KS4249 - Baby monitors TOPCOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KS4249 TOPCOM

UK The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.

We request that you read this information in order to quickly become familiar with this equipment and learn how to use its functions.

2 Information regarding this user guide

This user guide contains information on the Babyviewer KS-4248 KS-4249 (referred to as 'the equipment' in the following) and provides important instructions on the initial use, safety, proper use and maintenance of this equipment. Always keep the user guide available near the equipment. Every person responsible for operating, repairing or cleaning the equipment must read and/or consult the user guide. Keep this user guide in a safe place and give it to the next owner of the equipment.

3 Copyright

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All rights are reserved, including rights of photo mechanical reproduction, copying or distribution using specific means such as data processing, data storage media or data networks, either in full or in part, as well as technical changes and changes to the contents.

4 W a r n i n g s

! DANGER

This warning points out an imminent hazardous situation.

Death or severe injuries may result if the hazardous situation cannot be avoided.

CAUTION

This warning points out a potentially hazardous situation.

Injuries and/or material damage may result if the hazardous situation cannot be avoided.

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5 Proper use

This equipment is exclusively intended for private (non-professional) use in closed rooms for monitoring babies. All other forms of use are improper and can lead to hazards. Always follow the instructions provided in this user guide. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage resulting from improper use. The user of the equipment is exclusively responsible for all risks.

6 Safety

6.1 Risk of electric shock

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Contact with conductors or components under electrical tension can be lethal.

Observe the following safety instructions in order to avoid the risk of electric shock:

• To avoid the risk of damage to the equipment, use only the AC mains adapter supplied with the equipment.
• Do not use the equipment if the AC mains adapter, the power cable or the plug is damaged.
• Never open the enclosure of the AC mains adapter. There is a risk of electric shock if you touch any contacts or connections under electrical tension or if you modify the electrical or mechanical construction.

• Protect the equipment against moisture and moisture penetration, and keep it free of dust. Unplug the AC mains adapter immediately in case of contact with moisture.

• Unplug the AC mains adapter in case of malfunctions, during thunderstorms, and when cleaning the equipment.

• Protect the cable against contact with hot surfaces or other sources of hazard, and do not allow it to be pinched.

6.2 Using batteries (regular or rechargeable)

CAUTION

Failure to use batteries according to instructions can be hazardous.

• Always use batteries (regular or rechargeable) of the same type.
• Ensure that batteries are installed with correct polarity. Damage to the batteries and the equipment can result from installation with incorrect polarity.
• Never toss batteries into a fire, due to the risk of explosion.
• Never allow battery terminals to come into contact with each other or with metal objects, either intentionally or accidentally. This can cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Consult a doctor immediately in case of swallowing.
• Fluid from leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the equipment. Take particular care when handling damaged or leaking batteries, due to the risk of corrosion. Wear safety gloves.
• Remove the batteries if the equipment will not be used for an extended period.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to tripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly placed. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• The AC mains adaptor is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

6.3 General rules for safe use

To ensure safe use of the equipment, always observe the following safety instructions:

• The equipment must always be assembled by an adult. During assembly, keep small parts out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow children to play with the equipment or parts of the equipment.
• Ensure that the babyphone and power cable are always out of the reach of the baby.
  – Never cover the babyphone with a towel, blanket etc.
• Defective components must always be replaced by original replacement parts, as other components may not fulfil the safety standards.
• Switch off your babyphone whenever this is requested by a sign, poster, or other message. The equipment used in hospitals and other health care facilities may be sensitive to high-frequency signals from external sources.

7 Operation

The babyphone consists of two units: one for the parents and one for the baby. They are connected by a wireless link compliant with the 2,4 GHz FHSS standard.

Thanks this digital technology, this equipment is protected against eavesdropping and immune to interference from other equipment. The baby unit starts transmitting as soon as the microphone picks up a sound. The sound is reproduced by the parent unit. The microphone sensitivity can be adjusted by the user (see "10.12 Voice activated transmission (VOX)").

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7.1 Baby unit components

See Figure ☐ on the fold-out page.

1 On/off LED
2 Night light LED
3 Infrared LED for night vision
4 On/off switch
5 L e n s
6 Microphone
7 Wall mounting cavity

8 Light sensor

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10 Speaker
11 Connector for AC mains adapter
12 Room temperature sensor

7.2 Parent unit components

See Figure ☐ on the fold-out page.

