Soothing Dreams TM Monitor with Remote Control Model Number: 71597 For proper set-up and use, please read these instructions. Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference, as it contains important information. Transmitter is electrically powered. Remote control receiver is powered by the AC adaptor (included, plugs into standard household outlets 120V AC). Remote control receiver also runs on battery power (9V alkaline battery - not included). Requires one PR12 light bulb (included).
IMPORTANT! CAUTION This product cannot replace responsible adult supervision. • This product is not intended to be used as a medical monitor and its use should not replace adult supervision. • Test sound reception of remote control receiver before first-time use and whenever you change location of transmitter. • To prevent entanglement: - Never place transmitter in a crib or playpen. Keep transmitter and remote control receiver out of baby’s reach. - Never use extension cords with the AC adaptor.
Remote Control Receiver Battery Installation (Optional) 9V (6LR61) SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Battery Compartment Door • Locate battery compartment door on back of remote control receiver. • Loosen screw in battery compartment door with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift to remove battery compartment door. • Snap terminals of a fresh, 9V alkaline battery into remote control receiver connectors. • Replace battery compartment door and tighten screw. Do not over-tighten.
Testing Sound Reception Test transmitter transmission and remote control receiver reception. Power/Volume Dial Power/Volume Dial Power Indicator Place remote control receiver in room in which you intend to use it. Rotate power/volume dial to turn power on. Adjust remote control receiver location. Place transmitter in room in which you intend to use it. Rotate transmitter power/volume dial to turn power on. Turn on a radio.
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Setup & Use IMPORTANT! Test sound reception of this monitor before first time use and whenever you change location of transmitter (see page 5). 1 Set transmitter channel switch to same channel as remote control receiver. 2 Place transmitter in same room with child. Point microphone directly toward crib or play area. 3 Unwrap and fully extend power cord for best transmission. Insert power cord plug into wall outlet. 4 Rotate transmitter power/volume dial to turn power on. Power indicator lights.
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Setup & Use 9 Place remote control receiver where you will see or hear it. 10 Unwrap and fully extend AC adaptor cord for best reception. Insert AC adaptor jack into remote control receiver socket and plug into wall outlet. Note: To use a 9V alkaline battery for power source, refer to “Remote Control Receiver Battery Installation” instructions on page 4. 11 Rotate remote control receiver power/volume dial to turn power on. Power indicator lights. Rotate power/volume dial to adjust volume.
Setup & Use Nature Sounds Night Light Ceiling Light Show Night Light with Music or Nature Sounds Nature Sounds Ceiling Light Show with Music or Nature Sounds • To soothe baby, press and hold soothing button (Soothe) on remote control receiver for about two seconds. Your baby enjoys what you have selected. • Light/music/nature sounds will turn off after approximately five minutes. To turn back on, simply press and hold soothing button (Soothe) on remote control receiver for about two seconds.
Setup & Use “Wah, Wah, Wah…” “Mommy is coming…” “Mommy is coming…” • To talk to baby, press talk button (Talk) and speak into microphone on remote control receiver. Release talk button (Talk) after you have finished talking. Hint: If light/music/nature sounds are playing when you press talk button (Talk), you will temporarily turn them off. Light/music/nature sounds turn back on after you are finished pressing talk button (Talk).
Replacing the Light Bulb (Glass Bulb) IMPORTANT! Should light bulb become non-functional, you are advised to remove and replace it. This should be carried out away from child’s sleep or play area. 1 Light Bulb Compartment Door 3 C B A Reflector Lens • Loosen screws in light bulb compartment door with a Phillips screwdriver. • Lift to remove light bulb compartment door. • While pressing lens of reflector A , lift it B from light bulb compartment cover. • Remove and properly discard light bulb C .
4 Notch 6 Light Bulb Compartment Door Tab Groove • At an angle, fit reflector over new light bulb. • Align notch in reflector with tab in light bulb receptacle. • Push reflector lens slightly and fit reflector edges into grooves in light bulb compartment cover. • Fit light bulb compartment door into back of transmitter. Press light bulb compartment door to “snap” into place. • Tighten screws in light bulb compartment door with Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
Problems & Solutions Circuit Breaker 5 “Ma, ma, ma. Da, da, da…” 3 4 “That doesn’t sound right. Maybe we should check the transmitter.
Problems & Solutions PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS 1 Transmitter power indicator 1 Turn transmitter power on. 2 You hear static or buzzing from 2 Make sure channel switches on not lit. Power indicator lights. remote control receiver. both transmitter and remote control receiver are set to same channel. 3 Transmitter power indicator 3 Make sure light switch that not lit. controls power flow to wall outlet is on.
Problems & Solutions “Did you read about…” “That’s gotta be coming from next door…” PROBLEM You can hear conversations or sounds from other homes.
“Wah, Wah, Wah…” “That must be Susie next door…” “I better get off the phone, she’s up…” “Wah, Wah, Wah…” “Wah, Wah, Wah…” “Did you read about…” SOLUTION There is signal interference due to other nursery monitors on same channel or cordless telephone use. Change channel switches on both transmitter and remote control receiver to eliminate source of interference. Hints: - Do not use more than one transmitter and one receiver at same time in same household.
Problems & Solutions “Uh-oh, maybe I should move closer to the house.” STATIC STATIC STATIC SOLUTION PROBLEM You hear static or buzzing because remote control receiver is out of range of transmitter. Move remote control receiver closer to transmitter. Note: Range varies depending on surrounding conditions such as noise levels, physical obstructions and signal interference. Hint: If you cannot hear your child and all four dots do not light, your remote control receiver battery is weak.
Care Excess dirt in transmitter and remote control receiver microphone will hamper transmission of sound. Clean outer surface of transmitter and remote control receiver with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild cleaning solution. Never immerse transmitter, remote control receiver or AC adaptor. FCC Note (United States Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
One (1) Year Limited Warranty Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 warrants that the Soothing Dreams™ Monitor with Remote Control is free from all defects in material and workmanship when used under normal conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replace it at our option, free of charge.