Alecto DBX-86 User manual

USERS MANUAL
DBX-86

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1 ECO MODE
This Alecto DBX-86 babyphone is equipped with an unique
ECO mode. Already in normal operation mode, the baby-
unit 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 transmit-
ting 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; with this setting the baby-unit is constantly
active.

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2 OVERVIEW
2.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT:
volume up; down up button
when setting the sensitivity
sensitivity button
lamps (see paragraph 2.3)
: link check
: low battery / charging
: FULL ECO
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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)
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ECO
VOX
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2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT:
: power
: low battery
power on/off
volume-down
loudspeaker
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volume-up
page (to page the parent unit)
DC input for power adapter
microphone
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2.3 OVERVIEW LAMPS:
Baby unit:
Lamp : Power Indicator
on when the parent unit is switched on
off when the parent unit is switched off
Lamp : Low Battery Indicator
flashes when low battery is detected
Parent unit:
Lamp : Low Battery / Charging Indicator
on steadily when in charging mode
blinks when low battery level is detected
Lamp : Link indicator
flashes when there is no link between baby unit and parent
unit or parent unit is out of range with the baby unit
on steadily when linked to the baby unit
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
Lamp : ECO Indicator
off when FULL ECO mode feature is OFF
on steadily if Full ECO setting is ON

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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 inclu-
ded power adapter.
ATTENTION:
NEVER install normal batteries in the parent unit.
Normal batteries cannot be charged and will
damage the parent unit when charged.
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert 2 x AA rechargeable batteries,
observing their polarities, into the battery
compartment on the parent Unit.
Replace the battery door on the Parent
Unit.
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.
The LOW BATTERY/CHARGING LED comes on
and charging begins. As soon as the battery icon
in the LCD lights steadily, the batteries are fully
charged.
NOTE
If no batteries are inserted in the parent unit, it can still be
powered on when connecting to the mains power.
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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.
Insert 4x AA alkaline batteries.
Reattach the battery compartment cover.
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.
Only use normal Alkaline batteries in the Baby unit.
3.3 RECOMMENDATIONS:
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.
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinets
of the baby unit, parent unit and charger.
Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) bet-
ween the battery contacts and charging conductors.
Read the marking on the mains adapter for the
mains supply required for this baby monitor.
Make sure the baby unit and mains adaptor cable
are always out of reach of the baby.
Never place the baby unit inside your baby’s cot,
bed or playpen.
Never cover the units such as with clothes, towels or
blankets.
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Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal
of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and
used units. Wherever possible, recycle those mate-
rials.
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.
The link-led blinks and the parent unit starts
looking for the baby unit.
As soon as the parent unit finds the baby unit, the
link-LED lights steadily.
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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.
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)
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
on the baby unit press the - button to
decrease the volume or the + button to
increase the volume
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ECO
VOX
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4.5 SENSITIVITY:
You can adjust the sensitivity on the Parent Unit to monitor
the sound from Baby Unit:
press the VOX button on the parent
unit
use the - and + button to select the
required level
press the VOX button to confirm
There are five levels of sensitivity which are indicated
by lighting lamps:
level 1 represents lowest sensitivity
level 4 represents a high sensitivity
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.
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 button to generate tones at
the parent unit for 120 seconds
you may end this signaling by again
pressing button or by pressing any
key on the parent unit
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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.
press and hold the + button for about 2
seconds, the ECO LED will light
press and hold the + button again to
switch-off this feature, the ECO LED
will turn off
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.
Attention: The link check is not active in Full Eco mode;
see paragraphe 5.1.
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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 stea-
dily.
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, a beep-
toon sounds every 10 seconds.
Once the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is
restored, the link-LED will light steadily.
Also during the power up of the units, the link-LED will
blink for a couple of seconds in which period the units are
looking for each other. When the link is made, the LED will
light steadily.
Attention: the link check does not function when the FULL
ECO MODE is set. The link-LED than only lights when the
parent unit actually receives noise from the baby unit; in
idle state this lamp is OFF during FULL ECO mode, even
when the units are in range.

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5.2 BATTERY INDICATION:
Both the parent unit and the baby unit are equipped with a
battery indicator ( ).
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 indi-
cator starts blinking; 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 connected, 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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5.3 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
a double beep sounds and the unit is
reset
Baby-unit:
press and hold the - button for about 4
a double beep sounds and the unit is
reset
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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. 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 transmis-
sion 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
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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 com-
plete 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 devi-
ces can influence this reach.
6.4 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 24 hours wit-
hout the power adapter.
6.5 POWER SUPPLY:
Power adapters:
Use only the mains adapters supplied with this baby
monitor. Incorrect adapter type(s) can cause dama-
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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), rechar-
geable
* capacity: 750mAh or higher
In the baby unit NORMAL batteries should be instal-
led. We prefer to use alkaline batteries only.
Battery indication parent unit:
The battery-LED ‘ ’ lights as soon and as long the
power adapter is connected to the parent unit. This
indication remains on, even when the batteries are
charged. It is OK to keep the power adapter connec-
ted. There is no danger for overcharging.
6.6 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
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6.7 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT):
At the end of the product lifecycle, you should
not throw this product into the normal house-
hold garbage but bring the product to a collec-
tion point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipments. Exhausted batteries may never be dis-
posed of in household waste but must be handed in
at your local depot for chemical waste.
7 DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
This babyphone complies with the essential require-
ments and provisions 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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8 TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
No. of channels: 120
Frequency: 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz
Power supply of Baby Unit: 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. 250mW
Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Storage temperature: 0°C to 60°C
Temperature accuracy: ±1°C (at 25°C)

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING
Link light on the
parent unit does
not come on
Link light on
the parent unit
flashes
Low battery light
on the baby unit
flashes
Low battery light
on the parent
unit flashes
The parent unit
beeps
Cannot hear
sound or baby
cry from the
parent unit
Check whether the parent unit is powered on.
Check whether the supplied rechargeable batteries
are correctly installed and that they are not drained.
Recharge the parent unit by connecting it to the power
supply.
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.
Alkaline batteries in the baby unit are running low.
Replace alkaline batteries or connect the baby unit to
the mains power.
Rechargeable batteries in the parent unit are running
low. Connect the parent unit to the mains power with
the supplied power adaptor for recharging.
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 parent unit are running
low. Connect the parent 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 may be out of
range with each other. Reduce the distance between
the units.
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