Connevans Nightingale Owner's manual

Nightingale
B0NGALER2 V2.3 August 2002
Nightingale
RECHARGEABLE
Baby Alarm Monitor
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
for Rechargeable Nightingale Baby Alarm Monitor
A vibrating baby
alarm monitor for
deaf or hard of
hearing people.
Enjoy your sleep,
confident that the
Nightingale will
wake you if you
are needed.

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Optional Alarm clock input: for use
with a Connevans digital or analogue
modified clock (not supplied) – to wake
you in the morning.
Optional flashing xenon strobe:
for day use (when connected, the internal
NIGHTINGALE vibrator is disabled so that it
doesn’t vibrate off the table onto the floor!)
Rechargeable battery model:
allows flexible use during the day away from a power socket. For those
who wish to use the NIGHTINGALE with the xenon strobe during the day
the rechargeable version allows you to transfer from room to room or even
out into the garden without needing to find a mains socket. You can even
use it on holiday too so you can sit downstairs in the pool bar! Please see
the technical specification for battery life.
Optional separate vibrator: so you can
have the NIGHTINGALE on the bedside and
easily swop between strobe and vibrator.
Especially useful if you intend to take the
Nightingale around the house then you
can leave the vibrator safely tucked up in
bed, (the internal vibrator is disabled
when an external vibrator is connected).
Where to place the Nightingale
Where you put your Nightingale Vibrating Unit will depend on how
sensitive a sleeper you are. The most vibration will be felt by putting inside
the pillow slip, the next is to try it under the top sheet at the back of the pillow
and if you are easily woken you may find that placing the unit under the
mattress itself is best for you.
Inside the Pillow Under top sheet Under the mattress
Heavy sleeper Average sleeper Light sleeper
NIGHTINGALE NIGHTINGALE NIGHTINGALE
The NIGHTINGALE is a cost effective but reliable
add-on vibrating accessory to a conventional baby alarm
such as the TOMY Walkabout Classic.
The TOMY Walkabout Classic, and other similar
models, give both an audible and visual alert of
a baby crying, which is usually an adequate
indication during the day but at night is
insufficient to wake up somebody who is deaf.
The Connevans NIGHTINGALE baby alarm monitor
simply plugs into the baby alarm and vibrates when the baby cries.
No modification of the baby
alarm is required . If you wish to
use the NIGHTINGALE with baby
alarms other than the TOMY
Walkabout Classic please refer
to page 7.
So how does it work and how do I use it?
Once connected the Nightingale will vibrate when the baby alarm is
activated. Very simply you replug the power supply lead which normally
goes into the baby alarm receiver into the NIGHTINGALE and plug the
lead from the NIGHTINGALE back into the baby alarm receiver (parent’s
end). The transmitter (child’s end) of the baby alarm is used as per normal.

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3. Turn Parents’Unit to MUTE (Baby’s Unit still off).
(TOMY – all red and green indicator lights come on continuously
NIGHTINGALE – after a short delay, the unit will vibrate and the red light
will go off; the unit will continue to vibrate until step 4 below.)
This tests that the system is functioning. In normal use if this happens, it means
that the Baby’s Unit is switched off or disconnected.
4. Turn Baby’s Unit to ON.
(TOMY – lights will become active according to noise levels.
NIGHTINGALE – red indicator light on.)
5. Make a sustained ‘baby’noise.
(TOMY – sustained noise will keep red lights showing longer
NIGHTINGALE – will vibrate, for length of noise plus 5 second delay,
red indicator light goes out while unit is vibrating.)
Any sustained vocal noise should activate the system, banging near the unit will
not work – the Nightingale is designed not to respond to short, sharp noises such
as bangs or coughs but to the more sustained sound of a baby crying. The
Nightingale will continue to vibrate until the baby stops crying or the parent unit
is turned off.
If you have any problems with getting the system working we would suggest that you
ensure that the baby alarm is working correctly on its own without the Nightingale.
