Alecto DVM-275 Baby Monitor Whiteh Camera User Manual

DVM-275
USER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

• The Alecto DVM-275 is a wireless audio / video observation system, suitable for private use indoors.
• You can either watch and listen continuously or you can have the baby monitor switch on.
• Before you start using the set, first remove any protective foil from the parent and baby unit.

About this user’s manual:
This symbol represents a warning. To ensure safe use, always adhere to the instructions described in this documentation.
This symbol is followed by a user’s tip.
** Always check the Alecto website for the most recent version of this user’s manual.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Commaxx B.V., declares that the radio equipment type Alecto DVM-275 is in compliance with directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://DOC.hesdo.com/DVM-275-DOC.pdf**
Use of this equipment is allowed in all countries of the EU. In France, Italy, Russia and Ukraine, only indoor use is allowed.

INSTALLATION

Power supply:
The baby unit (camera) is powered by the included 5V power adaptor with the straight (micro USB) plug.

Make sure that the baby can’t touch the wire of the baby unit or the adaptor cord. Place the baby unit at least 1-1.5 meters away from the baby and bundle excess cable lengths using tape or cable-ties specifically designed for this purpose.

The parent unit (monitor) is powered by the permanently installed and non- exchangeable battery. This battery is recharged by connecting the supplied 5V power adaptor with the perpendicular (micro USB) plug to the rear of the parent unit.

Insert the power adaptors into a 230V wall outlet.
Only use the supplied power adaptors with the following specifications:
Model: CYHA050150VWEU
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output: 5.0VDC 1.5A
** The specifications of both adaptors are identical. That’s why it won’t cause any problems when accidentally interchanging the adaptors.
Parent unit table stand:
You may place the parent unit onto a table or cabinet by using the stand at the rear of the device.
Baby unit wall mount:
** The bottom of the baby unit is provided with a 1/4” tripod nail screw connection. This allows you to fix a (photo) stand or wall bracket to place the baby unit in a higher position or to mount it to the wall. A (photo) stand or wall bracket is not included.

FUNCTION OVERVIEW

PARENT UNIT:

Press briefly to access the menu.
After opening the menu: Press briefly 1x to go back one step.
Press briefly to somewhat enlarge the image (zoom in), press again to restore the normal view.
After opening the menu: Press briefly 1x to confirm the selected setting.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch the parent unit on or off.
During use: Press briefly 1x to switch off the display, press again to switch the display back on.
Talk-back button, press and hold to talk back to the baby.
During use as a monitor: press briefly and repeatedly to increase or decrease the volume press and hold to move the camera up or down (tilt function)
After opening the menu: press briefly and repeatedly to select the desired setting
◀▶ During use as a monitor: press and hold to move the camera left or right (pan function)
After opening the menu: press briefly and repeatedly to select the desired setting

BABY UNIT:

Press briefly to switch the baby unit on or off
(at the bottom) press briefly to register the baby unit on the parent unit. See the related instructions further on in this manual.

SCREEN SYMBOLS

While using the parent unit, the following symbols may appear in the display:
Signal strength:
In the upper left corner, the signal strength is indicated:
strong reception
good reception
average reception
poor reception
no reception
Sound:
sound is enabled
Attention, this doesn’t indicate the set volume
sound is disabled (volume set to 0)
Attention, when disabling the sound while the VOX function is active (for this, see ‘menu operated functions’), the speaker symbol will keep indicating that the sound is enabled
Lullabies
playback of the lullabies is enabled, the digit indicates the song number (1-4)
Feeding timer:
the feeding timer is enabled, the countdown time is shown in the lower right corner of the screen
Temperature alert:
the temperature alert is enabled
Temperature:
(‘22’ is an example)
Indicates the temperature in the room where the baby unit is situated; take into account a possible tolerance of ± 1.5 degrees
23:07:25 (‘23:07:25’ is an example)
The time is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
See the section ‘Settings / Time’ to adjust this time setting.
Battery:
Next to the camera indication, the battery capacity is shown:
battery full
battery 2/3 full
battery 1/3 full
and flashing red: battery nearly exhausted, the parent unit may switch off at any moment.
When the battery is almost empty, each minute a series of alert tones will sound for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
In this case immediately connect the adaptor, otherwise the adaptor may switch off within this time limit.
Zoom function:
the zoom function is enabled.

