SCD487 - Moniteurs pour bébé PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SCD487 PHILIPS

A-7 Night light button ( )

A-8 Battery check light ( )

A-9 Battery compartment cover

A-10 DC 9V / 300mA power supply jack

B-3 DC3.6V / 200mA power supply jack

B-10 Volume – / + buttons

B-11 Recess for the belt clip

B-12 Battery compartment cover

B-14 AC power adapter

C.What else you need

Both units can be mains or battery operated.

For battery-operated use you will need:

– 4 x 1.5V, AA batteries for baby unit (not supplied)

– 2 x 1.5V, AAA batteries for parent unit (not supplied)

Legend of functionsEN

4 What else you need

6 Getting your baby monitor ready for use

8 Using your baby monitor

9 Adjusting loudspeaker volume

10 Talking to your baby

10 Adjusting microphone sensitivity

11 Monitoring baby silently

11 Switching night light on / off

12 Connecting / disconnecting belt clip

12 Paging parent unit

15 Frequently asked questions

18 Guarantee and service

5Philips is dedicated to producing caring, reliable products to give parents the reassurance they

need.You can trust this Philips baby monitor to provide round-the-clock support by ensuring you

can always hear your baby clearly without any distracting noise.

Your SCD487 uses DECT technology which guarantees zero interference from other wireless

appliances and a clear signal between the parent unit and baby unit.

Philips Baby Care, taking care together

Please read this user manual carefully before using your baby monitor and keep it for future

reference.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.

• Make sure the baby unit and adapter cable are always out of reach of the baby

(at least 1 meter / 3 feet away).

• Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed or playpen.

• Never cover the baby monitor (with a towel, blanket, etc.).

• Never use the baby monitor in moist places or close to water.

• Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate of the adapters (A-11, B14) corresponds to

the local power voltage before connecting to the AC power supply.

• Do not expose the baby monitor to extreme cold, heat or light (e.g. direct sunlight).

• To prevent electric shock, do not open the case of the baby unit and parent unit

(except battery compartment covers).

Getting your baby monitor ready for use

The baby unit can be mains or battery operated.

When batteries are inserted, you will have an automatic back-up

in case of mains failure.

1 Connect the power adapter cord (A-11) to the power supply

jack (DC 9V / 300mA - A-10) of the baby unit.

2 Connect the AC power adapter (A-11) to a wall outlet.

➜ The baby unit is now ready for mains operated use!EN Battery operated use

1 Open the battery compartment by turning the cover (A-9) to

the left (1 OPEN), using the palm of your hand.

2 Insert four 1.5V, AA batteries, noting the + and –

configuration inside the battery compartment (batteries are

not supplied; we recommend Philips Alkaline batteries).

3 Put the battery compartment cover (A-9) back in place.

Close the compartment by turning the cover (A-9) to the

right (CLOSE 2), using the palm of your hand.

➜ The baby unit is now ready for battery operated use!

The parent unit can be mains or battery operated.When

batteries are inserted, you will have an automatic back-up in

case of mains failure and you can carry the unit in and around

1 Connect the the power adapter cord (B-14) to the power

supply jack (DC 3.6V / 200mA - B-3) of the parent unit.

2 Connect the AC power adapter (B-14) to a wall outlet.

➜ The parent unit is now ready for mains operated use!

Battery operated use

1 Open the battery compartment by sliding the cover (B-12)

Getting your baby monitor ready for use

72 Insert two 1,5V,AAA size batteries (batteries are not

supplied; we recommend Philips Alkaline batteries), noting the

+ and – configuration inside the battery compartment.

3 Put the battery compartment cover (B-12) back in place.

Close the compartment by sliding the cover (B-12) upwards

until it clicks in position.

➜ The parent unit is now ready for battery operated

– When the units are switched off, in case of battery operated

use, the batteries still discharge slowly.

– When the batteries are almost empty, the battery check light

of the parent unit (B-7) starts blinking red; the battery check

light of the baby unit (A-8) lights up red continuously.

Getting your baby monitor ready for use

Using your baby monitor

1 Place both units in the same room to test the connection.

Make sure the baby unit is at least 1 meter / 3 feet away from

2 Press and hold the On/Off (y) button (A-1) on the baby unit

> The night light (A-3) lights up briefly.

> The LINK light (A-2) lights up red briefly then starts

blinking green, searching connection with the parent unit.

