Graco Children s PD141481 Video Baby Monitor User Manual

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2Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death.This device is designed to aid in the monitoring of your child. When using the monitor, you must still provide the supervision necessary for the continued safety of your child. This product is not designed or intended for use as a medical monitor. Always be sure that both the transmitter and receiver are working properly and are within range of each other.• STRANGULATION HAZARD. Keep the adapter cords out of the reach of children. Do not use with extension cords. • DO NOT place the Nursery Unit or its cord within your child’s reach. Do not put the Nursery Unit inside a crib or playard. • Use ONLY with 110-120 volt AC electrical outlets. • Protect the AC adapter cords. Place them so they are not walked on or pinched by furniture or other items. • Allow for proper ventilation when units are in use. Do not cover the Nursery Unit or Parent Units with any object such as a blanket. Do not place it in a drawer or in any location which would mufe the sound or interfere with the normal ow of air. • DO NOT immerse any part of the Nursery Unit or Parent Units in water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Warnings to Parents and Other Users
3• DO NOT place unit near water and moisture. Do not use the Nursery Unit outdoors. Do not use the Nursery Unit near possible wet areas, such as a bathtub, shower, wash basin, sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, wet basement, etc. • Keep Nursery Unit away from heat sources, such as replaces, radiators, stoves, and TVs or other appliances. Heat can damage the case or electrical parts. • Do not use the Nursery Unit if: • The adapter cords or plugs have been damaged. • The unit has been exposed to liquids. • Unit has been dropped or is damaged. • DO NOT OPEN THE NURSERY UNIT, PARENT UNIT, OR ADAPTERS. No user-serviceable parts inside. Risk of electrical shock, re or death.• The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.9”) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Statement:WARNING Modications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
4These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.• Look for the FCC ID on the back of the Nursery Unit and inside the battery compartment on the Parent Unit.
5Parts ListAdult assembly required.Tool required: Phillips screwdriverNursery Unit (PD141481)(1) AC Adapter(1) AC AdapterParent Unit(PD141402)(1) Parent Unit Battery
6Parent UnitDC Adapter JackBelt ClipBattery CompartmentSoundLightsVolume Up/DownPower Zoom OutZoom InMenuNavigation buttonsSignal Strength IndicatorBattery Status Indicator
7Installing Batteries• The battery must be plugged into the Parent Unit before the unit will be ready for use. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove thebattery door.NOTE: Screw should be loosened but stay attached to battery door.Remove the battery pack from the packaging and plug into the back of the unit. Place the battery pack into the recess and press the wire into the slot on the side. 21
8Replace the battery door.• The Parent Unit(s) uses a rechargeable battery pack or standard 120 volt AC household current. To use AC adapters, plug the connector on the cord into the DC adapter jack on the side of the Parent Unit. Then plug adapter into a standard wall outlet. • Use ONLY the Graco adapters included with the unit. Do not use these adapters with other equipment under any circumstances. • If units do not work, check that AC adapters are plugged into working outlets. Using AC Adapters34
9Nursery UnitDC Adapter JackBattery CompartmentPower Camera
10Battery InstallationUse a Phillips head screwdriver to remove thebattery door.NOTE: Screw should be loosened but stay attached to battery door.Insert 3-AA (1.5V-LR03) batteries.Make sure they are inserted correctly.• Batteries will power the Nursery Unit in the event of a power outage. Only audio (no video) is operational when running on battery power.• Batteries should be replaced periodically.56
11Replace the battery door.● The Nursery Unit uses 3-AA (1.5V-LR03) batteries or standard 120 volt AC household current. ● To use AC adapters, plug the connector on the cord into the AC adapter jack on the back of the Nursery Unit. Then plug adapter into a standard wall outlet. ● Use ONLY the Graco adapters included with the unit. Do not use these adapters with other equipment under any circumstances. ● If units do not work, check that AC adapters are plugged into working outlets. ● When electricity is off (from a power failure, etc.), the Nursery Unit will operate on 3-AA (1.5V-LR03) batteries in audio mode only. 87Using AC Adapters
