Alecto DBX-80 Baby Monitor with Range up to 3000 Meter User Guide

INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTENDED USE:
The Alecto DBX-80 is a wireless baby monitor to remotely listen to the sounds from your baby’s room.
1.2 ABOUT THIS USER’S MANUAL:
This symbol represents a warning. To ensure safe use, will always adhere to the instructions described in this documentation.
This symbol is followed by a user’s tip. Always check LI the Alecto website for the most recent version of this user’s manual. The version number is on the lower right on the other side of this user’s manual.
1.3USER TIPS
** Only use the baby monitor is an additional aid and never as a replacement for an adult or human babysitter. The DBX-80 baby monitor is a transmitter/receiver oper­ dating with radio waves on the 446 MHz band. The signal transmission may be distorted by external influences such as other baby monitors, walkie-talkies, transmitters, wireless phones, etc. In case your walkie-talkie receives or causes interference, a common solution is switching to a different channel.
The baby monitor has a range of up to 3 Km. This range depends on local conditions such as high buildings, high voltage, and overhead lines. An optimal range is achieved when the baby unit has an unobstructed view of the parent unit.
The use of this baby monitor is permitted in all countries of the EU. When bringing the DBX-80 with you to countries outside the EU, first check the local restrictions on the use of PMR446 equipment in the concerning country.
Keep in mind that the signal of your baby monitor may also be heard by other 446 MHz baby monitors, walkie-talkies, or receivers than yours.
Never use the baby monitor during thunderstorms. Check whether the baby monitor is functioning correctly before each use. In addition to the automated range and connection check of the baby phone, it’s recommended to regularly check the connection by ear while in use. The DBX-80 may not be used for any other purpose than for
the detection of sounds within your own private surround­ ings; anybody that is or may be present in the room you’re listening to much be informed of the installed baby monitor. The DBX-80 may be expanded with a 2″ baby monitor. The model number of a separate baby unit is “DBX-80BU”.
Expansion units may be purchased from the supplier of the DBX-80 or via the internet on www.alectobaby.nl.
1.4 PLACEMENT
Place the baby unit in a wall socket that cannot be reached by your baby or child. Never place the baby or parent unit in direct sunlight or humid areas.
1.5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY**
I, Hedo, hereby declare that the type of radio equipment Alecto DBX-80 conforms to Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://DOC.hesdo.com/DBX-80-DOC.pdf

OVERVIEW

2.1 BABY UNIT

1. Display
2.   button In stand-by: to switch the nightlight on or off. During setup: to adjust the settings.
3. button Press and hold to switch the baby unit on or off. Briefly press to open the setup menu.
4. Built-in microphone
5.  230V plug

2.2 PARENT UNIT

1. Antenna

2. Display

3. button briefly presses to switch the flashlight on or off.

4. button In stand-by: to increase or decrease the volume. During setup: to adjust the settings.

5. Built-in flashlight

6. Provision for a wristband

7. button
   Press and hold to switch the parent unit on or off.
   Briefly press to open the setup menu.

8. Built-in speaker

9. Power adaptor input.

2.3 BABY UNIT DISPLAY

1. ‘Send’ indication
2. Channel number
3. ‘Auto monitor’ function enabled
4.  Subcode
5. Sensitivity indication
6. Nightlight enabled

2.4 PARENT UNIT DISPLAY

1. ‘Received’ indication
2. Channel number
3. Set volume
4. Connection check enabled
5. Baby unit 1 or 2
6. Subcode
7. Battery state

INSTALLATION

3.1 BABY UNIT
The baby unit is powered directly through the wall socket. The baby unit has no provision for a battery.

1. Plug the baby unit into a 230V wall socket and the baby unit switches on immediately.
2. Unplug the baby unit or press the menu key to turn it off.

3.2 PARENT UNIT
The parent unit is powered by the included rechargeable battery pack.

1. Pull the locking tab on top of the belt clip towards you and slide the belt clip upwards to remove it from the parent unit.

2. Use a flat screw­ driver or a coin to remove the battery cover from the parent unit.

Insert the battery pack into the unit, paying attention to the + and -. Replace the battery cover onto the parent unit and make sure to firmly close ii.

4. Slide the belt clip back onto the parent unit. Connect the included adaptor and plug ii onto a wall socket.

For first-time use, charge the battery for at least 12 hours even when the indicator shows a full battery.
**** Only use the supplied battery pack and the supplied /l\power adaptor.

3.2 PARENT UNIT BATTERY INDICATION
While charging, the battery symbol in the lower right part of the display scrolls as follows: etc. The batteries are charged {ii] after 10 to 12 hours of charging.
You may now remove the plug from the parent unit and the charger from the wall socket.
You may also leave the adaptor connected continuously, be­ cause the charging voltage is controlled electronically to avoid any risk of overcharging.
As soon as the battery runs out of power ( CJ is displayed), every 30 seconds 2 short beeps are emitted. Connect the adaptor at this time to recharge the battery.
If the adaptor is not connected during the empty battery notifi­ cation, the parent unit will switch itself off after approximately 20 seconds.

