Lorex Technology MC1811 Users Manual

SWEET PEEK MINI VIDEO BABY MONITOR
USER’S GUIDE
Version 1.0
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• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children or infants to play with it.
• This video monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision.
• Test the video monitor before use. Become familiar with its functions.
• Keep the cords out of reach from children and infants.
• Never use extension cords with power adapters.
• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided.
Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and battery pack.
• Only insert batteries/battery pack of the same type.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard, and rechargeable
batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the product.
• Keep all batteries away from children and infants.
• Dispose or recycle batteries in accordance with local
laws, which may vary by location.
• Do not cover the video monitor with a towel or blanket.
• Do not use the video monitor near water.
• Do not install the video monitor near a heat source.
• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal
objects.
• Keep this user’s guide for future reference.
To Avoid Injury to Children & Infants:
• MAKE SURE to keep the camera and all power
cords are least 3ft / 1m away from cribs and out of reach of your child.
• Use the included cable clips to help keep power cords away from your child.
3ft / 1m
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Table of Contents:
Product Includes ..............................2
Monitor Overview ...........................2
Camera Overview ...........................3
Getting Started ...............................4
Optional - Wall Mounting the Camera ....... 7
Using Your Baby Monitor ................8
Using the Menu ....................................... 8
Talking to Your Baby ................................ 9
Adjusting Volume .................................... 9
Adjusting Screen Brightness ...................... 9
Turning on the Night-Light ....................... 10
Changing Channels ............................... 10
Enabling VOX Mode (Voice Trigger) ........ 12
Video Off Mode (Audio Only Mode) ....... 13
Pairing Additional Cameras ..........14
Disabling Channels ............................... 16
Technical Specifications .................17
Camera ............................................... 17
Monitor ................................................ 17
Troubleshooting ............................18
Need Help? ...................................18
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Product Includes

Camera
Screws & Anchors
x1
Monitor
x1*
x2*
x2*
Power Adapter
x1*
Power Adapter
Cable Clips
x1
Battery
x2*
x1
*Contents may vary by model

Monitor Overview

Antenna
Sound LEDs
Display
Power LED
Power on/off
Video on/off + VOX
ESC / night light
Speaker
Talk Link LED
Volume up/down Menu
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Belt clip stand
Battery compartment

Camera Overview

Antenna
Night-light
Power port
Nighttime LED’s
Power LED
Microphone
Power port
Speaker
Pairing button
Lens
Mounting stand
On/off switch
Light sensor
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Getting Started

Connect the power adapter to the
1
camera.
Make sure all power cables are at least 3ft / 1m away from the crib and out of reach of your child.
Use the included cable clips to help keep power cords away from your child.
Slide the power switch to ON.
2
Power switch
Press down on the battery compartment
3
door and slide it off the monitor.
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Connect the battery cable to the monitor.
4
Battery cable
Battery terminals
The battery cable only connects one way. Do not force the battery cable.
Replace the battery compartment door.
5
Connect the power adapter to the monitor.
6
Press and hold the power button to turn on
7
the monitor.
Power button
5
Tips
•It is recommended to charge the battery for 3 hours before use.
•For overnight monitoring, it is recommended to connect the power adapter. When fully charged, the monitor will stay on up to 5 hours in normal mode or X+ hours on Video OFF mode
(see page 13).
•For better reception, flip up the antenna on the monitor.
Pull up to extend antenna
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Optional - Wall Mounting the Camera

Before permanently mounting the camera:
•Determine where you will get the best view of your baby.
•Ensure the power cable is long enough to power the camera.
Make sure all power cables are at least 3ft / 1m away from the crib and out of reach of your child.
Use the included cable clips to help keep power cords away from your child.
Cable Clips
Drill 2 holes in the wall with centers exactly
1
48mm apart.
Tap anchors into holes with a hammer. Insert
2
screws 2/3 of the way.
Align the mounting points with the screws
3
and push the camera down.
48mm
48mm
Mounting points
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Using Your Baby Monitor

The monitor shows the following icons during use:
Icon Meaning
Signal strength
Selected channel
Battery full*
Battery low
Camera out of range or off
*When battery is charging, icon will fill up.
Icon Meaning
Talk activated
Sequence mode activated
Night-light activated
Night vision activated
VOX mode activated

Using the Menu

1
Press to open menu
2
Press up/down to select sub-menus and options Press to open sub­menus and confirm menu options
3
Press to go back/exit menu.
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Talking to Your Baby

Press and hold to talk to the selected camera

Adjusting Volume

Press to adjust the volume

Adjusting Screen Brightness

1
Press to open menu. Then, press again to select Brightness sub-menu
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2
Press to adjust brightness
Press to confirm brightness
Press to exit menu.
3

Turning on the Night-Light

Press and hold until appears on the screen to turn on the night-light for the currently selected camera
Press and hold until goes away to turn off the night light

Changing Channels

1
10
Press to open the menu
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2
Press up/down to select Press to confirm
3
1 2 3 4
Press up/down to select the channel you would like to view
OR
Select to select Sequence mode. During Sequence mode the monitor will automatically switch channels every 6 seconds
4
Press to confirm channel
To connect additional cameras to the monitor, see “Pairing Additional Cameras” on page 14.
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Enabling VOX Mode (Voice Trigger)