12Static Cling LabelsRemove and discard static cling labels.9
13Within a few seconds, the Parent Unit will lock on to the Nursery Unit. A second later, you will hear a series of beeps and the connection light will turn on. Your monitor is now ready for use. 12Setting Up the Baby MonitorNOTE: It is very important that the steps below be followed for first time power-up.● Place the Nursery Unit within 10 feet (3 meters) of your baby. Plug an AC adapter into the jack on the back of the Nursery Unit. Plug it into a working 120 volt AC outlet.● Point the Nursery Unit toward your baby.11Place the Parent Unit within five (5) feet (1.5 meters) of the Nursery Unit and turn on the Parent Unit using the On/Off button on right side of the LCD screen. Depress button for 1 sec. to turn camera on.10
14Testing the SystemIt is VERY IMPORTANT to test the system when first set up, and at regular times thereafter. Test the units if you suspect they may have been damaged or have not been used for a long time. 1. If two adults are present, have one take the Parent Units to different locations, trying various volume settings, while the other speaks into the Nursery Unit. 2. If only one adult is available, place a ticking clock, radio, or other sound-producing device near the Nursery Unit to test it. 3. When testing, keep the level of your child’s sounds in mind, and adjust the volume accordingly. 4. If there is sound interference, try moving the child unit to a different location.Cam 1: Lost SignalCam 1: DetectedWhen a new baby unit is detected, the “Camera Detected” message displays on the screen of the Parent Unit. The video feed does not change. The message fades away after 3 seconds.13
1515Depress button for 1 sec. to turn camera on.To change camera angle, swivel the nursery unit in the desired direction. 15Nursery Unit Power On/Off 141615
16Parent Unit Power On/Off 17 Press and hold ON/OFF button for 1 second. Unit will cycle through intro and begin searching for the Nursery Unit.Make sure Nursery Unit is turned on. The parent unit will display the Graco logo on the status screen until the nursery unit is found. The live video feed will then be shown.The connection LED will turn from red to green.18
1719 Press and hold ON/OFF button for 1 second to turn unit off.To activate or deactivate the live video feed, press the video button.20Pressing the video but-ton will allow the user to view the image from the nursery unit.
18To cycle through thedifferent choices, press up or down.After choosing one of the options, press the “MENU” button to make the selection.NOTE: Once you make a selection (MENU), the unit will automatically advance you to the next option/screen or return you to the live video feed (if applicable).To set up preferences or change status, press the “MENU” button.222123
19ZoomThe zoom indicator appears on the screen to indicate the current zoom level. This indicator disappears after a 2 second timeout.2x2x2x2x2624 Press button to Zoom In on baby.Zooms in on the center of the video feed one level. The zoom levels are 1x and 2x.2x25 Press button to Zoom In on baby.Zooms out on the center of the video feed one level. The zoom levels are 1x and 2x.2x
20BrightnessThe brightness for the LCD ranges from 0% to 100%, in 10% increments. The default value is 50%.ContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishPress Menu to ExitPress Menu to Exit27To return to live Video feed (if available) select and press: MENU or wait 5 seconds and monitor will return to live video view on it’s own.28 Decreases the brightness level by 10%. If the brightness level is 0%, then it wraps to 100%.29 Increases the brightness level by 10%. If the brightness level is 100%, then it wraps to 0%.
21ContrastThe contrast for the LCD ranges from 0% to 100%, in 10% increments. The default value is 50%.ContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishPress Menu to ExitPress Menu to Exit30To return to live Video feed (if available) select and press: MENU or wait 5 seconds and monitor will return to live video view on it’s own.31 Decreases the contrast level by 10%. If the con-trast level is 0%, then it wraps to 100%.32 Increases the contrast level by 10%. If the contrast level is 100%, then it wraps to 0%.
