Motorola MBP421 User manual

User’s Guide
Video Baby Monitor
Models: MBP421, MBP421/2, MBP421/3, MBP421/4
The features described in this User’s Guide are subject to modifications without prior notice.

Welcome...
to your new Motorola Video Baby Monitor!
Thank you for purchasing the MBP421. Now you can view and hear your baby
sleeping in another room or you can monitor your older children in their play
room.
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For
warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy
of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration is not
required for warranty coverage.
For product-related questions, please call:
This User's Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the
most from your product.
Before you use the baby monitor, we recommend that you insert and fully
charge the battery in the parent unit, so that it continues to work if you
disconnect it from the electrical outlet to carry it to another location.
Please read the Safety Instructions on page 7 before you install the units.
Got everything?
• 1 x Parent unit
• 1 x Baby unit (camera)
• 1 x Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack for the Parent unit
• 1 x Battery door for Parent unit
• 1 x Belt clip/stand for Parent unit
• 1 x Power adapter for the Parent unit
• 1 x Power adapter for the Baby unit
In multi-camera packs, you will find one or more additional Camera units
with power adapter units.
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Overview of the Parent Unit
1. LCD display
2. Battery level indicator
On when the parent unit battery is being
charged.
Flashes when the parent unit battery is
low and needs charging.
Off when the parent unit battery is fully
charged, or when the battery is not
installed.
3. Power ON/OFF indicator
On when the parent unit is turned on.
Off when the parent unit battery is fully
charged.
Flashes when in pairing process, or when
searching for a baby unit.
4. Control key panel
UP / VOLUME +
Press to increase the speaker volume.
While in the menu, press to scroll up.
While viewing a zoomed image, press
and hold to move the image upward.
DOWN / VOLUME -
Press to decrease the speaker volume.
While in the menu, press to scroll down.
While viewing a zoomed image, press
and hold to move the image downward.
LEFT/- <
While in a menu, press to choose the
option on the left side.
While viewing a zoomed image, press to
zoom out; or press and hold to move the
image leftward.
RIGHT/+ >
While in a menu, press to choose the
option on the right side.
While viewing a zoomed image, press to
zoom in; or press and hold to move the
image rightward.
Power ON/OFF buttonP
Press and hold to turn on or off.
Press to turn on or off the screen.
MENU/SELECT
Press to enter the menu.
While in a menu, press to choose an
item, or save a setting.
5. Belt clip/stand
6. Battery compartment cover
7. Power jack
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Parent Unit display icons
Connection status
- displays when a strong signal strength is detected between the
baby unit and the parent unit.
- , or displays when a moderate signal strength is detected
between the baby unit and the parent unit.
- displays when the link between the baby unit and the parent unit
is lost.
- displays when the parent unit is searching for a baby unit.
Current view status
- Displays the number of which baby unit that is being viewed.
Zoom
- Displays when the camera on the baby unit is zoomed in.
Volume off
- Displays when the volume is turned off.
Sound activation
- You can turn on or off the sound activation feature to check on your
baby whenever there is sound in the baby's room.
- Displays when sound activation is on. When the baby unit detects a
sound in the baby's room, the video image of the baby will be dis-
played on the parent unit.
Battery status
- scrolls when the battery is charging.
- displays when the battery is fully charged.
- displays when the battery is low and needs charging.
- displays when you do not have a battery installed but operates
using AC power, or the battery has been installed incorrectly.
Camera selection
- You can select the screen to view images from a particular baby unit,
or view all baby units in Scan Mode.
Brightness
- You can change the brightness of the screen.
Sensitivity
- You can change the sound sensitivity level of the baby unit. It monitors
by picking up any sound activities in your baby's room.
Pairing
- The system comes with baby unit(s) already paired with the parent unit.

