Motorola AM21 Digital Audio Baby Monitor For: AM21 and AM21-2 User Guide Welcome... to your new Motorola Baby monitor!
Thank you for purchasing the Digital Audio Baby Monitor. Now you hear your baby sleeping in another room. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt as proof of warranty status. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. For product related questions, please contact us by visit:
motorolanursery.com/support This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your product. Please read the Safety Instructions on page 6 before you install the units. Got everything?
1 x Parent Unit 1 x Baby Unit 1 x Battery door for Parent Unit 1 x Power adapter for Parent unit 1 x Power adapter for Baby unit In packs with dual parent units, you will find an additional parent unit with power adapter. Overview of the Parent Unit 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 8 1. Power/Link indicator 5. Power button 0 Press and hold to power on/
off the parent unit. 6. Battery cover 7. Speaker 8. Power jack On when the parent unit is powered on and linked to the baby unit. Flashes when the parent unit is searching the baby unit. 2. Microphone 3. LEFT button <
Press to decrease the speaker volume. 4. RIGHT button >
Press to increase the speaker volume. Overview of the Baby Unit 1 2 4 3 5 6 1. Microphone 2. Power button 0 Press and hold to power on/
off the baby unit. 3. Speaker 4. Power indicator On when the baby unit is powered on. 5. Power jack 6. Temperature sensor Important guidelines for installing your digital baby monitor To use your baby unit and parent unit together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them. Note - The range may be affected by environmental conditions. Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, a metallic door or reinforced concrete, between the baby unit and parent unit may block the radio signal. The signal strength may also be reduced by other solid structures, like walls, or by radio or electrical equipment, such as TVs, computers, cordless or mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches. If the signal is poor, try moving the parent unit and/or the baby unit to a different position in the room. Table of contents 1. Safety Instructions ..........................................................................6 2. Getting Started ................................................................................8 2.1 Baby unit power supply ........................................................................ 8 2.2 Parent unit power supply ..................................................................... 9 2.3 Parent unit battery installation .........................................................10 3. Using Your Digital Audio Baby Monitor .................................... 11 3.1 Power on or off the Baby Unit ........................................................... 11 3.2 Power on or off the Parent Unit......................................................... 11 3.3 Speaker volume ...................................................................................... 11 4. Disposal of the Device (environment) .................................... 12 5. Cleaning ........................................................................................... 13 6. Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 14 7. General Information ...................................................................... 16 8. Technical Specifications .............................................................. 21 Table of contents 5 1. Safety Instructions WARNING:
Strangulation Hazard. Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 1metre away). Never use extension cords with AC Adapters. Only use the AC Adapters provided. 6 Safety Instructions BABY MONITOR SET UP & USE:
Determine a location for the BABY UNIT that will allow you to hear your baby in his/her cot. Place the BABY UNIT on a flat surface, such as a dresser, bureau, or shelf or mount the Unit to a wall securely using the keyhole slots under the stand. NEVER place the Baby Unit or cords within the cot. WARNING This Digital Audio Baby Monitor is compliant with all relevant standards regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User Guide, safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this User Guide carefully before using the device. Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it. This Digital Audio Baby Monitor is not a substitute for responsible when assembling. adult supervision. Keep this User Guide for future reference. Keep the cords out of reach of children. Do not cover the Digital Audio Baby Monitor with a towel or Test this monitor and all its functions so that you are familiar with it Do not use the Digital Audio Baby Monitor in damp areas or close Do not install the Digital Audio Baby Monitor in extreme cold or heat, direct sunlight, or close to a heat source. Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects. Connect the power adapters to easily accessible mains power. CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. prior to actual use. blanket. to water. Safety Instructions 7 2. Getting Started 2.1 Baby unit power supply Insert the DC plug of the power adapter into the DC jack on the side of the baby unit, as shown. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable mains power socket. The Power indicator will illuminate. NOTE Only use the power adapter provided (DC6/400mA). 8 Getting Started 2.2 Parent unit power supply Insert the DC plug of the power adapter into the DC jack on the MBP21PU Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable mains side of the parent unit. power socket. The parent unit will turn on. NOTE Only use the power adapter provided (DC6/400mA). Getting Started 9 2.3 Parent unit battery installation As an option, the Parent Unit can be powered by alkaline batteries
(Size AAA x 2, NOT included), so that it continues to work if you disconnect it from the mains power to carry it to another location. Please follow the steps below to install alkaline batteries. Open and lift the battery door up as shown in the figure. (Fig.b1) Insert the alkaline batteries follow the direction into battery compartment.(Fig.b2)
(Fig.b2) Insert the catches at the top of the battery door then close the door as shown in the picture. (Fig.b3)
