Technaxx TX-164 User manual

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Technaxx®* User Manual
Full HD Time Lapse Camera TX-164
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(in bottom bar “Konformitätserklärung”). Before using the device the first time, read the user
manual carefully.
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Contents
Features ...................................................................................................................1
Product overview ......................................................................................................2
Power supply............................................................................................................3
Inserting the memory card ........................................................................................3
Basic Operations.......................................................................................................4
Time lapse setting.....................................................................................................5
System Setup ...........................................................................................................7
Mounting.................................................................................................................10
Download Files to a computer (2 ways) ..................................................................11
Technical specifications ..........................................................................................12
Warnings.................................................................................................................13
Features
⚫Time lapse camera battery operated for indoor and outdoor use
⚫Ideal for time lapse recordings of constructions sites, house building, plant growth
(garden, orchard), outdoor shots, security monitoring, etc.
⚫Coloured time-lapse recordings during the day; Time-lapse recordings at night with
high brightness additional by built-in LED (range ~18m)
⚫Full HD video resolution 1080P/ Picture resolution 1920x1080pixel
⚫2.4” TFT LCD display (720x320)
⚫1/2.7" CMOS sensor with 2MP and low light sensitivity
⚫Wide angle lens with 110° field of view
⚫Select functions: time lapse photo, time lapse video, photo or video
⚫Built-in microphone & speaker
⚫MicroSD card** up to 512GB (**not included in delivery)
⚫Camera protection class IP66 (dust proof & splash water proof)

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Product overview
Inside view
Front view
1
MicroSD card slot
10
Loudspeaker
2
MicroUSB port
11
OK button
3
Power button /Time lapse
Button start/stop
12
Battery compartment (4x AA)
4
Menu button
13
Status indicator
5
Down button /Selfie button
14
LED light
6
DC Jack (6V /1A)
15
Lens
7
Display screen
16
Microphone
8
Up button / Manual time lapse
button
17
Locking clamp
9
Mode button / Right button

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Power supply
→Insert 12x pieces of 1.5V AA batteries* (*included) in the correct polarity before
first use. →Open the battery compartment on the left (12) to insert 4xAA batteries.
Remove the battery cover on the right to insert 8xAA batteries.
Extended Information for Power supply
⚫The device does not work with a battery voltage lower than 4V.
⚫You can use rechargeable batteries. Attention: Shorter working time!
⚫If you use the DC Jack as power supply the inserted batteries will not be charged.
Please remove the batteries from the device.
⚫The battery life using standard non-rechargeable AA batteries with default time
lapse photo mode and a period of 5minutes will be: about 6 months with
288photos/day (12xAA batteries installed).
Open the battery compartment on the right side.
Inserting the memory card
⚫The camera has no built-in memory, therefore insert a formatted MicroSD card**
up to 512GB (**not included) for saving files. We suggest to use class 10 or higher.
Attention: Do not insert the MicroSD card forcibly; refer to the marking on the
camera. The MicroSD card should have same temperature like the ambient
temperature.
⚫If the capacity of MicroSD card is full, the camera will stop recording automatically.
⚫Press the edge of the card gently to pop-out the MicroSD card.
Info: ⚫Cards up to 32GB must be formatted in FAT32.
⚫Cards of 64GB or more must be formatted in exFAT.

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Basic Operations
Key assignment
Button
Function
Power Button / Time
lapse Button (3)
Long press to turn on/off;
After starting up, press the button to start the set
automatic time lapse mode for recording.
To stop the recording press again.
MENU Button (4)
Enter/exit menu
MODE Button (9)
Switch between camera mode / video mode /
playback mode.
In some menu used as rightward.
OK Button (11)
Manual record / OK confirmation
UP Button / MTL
Button (8)
Upward / Manual time lapse photo shortcut
DOWN Button /
Selfie Button (5)
Downward / Self timer
Mode
You can use the Mode button to switch between 3 modes:
- Manual photo mode
- Manual video mode
- playback mode
Press the MODE button (9) to switch between mode.
At the top left of the screen you can see which mode is active.
Photo Mode
For taking photos manually.
Video Mode
For recording video manually.
Playback Mode
For playing the recorded files.
→Take photo manually: Press the MODE button (9) to switch to photo mode. Press
OK button (11) to take a picture.
→Record Video manually: Press the MODE button (9) to switch to video mode.
Press OK (11) to start recording, and press OK (11) again to stop recording.
→Playback: Press the MODE button to switch to the playback interface, press the
UP/DOWN button (5/8) to browse the saved photos and videos. When playing back
the video, press the OK button (11) to play, press the OK button (11) again to pause,
and press the MENU button (4) to stop playing. Press the MODE button (9) again to
exit playback mode.