Overview of Your Baby Unit
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Important guidelines for installing your baby monitor
• To use your baby unit and parent unit together, you must be able to establish
a radio link between them, and the range will be affected by environmental
conditions.
• Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, a metallic
door or reinforced concrete, between the baby unit and parent unit may
block the radio signal.
• The signal strength may also be reduced by other solid structures, like walls,
or by radio or electrical equipment, such as TVs, computers, cordless or
mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches.
• If the signal is poor, try moving the parent unit and/or the baby unit to
different positions in the rooms.
1. Camera lens
2. Infrared lights
4 x infra-red LEDs for night vision
illumination.
3. Power/Link indicator
On steadily when the baby unit is
powered on and currently linked to
parent unit.
Flashes when the baby unit is not
linked to a parent unit; or the pairing
process is in progress; or the parent
unit is not viewing this baby unit.
4. Microphone
5. Control key panel
PAIR
Press and hold to pair with the parent
unit.
Power ON/OFF button P
Press and hold to turn on or off.
6. Stand
Tilt to adjust the camera angle.
7. Power jack
8. Base

6Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 7
2. Getting Started.......................................................................................... 9
2.1 Connecting baby unit to power ................................................................. 9
2.2 Installing battery and connecting parent unit to power .......................... 10
2.3 Belt clip/stand on parent unit.................................................................... 11
3. Using Your Baby Monitor ........................................................................ 12
3.1 Power on or off the baby unit ................................................................... 12
3.2 Power on or off the parent unit................................................................. 12
3.3 Turn on or off the parent unit screen........................................................ 12
3.4 Adjust the speaker volume for parent unit ............................................... 12
3.5 Adjust the LCD brightness of the parent unit........................................... 12
3.6 Adjust the sound sensitivity of the baby unit............................................ 13
3.7 Turn on or off the sound activation........................................................... 13
3.8 Select the camera ..................................................................................... 13
3.9 Zoom ......................................................................................................... 14
3.10 Pairing and replacing baby unit(s)............................................................ 14
4. Disposal Of The Device (Environment)..................................................15
5. Cleaning .................................................................................................. 16
6. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 17
7. General Information ................................................................................ 19
8. Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 24

Safety Instructions 7
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1. Safety Instructions
WARNING
This Baby Monitor is compliant with all relevant standards regarding
electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User's Guide,
safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this User's Guide carefully
before using the device.
• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when
assembling.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it.
• This Baby Monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision.
• Keep this user's guide for future reference.
• Keep the cords out of reach of children.
• Do not cover the Baby Monitor with a towel or blanket.
• Test this monitor and all its functions so that you are familiar with it prior to
actual use.
WARNING:
STRANGULATION HAZARD - Keep the unit and adapter cord more than
3 feet from the crib and out of the baby's reach. NEVER place camera or
cords within the crib. Secure the cords more than 3 feet away from the
baby's reach. Never use extension cords with AC Adapters. Only use the
AC Adapters provided.
CAMERA SET UP & USE:
●Determine a location for the Baby Unit that will provide the best view
of your baby in his/her crib.
●Place the Baby Unit on a flat surface, such as a dresser, bureau, or shelf
or mount the Unit to a wall securely using the keyhole slots under the
stand.
●NEVER place the Baby Unit or cords within the crib.

8Safety Instructions
• Do not use the Baby Monitor in damp areas or close to water.
• Do not install the Baby Monitor in extreme cold or heat, direct sunlight, or
close to a heat source.
• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided. Do not use other
chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and battery
pack.
• Only insert a battery pack of the same type.
• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.
• Connect the power adapters to easily accessible electrical outlets.
CAUTION
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Use only rechargeable battery pack with rating: 2.4V 750mAh

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2. Getting Started
2.1 Connecting baby unit to power
1. Insert the DC plug of the power adapter with the smaller DC plug into the
DC jack on the side of the baby unit.
2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable power outlet.
NOTE
Only use the provided power adapter.
DC JACK
DC PLUG

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2.2 Installing the battery and connecting the parent unit to
power
A rechargeable battery pack is supplied and should be fitted, so that the parent
unit can be moved without losing the link and picture from the baby unit(s).
Charge the parent unit before use. We recommend that the unit be charged for
15 hours prior to first use.
1. Remove the belt clip/stand if it is attached to the parent unit.
2. Slide off the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the plug of the battery pack into the jack inside the battery
compartment, and fit the battery pack into the compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover, and re-attach the belt clip/stand
(refer to section 2.3).
5. Insert the DC plug of the power adapter with the bigger DC plug into the
DC jack on the side of the parent unit.
6. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable power outlet.
7. The charging indicator comes on.
NOTE
Only use the provided power adapter and battery pack. The parent unit will
work with only the power adapter connected, a battery is not required.
Battery JACK
Battery PLUG
DC PLUG
DC JACK