USE

BABY UNIT:
Switching on/off:
Briefly press the button at the front of the baby unit to switch on the baby unit. The indicator directly underneath the button will illuminate. Briefly press the button again to switch off the baby unit. The indicator will turn off.
The baby unit switches on automatically when connecting the power adaptor.
Each time the baby unit is switched on, the pan/tilt function also switches on. The camera first looks completely to the left, then completely to the right and then fully down and up. Finally, the camera looks forward, which is the starting position. The arrow buttons on the parent unit allow you to aim the camera at the desired spot.
Automatic night vision:
The baby unit is provided with built-in infra-red LEDs; these LEDs will switch on automatically when the baby room turns dark and will switch of again when it becomes light.
The LEDs can illuminate objects up to a distance of approximately 3-5 meters.
When it’s dark, that is when the night vision LEDs are switched on, the images on the parent unit will be displayed in black and white.
Attention: infra-red light cannot be perceived by the human eye; that means you cannot tell whether the infra-red LEDs are switched on with the naked eye.
PARENT UNIT:
Switching on/off:
Press and hold button for 3 seconds to switch the parent unit on or off.
Volume:
Repeatedly and briefly press the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust the volume.
During setup the screen will indicate the volume level (volume 0 = sound off).
As an additional reminder, the symbol appears when the sound is disabled.
Sound indicators:
At left side of the screen 5 flashing sound indicators show whether the baby is crying. In this way you can also monitor your baby when the volume of turned down or off, or when the baby monitor is located a bit further away in the room.
To talk back:
Press the button to talk back to your baby. Keep the button depressed for as long as you’re speaking and release the button to listen.
The volume at the side of the baby unit is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
** While using the talk-back function, the icon appears in the screen.
Display off (parent sleep mode):
If the display brightness of the parent unit on your bedside table is bothering you at night, you may switch off the display by pressing the button. The sound remains enabled. Briefly press a random button to switch the display back on.
** See the section ‘VOX’ to automatically switch off the screen + sound when the baby is sleeping and to switch them on again as soon as the baby starts crying
Pan/tilt:
Press and hold the ◀,▶,▲or▼ or button to aim the camera to the left, to the right, up or down.
** The sound is disabled while orienting the camera of the baby unit.
ZOOM: (enlarging)**
Briefly press the button to zoom in. Briefly press the button again to restore the normal view.
The zoom symbol appears in the upper right corner of the screen when this function is enabled.

MENU OPERATED FUNCTIONS

Open the menu by briefly pressing the button.
Use the navigation button ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the desired option. Press the OK button to open the selected option.
Lullabies:

1. Briefly press the button, use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the ‘Lullabies’ option and press the OK button
2. Use the ◀,▶,▲or▼ or button to select the desired lullaby or select ‘All’ to repeatedly play all lullabies and press the OK button
3. Press 2x the button to leave the menu and to return to the normal screen or wait for 10 seconds until this happens automatically

Playback of the lullabies is stopped automatically after approximately 20 minutes. You may also open the menu and select STOP to stop playing the songs earlier.
At the bottom of the menu you also have the option to adjust the playback volume of the lullabies at the baby unit.
Keep in mind that the sound of the lullaby is returned to the parent unit via the microphone of the baby unit. In this case, you may want to set the sound of the parent unit to level 0 (= sound off).
As soon as and for as long the lullabies are being played, the symbol appears at the top in the display.
View:
When multiple baby units are registered on the parent unit, you may use this menu to select which view must be displayed in the screen.

1. Briefly press the button, use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the ‘View’ option and press the OK button
2. Use the ◀ or ▶ button to select which camera you’d like to view or select SCAN to display the view of all cameras for 5 seconds one after the other and press the OK button

Attention: The unit does NOT automatically switch to a camera where sounds are being detected.
Temperature:
This menu allows you to input a minimum and maximum value for the temperature alert, to switch the alert function on/off or to set the display to degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.

1. Briefly press the button, use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the ‘Temperature’ option and press the OK button

2. Use the ◀,▶buttons to select the desired setting:
   • ‘Low Temperature’ for the minimum temperature
   • ‘High Temperature’ for the maximum temperature set these options with the ▼or▲ button
   • ‘˚C’ for display in degrees Celsius
   • ‘˚F’ for display in degrees Fahrenheit
   • ‘OFF’ to disable the temperature alert
   • ‘ON’ to enable the temperature alert, press the OK button to select this setting

3. Press 2x the button to leave the menu and to return to the normal screen or wait for 10 seconds until this happens automatically.

