text: User's Guide MBP20 Baby Monitor The features described in this user's guide are subject to modifications without prior notice. Welcome... to your new Motorola Baby Monitor! Thank you for purchasing the MBP20. Now you can see and hear your baby sleeping in another room or you can monitor your older children in their play 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 to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. For product-related questions, please call: US and Canada 1-888-331-3383 On the Web: www.motorola.com This User's Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your product. Before you can use the baby monitor, you MUST insert the battery in the parent unit, and we recommend you fully charge the battery so that it continues to work if you disconnect it from the mains power to carry it to another location. Please read the Safety Instructions on page 8 before you install the units. Got everything? • • • • • • • 1 x Parent unit (MBP20PU) 1 x Baby unit (MBP20BU) 1 x Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack for the Parent unit 1 x Belt clip / stand for parent unit (already attached) 1 x Battery door for parent unit (already attached) 1 x Power adapter for the parent unit 1 x Power adapter for the baby unit Overview of your Parent unit 1 9 8 7 2 3 5 3 UP / Volume + In idle mode: Press to increase the speaker volume. In menu mode: Press to move up the menu list. 4 Menu / OK In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In menu mode: Press to access the sub-menu, or confirm the settings. 5 DOWN / Volume In idle mode: Press to decrease the speaker volume. In menu mode: Press to move down the menu list. 6 Talk Press and hold to talk back through the baby unit. Release to quit the talk mode. 7 Video On / Off Press to deactivate/activate the video feed and turn on/off the LCD display. 8 Power / Back In idle or menu mode: Press and hold to power on/off the parent unit. In menu mode: Press to cancel settings or go back to the previous level. 9 Charging Indicator On steadily when in charging mode. 4 6 1 LCD Display 2 Link Indicator On when the parent unit is powered on and linked to the baby unit. Flashes when the parent unit is out of range of the baby unit. Off when the parent unit is powered off. Flashes when low battery is detected. NOTE Off if the battery pack is not installed, even if the power adapter is connected. Parent Unit Display Icons Indicates when parent unit or baby unit is playing lullaby. Behaviors Description Indicates the signal strength between baby unit and parent unit. The more blocks, the stronger connection signal. Flashes when parent unit is out of range. Indicates no connection between the baby unit and parent unit. Indicates when speaker of parent unit is muted. Indicates the speaker volume level of parent unit. Indicates when timer alarm is activated. Indicates when the sound alert is set on. Low battery, needs charging. 1/2 battery level. More internal bars mean high battery level. Full battery level. Animation in cycle. Battery is in charging. Menu Structure of the Parent Unit MAIN MENU SUB MENU LANGUAGE English Français Español Deutsch Italiano Português TIMER Activation Set Timer BRIGHTNESS Level 1 ~ 5 SOUND ALERT On Off ALERT TONES Low Battery No Link RESET Overview of your Baby unit 10 1 1 2 3 9 5 8 7 4 6 Infrared Light 4 x Infra-red LEDs for night vision illumination 2 Camera Lens 3 Power Indicator On when the baby unit is switched on. Off when the baby unit is switched off. 4 UP / Volume + Press to increase the speaker volume. 5 Power Press and hold to power on/off the baby unit. 6 DOWN / Volume Press to decrease the speaker volume. 7 Stop Press to stop the lullaby playing. 8 Play Press to start playing the selected lullaby. 9 Lullaby Press to start playing the selected lullaby. During lullaby playing, press to select and play the other lullabies. 10 Photo sensor Light sensor to detect when night vision required. Important guidelines for installing your Baby Monitor • To use your baby unit and parent unit together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them, and the range will be affected by environmental conditions. • Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete, between the baby 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 TV's, computers, cordless or mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches. • If the signal is poor, try moving the parent and/or the baby unit to different positions in the rooms. 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 8 2. GETTING STARTED............................................ 9 2.1 Baby unit power supply.......................................9 2.2 Parent unit battery installation.............................9 2.3 Belt clip on parent unit ......................................10 3. USING YOUR BABY MONITOR........................ 11 3.1 Power on/off the parent unit..............................11 3.2 Power on/off the baby unit ................................11 3.3 Adjust speaker volumes of the parent unit and baby unit ....................................................11 3.4 Talk Back ..........................................................11 3.4.1 Adjust talk back volume .........................12 3.5 Temperature .....................................................12 3.6 Lullaby...............................................................12 3.7 Monitoring management for multi-parent system...............................................................12 5. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT)............................................... 15 6. CLEANING......................................................... 16 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 16 8. GENERAL INFORMATION................................ 18 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................ 22 4. Parent unit settings .......................................... 13 4.1 Set the language...............................................13 4.2 Timer.................................................................13 4.2.1 Turn on the timer ...................................13 4.2.2 Set the timer ..........................................14 4.3 Set the brightness .............................................14 4.4 Sound alert........................................................14 4.5 Alert tones.........................................................14 4.6 Reset.................................................................15 7 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARD - Keep the adapter cord out of the baby's reach. NEVER place the baby monitor or its cord within the crib. Secure the cord well away from the baby's reach. Never use extension cords with AC Adapters. Only use the AC Adapters provided. CAMERA SET UP & USE: • Determine a location for the CAMERA that will provide the best view of your baby in the crib. • Place the CAMERA on a flat surface, such as a dresser, bureau, or shelf, or wall-mount it securely using the keyhole slots in the base. • NEVER place the camera or cords within the crib. • Secure the cord to the wall to keep it away from the baby's reach. This baby monitor is compliant with all relevant standards regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User's Guide, safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this User's Guide carefully before using the device. 8 • Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling. • This product is not a toy. Don't allow children to play with it. • This baby monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision. • Keep this User's Guide for future reference. • Do not cover the baby monitor with a towel or blanket. • Never use extension cords with power adapters. Only use the power adapters provided. • Test this monitor and all its functions so that you are familiar with it prior to actual use. • Do not use the baby monitor near water. • Do not install the baby monitor near a heat source. • Only use the chargers and power adapters provided. Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and battery pack. • Only insert a battery pack of the same type. • Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects. CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Use only a battery pack with rating: 2.4V 600mAh. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1 Baby unit power supply 2.2 Parent unit battery installation A rechargeable battery pack is supplied and MUST be fitted in the parent unit in order for the parent unit to work. Charge the parent unit before you use it for the first time or when the parent unit indicates that the battery is low. DC SOCKET DC PLUG Battery SOCKET Battery PLUG 1. Insert the DC plug of the power adapter with smaller DC plug into the DC socket in the side of the baby unit, as shown. 2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable mains power outlet. NOTE Only use the provided power adapter. GETTING STARTED 1. Take off the belt clip / stand. 2. Slide off the battery compartment cover. 9 3. Insert the plug of the battery pack into the socket inside the battery compartment, and fit the battery pack into the compartment. 2.3 Belt clip on parent unit 4. Replace the battery compartment cover, and reinstall the belt clip / stand (refer to section 2.3). 5. Insert the DC plug of the power adapter with the larger DC plug into the DC socket in the side of the parent unit. 6. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a suitable mains power outlet. 7. The Charging Indicator comes on. NOTE Only use the provided power adapter. 1. The belt clip/stand attaches to the back of the parent unit and clips into the locking slots on each side. 2. The unit comes with the accessory fitted in belt clip mode. 3. You can convert it into stand mode by pulling the clip out slightly and then rotating it by half a turn, as shown. 10 GETTING STARTED 3. USING YOUR BABY MONITOR 3.3 Please read these instructions carefully, and be aware that this baby monitor is only intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible, correct parental supervision. There are 5 volume levels on the baby unit, and 6 levels on the parent unit, including VOLUME OFF. The volume level of parent unit will be shown on the status bar when you adjust the volume. 3.1 Power on/off the parent unit 1. When the parent unit is off, press and hold 3 until the Link Indicator is on. The parent unit is now powered on and will search for and link itself to the baby unit. 2. When the parent unit is on, press and hold 3 until the Link Indicator turns off. The parent unit is now powered off, although the display may take a few seconds to go off fully. 