Fisher-Price B1474 User manual

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Model Number: B1474
For proper setup and use, please read these instructions.
Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference,
as it contains important information.
Transmitter is electrically powered.
Includes one AC adaptor to power receiver (plugs into
standard household outlets –120V AC). Receiver also runs on battery
power (three “AAA” LR03 alkaline batteries – not included).
Adult assembly is required to install the batteries.
Tool needed for battery installation:
Phillips screwdriver (not included).
900MHz Long Range
Monitor

This product cannot replace
responsible adult supervision.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT!
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• This product is not intended to be used as a medical monitor
and its use should not replace adult supervision.
• Test reception of receiver before first-time use and whenever you
change location of transmitter.
• To prevent entanglement:
- Never place transmitter in a crib or playpen. Keep transmitter
and receiver out of baby’s reach.
- Never use extension cords with the AC adaptor or the transmitter
power cord.
• Never use transmitter or receiver near water (ie.: bathtub, sink,
laundry tub or wet basement, etc.).
• Always use transmitter and receiver where there is adequate
ventilation.To prevent overheating, keep transmitter and receiver
away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, direct sun-
light, stoves, amplifiers, or other appliances which produce heat.
• Never attempt to modify this product.

Receiver Battery Installation (Optional)
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• Locate battery compartment
door on back of receiver.
• Loosen screw in battery
compartment door with a
Phillips screwdriver. Remove
battery compartment door.
• Insert three “AAA” (LR03)
alkaline batteries as
indicated inside battery
compartment.
Battery Tips
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove
exhausted batteries from the product. Battery leakage and corrosion can
damage this product. Dispose of batteries safely.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.The batteries may explode or leak.
• Never short circuit the battery terminals.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended in the
“Battery Installation” instructions are to be used.
• If removable rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged
under adult supervision.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before they
are charged.
• If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for damage
to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. Do not use a damaged battery
charger until it has been properly repaired.
Hint: We recommend use of alkaline batteries for longer battery life.
The receiver operates using the enclosed
AC adaptor or battery power.
• Replace battery compartment door.Tighten screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
1.5V x 3
“AAA” (LR03)
Shown Actual Size
Battery
Compartment
Door

Testing Reception (for Sound)
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Test transmitter transmission and receiver reception
each time you change location of use.
Set channel switch on transmitter to
the same channel as receiver. Place
transmitter in room in which you
intend to use it. Slide transmitter
power switch to turn power on.
Power indicator lights. Turn on a radio.
Place receiver in room in which
you intend to use it. Rotate the
power/volume dial to turn power
on. Power indicator lights. Adjust
receiver location.
• Variable light display lights when
sound is received by receiver:
- One two dots light for
shallow sounds.
- Three or more dots light for
louder sounds.
If you experience interference
(buzzing or static, etc.) while using
one channel setting, switch both
units to other channel. Selecting
a channel is usually a one time
adjustment.
Hint: All five dots in receiver variable light display light:
- If you turn receiver power on before transmitter power.You will also hear
static noise.Turn volume down on receiver and turn transmitter power on.
- If the receiver is too far away from the transmitter. Move the receiver closer
to the transmitter.
- If loud sounds are transmitting.
Adjust
Channel
BUZZZZ
STATIC
Power
Indicator
Power
Switch
Power
Indicator
Power/Volume
Dial

Testing Reception (for Vibrations)
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Set channel switch on transmitter
to the same channel as receiver.
Place transmitter in room in which
you intend to use it. Rotate trans-
mitter power switch to turn
power on. Power indicator lights.
Turn on a radio.
Power
Indicator Power
Switch
Clip receiver to your clothing (where
you will feel vibrations). Walk to
the furthest point of use. Rotate
power/volume dial to turn power
on. Power indicator lights. Now, press
the vibrations button.Vibrations
ready indicator lights.
• When sound is received, vibrations
begin and variable light display
lights on receiver.
• To turn off vibrations, press
vibrations button.Vibrations
ready indicator turns off.
• If you experience interference
(vibration) when it is obvious
that no sound is transmitting
while using one channel setting,
switch both units to other channel.
Selecting a channel is usually a
one time adjustment.
Test transmitter transmission and receiver reception
each time you change location of use.
Hint: You can also place the
receiver in your pocket.
Vibrations
Button
Vibrations
Ready
Indicator
Power
Indicator
Power/Volume
Dial
Adjust
Channel
Vibrations Button
Adjust
Channel

Set-Up For Sounds‘n Lights Use
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IMPORTANT! Test sound reception of this monitor before first time
use and whenever you change location of transmitter (see page 5).
Set transmitter channel switch to same channel as receiver.
Place transmitter in same room with child. Point microphone
directly toward crib or play area.
Unwrap and fully extend power cord for best transmission.
Plug transmitter power cord into wall outlet.
Slide transmitter power switch to turn power on.
Power indicator lights.
Place receiver where you will see or hear it.
If you will be using receiver near a wall outlet, we recommend
that you use the AC adaptor. Unwrap and fully extend AC
adaptor cord for best reception. Plug AC adaptor cord into
wall outlet.
Rotate receiver power/volume dial to turn power on. Power
indicator lights. Rotate power/volume dial to adjust volume.
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If you have any questions about this product:
In Canada, call 1-800-567-7724, or write to: Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2.
In Great Britain, telephone [phone].
In Australia, Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870,
Richmond,Victoria 3121 Australia. Consumer Advisory Service 1-800-800-812
(valid only in Australia).
Note: AC adaptor is 120 VAC, 60Hz, 3W input; 6 VDC 100mA output;
center positive polarity; plug OD is 5.5 mm, plug ID is 1.5 mm.

