NextBase 402G, iN-CAR CAM 402G PROFESSIONAL, NBDVR402G Installation Manual

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Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
PRODUCT FEATURES
CONTROLS
INSTALLATION
VIDEO MODE
PHOTO MODE
PLAYBACK MODE
VIDEO PLAYBACK
PHOTO PLAYBACK
DRIVING RECORDER PLAYER INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS
INSTALLATION FOR MAC
DRIVING RECORDER PLAYER FOR WINDOWS
DRIVING RECORDER PLAYER FOR MAC
MENUS AND SETTINGS
VIDEO MODE
PHOTO MODE
PLAYBACK MODE
SETUP MENU
PC CONNECTION
MAC CONNECTION
VIDEO & AUDIO OUTPUT
HIGH DEFINITION OUTPUT
STANDARD DEFINITION OUTPUT
TROUBLING SHOOTING

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PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

LCD:

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT BY YOURSELF!

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 can not be dispose 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 battery. For more information please
contact your local household waste disposal office.

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 = 0.00014% failure rate, and one pixel
failures per year of operation is considered normal and not a cause for concern.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform and 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 changes in performance.

WARNING:

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

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Model Number / Name

Power Requirements

Power Supply

Sensor Resolution

Lens Type

Lens Angle

Aperature

Recording Resolution (Max.)

Screen Size

Screen Resolution

Screen Ratio

Card Reader

SD Card (Recommended Type)

Recording Format

Video Out

Internal Battery

Unit Dimensions

Unit Weight

NBDVR402G / NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM 402G PROFESSIONAL

5V / 600mA

12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied)
Fuse Type: 20mm Glass Fast Blow 2A

3M Pixel (3,000,000 Pixel)

6G

F1.6

2.7"

16:9

8-32GB Class 10 (30mb/s) branded (not supplied)

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Lithium-ion 3.7V / 200mAh (approx. 6mins 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.

140°

1920 x 1080 @ 30fps

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

MicroSD, Class 6-10, <=32GB

High Definition: Mini Socket (Video / Audio)
Standard Definition: 3.5mm Jack (Video / Audio)

107 x 61.5 x 37.5mm

100g

CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT

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 of an accident.
When not in use, please disconnect the car adaptor from both the 12/24Vdc outlet in your vehicle and the device
itself.
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.
If required clean the glass lens carefully using spectacle lens cleaning fluid on a soft cloth only.
The video recordings made by this Digital Video Recorder are intended for personal use only.
Publication of the recordings on Youtube, the internet or other methods are subject to the 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 labelling to identify the use
of CCTV is taking place, the omission of Audio recording and informing the relevant authorities of who controls the
data.
Video playback upon the device which is visible to the driver is prohibited or restricted in some 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.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please check the contents of your iN-CAR CAM product package. The actual products might appear slightly different
from the pictures shown below.

iN-CAR CAM

HD Cable

Mount

Car Power Cable

USB Cable

PRODUCT FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing this NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM product, in this section we will outline some of the features
available with this device.

2.7" 16:9 LCD Colour Screen

Large screen for ease of use and viewing the playback of both videos and photos.

3.0M PIXEL CMOS Sensor
Provides high quality recording up to 1920 x 1080P Full HD.

140° Wide Angle Lens

Wide angle lens to allow best possible recording of the vista ahead.

GPS Logger

GPS co-ordinates, date and time are recorded, the journey can then be viewed on map using the supplied PC / MAC
playback software.

G Sensor / File Protection

In the event of an impact the device will automatically 'protect' the recording stopping the file from being over-written.
Individual files can also be 'protected' when viewed within playback mode.

Still Camera

Take still images with a variety of options / settings available.

Auto Shutdown Timer

Select how long you would like the device to continue recording once power has been removed.

Built-in Microphone & Speaker

Record audio to compliment the video recordings.

Motion Detection

The device will detect motion and start recording automatically, useful for car park surveillance.
Note: iN-CAR CAM needs a permanently live power source for this feature to function

High Definition Output

View files directly from your device via a High Definition cable to an external screen.