13 Volume LED
14 Microphone
15 Increase volume / Next menu item
16 Decrease volume / Previous menu item
17 Decrease brightness / down
18 Increase brightness / up
19 4.3 " colour display
20 Link LED

21 Power on/off LED
22 Menu button
23 Push to Talk button
24 On/off button
25 Stand
26 Speaker
27 Connector for AC mains adapter
28 Battery cover with screw

7.3 Display description

Out of range or no connection

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8 Initial use

8.1 Package content

The equipment is supplied as standard with the following items:

- 1 baby unit

- 1 user guide

- 1 parent unit

- 1 Li-ion rechargeable battery pack

- 2 AC mains adapters

8.2 Installing batteries in the baby unit (KS-4248)

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• You can operate the baby unit with 4 AAA cells (LR03; we recommend alkaline cells) or the included AC mains adapter.
  • The baby unit cannot recharge batteries.
• It is recommended to always leave the batteries in the unit, even if you use the AC mains adapter. The unit will automatically switch to battery power in case of a mains power interruption.

- Turn the screw on the cover of the battery compartment at the back of the baby unit 90^ counter clockwise and remove the battery compartment cover.

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Do not turn the screw past the "OPEN" point.

• Fit four AAA alkaline cells (LR03) in the battery compartment. Ensure that the polarity is correct.
• Close the battery compartment.

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Never mix used cells with fresh cells.

8.3 Connecting the baby unit to the AC mains

Insert the small plug of the AC mains adapter in the mains power connector of the baby unit 11 and plug the AC mains adapter into a mains connector (100\~240 V - 50/60 Hz).

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• The ma ins connector must be within easy reach so you can quickly unplug the power cable in an emergency.
  • Use only the supplied AC mains adapter (5.9V DC / 800 mA).

8.4 Installing the rechargeable battery pack in the parent unit

See Figure ^B on the fold-out page.

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- Use only the supplied Li-ion battery pack in the parent unit.

• Rotate the stand 128ward.

• Turn the screw on the cover of the battery compartment at the back of the parent un and remove the battery compartment cover.

• Place the Li-ion battery pack in the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery contacts do make contact with the charge contacts as illustrated.

• Carefully close the battery compartment and rotate the belt clip back downwards.

8.5 Connecting the parent unit to the AC mains

- Insert the small plug of the AC mains adapter in the mains power connector 27 and plug the AC mains adapter into a mains connector (100\~240 V - 50/60 Hz).

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It takes around 10 hours to fully charge the batteries.

9 Installing the Babyviewer

9.1 Fine tuning

• Place the camera in a convenient location, point the lens of the camera to the observation area.
• Adjust the angle by rotating the camera.

CAUTION

Do not place the camera and wires within the baby's reach! Fix the camera at least 1 meter away from the baby.

10 Operation and use

10.1 Switching the baby unit and parent unit on and off

• Press and hold the on/off button to s:24ch on the parent unit. The display 19 is activated.
• Slide the on/off switch up to 4 witch on the baby unit. The on/off LED is activated.

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The parent unit will try to establish a connection with the baby unit. If captured image from the camera is displayed, a connection has been established.

• Press the on/off button ⏻ 24 to switch off the parent unit (press and hold until the display goes blank).
• Slide the on/off switch ④ to switch off the baby unit.

10.2 Checking the connection between the parent unit and the baby unit

You should always check the wireless connection when you use the babyphone for the first time.

• Put the parent unit in the same room as the baby unit, separated by at least two meters.
• Switch on both devices. The parent unit will try to establish a connection with the baby unit.
• The display of the parent unit will show the captured image from the baby unit after the connection has been established (monitor mode).
• The sounds picked up by the microphone reproduced by the parent unit.
• The volume of the reproduced sound is indicated by the volume LED's 1st the top of the parent unit. The higher the volume, the more LED's are on.
• If no connection is established, "OUT OF RANGE" is displayed.

10.3 Out of range indication

The maximum range between the parent- and baby unit is 300 meter in open area. Different factors, such as bricks and plaster walls, will reduce the range. Moreover, reinforced concrete floors will influence the range tremendously.

In a residence, normal operating range is up to 50 meters and 2 floors.

• If the connection is interrupted, "OUT OF RANGE" is displayed.
• Reduce the distance between the parent and baby units until a new connection is established.

10.4 Setting the reproduction volume of the parent unit

There are 5 volume levels.

• Press button ▲ 15 to increase the volume.
• Press button ▼ 16 to decrease the volume.

10.5 Setting the parent unit display brightness

There are 5 brightness levels. When the display is on:

• Press button to increase the brightness
• Press button to decrease the brightness.

10.6 Temperature indication

When the display is on, the baby's room temperature is displayed in the top right corner.

10.7 Temperature alert

You can set a high/low temperature alert, the unit will give beep when the temperate will go beyond the preset range.

