SCD468 - Baby monitors PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Audio baby monitor
Brand	Philips
Model	SCD468
Baby unit power supply	Mains adapter 230V 50Hz (supplied) or 4 AA 1.5V batteries (not supplied)
Parent unit power supply	Built-in rechargeable NiMH battery (supplied) + mains charger 230V 50Hz
Parent unit battery life	Up to 10 hours after full charge
Charging time	At least 14 hours for a full charge
Maximum outdoor range	Up to 250 meters
Number of channels	16 selectable channels
Main functions	Two-way audio monitoring, nightlight, microphone sensitivity adjustment, connection alarm, volume light indicators
Visual sound indicator	Volume light indicators on parent unit (the louder the baby cries, the more lights illuminate)
Safety	Do not use as a substitute for adult supervision; keep out of baby's reach (distance > 1 m); do not cover the device; do not use near water
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C
Transmission frequencies	Not specified (FM in the 2.4 GHz band or similar, not indicated)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth; do not use abrasive products
Spare parts / repairability	Parent unit battery replaceable (NiMH only); baby unit batteries replaceable
Included accessories	2 mains adapters, 1 rechargeable battery, 1 belt clip, 1 charger
Warranty	See separate warranty booklet

Frequently Asked Questions - SCD468 PHILIPS

Why is the rechargeable battery of the parent unit not fully operational after the first charge?

It takes about 3 full charge and discharge cycles for the NiMH batteries to reach their full capacity.

The battery life of the rechargeable battery is very low. What to do?

Leaving the battery permanently connected to the charger can reduce its lifespan. If you do not use the product for some time, the battery discharges normally. Recharge it for even a short time to restore its capacity.

The charging light stays red even after a full charge. Is this normal?

Yes, the charging light (B-6) stays on as soon as the parent unit is placed on the charger. It dims gradually when the batteries are full, but stays on to indicate that the unit is powered.

Why doesn't the parent unit turn on immediately after being placed on the charger?

If the battery is completely exhausted, you need to wait about 30 minutes of charging before you can turn on the parent unit on the charger.

The parent unit reacts too slowly to the baby's cries. How to improve?

Increase the microphone sensitivity of the baby unit (switch A-8) and/or move the baby unit closer to the baby while respecting the minimum distance of 1 meter.

The parent unit reacts too quickly to ambient noise. How to reduce?

Reduce the microphone sensitivity of the baby unit (switch A-8) and/or move the baby unit away from the baby while respecting the minimum distance of 1 meter.

The connection between the units sometimes drops and there are audio dropouts. What to do?

You are probably at the range limit. Try to bring the units closer. Note that it takes about 30 seconds for a new connection to be established.

How to change the channel to avoid interference?

Open the battery compartments of both units. Remove the batteries. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to turn the channel selector (A-9, B-11) to the same position. Put the batteries back and close the compartments.

Can I use the parent unit without plugging it into the mains?

Yes, once the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the parent unit can work for up to 10 hours in wireless mode. You can then carry it with you using the belt clip.

How to enable or disable the connection alarm?

Open the battery compartment of the parent unit (B-12). Set the switch (B-13) to ON to enable the alarm (it sounds in case of connection loss) or to OFF to disable it.

USER MANUAL SCD468 PHILIPS

A-1 ON/OFF button A-2 Nightlight A-3 DC 9V power supply jack A-4 AC power adapter A-5 Microphone A-6 Power plug A-7 POWER light A-8 Microphone sensitivity switch A-9 Channel selection switch A-10 Battery compartment cover

B. Parent Unit

B-1 Sound level lights B-2 Loudspeaker B-3 AC power adapter B-4 Power plug B-5 Charging base B-6 Charging light B-7 DC 9V power supply jack B-8 LINK light B-9 ON/OFF switch / VOLUME control B-10 POWER light B-11 Channel selection switch B-12 Battery compartment cover B-13 LINK alarm switch B-14 Rechargeable battery pack B-15 Belt clip

C. What else you'll need

• Coin (to open the battery compartment of baby unit).
• Small, flat screwdriver (to set the channel selection switches).
• 4 x 1.5 V AA batteries for the baby unit

(optional, we recommend Philips Alkaline batteries)

3 Illustrations

4 Legend of functions

4 Baby unit 4 Parent unit 4 What else you need

5 Contents

6 Welcome

6 Safety information

6 Getting your baby monitor ready

6 Baby unit 7 Parent unit

8 Using your baby monitor

9 Features

9 Avoiding interference 10 Adjusting microphone sensitivity 10 Monitoring baby silently 11 Switching the LINK alarm on and off 11 Connecting / disconnecting the belt clip

12 Troubleshooting

13 Frequently asked questions

14 Technical specifications

15 Important information

15 Replacing the parent unit battery pack 16 Environmental information 16 Maintenance

16 Need help?

Philips is dedicated to producing caring, reliable products to give parents the reassurance they need. With this baby monitor you can hear your baby from wherever you are in and around your house. With sixteen different channel options you will experience minimal interference.