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2.3 Belt clip/stand on parent unit
1. The belt clip/stand attaches to the back of the parent unit and clips into the
locking slots on each side.
NOTE
It will only fit one way, as indicated by UP and the arrows on the inside of the
clip.
2. The unit comes with the accessory fitted in the belt clip position.
3. You can convert it into the desktop position, by simply pulling the back part
of the clip out slightly and then rotating it by half a turn, as shown above.
Belt clip position Desktop position

12 Using Your Baby Monitor
3. Using Your Baby Monitor
Please read these instructions carefully, and be aware that this baby monitor is
only intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible and proper adult
supervision.
3.1 Power on or off the baby unit
• Press and hold to turn on the baby unit. The Power/Link indicator turns on.
• Press and hold again to turn off the baby unit. The Power/Link indicator
turns off.
3.2 Power on or off the parent unit
• Press and hold to turn on the parent unit. The Power indicator and the
LCD display turn on.
• Press and hold again to turn off the parent unit. The Power indicator and
the LCD display turn off.
NOTE
If you place the parent and baby units too close together, you may hear a high
pitched noise. This is not a fault. The units are designed to be operated at some
distance apart, e.g. in separate rooms, so move the units further apart.
3.3 Turn on or off the parent unit screen
You can turn off the parent unit screen and still have the ability to hear the sound
from the baby unit.
• Press on the parent unit at any time.
3.4 Adjust the speaker volume for parent unit
You can adjust the speaker volume from Volume 1 to Volume 5, or turn off.
• Press or on the parent unit when it is not in use.
When the speaker volume is set to off, the screen displays .
3.5 Adjust the LCD brightness of the parent unit
You can adjust the brightness of the parent unit screen from Level 1 to Level 5.
The LCD brightness is preset to Level 3.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the parent unit is not in use.

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2. Press -or +to scroll to .
3. Press <or >to adjust the brightness.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
3.6 Adjust the sound sensitivity of the baby unit
You can use the parent unit to set the sound sensitivity level of the baby units
from Level 1 to Level 5. The higher the sound sensitivity level, the more sensitive
the baby unit is in detecting sounds for transmission to the parent unit.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press -or +to scroll to .
3. Press <or >to adjust the sensitivity level.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
3.7 Turn on or off the sound activation
When the parent unit screen is turned off manually, you can set the screen to
turn on automatically whenever there are sounds detected from the baby units.
The parent unit screen will turn off automatically when no sounds are detected
from the baby units within 20 seconds.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press -or +to scroll to .
3. Press <or >to select to turn on, or to turn off sound activation.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
You hear a beep when the screen turns on or off due to sound activation.
3.8 Select the camera
You can select the screen to view images from a particular baby unit, or view all
baby units in Scan Mode.
If you select Scan Mode to view the images, the screen switches to view another
baby unit automatically after some time. The switching is in chronological order:
to .
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press -or +to scroll to .
3. Press <or >to select the desired baby unit (1, 2, 3 or 4) or Scan Mode ( ).
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

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3.9 Zoom
You can zoom in or out while viewing an image from the baby unit.
1. Press >to zoom in.
2. Press and hold +, -, <or >to move the zoomed image upward,
downward, leftward or rightward correspondingly.
3. Press <to zoom out.
3.10 Pairing and replacing baby unit(s)
The system comes with baby unit(s) already paired with the parent unit.
You can pair a maximum of four baby units to your parent unit. Each new baby
unit must be paired to the parent unit before use.
To pair and replace a baby unit:
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the parent unit is not in use.
2. Press -or +to choose .
3. Press <or > to choose a desired baby unit slot, then press MENU/
SELECT. The screen displays .
NOTE
If you choose an occupied baby unit slot, the new baby unit will replace the
existing baby unit.
4. Turn on the new baby unit, and then immediately press and hold PAIR until
the POWER light turns on.
When pairing is successful, the screen displays , and then the image from the
newly paired baby unit.
NOTE
If pairing fails, the screen displays . Try the pairing process again. Only one
baby unit can be paired at a time.

