InfiRay GEMINI Multi-spectral Thermal Imaging Binocular User Manual V1.0

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Environmental influences

WARNING! Never point the lens of the device directly at intense heat sources such as the sun or laser equipment. The objective lens and eyepiece can function as a burning glass and damage the interior components. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation.

WARNING! Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

[LASER CLASS 1] CW: 905nm EN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021

Ergonomics notes

Caution: Take breaks after longer periods of use to avoid wrist pain.

Risk of swallowing

Caution: Do not place this device in the hands of small children. Incorrect handling can cause small parts to come loose which may be swallowed.

Safety instructions for use

• Handle the device with care: rough handling may damage the internal battery.
• Do not expose the device to fire or high temperatures.
• Only use the battery charger included in the delivery package.
• The maximum operating temperature of the adapter is 25°C.
• The battery capacity decreases when operated in a cold ambient temperature. This is not a fault and occurs for technical reasons.
• The recommended temperature for using this product is -25° to +55°.
• Temperature exceeding this range will affect the service life of the product.
• Do not store the device for long periods at temperatures below 25°C or above 50°C, or this will permanently reduce the capacity of the battery.
• Always store the device in a dry, well-ventilated space.
• If the device has been damaged or the battery is defective, send the device to our after-sales service for repair.
• Before using this product in an environment with water, ensure that the USB-C connector is tightly covered.

Safety instructions for the power supply unit

• Check the power supply unit, cable and adapter for visible damage before use.
• Do not use any defective parts. Defective components must be replaced.
• Do not use the power supply unit in wet or humid environments.
• Only use the original cable provided with the battery charger.
• Do not make any technical modifications.

Disposal Information

The [WEEE Symbol] on products and/or accompanying documents indicates that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with ordinary household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, take these products to the appropriate collection points where they will be accepted without charge. In some countries, it may also be possible to return these products to your local retailer when you purchase a corresponding new product. The proper disposal of this product serves to protect the environment and prevents possible harmful effects on human beings and their surroundings, which may arise as a result of incorrect handling of waste.

More detailed information on your nearest collection point is available from your local authority. In accordance with state legislation, penalties may be imposed for the improper disposal of this type of waste.

The [Battery Directive Symbol] (2006/66/EC) indicates this product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

For business customers within the European Union: Please contact your dealer or supplier regarding the disposal of electrical and electronic devices. He will provide you with further information.

Information on disposal in other countries outside of the European Union: This symbol is only applicable in the European Union. Please contact your local authority or dealer if you wish to dispose of this product and ask for a disposal option.

1 Specifications

2 Package Contents

• 1. Shockproof Carrying Case
• 2. Neck Strap
• 3. Type-C Cable
• 4. Adapter
• 5. 18650 Battery Charger
• 6. 18650 Battery*2
• 7. 940nm IR Illuminator
• 8. Flashlight Connector
• 9. Tripod Adapter
• 10. Lens Cleaning Cloth
• 11. User Documentation
• 12. Battery compartment cover strap

3 Product Overview

GEMINI series binocular have integrated high-sensitivity thermal imaging detector, laser range finding, Wi-Fi, DMC, microphone and 1024×768 OLED. The 1920×1080 visible light Min. illumination detectors are available for some models. It is ultra-light in body, plug-and-play, smart and simple and can bring you excellent holding experience. The binocular can be used for 24/7 observation, it is suitable for scenarios such as police and law enforcement, mountain forest protection, geological prospecting, wildness security protection, etc.

4 Main Functions

• Image capture, recording, and video playback
• Wi-Fi image transmission
• PIP, Hotspot Tracking, Fusion, Infrared highlight, Infrared edging
• DMC
• Laser range finding from 3m to 1200m
• Adjust interpupillary distance between 61mm and 72mm, and ±5D diopter
• Mobile APP interconnection
• Type-C power supply, data export, firmware update
• Support multi languages such as English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Slovak

5 Product Appearance

Image depicting the front view of the GEMINI binocular with numbered components:

Front View Components: (1) Eye cup, (2) Eyepiece, (3) Down Button, (4) Menu Button, (5) Up Button, (6) Camera Button, (7) Range finding Button, (8) Power Button, (9) Laser Range Finding Window, (10) Digital night vision Lens, (11) Infrared lens, (12) Lens Cap.

