Platinum 2 - Baby monitor Luvion - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Platinum 2 Luvion

Thank you for purchasing the Luvion Platinum 2. Now you can see and hear your baby or even more babies/children by using up to three additional camera's.

Please retain the original dated sales receipt for your administration. For service – and warranty issues you will always be asked for a copy of the receipt. For warranty issues you can contact your Luvion dealer or your local Luvion distributor. More information can be found on www.luvion.com.

This user manual provides you with all information for a safe and easy use of this baby monitor. Before using the Luvion Platinum 2 we ask you to thoroughly read this user manual. We ask for your special attention for the safety instructions.

LUVION

Delft, The Netherlands

www.luvion.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep small parts away from children.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it.
• This product is not intended as a substitute for adult supervision.
• Only use the original supplied power chargers.
• Do not use the product in humid conditions or nearby water.
• Only use the product between 10°C en 35°C.
• Always keep the cords of the power adapters at least 1 meter away from the baby.
• Do not try to open the product. This must be done by a qualified person.

Batteries

• Charge the battery of the parent unit for some hours until it's fully loaded. The battery is fully loaded when the charging light colours green.
• We advise you always to use the main power for the baby unit. Should there be no main power around, we advise you to use non-rechargeable batteries. Should you decide to use rechargeable batteries for the baby unit/camera, make sure that the power adapter is not connected to the camera. The baby unit has no charging function.
• To avoid damage to your batteries, please do not expose the baby monitor to temperatures higher than 35^ C. Please remove the optional batteries from the baby unit if you do not use the product for more than 1 month.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

The system includes the following components:

• 1 x parent unit (monitor)
• 1 x baby unit (camera)
• 1 x docking station
• 1 x power adapter for the parent unit
• 1 x power adapter for the baby unit
• 1 x wall plugs and screws

Check your package to confirm that you have received the complete system, including all components listed above.

White handheld device with a spiky antenna and black screen (no visible text or symbols)

Baby unit

White digital flip-flop with a screen displaying a baby's face (no visible text or symbols)

Parent unit

Docking station

Two black electrical plugs with coiled wires, no visible text or symbols

Power adapters (parent unit & baby unit)

Screws & plugs

OVERVIEW OF PARENT UNIT (MONITOR)

OVERVIEW OF BABY UNIT (CAMERA)

OVERVIEW OF PARENT UNIT

1. Antenna Receives the video and sound from the baby unit.
2. Antenna Locking Switch Slide the switch to the unlock position, to make the antenna pop
3. up. This will improve reception.

4. On/Off button Turns the parent unit ON or OFF.

5. Talk Button Press this button to speak through the baby unit. When multiple baby units are used, you will speak through the unit currently being displayed on the screen. When you hold the talk button the talk icon will appear on screen.

6. Charging indication LED The LED is red when the built-in battery is being charged and turns green when it is fully charged.

7. DC in Connect the included DC 5V power adapter to power and/or charge the parent unit.

8. Battery compartment Screw open this compartment to replace the battery. Only replace this battery with an official Luvion Platinum 2 battery.

9. Menu button Press this button to enter the main menu.

10. Navigation buttons The navigation buttons can be used when the system is in normal use and/or when you are in the menu.

Normal use

• Press left ▶(A) to automatically switch between multiple cameras. The screen changes channel every 3 seconds.
• Press right ▶ (M) to switch manually between multiple cameras.
• Press up ▲ (+) to increase the volume.
• Press down ▼ (-) to decrease the volume.
• Press the OK button to go to the play list (when there is an SD card in the monitor). Use in the menu

Press the ◀▲▼▶ buttons to navigate in the menu. To confirm your selection press OK.

1. Coloured LEDs The first green LED indicates that the monitor is switched on. The other green/red LEDs indicate the volume level of the camera (from low to high).

2. LCD screen Displays the video from the baby unit.

3. Sound only button Press this button to switch to the sound only mode, or to return from the sound only mode to the audio and video mode.

Note: When the Automute (sound activation) function is on there will be no sound until noise activates the parent unit (see section Automute). For an “open channel” deactivate the Automute function by pressing NO.

1. Record button Press this button to start recording, press the button again to stop.

2. Quad button Press this button to display the video of all 4 cameras simultaneously.

In the Quad mode, the screen displays cam 1, cam 2, cam 3 and cam 4 for each channel.

Please note that there is no sound in this mode. When there is no signal from the baby unit or the signal is too weak the screen will display "out of range" on the corresponding channel.

