Nextbase 512GW Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Ultra

1440p Quad H D Dash Cam with GPS,
Wi-Fi & Anti G lare Polarising Filt er

INTRODUCTION TO USING A DASH CAM

The iN-CAR CAM range of Dash Cams have been designed specifically with ease of use in mind, it is
recommended NOT to change the default settings, which have been carefully selected to give the
best performance for day to day use.

Basic operation.
The Dash Cam is set to record video, in files of just 3 minutes in length. This means that each
video file is a manageable size should you need to download and send to your insurance company.
Eventually your MicroSD card will fill up with video files but don't worry, the camera automatically
deletes the oldest file to make space for new recordings. This way you never run out of space and
have plenty of driving historical evidence saved.

Please check the firmware version of the Dash Cam, the version can be found in the set up menu
under System Info. The latest versions are available to download from our website, where you can
download ad update when necessary.

All Video files are recorded in BOTH High resolution and LOW resolution simultaneously, with the Low
resolution file being ideal for watching on smaller portable devices via Wi-Fi.

Typically a 16Gb card will store the last 60 minutes of driving footage.

The Time and Date are automatically set upon the camera from satellite data, based on the Country
selected from within the First Time Use menu.

The Time and Date will also update automatically for Daylight Savings Time, again based on the
Country selected.

There are 3 modes of camera operation - Video, Photo and Playback.

Video Mode: The default mode when the camera is turned on, for video recording.
Photo Mode: Allows you to take still photographs.
Playback mode: Allows you to view recorded video or photographs upon the Dash Cam LCD screen.

Press the MODE button on the Dash Cam to select required mode.

Automatic Start / Stop Technology. The Dash Cam senses power supplied to the cigarette lighter
socket as soon as the vehicle ignition is turned on and will start to record automatically.
When the ignition is turned off, the Dash Cam will perform an automatic shutdown process.

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INTRODUCTION TO USING A DASH CAM (CONTD.)

1. Tips for capturing best video footage:

1.1 Position the Dash Cam in the centre of the windscreen and ideally behind the rear view
mirror so it is not a distraction to the driver.

1.2 Reduce the amount of sky in the picture, by angling the view of the camera towards the road.
Too much sky will make the road appear darker due to the automatic exposure compensation.

1.3 Remove unnecessary items from your dashboard. If objects are placed on your dashboard
these can cause reflections to be seen on the windscreen and these reflections may be
captured during recording.

1.4 To improve dash board glare, a Nextbase Reflection free lens can be purchased.

2. Tips for stable memory card performance:

2.1 Periodically reformat the memory card. Every 2-3 weeks we recommend that you reformat
the memory card. This will wipe any files from the card and set it up afresh for continued use
with your Dash Cam.
Of course, you should only do this AFTER you've downloaded any files from the card that you
may want to keep, as formatting the card will remove all content.

2.1 Format your memory card using the Dash Cam. This will make sure that the card is
structured specifically for your camera. Press MENU twice and choose the Format Card
option. Follow the on-screen instructions accordingly.

2.2 Switch off the Dash Cam before removing the SD memory card, to prevent the chance
of damage being caused to the memory card or the files stored upon it, turn OFF the
Dash Cam before removing or inserting the memory card.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO USING A DASH CAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT

FCC STATEMENT

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PRODUCT FEATURES

POWERED GPS MOUNT

CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS

IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION

FIRST TIME USE

POLARISING FILTER

VIDEO MODE

PHOTO MODE

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PLAYBACK MODE

SETUP MENU

PC CONNECTION

TV CONNECTION

Wi-Fi CONNECTION

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PRECAUTIONS

Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for future reference. It will be helpful
should you encounter any operational problem.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CHOKING
HAZARD:

Do not expose this product to rain, moisture or water under any circumstances, doing
so may result in the risk of electric shock or fire.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the instruction manual unless you are qualified to do so.
Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if;
The Unit has been exposed to rain or water.
The unit does not seem to operate normally.
The unit exhibits a marked change in performance.

Some Products may contain components that are small enough to be swallowed.
Please keep out of reach of children.

LCD:

A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen is a multilayer complex component, containing
691,200 pixels. Pixels can however fail during normal product life. 1 pixel = 0.0001%
failure rate, and one pixel failure per year of operation is considered normal and not
a cause for concern.

WEEE:

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users
in private households in the European Union.

This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this cannot be disposed
of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by
handing it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electronic
equipment and/or batteries. For more information please contact your local household
waste disposal office.

CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT

1. Ensure that the windscreen is free of dirt or grease before placing mount upon it.
Do not obscure the view of the road ahead or impede the deployment of any airbags in the event 2.

of an accident.

When not in use, please disconnect the car adaptor from both the 12/24Vdc outlet in your vehicle 3.

and the device itself.

4. Only clean the device with a soft dry cloth, for tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in

5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth.

Note that alcohol, thinner, benzene etc could cause damage to the paint or coatings.
Avoid making contact with the lens as damage be caused. 5. may
If required clean the glass lens carefully using spectacle lens cleaning fluid on a soft cloth only. 6.
The video recordings made by this Digital Video Recorder are intended for personal use only. 7.
Publication of the recordings on Youtube, the internet or other methods are subject to the 8.

Data Protection Act and the requirements thereof must be adhered to.

If the Digital Video Recorder is to be used within a commercial environment, i.e. truck use, then

the CCTV regulation apply also, in addition to the Data Protection Act regulations. This includes
olabelling to identify the use f CCTV is taking place, the omission of Audio recording and
he relevant informing t authorities of who controls the data.

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countries or States. Please adhere to these laws.

Whilst driving, do not adjust the controls of your device as this is a distraction to driving. 10.

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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.

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 to 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.

• This appliance and its antenna must not be co-located or operated conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

• A minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the antenna and the person
for this appliance to satisfy the RF exposure requirements.

FCC CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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FCC - STATEMENTSUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

(47 CFR Section 2.906).

We; Tank Design

(The responsible party, who must be located in the United States)

Hereby, Declare that the essential requirements set out in the 47 CFR Sections 2.906 of FCC, have

been fully fulfilled on our product with indication below:

1. Applicant's Info

Company Name: Portable Multimedia Ltd

Mailing Address : Unit 2, Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road, Caerphilly. CF83 3ED. UK

Contact : Graham Lambert

Tel : [phone]

Email Address : [e-mail]

2. Product Info

Product Name : Dash Cam

Model No. : NBDVR512GW

Brand Name : Nextbase

3. Applied Standard

Standards

E-CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B—Unintentional Radiators: 2017

Report No. WTS18S01100308E

4. Test Firm Used to Take Measurements:

Name : Waltek Services (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Address : 1/F, Fukangtai Building, West Baima Rd Songgang Street, Baoan District,

Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China, 518105

Contact Name : Philo Zhong

Tel : [phone] 802

Email : [e-mail]

Designation No. : CN1201

FRN : 0027148261

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SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CONTINUED

5. FCC Marking

6. Responsibilities and obligations

Strictly follow the FCC rules of 2.906, 2.908, 2.909.

7. Applicant's Authorization

Company Name: Portable Multimedia Ltd

Mailing Address : Unit 2, Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road, Caerphilly. CF83 3ED. UK

Contact person : Graham Lambert

Signature:

Email Address : [e-mail]

Tel : [phone]

Date : 28th March 2018

8. Responsible party in US.

Company name: Tank Design

Mailing Address: 158 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

Contact person : Mr Scott Watts

Signature:

Email address : [e-mail]

Tel : [phone]

Date : 28th March 2018

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Model Number / Name

Power Requirements

Power Supply

Sensor Resolution

Lens ­Type / Angle / Aperture

Recording Resolution

Screen Size

Screen Resolution

Screen Ratio

Card Reader

SD Card
(Recommended Type)

SD Card Recorded File
Capacity
(based on default settings)

Recording Format

Video / Audio Out

Internal Battery

Unit Dimensions

Unit Weight

NBDVR512GW / ULTRA

5V / 1.5A

12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied)
Fuse Type: 20mm / 2A
Output: 5Vdc

6.8M Pixel (6,798,816 Pixels)

6G / 140° / F1.6

2560 x 1440 @ 30fps & 848 x 480 @ 30fps (default)

3.0"

960 (W) X 240 (H) pixels x RGB

16:9

MicroSD, Class 10, up to 128GB

8-128GB MicroSD Card, Class 10 (48mb/s), for best results use a
recognized brand

8GB MicroSD = 30 minutes of recording
16GB MicroSD = 60 minutes of recording
32GB MicroSD = 120 minutes of recording
64GB MicroSD = 240 minutes of recording
128GB MicroSD = 480 minutes of recording

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High Definition: Type C Socket (Video / Audio)

Lithium-ion 3.7V / 260mAh (approx. 30mins recording time)
Battery design allows the 'Auto Power Off' feature to function in
event of power loss within the vehicle. It is not intended as an
alternative power source to replace the supplied car adaptor.

