Technaxx TX-170 User manual

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Technaxx®*User Manual
Wireless Rear Camera System TX-170
Suitable for most of cars (& vans, SUVs, minibuses, caravans, etc.)
as assistance for reverse parking.
This system should be an aid and should NOT replace the need to drive
carefully.
Do not point the high pressure cleaner directly to the plate holder
camera, or drive through a car wash - the device can be damaged.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer or supplier accept any
responsibility or can held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or
consequential damage, or for injuries resulting from installing or use of
this system.
The manufacturer Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG hereby declares
that this device, to which this user manual belongs, complies with the
essential requirements of the standards referred to the Directive RED
2014/53/EU. The Declaration of Conformity you find here:
www.technaxx.de/ (in bar at the bottom “Konformitätserklärung”). Before
using the device the first time, read the user manual carefully.
Service phone No. for technical support: 01805 012643 (14 cent/minute from
German fixed-line and 42 cent/minute from mobile networks). Free Email:
[e-mail]
The support hotline is available Mon-Fri from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm
Keep this user manual for future reference or product sharing carefully. Do
the same with the original accessories for this product. In case of warranty,
please contact the dealer or the store where you bought this product.
Warranty 2 years
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Contents
Features........................................................................................................ 2
Technical specifications................................................................................. 3
Safety regulations.......................................................................................... 4
Product overview........................................................................................... 4
License plate holder with camera............................................................... 4
Monitor....................................................................................................... 5
Commissioning.............................................................................................. 5
Installing the license plate holder and lay power wire .................................... 5
Insert the license plate in the holder .............................................................. 8
Installing the monitor...................................................................................... 9
Camera angle adjustment............................................................................ 11
IR LED and photoconductive sensor............................................................ 11
Monitor button & setting............................................................................... 12
Monitor main menu...................................................................................... 12
Image Parameter ..................................................................................... 13
Image mirror............................................................................................. 13
Parking guidelines.................................................................................... 14
General information..................................................................................... 14
Environmental conditions............................................................................. 15
Disposal....................................................................................................... 16
Features
⚫Inconspicuous reversing camera in license plate holder
⚫Suitable for most vehicles as assistance for reverse parking
⚫Wireless video transmission up to 15m
⚫IR LED for night vision ~2m
⚫Adjustable camera alignments & 135° viewing angle
⚫Power supply of the camera by connection to the reverse light
⚫Power supply of the monitor via the cigarette lighter socket
⚫IP67 camera protection class (dustproof & protection against
temporary immersion)
⚫4.3" (10.9cm) TFT LCD monitor with 480x272 pixel
⚫Distance display on the monitor
⚫License plate holder suitable for single-line registration
(52x11cm)
⚫More safety in reverse driving

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Technical specifications
License plate holder with camera and wireless module
Image sensor
1MP CMOS
Camera resolution / fps
640x480 pixel / 30
Viewing angle
135° (V90° / D165°)
Min. illumination
0.5Lux / automatic white balance
IR night vision distance
~2m
Power supply
DC12-24V
Max. current
<140mA
Power wire length
Ca. 2.6m
Transmission frequency
2.400-2485.5MHz
Transmission distance
~15m open space (no interferences)
Max. radiated output power
200mW
Protection class
IP67
Operating temperature
-10°C up to +60°C
Weight / Dimensions
560g / (L) 52.9 x (W) 3.5 x (H)
15.0cm
Monitor
Display / Resolution
LCDColor10.9cm (4.3”) / 480x272pixel
Transmission frequency
2400-2485.5MHz
Input voltage
DC9V/1A / DC5V/2.1A
Max. current
<150mA
Power adapter cable length
Ca. 3.5m
Transmission distance
~15m open space (no interferences)
Operating temperature
-10°C up to +50°C
Weight / Dimensions
107g / (L) 11.7 x (W) 3.5 x (H)
8.8cm
Packing
Contents
Wireless Rear Camera System TX-170:
1x License plate holder with camera and wireless
module, 1x Monitor, 1x Suction cup holder, 1x stand
with adhesive, 1x monitor power adapter for cigarette
lighter socket, Mounting material, User Manual

