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USER MANUAL Babycom 143 SWISSVOICE

Babycom 143Welcome to Swissvoice Set aside some time to read this user manual carefully and get to know and use the functions offered by your Babycom 143. Safety notes - This product is not a substitute for responsible parental super- vision. - This baby monitor is intended as an aid and is not suitable for medical supervision. - Electrical equipment and cables must always be kept out of children's reach, and never placed in the cot or playpen! - Never place the device in bathrooms or showers, and make sure it is protected from damp. - The device will not work during a power cut, if the adapter is not plugged in or if the batteries are discharged. - Do not attempt to remove the antenna or modify the device in any way! Babycom 143Babycom 143

Connecting your Babycom 143 Inserting the batteries (parental and baby unit) - Open the battery compartment on the back of the unit. - Insert the batteries supplied (making sure the poles are correct). - Close the battery compartment. Information on using the batteries Use only the original batteries (4 x NiMH, AAA, 1.2 V 600 mAh) and the original mains adapter (7.5 V DC, 600 mA) for your Babycom 143. Note: Using other rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous and cause malfunctions or damage to the unit. Do not short-circuit the batteries (danger). In particular, avoid inadvertent short-circuits during storage and trans- port e.g. bunch of keys, metal panels or similar objects, and make sure the batteries do not come into contact with greasy materials. For this reason, store the batteries only in an insulating package when they are not in the unit. Avoid also touching the contacts with greasy objects. Rechargeable batteries can become warm while recharging. This is a normal occurrence and is not dangerous.Babycom 143

Charging the batteries initially / connecting the adapter - Before using the device for the first time, the batteries need to be charged. - To charge the batteries, plug the adapter into the AC/DC sockets on the parental and baby units. - Plug the adapter into an electrical socket. The batteries will then start to charge up and will take around 8 hours to fully charge (initially). Note: - The adapters supplied were developed specifically for this device. Do not use them for any other device. Never use another adapter for your Babycom 143. - Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged up. - We recommend that you switch off the units before plugging in or unplugging the adapters. - If the units are not to be used for some time, unplug the adapters. Colour codes for power display Power supply Red Green Amber Battery operation (batteries weak) X (flashing) Battery operation (batteries full) X Out of range X Device OFF X ( flashing) Device ON Flashing intermittentlyBabycom 143

Charging the batteries If the batteries are almost discharged, the power display on the parental unit flashes red and an alarm signal (3 short beeps) is emitted every 3 seconds. You must charge the batteries within the next 5 minutes; otherwise the device will automatically switch off. Note: - Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged up. - Remove discharged batteries as they can leak and damage the unit. - No alarm signal is emitted on the baby unit when the batteries are discharged! Test before use Transmission from baby unit / reception on parental unit - Place the units in the rooms where you want them to operate. - Switch the units on: Press and hold the Power key for approx. 2 seconds. An acknowledgement signal is emitted and the power dis- play lights up (green = batteries charged). - Use the channel switch to switch the two units (parental/baby unit) to the same channel (Channel 1 or 2). - Set the same CTCSS code for both units: Use a pointed object (e.g. pencil) to activate the microswitch and set the CTCSS codes (CTCSS- Code = system for creating user groups on the same frequency). There are 4 CTCSS combinations available, see "Table of CTCSS Codes".Test transmission from baby unit - Use the sensitivity switch to set the preferred sensitivity level on the baby unit. The volume display is activated (1 or 2 bars = low noise, 3 bars = loud noise). The baby unit is ready to transmit. - As soon as the baby unit sends a signal, the green display is activated and remains permanently lit. If the baby unit is not sending out a sig- nal, the green display flashes and the unit is on standby. Test reception on parental unit - Use the VOL+/VOL- keys to set the preferred volume on the parental unit. The parental unit is ready to receive. - As soon as the parental unit receives a signal, the green display is activated and remains permanently lit. If the parental unit is not receiving a signal, the green display flashes and the unit is on standby. Note: - If you hear any disturbance on the units due to interference (hissing, buzzing), change the CTCSS code on the parental and baby units. See "Table of CTCSS Codes". - Test reception on the parental unit before use and whenever you reposition the baby unit. - Position the baby unit at least one meter away from the baby. - The maximum range between the parental and baby units is 300 meters. Babycom 143 46Babycom 143