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Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc
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Installation Disk Instruction Manual

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CONTROLS

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Insert MicroSD memory card here.

2. LENS

3. LED LAMPS

Turn on/off within Setup menu to enable
enhanced night time recording.

4. SPEAKER

5. HD OUT SOCKET (located under dust cover)
For use with High Definition Cable.

6. RESET

Press to reset the iN-CAR CAM.

7. LED INDICATOR
Car adaptor connected and iN-CAR CAM switched on::

PURPLE = Battery charging
RED = Battery charged
PURPLE & BLUE FLASHING = Battery charging & recording
RED FLASHING = Recording

Note:
The LED will appear BLUE for a short period on shut-down,
battery charge during does not occur during this period.
The battery will only charge when the iN-CAR CAM is
connected to power source and switched on.

Car adaptor dis-connected:
RED = Power On
RED FLASHING = Recording

8. UP

Press to navigate up within menus and to move
to the next file when in playback mode

MEMORY CARD SLOT (located under dust cover)

‘One touch button’ to protect current file in event

an emergency situation.

10. MICROPHONE

11. DOWN

Press to navigate down within menus and to move
to the previous file when in playback mode.

12. SCREEN

13. MENU

Press to open the Menu within current mode.
Press twice to open the Setup menu.

14. EXPOSURE (EV)
Press to toggle through exposure settings.

15. MODE

Press to select: Video / Photo / Playback modes.

16. MINI USB 2.0 SOCKET

Connect car power cable / USB cable here.

17. AV OUT SOCKET (located under dust cover)
For use with AV Cable (sold separately)

18. MOUNTING POINT

Attached supplied windscreen mount here.

19. POWER

Press and to turn on / off the iN-CAR CAM.

20. START / STOP & OK

Press start, stop a recording or to confirm selection.

9. SOS FILE PROTECTION

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HD OUT

INSTALLATION

1. Open dust cover and i
(gold contacts facing the back of the device). Push the memory card until it clicks into place and close dust cover.

2. Attach the device to the supplied windscreen mount, taking care the locking tab has ‘clicked’ firmly into place.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the suction pad. Select required position for the windscreen mount and clean
windscreen with a dry / clean cloth to achieve good contact between the glass and mount. While holding the suction
cup onto the glass push the locking lever upwards to secure the mount to the windscreen.
Please ensure that once mounted the iN-CAR CAM is located within the area of the vehicles windscreen wipers to
maintain a clear view during rainfall.

4. The angle and position of the iN-CAR CAM can be adjusted by loosening the locking clamp and moving as required,
remembering to re-tighten the clamp.

5. Connect the car adaptor to mini-USB socket of the iN-CAR CAM and then plug the supplied car adaptor into the
12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle. The device will automatically power on and start recording once power is available.
In some vehicles this will be when connections are made, for others the device will power on once the ignition has
been turned on.

NOTE:

· Do not place the iN-CAR CAM in such a way that may impede the driver's vision of the road ahead, interfere
with the deployment of air bags or other safety equipment.

· Do not operate the unit while driving.

· To reduce the risk of theft, remove the unit and the mount from your vehicle, or position out of sight, before
leaving your vehicle unattended.

· Do not remove or insert the memory card when the iN-CAR CAM is turned on. This may damage the memory card.

· In vehicles where the 12V / 24V output remains on when ignition is turned off please disconnect the device when
not in use.

· The supplied car adaptor has a 4m long cable to allow cable to placed neatly within the vehicle.

· First time use of the device will require the Time and Date to be set. See Page 10 for details.

nsert a suitable memory card in to the device, taking care to follow correct orientation markings

The above illustration depicts recommended installation.

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VIDEO MODE

The Video menu is accessed by using the MENU button located on the rear of the use the UP and
DOWN buttons to navigate through the Menu and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the
required setting press OK to confirm, press MENU once more to exit the Video Menu.

The default settings within the iN-CAR CAM have been set to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to
change any settings, however it is recommended that you explore these settings to familiarise yourself with the
product and it’s capabilities.

