DB POWER BM-148 User manual

USER MANUAL
Reliable & Secure Connection to your Baby
MODEL: BM-148

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations........................................................................4
Safety Precautions...................................................................4
Adult Supervision.....................................................................5
Cleaning and Maintenance......................................................5
Storage Precautions.................................................................5
Privacy Protection....................................................................5
FCC Statement.........................................................................6
Content and Features............................................................7
AC Adaptor.............................................................................11
Supplied Re-chargeable Batteries (Parent unit Only).........11
Preparing for Use....................................................................14
Operations Procedure of Parent Unit and Baby Unit..........16
Trouble Shooting....................................................................19
Technical Specications........................................................20

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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
Vorwort....................................................................................22
Sicherheitshinweise..............................................................22
Beaufsichtigung Durch Erwachsene....................................23
Reinigung und Pege............................................................23
Hinweise zur Lagerung.........................................................23
Schutz der Privatsphäre........................................................24
FCC Erklärung.......................................................................24
Producten en Kenmerken......................................................26
AC Adaptor..............................................................................30
Mitgelieferte auadbare Batterien (nur Elterngerät)............30
Vorbereitung der Nutzung......................................................33
Bedienung des Eltern- und Babygeräts................................35
Problembehandlung...............................................................39
Technische Eigenschaften.....................................................40

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Congratulations
You have just purchased a quality Audio Baby Monitor. Please read the
detailed instructions before using the monitor system and keep it for future
reference.
Safety Precautions:
When using this unit, basic Safety Precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or personal
injury.
1.Keep, read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit or
mentioned in this User Manual.
2.Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use this apparatus near water such as
bathtub, shower or pool. Immersion of this unit in water could cause an
electrical shock.
3.Do not block slots and ventilation openings on the unit or install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat. This may result in the risk of overheating.
4.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the
unit to authorized service center or qualied technician when service or repair
work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when
the unit is subsequently used.
5.Place the apparatus securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or
injury may result if the unit falls.
6.Unplug this apparatus during lightning or when unused for long periods of
time.
7.Do not place lighted objects such as candles, cigarettes on the unit.
WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARD. Children may have STRANGLED in
cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 1 meter/3.5 feet
away).

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Adult Supervision:
This product cannot replace responsible adult supervision.
1.This Baby Monitor is intended as an aid. Do not use it as a medical monitor
or a substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision.
2.Make sure the Parent unit and adaptor cable are always out of child's reach.
Do not place the Baby unit inside the baby's crib or playpen!
3. For their safety, do not allow children to touch and play with the Baby
monitor, adapters and all the accessories. THIS IS NOT A TOY.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
1. Do not use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
2. Unplug the Parent unit and Baby unit if they are connected to a power outlet.
Storage Precautions:
1.Use and store the Baby Monitor between 5°C (40°F) and 40°C (104°F).
2.Do not expose the Baby unit and Parent unit to extreme cold or heat or to
direct sunlight.
3.Do not put the Baby unit and the Parent unit close to a heating source.
Privacy Protection:
Always remember that you are using public airwaves when you use the
Wireless 2.4GHZ Digital Baby Monitor. Sound may be broadcast to other
receiving devices. Conversations, even from rooms near the Baby unit, may be
broadcast as well.
Note: To protect your privacy, always turn the system off when not in use.
It is possible that the Parent unit may be interfered from other devices on
the 2.4GHZ frequency range. To minimize this potential problem, more than
65,000 ID code had been provided for your use. If you experience interference

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while using one ID code setting, simply select to another ID code.
FCC Statement:
CAUTION: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference;
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Content and Features:
Baby unitParent unit
Supplied Re-chargeable batteries
AC Adaptor for Baby unit AC Adaptor for Parent unit

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Baby unit overview:
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1.LCD Display
2.Microphone
3.Speaker
4.Belt Clip
5.LOCK / UNLOCK Button
6.Battery Compartment
7. Power and Volume Control
8. AC / DC Power Supply Socket
9. PAGE Button
10. Lullaby Play and Control
11. LINK Button

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Parent unit overview:
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1.LCD Display
2.Microphone
3.Speaker
4.Belt Clip
5.LOCK / UNLOCK Button
6.Battery Compartment
7. Power and Volume Control
8. AC / DC Power Supply Socket
9.TALK Button
10.PAGE Button
11.Lullaby Play and Control
12.LINK Button

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Main LCD Screen
Out of range alarm icon: The Parent unit is out of range
of the Baby unit, or the Baby unit is out of power/power
off.
Selected lullaby: 01-06 or AL
01-06: lullaby 01- 06. The selected song will play on Baby
unit.
AL : Play all lullabies from 01 to 06 repeatedly.
Battery icon:
Full battery level
Low battery level, reminds you to change the
batteries.
Empty and ashing, batteries change is a must.
“Baby sleeping” icon: Energy saving mode or there are
no sound transmitted from the Baby unit.
“Baby calling” icon: Constantly changing display
when there are sounds transmitted from the Baby unit.