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Playback Menu
Delete the current
photo or video
Delete the current photo
or video
Options: [Cancel] / [Delete]
→Press OK to confirm
Delete all files
Delete all photo and video
files saved on the memory
card.
Options: [Cancel] / [Delete]
→Press OK (11) to confirm
Activate slide show
Playback the photos in
slide way.
Each photo display 3 sec.
→Press OK button (11) to stop playing.
Write protect
Lock the file. It can avoid
accident deletion.
Options: [Write-protect
current file] / [Write-protect
all files] / [Unlock current file]
/ [Unlock all files].
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Time lapse setting
You can set automatic or manual time-lapse for time-lapse shooting.
Set automatic time-lapse shooting
Press the POWER button (3) once for starting up. You will now see the main screen.
Click the MENU button (4). Afterwards press the DOWN button (8) to switch to
MODE option. Press OK button (11) to open the menu. You can now choose between
4 modes.
Timelapse (Photo) is time lapse for photo, can be set to take 1 photo every 3
seconds to 24 hours, and automatically connect photos to generate time-lapse AVI
videos in real time.
Timelapse (Video) is time lapse for video, it can be set to record a short video of 3
second to 120 seconds every 3 seconds to 24 hours, and automatically connect to
AVI video.
Timing Photo can be set to take 1 photo every 3 seconds to 24 hours.
Timing Video can be set to record a video from 3 seconds to 120 seconds every 3
seconds to 24 hours.

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1. Select the Mode
2. Select the capture
interval. By using
UP/DOWN button (5/8)
and MODE button (9) for
right.
3. Select the day by using
the MODE button (9).
Enable/disable the day by
using up or down button
Press OK button (11) to set the day of the week and capture interval.
After you finished the setting, return to the main screen by pressing the MENU button
(4). Than short press the POWER button (3). The screen will prompt a 15-second
countdown. After the countdown is over, it will enter the recording mode and the
camera will shoot photos/videos according to the capture interval you set.
Short press the POWER button (3) again to stop time lapse shooting.
Set manual time-lapse shooting (Stop-motion)
⚫After starting the photo mode is activated by default.
Press the UP / MTL button (8) to start manual time-lapse
recording. Press the OK button (11) to take a photo.
Repeat this until your stop motion recording is complete.
Then press the UP / MTL button (8) again to end the
manual time-lapse recording. The photos are
automatically merged into a video.
⚫After starting up, press the MODE button (9) to switch to
the video mode, press the UP /MTL button (8) to enter the
manual time-lapse video shoot, press OK button (11) to
start recording. The video will record for the set video
length. Repeat this until your manual time-lapse video is
complete. When you finish taking videos, press UP / MTL
button (8) again to stop the manual time-lapse video. The
videos are automatically merged into one video.
Timelapse (Manual) REC
Time lapse
Set
Hr : Min : Sec
00 00
02
Mode
Timelapse (Photo)
Timelapse (Video)
Timing Photo
Timing Video
Exit Select
MENU

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System Setup
→Press the POWER button (3) once for starting up, click the MENU button (4) to
set/change the camera settings.
→→ Press UP/DOWN button (5/8) to scroll through all menu. Then press OK button
(11) to enter the options interface.
→→→ Press UP/DOWN button (5/8) to scan all options. And press OK button (11) to
confirm options.
→→→→ Press MENU button (4) again to turn back to last menu or exit the setup
menu.
Setup menu and function as below
Setting: The overview shows the important information that has been set so far: Set
mode, interval time, current battery power, microSD card available space.
Mode: [Timelapse Photo] (default) / [Timelapse Video] / [Timing Photo] / [Timing
Video]. →Select and press OK button to confirm.
Set the
working mode
Timelapse Photo mode
(default)
Camera takes pictures every set period
and combines them to a video.
Timelapse Video mode
Camera takes video every set period
for the set video length and combines
them to a video.
Timing Photo mode
Camera takes pictures every set period
and saves the picture.
Timing Video mode
Camera takes video every set period
for the set video length and saves the
video.

