Motorola VM483 User manual

VM483
2.8" Video Baby Monitor
User Guide
For: VM483, VM483-2, VM483-3 and VM483-4

Welcome...
• 1 x Parent Unit
• 1 x Baby Unit (Camera)
• 1x 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 VM483. 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 7 - 9 before you install the units.
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Overview of the Parent Unit
1. Power ON/OFF button 0
Press and hold to turn the Parent Unit
on or off.
Press to turn the screen off. (Press
any button to turn screen back on.)
2. Sound Level indicators
Show the sound level detected by
the Baby Unit - the louder the sound
detected, the more LEDs light up.
3. Control key panel
UP / VOLUME+
When in monitor mode, press to
increase speaker volume. When in a
menu, press to move up. When in
zoom mode, press and hold to move
up the image.
DOWN / VOLUME -
When in monitor mode, press to
decrease speaker volume. When in a
menu, press to move down. When in
zoom mode, press and hold to move
down the image.
BACK / LEFT <
When in zoom mode, press to return
to normal mode, or press and hold to
move left across the image. When in
the main menu, press to move to the
option to the left. When in a menu,
press to return to the previous
screen.
ZOOM / RIGHT >
When in the main menu, press to
move to the option on the right.
When viewing an image, press to
zoom in. When in zoom mode, press
and hold to move right across the
image.
O
When in a menu, press to choose an
item, or save a setting.
4. TALK BACK T
Press and hold to talk back to the
Baby Unit.
5. Power/Link indicator
Lights up in green when the Parent
Unit is turned on.
Flashes in green when the Parent
Unit is searching for the Baby Unit, or
is in pairing mode.
6. AC power/Battery status indicator
Lights up in red when AC power is
connected and the Parent Unit’s
battery is being charged.
Flashes in red when the Parent Unit’s
battery is low and needs charging.
Off when the Parent Unit’s battery is
not being charged.
7. Display (LCD screen)
8. Main menu button M
Press to open or close the menu
options.
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4
5
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Parent Unit menu and status icons
Connection Status (4 Levels)
Indicates the signal strength between the Baby Unit and Parent Unit,
with more bars for a stronger signal.
displays when the link between the Parent Unit and the Baby
Unit is lost.
Patrol mode (for multi-cameras only)
- Displays when the Parent Unit is in patrol mode.
Current view status
- Indicates the number of the Baby Unit that is being viewed in fixed
or patrol mode.
Zoom Select
- Displays when in Zoom mode.
Alarm menu (6h, 5h, 4h, 3h, 2h, OFF)
Displays in the center of the screen when the alarm is sounding.
Night Vision Mode (Video also changes to Black/White)
Volume Level Control (5 levels + Off)
Volume off
- Displays when the volume is turned off.
20°C
or
69°F
Tem p er a t u re (i n oC or oF)
- Displays the current temperature detected by the Baby Unit
Battery Level Indication (4 Levels)
- >>> 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 or it is
installed incorrectly, and is operating on AC power only.
Brightness Level Control (5 Levels)
Add Camera
Delete Camera

Overview of Your Baby Unit
Important guidelines for installing your Baby Monitor
• To use your Video Monitor Baby and the Parent Unit together, you must be
able to establish a radio link between them, and the range may be affected
by environmental conditions.
• Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, metallic
doors or reinforced concrete between the Baby and Parent Units may block
the radio signal.
• The signal strength may also be reduced by other solid structures, like walls
or electrical equipment, such as radios, TVs, computers, cordless or mobile
phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches.
• 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 at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) 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 the Baby Unit to different
positions in the rooms.
1. Power ON/OFF switch
Slide to turn the Baby Unit on or off.
2. Microphone
For transmitting sound to the Parent
Unit.
3. Infra-red LEDs
6 infra-red LEDs for night vision.
(Note: picture will not be in colour
for night vision.)
4. Light Sensor (Night Vision Mode)
For detecting when to switch on the
infra-red LEDs.
5. Camera Lens
For transmitting video to the Parent
Unit.
6. Power/Link indicator
Lights up in green when the
Baby Unit is turned on and
linked to the Parent Unit.
Flashes in green when the Baby
Unit is searching for the Parent
Unit, or in pairing mode.
Off when the Baby Unit is
powered off.
7. PAIR Key
Press and hold to pair with a
Parent Unit.
8. Power Adapter Socket
9. Temp e rat u re S e n so r
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6Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 7
2. Getting Started........................................................................................ 10
2.1 Baby Unit Power Supply............................................................................ 10
2.2 Parent Unit Battery Installation.................................................................. 11
2.3 Parent Unit Power Supply ......................................................................... 12
2.4 Desktop Stand of the Parent Unit ............................................................. 13
3. Using the Baby Monitor...........................................................................14
3.1 Setting Up.................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Power On or Off the Baby Unit................................................................. 14
3.3 Power On or Off the Parent Unit .............................................................. 14
3.4 Night Vision Mode .................................................................................... 15
3.5 Turn off Parent Unit LCD Screen .............................................................. 15
4. Parent Unit Menu Options ...................................................................... 16
4.1 Adjust Speaker Volume ............................................................................ 16
4.2 LCD Brightness ......................................................................................... 16
4.3 Set Alarm Time on the Parent Unit............................................................ 16
4.4 Monitor the Temperature ......................................................................... 17
4.5 Remove a Baby Unit from the Parent Unit................................................ 18
4.6 Set Screen Off time for the Parent Unit.................................................... 18
4.7 Zoom, Pan or Tilt ....................................................................................... 18
4.8 Pair and Replace a Baby Unit .................................................................... 19
4.9 Multi-Camera Use ..................................................................................... 19
5. Disposal of the Device (environment) .................................................... 20
6. Cleaning .................................................................................................. 21
7. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 22
8. General Information ................................................................................ 24
9. Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 30

