batteries, It will take about 24 hours to
fully charge the batteries.
The power adapter for the baby-unit is inclusive. Rechargeable batteries
for the baby-unit are exclusive.
3.3 RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Never place the baby unit inside your baby’s cot, bed or playpen.
• MAKE SURE THE BABY UNIT AND MAINS ADAPTOR CABLE ARE
ALWAYS OUT OF REACH OF THE BABY.
• Avoid exposure of the units to moisture or liquid.
• Clean the units with a damp cloth.
• Do not expose the units to extreme heat or direct sunlight.

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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:
provided the parent unit is off, press and hold
<POWER> for about 2 seconds to switch-ON
the unit
provided the parent unit is on, press and hold
<POWER> for about 2 seconds to switch-OFF
the unit
4.2 LINK CHECK:
As soon as the parent unit is turned on, it starts looking for the baby unit.
1. The link-led blinks
2. As soon as the parent unit finds the baby unit, the link-LED lights
steadily
3. 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 sound
every 10 seconds.
See also paragraph 4.15.
4.3 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 +
volume-OFF)
• The volume level is indicated by the sound indications LED’s
• You will hear an extra beep when the lowest or the highest level is
reached and when you press the - or + button. .
2 sec.
2 sec.
- +

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Optical indication:
the sound is also displayed visually by LED’s;
monitoring can therefore be carried out even
when the volume has been reduced or switched
off altogether
4.4 TALK BACK:
press and hold TALK on the Parent unit to speak
to the baby
control the volume on the Baby unit:
press the - button to decrease the volume or the
+ button to increase the volume
4.5 SENSITIVITY:
You can adjust the sensitivity on the Parent Unit to monitor the sound
from Baby Unit:
press the SENSITIVITY button on the parent unit
use the - and + button to select the required level
press the SENSITIVITY button to conrm
• There are five levels of sensitivity which are indicated by the sound
indications LED’s
level 1 represents lowest sensitivity, level 4 represents a high sen-
sitivity, level 5 represents the highest sensitivity (the microphone is
activated all the time)
• You will hear an extra beep when the lowest or the highest level is
reached and when you press the - or + button.
• From factory the highest level is preset
Talk
- +
Sensitivity
- +
Sensitivity

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4.6 PAGING THE PARENT UNIT:
Use this feature to call the parent unit in case you need help in the baby
room or to find the parent unit. The parent unit must be switched-on to use
this feature.
press the Page button to generate tones at the
parent unit for 120 seconds
• You may end this signaling by again pressing button Page or by
pressing any key on the parent unit.
• 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 NIGHTLIGHT:
provided the nightlight unit is off, press to
switch-ON
provided the nightlight unit is on, press to
switch-OFF
4.8 BELT CLIP:
On the backside of the parents unit you will find the
belt clip to carry the unit around while keeping your
hands free.
Use a small screwdriver to remove this clip if you
want.
Page

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4.9 RESTORE TO DEFAULT:
As follow the settings of the babyphone can be restored to the default
values:
parent unit:
press and hold the - button for about 4 seconds
a double beep sounds and the unit is reset
Baby-unit:
press and hold the - button for about 4 seconds
a double beep sounds and the unit is reset
4.10 FULL ECO:
When FULL ECO is activated, there is no transmitting at all when the
baby is not crying.
press and hold the + button for about 2 seconds,
the LED will light orange
press and hold the + button again to switch-off
this feature, the LED will light green
Attention:
• A maximum sensitivity (level 5) will disable the Full ECO feature
if FULL ECO setting is set to ON. Reduce the sensitivity level to
resume the FULL ECO mode.
+
2 sec.
-
-
4 sec.
4 sec.
+
2 sec.

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4.11 LINK CHECK:
Automatic:
When the FULL ECO is disabled, the babyphone constantly checks the
link between the baby-unit and the parents-unit:
• As soon and as long the parent unit is in contact with the baby unit,
the link-LED on the parent unit lights steadily green.
• When the baby unit gets out of range (or is powered off), the link-LED
on the parent unit starts blinking.
• In case the link is not restored within 30 seconds, 3 beeptones sound
every 10 seconds
• Once the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is restored,
the link-LED will light steadily again.
Manually:
The link check does not function when the FULL ECO MODE is set. The
-LED lights in the red color 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. Press button SENSITIVITY:
2. Link OK:
turns on in the orange
color and for a couple of
seconds you will hear all
sounds from the baby-
room
3. After some seconds the
FULL ECO MODE is
activated again and
lights red
2. No link:
starts ashing; you will not hear
any sound from the baby-room and
after 30 seconds you will hear beeps
as an indication that there is no link
3. As soon as you have found the
cause of the no-link warning and
solved it, the FULL ECO MODE will
be activated again and will light
red

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4.12 BATTERY INDICATION:
Both the parent unit and the baby unit have a battery indication lamp.
Baby-unit:
• the battery indicator is off when the baby unit is powered by the
power adapter
• when the batteries are running low, the battery indicator starts blin-
king; it is advised to now directly replace the batteries in the baby
unit or to connect the power adapter;
• in case you do not change the batteries or do not connect the power
adapter, the baby unit will switch off after a while; the link-LED on the
parent unit will start blinking; after you replace the batteries or con-
nect the power adapter, the set functions as normal again
Parent-unit:
• if batteries are installed in the parents unit and the adapter is con-
nected, the battery indicator lights; this indicator does not go off
when the batteries are fully charged
• when the batteries are running low, this indication starts blinking and 4
small beeptones sounds every 10 seconds ; now reconnect the power
adapter to prevent that the parent unit stops functioning

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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.
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. Any other person who is present or might be present
within the room that is monitored should be notified of the presence
of the installed babyphone.
The usage of the wireless room monitor is free of license. It cannot
be guaranteed that the transmission is without interference caused
by other wireless systems or atmospheric disturbance.
In case the babyphone is not in use, please switch-off using the
power button. If not in use for a longer period, disconnect the power
adapter and remove the batteries.
5.2 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.
5.3 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.