USE

4.1 TO SWITCH ON/OFF:

1. Press and hold the  button for 3 seconds to switch the unit on.
2. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to turn the unit off.
   **** Switching on and off is the same for both the parent unit and the baby unit.

4.2 TO LISTEN TO YOUR BABY:

1. As soon as the baby unit detects any sound, it transmits this sound to the parent unit. The display of the baby unit shows ‘TX’ while it is transmitting.
2. As soon as the parent unit receives this signal, the speak­ er is enabled and you’ll hear the sound from the baby room. ‘RX’ appears in the display of the parent unit while
   receiving.
   ****See chapter 5 SETUP for setting or adjusting the receiving channel and for setting the sensitivity level at which the baby unit must start transmitting.

4.3 VOLUME:

1. Repeatedly and briefly press the   button on the parent unit to increase the volume.
2. Repeatedly and briefly press the button on the parent unit to decrease the volume.
3. The lower part of the display indicates the set volume level.
   **** While setting the volume a high tone is emitted. Upon [l] reaching the minimum or maximum volume, a low tone is emitted.

4.4 NIGHTLIGHT:

1. Briefly press the button on the baby unit to enable the nightlight function of the baby unit.
2. Briefly press the or Ee button again to disable the nightlight.
   When the nightlight is enabled, the display lighting of the baby unit is switched on, but the display shows no further information. Only the nightlight icon 4 is illuminated. – While the nightlight is enabled, it’s not possible to adjust any settings in the menu.

FLASHLIGHT:

1. Briefly press it button on the parent unit to enable the flashlight.
2. Briefly press the ‘IV button again to disable the flashlight.
   **** The parent unit must be switched on to be able to use the flashlight function.

SETUP

5.1 BABY UNIT:
On the baby unit, the following settings can be adjusted:
Send channel: this is the frequency at which the baby unit transmits. You may choose from channel 1 – channel 8.
Subcode: this option adds an extra code to the signal allowing you to only listen to your baby unit without inter­ ference from other transmitters on the same frequency.
You may choose from subcode 1- subcode 20.
VOX: this allows you to determine how loud the baby must cry before the baby unit starts transmitting to the parent unit. At VOX setting 1 the baby must cry loudly
before the sound is transmitted to the parent unit. At VOX setting 4 also soft baby sounds are transmitted. It’ll require some trial-and-error to find your ideal level setting.
Auto Monitor: see item 6.3 of this manual for the de­ scription of this function.

1. Insert the baby unit into the wall socket.
2.  Briefly press the   button and use the button to set the send channel.
3. Briefly press the  button and use the button to set the subcode.
4. Briefly press the   button and use the button to set the VOX sensitivity.
5. Briefly press the button and use the button to enable or disable the ‘Auto Monitor’ function.
6. Briefly press the   button to save your settings and to finish the setup.

**** when the nightlight function of the baby unit is enabled, you CAN NOT change the settings. First press the button to switch off the nightlight. If you do not press any keys during the setup process, the screen automatically returns to the initial screen.

5.2 ADDITIONAL BABY UNIT #2:
When using 2 baby units, you must set up baby unit #2 in the same way as you did baby unit #1. Only for the send channel, you’ll need to set a different channel. The other settings can be freely adjusted.
5.3 PARENT UNIT:
You set up the parent unit as follows:

1. Briefly press the   button to open the settings menu, 1 appears in the upper part of the display (this means baby unit 1). Use the button to indicate whether baby unit 1 is present (choice ON) or not (choice OF).
2. Briefly press the button and use the button to set the same send channel as you’ve set for baby unit 1.
3. Briefly press the   button and use the   button to set the same sub code as you’ve set for baby unit 1.
4. Briefly press the   button to open the settings menu, 0 2 appears in the upper part of the display (this means baby unit 2). Use the button to indicate whether baby unit 2 is present (choice ON) or not (choice OF).
5. Briefly press the- button and use the   button to set the same send channel as you’ve set for baby unit 2.
6. Briefly press the button and use the button to set the same sub code as you’ve set for baby unit 2.
7. Briefly press the button, CD appears in the upper part of the display (this is the connection check, see item 6.4  below in this manual for a description of this function. Use the   button to switch this function on (ON) or off (OF).

**** IF you indicate that there’s no baby unit 1 in step 1, then [_1 you’ll go to step 4 directly when pressing the  button. If you indicate that there’s no baby unit 2 in step 4, then you’ll go to step 7 directly when pressing the button.

OPERATION

6.1 BABY UNIT:
For as long as the baby is sleeping and the baby unit is not picking up any sound, no signal is transmitted to the parent unit nor will the parent unit emit any sound.
As soon as the baby starts making sound and the level of this sound exceeds the VOX sensitivity you’ve set, the baby unit starts transmitting the sound to the parent unit. You’ll now hear this sound through the parent unit.
For as long as the baby is making sounds, the baby unit will keep sending this sound to the parent unit. However, because of legal requirements, transmitters on this frequency may not transmit longer than 3 minutes continuously. This is why the baby unit takes a 5 seconds pause after 3 minutes of continuo­ us transmission and will then start transmitting again.