Settings On/off - To switch the units on: Press and hold the Power key for approx. 2 seconds. An acknowledgement signal (2 short beeps) is emitted and the power display lights up (green = batteries charged). - To switch the units off: Press and hold the Power key for approx. 2 seconds. An acknowledgement signal (1 short beep) is emitted and the unit is switched off. Setting the volume Use the VOL+/VOL- keys to set the preferred volume. You have the choice of 3 volumes. A control signal to check the set volume is emitted when the device receives a signal. Setting the channel Use the channel switch on the left of the parental/baby unit to set the preferred channel (Channel 1 or 2). Note: The parental and baby unit must be set to the same channel in order to interconnect the units! Setting the CTCSS code Four CTCSS subchannels are available for a protected private sphere: The receiver (parental unit) is activated only when it receives a signal from its own transmitter (baby unit). It is therefore essential for the same CTSS code to be set on the parental and baby unit so that they can communicate.Babycom 143

Set the CTSS codes using the microswitch (red) in the battery compart- ment. Use a pointed object (e.g. pencil) to set the codes. Table of CTCSS Codes CTCSS Codes Switch 1 Switch 2 Code 1 On On Code 2 On Off Code 3 Off On Code 4 Off Off Setting the sensitivity (baby unit only) Set the preferred sensitivity level by sliding the switch on the right of the baby unit: - Up: (HIGH) = high sensitivity (responds to noises within a range of 2-6 meters) - Down: (NORMAL) = medium sensitivity (responds to noises within a range of 1-2 meters)Faults and trouble-shooting Not every malfunction results from a defect in your Babycom 143. No power - Unit is switched off. Switch the unit on. - Check to ensure the batteries are correctly inserted. - If you are using the adapters for power, check to ensure they are switched on and correctly connected. - The batteries are discharged. Recharge them. No tone signal, power display off - Volume on parental unit too weak. Increase the volume. - Sensitivity on baby unit too weak. Increase the sensitivity level. - The units are out of range. Reduce the distance between them. - Unit is switched off. Switch the unit on. - Check to ensure that the parental and baby units are on the same channel and set to the same CTCSS subchannel. Interference (hissing, buzzing) - Check to ensure that the parental and baby units are on the same channel and set to the same CTCSS subchannel. - The units are out of range (the maximum range may be less than 300 meters depending on the surroundings). Reduce the distance between the parental and baby unit. - The batteries are discharged. Recharge them. Reception of calls/interference from neighbours - Signal interference due to another baby monitor or cordless telephone on the same channel/subchannel. Set the parental and baby units to another channel/subchannel. High-pitched shrill - Parental and baby unit are too close. Place them further apart. - Volume too loud. Reduce the volume. Babycom 143 49Appendix Care Your baby monitor is a sophisticated product in terms of design and con- struction, and should therefore be handled with care. To clean the baby monitor, wipe first with an antistatic cloth or a damp, soft leather cloth and then dry using a dry cloth. Recycling (environmental protection) At the end of the product's life cycle, the unit must not be dis- posed of in normal domestic waste. Please take it to a collection point for processing electrical and electronic equipment: see symbol on the product, in the user manual and/or packaging. Some materials used in this product can be recycled if you take it to a recycling depot. By recycling parts or raw materials from used products you will be making an important contribution to environmental protection. Please contact your local authority if you require information about collection points in your neighbourhood. Disposing of the rechargeable battery By law, all used batteries and accumulators must be recycled and not dis- posed of in domestic waste. Please dispose of them according to the official regulations. Take them to a recycling depot. The batteries/accumulators will be recycled since they may, for example, contain nickel cadmium (Ni - Cd), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) or mercury (Hg). The batteries and accumulators are labelled with symbols and information on their contents, e.g.: Babycom 143 50Babycom 143