Philips SCD833/05 Video baby monitor for a crystal clear User Manual

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User manual

Table of contents

Introduction �� 4

General description �� 4

Important safety information �� 5

IMPORTANT �� 5

Preparing for use �� 8

Baby unit�� 8

Parent unit �� 8

Using the baby monitor �� 9

Linking parent unit and baby unit �� 9

Positioning the baby monitor ��11

Operating range �� 12

Features and settings �� 13

Volume ��13

Brightness ��13

Modes ��14

Lullabies �� 17

Talk-back ��19

Sensitivity ��19

Belt clip��20

Cleaning and maintenance �� 21

Storage �� 22

Ordering accessories �� 22

Recycling �� 22

Disposal of your old product and battery �� 23

Environmental information �� 23

Remove the integrated battery �� 23

Warranty and support �� 24

Frequently asked questions ��24

Wall mount ��31

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Avent! To fully

benet from the support that Philips Avent oers, register your product at

www.philips.com/welcome�

The Philips Avent video baby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

1 Parent unit

2 Display

3 ECO light

4 Battery status light

5 Link light

6 Speaker

7 Control button (menu navigation/volume/brightness)

8 Sensitivity button

9 Lullaby button

10 Talk-back button

11 Socket for small plug

12 Mode button

13 On/o button

14 Antenna

15 Belt clip

16 Baby unit

17 Camera

18 Lullaby on/o button

19 Microphone

20 On/o slide

21 Antenna

22 Speaker

23 Socket for small plug

24 Wall mounting holes

25 Adapter(2x)

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Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance

and save it for future reference�

IMPORTANT

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.

Never leave your baby alone in your home� Always make sure there is

someone present to look after the baby and take care of its needs�

Disclaimer

Please note that you use this baby monitor at your own risk� Koninklijke

Philips N�V� and its subsidiary companies are not responsible for the

operation of this baby monitor or your use of it and therefore do not

accept any liability in connection with your use of this baby monitor�

Danger

- Never immerse any part of the baby monitor in water or any other

liquid� Do not place the appliance where water or any other liquid can

drip or splash onto it� Never use the baby monitor in moist places or

close to water�

- Never put any object on top of the baby monitor and do not cover

it� Do not block any ventilation openings� Install according to the

manufacturer’s instructions�

Warning: Strangulation Hazard—Children have STRANGLED

in cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more

than 3 ft (0.9 m) away). Do not remove this tag.

Warning

- Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the local

mains voltage before you connect the appliance�

- Do not modify or cut o any part of the adapter and its cord, as this

causes a hazardous situation�

- Only use the adapter supplied�

- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the

original type in order to avoid a hazard�

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or

lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved� Children shall not play with the

appliance� Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision�

- Protect the mains cord from being walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the appliance�

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- Make sure that you place the baby monitor in such a way that its cord

does not obstruct a doorway or passage� If you place the baby monitor

on a table or low cabinet, do not let the mains cord hang over the

edge of the table or cabinet� Make sure the cord does not lie on the

oor where it presents a tripping hazard.

- Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, cardboard buers, etc.)

out of the reach of children, as they are not a toy.

- To prevent electric shock, do not open the housing of the baby unit or

parent unit�

Battery safety instructions

- Only use this product for its intended purpose and follow the general

and battery safety instructions as described in this user manual� Any

misuse can cause electric shock, burns, re and other hazards or

injuries�

- To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit* provided

with the product. Do not use an extension cord.

- Charge, use and store the product at a temperature between 0 °C and

40°C.

- Always unplug the product when it is fully charged�

- Do not burn products and their batteries and do not expose them to

direct sunlight or to high temperatures (e�g� in hot cars or near hot

stoves). Batteries may explode if overheated.

- If the product becomes abnormally hot, gives o an abnormal smell,

changes color or if charging takes much longer than usual, stop using

and charging the product and contact your local Philips dealer�

- Do not place products and their batteries in microwave ovens or on

induction cookers�

- This product contains a rechargeable battery that is non-replaceable�

Do not open the product to replace the rechargeable battery�

- When you handle batteries, make sure that your hands, the product

and the batteries are dry�

- To prevent batteries from heating up or releasing toxic or hazardous

substances, do not modify, pierce or damage products and batteries

and do not disassemble, short-circuit, overcharge or reverse charge

batteries�

- To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries after removal, do not

let battery terminals come into contact with metal object (e.g. coins,

hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in aluminium foil. Tape battery

terminals or put batteries in a plastic bag before you discard them�

- If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact with the skin or eye.