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Safety regulations
The reversing system is an aid and does not relieve the driver of his
duty of care in road traffic according to STVO. Read these
instructions carefully before first use.
Product overview
The rear view camera sends a video signal from the camera
2.4GHz frequency range (specified for such video transmissions) to
the monitor. In case another Bluetooth handsfree device is installed
in your vehicle, it works in the same frequency range as the
camera. If that handsfree device is activated, it may cause
disturbances. Therefore we recommend to deactivate that other
Bluetooth handsfree device while using the reversing system.
License plate holder with camera
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Power wire
Red = positive (+)
Black = negative (-)
4
Infrared-LED
2
Photoconductive sensor
5
Small bracket
3
Camera
6
Cover strip

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Monitor
1
Add (+)
5
Power connection (DC9V)
2
Menu/OK
6
Holder
3
Dec (-)
7
Display 4.3” (10.9cm)
4
Screw for holder
Commissioning
Check the functionality of the components before installation (a
installed product is excluded from the return). Preparing and
installing the license plate holder.
NOTE: You may need a voltmeter to measure the polarity of the
reversing light.
Installing the license plate holder and lay power wire
1
Red, positive (+) connect to reverse light (white light) of car
2
Black, negative (-) connect to the ground of car
3
Power wire about 2.6m long

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CAUTION! If you have no experience in installing electrical
devices on vehicles, you are not allowed to carry out the
following work yourself. Have the assembly and connection
carried out by qualified specialists.
1. Remove your rear license plate including any holder that may be
present. Instead of the built-in holder, mount the license plate
holder with camera here - if possible using the old mounting holes.
First hold it up to the vehicle and prepare for installation:
2. Expose the interior behind the license plate so that you can see
the license plate carrier plate from the inside. In the area of the
license plate and license plate light, look for an existing cable duct
in the rear of the vehicle or in the tailgate. If there is no usable cable
passage here, you will have to drill your own cable passage. Mark a
drilling point that is hidden under the camera module or license
plate.
Note: You may need to drill a 4mm hole for the power wire.
3. After drilling, seal the sheet metal edge with a suitable rust
preventive agent.
4. Push the power wire through the hole into the vehicle. Carefully
seal the cable entry with a suitable body sealing compound so that
no water can get into the vehicle. Screw the license plate holder
into place, taking care not to damage the cable seal. If necessary,
re-seal from the inside.
5. Try to lay the power wire like it is seen in the below images. Make
sure that the cable routing is clean so that opening and closing
cannot break the cable.
Note: The pictures are just advice. Depending on your car it can be
a different way.

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License plate holder installed to
the trunk lid.
License plate holder installed to
the bumper.
6. Remove the cover of the reverse light.
7. The thin two-core cable is used for power supply and as a
switching signal when reverse gear is engaged. Connect the two
wires with the two contacts of your reversing light. To do this, you
need to know their polarity (measure or check the circuit diagram):
The red cable must be mounted on the positive pole of the
reversing light and the black cable on an earth contact.
8. Install the tail light cover again.
Important: This installation only shows the rear view when the
reverse gear is chosen. Then the rear view camera gets power. The
monitor in the front will automatically light up and show the rear
view.
Note: If your DC12-24V connection of the rear view camera has a
permanent plus the signal will be transmitted to the monitor
permanently. This will cause the monitor to be on (showing the rear
view) all the time. The monitor will not turn off by itself. You need to
unplug it from the cigarette lighter socket before leaving the car. Or
your car battery can get drained!
Because of this we do not recommend a permanent
connection. If you want a permanent connection make sure it
linked with the ignition of the car!
Note: In a parked car the temperature can easily rise up very high
in direct sunlight. To avoid damages on the monitor, store it in e.g.
the glove compartment.