1. Next button Play the next lullaby.

2. Play/Stop button Press this button to start or stop playing a lullaby.

3. Nightlight button Press this button on the parent unit to remotely turn on/off the

nightlight on the baby unit. When the nightlight is turned on the nightlight icon will appear on screen.

1. Micro SD card slot Place a Micro SD card in this slot for video and audio recording. When an SD card is placed in the parent unit the SD card icon will appear on screen.

OVERVIEW OF BABY UNIT

1. Temperature sensor Measures the temperature.
2. Pair button The pair button is located at the back of the baby unit. It enables you to reconnect the baby and parent unit or to add additional baby units. See chapter on baby unit pairing for further information.
3. Camera antenna Sends and receives signals to/from the parent unit.
4. Lens / Infrared light These LEDs are automatically activated when the room gets darker and enable you to monitor the baby under no/low light conditions. The infrared LEDs do use a lot of energy and can therefore empty the batteries more quickly.
5. ON/OFF button Turns the baby unit ON or OFF.
6. Microphone Receives sounds from the area near the baby unit and transmits it to the parent unit.
7. Night light Press this button to turn on the night light. The night light can also be turned on/off remotely with the parent unit's night light button.
8. Sensitivity To adjust the sensitivity of the camera. A lower sensitivity means that sounds received by the baby unit need to be louder to be transmitted to the parent unit. A higher sensitivity means that at a low sound level the sounds will be transmitted to the parent unit.

Note: If you wish to monitor every sound. Go to Menu Automute and select NO. This will activate an "open channel".

1. ECO switch Allows you to set a lower transmitting power. This will save energy.

2. Volume To increase or decrease the volume of the lullabies.

3. DC 5V power adapter Enables you to connect the baby unit to the electricity grid.

Note: The baby unit can also be powered by 4 AA batteries (not included). The batteries are intended for short term, portable camera use. Do not leave the batteries in the baby unit when you use it with the power adapter.

1. Battery compartment Open this compartment to place 4AA batteries to power the baby unit.

GETTING STARTED

Parent unit (monitor)

Determine whether you will be using the docking station, or connecting the cables directly to the parent unit before installation.

1. Carefully unpack the parent unit.
2. Place the parent unit in a place that has clear reception with the baby unit.
3. Plug the DC 5V power adapter into the DC 5V input at the side of the parent unit. Plug the power adapter in the wall socket.

The parent unit will start to charge; the charging indication LED will now turn red.

1. Leave the parent unit to charge prior to the first time use until the built-in rechargeable battery is fully charged. The charging indication LED will turn green when the battery is fully charged.

Note: Do not remove the power adapter during the initial charging process. After the initial charge, charge the parent unit as required.

Baby unit (camera)

Before installing the baby unit, carefully plan where and how it will be positioned, and where you will route the cable of the power adapter.

Before starting permanent installation, verify the reception of the baby unit video on the parent unit. Verify this when both the baby unit and the parent unit are placed in their preferred positions.

1. Carefully unpack the baby unit.

Note: If you are installing baby units that do not come with the initial system (separately sold baby units), please look at the pairing baby units section of this manual for details on installation.

1. Mount the baby unit on the wall or put it on a cabinet, table or shelf. To mount the baby unit on the wall, mark the position of the 2 screw holes on the wall. Drill the holes and insert the included wall plugs and screws. Firmly attach the baby unit on the wall by placing the base over the screws and pushing it downwards.

2. Point the camera of the baby unit towards the area you want to monitor.

Note: Select a location for the camera that provides a clear view of the area you want to monitor, which is free from dust, and is not in line-of-sight to a strong light source or direct sunlight.

The baby unit can be powered by the included power adapter or by 4AA batteries (not included).

Power adapter

Connect the DC 5V power adapter to the DC 5V input at the back of the baby unit.

Plug the power adapter in the wall socket.

Batteries

Remove the battery pack cover off the base of the baby unit. Place 4AA batteries into the battery pack. Make sure to correctly line up the positive and negative poles of the batteries.

Place the battery pack cover back on.

Note: We advise you always to use the main power for the baby unit. Should there be no main power around, we advise you to use non-rechargeable batteries.

Note: Should you decide to use batteries, make sure that the power adapter is not connected to the camera!

USING THE SYSTEM

The video of the baby unit will be displayed on the screen of the parent unit when both are switched on.

1. Signal indicator The signal indicator shows the strength of the signal being recieved from the baby unit. One or no bars indicate a poor signal and 4 bars indicate a strong signal.

2. Channel indicator The channel indicator displays the current channel. Press the button to switch between the available baby units. To automatically switch between the channels press the button.

