Technaxx TX-125 User manual

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Technaxx®* User Manual
Nature Wild Cam 8MP TX-125
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Contents
Features........................................................................................................ 1
Camera overview........................................................................................... 2
Power supply................................................................................................. 2
Inserting the memory card............................................................................. 3
Basic Operations ........................................................................................... 3
Download Files to a computer (2 ways)......................................................... 9
Technical specifications ................................................................................. 9
Features
Security camera battery operated for indoor and outdoor use
Ideal for recording and observing the wildlife and for monitoring houses
FullHD video resolution 1080p
2.4” TFT LCD display (720x320)
1/3.2" CMOS sensor with 8MP
Select functions: video, photo, video & photo
PIR sensor (~18m) & IR range (~18m) for night recordings
Triggering time 0.5 seconds
Built-in micophone & speaker
MicroSD card** up to 32GB (**not included in delivery)
Camera protection class IP56 (dust proof & heavy splash water proof)
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Camera overview
Inside view
Front view
1
Display screen
10
Down Button
2
Up button / Video button
11
MicroSD card slot
3
Shot Button
12
AV Jack
4
Right Button
13
Mini USB connector
5
OK Button
14
OFF-TEST-ON Mode
6
Speaker
15
Infrared LEDs
7
Menu Button
16
Lens
8
Left Button
17
Front PIR sensor (motion sensor)
9
Playback Button
18
Side PIR sensor (motion sensor
Power supply
Before use, install 8x pieces of AA batteries* 1.5V (*included) in the correct
polarity. Open the camera case and remove the battery cover.
Extended Information for Power supply
The device does not work with a battery voltage lower than 4V.
The battery life with default video length of 15 seconds will be: 8 hours in
day mode or 1.5 hours in night mode & 2000 videos in day mode or 400
videos in night mode (8xAA batteries installed).
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Inserting the memory card
The camera has no built-in memory, therefore insert a formated (with FAT32)
MicroSD card** up to 32GB (**not included) for saving files. We suggest to use
class 6 or above high speed card.
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. The camera will be short-circuiting influenced by environment
temperature and humidity. Notice protection for the camera when using it
outdoor.
If the capacity of MicroSD card is full, the camera will stop recording
automatically. The LEDs will go out (when Endless Capture is OFF).
Press the edge of the card gently to pop-out the MicroSD card.
Basic Operations
Turn On and Off the camera
First time start in Test mode select the device language. Not possible in ON
mode!
Switch the MODE button to “Test” to turn on the camera for settings.
Switch the MODE button to “ON” to turn the camera in recording mode.
Switch the MODE button to “Off” to turn off the camera.
System Setup
Switch MODE button to “Test”, then you can set the system parameters.
Press Up/Down button to switch between Video and Photo mode for
manual use in Test mode.
 Press Menu button to open the setup menu.
 Press Up/Down button to scroll through all menus. Then press OK
button to enter the options interface.
 Press Up/Down button to scan all options. And press OK button to
confirm options.
 Press MENU button again to turn back to last menu or exit the
setup menu.
Setup menu and function as below:
Mode: [Photo] / [Video] / [Photo & Video] (default). Select and press OK
button to confirm.
Set the
working mode
Photo mode
Camera only takes pictures.
Video mode
Camera only records video.
Photo & Video mode
(default)
Camera will take a photo first,
and then start to record video.
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Photo Resolution: Set the image resolution: the bigger the resolution the
higher the sharpness! (It will take bigger space either.)
[21MP: 5616x3744] / [16MP: 4608x3456] / [12MP: 4000x3000] / [8M:
3264x2448] (default) / [5M: 2592x1944] / [3M: 2048x1536]
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Photo Series:
Set photo number
of continuous
shooting
Photo mode
Camera will take photos continuously
Options: [1 photo] (default) / [2 photos in series] /
[3 photos in series].
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Video Resolution: [1920x1080] (default) / [1280x720] / [720x480] / [640x480]
/ [320x240]. Select and press OK button to confirm. Set the video resolution:
the bigger the resolution the shorter the recording time.
TL-Video Resolution: Set the resolution for the Time Lapse [2592x1944] /
[2048x1536] and press OK button to confirm.
