Nextbase 512GW Ultra User 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.

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 2 hours 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.

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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO USING A DASH CAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PRODUCT FEATURES

POWERED GPS MOUNT

CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS

IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION

FIRST TIME USE

POLARISING FILTER

VIDEO MODE

PHOTO MODE

PLAYBACK MODE

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SETUP MENU

PC CONNECTION

TV CONNECTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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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:

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.

A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen is a multilayer complex component, containing

LCD:

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.

Video playback upon the device which is visible to the driver is prohibited or restricted in some 9.

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.

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 6-10, up to 64GB

8-64GB MicroSD Card, Class 10 (48mb/s), for best results use a recognized brand

8GB MicroSD = 30 minutes of recording 16GB MicroSD = 61 minutes of recording 32GB MicroSD = 129 minutes of recording 64GB MicroSD = 264 minutes of recording

MOV

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.

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

Instruction Manual

& Software Disk

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.co.uk

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.

POWERED GPS MOUNT

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

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.

CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS

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

Front:

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.

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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13. Rear Camera input (located under the dust cover)

Used to connect an auxiliary rear camera (sold separately), contact your local Nextbase dealer for availability.

Note:

- Failure to use the approved Nextbase Rear Camera, will result in damage being caused which will not be covered under the manufacturers warranty.

14. DC-IN & USB socket (located under the dust cover)

Connect the supplied car power cable or USB data cable here.

Note:

- Normally the car power cable is connected to the mount when in use, not directly to this socket.

Bottom:

15. Light Sensor

Detects the ambient light level and will adjust the screen brightness accordingly. Turned on and off within the Setup Menu.

16. Reset button

In the unlikely event the Dash Cam becomes unresponsive, press the RESET button to restart the Dash Cam.

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17. HD Output (located under the dust cover)

Used to connect your Dash Cam to a television using an HD Cable (sold separately).

18. Microphone Integral microphone for audio recording.

19. MicroSD Card slot

Insert the MicroSD card here, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the back of the Dash Cam.

IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Please follow the instructions below for first-time installation of the Dash Cam. For day to day use simply remove the camera from the mount as required.

1. Insert MicroSD Card

Insert a suitable MicroSD card (Class 10 48/Mbps) in to the Dash Cam, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the LCD screen side of the Dash Cam. Push the memory card until it clicks into place.

Note:

- Use the edge of a small coin (or similar object) to push the memory card in place if required. Take care that card has 'clicked' into place, a second push inwards will release the memory card.

- Do not remove or insert the memory card when the Dash Cam is turned on. This may damage the memory card.

2. Remove dust cover from Dash Cam

Remove the dust cover that is located on the top of the Dash Cam to gain access to the mounting point.

To remove the dust cover, slide it forwards away from the LCD screen of the Dash Cam.

Note:

- If the Dash Cam is not to be used for a period of time please replace the dust cover to help keep the metal contacts free of dust or other contaminants.

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