User's Manual

Notes
• This baby monitor is intended as an aid and not a medical monitor. It is not a substitute for proper adult
supervision, and should not be used as such.
• The movement breathing sensor is NOT a medical device and is NOT designed to prevent cases of
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Test your baby monitor
You may test the baby monitor before initial use, and at regular times thereafter.
Caution
• For hearing protection, make sure the parent unit is more than
3 feet (1 meter) away from the baby unit. If you hear any
high-pitched noise, move the parent unit further until the
noise stops. You can also press
on the parent unit to
reduce the noise.
1. Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are on.
2. The parent unit displays images from the baby unit.
• Speak towards the microphone of the baby unit.
You will hear the sound at the parent unit.
Note
• When the parent unit displays and then No Link to CAM, and the LINK LED light flashes, move the
parent unit closer to the baby unit (observe the minimum distance of 3 feet / 1 meter). You can also
check if the baby unit is connected to a live power socket and switched on.
Tip
• Increase the speaker volume of the parent unit if you cannot hear the sounds transmitted from the baby unit.
Positioning the baby monitor
Caution
• Keep the baby unit out of the reach of your baby. Never place or mount the baby unit inside the baby’s
crib or playpen.
Notes
• To avoid interference from other electronic devices, place
your baby monitor at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from devices
such as wireless routers, microwaves, cell phones and computers.
• A moving object, like fan, may be interpreted by the BMS as a baby’s movement. To avoid this, ensure
that there is no moving objects in the detection range.
1. Place the baby unit more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from your baby.
2. Adjust the angle of the baby unit camera to aim at your baby.
3. Bend down the temperature sensor so that it stays away from baby unit to avoid deviation of
temperature detection.
4. Place the parent unit more than 3 feet (1 meter) away from the baby unit to avoid screeching
noise.
User’s manual
VM5253
Breathing and Video Monitor
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Connect and charge the battery
What’s in the box
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Before use
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Using the baby monitor (Con’t)
Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Transmit frequency Baby unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
Parent unit: 2405 - 2475 MHz
Channels 32
LCD 5” Color LCD
(WQVGA 480x272 pixel)
Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range
may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Power requirements Parent unit: 3.7V Li-polymer battery
Baby unit power adapter: Output: 5V DC @ 1A
Parent unit power adapter: Output: 5V DC @ 1A
Technical specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2018 VTech Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved. 12/18. VM5253_CIB_V1
Document order number: 91-011551-010-100
Caution
• The default volume of your parent unit is level 4, and the maximum volume is level 7. If you experience
high-pitched screeching noise from your baby monitor while positioning:
- Make sure your baby unit and parent unit are more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart, OR
- Lower the volume of your parent unit.
Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is up to 1000 feet (300 meters) outdoors or 160 feet
(50 meters) indoors. The actual operating range may vary depending on the environmental
conditions and other interferences such as walls, doors and other obstructions.
Set the breathing movement sensor (BMS)
With the breathing movement sensor (BMS) preset to on, your baby unit monitors the
movements in your baby’s room. Make sure the baby unit is able to view your baby’s trunk
without obstacle such as the crib’s structure. Then, set the detection range and optimize the
BMS.
Set detection range:
The BMS monitors movements within the detection range. Measure the distance between
your baby and the baby unit, then choose an appropriate detection range.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Breathing Movement Sensor, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Range, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose the desired detection range, then press SELECT.
Optimize the BMS:
Optimization improves the detection accuracy of the BMS.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Breathing Movement Sensor, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Optimize, then press SELECT.
4. Press SELECT to continue.
5. Check the baby unit’s location and angle again to ensure your baby can be clearly seen
and is within the selected detection range. Then, press SELECT.
6. Keep your baby more than 10 feet away from the baby unit temporarily.
7. Press SELECT to start optimization. Stay away from the baby unit’s surrounding during
optimization.
8. A green tick
displays when the optimization finishes. The parent unit displays images
from the baby unit.
9. Put your baby back into the camera’s view. Make sure your baby is within the selected
detection range.
Power on or off the baby unit
• Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on the baby unit. The ON/OFF LED light turns on.
• Slide the ON/OFF switch to OFF to turn off the baby unit. The ON/OFF LED light turns off.
Power on or off the parent unit
• Press and hold POWER to turn on the parent unit. The screen turns on.
• Press and hold POWER again to turn off the parent unit. The screen turns off.
Turn on or off the parent unit screen
You can turn on or off the parent unit screen without powering off the parent unit. You can
still hear sound from the baby unit.
• Press and hold LCD ON/OFF on the parent unit to turn off the screen.
• Press any keys on the parent unit to turn on the screen again.
