VTech BM5000 User manual

Model:

BM5000

For product support

please call: 1 300 369 193

User’s manual

BM5000

Safe & Sound

Digital Audio Monitor

with Wire-Free

Home Monitoring

i

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 thoroughly to ensure proper

installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich

VTech product.

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Product introduction

BM5000 is a baby monitor which consists of one baby unit

(BM5000 BU), one parent unit (BM5000 PU).

The parent unit may be shipped with protective stickers

covering the displays. Remove the protective sticker before use.

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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 as an aid. It is not a substitute for

responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used

as such.

This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor.

Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use

it next to a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or

swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.

CAUTION: Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There

may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for

the parent unit. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or

replacement battery pack for the parent unit. Do not dispose of

batteries in a ﬁre. They may explode.

Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter

polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product.

Baby unit power adapter: Input 100-240V AC 150mA 60Hz;

Output: 6V DC 600mA;

Parent unit power adapter: Input 100-240V AC 150mA 60Hz;

Output: 6V DC 400mA.

The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in 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.

For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed

near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Unplug the power cords before replacing batteries.

Do not cut off the power adapters to replace them with other

plugs, as this causes a hazardous situation.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do not install

this product where the cords may be walked on or crimped.

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Important safety instructions (continued)

This product should be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local

power company.

Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.

Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or

other unstable surfaces.

This product should not be placed in any area where proper

ventilation is not provided. Slots and openings in the back or

bottom of this product are provided for ventilation. To protect them

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing

the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This

product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat

register.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots

because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a

short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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

reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is

subsequently used.

You should test the sound reception every time you turn on the

units or move one of the components.

Periodically examine all components for damage.

Be aware of possible loss of privacy while using public airwaves.

Conversations may be picked up by other nursery monitors,

cordless phones, scanners, etc.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the product.

The product is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Cautions

Use and store the product at a temperature between 0

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C and

40

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C.

Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight.

Do not put the product close to a heating source.

Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright

sunshine or ﬁre.

Make sure the baby unit(s) and the adapter cord(s) are always out

of reach of the baby, at least 1 metre away from the baby or crib, to

avoid a possible strangulation hazard.

Never place the baby unit(s) inside the baby’s crib or playpen.

Never cover the baby unit(s) or parent unit with anything such as a

towel or a blanket.

Other electronic products may cause interference with your baby

monitor. Try installing your baby monitor as far away from these

electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular

telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal

computers, kitchen appliances and cordless telephones.

Do not attach the wire-free sensors to a baby’s cot or playpen.

Ensure the wire-free sensors are installed out of the reach of

children.

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Table of contents

Getting started .................. 1

Parts checklist ........................... 1

Parent unit battery installation ... 2

Baby unit and parent unit

installation .............................. 3

Parent unit battery charging ...... 5

Baby unit overview .................... 6

Parent unit overview ................. 8

Parent unit display icons ......... 11

Parent unit display messages ...13

Positioning the baby monitor .... 14

Operating range ...................... 15

Test your baby monitor before

use ....................................... 15

Using your baby monitor ...16

Power on or off the baby unit ... 16

Power on or off the parent unit ...16

Adjust the speaker volume for

baby unit .............................. 16

Adjust the speaker volume for

parent unit ........................... 16

Adjust the sound sensitivity of

the baby unit ........................ 17

Set date and time .................... 18

Sound alert .............................. 19

Vibration alert .......................... 19

Temperature ............................ 20

Set the temperature range ...... 20

Set the temperature format ..... 21

Projector and lullaby .............. 22

Talk to the baby unit ................ 23

Find/page the parent unit ........ 23

Adding sensors ...24

Sensor alerts ........................... 25

Sensor status .......................... 25

Sensor log ............................... 26

Sensor settings ....................... 26

Sensor notiﬁcations ................ 27

Rename the sensor ................. 28

Test the sensor signal

strength ............................... 28

Appendix .......................... 29

Troubleshooting ...................... 30

Operating range .......................34

Maintenance ............................ 34

Customer service and product

warranty ...............................35

Technical speciﬁcations .......... 37

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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.

Getting started

Parent unit

(BM5000 PU)

Baby unit

(BM5000 BU)

Battery compartment

cover

Baby unit adapter

Battery

Parent unit adapter

User’s manual

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Getting started

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Parent unit battery installation

You can power up the parent unit by connecting it to AC

power or to the rechargeable battery provided. Even if the

parent unit is connected to AC power, we recommend you

also install the battery. This guarantees continual operation in

case of a power outage.

Install the battery as shown below.

To replace the battery, unplug the battery connector from

the socket, and then pull the battery out of the battery

compartment. Follow the steps above to install the battery.

The operating time for using the rechargeable battery is

short. If you want to monitor your baby for a long time, we

recommend you connect the parent unit to AC power.

If the parent unit will not be used for a long time,

disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible

leakage.

Use only the battery supplied with this product.

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Getting started

Baby unit and parent unit installation

You can power up the baby unit by connecting it to AC power.

Install the baby unit as shown below.

Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie. The

baby unit turns on when it is powered up.

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Getting started

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Use only the parent unit power adapter and the baby unit

power adapters supplied with this product. To order a

replacement, contact VTech on 1 300 369 193.