If this occurs, immediately rinse well with water and seek medical care.

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Caution

- Use the appliance at a temperature between 0 °C and 40 °C.

- Do not install the appliance near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that

produce heat�

- Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle adapters, plugs

and the mains cord�

- All required markings on the baby unit, parent unitand power adapter

are located on the bottom of the baby unit, parent unit and power

adapter�

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited declares that this product

is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU� A copy of the EC Declaration of

Conformity (DoC) is available online at www.philips.com/support�

Compliance with EMF

This product complies with all applicable standards and regulations

regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.

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Preparing for use

Baby unit

Put the power adapter in the baby unit and the adapter in the wall socket�

Parent unit

The parent unit runs ona built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Follow the below steps to charge the parent unit:

Put the power adapter in the parent unit and put the adapter in the wall

socket�

The battery status light turns orange to indicate that the appliance is

charging�

When the battery is fully charged, thebattery statusindicator lights up

green continuously�

When you charge the parent unit for 3 hours, it can be used cordlessly for

approx. 10 hours in ECO mode.

If the parent unit is switched on during charging, charging takes

approximately twice as long.

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When the rechargeable battery of the parent unit is almost empty, the

battery status light turnsred and the parent unit beeps.

If the battery is completely empty and the parent unit it not connected

to the mains, the parent unit automatically switches o and loses contact

with the baby unit�

Note: The built in rechargeable battery cannot be removed from the

product�

Note: The battery gradually and very slowly discharges, even when the

parent unit is switched o.

Tip: To save battery, switch o the parent unit when you do not use it.

Note: We advise you to keep the parent unit connected to the mains

during the whole night� If the battery of the parent unit runs low

during the night, the parent unit beeps and this may wake you up.

Using the baby monitor

Linking parent unit and baby unit

1 Push the on/o slide on the baby unit upwards to the ON position.

2 When the baby unit is on, the power-on light on the baby unit lights

up green�

Note: The power-on light on the baby unit always lights up green,

even when there is no connection with the parent unit�

3 Make sure that the parent unit and the baby unit are at least

2.5meters/ 8.2 feet away from each otherto avoid acoustic feedback.

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4 Press the on/o button on the parent unit for 1 second to switch on

the parent unit�

- The display goes on, the linking image appears on the display and

the link light lights up red� The parent unit starts to search for the

baby unit�

- When the parent unit and baby unit are linked, the link light lights

up green on the parent unit and one or more bars appear on the

display�

Note: It takes less than 10 seconds to establish the link between the

parent unit and the baby unit�

When thebaby unit is turned o, the parent unit will show the out of

range image� Make sure that the baby unit is switched on�

- If no connection has been established, the link light turns red, the

parent unit beeps three short beeps every 20 seconds and the out-

of-range image appears on the display�

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Positioning the baby monitor

Warning: The cord of the baby unit presents a potential

strangulation hazard. Make sure that the baby unit and its

cord are at least 1 meter / 3.5feet away from your baby.

Never place the baby monitor inside the baby’s bed or

playpen.

1 For optimal sound detection, make sure that the baby unit is no

further than 1�5 meter/ 5 feet away from the baby� Make sure that the

baby unit is at least 1 meter/ 3�5 feet away from the baby because of

potential strangulation hazard�

2 Place the parent unit within the operating range of the baby unit�

Make sure it is at least 2�5 meters / 8�2 feet away from the baby unit to

avoid acoustic feedback�

Note: If you use a cordless phone, wireless video, Wi-Fi network,

microwave oven or Bluetooth on 2.4GHz and you experience

interference on either the parent unit or baby unit, move the parent

unit until there is no more interference�

3 There are two ways to position the baby unit

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

b Mount the baby unit to the wall with screws�

Tip: The wall mount template (see 'Wall mount') to mount the baby

unit to the wall can be found at the end of this user manual�

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�

>1-1.5m/3.5 -5ft

>2.5m/8.2ft

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4 Adjust the baby unit in a way that ensures the best visibility of your

baby� The baby unit can be rotated to position it in the desired way�

Dry materials Material thickness Loss of range

Wood, plaster, cardboard, glass (without

metal, wires or lead)

< 30cm (12in) 0-10%

Brick, plywood < 30cm (12in) 5-35%

Reinforced concrete < 30cm (12in) 30-100%

Metal grilles or bars < 1cm (0.4in) 90-100%

Metal or aluminium sheets < 1cm (0.4in) 100%

Operating range

The operating range is up to 50 meters/ 165 feet indoors and

300meters/985 feet outdoors. The operating range of the baby monitor

varies depending on the surroundings and factors that cause interference�

Wet and moist materials cause so much interference that the range loss is

up to 100%.

