Xanes T69 FullHD 1080pmini pocket camera

User Manual

1080p, 180° tiltable camera

Infrared LEDs

Status LED

Attachment clip

Micro-SD card slotMicro-USB slot

Micro

Mode button

Reset button

Overview

Power button

ver 1.0 - January 09, 2018

Camera specifications

The Xanes T69 is especially intended to use as a conference camera. You canas well record a video or just the voice. The camera can also be used for otherpurposes such as a surveillance camera or dashcam.

Properties

Resolution : 1920x1080p - Overall bit rate : ~12 Mb/s - Bit rate : ~25 Mb/s - Audio : PCM: 1280x720p - Overall bit rate : ~12 Mb/s - Bit rate : ~16 Mb/s - Audio : PCM

Ratio : 16/9Framerate : 30fpsVideo Format : AVIVideo coding : M-JPEGAudio Format : WAV (256 kb/s - 16 kHz - 16 bits)Charging time : 90 minutes (on external charger)Operating time : ~4 hoursBattery : 650 mAh LiPoMicro-SD card : 8-128 Gb class 10 (not provided)Size : 90x29x9mmWeight : 30grs

1080p 720p

Audio

Data sheet for recorded files

ChargingUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to an external powersource, like your computer, a wall charger, a power bank or a car charger. Thepower source should deliver a least a charging current of 500mAh. Do not usea quick charger as this type of charger can damage the battery. To preserve thecondition of the battery, be sure to charge the camera after each use. Also, ifyou do not plan to use the camera for a long time, be sure to fully charge thebattery before storing. In this case repeat the charging operation every month. As soon as you connect the camera to a charger, the blue status LED goes onand the camera is in standby mode. In this state, recording is possible. Push thepower button for about 2 seconds to turn off the camera. A green LED nowindicates the charging cycle. Charging time will take about 90 minutesdepending the type of charger. The green LED goes off when the battery isfully charged (on external charger).

Preparing the camera

Micro-SD card

When you turn on the camera for the first time and there is no micro-SD cardinserted, the blue LED will blink. You can use a class 10 micro-SD card with acapacity from 8 to 128Gb. Pay attention do not insert or remove the card whenthe camera is powered, else you can loose data.

Timestamp

On recording, a timestamp can be displayed. When you insert for the first timea blank micro-SD card, the system will create two files('settime.txt' and 'settings.txt'). After recording for the firsttime, the system will additionally create two folders('Record' and 'Video') Edit the 'settime.txt' file and change the text to the current date and time.Example : '2018-01-30,19:10:00 ' Save the file with the current date and time and insert the card directly afterthis operation in the camera. Power the camera. The current date will now betranferred to the internal clock. As long as the battery is charged, the current date and time will be displayed by the internal clock of the camera. When youdelete this file, when you format the micro-SD card, when you reinsert the cardin the camera after a file transfer or when the battery is completely drained, youneed to repeat the whole operation, else the camera will consider the defaultfactory settings.

(without quotes and a space at the end)

Note 1 : the change date/time operation can also be achieved when the camerais directly connected to the computer. More about connecting the camera to thecomputer a little later in this manual.

‘settings.txt’ explanations

Open the ‘settings.txt’ file for editing.The factory settings are ‘1,0,0,1 ‘ (without quotes and a space at the end)

1,0,0,1The recording resolution :- 1=FullHD (1920x1080p)- 0=HD (1280x720p)

Timestamp :- 1=On- 0=Off

Remarks

- If no micro-SD card is inserted, the blue LED is blinking- On battery, after 3 minutes of inactivity, the camera will automatically power off- In 'No-Loop' mode, the camera is recording as long as there is free space on the micro-SD card. Once the maximum recording capacity is reached, the LED is blinking blue/red for a while and than the camera is powered off.- When the battery is nearly empty, the last sequence will be saved and the camera will power off.- All video modes can be combined.

Motion detection :- 1=On- 0=OffLoop sequences:

- 1=On- 0=Off

Note 2 : If you do not want a timestamp on your recordings, edit the 'settings.txt'file as follow : original settings : '1,0,0,1 ', Change to '1,0,0,0 ' (without quotesand a space at the end)

Camera operations

Before you start recording, be sure to edit the settings in the 'settings.txt' file.

Simple recording operation (considering factory settings {1,0,0,1 })

By default, the recording mode is set to FullHD (1920x1080p) and the timestampis active. Turn on the camera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. Theblue LED will light. To start recording, briefly press the 'Power button'. The blueLED is flashing 2-3 times and the recording starts. Note: during recording, noLED is lit. Press again the 'Power button' to stop recording. The blue LED islighting again. If you do not stop recording, the camera will record sequences of8 minutes each until the micro-SD card is full or the battery is empty. Connectedto an external power source, the camera will record as long until you decide tostop recording or until the micro-SD card is full. If set to ‘Loop’ and connected toan external power source, the operation can only be inrerrupted by your decision.

