Alecto DVM-65 User manual

USER MANUAL
DVM-65

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3
2 FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
2.1 BABY-UNIT ...................................................................................................3
2.2 PARENT UNIT ..............................................................................................4
2.3 ICONS ON THE DISPLAY ............................................................................4
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 BABY-UNIT ...................................................................................................6
3.2 PARENT UNIT ..............................................................................................7
4 USE
4.1 BABY-UNIT
Switching on/off.............................................................................................9
Volume ..........................................................................................................9
Automatic night vision...................................................................................9
4.2 PARENT UNIT
Switching on/off.............................................................................................9
Volume ..........................................................................................................9
Switching on/off automatically: (VOX)...........................................................10
Switching the display on/off manually...........................................................10
Leaving the display switched on continuously ..............................................10
Talking back ..................................................................................................10
Zoom function ...............................................................................................11
Brightness .....................................................................................................11
Temperature display......................................................................................11
Multi-camera .................................................................................................11
5 MULTI CAMERA
5.1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................12
5.2 REGISTERING ADDITIONAL CAMERAS ....................................................12
5.3 LOG OUT ADDITIONAL CAMERAS.............................................................12
6 TIPS AND WARNINGS
6.1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................13
6.2 INSTALLATION.............................................................................................13
6.3 INTERFERENCE-FREE ...............................................................................13
6.4 EAVESDROPPING/WIRETAPPING .............................................................14
6.5 MAINTENANCE............................................................................................14
6.6 RANGE .........................................................................................................14
6.7 DELAY IN IMAGES AND SOUND.................................................................14
6.8 ENVIRONMENT AND DISCARDING ...........................................................14
6.9 PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................15
7 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................15
8 WARRANTY .................................................................................................16

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1 INTRODUCTION
The Alecto DVM-65 is a wireless audio/video baby monitor, suitable for
private use indoors.
You can either watch and listen continuously or you can have the baby
monitor switch on automatically as soon as your baby starts crying.
The Alecto DVM-65 meets all essential requirements and other provisi-
ons as described in the European Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity is available on the website
www.alecto.nl
Use of this equipment is allowed in all countries of the EU. In France,
Italy, Russia and Ukraine, only indoor use is allowed.
2 FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
2.1 BABY-UNIT:
1. Infra-red LEDs (for night vision)
2. camera lens
3. temperature sensor (rear side)
4. indicator light, switched off when
the baby unit is turned off, ashes
while the baby unit is searching for
the parent unit, remains lit when the
baby unit is in communication with the
parent unit
5. power adaptor input
6. PAIR button (to pair this baby unit with
a (another) parent unit)
7. built-in microphone
8. support (to adjust the inclination angle
of the baby unit)
9. power button
10. up/down button to adjust the volume
for the talk-back function
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2.2 PARENT UNIT:
1. visual sound indication, also displays
the volume level while adjusting
2. display
3. battery indicator
4. increase/decrease the reception
volume, in zoom mode: press and hold
to view up or down, in menu mode to
scroll the setup options
5. zoom in/out, in zoom mode: press and
hold to view to the left or right, in menu
mode: press to adjust settings
6. talk-back button towards the baby unit
7. menu button
8. power button, press briey to turn the
display on or off, press and hold for
2 seconds to turn the parent unit on
or off
9. power indicator
10. power adaptor input
11. Battery compartment
2.3 ICONS ON THE DISPLAY:
upper part of the display, during normal use
indicates the reception strength:
strong reception
good reception
average reception
bad reception
receiver is searching for a camera
no camera detected
x
(x = 1 ~ 4) shows which camera you are viewing
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‘patrol-mode’ (setup choice to view cameras one after the other when
using multiple cameras)
indication that the zoom mode is activated
volume set to 0 (speaker turned off)
VOX is activated (unit switches on automatically when the baby
starts crying)
temperature display of the baby room
battery indication:
battery is empty
battery is full
animation while the battery is
charging
appears when the adaptor is connected and the battery is not or
incorrectly installed
icons on the display during setup
this icon is followed by the number of registered cameras which you
can select using the and buttons
in this menu, you can turn the zoom function on or off (this function
is the same when pressing the and buttons during normal use)
in this menu, you can set the display brightness
in this menu, you can turn the VOX function on or off
here you can set the sensitivity level for the VOX function
here you can choose to have the temperature shown in degrees
Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit
in this menu, you can register additional cameras on the receiver,
please see chapter 5.

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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 BABY-UNIT:
Power:
1. Connect one of the supplied 6V power
adaptors to the 6V DC input of the baby
unit.
2. Insert the adapter into a 230V wall socket.
Only use the supplied power adaptor with
model number S003IV0600060.