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LED: Set the Led [On]/[Off] (default). This can help to light up dark environment.
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
⚫[ON] During the night, the LED will turn on automatically, to provide necessary light
for taking pictures/videos. This makes it possible to take pictures at a distance about
3–18m.
⚫However, reflective objects such as traffic signs can cause overexposure if they
are located within the recording range. In night mode, the pictures just can display
white and black.
Exposure: Set the exposure. [+0.3 EV]/[+0.2 EV]/ [+0.1 EV] /[+0.0 EV] (default) /
[-1.0 EV]/[-2.0 EV]/[-3.0 EV].
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Language: set the language display on screen:[English] / [German] / [Danish] /
[Finnish] / [Swedish] / [Spanish] / [French] / [Italian] / [Dutch] / [Portuguese].
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Photo Resolution: Set the image resolution: the bigger the resolution →the higher
the sharpness! (It will take bigger storage either.)
[2MP: 1920x1080] (default) / [1M: 1280x720]
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Video Resolution: [1920x1080] (default) / [1280x720]. →Select and press OK
button to confirm. Set the video resolution: the bigger the resolution →the shorter the
recording time.
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Frequency: Set the light source frequency to match frequency of electricity supply in
local region to prevent interference. Options: [50Hz] (default) /[60Hz].
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Video length: Set the duration of recording a video clip. Options: 3 sec. –120 sec.
(default is 5 sec.)
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Photo Stamp: stamp the date & time on the photos or not. Options: [Time & date]
(default) / [Date] / [Off].
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.

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Target Recording Time 1 & 2: Set the monitoring time of the camera, you can set
the specific time period for the camera to record. You can set the start time and end
time of camera recording. After the setting is completed, the camera will only record
during the set time period every day, and it will be on standby at other times.
Options: [On] / [Off]
To set the time use UP, DOWN and MODE (left) button (5/8/9).
Beep Sound: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to confirm. Open
den Beep sound menu to turn On or Off the confirmation sound of the buttons.
Endless Capture: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to confirm.
If you activate Endless Capture the device will capture photo or/and video,
depending on the mode you choose, until the storage of the MicroSD card is reached.
When the storage is full the recording will move on. Which means that the oldest file
(photo/video) will be deleted, every time a new photo/video is recorded.
Date format: Date format: select between [dd/mm/yyyy] / [yyyy/mm/dd] (default) /
[mm/dd/yyyy].
Press UP/DOWN button (5/8) to adjust the values. →Select and press OK button (11)
to confirm.
Time & Date: To set time & date use up, down and mode (left) button to switch the
values and the position.
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Audio recording: Camera will record audio when recording video. Options: [On]
(default) / [Off].
→Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Reset Settings: [Yes] / [No] (default). →Select and press OK button (11) to confirm.
Restore the camera to factory default settings.
Version: Look up the Firmware information of the camera.
Format Memory Card: [Yes] / [No] (default). →Select and press OK button (11) to
confirm.
Attention: Formatting the memory card will delete all data permanently. Before using
a new memory card or a card that has been used in another device previously,
please format the memory card.
Info: ⚫Cards up to 32GB must be formatted in FAT32.
⚫Cards of 64GB or more must be formatted in exFAT.

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Mounting
Caution: If you drill a hole in the wall, please make sure that power cables, electrical
cords and/or pipelines are not damaged. When using the supplied mounting material,
we do not take the liability for a professional installation. You are entirely responsible
to ensure that the mounting material is suitable for the particular masonry, and that
the installation is done properly. When working at higher altitudes, there is danger of
falling! Therefore, use suitable safeguards.
Using the wall bracket
You can mount the Time-lapse camera permanently on a wall using the supplied wall
bracket. Before mounting the camera you should ensure that all existing screws are
tight.
Components
Required tools
1. Tripod screw
2. Bracket fixing screw
3. Bracket support rod
4. Drill holes
5. Wall plugs
6. Screws
⚫Drill
⚫6 mm masonry/concrete drill
bit
⚫Phillips head screwdriver
Install Steps
⚫Mark the drill holes by holding the foot of the wall bracket at the desired mounting
location and marking the hole positions.
⚫Use a drill with a 6 mm drill bit to drill the required holes and insert the plugs and
insert the wall plugs flush with the wall.
⚫Screw the wall bracket to the wall using the supplied screws.
⚫Mount the camera on the tripod screw and screw the camera a little way on (about
three turns).
⚫Turn the camera in the desired direction and lock it with the lock nut.
⚫To move the camera into its final position, undo the two pivot bolts a little, position
the camera and fix the position by tightening the two pivot bolts.
Using the Mounting Belt
Use the mounting belt to mount the Time-lapse camera to any object (e.g. tree) you
can get the belt around.
Pull the belt through the rectangular oblong holes on the back and put the belt around
the desired object. Now fasten the belt.

