VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey Instruction Manual

VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey

Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read Important safety instructions.

• 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.
• For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com.

What’s in the box

Charge the battery

• This portable soother has a built-in rechargeable battery for cordless usage.
• To charge the battery, connect the soother with the USB cable provided to power sources with USB port, e.g. computers, USB LPS power adapters, portable LPS chargers, etc.

NOTE

• Make sure the soother and the USB cable are out of reach of children while charging.
• The soother battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.
• The USB port is for charging only.

• The USB LPS power adapter is not provided in the package.

Position the soother

CAUTION

• This is not a toy. Do not let your baby play with the product.
• Keep the soother out of the reach of your baby. Never place or attach the soother inside the baby’s crib or playpen.
• You can use the tail on the soother or the additional strap provided to hang and attach the soother to almost anywhere, e.g. stroller handle, doorknob, diaper bag straps, etc.

Using the tail

Use the tail to hook the soother on a desired object to keep it in position.

Using the additional strap

To attach the additional strap provided onto the soother, pinch the end of the string and insert it into the slot on the top of the soother. Insert the other end of the strap through the loop of the string, then pull the strap to tighten it.

Wrap the two tapes of the additional strap around a desired object. Adhere the tape with hooks onto the tape with loops, then press the two tapes against each other to close the loop and fix the strap.

Overview

Use the soother

Power on or off the soother

• Slide the on/off switch on the right-hand side of the soother to on or off.

NOTES: Make sure the soother is on before using other features.

Play the lullaby

The soother has five lullabies for you to comfort your baby.

• Hush Little Baby
• Brahms’ Lullaby
• Rock a Bye Baby
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
• Minuet in G, Bach
  • Press to start playing lullabies.
  • Press to skip to the next lullaby.
  • While a lullaby is playing, press again to stop the lullaby.

NOTES

• The soother will play the lullabies continuously unless you manually stop the lullabies or turn on the auto-off timer feature.
• When a lullaby ends, the soother automatically skips to the next lullaby. After the soother plays the fifth lullaby, it restarts playing from the first lullaby again.

Play the soothing sound

The soother has five soothing sounds for you to comfort your baby.

• White noise
• Stream
• Crickets
• Vacuum cleaner
• Heartbeat
  • Press to start playing soothing sounds.
  • Press to skip to the next soothing sound.
  • While a soothing sound is playing, press again to stop the soothing sound.

NOTES

• The soother will play the soothing sounds continuously unless you manually stop the soothing sounds or turn on the auto-off timer feature.
• The soother will repeat the same soothing sound again and again unless you skip to the other soothing sounds.

Adjust the speaker volume

Press vol- or vol+ at any time.

NOTES: The soother beeps to notify you when the speaker volume is already at the highest or lowest setting while adjusting.

Turn on or off the auto-off timer

• While the soother is playing a lullaby or soothing sound, the auto-off timer feature helps you automatically stop the lullaby or soothing sound after playing for 60 minutes.
• While a lullaby or soothing sound is playing, press to turn on the auto-off timer feature.
• The soother starts counting down 60 minutes. The auto-off timer light indicator on the left-hand side of the soother turns on.
• After 60 minutes, the soother will automatically stop any lullaby or soothing sound. The auto-off timer feature and the corresponding light indicator will turn off.

NOTES

• You can only turn on the auto-off timer feature when the soother is playing a lullaby or soothing sound.
• The auto-off timer feature will not power off the soother after the 60-minute countdown.
• You can press again to turn off the auto-off timer feature during the 60-minute countdown.
• If you manually stop the lullaby or soothing sound while the auto-off timer is counting down, the auto-off timer will turn off.
• Turn on or off the dimmable soft-glow night light
• When the soother is on, press repeatedly to choose from below night light options:
• Turn on the night light in dim light mode, or
• Turn on the night light in bright light mode, or
• Turn off the night light.

NOTES: The night light will be automatically off after 15 minutes.

General product care

• To keep this soother working well and looking good, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the soother near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
• Avoid dropping the soother or treating it roughly.
• DO NOT expose the soother to direct sunlight or moisture.
• DO NOT use the soother in the rain, or handle it with wet hands.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the soother in water and do not clean it under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the soother is dry before you connect it to the any power sources.

