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
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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
o
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
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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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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sensor
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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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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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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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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.
90
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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