Motorola VM482 User manual

VM482
2.4" Video Baby Monitor
User Guide
For: VM482, VM482-2, VM482-3 and VM482-4

Welcome...
• 1 x Parent Unit
• 1 x Baby Unit (Camera)
• 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack for the Parent Unit
• 1 x Battery door for Parent Unit
• 2 x Power adapters for the Parent and Baby units
In multi-camera packs, you will find one or more additional
baby units with power adapter units.
to your new Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor!
Thank you for purchasing the VM482. Now you can see and
hear your baby sleeping in another room or you can
monitor your older children in their playroom.
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.
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This User's Guide provides you with all the information you
need to get the most from your product.
Before you can use the baby monitor, we recommend you
insert and fully charge the battery in the Parent Unit, so
that it continues to work if you disconnect it from the
power supply to carry it to another location. Please read
the Safety Instructions on pages 8 before you install the
units.
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Overview of your Baby Unit
1. Power ON/OFF switch
Slide to turn the Baby Unit on or off.
2. Power/Link indicator
Green when the Baby Unit is turned on and linked to the Parent Unit.
Flashes Green when the Baby Unit is searching for the Parent Unit, or is
in the pairing process.
Off when the Baby Unit is powered off.
3. PAIR
Press and hold to pair to the Parent Unit.
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Overview of the Parent Unit
1. Sound Level indicators
The sound level indicators show the
sound level as detected by the Baby
Unit.
Sound level detected by the Baby Unit:
The more LEDs light on, the stronger
the sound is detected.
2. 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 viewing a zoomed image, press
and hold to move the image leftward.
ZOOM / RIGHT
While in a menu, press to choose the
option on the right side.
While viewing a zoomed image, press
to zoom out or press and hold to move
the image rightward.
3. OK
While in a menu, press to choose an
item, or save a setting.
4. Power ON/OFF indicator
Red when the Parent Unit is turned on.
Flashes red when the Parent Unit is
searching for the Baby Unit, or is in the
pairing process.
Off when the Parent Unit battery is fully
charge.
5. Battery level indicator
Battery symbol bars scroll 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 not
being charged, or when no battery is
installed.
6. LCD display
7. Press to enter the main menu.
8. Power ON/OFF button 0p
Press and hold to turn the Parent Unit on
or off.
Press to turn the screen on or off.
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Parent Unit Status Icons
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.
Connection status
-displays when strong signal strength is detected between
the Baby Unit and the Parent Unit.
- or displays when moderate signal strength is detected
between the Baby Unit and the Parent Unit.
- flashes when the Parent Unit is out of the valid range.
- displays when the link between the Baby Unit and the Parent
Unit is lost.
Patrol mode
- Displays when the Parent Unit is in patrolling mode.
Current view status
- Displays the number of the Baby Unit that is being viewed in
patrol mode.
Zoom
- Displays when the microphone is muted.
Volume off
- Displays when the volume is turned off.
20°C
or
69°F
Tem pe rat ure
- Displays the current temperature the Baby Unit has detected.
Battery status
- >> > animates when the battery is charging.
-displays solid when the battery is fully charged.
-displays when the battery is low and needs charging.
-displays when no battery is installed and AC power is being
used, or when the battery has been installed incorrectly.

6Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 7
2. Getting Started........................................................................................ 10
2.1 Connecting Baby Unit to power............................................................... 10
2.2 Installing the battery and connecting Parent Unit to power.................... 11
2.3 Desktop Mount of Parent Unit .................................................................. 12
3. Using Your Baby Monitor ........................................................................ 13
3.1 Power on or off the Baby Unit ................................................................... 13
3.2 Power on or off the Parent Unit................................................................. 13
3.3 Turn off the Parent Unit screen ................................................................. 13
3.4 Adjust the speaker volume for Parent Unit............................................... 13
3.5 Adjust the LCD brightness of the Parent Unit .......................................... 13
3.6 Set the alarm on the Parent Unit ............................................................... 14
3.7 Monitor the temperature .......................................................................... 14
3.7.1 Temperature format ................................................................. 14
3.8 Delete a Baby Unit..................................................................................... 14
3.9 Set the screen off time of the Parent Unit................................................. 15
3.10 Zoom ......................................................................................................... 15
3.11 Pair and replace extra new Baby Unit....................................................... 15
4. Disposal of the Device (environment) .................................................... 16
5. Cleaning .................................................................................................. 17
6. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 18
7. General Information ................................................................................ 20

Safety Instructions 7
1.Safety Instructions
WARNING:
STRANGULATION HAZARD - Keep the
unit and adaptor cord more than 3 feet
from the crib and out of the baby's
reach. NEVER place Baby Unit or cords
within the crib. Secure the cords more
than 3 feet away from the baby's reach.
Never use extension cords with AC
Adaptors. Only use the AC Adaptors
provided.

8Safety 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 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.
• 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 adaptors provided. Do not use other
chargers or power adaptors 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 adaptors to easily accessible electrical outlets.
BABY UNIT 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.
●NEVER place the Baby Unit or cords within the crib.

Safety Instructions 9
CAUTION
You chance the risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to their instructions.
Use only the rechargeable battery pack with rating: 3. 7 V 12 00mAh

10 Getting Started
2.1 Connecting Baby Unit to power
1. Insert the DC plug of the power adaptor with the smaller DC plug into the
DC jack in the side of the Baby Unit.
2. Connect the other end of the power adaptor to a suitable power outlet.
NOTE
Only use the power adaptor provided.
2. Getting Started

Getting Started 11
2.2 Installing the battery and connecting 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 you use it for the first time or when the Parent Unit
indicates that the battery is low.
1. Slide off the battery compartment cover
2. Insert the plug of the battery pack into the jack inside the battery
compartment, and fit the battery pack into the compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, and pull out the stand (refer to
section 2.3).
4. Insert the DC plug of the power adaptor with the bigger DC plug into the
DC jack in the side of the Parent Unit.