Image depicting the rear view of the GEMINI binocular with numbered components:

Rear View Components: (12) Lens Cap, (13) Microphone, (14) Interpupillary Distance Adjustment, (15) Infrared Focus Ring, (16) Neck strap buckle, (17) Battery Compartment, (18) Digital night vision Focus Ring, (19) Type-C Interface, (20) Tripod Interface.

Component Descriptions:

1. Focus ring: After the device is turned on, align at the observation target. When the distance of the observation target changes, the image may be blurred. At this time, you need to turn the focus ring to focus again until the image is clear.

2. Lens cap: When the device is not in use, you need to cover the lens cap to protect the lens.

3. Type-C data cable: This data cable supports power supply, data export, firmware update.

6 Button Descriptions

7 Types of Power Supply

Type 1: Insert two 18650 batteries into the binocular, paying attention to the polarity.

Image showing battery insertion.

Type 2: Connect one end of the Type-C cable (20) to the Type-C connector (19) on the binocular, connect the other end of the Type-C cable (20) to the power adapter (21). Insert the adapter plug (21) into the 110-240V socket (22).

Image showing power supply via Type-C cable.

The nominal voltage and current is 7.4V/0.4A with battery as power supply, and 5V/0.6A when powered via Type-C cable.

During use, if the battery icon turns red, replace the battery or power the device using a Type-C cable to avoid data loss.

Safety Precautions:

• Never use a damaged or modified charger.
• Do not leave battery unattended when charging.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperature or naked flame.
• Do not remove the battery when the binocular is on.
• Avoid using the battery at temperatures above those specified, as this may decrease battery life.
• Store the device in a dry and ventilated environment.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

8 Mounting of IR Illuminator

The IR illuminator with wavelength of 850nm or 940nm can be mounted on the binocular in lowlight conditions and in the darkness.

Illustration showing IR illuminator mounting.

9 Quick Start Guide

• Power device on: Long press the power button (8) for 1.5 secs. The starting logo will be displayed after 1 second.
• Image showing the start-up interface with the InfiRay logo.
• When an infrared image is displayed, the binocular enters the operating status.
• Rotate the diopter adjustment knob (2) to adjust the resolution of the icon on the display. This knob is used to adjust the eyepiece diopter for users with different degrees of myopia.
• Quick Menu: On the home screen, short press the menu button (4) to open the quick menu. WiFi, DMC, Microphone, Hotspot Tracking, and IR Enhance can be set. Use Up (5)/Down (3) to toggle options and Menu button (4) to switch parameters. Short press Power button (8) to exit.
• System Menu: On the home screen, long press the menu button (4) to enter the system menu for more functions. Use Up (5)/Down (3) to toggle options, Menu button (4) to switch parameters, and Power button (8) to exit.
• Image Capture/Video Recording: On the home screen, short press Camera button (6) to start/end image capture. Long press Camera button (6) to record videos.
• Laser Range Finding: Short press LRF Button (7) for single range finding; Long press LRF button (7) for continuous range finding.
• Power Device Off: Long press the power button (8) for 3 secs. The shutdown interface will be displayed in 3 secs. Release the power button (8) to cancel during countdown.
• Image showing the shutdown interface.
• Standby: On the home screen, short press the power button (8) to enable standby mode. Short press again to wake up. Device shuts down after 30min in standby.

10 Status Bar

Image depicting the main interface with status bar elements.

Status Bar Indicators:

1. Time and date: Displays current time and date. Can be modified in System Menu → System Settings → Time Settings.
2. Image Mode: Short press the Down button (3) to switch among Visible Light (NV), Infrared (IR), and Fusion (FU).
3. Infrared Polarity: Long press the Down button (3) to switch among Whitehot, Blackhot, Redhot, and Iron.
4. Image Scenarios: In NV Mode, short press Down button (3) + Menu button (4) to switch between Day and Night. In IR Mode, long press Down button (3) + Menu button (4) to switch among General, Highlight, Edging.
5. Electronic zoom: Short press Up button (5) for electronic zoom -/+, step size 0.1× (zoom 1×~4×). Long press Up button (5) for electronic zoom -/+, step size 1×.
6. Laser Range Finding: Short press LRF button (7) for single range finding; Long press LRF button (7) for continuous range finding.
7. Storage capacity: Icon displayed when remaining storage is less than 100M.
8. Microphone: Icon displayed when microphone is enabled (set via Shortcut Menu → Startup).
9. Wi-Fi image transmission: Icon displayed when Wi-Fi is enabled (set via Shortcut Menu → Startup).
10. Type-C: Icon displayed when Type-C cable is connected.
11. Battery level: Real-time battery level display. Displays a specific icon when low, and another when no battery is inserted.
12. Azimuth: Displays current azimuth information. Can be calibrated via System Menu → Location → DMC.
13. Pitch angle: Displays current pitch angle information. Can be calibrated via System Menu → Location → DMC.
14. Tilt angle: Displays current tilt angle information. Can be calibrated via System Menu → Location → DMC.
15. Range finding distance: Short press the range finding button to display the range finding distance in real time.

