Alecto DBX-89 User manual

USERS MANUAL
DBX-89

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1 ECO MODE
This Alecto DBX-89 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.
Next to the Full eco mode, you can set the output power.
In case you are at home with your baby not far away, you
can set the babyphone in half range mode, with low trans-
mitting power and reduced power consumption. In case
the baby is not close to you, you may switch to full range.
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:
9 microphone (for the talk back
feature
10 volume up; down button when
programming
11 start/stop lullaby
12 lamps (see paragraph 2.4)
: link check
: low battery / charging
: FULL ECO
1 sound indication LED’s
2 talk back button
3 display (see paragraph 2.3)
4 power on/off
5 volume down; down button
when programming
6 MENU
7 loudspeaker
8 DC input for power adapter
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2.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT:
1 temperature sensor (backside
baby unit
2 built-in nightlight (not visible
when switched-off
3 display (see paragraph 2.3)
4 power on/off
5 selection lullaby
6 volume-down
7 start-stop lullaby
8 loudspeaker
9 volume-up
10 page (to page the parent unit)
11 DC input for power adapter
12 nightlight
13 microphone
14 lamps (see paragraph 2.4)
: power
: low battery
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2.3 OVERVIEW DISPLAY:
on when night light is enabled
off when night light is disabled
on when lullaby is playing
on when the speaker volume is turned
off; off when the speaker volume is
turned on
on when sound alert is enabled
flashes when sound alert is triggered
on when Celsius temperature format is selected
on when Fahrenheit temperature format is selected
on when temperature alert is enabled, flashes when
temperature alert is triggered
on when vibration alert is enabled, flashes when vibration
alert is triggered
on when the alarm time/count down timer is set, flashes
when the alarm time/count down timer is arrived
displaying of the
several functions
and warnings
during use
displaying of the
several settings
during program-
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battery indication:
full battery level
2/3 battery level
1/3 battery level
battery empty
parent unit: this indication animates in cycle while charging
baby-unit: this indication does not light when the power
adapter is connected
2.4 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
off during FULL ECO mode
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-
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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.
The link-led blinks and the text [SEARCHING]
comes on the display
As soon as the parent unit finds the baby unit, the
link-LED lights steadily,
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), the text [ NOT LINKED]
comes on the display and attention tones sound
every 10 seconds.
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4.3 LANGUAGE:
It is recommended to first set the language so that all text
comes on the LCD in your favorite language. By default
the English language is programmed.
You only have to set the language onto the parent unit, the
baby unit will be synchronized automatically.
press the MENU button 2x
find the required language
press the MENU button to confirm and
to store the setting
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
4.4 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)
You will hear an extra beep when the
lowest or the highest level is reached and
when you press the - or + button.
the icon lights when the volume is
set to off (no sound)
Menu
- +
Menu
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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
4.5 SOUND ALERT:
With the volume set to off, the babyphone can still warn
you with beep-tones that the baby is crying loud.
enable/disable sound alert:
press the MENU button
find the option [ SOUND ALERT ]
press the menu button 2x:
if the alert is currently off, it will now be
set to on; if the alert is currently on, it
will now be set to off
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
sound alert indication:
the icon is on when sound alert is
enabled and it flashes when the sound
alert is triggered
Menu
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Menu
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4.6 VIBRA ALERT:
If the vibrator is set on, the parent unit will vibrate when the
noise level from the baby unit reaches the level that turns
on LEDs 3, 4 and 5 while the loudspeaker volume of parent
unit is switched off.
enable/disable vibra alert:
press the MENU button
find the option [ VIBRATOR ]
press the menu button 2x:
if the alert is currently off, it will now be
set to on; if the alert is currently on, it
will now be set to off
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
sound alert indication:
the icon
is on when vibra alert is
enabled and it flashes when the vibra
alert is triggered
You might use this feature in combination with the feature