Video length / Audio recording
Video length
Set the duration of recording a video clip shortest time is 3
sec. / longest time is 10 min.
Options: 3 sec. –10 min. (default is 15 sec.)
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Audio
recording
Open this function camera will record audio when
recording video.
Options: [On] (default) / [Off].
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Shot Lag: 5 sec. –60 min. Select and press OK to confirm.
“Short Lag” is the time between the current video and the next video. Set the
time of delay shooting when the camera detects the motion. Within the
selected time, the camera will not record any image or video. It can avoid
storing too much of the same event and saving more storage. (Default is 5
seconds.)
IR Distance: (set the distance of infrared induction): [Near] / [Middle] (default)
/ [Far]. Select and press OK button to confirm.
Note: Maybe you have to adjust the right option for your personal use.
Side motion sensors: [on] (default) / [off] Select and press OK button to
confirm. The side motion sensors extend the motion detection, when set to
“On”.
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Sensitivity Motion Sensors options: [Low] / [Middle] (default) / [High].
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Test the sensitivity and find the correct detection zone for your purpose. Set
the sensitivity of the sensor. Note: The temperature can also influence the
sensor sensitivity.
Low
Set the sensitivity to low if you want to record indoors (small
environment) or in cold environment.
Middle
Set the sensitivity to middle if you want to record outdoor (normal
environment).
High
Set the sensitivity to high if you want to record outdoors (huge
environment) or the temperature is mild.
Target Recording Time
Set the target recording time of the
day. With this option you can
preselect when recordings should
been taken.
As shown in right picture, you can set
the start and stop time. The camera
will work just in the set time slot. In
other time, the camera will keep in
standby state.
Options: [On] / [Off] (default).
Press OK to confirm.
Note: If start time and stop time are the same, the working time is 24 hours.
Time Lapse Recording
Set the interval time of taking
pictures. The camera will take
pictures automatically as per set time
interval. For example, set the interval
time to 1 hour, the camera will take a
photo each hour. If you want to
observe that a plant blooms, the
camera will take 24 photos in 24
hours to record the whole process of
blooming.
Options: [On] / [Off] (default).
Press OK to confirm.
Set
Target recording time
Start：Stop：
Hr：Min Hr：Min
00 00 00 00
MENU Back OK Select
Settings
Set time lapse
Hr：Min ：Sec
00 00 30
Notification:Motion
sensors deactivated
MENU Back OK Select
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TL (Time Lapse) Video
You can set the interval time. The
time range is from 3 second to 24
hours.
For example, set the interval to 1
hour, the camera will take a photo
each hour. If the camera works for 24
hours, there will be 24 photos. These
photos will be converted into a video.
Options: [On] / [Off] (default).
Press OK to confirm.
Language: (set the language display on screen):[English] / [German] /
[Danish] / [Finnish] / [Swedish] / [Dutch] / [Spanish] / [French] / [Italian] /
[Portuguese].
Select and press OK button to confirm.
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 what means that the oldest
file (photo/video) will be deleted, every time a new motion is detected.
Time & Date: [Set time & date] / [Time format] / [Date format].
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Set time & date
Press Up/Down button to adjust the values.
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Time format: selected
between 24h (default) & 12h.
Press Up/Down button to adjust the values.
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Date format: select between
[dd/mm/yyyy] (default) /
[yyyy/mm/dd] / [mm/dd/yyyy].
Press Up/Down button to adjust the values.
Select and press OK button to confirm.
Photo Stamp: (stamp the date & time on the photos or not): [Time & date]
(default) / [Date] / [Off]. Select and press OK button to confirm.
Settings
Set time lapse
Hr：Min ：Sec
00 00 30
Notification:Motion
sensors deactivated
MENU Back OK Select
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Password Protection: [On] / [Off] (default). Select and press OK button to
confirm.
Set the power-on password of the camera. The password is four digits, each
digit ranges from 0 to 9. Attention: If you set the password, write it down to
make sure that you do not forget it!
Forgot password? Contact: [e-mail]
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.
Format Memory Card: [Yes] / [No] (default). Select and press OK button to
confirm.
Attention: Formatting the memory card (FAT 32) 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.
Serial No.: [On] / [Off] (default). Select and press OK button to confirm.