Temperature alert operation
When the temperature alert is enabled, the thermometer symbol appears at the top of the screen. When the MAX or MIN limit is exceeded, this symbol illuminates in red while ‘Hi’ or ‘Lo’ is displayed.
In addition, the ‘Temperature alarm’ notification appears in the middle of the screen while alert tones are emitted for several seconds.
** The alert tones only sound once, but the thermometer symbol remains red until the temperature falls back within the limits you’ve set.
Feeding timer:
** The DVM-275 parent unit can sound a signal when e.g. it’s time for the next feeding.

1. Briefly press the button, use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the ‘Feeding Timer’ option and press the OK button
2. Use the ◀,▶,▲or▼ or button to select one of the 4 pre-set times (2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours or 5 hours) and press the OK button
3. You may use the ‘Settings’ option to program a custom time between 1 second and 23:59:59h, then press the OK button
4. Press 2x the button to leave the menu and to return to the normal screen or wait for 10 seconds until this happens automatically

The remaining time is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
As soon as the selected or set time elapses, alert tones are emitted while the icon at the top of the screen turns red.
** The alert tones sound only once, but the elapsed time at the bottom right and the red icon at the top remain as a visual reminder. You’ll need to manually switch these off by opening the menu, selecting the ‘Cancel’ option and then pressing the OK button or 2x pressing the button.
VOX:
When the baby is sleeping quietly and the baby unit is not picking up any noise, you may have the sound of the parent unit switch off automatically and have it switch on again as soon as the baby starts crying.
Setup:**
You may adjust the sensitivity of the automatic switch-on function as follows:

1. Briefly press the button, use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the ‘VOX’ option and press the OK button

2. Use the▲ or▼ button to select one of the following options:
   • ‘OFF’: the VOX function is disabled: all sounds from the baby room are transmitted, also when the baby is sleeping
   • ‘Low’: the VOX function is enabled with low sensitivity: sounds are transmitted only when the baby is crying loudly
   • ‘Middle’: the VOX function is enabled with medium sensitivity: the baby unit transmits sounds when the baby is crying normally
   • ‘High’: the VOX function is enabled with high sensitivity: also soft sounds from the baby room are transmitted

3. Press the OK button and press 1x the button to leave the menu and to return to the normal screen or wait for 10 seconds until this happens automatically

The word ‘VOX’ appears at the top of the screen while this function is enabled.
Operation:

• The sound of the parent unit is switched off approximately 30 seconds after the baby unit is no longer picking up any noises. The display remains enabled.
• As soon as the baby unit detects noises, depending on the sensitivity setting, the sound is enabled again and can be heard through the parent unit.
• When the sound is switched off under the influence of silence and you press the button, the display is also switched off. If the baby now starts crying, both the sound and the display are switched on.
• When the baby falls asleep again, the sound is switched off automatically but the screen remains enabled. Briefly press the button again if you prefer to disable the display.

Settings:
This menu allows you to customise the baby monitor according to your preferences.

1. Briefly press the button, use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the ‘Settings’ option and press the OK button

2. Use the ◀,▶,▲or▼ or button to select the desired setting and press the OK button:
   • ‘Language’: use ◀,▶,▲or▼ or to select the desired language and press OK to confirm. You may choose between English, Dutch, French and German.
   • ‘Time’: use ◀ and ▶ to select the hours, minutes or seconds and use▼ and ▲ to set the time. Press OK to confirm.
   • ‘Frequency’: to prevent shaking images, you may adjust the image frequency according to the frequency of your mains supply. Use ◀ or ▶ to select ‘50Hz’ or ’60Hz’ and en press OK to confirm.
   • ‘Brightness Setting’: use the ◀ or ▶ button to select the desired display brightness and press OK to confirm.
   **** Keep in mind that the power usage increases when selecting a high display brightness instead of a low brightness. In case of mobile use, i.e. power is supplied by the battery, a lower brightness setting is recommended. You may set a higher brightness when using the adaptor.
   • ‘Camera’: You can register up to a maximum of 4 baby units (cameras) on the DVM-275 parent unit. The next section describes how to register and remove additional cameras.
   • ‘Default Setting’: select this option to fully reset the baby monitor. Keep in mind that the (all) registered baby unit(s) must be re-registered after this reset.

