Tomy Walkabout Classic User manual

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
We are delighted that you have chosen the Tomy
WALKABOUT CLASSIC as the convenient and reassuring way to
monitor your baby whilst you have complete freedom of
movement around the home.
The WALKABOUT CLASSIC has many practical and useful
features and is straightforward to use provided you follow these
simple instructions.
We would like to draw your attention to two important points as
shown below.
1) WALKABOUT CLASSIC IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MONITOR
YOUR CHILD, AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER
PARENTAL SUPERVISION.
2) YOUR MONITOR TRANSMITS OVER PUBLIC AIRWAVES. YOUR
CONVERSATION MAY BE OVERHEARD BY ANOTHER RADIO
PRODUCT THAT OPERATES ON THE SAME FREQUENCY. IF
INTERFERENCE OCCURS, CHANGE BOTH YOUR BABY UNIT AND
PARENT UNIT TO THE SECOND CHANNEL OPTION.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1/01
Ref No. 1985
BABY UNIT
PARENT UNIT
Moving
Light
Display
Adjustable
Volume
Control
Channel
Change
Switch
Power-on Indicator/
Low Battery Warning
Channel
Change
Switch
Power-on Indicator/
Low Battery Warning
Off/On Switch
On/Mute/Off
Switch

●For best performance we recommend both units are operated using the
mains adaptors supplied (Fig 1).
●Simply plug each adaptor into their respective units and then into a
convenient mains outlet. Switch on the mains outlet. The red ‘on’ light
on the Parent and Baby unit will automatically illuminate to show you they
are functioning.
IMPORTANT
●Under no circumstances should the Tomy Walkabout Classic
adaptors be used with any other equipment
●No other adaptors should be used with your Walkabout Classic
units.
●Be careful not to position the adaptors where a child is likely to
use it as a step. Putting weight on the adaptor whilst it is plugged
in could damage the unit.
●Each unit requires 4 x AA (LR6) batteries which are not included.
Alkaline batteries are recommended for optimum performance and
maximum operating time.
●The battery compartment is at the back of each unit and can be opened
using a screwdriver (Fig 2). Insert the batteries making sure the
‘+’ and ‘-’ are positioned as the diagram in the battery compartment
shows. Re-fit the compartment covers on both units.
CAUTION WHEN INSERTING BATTERIES.
Take special care to ensure batteries are inserted correctly, observing
(+) and (-) marks on battery and product. Removal and replacement of
batteries should be carried out by an adult or under adult supervision.
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Removal and
recharging of rechargeable batteries should be carried out by an adult
or under adult supervision. Avoid short circuiting the contacts in the
battery compartments or the battery terminals. Remove exhausted
batteries from product. Do not mix old (used) and new batteries or
batteries of different types, eg. rechargeable and alkaline. Do not
attempt to power battery products by the introduction of mains supply
or separate power supplies. Dispose of exhausted batteries safely, and
never dispose of batteries in a fire. Remove batteries from product
after use or if storing for long periods. Periodically examine product
for signs of damage to electrical parts and do not use until damage has
been properly examined. Please retain the above information for
future reference.
●Set both units to Channel A. This setting need not be changed unless
interference occurs (e.g. from a neighbour’s monitor). If so, change the
settings on BOTH units to Channel B. If interference still occurs please
refer to the ‘Problem Solving Guide’ found on the back page.
IMPORTANT
●Even if the two units are on different Channels, it may still be possible
for the Parent Unit to pick up signals from the Baby Unit if they are
close together, so you may think both units are on the same Channel.
Always check to make sure both units are on the same Channel.
For best performance we recommend that the Baby Unit is used via the
mains adaptor supplied.
●Using mains or battery power, switch the unit to ‘on’ by using the slide
switch on the side.
●Place the unit no more than 3 metres (10 feet) away from your baby.
Continuous Monitoring.
By switching the unit to ‘on’ will allow you to continuously hear all of your
baby’s sounds.
Low battery warning
●The red ‘on’ light dims when batteries are low.
Positioning
●The Baby Unit is designed to be stood upright on its wide base.
IMPORTANT
●Make sure that neither the Unit or the adaptor lead is within reach
of your baby
●Do not use the looped aerial as a carrying handle.
The Parent unit is the ‘receiver’. This unit ‘receives’ sounds from the Baby
unit, so you can hear your baby. For best performance we recommend that
the Parent’s Unit is used via the mains adaptor supplied.
Monitoring options
There are two monitoring options to choose from.
1) Sound and Light - Turn on the light display by moving the button at the
side of the unit to ‘on’, and ensure you can properly hear baby’s sounds
by turning up the volume via the Rotary Volume Control on the side of the
unit.
SETTING UP THE PARENT UNIT
INSERTING BATTERIES (FOR PORTABLE USE)
SETTING UP THE BABY UNIT
SELECTING A CHANNELUSING THE ADAPTORS (FOR USE ON THE MAINS)
FIG 1

