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Page 2 - Congratulations; read; Important safety instructions; on page iii of this manual.

Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read Important safety instructions on page iii of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech product. Please review this manual tho...

Page 3 - ii; Product introduction; is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit (

ii Product introduction DM221 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit ( DM221 BU ) and one parent unit ( DM221 PU ). DM221-2 is an audio monitor which consists of one baby unit ( DM221-2 BU ) and two parent units ( DM221-2 PU ). The parent units may be shipped with protective stickers co...

Page 4 - iii; CAUTION; battery according to the information in; The RBRC; voltage can seriously damage the product.

iii Important safety instructions When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.Adult setup is required.This product is intended ...

Page 5 - iv; Important safety instructions (continued); appliance by a person responsible for their safety.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

iv Important safety instructions (continued) To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the product other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect...

Page 6 - Cautions; Use and store the product at a temperature between 32

v Cautions Use and store the product at a temperature between 32 o F and 104 o F. Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source. The battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire. Make sure ...

Page 7 - Table of contents; Technical specifications

vi Table of contents Getting started ..............................1 Parts checklist .................................1 Baby unit installation .......................2 Parent unit battery installation .........3 Parent unit installation .....................5 Parent unit battery charging ..............

Page 8 - Parts checklist; Check to make sure the package contains the following items.; Impor tant information *; Getting started

1 Parts checklist Check to make sure the package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. User ’s manual * Important information Impor tant information * Parent unit (DM221 PU/DM221-2 PU) (1 for DM221 and 2 for DM221-2) ...

Page 9 - Baby unit installation; The; POWER; light remains

2 Getting started Baby unit installation You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power.Install the baby unit as shown below.Make sure that the power outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.The baby unit turns on when it is powere...

Page 10 - Parent unit battery installation; Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the label; THIS SIDE UP; facing up and the wires hanging out.

3 Getting started Parent unit battery installation You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC power or to the rechargeable battery pack provided. Even if the parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you also install the battery pack. This guarantees continued operation in case...

Page 11 - Parent unit battery installation (continued); the center of the parent unit until it clicks into place.

4 Getting started If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery pack to prevent possible leakage.Use only the battery pack supplied with this product. To purchase a replacement battery pack, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-...

Page 12 - Parent unit installation; Install the parent unit as shown belo

5 Getting started Parent unit installation Install the parent unit as shown belo w. Make sure that the power outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie. When the battery pack is installed, the light turns on while charging. Use only the power ada...

Page 13 - Parent unit battery charging; indicates the battery status (see the table b; LOW BATTERY; Battery indicators; and

6 Getting started Parent unit battery charging The parent unit turns on after you have installed the parent unit battery or connected the parent unit to AC power (see pages 3 to 5). The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the table b elow). The parent unit batte ry is fully charged after ...

Page 14 - Baby unit overview; POWER light

7 Getting started (On/off) Press and hold to turn on or off (page 16). / VOLUME/ Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume (page 16). Baby unit overview POWER light On when the baby unit turns on (page 16). Power jack Nightlight On when (nightlight) turns on (page 16). (Nightlight) Press to t...

Page 15 - Parent unit overview; Sound level indicators

8 Getting started Parent unit overview /VOLUME/ Press to decrease or increase the speaker volume (page 17).While in a menu, press to scroll down or up. light On when the battery is charging or is fully charged.Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. Off when no battery is installed. Soun...

Page 16 - Parent unit display screen icons; Connection status; flashes when the battery fails to charge.

9 Getting started Parent unit display screen icons Connection status - displays when strong signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. - displays when moderate signal strength is detected between the baby unit and the parent unit. - displays when weak signal strength is d...

Page 17 - Positioning and operating range; Positioning the audio monitor; parent unit and the baby unit farther apart.; Audio settings; At least 3 feet

10 Getting started Positioning and operating range Positioning the audio monitor Place the parent unit within the operating range (see below) of the baby unit. We recommend you place the parent unit at least 3 feet away from the baby unit to avoid audio feedback. If you still experience audio feedba...

Page 18 - Test your audio monitor before use; been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective.; To test your audio monitor:; Make sure the baby unit is at least; LINKED; . Your audio monitor is now ready for use.; If no connecti; NOT LINKED; nd

11 Getting started Test your audio monitor before use It is important to test the audio monitor when it is installed initially, and at regular times thereafter. Test your parent units and baby unit if they have not been used for a long time or you suspect they are defective. To test your audio monit...

Page 19 - Using the menu; to confirm your selection.; To return to the previous menu, press; To exit the menu without making any changes, press .; Sensitivity; you hear a confirmation tone.; Parent unit settings

12 Using the menu To enter the parent unit menu: Press MENU/ BACK when the parent unit is not in use. Press or until the screen displays the desired feature. Press SELECT to enter that feature menu.Press or until the screen displays the desired option. Press SELECT to confirm your selection. To retu...