22Screen TimeoutThe Screen Timeout settings for the LCD are Off, 15 sec, 30 sec, and 60 sec. The default value is 15 sec.ContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishPress Menu to ExitPress Menu to Exit33To return to live Video feed (if available) select and press: MENU or wait 5 seconds and monitor will return to live video view on it’s own.34 Decreases the Screen Timeout. If the Screen Timeout is Off, then it wraps to 60 sec.35 Increases the Screen Timeout. If the Screen Timeout is 60 sec, then it wraps to Off.
23CameraThe video feed settings are Cam 1, Cam 2, Cam 3, and Cam 4. The left/right arrows in the menu only appear if more than one baby unit is paired with the parent unit. The only settings that appear in the menu are the ones that are currently paired.ContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Press Menu to ExitLanguage EnglishContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Press Menu to ExitLanguage English36To return to live Video feed (if available) select and press: MENU or wait 5 seconds and monitor will return to live video view on it’s own.Cam 1 2Cam 1 23738 Moves back to the previous baby unit video feed. If the rst baby unit video feed is reached, then it wraps to the last baby unit video feed.39 Advances to the next baby unit video feed. If the last baby unit video feed is reached, then it wraps back to the rst baby unit video feed.
ContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Press Menu to ExitLanguage EnglishContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Press Menu to ExitLanguage English24To remove one of the cameras from the system, scroll down to “Camera” eld.4041Use left/right scroll to choose Camera you wish to remove from system.Press Zoom Out button .42To return to live Video feed (if available) select and press: MENU or wait 5 seconds and monitor will return to live video view on it’s own.
2525LanguageThe language settings are English, French,and Spanish. The default setting is English.ContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishContrastScreen TimeoutBrightness 50%50%OffCamera Cam 1Language EnglishPress Menu to ExitPress Menu to Exit43To return to live Video feed (if available) select and press: MENU or wait 5 seconds and monitor will return to live video view on it’s own.44 Moves back to the previous language. If the rst language is reached, then it wraps to the last language.45 Advances to the next language. If the last language is reached, then it wraps back to the rst language.
26Volume Up/Down46 Adjust the volume on the Parent Unit by pressing the Volume Up/Down buttons. 48Note that the Sound Lights LEDs illuminate as the volume button is pressed up or down to provide a visual feedback for the volume level. The unit will beep louder or softer depending on the volume level.The SoundLights on the Parent Unit will illuminate as your child (or other objects) make noise near the Nursery Unit. Please note that the SoundLights and volume control on the Parent Unit are independent of each other. With the volume turned all the way down, the SoundLights will still illuminate as your child (or other objects) make noise near the Nursery Unit. 47 This indicator disappears after a 2 second timeout.
27Battery Information4950Parent Unit Battery LevelWhen the battery is low in the Parent Unit, the low battery light blinks red on and off. The Parent Unit beeps once every minute.When battery is charging, LED blinks green on and off.If battery is fully charged, LED is solid green.If operated too long on a low battery, you may also experience a poor signal and the connection light will blink red on and off and the Parent Unit beeps once every minute.You may either turn off the unit or plug in the A/C adapter to recharge the batteries.
