Philips SCD501 Audio Monitors DECT Baby Monitor User Manual

PHILIPS SCD501 Audio Monitors DECT Baby Monitor User Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips AVENT! To benefit fully from the support that Philips AVENT offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. Read this user manual carefully.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, when using baby monitor equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

Read these instructions and keep them.
Heed and follow all warnings.
Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when not used for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Please check the power cord periodically to prevent potential damages, such as worn or cut cord. For assistance, see chapter ‘Warranty and support’.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Products should not be used while you are in a bathtub, shower or pool. Immersion of the product in water could cause an electrical shock.
All the required markings are located on the battery compartment of the parent unit and on the inside of the rear panel of the baby unit.
WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARD.
Children have STRANGLED in cords.
Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 1 meter/3.5 feet away). Do not remove the tag.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Caution:
Prevent risk of explosion, electric shock, short circuit, or leakage

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Only use Philips recommended adapter (model S003GU0600050).
To prevent electric shock, do not open the housing of the baby unit or parent unit except for the battery compartment of the parent unit.
Make sure that your hands are dry when you insert or replace batteries or when you handle power cords or power plugs.
For the parent unit, use only batteries of the type specified in this user manual. Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced.
The parent unit does not have a charging function.
To prevent battery explosion or leakage, which can damage the baby monitor and cause burns and skin or eye irritation:
do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries
insert batteries in the right direction (+/-)
remove batteries if you are not going to use the product for more than 30 days
keep the batteries away from excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like
do not leave empty batteries in the parent unit.
To prevent the batteries from heating up or releasing toxic materials, hydrogen, or oxygen, do not:
- overcharge
- short circuit
- reverse charge, or
- damage batteries
To handle damaged or leaked batteries, wear protective gloves to protect your skin.

Adult supervision

This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision and should not be used as such.
Never place the baby unit inside the baby bed or playpen.
For their safety, do not allow children to touch and play with the baby monitor and adapters. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

Compliance information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radio interference

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 and ICES-003 of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). 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 to 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.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment has been tested and meets the FCC RF/ Industry Canada RF exposure guideline.
Canada:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(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.

CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with Industry Canada RF exposure guideline. This equipment also complies with Industry Canada RSS-102 with respect to Canada’s Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields.

Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment.

Any repairs or alterations made by the user to the equipment may void the warranty and compliance of the equipment. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Philips AVENT may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Electromagnetic fields

This appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Product overview

A Parent unit

Sound level lights
On/off button
Volume – button
’link’ light
Socket for small plug of adapter
Battery light
Volume + button
Release button of battery compartment lid
Battery compartment lid
Adapter

B Baby unit

Nightlight button
On/off button
Power-on light
Fixed power cord
Adapter

Preparing for use

Baby unit

The baby unit runs on electrical power and has a fixed power cord.

Put the adapter of the power cord in an electrical outlet.

Parent unit

The parent unit runs on electrical power.
You can also insert batteries to allow mobile use of the parent unit.

Operation on electrical power

Put the small plug in the socket in the side panel of the parent unit and put the adapter in an electrical outlet.

Inserting the batteries

If the parent unit is not close to an electrical outlet, you can run it on two 1.5 V R6 AA alkaline non-rechargeable batteries or two 1.2 V R6 AA rechargeable batteries (not supplied). The operating time on full batteries is up to 24 hours, depending on the type of batteries used and on how long and how often you use the parent unit on batteries.

Note:
Please note that the parent unit does not charge the batteries when it is connected to an electrical outlet. You can use rechargeable batteries in the parent unit, but you need to charge them in a separate charger.

Warning:
Unplug the parent unit and make sure your hands and the unit are dry when you insert the batteries.

Press the release button (1) to unlock the battery compartment lid and remove the lid (2).
Insert the non-rechargeable batteries or fully charged rechargeable batteries.

Note:
Make sure the + and – poles of the batteries point in the right direction.
To reattach the battery compartment lid, first insert the lugs into the bottom rim of the battery compartment. Then push the lid home until it locks into place with a click.

Using the baby monitor

Positioning the baby monitor

Warning:
Keep the baby unit out of the reach of the baby. Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed or playpen.

Because the cord of the baby unit presents a potential strangulation hazard, make sure that the baby unit and its cord are at least 1 meter/3.5 feet away from your baby.
To prevent a high-pitched sound from one or both units, make sure the parent unit is at least 1.5 meters/4.9 feet away from the baby unit.

Linking parent unit and baby unit

Press and hold the 3 button on the baby unit for 3 seconds until the power-on light lights up.
Press and hold the 3 button on the parent unit for 3 seconds until the ‘link’ light starts flashing red.

When the parent unit and baby unit are linked, the ‘link’ light turns solid green.
If no connection is established, the ‘link’ light continues to flash red and the parent unit beeps.

What to do if no link is established

If the parent unit is out of range, place it closer to the baby unit.
If the baby unit or parent unit is too close to another DECT appliance (e.g. a cordless phone), turn off this appliance or move the unit away from this appliance.
If the baby unit is turned off, turn it on

Operating range

The operating range is up to 300 meters/985 feet outdoors and up to 50 meters/150 feet indoors.
The operating range of the baby monitor varies depending on the surroundings and factors that cause signal attenuation.
Wet and moist materials cause so much signal attenuation that the range loss is up to 100%. For signal attenuation from dry materials, see table below.

