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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Email: [email protected]

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
ENGLISH
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

Getting Started 9
ENGLISH
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

10 Getting Started
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