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(Fig.b3) 10 Getting Started 3. Using Your Digital Audio Baby Monitor Please read these instructions carefully, and be aware that this digital audio baby monitor is only intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision. 3.1 Power on or off the Baby Unit Press and hold 0 to power on the baby unit. The Power indicator Press and hold 0 again to power off the baby unit. The Power will illuminate. indicator will extinguish. 3.2 Power on or off the Parent Unit Press and hold 0 to power on the parent unit. The Power/Link indicator will illuminate. Press and hold 0 again to power off the parent unit. The Power/
Link indicator will extinguish. NOTE If you place the parent and baby units too close together, you may hear a high pitched noise. This is not a fault. The units are designed to be operated at some distance apart, e.g. in separate rooms, so move the units further apart. If the Power/Link indicator flashes on the parent unit, they are not linked to each other. Make sure that both units are powered on, and reduce the distance between the units, but not closer than 1 metre. 3.3 Speaker volume You can adjust the speaker volume of the parent unit from Volume 1 to Volume 5, or turn it off. Press < or > on the parent unit when it is not in use. Using Your Digital Audio Baby Monitor 11 4. Disposal of the Device (environment) At the end of the product life cycle, you should not dispose of this product with normal household waste. Take this product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicates this. Some of the product materials can be re-used if you take them to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area. Dispose of the battery pack in an environmentally-friendly manner according to your local regulations. 12 Disposal of the Device (environment) 5. Cleaning Clean your Digital Audio Baby Monitor with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. Cleaning and care Do not clean any part of the Digital Audio Baby Monitor with thinners or other solvents and chemicals - this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty. Keep your Digital Audio Baby Monitor away from hot, humid areas or strong sunlight, and do not let it get wet. Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability of your Digital Audio Baby Monitor. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself - contact Customer Service for assistance. IMPORTANT Always switch off and disconnect the power adapter before cleaning your Digital Audio Baby Monitor. Cleaning 13 6. Troubleshooting Power/Link Indicator on the parent unit does not come on Check whether the parent unit is powered on. Power/link indicator on the parent unit ashes The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of range with each other. Reduce the distance between the units, but not closer than 1 metre. The baby unit may be powered off. Press and hold 0 to power on the baby unit. Replace with new alkaline battery (size AAA x 2). The parent unit beeps The parent unit may have lost connection with the baby unit. Reduce the distance between the parent unit and the baby unit, but not closer than 1 metre. The baby unit may be powered off. Press and hold 0 to power on Battery in the parent unit is running low. Replace with new alkaline the baby unit. battery (size AAA x 2). Cannot hear sound or baby cry from the parent unit The volume level in the parent unit may be set too low. Increase the volume level of the parent unit. Refer to section 3.3 For volume level settings. The parent unit and the baby unit may be out of range with each other. Reduce the distance between the units, but not closer than 1 metre. 14 Troubleshooting The Digital Audio Baby Monitor system produces a high-
pitched noise The parent unit and the baby unit are too close to each other. Make sure that the parent unit and baby unit are at least 1 metre away from each other. The speaker volume of the parent unit may be set too high. Decrease the volume of the parent unit. Refer to section 3.3 for volume level settings. Battery in the parent unit is running low quickly The volume level of the parent unit may be set too high, which consumes power. Decrease the volume level of the parent unit. Refer to section 3.3 for volume level settings. Troubleshooting 15 7. General Information If your product is not working properly, read this Quick Start Guide or the Users Guide of one of the models listed on page 1. Please contact us by visit: motorolanursery.com.suppoort Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty
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Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE:
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. 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. General Information 21 H S I L G N E ISEDC Warning This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d' Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Radiation Exposure Statement:
The baby unit complies with FCC/ISEDC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The baby unit should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. The parent unit has been tested and comply with FCC and ISEDC SAR limits. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
L'unit bb est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements FCC / ISEDC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. L'unit bb doit tre installe et utilise avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. L'unit parent a t teste et est conforme aux limites SAR FCC et ISEDC. 22 General Information Baby unit Frequency Channels Operating temperature Parent unit Channels Operating temperature 8. Technical Specifications 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz for EU 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz for USA & Canada 10 for EU 5 for USA & Canada 10C - 40C Power supply adapter Rating Input 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 200mA Output 6VDC, 400mA Frequency 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz for EU 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz for USA & Canada 10 for EU 5 for USA & Canada 10C - 40C Power supply adapter Rating Input 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 200mA Output 6VDC, 400mA Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Technical Specifications 23 Manufactured, distributed or sold by Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics Co. LTD., official licensee for this product. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2021 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. Version 2 (EN-EU&US)