Graco Children s PD141481 Video Baby Monitor User Manual
Graco Children's Products Inc Video Baby Monitor
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OWNER’S MANUAL
©2010 Graco PD141639A 5/10 US
Model 2V00
Keep Instructions For Future Reference
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Failure 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 mufe 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
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• 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 Modications 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.
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These 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.
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Parts List
Adult assembly required.
Tool required: Phillips screwdriver
Nursery Unit
(PD141481)
(1) AC Adapter
(1) AC Adapter
Parent Unit
(PD141402)
(1) Parent Unit
Battery
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Parent Unit
DC Adapter
Jack
Belt Clip
Battery Compartment
SoundLights
Volume Up/Down
Power Zoom Out
Zoom
In
Menu
Navigation
buttons
Signal Strength
Indicator
Battery Status
Indicator
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Installing 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 the
battery 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.
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Replace 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 Adapters
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Nursery Unit
DC Adapter
Jack
Battery Compartment
Power
Camera
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Battery Installation
Use a Phillips head
screwdriver to remove the
battery 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.
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Replace 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.
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Using AC Adapters
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Static Cling Labels
Remove and discard static
cling labels.
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Within 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.
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Setting Up the Baby Monitor
NOTE: 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.
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Place 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.
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Testing the System
It 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 Signal
Cam 1: Detected
When 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.
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Depress button for 1 sec.
to turn camera on.
To change camera angle,
swivel the nursery unit in
the desired direction.
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Nursery Unit Power On/Off
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Parent 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.
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19 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.
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Pressing the video but-
ton will allow the user
to view the image from
the nursery unit.
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To cycle through the
different 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.
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Zoom
The zoom indicator
appears on the screen
to indicate the current
zoom level. This
indicator disappears after
a 2 second timeout.
2x
2x
2x
2x
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24 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.
2x
25 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
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Brightness
The brightness for the
LCD ranges from 0% to
100%, in 10%
increments.
The default value is 50%.
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Press Menu to Exit
Press Menu to Exit
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To 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%.
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Contrast
The contrast for the LCD
ranges from 0% to 100%,
in 10% increments.
The default value is 50%.
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Press Menu to Exit
Press Menu to Exit
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To 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%.
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Screen Timeout
The Screen Timeout
settings for the LCD are
Off, 15 sec, 30 sec, and
60 sec.
The default value is 15
sec.
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Press Menu to Exit
Press Menu to Exit
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To 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.
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Camera
The 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.
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Press Menu to Exit
Language English
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Press Menu to Exit
Language English
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To 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 2
Cam 1 2
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38 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.
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Press Menu to Exit
Language English
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Press Menu to Exit
Language English
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To remove one of the
cameras from the system,
scroll down to “Camera”
eld.
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Use left/right scroll to
choose Camera you wish to
remove from system.
Press Zoom Out button .
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To 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.
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Language
The language settings are
English, French,
and Spanish. The default
setting is English.
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Contrast
Screen Timeout
Brightness 50%
50%
Off
Camera Cam 1
Language English
Press Menu to Exit
Press Menu to Exit
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To 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.
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Volume Up/Down
46 Adjust the volume
on the Parent Unit by
pressing the Volume Up/
Down buttons.
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Note 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.
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Battery Information
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Parent Unit Battery Level
When 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.
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The 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 every
minute 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 Battery
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Nursery 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 Power
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Signal Strength Indicator
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• 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 signicant
amount of obstructions.
Cam 1: Lost Signal
Cam 1: Detected
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Cam 1: Lost Signal
Cam 1: Detected
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Trouble Shooting
Most 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 Unit
Parent 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.
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• 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 and
buildings. 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.
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Pairing the Parent Unit and Child Unit
To 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.
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2. 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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Notes
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Replacement Parts
Warranty Information (USA)
To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty
information in the United States, please contact us at
the following:
Graco Children’s Products
150 Oaklands Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
www.gracobaby.com
or
1-800-345-4109
Product Registration (USA)
To register your Graco product from
within the U.S.A. visit us online at
www.gracobaby.com/productregistration.
We currently do not accept product registrations from
those living outside the United States of America.