Hama BC-500D: Getting started

Display area on the parent unit ( fi  g. 3)

1 Signal 

strength

2 Zoom 

activated

3 Alarm 

activated

4  Night vision activated

5  Remaining charge on recharge-

able batteries of parent unit

6  Remaining charge on batteries of 

baby unit

7 Current 

time

8 Video

Energy status LED

Parent unit

LED lights up green

Normal operation

LED 

fl

 ashes red

Charge on the rechargeable batteries too 

low.

LED lights up red

Rechargeable batteries are being charged; 

device switched off.

LED lights up 

orange

Rechargeable batteries are being charged; 

device switched on.

 NOTE

►

When the charge from the rechargeable batteries is too low 

(energy status LED 

fl

 ashes red):

–  A warning tone is sounded every 3 seconds.

–  The charge status (empty battery) is shown in the display 

(see 

fi

 g. 3, 5)

–  The device automatically shuts off after 30 seconds.

Baby unit

LED 

fl

 ashes green

The baby unit is trying to establish a 

connection to the parent unit.

LED lights up green

Normal operation; connection to the parent 

unit has been established.

LED 

fl

 ashes red

Charge on the batteries is too low.

  NOTE

►

When the charge from the batteries is too low (energy status 

LED 

fl

 ashes red):

–  A warning tone is sounded by the parent unit every 3 seconds.

–  The charge status (empty battery) is shown in the display of 

the parent unit (see 

fi

 g. 3, 6).

–  The device automatically shuts off after 30 seconds.

Getting started

Safety instructions

  WARNING

Personal injury and material damage may occur when using 

the device for the 

fi

 rst time.

Observe the following safety instructions to avoid these dangers.

►

Packaging materials may not be used as toys. Risk of 

suffocation!

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Included components and delivery inspection

The device is delivered with the following components as standard:

●

Baby unit

●

Parent unit

●

Power supply adapter (2x)

●

Table mount for baby unit

●

Swivelling base for parent unit

●

Fastening clip for parent unit

●

Operating instructions

 NOTE

►

Check the delivery for completeness and visible damage. Inform 

your supplier in the event of incomplete or damaged deliveries.

Disposing of packaging materials

The packaging protects the device from damage during transportation. 

The packaging materials have been selected according to environmental 

and disposal factors, and can therefore be recycled.

Recycling packaging saves raw materials and reduces the volume 

of waste. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed 

according to locally applicable regulations.

 NOTE

►

When possible, retain the original packaging during the warranty 

period in order to pack the device properly in the event of 

warranty claims.

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Positioning the parent unit

Swivelling base

The base can be rotated 360° and tilted by up to 70°.

Fastening clip

ª

Insert the fastening clip into 

the holder and slide it in until it 

locks into place.

ª

Release the catch and remove 

the fastening clip from the 

holder.

Wall mounting

Both the baby unit and parent unit can be wall-mounted. Each unit is 

equipped with a fastening hole (1) for this purpose. The fastening clip 

must be attached in order to mount the baby unit onto the wall.

Electrical connection

Inserting the batteries

Baby unit:

Parent unit:

ª

1. Loosen the mounting screw on the battery compartment cover.

ª

 2. Open the battery compartment.

ª

 3. Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries. Ensure that the 

     polarity is correct.

CAUTION

Material damage may result from using non-rechargeable 

batteries in the parent unit!

Observe the following safety instructions to avoid these dangers.

►

Only use rechargeable AA batteries in the parent unit.

 NOTE

►

Do not use empty batteries and new batteries at the same time..

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