When used as a baby monitor: Make sure the
baby cannot reach the baby unit or wire. Place
the baby unit at least 2 meters away from the
baby and you can bundle cables that are too long
with tape or cable ties available specically for
this purpose.
Wall-mounting:
Drill two holes next to each other in the wall
separated by a distance of 5.7cm and
insert plugs and screws. The head of the
screw should stick out of the wall for several
millimeters.
Slide the foot of the baby unit over the screws
and then press the baby unit a little down-
wards.
Tips for placement:
• For use as a baby monitor: place the baby unit at least 2 meters
away from your baby and make sure to safely tuck away the adap-
ter cable.
• For optimal range, it is advisable to set up the baby unit as high as
possible, free from large metal surfaces.
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• The temperature protrudes from the rear of the baby unit. Make
sure this sensor hangs freely, unexposed to direct sunlight and
avoid heat from e.g. light bulbs.
• The baby unit is not waterproof. When using outdoors, make sure to
protect the baby unit against moisture and sand.
3.2 PARENT UNIT:
Power supply:
The parent unit can be powered directly by the included rechargeable
battery or via the supplied power adapter. As soon as you connect the
power adapter, it will charge the battery allowing for mobile use of the
parent unit.
Battery:
1. Open the battery compartment by
sliding off the battery cover at the
rear of the unit.
2. Connect the battery plug in the bat-
tery compartment according to the
gure below and install the battery.
3. Slide the battery cover back onto
the parent unit.
Never connect the plug or install the battery by force. Only in-
stall the supplied rechargeable NiMH battery (3.6V, 750mAh).
Power adapter:
1. Connect the other 6V power adapter to
the DC6V input on the side of the pa-
rent unit. (behind the rubber cover top)
2. Insert the adapter into a 230V wall
socket.
Only use the supplied power
adaptor with model number
S003IV0600060.
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You can recharge the battery with the parent unit either swit-
ched on or off, although charging the battery with the parent
unit switched off will take less time.
Charging:
The battery will be charged as soon as you connect the power adapter
and insert it into a 230V wall socket.
• For initial use, charge the battery for at least 15 hours, even if the
indicator shows a fully charged battery.
• The charging circuit for the battery is managed electronically and
there is no risk of overcharging, this allows you to leave the adapter
connected at all times.
• In case you will not use the set for a longer period of time (>2
months), please make sure to disconnect the adapter from the wall
socket and remove the battery from the parent unit. When starting
to use the set again, make sure to properly charge the battery.
• Make sure nobody can trip or fall over the adapter cable. You can
bundle cables that are too long with tape or cables ties available
specically for this purpose.
Battery indication:
Upper part of the display: (only with the parent unit switched on)
• : no battery installed, parent unit is powered directly through the
adaptor
• : battery is full
• : battery is nearly empty
• : battery is charging
Middle part of the display: (only with the parent unit switched on)
• : this symbol appears for several seconds every minute in the
last hour before the battery is exhausted.
Indicator on the parent unit:
• ashes in red: battery nearly empty
• remains red: battery is charging (turns off when the battery is full)
Lanyard:
You can attach a lanyard or wristband at the top
of the parent unit. A lanyard or wristband is not
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4 USE
4.1 BABY-UNIT:
Switching on/off:
• press briey to switch on
• press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off
The green indicator on the baby unit ashes while the
baby unit is trying to establish a connection with the
parent unit, this indicator remains lit when the connection
is successful.
Volume:
Use the and buttons to adjust the reception volume for the talk-
back function from the parent unit.
Automatic night vision:
The baby unit is provided with built-in infra-red LEDs; these LEDs will
switch on automatically when the baby room turns dark and will switch
of again when it becomes light.
The LEDs can illuminate objects up to a distance of approximately 2
meters.
When it’s dark, that is when the night vision LEDs are switched on,
the images on the parent unit will be displayed in black and white.
Attention: infra-red light cannot be perceived by the human eye; that
means you cannot tell whether the infra-red LEDs are switched on
with the naked eye. Depending on the type of the infra-red LED, you
might be able to see a red glow.
4.2 PARENT UNIT:
Switching on/off:
• press briey to switch on
• press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off
Volume:
Use the and buttons to set the loudness of the sounds from the
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While adjusting, the volume level will be indicated on the display and
the icon will appear in the upper part when the volume level is set to
0 (no sound).
Switching on/off automatically: (VOX)
You can set the parent unit to turn off when the baby is sleeping quietly
and the baby unit is not detecting any sound, and let it turn on again as
soon as the baby starts to cry.
