NextBase NBDVR612GW Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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:

It is essential that a quality branded U3 type micro SD card is used with this Dash Cam due to the very large data rate generated by 4K recording.

The Dash Cam is set to record video, in files of just 1 minute 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.

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 Format your memory card using the Dash Cam. This will make sure that the card is structured

specifically for your camera. Press SETTINGS and choose the Format Card option on the second page. Follow the on-screen instructions accordingly.

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

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

TOUCH SCREEN

VIDEO MODE

PHOTO MODE

PLAYBACK MODE

SETTINGS

PC CONNECTION

TV CONNECTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

LCD:

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.

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.

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.

WARNING:

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.

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

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 len as damage be caused. 5. s 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 are intended for personal use only. 7. Dash Cam 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 is to be used within a commercial environment, i.e. truck use, then the CCTV Dash Cam

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

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.

CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT

Model Number / Name

Power Requirements

Power Supply

Sensor Resolution

Lens Type / Angle / Aperture

Recording Resolution

Screen Type

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

NBDVR612GW / ELITE

5V / 1.5A

12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 20mm / 1.5A Output: 5Vdc

8.57M Pixel

7G / 150° / F1.6

3840 x 2160 @ 30fps & 768 x 432 @ 30fps (default)

Touch (Capacitive)

3.0"

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

16:9

64-128GB MicroSD Card

64-128GB MicroSD Card, Class 10 (48mb/s), for best results use a recognized brand

Please note, a U3 MicroSD Card is required for 4K recording

64GB MicroSD = 200 minutes of recording 128GB MicroSD = 400 minutes of recording

MP4

High Definition: Type C Socket (Video / Audio)

Lithium-ion 3.7V / 260mAh (approx. 15mins 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.

97 x 59 x 42mm

151g

PRODUCT SPECIfiCATION

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. in the United States and other countries. Mac is a registered trademark 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. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Exmor R is a trademark of Sony Corporation. NEXTBASE Replay 3 is a registered trademark of Portable Multimedia LTD in the United Kingdom. NEXTBASE Cam Viewer is a registered trademark of Portable Multimedia LTD in the United Kingdom. © 2015 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google Maps™ mapping service is a trademark of Google Inc.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Dash Cam

Powered GPS Mount Car Power Cable USB Cable

PRODUCT FEATURES

Instruction Manual

& Software Disk

Quick Start

Guide

Please check the contents of your NEXTBASE product.

Product appearance may differ slightly to that shown above.

Window

Sticker

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 Touch Screen

LCD touch 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. NEXTBASE Replay 3™

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 wirelessly. Use your smartphone to Start/Stop recording or to view or download files from the Dash Cam.

G Sensor / File Protection

In the event of an impact, a separate additional 30 seconds of protected recording will be saved within the 'Protected' folder on the memory card. This 30 second recording contains the 10 seconds prior to the protection taking place and the following 20 seconds thereafter.

Intelligent Parking Mode

The Dash Cam will power on automatically and record 30 seconds 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.

(adhesive mount included)

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. Polarising filter This Dash Cam incorporates a polarising filter to reduce windscreen glare and reflection, often seen on recordings.

In bright sunlight the filter will also enhance the colour and contrast levels to help capture important number plate detail.

The filter has a rotating bezel, so you can adjust the polarising filter exactly how you need in your vehicle.

To set the polarising filter, place a piece of paper on your dashboard below the rear view mirror, but away from the windscreen. With the camera turned ON, you will see the reflection of the paper in the LCD screen of the Dash Cam. Rotate the front ring of the polarising filter to reduce reflection to the lowest possible level. This dramatically improves the recorded image quality.

Note:

- Do not place fingers on the glass lens of the filter.

- Do not adjust the filter whilst in control of the vehicle.

CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.)

Back:

4. Red Power / Recording LED

This red LED will be lit when the Dash Cam is turned ON. During recording the LED will

flash.

5. Blue Battery LED

This blue LED will be lit when the internal battery is charging, once fully charged the LED will

go out.

Note:

- This Dash Cam uses Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) technology to protect the battery. This will shut down battery charging should the Dash Cam’s internal temperature exceed 70degrees.

This can happen during normal use and is not a cause for concern.

When the NTC is active the on screen battery icon will be seen as:

Charging will resume once the Dash Cam has returned to an acceptable internal temperature.

6. Touch Screen The 3'' touch screen makes the operation of the Dash Cam very easy, simply touch the

screen to open the main menu. It is from the main menu that the various modes and settings of the Dash Cam can be accessed.

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CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.)

Top:

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

8. 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.

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CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.)

Bottom:

9. Light sensor

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

10. Reset button

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

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RESET

CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.)

Sides:

11. Protect button

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

If file protection is activated during recording by using the Protect button (or automatically by the G Sensor), an additional 30 seconds protected recording will be saved within the ‘Protected’ folder on the memory card. This 30 second recording contains the 10 seconds prior to the protection taking place and the following 20 seconds thereafter.

Note:

- The original recording will also be saved to the memory card as usual.

12. HD Output (located under the dust cover)

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

13. Microphone Integral microphone for audio recording.

14. 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 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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