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See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Before returning this product to the store for any reason, please contact our Customer Care at 1-800-704-8697 or www.thefirstyears.com Often, we can provide helpful tips and instructions to resolve your problem quickly over the phone. Check our website: www.thefirstyears.com for the most up-to-date instruction manual as well as tips and troubleshooting advice.
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to warn the user of potential safety hazards. This symbol is intended to alert the user to a potential risk of electric shock and other electrical safety issues. WARNING: • Strangulation Hazard-Children have STRANGLED in cords.
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English • Do not tamper with the plug under any circumstances. • Power Source – This product should be connected only to the power supply provided. • Cleaning —Before cleaning, be sure to unplug. Clean only as recommended in these instructions. • Object and Liquid Entry—Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings.
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See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor The First Years See & Share ® ™ Digital Video Monitor The First Years ® See and Share ™ Digital Video Monitor enables you to see and hear your infant from just about anywhere in your home. It is compact, lightweight, easy to set up, and easy to use.
English Contents Safety Instructions Parts Diagram Parent Unit Child Unit Quick Start Instructions To Set Up—Child Unit To Set Up—Parent Unit To Use Display Sleep Mode Sound Activation Range Night Vision Talkback Feature: Two Way Communication Beltclip/Stand Headphone Capability Parent Unit Finder Feature Parent Unit Indicators and Controls Menu Choices –...
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Parts Diagram Parent Unit Volume control button Power/battery indicator Sound level indicator Power button Connection indicator Camera scan button Talkback button Menu button Power jack Directional pad OK/Zoom button Speaker Microphone Display screen Headphone jack PC connector (USB port) Also Included –...
English Child Unit Antenna Power button/ Connection indicator Camera Microphone Nightlight with integrated button Adjustable-angle camera base Also Included – not shown: • Wall mount slots (on bottom) • AC adapter (1) • Speaker (on back) get ready for thefirstyears.com ™...
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Quick Start Instructions You’ll find detailed instructions on the pages that follow. Please read the Safety Instructions on pages 2–3. Set up the Parent Unit For portable use: Install the rechargeable battery pack provided. Battery compartment is on back of unit.
English To Set Up —Child Unit 1. Position the Child Unit 4 to 6 feet from your child’s crib or the area you wish to view. NEVER position the unit within a child’s reach. 2. Insert the connector on the AC adapter into the jack on the back of the unit, then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
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See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor For temporary/battery-powered operation Remove the cover by lifting it off. Insert three AA batteries (not included), positioning them so the + and – symbols on the batteries are aligned with the corresponding symbols in the battery compartment.
English To Set Up – Parent Unit To install and charge battery pack 1. Slide the cover off. 2. Insert the plug on the battery pack into the connector inside the battery compartment. 3. Fit the battery pack into the compartment.
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor To Use Parent Unit Child Unit 1. Hold down the power button on the Child Unit until connection indicator lights up. The connection indicator will blink to indicate it is searching for the Parent Unit.
English To turn the Parent Unit off Hold down the power button until the power light goes out. This takes a few seconds. To turn the Child Unit off Hold down the power button until the power light goes out. This takes a few seconds.
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Range The distance you can separate the units and still maintain a connection will vary based on the layout and construction of your home. To test the Monitor’s workable range, walk though your house and yard to check for the volume of sounds being transmitted and the clarity of images being displayed.
English Note: • While the Talkback button is depressed, you will not hear any sounds being transmitted by the Child Unit. • When using more than one camera, the talk feature will link to the camera in the location you are currently viewing. Belt Clip/Stand Belt clip: slide it onto waistband or belt. Or, lift the tip of the stand away from the unit and set the unit on any flat surface. Headphone Capability Headphones are not supplied with the monitor.
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Parent Unit Indicators and Controls Volume Control [ + , - ] Press either side of the volume control button to make sounds louder (+) or softer (-). Power/Battery Level Indicator •Green glow indicates full power. •Red glow indicates battery power is low. Recharge as soon as possible. •Green pulsating indicates battery is charging.
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English Talkback Button Press the button while speaking. Your child will be able to hear your voice. Note • While using the Talkback button, you will not hear any sounds being transmitted by the Child Unit. • When using more than one camera, the talkback feature will link to the camera in the location you are currently viewing. Menu Button The Menu Button allows you to change current settings for various preferences (see section that follows for complete details).
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Menu Choices—Your Preferences for Selected Features You have the option of setting menu preferences for the Monitor features listed below. To review or change any preferences, press the Menu button. Use the directional pad to scroll through the available menu choices. Use the OK button to make and accept changes.
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English 4. A “12hr/24hr” preference screen will appear. The current setting will be highlighted. Use the sides of the directional pad to move the box to the right 12HR 24HR to choose a 24-hour clock, , or to the left to choose a 12-hour clock, and press OK button to accept.