<300m/985ft

<50m/165ft

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Features and settings

Volume

You can adjust the speaker volume of the parent unit to the level you

prefer�

1 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to adjust the

volume�

Tip: Make sure that the volume is adapted to the current conditions�

Under noisy conditions, the vibration alert can be turned on as well.

The volume bar appears on the display to show the selected volume�

Note: If the volume is set to a high level, the parent unit consumes

more power�

Note: When the volume bar is at its minimum, the volume is muted.

The parent unit shows a mute icon in the status bar and you will only

receive alerts and video from the parent unit�

Brightness

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

prefer�

1 Press the left or right part of the control button to adjust the

brightness of the display of the parent unit�

The brightness bar appears on the display to show the selected display

brightness�

Note: If the brightness is set to a high level, the parent unit consumes

more power�

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Modes

This baby monitor has four dierent modes that allows you to choose

how you want to look after your baby: VIDEO, AUDIO, VOX and ECO.

With the baby monitor on, you can switch between these 4 dierent

modes by pressing the mode button on the side of the parent unit�

The display shows the selected mode� The selected mode is also indicated

in the status bar. When turning on the device, the mode that was last

used will be active�

VIDEO mode

Press the mode button on the side of the parent unit to select theVIDEO

mode�

When the VIDEO mode is activated, the screen is always on, so you can

see your baby� All sounds are directly transmitted to the parent unit�

Note: Set the sensitivity level to 'very high' to have continuous sound

on the parent unit� Please see the Sensitivity level chapter for more

information�

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AUDIO mode

1 Press the mode button on the side of the parent unit to switch to

AUDIO mode�

When the AUDIO mode is activated, the display of the parent unit

switches o. After 3 seconds the display will completely turn o and

the status bar will disappear�

Note: The status bar is not visible when the display is o.

Note: The link light shows that the parent unit is still on and connected

to the baby unit�

Note: Set the sensitivity level to 'very high' to have continuous sound

on the parent unit� Please see the Sensitivity level chapter for more

information�

All sounds are constantly transmitted to the parent unit� If your baby

cries, the display of the parent unit is still o, but the sounds detected

by thebaby unitare transmitted to the parent unit.

VOX mode

1 Press the mode button on the side of the parent unit to switch to VOX

mode�

Note: When the display is on, the selected mode is shown in the status

bar. The status baris not visible when the display is o.

When the VOX mode is activated, the display and sound of the parent

unit switch o, if there is no sound detected for 20 seconds.

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Whensound is picked up by the baby unit, the displayand sound of

the parent unit switch on immediately.The sounds are transmitted to

the parent unit�

Note: The minimum sound level to activate sound and display is

dened by the sensitivity setting.

ECO mode

1 Press the mode button on the side of the parent unit to switch to ECO

mode�

Note: When the display is on, the selected mode will be visible in the

status bar. The status bar is not visible when the display is o.

When the ECO mode is activated the display and sound of the parent

unit switch o when no sound is detected for 20 seconds. TheECO

light lights up green to indicate that the ECO mode is activated� During

ECO mode the display and sound transmissions are turned o.

Whensound is picked up by the baby unit, the displayand sound of

the parent unit switch on immediately.The sounds are transmitted to

the parent unit�

Note: The minimum sound level to activate sound and display is

dened by the sensitivity setting.

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Lullabies

You can activate the lullaby feature either from the parent unit or from

the baby unit�

To activate the lullaby feature from the parent unit, follow the

instructions below:

Lullaby selection

1 Press the lullaby button on the parent unit to open the menu for

lullabies�

Note: Pressing the lullaby button while the lullaby menu is already

open, will close the menu.

2 Press the right part of the control button to enter the list of lullabies�

3 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to scroll through

the list of lullabies�

4 Press the right part of the control button to play a specic lullaby.

If you want to pause the lullaby, press the right side of the control

button again�

5 The status barof the parent unit shows the number of lullabies

thatare being played and repeated.

