V-tech BM4000-BEAR User manual

Model:
BM4000-BEAR For product support
please call: 1 300 369 193
User’s manual
BM4000-BEAR
Safe & Sound
Full Colour Video Monitor

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Congratulations
on purchasng your new VTech product. Before usng ths
product, please read Important safety instructions on
page  of ths manual.
Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng
necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech product.
Please revew ths manual thoroughly to ensure proper
nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and feature rch
VTech product.

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Product introduction
BM4000-BEAR s a vdeo and audo montor whch conssts
of one baby unt (BM4000-BEAR BU) and one parent unt
(BM4000-BEAR PU).
The parent unt may be shpped wth protectve stckers coverng
the dsplays. Remove the protectve stcker before use.

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Important safety instructions
When usng your equpment, basc safety precautons should always
be followed to reduce the rsk of fre, electrc shock and njury,
ncludng the followng:
Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product.
Adult setup s requred.
Ths product s ntended as an ad. It s not a substtute for
responsble and proper adult supervson and should not be used
as such.
Ths product s not ntended for use as a medcal montor.
Do not use ths product near water. For example, do not use
t next to a bath tub, wash bowl, ktchen snk, laundry tub or
swmmng pool, or n a wet basement or shower.
CAUTION: Use only the batteres ndcated n ths manual. There
may be a rsk of exploson f a wrong type of battery s used for the
parent unt. Do not dspose of batteres n a fre.
Use only the adapters ncluded wth ths product. Incorrect adapter
polarty or voltage can serously damage the product.
Baby unt power adapter: Input 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz;
output: 5V DC 1A
Parent unt power adapter: Input 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz;
output: 5V DC 1A.
For pluggable equpment, the socket-outlet shall be nstalled near
the equpment and shall be easly accessble.
The power adapters are ntended to be correctly orented n a
vertcal or floor mount poston. The prongs are not desgned to
hold the plug n place f t s plugged nto a celng, under-the-table
or cabnet outlet.
Unplug ths product from the wall outlet before cleanng. Do not
use lqud or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleanng.
Unplug the power cords before replacng batteres.
Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them wth other
plugs, as ths causes a hazardous stuaton.
Do not allow anythng to rest on the power cords. Do not nstall
ths product where the cords may be walked on or crmped.
Ths product should be operated only from the type of power
source ndcated on the markng label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply n your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
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Important safety instructions (continued)
Do not overload wall outlets or use an extenson cord.
Do not place ths product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other
unstable surfaces.
Ths product should not be placed n any area where proper
ventlaton s not provded. Slots and openngs n the back or
bottom of ths product are provded for ventlaton. To protect them
from overheatng, these openngs must not be blocked by placng
the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. Ths
product should never be placed near or over a radator or heat
regster.
Never push objects of any knd nto ths product through the slots
because they may touch dangerous voltage ponts or create a
short crcut. Never spll lqud of any knd on the product.
To reduce the rsk of electrc shock, do not dsassemble ths
product, but take t to an authorzed servce faclty. Openng or
removng parts of the product other than specfed access doors
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other rsks. Incorrect
reassemblng can cause electrc shock when the product s
subsequently used.
You should test the sound recepton every tme you turn on the
unts or move one of the components.
Perodcally examne all components for damage.
Be aware of possble loss of prvacy whle usng publc arwaves.
Conversatons may be pcked up by other nursery montors,
cordless phones, scanners, etc.
Chldren should be supervsed to ensure that they do not play wth
the product.
The product s not ntended for use by persons (ncludng chldren)
wth reduced physcal, sensory or mental capabltes, or lack
of experence and knowledge, unless they have been gven
supervson or nstructon concernng use of the applance by a
person responsble for ther safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Cautions
Use and store the product at a temperature between 0oC and
40oC.
Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or drect sunlght.
Do not put the product close to a heatng source.
Batteres should not be exposed to excessve heat such as brght
sunshne or fre.
Make sure the baby unt and the adapter cord are always out of
reach of the baby, at least 1 metre away from the baby or crb, to
avod a possble strangulaton hazard.
Never place the baby unt nsde the baby’s crb or playpen. Never
cover the baby unt or parent unt wth anythng such as a towel or
a blanket.
Other electronc products may cause nterference wth your
baby montor. Try nstallng your baby montor as far away from
these electronc devces as possble: wreless routers, rados,
cellular telephones, ntercoms, room montors, televsons,
personal computers, ktchen applances and cordless
telephones.
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Table of contents
Getting started .................. 1
Parts checklist ........................... 1
Baby unit installation ................. 2
Baby unit installation options .... 3
Tabletop to wall mount
installation - Method 1........... 3
Tabletop to wall mount
installation - Method 2........... 5
Parent unit battery installation... 6
Parent unit installation ............... 8
Parent unit battery charging ...... 9
Baby unit overview.................. 10
Parent unit overview ............... 12
Parent unit lights ..................... 15
Parent unit display icons ......... 16
Parent unit main menu icons.... 18
Parent unit display messages ...20
Test your baby monitor............ 21
Positioning the baby monitor....22
Using your baby monitor ...24
Power on or off the baby unit ...24
Power on or off the parent unit...24
Turn on or off the parent unit
screen.................................. 24
Adjust the speaker volume ..... 24
Adjust screen brightness ........ 25
Turn the dim mode on or off.... 25
Adjust the sound sensitivity of
the baby unit........................ 26
Turn on or off the sound
activation ............................. 28
Monitoring mode ..................... 29
Zoom ....................................... 30
Talk.......................................... 30
Set alert tone........................... 31
Low battery tone .................. 31
No link alert.......................... 31
Sound alert .......................... 31
Monitoring the temperature .... 32
Minimum temperature.......... 32
Maximum temperature......... 32
Temperature alert ................ 33
Temperature format............. 33
Vibration .................................. 34
Play lullabies ........................... 34
Play lullaby using baby unit
control keys ......................... 34
Play lullaby using parent unit
control keys ......................... 35
Play lullaby using parent unit
menu.................................... 35
Rename the baby unit............. 36
Night vision.............................. 36
Pair and replace extra new
baby unit.............................. 37
Appendix .......................... 39
Troubleshooting ...................... 40
Operating range....................... 45
Maintenance ............................ 45
Customer service and product
warranty............................... 46
Technical specifications.......... 48

