Philips SCD588-54 User Manual

SCD588

User manual 4 Mode d’emploi 23 Instrucciones de manejo 42

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A. Baby unit

B. Parent unit

Philips 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 SCD588 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

SIMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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:

1 Read this user manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference. 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Use this product for its intended household use as described in this manual. Do not use

attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5 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.

6 Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it

from overheating.These openings should not be blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the type

plate of the adapters (A-11, B13). If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the

cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified

service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers (except battery compartment covers) may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12 Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures such as areas near a hot radiator or

stove or in a hot car.

13 Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on the product.

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14 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions: A.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. C. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. D. If the product’s cabinet has been damaged. E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

15 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.The product may fall, causing

serious damage to the product.

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

(at least 1 meter / 3 feet away).

17 Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed or playpen. 18 Never cover the baby monitor (with a towel, blanket, etc.).

If your product utilizes batteries,the following additional precautions should be observed: 1 Use only the type and size of the battery(ies) specified in the user manual. 2 Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire.They may explode. Check with local regulations for

possible special disposal instructions.

3 Exercise care in handling battery(ies) in order not to short out the battery(ies) with

conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation, or incineration of the cells and the batteries must be avoided to prevent one or more of the following occurrences:release of toxic. materials, release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature.

4 Do not attempt to recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this

product that are not intended to be charged.The battery(ies) may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.

5 Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this

product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery(ies) electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.

6 If and when necessary, these cells or batteries must be replaced with identical new ones from

the same manufacturer. If a cell or a battery to be replaced is connected with other cells or batteries in series, it is recommended that the other cells or batteries be replaced with new ones at the same time.

7 Reverse polarity installation of the cell or the battery(ies) in the end product must be

avoided. Reverse insertion of battery(ies) can cause charging, and that may result in leakage or explosion.

8 Remove battery(ies) from this product if storing over 30 days because the battery(ies) could

leak and damage the product.

9 Discard ‘dead’ battery(ies) as soon as possible since ‘dead’ batteries are more likely to leak in

a product. If a cell or a battery has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately using protective gloves

10 Do not store this product, or the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this

product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage.

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11 If your product use rechargeable battery(ies), charge the battery(ies) only in accordance with

the instructions and limitation specified in the user manual.

12 Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. For the parent unit,always

use rechargeable batteries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

S CAUTION: Unplug power cord before replacing batteries. S Use only the adapters supplied with this baby monitor. Incorrect adapter polarity or

voltage can seriously damage the baby monitor.

Adapters for baby unit and charger: Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz Output: 9 VDC 300 mA

S CAUTION: THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERIES ARE

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Use 1.5V AA size alkaline batteries only for baby unit (batteries not supplied). Use 1.2V AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries only for parent unit (batteries supplied).

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A. Baby unit

A-1 On/Off button (y) A-2 LINK light A-3 Night light A-4 Volume – / + buttons A-5 Microphone A-6 PAGE button A-7 Night light button ( ) A-8 Battery check light ( ) A-9 Battery compartment cover A-10 DC 9V / 300mA power supply jack A-11 AC power adapter

B. Parent unit

B-1 TALK button B-2 SENSITIVITY button B-3 Loudspeaker B-4 Microphone B-5 On/Off button (y) B-6 Battery check light ( ) B-7 LINK light B-8 Sound-level lights B-9 Volume – / + buttons B-10 Recess for the belt clip B-11 Battery compartment cover B-12 Belt clip B-13 AC power adapter B-14 Charging base B-15 POWER light B-16 Neck strap

C.What else you need

Both units can be battery operated. For battery-operated use you will need:

– 4 x 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries for baby unit (not supplied). – 2 x 1.2V AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries for parent unit

(supplied).

Legend of functions

3 Illustrations 4 Welcome

4 Important safety instructions

7 Legend of functions

7 Baby unit 7 Parent unit 7 What else you need

8 Contents 9 Preparing your baby monitor

9 Baby unit 10 Parent unit

11 Using your baby monitor 12 Other features

12 Adjusting loudspeaker volume 13 Talking to your baby 13 Adjusting microphone sensitivity 14 Monitoring baby silently 14 Switching night light on / off 15 Connecting / disconnecting belt clip and neck strap 15 Paging parent unit

16 Troubleshooting 18 Frequently asked questions 19 Important information

19 Technical specifications 19 Maintenance 20 Environmental information 20 Factory initialization mode 21 Compliance information 21 Radio Interference 21 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

22 Assistance

22 Warranty

Contents

Baby unit

You can use the baby unit corded or battery operated. Even if you are going to use the unit corded, we advise you to insert batteries.This guarantees automatic back-up in case of power supply failure.