Adjust the sound sensitivity of the baby unit
You can choose to hear sounds from the baby unit all the time, or to hear sounds that exceed
a certain level. You can use the parent unit to adjust the microphone sensitivity of your baby
unit. The higher the sensitivity level, the more sensitive the baby unit is in detecting sounds
for transmitting to the parent unit. The VOX sensitivity level is preset to HIGHEST.
VOX
Sensitivity
level
Highest High Medium Low Lowest
Description
The parent
unit speaker is
constantly on,
and you will
hear all sounds
(including
background
noises) from
your baby’s
room.
The parent
unit speaker
turns on for
soft babbling
and louder
sounds from
your baby. It
remains quiet
when your
baby sleeps
soundly.
The parent
unit speaker
turns on for
loud babbling
and louder
sounds from
your baby. It
remains quiet
when your
baby makes
soft sounds.
The parent
unit speaker
turns on
for crying
and louder
sounds from
your baby. It
remains quiet
when your
baby makes
soft sounds.
The parent
unit speaker
turns on for
loud crying
or screeching
sounds from
your baby. It
remains quiet
when your
baby makes
soft sounds.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose VOX Sensitivity, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose the desired sensitivity level, then press SELECT to confirm your
selection.
Note
• As long as the Sound-activated Screen setting is On, the screen will turn on automatically when VOX
sensitivity is triggered, despite it was off earlier.
Tips
• You can adjust the baby unit placement to improve the sound detection.
• If you want to use a sound machine or white noise machine for natural white noise while using this
baby monitor to check on your baby, you can:
- Lower the volume of your sound machine or white noise machine; or
- Lower the sensitivity level of your baby monitor to Medium or below. Default level is the highest level.
Turn on or off the sound activation
When sound activation is on, as long as no sound is detected within 50 seconds, the parent
unit screen will turn off automatically to save power.
When your baby unit detects a sound, which exceeds the selected sensitivity level, the sound
activation triggers the parent unit screen to turn on automatically. When no sound is detected
within 50 seconds, the screen will be off again.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Sound-activated Screen, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection. The screen
returns to main menu.
Note
• If the sound sensitivity is set to Highest, the parent unit screen may remain on continuously even
though sound activation is on. This depends on whether the baby unit detects any sounds.
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Install the parent unit battery
The parent unit runs on rechargeable battery or AC power. To continuously monitor your
baby, keep the parent unit connected to AC power. With the battery alone, the parent unit can
cordlessly run for a short time only.
NOTESNOTE
• Use only the battery supplied with this product.
• If the parent unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.
Replace the battery
To replace the battery, press down on the battery compartment cover and pull it out, then
follow the steps above to install the battery.
Connect the baby monitor
NOTESNOTE
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Make sure the baby monitor is not connected to an electric outlet that is controlled by a switch.
• Connect the power adapters in a vertical or floor mount position only. The adapters’ prongs are not
designed to hold the weight of baby monitor, so do not connect them to any ceiling, under-the-table,
or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the adapters may not properly connect to the outlets.
• Make sure the parent unit, the baby unit and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children.
Charge the parent unit battery
When you have connected the parent unit and installed its battery for the first time or after power outage,
the parent unit powers on automatically. The battery icon indicates the battery status (see the following table).
Notes
• The parent unit battery is fully charged after 3 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 and
displays
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No battery is installed but
operates using AC power,
or the battery has been
installed incorrectly.
Install the parent unit battery.
Charge without interruption (at
least 30 minutes).
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low at Parent Unit and
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light flashes.
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charge and may be
used
for only a short time.
Charge without interruption (about
30 minutes).
The battery icon becomes
solid
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The battery is fully charged. To keep the battery charged, connect
it to AC power when not in use.
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Credits:
The Background Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative
Commons license.
The Stream Noise sound file was created by Caroline Ford, and is used under the Creative
Commons license.
The Crickets At Night sound file was created by Mike Koenig, and is used under the Creative
Commons license.
The Heart Beat sound file was created by Zarabadeu, and is used under the Creative Commons
license.
Set alert tone
Low battery tone
You can set the parent unit to beep when the parent unit operates in low battery condition.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Alert Tone, then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT again to choose Low Battery Tone.
4. Press
or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.
No link alert
You can set the parent unit to beep when the link between the parent unit and the baby unit is lost.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Alert Tone, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose No Link Alert, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.
Monitor the temperature
Your baby unit monitors the temperature of your baby’s room with its built-in temperature
sensor. If the detected temperature is out of the preset temperature range, the parent unit
will display an alert message.
Set temperature range
You can set the desired room temperature alert range. The minimum temperature can be
set between 52
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1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Temperature, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Minimum or Maximum, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose the desired minimum or maximum temperature, then press
SELECT to confirm your selection.
Temperature alert tone
You can turn on the temperature alert tone so that the parent unit will emit an alert tone if
the detected temperature is out of range.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Temperature, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Alert tone, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.
Temperature format
You can choose to display the temperature in Fahrenheit (
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1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Temperature, then press SELECT.
