Technaxx TX-185 User manual

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Technaxx®* User Manual
FullHD Dual Dashcam TX-185
Before using the appliance for the first time, please read the instructions
for use and safety information carefully.
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.
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.
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Table of Contents
Hints........................................... 2
Safety instructions...................... 3
Warnings.................................... 3
Disclaimer................................... 4
Features..................................... 4
Product overview........................ 5
Button functions.......................... 6
Display symbols ......................... 6
Prepare for use........................... 7
MicroSD card .......................... 7
Mounting instructions.............. 8
First start .................................... 9
Menu overview ..................... 10
Functions.................................. 11
Indicator light......................... 11
Date & Time.......................... 11
Video mode / Record ....... 11
Automatic video recording..... 11
Manual video recording......... 12
Photo mode ...................... 12
Collision sensing (G-Sensor) 12
One button video lock ........... 12
One button mute ................... 13
Motion detection.................... 13
Park monitoring..................... 13
Playback mode ................. 13
Troubleshooting........................ 14
Technical specifications ........... 15
Support..................................... 16
Care and maintenance............. 16
Declaration of Conformity......... 16
Disposal.................................... 16
Hints
⚫Set correct time in the system menu before use.⚫Make sure you lay the
cable in a way that the danger of stumbling is avoided. ⚫Never hold or
carry the device by the power cable. ⚫Do not clamp or damage the power
cable. ⚫Ensure that the power adapter does not come into contact with
water, steam or other liquids. ⚫You have to check the complete
construction at regular intervals for functionality, tightness and damage to
prevent the defect of the device. ⚫Only use the product for purposes due
to its intendedfunction ⚫Do not damage the product. Following cases may
damage the product: Incorrect voltage, accidents (including liquid or
moisture), misuse or abuse of the product, faulty or improper installation,
mains supply problems including power spikes or lightning damage,
infestation by insects, tampering or modification of the product by persons
other than authorized servicepersonnel, exposure to abnormally corrosive
materials, insertion of foreign objects into the unit, used with accessories

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not preapproved. ⚫Refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in the
user manual.
Safety instructions
⚫Never touch the device with wet or damp hands.
⚫The device can only be operated with the voltage described on the
interior panel and on the power supply unit.
⚫Do not position this device near moisture or water.
⚫Do not place the device on an unstable surface. The unit could be
damaged or persons could be injured. Any attachments should be made
only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or obtained from
the manufacturer.
⚫The cable is sheathed and insulates the current. Do not place any objects
on the cable, as this could cause the protective function to be lost. Avoid
placing excessive stress on the cable, especially at sockets and plugs.
⚫If you want to pull the plug out of the socket, always pull on the plug and
not on the cable. The cable could otherwise break.
⚫Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or other wiring as this may
result in fire or electric shock.
⚫Do not insert any objects into the openings of the unit, as current flows
in some places and contact may cause fire or electric shock.
⚫Unplug the power cord from the cigarette outlet for cleaning.
⚫Do not use liquid cleaners or cleaning sprays. The device may only be
cleaned with a damp cloth.
⚫Do not connect any additional devices that are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
⚫The openings of the housing are used for ventilation so that the device
does not overheat. These must always be kept free.
⚫Do not use the device in direct sunlight or places where the temperature
may exceed 70°C for a long time.
Warnings
⚫Do not disassemble the device, it may result in short-circuit or damage.
⚫Battery life-span will decrease with usage. Charge the battery at least
once every month to preserve battery in the event the device is not used
for long time. ⚫Battery warning: Improper use of the battery may cause
fire or chemical burns. The battery may explode in case of damage. ⚫Do
not modify, repair or remove without professional guidance. ⚫Do not use
corrosive or volatile liquid for cleaning. ⚫Do not drop or shake the device,
it may break internal circuit boards or mechanics. ⚫Keep the device in dry
and ventilated environment. Avoid high humidity and high temperature. ⚫