6. Success – you have a working system!
7. Finally, move the Baby’s Unit into the baby’s room.
You may wish to turn Parents’ Unit off first, otherwise when the system is
disconnected the Nightingale will start to vibrate!
Special note: When using your Tomy and Nightingale in the same room you will
need to keep the Parent’s unit switched to MUTE.
Tomy Baby Alarm
The Equipment
Nightingale
Baby Alarm Monitor
Socket (power)
To power
Alarm clock input
To Parent’s Unit
Plug (for Parents’ Unit) - BLUE sleeve on lead
Plug into DC IN Plug into DC IN
Mains
adaptor
Mains
adaptor
Baby’s
Unit
Power indicator (red)
Alarm clock alert (green)
On/off switch ( towards lights for ON)
Parents’
Unit
Connecting and setting up the system
For initial setting up, both Baby and
Parents’Unit can be together in one room.
Tomy Baby’s Unit
Set up exactly as Tomy instructions.
Tomy Parents’ Unit and Nightingale
The Nightingale fits
between the
Parents’Unit
and the
mains adaptor.
Baby’s Unit
plugs into
mains adaptor
TOMY plugs into NIGHTINGALE socket
NIGHTINGALE
plugs into
Parents’ Unit Using the Rechargeable Nightingale in battery mode
On first use, the NIGHTINGALE will need to be used in mains mode for
48 hours to fully charge itself.
The NIGHTINGALE will be charging all the time it is used in mains mode. When
used in battery mode the red light flashes to show that it is on (rather than the
continuous red light that shows when used in mains mode).
To go from mains to battery mode, simply unplug the power lead, the
NIGHTINGALE and TOMY Parents’Unit will now both be powered from the
rechargeable NIGHTINGALE.
Note: the power lead does not unplug from the NIGHTINGALE – if you wonder
1. Plug in the Baby’s Unit – switch Baby’s Unit to OFF, then turn the mains
power on.
2. Connect Nightingale to Parents’Unit – switch Parents’Unit to OFF, plug it
in, turn the mains power on and switch on the Nightingale.
(TOMY – no lights, NIGHTINGALE – red indicator on)

Using other baby alarms
The NIGHTINGALE Baby Alarm Monitor can be used with many other baby
alarms. However, you must first make sure that the baby alarm power adaptor is
capable of driving the NIGHTINGALE. The power supply requirements are 6-
10V dc, rated at 250mAand the connector size is a 2.1mm dc jack, centre
positive. It will probably be necessary to adjust the sensitivity as detailed below.
Connect up the baby alarm as in the manufacturer’s instructions, then fit the
Nightingale between the Parent Unit and its power cable just as in the diagram
on page 4.
Please contact Connevans Customer Services if you require help or advice.
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Recharging
As long as the NIGHTINGALE is plugged into the mains (with the mains power
switched on), it will be charging its battery – even though the NIGHTINGALE
itself may be switched off. It cannot overcharge.
In practice, when you are not using the NIGHTINGALE in battery mode, keep it
plugged into the mains. This will keep it fully charged ready for use around the
house or garden. Do not continue to use the Nightingale in battery mode after the
red ‘power’light on the Tomy Parent’s unit shows “low battery” by going out or
dim. Also when storing the NIGHTINGALE for long periods, it is important to
leave it switched off or the battery could be damaged.
why, it is to avoid accidental unplugging. (The NIGHTINGALE is often used
tucked in under bedding and a removable plug could become detached too easily.)
Adjustment of sensitivity control for use with earlier
Walkabout models or other makes of baby alarm
The NIGHTINGALE is factory set to suit the Tomy Walkabout Classic or 2000 and if
used with these models is unlikely to need any adjustment. The Connevans
Nightingale will need factory modication for use with the Tomy Walkabout 2001.
There is a sensitivity control hidden under the label, under the dotted circle. This
control allows adjustment for use with other models or makes of baby alarms.