Safety Instructions 7
1. Safety Instructions
WARNING :
Strangulation Hazard: Children
have STRANGLED in cords. Keep
this cord out of the reach of
children (more than 3ft away). Do
not remove this tag. Never use
extension cords with AC
Adapters. Only use the AC
Adapters 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 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.
• Do not place the Baby Unit or cords in the crib or within reach of the baby
(the Unit and cords should be more than 1 meter away).
• 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.
• 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.
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
or mount the Unit to a wall securely using the keyhole slots in the
underside of the stand.
• NEVER place the Baby Unit or cords within the crib.

Safety Instructions 9
• 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
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. Getting Started
2.1 Baby Unit Power Supply
1. Insert the DC plug of the power adapter into the DC socket on the back of
the Baby Unit.
2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable electrical outlet.
3. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The power LED lights up in
green, or flashes if searching for the Parent Unit.
4. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to switch off the Baby Unit.
NOTE
Only use the supplied power adapter (
5 V DC / 10 00mA).
ON/OFF
switch

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2.2 Parent Unit Battery Installation
A rechargeable battery pack is supplied and should be installed and charged, so
that the Parent Unit can be moved without losing the link and picture from the
Baby Unit(s).
Charge the battery in the Parent Unit before using it for the first time or when the
Parent Unit indicates that the battery is low (flashes in red).
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the plug of the battery pack into the socket inside the battery
compartment, and fit the battery pack into the compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, and pull out the desktop stand
(refer to section 2.4).

12 Getting Started
2.3 Parent Unit Power Supply
1. Insert the DC plug of the power adapter into the DC socket on the side of
the Parent Unit.
2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable electrical outlet.
The AC power/battery status indicator lights up in red.
IMPORTANT
Only use the supplied power adapter and battery pack. While the Parent Unit
can work with the power adapter connected, without a battery pack, it is
recommended that you install and charge the rechargeable battery pack fully
before use. This will allow the Parent Unit to operate on battery in the event of a
power failure, or when moving to a different room.
3. Once the Baby and Parent Units are both switched ON, the power/link
indicator will light up green and the display on the Parent Unit will show the
color image captured by the Baby Unit. But if the room is dark, the image
will be displayed in black and white and with a icon, due to infra-red
illumination by the Baby Unit.
4. If there is no connection or you are out of range, the power/link indicator
will flash green and the display will change to the Motorola screen and the
symbol will flash in the center of the screen. Move the Parent Unit
closer to the Baby Unit to re-establish the link.

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2.4 Desktop Stand of the Parent Unit
Flip out the stand on the back of the Parent Unit to set up the desktop stand.

14 Using the Baby Monitor
3. Using the 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 adult supervision.
3.1 Setting Up
• Make sure that the Baby Unit and Parent Unit are both switched on.
• Place the Baby Unit in a convenient location (e.g. on a table) and point the
camera lens towards the area you want to monitor.
NOTE
Do not place the Baby Unit within reach of a child or baby! If there is
interference with the picture or sound, try moving the units to different locations,
and ensure that they are not close to any other electrical equipment.
If you place the Parent Unit and Baby Unit 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. So move the units further apart.
3.2 Power On or Off the Baby Unit
Slide the ON/OFF switch to the On position to turn on the Baby Unit.
The Power/Link indicator lights up in green.
Slide the Power ON/OFF switch to the Off position to turn off the Baby Unit.
The Power/Link indicator goes off.
3.3 Power On or Off the Parent Unit
Press and hold to turn on the Parent Unit. The Power/Link indicator lights
up in green.
Press and hold to turn off the Parent Unit. The Power/Link indicator goes
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.