Here you can set the trigger level for turning on images and sound:
1. Press the Mbutton and use the or button to scroll to the
option
2. Use the and buttons to decrease or increase the sensitivity
level:
: low sensitivity, the parent unit turns on only when loud
sounds are being detected
: high sensitivity, the parent unit also switches on when
low sounds are being detected
: maximum sensitivity, the parent unit remains switched on
3. Press the Mbutton to save your settings and leave the menu.
Switching the display on/off manually:
When the display is turned off because no sound is being detected,
but you would still like to check, you can briey press the button to
temporarily switch on the display. Press the button again to turn the
display off.
Leaving the display switched on continuously:
If you don’t want the display to turn off automatically when no sound is
being detected, follow these steps:
1. 1. Press the Mbutton and use the or button to select the
option.
2. Use the and to switch between:
X: display is always turned on
V: display will turn off when no sound is being detected
3. 3. Press the Mbutton to save your settings and leave the menu
Talking back:
With the display switched on, press the TALK button to talk back to your
baby. Keep the button depressed for as long as you are speaking and
release the button to listen.
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Zoom function:
Press the button to turn on the zoom function (moving the image
somewhat closer) and press the button to turn off the zoom function.
When the zoom function is switched on, the icon will appear in the
upper part of the display.
With the zoom function activated, press and hold the , , or but-
ton to move the image to the left, to the right, up or down (attention: the
camera doesn’t actually move, the display merely shows another part of
the available image).
Brightness:
1. Press the Mbutton and use the or button to select the
option.
2. Press the and buttons to decrease or increase the display
brightness.
3. Press the Mbutton to save your settings and leave the menu.
Temperature display:
The upper right corner of the parent unit’s display shows the tempe-
rature of the baby’s room. You can set this display to be expressed in
degrees Celsius or in degrees Fahrenheit:
1. Press the Mbutton and use the or button to select the option.
2. Use the and buttons to switch between °C and °F.
3. Press the Mbutton to save your settings and leave the menu.
Don’t forget that the temperature is only an indication.
Multi-camera: (also see chapter 5)
In case you have registered multiple cameras on the parent unit, you
can follow the steps below to manually switch to another baby unit or to
automatically show the images of all registered baby units one after the
other:
1. Press the Mbutton on the parent unit and use the or button to
select the option: the display will now indicate the numbers of all
registered cameras.
2. Use the and buttons to select the camera you want to view or
select to show all registered cameras one after the other, and
press the Mbutton.
The unit does NOT automatically switch to a camera where
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5 MULTI CAMERA
5.1 INTRODUCTION:
You can register up to a maximum of 4 baby units (cameras) on the
DVM-65 parent unit. Separate cameras are available via the service
department of Alecto via 073 6411 355 (Netherlands), 03 238 5666 (Bel-
gium) or via internet www.alecto.nl
Read paragraph 4.2 (Multi-camera) for instructions on how you can use
the parent unit to switch to the image from other cameras.
5.2 REGISTERING ADDITIONAL CAMERAS:
1. Connect the power adaptor supplied with the camera to the new
camera and turn the camera on (also see paragraph 3.1 of this
manual).
2. Press the Mbutton on the parent unit and use the or button to
select the option.
3. Use the and buttons to select the number you want to assign
the camera to and press the Mbutton.
4. An hourglass will appear on the display to indicate that the parent
unit is currently searching for the new camera.
5. Press and hold the PAIR button on the baby unit until after several
seconds the image of the new camera appears on the display of the
parent unit.
The new camera is now registered and ready for use.
5.3 LOG OUT ADDITIONAL CAMERAS:
Follow the steps below to deregister faulty cameras or cameras no
longer in use:
1. Press the Mbutton on the parent unit and use the or button to
select the option; the display will now show the numbers of all
registered cameras.
2. Use the and buttons to select the camera you want to deregis-
ter.
3. Press and hold the TALK button until X and V appear on the display.
4. Use the and buttons to select the V option to deregister the
camera (or select X to cancel the deregistration)
5. Press the M button to conrm the deregistration.

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6 TIPS AND WARNINGS
6.1 GENERAL:
• Thoroughly read the user’s manual and follow all indications.
• Never place the baby unit or parent unit in wet or humid room or
environment.
• Ensure adequate heat dissipation; never cover the parent unit, the
baby unit and/or the power adapter(s) and never place them directly
next to a heat source.
• Only use the supplied adapter(s); connecting a different type of
adapter will damage the electronics.
• Make sure the adapter cables are free of any damage and ensure
nobody can trip or fall because of these cables.
• Never dismantle the parent unit, the baby unit and/or the power
adapter(s); only qualied personnel is authorized to do so.
6.2 INSTALLATION:
• Only connect or disconnect the power adapter to/from the baby unit
or parent unit when the power adapter is removed from the wall
socket.