106 x 59 x 40mm

89g

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries.
© 2015 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google Maps™ mapping service is a trademark of Google Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Exmor R is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
microSD™ and the microSD logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Wi-Fi® is a registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please check the contents of your NEXTBASE product.

Dash Cam

Window

Sticker

Product appearance may differ slightly to that shown above.

Powered GPS Mount Car Power Cable USB Cable

(adhesive mount included)

Quick Start

Guide

PRODUCT FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing this NEXTBASE Dash Cam, in this section we will outline some of the
features available with this Dash Cam.

3.0" LCD Colour Screen

LCD screen for ease of use and viewing the playback of recorded videos and photos.

Powered GPS Mount

Supplied with an Easy-Fit powered mount, which allows the Dash Cam to be fitted and removed
quickly and easily. The car power cable can remain in place, connected to the mount.

GPS Logger

GPS co-ordinates, date and time are recorded, the journey can then be viewed using the supplied
Windows & Mac playback software.
The software is also available to download from www.nextbase.com

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Connect your smartphone or tablet device to the Dash Cam, can be used to Start/Stop recording
or to view or download files from the Dash Cam.

G Sensor / File Protection

In the event of an impact the device will automatically 'protect' the recording, stopping the file from
being over-written. This can also be performed manually, by pressing the ‘protect’ button.
Individual files can also be 'protected' when viewed within playback mode.

Intelligent Parking Mode

Once enabled, Parking Mode will put the Dash Cam in to standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
The Dash Cam will power on automatically and record 2 minutes of video, when physical movement
of your vehicle is detected.

Polarising Filter

This Dash Cam incorporates a polarising filter to reduce windscreen glare and reflection.

Auto Dimming

Once enabled, the screen will automatically dim during night-time driving.

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POWERED GPS MOUNT

Please see below to identify the parts of the supplied powered mount.

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1. Locking lever

The locking lever is used to attach and release the window mount to your vehicles windscreen.
Pull the lever down to prepare the window mount for use. Once the mount is firmly upon the
windscreen (in a suitable location) push the lever to lock the mount in place.

2. Locking ring

Loosen the locking ring to adjust the Dash Cam position if required, remembering to
re-tighten before use.

3. DC-IN socket

Connect the supplied car power cable here.

4. Suction cup

This is used to attach and release the window mount to your vehicles windscreen.
Affix to a clear piece of windscreen where there is no paint effect applied.

5. Suction release tab

Once the locking lever has been opened use this release tab to break the seal between
the mount and windscreen.

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CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS

Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam.

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1. Mounting point (located under the dust cover)

After removing the dust cover, attach the supplied powered GPS mount here.

2. Speaker

Integral speaker for audio playback directly from the Dash Cam.

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3. Camera lens

Wide Angle 140°, 6 Element glass lens for optimum picture quality.

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4. Power On / Off
Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on / off the Dash Cam.

5. Up / Microphone Off

Up:
Press to navigate up within menus and to move to the previous file when in playback mode.

Microphone Off:
Press to turn off / on the microphone (audio recording), only available whilst in video mode.

6. Down / Screen Off

Down:
Press to navigate down within menus and to move to the next file when in playback mode.

Screen Off:
Press to turn off / on the screen, only available whilst in video mode.

7. Protect File / Wi-Fi

Protect File:
Press whilst recording to protect the current file in event of an emergency situation.

Note:

- To help locate the Protect button, there are ‘pips’ to the left hand side of the button.

- A marker will be seen on the recorded file noting when the protection took place.

Wi-Fi:
Press and hold for three seconds to turn on Wi-Fi mode, this is not available whilst recording
or during playback.

Note:

- To exit Wi-Fi mode please press the OK button once paired device has been disconnected.

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8. Dual colour LED indicator
Red = power on

Red flashing = recording
Blue = battery charging

9. Screen

3.0' LCD colour screen for the viewing of recorded files on the Dash Cam.

10. Mode

Press to change between video, photo or playback modes.

11. Record / OK
Record:

Press to start or stop a recording when in video mode, or take a photo when in photo mode.

OK:
Press to confirm selection when in menus.

12. Menu

Press to open the menu within current mode, press twice to open the Setup menu.

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