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3.4 Night Vision Mode
The Baby Unit has 6 high-intensity infrared LEDs for picking up clear images in
the dark. When the built-in photo sensor on the front of the unit detects a low
level of ambient light, the LEDs will automatically activate and the screen on the
Parent Unit will display in black and white. The icon will be displayed at the
top of the screen.
3.5 Turn off Parent Unit LCD Screen
You can turn off the Parent Unit screen without switching off the Parent Unit.
When the screen is turned off, you can still hear sound from the Baby Unit.
Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the Parent Unit to turn off the LCD
screen, but still leave the audio monitor on.
Press any key on the Parent Unit to turn on the screen again.

16 Parent Unit Menu Options
4. Parent Unit Menu Options
4.1 Adjust Speaker Volume
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 in camera viewing mode. When the
speaker volume is set to off, the screen displays .
4.2 LCD Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the Parent Unit screen from Level 1 to Level 5 .
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode to show the menu
options with displayed in red.
2. Press O, then or to adjust the brightness.
3. Press Oto confirm your selection.
4.3 Set Alarm Time 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.
If an alarm time is selected, the Parent Unit emit multiple beeps repeatedly at the
end of the selected
2 , 3 , 4 , 5 or 6 hour period, and the alarm icon will appear in the
center of the screen. The alarm can be cancelled by pressing any button, except
the Power ON/OFF button , on the Parent Unit.
Turn on and set the alarm when it is currently off:
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then 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 Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to choose
Off .
4. Press Oto confirm your selection.

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4.3.1 Set lullaby
You can play calming sounds on the Baby Unit to comfort your baby.
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to choose your desired lullaby.
4. Press Oto confirm your selection.
4.4 Monitor the Temperature
Your Baby Unit measures the surrounding temperature. If the detected
temperature goes outside a selected temperature range, you can set the Parent
Unit to emit an alert tone and show a warning message on the screen. You can
change the settings for the temperature format, range, and alert as follows:
4.4.1 Temperature Format
You can choose to display the temperature in °F or °C.
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to scroll to and press the O button.
4. Press or to choose
°F or °C .
5. Press Oto confirm your selection.
4.4.2 Temperature Range
You can set the maximum (25 - 39oC/77 - 102oF) and minimum (10 - 24oC/50 -
76oF) values for the temperature, so that when the room temperature goes
outside the temperature range, you will receive an alert if the Temperature Alert
is set on.
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to scroll to and press the O button.
4. Press or to scroll to
MAX for the maximum temperature, or MIN for the
minimum temperature.
5. Press O, then or to select the
MAX or MIN temperature and press
Oto confirm your selection.

18 Parent Unit Menu Options
4.4.3 Temperature Alert
You can set whether to receive a visual and audible alert when the room
temperature goes outside the selected temperature range.
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to scroll to and press the O button.
4. Press or to choose
On or Off .
5. Press Oto confirm your selection.
4.5 Remove a Baby Unit from the Parent Unit
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to select the desired Baby Unit (cam 1, 2, 3or 4).
4. Press O, then press <or to choose
YES or NO .
5. Press Oto confirm your selection.
NOTE
You cannot remove a Baby Unit if it is the only one paired.
4.6 Set Screen Off time for the Parent Unit
You can set the screen off time for the Parent Unit after it is in idle mode for a
specific time interval.
1. Press Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to select (
60mins , 30mins , 5mins or OFF ).
4. Press Oto confirm your selection.
4.7 Zoom, Pan or Tilt
You can zoom in or out while viewing the image from a Baby Unit.
1. Press to zoom in.
2. Press and hold <, , or to move the zoomed image left, right, up
or down correspondingly.
3. Press <to zoom out.

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4.8 Pair and Replace a 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 Mwhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode.
2. Press <or to scroll to .
3. Press O, then or to choose a desired Baby Unit number, then
press O. The pairing mode starts.
4. Tur n on t h e n e w B ab y Un i t, an d then immediately press and hold PAIR until
the Power/Link indicator turns on. The unit will beep and the picture from
the new camera will appear on the screen.
NOTE
You cannot choose a Baby Unit number that is already occupied, and it must be
removed before the new Baby Unit can replace the existing Baby Unit.
4.9 Multi-Camera Use
You can pair up to 4 cameras with the Parent Unit. If more than one camera is
paired with the Parent Unit, you can select which camera to view or set it in
Patrol mode , where the Parent Unit automatically cycles through the paired
cameras about every 10 seconds.
NOTE
The audio from a camera can only be heard on the Parent Unit when that
camera is selected.
To change the camera being viewed:
Press Owhen the Parent Unit is in camera viewing mode to step through the
paired cameras,
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , , with the selected option shown on the screen.

20 Disposal of the Device (environment)
5. Disposal of the Device (environment)
At the end of the product’s 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 reused 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.