Lullaby Songs

1 Rock-a-Bye Baby

2 Twinkle, Twinkle

3 Hush, Little Baby

4 Brahm’s Lullaby

5 Golden Slumbers

Lullaby Songs

1 Rock-a-Bye Baby

2 Twinkle, Twinkle

3 Hush, Little Baby

4 Brahm’s Lullaby

5 Golden Slumbers

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The lullaby starts to play on the baby unit and it is repeated

continuously for approximately 15 minutes.

Tip: To repeat all songs that are available, select the last option in the

list�

6 To select another lullaby, scroll up or down with thecontrol button

to select another song from the list.Press the right part of the control

button to start the selected song�

7 To stop the lullaby, press the lullaby button on the parent unit and

pause the song that is currently playing by pressing the right part of

the control button one more time�

Lullaby volume

1 Press the lullaby button and then press the bottom of the control

button to select the volume options of thelullaby menu. Press the

right part of the control button to access the lullaby volume levels�

2 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to adjust the

volume�

To activate the lullaby feature from the baby unit, press the lullaby on/

o button on the baby unit.

15 min

Lullaby Songs

1 Rock-a-Bye Baby

2 Twinkle, Twinkle

3 Hush, Little Baby

4 Brahm’s Lullaby

5 Golden Slumbers

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The latest lullaby selected on the parent unit starts to play on the baby

unit and is repeated continuously for approximately 15 minutes.

To stop the lullaby on the baby unit, press the lullaby on/o button on

the baby unit�

Talk-back

You can use the talk-back button on the parent unit to talk to your baby�

1 Press and hold the talk-back button on the parent unit�

2 Talk clearly into the microphoneat the front of the parent unit from a

distance between 15-30cm /0�5-1ft�

As long as the talk-back button is pressed, there is an open sound

connection to the baby unit� The display of the parent unit shows the

talk-back icon, indicating the active connection.

3 Release the talk-back button when you have nished talking.

Note: As long as the talk-back button is pressed, theparent

unitcannot process sounds coming from the baby unit.

Sensitivity

The sensitivity level of the baby unit denes what you hear through

the parent unit. When the level is set high, you will hear many sounds,

including soft background sounds. When the sensitivity level is set low,

you will hear only the louder sounds�

1 Press the sensitivity button to access the sensitivity levels�

Note: When pressing the sensitivity button again, you will leave the

menu�

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2 Press the top or bottom part of the control button to select the desired

sensitivity level�

If your baby only makes soft sounds, the sensitivity of the baby unit

needs to be set to a high sensitivitylevel on the parent unit.

The louder your baby sounds, the lower the sensitivity can be set on

the parent unit�

Note: In AUDIO and VIDEO mode, you will have continuous sound

when the sensitivity level is on 'very high'. Otherwise, low sounds will

be muted�

Tip: The sensitivity level can be adjusted so you will always hear your

baby without the disruption of other sounds� When there is a lot of

background noise, turn the sensitivity lower so you will not hear these

sounds through the parent unit�

Belt clip

You can take the parent unit with you inside and outside the house by

attaching the parent unit to your belt or waistband with the belt clip� This

allows you to monitor your baby while you are moving around�

Note: The display is now turned upside down, which allows you to see

your baby on the screen by simply lifting up the parent unit�

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Cleaning and maintenance

Warning: Do not immerse the parent unit, baby unit and

power adapters in water and do not clean them under the

tap.

Warning: Do not use cleaning sprays or liquid cleaners.

1 Switch o the baby unit, remove the power adapter from the baby

unit and remove the power adapter from the wall socket�

2 Clean the baby unit with a dry cloth�

Note: Fingerprints or dirt on the lens of the baby unit may aect the

camera’s performance. Avoid touching the lens with your ngers.

3 Switch o the parent unit, remove the power adapter from the parent

unit and remove the power adapter from the wall socket�

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4 Clean the parent unit with a dry cloth�

5 Clean the adapters with a dry cloth�

Storage

When you are not going to use the baby monitor fora long time, store

the parent unit, the baby unit and the adapters in a cool and dry place.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-

accessories or go to your Philips dealer� You can also contact the Philips

Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty

leaet for contact details).