Note:
Within the SETUP menu which is accessed from within any mode by pressing the MENU button twice, there is
a ‘Default Setting’ option to allow you to reset the iN-CAR CAM to the factory defaults if required.

iN-CAR CAM,

The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Video mode,
some icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the Video menu, as described
further down this page.

WDR Icon: Remains on screen as iN-CAR CAM utilises WDR technology.
Recording Indicator: Flashes red when a recording is in progress.
Video Mode Icon: Indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Video mode.
Resolution: Displays the current resolution as selected from within the Video menu.
Loop Recording Icon: Displays current recording chunk time setting as selected from within the Video menu.
Exposure Icon: Displays current exposure setting as selected from within the Video menu.
Microphone Icon: Displayed on screen when Audio Recording is selected from within the Video menu.
Battery Indicator: Displays battery level, it is recommended to keep the car adaptor plugged in during use.
GPS Icon: The icon will flash while the iN-CAR CAM locates satellites. Once a stable signal is received, the
icon will stop flashing and remain on screen.
White Balance Icon: Displays White Balance setting as selected from within the Video menu.
Compass / Speed Display Icon: Shown on screen when function has been turned on within the Video menu.
Driver Fatigue Icon: Shown on screen when function has been turned on within the Video menu.
Time: Displays current time as set within the Setup menu.
Date: Displays current date as set within the Setup menu.
Recording Time: Displays the length of current recording.
Memory Card Icon: Icon will be marked with a red cross when there is no memory card inserted.
Protected File Icon: Displayed when a video file has been protected by activation of the internal G Sensor.

Motion Detection Icon: This icon appears if motion detection is switched on from within the Video menu.

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PHOTO MODE

The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode,
some icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the Video menu, as described
further down this page.

The Photo menu is accessed by using the MENU button located on the rear of the iN-CAR CAM, use the UP and
DOWN buttons to navigate through the Menu and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the
required setting press OK to confirm, press MENU once more to exit the Photo Menu.

The default settings within the iN-CAR CAM have been set to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need
to change any settings, however it is recommended that you explore these settings to familiarise yourself with the
product and it’s capabilities.

Note:
Within the SETUP menu which is accessed from within any mode by pressing the MENU button twice, there is
a ‘Default Setting’ option to allow you to reset the iN-CAR CAM to the factory defaults if required.

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WDR Icon: Remains on screen as iN-CAR CAM utilises WDR technology.
Photo Mode Icon: Indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode.
Resolution: Displays the current resolution as set within the Photo menu.
Capture Mode Icon:
Anti-Shaking Icon: Displayed on screen when Anti-Shaking is active, when function is Off the icon will be
marked with red stop sign.
Exposure Icon: Displays current exposure setting as selected from within the Photo menu.
ISO Icon: Displays the current ISO setting as selected within the Photo menu.
Battery Indicator: Displays battery level, it is recommended to keep the car adaptor plugged in during use.
White Balance Icon: Displays the current White Balance setting as selected within the Photo menu.

Quality: Displays the current image quality as set within the Photo menu.

Displayed on screen when Capture Mode (timer) is selected from within the Photo menu.

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PLAYBACK MODE

PHOTO PLAYBACK

Photo Playback Icon: Indicates the iN-CAR CAM is displaying a photo in the Playback mode.
Protected File Icon: Displayed when a photo file has been protected by selecting ‘Protect’ from within the
playback menu.
File Number: Displays current file number.
Resolution: Displays the size of current photo.
File Date: Displays date current file was recorded.
File Time: Displays start time current file was recorded.

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Recommended PC playback software, required for Windows when no internet connection is available:
QuickTime (free download from www.apple.com/uk/quicktime/download)
VLC Media Player (free download from www.videolan.org/vlc)

When a photo is detected upon the SD Card, then the screen below is shown.
The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen, during photo playback.

Note:
To view the NEXT or PREVIOUS item stored upon the SD Card press the or button respectively.

The iN-CAR CAM can display both Videos and Photos stored upon the SD card when in Playback Mode. As the
displays are slightly different please refer to the two sections below.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

When a video is detected upon the SD Card, the screen below is shown.
The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen, during video playback and how to use
the control buttons.

