Alecto DBX-98 User manual

USER MANUAL
DBX-98

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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 OVERVIEW PARENT UNIT: Display:
- Link check
(flashes when
there is no link)
- lights up when
playing lullabies
- lights up when
the sound war-
ning has been
setup
- lights up when
sound is set to
0 (off)
- lights up when
night light has
been activated
- Battery indicator
1. Light Indicators: Lights up when the level of volume is set.
Lights up when sound from the baby’s room is
heard.
2. Talk button: This is the talk back button which allows you to talk
into the baby unit.
3. POWER light:: Lights up when the parent unit is switched on.
Flashes when the parent unit is searching for a
connection with the baby unit.
4. On/off button: Press down for 3 seconds to switch the parent unit
on or off.
5. Keys : Decrease volume button
6. Menu button:: Press to switch the user function on or off.
7. Belt clip: (See the back of the parent unit) allows you to carry
the parent unit with you.
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MENU
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8. Battery light:: Lights up when the power adapter is connected
(note: DOES NOT turn off even when the batteries
are full).
Flashes if the batteries are running low.
9. Keys : Back button while setting up
10. Keys : Increase volume button
11. Battery compartment (see back of parent unit)
12. Power adapter connection
1.2 OVERVIEW BABY UNIT:
1. POWER light: Lights up when the parent unit is switched on.
2. On/ off button: Hold down for 3 seconds to switch the baby unit on
or off.
3. Key : To select a different lullaby
4. Key -: Decrease volume button
5. Key +: Increase volume button
6. Power adapter connection.
7. Temperature sensor (see back of the baby unit)
8. Key : start/stop button to play lullabies
9. Key : button to switch the night light on or off
10. Built in night light (only visible in the dark)
POWER
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 PARENT UNIT:
The parent unit is powered by the two supplied rechargeable batteries.
These batteries can be charged using the included power adapter.
Take Note: Only use rechargeable batteries! 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 down-
wards in order to take it off.
2. Place the two supplied rechargeable batteries in the battery compart-
ment taking note of the polarity (+ and -). Only use batteries with the
following specifications:
Power/Capacity: 1.2V/400 mAh or more
Type/Format: NiMH, AAA, HR03
3. Slide the battery cover back on again
4. Place the power adapter into a 230Volt electrical wall outlet and
place the parent unit onto the charger using the 6VDC connection.
5. The Battery indicator light will light up and the batteries will be
charged. (Beware, the light will continue to shine when the power
adapter is connected, the light will also stay on when the battery is
full).
Additional remark: Always place the battery in the parent unit, even if you
are only using it in the house. The parent unit only works if the adaptor is
connected to the power adaptor.
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The parent unit can be used immediately.
The display shows the charging development of the batteries (depending
on the settings of the baby monitor (the parent unit will be turned either
on or off, how high the volume level is, the baby cries a lot), the batteries
will the fully charged after 12 to 24 hours.
2.2 BABY UNIT:
The baby unit is powered through the sup-
plied power adapter.
Only connect the supplied AC adapter with
the following specifications:
Input: 100-240VAC 150mA;
Output: 6VDC 450mA
Connect the power adapter to the 6 VDC
connection located on the parent unit then
put the power adapter into a 230 Volt electri-
cal outlet.
2.3 PLACEMENT TIPS:
• DO NOT place the baby unit in 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 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.