In VOX mode, the monitor’s screen and speaker will turn off after a minute unless sound is detected at the selected sensitivity level. This conserves battery power, and alerts you only when needed.
To activate VOX mode:
1
Press and hold until
is shown
While VOX is activated, the monitor’s screen and speaker will turn off after a minute unless sound is detected above the preset sensitivity level. Press any button to turn the screen back on. When VOX is on, a
VOX icon is shown on the screen.
VOX mode will not work while Sequence mode is activated.
To deactivate VOX mode:
Press and hold until the icon
1
goes away.
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Video Off Mode (Audio Only
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Mode)
1
Press to turn the screen off and monitor sound only.
The monitor will play sound from the selected channel only.
Notes
•If Sequence mode is enabled, the monitor will play sound from the channel that is currently selected.
•VOX mode will override Video Off mode. See “Enabling VOX Mode (Voice Trigger)” on page 12 for details.
Press any button to turn the screen back
2
on.
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Pairing Additional Cameras

The camera(s) included have already been paired with the monitor. If you have
purchased additional add-on cameras (model# BB1811AC1), OR if your monitor and camera are not paired up, follow the steps below.
To pair a camera to your monitor:
Place the camera and monitor next to each
1
other. Make sure the camera and monitor are turned on.
2
Press to open the menu
3
Press to select
Press to open pairing sub-menu
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Press to select the channel you would like to pair the camera to
Press to begin pairing.
The LINK LED will start flashing
If a camera is already connected to this channel, the new camera will replace the existing camera.
Press the PAIR button on the back of the
5
camera.
1 2 3 4
PAIR button
Images from the camera are immediately shown on the monitor once the camera is successfully paired.
5
Press twice to exit menu.
Notes
•Immediately move the camera away from the monitor to avoid speaker feedback.
•The monitor can connect up to 4 cameras.
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Disabling Channels

You can disable empty channels so they do not appear on the monitor when changing channels manually or using Sequence Mode. You only need to do this if you have moved a camera to a different channel using the pairing function.
To disable channels:
1
Press to open the menu
2
Press to select
Press to open the delete channel sub-menu
Press to select the channel you
3
would like to delete and press to confirm.
If a camera is paired to a channel, a * will appear next to the channel number.
4
Press twice to exit menu.
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Technical Specifications

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Camera

Frequency 2.4GHz
Maximum Range Up to 450ft / 138m outdoors*
Up to 150ft / 46m indoors*
Image Sensor 1/5” Color CMOS
Lens 3.0mm F2.5
IR LED 6 pcs
Power Adapter 6.0V DC 800mA
Weight 0.3lbs / 0.1kg

Monitor

Frequency 2.4GHz
Display 1.8” TFT Color LCD
Power Adapter 6.0V DC 800mA
Battery Li-ion Rechargeable Battery 3.6V DC
750mAh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours in normal mode
Up to X+ hours in Video Off
Weight 0.4lbs / 0.2kg
*Based on unobstructed line of sight. Actual range will vary based on surroundings.
5.1in 130mm
4.6in 117mm
3.1in 80mm
2.4in 61mm
2.7in 69mm
2.7in 68mm
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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
No video displayed on the monitor
Monitor screen keeps turning off
The camera is not detected; “Out of Range” is shown on the monitor
Feedback / squealing noise coming from the monitor
• Press and hold the button to power on the monitor.
• Monitor is out of batteries. Plug in the monitor power adapter.
• Video Off or VOX mode is on. Press any button to turn the screen back on.
• VOX mode is on. See “Enabling VOX Mode (Voice Trigger)” on page 12 for details on disabling VOX mode.
• The monitor battery is low. Plug in the monitor power adapter
• Wrong channel selected. To change the channel, see “Changing Channels” on page 10.
• Make sure the camera is powered on.
• The camera and monitor may be out of range. Extend the antennas on the monitor or move the monitor and camera closer together.
• For optimal performance, avoid placing the monitor and camera near televisions, computers, cordless/mobile phones, or other electrical equipment.
• You may need to pair the camera and the monitor again. See “Pairing Additional Cameras” on page 14 for details.
• Your camera and monitor may be too close to each other. Move them further apart.
• Press to lower the monitor volume.

Need Help?

Product Support is available 24/7 including product information, user guides, quick start guides, and FAQ’s at www.lorexbaby.com/support
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CLEANING
Clean the monitor and camera with a slightly damp cloth or an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents.
• Do not clean any part of the product with cleaners with thinners or other solvents and chemicals. This may cause permanent damage to the product, which is not covered by the Warranty. When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.
• Keep your camera and monitor away from hot, humid areas or strong sunlight, and do not get it wet.
• Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your baby monitor. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself. Contact Customer Service for assistance.
DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
At the end of the product life cycle, you should not dispose of this product with normal household waste, but take the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s guide, and/or box indicates this.
Some of the product materials can be re-used if you take them to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.
Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area. Dispose of the battery pack in an environmentally­friendly manner according to your local regulations.
NOTICES
WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
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FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by the FCC part 15, subpart C. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiver is connected
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradioortelevisiontechnicianforassistance
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the FCC(IC)’s RF exposure guidelines, place the camera at least 20cm (7.87in) from nearby persons.
The video monitor has been tested and meets the FCC(IC) RF exposure guidelines
when used with the belt clip supplied with or designated for this product. Use of
other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC(IC) RF exposure guidelianes.
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CANADA/IC NOTICE
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs,il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
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