• Press the menu button ^22 to enter the main menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight items, and use the menu button to confirm your selection. Use the On/Off button to go back one step.
• Enter the temperature menu to turn the temperature alert function on or off.
• Use the arrow keys to set the lowest temperature between 5^ and 24^
• Next, use the arrow keys to set the highest temperature between 25^ and 40^

10.8 Zoom function

The parent unit has X2 zoom digital view function.

• When parent unit in X1 viewing mode, press and hold the up button for 7 seconds,
• The live viewing area will change to X2 zoom mode immediately.
• Press and hold the down button to go back to X1 zoom.

10.9 Talking with your baby

You can use the parent unit to talk with your baby.

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Allow your baby to get used to the talk function before you use it in practice.

• Press the Talk button on the parent unit and hold it pressed.
• Hold the parent unit vertical with the microphone approximately 10 cm from your mouth, and speak into the microphone.
• Release button when you have finished talking.

10.10 Playing a lullaby

There are 5 pre-programmed lullabies that you can play on the baby unit.

• Go to the main menu with the menu button and enter the lullaby menu. You can turn the lullaby on or off in this menu.
• To select a different lullaby, enter the songs menu and select on of the 5 lullabies.with the menu button

10.11 Switching the night light on and off

- Go to the main menu with the menu button and enter the night light menu. You can turn the night light on or off in this menu.

10.12 Voice activated transmission (VOX)

During night and to save energy, the babyviewer can be set in VOX mode.

In VOX mode, the display will be activated as soon as the microphone of the baby unit will capture sound.

You can set the sound detection sensitivity (VOX) of the babyphone. If the sensitivity is set to high, the baby unit will pick up weaker sounds.

- Press the menu button to enter the main menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight items, and use the menu

button '≡22 to confirm your selection. Use the On/Off button to go back one step.

• Enter the VOX menu to turn the VOX menu on or off.
• Enter the sensitivity submenu to set the sensitivity of the VOX function to low, medium or high.
• Enter the sleep submenu, to set the sleeptime to 10, 30, 60 or 90 seconds. The monitor will automatically go to VOX mode after the selected time period.

10.13 Night vision

The camera has 6 high-intensity LED's for picking up clear images in the dark. When the build in light sensor is ensures the ambient light level as low, the LED's will automatically activate.

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The image changes automatically into black and white mode under the night vision mode.

10.14 Registering the parent unit with the baby unit or registering a new camera.

Up to 4 baby units can be registered to one parent unit.

To re-register your baby unit, or to register a new baby unit, follow the procedure below:

• Press the menu button '≡22' to enter the main menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight items, and use the menu button '≡22' to confirm your selection. Use the On/Off button to go back one step.
• Select the camera with the up and 15wn ▼ 16 keys. Press right 18 ▶ to enter the pairing submenu.
• highlight "pair" and press the menu button '≡ 22 pairing.
• of Scotch the baby unit ON. Press the pair button 9 (at the back of the camera).
• If registration is completed, camera video appears on LCD screen and return to normal mode. Baby unit will return to normal mode too.
• If the registration time is expired or registration is failed, "Out of Range" appears on LCD.

NOTE: If a particular channel had been registered already, register this particular channel again will over-write the old registration.

10.15 Selecting the camera

When more than 1 camera is registered.

• Enter the camera menu. The camera numbers are displayed.
• Select the camera with the up and d15vn ▼ 16 keys. Choose a camera by pressing the menu button '≡ 22

10.16 Settings menu

• Go to the main menu with the menu button '≡22' and enter the settings menu. You can change several settings in this menu.
• Set the language of your choice.
• Set the temperature unit to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• Set the utility frequency to 50 or 60 Hertz, depending on your region.

10.17 Pan and tilt (only for the KS-4249)

• Press and hold the menu button until arrows appear on the display.
• You can now pan and tilt the the camera with arrow buttons.
• If you don't press the arrow buttons for 30 seconds, the arrows will disappear from the display, and the controls will revert to normal.

11 Cleaning and maintenance

This section contains important instructions for cleaning and maintaining the equipment.

Follow these instructions to ensure trouble-free use and prevent damage to the equipment due to improper maintenance.

11.1 Safety Instructions

DANGER

Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!

• Before cleaning the equipment, switch it off and unplug the power cable from the mains receptacle.

CAUTION

Risk due to leaking battery fluid

Fluid from leaking batteries (regular or rechargeable) can cause injuries (skin irritation) or damage to the equipment. Wear safety gloves.

CAUTION

- Do not use cleaning products or solvents. They can damage the case or seep into the equipment and cause permanent damage.

11.2 Cleaning

– Clean the equipment with a soft, slightly dampened cloth.
– Clean soiled connectors and contacts with a soft brush.
– Clean the battery contacts and battery compartment with a dry, lint-free cloth.
- If the equipment gets wet, switch it off and remove the batteries immediately. Wipe the battery compartment dry with a soft cloth in order to minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery compartment open until it is completely dry. Do not use the equipment before it is completely dry.

