Infant Optics DXR-8 Manual

Overview

What's Included

Product Overview

1. Power ON/OFF/SLEEP Button
2. MENU Button
3. UP Button
4. LEFT Button
5. DOWN Button
6. SHORT-CUT Button
7. OK Button
8. Charging LED Indicator
9. RIGHT Button
10. Power LED Indicator
11. TALK Button
12. Microphone
13. Volume Level LED
14. Antenna
15. Speaker
16. DC Jack
17. Stand
18. Battery Compartment

1. ON/OFF Switch
2. Microphone
3. Power LED
4. Infrared LEDs
5. Photo Sensor (Night Vision Mode)
6. Antenna
7. Temperature Sensor
8. DC Jack
9. Speaker
10. PAIR Key

Menu Options

Status Indication Overview (Upper Screen Bar)
Icon	Description	Options
	Signal Strength Indicator	5 levels
cam 1/ cam 2/ cam 3/ cam 4	Camera Selected	cam1 / cam2 / cam3 / cam4 / scan(x)
	Night Vision	(on / off)
	Alarm Setting	(on / off)
	Talk-back	(on / off)
	Current Camera Unit Temperature	1-36°C/ 34-97°F
	Battery Power	4 levels, or flashing red (low battery)
Menu Options Overview (Lower Screen Bar)
Icon	Description	Options
	Volume	8 levels
	Screen Brightness	8 levels
	Sleep Mode Delay	3min, 5min, off
	Digital Zoom	1X, 2X
	Alarm Setting	off, 2h, 4h, 6h
	Camera Options	del, add, view, scan
	Warning Volume	high / low / off

Getting Started

Powering Camera Unit

1. Connect the Camera Power Adapter to the Camera Unit.
2. Slide the ON/OFF Switch to the On position. The Power LED light on the Camera Unit will illuminate green
3. Position your Camera Unit no less than 3 feet away from your baby's crib. Ensure the power cord is not within reach of your baby.

NOTE
Only use the enclosed Camera Power Adapter (5.9V DC / 1000mA).

Wall Mounting Camera Unit

Before installation, check the reception and camera positioning of the location you intend to mount the camera by holding it to the wall. Ensure the desired location is no less than 3 feet away from your baby's crib.

1. Pre-drill a hole in the wall using a 1/5 inch (6mm) drill bit.
2. Insert wall anchor into the wall and tap gently with a hammer until the anchor is flush with the wall
3. Insert screw into the wall anchor and tighten until the screw only sticks out by about 1/3 inch.
4. Connect the Camera Power Adapter to the Camera Unit.
5. Locate the hole on the bottom of the Camera Unit and slide the hole over the screw sticking out of the wall
6. Check to see that the Camera Unit is secure. If it is loose, you may need to tighten the screw more.
7. Use wall clips (not included) to secure the power cord away from the crib or baby's reach

Monitor Unit Battery Installation

1. Insert the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery into the Battery Compartment as shown above.
2. Insert the wire tab of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery into the contact slots as shown above.
3. Replace the battery cover over the compartment.

Charging and Powering the Monitor Unit

For best results, charge the Monitor Unit before use. After the initial charge, recharge normally as required. The Monitor Unit can be operated normally with power adapter plugged into the unit with the battery installed.

1. Connect the Monitor Power Adapter to the Monitor Unit. An extra USB Power Cable can be used for powering the Monitor Unit from an USB outlet such a laptop or computer.
2. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF/SLEEP button for 2 seconds to tum ON the Monitor Unit. The POWER LED indicator will illuminate green to indicate the unit is ON.
3. Once both the Camera and Monitor Units are switched on, the display on the Monitor Unit will show the video captured by the Camera Unit.
4. If there is no connection or you are out of range, the video display will go off and the screen WARNING: Out of signal coverage will be shown on the LCD display. The unit will also beep every 30 seconds. Move the Monitor Unit closer to the Camera Unit until the link is re-established.
5. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF/SLEEP button, until the progress bar finishes scrolling, to turn OFF the Monitor Unit.