3 Press and hold the On/Off button (y) (B-6) on the parent

> The sound level lights (B-9) light up orange briefly.

> The battery check light ( - B-7) lights up red briefly.

> The LINK light (B-8) lights up red briefly then starts

blinking green, searching connection with the baby unit.EN Using your baby monitor

Adjusting loudspeaker volume

• Briefly press the Volume + and – buttons (A-4) on the baby

unit to increase/decrease the loudspeaker volume of the baby

• Briefly press the Volume + and – buttons (B-10) on the

parent unit to increase/decrease the loudspeaker volume of

– If you press the Volume + and – buttons (A-4, B-10) too long,

the volume will not be adjusted.

– If the volume is set to a high level, the units consume more

> The LINK lights (A-2, B-8) on both units blink green until

connection has been established.This will take up to

approximately 30 seconds. Both LINK lights (A-2, B-8) will

then light green continously.

> If, after 30 seconds, no link is establshed both LINK lights

(A-2, B-8) will light up red and the parent unit will emit a

beep from time to time.

4 Position the baby unit at least 1 meter / 3 feet away from

5 Position the parent unit at the desired place within the

operating range of the baby unit but at least 1 meter / 3 feet

away from the baby unit. For more information on the

operating range see ‘Technical specifications’.

➜ You can now monitor your baby!Talking to your baby (Talk function)

While using the TALK button (B-1) on the parent unit you can

talk to your baby (e.g to comfort your baby).

• Press and hold the TALK button (B-1) and talk clearly into

the microphone (B-5).

• Release TALK button (B-1) when finished talking.

Note:When the TALK button (B-1) is pressed, you can no

longer hear your baby.

Adjusting microphone sensitivity

With the SENSITIVITY (B-2) and Volume + and – (B-10)

buttons on the parent unit, you can set the sound from the

baby unit to the desired level.When set to the maximum level,

the baby unit monitors continuously. All sounds (including your

baby’s breathing, when loud enough) can be heard on the parent

unit.You can only change the microphone sensitivity if the

connection between the baby unit and the parent unit is

established (when LINK lights (A-2, B-8) light continuously

> The sound-level lights (B-9) give visual feedback on the

current sensitivity level for approximately 2 seconds.

2 Briefly press the Volume + and – buttons (B-10) on the

parent unit to increase/decrease the microphone sensitivity of

Note: If you press the SENSITIVITY button (B-2) and/or the

Volume + and – buttons (B-10) too long, the microphone

sensitivity will not be adjusted.

> The sound-level lights (B-9) give visual feedback on the new

setting for approximately 2 seconds:

- 1 light (1 x orange) = minimum level / lowest sensitivity;

- all lights (5 x orange) = maximum level (continuous

transmission) / highest sensitivity

Note:When the sensitivity level of the baby unit is set to a high

level, the unit will consume more power because it is in

continuous transmission mode.

Other featuresEN Other features

Monitoring baby silently

• Briefly press the Volume – button (B-10) on the parent unit

until the volume is completely switched off.

> All sound-level lights (B-9) will now be off.

> When no sound is detected, all sound-level lights (B-9) will

> When a sound is detected the sound-level lights (B-9) light

Switching night light on/off

to switch on the night light (A-3).

2 Briefly press the night light button ( ) (A-7) again to switch

off the night light (A-3).

> The night light dims and gradually switches off.

• Switch off the night light when operating the baby unit on

batteries.This saves power!

Note: If you press the night light button ( ) (A-7) too long, the

night light (A-3) will not switch on/off.Connecting / disconnecting belt clip

If the parent unit is operating on batteries, you can carry it in

and around your house, giving you freedom of movement while

still monitoring your baby.

• Insert the little spindle on the rear of the belt clip into the

recess (B-11) on the rear of the parent unit.Turn the belt clip

to the left until it clicks in position.

• Turn the belt clip to the right (TURN 2) and take it off.

When the parent unit is misplaced and the volume is switched

off, you can use the PAGE button (A-6) on the baby unit to

locate the parent unit.

alert will not sound.

LINK light (A-2, B-8) Parent unit:

does not light at all. Power adapter (B-14) not Connect power adapter (B-14)

plugged in. to parent unit.

Connect power adapter (B-14)

Unit not turned on. Press and hold On/Off button (y)

(B-6) for two seconds.

Batteries are low. Replace batteries (B-12).

Power adapter (A-11) not Connect power adapter (A-11) to

plugged in. baby unit.

