VTech DM111 - Manual

User’s manual
DM111/DM111-2

Safe & Sound

TM

audio monitor

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before
using this product, please read

Important

safety instructions

in this manual.

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.

In Canada, please

visit

www.vtechcanada.com

.

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Positioning the baby monitor

Place the parent unit within the operating range

of the baby unit. We recommend the parent

unit is at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from the

baby unit to avoid audio feedback. If you still

experience audio feedback, move the parent

unit and the baby unit farther apart.

Operating range

The operating range of the baby monitor is

up to 300 meters (1000 feet) outdoors or

50 meters (160 feet) indoors. The actual

operating range may vary depending on

the environmental conditions, and other

interferences such as walls, doors, and other

obstructions.

Baby unit overview

Parent unit overview

Connect

Connect the parent unit

Before use

You may test the baby monitor before initial

use, and at regular times thereafter.

To test your baby monitor:

Place the parent unit and the baby unit in the

same room to test the product.
Press and hold on the baby unit until the

POWER

light turns off.

Press and hold on the baby unit again

until the

POWER

light turns on.

Press and hold on the parent unit the

POWER/LINK

light turns off.

Press and hold on the parent unit again

until the

POWER/LINK

light turns on.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

If the parent unit is not linked to the baby unit

,

the

POWER/LINK

light on the parent unit will

flash.

Move the parent unit closer to the baby

unit (but not less than 1 meter / 3 feet).

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1

–

POWER light

2

–

(On/off)

Press and hold to turn on or off the

baby unit.

3

–

Microphone

4

–

Power jack

Overview

POWER / LINK

POWER/LINK light

Lights off when the parent unit

is off.
Lights on in green when the

parent unit is on and linked to

the baby unit.
Flashes in green when there is

no link between the baby unit

and parent unit, or when the

parent unit is out of range from

the baby unit.

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Visual sound indicator

The visual sound indicator shows

the sound level detected from

the baby unit. It also shows the

volume level during speaker

volume setting.

Sound level detected from the

baby unit is indepedent from the

volume level set at the parent unit.

Green lights indicate a

moderate sound level detected

from the baby unit; or

Level 1

to

Level 3

of the

speaker volume setting.
Red lights indicate a higher

sound level detected from the

baby unit; or

Level 4

to

Level 5

of the

speaker volume setting.

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LOW BATTERY

LOW BATTERY light

Flashes in red when the

battery is low.

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POWER

POWER light

Lights off when the baby unit

is off.
Lights on in green when the

baby unit is on.

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1

–

Visual sound indicator

2

–

POWER/LINK light

3

–

LOW BATTERY light

4

–

(Volume down)

Press to decrease the speaker volume.

5

–

(On/off)

Press and hold to turn on or off the

parent unit.

6

–

Speaker

Listen to sounds transmitted from the

baby unit.

7

–

(Volume up)

Press to increase the speaker volume.

8

–

Belt clip

9

–

Battery compartment cover

10

–

Power jack

Baby unit light

Parent unit light

Using your baby monitor

Power on or off the baby unit

To turn on the baby unit:

Press and hold until the

POWER

light

turns on.

To turn off the baby unit:

Press and hold until the

POWER

light

turns off.

Power on or off the parent unit

To turn on the parent unit:

Press and hold

until the

POWER/LINK

light turns on.

To turn off the parent unit:

Press and hold unit the

POWER/LINK

light turns off.

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Connect the baby unit

Use only the parent unit power adapter

and the baby unit power adapter supplied

with this product.
The parent unit power adapter and baby

unit power adapter are intended for a

vertical or floor mount position. The prongs

are not designed to hold the plug in place

if it is plugged into a ceiling,

under-the-table, or cabinet outlet.
Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit

and the power adapter cord are out of

reach of children
Both the baby unit and the parent unit are

on once connected to the power supply.

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6VDC / 300mA

baby’s saf

ety world

Parent Un

it

Power outlet not

controlled by a

wall switch

Power adapter

POW

ER

At least 1 meter (3 feet)

Parts checklist

Baby unit (DM111 BU/DM111-2 BU)
Parent unit (DM111 PU/DM111-2 PU)

(1 for DM111 and 2 for DM111-2)

Power adapter for baby unit
Power adapter for parent unit

(1 for DM111 and 2 for DM111-2)

User’s manual

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POWER

POWER

POWER

POWER

POWER

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6VDC / 300mA

baby’s saf

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Parent Un

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Power outlet not

controlled by a

wall switch

Power adapter

POWER / LINK

Below are the questions most frequently asked about

Below are the questions most frequently asked about

the baby monitor. If you cannot find the answer to

your question, contact customer service by visiting our

website at

www.vtechphones.com

or

calling

1 (800) 595-9511

. In Canada, go to

www.vtechcanada.com

or call

1 (800) 267-7377

.

