Technaxx TX-156 User manual

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Technaxx®* User Manual
FullHD solar outdoor camera
with LED light TX-156
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, 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]
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. Also ensure that
the mounting place is strong enough to hold this heavy device. When working
at higher altitudes, there is danger of falling! Therefore, use suitable
safeguards.
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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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
Features............................................................................................2
Product overview..............................................................................3
Before first use..................................................................................4
Charging........................................................................................4
MicroSD.........................................................................................4
Operation.......................................................................................4
How do camera, LED and motions sesor work together?.............5
Operation Introduction......................................................................5
Switch............................................................................................5
Indicator Light................................................................................6
Software settings..............................................................................7
View recordings................................................................................9
PIR detecting range..........................................................................9
Battery life.........................................................................................9
Installing / Mounting........................................................................10
FAQ.................................................................................................10
Technical specifications..................................................................11
Warnings.........................................................................................12
Features
⚫Multi functional: video recording with sound, photo, light
⚫Photo 2M: 1920x1080; Video FHD: 1920x1080 / 25fps
⚫PIR motion detection of 120° angle up to ~8m (open areas)
⚫PIR trigger time 0.2–0.25 seconds
⚫Light in high brightness of 150 lumen (4W) up to ~8m distance
(open areas)
⚫MicroSD card* up to 512GB (*not included)
⚫Built in 8000mAh rechargeable battery (up to 2 weeks recording)
⚫Stand alone device powered by batteries and solar panel (3W)
⚫Protection class IP56 (dust & waterproof)

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Product overview
Front
Back
1
Solar panel
4
Motion sensor (PIR)
2
Camera
5
Microphone
3
LED light
6
Mounting bracket
Connections / LED / Switch
7
MicroUSB connector
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Photo mode (mode button)
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MicroSD slot
12
Charging indicator LED
9
Video mode (mode button)
13
Reset
10
OFF mode (mode button)
14
Status indicator LED

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Before first use
Charging
The TX-156 has an internal, rechargeable battery which must be
fully charged before use for the first time. It takes about 20 hours to
charge the battery fully by a common USB power adapter.
Please charge the TX-156 by using a common USB power adapter*
(DC 5V/1A) (*not included). While charging the charging indicator
LED (12) right to the MicroUSB port will turn RED. When the
TX-156 is fully charged, the charging indicator LED (12) will turn off.
MicroSD
Before using the device for the first time or after replacing the
MicroSD card, it must be formatted, so as to facilitate the
optimization of the TX-156. The MicroSD card can only be used
after the system has been formatted on a PC, which can otherwise
lead to errors.
Info: ⚫Cards up to 32GB must be formatted in FAT32.
⚫Cards of 64GB or more must be formatted in exFAT.
Operation
1. Make sure that nothing is blocking the lens (2) and motion sensor
(4) in front of the Solar outdoor camera.
2. Switch the Off mode to Photo or Video mode the red light turns
on, the first 30s will enter Status mode.
3. Move your hand in front of the motion sensor of the machine (just
for testing). The green light (14) will turn on and the red light (14)
will turn off once to indicate that the image is recorded/saved.
Info: After 30 seconds, the red light turns off and the TX-156 goes
into hunting mode. The camera will take photos or videos according
to the parameters set by the software on your computer (automatic
loop is turned on by default).

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How do camera, LED and motions sesor work together?
⚫In the evening, when the motion sensor detects a moving object
(because of infrared sensing light), light lit up to 5 seconds. The
length of the video is based on the parameters you set via the
software on your computer.
⚫Same video control during the day but the light is off.
Operation Introduction
Switch
Video
Mode
When the device switch shows Video
mode, only videos will be recorded.
Off
Mode
When the device switch shows OFF
mode, it can be used for charging and
downloading files to a computer as
mass storage. Setting can be done with
the Camera Config Tool.
Photo
Mode
When the device switch shows Photo
mode, it will take five photos by default.
With the Camera_Config_Tool_exe you
can set the mode to photo and video.

