SCD464 - Moniteurs pour bébé PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SCD464 PHILIPS

A-3 AC power adapter

A-7 Microphone sensitivity switch

A-8 Channel selection switch

A-9 Battery compartment cover

B-7 Channel selection switch

B-11 Battery compartment cover

C.What else you’ll need

– Coin (to open the battery compartment of the 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 x 1.5 V AAA batteries for the parent unit

(optional, we recommend Philips Alkaline batteries)

4 What else you need

7 Getting your baby monitor ready

8 Using your baby monitor

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

14 Frequently asked questions

ContentsPhilips is dedicated to produce caring, reliable products to give

parents the reassurance they need.With this baby monitor you

can hear your baby from where ever you are in and around

your house.With sixteen different channels options you will

experience minimal interference.

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

• Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate of the

adapters (A-3, B-5) correspond 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

• The antennas on both units are fixed; do not try to extend

The baby unit can be mains or battery operated.

When batteries are installed, you have an automatic back up in

case of mains failure.

1 Connect the power adapter cord to the power supply jack

- A-2) of the baby unit.

2 Connect the AC power adapter (A-3) to a wall outlet.

➜ The baby unit is now ready for mains operated use.

Battery operated use

1 Remove the battery compartment cover (A-9) of the baby

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-9), using a coin.

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

The parent unit can be mains or battery operated.

When batteries are installed, you have an automatic back up in

case of mains failure.

1 Connect the power adapter cord to the power supply jack

- B-4) of the parent unit.

2 Connect the AC power adapter (B-5) to a wall outlet.

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

Getting your baby monitor readyBattery operated use

1 Remove the battery compartment cover (B-11) of the parent

unit, by sliding down the cover

2 Insert three 1,5V AAA batteries, noting the + and –

configuration inside the battery compartment (batteries are

not supplied, we recommend Philips Alkaline batteries)

3 Slide the battery compartment cover (B-11) back in place

until it clicks in position

➜ The parent unit is now ready for battery operated

EN Getting your baby monitor ready

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

2 Press the ON/OFF button (A-1) to switch on the baby unit.

> The POWER light (A-6) 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

> The POWER light (B-9) lights up green.

> When connection has been established between the units,

the LINK light (B-3) on the parent unit lights up green.EN

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’.

➜ Your can now monitor you baby!

Using your baby monitor

Avoiding interference (channel selection)

Always make sure that the CHANNEL selection switches (A-8,

B-7) inside the battery compartments (A-9, B-11) on both units

are set to the same position! With the CHANNEL selection

switches (A-8, B-7) you can select sixteen different channel

positions. If you experience interference from other baby

monitors, radio devices, etc. select a different channel.

1 Open the battery compartment covers (A-9, B-11) of both

• Parent unit: slide down the cover.

• Baby unit: use a coin.

2 If you are operating the units on battery power, remove the

batteries from both units.3 Use a small, flat screwdriver to rotate the inner circle of the

channel selection switches (A-8, B-7) to the desired position.

Make sure both units are set to the same channel.

> If you don’t experience any interference after testing the

connection, close the battery compartment covers (A-9,

B-11). If you do experience interference, try switching to

4 Close the battery compartments.

Adjusting microphone sensitivity

With the microphone sensitivity control (A-7) 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 all sounds. If no sound is picked up, the

baby monitor will not monitor since continuous transmission is

prohibited by law.You can only change the microphone

sensitivity if the connection between the baby unit and the

parent unit is established (when LINK light (B-3) on the parent

unit lights continuously green).

• Use the microphone sensitivity switch (A-7) 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-6) on the baby unit lights up yellow

when a sound is picked up.

Monitoring baby silently

• Use the ON/OFF switch / VOLUME control (B-8) 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

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-11) by sliding

2 Set the switch (B-10) inside the compartment (B-11) to the

3 Slide the battery compartment cover (B-11) back in place

until it clicks in position.

• To switch off the alarm, set the switch (B-10) to the

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 into the

recess on the rear of the parent unit.

Turn the belt clip to the left until it clicks in position.

Disconnecting the belt clip

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

Other featuresProblem Possible cause Solution

No sound on parent unit. Volume off or too low. Turn VOLUME control (B-8) on

parent unit downwards.

Units out of range. Move parent unit closer to baby

No connection Parent unit out of range of Move parent unit closer

between units. tansmitted signal. to baby unit.

Units are set to different Set channel selection switches

channels. (A-8, B-7) to the same

position on both units.

Interference or poor Mobile or cordless phone(s) Move phone(s) away from

reception. too close to baby monitor. baby monitor.

Interference from other Switch both units to another

baby monitors in the channel using the channel

neighborhood. selection switch (A-8, B-7).

Battery power running low. Replace batteries.

Transmitted signal is out of Move parent unit closer

range; e.g. there are too many to baby unit.

walls and/or ceilings between

baby unit and parent unit.

Parent unit located too close to Move parent unit away

a window and picking up from window.

interfering signals from other

Problem Possible cause Solution

POWER light (A-6, B-9) Unit not switched on. Press On/Off button (A-1) or

does not light. set On/Off switch (B-8) to ON.

AC power adapter (A-3, B-5) Connect AC power adapter

not connected to the (A-3, B-5) to the DC 9V

power supply power supply jack (A-2, B-4).

AC power adapter (A-3, B-5) Connect AC power adapter (A-3,

not connected to the power B-5) to a wall outlet.

Batteries low. Replace batteries.

POWER light (A-6, B-9) Batteries low. Replace batteries.

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

unit (at least 1 metre / 3 feet).

Volume set too high. Turn ON/OFF switch /

VOLUME control (B-8) upwards.

Pick-up from another Both systems are operating Switch channels (A-8, B-7).

baby monitor. on the same frequency. Make sure both units are set

to the same position.

LINK light (B-3) Units are out of range. Move units closer together.

alarm beeps. Interference from another Switch to a different channel

baby monitor. (A-8, B-7).

Interference from another Remove other FM source.

Troubleshooting– AC power adapter 230V AC, 50 Hz (two included).

Output voltage 9V DC, 200mAh.

– Up to 200 meters / 600 feet in open air.

Depending on the surroundings and other disturbing factors

this range may be limited.

Dry materials Material Loss of

Wood, plaster, plaster < 30cm / 12˝ 0-10%

cardboard, glass (without

metal or wires, no lead)

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

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Parent unit reacts too

slow/late on baby's cry.

Parent unit reacts too quick

on other ambient sounds.

The link is lost every now and

then, sound interruptions etc.

Frequently asked questions

Set microphone sensitivity on the baby unit to a higher level

and/or move the baby unit closer to the baby

(keep 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 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.

Operating temperature

Transmission frequenciesEN

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

• Clean the baby monitor with a damp cloth

• Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly

• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of

• Remove batteries if the baby monitor is not to be used for

long periods of time.

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

the mains, check them for leakage every six months.

Important information

Online help: www.philips.com

For interactive help, downloads and frequently asked questions

If you have any questions about the SCD464, please contact our

helpline for assistance! You can find the number in the separate

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

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