Philips SCD600/10 manual Positioning the baby monitor, Operating range

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3To switch on the parent unit, turn the volume wheel in the ‘ON’ direction to the desired volume level.  (Fig. 16)

,, The power-on/battery light goes on. If the parent unit is charging, the power-on/battery light is blue.When the parent unit is fully charged, the power-on/battery light turns green.

Note:The power-on/battery light always goes on, even when there is no connection with the baby unit. ,, The video display goes on and the battery symbol appears on it (Fig. 17).

,, The LINK light flashes red to indicate that the parent unit is searching for a connection with a baby unit.  (Fig. 18)

,, The LINK light on the parent unit turns green and lights up continuously when a connection has been established between the baby unit and parent unit.The baby is shown on the video display.  (Fig. 19)

Note: If no connection can be established, the LINK light on the parent unit flashes red, the parent unit beeps and ‘OUT OF RANGE’ appears on the display.  (Fig. 20)

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 Wi-Fi network, microwave oven or a DECT-system and you experience interference on either the parent unit or baby unit, move the parent unit further away until there is no more interference.

1Place the baby unit at least 1 metre/3 feet away from your baby, but no further than 1.5 metres/5 feet away (Fig. 21).

2Place the stand of the baby unit on a stable, level and horizontal surface.

Tip: Position the baby unit at a higher level to get a good overview of the baby’s bed or playpen.

3Place the baby unit on the stand and adjust its position in a way that ensures the best visibility of your baby (Fig. 22).

Do not position the baby unit with the microphone facing downwards.When the microphone is blocked by the base, the baby unit does not pick up sounds properly.

4Place the parent unit within the operating range of the baby unit. Make sure it is at least 1

metre/3 feet away from the baby unit to avoid acoustic feedback (Fig. 23).

For more information on the operating range, see section ‘Operating range’ below.

Operating range

The operating range of the baby monitor is 150 metres/490 feet in open air. Depending on the surroundings and other disturbing factors, this range may be smaller.

Dry materials	Material thickness	Loss of range
Wood, plaster, cardboard, glass	< 30cm/12in	0-10%
(without metal, wires or lead)
Brick, plywood	< 30cm/12in	5-35%
Reinforced concrete	< 30cm/12in	30-100%
Metal grilles or bars	< 1cm /0.4in	90-100%
Metal or aluminum sheets	< 1cm/0.4in	100%

For wet and moist materials, the range loss may be up to 100%.