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Indicator Light
⚫The status LED
- In the first 30 seconds after starting up if the battery power is low
(when the remaining power is 20% or lower) OR if the MicroSD card
is full, the SD card is broken, the SD card is not plugged in the red
light will flash all the time.
- When the TX-156 is turned on, the red light is off, the device has
maybe no power and needs to be charged. Before charging, you
need to insert paper clip into the Reset hole (13) and gently press to
reset the TX-156.
- If the red light keeps (quickly flashing) flashing when starting up or
power off for 4 seconds, it needs to be charged.
- The green light turns on once the motions sensor is triggered.
After either video or photo mode was chosen.
Light
Status
Red
Green
On
Normal
Flashing (First 30
seconds)
MicroSD card is full, broken,
or not plugged in
Flashing all the time
Battery remaining 20%
power or less
Off
Needs charging
Flashing while power
on/off
Needs charging
Turns On
Motion is detected (photo /
video recording)
⚫The charging LED
- If the TX-156 is charged by USB, the charging light will show red
and the lights off after charging is complete.
- If the sun charges the TX-156, the blue light will turn on. No sun
the blue charging light will be off.

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Light
Status
Red
Blue
On
Charged by USB
Off
Charging complete
On
Charged by solar panel (sun)
Off
No charging by solar panel (no sun)
Software settings
Switch Mode Button to “OFF”, then connect to your computer via
USB cable. The status mode light turns red then you can start the
Camera_Config_Tool.exe and set the system parameters.
Default settings for:
⚫Video: 10seconds recording
⚫Photo: 5 photos in series
1. Camera_Config_Tool.exe
tool
After connecting the TX-156
with the PC by USB cable.
You find a USB drive and a
CD drive.
Open the CD drive. It includes
the Camera_Config_Tool.exe
Double click on the icon to
start the software.

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2. Set the Date and Time of
camera or sync with PC
time.
After setting Date and Time
click on “Save Camera
Settings”to save the setting.
Time setting, can synchronize
computer time or set
manually.
3. Formatting MicroSD card
Before using the device for the first time or after replacing the
MicroSD card, it must be formatted, so as to facilitate the
optimization of the machine. The MicroSD card is only useable
after the system is formatted on a PC, otherwise it can cause
errors.
Note: The tool needs to unplug the USB cable after formatting the
machine, and then insert it into the PC again to correctly display
the blank MicroSD card after formatting.
Storage medium: MicroSD card * up to 512GB (Class10) [* not
included]
Info: ⚫Cards up to 32GB must be formatted in FAT32.
⚫Cards of 64GB or more must be formatted in exFAT.
4. Settings
According to your need you
can set following settings:
- Monitor Mode
- Photo Series
- Motion sensor (PIR) Delay
- Video Length
- Endless Capture
- Date / Time Stamp

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View recordings
To watch recorded videos on your PC, set the device into Off Mode
and connect the device with a Micro USB cable to your PC. The
device now should be recognized as mass storage.
In case this does not work insert the MicroSD card directly into the
MicroSD card slot of your PC or use a MicroSD adapter card.
Note: If you eject the MicroSD card from the TX-156 you need to
format it after inserting to TX-156 again!
PIR detecting range
Remark: The PIR detection
area is 120°. Moreover, the PIR
detection range is affected by
the environment temperature
(25°C is the best temperature).
Battery life
It is depending on the mode you select as a default. Long battery
life is one of the most important requirements. There are several
variables that will determine the battery life (hours of sunlight,
temperature outside, frequency of activity, etc.) Night video and
photo frequency (light and record) will result in shorter battery life.
Info: The daytime exposure to direct sunlight should be 4-5 hours
per day. In the case of indirect sunlight, the value is correspondingly
higher, approx. 8-10 hours.
Attention: If RED status LED flashes, it is time for charging!