of Sound alert.
Menu
- +
Menu
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4.7 LULLABIES:
5 Different lullabies are programmed into this babyphone
start/stop:
press button
to play
press button
again to stop
(you can also press button on the baby unit to
start playing the lullabies)
lullaby indication:
the icon is on when the baby unit is
playing lullabies
select lullabies from the Parent unit:
press the MENU button
find the option [ LULLABY ]
press the MENU button
look for the desired lullaby
press the MENU button to confirm and
to store the setting
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
Menu
- +
Menu
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select lullabies from the Baby unit:
press button to select another lullaby
control the volume on the Baby unit:
Press the - button to decrease the
volume or the + button to increase the
volume
control the volume on the Parent unit:
press the MENU button
find the option [BABY VOLUME]
press the MENU button
set the required volume
(attention: the actual volume does not change
yet)
press the MENU button to confirm and
to store the setting
(only now the new volume setting will be effec-
tive)
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
Play time:
the maximum play time for one or for
all lullabies is 15 minutes
Menu
- +
Menu
15min.
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Menu
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4.8 NIGHTLIGHT:
You can control the nightlight directly on the baby unit or
remotely by the parent unit.
control the nightlight on the Baby unit:
press the button to switch-on/off the
nightlight
control the nightlight on the Parent unit:
press the MENU button
find the option [ NIGHTLIGHT ]
press the menu button 2x:
if the nightlight is currently off, it will
now be set to on; if the nightlight is cur-
rently on, it will now be set to off
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
night light indication:
the icon
is on when the night light
is switched on
Menu
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Menu
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4.9 TALK BACK:
Press and hold TALK on the Parent unit
to speak to the baby.
The display on the Parent unit shows
[ TALK ] and the display on the Baby
unit show [ TALKBACK ]
control the volume on the Baby unit:
press the - button to decrease the
volume or the + button to increase the
volume
control the volume on the Parent unit:
press the MENU button
find the option [ BABY VOLUME ]
press the MENU button
set the required volume
(attention: the actual volume does not change
yet)
press the MENU button to confirm and
to store the setting
(only now the new volume setting will be effec-
tive)
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
Talk
- +
Menu
- +
Menu
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4.10 SENSITIVITY:
You can adjust the sensitivity on the Parent Unit to monitor
the sound from Baby Unit:
press the MENU button
find the option [ SENSITIVITY ]
press the MENU button
select the required level
There are five levels of sensitivity which are
indicated by lighted blocks:
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.
press the MENU button to confirm and
to store the setting
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
4.11 ROOM TEMPERATURE AND ALERT:
In idle state the display of both the Baby unit and the
Parent unit indicates the temperature of the Baby room in
degrees Celsius (°C) or in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). With
this option you can set the format, the limits and enable or
disable the Temperature alert.
Menu
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Menu
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press the MENU button
find the option [ TEMPERATURE ]
press the MENU button
use the buttons -/+ to select between:
to alter between Celsius and
Fahrenheit
to set the minimum temperature
(in between 11°C (50°F) and 21°C(68°F))
to set the maximum temperature
(in between 22°C (69°F) and 39°C(99°F))
to enable or disable the temperature
alert
press the MENU button
use the buttons -/+ to change the
settings
press the MENU button to confirm and
to store the setting
briefly press the POWER button to end
the programming mode
Menu
- +
Menu
- +
[ FORMAT ]
[ MIMIMUM ]
[ MAXIMUM ]
[ ALERT ON/OFF ]
Menu
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Menu

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temperature alert indication:
the icon is on when the temperature
alert is enabled
working temperature alert:
If the temperature goes beyond the
minimum or maximum level, “COLD”
or “HOT” indication displays and the
current temperature flashes in the
displays of both Units.
If the Temperature alert is set to On, an alert will be sound
at the Parent Unit.
4.12 ALARM:
Alarm feature is useful for you to remind yourself for some
special arrangements, like feeding time, etc.
press the MENU button
find the option [ ALARM ]
press the MENU button
Menu
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Menu