First pierce the label with a pin, then use a small (2.5mm) screwdriver to enlarge
the hole and make the adjustment, if necessary peel back the rear label. Turn the
screw a very small amount – ideally no more than one eighth of a turn (45°) at a
time – then try the system for a while before adjusting again.
To make less sensitive – turn ANTICLOCKWISE
To make more sensitive – turn CLOCKWISE.
Sensitivity can also be increased by switching the Tomy
Parent’s unit to “ON” rather than “MUTE”; turning
up the volume control will then increase the
Nightingale sensitivity.
Alarm clock
The Connevans modified alarm clocks
come with a double ended lead. One end
plugs into the Clock Input at the end of
the NIGHTINGALE, the other end simply plugs into the socket at the back of the
alarm clock. Set the alarm as usual, when the alarm goes off, the
NIGHTINGALE will vibrate and the Green Alarm Clock Alert will light up.
Flashing xenon strobe
Ideal for day use as you do not need to be physically close to the unit at all times.
The xenon strobe is plugged into the external drive output socket and flashes
brightly when the system is activated. All other connections remain the same.
When connected, the internal NIGHTINGALE vibrator is disabled so
that it does not vibrate off the
table onto the floor! POWER INDICATOR
Steady = powered from
mains
Off = switched off or
faulty vibrator / strobe
connection
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Options
There is an external drive output socket for use with the optional separate vibrator
or xenon strobe. When this socket is in
use, the internal vibrator in the
NIGHTINGALE is disabled.
Separate vibrator
The separate vibrator is plugged into the external drive output socket. All other
connections remain the same. The vibrator is placed as shown on the previous
page. When connected, the internal NIGHTINGALE vibrator is disabled so that
only the separate vibrator
vibrates.
External drive output socket
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Technical specification – Rechargeable NIGHTINGALE
Input/output connection to baby alarm via 2.1mm dc jack 6-10V dc
Power supply with 250mA rating required
Length of NIGHTINGALE dc input connecting lead 1m, output connecting lead 1.5m
Size 120mm x 60mm x 30mm Weight of rechargeable model 285g
Alarm clock input socket
Alternative 3.5mm output socket for strobe or separate vibrator pad.
Output socket is also suitable for connection into a Connevans PPS pager
system or Aico EI smoke alarm system for the deaf
ON/OFF switch
Two helpful indicators:
Red: steady = power on – powered from mains
flashing = running on internal rechargeable battery power
off = switched off or faulty vibrator / strobe connection
Green: flashing = alarm clock alert
Belt clip option
(if you really want to wear the baby alarm and the Nightingale on your belt!)
The NIGHTINGALE does not require the baby alarm receiver to have any batteries in it
The NIGHTINGALE will not work with rechargeable baby alarms
Typical rechargeable battery life when used with a Tomy Walkabout Classic in mute mode
is: 8 hours standby
7 hours including 10 minutes of vibration or strobe
6 hours including 20 minutes of vibration or strobe
The rechargeable NIGHTINGALE is trickle charged (whether turned on or off) whilst
the power supply is connected, the recharge time for a totally discharged battery is
48 hours. Whilst connected, recharging is on a top-up basis.
Accessories and their part numbers.
Rechargeable NIGHTINGALE 40NGALER
Belt clip for NIGHTINGALE 40NCLIP
External strobe 400STROBE
External Pillow Vibrator 400VIBR
Connevans modified digital alarm clock, batteries & lead 400DIGCLK
Connevans modified analogue alarm clock, battery & lead 400ANACLK
Nightingale to clock connecting lead 40LEADA
Power supply for use with other baby alarms *P006G
TOMY Walkabout Classic – not eligible for VAT relief 40NTCLASS
Specifications: In accordance with its policy of progressive product design, Connevans reserves
the right to alter specifications and/or appearance without notice.
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Words by David and Gareth, drawings by Rosi.