3.2 Power on/off the baby unit 1. When the baby unit is off, press and hold 0 until the Power Indicator is on. The baby unit is now powered on. 2. When the baby unit is on, press and hold 0 until the Power Indicator turns off. The baby unit is now powered off. NOTE Do not place the parent and baby units too close together, or 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. USING YOUR BABY MONITOR Adjust speaker volumes of the parent unit and baby unit 1. Press + or - on the parent unit or > or < on the baby unit to adjust the respective volume level. 2. The will be displayed if the volume of the parent unit is turned off. An audible alert is emitted if you try to adjust beyond the highest or lowest volume level. Changing the volume setting on the baby unit affects the volume at the baby unit when you use the Talk Back feature or when playing a lullaby. 3.4 Talk Back You can use the Talk Back feature to comfort and reassure your baby. Whilst using Talk Back you will not be able to hear your baby until you release the button. 1. Press and hold 7 on the parent unit to speak to your baby. Talk will be displayed on the parent unit. 2. Release to hear your baby again. 11 3.4.1 Adjust talk back volume The baby unit has 5 volume levels from Level 1 to Level 5. Press > or < on the baby unit to increase or decrease the volume respectively. NOTE If a lullaby is playing, it will stop during Talk Back, but will restart from the beginning when the Talk Back ends. 3.5 Temperature The baby unit constantly monitors the temperature in your baby's room and alerts you if it gets lower than 14ºC (or 57ºF), by emitting a warning beep and showing the alert message "Too cold!" on the parent unit screen, or if it gets higher than 39ºC (or 102ºF), it will show "Too hot!". Although this is for reference only, and there may be a small difference between the baby monitor reading and the actual temperature, please check your baby immediately if such an alert message is triggered. Note The current temperature at the baby unit is shown on the parent unit status bar whenever it is displayed. 12 3.6 Lullaby There are 3 lullabies available to play for your baby, either repeating one melody or repeating through all three melodies. 1. Press 2 on the baby unit to select the lullaby and start playing. 2. During playback, press 2 to step between different lullabies. OR Press 8 on the baby unit to start playing the selected lullaby. 3. During playback, press 9 to stop playing. 3.7 Monitoring management for multiparent system The system allows pairing up to two parent units to a baby unit. However, only one parent unit can receive video image at a time. You can switch the video feed between these two parent units. The first powered up parent unit will connect to the baby unit automatically, and the next powered up parent unit will turn up on screen ANOTHER PU IS VIDEO MONITORING! for around 30 seconds and then goes blank. Press once the 6 to turn off the screen. USING YOUR BABY MONITOR NOTE The parent unit still carries on audio monitoring even if the video capture is turned off. 4. Parent unit settings 4.1 Set the language 1. Press 1 to access the main menu. To switch the video feed from the current monitoring parent unit to the other parent unit which is not in video monitoring mode: 2. Press + or - to select LANGUAGE. 1. Press 6 on the current video monitoring parent unit, the screen will be blank without video image received. 4. Press + or - to select the desired language. 2. Press 6 on the other parent unit which is NOT in video monitoring mode, the video feed will be transferred to that parent unit. 4.2 3. Press 1 to enter the sub-menu. 5. Press 1 to confirm. Timer The timer function serves as an alarm to remind you of things-to-do for the baby such as feeding, or medication. 4.2.1 Turn on the timer 1. Press 1 to access the main menu. 2. Press + or - to select TIMER. 3. Press 1 to enter the sub-menu. 4. Press + or - to select ACTIVATION. 5. Press 1 and then + or - to select ON or OFF. 6. Press 1, and then if ON was selected, press + or to select the timer mode 7. Press 1 to confirm. Parent unit settings 13 4.2.2 Set the timer 1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in section 4.2.1. 2. Press + or - to select SET TIMER. 3. Press 1 and then set the number of hours (00 to 12) using the + or - keys. 4. Press 1 and then set the number of minutes (00 to 59) using the + or - keys. 5. Press 1 to confirm. NOTE When the timer period is reached, the unit will emit an alert beep and 00:00 on the screen. You can press any button to stop the beeps. If the timer mode was set to ONCE, the timer will be cancelled, but if set to REPEATED, it will reset and start another timer period. 4.3 Set the brightness 1. Press 1 to access the main menu. 2. Press + or - to select BRIGHTNESS. 3. Press 1 to enter the sub-menu to set the brightness level. 4. Press + or - to select from LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 5. The screen brightness changes as the options are selected. 5. Press 1 to confirm. NOTE A lower brightness level will reduce the power consumption. 14 4.4 Sound alert When the sound alert is set ON, and the parent unit speaker volume is off, it will cause the parent unit to beep and flash "Sound alert" on the display, whenever the sound at the baby unit goes above a preset threshold. 1. Press 1 to access the main menu. 2. Press + or - to select SOUND ALERT. 3. Press 1 to enter the sub-menu. 4. Press + or - to select ON or OFF. 5. Press 1 to confirm. 4.5 Alert tones You can set the parent unit to give a warning when the battery is low and/or if the radio link to the baby unit is lost. When activated, an alert screen will be displayed on the parent unit with an alert tone emitted simultaneously. 