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Safety information

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-4, B-3) 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 inside of the baby unit and parent unit (except for the battery compartment cover).
• The antennas on both units are fixed; do not try to extend them.

Getting your baby monitor ready

Baby unit

The baby unit can be mains or battery operated. When batteries are installed, you have an automatic back up in case of mains failure.

Mains operated use

1. Connect the power adapter cord to the power supply jack (DC 9V, A-3) of the baby unit. 2. Connect the AC power adapter (A-4) to a wall outlet. The baby unit is now ready for mains operated use.

Battery operated use

Remove the battery compartment cover (A-10) of the baby unit, using a coin.

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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 Close the battery compartment cover (A-10), using a coin.

The baby unit is now ready for battery operated use.

Parent unit

A rechargeable battery pack has already been installed in the parent unit.

1 Connect the power adapter cord to the power supply jack (DC 9V -B-7) of the charging base (B-5). 2 Connect the AC power adapter (B-3) to a wall outlet. 3 Place the parent unit in the charging base (B-5).

The charging light (B-6) lights up red.

4 Leave the parent unit in the charging base (B-5) until the batteries are fully charged (at least 14 hours).

When the batteries are fully charged, the charging light (B-6) will gradually dim. The parent unit can now be taken out of the charging base and used cordlessly for up to 10 hours. When the POWER light (B-10) flashes red, battery power is low. Place the parent unit in the charging base (B-5) to recharge the batteries.

The parent unit is now ready for use!

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Using your baby monitor

1 Position both units in the same room to test the connection. Make sure the baby unit is at least 1 meter / 3 feet away from the parent unit.

2 Press the ON/OFF button (A-1) to switch on the baby unit. The POWER light (A-7) lights up green.

3 Switch on the parent unit using the ON/OFF switch (B-9) and adjust the volume to the level you prefer using the VOLUME control (B-9).

The POWER light (B-10) lights up green.

When connection has been established between the units, the LINK light (B-8) on the parent unit lights up green.

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

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!

Avoiding interference (channel selection)

Always make sure that the CHANNEL selection switches (A-9, B-11) inside the battery compartments on both units are set to the same position!

With the CHANNEL selection switches (A-9, B-11) you can select sixteen different channel positions. If you experience interference from other baby monitors, radio devices, etc. select a different channel.

Open the battery compartment covers (A-10, B-12) of both units.

• Parent unit: slide down the cover (B-12).
• Baby unit: use a coin.

2 Lift up the rechargeable battery pack (B-14) of the parent unit.

If you are operating the baby unit on battery power, remove the batteries from the unit.

3 Use a small, flat screwdriver to rotate the inner circle of the channel selection switches (A-9, B-11) to the desired position. Make sure both units are set to the same channel.

4 Put batteries and battery pack back in place.

5 Close the battery compartment covers (A-10, B-12).

Adjusting microphone sensitivity

With the microphone sensitivity switch (A-8) on the baby unit, you can set the sound coming from the baby unit to the desired level: low, mid, or high. When set to the maximum level, the baby unit monitors almost all sounds. You can only change the microphone sensitivity if the connection between the baby unit and the parent unit is established (when the LINK light (B-8) lights continuously green).

• Use the microphone sensitivity switch (A-8) to adjust the baby unit microphone sensitivity to the desired level. You can use your own voice as a sound reference.

The POWER light (A-7) on the baby unit lights up yellow when a sound is picked up.

Monitoring baby silently

• Use the ON/OFF switch / VOLUME control (B-9) on the parent unit to set the volume to the lowest level. Do not switch off the parent unit completely!

The sound level lights (B-1) on the parent unit visually alert you to baby's sounds. The more sounds your baby makes, the more lights you will see. When no sound is detected, all sound level lights (B-1) will be off.

Switching the night-light on and off

Press the baby unit night light (A-2) to switch it on and off.

Switching the LINK alarm on and off

You can switch on the LINK alarm on the parent unit. The LINK alarm will beep when connection between the units is lost.

1 Open the parent unit's battery compartment (B-12) by sliding down the cover. 2 Set the switch (B-13) inside the compartment to the ON (n position. 3 Slide the battery compartment cover (B-12) back in place until it clicks in position. To switch off the alarm, set the switch (B-13) to the OFF position.

Connecting / disconnecting the 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.

Connecting the belt clip

• Insert the little spindle on the rear of the belt clip (B-15) into the recess on the rear of the parent unit. Turn the belt clip (B-15) to the left until it clicks in position.

Disconnecting the belt clip

• Turn the belt clip (B-15) to the right (TURN▶) and take it off.