Recycling

- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with

normal household waste (2012/19/EU)�

- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable

battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste

(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an ocial collection

point or a Philips service center to have a professional remove the

rechargeable battery�

- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and

electronic products and rechargeable batteries� Correct disposal helps

prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health�

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Disposal of your old product and battery

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials

and components, which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol on a product means that the product is covered by European

Directive 2012/19/EU�

This symbol means that the product contains a built-in rechargeable

battery covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC which cannot be

disposed of with normal household waste� We strongly advise you to

take your product to an ocial collection point or a Philips service center

to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery� Inform yourself

about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic

products and rechargeable batteries� Follow local rules and never dispose

of the product and rechargeable batteries with normal household waste�

Correct disposal of old products and rechargeable batteries helps prevent

negative consequences for the environment and human health� If there

is no collection/recycling system for electronic products in your country,

you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the battery

before disposing the headphones�

Make sure the headset is disconnected from the charging case before

removing the battery�

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted� We have tried to make

the packaging easy to separate into two materials: cardboard (box and

polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused

if disassembled by a specialized company� Please observe the local

regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted

batteries and old equipment�

Remove the integrated battery

Note: We strongly advise you to have a professional remove the

rechargeable battery�

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance�

Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it� Only the

parent unit includes a battery�

Procedure:

1 Remove the 2 rubber feet at the bottom of the parent unit�

2 Remove the 2 screws that are now visible at the bottom of the parent

unit�

3 Put the antenna in upward position and remove the screw in the back

housing that is now visible�

4 Remove the back housing from the front housing by forcing a

screwdriver in between them� For newer versions manufactured after

August 2020*, there are 2 more screws underneath the rating label.

Tear out the rating label, remove the screws, release the belt clip and

slide open the battery compartment door�

5 Disconnect the battery connector cable (black-white-red cable)�

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6 Remove the 4 screws from the battery holder� No screws for new

versions manufactured after August 2020�

7 Remove the battery�

*The production date code DDMMYY is located underneath the belt clip,

above the 2 rubber feet�

If there is no collection/recycling system for electronic products in your

country, you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the

battery before disposing the product�

Make sure the product is disconnected from the charging case before

removing the battery�

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/

support or read the international warranty leaet.

Frequently asked questions

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could

encounter with the appliance� If you are unable to solve the problem

with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of

frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your

country�

HOW TO USE / CONNECTING THE UNITS

Question Answer

Why does the power-on

light of the baby unit not

go on when I switch on

the unit?

Perhaps the baby unit is not connected to the mains� Connect the baby

unit to the mains. Then set the on/o switch of the baby unit upwards to

the ON position to establish connection with the parent unit�

Why doesn't the parent

unit charge when I plug

it in?

Perhaps the adapter is not plugged in properly� Make sure the adapter is

plugged into the wall socket properly�

The parent unit may already be fully charged� The battery status light will

be green when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to

the mains power�

Why doesn’t the baby

unit charge when I plug

it in?

The baby unit does not have a charging function� The baby unit only

works when it isconnected to themains.

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HOW TO USE / CONNECTING THE UNITS

Why can’t I establish a

connection?

Why is the connection

lost every now and then?

Why are there sound

interruptions?

The baby unit and the parent unit are probably close to the outer limits

of the operating range or there is interference from other 2.4 GHz

wireless devices. Try a dierent location, decrease the distance between

the units or switch o other 2.4 GHz wireless devices (laptops, mobile

phones, microwaves, etc) . It can take up to 10 seconds before the

connection between the units is reestablished�

If the signal is lost, then the parent unit will make a beeping sound

(3 quick beeps every 20 seconds)�

The baby and parent unit might be too close to each other, keep them at

least 1�5 meters/ 5 feet away from each other to prevent interference�

What happens during a

power failure?

As the parent unit works on a rechargeable battery, the parent unit

continues to work if the battery is suciently charged. However, the

baby unit stops working because it has no rechargeable battery and only

works on a mains power� The parent unit will give a beeping sound to

indicate that the link with the baby unit is lost�

When mains power is restored, the connection between the parent unit

and the baby unit will automatically be established�

Why can the charging

time of the parent unit

exceed 3 hours?

The parent unit may be switched on during charging. Switch o the

parent unit during charging to reduce the charging time� When the

display of the parent unit is constantly on, charging of the parent unit will

take more time�

Perhaps temperature has exceeded the charging tolerance that could

potentially cut o the charging circuit as a safety protection mechanism.

To resume charging, move the charging station away from any heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stove or other appliances

(including ampliers) that produce heat.

Why do I need to keep

the baby unit and its cord

at least 1 meter/ 3�5 feet

away from my baby?