1. Press 1 to access the main menu. 2. Press + or - to select ALERT TONES. 3. Press 1 and + or - to select LOW BATTERY or NO LINK. 4. Press 1 and + or - to select ON or OFF for the alert tone. 5. Press 1 to confirm. Parent unit settings 4.6 Reset You can restore all the adjustable settings back to their original factory settings. 1. Press 1 to access the main menu. 2. Press + or - to select RESET. 3. Press 1 to display CONFIRM?. 4. Press 1 to confirm the reset. 5. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) At the end of the product lifecycle, 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's 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. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) 15 6. CLEANING 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Clean your MBP20 with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. Link light on the parent unit does not come on Cleaning and care • Do not clean any part of the product with thinners or other solvents and chemicals - this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty. • Keep your MBP20 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 for your MBP20. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself - contact Customer Service for assistance. • Check whether the parent unit is powered on. • Check whether the supplied battery pack is correctly installed and that they are not drained. • Recharge the battery in the parent unit by connecting it to the power supply. Link light on the parent unit flashes • 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 5 feet. • The baby unit may be switched off. Press and hold the 0 key on the baby unit to switch on the baby unit. Low battery light or flashes on the parent unit screen • Battery pack in the parent unit is running low. Connect the parent unit to the mains power with the supplied power adaptor for recharging. The parent unit beeps • Lost connection with the baby unit. Reduce the distance between the parent unit and the baby unit, but not closer than 5 feet. • The baby unit may be switched off. Press and hold the 0 key on the baby unit to switch on the baby unit. 16 CLEANING • Battery pack in parent unit may be running low. Connect the parent unit to the mains power with the supplied power adaptor for recharging. Cannot view the video image of baby from the parent unit • Video feed maybe turned off. Activate the video feed by pressing 6. • 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 5 feet. • Battery pack in parent unit may be drained. Connect the parent unit to the mains power with the supplied power adaptor for recharging. 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 5 feet. TROUBLESHOOTING The baby monitor system produces a high-pitched noise • The parent unit and the baby unit are too close to each other. Make sure the parent unit and baby unit are at least 5 feet away from each other. • The speaker volume of the parent unit maybe set too high. Decrease the volume of the parent unit. Battery pack in the parent unit is running low quickly • The brightness level of the parent unit screen may be set too high, which consumes more power. Reduce the brightness level of the screen - see section 4.3. • 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. Talk back feature is not working • Make sure the baby unit is powered on, and the link between the parent unit and baby unit is normal. • Check that the volume is loud enough at the baby unit, refer to section 3.4. 17 8. GENERAL INFORMATION If your product is not working properly... 1. Read this User's Guide. 2. Visit our website: www.motorola.com 3. Contact Customer Service at US and Canada 1-888-331-3383 To order a replacement battery pack for the parent unit, contact customer service. Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty ("Warranty") Thank you for purchasing this Motorola branded product manufactured under license by Binatone Electronics International LTD ("BINATONE"). What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, BINATONE warrants that this Motorola branded product ("Product") or certified accessory ("Accessory") sold for use with this product that it manufactured to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period outlined below. This Warranty is your exclusive warranty and is not transferable. Who is covered? This Warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. 18 What will BINATONE do? BINATONE or its authorized distributor at its option and within a commercially reasonable time, will at no charge repair or replace any Products or Accessories that does not conform to this Warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts. What Other Limitations Are There? ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR BINATONE BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE GENERAL INFORMATION ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from one jurisdiction to another. Products Covered Length of Coverage Consumer Products One (1) year from the date of the products original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Consumer Accessories Ninety (90) days from the date of the accessories original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Consumer Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced The balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer. GENERAL INFORMATION Exclusions Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this Warranty. Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of MOTOROLA or BINATONE, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products or Accessories or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. 19 Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than MOTOROLA, BINATONE or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage. To obtain service, you must include: (a) the Product or Accessory; (b) the original proof of purchase (receipt) which includes the date, place and seller of the Product; (c) if a warranty card was included in your box, a completed warranty card showing the serial number of the Product; (d) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (e) your address and telephone number. Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage. These terms and conditions constitute the complete warranty agreement between you and BINATONE regarding the Products or Accessories purchased by you, and supersede any prior agreement or representations, including representations made in any literature publications or promotional materials issued by BINATONE or representations made by any agent, employee or staff of BINATONE, that may have been made in connection with the said purchase. How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information? FCC, ACTA and Industry Canada (IC) Regulations To obtain service or information, please call: US and Canada 1-888-331-3383 You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories at your expense and risk, to a BINATONE Authorized Repair Center. 20 Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant GENERAL INFORMATION 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. This device complies with Industry 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. 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: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 • 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. Caution: To maintain the compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guideline, place the baby unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons. For body worn operation, the parent unit has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. 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. GENERAL INFORMATION 21 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parent Unit : Baby Unit: Frequency 1921.536 MHz - 1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 5ºC - 45ºC Frequency 1921.536 MHz - 1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 5ºC - 45ºC Image sensor Color CMOS 30M Pixels Lens f 3.6mm, F 2.4 IR LED 4 pcs Baby unit voltage 100 - 240V (AC voltage, 50/60Hz) Baby unit voltage (Adapter output) 22 6VDC @600mA Display 1.5" CSTN LCD Display colour 65K color LCD Brightness control 5 steps Parent unit voltage 2.4V 600mAh Ni-MH battery pack Parent unit voltage 100 - 240V (AC voltage, 50/60Hz) Parent unit voltage 6VDC @600mA (Adapter output) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Manufactured, distributed or sold by Binatone Electronics International 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. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. 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Thursday, August 27, 2009
American Constitution Society Event
The Oregon Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society presents:
Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice
Paul Butler, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Carville Dickinson Benson Research; Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School;
and Author, Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice
Josh Marquis, District Attorney, Clatsop County; UO Honors '77, JD '80; former President, Oregon District Attorney's Association; and Member, Board of Directors, National District Attorneys Association
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has launched two educational cartoons, namely "Adventure Down The Drain" and "Flood Story". The purpose of the cartoons is to enhance the public's better understanding of DSD's work in sewage treatment and flood prevention, especially primary school students. Each cartoon is followed by an interactive game in connection with sewage treatment or flood prevention.
Adventure Down The Drain
The cartoon describes the sewage collection and treatment processes in Hong Kong.
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The healthiest, most nutrient-dense soups start with a basic broth and include vegetables and lean sources of protein (such as beans/legumes, lean meat, fish, and tofu). Need inspiration? We love this Spicy Lentil Soup.3 Be sure to limit cream-based or cheesy soups, which can be very high in calories.
Most good soup recipes are pretty foolproof, and you can always modify them to suit your family's tastes. Also, making soup is a great way to use leftovers. Don't be discouraged by long cooking times; the actual prep time for simple soups is generally very short, and then you'll be free to take care of other things while they cook. Consider making large batches of soup over the weekend to refrigerate or freeze for quick meals later on. This is a great strategy to prepare for those busy weeknights when you just don't feel like cooking.
We'll be posting a different soup/stew recipe to our WellCats Nutrition Facebook group every day this week, so be sure to check there for more soup-spiration. Happy Soup Month!