11 Image Calibration

Calibration can equalize background temperature and eliminate image defects. Two modes: Shutter Calibration and Background Calibration.

Shutter Calibration: Short press Up button (5) + Menu button (4). The device performs shutter calibration based on software algorithm; no need to close the lens cap.

Background Calibration: Short press Up button (5) + Menu button (4). If the thermal image is not satisfying after shutter calibration, close the infrared lens cap and click Yes for background calibration.

Image showing the "Perform background correction?" prompt with Cancel and Yes options.

12 Photography and Video Recording

GEMINI series supports video recording and photography saved on 64GB storage. Files are named with time; synchronize date and time via InfiRay Outdoor application for accuracy.

Photography: On the home screen, short press Camera button (6) to capture an image. A photo icon flashes, and a thumbnail appears upon successful capture.

Video Recording: On the home screen, long press Camera button (3) to start recording. A timer (HH:MM:SS) appears. Long press Camera button (6) again to stop and save.

Photos and videos are saved in built-in storage.

If "memory space is insufficient" is prompted, transfer files to free up space.

Image showing image capture and insufficient space prompts.

13 Digital Zoom

GEMINI series supports digital zoom from 1× to 4× by short pressing the Up button (5) in 1× increments. The magnification is displayed in the status bar.

Image showing the digital zoom interface.

14 Fusion Settings

Short press Up button (5) + Down button (3) to enter fusion settings. Adjust X/Y coordinates using Menu button (4). Move visual image using Up button (5) (left/up) and Down button (3) (right/down).

Short press Power button (8) to exit without saving. Short press Up button (5) + Down button (3) to prompt "Save this operation?". Confirm/cancel with Menu button (4).

Image showing the fusion settings interface and the saving prompt.

15 DMC Zero Declination Angle Settings

To address slight deviations in DMC information due to installation or transportation, set zero declination angles.

Long press Up button (5) + Down button (3) to enter the DMC Zero Declination Angle Settings interface.

Short press Power button (8) to exit without saving. Short press Menu button (4) to save and exit.

Image showing the DMC Zero Declination Angle Settings interface.

16 Quick Menu Functions

On the Home Screen, short press Menu button (4) to enter the quick menu. Use Up (5) / Down (3) to toggle functions, Menu button (4) to confirm.

Short press Power button (8) to exit. Press and hold Menu button (4) to hide the quick menu.

Quick Menu Options:

1. WiFi: Enable/disable WiFi.
2. DMC: Enable/disable DMC.
3. Microphone: Enable/disable Microphone.
4. Hotspot Tracking: Enable hotspot tracking to mark the hottest object with a red box.
5. IR Enhance: Enable IR Enhance for more details.

Image showing the shortcut menu.

17 System Menu Functions

On the Home Screen, long press Menu button (4) to enter the system menu. Use Up (5)/Down (3) to toggle functions, Menu button (4) to select, Up (5)/Down (3) to switch parameters. Press Power button (8) to exit.

Display Settings:

1. Screen Brightness: Adjust screen brightness (range 1-5, default 3).
2. Image Brightness: Adjust IR/NV image brightness (range 1-5, default 3).
3. Image Contrast: Adjust IR/NV image contrast (range 1-5, default 3).
4. Reticle: Display reticle in the screen center (enabled by default).

Image showing the display menu.

Media

File Browse: Short press Menu button (4) to access media browse interface.

Image Browse: Use Up (5)/Down (3) to select images, press Menu button (3) for Play/Delete options.