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Insert the license plate in the holder
1. Remove the cover strip from the license plate holder
Note: First remove the middle part of the cover strip, then remove
the two sides of the cover strip
2. Insert license plate into the holder, frame the license plate
through the small bezels basically.
3. Insert the top cover strip's clips into the relative holes of the
license plate holder then press tight.
Note: First press both ends of the cover plate, then press in the
middle

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Installing the monitor
1. Monitor pedestal could be attached to stand or windshield as
your requirements. There are 2 kinds of mounting brackets
accordingly.
Stand mount
Suction cup mount
2. Mounting the brackets
1) If using the factory
default stand mount,
stick on the dash board:
Choose and clean a
right place on the dash
board, tear the paper of
the monitor stand sticky
tape, put and press
tight the stand mount
on the dash board.
2) If using the suction
cup mount:
Use suction cup mount
to replace the default
stand via screwdriver.

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Note:
Look at the back of the
monitor. Check if the
roller cam is facing
inward and the roller
cam is in close contact
with the groove of the
bottom case of the
monitor. The installation
direction is correct.
As shown in the figure,
the monitor is viewed
from the back side. If
the roller cam faces
outward, the installation
direction is wrong.
Choose a right place on the
windshield and mount the
suction cup mount on the
windshield. With the suction
lever in the released position,
press the suction cup against
the windshield. Press the
suction ever toward the
suction cup to lock the mount
To adjust the angle of
monitor, loosen the collar on
the ball joint, retighten in the
desired position.
3. Connect the monitor and cigarette lighter socket with power cord.
4. The monitor is now powered on and will automatically awake
when it will get a signal from the camera (therefore switch into
reverse gear)

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Camera angle adjustment
Put the car in reverse gear to automatically
trigger the display of the image behind the
car. Then adjust the camera angle to the
most suitable position.
Adjustable angle for flexibility: 114°
When rotating the camera hold the license plate holder with one
hand and rotate up or down the outer frame of the camera with the
other hand to set the best angle.
Set the camera at an angle where you have a good view to the rear,
depending on the height of the license plate holder from the ground.
The displayed lines on the monitor give you an indication of the
distance. Definitely control the distance with a folding ruler.
IR LED and photoconductive sensor
The photoconductive sensor next to the camera can detect light
changes in real time, It will automatically light up when reversing at
night or in low light conditions, so that the reversing image is
clearer.
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7x IR LED
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Photoconductive sensor

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Monitor button & setting
1The Up button (Add/+)
- Short press to change/add parameter
value at the menu setting interface.
2The Middle button (Menu/OK)
- Short press to enter monitor menu
setting.
- Long press (press and hold for 3 seconds) to confirm the chosen
item in the menu setting interface.
3The Down button (Dec/-)
- Short press to change/decrease parameter value at the menu
setting interface.
Monitor main menu
While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle
button (Menu/OK) to enter the main menu interface, and 5 options
are available.
Pairing
Default setting, no need to operate
again.
Image
Parameters
To adjust Brightness, Contrast,
Color.
Image Mirror
Set Upwards/Downwards or
Original/Mirror Image.
Parking
Guideline,
Position
Adjustment
The parking guideline can be
adjusted up and down as needed.
Software
Information
Select “Software Info”, press (Add/+)
or (Dec/-) key to display software
version information.

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Image Parameter
While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle
button (Menu/OK) to enter the main menu interface. From the 5
options select “Image Parameter”, long press the (Menu/OK) button
again, 3 Images (Brightness/ Contrast/ Colour) setting interface are
shown below:
Brightness
Select Brightness icon, press (Add/+) or (Dec/-) button
to adjust the brightness.
Contrast
Select Contrast icon, press (Add/+) or (Dec/-) button to
adjust the contrast.
Colour
Select Colour icon, press (Add/+) or (Dec/-) button to
adjust the colour.
Image mirror
While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle
button (Menu/OK) to enter the main menu interface. From the 5
options select the “Image mirror”icon and long press the middle
button (Menu/OK) to enter the mirror setting interface. Short press
the (Add/+) or the (Dec/-) button to set rightwards or leftwards
image. Select the "Image Mirror" icon and long press (Menu/OK), to
set upwards or downwards image. After setting, short press it twice
again continuously to exit the setting. The image setting will be
saved for future.

