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
Talk
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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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VOX
- +
VOX