To avoid strangulation with the cord and for optimal sound detection,

always place the baby unit and its cord at least 1 meter / 3�5 feet away

from the baby�

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HOW TO USE / CONNECTING THE UNITS

What is the dierence

between the various user

modes on the parent

unit: Video, Audio, VOX

and ECO?

See below list for an explanation on the available modes on your baby

monitor�

* Video mode: the screen and sound of the parent unit are always on.

* Audio mode: only audio will be activated. The display of the parent

unit switches o when AUDIO mode is activated. The link light shows

that the parent unit is still on and connected to the baby unit� All normal

correspondence with the baby unit is possible via the talk back, lullaby

and sensitivity buttons�

* VOX mode: The display and sound of the parent unit switch o if there

is no sound detected for 20 seconds (or not enough sound above the

sensitivity setting)� Both display and sound will be activated immediately

when your baby cries and the sensitivity threshold is passed� When the

sound drops below the sound threshold, the video will remain active for

20seconds. When one of the control buttons is pressed (brightness or

volume), the device shall display video for roughly 5 seconds. Also the

lullaby menu is accessible�

* ECO mode: The display and sound of the parent unit switch o

when no sound is detected for 20 seconds� Eco Mode reduces power

consumption during quiet times while keeping you connected to your

baby� In ECO mode the ECO LED light is green and the device will operate

on a dierent connection modus. In ECO mode the parent unit uses the

2 seconds ping mechanism to check the connection with the baby unit

instead of a continuous radio frequency connection� Therefore the Baby

Unit will also consume less energy in ECO mode�

How can I reset the

parent unit?

You can reset the parent unit by simultaneously press the "power on/

o button" and the round "navigation down button" at the front of the

parent unit for about 1 second. The parent unit will switch o. In order

to turn the parent unit back on, press the "power on/o button". Specic

user information stored in the memory of the parent unit such as user

mode, brightness settings, volume, lullaby selection, zoom selection and

vibration settings will not be lost�

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INDICATIONS ON THE PARENT UNIT

Question Answer

The battery LED on the

parent unit turns red�

What should I do?

The battery power is low� If you do not connect the parent unit to

the mains power when the battery LED has turned red and starts to

make a beeping sound, the unit will stop working after approximately

60minutes.

Switch to lower brightness and/or volume to save battery consumption

and connect the parent unit to the mains with the power adapter� (see

chapter ‘Preparing for use’)�

Why does the parent unit

beep?

Your baby monitor beeps in a certain way to tell you what the problem is�

1 beep: parent unit is switched o.

1 beep, every 20 seconds for the rst 3 minutes, after that, every minute:

parent unit is low in battery�

3 quick beeps every 20 seconds: connection between parent and baby

unit is lost, link icon is shown on the parent unit's screen and the link

connection button is red�

What does the battery

LED colour (green,

orange, red) or no

burning LED mean for the

status of my battery?

When the parent unit is connected to the mains power the color of the

battery light will show:

* Green: battery is full.

* Orange: battery is charging.

When the parent unit is not connected to the mains power the color of

the battery light will show:

* Red: battery is almost empty (<10%).

* No burning LED: parent unit is not connected to the mains.

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NOISE/SOUND

Question Answer

Why does the parent

unitand/or baby unit

produce a high-pitched

noise?

The parent unit and baby unit may be too close to each other� Make sure

the parent unit and the baby unit are at least 2�5 meters / 8�2 feet away

from each other�

The volume of the parent unit may be set too high� Decrease the volume

of the parent unit�

For causes of a beeping sound from the parent unit, see the FAQ "Why

does the parent unit beep?"

How can I mute the

sound?

Mute the device by pressing the bottom part of the control button� When

the volume bar on the screen is completely empty, the volume is muted.

Why don’t I hear a

sound?Why can’t I hear

my baby cry? Why do I

experience only partial

sound transmission but

not all?

The volume of the parent unit may be set too low or may be switched o.

Press the top part on the control button to increase the volume level�

Perhaps the parent unit is muted, unmute the device by pressing the top

part of the control button and adjust the volume�

The sensitivity is set too low, adjust the sensitivity in the parent unit's

menu to a higher level�

The baby unit may be too far away from your baby� Make sure the

baby unit is not further than 1�5 meters/ 5 feet away from your baby

for optimal sound detection� Closer than 1 meter /3�5 feet increases

strangulation hazard�

Why does the parent unit

react too quickly to other

sounds than my baby

makes?