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Using the Rope (Elastic cord)
Use the Rope to mount the time-lapse camera to any object. Pull the rope through
the round holes on the back and put the rope around the desired object. Now make a
loop or knot to tighten the Rope.
Download Files to a computer (2 ways)
⚫Inserting the MicroSD card into a card reader.
⚫Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied MicroUSB cable.
Using a Card Reader
→Pop-out the memory card from the camera and insert it into a card reader adapter.
Then connect the card reader to a computer.
→→ Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable
disk icon that represents the memory card.
→→→ Copy image or video files from the memory card to your computer.
Connecting the camera to a PC by the MicroUSB Cable
→Connect the camera to the computer via MicroUSB cable. Switch on the camera,
the screen will display „MSDC”.
→→ Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A removable disk appears in the
drive list. Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view its contents. All files are
stored in the folder named „DCIM”.
→→→ Copy the photos or files to your computer.
NOTES on Cleaning
Before cleaning the device, disconnect it from the power supply (remove batteries)!
Only use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the device. To avoid damaging the
electronics, do not use any cleaning fluid. Clean the eyepieces and/or lenses only
with a soft, lint-free cloth, (e.g.microfibre cloth). To avoid scratching the lenses, use
only gentle pressure with the cleaning cloth. Protect the device from dust and
moisture. Store it in a bag or box. Remove the batteries from the device if it is not
used for a longer time

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Technical specifications
Image sensor
1/ 2.7" CMOS 2MP (low-light)
Display
2.4” TFT LCD (720x320)
Video resolution
1920x1080/25fps, 1280x720/30fps,
Photo resolution
2MP (1920x1080), 1MP (1280x720)
File format
JPEG/AVI
Lens
f=4mm, F/NO1.4, FOV=110°, Auto IR filter
LED
1x 2W white LED (high power) ~18m range; 120°
(Additional light only in darkness)
Exposure
+3.0 EV ~-3.0 EV in increments of 1.0EV
Video length
3 sec.–120sec. programmable
Recording distance
Daytime: 1m up to infinitive, Night time: 1.5–18m
Time lapse interval
Custom: 3 seconds up to 24 hours; Mon-Sun
Auto-distinguish
images
Color images in daytime/black & white night images
Microphone &
speaker
Built-in
Connections
MicroUSB 2.0; barrel connector 3.5x1.35mm
Storage
External: MicroSD/HC/XC** card (up to 512GB,
Class10) [**not included in delivery]
Power supply
12x AA batteries* (*included); external DC6V power
supply** at least 1A [**not included in delivery]
Standby time
~6 months, depending on settings and used battery
quality; Photos 5 minutes interval, 288 photos / day
Device language
EN, DE, SP, FR, IT, NL, FI, SE, DK, PO
Working temperature
–20°C up to +50°C
Weight &
Dimensions
378g (without batteries) / (L) 12.5 x (W) 8 x (H) 15cm
Package contents
Full HD Time Lapse Camera TX-164, MicroUSB cable,
Mounting belt, Rope, Wall bracket, 3x screws & 3x
dowels, 12x AA batteries, User Manual

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Warnings
⚫Do not attempt to disassemble the device, it may result in short-circuit or even
damage.
⚫The camera will be short-circuiting influenced by environment temperature and
humidity. Notice protection for the camera when using it outdoor.
⚫Do not drop or shake the device, it may break internal circuit boards or mechanics.
⚫Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat or direct sunlight.
⚫Keep the device away from little children.
⚫The device will be hot after using for too long time. This is normal.
⚫Please use the accessory provided.
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!
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, Kruppstr. 105, 60388 Frankfurt a.M.,
Germany

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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 off and on, 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/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The
device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
US Warranty
Thank you for your interest in the products and services of Technaxx Deutschland
GmbH & Co.KG. This Limited Warranty applies to physical goods, and only for
physical goods, purchased from Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG.
This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal
use during the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, Technaxx Deutschland
GmbH & Co.KG will repair or replace, products or parts of a product that proves
defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and
maintenance.
The Warranty Period for Physical Goods purchased from Technaxx Deutschland
GmbH & Co.KG is 1year from the date of purchase. A replacement Physical Good or
part assumes the remaining warranty of the original Physical Good or 1 year from the
date of replacement or repair, whichever is longer.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by:
● conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in material or
workmanship
To obtain warranty service, you must first contact us to determine the problem and
the most appropriate solution for you.
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG, Kruppstrasse 105, 60388 Frankfurt am Main,
Germany
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