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This device is not water-resistant; keep it away from moisture. ⚫Keep the
device away from little children.
Disclaimer
⚫In no event shall Technaxx Deutschland be liable for any direct, indirect
punitive, incidental, special consequential danger, to property or life,
improper storage, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or
misuse of their products. ⚫This device is NOT intended to be used for
illegal surveillance purposes and shall not be used in any form as evidence
for claim purpose. ⚫Some countries prohibit drivers from mounting
anything on the windshield, or restrict mounting of dashcams to specific
areas of the windshield. It is the owner’s responsibility to mount the
dashcam in compliance with local laws. ⚫Error messages may appear
depending on the environment it is used in. ⚫Technaxx Deutschland is not
liable/responsible for non- recording of events, missing files, etc.
Features
•Dual Dashcam with front (1080p, interpolated) and interior (480p)
camera
•Front camera with 120° viewing angle; wide angle lens
•Recording of front and interior camera at the same time
•Front and interior camera can be rotated independently of each other
•Interior camera has 3 additional Infrared LEDs for night vision
•MicroSD card support, up to 32GB (not included)
•G-Sensor for file protection
•Loop recording
•2.0” (5cm) LCD display
•Media playback
•Motion detection
•Park monitoring
•Sound captures with microphone
•Window shield suction cup holder
•Power supply with extra long cable

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Product overview
Left
Front
Right
1
Suction cup mount
9
Left button (up)
2
Power supply port (MiniUSB)
10
Power button / Confirm button
3
Reset
11
Menu button
4
Bracket plate
12
Mode button
5
Front camera
13
Indicator light
6
Infrared LED / LUX sensor
14
Display screen
7
Interior camera
15
MicroSD card slot
8
Right button (down)

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Button functions
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Reset
If the dashcam does not work, try resetting the device.
Press the reset button with a fine pen or paperclip.
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Right button
- Short press in record mode to switch camera view
(Front & interior camera)
- Short press in settings to choose
- Short press in playback mode, switch to next file
9
Left button
- Short press in record mode to enable/disable
microphone
- Short press in settings to choose
- Short press in playback mode, switch to previous file
10
Power button /
Confirm button
- Long press for 3 seconds to power off.
- Short press to power on/ confirm/ start recording
11
Menu button
- Short press:
- in recording state for manual locking the file
- in power on state to open the settings
- in playback mode to open delete interface
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Mode button
- press short to change mode
- press short for return
- when entering the menu to set the date, it is used to
switch the year/month/day/hour/minute/second
Display symbols
Video mode
Photo mode
Playback
Motion detection
enabled
Park monitoring
enabled
G-Sensor triggered
(video recording locked)
MicroSD inserted
Audio recording
enabled
Normal operation,
via USB cable
No MicroSD
recognized or inserted
Audio recording
disabled
Shown when park
monitoring is triggered

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Prepare for use
Turn off the vehicle engine.
MicroSD card
Note: Before inserting or removing the MicroSD card, make sure that the
dashcam is turned off.
1. Insert the MicroSD card into the dashcam card slot (15).
Pay attention to the orientation of the MicroSD card, the golden contacts
should show to you when you are looking at the display. Once inserted, the
MicroSD card should be gently clicked in.
2. To remove the MicroSD card, press down the MicroSD card lightly and
it should pop out of the slot.
Info: Saving file size:
Front camera: 10s = about 104MB; 3min = about 770MB
Interior camera: 10s = about 31MB; 3min = about 231MB
32GB can save up to 90min front and 90min interior camera video footage.
Note:
⚫Pay attention to the direction of the MicroSD card when inserting it.
⚫If dashcam and MicroSD card are not compatible, insert a different
MicroSD card and try again.
⚫Use a high-speed MicroSD card (select 8GB, Class 10 or above MicroSD
card.)
⚫Select the FAT32 format for the memory card.
⚫In order to prevent the MicroSD card from being too slow and affecting
the normal recording of the product, it is recommended to format the
MicroSD card regularly every month.
⚫In order to avoid the aging of the MicroSD card and affect the normal
recording of the product, it is recommended to replace the new MicroSD
card regularly within 6~12 months according to the frequency of use.
(Memory cards are consumables and need to be checked regularly.)

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Mounting instructions
Outside view
Inside view
Best mounting location
Windshield
Connect to car charger
Caution: We are not responsible for any damage caused to, or caused by,
the air bag due incorrectly placing the device within the range of the safety
bag area.
⚫Choose a mounting location that perfectly captures the entire field of view
at the front of the vehicle without obstructing the driver’s view.
⚫The suction cup is connected to the dashcam and its bracket and the
host are fixed together.
⚫When finding the best mounting position on the windshield. Place it firmly
on the windshield and lock into place.
Connect and arrange your power cable
⚫Connect the power cable to the MiniUSB port (2) of the dashcam and the
power socket of the vehicle.
⚫For wiring, the extension cable of the power supply can be laid along the
edge of the windshield of the vehicle. See picture above, dotted line.
⚫Start the engine and check whether the machine is installed correctly.
Note: When the machine is installed correctly, the system indicator lights
up and the dashcam starts up.

