Philips SCD510 User manual - Page 12

12 English 2 Place the parent unit within the operating range of the baby unit. Make sure it is at least 3 feet/1 meter away from the baby unit to avoid acoustic feedback (Fig. 20). For more information on the operating range, see section 'Operating range' below. Operating range The operating range of the baby monitor is 1000 feet/330 meters in open air. Depending on the surroundings and other disturbing factors, this range may be smaller. Indoors the operating range is up to 150 feet/50 meters. Dry materials Material thickness Loss of range Wood, plaster, cardboard, glass (without metal, wires or lead) Brick, plywood Reinforced concrete Metal grilles or bars Metal or aluminum sheets < 12in/30cm < 12in/30cm < 12in/30cm < 0.4 in/1cm < 0.4 in/1cm 0-10% 5-35% 30-100% 90-100% 100% For wet and moist materials, the range loss may be up to 100%. Features Adjusting loudspeaker volume 1 Press the volume + or - button on the baby unit until the desired loudspeaker volume for the baby unit has been reached. (Fig. 21) Note:You only have to adjust the baby unit volume when you use the talk function (see below). 2 Press the volume + or - button on the parent unit until the desired loudspeaker volume for the parent unit has been reached (Fig. 22). Note: If the volume is set to a high level, the units consume more power. Talk function You can use the TALK button on the parent unit to talk to your baby (e.g. to comfort your baby). 1 Press and hold the TALK button and talk clearly into the microphone from a distance of 6-12in/15-30cm (Fig. 23). ,, The green LINK light starts flashing. 2 Release the TALK button when you have finished talking. Sound level lights The parent unit continuously monitors the sound level in your baby´s room and the sound level lights let you know if there is any activity. If your baby cries, you see the sound level lights light up on the parent unit. -- As long as the baby unit does not detect a sound, all sound level lights on the parent unit are out. -- When the baby unit picks up a sound, one or more sound level lights on the parent unit go on. The number of lights that go on is related to the loudness of the sound picked up by the baby unit. Nightlight 1 Press the nightlight button Q on the baby unit to switch on the nightlight. (Fig. 24)