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See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Language You can choose to view displays in English, Spanish or French. To change your language selection: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the top or bottom of the directional pad to scroll through the list of preferences until “Language”...
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English Camera Scan Mode When multiple cameras are connected to your video monitoring system, the camera scan mode can be used. Scan mode will display an image from each camera for a short period of time and then advance to the next camera. For 2 cameras the display time is 10 seconds each.
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See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor 4. The “Default” screen will appear. Use the sides of the directional pad to highlight either “NO” or “YES.” If you choose “YES,” all Menu options will revert to the Factory Presets listed below. If you choose “NO,” all Menu options will remain as you have most recently set them.
English Child Unit Indicators and Controls Power button • Hold down to turn unit on or off. • Green glow indicates full power. • Red glow indicates battery power is low. Replace batteries as soon as possible. • No light indicates no power. Unit will not work until turned on, connected to AC adapter or powered by good batteries. Nightlight button • Press to turn the nightlight on or off. Note: When Child Unit is being powered by batteries, nightlight will turn off automatically after 60 seconds. Connection Indicator • Glows green when connected to Parent Unit • Blinks green when not connected get ready for thefirstyears.com...
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Recharging/Replacing Batteries Parent Unit: If Battery Indicator on the Parent Unit glows red when unit is turned on, batteries are low. If indicator does not light at all, batteries may be dead. Recharge batteries by connecting AC adapter cord to power jack and plugging it into wall outlet.
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English WARNING: Keep batteries away from children. Parents are urged to exercise care in the storage, use and disposal of all batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. To avoid battery leakage: • Do not use rechargeable batteries; • Batteries must be removed and inserted under adult supervision; • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged; • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity; • Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the unit and disposed properly; • Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;...
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Pairing of Parent and Child Units The Parent Unit and Child Unit are digitally paired at the factory. This means they are digitally encrypted with the same electronic code so that they can securely communicate with each other and not be confused by the signals sent out by other electronic devices, such as cell phones or other monitors.
English Care To Clean Do not immerse the Parent and Child Units in water. Do not use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners. 1. Disconnect units from adapters (if connected) and unplug adapters from electrical outlets if they are plugged in. 2.
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Using Your Computer as Parent Unit Installing Software Insert the provided CD into the CD drive on your computer and install the software following on-screen directions. Note: Software will search the Internet every time it opens to look for updates. You can determine if you want the software to update.
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English Windows 7 1. Select “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 2. Click on “Hardware and Sound”, Select “Sound.” 3. Select “Playback” tab, • F rom “Speakers”, select the desired speakers or sound device and set as default. This will change the “Default device” from “Wireless Baby Monitor” to the appropriate device for your computer. 4.
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See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Talkback Feature 1. Click on the Talkback Button, and hold your mouse button depressed while speaking. 2. Your child will be able to hear your voice. An on-screen display in red tells you that you are transmitting your voice. • While the Talkback button is depressed, you will not hear any sounds being transmitted by the Child Unit.
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English Still Image Capture Click on the camera icon . You will hear a shutter sound. The image file will automatically be saved to the default location. File location will be displayed in the lower left corner of the window. You can click on this file location to see the picture you took.
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Keyboard Shortcuts S = Still photo Z = Zoom C = Camera Select V = Video M = Mini Display Screen - toggle Spacebar = Talkback (hold while talking) h = Pan image up i= Pan image down f= Pan image left g= Pan image right...
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English File Menu Options: Change Language — allows you to chose between English (default), Spanish and French. Once selection is made the language used in the software will change. Preferences — opens the Preferences Screen with the following topics: Still Image – allows you to change the location that your still images are stored and the naming convention for these images.
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English 8. Select “Tools” then “Options.” Go into “Video Settings” and verify that “Wireless Baby Monitor” is an option for “Webcam.” Select “USB Video Device” and check for image. 9. Still under “Options,” go into “Audio Settings” and verify that “Wireless Baby Monitor”...
See & Share ™ Digital Video Monitor Troubleshooting For latest troubleshooting information, please check our website www.firstyears.com/ homeandaway Problem Possible Cause Solution Parent Unit(s) No power • Press and hold power • Unit is not turned on. button. (No lights on unit) • Recharge batteries or • Batteries are dead. plug in adapter. Child Unit • Unit is not turned on.
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English Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Parent Unit No display image or sound, • Unit is getting little or no • Recharge batteries or or very weak reception power. plug in adapter. Child Unit • Make sure adapter is plugged in and outlet is receiving power. Nightlight on Child Unit • Unit is not turned on. • Press power button. does not turn on or off • No power to unit.
20 cm (8 inches) from nearby persons. * This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by TOMY could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. get ready for thefirstyears.com ™...
Warranty Our Limited Warranty and Warranty Period When we use the terms “we,” “us” and “our,” we are referring to TOMY, and when we use the terms “you” and “your” we mean the original end-user customer. Our products are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and intended use for a period of 90 days from the date of your purchase.
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