This document is a product manual that includes instructions for use and different language versions of instructions. The product is a camera called Baby Cam SC490.
The Philips Baby Cam SC490 is a wireless baby monitoring system consisting of a Baby Unit, a Camera Unit and a Parent Unit with docking base. It lets parents watch and hear their baby on a TV or via the portable Parent Unit, with a range of up to 100 m.
The manual covers functional overview, step‑by‑step setup, operating instructions, battery usage, technical specifications, troubleshooting tips and general safety notes, helping users install, configure and maintain the system safely.
| Power input | DC 12 V |
|---|---|
| Available channels | 4 (A‑D) |
| Battery operation time (camera connected) | Up to 4 h (Baby Unit) / Up to 8 h (Parent Unit) |
| Battery operation time (monitor mode, camera not connected) | Up to 16 h for both units |
| Maximum operating range | Up to 100 m (open air) |
The Baby Unit runs up to 4 hours and the Parent Unit up to 8 hours on battery power when the camera is connected.
The system can operate up to about 100 metres in open air, though walls may reduce it to around 30 metres indoors.
Four channels (A, B, C, D) are available for selection.