Frequently asked questions

• Below are the questions most frequently asked about the soother. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at
• www.vtechphones.com, or contact (800) 595-9511 for customer service. In Canada, visit our website at www.vtechcanada.com or call (800) 267-7377.

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.
• 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 product. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery pack (BT166342/BT266342) for the product. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Dispose of used  battery according to the information in The RBRC® seal.
• 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.
• Periodically examine all components for damage.
• 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.
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Cautions

• Use and store the product at a temperature between 32oF and 104oF.
• Do not expose the product to extreme cold, heat or direct sunlight. Do not put the product close to a heating source.
• Make sure the product and the USB cable are always out of reach of the baby, at least 3 feet away from the baby or crib, to avoid a possible strangulation hazard.
• Never place the product inside the baby’s crib or playpen. Never cover the product with anything such as a towel or a blanket.

The RBRC® seal

• The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.
• The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.

VTech’s participation in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call (800) 8 BATTERY® for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.RBRC® and 1 (800) 8 BATTERY® are registered trademarks of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

FCC and IC regulations

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The soother shall be installed and used such that parts of all persons’ body are maintained at a distance of approximately 8 in (20 cm) or more.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement:

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Industry Canada

• This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
• This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

RF radiation exposure statement

• The soother complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The soother should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) between the soother and all persons’ body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies also with Industry Canada RSS-102 with respect to Canada’s Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields.
• California Energy Commission battery charging testing mode
• This soother meets the California Energy Commission (CEC) regulations for energy consumption. Your soother is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box.
• The CEC battery charging testing mode is activated while the soother is powered off and charging.

Limited warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?

• The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.
• What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
• During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished
• Product of the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.

How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
• Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or
• Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or
• Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or
• Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
• Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or
• Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 on the next page); or
• Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.

How do you get warranty service?

• To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
• NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual – a check of the Product’s controls and features may save you a service call.
• Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
• What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
• Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and
• Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
• Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.

Other limitations

• This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTech provides no other warranties for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the Product. There to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.
• State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.
• Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
• Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

Technical specifications

• Power requirements
• Built-in rechargeable 750mAH
• Ni-MH battery
• Charging via USB to computer or LPS power adapter

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 20121230_vacuum.cleaner.working.01 sound file was created by dobroide, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
• The Heartbeat 5sec Int sound file was created by Benboncan, and is used under the Creative Commons license.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• © 2016 VTech Communications, Inc.
• All rights reserved. 08/16. BC8211_CIB_V3
• Document order number: 91-010106-030-100

FrequentlyAsked Questions

Does the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey require batteries?

Yes, this soother operates on batteries, providing flexibility in where it can be used without being limited by power outlets.

Can parents customize the sounds on VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey?

Yes, parents can choose from a variety of sounds and melodies to find what works best for their baby's preferences and needs.

Is VTech known for producing high-quality baby products like the BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey?

Yes, VTech is a reputable brand known for creating innovative and reliable products for children that prioritize safety and functionality.

What age range is suitable for using VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey?

This soother is typically designed for infants and young children who may benefit from soothing sounds and music to help them relax and sleep better.

Can VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey be used during travel or outings?

Yes, its portable design makes it convenient to bring along during travel or outings to provide comfort and familiarity for babies in different environments.

Are there any maintenance tips for keeping VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey in good condition?

It's recommended to clean the soother regularly according to manufacturer instructions to ensure proper functioning and hygiene for your baby.

What is the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey?

The VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey is a compact and portable baby soother designed to help calm and comfort infants with soothing sounds and melodies.

How does the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey work?

This soother uses gentle sounds, lullabies, and soft lights to create a calming environment for babies, helping them relax and fall asleep.

Is the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey easy to use?

Yes, this soother is designed for convenience with simple controls, making it easy for parents to adjust settings and customize the soothing experience for their baby.

What are the key features of the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey?

Some key features include multiple sound options, adjustable volume, a timer function, and a portable design that makes it ideal for use at home or on-the- go.

Is the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey safe for babies?

Yes, VTech products are known for their safety standards, ensuring that this soother is designed with baby's well-being in mind.

Can the VTech BC8211 Portable Soother Myla the Monkey help with baby's sleep routine?

Yes, many parents find that using a soothing device like this can help establish a calming bedtime routine and promote better sleep habits for babies.

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