Why does the baby

monitor not respond

normally?

Try the following (in the order

listed) for common cure:

1. Disconnect the power

from the baby unit and

the parent unit.

2. Remove the batteries

from the parent unit.

3. Connect the baby unit to

the power supply again.

The baby unit turns on.

4. Connect the parent unit

to the power supply

again; or insert two new

AAA alkaline batteries.

The parent unit turns on.

5. Wait for the parent unit

to synchronize with the

baby units. Allow up to

one minute for this to

take place.

Why doesn’t the

POWER

light on the

baby unit turn on

when I switch on the

units?

Perhaps the baby unit is not

connected to the power

supply.
Connect the baby unit to

power supply. The baby unit

turns on.

Why doesn’t the

POWER/LINK

light on the parent

unit turn on when I

switch on the units?

Perhaps the battery of the

parent unit is empty and the

parent unit is not connected

to power supply.
Connect the parent unit to

power supply; or insert two

new AAA alkaline batteries

into the parent unit. The

parent unit turns on and

establishes connection with

the baby unit.

Why does the baby

monitor produce a

high-pitched noise?

The units may be too close

to each other. Make sure

the parent unit and the baby

unit at least 1 meter (3 feet)

away from each other.

Why does the

parent unit react

too quickly to other

sounds?

The baby unit also picks up

other sounds than those

of your baby. Adjust the

speaker volume on the

parent unit.

Why don’t I hear a

sound/Why can’t I

hear my baby cry?

You may have muted the

volume or set it to a lower

level. You may need to

adjust the volume to a

higher level.

Why does the

parent unit beep?

The baby units may be out

of range. Move the parent

unit closer to the baby units

(but not less than 1 meter /

3 feet).

Why does the

parent unit

LOW

BATTERY

light

flash?

When the parent unit is

powered by batteries, there

is not sufficient power for

the parent unit to perform

normally. Replace with two

new AAA alkaline batteries.

Why can’t I establish

a connection? Why

is the connection

lost every now and

then? Why are there

sound interruptions?

The baby units may be out

of range. Move the parent

unit closer to the baby units

(but not less than 1 meter /

3 feet).
Other electronic products

may cause interference with

your baby monitor. Try

installing your baby monitor

as far away from these

electronic devices as

possible.

Frequently asked questions

Speaker volume of the parent unit

The speaker volume is preset to

Level 3

on the

parent unit. You can adjust to your preferred

sound level.

To adjust the speaker volume:

Press to decrease the volume, and to

increase the volume.

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If you continue to press or

even the

volume reaches the minimum or maximum

setting, the parent unit will sound once.
When the parent unit is in mute, the visual

sound indicator will still indicate the sound

detected from the baby unit.

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Portable use of the
parent unit (optional)

Use only AAA

alkaline

batteries (not

included).
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not

mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or

rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
When the batteries are installed, the

parent unit turns on.
The parent unit does not support

recharging.

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Install the batteries on the parent unit

Slide open the battery compartment cover.

1.

2. Flip the ribbon across the battery

compartment.

Standby mode

The parent unit is on standby mode when:

it is not connected to the AC power supply; and
there is no sound detected from the baby unit.

The standby time varies depending on usage and

the battery life. Full batteries can last up to 8 days.

Replace the batteries when:

LOW BATTERY

light flashes on the parent unit.

The parent unit beeps twice every 30 seconds.
The batteries are properly installed into the

parent unit, but the

POWER/LINK

light on

the parent unit is off.

To clean and maintain this product:

Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices

that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or

fluorescent lamps).
DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture.
Avoid dropping the product or treating it roughly.
Clean with a soft cloth.
DO NOT immerse the parent unit and the baby unit

in water and do not clean them under the tap.
DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
Make sure the baby unit and parent unit are dry

before you connect them to the power supply.

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, and the layout of your home.
When the parent unit is out of range, it will beep three

times every 10 seconds and enter searching mode.
To improve reception, move closer to the baby unit

(but not less than 1 meter / 3 feet).

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General product care

Operating range

3. Insert two AAA

alkaline

batteries into the

battery compartment on top of the ribbon.

4.

Slide the battery compartment cover until it

clicks into place.

Storage

When you are not going to use the baby monitor for

some time, remove the batteries from the parent unit.

Store the parent unit, the baby unit and the adapters

in a cool and dry place.

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