Philips AVENT SCD603 - Baby Monitor Manual

Introduction

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The Philips AVENT video monitor provides you with round-the-clock support and it allows you to see your baby day and night from anywhere in the house. The latest digital technology guarantees clear sound and the clearest image of your baby. This gives you an additional sense of security without entering your baby's room and disturbing its sleep.

General description

(Fig. 1)

I Parent unit

1. Antenna
2. Battery/power-on light
3. Voice activation light
4. Brightness adjustment buttons
5. Video display - icon explanation
   1. Parent unit and baby unit are not linked
   2. Battery status
   3. Signal strength symbol
   4. Volume level bar
   5. Brightness level bar
   6. Lullaby numbers
   7. 'Repeat lullaby' symbol
   8. Voice activation symbol
   9. Volume muted symbol
6. Volume up and down buttons
7. Sound level lights
8. Socket for appliance plug
9. Loudspeaker
10. Battery compartment lid
11. Belt clip/stand
12. On/off button
13. Voice activation button
14. Lullaby play/stop button
15. Next lullaby button
16. Rechargeable battery
17. Adapter
18. Appliance plug

Preparing for use

Read the important safety instructions carefully before you use the video baby monitor and keep them for future reference.

Baby unit

Always operate the baby unit connected to an electrical outlet. To guarantee automatic power backup in case of a power failure, we advise you to insert non-rechargeable batteries.

Connecting the baby unit

1. Put the appliance plug in the baby unit and insert the adapter into an electrical outlet (Fig. 2).
   
   
   Placing the non-rechargeable batteries
   In case of a power failure, the baby unit can run on four 1.5V R6 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Do not use rechargeable batteries. The baby unit does not have a charging function and rechargeable batteries discharge slowly when they are not in use.

Unplug the baby unit and make sure your hands and the unit are dry when you insert nonrechargeable batteries.

Note: The baby unit has an operating time of 3 hours when you use it on non-rechargeable alkaline

1. Remove the battery compartment lid. (Fig. 3)
   
   
2. Insert four non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. (Fig. 4)
   Note: Make sure the + and - poles point in the right direction.
   
   
3. Reattach the lid. (Fig. 5)
   

Parent unit

Operation on rechargeable battery
Unplug the parent unit and make sure your hands and the unit are dry when you insert the rechargeable battery.

• The parent unit comes with a rechargeable Li-ion polymer 1100mAh battery.
• Charge the parent unit before you use it for the first time or when the parent unit indicates that the battery is low.
• The battery is low when the empty battery symbol flashes on the video display and the battery/power-on light on the parent unit flashes red. (Fig. 6)
  

Note: If the battery is completely empty, the parent unit automatically turns off and loses contact with the baby unit.

1. Slide down the battery compartment lid to remove it. (Fig. 7)
   
   
2. Insert the rechargeable battery (Fig. 8).
   Note: Make sure the + and - poles point in the right direction.
   
   
3. Reattach the lid (Fig. 9).
   
   
4. Insert the appliance plug into the parent unit and insert the adapter into an electrical outlet (Fig. 10).
   

• The battery/power-on light on the parent unit lights up green and the animated battery charging image appears at the top of the video display. (Fig. 11)
  
  
• When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol at the top of the video display is full.

• When you charge the parent unit for the first time or after a long period of disuse, turn it off and let it charge continuously for at least 4 hours.
• Charging normally takes 2.5 hours, but it takes longer when the parent unit is turned on during charging. To keep the charging time as short as possible, turn off the parent unit during charging.
• When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the parent unit can be used cordlessly for approx. 7 hours if it is in voice activation mode. If the video display is on continuously, the parent unit can be used cordlessly at default setting for approx. 5.5 hours.

Note: When the parent unit is charged for the first time, the operating time is less than 7 hours. The rechargeable battery only reaches its full capacity after four discharging and charging cycles.
Note: The battery gradually discharges, even when the parent unit is turned off.
Note: We advise you to use the parent unit connected to the mains during the whole night. If the parent unit runs out of battery, the low battery alert beeps and this may wake you up.

Using the appliance

1. Place the parent unit and the baby unit in the same room to test the connection (Fig. 12). Make sure the baby unit is at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from the parent unit.
   
   
2. Set the on/off switch on the baby unit to the ON position (Fig. 13).
   
   
   • The green power-on light goes on. (Fig. 14)
     Note: The power-on light always lights up green, even when there is no connection with the parent unit.
     
     
3. Press and hold the on/off button on the parent unit. (Fig. 15)
   
   
   • The video display goes on and the linking image appears on the display (Fig. 16).
     
     
   • When a connection has been established, the baby is shown on the video display and the signal strength symbol appears (Fig. 17).
     
     Tip: Find out what the best position is for the parent unit by looking at the signal strength symbol.
     The number of stripes indicates the quality of the connection.
   • If no connection can be established, the parent unit beeps and the out-of-range image appears on the display. (Fig. 18)
     

Positioning the baby monitor
Keep the baby unit out of the reach of the baby. Never place the baby unit inside or mount it on the baby's bed or playpen.
Note: If you use a cordless phone, wireless video, Wi-Fi network, microwave oven or Bluetooth on 2.4Ghz and you experience interference on either the parent unit or baby unit, move the parent unit further away until there is no more interference.

1. For optimal sound detection, place the baby unit at least 1 meter (3.5 feet) away from your baby, but no further than 1.5 meters (5 feet) away (Fig. 19).
   
   
2. There are two ways to position the baby unit:
   1. Place the baby unit on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
   2. Mount the baby unit to the wall as shown in the figure with the screws supplied. (Fig. 20)
      
      Tip: Use the provided template, to mark the exact location of the screw holes on the wall.
      Tip: Position the baby unit at a higher level to get a good overview of the baby's bed or playpen.
3. Adjust the baby unit in a way that ensures the best visibility of your baby (Fig. 21).
   Do not position the baby unit with the microphone pointing too far down, as this may prevent the microphone from picking up sounds properly.
   