Video Browse: Use Up (5)/Down (3) to select videos, press Menu button (4) for Play/Delete options.

On the play interface, use Up (5)/Down (3) to switch image/video. Short press Power button (8) to return to the previous menu.

Image/Video Deletion: On media or full-screen interface, long press Menu button (4) for Delete options. Confirm deletion.

If media file is empty, a "File data is empty!" prompt appears.

Waterproof Overlay: When enabled, displays date, DMC, and ranging distance on recorded videos and images.

Images showing Media Menu, Image Selection, Video Selection, Play/Pause, Delete prompts.

Location Settings

Azimuth Module Calibration: Calibrate the azimuth module if the binocular is transported. Follow calibration steps: Rotate 360° horizontally (>=12s), then 360° vertically (>=12s). Press M button to start/end.

Magnetic Declination: Set magnetic declination parameters.

Images showing calibration steps and magnetic declination settings.

Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi Name: Viewable only, can be set via App.

Encryption Type: None/WPA2 (WPA2 by default).

Password: Viewable only, can be set via App (range 8-16 characters, default password 12345678).

Images showing Wi-Fi settings.

Time Settings

Date format: Y/M/D, D/M/Y, or M/D/Y (Y/M/D by default).

Time zone settings: Set time zone; local time zone displayed by default.

Time settings: Used when satellite time is disabled. Enter time manually.

Images showing Time Settings interface and error message.

System Settings

Language: Select from English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Slovak (English by default).

Volume: Adjustment range 1-5 (default 3).

Format: Image and video data will be deleted and cannot be recovered after formatting. Backup first.

Restore system: Resets all parameters to factory defaults. Backup first.

Image showing System Settings menu.

About

Storage Info: Displays total capacity, used capacity, and remaining capacity.

System Information: Displays MODEL, PN, SN, ARM version, ALG version, LOGIC version, NIOS version, and MAC address.

Images showing About Menu, Storage Info, and System Info.

18 Wi-Fi Function

Connect GEMINI series to mobile devices (laptop/phone) for data transmission via Wi-Fi.

Turn Wi-Fi on in quick menu. Search for "GEMINI_XXXXXX" (XXXXXX = last 6 digits of MAC address) on mobile device.

Connect using the initial password 12345678. Control device via InfiRay Outdoor App.

Setting Wi-Fi Name and Password: Reset via InfiRay Outdoor App. Enter new SSID and password in the 'Settings' icon. Reboot required.

Note: Factory reset restores default Wi-Fi name and password.

19 Firmware Update

Notifications on official website or APP. Connect PC via Type-C, open USB flash drive. Download update file from www.infirayoutdoor.com and save to "update" folder on GEMINI.

Long press Power button (7) to reboot. Device searches for update file automatically. Ensure device is fully charged before updating.

20 InfiRay Outdoor

GEMINI series supports InfiRay Outdoor Technology for real-time image transmission to smartphone/tablet via Wi-Fi.

Detailed instructions available at www.infirayoutdoor.com.

Download and install the InfiRay Outdoor app from the official website or app store. QR codes are provided for Google Play and App Store.

21 Technical Inspection

Recommended inspection before each use:

• Appearance (no cracks).
• Object lens and eyepiece condition (no cracks, spots, dirt).
• Battery status (charged).
• Controller/button functionality.

22 Maintenance

Perform maintenance at least twice a year:

• Wipe metal and plastic parts with a cotton cloth; silicone grease may be used.
• Clean electric contacts and battery slots with a non-greasy organic solvent.
• Check eyepiece and lens glass. Clean dust/sand using a non-contact method. Use specialized wiping tool and solvent for optical surfaces.

23 Legal and Regulatory Information

Wireless transmitter module frequency range: WLAN: 2.412-2.472GHz (For EU).

Wireless transmitter module power < 20dBm (only for EU).

Declaration of Conformity: GEMINI multi-spectral thermal imaging binocular complies with directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. Full text available at www.infirayoutdoor.com.

This device may be operated in all member states of the EU.

CE and UKCA compliance marks are present.

Body-worn Operation

Device tested for body-support operations. Maintain minimum 0.5cm separation between user's body and handset/antenna for RF exposure compliance.

Third-party accessories should not contain metallic components. Use only supplied or approved antennas.