The parent unit power adapter and baby unit power

adapter are intended to be correctly oriented in 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.

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Baby unit and parent unit installation (continued)

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Getting started

Parent unit battery charging

Once you have connected the parent unit and installed its

battery, it powers on automatically. The battery icon indicates

the battery status (see the following table).

The parent unit battery is fully charged after 11 hours of

continuous charging.

It takes longer to charge the battery when the parent unit

is turned on. To shorten the charging time, turn the parent

unit off while charging.

The standby time varies depending on the sensitivity level

you set, your actual use and the age of the battery.

Battery

indicators

Battery status Action

The battery icon

is off.

No battery is

installed. The parent

unit can be used only

when it is connected

to AC power.

Install the parent

unit battery.

Charge without

interruption (at

least 30 minutes).

LOW BATTERY

and ﬂash on

the screen. The

light flashes.

The battery has very

little charge and may

be used for only a

short time.

Charge

without

interruption

(about

30 minutes).

The battery icon

becomes solid

.

The battery is fully

charged.

To keep the

battery charged,

connect it to AC

power when not

in use.

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Getting started

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Baby unit overview

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Projector

• When it is on, it projects some image patterns to the

user environment.

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Microphone

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Control key panel

power on

• Press to power on.

• Press and hold to power off.

page

• Press to start or stop paging parent unit.

volume +

• Press to increase the speaker volume or lullaby

volume.

volume -

• Press to decrease the speaker volume or lullaby

volume.

• Press to turn on or off the projector and lullaby.

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Getting started

Baby unit overview (continued)

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Magnetic base

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Speaker

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Temperature sensor

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Power jack

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Getting started

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Parent unit overview

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Microphone

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Visual sound indicator

The visual sound indicator has two functions. One is

to show the sound level detected by the baby unit. The

other one is to show the volume level during speaker

volume setting.

Sound level detected by the baby unit

• One to three green lights

indicate a moderate sound level detected by the

baby unit.

• Additional red lights indicate a

higher sound level detected by the baby unit (e.g.

baby crying loudly).

Speaker volume level

• One to three green lights indicate

Level 1 to Level 3 of the speaker volume setting.

• Additional red lights indicate

Level 4 to Level 5 of the speaker volume setting.

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Getting started

Parent unit overview (continued)

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LCD panel

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sensor alerts

• Press to turn on or off the sensor alert system.

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menu

• Press to enter the settings menu while idle.

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Control key panel

select

• While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save a

setting.

back

• While in a menu, press to return to the previous

screen.

volume +

• Press to increase the speaker volume.

• While in a menu, press to scroll up.

volume -

• Press to decrease the speaker volume.

• While in a menu, press to scroll down.

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Battery level indicator

• Light is on when the parent unit is connected to AC

power.

• Light ﬂashes when the parent unit battery is low and

needs charging.

• Light is off when the parent unit battery is fully charged,

or when not connect to AC power and with no battery

installed.

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Getting started

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Parent unit overview (continued)

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(On/off)

• Press to power on.

• Press and hold to power off.

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talk

• Press and hold to talk to the baby unit; release to

stop talking.

• While in a menu, press toa return to idle screen.

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Power jack

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Speaker

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Belt clip

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Battery compartment cover

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Getting started

Parent unit display icons

Connection status

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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 the weak link signal strength is detected

between the baby unit and the parent unit.

• ﬂashes when the link between the baby unit and the

parent unit is lost.

Projector and lullaby

• Displays when the lullaby and the projector of the baby

unit is on.

Projector only

• Displays when the projector of the baby unit is on.

Lullaby only

• Displays when the lullaby of the baby unit is on.

Sound alert

• Displays when the sound alert of the parent unit is turned

on.

• Flashes when there are sounds detected from the baby

unit.

Vibration alert

• Displays when the vibration alert of the parent unit is

turned on.

• Flashes when there are loud sounds detected from the

baby unit.

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Getting started

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Parent unit display icons (continued)

Mute

• Displays when the volume is turned off.

Sensor open

• The monitored door, window, or medicine cabinet is

opened.

Sensor alerts on

• Sensor alert system is turned on

Battery status

• animates when the battery is

charging.

• displays solid when the battery is fully charged.

• ﬂashes when battery is in low level and needs charging.

• No battery icon displays when there is no battery

installed.

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Getting started

Parent unit display messages

BATTERY LOW

AT PARENT

UNIT

The parent unit uses only the rechargeable

battery pack and it needs to be recharged.

BATTERY LOW

AT SENSOR X

*

The sensor battery is low and it needs to be

replaced.

SENSOR X

is

open

The monitored door, window, or medicine

cabinet is opened.

NO LINK TO

BABY UNIT OR

SENSORS

When the link between the parent unit and

the baby unit is lost continuously for over 10

seconds.

PAGING

All idle parent units are being paged by the

baby unit.

Saved

Your selection has been saved.

SEARCHING

The parent unit is out of range of the baby unit, or

the baby unit is out of power.

TALKBACK

The parent unit is talking to the baby unit.

X new

event(s)

The number of new sensor activity(ies).

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F/20

o

C

The real-time temperature of the baby unit.

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o

F/32

o

C

TOO HOT /

TOO COLD

The temperature of the baby unit is too high or

too low.

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