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AC Adaptor:
The AC Adapters are low voltage power source that allow
you to use your household electricity to run the Baby Monitor.
Connect the AC Adapters to the AC Adaptor Jack in the unit.
Both plug into any standard volt electrical outlet in your home.
It is recommended to turn off the units before plug in or unplug
the Adapters.
NOTE: These Adapters were made with a specic design for
this product. They cannot be used with any other appliance.
Never use a different type of adaptor with this Baby Monitor.
Supplied Re-chargeable Batteries (Parent unit Only)
Battery installation:
1. Ensure the unit is off. Press the button
on the belt clip and rotate it clockwise or
counterclockwise for 90º.
2. Open the battery compartment door.
3. Insert 3 * AAA batteries into the Baby
unit and Parent unit according to the +/-
signs shown in the battery compartment,
respectively.
4. Replace battery compartment door. Press
and rotate the belt clip to its normal position.
Battery Tips:
1. If the product is not in use for a long time, disconnect both units from
the household electrical outlet. And remove the batteries or the exhausted
batteries from the units, otherwise battery leakage and corrosion can damage
them.
2. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with your local town suggested.
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3. Non-rechargeable battery is not to be recharged.
4. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
Battery Charging
The Parent unit start to charging after you have installed the Parent unit battery
and connected the Parent unit to AC power.
Charging the batteries
1. Use only the AC Adapters which are included in the package, plug into any
nearby standard household electrical outlet.
2. Once connect them with the Parent units, charging automatically begins.
3. The charging time for completely charging empty battery takes 8 hours when
the unit is turned off.

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Charging and Fully charged Indication:
LCD version
In charging
(Unit is turned on)
Animates when the battery is charging.
In charging
(Unit is turned off)
Animates when the battery is charging.
Fully charged
(Unit is turned on)
Displays solid when the battery is fully
charged.
Fully charged
(Unit is turned off)
Displays solid when the battery is fully
charged.
Note:1. Please charge the rechargeable batteries before rst time usage.
2. The rechargeable batteries to the Parent unit must not be taken out of
the units for charging.
3. User can also install 3 *AAA alkaline batteries batteries instead of the
supplied re-chargeable batteries.
4. Or directly operated by the supplied Adapters.
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Help protect the environment
Batteries with symbols shown opposite must not be disposed in general
domestic waste.
Instead, take them to a collecting point for old batteries or special waste
products (as your local authority for details) or return them to the dealer you
bought them from. They will ensure batteries are disposed safely.
Preparing for Use
Note:Read the safety instructions carefully before you use the Baby monitor
and keep them for future reference.
Baby unit
We advise you to use the Baby unit on electrical power. To guarantee
automatic power backup in case of a power failure, you can insert 3 *AAA
alkaline batteries (not included). Do not use rechargeable batteries. The Baby
unit DOES NOT have a charging function and rechargeable batteries discharge
slowly when they are not in use.
Parent unit
The Parent unit runs on three rechargeable batteries that are supplied with the
Baby monitor. Charge the Parent unit before you use it for the rst time and
when the batteries are low.
Linking Baby unit and Parent unit
It is important to test the audio monitor before it is installed initially, and at
regular times thereafter. Test your Parent units and Baby unit if they have not
been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective.

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Note: For the rst time usage, turn on both units, the Baby unit and Parent
unit can automatically scan the corresponding code at once without press any
Button. If no connection can be established, the Parent unit alert with “Bi-Bi”
sound and displays ashes.
To test your audio monitor:
1. Place the Parent unit and Baby unit in room where you intend to use it.
2. Connect the Parent unit and Baby unit with the AC adaptor, turn on the Baby
unit and Parent until the LCD display lights up.
3. The Baby unit and Parent unit will connect automatically.
4. To ensure privacy, set the Baby unit and Parent unit by pressing the LINK
key at the bottom of the units for different ID code (There are more than 65000
ID codes user selection).
What to do if no link is established:
1. Restart the Parent unit and Baby Unit by pressing the LINK key at the
bottom of the units for 2 seconds at the same time. The “Bi---” sound will be
heard after successful code pairing.
2. If the Parent unit is out of range, place it closer to the Baby unit, but not
closer than 1 meter/3.5 feet.
3. If the Baby or Parent unit is too close to another 2.4GHz appliance, switch
off this appliance or move the unit away from this appliance.
4. If the Baby unit is switched off, switch it on.
Operating range
The operating range is 330 meters/1000 feet outdoors and up to 50 meters/150
feet indoors.
The operating range of the Baby monitor varies depending on the surroundings
and factors that cause interference. Wet and moist materials cause so much
interference that the range loss is up to 100%.