Operation using AC power adapter 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 cord operated use!

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

the left (C OPEN), using the palm of your hand.Take the cover off.

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 B), using the palm of your hand.

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

Preparing your baby monitor

Parent unit

1 Open the battery compartment by sliding the cover (B-11)

downwards.

2 Insert the two 1.2V AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

(supplied), noting the + and – configuration inside the battery compartment.

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

Close the compartment by sliding the cover (B-11) upward until it clicks in position.

4 Connect the AC power adapter (B-13) of the charging base

(B-14) to a wall outlet.

5 Place the parent unit in the charging base (B-14).

> The POWER light (B-15) lights up red.

6 Leave the parent unit in the charging base until the batteries

are fully charged (at least 16 hours). > The POWER light (B-15) will stay red, even when batteries

are fully charged.

> When the batteries are fully charged, the parent unit can be

taken out of the charging base and used cordlessly for at least 8 hours.

Notes: – Operation time will be 8 hours based on the assumption that

the baby unit will be transmitting 25% of the time and is in standby mode for the rest of the time (baby does not any make sound).

– When the parent unit batteries are charged for the first time,

operating time will be less than 8 hours.The batteries will use their maximum capacity after at least four times charging and discharging.

Preparing your baby monitor

– Charging will take longer than 16 hours when the parent unit

is switched on during charging.To shorten the charging time, the parent unit should be switched off.

➜ The parent unit is now ready for use!

General notes: – 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-6) starts blinking red; the battery check light of the baby unit (A-8) lights up red continuously. Place the parent unit in the charging base (B-14) to recharge the batteries and/or replace the batteries in the baby unit.

Preparing your baby monitor

Using your baby monitor

Use this baby monitor for its intended household use as described in this manual.

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 the parent unit.

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

for 2 seconds. > The night light (A-3) lights up briefly. > The LINK light (A-2) lights up red briefly then starts

blinking green as it seeks connection with the parent unit. If, after 30 seconds, no link is established, "Not Linked" will appear on the display and the LINK light starts blinking red as it seeks connection with the parent unit.

3 Press and hold the On/Off button (y) (B-5) on the parent

unit for 2 seconds. > The sound level lights (B-8) light up orange briefly. > The battery check light ( - B-6) lights up red briefly. > The LINK light (B-7) lights up red briefly then starts

blinking green as it seeks connection with the baby unit.

> The LINK lights (A-2, B-7) on both units blink green until

connection has been established.This will take up to approximately 30 seconds. Both LINK lights (A-2, B-7) will then light green continously.

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

(A-2, B-7) will light up red and the parent unit will emit a beep from time to time.

> 1m / 3 ft

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!

Using your baby monitor

> 1m / 3 ft

Other features

Adjusting loudspeaker volume

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

unit repeatedly until the desired loudspeaker volume for the baby unit has been reached.

• Briefly press the volume + and – buttons (B-9) on the parent unit repeatedly until the desired loudspeaker volume for the parent unit has been reached.

Notes: – If you press the Volume + and – buttons (A-4, B-9) too long,

the volume will not be adjusted.

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

power.

Talking to your baby

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-4).

• 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

You can set the sound sensitivity of the baby unit, to the desired level.When set to the maximum sensitivity level 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-7) light continuously green).

1 Briefly press the SENSITIVITY button (B-2) on the parent

unit. > The sound-level lights (B-8) give visual feedback on the

current sensitivity level for approximately 2 seconds.

2 Briefly press the Volume + and – buttons (B-9) on the parent

unit repeatedly until the desired microphone sensitivity for the baby unit has been reached.

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

Volume + and – buttons (B-9) too long, the microphone sensitivity will not be adjusted.

Other features

> The sound-level lights (B-8) 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.

Monitoring baby silently

• Briefly press the Volume – button (B-9) on the parent unit

repeatedly until the volume is switched off completely. > All sound-level lights (B-8) will now be off.

> When no sound is detected all sound-level lights (B-8) will

be off.

> When a sound is detected the sound-level lights (B-8) light

up orange.

Switching night light on/off

1 Briefly press the night light button ( ) (A-7) on the baby unit

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.

Other features

Connecting / disconnecting belt clip and neck strap

If the parent unit is operated using batteries, you can carry it in and around your house, allowing you freedom of movement while still monitoring your baby.

Connect

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

recess (B-10) on the rear of the parent unit.Twist the belt clip to the left until it clicks in position.

Disconnect

• Twist the belt clip to the right (TURN B) and take it off.

Connecting the neck strap

• Insert the little spindle at the end of the neck strap into the

recess (B-10) on the rear of the parent unit. Twist the spindle to the left until it clicks in position.