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Control Buttons: To scroll through the saved files use the and buttons, to view a chosen video press the
OK button which then acts as a play / pause button. During video playback, the and buttons will serve as
rewind and fast forward respectively, once the video is paused press the MODE button to continue scrolling
through the saved files.
Video Playback Icon: Indicates the iN-CAR CAM is displaying a video in the Playback mode.
Protected File Icon: Displayed when a video file has been protected by activation of the internal G Sensor
during recording or by selecting ‘Protect’ from within the playback menu.
File Number:
Resolution: Displays the resolution that current video was recorded in.
File Date: Displays date current file was recorded.
File Time: Displays start time current file was recorded.

Displays current file number.

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DRIVING RECORDER PLAYER INSTALLATION

System Minimum Requirements:

Pentium III 500 MHz or Celeron at 800 MHz.
1 Gb RAM.
100 Mb hard drive space.
CD-ROM Drive (tray loader only)
1280 x 1024 monitor display

How to install:

With disk inserted in to the CD drive, navigate to the disk using windows explorer and display the disk contents.

· Driving Recorder Player for Windows

· Driving Recorder Player for Mac

· NBDVR402G Driving Recorder Player Installation Guide (English Version)

· NBDVR402G Driving Recorder Player Installation Guide (German Version)

· NBDVR402G Instruction Manual (English & German Version)

Should your PC not have a CD Drive, please download the Driving Recorder Player software and installation
instructions from our website:

Open the ‘Driving Recorder Player for Windows’ folder, run the 'setup.exe' file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Please refer to the ‘NBDVR402G Driving Recorder Player Installation Guide’ supplied with the software for further
information.

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

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Note:

· Do NOT insert disk into you PC if it uses a ‘slot loader’, this will cause damage to your PC not covered

under the iN-CAR CAM manufacturers warranty.

· For some operating systems the installation process may vary.

· Player will only open with Windows operating systems when an internet connection is present.

INSTALLATION FOR MAC

System Minimum Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.7

How to install:

With disk inserted in to the CD drive, navigate to the disk using windows explorer and display the disk contents.

· Driving Recorder Player for Windows

· Driving Recorder Player for Mac

· NBDVR402G Driving Recorder Player Installation Guide (English Version)

· NBDVR402G Driving Recorder Player Installation Guide (German Version)

· NBDVR402G Instruction Manual (English & German Version)

Should your PC not have a CD Drive, please download the Driving Recorder Player software and installation
instructions from our website:

Open the selected folder and run the 'Driving Recorder Player for MAC' .dmg file, this will place the 'Driving Recorder
Player' volume on your desktop.

Alternatively, once the required Driving Recorder Player software has been downloaded from given website open the
'Downloads' folder on your Mac. The software is saved in a compressed (.zip) folder, free de-compression applications
are readily available, for example 'The Unarchiver' available from the Mac App Store.

Please refer to the ‘NBDVR402G Driving Recorder Player Installation Guide’ supplied with the software for further
information.

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INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS

This section will guide you through the installation of the Driving Recorder Player software, designed to enable the
viewing of recorded files as well as checking journey route / GPS data (location and speed) and G Sensor information.
Please see following pages for guide on using the Driving Recorder Player.

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File: Browse for files, change settings for units of speed and language.
View: Open / close map window.
Help: Player version information.

2. Playback window of selected video file
View current video, to make full screen double-click on the blue bar at the top of the window.

3. Date / Time / Model / Vehicle Registration / Speed / GPS Co-ordinates Stamp
Data saved to the recorded file, this content will vary depending iN-CAR CAM settings and GPS signal.

4. Volume
Adjust playback volume.

5. Video playback control buttons
Play / Pause, fast forward and rewind current file, this function is not available on Windows XP.

6. Speed display
Displays current speed.

7. G Force display
Displays direction of G Force on the vehicle.

8. G Sensor data
Displays data recorded by the G Sensor across the three axis.

X = left/right, Y = up/down and Z = acceleration & deceleration.

9. Journey statistics
Displays maximum speed, average speed and total distance travelled.

Player settings

The key below explains the various information displayed within the Driving Recorder Player when using a Windows
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