Infrared Mode

Turn on the camera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. The blue LEDwill light. Long press the 'Mode' button' until the blue LED changes to solidblue/red. You are now in 'Infrared Mode'. To start recording, briefly press the'Power button'. The LED is blinking alternatively 2-3 times blue/red, than therecording begins. Note: during recording, no LED is lit. Press again the'Power button' to stop recording. The blue/red LED is lighting again. To exit the'Infrared Mode', long press again the 'Mode' button'. The LED is changing to blue.Finally, long press the 'Power button' to turn off the camera.

In 'Loop mode’, the oldest file will be overwritten when the micro-SD card is full.The lenght of each recorded sequence in ‘Loop mode’ is 5 minutes. The videofiles are saved in the 'Video folder'. Finally, long press the 'Power button' to turnoff the camera.

Motion detection

Edit and activate the ‘Motion detection’ in the ‘settings.txt’ file. Turn on thecamera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. The blue LED will shortlylight up and than the blue LED will blink 2-3 times. The ‘Motion detection’becomes directly active. Note: during the ‘Motion detection’ operation, no LEDis lit. The camera will record sequences of 1 minute each. After that, the camerais going in sleep mode, but the ‘Motion detection’ is still active. If the camerapermanently detects movements, it will only stops recording when no moremovement is detected. In this case the recording is stopping after a defined time.To stop the ‘Motion detection’, press the ‘Power button’ again. Finally, long pressthe 'Power button' to turn off the camera. Note : to return back to normal cameraoperation, you need to edit again the ‘settings.txt’ file.

Voice recorder only

Turn on the camera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. The blue LEDwill light. Short press the ‘Mode button’. The voice recording begins.A red LED will blink 3 times. Note: during the ‘Voice recording’ operation, no LEDis lit. To stop the ‘Voice recording’ press the ‘Mode button’ again. The LED isreturning to solid blue. Press the ‘Mode button’ again to record a new sequence.To stop the ‘Voice recording’ press the ‘Mode button’ again. The voice files aresaved in the 'Record folder'. long press the 'Power button' to turn off the camera.

Video recording with an external power source

Connect the camera to an external power source (not the computer). Turn onthe camera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. The blue LED will light.To start recording, briefly press the 'Power button'. A blue/green LED is flashing2-3 times and the recording starts. The green LED remains activated, indicatingthat the camera is connected to an external power source and in charge. Pressagain the 'Power button' to stop recording. The blue LED is lighting again, thecamera is in standby mode. To turn the camera off, long press the ‘Power button’.Now only the green LED lights up, indicating that the camera is in charge.

Infrared video recording with an external power source

Connect the camera to an external power source (not the computer). Turn onthe camera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. The blue LED will light.Long press the 'Mode' button' until the blue LED changes to solid blue/red.You are now in 'Infrared Mode'. To start recording, briefly press the'Power button'. The LED is blinking alternatively 2-3 times blue/red, than therecording begins. The green LED remains activated, indicating that the camerais connected to an external power source and in charge. Press again the'Power button' to stop recording. The blue/red LED is lighting again. To exit the'Infrared Mode', long press again the 'Mode' button'. The LED is changing to blue.Finally, long press the 'Power button' to turn off the camera. Now only the greenLED lights up, indicating that the camera is in charge.

Voice recording with an external power source

Connect the camera to an external power source (not the computer). Turn onthe camera by pressing the 'Power button' for a second. The blue LED will light.Short press the ‘Mode button’. The voice recording begins. A green/red LED willblink 3 times. The green LED remains activated, indicating that the camera isconnected to an external power source and in charge. To stop the‘Voice recording’ press the ‘Mode button’ again. The LED is returning to solidblue. Press the ‘Mode button’ again to record a new sequence. The voice filesare saved in the 'Record folder'. long press the 'Power button' to turn off thecamera. Now only the green LED lights up, indicating that the camerais in charge.

External power source usage

Note : Before you record videos when your camera is connected to anexternal power source, do not forget to define the parameters in the'settings.txt' file.

Connecting to a computer

Drivers

Connect the micro-USB plug to the camera and the normal USB plug to yourcomputer. First the LED status is blue, than the LED is blinking green/yellow.When you connect the Xanes T69 for the first time to your computer, a fewdrivers will be installed :

The camera is recognized as a mass storage device, but also a video driver, asound driver and even a media-player driver will be installed. This allows you touse your camera as a webcam.

Webcam

Note : the camera is not really intended to use as a webcam. With a maximumrecording rate of 7fps, the displayed video is a little jerky. Nevertheless you canuse it as a webcam. I suggest using the becausethis software provides very good results. Connect the camera to your computerand launch the application. Configure the settings.

'Debut Video Capture Software'

Folder structure

Note : when connected to a computer, the battery is also charging. A red blinkingLED indicates that the battery is fully charged.

Video Recordings Audio Recordings

Note : When connected to the computer, you can not record to the micro-SDcard, only within the software.

Video settings Audio settings

Resetting the camera

Resetting the camera is really simple- Turn on the camera. Wait until the blue LED is lighting- Take a small object like a paperclip- Insert the paperclip into the hole below the ‘Mode button’- The blue LED is going off, the reset is done- Turn on again the camera for normal operations

Note : pay attention do not insert the paperclip into another hole

Software sample

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