7Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't the link indicator on the parent

unit light up when I press on the parent unit?

•• Connect the parent unit to a power supply.

•• Reset the parent unit to the default settings.

Why doesn't the on indicator on the baby unit

light up when I press on the baby unit?

•• Replace the batteries in the baby unit or connect the baby unit to a power supply.

•• Reset the baby unit to the default settings.

Why doesn't the indicator on the parent unit light up when I start recharging the parent unit?

•• It takes a few minutes before the battery indicator lights up especially when the parent unit is charged for the first time or not in use for a long period.

Is my baby monitor secure from eavesdropping and interference?

•• The DECT technology of this baby monitor guarantees no interference from other equipment and no eavesdropping.

Why does the parent unit beep?

•• If the parent unit beeps while the link indicator flashes red, move the parent unit closer to the baby unit to re-establish link between the parent unit and the baby unit.

•• If the parent unit beeps and the battery indicator flashes red, recharge the parent unit.

•• If the baby unit is turned off, turn on the baby unit.

Why does the parent unit generate a high-

pitched noise?

•• Position the parent unit and the baby unit with a minimum distance of 1.5 metres/5 feet. It takes a few seconds for the acoustic suppression to activate.

•• Decrease the volume of the parent unit.

Why don't I hear a sound? Why can't I hear

my baby cry?

•• Increase the volume of the parent unit.

•• Increase the microphone sensitivity.

•• Reduce the distance between the baby and the baby unit.

•• If you use the baby monitor beyond the operating range, move the parent unit closer to the baby unit to re-establish the link.

Why does the parent unit react too quickly to

other sounds?

•• Remove the sound sources away from the baby unit.

•• Decrease the microphone sensitivity.

Why does the parent unit react slowly to the

baby's crying?

•• Make sure that the microphone of the baby unit faces the baby.

•• Move the baby unit closer to your baby with an optimal distance of 1 to 2 meters (3.5 to 7 feet).

•• Increase the microphone sensitivity.

Why do the non-rechargeable batteries of the baby unit run low quickly? How I save battery

power?

•• Decrease the speaker volume or the microphone sensitivity.

•• When the baby unit is not in use, turn off the nightlight and the baby unit.

•• Enable ECO mode.

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Philips SCD505 user manual Frequently asked questions, Why does the parent unit beep?