Topcom BABYTALKER 1020 User manual

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BABYTALKER 1020
USER GUIDE / HANDLEIDING / MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MANUAL DE USUARIO / BRUKSANVISNING
BRUGERVEJLEDNING / ANVÄNDARHANDBOK / KÄYTTÖOHJE
MANUALE D’USOMANUAL DO UTILIZADOR / UŽIVATELSKÁ PÍRUKA
  / HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ / INSTRUKCJA OBSUGI
UŽÍVATEL’SKÝ MANUÁL
V1.0 - 10/09

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1 General information
This instruction manual is part of the Babytalker 1020 (hereinafter referred to as "the device"). It contains important
information about setting up the monitor, safety aspects, correct use and looking after the monitor.
The instruction manual must always be kept close by the device.
It must be read and followed by anyone responsible for operating the device, resolving faults and/or cleaning it.
Keep this instruction manual safely and if you sell the device please give it to the next owner.
1.1 Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright.
All rights, including those of total or partial photo mechanical reproduction, duplication and distribution by means
of particular processes (such as data processing, data carriers and data networks), and substantive and technical
changes, are reserved.
1.2 Warning signals
1.3 Use as directed
This device is designed only for non-commercial use in monitoring babies in enclosed spaces.
Any use that differs from this or goes beyond the specified use is regarded as incorrect.
Claims for damages of whatever kind as a result of incorrect use will not be accepted.
The user bears the sole risk.
2 Safety
This chapter contains important safety information regarding the use of the device.
This device meets the safety requirements laid down. However, inappropriate use can cause injury and material
damage.
2.1 Danger due to electrical current
DANGER
A warning sign of this hazard level indicates an imminent hazardous situation.
If the hazardous situation is not prevented, this could lead to death or serious injury.
WARNING
A warning signal of this hazard level indicates a possible hazardous situation.
If the hazardous situation is not prevented, this could lead to injury and/or material damage.
• A note indicates additional information that will make using the device easier.
WARNING
Danger due to incorrect use!
Incorrect use of the device, or using it for purposes for which it was not designed, can lead to danger.
• Follow the instructions for use given in this manual.
DANGER
Contact with live cables or components can cause danger to life!
Follow the safety instructions given below in order to avoid danger due to electrical current:
• Use only the power supply components included in the pack, as otherwise devices could be
damaged.
• Do not use the device if the power supply unit, cable or plug are damaged.
• Never open the power supply unit housing. There is a risk of electric shock if live connections
are touched or the electrical and mechanical structure of the device are altered.
• Protect devices from humidity, penetration by liquids and dust. Unplug the power supply unit
immediately if the device comes into contact with liquid.
• Unplug the power supply unit if a fault occurs, during a storm and before cleaning the device.
• Protect cables from hot surfaces or other hazards and do not constrict them.

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2.2 Use of batteries
2.3 Basic safety instructions
Follow the safety instructions given below in order to use the device safely:
- The device must be assembled by an adult. Keep small parts out of the reach of children during assembly.
- Do not allow children to play with the device or its parts.
- Make sure that the device and the cables are always out of the baby's reach.
- Never cover the device with a towel, blanket etc.
- Any defective components must be replaced using original spare parts. Only these parts are certain to
meet the safety requirements.
- Shut off your device in all places where posted information requires you to do so. Hospitals and healthcare
facilities may use devices which react sensitively to external high frequencies.
3 Construction and function
This babyphone comprises a parents' unit and a baby unit, connected by radio according to the PMR 446 standard.
The baby unit starts to broadcast as soon as the microphone picks up a sound. These sounds are transmitted by
the parents' unit. Users can set the sensitivity of the microphone (see page 7).
4 Components on the parents' unit (see figure on the fold-out page).
4.1 Components on the baby unit (see figure on the fold-out page).
WARNING
Danger due to incorrect use!
The incorrect use of batteries can be dangerous.
• Only use batteries of the same type.
• Ensure that you observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. Incorrect polarity will
damage the batteries and the device.
• Never throw batteries in the fire as they may explode.
• The ends of batteries must never be accidentally or deliberately place in contact with each
other or allowed to touch metal objects. This leads to overheating, explosion or fire.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical advice immediately if batteries are
swallowed.