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Installing / Mounting
You can install the TX-156 to a tree or fix it to flat surfaces by
bracket. (Height: 1.8 -2.5m)
⚫You should mount the TX-156 via bracket in advance.
⚫The TX-156 should be placed, where it has enough sunlight, no
barrier and shelter. And the solar panel has to face to the sunlight.
⚫The TX-156 should be placed, where it has
enough sunlight, no barrier and shelter. And the
solar panel has to face to the sunlight. If the
sunshine is low or the sky is overcast, the battery
takes longer to charge.
⚫Place the TX-156 above the ground or platform to avoid being
inundated by rain.
⚫Check and make sure the TX-156 is fixed well.
⚫When mounting the TX-156 with the included mounting belt note
the following:
- This product is suitable for walls that are 90 degrees perpendicular
to the ground.
- When tied to a pillar or in some places, it should be 90 degrees to
the ground to facilitate drainage.
FAQ
1. When you connect the computer, the red light is off. Please
check if the USB plug is too loose to cause poor contact. When the
battery is out of power, it needs to be reset (you can insert a metal
strip such as a paper clip into the Reset hole and touch it to reset
the machine with a light touch); whether Windows prompts the USB
due to the high current surge caused by the slow insertion, you
need to restart the computer.
2. Before connecting to the computer, the three-gear switch should
be set in the OFF position. After connecting to the computer, you
can check the pictures and videos and set the computer parameters
when the red light is on.
3. When the red light is off at startup, there may be no power to
charge. You can use a metal strip such as a paper clip to insert it
into the Reset hole and press it to reset it.
4. If the red light keeps flashing when starting up (flash) or the
power is turned OFF after starting up for 4 seconds, it needs to be
charged, then the three-gear switch should be plugged into the USB

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of the computer at the OFF position and the charging red light
should be turned OFF when it is fully charged.
5. If the red light keeps flashing (slowly flashing) when you turn on,
please check whether the memory card is installed or the cycle is
full (connect the computer with the Camera_Config_Tool_exe tool to
check whether the machine is closed cycle) and the bad card
prompt.
6. 30 seconds after starting up, move your hand quickly outside the
machine's motion sensor. The green light will not flash. Check
whether the infrared sensor window is too dirty. After the green light
flashes, the red light keeps flashing. Please check whether the
MicroSD is properly inserted or not (connect to the computer with
Camera_Config _Tool_ exe to format the machine MicroSD card).
Technical specifications
Image sensor
1/4" CMOS 2MP
Video resolution / file
1920x1080 25fps/ AVI
Photo resolution / file
1920x1080/ JPEG
Camera lens
F/NO 2.0; FOV=120°; Auto IR filter
PIR (at 25°C)
max. distance ~8m / angle 120° / trigger time
0.2–0.25 sec.
Light
distance ~8m / power 4W, 150 lumen (20W
incandescent bulb) / Colour: 6000–6500 Kelvin
Storage
MicroSD* card up to 512GB (Class10)
[*not included]
Redording
storage
Video: 10seconds = 42MB; with 100 triggers a day
32GB would last 7days until loop function starts
working
Photo: 5x photo = 3MB; with 500 triggers a day
32GB would last 20 days
Power supply
DC 5V / 1A
Solar panel
3.0W
Charging time
20 hours, by power supply
Built in Battery
2x Type 18650-2P lithium ion battery 4000mAh,
3.7V (total: 8000mAh)
Ø working
time
Battery: about 2 weeks (depending on mode,
settings, hours of sunlight, temperature, etc.)
Connections
MicroUSB (charging & data); MicroSD slot
Buttons
3 switch button (video, photo, off / data transfer to
PC and camera settings)

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Microphone
Yes
Operating system (Software)
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 only
Language PC Software
English, German
Operation temperature
–10°C up to +40°C
Material
ABS
Weight / Dimensions
582g / (L) 24 x (W) 16.0 (H) 9.5 cm
Package
Contents
FullHD solar outdoor camera with LED light
TX-156, 1x MicroUSB cable, 1x Mounting belt, 2x
Screws with dowels, User Manual
Warnings
(To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or product damage/failure)
⚫Do not expose unit with the cover open to rain, moisture, dripping
or splashing.⚫Do not submerge product in water (this unit is
designed for normal outdoor use). ⚫Do not attempt to disassemble
the device, it may result in short-circuit or even damage. ⚫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. Also 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 by
our factory.