1. Mattes R. Soup and satiety. Physiol Behav. 2005;83(5):739-47.
2. Flood JE, Rolls BJ. Soup preloads in a variety of forms reduce meal energy intake. Appetite. 2007;49(3):626-634.
3. Alsharif S. Spicy Lentil Soup for Cold Evenings. Stone Soup. Available at: http://www.foodandnutrition.org/Stone-Soup/December-2015/Spicy-Lentil-Soup-for-Cold-Evenings/.
4. Photo credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times. http://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/2110428-healthy-soups-and-stews.
Due to flooding damage at Purgatory Park this years trail run will be at Spring Lake Preserve and will again benefit and fundraise for the San Marcos Greeenbelt Alliance.
Walkers and hikers are encouraged to participate in the 5K and 10 mile race. Sign up HERE.
Most people's hamstrings are very tight and can inhibit the natural movement of the pelvis, resulting in low back pain. So if you have a tight low back, our trainers recommend stretching your hamstrings. A few options are:
- Seated in a chair- Extend one leg out front, heel resting on the floor, leaning toward the toe until a stretch is felt in the back on the extended leg (An alternative in this position is to rest the extended leg on the seat of an opposing chair.)
- Seated on the floor- As is the chair position, extend one leg at a time, leaning just until a stretch is felt (never a strain.)
- Lying towel/strap stretch- As pictured, reclining onto your back with neck and shoulders relaxed, wrap a towel or strap around one foot and gently extend toward the ceiling, again pausing when you feel tension in the hamstrings.
Try one of these postures for 15 to 30 seconds at a time. Remember, without continued practice, our flexibility decreases, so make stretching part of your normal routine! Just be sure to stretch when your muscles are "warm", ie after a few minutes of moderate aerobic activity, such as a brisk walk.


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On 26 Oct 2004, at 22:40, Simon Kitching wrote: > On Tue, 2004-10-26 at 10:47, robert burrell donkin wrote: >> this might be a bit left field but i've been turning over the idea for >> some time of using byte code engineering to wire up logging. one of >> the >> problems with commons-logging is that it's nearly impossible to be all >> thing to all people. the idea of running an enhancer at at a jar to >> turn off logging (complete), switch to micro-thin logger or a non-j2ee >> one appeals to me. > > It does seem tempting from a performance point of view. I've always > thought it a bit odd that log4j goes to great lengths to optimise > performance, then commons-logging adds a layer of indirection on top > which is executed for every log statement (including those which are > filtered out). Modifying the bytecode to make direct calls to the > selected logging library seems nicer. from a performance perspective, i'm not convinced that the extra call layer should make much difference in practice. (highly optimized loops should not contain any logging statements.) i strongly suspect that the principle cost in commons-logging is the cost of getting a log from the factory. i'd say that just hard wiring a Log implementation for each LogFactory.getLog() would be good enough for a proof-of-principle. > However I'm not sure how this can be done in practice. This means > ensuring every class that can potentially use logging must be loaded > via > a custom classloader so that the bytecode can be modified as the .class > file is read from disk, right? i'd go for static modification: run an enhancer ant task at a commons-digester.jar and create a commons-digester-no-logging.jar with logging turned off. custom classloaders seem like a whole lot of no fun... - robert --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
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Becoming a director is a lot of work and effort, and is a big investment for you to make. In order to become successful, you need to prepare yourself. Part of this is getting one of the degrees for directors that will help you to make a name for yourself in this field. There are several out there that can push you further in this career path and they are worth looking into. While there is more to it than the education, these degrees can do a lot of good for you, help you to understand the various parts of directing, and give you a great start for a successful future.
The major degree that deserves your attention is specifically film.* This will help you to understand more about the film industry and this job in general. You will learn the specific knowledge needed to become a successful director, the tricks that are used, the information that every director needs, and how to manage the various parts of working in this field. It is a degree specifically for people hoping to get into the film industry and begin work, including as a director. Of the degree for directors, this is the one that can build you up for success the most.
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If your dream is to become a film director, your best option is going to be a degree in film or fine arts, or even both.* This helps you to develop a strong understanding of the field and it gives you an edge when trying to create your own voice in your movies.
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The Houston Transgender Unity Committee has set Monday, March 1, 2010, as the postmark deadline for applications for the Peggy Rudd Transgender Scholarships. The nonprofit organization will award two scholarships for $1,000 each at the annual Houston Transgender Unity Banquet on Saturday, May 1.