The baby unit also picks up other sounds than those of your baby� Move

the baby unit closer to the baby (but observe the minimum distance of

1meter/ 3.5 feet).

The sensitivity level may be set too high� When your baby makes soft

sounds, the sensitivity has to be higher. However, the louder your baby

sounds, the lower the sensitivity level can be set. You can change the

sensitivity of your baby monitor on the parent unit's menu�

Why does the parent unit

make a buzzing sound?

Interference may occur when the parent unit is out of range of the baby

unit� Interference may also occur if there are too many walls or ceilings

between the parent unit and the baby unit or when other 2.4 GHz

wireless devices are switched on (e.g. microwave, Wi-Fi router).

Put the parent unit in a dierent place, closer to the baby unit, or switch

o other wireless devices.

If this answer does not help you, check the other FAQ on " Why does the

parent unit and/or baby unit produce a high-pitched noise?"

How long will the lullaby

song be played by the

baby unit?

Once you select a lullaby, it will be continuously repeated for

approximately 15 minutes. In case you want to play all songs that are

available, select the last option in the lullaby list.

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NOISE/SOUND

How can I increase the

volume of the lullaby?

You can adjust the volume of the lullaby on the parent unit, not on the

baby unit� Press the lullaby button on the parent unit to open the lullaby

menu and adjust the volume�

OPERATING TIME / RANGE

Question Answer

Why does my baby

monitor manage a much

smaller distance than

specied in this user

manual?

The specied operating range of 300 meters /985 feet is only valid

outdoors in open air and in the line of sight� Depending on the

surroundings and other disturbing factors, the operating range may be

smaller (see also table in chapter on positioning of parent and baby unit)�

Inside your house, the operating range is up to 50 meters/165 feet,

which is also limited by the number and type of walls and/or ceilings

between the parent unit and the baby unit�

The operating time of the

parent unit is supposed

to be up to10hours. Why

is the operating time of

my parent unit shorter?

The video brightness of the parent unit may be set too high, which

causes the parent unit to consume a lot of energy� Decrease the

brightness of the parent unit�

The parent unit consumes a lot of energy when the video display is

switched on continuously. Activate the AUDIO, VOX or ECO mode in the

parent unit's menu to increase the operating time (see chapter ‘Features’,

sections 'AUDIO mode', ‘VOX mode' or ' ECO mode' ).

The volume of the parent unit may be set too high, which causes the

parent unit to consume a lot of energy� Decrease the volume of the

parent unit�

As any other rechargeable electronic device, the battery capacity

decreases after a long period of usage�

VIDEO DISPLAY

Question Answer

Why do I get interference

on the parent unit? Why

does the video display on

the parent unit icker?

Interference may occur when the parent unit is out of range of the baby

unit� Interference may also occur if there are too many walls or ceilings

between the parent unit and the baby unit or when other 2.4 GHz

wireless devices are switched on (e.g. microwave, Wi-Fi router).

Perhaps you have more than 2 sets of baby monitors and interference

may occur. Keep these 2 baby units away from each other, ideally in

separate rooms�

Put the parent unit in a dierent place, closer to the baby unit, or switch

o other wireless devices.

The rechargeable battery of the parent unit may need to be charged�

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VIDEO DISPLAY

Why isn’t there any

image on the video

display while the linklight

is green?

The parent unit may be in the AUDIO, VOX or ECO mode. Press the mode

button on the right side of the parent unit to switch modes (see 'Modes')�

Why isn't the image on

the video display clear?

The display brightness may be set too low� Increase the display brightness

on the parent unit using the control button in the centre�

Perhaps the lens of the baby unit is dirty� Clean the lens with a dry cloth�

The baby unit may be too far away from your baby� Make sure the

baby unit is not further than 1�5 meters / 5 feet away from your baby

for optimal video quality� Closer than 1 meter / 3�5 feet increases

strangulation hazard�

General information

Rechargeable Li-ion battery

FHSS frequency band 2.4GHz.

Maximum radio-frequency power: <=20dBm

Supply unit:

Model: ASSA105E-050100 (EU plug) or

ASSA105B-050100 (UK plug)

Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz ~0�35A

Output: 5�0V 1.0A, 5.0W

Average active eciency: >=73.62%

No-load power consumption (W): 0�1W

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Wall mount

Printing instructions:

Print this page in scale 100% and use the template to accurately mark the

position of the holes for the screws on the wall�

15/03/2022

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