USING THE IR Illuminator
When using the unit under conditions of total darkness, turn on the IR illuminator (10) by pressing the IR button (2). When the IR illuminator is on, the red LED indicator (L2) will turn on.
NOTE: The IR light source is invisible to the unaided eye, but can be seen by other people equipped with night vision devices (be aware of this if using the unit for surveillance or law enforcement applications).
To turn the IR illuminator off, hold the IR button (2) for approximately
The IR illuminator is at the maximum brightness setting when it is first switched on. To decrease the brightness, hold the IR button (2) until the desired level of illumination is reached, then release the button. To increase the brightness of the IR illuminator if you turn it down too far, repeat the process by turning the IR on (to restart from the maximum setting) and again hold the IR button briefly (if necessary) to adjust the brightness to the desired setting.
ADJUSTING THE LCD DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
To increase and decrease LCD screen brightness, press and hold the LCD brightness button (3). To reverse the direction of the brightness adjustment, release the LCD brightness button (3) and then press and hold the button until the desired level of brightness achieved to allow comfortable viewing experience.
NOTE: When the unit is turned on again, the LCD screen brightness setting will be at the same level as previously set.
SWITCHING THE LCD DISPLAY COLOR
To switch the LCD screen color from green to white or from white to green, quickly press the LCD backlight color mode button (4).
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
The green LED (L1) starts flashing when the battery power is less than approximately 15% of full capacity. Replace both batteries as directed in "Battery Installation".
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