VTech BM3500 User manual

Model:

BM3500

For product support

please call: 1 300 369 193

User’s manual

BM3500

Safe & Sound

Full Color Video and Audio Monitor

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

BM3500 is an baby monitor which consists of one baby unit

(BM3500 BU) and one parent unit (BM3500 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 battery indicated in this manual. There

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

parent unit. Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre.

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 50/60Hz;

output: 6V DC 1000 mA

Parent unit power adapter: Input 100-240V AC 150mA 50/60Hz;

output: 6V DC 800 mA

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.

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 the battery.

Do not cut off the 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.

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.

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Important safety instructions (continued)

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

o

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.

The battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such

as bright sunshine or ﬁre.

Make sure the baby unit and the adapter cord 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 inside the baby’s crib or playpen.

Never cover the baby unit or parent unit(s) 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.

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Table of contents

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

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

Baby unit installation ..................2

Baby unit installation options .....3

Parent unit battery installation ....9

Replace the battery ..................10

Parent unit installation ..............11

Parent unit battery charging .....12

Baby unit overview ...................13

Parent unit overview ................14

Parent unit lights ......................15

Parent unit display icons ..........16

Parent unit main menu icons ...17

Parent unit display messages ... 20

Positioning the baby monitor ...21

Operating range .......................21

Audio settings ..........................21

Test your baby monitor

before use ............................ 22

Using the baby monitor ... 23

Power on or off the baby unit .. 23

Power on or off the parent unit 23

Adjusting speaker volume

for parent unit ...................... 23

Adjusting speaker volume

for baby unit ......................... 23

Adjusting camera angle for

baby unit ...............................24

Monitoring mode ......................24

View ......................................... 25

Zoom ....................................... 25

Date and time settings ............ 26

Set Date Format .................. 26

Set Time Format .................. 26

Set Date and Time .............. 27

Display settings ....................... 28

LCD brightness ................... 28

LCD contrast ....................... 28

Play lullabies ........................... 29

Talk to the bab

y unit ................ 29

Night vision.............................. 29

Set the alert tone ..................... 30

Low battery tone alert .......... 39

No link alert .......................... 30

Sound Alert ...........................31

Monitor the temperature ..........31

Minimum temperature ...........31

Maximum temperature ......... 32

Temperature alert ................ 32

Temperature format ............. 33

Adjust the sound sensitivity .... 33

Sound Activation ..................... 34

Vibration .................................. 34

Alarm ....................................... 35

Set an alarm ........................ 35

Alarm alert ........................... 36

Set the language ..................... 36

Reset to default ....................... 36

Pair baby unit .......................... 37

Unpair baby unit ...................... 38

Appendix .......................... 39

Parent unit battery ................... 39

Troubleshooting ...................... 40

Operating range ....................... 45

Maintenance ............................ 45

Customer service and

product warranty .................. 46

Technical Speciﬁcations ......... 48

Index ................................. 49

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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.

User’s guide

Parent unit

(BM3500 PU)

Baby unit

(BM3500 BU)

2 Power adapters

Getting started

User’s guide

To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters,

please call VTech on 1 300 369 193.

Battery

Battery door

2 Screws

2 Wall anchors

Wall mount

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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.

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

unit turns on when it is powered up.

Use only the baby unit power adapters supplied with this

product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on

1 300 369 193.

The baby unit 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.

Make sure the baby units and the power adapter cords are

out of reach of children.reach of children.

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Bundle the

power cord

Power outlet

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Getting started

Baby unit installation options

The baby unit is ready for tabletop use. Use the provided wall mount if

you want to mount it on a wall. Make sure to test the reception and the

baby unit position before completing the wall mounting installation

(see Test your baby monitor before use on page 22).

Tabletop to wall mount installation

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the wall.

Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling

the holes.

Place the wall mount on a wall, and then use a

pencil to mark the top two holes as shown. Remove the

wall mount and drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit).

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If you drill the holes into a stud, go to step 3.

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If you drill the holes into an object other than a stud, insert

the wall anchors into the holes. Tap gently on the ends with

a hammer until the wall anchors are ﬂush with the wall.

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Getting started

Align the wall mount and screws with the holes in the wall

as shown. Tighten the screw in the middle hole ﬁrst, so

that the wall mount position is ﬁxed. You can tighten the

other screw in the top hole.

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Place the baby unit on the wall mount. Tighten the

screw into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure

the baby unit.

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VOL

ON/OFF

Baby unit installation options (continued)

5

Getting started

Bundle the power cord neatly with the twisted tie.

Make sure to keep the power adapter cord away from

children’s reach.

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VOL

ON/OFF

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2

Power outlet

Bundle the

power cord

Baby unit installation options (continued)

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Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

Option 2: Use this method so that you can relocate the baby

unit with the wall mount easily

Check for reception strength and camera angle before drilling

the holes.

Place the wall mount on a wall, and then use a

pencil to mark the top two holes as shown. Remove the

wall mount and drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit).

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2. If you drill the holes into a stud, go to step 3.

-OR-

If you drill the holes into an object other than a stud, insert

the wall anchors into the holes. Tap gently on the ends with

a hammer until the wall anchors are ﬂush with the wall.

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Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

3. Insert the screws into the holes and tighten the screws

until only 1/4 inch of the screws are exposed.

4. Place the baby unit on the wall mount. Tighten the screw

into the threaded socket at the bottom to secure the baby

unit. Align the holes on the wall mount with the screws on

the wall, and slide the wall mount down until it locks into

place.

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ON/OFF

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Getting started

Baby unit installation options (continued)

5. Bundle the power cord neatly with the twisted tie.

Make sure to keep the power adapter cord away from

children’s reach.

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O N / O F F

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Power outlet

Bundle the

power cord

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Getting started

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.

With the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, insert the small tabs

of the battery into the slots inside the battery compartment.

Make sure the metallic contact is correctly oriented as

shown below. Push the battery into the battery compartment

until it clicks securely into place.

Align the battery compartment cover ﬂat against the battery

compartment, then slide it towards the center of the parent

unit until it clicks into place.

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Metallic

contact

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Getting started

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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Replace the battery

To replace the battery, press down on the large tab of the

battery and pull it out of the battery compartment, then follow

the steps above to install the battery.

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Getting started

Parent unit installation

Install the parent unit as shown belo

w.

Bundle the power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.

Use only the parent unit power adapter supplied with this

product. To order a replacement, contact VTech on

1 300 369 193.

The parent unit power adapter is 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 and the power adapter cord are

out of reach of children.

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The bar

keeps scrolling

until charging is

completed

Bundle the

power cord

Power outlet

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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 9 to 11). The battery icon indicates the battery status

(see the table below). The parent unit battery is fully charged

after 12 hours of continuous charging.

When the parent unit is operating in battery mode and the

battery is low, you need to charge the parent unit without

interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the parent unit

enough charge to use for a short time. When operating in low

battery condition, LOW BATTERY and

ﬂash on the parent

unit. The light ﬂashes and the parent unit plays short beeps

to alert you.

The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators

and actions to take.

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.

When you charge the battery pack initially or it is not used for a

long period of time, charge it for 12 hours continuously. It takes

longer to charge the battery when the parent unit is turned on.

To shorten the charging time, turn the parent unit off.

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Getting started

Baby unit overview

PAIR

Threaded socket

Rotatable camera head

Antenna

Temperature

sensor

ON/OFF

Camera

Light sensor

Speaker

+ (Volume up)

- (Volume down)

ON/OFF LED

light

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