Disconnecting the neck strap

• Twist the spindle to the right (TURN B) and remove it.

Paging parent unit

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.

1 Briefly press the PAGE button (A-6) on the baby unit.

> A paging alert will sound on the parent unit.

2 To stop the paging alert, briefly press the page button (A-6)

again or any button on the parent unit.

Note: If you press the PAGE button (A-6) too long, the paging

alert will not sound.

Problem Possible cause Solution

LINK light (A-2, B-7) Parent unit: does not light at all. Power adapter (B-13) Connect power adapter (B-13)

not plugged in. to parent unit.

Connect power adapter (B-13) to wall outlet.

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

(B-5) for two seconds.

Batteries are low. Recharge batteries (B-11).

Batteries are empty. Replace batteries (B-11).

Baby unit: Power adapter (A-11) Connect power adapter (A-11) to not plugged in. baby unit.

Connect power adapter (A-11) to wall outlet.

Batteries incorrectly Insert batteries correctly. inserted.

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-7) Units out of range. Decrease distance between units flashing red/alarm (see ‘Technical specifications). beeping on parent unit.

Baby unit batteries are low. Replace batteries (A-9.).

Parent unit batteries are low. Recharge batteries (B-11).

Parent unit batteries are Replace batteries (B-11). empty.

Units cannot establish Try solving the problem by using connection, even when the factory initialization mode. close to each other. See chapter ‘Factory initialization

mode’

No power on one of the Press On/Off button (A-1, B-5) units. for two seconds.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

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

each other. from baby unit (at least

1 meter / 3 feet).

Volume on parent unit Decrease volume (B-9) on set too high. parent unit.

No sound/ Volume on parent unit is Increase volume on parent unit baby’s crying cannot set too low or switched off. (B-9). be heard.

Microphone sensitivity level Adjust microphone sensitivity set too low on parent unit. level (B-2) on parent unit.

to a higher level.

Units are out of range Move parent unit closer to baby

unit.

Parent unit reacts Ambient sounds trigger Move baby unit closer to too fast to other transmission. baby (keep minimal distance of ambient sounds. 1 meter / 3 feet).

Microphone sensitivity Decrease microphone sensitivity set too high. level (B-2) on parent unit.

Parent unit reacts slowly/ 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 1 meter / 3 feet).

Battery check light ( ) Batteries are low or almost Replace batteries (A-9, B-11). is lit. empty.

Baby unit battery power Microphone sensitivity is set Set microphone sensitivity to a diminishes rapidly. too high. Unit consumes lower level (B-2).

more power.

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

Charging time of parent Parent unit switched on during Switch off parent unit (B-5). unit batteries exceeds charging. 16 hours.

Troubleshooting

Answer

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 / 150 feet.

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 established.

When batteries are installed in the both units, the units will automatically switch over to battery use in case of power supply failure.

The 60 (for NA FCC / IC) channels guarantee no interference from other equipment.

Except for the On/Off buttons and TALK button (A-1, B-5), only press the buttons briefly.

When the parent unit batteries are charged for the first time, operating time will be less than 8 hours.The batteries will use their maximum capacity after at least four times charging and discharging.

Maybe the volume setting is too high.When the volume is set to a high level, the unit consumes more power. Set the volume to a lower level (B-9).

Maybe the microphone sensitivity setting is too high.When the sensitivity is set to a high level, the units consumes more power. Set the sensitivity to a lower level (B-2).

Frequently asked questions

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 power supply failure?

Is my DECT baby monitor secure from eavesdropping and interference?

Some buttons do not seem to work when I press them. What do I do wrong?

Operating time of the parent unit batteries is supposed to be at least 8 hours. How come the battery operating time of my parent unit is less?

Important information

Technical specifications

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

(supplied)

– 1 x charging base DC 9V / 300mA for parent unit (supplied) – 4 x AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries for baby unit (not supplied) – 2 x AAA 1.2V Ni-MH rechargeable batteries for parent unit

(supplied)

Up to 300 meters / 900 feet in ideal conditions.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% plaster cardboard, glass (without metal or wires, no lead)

Brick, plywood < 30cm / 12˝ 5 - 35% Reinforced concrete < 30cm / 12˝ 30 - 100% Metal grids, bars < 1cm / 0.4˝ 90 - 100% Metal,Aluminium < 1cm / 0.4˝ 100%

sheets

+ 32°F – + 104°F

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.

Maintenance

• Clean the baby monitor with a damp cloth.

• Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly

manner.

• When batteries are inserted in case of mains operated use, check the batteries every six months on possible leakage.

• If the batteries are left in the unit when it is powered from the mains, check them for leakage every six months.

Power supply

Operating range

Operating temperature

Standard

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