Set the unique serial number for the camera. The number is four digits, each
digit ranges from 0 to 9.
Reset Settings: [On] / [Off] (default). Select and press OK button to
confirm.
Restore the camera to factory default settings including password, serial
number and so on.
Version: Look up the Firmware information of the camera.
Take Photos, Record Video, Playback: Switch the Mode Button to “Test”. In
this mode, you can take photos, record video and playback files manually.
Take Photos: Press Capture button to switch to photo mode. Press Shot
button to take a picture.
Record Video: Press Video button to switch to video mode. Press Shot
button to start to record a video clip. Press Shot button again to stop
recording.
Playback: Press Playback button (10) to enter the playback interface.
Press Up/Down button to scroll through photos or videos. When you want to
playback video, press OK button to play the video. Press OK button again to
have a pause. Press Menu button to stop playback. Press Playback button (10)
again to exit the playback mode. Under “Playback”press the Menu button 
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Select from the following options:
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 to confirm
Activate slide show
Playback the photos in
slide way.
Each photo display 3 sec.
Press OK button 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 to confirm.
Working Mode
Switch the Mode Button to “On”. After turn on the camera, the screen will
display 15 seconds countdown. Then the LEDs and screen will go out. The
camera begins to operate independently and enter standby mode.
If the wild animals enter the detection range of the motion sensors, the
camera will be activated and detect the motion trail. If the wild animals
continue to move to the detection zone of the sensor, the camera will take
photos or record video automatically.
When the wild animals leave the detection zone of the sensors, the camera
will be deactivated and turn back to standby mode.
Night Mode
During the night, the infrared LEDs will turn on automatically, to provide
necessary light for taking pictures/videos. This makes it is possible to taking
picture at a distance about 3–18m without overexposing the night.
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. When record a video for long time in the evening,
the low voltage may have a great influence on the stability of the machine.
Attention: Do not record video with low battery voltage in the evening.
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Download Files to a computer (2 ways)
Inserting the MicroSD card into a card reader.
Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
Using a Card Reader
Pop-up 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 USB Cable
Connect the camera to the computer via USB 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.
Technical specifications
Image sensor
1/3.2" CMOS 8MP
Display
2.4” TFT LCD display (720x320)
Video resolution
1920x1080/25fps(interpolated),1280x720/30fps,
720x480/30fps, 640x480/30fps, 320x240/30fps
Photo resolution
21MP (5616x3744 interpolated), 16MP (4608x3456
interpolated), 12MP (4000x3000 interpolated), 8MP
3264x2448), 5MP (2592x1944), 3MP (2048x1536)
Video length
3 sec.–10 min. programmable
File format
JPEG/AVI
Lens
f=3.3mm, F/NO2.0, FOV=100°, Auto IR filter
IR
2x IR LEDs (high power/850nm), ~18m range
PIR
Main PIR=60° + side PIR=120° viewing angle; ~18m
Triggering distance
~18m (below 25°C at the Normal Level)
Triggering time
0.5 seconds
Trigger interval
5 sec.–60 min. programmable
Timer
On/Off, Time Lapse programmable
Shooting numbers
1–3
Effectiveness
Daytime: 1m up to infinitive, Night time: 1.5–18m
Periodic shot
Time Lapse 3 second up to 24 hours
Auto-distinguish
images
Color images in daytime/black & white night images
PC interface
Mini USB2.0
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Memory
External: MicroSD** card (up to 32GB, Class10)
[**not included in delivery]
Internal memory: 8M x 16 SDRAM
Power supply
8x AA batteries* (*included); external 6V power
supply** at least 1,5A (hollow plug 3.5x1.35mm)
Standby time
~12 months, depending on settings and used battery
quality
Lockable / Password protection
Optional / 4-digit numbers
Working temperature
–20°C up to +60°C
Weight &
Dimensions
335g (without batteries) / (L) 9.6 x (W) 8.1 x (H) 13.6cm
Package contents
Nature Wild Cam 8MP TX-125, Mini USB cable, AV
cable, Mounting belt & support, 3x screws & 3x dowels,
8x AA batteries, User Manual
Warnings
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 children.
The device will be hot after using for too long time. This is normal.
Please use the accessory provided by our factory.
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
batteies 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 or 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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