Page 20 - Sound alert; When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned on, displays.; The sound alert setting on each parent unit is independent.; Vibration alert; You may turn on the vibration alert; Each time you set the vibration alert to; ON, the parent unit vibrates briefly; after you press; SELECT; The vibration alert setting on each parent unit is independent.

13 Sound alert You may turn on the sound alert while the speaker volume is turned off so that the parent unit beeps as soon as the baby unit detects sounds which light up four sound level indicators on the parent unit. When the sound alert of the parent unit is turned on, displays. The sound alert i...

Page 21 - SAVED; immediately when you change the nightlight auto-on setting from; to; YES; , the nightlight on the baby unit will go off immediately after; Language; FRANCAIS or; The language setting on each parent unit is independent.

Parent unit settings 14 Nightlight auto-on You can turn on or off the nightlight on the baby unit manually (see page 16). You can also use the parent unit to set the nightlight on the baby unit to automatically turn on whenever sounds are detected from the baby unit.When the nightlight auto-on setti...

Page 22 - Set default; To restore to the default settings:; SET DEFAULT, then press; ress; SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear; a confirmation tone and then the screen displays; range will not be reset.

Parent unit settings 15 Set default Use this feature to restore to the default settings. Restoring the default settings on one parent unit will only reset the shared settings (sensitivity and nightlight auto-on) of the other parent unit. To restore to the default settings: Press MENU/ BACK when the ...

Page 23 - Use this feature to find misplaced parent units.; Paging rings all parent units even if the speaker volume; Baby unit operation

16 Power on or off the baby unit Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the baby unit. The POWER light turns on. Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the baby unit. The POWER light turns off. Speaker v olume You can change the speaker volume (listening volume) from Level 1 to Level 5 . Th...

Page 24 - TALK; When a parent unit is talking to the baby unit, it is also; Parent unit operation

17 Power on or off the parent unit Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the parent unit. The display screen turns on.Press and hold for 2 seconds again to turn off the parent unit. The display screen turns off. Speaker volume You can change the speaker volume (listening volume) from VOLUME 1 to V...

Page 25 - icon flashes on the screen.; The other parent unit is talking to the baby unit.; Appendix; Parent unit display screen messages

18 CHECK BATT When the battery charging performance is abnormal, the light is off and the icon flashes on the screen. LINKED When the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is established. LOW BATTERY The parent unit uses only the rechargeable battery pack and it needs to be recharged. NOT L...

Page 26 - Parent unit battery; charged, you can expect the following performance:; While in standby* mode; mode. There is no sound detected from

19 Appendix Parent unit battery It takes up to 11 hours for the battery pack to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in standby* mode Up to 8 days * The parent unit is not charging or in TALK mode. There is no sound dete...

Page 27 - Troubleshooting; My audio monitor does not work at all.; Make sure the baby unit and the parent unit are turned on.; The audio monitor produces high-pitched noise.; You may need to adjust the sensitivity; LEVEL 5; adjust the sensitivity level to a lower level (

20 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with this product, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My audio monitor does not work at all...

Page 28 - My parent unit does not play any sound when there is noise from the; possible from these types of electronic devices.; Charge the battery in the parent unit for up to 11 hours.; does not accept charge.; light on the parent unit should be on.; If the

21 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) My parent unit does not play any sound when there is noise from the baby unit. Make sure the parent unit is powered up by connecting it to AC power (page (page 5) or to the rechargeable battery pack provided ( (page 3). Make sure the power adapter and the pare...

Page 29 - The light on the parent unit is off.

22 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) The light on the parent unit is off. Make sure the parent unit battery is installed (page 3) and charged (page 6) correctly. Make sure the power adapter and the parent unit are plugged in correctly and securely. Unplug the parent unit power adapter. Wait for 1...

Page 30 - Operating range; protect your audio monitor if you ever need to ship it.

23 Appendix Operating range This product operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the baby unit and the parent unit can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the baby unit, the parent unit, the weather,...

Page 31 - Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers; Pacemaker patients; RBRC

24 Appendix Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless devices):Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless devices and implan...

Page 32 - Limited warranty; What does this limited warranty cover?; fire, water or other liquid intrusion or

25 Appendix Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and wo...

Page 33 - How do you get warranty service?; To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit; What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?; limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.; Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

26 Appendix How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit www.babymonitors.vtech.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a che...

Page 34 - FCC and IC regulations; correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:; Industry Canada; interference that may cause undesired operation.

27 Appendix FCC and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful in...

Page 35 - RF radiation exposure statement; to Canada’s Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields.

28 Appendix RF radiation exposure statement The baby unit complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The baby unit should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) between the baby unit and the baby’s body. For hand held operatio...

Page 37 - Index

30 Index A Alert setting 13 Audio settings 10 B Baby unit installation 2 Baby unit operation 16 Baby unit overview 7 Battery 19 Battery charging 6 Battery installation 3 C Cardiac pacemakers 24 Cautions v Charging 6 D Default settings 15 Display screen icons 9 Display screen messages 18 F FCC and IC...