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First start
You already should have inserted a MicroSD card, mounted, connected
and arranged the cable management of the dashcam. But if not, check the
previous points “Prepare for Use” and “Mounting instructions”.
1. Start ignition of the vehicle to power the cigarette lighter socket. The
dashcam turns on automatically and directly opens the language setting.
2. Choose your language by using the right/left button (8/9) to go down/up
and confirm your selection by pressing the confirm button (10). After
choosing the language you get automatically into video mode / power on
state.
3. Now set current Date&Time. Press the menu button (11). Once press
the left button (9) to go up to get to the Date setting. Press confirm button
(10). Change the Year(Y) / Month(M) / Day(D) / Hour(H) / Minute(M) /
Second(S) by using the right/left button (8/9). To get to the next entry press
the mode button (12). When you are finished confirm your settings by
pressing the confirm button (10).
4. Either go further through the menu by using right/left button (8/9) to get
the dashcam personalized or press the mode button (12) to close the
menu.
5. Now you are in Video mode . To start a Manual video recording
press the confirm button (10). To stop the recording press the confirm
button (10) again. The device is always in automatic recording mode.
Means if you start the vehicle the dashcam powers on and starts
Automatic video recording. Until you power off your vehicle. Than the
video file is saved automatically.
Note: Videos and photos can only be saved to an inserted MicroSD card!
6. To get into Photo mode press mode button (12). By pressing the
confirm button (10) you can take a photo. Font and interior camera photos
are taken at the same time.
7. To get into Playback mode press the mode button (12) once more
when you were in photo mode before. Playback the videos by pressing the
confirm button (10) or switch to the video/photo files by using the right/left
button (8/9).

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Menu overview
Stop the recording beforehand. In power on state, press menu button (11)
to enter the menu. Press right/left button (8/9) to select the appropriate
setting. Press the confirm button (10) to enter or set.
Icon
Setting
Option
Video Quality
Resolution: FHD (1080p), HD (720p)
Photo Quality
1MP, 2MP, 5MP, 8MP
Button sound
On, Off; On: Pressing buttons gives an audio
feedback.
Loop recording
1minute, 3minutes, 5minutes
Motion Detection
On, Off; On: Dashcam starts recording when
motion is detected on the front camera.
White Balance
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent,
Fluorescent
Exposure
-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3
Screen auto off
Screen saver: Off, 1minute, 3minutes,
5minutes
Record Audio
On, Off; On: Audio is recorded with the video.
Park Monitoring
On, Off; On: When the G-Sensor is triggered
while the vehicle is parked, Dashcam starts
recording for 10 seconds.
G-Sensor
Off, High, Medium, Low
Date
Year(Y) / Month(M) / Day(D) / Hour(H) /
Minute(M) / Second(S)
Language
Polski, English, Nederlands, Francais,
Deutsch, Cesky, Italiano, Português,
український, Español
Time stamp
On, Off; On: Shows the date & time on the
recording.
Format
The MicroSD card will be formatted. All files
are deleted. Locked files are deleted, too!
Factory Reset
Restore system parameters to factory
settings. Dashcam powers off.
Version
Firmware version

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Functions
Indicator light
Blue light on: power on
Blue light off: power off
Date & Time
In the power on state, short press menu button (11) to enter the system
setting menu. Short press right/left button (8/9) to move to the setting date
option. Short press confirm button (10) to enter. Short press mode button
(12) to switch between Year(Y) / Month(M) / Day(D) / Hour(H) / Minute(M)
/ Second(S). Short press right/left button (8/9) to add or subtract the
corresponding time. After everything is set, short press confirm button (10)
to exit and save.
Note: In order to effectively record evidence for driving safety accidents,
set the correct date and time before using this machine.
Video mode / Record
When connected to a vehicle power socket, the device automatically enters
recording mode and starts recording. The recording time appears on the
screen and indicates that the device is recording. To stop recording, press
the confirm button (10), the recording time disappears, indicating that the
recording has stopped.
If you want to protect the current recording, then press the menu button
(11) and the lock icon appears on the screen, which indicates that this
recording has been locked and will not be overwritten by new video files.
Automatic video recording
Prerequisite: The cigarette lighter socket is switched on and off with the
ignition.
Start the vehicle engine, the dashcam automatically powers on and starts
the recording function, the indicator light is on. Turn off the vehicle engine,
the dashcam automatically saves the recorded video file and shuts down.
The recorded video files are saved in sections on the MicroSD card. When
the MicroSD card is full, the dashcam will overwrite the oldest recorded
video file. The loop recording time can be set in the menu by itself as 1
minute/3 minutes/5 minutes steps.
Note: ⚫If you select any of the three settings of 1/3/5 minutes, the
dashcam will overwrite the oldest recorded video file when the MicroSD
card is full.