Connect power adapter (A-11) to

Batteries incorrectly inserted. Insert batteries correctly.

Unit not turned on. Press and hold On/Off button (y)

(A-1) for two seconds.

Batteries are low. Replace batteries (A-9).

LINK light (A2, B-8) Units out of range. Decrease distance between units

flashing red/alarm (see ‘Technical specifications).

beeping on parent unit.

Batteries are low. Replace batteries (A-9, B-12).

Units cannot establish Try solving the problem by using

connection, even when close the factory initialization mode.

to each other. See chapter ‘Factory initialization

No power on one of the units. Press On/Off button (A-1, B-6)

for two seconds.Problem Possible cause Solution

High pitched noise. Units are too close to each Move parent unit away from baby

other. unit (at least 1 meter / 3 feet).

Volume on parent unit set Decrease volume (B-10) on

too high. parent unit.

No sound/baby’s crying Volume on parent unit is Increase volume on parent unit

cannot be heard. set too low or switched off. (B-10).

Microphone sensitivity level Adjust microphone sensitivity

set too low on parent unit. level (B-2) on parent unit to a

Units are out of range. Move parent unit closer to baby

Parent unit reacts too Ambient sounds trigger Move baby unit closer to baby

fast to other ambient transmission. (keep minimal distance of

sounds. 1 meter / 3 feet).

Microphone sensitivity Decrease microphone sensitivity

set too high. level (B-2) on parent unit.

Parent unit reacts slow/ Microphone sensitivity is Increase microphone sensitivity

late to baby's crying. set too low. level (B-2) on parent unit and/or

move baby unit closer to baby

(keep minimal distance of

Battery check light ( ) Batteries are low or almost Replace batteries (A-9, B-12).

Baby unit battery power Microphone sensitivity is set Set microphone sensitivity to a

diminishes rapidly. too high. lower level (B-2).

Volume setting too high. Set volume to a lower level (A-4).

Parent unit battery power Volume setting too high. Set volume to a lower level (B-10).

TroubleshootingEN Question

The technical specifications

show an operating range of

300 meters / 900 feet outdoors.

How come my baby monitor

manages much less than that?

The link is lost every now and

then, sound interruptions etc.

What happens during a mains

Is my DECT baby monitor

secure from eavesdropping and

Some buttons do not seem to

work when I press them.

Frequently asked questions

The specified range is only valid outdoors in open air. Inside

your house the workable range is limited by the amount

and type of walls and/or ceilings in between. Inside the

house the operating range will be up to 50 meters /

You are probably approaching the outer limits of the

practical range.Try a different location or decrease the

distance slightly. Please note that it takes about 30 seconds

each time before a new link between the units is

When batteries are installed in the both units, the units will

automatically switch over to battery use in case of mains

The 120 channels guarantee no interference from other

Except for the On/Off buttons (A-1, B-6), only press the

buttons briefly.Technical specifications

– 1 x AC power adapter DC 9V / 300 mA for baby unit

Up to 300 meters / 900 feet in ideal condition.

Walls, doors, etc will affect range. Indoors the range is up to

50 meters / 150 feet.

Dry materials Material thickness Loss of range

Wood, plaster, < 30cm / 12˝ 0 - 10%

glass (without metal

0°C – 40°C Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT)

The DECT standard makes use of advanced digital radio

techniques to achieve efficient use of the radio spectrum. It

delivers high speech quality and security and low power

technology. It makes it possible to hear your baby at a range of

up to 300 meters / 900 feet in open air.

• Clean the baby monitor with a damp cloth.

• Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly

• If the batteries are left in the unit when it is powered from

the mains, check them for leakage every six months.

Operating temperature

Important informationEN Important information

Environmental information

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality

materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a

product it means the product is covered by the European

Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection

system for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of

your old products with your normal household waste.The

correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Factory initialization mode

In this mode both units can be reset to the default factory

settings. Factory initialization can be used if problems occur

which can not be solved by following the suggestions in chapter

‘Troubleshooting’. Resetting must be done separately for each

1 Press and hold the On/Off (y) button (A-1, B-6) for

2 seconds to switch on the units.

2 When the LINK lights (A-2, B-8) on the units light up,

immediately press and hold the volume – button

(A-4, B-10) for 1 second.

> The units have now been reset to the default factory

– Microphone sensitivity: 3

– Loudspeaker volume: 3

– Night light: offEN

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at

www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its

phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your

country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic

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