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Parts checklist
Check to make sure the package contans the followng tems.
Save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n the event
warranty servce s necessary.
User’s manual
Parent unt
(BM4000-BEAR PU)
Baby unt
(BM4000-BEAR BU)
Baby unt power
adapter
Getting started
User’s
manual
To purchase replacement batteres or power adapters,
please call VTech on 1 300 369 193.
Battery door
Battery
Parent unt power
adapter
Screws and
wall anchors
Wall mount
bracket

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Getting started
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Baby unit installation
You can power up the baby unt by connectng t to AC power.
Install the baby unt as shown below.
Bundle the power adapter cord neatly wth a twst te. The
baby unt turns on when t s powered up.
Use only the baby unt power adapters suppled wth ths
product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on
1 300 369 193.
The baby unt power adapters are ntended to be correctly
orented n a vertcal or floor mount poston. The prongs
are not desgned to hold the plug n place f t s plugged
nto a celng, under-the-table or cabnet outlet.
Make sure the baby unts and the power adapter cords are
out of reach of chldren.
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Power outlet
Baby unt
power adapter

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Getting started
Baby unit installation options
The baby unt s ready for tabletop use. Use the provded wall
mount f you want to mount t on a wall. Make sure to test the
recepton and the baby unt poston before completng the wall
mountng nstallaton (see Test your baby monitor on page 21).
Tabletop to wall mount installation - Method 1
Check for recepton strength and camera angle before drllng
the holes.
Place the wall mount bracket on a wall and then use a pencl
to mark the top and the bottom holes as shown. Remove the
wall mount and drll two holes n the wall (7/32” drll bt).
If you drll the holes nto a stud, go to step 3.
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If you drll the holes nto an object other than a stud, nsert
the wall anchors nto the holes. Tap gently on the ends wth
a hammer untl the wall anchors are flush wth the wall.
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3. Algn the wall mount bracket and screws wth the holes n
the wall as shown. Tghten the screw n the mddle hole
frst, so that the wall mount bracket poston s fxed. You
can tghten the other screw n the top hole.
Tabletop to wall mount installation - Method 1
4. Place the baby unt on the wall mount bracket. Tghten the
screw nto the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the
baby unt.
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Tabletop to wall mount installation - Method 2
Check for recepton strength and camera angle before drllng
the holes.
Follow steps 1 and 2 n Tabletop to wall mount
installation - Method 1 on page 3.
Insert the screws nto the holes and tghten the screws untl
only 1/4 nch of the screws are exposed.
Place the baby unt on the wall mount bracket. Tghten the
screw nto the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the
baby unt. Algn the holes on the wall mount bracket wth
the screws on the wall, and slde the wall mount bracket
down untl t locks nto place.
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Parent unit battery installation
You can power up the parent unt by connectng t to AC
power or to the rechargeable battery provded. Even f the
parent unt s connected to AC power, we recommend you
also nstall the battery. Ths guarantees contnual operaton n
case of a power outage.
Install the battery as shown below.
Press down on the large tab of the battery compartment
cover and pull t out.
Wth the label THIS SIDE UP facng up, nsert the
small tabs of the battery nto the slots nsde the battery
compartment. Make sure the metallc contact s correctly
orented as shown below. Push the battery nto the battery
compartment untl t clcks securely nto place.
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Algn the battery compartment cover flat aganst the battery
compartment, then slde t towards the centre of the parent
unt untl t clcks nto place.
To replace the battery, press down on the large tab of the
battery compartment cover and pull t out, then follow the
steps above to nstall the battery.
