Motorola MBP48 Operating instructions

FAQ
Troubleshooting
Topic What can I do if my screen is blank?
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No display
• Try recharging or replacing the battery pack.
• Reset the units. Disconnect the battery pack of the parent unit and unplug both the units'
electrical power, then plug them back in.
• Is the unit turned on? Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button P on the parent unit to turn
it ON.
• Is the correct camera selected? Change the camera number, if necessary.
• Is the video display turned on? Press the VIDEO ON/OFF button V to turn it on.
• When operating using batteries only, the Display will go blank after 5, 30 or 60 minutes to
save power (depending on video on setting). The unit is still active and will give you audio
alerts. You can reactivate the screen by pressing any button.
Low battery light on the parent unit screen flashes
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• Battery pack in the parent unit is running low. Connect the parent unit to the main power
with the supplied power adaptor for recharging.
Why is the Talk Back feature not working?
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1. Increase the volume on the parent unit.
2. Check that you have released the button after speaking to hear the response. The button is
pressed only when you are speaking.
3. The parent and baby unit may be out of range. Reduce the distance between the two.
4. Verify that the connections on the baby unit and at the electrical outlet are secure.
5. Lift the antenna on the parent unit for optimal reception.
Why is the Parent Unit beeping?
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1. The power switch on the baby unit is set to OFF. Switch it ON.
2. Check that the beep is not a result of setting the alarm . Select OFF in the alarm menu.

3. Verify that the connections on the baby unit and at the electrical outlet are secure.
4. Check that the wall outlet for the baby unit is working by plugging in another device, such as
a lamp.
5. If the units are out of range, a beep will sound. Lift the antenna on the parent unit for
optimal reception.
Cannot hear sound or baby cry from the parent unit
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• The volume level in the parent unit may be set too low, increase the volume level of the
parent 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 1 meter.
I am trying to view on the TV and it won't work at all.
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Please unplug the AV cable and ensure the Monitor is turned ON and Camera pre selected
before reconnecting the AV cable.
The Camera is not linked to the monitor
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Try recharging or press the RESET button once on the Parent Unit.
If the Baby Unit is too far away it may be going out of range, so move the
Baby Unit closer to the Parent Unit.
Reset the units by disconnecting the Baby Unit from electrical power and press the
RESET button once on the Parent Unit. Wait about 15 seconds before reconnecting.
Allow up to one minute for the Baby Unit and the Parent Unit to synchronise.
Noise interference on your parent unit
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• Your baby and parent units may be too close. Move them farther apart.
• Make sure there is at least 1 to 2 metre between the 2 units to avoid audio feedback.
• lf the baby unit is too far away it may be out of range, so move the baby unit closer to the
parent unit.
• Make sure the baby and parent units are not near other electrical equipment, such as a
television, computer or cordless/mobile telephone.
• Use of other 2.4 GHz products, such as wireless networks (Wi-Fi® routers), Bluetooth®
systems, or microwave ovens, may cause interference with this product, so keep the baby

monitor away at least 1.5m (5ft) from these types of products, or turn them off if they appear
to be causing interference.
• If the signal is weak, try moving the Parent and/or Baby Unit to different positions in the
rooms.
Battery pack in the parent unit is running low quickly
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• The LCD brightness may be set too high. Try to decrease the brightness level.
• The volume level of the parent unit may be set too high, which consumes power. Decrease
the volume level of the parent unit.
Power Indicator on the parent unit does not come on
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• 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.
How can I limit the background noise received on my unit?
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Place the baby unit as far away from the source of the background noise.
1. Face the mic on the front of the baby unit away from the source of the background noise.
2. From the menu bar select and press button to lower the volume.
My display shows “No signal” even though both units are connected and powered on. What
do I do?
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They are no longer paired and require re-registration. Select “add” at the camera menu screen
on the display. Select a camera 1, 2, 3, or 4. An LED on the display will blink and the display will
show “press pair on cam”. On the bottom of the camera unit, press the pair button. A
confirmation beep will sound.
How do I adjust the volume of the lullaby playing on the Baby Unit?
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Select the lullaby, and then press OK. A volume indicator appears. Press or to adjust the level.

What can I do when my night vision does not seem to be working well?
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1. The quality of the display can be improved by increasing the ambient light in the baby’s
room.
2. Increase the brightness level on the parent unit.
What can I do if the video appears grainy?
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1. Check that the area you wish to monitor is well lit.
2. If the zoom level is set to 2X, the video appears less sharp. Set it to 1X zoom.
3. Set the brightness level on the parent unit to an optimal level.
4. Carefully clean dust off the camera lens.
5. Lift the antenna on the parent unit for optimal reception.
6. Face the parent unit display away from direct sun light or other direct lighting.
7. Make sure that the camera view is not obstructed by an object. 8. Check that the camera
itself has not been moved, panned, or tilted, beyond your desired viewing area.
Why is the power LED on the top left of the parent unit RED even when it is connected to the
charger?
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The flashing LED on the parent unit indicates it needs charging.
1. Verify that the connections on the parent unit and at the electrical outlet are secure.
2. Check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp.
3. Check that the battery is properly installed. A full charge requires 16 hours. The battery icon
should be visible when all connections are correct.
General Questions
Topic I just purchased an additional camera. How do I pair a second camera?
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Select “add” at the camera menu screen on the display. Select a camera 1, 2, 3, or 4. An LED on
the display will blink and the display will show “press pair on cam”. On the bottom of the
camera unit, press the pair button. A confirmation beep will sound.

I have more than one camera paired but the view is from only one camera. How do I select
which camera I am viewing?
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1. Select “view” in the camera menu screen on the display. Then select of the paired cameras to
view.
2. You can also select “SCAN” to constantly toggle views between cameras.
How can I center the camera on a particular area to monitor?
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1. The camera may be rotated to tilt up or down manually to get a better view of the area.
2. The camera may be panned left or right to get a better view of the area.
3. The camera may be mounted on a wall and then adjusted by tilting and panning to get a
better view of the area.
How do I view my baby on the TV?
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Connect an AV cable into the AV OUT socket on the side of the Parent Unit and into the AV
input of the TV. Scroll to select TV on the Parent unit. Scroll through the AV inputs on the TV
menu until the Baby monitor picture is visible. AV cable is NOT included.
My camera is connected to my TV but I am not able to change or select the camera.
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The Monitor's power button must be turned ON and Camera pre-selected before connecting
the AV cable. Once the AV cable is connected, the Monitor's controls cannot be activated.
Is the signal between the Parent Unit and the Baby Unit secure?
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Yes, the signal transmitted between the baby unit and parent unit is digitally secure and
therefore safe from unauthorized access.
My temperature display has °C. What does this mean?
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This monitor has the option of displaying Fahrenheit or Celsius scales for temperature. You may
choose to display either from the temperature menu.