Dry materials	Material thickness	Loss of range
Wood, plaster, cardboard, glass (without metal, wires or lead)	< 30 cm (12 in)	0-10%
Brick, plywood	<30 cm (12 in)	5-35%
Reinforced concrete	<30 cm (12 in)	30-100%
Metal grilles or bars	< 1 cm (0.4 in)	90-100%
Metal or aluminum sheets	< 1 cm (0.4 in)	100%

Features

Smart Eco mod

This baby monitor has Smart Eco modes as a standard feature. This mode is always active and automatically reduces the DECT signal from the baby unit to the parent unit to save energy and reduce radio transmission.

Baby unit

Nightlight

The nightlight produces a soft glow that comforts your baby.

Press the nightlight button on top of the baby unit to turn the nightlight on or off.

Parent unit

Battery light

The battery light is off when the parent unit is connected to an electrical outlet or the batteries contain enough energy.
When the batteries are low, the battery light flashes red and the parent unit beeps.
Replace the batteries when they are low (see ‘Inserting the batteries’ in chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

Setting the volume

Press the + button to increase the volume.
- You hear a beep each time you press the button to increase or decrease the volume by one level.
- The sound level lights light up briefly to show the current volume.
Press the – button to decrease the volume. If you hold down the – button for 2 seconds, you set the volume to mute.

Note:
If the volume is set to mute, the sound level lights show that the baby makes sounds. The louder the sound made by the baby, the more sound level lights light up

Cleaning and maintenance

Do not use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
Unplug the parent unit and baby unit before cleaning.
Clean the parent unit, the baby unit and the adapters with a dry cloth.

Storage

Remove the batteries from the parent unit if you do not use it for more than a month.
Store the parent unit, its adapter and the baby unit in a cool and dry place.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in anexplosion. Avoid to use batteries in extremely low temperature or low air pressure.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Recycling

This symbol means that you must not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste. Dispose of the appliance at an official collection point for electrical appliances. Correct disposal helps to preserve the environment.

Frequently asked questions

Why don’t the power-on light of the baby unit and the ‘link’ light of the parent unit come on when I press the on/off buttons of the units?

Perhaps one or both units are not plugged in properly. Connect the units to an electrical outlet and press the on/ off buttons on both units for 3 seconds to establish connection between the parent unit and the baby unit.
If you use the parent unit on batteries, the batteries of the parent unit are empty or there are no batteries in the battery compartment.

Why does the ‘link’ light on the parent unit flash red continuously?

The baby unit and the parent unit are out of range of each other. Move the parent unit closer to the baby unit.
The baby unit may be turned off. Turn on the baby unit.

Why does the parent unit beep?

If the parent unit beeps while the ‘link’ light flashes red continuously, the connection with the baby unit is lost.
Move the parent unit closer to the baby unit or turn on the baby unit if it was off.
The baby unit may be turned off. Turn on the baby unit.

Why does the appliance produce a highpitched noise?

The units may be too close to each other.
Make sure the parent unit and the baby unit are at least 1 meter/3.5 feet away from each other.

Why don’t I hear a sound/Why can’t I hear my baby cry?

The baby unit and the parent unit may be out of range of each other. Reduce the distance between the units.
You may have set the volume to the lowest level (mute). Increase the volume. Why does the parent unit react too quickly to other sounds?
The baby unit also picks up other sounds than those of your baby. Move the baby unit closer to the baby (but observe the minimum distance of 1 meter/3.5 feet).

The specified operating range of the baby monitor is 300 meters/985 feet. Why does my baby monitor manage a much smaller distance than that?

The specified range is only valid outdoors in open air. Inside your house, the operating range is limited by the number and type of walls and/or ceilings in between. Inside the house, the operating range is up to 50 meters/150 feet.

Why is the connection lost or are there sound interruptions every now and then?

The baby unit and the parent unit are probably close to the outer limits of the operating range. Try a different location or decrease the distance between the units.
Please note that it takes about 30 seconds each time before a connection between the units is established.
You may have placed the unit next to a transmitter or other DECT appliance, such as a DECT telephone or other 1.8 GHz/1.9 GHz baby monitor. Move the unit away from the other appliances until the connection is re-established.

Is my baby monitor secure from eavesdropping and interference?

The DECT technology of this baby monitor guarantees no interference from other equipment and no eavesdropping.

Why do the batteries of the parent unit run low so fast when I use the unit on batteries?

The operating time on batteries may be up to 24 hours, but this depends on the type of batteries and how often and how long you use the parent unit on batteries. Please note that the batteries are not charged when the parent unit is connected to an electrical outlet.
Plug in the parent unit when an electrical outlet is available close by to save battery power.
Make sure you use 1.5 V R6 AA alkaline non-rechargeable batteries or charged 1.2 V R6 AA rechargeable batteries.
Recharge the rechargeable batteries in a separate battery charger.

Can I use the baby unit on batteries?

No, you cannot use the baby unit on batteries. The baby unit can only be used on electrical power.

General information

Supply unit:
Model: S003GU0600050 (US plug)
Input: 100-240 V 50/60 Hz ~0.15 A
Output: 6.0 V 0.5 A, 3.0 W
DoE level : Level VI
Parent unit Battery type:
2 x 1.5 V, R6 AA type Alkaline nonrechargeable batteries / 2 x 1.2 V, R6 AA type rechargeable batteries (not supplied)

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