6.2 PARENT UNIT:
When the parent unit is receiving the signal from the baby unit, the speaker is enabled and you’ll be able to hear the baby sounds.
If the parent unit is set to monitor 2 baby units, the parent unit switched between the baby units every second. This is indica­ ted in the upper part of the display by the alternating icons 1 and  2.
When one of the babies starts making sound, the parent unit stops alternating between baby unit 1 and baby unit 2. The parent unit will now let you listen to the noise-making baby continuously.
However, every minute the parent unit will listen to the other baby for 5 seconds. If this baby also starts to make noise, the parent unit starts switching between the 2 baby units again allowing you to listen to both babies.

6.3 AUTO MONITOR:
If you’ve enabled the ‘Auto Monitor’ function at the baby unit(s), the microphone of the baby unit switches on every 5 minutes for 10 seconds long, also when the baby is sleeping quietly. This gives you an extra assurance that your baby is still sleeping peacefully.
6.4 CONNECTION CHECK:
Each minute the baby unit sends a check signal in the back­ ground to the parent unit. You cannot hear this signal, but you can verify that the baby unit sends the signal because ‘TX’ will briefly illuminate in the upper left corner of the baby unit’s display.
The parent unit receives this signal to verify whether that baby unit is enabled and still within range.
If the parent unit doesn’t receive this check signal for 3 minu­ tes, the parent unit starts emitting 2 short alert beeps every minute while the GD icon starts flashing in the upper part of the parent unit’s display.

When using 2 baby units:
If for example the connection with baby unit 2 is lost, the follo­ wing starts alternating in the upper part of the display:
remains lit   2 nashes
If you’ve selected the choice OF for the option GD during the setup of the parent unit (i.e. no connection check),the baby unit will still transmit the check signal every minute, but the parent unit will not indicate that the signal is being received.
If you’ve selected the choice OF for the option GD during the setup of the parent unit (i.e. no connection check),the baby unit will still transmit the check signal every minute, but the parent unit will not indicate that the signal is being received.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency:| 446,00625 MHz to 446,09375 MHz
(8 channels) and 20 subcodes
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RF power:| 27 +/-2dBm
Channel spacing:| 12.5 KHz
Power supply:| Parent unit: rechargeable battery pack
AAA, 3.6V, Ni-MH 600mAh
Baby unit: 100-240V-50/60Hz
Adaptor:| Model: U223E1A050100
In: 100-240V-50/60Hz 0.15A
Out: DC 5.0V— 1000mA
Range:| Indoors: up to 300 m
Outdoors: up to 3 Km
Dimensions:| Parent unit: 133x52x36 mm
Baby unit: 90x65x83 mm

CARE

8.1 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE:
Only clean the baby monitor with a moist cloth. Remove the baby unit from the wall socket before cleaning. Prevent water and/or sand from penetrating the units. Any modifications of the electronics or antenna of the baby unit are prohibited. Service may only be performed by technicians qualified to do so. |
8.2 ENVIRONMENT:
This product may not be discarded as normal household waste at the end of its life span, you must bring it to a collection point for the recycling of electric and electronic devices. This is indicated by the displayed symbol on the product and in this manual. Exhausted batteries can be returned to the supplier of these baby monitors or you may bring them to your local depot for small chemical waste. Never discard empty batteries or exhausted accumulators as regular house­ hold waste.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If an error occurs, first check whether the DBX-80 is functio­ ning on a different location.
Does nothing:
The battery pack of the parent unit is exhausted, recharge or replace it.
The baby unit is not (properly) connected to a wall socket or the wall socket isn’t live, check this.
Poor or no reception:
The battery pack of the parent unit is exhausted, recharge or replace it.
The channel setting or sub-code set incorrectly (the sen­der and receiver must be set to the same channel, with the same subcode)
The distance between the baby unit and the parent unit is too large, decreasing the distance.
Noise or other additional sounds:
Other sender is present, change the channel
Interference from other devices, switch the other devices off (if possible)
High whistle:
The parent unit is too close to the baby unit or the volume of the parent, uni is set too high, increase the distance or lower the volume
If the problem isn’t solved, first remove the baby unit from the wall socket and then remove the battery pack from the parent unit. Reconnect everything after several minutes.
If this doesn’t resolve the problem, please contact the Alecto customer service department at www.alectobaby.nl.

WARRANTY

For the Alecto DBX-80, 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 is subject 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, then consult Alecto’s service department at www.alectobaby.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 acces­ stories, negligence and in case of defects caused by moistu- re, fire, flooding, lightning and natural disasters. In case of unauthorized 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 batteries. All further liability, espe­ cially concerning any consequential damages, is excluded.

Hesdo BV
Azielaan 12
5232 BA, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands

References

• Alecto Baby | Babyfoons & Babycare
• Alecto Baby | Babyfoons & Babycare

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