3. Temperature indicator Displays the temperature measured by the baby unit.

4. Nightlight indicator 🚙 The nightlight indicator is displayed when the nightlight on the baby unit is turned on.

5. Overwrite OW indicator When you have selected "yes" for the overwrite function. The letters OW will be displayed on the screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cam1 25°C OW SD BRAHMS

Signal strength Indicator Warning
Perfect None
Good None
Fair None
Low Out Of Range	[76SD]
No Signal Out Of Rang

1. Sound indicator When the volume has been decreased to mute, the mute icon will be displayed on the screen. Use the ▲ button to increase the volume.
2. Talk indicator ↔ This icon appears when the talk button is pressed. You can now talk through the baby unit.
3. SD card indicator SD The SD icon will appear when an SD card has been inserted in the SD slot of the parent unit.
4. Unread file indicator This icon will appear when a video has been recorded but has not yet been watched.
5. Lullaby indicator When the play lullaby button is pressed the name of the song is displayed on the screen. Press next to switch between songs.

OUT OF RANGE WARNING

When the baby unit is positioned too far from the parent unit, the warning message Out of Range will appear on the screen of the parent unit and the video will start to flicker. When there is no connection between the baby and the parent unit, the screen of the parent unit will be black and display the warning message Out of Range.

Out Of Range

Note: If moving the baby and parent unit closer together does not help, try pairing the baby and parent unit.

ADJUST THE VOLUME

The baby unit volume can be adjusted by using the ▲▼ buttons when viewing the video of the baby unit.

Press the ▼ button to decrease the volume, and press the ▲ arrow to increase the volume. When the volume is set to one bar (lowest setting) the volume is muted. The sound icon 🧑 will then appear on screen.

The volume indicator will be displayed when you change the volume.

Newborn baby in a white baby crib with patterned bedding, no visible text or symbols on the image itself.

Volume indicator

MENU OPTIONS

Press the menu button on the parent unit to display the menu on the screen. Use the ▶▲▼▶ buttons to navigate through the menu. Press the OK button to confirm a setting.

MAIN MENU

The main menu contains 4 submenus:

• Pairing - Use the pairing menu to add (extra) baby units to the parent unit or to reconnect the baby unit with the parent unit.
• Brightness - In this submenu you can adjust brightness of the screen.
• Auto Mute - Auto mute is a feature where you can choose between a so called "open channel", or the sound activated option. Using the sound activated mode, you will only hear you baby when there is a certain level of sound. The sensitivity for this level of sound detection can be adjusted at the side of the baby unit.
• Settings - In this submenu you can set date and time,, temperature alert parameters, temperature display unit, format the SD card and overwrite existing files. It is also possible to reset the parent unit to default factory settings.

PAIRING

The system comes with a baby unit that has already been paired with the parent unit. The pairing function gives each baby unit a separate channel on the parent unit (with a maximum of 4 baby units) this is necessary for configuring additional baby units.

Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired pairing channel, and press the OK button to begin the pairing process.

Settings Brightness Auto Mute Pairing

Pairing ✓ Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4

Note: It is highly recommended to pair the baby units to the parent unit before permanently mounting them.

BRIGHTNESS

The brightness of the screen can be adjusted with the ◀▶ buttons. The ▶ button makes the screen lighter and the ◀ button makes the screen darker.

Brightness - +

AUTOMUTE

Auto mute is a feature where you can choose between a so called "open channel", or for the sound activated option. Using the sound activated mode, you will only hear you baby when there is a certain amount of sound. The sensitivity of for this level of sound detection can be adjusted on the side of the baby unit.

Auto Mute Yes No

The advantage of the sound activated mode is that you will not hear any background sound and that you will only be alerted if there is a certain level of sound in the baby room. Should you prefer to hear the sound of the baby room continuously, a so called "open channel", then this option can be chosen in this menu by selecting NO.

SETTINGS

The settings menu contains 6 submenus:

1. Date & Time 4. Format Memory
2. Temperature Alert 5. Overwrite
3. Temperature Display 6. Default

Settings ✓ Date & Time □ Format Memory □ Temp. Alert □ Overwrite □ Temp. Display □ Default

1. Date & Time

You can display the time on the screen by setting it in this submenu. The date and time have the following value YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS.

Date & Time YY/MM/DD HH/MM/SS

2. Temperature Alert

You can use this menu to set the temperature range of the temperature alert. When the temperature is outside this range, a warning sound will be emitted.

Temp. Alert Temperature Alert Range Low Temperature: °F High Temperature: °F Yes No

Use the ◀▶ buttons to select the minimum and maximum temperature, then use the ▲▼ buttons to set the temperature value. After successfully setting the temperature range, select On and then press OK to confirm the settings.