3. Finally, press 2x or 3x the button to leave the menu and to return to the normal screen or wait for 10 seconds until this happens automatically.

ADDITIONAL CAMERAS

To register a new camera:

1. Connect the power adaptor of the new camera (baby unit) and insert the adapter into a 230V wall outlet; check whether the indicator underneath the button illuminates
2. Open the menu on the parent unit, select the ‘Settings’ option, press the OK button and then select ‘Camera’. Press the OK button.
3. Use the ▲or▼ navigation button to add a new camera (‘Add Camera’ column) and press the OK button.
4. The parent unit now starts a countdown from 30 to 0, within these 30 seconds briefly press the PAIR button at the bottom of the new baby unit. After several seconds the parent unit and the new baby unit will detect each other and the view of the new baby unit is immediately shown on the screen of the parent unit.

** Separate cameras can be purchased via the supplier of the DVM-275 or via the internet www.alectobaby.nl
To remove an old camera:**

1. Open the menu on the parent unit, select the ‘Settings’ option, press the OK button and then select ‘Camera’. Press the OK button.
2. Use the ▲or▼ navigation button to select the old camera that you’d like to remove (‘Delete Camera’ column) and press the OK button
3. The parent unit now asks for confirmation, select ‘YES’ and press the OK button
4. The baby unit is now removed

See the item ‘View’ in the section ‘Menu operated functions’ to switch between the registered cameras or to view all images one after the other.

TIPS AND WARNINGS

GENERAL:

• Be advised that this babyphone is never capable to meet with the presence of an adult or a parent.
• Thoroughly read the user’s manual and follow all indications.
• Never place the baby unit or parent unit in wet or humid room or environment.
• Ensure adequate heat dissipation; never cover the parent unit, the baby unit and/or the power adapter(s) and never place them directly next to a heat source.
• Only use the supplied adapter(s); connecting a different type of adapter will damage the electronics.
• Make sure the adapter cables are free of any damage and ensure nobody can trip or fall because of these cables.
• Never dismantle the parent unit, the baby unit and/or the power adapter(s); only qualified personnel is authorized to do so.

BATTERY:
The battery starts charging as soon as you connect the parent unit to the power adaptor and insert this adaptor into a 230V wall socket.

• You may leave the adaptor connected at all times; the charging circuit for the battery is controlled electronically and there’s no risk of overcharging.
• However, if you don’t use the set for a longer period of time (>2 months), we recommend you to remove the adaptor from the wall socket and take out the battery from the parent unit. When using the set again, first properly charge the battery.
• The battery can NOT be replaced by the user. If the battery must be replaced, contact Alecto Customer Service via www.alecto.nl

INSTALLATION:

• Only connect or disconnect the power adapter to/from the baby unit or parent unit when the power adapter is removed from the wall socket.
• Never install the baby monitor during thunder storms.
• Never touch any non-isolated adapter cables, unless the adapters are removed from the wall socket.

INTERFERENCE-FREE:

• This baby display monitor is digitally coded. This means you will never receive signals from other devices, nor can the signal from your baby unit(s) be received by e.g. your neighbors.
• In case the baby unit(s) or parent unit is placed in or in the close vicinity of electromagnetic fields, the signal (images or sound) can be slightly affected. If this happens, try a different location for the baby unit(s) or parent unit or move, if possible, the source of the interference.

EAVESDROPPING/WIRETAPPING:

• Eavesdropping/wiretapping of the signals from this baby video monitor is nearly impossible. Not only must one be within range of the baby video monitor, one also needs some very costly equipment.

RANGE:

• The baby display monitor has a range of up to 300 meters in an open field and up to 50 meters indoors; this range depends on local circumstances.
• If the units are out of range from each other, the display will first ‘freeze’ for several seconds and then the text ‘NO Link’ appears in the display while each minute several alert tones are emitted. As soon as the baby unit and parent unit are back within each other’s range these alerts will stop.