   
4. Place the parent unit within the operating range of the baby unit. Make sure it is at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from the baby unit to avoid acoustic feedback (Fig. 12).
   For more information on the operating range, see section 'Operating range' below.

Operating range
The operating range of the baby monitor is 150 meters (490 feet) in open air and line of sight. Indoors the operating range is up to 30 meters (98 feet). Depending on the surroundings and other disturbing factors, this range may be smaller.
For wet and moist materials, the range loss may be up to 100%.

1. Press the volume up or down button to adjust the volume. (Fig. 22)
   
   
   • The volume bar appears on the display to show the selected volume (Fig. 23).
     Note: If the volume is set to a high level, the parent unit consumes more power.
     

Adjusting display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness of the parent unit to the level you prefer.

1. Press the brightness adjustment buttons on the parent unit to adjust the brightness of the video display (Fig. 24).
   
   
   • The display brightness bar appears on the display to show the selected display brightness (Fig. 25).
     
     Note: If the brightness is set to a high level, the parent unit consumes more power.

Sound level lights
The parent unit continuously monitors the sound level in your baby's room and the sound level lights let you know if there is any activity. If your baby cries, the blue sound level lights light up on the parent unit.

• As long as no sound is detected, the sound level lights are out.
• When the baby unit picks up a sound, one or more sound level lights on the parent unit go on. The number of lights that go on depends on the loudness of the sound picked up by the baby unit. The sound level lights also go on when the parent unit is set to a low volume or when the voice activation mode is activated (see section 'Voice activation' below) (Fig. 26).
  

Voice activation
The parent unit continuously monitors the sound level in your baby´s room. When the voice activation mode is activated, the video display only turns on when the baby unit picks up a sound. As long as no sound is detected, the video display is off to save power.

1. To activate the voice activation mode, press the voice activation button on the parent unit. (Fig. 27)
   
   
   • The voice activation light on the parent unit goes on and the voice activation image appears on the video display (Fig. 28).
     
     
   • When the baby unit detects a sound, the video display on the parent unit automatically goes on to show the baby. When no new sound is detected for 20 seconds, the video display goes out again.
2. To deactivate the voice activation mode, press the voice activation button on the parent unit again. The voice activation light goes out and the voice activation off image appears on the display.

Nightlight

1. Press the nightlight button on the base of the baby unit to turn on the nightlight. (Fig. 29)
   
   
   • The nightlight on the base of the baby unit goes on. (Fig. 30)
     
     
2. Press the nightlight button again to turn off the nightlight.

Lullaby function

1. Press the lullaby play/stop button on the parent unit to play a lullaby (Fig. 31).
   
   
   • The lullaby starts to play on the baby unit and is repeated continuously for approx. 15 minutes. On the video display you see which lullaby number is played and repeated. This number is shown in a blue square.
2. To select another lullaby, press the lullaby button. Continue pressing the 'next lullaby' button until you hear the lullaby you prefer. (Fig. 32)
   
   
   Note: You can also select the repeat symbol to play all lullabies repeatedly in a loop (Fig. 33).
   
   
3. Press the lullaby play/stop button on the parent unit to play the lullaby selected.
   • The lullaby starts to play on the baby unit and is repeated continuously.
     Note: If you have selected the repeat mode, all three lullabies are played repeatedly in a loop.
4. To stop the lullaby, press the lullaby play/stop button again.

Out-of-range alert
When the parent unit is out of range of the baby unit, the parent unit beeps every 20 seconds and the out-of-range image appears on the video display.
Note: The out-of-range alert is also active when the baby unit is turned off.

Night vision
The camera has infrared lights that allow you to see your baby clearly, even in a dark room. When the camera detects low light levels, the infrared lights are turned on automatically. Place the baby unit 1 to 1.5 meters (3.5 to 5 feet) away from the baby to ensure a clear view.
Note: The display is black and white when the infrared lights are on. However, sometimes it is possible to see a greenish image. This is normal due to external light sources.

Belt clip/stand

• If the rechargeable battery of the parent unit is sufficiently charged, you can take the unit with you inside and outside the house by attaching the unit to your belt or waistband with the belt clip. This allows you to monitor your baby while you are moving around (Fig. 34).
  
  
• To use the belt clip as a stand, turn it downwards until the parent unit can rest on it (Fig. 35).
  

Auto mute feature
When the baby unit detects a low sound level, e.g. the sleeping sound of the baby, the parent unit automatically mutes the sound output so that you will not hear this sound. When the baby starts to cry, the parent unit automatically turns on the volume again to let you hear the crying sound.

Reset feature
This feature allows you to reset the settings of parent unit. You can use this function if problems occur that you cannot solve by following the suggestions in chapter 'Frequently asked questions'.

1. Press and hold the on/off button on the parent unit to turn it off.
2. Press and hold the volume down button and simultaneously press and hold the on/off button until a beep is heard. The parent unit turns on again.
   • The parent unit has now been reset to default factory settings.

Default settings

• Loudspeaker volume: 3
• Voice activation: off
• Display brightness: 4

Assistance

For assistance call 1-800-54-AVENT (1-800-542-8368) or visit our website: www.philips.com/AVENT.

Warranty

Full two year warranty
Philips Electronics North America Corporation(USA) and Philips Electronics Ltd (CANADA) warrant each new Philips AVENT product, model SCD603, against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agree to repair or replace any defective product without charge.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, or the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In order to obtain warranty service, simply call toll-free 1-800-54-AVENT (1-800-542-8368).

Frequently asked questions

This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit www.philips.com/support for more frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.