• Never install the DVM-65 during thunder storms.
• Never touch any non-isolated adapter cables, unless the adapters
are removed from the wall socket.
6.3 INTERFERENCE-FREE:
• This baby display monitor is digitally coded. This means you will
never receive signals from other devices, nor can the signal from
your baby unit(s) be received by e.g. your neighbors.
• In case the baby unit(s) or parent unit is placed in or in the close
vicinity of electromagnetic elds, the signal (images or sound) can
be slightly affected. If this happens, try a different location for the
baby unit(s) or parent unit or move, if possible, the source of the
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6.4 EAVESDROPPING/WIRETAPPING:
• Eavesdropping/wiretapping of the signals from this baby video mo-
nitor is nearly impossible. Not only must one be within range of the
baby video monitor, one also needs some very costly equipment.
6.5 MAINTENANCE:
• Only clean the baby monitor with a moist cloth; never use chemical
cleaners. Before any cleaning, you must disconnect the adapters.
6.6 RANGE:
• The baby display monitor has a range of up to 300 meters in an
open eld and up to 50 meters indoors; this range depends on local
circumstances. When the units get out of range from each other,
the display will rst ‘freeze’ for several seconds (no motion) while
ashes on the display, followed by after another few seconds.
6.7 DELAY IN IMAGES AND SOUND:
• The baby unit transmits the images and sound to the parent unit
in digital blocks. The parent unit converts these signals back to a
recognizable image and a comprehensible sound. Therefore, there
is a small delay between the moment of movement and making
sounds and the display and sounds of the parent unit.
• Besides that, the sounds and images on the parent unit are not
exactly simultaneous.
6.8 ENVIRONMENT AND DISCARDING:
• The packaging of this baby video monitor can be discarded as
waste paper. However, we advise you to save this packaging so you
can adequately protect the devices for transportation.
• Faulty or exhausted batteries or battery packs should be
taken to your local depot for small chemical waste or to dedi-
cated battery collection points. Never dispose of batteries or
battery packs as normal household waste.
• In case the baby video monitor is being replaced, please return it to
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6.9 PROBLEMS:
• no image, no sound:
– are the parent unit and baby unit switched off? (battery charged,
battery full?)
– is the parent unit within range of the baby unit?
– is the baby unit switched off because no sound is being detec-
ted?
– maybe the display of the parent unit is turned off with the
button?
– is the volume at the parent unit set to 0 (off)?
• If the above is all in order, remove the adapters from the wall
sockets, take the rechargeable battery out of the parent unit, wait
at least one minute and then reconnect everything. Now, switch the
parent unit and baby unit back on.
• If you still receive no images or sound, please contact the
customer service of Alecto via the phone number 073 6411 355
(Netherlands), 03 238 5666 (Belgium), 0180 503 0085 (Germany)
or via internet www.alecto.nl
7 SPECIFICATIONS
Range: up to 50 meters indoors
up to 300 meters outdoors
Parent unit power: 3.6V NiMH battery pack, 750mAh
6VDC 600mA power adapter
(incl.)
model: S003IV0600060
Baby unit power: 6VDC 600mA power adapter
(incl.)
model: S003IV0600060
Frequency: 2.4GHz, digital frequency hopping
(FHSS) / 21 channels
Display: 2.0” color LCD display
QVGA 220*176 pixels
Recharging time parent unit battery: +/- 10 hours (*)
Life-span parent unit battery 6~10 hours (*)
Temperature sensor range: 0°C - 50°C
Accuracy: ± 2°C (bij 25°C)
*: the times mentioned above are references only and depend on the
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8 WARRANTY
For the Alecto DVM-65 you have a warranty of 24 months from the date
of purchase. During this period, we guarantee the free repair of defects
caused by material and workmanship errors. All this subjected to the
nal assessment of the importer.
HOW TO HANDLE: If you notice any defect, rst refer to the user’s
manual. If the manual provides no denite answer, please contact the
supplier of this baby video monitor or contact customer service of Alecto
on telephone number 073 6411 355 (Netherlands), 03 238 5666
(Belgium) or via the Internet www.alecto.nl.
THE WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID: in case of improper
use, incorrect connections, leaking and/or incorrectly installed batteries,
use of unoriginal parts or accessories, negligence and in case of de-
fects caused by moisture, re, ooding, lightning and natural disasters.
In case of unauthorised modications and/or repairs performed by third
parties. In case of incorrect transportation of the device without adequa-
te packaging and when the device is not accompanied by this warranty
card and proof of purchase.
The warranty does not cover connecting cables, plugs and batteries.
All further liability, especially concerning any consequential damages, is
excluded.
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