Technaxx TX-142 User manual

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Technaxx®* User Manual
FullHD Binocular with Display TX-142
Introduction
The Declaration of Conformity for this device is under the Internet link:
www.technaxx.de/ (in bottom bar “Konformitätserklärung”). Before using the
device the first time, please 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
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or by persons lacking in
experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed on the use
of this device by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with this device.
Do not use the binocular to watch the sun, or your eyes can be hurt. Be
sure to keep it in mind!
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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Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the
instrument.
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. Distributor: Technaxx Deutschland GmbH &
Co.KG, Kruppstr. 105, 60388 Frankfurt a.M., Germany

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Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Features............................................................................................2
Product overview..............................................................................3
Before first use (charging) ................................................................4
First use............................................................................................4
Using in classic mode (magnification 12x) ....................................4
Using in digital mode (photo and video)........................................4
1. Insert SD card ........................................................................4
2. Turn on the Binocular.............................................................5
3. Select the mode .....................................................................5
4. Turn off the Binocular.............................................................5
Video settings ...........................................................................6
Photo settings .............................................................................7
Replay settings.................................................................................8
System settings ............................................................................8
Low light amplification (night vision).................................................9
Connect to a computer .....................................................................9
Recharge the battery........................................................................9
Reset ..............................................................................................10
Technical Specifications.................................................................10
Care and maintenance ...................................................................11
Features
●Colored display, for taking videos or photos
●FullHD 1080P(30fps) for videos
●2592x1944 (JPG) for photos
●Digital zoom up to 4x magnification
●Low light amplification (better view at low light (0.01 lux)
●Supports MicroSD card up to max.128GB
●Built in 2500mAh rechargeable battery (up to 8h recording)
●7h of 1080p (30fps) video recordings equal ≈ 32GB
●Optical glass with 12x magnification
●Distance covered: from 96 to 1000 meters

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Product overview
1
Reset
8
Display
2
Menu
9
Up
3
Mode
10
Down
4
Focus Wheel
11
OK / (Video/Photo)
5
On/Off button (Power)
12
MiniUSB connector
6
Red LED (Charging)
13
Blue LED (Working)
7
MicroSD card slot
14
Diopter Adjustment

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Before first use (charging)
The TX-142 has an internal, rechargeable battery which must be
fully charged before use for the first time. It takes about 3 hours to
charge the battery full.
Please charge the binocular by using a common USB power
adapter* (DC 5V/1A) (*not included). After plugging in the USB
cable, the TX-142 powers On. For charging you can turn it Off.
While charging the charging indicator LED (6) left to the MiniUSB
port will turn RED. When the binocular is fully charged, the charging
indicator LED (6) will turn off.
First use
Using in classic mode (magnification 12x)
You can use the TX-142 like any other pair of binoculars. Place
your eyes correctly against the rubber, adjust the spacing of the 2
vision tubes and use the focus wheel (4) to focus. You can also turn
the diopter adjustment (14) on the right-side viewfinder at the level
of the rubber where you place your eyes.
Using in digital mode (photo and video)
In digital mode, the binoculars allow you to take photos or make
videos.
Note: Attention, if you are too close or too far from the target, the
quality of the photos or videos will not be optimal.
Stand at a distance between 96 meters and 1000 meters from the
target. If you are within 96 meters of the target, the framing may be
distorted: the photo or video will be slightly shifted downwards.
1. Insert SD card
Insert SD card into the MicroSD card slot with the
contacts upwards.
Remark: If a 64GB or 128GB MicroSD card is inserted, the device
may shows “PLEASE INSERT SD CARD”. If so, pls format the
MicroSD card on the Binocular camera, instead formatting on
Computer. Then restart the binocular camera. Recording function
will be workable.

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2. Turn on the Binocular
Press and hold the Power button (5) until the display shows:
Welcome, the binoculars are ready to take photos or videos.
Important: Setting language and time! After turning on the
binocular for the first time you should change the language (default
is English) and time. You need to open the system settings by
pressing the menu button (2) two times. Now use the Down button
(10) to navigate to “Language”/”Date&Time” and press OK button
(11). Again, use the Up (9) and Down (10) button to navigate
through the languages/ set Date&Time. Confirm by pressing the OK
button (11). Exit by pressing the menu button (2) once or twice until
you return to the normal screen.
3. Select the mode
When the blue LED of the binocular is lit, press the Mode button (3)
to switch between: Video; Photo; Replay
- In video mode: Press the OK button (11) to start shooting. Press
again to stop filming.
- In photo mode: Press the OK button (11) to take a picture.
Press as many times as you want to take a photo.
- In replay mode use the UP (9) and Down (10) buttons to select
the file you want to watch and press the OK button (11) to play a
video on the screen.
Note: For best picture quality, hold the binoculars firmly or use a
tripod to stabilize during recording.
4. Turn off the Binocular
Press and hold the Power button (5) until the display shows: Good
Bye.