• Leaking battery acid can cause lasting harm to the device.
Be very careful when handling damaged or leaking batteries. Danger of chemical burns! Wear
protective gloves.
• Remove the batteries if the device is to remain unused for an extended period.
• The device is not a replacement for responsible and correct adult supervision, it is
only an accessory.
1 Display
2 LED light
3 Channel up button
- Select the next channel
4 Channel down button
- Select the previous channel
5 LED light button
6 Volume down button
7 Speaker
8 Volume up button
9 On/off button
10 Set button
11 Belt clip
12 Power adapter jack
13 Battery compartment cover
14 Display
15 Channel up button
- Select the next channel
16 Channel down button
- Select the previous channel
17 Set button
18 On/off button
19 Microphone
20 LED Night light button
21 LED Night light
22 Power adapter jack
23 Battery compartment cover
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4.2 Display icons (see figure on the fold-out page)
5 Preparing the device for use
5.1 Safety instructions
5.2 Where to set up your device
The device must be set up in a location that meets the following requirements in order to ensure safe and proper
operation:
- Power sockets must be easily accessible so that the mains cable can be easily removed if necessary.
- The device must be set up in a dry place.
5.3 Removing / Installing the belt clip from the
parents unit
- To remove the belt clip from the unit, push the belt clip (B)
upwards, while pulling the belt clip tab away from the unit (A).
- When re-installing the belt clip , a click indicates that it locked into
position.
5.4 Power supply
5.4.1 Inserting batteries into the baby unit
- Open the battery compartment.
- Insert the three AAA Alkaline batteries (LR03). Make sure
that you observe the correct polarity.
- Close the battery compartment.
Parent’s unit
25 Receive signal icon
26 Audio volume indicator
27 Channel number
28 Battery level indicator
shows the charge state of the battery:
- battery fully charged
- battery almost empty
29 Privacy mode icon
30 Feeding timer icon
31 Feeding interval time
Baby unit
32 Transmission icon
33 Channel number
34 Battery level indicator
35 Power adapter connected icon
36 Privacy mode icon
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur when preparing the device for use!
Children must not be allowed to play with packaging material. There is a risk of choking.
• The baby unit can be operated using three AAA Alkaline batteries or via the power
supply provided.
• The baby unit has no charging function.
• We advise inserting batteries even if you intend to run the unit from the mains. This
means that the batteries can automatically power the unit if there is a power cut.
• Do not use empty and new batteries together.
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5.4.2 Connecting the baby unit to the mains
- Plug the small connector of the power adapter into the
power adapter jack on the side of the baby unit. A click
indicates, the jack is locked into position.
- Connect the power adapter (7,5V DC / 300mA) to a mains
socket (230-240V~ 50Hz).
5.4.3 Inserting batteries into the parents' unit
- Remove the belt clip.
- Push the battery cover and slide it downwards.
- Install the rechargeable battery pack following the polarity as
illustrated.
- Re-install the battery cover and belt clip.
5.4.4 Charging batteries in the parents' unit
- Connect the power adapter (7,5V DC / 300mA) to a
main socket (230-240V~ 50Hz).
6 Operating the device
6.1 Switching the parents' unit and baby unit on
and off
- Press the on/off button to switch on the parents' unit. The display illuminates.
- To switch on the baby unit, press the on/off button . The display illuminates.
- To switch off the parents' unit, press and hold the on/off button until the display goes out
- To switch off the baby unit, press and hold the on/off button until the display goes out.
6.2 Setting the channel
To have communication between the baby unit and the parents’ unit they need to be set both on the same channel.
- Press the channel up or channel down button on the parent to select the channel of the parent
unit.
- Press the channel up or channel down button on the baby unit to select the same channel of
the parent unit.
Once both units have the same channel, the parents’ unit can receive the signal from the baby unit.
When on one or both units is displayed, the privacy mode is activated. Check chapter “Activating privacy mode”
on page 7.
• Only use the enclosed power adapter.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can be caused by using
non-rechargeable batteries in the parents' unit!
• Only use the Ni-MH battery pack supplied with the
product.
• The parent unit can only be used with the
enclosed a Ni-MH battery pack. It cannot
be used with single cell Ni-MH batteries!
• It takes about 10 hours to charge the
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6.3 Activating privacy mode
The Babytalker 1020 operates on free frequencies (PMR - 446Mhz).
