DECT Baby Monitor SCD590 9 10 12 1 4 1 2 5 11 6 7 8 3 13 5 6 1 7 2 3 4 8 9 10 12 13 14 11 15 16 17 EngliSh 6 SCD590 6 EngliSh introduction Philips Avent is dedicated to producing caring, reliable products that give parents the reassurance they need. This Philips Avent baby monitor provides round-the-clock support by ensuring you can always hear your baby clearly without any distracting noise. The DECT technology guarantees zero interference from other wireless appliances and a clear signal between the baby unit and the parent unit. This appliance comes with two parent units and two chargers instead of one, so that your baby can be monitored by two persons at the same time. iMPORTAnT SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS 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 you use the appliance and save it for future reference. 2 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. 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 casing 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 a 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 (A9,B15). 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 casing 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 qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers (except battery compartment lids) 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 near a hot radiator or stove or in a hot car. 13 Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on the product. 14 Unplug this product from the wall outlet, discontinue use and return the product to the Philips Service Location for examination and repair under the following conditions: - When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If the product has been exposed to rain or water. - If the product does not operate normally even though it is used according to the instructions in the user manual. - If the product's casing has been damaged. - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. EngliSh 15 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.The product may fall and sustain serious damage. 16 Make sure the baby unit and the power cord 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 batteries specified in the user manual. 2 Do not dispose of batteries in fire. They may explode. Check with local regulations for possible special disposal instructions. 3 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short out the batteries with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation, or incineration of 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 batteries provided with or identified for use with this product that are not intended to be charged. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode. 5 Do not attempt to rejuvenate the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product by heating them. Sudden release of battery electrolyte may occur, causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin. 6 If and when necessary, the batteries must be replaced with identical new ones from the same manufacturer. If a battery to be replaced is connected with other batteries in series, it is recommended that the other batteries be replaced with new ones at the same time. 7 Reverse polarity installation of the batteries in the end product must be avoided. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging, and that may result in leakage or explosion. 8 Remove batteries from this product if you store the product over 30 days because the batteries could leak and damage the product. 9 Discard `dead' batteries as soon as possible since `dead' batteries are more likely to leak in a product. If a battery has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately using protective gloves. 10 Do not store this product, or the batteries 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. 11 If your product uses rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user manual. 12 There is a risk of explosion if batteries are replaced with an incorrect type. For both parent units, always use rechargeable batteries. SAVE ThESE inSTRUCTiOnS CAUTION: Unplug power cord before replacing batteries. Use only the adapter 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 CAUTiOn:ThERE iS A RiSK OF EXPlOSiOn iF ThE BATTERiES ARE REPlACED BY An inCORRECT TYPE. DiSPOSE OF USED BATTERiES ACCORDing TO ThE inSTRUCTiOnS. For the baby unit, only use 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (batteries not supplied). For both parent units, only use 1.2V AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries (batteries supplied). EngliSh Compliance information The FCC ID number is located on the casing bottom of the parent unit and in the battery compartment of the baby unit. The term `IC' before the certification number signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. This certification means that the equipment meets certain radio communications and operational requirements. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This device complies also with RSS-213 of Industry Canada. Radio interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and applicable Industry Canada specifications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. For handheld operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For body-worn operation, this product has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guideline when used with the belt clip or neck strap supplied with this product. The user must maintain a separation distance of 3mm between the back of the unit and the body to ensure compliance. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment also complies with Industry Canada RSS-102 with respect to Canada's Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields. Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment Any repairs or alterations made by the user to the equipment may void the warranty and compliance of the equipment. Refer servicing to authorized or designated service centers. general description (Fig. 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A Baby unit On/off button 3 ON light Volume +/­ buttons Battery check light T Nightlight Nightlight button Q PAGE button Microphone Adapter EngliSh 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Small plug Battery compartment lid Inlet for small plug Battery compartment Parent unit (2 pieces, only one is shown) TALK button LINK light SENSITIVITY button On/off button 3 Opening for belt clip and neck strap Sound level lights Volume +/­ buttons Battery check light T Microphone Loudspeaker Battery compartment Belt clip Battery compartment lid Neck strap Adapter Charger POWER light Travel pouch Preparing for use Baby unit B C You can operate the baby unit directly from the power supply or on batteries. Even if you are going to operate the unit from the power supply, we advise you to insert batteries. This guarantees automatic back-up in case of power failure. Corded operation 1 Put the small plug in the baby unit and put the adapter in a wall outlet (Fig. ). Battery operation The baby unit runs on four 1.5V R6 AA batteries (not included). We strongly advise you to use Philips LR6 PowerLife batteries. Make sure your hands and the unit are dry when you insert the batteries. 1 Turn the battery compartment lid to the left ( Á OPEN) with the palm of your hand. (Fig. ) Remove the lid. Insert four 1.5V R6 AA batteries (Fig. ). , Place two batteries on top of each other and make sure the + and ­ poles of the batteries point in the right direction. Note: When the batteries are running low, the battery check light ( T) lights up red. Parent unit This appliance comes with two parent units and two chargers instead of one, so that your baby can be monitored by two persons at the same time. Put the battery compartment lid back onto the unit and turn it to the right (CLOSE ª) with the palm of your hand to close it. (Fig. 5) 10 EngliSh Battery operation The parent unit runs on two rechargeable 1.2V AAA NiMH batteries that are supplied with the appliance. Make sure your hands and the unit are dry when you insert the batteries. 1 Slide the battery compartment lid downwards to remove it (Fig. 6). Insert the two rechargeable batteries (Fig. ). , Make sure the + and ­ poles of the batteries point in the right direction. Slide the battery compartment lid back onto the back of the parent unit until it locks into position (`click') (Fig. ). Put the adapter in a wall outlet and place the parent unit in the charger (Fig. ). , The POWER light on the charger lights up. Note:The operating time of 24 ...