Select OFF to disable the temperature alert.

3. Temperature display

Select the temperature unit you want to use. You can choose between degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.

Note: Because the temperature sensor is located next to the (warm) camera, the measured temperature can deviate slightly from the room temperature. The temperature displayed on the screen is about 1-2 degrees Celsius higher than the room temperature.

Temp. Display °C °F

4. Format Memory

Select Yes to format the Micro SD card. Formatting will delete all the data stored on the Micro SD card.

Note: Use with caution!

Format Memory All data will be deleted Yes No

5. Overwrite

Decide whether to record over earlier recorded files when the memory of the Micro SD card is full. When overwrite is activated the OW indicator will appear on screen.

Overwrite Yes No

6. Default

Select Yes to reset the parent unit to factory default settings. All menu settings will then be reset.

Note: Pairing settings will not be affected by a reset. Baby unit(s) will remain paired with the parent unit.

Default Restore default settings Yes No

BABY UNIT PAIRING

The system comes with a baby unit that has already been paired with the parent unit. These units will communicate with each other once they are switched on.

The pairing function gives each baby unit a separate channel on the parent unit (with a maximum of 4 baby units) this is necessary for configuring additional baby units.

Note: It is highly recommended to pair the baby units to the parent unit before permanently mounting them.

1. Switch the baby unit on.
2. Switch the parent unit on.
3. Press the MENU button on the parent unit. Navigate to the Pairing menu using the ▲▼ buttons. Press the OK button to enter the Pairing menu.

4. Select a channel using the ▲▼ buttons. Press OK to accept the channel.

5. A message will be displayed on the parent unit screen. The parent unit will count down from 30 to 0. You have to (shortly) press the Pair button on the baby unit within this time to successfully pair it to the parent unit.

If the Pair button on the back of the baby unit is not pressed within this time, the units will not be paired.

When the baby and parent unit have been paired, the video from the baby unit will be directly displayed on the screen of the parent unit.

Settings Lightness Auto Mute Pairing Pairing Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4 CAM1 Please Press Pair Key on Camera side 18

QUAD FUNCTION

The system comes with a quad function. This function enables you to watch the video from 4 cameras at the same time. When the quad function is used the sound is switched off. Press the quad button to switch to the quad mode.

Two electronic devices: a white flip-flop with a screen displaying a photo and a black-and-white keypad with four buttons (no visible text or symbols)

SD CARD RECORDING

The system is designed for SD Card recording. Before recording, you need to insert an SD Card into the SD Card slot. The system supports SD Cards of up to 32 GB.

Note: To use the recording function, make sure an SD Card is inserted in the SD Card slot.

RECORDING

Press the Record button on the parent unit to start recording. Every ten minutes a file is made of the recorded video. Press the button again to stop recording. In the recording mode only the Talk button and Sound only button are available. Other functions are disabled.

PLAYBACK

When a new file is recorded, the yellow new file indication icon screen. When the SD Card is full, the red indication icon on the LCD screen will flash.

Follow the next steps to play recorded files:

1. In viewing mode, press the OK button on the parent unit to enter the recording interface. In the recording mode press record, to stop recording, and press ok to enter the recording interface.
2. Press the ▲▼ arrows to select the folder VIDEO and press OK. You will see some folders named after to the date on which they were recorded. For example 090101 means the videos in this folder were recorded on January 1st 2009. Press the ▶arrow to browse to the next page and press the ◀arrow to go to the previous page. Select the main file and press OK to go back to the previous menu.
3. Select a folder and press OK to enter the submenu. You will see the recorded files named by time. For example 101024_1 means that video was recorded at 10:10:24 with camera 1. Press the ▶ arrow to browse to the next page or the ◀ arrow to browse to the previous page. Select the main file □ and press OK to go back to the previous menu.

In this interface, you can select a file and press the SOUND ONLY button, to delete a file. You will be asked to confirm your request before the file is deleted.

1. Select the video you want to view and press the OK button. The video will then be played on the LCD screen. You can use the navigation buttons to pause (▲), stop(▼), go forward (▶ and go backward (◀). Press the MENU button to exit the video.