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5.4 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.
Baby unit:
When alkaline batteries are installed, the baby unit will function for
about 48 hours without the power adapter.
5.5 MAINTENANCE:
Never use chemical cleansers to clean the cabinet, the cabinet may
only be cleaned with a moist cloth.
Always disconnect the babyphone from the mains (remove the
power adapters) before cleaning.
5.6 POWER SUPPLY:
Power adapters:
Use only the mains adapters supplied with this baby monitor.
Incorrect adapter type(s) can cause damage to the unit(s).
Adapter baby-unit:
Model: S004LV0900050
Input: 100-240VAC 150mA; Output: 9VDC 500mA
Adapter charger pod:
Model: S004LV0600045
Input: 100-240VAC 150mA; Output: 6VDC 450mA
Batteries:
Only install RECHARGEABLE batteries in both the parent unit and
the baby-unit:
Baby-unit: 4 x 1,2V NiMH AA
Ouder-unit: 2 x 1,2V NiMH AAA

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5.7 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT):
At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this pro-
duct 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.
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
website WWW.ALECTO.INFO

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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
In case the babyphone still does not operate correctly, please disconnect
the power adapters and remove the batteries. Wait for some minutes
and install batteries and connect the power adapters again. In case the
malfunction still persists, please contact your dealer.
PROBLEM:
LED
ashes
LED
ashes +
attention tones
from parent unit
Cannot hear
sound or baby
cry from the
parent unit
High-pitched
tone
POSSIBLE SOLUTION:
• 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. Press POWER-
key to switch on the baby unit.
• Lost connection with the baby unit. Reduce the dis-
tance between the parent unit and the baby unit.
• The baby unit may be switched off. Press POWER-
key to switch on the baby unit.
• Rechargeable batteries in baby-unit are empty.
Connect the baby unit to the mains power with the
supplied power adaptor for recharging.
• The volume level in the parent unit may be set too
low, increase the volume level of the parent unit.
• The microphone sensitivity level of the baby unit may
be set too low. Increase the sensitivity level of the
baby unit.
• The parent unit and the baby unit are too close to
each other. Make sure the parent unit and baby unit
are at least 1.5 metre away from each other.
• The speaker volume of the parent unit maybe set too
high. Decrease the volume of the parent unit.

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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
No. of channels: 120
Frequency: 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz
Power supply of Baby Unit: Switching mode power supply
9V/500mA/ (incl.)
4x 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable
batteries (excl.)
Power supply of Parent Unit: Switching mode power supply,
6V/450mA/ (incl.)
2x 750mAH NiMH rechargeable
batteries (incl.)
Transmitting power: Max. 250mW
Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Storage temperature: 0°C to 60°C
9 INDEX
1 ECO MODE......................................................................3
2 OVERVIEW ......................................................................4
2.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT .............................................4
2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT..................................................5
3 INSTALLATION ...............................................................6
3.1 PARENT UNIT..................................................................6
3.2 BABY-UNIT ......................................................................6
3.3 RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................7
4 USING YOUR BABY MONITOR .....................................8
4.1 POWER ON/OFF.............................................................8
4.2 LINK CHECK....................................................................8
4.3 MONITORING ..................................................................8
4.4 TALK BACK......................................................................9
4.5 SENSITIVITY ...................................................................9

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4.6 PAGING THE PARENT UNIT ..........................................10
4.7 NIGHTLIGHT....................................................................10
4.8 BELT CLIP........................................................................10
4.9 RESTORE TO DEFAULT.................................................11
4.10 FULL ECO........................................................................11
4.11 LINK CHECK....................................................................12
4.12 BATTERY INDICATION ...................................................13
5 (SAFETY) INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS...........................14
5.1 GENERAL ........................................................................14
5.2 MULTIPLE UNITS ............................................................14
5.3 REACH.............................................................................14
5.4 BATTERY LIFE TIME.......................................................15
5.5 MAINTENANCE ...............................................................15
5.6 POWER SUPPLY.............................................................15
5.7 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) ............16
6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................16
7 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................17
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................18
9 INDEX ..............................................................................18
10 GUARANTEE ..................................................................20

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10 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.
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. He will collect the device together with this guarantee card
and the dated purchase ticket and he will take care of a prompt repair,
respectively free sending to the importer.
THE GUARANTEE EXPIRES:
When used inexpert, faulty connections, leaking and faulty placed bat-
teries, use of unoriginal parts or accessories, negligence and defects
caused by fire, flood, stroke of lightning and natural disasters. With un-
qualified modifications or repairs by third persons. With incorrect transport
without a suitable packing. If the device is not handed in with the correct
filled in guarantee card and the purchase ticket.
NOT UNDER THIS GUARANTEE: cords, plugs and batteries.
All further responsibilities, in particular subsequent damages, are exclu-
ded.
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