28The Battery Icon shows how much power is left in the batteries:• When the parent unit is low on battery, a “Low Battery” message shows on the screen. The video feed does not change. The message fades away after 3 seconds. The parent unit will beep once everyminute when this occurs.• The Battery Level Light will illuminate green when the batteries are OK, blink red on and off when the batteries are low. • Batteries should be disposed of properly by recycling.Low Battery51
29Nursery Unit Backup Batteries• When the batteries are low in the Nursery Unit, the power LED will change from green to red. You may also experience a poor signal and the connection light on the Parent Unit blink red on and off and the Parent Unit beeps once every minute.• You may either turn off the unit, plug in the A/C adapter or replace the batteries.• Three AAA batteries can be optionally installed in the Nursery Unit in case AC power is lost. • When a baby unit loses power and is running on battery backup, the “Check Power” message will display.The parent unit will beep once every minute when this occurs. The message fades away after 3 seconds.• When the Nursery Unit is on battery power, only the audio will be transmitted. This helps to extend the battery life.• Remove the batteries from the unit if it is no longer being used or will be stored for an extended period of time.Cam 1: Check Power52
30Signal Strength Indicator53• If the Parent Unit begins to lose the signal from the Nursery Unit, the connection light blink red on and off and the Parent Unit beeps once every minute.Additionally, the “Lost Signal” message will come up on the screen.• Immediately move the Parent Unit closer to the Nursery Unit to regain connection.• Once connection has been re-gained, the connection light will be solid green and the audible beep will stop. Also, the “Cam 1: Detected” message will come up on the screen.Note: It is not uncommon for the Parent Unit to occasionally lose and regain connection with the Nursery Unit in environments that have a signicant amount of obstructions.Cam 1: Lost SignalCam 1: Detected54Cam 1: Lost SignalCam 1: Detected55
31Trouble ShootingMost problems have a simple solution.First, check that:• Power is turned ON for both units• Both units are plugged in (or batteries are fresh in Nursery Unit and fully charged in Parent Unit)• Electrical outlet works• Volume is turned up on Parent Unit• Parent Unit is in range of the Nursery UnitParent Unit Only Works With AC Adapter• Check that the battery is plugged in.No Sound or No Video• Batteries dead or weak — replace or use AC adapter.• AC adapter not properly connected — check the connections.• Nursery Unit covered or blocked — remove the obstruction.• If Parent Unit is on battery power, press the Video Button to view the video. Weak Sound, Static or Poor Video.
32• Nursery Unit too far from baby — move closer.• Parent Unit too far from Nursery Unit — move them closer.• Large objects blocking the signal —try repositioning Nursery Unit.• Volume setting too low — turn it up.• Interference from other electrical equipment — eliminate cause of static (TVs, mixers, computers, fans, fluorescent lights, light dimmers, etc.)• Significant amount of obstructions between Parent Unit and Nursery Unit such as walls, ceilings andbuildings. Try moving the Nursery Unit to another part of the room.Shrill Sound (Feedback)• Nursery Unit and Parent Unit too close together — move them farther apart.• Volume set too high — lower the volume.
33Pairing the Parent Unit and Child UnitTo ensure privacy, your Parent Unit is paired with your Nursery Unit at the factory. Your Parent Unit will not work with any other Nursery Units.If your Parent Unit won’t lock onto your Nursery Unit, or you purchased a new Parent Unit or Nursery Unit, follow the procedure below to pair the Parent Unit and Nursery Unit. If you purchased a new Parent Unit, skip Step 1. The new Parent Unit is ready to pair with your Nursery Units.1. Erase the Pairing from the Parent Unit• Go to the Main Menu You must be at the Main Menu – no other menu will work.• Press Volume Up, Volume Down, and Video buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.• The screen will display “Are you sure you want to disconnect from the Nursery Unit?”• Select “Yes” and press “OK”.• The Parent Unit is ready to pair with the Nursery Unit.
342. Pair the Parent Unit with the Nursery Unit• If the Parent Unit is not on, turn it on now.• The Parent Unit will display “Looking for a Nursery Unit to pair with. Turn on your Nursery Unit now.”• Place the Nursery Unit in the same room, as the Par-ent Unit.• Turn on the Nursery Unit using the On/Off Button on the side. The green power light should come on.• Within a few seconds, the Parent Unit will find the Nursery Unit. The Parent Unit will display “Nursery Unit found. Pairing complete.”• The Parent Unit will begin monitoring normally.Nothing happened when I turned on the Nursery Unit. What do I do?• With the Parent Unit on, turn the Nursery Unit off, and then on again.• If there is still a problem, repeat steps 1 and 2.
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36Replacement PartsWarranty Information (USA) To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following:Graco Children’s Products150 Oaklands Blvd.Exton, PA 19341www.gracobaby.comor1-800-345-4109Product Registration (USA)To register your Graco product fromwithin the U.S.A. visit us online atwww.gracobaby.com/productregistration.We currently do not accept product registrations fromthose living outside the United States of America.

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