Hama BC-500D: Cleaning and care

 Cleaning and care

Safety instructions

  DANGER

Danger of death due to electrical current!

Adhere to the following safety instructions to avoid dangers 

associated with electrical current:

►

Switch off the device and unplug the power supply adapter 

before cleaning.

 WARNING

Danger due to leaking battery acid!

Leaking battery acid can cause injuries (skin irritation) and damage 

to the device.

►

Wear protective gloves.

Cleaning

■

Clean the device with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent 

only.

Troubleshooting

This chapter contains important information for localising and rectifying 

errors. Observe the information to avoid dangers and material 

damage.

Safety instructions

  WARNING

Observe the following safety instructions to avoid safety risks and 

material damage:

►

Repairs to electrical devices may only be carried out by 

specialists who have been trained by the manufacturer. 

Improper repairs can result in signi

fi

 cant danger to the operator 

and damage to the device..

Video Timeout

This sets the period of time after which the video output is switched 

off.

Possible settings: No (no switching off), 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds.

glichkeiten: No (keine Abschaltung), 30, 60, 90 oder 120 Sekunden.

 NOTE

►

When the VOX function is activated, the function is only 

switched off when no noises are registered by the baby unit for 

the set time period..

“Info” menu item

Displays the current settings..

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Error

Possible cause

Solution

Flickering image

Distance between 

baby unit and baby is 

too small

Increase the distance between 

the baby unit and baby.

Steel structures and 

concrete walls may 

have a negative effect 

on transmission

Change the location of the baby 

unit and parent unit.

Interference from 

other devices

Switch to another channel.

Identify and remove the sources 

of interference.

Audio feedback

Distance between the 

baby unit and parent 

unit is too small

Increase the distance to at least 

1 metre.

Volume is too high

Decrease the volume.

No connection 

between the 

parent unit and 

baby unit

Different channels 

have been set

Ensure that the same channel is 

set on both units.

Baby unit is not 

switched on

Switch on the baby unit.

Distance between the 

baby unit and parent 

unit is too large

Reduce the distance between 

the baby unit and parent unit.  

Batteries in the baby 

unit are too weak

Replace the batteries in the 

baby unit or connect the power 

supply adapter.

  NOTE

►

Contact our customer service department if the problem remains 

after taking the steps detailed above.

Causes of errors and error recti fi  cation

The following table can be used to localise and rectify minor errors 

with the device:

Error

Possible cause

Solution

Display is empty

Device is switched 

off

Switch on the device.

Power supply 

adapter not 

connected correctly

Ensure that the power supply 

adapter is plugged in and 

connected to the device.

Batteries are empty

Replace the batteries or 

recharge the rechargeable 

batteries.

No mains power

Check your fuse box..

Device is faulty

Inform our customer service 

department. 

No noises or 

images recorded 

by the baby unit 

are shown on the 

parent unit

Incorrect display 

brightness

Adjust the display brightness 

according to the surroundings.

Device is not in 

Normal

 mode

Switch the device to 

Normal

mode.

Video Timeout is 

activated

Switch on the video output..

Volume is too low

Increase the volume.

Interference from 

other devices

Switch to another channel.

Identify and remove the sources 

of interference.

Displayed images 

are too dark

Image brightness is 

set too low

Increase the display brightness.

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