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Video settings
Turn on the binoculars, and select the video mode.
Press the Menu button (2) and then use the Up (9) or Down (10)
buttons to navigate the menu. Press the OK button (11) to enter the
submenus and confirm your choices. To exit settings, press the
Menu button (2) once or twice until you return to the normal screen:
Resolution
1080FHD P30
720HD P60
720HD P30
Loop Recording
1 Minute
3 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
Exposure
+2.0
+1.7
+1.3
+1.0
+0.7
+0.3
+/-0.0
-0.3
-0.7
-1.0
-1.3
-1.7
-2.0
Record Audio
Off
On
Date Stamp
Off
On

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Photo settings
Turn on the binoculars, and select the photo mode.
Press the Menu button (2) and then use the "Up" (9) or "Down" (10)
buttons to navigate the menu. Press the OK button (11) to enter the
submenus and confirm your choices. To exit settings, press the
Menu button (2) once or twice until you return to the normal screen:
Photo Menu
Sub Menu
Photo Menu
Sub Menu
Resolution
5M: 2592*1944
3M: 2048*1536
VGA: 640*480
ISO
Auto
100
200
400
800
1600
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
Exposure
+2.0
+1.7
+1.3
+1.0
+0.7
+0.3
+/-0.0
-0.3
-0.7
-1.0
-1.3
-1.7
-2.0
Sharpness
Strong
Normal
Soft
Anti-Shaking
Off
On
White
Balance
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Quick Review
Off
2 Seconds
5 Seconds
(After a photo was
taken it is shown for
the above set time.)
Color
Normal
Black&White
Sepia
Data Stamp
Off
Date
Date/Time

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Replay settings
Turn on the binoculars, and select the replay mode.
Press the Menu button (2) and then use the Up (9) or Down (10)
buttons to navigate the menu. Press the OK button (11) to enter the
submenus and confirm your choices. To exit settings, press the
Menu button (2) once or twice until you return to the normal screen:
Delete
Delete Current
Delete All
Cancel
OK
Protect
Lock Current
Unlock Current
Lock All
Unlock All
Cancel
OK
(Locked files cannot be deleted,
the delete function)
System settings
Turn on the binoculars and press the Menu button (2) two times in
succession and then use the Up (9) or Down (10) button to navigate
the menu. Press the OK button (11) to enter the submenus and
confirm your choices. To exit settings, press the Menu button (2)
once or twice until you return to the normal screen:
Date/Time
DD MM YYYY
HH MM SS
DD/MM/YY; MM/DD/YY; YY/MM/DD
Auto Power-Off
Off; 1 Minute; 2 Minutes; 3 Minutes; 5 Minutes;
10 Minutes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
German, Italian, Chinese, Russian,
Norwegian, Czech, Dutch, Polish
Frequency
50Hz
60Hz
Screensavers
Off; 1 Minute; 3 Minutes; 5 Minutes;
10 Minutes
Format (MicroSD card)
Cancel
OK
Default Setting (Device)
Cancel
OK
Version
TX-142 Digital Binocular Camera -Vx.x

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Low light amplification (night vision)
This function of the TX-142 is no real night vision, because the
device has no infrared LED. Which makes a light source (at least
0.01 lux) necessary. The device uses the sensor and chipset to the
improve the photo image by setting ISO and the exposure value.
Normally the TX-142 adjusts the values automatically for low light
amplification. It is suggested to set the ISO setting to Auto for photo.
Connect to a computer
Compatible with: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10; MacOS up to 10.15; Linux
- Turn off the binoculars
- Connect the MiniUSB cable to the binoculars and connect the
other end of the USB cable to the USB socket of your computer.
-The binoculars will be recognized as mass storage, if a MicroSD
card is inserted to the binocular.
- Open the binocular main folder (mass storage).
- 2 subfolders are displayed: Pictures and Video
- Select the desired subfolder and double-click to open it.
- Then open each file you want to view.
Attention: To open a file, your computer must be equipped with a
software of reading photo / audio / video. Most computer are
already equipped with a standard software.
If the system shows the error message "SD Card Not Recognized",
remove the SD card and use an SD card reader* (*not included) to
connect directly to the computer.
Recharge the battery
Charging the binoculars by connecting them to a computer or
AC/DC adapter (5V/1A) via the supplied MiniUSB cable. After
plugging in the USB cable, the TX-142 powers On. For charging
you can turn it Off. When the battery is charging, the Red indicator
light is on. If Fully charged, the Red indicator goes off.
Important: When the battery is discharged, the indicator light
flashes once, then turns off automatically. Current files will be saved
before shutdown.
Note: To maximize the life of the built-in lithium ion battery it is
necessary to charge the Binocular completely for the first 5 times.