DELAY IN IMAGES AND SOUND:

• The baby unit transmits the images and sound to the parent unit in digital blocks. The parent unit converts these signals back to a recognizable image and a comprehensible sound. Therefore, there is a small delay between the moment of movement and making sounds and the display and sounds of the parent unit.
• Besides that, the sounds and images on the parent unit are not exactly simultaneous.

MAINTENANCE:

• Only clean the baby monitor with a moist cloth; never use chemical cleaners. Before any cleaning, you must disconnect the adapters.

ENVIRONMENT AND DISCARDING:

• The packaging of this baby video monitor can be discarded as waste paper. However, we advise you to save this packaging so you can adequately protect the devices for transportation.
• **** In case the baby video monitor is being replaced, please return it to your supplier; they will guarantee environment-friendly processing.

PROBLEMS:

• no image, no sound:
  – are the parent unit and baby unit switched off? (battery charged, battery full?)
  – is the parent unit within range of the baby unit?
  – is the image and sound are not disabled because no sound is being detected? (VOX)
  – are the baby unit and parent unit registered to each other?
  – is the correct camera selected on the parent unit?
  – is the volume at the parent unit set to 0 (off)?
  – did you disable the screen yourself by briefly pressing the button?

• If the above is all in order, remove the adapters from the wall sockets, take the rechargeable battery out of the parent unit, wait at least one minute and then reconnect everything. Now, switch the parent unit and baby unit back on.

• If you still receive no images or sound, please contact the customer service of Alecto via internet at www.alecto.nl

SPECIFICATIONS

Range:| up to 50 meters indoors
up to 300 meters outdoors
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Parent unit battery:| Lithium Polymer battery pack
3.7V, 1500mAh
NOT REPLACEABLE
WITHOUT TOOLS
Power adaptors:| Model: CYHA050150VWEU
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output: 5.0VDC 1.5A
Frequency:| 2407 MHz – 2475 MHz
Modulation:| FSK
RF output:| <20dBm
LCD display:| resolution 480x272pixels
5 inch / 12.7cm
Battery charging duration:| 8 to 12 hours ()
Battery operation duration:| up to 6 hours ()
Operation humidity:| 10°C – 40°C
Storage temperature:| -10°C – 70°C
Monitor suitable for:| 4 camera’s

Attention:
The parent unit and baby unit are NOT waterproof and only suitable for indoor use.
*: the times mentioned above are references only and depend on the usage, condition and quality of the batteries.
Information Power Adapter:
Manufacturers name and address : Shenzhen Guanjin
Technology Co., LTD, Building 8, Qiaoxin garden, No.33,
Hexin South Road, Guangming street, Guangming District,
Shenzhen, China
Model Identifier : CYHA050150VWEU
Input voltage : 100-240VAC
Input AC frequency : 50/60 Hz
Output voltage : 5.0V DC
Output current : 1.5 A
Output Power : 7.5 W
Average active efficiency : 77.0 %
Efficiency at low 10% load : No load Power consumption : 0.076 W

WARRANTY

For the Alecto DVM-275 you have a warranty of 24 months from the date of purchase. During this period, we guarantee the free repair of defects caused by material and workmanship errors. All this subjected to the final assessment of the importer.
HOW TO HANDLE: If you notice any defect, first refer to the user’s manual. If the manual provides no definite answer, please contact the supplier of this baby video monitor or contact customer service of Alecto via the Internet www.alecto.nl
THE WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID: in case of improper use, incorrect connections, leaking and/or incorrectly installed batteries, use of unoriginal parts or accessories, negligence and in case of defects caused by moisture, fire, flooding, lightning and natural disasters. In case of unauthorised modifications and/or repairs performed by third parties. In case of incorrect transportation of the device without adequate packaging and when the device is not accompanied by this warranty card and proof of purchase. The warranty does not cover connecting cables, plugs and batteries. All further liability, especially concerning any consequential damages, is excluded.

WWW.ALECTO.NL
SERVICE@ALECTO.NL
Commaxx B.V., Wiebachstraat 37,
6466 NG Kerkrade, The Netherlands V1.4

Documents / Resources

| Alecto DVM-275 Baby Monitor Whiteh Camera [pdf] User Manual
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References

• Alecto.nl | 45+ jaar een betrouwbaar merk voor Consument Elektronica
• Alecto.nl | 45+ jaar een betrouwbaar merk voor Consument Elektronica
• Alecto Baby | Babyfoons & Babycare

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