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Operations Procedure of Parent Unit and Baby Unit
A. Power On / Off
1. Insert the 3 supplied AAA re-chargeable batteries or connect the Parent unit
with the AC adaptor. Plug it into the nearby standard electrical outlet.
2. Scroll up the “Power and Volume Control button” at the right side, a
click sound to be heard indicates the unit is turned on.
3. Scroll down the “Power and Volume Control button” , a click sound
indicates the unit is off.
B. Volume Adjustment
Scroll the “Power and Volume Control button” for adjusting the desired
volume level.
1. Scroll it upward for increasing volume level;
2. Scroll it downward for decreasing volume level.
C. Talk function (Only for Parent unit)
1.If you want to comfort your Baby, press and hold the TALK button on the right
side of the Parent unit and talk clearly into the microphone on the front from a
distance of 15-30cm (0.5-1ft).
2.Release TALK when you have nished talking.
Note: If you have set the volume higher on the Baby unit, the sound will also
be louder when you use the talk function on the Parent unit.
D. Lullaby Playing & Select lullaby
Press the “lullaby Play and Control button” on the Parent unit to play/

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select a desired lullaby for Baby unit. There are six lullaby for selecting.
1. Press the “lullaby Play and Control button” for 3 seconds to activate
the lullaby Playing function, and the lullaby 01 will play automatically.
2. Press the “lullaby Play and Control button” to select another lullaby
from the list 01-06 /AL.
Note: Selected lullaby will be shown on the top right corner of the LCD screen.
3. To stop lullaby playing, press the “lullaby Play and Control button”
for 3 seconds.
Note: 1.Baby unit can play lullaby when the Parent unit is turned off.But
lullaby play function of Parent unit is not available when Baby unit is
turned off.
2.When press the “TALK” Button of Parent unit, the lullaby will stop
playing.
3.The out of range alert will stop lullaby playing.
E. Low Battery Indicator(Only for Parent unit)
When the batteries are low, the “Battery status indicator” is empty and ashes
on the display and the Parent unit beeps every 5 or 6 seconds. The remaining
operating time is at most 30 minutes.
F. Battery Charging (Only for Parent unit)
1.Insert 3 *AAA rechargeable batteries.
2.Use only the AC Adapters and plug into any nearby
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G. Out of range alert (Only for Parent unit)
1.The Parent unit will alert with “BI, BI” sound under
such circumstances.
2.The units are detected out of communication range.
3.Either of the Parent or Baby unit is in low battery or
turned off.
H. Button Lock / Unlock
1. Slide the “LOCK/UNLOCK Button” to “LOCK” position, the talk,
page and lullaby functions are not available for use.
2. Slide to “UNLOCK” position to active these functions.
I. Page/Find function
Use this feature to nd misplaced Baby/Parent unit.
1.Press PAGE Button on the Baby/Parent unit.
2.The Parent/Baby unit will alert “Bi-Bi-Bi” sound 3 times.
Note: The Baby unit can not page any Baby unit that is turned off or out of
range.
J. Sensitivity Level Adjustment (Only for Baby unit)
This option allows you to set the microphone sensitivity
of the Baby unit. The microphone sensitivity determines
what range distance the Baby unit picks up.
Lo: Normal sensitivity, detecting cry sound 1-2 meters
Hi: High sensitivity, detecting cry sound 2-6 meters
Note : The default setting of sensitivity level is Hi.

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Trouble Shooting
Problems Solutions
1. No power - Unit is turned off.
- Check if the batteries are installed properly.
- Make sure the adaptor is connected to the Unit
properly if using the adaptor instead of batteries.
- The Unit may be in low battery status, change new
batteries.
2. No sound signal - Volume level on Parent unit is set too low. Adjust it to
higher volume.
- Sound sensitivity level of Baby unit is too low, turn the
sound sensitivity switch to “HI” position.
- Units are out of range or lost connection. Ensure the
distance between the units within communication
range.
Note: Communication range varies depending on
surrounding conditions such as physical obstructions,
interference.
- Make sure the TALK Button of Parent unit is not
pressed.
- Make sure the unit is unlocked.
- Ensure both units have already linked successfully.
3. Received
Conversation or sound
from neighbors
- Signal interference due to other nursery monitor on
the same ID Code or cordless phone used.
- Change both units to another ID code by pressing
LINK Button.
4. Hearing static or rustle
from Parent unit
- The both units are positioned too close to each other.
Keep not closer than 1 meter/3.5 feet.
- The volume is set too high. Lower the volume at the
Parent unit.
- Replace batteries.

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Technical Specications
Power Supply Voltage:
Parent unit: 3 *AAA batteries or rechargeable batteries &
Adaptor: AC 100V – 240V- DC 5V 1000mA
Baby unit: 3 *AAA batteries or rechargeable batteries &
Adaptor: AC100-240V, DC 5V 1000mA
Operation Frequency: 2400MHz ~2483.5MHz
Communication range (open area): ≥300M;
Mic Sensitivity: 1 to 2 meter
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