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4. Disposal Of The Device (Environment)
At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not dispose of
this product with normal household waste. Take this product to
a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. The symbol on the product, user's guide and/or
box indicates this.
Some of the product materials can be re-used if you take them
to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products
you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.
Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the
collection points in your area.
Dispose of the battery pack in an environmentally-friendly manner according to
your local regulations.

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5. Cleaning
Clean your MBP421 with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never
use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents.
Cleaning and care
• Do not clean any part of the MBP421 with thinners or other solvents and
chemicals - this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not
covered by the warranty.
• Keep your MBP421 away from hot, humid areas or strong sunlight, and do
not let it get wet.
• Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your
MBP421. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it
yourself - contact Customer Service for assistance.
IMPORTANT
Always switch off and disconnect the power adapter before cleaning your baby
monitor.

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6. Troubleshooting
Power Indicator on the parent unit does not come on
• Check whether the parent unit is powered on.
• Check whether the supplied battery pack is correctly installed and that they
are not drained.
• Recharge the parent unit by connecting it to the power supply.
Power/Link Indicator on the baby unit flashes
• The baby unit may be not paired to the parent unit. Refer to section 3.12 to
pair the baby unit.
• The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of range with each other.
Reduce the distance between the units, but not closer than 3 feet.
• The baby unit may be switched off. Press the button to switch on the baby
unit.
Battery/Charging Indicator or on the parent unit screen
flashes
• Battery pack in the parent unit is running low. Connect the parent unit to the
electrical outlet with the supplied power adapter for recharging.
The parent unit beeps
• The parent unit may have lost connection with the monitoring baby unit.
Reduce the distance between the parent unit and the baby unit, but not
closer than 3 feet.
• The baby unit may be switched off. Press the button to switch on the baby
unit.
• Battery pack in parent unit is running low. Connect the parent unit to the
electrical outlet with the supplied power adapter for recharging.

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Cannot view the video image of the object from the parent
unit
• The LCD brightness may be set too low. Try to increase the brightness level.
Refer to section 3.6 for details.
• The parent unit and the monitoring baby unit may be out of range with each
other. Reduce the distance between the units, but not closer than 3 feet.
• Battery pack in the parent unit may be drained. Connect the parent unit to
the electrical outlet with the supplied power adapter for recharging.
Cannot hear sound or baby cry from the parent unit
• The volume level in the parent unit may be set too low, increase the volume
level of the parent unit. Refer to section 3.5 for volume level settings.
• The parent unit and the monitoring baby unit may be out of range with each
other. Reduce the distance between the units, but not closer than 3 feet.
The baby monitor system produces a high-pitched noise
• The parent unit and the baby unit are too close to each other. Make sure the
parent unit and baby unit are at least 3 feet away from each other.
• The speaker volume of the parent unit may be set too high. Decrease the
volume of the parent unit.
Battery pack in the parent unit is running low quickly
• The LCD brightness may be set too high. Try to decrease the brightness
level. Refer to section 3.6 for details.
• The volume level of the parent unit may be set too high which consumes
power. Decrease the volume level of the parent unit. Refer to section 3.5 for
volume level settings.

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7. General Information
If your product is not working properly...
1. Read this User's Guide or the Quick Start Guide.
2. Visit our website: www.motorola.com
3. Contact Customer Service at
To order a replacement battery pack for parent unit, contact customer service.
Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty
("Warranty")
Thank you for purchasing this Motorola branded product manufactured under
license by Binatone Electronics International LTD ("BINATONE")
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained below, BINATONE warrants that this
Motorola branded product ("Product") or certified accessory ("Accessory") sold
for use with this product that it manufactured to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period outlined below.
This Warranty is your exclusive warranty and is not transferable.
Who is covered?
This Warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not
transferable.
What will BINATONE do?
BINATONE or its authorized distributor at its option and within a commercially
reasonable time, will at no charge repair or replace any Products or Accessories
that does not conform to this Warranty. We may use functionally equivalent
reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
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What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR
BINATONE BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF
REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE
FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from one
jurisdiction to another.