NOTE
The battery icon turns red on the LCD screen to indicate that the battery is low, and it gives a beep periodically. The battery needs to be recharged. Fully charging the battery takes about 7 hours

When Charging

1. During power OFF, when adapter is plugged in, an adapter logo will display on screen and the Charging LED Indicator will illuminate red to indicate charging, then turn blue to indicate that the battery is fully charged
2. During power ON, when adapter is plugged in, the battery icon on screen's top right corner will show that the battery is charging. The Charging LED Indicator will also illuminate red to indicate charging, then turn blue to indicate that the battery is fully charged

NOTE
You can use the Monitor Unit while it is being charged

Registration/Pairing

The Camera Unit is pre-registered to your Monitor Unit. You do not need to register it again unless the Camera Unit loses its link with the Monitor Unit. To re-register your Camera Unit, or register a new Camera Unit' follow the procedure below:

1. Press the MENU button of the Monitor Unit and the menu bar will pop up
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Cam icon is highlighted,
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button until ADD icon is highlighted and press the 0K button
4. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired CAM and press the 0K button to start searching for a Camera Unit.
5. Press and hold the PAIR key underneath the Camera Unit for at least 3 seconds. The power LED light (green LED light, located directly below the camera lens aperture) should flash green to indicate the Camera Unit is in pairing mode. If it does not flash, press and hold the PAIR key until the LED light flashes.
6. If unsuccessful, delete the camera channel as outlined in "Delete a camera" section, and attempt to pair again.

NOTE
If a particular Camera Unit was previously registered with another Monitor Unit, registering with the current Monitor Unit will overwrite the old registration on the Camera Unit.

Temperature Scale Display Setting

The temperature reading from the temperature sensor at the back of the Camera Unit will be displayed on the top of the screen. To toggle between °C and °F.

1. Press and hold the SHORT-CUT button for more than 3 seconds.
2. Check that the temperature display reading on the screen has changed to your desired scale. If not, repeat step 1.

Using the Product

Set Up

Place the Camera Unit in a convenient location (e.g. on a table or a shelf) and point the camera lens toward the area you want to monitor.

NOTE
Do not place the Monitor Unit within baby's reach. If there is interference with the picture or sound, try moving the units to different locations, and ensure they are not close to other electrical equipment

Pan and Tilt

The Camera Unit can be remotely controlled from the Monitor Unit

1. Press UP button or DOWN button to tilt upward or downward.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button to pan left or right.

Night Vision Mode

The Camera Unit has 8 high-intensity infrared LEDs for picking up clear images in the dark. When the built-in photo sensor detects a low level of ambient light, the LEDs will automatically activate and the screen on the Monitor Unit will display in black and white. The icon will be displayed on the screen.

Talk Mode

Press and hold the TALK button on the Monitor Unit to talk to your baby through the Camera Unit's loudspeaker. A icon will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen

Sleep Mode

Sleep Mode (Video OFF with Audio ON)
Short press the POWER ON/OFF/SLEEP button to turn the LCD screen OFF while keeping the audio ON. This mode conserves power. Short press the POWER ON/OFF/SLEEP button to turn screen back on.

Monitor Unit Menu Options

Volume

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Volume icon is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired volume level from level 1 ~ 8 (The default volume level setting is level 4). Level 0 is mute.

TIP: SHORT-CUT Menu
This product offers a quick shortcut menu. This is useful when you are sleeping and want to adjust the volume or brightness quickly, without the need to enter into the menu bar. Press the SHORT-CUT button on the Monitor Unit. Do not hold the button down as this will toggle the temperature scale reading. The menu bar (image above) will appear. Press the LEFT and RIGHT button to adjust brightness, or UP and DOWN button to adjust volume. This menu bar will disappear in 5 seconds if no button is pressed.