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Parking guidelines
Display or no display:
While the monitor is showing the rear image short press Down
button (Dec/-) to switch the Parking guide Lines display modes
(Display or No display)!
Position Adjustment:
The parking guideline position can be
adjusted up or down, to mark the image
area more realistic. There are 5 levels for
choice.
While the monitor is showing the rear image, short press the middle
button (Menu/OK) to enter the main menu interface. From the 5
options select the “Parking Guide Position Adjustment” icon, then
long press the middle button (Menu/OK) to enter the setting
interface, short press the (Add/+) or (Dec/-) button to choose the
most suitable one from 5 levels, then short press (Menu/OK) twice
continuously to exit the setting.
General information
⚫Never place the device on an unstable surface. Dropping may
damage the device. ⚫The device is not in the hands of children. It is not
a toy. ⚫Also observe the safety instructions and the operating
instructions of the other devices to which the device is connected. ⚫In
commercial facilities, the accident prevention regulations of the
Association of Professional Associations for Electrical Installations and
Equipment must be observed. ⚫In schools, training centers, hobby or
self-help workshops, the operation of electronic products is to be

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monitored responsibly by trained personnel. ⚫The seller assumes no
responsibility for damage that occurs during the use of the device, as
well as for complaints by third parties.
Environmental conditions
⚫Avoid heavy mechanical stress on the device. Protect it from vibration,
hard knocks, do not drop it or shake it. ⚫Do not expose the device to
high temperatures (over 60°C) and strong temperature fluctuations.
Protect it from direct solar radiation and proximity to radiators. ⚫IP67
camera protection class (dustproof & protection against temporary
immersion). The monitor may only be operated indoors. ⚫It cannot be
completely ruled out that some paints, plastics or other care products
attack the material of the housing or accessories.
Disorders: If an object or liquid gets into the device, have the device
checked by an authorized technician before continuing to use it. We
recommend that you contact our service center.
Packing material: Keep children away from packaging material. There
is danger of suffocation.
Cleaning and care: ⚫Always store the device in a clean, dry place
when not in use. Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the exterior surfaces.
⚫Do not point the high pressure cleaner directly to the license plate
holder camera or drive through a car wash - the device can be
damaged.
Interference by wireless transmission: The device operates at a
frequency of 2400-2485.5MHz. This frequency can also be used by
other devices that transmit video wireless. It can thus come in individual
cases to disturbances.

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Disposal
Waste electrical equipment from private households
⚫If you no longer have any use for the device, hand it in free of charge at a
public collection point designated for old electrical devices. ⚫Under no
circumstances should old electrical equipment be disposed of in the residual
waste.
Further notes on disposal
⚫Always return the old electrical equipment in such a way that its
subsequent reuse or recycling is not impaired. Batteries must be removed
beforehand and damage to containers containing liquids must be avoided.
⚫Waste electrical equipment may contain harmful substances. If the device
is handled improperly or damaged, this may result in damage to health or
contamination of water and soil during subsequent recycling.
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable
community regulations of the European Economic Area.
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co KG has issued a
"declaration of conformity" in accordance with the applicable
directives and relevant standards. has been created. This can
be viewed at any time upon request.
Security and Disposal Hints for Batteries: Hold children off
batteries. When a child swallowed a battery go to a doctors
place or bring the child into a hospital promptly! Look for the
right polarity (+) and (–) of batteries! Always change all
batteries. Never use old and new batteries or batteries of
different types together. Never short, open, deform or load up
batteries! Risk of injury! Never throw batteries into fire! Risk
of explosion!
Batteries can be returned free of charge after use in retail
stores. The end user is legally obliged to return used batteries.
Separate collection and recycling of old batteries for the
environment and health. Remove batteries before disposing of
the device.
Hints for Environment Protection: Packages materials are
raw materials and can be recycled. Do not disposal old devices
or batteries into the domestic waste. Cleaning: Protect the
device from contamination and pollution (use a clean drapery).
Avoid using rough, coarse-grained materials or
solvents/aggressive cleaner. Wipe the cleaned device
accurately. Important Notice: Should battery fluid leak from a
battery, wipe the battery case with a soft cloth dry. Distributor:
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG, Konrad-Zuse-Ring 16-
18, 61137 Schöneck, Germany