11.3 Maintenance

• Check the batteries (regular or rechargeable) in the equipment regularly and replace them when necessary.
• Check the connectors and cables for defects.

CAUTION

• If you suspect that the equipment is damaged, always have it checked by an expert before using it again.

12 Troubleshooting

This section provides important instructions for localising and correcting problems.

Follow these instructions in order to avoid hazards and damage.

12.1 Safety Instructions

DANGER

Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!

- Unplug the power cable before attempting to correct a problem.

CAUTION

Risk of hazard due to incorrect repairs

Incorrect repairs can expose users to serious hazards and cause damage to the equipment.

• Never attempt to modify or repair the equipment.
• Always have repairs to equipment or cables performed by a specialist or the service centre.
• If you suspect that the equipment is damaged (for example, if it has fallen on the floor), have it checked by a specialist before you use it again.

12.2 Problem causes and solutions

The following table is intended to help you localise and solve minor problems.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The rechargeable battery pack of the parent unit does not charge	Charging station plug not connected	Connect plug
	Dirty contacts Clear	the battery terminals and charging station contacts with a soft cloth
	The rechargeable battery pack is defective	Replace the battery pack
Parent unit does not switch on (display remains black)	The rechargeable battery pack is not charged	Charge the battery pack
	Equipment defective	Contact customer service
The ‘out of range’ icon appears on the parent unit display	Baby unit not switched on	Switch on the baby unit
	The parent unit and baby unit are too far apart	Reduce the distance between the parent unit and the baby unit
	The parent unit is not registered with the baby unit	Register the parent unit with the baby unit (see “10.14 Registering the parent unit with the baby unit or registering a new camera.”
	The wrong camera is selected.	See “10.15 Selecting the camera”
The parent unit does not reproduce the sounds picked up by the baby unit	The volume setting of the parent unit may be too low.	Increase the volume setting of the parent unit
	The microphone sensitivity of the baby unit may be set too low.	Check the VOX sensitivity and the volume setting of the parent unit and increase if necessary.
Limited range and interference during transmission	The range of the equipment depends on the surroundings. Steel structures and concrete walls can impair transmission.	Avoid obstacles as much as possible.
The equipment emits a high-pitched whistle	The parent unit and baby unit are too close together	Increase the distance to at least 2 metres

13 Storage and disposal instructions

i	We recommend that you keep the box and packing materials so you can use them to transport the equipment in the future if necessary.

13.1 Storage

Remove the batteries (regular or rechargeable) from the parent unit and the baby unit.

Store the equipment in a dry location.

13.2 Waste disposal of package materials

The package materials are environmentally friendly materials that can be given to your local waste collector for recycling.

13.3 Waste disposal (environmental protection)

Dispose of the equipment in accordance with the provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), regarding discarded electrical and electronic equipment. Contact your municipal waste disposal

department for information.

Dispose of batteries (regular or rechargeable) in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with local regulations.

14 EC conformity declaration

Hereby, Tristar Europe declares that the radio equipment type KS-4248 / KS-4249 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet adress:

http://www.tristar.eu/tristar_group/download_center

15 Tristar warranty

15.1 Warranty period

The Tristar units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit is purchased. There is no warranty on standard or rechargeable batteries (AA/AAA type). Consumable or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment are not covered. The warranty has to be proven by presentation of the original or copy of the purchase receipt, on which the date of purchase and the unit-model are indicated.

15.2 Warranty exclusions

Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from use of non-original parts or accessories are not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor any damage caused during transportation. No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the units has been changed, removed or rendered illegible. Any warranty claims will be invalid if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer.

15.3 LCD defect policy

Despite the highest possible standards, the intricate manufacturing of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens may still produce slight visual imperfections. However, there will be provided a warranty service for your Babyviewer LCD screen if there are:

• 3 bright dots or 5 dark dots or 8 bright and/or dark dots in total; or
• 2 adjacent bright dots or 2 adjacent dark dots; or
• 3 bright and/or dark dots inside an area of 15mm diameter
  These TFT LCD screen warranty conditions are offered by the
  LCD manufacturers. Therefore, at its option, the product will be repaired or replaced.

Please note: A bright dot is a white or sub-pixel that is always on.

A dark dot is a black or sub-pixel that is always off.

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10.15 Selecting the camera

10.17 Pan and tilt (only for the KS-4249)

• Press and hold the menu button until arrows appear on the display.
• You can now pan and tilt the the camera with arrow buttons.
• If you don't press the arrow buttons for 30 seconds, the arrows will disappear from the display, and the controls will revert to normal.

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