Any other PMR device in range, on the same channel can hear the transmitted babyphone signal.
This means also that the parents’ unit can receive the signal from other PMR devices.
To avoid disturbance from other PMR devices, privacy mode must be activated on both parents’ and baby unit.
Once the channel on the parents’ unit and baby unit is the same,
- Press the set button once to activate privacy mode on the parent unit.
- Press the set button once to activate privacy mode on the baby unit.
6.4 Setting the transmission volume of the parents' unit
There are 8 volume levels.
- Press the button to increase the volume.
- Press the button to decrease the volume.
6.5 Setting microphone sensitivity (VOX)
The baby unit operates on VOX mode. This means that the baby unit starts sending as soon as the microphone
detects sound. The sensitivity of the sound detection can be changed by the user.
When you increase the sensitivity, the baby unit picks up quieter sounds.
The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the VOX sensitivity switch ;
- Clockwise to the highest VOX sensitivity position
- Counter clockwise to the lowest VOX sensitivity position
6.6 Feeding timer
The feeding timer is a count down timer that can be used for generating an alarm sound to remind you on the next
feeding or medicine time.
To turn on the count down timer and set the timer.
- Press and hold the set button for 5 second. The feeding timer icon and feeding time interval is
displayed.
- Press the channel up button to select the hour.
- Press the channel down button to select the minutes at 15’ intervals (15, 30, 45)
- Press the set button to confirm.
Once the alarm is audible, press the set button to deactivate.
6.7 Night light on the baby unit
- Press the night light button to activate the LED night light .
- Press the night light button again to deactivate the LED night light .
6.8 LED light on the parents’ unit
- Press the LED light button to activate the LED light .
- Press the LED light button again to deactivate the LED light .
7 Technical data
• When privacy mode is activated, is displayed.
Channels
Sub-code
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Range
Transmission Power
Modulation Type
Channel spacing
Batteries
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Up to 2 Km (Open field)
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Baby Unit: 3 x AAA ‘LR03’ Alkaline batteries
Parent Unit: Battery pack (3 x AAA Ni-MH batteries)
Baby Unit: Input: 230-240V~ 50Hz / Output: DC 7,5V/300mA
Parent Unit: Input: 230-240V~ 50Hz / Output: DC 7,5V/300mA
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8 Cleaning and maintenance
This chapter contains important information about cleaning and maintaining the device.
Follow the instructions in order to avoid damage due to incorrect cleaning of the device and to ensure that it
continues to work properly.
8.1 Safety instructions
8.2 Cleaning
- Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device.
- Use a soft brush to clean dirty connections and contacts.
- Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean battery contacts and the battery compartment.
- If the device becomes wet, switch it off and remove the batteries immediately.
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimise potential water damage.
Leave the cover off the battery compartment overnight or until completely dry.
Wait until the device is completely dry before using it again.
8.3 Maintenance
- Check and replace the batteries in the device regularly.
- Check connections and cables to make sure they are working.
8.4 Storage
Remove the batteries from the parents' unit and the baby unit.
Place the device in a dry place.
8.5 Disposal (environmental protection)
Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC-WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment). If you have any queries, please contact your local body responsible for waste
disposal.
Batteries should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with local
regulations.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electrical current!
• Switch off the device and unplug it from the mains before cleaning.
WARNING
Danger due to leaking battery acid!
If the batteries are leaking, the fluid that emerges can cause injury (skin irritation) or can damage the
device.
• Wear protective gloves.
WARNING
• Do not use cleaning agents or solvents. These can damage the case and leak inside, causing
permanent damage.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electrical current!
• Unplug the device from the mains before starting to deal with problems.
WARNING
Repairs that are not carried out properly can be dangerous and can damage the device.!
• Do not attempt to adjust or repair the device.
• The device or cables should only be repaired by a specialist in the service centre.
• If you suspect that the device is damaged (for instance, if someone has dropped it), take it to a
specialist to be checked before using it again.

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9 EC declaration of conformity
Hereby, TOPCOM EUROPE N.V., declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of conformity can be found on: http://www.topcom.net/cedeclarations.asp
10 Topcom Warranty
10.1 Warranty period
The Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit is
purchased. There is no warranty on standard or rechargeable batteries (AA/AAA type).