Transgender individuals who are attending or will attend accredited institutions of higher learning are eligible. The application is available at www.htuc.org.
The year 2010 will mark the fifth anniversary for the Peggy Rudd Transgender Scholarship Fund, established by educator and author Dr. Peggy Rudd and her spouse, Melanie Rudd.
The Houston Transgender Unity Committee formed in 1990 to bridge the gap between the groups and organizations representing transgender persons in the Houston area, to promote unity among the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and to educate and advocate with open and honest advocacy. Representatives from Houston-area transgender groups serve on the Unity Committee.
Tickets will soon be available for the Unity Banquet, which is one of the premiere single-night transgender events in the nation. Proceeds from the ticket sales support the Rudd Transgender Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $50 in advance ($60 at the door) and can be purchased on line through the Unity Committee website (www.htuc.org). The banquet will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Brookhollow.
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Yes I support this debate. Primarily due to the fact that school days have so little time and there is so much that can be done, as a solution to this issue, teachers across almost all schools in the United States of America(or other countries) choose to cram the rest into homework assignments or useless projects.
For example, when I arrived in Sixth Grade(my first year in Middle School), I was doing homework left to right. Even being in the Honors classes, the regulars were getting most days around fifty problems for Math, be reminded that is only regular, think about the Honors too. Don't get me started on that.
Not only is my example for Math class, but it goes to all classes. As well to be honest, most things we do is useless and wouldn't be used in real life, so the amount of useless work adding to the pressure on students is tremendous.
Another example? The grading system, I hate it. In fact I despise it, it broke the very preamble that validates education in a nut-shell. Students are required to meet a strict requirement in school, and if it isn't met. They either are non-permitted to enter the next grade, forced to drop out, or be humiliated and put into a "special" class.
This pressure topples onto students as if school is their only priority. Social life is a thing, sleep is too, but that's another topic for another day.
I'm aware I've typed very little in my first debate, this was due to the fact that I wanted to see what other people thought. Enjoy.
logically, what also follows is that to gain something you have to loose out on something too, but this does not mean that the kids need to cut themselves off from the world altogether.. they can manage their time in a way that there is a little bit time for everything. Obviously, we shouldn't forget the fact that when you have too much on your plate you tend to over-work, so the solution for that is to know your limits. The main reasoning behind this kind of a school environment is to give the students an opportunity, they are certainly not forcing the students to take part in everything. Therefore, the main focus is still on academics.
To support this i'll tell you something I myself have the same stress level, maybe even more and it is not easy juggling between all these aspects of life, but one really needs to be hardworking. I do the same and i manage to balance my life just fine(not because i'm Asian) you cannot expect it all to be a walk in the park, because Middle School and High School are the foundation of your life, therefore it's meant to be tough.......... but with the right kind of schedule anyone can pull it off.
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Leaf Ninjas of YYC Metro Growers, in collaboration with the Ramsay Community Centre, are aiming to start a weekday Farmers Market in the Ramsay community in Calgary. What weekday would you prefer? They have narrowed it down to Tuesday or Thursday because they do not want to compete with the Hillhurst-Sunnyside market or all the other amazing weekend farmers markets in Calgary.
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One of Calgary's most innovative social businesses, DIRTT Environmental Solutions, has been named by Fast Company's Co.Exist as a rockstar of the new economy in the article below:
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Companies are starting to prove that it's possible to be the best in the world and also the best for the world. Here are three of the most exciting.
Based in Calgary, Canada, with operations in Phoenix and Savannah, Georgia, DIRTT Environmental Solutions is modernizing the construction industry by replacing dated, stud and drywall construction with sustainable, pre-engineered modular walls, plug and play power and data, millwork, and more.
Fast Company's Co.Exist reports on WORLD CHANGING IDEAS AND INNOVATION.
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SEA Change is proud to introduce the social entrepreneurs/urban farmers of Urban Sunflower!