Brightness

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Brightness icon is highlighted
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired brightness level from level 1 ~ 8 (The default brightness level setting is level 4).

Sleep Mode Delay

(Video OFF, Audio ON)
This sets the delay time for the screen to tum off automatically (entering SLEEP MODE).

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Standby icon is highlighted
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired time from 3min, 5min and OFF. (The default AUTO sleep setting is 5min)
4. Press OK to select the desired delay time.

Digital Zoom

This product offers digital zoom Please see more on the next section of this user manual to learn how to use optical zoom with digital zoom.

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Digital Zoom icon is highlighted
3. Press UP button or DOWN button to select desired digital zoom IX or 2X (Default setting is IX)
4. Press the OK button to confirm

Alarm

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Alarm Icon is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired time from 2h, 4h, 6h and OFF. (The default setting is OFF)

Camera Control

Delete a camera

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Cam icon is highlighted, and the del/add/view/scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the DEL icon, and press the OK button to confirm.
4. cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired CAM, and press the 0K button to delete that registration on your Monitor Unit.

NOTE
A CAM channel needs to be deleted before pairing to a new Camera Unit.

Add/pair a camera

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Cam icon is highlighted, and the del/add/view/scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select ADD icon, and press the OK button to confirm
4. cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired CAM, and press the OK button to start searching for a Camera Unit.
5. Press and hold the PAIR key underneath the Camera Unit for at least 3 seconds. The power LED light (green LED light, located directly below the camera lens aperture) should flash green to indicate the Camera Unit is in pairing mode. If it does not flash, press and hold the PAIR key until the LED light flashes
6. If unsuccessful, delete the camera channel as outlined in "Delete a camera" section, and attempt to pair again.

NOTE
A Camera Unit can only be registered to one Monitor Unit at any one time

View a camera

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Cam icon is highlighted, and the del/add/view/scan menu will pop up.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select VIEW icon, and press the OK button to confirm
4. cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 will pop up, press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired Camera Unit to view.

TIP: Quick method to cycle through CAM channels
Quick method to view desired camera instead of entering into the menu bar: directly press 0K button to cycle through paired cameras: cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 / scan(x).

Scan camera

This function automatically cycles through your paired camera channels to display each camera for 10 seconds. This function is only useful if you have more than 1 Camera Unit paired.

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up.
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Cam icon is highlighted, and the del/add/view/scan menu will pop up
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select SCAN icon, and press the OK button to confirm.
4. The screen will then display the video from different paired cameras in a loop of cam 1 / cam 2 / cam 3 / cam 4 , changing every 12 seconds.

NOTE
When in Scan mode, the Monitor Unit will stop scanning and alert you if one of the Camera Unit is out of range or is not switched ON.

Warning Volume Setting

This controls the volume of an audio 'beep' sound from the Monitor Unit to alert you when the unit is low on battery or out of range.

1. Press the MENU button and the menu bar will pop up
2. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button until Warning Volume icon is highlighted.
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select high / low / off.
4. Press the OK button to confirm.

Using Optical Lens

Choking hazard. The Optical Lens (and Lens Hood) are small parts. Keep Camera Unit away from baby's reach at all times.
Always ensure that the lens are screwed tightly onto the Camera Unit.

This product is the first-ever video monitor that offers Optical Lens compatibility, giving you more control over the viewing distance and viewing angle.

Aluminum Lens Hood

The Camera Unit comes fitted with a Lens Hood. This is an aluminum hood which protects the aperture of the Camera Unit. This setup provides a normal video effect.

Optical Zoom Lens

This Camera Unit offers both digital zoom and optical zoom. Unlike digital zoom, using the Optical Zoom Lens provides zooming without compromising picture clarity. It is recommended to use the optical zoom lens when closer to a specific point. If this is not enough, turn digital zoom to 2X to see even further.