The operatng tme for usng the rechargeable battery s
short. If you want to montor your baby for a long tme, we
recommend you connect the parent unt to AC power.
If the parent unt wll not be used for a long tme,
dsconnect and remove the battery to prevent possble
leakage.
Use only the battery suppled wth ths product.
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Parent unit battery installation (continued)
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Parent unit installation
Install the parent unt as shown below. Battery nsde the
parent unt wll be charged when connected to power supply.
Bundle the power adapter cord neatly wth a twst te.
Use only the parent unt power adapter suppled wth ths
product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on
1 300 369 193.
The parent unt power adapter s ntended for a vertcal or
floor mount poston. The prongs are not desgned to hold
the plug n place f t s plugged nto a celng,
under-the-table or cabnet outlet.
Make sure the parent unt and the power adapter cord are
out of reach of chldren.
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Power outlet
Parent unt power adapter

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Getting started
Parent unit battery charging
When you have connected the parent unt and nstalled ts
battery for the frst tme or after power outage, the parent unt
powers on automatcally. The battery con ndcates the battery
status (see the followng table).
The parent unt battery s fully charged after 3 hours of
contnuous chargng.
It takes longer to charge the battery when the parent unt
s turned on. To shorten the chargng tme, turn the parent
unt off whle chargng.
The standby tme vares dependng on the senstvty level
you set, your actual use and the age of the battery.
Battery
indicators
Battery status Action
The battery con s
off and
dsplays.
No battery s nstalled
but operates usng AC
power, or the battery has
been nstalled ncorrectly.
Install the parent
unt battery. Charge
wthout nterrupton
(at least 30 mnutes).
The screen
dsplays Battery
low at Parent
Unit and . The
lght flashes.
The battery has very lttle
charge and may be used
for only a short tme.
Charge wthout
nterrupton (about
30 mnutes).
The battery
con becomes
sold .
The battery s fully
charged.
To keep the battery
charged, connect t
to AC power when
not n use.
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Baby unit overview
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Baby unit overview (continued)
1. Light sensor
2. Infrared LEDs
3. Camera
4. Power light
is ON when the baby unit is turned on and is paired
to the parent unit.
Flashes when the baby unit is not being viewed; or
when the link to the parent unit is lost.
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5. /VOL/
Press to adjust the baby unit speaker volume. It
determines the lullaby volume and talkback volume
transmitted from the parent unit.
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6. Play/Stop
Press to play or stop lullabies on the baby unit.•
7. Microphone
8. Skip
Press to play the next lullaby.•
9. ON/OFF switch
Slide to turn the baby unit on or off.•
10. Speaker
11. Temperature sensor
12. PAIR
Press and hold to par to the parent unt when a desred
baby unt slot s chosen at the parent unt.
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13. Threaded socket
For wall mount nstallaton use.•
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Parent unit overview
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Parent unit overview (continued)
1. Speaker
2. Power jack
3. Stand
4. Antenna
5. LED lights
Indcate the dfferent statuses of the parent unt. For detals,
refer to Parent unit lights.
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6. Microphone
7. On/off
Press and hold to power on.
Press and hold to power off.
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8. TALK
Whle vewng mage, press and hold to talk to the selected
baby unt.
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9. Zoom
Whle vewng mage, press to zoom n or out. •
10.
Whle n a menu, press to select a feature.
Whle vewng mage, press and hold to move the mage
rghtward.
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11. BACK
Whle n a menu, press to return to the man menu or dle
screen.
Whle vewng mage, press and hold to move the mage
leftward.
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