BM 880 ECO - Baby monitor BABYFON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BM 880 ECO BABYFON

GB Instruction manual

Babyfon® is one of the leading brands for wireless baby monitors in Europe. We have devoted ourselves for many years to the development and production of reliable, high-quality products. The Babyfon BM 880 ECO continues in this long-standing tradition. Important information Please read these instructions carefully. This Babyfon is only intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible, correct parental supervision and should therefore not be used as such. ● Never place the Babyfon and the connecting cable within the baby's reach; please observe a minimum distance of 1 metre. ● Never place the baby device in the baby's cot or playpen. ● Never use the Babyfon near water or in damp places. ● Avoid exposure to extreme heat or strong light. ● Never open the housings or AC adapters (danger of electric shock!). ● Make sure that the local mains voltage corresponds to the voltage specified on the AC adapter. ● Avoid touching the battery and charging contacts. Do not touch the contacts with metal objects.

Switch on the baby device by selecting channel A or B.

Take the parent device and move away from the baby device. If the units are placed too close together, there may be a high-pitched whistling sound.

Connect the second AC adapter to the connector on the charger for the parent device.

Place the parent device in the charger so that the charge contacts of the parent device and the charger are connected.

Charger for parent device Power-on indicator AC adapter connector AC adapter Charge contacts for parent device Plug the AC adapter into a mains socket as far away from the baby as possible.

Parent device On/Off/Channel selector switch Power-on lamp Speaker Reception control indicator Volume control Battery compartment lid Screw for battery compartment lid Battery compartment Charge contacts for battery pack Battery pack Neck strap Charge contacts for charger

Place the baby device at least 1 metre away from your baby. Never place the baby device in the cot or the playpen. Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the baby device.

Preparing your Babyfon

Baby device On/Off/Channel selector switch Power-on lamp Microphone Sensitivity setting AC adapter connector AC adapter Battery compartment lid Screw for battery compartment lid Battery compartment Charging contact for battery pack Belt clip

Conventional wireless baby monitors create electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields. Due to the special shielding of the BM 880 ECO, electrical and magnetic fields are no longer detectable at a distance of 30 cm. Electromagnetic fields are produced by wireless transmission and are not entirely avoidable. Therefore place the baby device at least 1 metre away from the baby. ● Never cover the baby device (e.g. with a towel, sheet, etc.) ● Use a damp cloth to clean the Babyfon

Switch on the parent device and select the same channel as on the baby device.

Your Babyfon is now ready for use. Transmission begins automatically when the baby device is activated by a noise.

10. Using a radio, for example, you can test whether transmission is ensured at the

location you have chosen.

Attach the neck strap to the parent device.

Make sure that both devices are switched on and that the same channel is selected.

Set the response sensitivity of the microphone on the baby device to the level you require. To begin with, we recommend a middle position that can later be adjusted as required.

Set the volume on the parent device to the level required (high / medium / low). If the baby device is activated by a noise in the baby's bedroom, transmission starts automatically and the power-on lamp of the parent device changes from green to red for the duration of the transmission. Insert the battery pack supplied in the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity. Make sure that the charging contact has been made in the battery compartment (see B20 on parent device).

Slide the battery compartment lid back on to the battery compartment and tighten the screw again.

Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the charger for the parent device. Place the parent device in the charger so that the charge contacts of the parent device and the charger are connected. The battery pack is now charged automatically. Charging is complete after approx. 15 hours.

Baby device (battery pack not included) The battery pack supplied can only be used for the parent device. You can order a battery pack for the baby device (Babyfon® model number EAB 4) from a specialist dealer. This can then also be charged using the charge function integrated in the baby device. Explanation of functions

Digital pilot tone / preventing interference Besides the sounds made by the baby, the baby device also transmits an inaudible signal tone. The parent device only begins reception when this signal tone is received. This practically rules out the reception of external wireless baby monitors. In rare cases, however, interference from other wireless devices in the vicinity may occur. In the event of such interference or poor reception, switch both devices to the other channel. 250 m range In ideal conditions, the range of your Babyfon outdoors is approx. 250 metres. Obstacles such as walls, ceilings or large objects affect the range. The more obstacles there are between the baby and parent devices, the smaller the range becomes. Using the battery pack supplied Using other battery packs or batteries The parent and baby devices can also be powered with standard AAA battery packs or non-rechargeable 1.5V AAA batteries. However, standard AAA battery packs cannot be charged using the devices.

Reception control indicator / reception monitoring There is regular radio contact between the baby device and the parent device. The reception control indicator on the parent unit indicates whether there is still sufficient contact to the baby device. All 4 lamps glow during full reception; only one lamp glows when reception is weak. If radio contact breaks down completely, for example because the baby device is outside the range, or because the batteries in the baby device are empty, the parent device emits an alarm tone after a short time. In addition, the power-on lamp flashes. The alarm tone and flashing stop automatically as soon as radio contact is resumed. Battery alarm A signal tone and the flashing power-on lamp warn you as soon as the battery pack or batteries in the parent device are empty. You should then insert new batteries or recharge the battery pack. Disposal of batteries Consider the environment when disposing of the batteries or battery packs, which must not be thrown away with domestic rubbish. Do not use old and new batteries or different battery types simultaneously. Remove batteries from the device if it is not to be used for a long time. Specifications No. of channels: Frequency Power supply: Parent device

1. Open the battery compartment by loosening the screw on the battery compartment lid.

Receiver: AC adapter plug 9 Volt/ 200mA or 4 AAA batteries or EAB 4 battery pack (available from specialist dealers) AC adapter plug 9 Volt/ 200mA or battery pack EAB 2 (included) Transmitting power: max. 10 mW Operating temperature: 10 to 40° C Subject to alteration. Babyfon® is a registered trademark of Vivanco AG, Ahrensburg

Trouble-shooting If your Babyfon BM 880 ECO should not function properly, please proceed as follows:

1. Using the following table of malfunctions, try to find and correct the fault.

2. Read the corresponding section in these instructions carefully.

3. Look on the Internet at www.vivanco.com to see whether the fault and its correction

4. Ask your dealer.

5. Call the telephone hotline 01805 / 40 49 10 (€0.12/min.) for Germany. You will find

contacts for Europe at www.vivanco.com. Problem No transmission / no sound Interference or another voice can be heard during transmission Loud beeping and whistling noise Battery packs no longer being charged Babyfon transmits every tiny sound Possible cause Different channels set on both devices Transmitter does not switch automatically to transmit Devices are outside range Transmitter is not by baby or too far away Batteries are empty Unfavourable choice of channel Solution Set both devices to same channel (A1/B12) Feedback due to insufficient distance between devices AC adapter plug is not connected to power supply Plug of AC adapter not connected properly to device Parent device not positioned correctly on charge cradle Battery packs have come to the end of their service life Response sensitivity set too high Increase distance between devices or reduce volume on receiver (B16) Check connection Increase response sensitivity (A4) Reduce distance between devices Reduce distance of transmitter from baby, observing minimum distance of 1 metre If batteries are used, replace them Change to another channel (A1/B12) Insert plug properly into connector socket (A5/C25) Position parent device correctly until power-on indicator glows Replace battery packs Reduce response sensitivity (A4) Licence This Vivanco FM product conforms with the European R&TTE directive for FM systems in harmonised frequency ranges. These systems can be sold and operated in the EU, as well as in CH and N. Operation is not permitted in all countries not named. The declaration of conformity is included at the end of this manual. Warranty The warranty period is 12 months from the date of purchase. Please contact your specialist dealer or Vivanco Service Ewige Weide 17, D-22926 Ahrensburg/Germany A copy of the purchase receipt must be included.