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⚫The video files and photo files of the front and interior camera are
respectively saved in the DCIMA folder (front) and DCIMB folder (interior)
under the DCIM directory in the MicroSD card.
Manual video recording
In power on state, short press the power button (10), the dashcam will start
recording. To stop the recording press the power button (10) again. If you
need to shut down the dashcam, press and hold the power button (10) for
3 seconds. The dashcam will automatically save the recording and shut
down.
Photo mode
Stop the recording beforehand. In the power on state, short press the mode
button (12) to enter the photo mode. The icon in the upper left corner of the
display has been converted from a camera to a photo. Short press the
confirm button (10) to take a photo. If you need to switch back to the video
mode short press the mode button (12) twice.
Note: Taking a photo means getting a photo of the front and the interior
camera at the same time.
Collision sensing (G-Sensor)
The dashcam has a built-in collision sensor (G-sensor). In the event of a
serious vehicle collision, the dashcam locks the video at the time of the
accident and saves it as a special video. The lock icon is displayed on the
top of the screen. The locked video will not be overwritten by the loop
function.
Note: ⚫The name of the locked video file starts with LOC. The normal
video file starts with MOV.
⚫The collision sensor (G-sensor) supports sensitivity adjustment. You can
change the settings in the setting menu according to actual needs.
One button video lock
This dashcam has a one-key lock function, which can lock the video file
that need to be retained without being overwritten by loop recording. In
recording mode, short press the menu button (11), the dashcam will lock
the video file.

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One button mute
In the video or recording mode, short press the left button (9). The
microphone at the top of the screen will turn into a prohibited icon,
indicating that the audio recording has been turned off. At this time, the
dashcam only records video files but no audio. Short press the left button
(9) again when the microphone prohibition icon at the top of the screen
disappears, indicating that the recording function with audio is restored.
Note: The settings will be automatically saved and there is no need to set
the mute function after turning on the dashcam again.
Motion detection
When the motion detection function is turned on, a man icon is shown in
the top of the display. As soon as a picture change is detected on the front
camera, the dashcam records automatically for at least 10 seconds. If
further motion is detected the dashcam records as long as motion is
detected. However, the maximum is the set loop recording time.
Note: The motion detection function is only available for the front camera.
The interior camera does not support motion detection but is recorded as
well!
Park monitoring
Prerequisite: The cigarette lighter socket is switched off with the ignition.
The park monitoring function is for monitoring while the vehicle is parked.
When the park monitoring function is turned on, a car icon is shown in the
top of the display. In power off state, the dashcam detects vibrations and
automatically starts to record and lock the file. The recording lasts 10
seconds. After that, the dashcam turns off again.
All videos created in Park monitoring mode without external power supply
are locked video files and cannot be overwritten with loop recording files.
Note: ⚫With one charge this function max. last for about 15 recordings
using the internal battery and last for about 4days, depending on how
often the dashcam is triggered. ⚫The internal battery needs to be
charged. This is done while normal use.
Playback mode
Stop the recording beforehand. Short press mode button (12) twice in the
power-on state to switch to playback mode. Short press right/left button
(8/9) to find the file to be played back. Short press confirm button (10) to
play. Playback is paused by pressing the confirmation key (10). To exit a