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As per Wikipedia, Aquaponics /ˈækwəˈpɒnɨks/ is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In the aquaculture, effluents accumulate in the water, increasing toxicity for the fish. This water is led to a hydroponic system where the by-products from the aquaculture are filtered out by the plants as vital nutrients, after which the cleansed water is recirculated back to the animals. The term aquaponicsis a portmanteau of the terms aquaculture and hydroponic.
In other words, Kelsey will be raising fish 🙂
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(PRWEB) January 29, 2016
College Instructor, Counselor, Career Coach and author Halimah Bellows, author of 'Champion Your Career-Winning in the World of Work', 'Career Quest Cards: Coaching in a Box', and Career Quest APP, announces new career review and assessment tools for job seekers. "This is the time of year that people are generally making assessments of their lives. In the process of review, the question of job satisfaction comes up high on the list. My assessment and review tools give job seekers the strategies needed to make informed choices" Bellows explains.
As a Career Coach/Counselor, Halimah is often asked to assist in goal setting. In the goal setting process there are elements that lead to success in meeting goals. Conversely, there are attitudes and beliefs that impair the success of meeting a goal. "What people need to think about as we enter a new year is that one should be setting goals for what they want, instead of trying to get out of something they don't want. It is common for people to want to make these typical New Year's Resolutions: lose weight, stop a habit, or get rid of stress. All of these resolutions are based on what a person does not want. And even the tools used to make these resolutions happen are negative. For instance people go on a diet to lose weight and can't wait to 'end the diet'. What I focus on and teach others through my APP, eBook, 'Career Quest Cards, Coaching in a Box' and soon to be released 'Champion Your Career' book, is that in order to meet a goal, turn to those things that you want to make happen that will give you a sense of accomplishment, skill building and joy. Those goals will be easier to achieve and much more sustainable."
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The Champion Your Career e-Book is now available at Amazon.
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After completing her undergraduate studies in Social Science and English at New York University, Halimah went on to earn an MA in English Language Teaching at the University of Exeter in England and then taught English as a Second Language in England and Indonesia. Returning to the United States, she earned her MS in Counseling Psychology at San Francisco State University and received intensive Certified Coach Training at The Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, California and Retirement Options in St. Louis, Missouri to become a Certified Retirement and Professional Coach. Additionally she has obtained graduate certificates in Training Systems Development and Educational Drama. She holds Washington and California Community College Teaching and Counseling Credentials and is a Certified Dependable Strengths Articulation Process Facilitator. She is on the executive board of the Puget Sound Career Development Association.
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Olam is one of the world's largest agricultural products and food ingredients companies: a major supplier of nuts, dairy, rice, coffee, cocoa, wood and other products sourced from the company's own plantations and from its vast network of smallholder farmers. Olam products come from all over the world, particularly Africa and Asia. Market trends and the company's business model means it faces a variety of challenges with regard to its sustainability strategy and performance. These challenges include:
- A rise in sustainability initiatives throughout the food value chain, with major brands (such as Carrefour, Unilever, Nestlé and Marks & Spencer) increasingly supporting and even requiring demonstrable sustainability credentials as a core part of their retail offer in the market place.
- Growing awareness of the food-waterenergy nexus and the inherent fragility and interdependence of these three elements, with extreme weather events (such as drought and flood) and associated price shocks affecting food supply and security around the world.
- Olam has undergone a period of rapid growth and expansion, acquiring new partners, new markets and new products within its portfolio – with the consequent need to ensure alignment across operations with regard to its corporate sustainability vision.
In 2011 and 2012, Olam asked us to help develop its sustainability initiatives through:
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- Research and advice on sustainability trends, targets and commitments across the food, agriculture and consumer goods industries, to help calibrate the company's aspirations.
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Welcome! By practicing Bikram Yoga, you've taken an important step to improve your health and well-being. Take a moment to review the information below to know what to expect from your first class. We look forward to seeing you in our studio!
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Each class consists of 26 postures and two breathing exercises
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Every class is 90 minutes long.
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It's perfectly normal if you can't "get" everything the first day, Bikram Yoga is a lifetime practice.
The instructors are here to help and encourage you.
All you need to do is try the right way and you will get 100% of the benefits of the postures, even if you can't do everything
Everyone experiences a first class once. No one is there to judge you, only to encourage and support you
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