Consumables or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment are not covered.
The warranty has to be proven by presentation of the original or copy of the purchase receipt, on which the date
of purchase and the unit-model are indicated.
10.2 Warranty handling
A faulty unit needs to be returned to a Topcom service centre including a valid purchase note.
If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, Topcom or its officially appointed service center will repair
any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge, by either repairing or exchanging the faulty
units or parts of the faulty units. In case of replacement, colour and model can be different from the original
purchased unit.
The initial purchase date shall determine the start of the warranty period. The warranty period is not extended if
the unit is exchanged or repaired by Topcom or its appointed service centre.
10.3 Warranty exclusions
Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from use of non-original parts
or accessories are not covered by the warranty.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor any damage
caused during transportation.
No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the units has been changed, removed or rendered illegible.
Any warranty claims will be invalid if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer.

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1 Algemene informatie
De handleiding maakt deel uit van de Babytalker 1020 (hierna "het toestel" genoemd). Deze handleiding bevat
belangrijke informatie over het instellen van de babyfoon, veiligheidsaspecten, het juiste gebruik ervan en zorg
voor de babyfoon.
Bewaar deze handleiding altijd in de buurt van het toestel.
Iedereen die verantwoordelijk is voor de bediening van het toestel, het oplossen van defecten en/of de reiniging
van het toestel moet deze handleiding lezen.
Bewaar deze handleiding op een veilige plaats en geef ze aan de volgende eigenaar als u het toestel verkoopt.
1.1 Auteursrecht
Deze documentatie is auteursrechtelijk beschermd.
Alle rechten, inclusief het recht op volledige of gedeeltelijke fotomechanische reproductie, kopiëren en
verspreiding via bepaalde processen (zoals gegevensverwerking, gegevensdragers en gegevensnetwerken), en
wezenlijke en technische wijzigingen zijn voorbehouden.
1.2 Waarschuwingssignalen
1.3 Gebruik volgens de aanwijzingen
Dit toestel is alleen bedoeld voor niet-commercieel gebruik voor het in de gaten houden van baby's in afgesloten
ruimten.
Ander gebruik dan hier genoemd of gebruik dat verder gaat dan het gespecificeerde gebruik wordt als verkeerd
beschouwd.
Schadeclaims van om het even welke aard te wijten aan onjuist gebruik worden niet aanvaard.
De gebruiker is de enige risicodrager.
2 Veiligheid
Dit hoofdstuk bevat belangrijke veiligheidsinformatie over het gebruik van het toestel.
Dit toestel voldoet aan de voorgeschreven veiligheidseisen. Ongepast gebruik kan echter letsel of materiële
schade veroorzaken.
2.1 Gevaar te wijten aan elektrische stroom
GEVAAR
Een waarschuwingssignaal van dit risiconiveau wijst op een dreigend gevaar.
Indien het gevaar niet wordt voorkomen, kan dit de dood of ernstig letsel veroorzaken.
WAARSCHUWING
Een waarschuwingssignaal van dit risiconiveau wijst op een mogelijk gevaar.
Indien het gevaar niet wordt voorkomen, kan dit letsel en/of materiële schade veroorzaken.
• Een opmerking geeft bijkomende informatie die het gebruik van het toestel
vergemakkelijkt.
WAARSCHUWING
Gevaar door onjuist gebruik!
Verkeerd gebruik van dit toestel of het gebruik van dit toestel voor doeleinden waarvoor het niet is
ontworpen, kan tot gevaarlijke situaties leiden.
• Volg de gebruiksaanwijzing.
GEVAAR
Contact met kabels of onderdelen onder spanning kan levensgevaar veroorzaken!
Volg onderstaande veiligheidsvoorschriften om gevaar te wijten aan elektrische stroom te vermijden:
• Gebruik uitsluitend de meegeleverde onderdelen voor de voeding, zo niet kunnen de
toestellen beschadigd raken;
• gebruik dit toestel niet als de stroomtoevoereenheid, de kabel of de stekker beschadigd is;
• open het omhulsel van de stroomtoevoer nooit; het aanraken van aansluitingen onder
spanning of het wijzigen van de elektrische en mechanische structuur van het toestel houdt
een risico op elektrische schokken in;