Problem Possible cause Solution

No sound on parent unit. Volume off or too low. Turn VOLUME control (B-9) on parent unit downwards.
Units out of range. Move parent unit closer to baby unit.
No connection Units are set to different Set channel selection switches between units. channels. (A-9, B-11) to the same position on both units.
Parent unit out of range of Move parent unit closer to baby tansmitted signal. unit.
Battery pack does not charge.	Battery life at an end. Replace battery pack (B-14) of parent unit.
Interference or Mobile or cordless phone(s) Move phone(s) away from baby poor reception.	too close to baby monitor.	monitor.
	Interference from other baby monitors in the neighborhood.	Switch both units to another channel using the channel selection switch (A-9, B-11)
	Battery power running low.	Recharge battery pack in time.
	Transmitted signal is out of range; e.g. there are too many walls and/or ceilings between baby unit and parent unit.	Move parent unit closer to baby unit.
	Parent unit located too close to a window and picking up interfering signals from other appliances.	Move parent unit away from window.
LINK light (B-9) flashing red / LINK alarm (B-8) beeps.	Units are out of range.	Move units closer together.
	Interference from another baby monitor.	Switch to a different channel (A-9, B-11).
	Interference from another FM source.	Remove other FM source.

Frequently asked questions

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Question

Why does a new rechargeable battery pack has no full operating time capacity after the first charge?

My rechargeable battery pack has very short duration, why?

The charging light (B-6) on the parent unit charging base (B-5) remains lit red, even after the full charge duration. Why?

When installed on the charging base, the parent unit cannot be switched on immediately.

Parent unit reacts too slow/ late on baby's cry.

Parent unit reacts too quickly to other ambient sounds.

The link is lost every now and then, causing sound interruptions, etc.

Answer

It takes about 3 full recharge and discharge cycles before the rechargeable NiMH batteries reach their full capacity.

Leaving the rechargeable battery pack continuously connected to a charging unit can shorten its lifetime. If the product is not used for some time, the charged battery pack slowly loses its charge. This is normal; a short recharge will bring it back to full capacity.

The charging light (B-6) is always activated as soon as the parent unit is installed. It gradually dims when the batteries are fully charged but remains lit, indicating that the parent unit is powered.

At this point, your battery is probably completely empty. After about 30 minutes of charging, it will be possible to switch the parent unit on while it is installed on the charging unit.

Set microphone sensitivity on the baby unit to a higher level and/or move the baby unit closer to the baby (keep a minimal distance of 1 meter / 3 feet).

Set microphone sensitivity on the baby unit to a lower level and/or move the baby unit closer to the baby (keep a minimal distance of 1 meter / 3 feet).

You are probably approaching the outer boundaries of the practical range. Try a different location or reduce the distance slightly. Please note that it takes about 30 seconds each time before a new link is established.

Power supply

• Battery pack: rechargeable NiMH for parent unit (included).
• AC power adapter 230V AC, 50 Hz (two included).

Output voltage 9V DC, 200mAh.

Operating range

• Up to 250 meters / 750 feet in open air. Depending on the surroundings and other disturbing factors this range may be limited.

Dry materials Material Loss of

thickness range

Wood, plaster, plasterboard, glass (without metal or wires, no lead) < 30 cm / 12" 0-10%

cardboard, glass (without

metal or wires, no lead)

Brick, plywood < 30 cm / 12" 5-35%

Reinforced concrete < 30 cm / 12" 30-100%

Metal grids, bars < 1 cm / 0.4" 90-100%

Metal, aluminium sheets < 1 cm / 0.4" 100%

For wet and moist materials reduction can be as up to 100%.

Operating temperature

0°C - 40°C

Transmission frequencies

40.665 MHz, 40.680 MHz, 40.695 MHz

Replacing the parent unit battery pack

If the battery pack needs to be recharged more often than usual, replace it with a new battery pack. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Open the battery compartment cover (B-12) of the parent unit by sliding down the cover. 2 Disconnect the old battery pack (B-14) from its power plug and remove it. 3 Carefully connect the new battery pack to the power plug and place it inside the battery compartment. 4 Close the battery compartment cover (B-12).

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.

Maintenance

• Clean the baby monitor with a damp cloth.
• Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
• If the batteries are left in the unit when it is powered from the mains, check them for leakage every six months.

Need help?

Online help: www.philips.com

For interactive help, downloads and frequently asked questions

Contact line:

If you have any questions about the SCD468, please contact our helpline for assistance! You can find the number in the separate Guarantee leaflet.

Before you call, please read this manual carefully.

You will be able to solve most of your problems.

You will be asked for:

A description of the problem and when it occurs - The type number on the label of your product The date of purchase

A. Baby unit

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Open the battery compartment cover (A-10, B-12) of both units.

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Replacing the battery set of the parent unit

If the rechargeable battery set needs to be replaced frequently, replace it with a new one. Use only rechargeable NiMH batteries.

1. Open the battery compartment cover (B-12) of the parent unit, turning it downwards.

2. Remove the old battery set (B-14) from the battery compartment and dispose of it.

3. Connect the new battery set to the battery connector and place it in the battery compartment.

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Safety information

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Replace the battery pack (parent unit)

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Replace the battery pack in the parent unit

If the battery pack needs to be charged more often than usual, replace it with a new battery pack. Use only rechargeable NiMH batteries.

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Important note