Set-Up For Vibrations Use
IMPORTANT! Test reception of this monitor before first time
use and whenever you change location of transmitter (see page 5).
Set transmitter channel switch to same channel as receiver.
Place transmitter in same room with child. Point microphone
directly toward crib or play area.
Unwrap and fully extend power cord for best transmission.
Plug transmitter power cord into wall outlet.
Slide transmitter power switch to turn power on.
Power indicator lights.
Clip receiver to your clothing, where you will feel vibrations.
Or, place the receiver in your pocket.
Rotate receiver power/volume dial to turn power on. Power
indicator lights. Rotate power/volume dial to adjust volume
(if you want to hear sounds).
Press the vibrations button. Vibrations ready indicator lights.
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Hint: Under permitting conditions, the receiver receives sounds (and you
will feel vibrations) up to 1,000 feet away from baby.
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“Wah, Wah,
Wah…”
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Problems & Solutions
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“Ma, ma, ma.
Da, da, da…”
BUZZZZ
BUZZZZZ
BUZZZZZ
“That doesn’t
sound right. Maybe
we should check the
transmitter.”
Circuit Breaker
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Problems & Solutions
Transmitter power indicator
not lit.
You hear static or buzzing
from receiver.
Transmitter power indicator
not lit.
Transmitter power indicator
not lit.
Transmitter power indicator
not lit.
You hear static or buzzing and
all five dots lit on receiver.
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Turn transmitter power on.
Power indicator lights.
Make sure channel switches on
both transmitter and receiver set
to same channel.
Make sure light switch that
controls power flow to wall
outlet is on.
Check AC adaptor cord
plug-to-outlet connection.
Power is off because circuit breaker
for baby’s room off. Make sure
house fuses and circuit breakers
are on.
Check all five solutions above.
Any one or more of these solutions
should solve the problem.
Hint: If, after checking all of these solutions, you believe that your
AC adaptor is damaged, please call Fisher-Price® at 1-800-432-5437.
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Problems & Solutions
PROBLEM
You can hear conversations or sounds from other homes.
“Did you read
about…”
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“That’s gotta
be coming from
next door…”

There is signal interference due to other nursery monitors on same
channel or cordless telephone use. Change channel switches on
both transmitter and receiver to eliminate source of interference.
SOLUTION
Hints:
- Do not use more than one transmitter and one receiver at same time
in same household.
- Always remember that you are using public airwaves when using
your monitor. Conversations, even from rooms near transmitter, may
broadcast to other nursery monitors, radios, cordless telephones, or
scanners outside your home.To protect privacy of your home, always
turn transmitter off when not in use.
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“Wah, Wah,
Wah…”
“That must
be Susie
next door…”
“Wah, Wah,
Wah…”
“Did you read
about…”
“Wah, Wah,
Wah…”
“I better get
off the phone,
she’s up…”

Problems & Solutions
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The receiver vibrates, all five
dots light and if you have the
sound turned up – you hear
static or buzzing.
Receiver is out of range of trans-
mitter. Move receiver closer to
transmitter.
Note: Range varies depending
on surrounding conditions such
as noise levels, physical obstruc-
tions and signal interference.
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“Uh-oh, maybe I
should move closer
to the house.”

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Occasionally a consumer may experience a problem with one of our
products. If this should happen, please call us toll-free, rather than return
this product to the store. Usually, we can solve the problem over the
telephone or send you replacement parts.
Please call Fisher-Price® Consumer Relations, toll-free at
1-800-432-5437, between 8 AM - 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Hearing-impaired consumers using TTY/TDD equipment,
please call 1-800-382-7470.
Or write to:
Fisher-Price® Consumer Relations
636 Girard Avenue
East Aurora, New York 14052
Care
Excess dirt in transmitter microphone will hamper transmission of sound.
Clean outer surface of transmitter and receiver with a cloth lightly
dampened with a mild cleaning solution.
Never immerse transmitter, receiver or AC adaptor.
Consumer Information

FCC Note (United States Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
900MHz Long Range Monitor
Model Number: B1474
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
900MHz Long Range Monitor
Consumer Relations Department
636 Girard Avenue
East Aurora, New York 14052
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 warrants
that the 900MHz Long Range Monitor is free from all defects in material and
workmanship when used under normal conditions for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase. Should the product fail to perform properly,
we will repair or replace it at our option, free of charge. Purchaser is responsi-
ble for shipping the product to Consumer Relations at the address indicated
above and for all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price, Inc., will
bear the cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. This warranty
is void if the owner repairs or modifies the product. This warranty excludes
any liability other than that expressly stated above including but not limited
to any incidental or consequential damages.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
The electronic components in transmitter, receiver and AC adaptor are not
designed for consumer repair. Evidence of any attempt of consumer repair
will void this warranty.
Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A.
©2002 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
Printed in China. B1474pr-0920