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paused file press the mode button (12). To exit the playback mode short
press the mode button (12).
Press the menu button (11) to delete a chosen file. If it is not possible to
delete the file check if a lock is displayed in the screen. This file cannot be
deleted because it is locked.
Troubleshooting
Under normal operating conditions, if there is an problem with the product,
refer to the following methods to solve it:
Problem
Solution
Device does not switch
on
- Check if the power supply is properly connected
to the dashcam or cigarette lighter socket.
- Unplug it, wait 1 minute and then plug it back in.
- If it is due to software problems, it can be
restored to the factory settings by pressing the
reset button.
Automatically stop
recording during
recording, or do not
cycle recording
- Due to the huge amount of high-definition video
data, it is possible that the read and write speed
of the memory card cannot keep up.
- Use high-speed MicroSD card such as Class10
high-speed card.
- It may also be caused by the fact that the G-
Sensor function is turned on and all the files in the
memory card are locked. Turn off the G-Sensor
and format the memory card.
Each period of the loop
recording is different
from the setting
- Check whether the motion detection function is
turned on, because the recording time in the
motion detection state depends on whether
motion is detected in front of the dashcam or not.
The resulting video is
not clear
- Check the lens for dirt and/or fingerprints.
- Clean the lens surface before shooting to keep
the lens clean and tidy.
The resulting video is
sometimes good and
sometimes bad
- The shooting light environment, such as
backlight, smooth light and the intensity of light,
etc., which will cause different effects on the
recording.
Crash
- After the machine crashes, short press the reset
button to power off the device. Press the power
button (10) to start the dashcam again.

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Technical specifications
Working modes
Video / Picture / Playback
Image sensor front camera
1MP, 1/4“ CMOS
Image sensor interior camera
0.3MP, 1/6“ VGA
Viewing angle front camera
Horizontal 100°, Diagonal 120°
Viewing angle interior camera
Horizontal 60°, Diagonal 80°
Display
2.0” (5cm) LCD
Display resolution
320x240 pixel
Video resolution front
1080P (FHD1920x1080, interpolated),
720P (HD1280x720)
Video resolution interior
VGA (640x480)
Video frame rate
30fps
Video encoding format
MJPEG
Video saving format
AVI
Picture resolution
front / interior camera
1MP (1280x960), 2MP (1920x1080, interpolated),
5MP (2592x1944, interpolated), 8MP (3264x2448,
interpolated) / 0.3MP (640x480)
Picture saving format
JPG
Loop recording
1min / 3min / 5min
Microphone / Speaker
Built-in
Speaker
0.5W / 8Ohm; oval
Infrared LED
3x each 940nm
Supported MicroSD-card
8-32GB; class10 (not included)
Working voltage
DC5V / 1A
Working current
520mA
Battery
Built in rechargeable Li-Ion battery 3.7V 200mAh
Power adapter
Input: DC12-24V
Output: DC5V / 1A
Power cord length
3.5m
Working temperature
-20°C –60°C
Storage temperature
-20°C –70°C
Working humidity
15-85%RH
Material
ABS
Product size / weight
10.5 (L) x 7.0 (W) x 4.5cm (H) / 80g
Language
EN, FR, DE, ES, IT, PL, CZ, NL, PO
Package content
FullHD Dual Dashcam TX-185, window suction cup
holder, bracket plate, 12-24V power cable, user
manual

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Support
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 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
Care and maintenance
Clean the device only with a dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the device.
This device is a high-precision optical instrument, so in order to avoid
damage, please avoid the following practice:
●Use the device 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.
Declaration of Conformity
The EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at the
following address: www.technaxx.de/ (in the lower bar
"Declaration of Conformity").
Disposal
Disposal of the packaging. Sort packaging materials by type
upon disposal.
Dispose of cardboard and paperboard in the waste paper. Foils
should be submitted for recyclables collection.
Disposing of old equipment (Applies in the European Union and
other European countries with separate collection (collection of
recyclable materials) Old equipment must not be disposed of
with household waste! Every consumer is required by law to
dispose of old devices that can no longer be used separately
from household waste, e.g. at a collection point in his or her
municipality or district. This ensures that the old devices are
properly recycled and that negative effects on the environment
are avoided. For this reason, electrical devices are marked with
the symbol shown here.

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Batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of in
household waste! As a consumer, you are required by law to
dispose of all batteries and rechargeable batteries, whether they
contain harmful substances* or not, at a collection point in your
community/city or with a retailer, to ensure that the batteries can
be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. * marked
with: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. Return your
product to your collection point with the fully discharged battery
installed inside!
Made in China
Distributed by:
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Konrad-Zuse-Ring 16-18,
61137 Schöneck, Germany
FullHD Dual Dashcam TX-185