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3 HOW TO USE
Please note that this baby monitor should only be used as an added as-
sistance. The unit does not replace the physical presence and oversight
of a parent or guardian.
3.1 ON/OFF SWITCH:
Press the on/off button for approximately 3
seconds to turn the device on.
Press the on/off button for approximately 3
seconds to turn the device off.
3.2 LINK CHECK:
When the parent unit has been switched on, it will search for the baby
unit:
1. When the parent unit has been switched on it will search for the
baby unit: in the display the word [ NOT LINKED ] will flash and the
antenna icon will light up.
2. The power light will light up continuously when the parent unit has an
established connection with the baby unit and the temperature of the
baby room will be shown.
3. If the parent unit has not found the baby unit after 30 seconds
(because the distance is too big between the baby unit and parent
unit) an alarm sound will go off every 30 seconds.
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3.3 LISTENING: Receiving Volume:
Press the and keys on the parent unit in or-
der to set the volume level (5 levels + sound off).
• The set volume level will be shown with the
indication lights.
• When the maximum or minimum volume
has been reached an additional double beep
sound will be heard when pressing the + or -
key.
• The symbol will appear in the display when
the volume is set to 0 (no sound).
Optical sound indication:
The lights on the parent unit will light up when the
baby unit detects sound. The louder the sound
that is picked up by the baby unit the more lights
will light up on the parent unit.
3.4 DISPLAY LANGUAGE:
The various instructions and messages on the display can be given in
different languages. The default language is set to Dutch. The language
can be set as follows:
Press the MENU button.
Select the [ LANGUAGE ] option using the keys
and .
Press the MENU button.
Use the and keys to select the desired
language.
Press the MENU button to confirm your selection.
Press the button to exit the settings.
MENU
Menu
Menu
Menu

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3.5 LULLAIBIES:
The baby unit has 5 different programmed lullabies. The selected lullaby
will be played for 15 minutes.
Press the button once on the baby unit in order
to start or stop the lullaby.
To change the lullaby pres the button to select
a new lullaby.
Adjust the playback volume using the – and +
keys.
Indication shown on the display:
During the playback the icon and the name of
the lullaby will appear on the display.
3.6 WARNING TONES:
If the sound of the parent unit has been turned off, a warning beep tone
can still be set to go off should the baby unit detect a noise.
Press the MENU key.
Select the [ SOUND ALERT ] option by pressing
on the and keys.
Press 2x on the MENU button to switch this func-
tion on in case it was switched off, or switch off in
case this function was switched on.
Press the button to exit the settings.
Sound alarm indicator:
When the sound alarm is enabled the icon will
be light up on the display.
Menu
Menu
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3.7 NIGHTLIGHT:
The night light can be switched on or off using the baby unit, or remotely
switched off from the parent unit.
From the baby unit:
Press the button on the baby unit to switch the
night light on or off.
From the parent unit:
Pres the MENU key.
Select the option [ NIGHTLIGHT ] using the
and keys.
Press 2x on the MENU key to switch the night
light either on or off.
Light on indicator:
When the night light is switched on the icon will
light up.
3.8 TALK BACK:
Press the TALK button located on the parent unit
to talk back to the baby unit, let this button go
again in order to listen.
Use the + and – keys to adjust the volume of the
talk back function.
When you use the talk back function while playing a lullaby, the lullaby
will start playing for another 15 minutes after you have finished using the
talk back function.
Menu
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Menu
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3.9 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
When the baby is at rest, the temperature in the
baby room will be shown in degree Celsius on
the display of the parent unit.
The range of the temperature display is between 12°C and 35°C When
the temperature exceeds these limits a warning will be shown on the
display: [ LOW TEMP ] or [ HIGH TEMP ].
Take note: the temperature limits of 12°C and/or 35°C cannot be
changed, furthermore should the temperature go beyond these
limits a warning sign [ LOW TEMP ] or [ HIGH TEMP ] will be
shown as a alarm.
Please note that the temperature displayed is only a indication of the
temperature and can have a deviation of ±1°C at 25°C .
3.10 RESET FACTORY SETTINGS:
If you have lost the overview of your device you can easily reset back to
the factory settings.
Press the MENU button.
Select the [ RESET ] option using the and
keys.
Press 2x on the MENU key to reset the factory
settings.
Factory Settings:
Volume: level 3
Night light: off
Display language: Dutch
Sound Alarm: off
Menu
Menu
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