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Notes
• The optimization takes about 3 minutes to process.
• During optimization, temperature alert tone, low battery tone, sound-activated screen and dim mode
are temporarily disabled. They will be turned on again automatically when the optimization is done.
• Optimize the BMS when you power on the BMS or move your baby unit to a new location.
To turn on or off the BMS:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Breathing Movement Sensor, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Power On/Off, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT.
Status icons showing breathing or amplitude of movements:
When the BMS is on, the parent unit shows your baby’s breathing or amplitude of movements.
indicates large amplitude of fast movements detected.
in green color indicates breathing or movements detected. in red color indicates the
movements are dropping gradually.
in gray color indicates no movement detected.
To reset BMS settings to default:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Breathing Movement Sensor, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Reset Default, then press SELECT.
To turn on or off the absence alert:
When the BMS is on, you may turn on the absence alert, so that the parent unit beeps and
displays an alert message when no movement is detected. The absence alert is preset to on.
Before you carry your baby away from the camera range, you may turn off the absence alert
using either the parent unit or the baby unit.
• Press
on the parent unit or the baby unit to turn off the alert. The light on both
parent unit and baby unit flashes.
• Press
on the parent unit or the baby unit again to turn on the alert. The light on
both parent unit and baby unit turns off.
Adjust speaker volume
For parent unit:
• Press
or on the parent unit at any time when viewing images.
For baby unit:
The baby unit speaker volume determines the lullaby volume and talkback volume
transmitted from parent unit. It can be adjusted in the parent unit.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Volume on CAM, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose the desired volume level, Level 1 is the softest while Level 5 is the
loudest. Then, press SELECT to confirm your selection.
Zoom
• Press to zoom in.
• Press
or to move the zoomed image downward or upward.
• Press
o r to move the zoomed image leftward or rightward.
• Press
again to zoom out.
Talk
You can use the TALK function of the parent unit to comfort your baby.
1. Press and hold TALK on the parent unit. The TALK light turns on.
2. Speak towards the microphone on the parent unit. Your voice is broadcast to the baby unit.
3. Release the TALK key to stop the broadcast.
Notes
• The parent unit speaker is muted during voice broadcast. Sound transmission from the baby unit
resumes after TALK is released.
• The baby unit’s talkback volume can be adjusted via the parent unit menu.
Lullaby
The baby monitor has five lullabies and four soothing sounds for you to comfort your baby. You
can play lullabies or soothing sounds on the baby unit by controlling remotely with the parent unit.
To play lullabies:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Lullaby on CAM, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Play Melodies, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose a lullaby, or choose Play All, then press SELECT.
• If Play All is selected, the five lullabies will be played one after the other, until all of
them are played.
5. When the desired lullaby is selected, press
or to choose Play, then press SELECT.
To play soothing sounds:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Lullaby on CAM, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Play Soothing Sounds, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose a soothing sound, then press SELECT.
5. Press or to choose Play, then press SELECT.
Note
• The lullaby playback on the baby unit will be paused when receiving talkback from the parent unit.
To stop lullabies or soothing sounds:
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Lullaby on CAM, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Stop, then press SELECT.
To set auto timer for lullabies:
While the baby unit is playing a lullaby or soothing sound, the auto timer feature automatically
stops the lullaby or soothing sound after playing for 15/30/45/60 minutes. You can set auto
timer for lullabies with the parent unit.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Lullaby on CAM, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Auto Timer, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose the desired lullabies duration, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.
After 15/30/45/60 minutes, the lullaby or soothing sound will stop automatically.
Set the language
You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all screen displays.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose Language, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose English, Français or Español, then press SELECT to confirm your
selection.
Adjust LCD brightness
You can change the brightness of the parent unit screen from Level 1 to Level 5. The LCD
brightness is preset to Level 3.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose LCD, then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT again to choose Brightness.
4. Press
or to choose the desired level of brightness, then press SELECT to confirm your
selection.
Turn on and off the dim mode
The dim mode is preset to on to help you save the parent unit power. Your parent unit
display will dim automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity, in which there is neither key
pressed nor alert received from the baby unit.
1. Press MENU when the parent unit is idle.
2. Press
or to choose LCD, then press SELECT.
3. Press
or to choose Dim Mode, then press SELECT.
4. Press
or to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection.
Note
• While the screen is dimmed, any keypress or alert message will trigger the screen to return to the
preset brightness level. After 10 minutes of inactivity, it will dim again.
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Using the baby monitor
Tips
• Possible displacement of the crib may in turn change the
distance between the baby unit and your baby.
• Consider the tendency of movements of the baby. If
your baby is about 6 feet away from the camera, and
your baby tends to be closer to the camera, choose 3-8
feet; on the contrary, choose 5-10 feet if the baby tends
to be away from the camera.
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