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DM221

VTech DM221 FAQ

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Why won’t my Parent or Baby (Child) Unit turn on? / I don’t see any lights on the Baby or
Parent Unit after switching them on.
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The Parent Unit turns on when it is connected to AC power using the supplied power
adapter, or when connected the charged battery pack.
The Baby Unit turns on when it is connected to AC power using the supplied power
adapter.
Ensure that you are using power outlets that are known to be working and not controlled
by a wall switch.
Make sure the power adapters are firmly connected to the power outlets and Parent and
Baby Units.
Either unit can be turned off by pressing the Power button for approximately two
seconds. To turn either unit on again, press the Power button for approximately two
seconds.
My Parent Unit displays SEARCHING or NOT LINKED
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The Parent Unit will display SEARCHING if it is out of range of the Baby Unit, or if the
Baby Unit is turned off or lost power. After several seconds of searching without finding
the Baby Unit, NOT LINKED is displayed.
Ensure that the Baby Unit has power and is turned on. Also move the Parent Unit closer
to the Baby Unit until LINKED is displayed.
Squealing coming from Parent Unit
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Ensure that Parent and Baby units are separated by a minimum of three feet.
Sensitivity may be set too high on the Parent Unit. To adjust sensitivity:
Step 1 Press MENU on the Parent Unit. SENSITIVITY is displayed.
Step 2 Press SELECT.
Step 3 Press ▼VOLUME▲ to adjust the sensitivity. There are 5 levels.
Step 4 Press SELECT to confirm your setting.
Step 5 Press MENU/BACK to exit programming.
The battery in the Parent Unit is not holding a charge
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Ensure that the battery is properly installed and connected to the Parent Unit. Look for
the battery icon in the upper right corner of the display.
Check the installation of the power adapter, both at the electrical outlet and Parent Unit.
The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a switch.
A full charge takes approximately 12 hours.
If the battery has been in service for more than one year, replace the battery. Batteries can
be purchased at www.vtechphones.com.
I cannot hear my child on the Parent Unit
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Increase the sensitivity on the Parent Unit:
Step 1 Press MENU on the Parent Unit. SENSITIVITY is displayed.
Step 2 Press SELECT.
Step 3 Press ▼VOLUME▲ to adjust the sensitivity. There are 5 levels.
Step 4 Press SELECT to confirm your setting.
Step 5 Press MENU/BACK to exit programming.
Raise the volume level on the Parent Unit by pressing VOLUME▲.
Make sure vibration alert is not active. When vibration alert is active on the parent unit,
the speaker volume is turned off. To turn off vibration alert:
Step 1 Press MENU/BACK.
Step 2 Press ▼ or ▲ to choose VIBE ALERT, then press SELECT
Step 3 Press ▼ or ▲ to choose OFF, then press SELECT. The screen displays SAVED.
Step 4 Press MENU/BACK to exit programming.
The Parent Unit may be out of range from the Baby Unit. Move the two closer together.
Parent Unit beeps and is not working normally
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Make sure the Baby Unit is turned on.
Move the Parent Unit closer to the Baby Unit, but not closer than 1 meter / 3 feet.
If you are using the Parent Unit in cordless mode, the battery may be low and requires
recharging. A full charge takes 12 hours.
Reset the system by disconnecting power from both units, waiting at least one minute,
then reconnecting power. Allow time for the two units to link to each other.
Nearby DECT 6.0 cordless phones or other electronic devices may be interfering with the
baby monitor. Separate these devices as far apart as possible.
Nightlight won’t stay lit
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When you turn the nightlight on, if no sound is detected for 15 minutes, the light will turn
itself off.
The display on the Parent Unit is in the wrong language
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Reprogram the parent unit to the correct language:
Step 1 Press MENU/BACK when the Parent Unit is not use.
Step 2 Press ▼ or ▲ to choose LANGUAGE (LANGUE in French; IDIOMA in
Spanish), then press SELECT.
Step 3 Press ▼ or ▲ to choose ENGLISH.
Step 4 Press SELECT to confirm. The screen displays SAVED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
Step 5 Press MENU/BACK to exit programming.
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