12 Getting Started
5. Connect the other end of the power adaptor to a suitable power outlet, the
battery level indicator turns comes on.
NOTE
Only use the provided power adaptor and battery pack. The Parent Unit can
work with the power adaptor connected but without a battery pack installed.
2.3 Desktop Mount of Parent Unit
• Flip the stand from Parent rear to open position for desktop mount.

Using Your Baby Monitor 13
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, correct parental supervision.
3.1 Power on or off the Baby Unit
Slide the Power ON/OFF switch to turn on the Baby Unit. The Power/Link indicator
light turns on.
Slide the Power ON/OFF switch to turn off the Baby Unit. The
Power/Link indicator
light turns off.
3.2 Power on or off the Parent Unit
Press and hold 0to turn on the Parent Unit. The Power indicator light turns on.
Press and hold 0again to turn off the Parent Unit. The
Power indicator light turns 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 off the Parent Unit screen
You can turn on or off the Parent Unit screen without powering off the Parent
Unit. You can still hear sound from the Baby Unit.
Press 0on the Parent Unit to turn off the screen.
Press any key on the Parent Unit to turn on the screen again.
3.4 Adjust the speaker volume for Parent Unit
You can adjust the speaker volume from Volume 1 to Volume 5 , or turn it 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 .
1. Press when the Parent Unit is not in use. is displayed.
2. Press or to adjust the brightness.
3. Press Oto confirm your selection.
3. Using the Baby Monitor

14 Using Your Baby Monitor
3.6 Set the alarm on the Parent Unit
You can use the Parent Unit to set the alarm as a reminder for you to take care of
your baby.
Turn on and set the alarm when it is currently off:
1. Press when the Parent Unit is not in use.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press or to choose
On , then press O.
4. Press or to choose
2h , 3h , 4h , 5h or 6h .
5. Press Oto confirm your selection.
Turn off the alarm when it is currently on:
1. Press when the Parent Unit is not in use.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press or to choose
Off .
4. Press Oto confirm your selection.
3.7 Monitor the temperature
Your Baby Unit measures the surrounding temperature. If the detected
temperature falls beyond a desired temperature range, you will hear an alert
tone. You can change the settings for the temperature format as follows.
3.7.1 Temperature format
You can choose to display the temperature in °F or °C.
1. Press when the Parent Unit is not in use.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press or to choose
°F or °C .
4. Press Oto confirm your selection.
3.8 Delete a Baby Unit
You can choose to remove a paired Baby Unit from the Parent Unit.
1. Press when the Parent Unit is not in use.
2. Press <or scroll to .
3. Press or to select the desired Baby Unit (
1 , 2 , 3 or 4 ).
4. Press or to choose
YES or NO .
5. Press Oto confirm your selection.

Using Your Baby Monitor 15
3.9 Set the screen off time of the Parent Unit
You can set the screen off time of the Parent Unit after being in idle mode for a
particular time interval.
1. Press when the Parent Unit is not in use.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press or select (
60m , 30m , 5m or OFF ).
4. Press Oto confirm your selection.
3.10 Zoom
You can zoom in or out while viewing the image from 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.
3.11 Pair and replace extra new Baby Unit
The Baby Units and Parent Unit provided are already paired. You can add or
replace a Baby Unit in your video and audio monitoring system.
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 when the Parent Unit is not in use.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press or to choose a desired Baby Unit slot, then press O. The
pairing mode starts.
4. Tu r n o n t h e n ew B a by U n i t , a n d then immediately press and hold
Pair until
the Power/Link indicator turns on.
NOTE
If you choose an occupied Baby Unit slot, the new Baby Unit will replace the
existing Baby Unit.

16 Disposal of the Device (environment)
At the end of the product life cycle, 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.
4.Disposal of the Device (environment)

Cleaning 17
5.Cleaning
Clean your Baby Monitor 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 Baby Monitor with thinners or other solvents and
chemicals - this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not
covered by the warranty.
• Keep your Baby Monitor 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
Baby Monitor. 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 adaptor before cleaning your baby
monitor.

18 Troubleshooting
6.Troubleshooting
Power Indicator on the Parent Unit does not come on
• Check whether the Parent Unit is powered on.
• Check whether the battery pack supplied 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 not be paired to the Parent Unit. Refer to section 3.11 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 0button to switch on the Baby
Unit.
light on the Parent Unit flashes
• Battery pack in the Parent Unit is running low. Connect the Parent Unit to the
mains power with the supplied power adaptor 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 0button to switch on the Baby
Unit.

Troubleshooting 19
Cannot hear sound or baby crying 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 3.4 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 3.5 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 3.4 for
volume level settings.

20 General Information
7. General Information
lf your product is not working properly....
To order a replacement battery pack, contact customer service.
1. Read this User’s Guide or the Quick Start Guide.
2. Visit our website: motorolanursery.com/support
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license by Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics Co. LTD., AD1 section, The economy
exploitation area, Meizhou, Guangdong, P.R.China . (“MZGW”)
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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 Limited Warranty is your exclusive warranty and is not transferable.
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reasonable time, will at no charge repair or replace any Products or
Accessories that do not conform to this limited warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned / refurbished / pre-owned or new
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transferable.