2) Lights only - Simply turn on the light display by moving the switch to
‘mute’, making sure that the unit is not switched off. This is ideal when
entertaining!
PLEASE NOTE: Always make sure that either the Light Display and/or the
volume control are in use to ensure you are monitoring your baby.
About the light display.
●The moving light display is the semi-circle set of lights around the top of
the parent’s unit. The lights will illuminate when your baby makes a
noise. The louder your baby’s sounds, the more lights will illuminate
from left to right.
PLEASE NOTE: When the red lights are illuminated, baby’s sounds are very
loud.
‘On’ indicator and low battery warning.
●The red ‘on’ indicator will illuminate when the power switch is at ‘MUTE’
or ‘ON’ to show at a glance that the monitor is functioning.
●The red ‘on’ indicator dims when batteries in the parent’s unit are low.
Adjustable volume control
●The level at which you want to hear your baby’s sounds can be set and
adjusted via the rotary volume control at the side of the monitor. Please
ensure the power switch is ‘on’.
●There is a minimum volume level that the unit is pre-set to, ensuring that
the volume cannot accidentally be turned down too low.
Positioning
●On the back of the Parent unit is an adjustable clip to allow portable use
of the monitor wherever you are. The clip is designed so the unit can be
clipped to your belt.
●The clip doubles up as a stand by swivelling downwards, to stand the unit
in an upright position for optimum viewing of the light display (Fig 3).
Tomy have very carefully designed the WALKABOUT CLASSIC monitor to
operate at its best within a generous 100 metres, which suits most homes
and gardens. Depending on environmental conditions you could find the
range extends much further, but you may pick up more interference as the
distance increases. The range, as a general point, may vary depending on
battery power, obstructions such as walls, type of building etc. The range is
greater when both units are powered from the adaptors.
●We strongly recommend that you test your nursery monitor before you
start using it and regularly thereafter. Start in the ‘On’ mode until you are
familiar with the range and performance. Tests should also be carried out
if the unit’s have been dropped or have not been used for some time.
To Test:
●An adult should speak softly from the position/distance that the baby will
be in relation to the unit.
●Another adult should listen to the Parent Unit in various parts of the
house, to ensure that the units remain within range of one another.
●A ticking clock or radio can be placed in the baby’s room to provide a
continuous check on reception while baby is quiet.
IMPORTANT
●Position the Parent Unit within clear communication range of the
Baby Unit. The range does vary and can be determined by testing
in your particular environment.
●It is essential to regularly test to check that your monitor is
working properly.
●In some houses, battery operation will reduce the range of Walkabout
Classic - especially if steel reinforcement is used in walls or if the
batteries are of inferior quality or exhausted.
FOR BEST RESULTS ALWAYS TRY TO USE THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
OPERATION IF MONITORING IN THE HOME.
See overleaf for the ‘Problem Solving Guide.’
COMMUNICATION RANGE
TESTING YOUR MONITOR
FIG 2 FIG 3

PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE
IF PROBLEMS PERSIST, PLEASE CALL THE TOMY CARELINE
Problem Possible Reasons Action/Remedies
Red power indicators do Units are not receiving If using the mains adaptors, ensure they are properly
not light up. power plugged in and that the mains outlet is working.
Ensure that the mains adaptor is plugged into the unit
AND the mains outlet.
If using batteries, make sure that they are correctly
installed and working properly.
Parent unit is making a Parent and Baby unit Move the Parent unit at least 10m/30ft away from Baby unit.
loud howling (feedback) are too close. Lower the volume on the Parent unit.
noise.
Parent unit is picking up A neighbour has a similar Change the channel on both the Parent unit and the
sounds or interference from baby monitor or cordless Baby unit.
outside your home. device using the same radio
frequency.
Background noise is evident Signal levels are low due Operate Baby unit from the mains adaptor to boost the signal
(‘hiss’) although to room layout and Experiment with the position of Baby unit in the room.
baby can be heard. placing/positioning of unit. Test the position of the Parent unit and try using from the
mains adaptor.
Parent unit is on with lots of Parent unit is not Check Baby unit to make sure it is turned on and switched
‘hiss’. receiving signals from to the same channel as Parent unit.
Baby unit. Ensure the Baby unit is plugged in properly to the mains
outlet, if this is the intended power source.
Check that the mains outlet is working.
Check that the Baby unit mains adaptor is plugged into
BOTH the unit and the mains outlet in the wall.
If using batteries as the power source, ensure that the Baby
unit batteries are working.
As required by law, nursery monitoring equipment use public airwaves. It is possible that your Parent unit could pick up signals
from other transmitters in your area and transmissions from your monitor may be picked up by other households using similar
nursery monitoring equipment. Such instances are rare, and will normally be solved by repositioning your parent or
baby’s unit – alternatively change channels.
If your monitor requires servicing, please send it to the Tomy Monitor
Service Centre which offers a 48 hour express turnaround service.
Tomy Monitor Service Centre, Units 6/9 South Hampshire Ind. Park,
Brunel Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3SA.
This product is for use in the UK and Eire only.
Tomy declare that Walkabout Classic complies
with the RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC Head of Product Integrity
Tomy UK Ltd., Wells House, 231 High Street, Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1LD, England.
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