Optical Wide Angle Lens

The Optical Wide Angle Lens (sold separately) is available to obtain a wider range of vision around the Camera Unit. These lens provide a zoomed-out effect, allowing you to see more around the Camera Unit. This setup is recommended for surveillance use or monitoring movement in playroom or large rooms.

Visit www.infantoptics.com to purchase your Optical Wide Angle Lens.

Lens Type	Image	Description
Aluminum Lens Hood (default out of box)		Aluminum lens hood cover to protect camera lens. No special video effects. Recommended for normal settings.
Optical Zoom Lens		Telephoto lens zooms inward, resulting in objects appearing closer and enhancing the detail of objects at further distances. Recommended when Camera Unit is set up at a greater distance away from crib.
Optical Wide Angle Lens (sold separately)		Zooms image outwards, allowing greater peripheral vision. Provides wide angle vision. Results in slight distortion and reduced clarity. Recommended for room activity surveillance.

Cleaning your Optical Lens

Smudges and dust on the optical lens can diminish sharpness and reduce video quality. Remove smudges and dust on the lens by using a micro-fiber cloth or a piece of lens tissue to wipe the lens surface in a circular motion.

Troubleshooting

If the above troubleshooting guide did not help you solve your problem, contact customer service. Our toll-free number and customer service email address is located in the back of this User Manual.

Specifications

Safety Instructions

• STRANGULATION HAZARD - Children have STRANGLED in cords. Keep this cord out of the reach of children (more than 3 ft (1m) away).
  
• NEVER PLACE THE CAMERA OR CORD IN OR NEAR CRIB OR PLAYPEN. Secure the cord at least three feet away from crib or playpen.
  
• CHOKING HAZARD - This product contains small parts which may cause choking, including the Optical Lens and Lens Hood.
• 
  SHOCK WARNING - To prevent electric shock, NEVER use the transmitter or receiver near water, including near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, wet basement, etc.
• 
  Only insert a battery pack of the same type. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
• Use only the AC adapters provided.
• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it.
• This product is NOT intended to replace proper adult supervision of children.
• You MUST check your child's activity regularly, as this product will not alert parents to silent activities of a child.
• Before using this product, read and follow all instructions and warnings contained in this booklet.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor and its use should not replace adult supervision.
• Test monitor before use and after changing camera location. Check reception regularly. Obstacles, such as concrete walls, may shorten the wireless signal transfer range.
• Always unplug AC adapters from wall outlets and power sources during periods of non-use.
• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.
• Do not allow water damage to the monitor unit, charging port, or charging cable which cause overheat of the charging components.
• Do not use unofficial third party charging cables to charge the device. This may result in overheat of the charging port. Only use the charging cables provided in the box.
• Do not use unofficial third party power adapters, especially high wattage adapters This may result in overheat of the cable and/or charging port Only use the adapter provided in the box

BATTERY WARNING:
Lithium Ion (Li-lon) Polymer battery

• Do not open puncture, crush or drop the battery. A damaged battery must not be used. This can result in the risk of fire, explosion, overheating, and leaking of the electrolyte.
• Do not short external contacts.
• If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
• If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub your eyes. Rinse your eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

• Use only the original rechargeable battery provided Please contact Infant Optics for replacement battery
• Insert the battery correctly
• Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with the doors and windows closed
• Remove the battery if you do not use the product for a long period of time. Keep it in a cool, dark area
• Do not replace a battery with wet hands
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery according to local regulations
• 
  Stop using the battery immediately and keep away from fire if it emits an abnormal smell or leaks electrolyte. Released electrolyte may cause fire or burns
• 
  Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns
• Do not put any conductive materials such as coins or hairpins onto the battery terminals. This can result in the risk of overheating
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual

Warranty Information

TOLL FREE CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1-800-291-0195

DEDICATED CUSTOMER SUPPORT EMAIL
info@infantoptics.com

www.infantoptics.com

Documents / Resources

References

• Infant Optics – Best baby monitor

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