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Reset
When the product stops responding due to misuse or other
unknown reasons and cannot be connected to a computer, please
reset it by pressing the “Reset” button (1). The product stops and
resets.
The recorded files on the MicroSD are not affected. Even the done
settings are not influenced.
Technical Specifications
Camera sensor
1/2,8" CMOS 5MP
Camera lens
f=25mm, F/NO3.0, FOV=17.5°, low light amplification
(0.01 lux)
Digital zoom
4x
Display
2” (5cm) IPS LCD display (320x240 Pixel)
Video resolution
1920x1080/30fps,1280x720/60fps, 1280x720/30fps,
Photo resolution
5MP: 2592x1944, 3MP: 2048x1536, VGA: 640x480
Video length
1, 3, 5 or 10 min. settable
File format (Photo/Video)
JPG / MP4
Built-in battery
1x type 18650 lithium battery (built in) 3.7V, 2500mAh
Power supply
Mini USB port DC5V / 1A
Charging time
about 3-5h (to fully charge)
Working time
Video: 7-8h; Photo: Depending on the resolution
Storage
MicroSD** card (up to 128GB, Class10) [**not included]
Video recording
1080p: 5min. ≈ca. 250MB; ca. 7h ≈32GB
Photo recording
5M: 1x photo ≈2MB; ca. 15000 ≈32GB
Compatible with
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10; macOS up to 10.15; Linux
PC interface
Mini USB2.0
TV-out
No
Tripod Support
Yes
Binocular magnification
12x
Binocular objective lens diameter
32mm
Binocular pupillary distance
min. 5.6cm; max. 7.7cm
Binocular Field of view
96m –1000m
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian,
Chinese, Russian, Norwegian, Czech, Dutch, Polish
Material
Aluminum alloy+ ABS, PVC
Working temperature
–7°C up to +40°C
Weight & Dimensions
485g / (L) 14.5 x (W) 11.5 x (H) 5.5cm
Package contents
FullHD Binocular with Display TX-142,1x Mini USB
cable,1x Neckstrap, 1x Cloth, User manual

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Care and maintenance
●Clean the product only with a dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth. ●Do not
use abrasive cleaners to clean the unit. ●Digital binocular is a high-precision
optical instrument, so in order to avoid damage, please avoid the following
practice:
●Use the binocular in ultra-high or ultra-low temperature.
●Keep it or use it in moist environment for long.
●Use it in rainfalls or in water.
●Deliver or use it in strongly shocking environment.
Hints
●The device is intended exclusively for private and not for commercial use.
●Only use this device as described in this user manual. ●Do not place any
part of this device in water or any other liquid. ●Do not handle the device
with wet hands. ●When disconnecting the cable, always pull at the plug. Do
not pull on the cable itself. ●Do not let the power cord on the edge of a table
or work surface. ●Prevent contact with hot surfaces. ●Keep it away from
heat sources to avoid deformation of plastic parts.
Safety Instructions
●Never use this device to look directly at the sun or in the direct proximity of
the sun. Doing so may result in a risk of blindness. ●Keep packaging
material, like plastic bags and rubber bands, out of the reach of children, as
these materials pose a choking hazard. ●Do not place the device,
particularly the lenses, in direct sunlight. The concentration of light could
cause a fire. ●Do not disassemble the device. ●Do not expose the device to
high temperatures. ●Please heed the privacy of other people. ●Do not use
this device to look into apartments, for example. ●MicroSD card plugging
can damage the video files, and even damage the memory card. So try to
avoid plugging the memory card during the video recording process. ●When
in the poor-light environment, try to move the machine stably and smoothly,
otherwise smearing and blurring can happen. ●Keep this device away from
Children or only use the device under adult supervision.