File List 090101 100705 File List 000007_1 1024B 000025_1 1024B File List Del 034916_1? YES NO

1. Press MENU button on the parent unit to exit the playback function.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have any problems with the Platinum 2, there is often a quick and simple solution. Please try the following:

Problem Solution
No video from the baby unit	1. Check all connections to the baby unit. Make sure the power adapter is plugged in.2. Make sure that both the baby and parent unit are switched on.3. Make sure that the baby unit is in range of the parent unit.4. When you are using batteries, try replacing them.
The video is dropping/“Out of Range” message	1. Move the baby unit closer to the parent unit.2. Try repositioning the baby and/or parent unit to improve the reception.3. Place the antenna of the parent unit in the vertical position.4. Pair the parent unit with the baby unit (see chapter on pairing)
Audio problems 1. Make sure	that the volume on the TV is switched on.2. Make sure that there is sound within range of the baby unit microphone.3. If the unit emits a loud screeching noise, move the baby and parent unit further apart.
The video is or has become choppy	The video may become choppy when a lower frame rate is experienced (i.e. 10 frames per second instead of 20 frames per second).1. Try moving the baby unit closer to the parent unit.2. Remove obstructions between the baby and parent unit.3. Place the antenna of the parent unit in the vertical position.
The battery of the parent unit runs out very fast	Replace the battery with a new one. New batteries can be acquired at your local luvion dealer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Parent unit
Recieving frequency range 2.400GHz ~ 2.485GHz
Data rate 2 Mbps
Recieving sensitivity -81dBm
Demodulation type GFSK with FHSS
Resolution H: 320 V: 240
Viewing angle H: 120°V: 100°
A/V Output / Resolution QVGA 320x240 / 30FPS
Alarm sensitivity 80dB ±10% (1M)
Power requirement 5V DC ±5%
Power consumption	400mA Max without charging800mA with charging
Operating temp range	-10° ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
Operating humidity	0 ~ 85% RH

Baby unit
Transmit frequency range 2.400GHz~2.485GHz
Data rate 2 Mbps
Transmitting power 14dBm (TYP)
Modulation type GFSK with FHSS
Transmitting distance 300m (50 m in-house)
Image sensor type 1/5" Color CMOS Image Sensor
Effective Pixels H: 640 V: 480
Image processing Motion JPEG
Image resolution / frame rate H: 320 V: 240 / 30FPS	Max
AES On 1/2000 ~ 1/20 sec
White balance Auto
AGC / Range On / 0dB~24dB
Lens 4.9mm / F2.8
Viewing angle (diagonal)	45°
Minimum illumination	15 LUX (IR Off), 8 LUX (IR On)
IR LED / Night vision range	8 LEDs / 850nm, 5m (with IR LEDs)
Power requirement	5V DC ±5%
Power consumption	300mA without (Night Light/IR/Lullaby Playing)830mA MAX (with all functions on)
Operating temperature	-10°C ~ 35°C (14°F ~ 95°F)
Operating humidity	0% ~ 85%
Environmental rating	-10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)

GEBRUIKSHANDLEIDING

INHOUDSOPGAVE

VOORWOORD 18
VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES 18
PAKKET INHOUD 19
OVERZICHT VAN UW OUDERUNIT 22
OVERZICHT VAN UW BABYUNIT 23
KLAARMAKEN VOOR GEBRUIK 24
GEBRUIK 25
MENU OPTIES 26
BABY UNIT PAIRING 30
QUAD FUNCTIE 30
MICRO SD KAART OPNAME 31
PROBLEEM & OPLOSSING 32
TECHNISCHE SPECIFICATIES 32

VOORWOORD

Delft, The Netherlands

www.luvion.com

VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

White handheld device with a black screen and antenna, mounted on a stand (no visible text or symbols)

Babyunit

White digital flip-flop with a face on screen (no visible text or symbols)

Ouderunit Dockingstation Voedingsadapters

Black electrical plug with coiled cable and power outlet (no text or symbols visible)

(ouder unit & baby unit)

Schroeven & pluggen

OVERZICHT VAN DE OUDERUNIT (MONITOR)

OVERZICHT VAN DE BABYUNIT (CAMERA)

OVERZICHT VAN DE OUDERUNIT

OUT OF RANGE WAARSCHUWING

Newborn baby in a white baby crib with patterned bedding, no visible text or symbols on the image itself.

Volume indicator

MENU OPTIES

Pairing Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4

Brightness - +

AUTOMUTE

Temp. Alert Temperature Alert Range Low Temperature: °C High Temperature: °C Yes No

Format Memory All data will be deleted Yes No

5. Overwrite

Settings lightness Auto Mute Pairing Pairing Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4 CAM1 Please Press Pair Key on Camera side 18

QUAD FUNCTIE

Two electronic devices: a white flip phone displaying a photo and a black-and-white mobile phone with four buttons (no visible text or symbols)

SD KAART OPNAME

PROBLEEM & OPLOSSING