Portable Multimedia NBDVR300GW User Manual
Instruction Manual
NBDVR300GW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO USING A DASH CAM
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
PARTS & CONTROLS
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION
DRIVEGUARD™ APP
INTRODUCTION
VEHICLE INSURANCE DETAILS
CONNECT YOUR DEVICE
HOME SCREEN
DOWNLOADING RECORDINGS (iOS)
DOWNLOADING RECORDINGS (ANDROID)
EDITING RECORDINGS
SHARING RECORDINGS
INCIDENT REPORTING
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DASH CAM SETTINGS
HOW TO FORMAT THE SD CARD
PC CONNECTION
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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INTRODUCTION TO USING A DASH CAM
The Nextbase 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 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.
Typically, a 16Gb card will store the last 2 hours of driving footage.
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 an obstruction to the driver's field of view
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 format 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.
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.
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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.
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 event2.
of an accident.
When not in use, please disconnect the car adaptor from both the 12/24Vdc outlet in your vehicle.3.
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 the8.
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 CCTVDash Cam
regulation apply also, in addition to the Data Protection Act regulations. This includes labelling 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
Whilst driving, do not adjust the controls of your device as this is a distraction to driving.9.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Model Number
Power Requirements
Power Supply
Sensor Resolution
Lens Type / Angle / Aperture
Recording Resolution
Card Reader
SD Card
(Recommended Type)
SD Card Recorded file
Capacity
(based on default settings)
Recording Format
Unit Dimensions (inc. mount)
Unit Weight (inc. mount)
NBDVR300W
5V / 1.5A
12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied)
Fuse Type: 20mm / 1.5A
Output: 5Vdc
2.12M Pixel
6G / 140° / F1.8
1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
8 - 128GB MicroSD Card
8 - 128GB MicroSD Card, Class 10 (48MB/s minimum), for best
results use a recognized brand
8GB MicroSD = 60 minutes of recording
16GB MicroSD = 120 minutes of recording
32GB MicroSD = 240 minutes of recording
64GB MicroSD = 480 minutes of recording
128GB MicroSD = 960 minutes of recording
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W35mm * L96mm * H47mm
46g
DriveGuard™ (min req.)
Android
iOS
V5.1
10.3
Replay 3 (min req.)
Windows
Mac
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.
NEXTBASE Replay 3™ is a registered trademark of Portable Multimedia LTD in the United Kingdom.
NEXTBASE DriveGuard™ is a registered trademark of Portable Multimedia LTD in the United Kingdom.
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.
Windows7
10.7
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please check the contents of your NEXTBASE product.
Dash Cam & Mount
Quick Start Guide
Car Power Cable
USB CableWindow Sticker
Product appearance may differ slightly to that shown above.
For Help and Support please call 02920 866 429
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PARTS & CONTROLS
Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam.
Front:
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1. Mount
The Dash Cam will simply slide on and off the mount.
The mount is attached to the windscreen using the 3M sticker attached to the mount. Once the
backing tape has been removed this adhesive pad will securely adhere the mount to your
windscreen.
Note:
- Before removing the red backing tape from the adhesive pad make sure you have determined
the optimum position for the Dash Cam and that the windscreen is free of dust and/or dirt.
- A spare adhesive pad has been provided, in case you wish to change the mounts location.
2. Lens
Wide Angle 140°, 6 Element glass lens for optimum picture quality.
3. Yellow LED indicator
This yellow LED indicator will flash (quickly) during formatting of the SD card.
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4. Power & Record button
Power:
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on and off the Dash Cam.
Record:
Press to start or stop a recording.
5. Protect Recording & Format SD Card button
Protect Recording:
Press the protect button whilst recording to protect the current recording, the button will
illuminate, red in colour indicating the file is protected.
Depending on at which point during the current recording the file is protected, the Dash Cam
will also save the previous or subsequent recordings, as follows:-
If the protection takes place during the first 3rd of the recording, the previous recording will
also be protected.
If the protection takes place during the final 3rd of a recording, the next recording will also be
protected.
Note:
- A marker will be seen on the recorded file, noting when the protection took place.
Format SD Card:
Press and hold for 5 seconds until the yellow LED begins to flash.
Note:
- For stable performance, it is recommended that you format the memory card every
2-3 weeks. Of course, you should only do this AFTER you've downloaded any files from
the card that you may want to keep.
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6. Wi-Fi button
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 2 seconds to turn on the Dash Cam's Wi-Fi function, a
beep sound will also be when ‘Sounds’ are enabled.
Once turned on, the button will flash slowly blue in colour, awaiting a connection from a
smartphone / tablet etc.
Once a device has been successfully connected the button will become solid blue.
If a connection is not established within 2 minutes, then the Wi-Fi function will turn off
automatically and the blue flashing light will extinguish.
7. Red LED indicator
The red LED has three functions, as described below:
Power
The LED will be illuminate when power is connected to the Dash Cam.
Recording
During recording the red LED will flash.
Firmware update
During the firmware updating process, then red LED will flicker.
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8. Speaker
Used for the two types of ‘notification’ sounds.
Sounds:
There are sounds, these are used to identify when recording starts / stops or has been
protected.
1. Start recording
A three-tone beep sound (ascending) will be heard when recording starts.
2. Stop recording
A three-tone beep sound (descending) will be heard when recording stops.
3. Protected Recording
A chime sound will be heard when a recording has been protected by
activation of the G Sensor or by pushing the protect button.
Announcements:
There are two spoken announcements, these are used to identify there is an SD card issue
that needs attention before recording can start.
i. Please insert Class 10 SD card
This is
heard when there is no SD card inserted.
ii. Card error, format SD card
The inserted card has previously been formatted to an incompatible standard for use
with the Dash Cam, this is usually resolved by simply re-formatting the SD card within
the Dash Cam.
Or for some reason the card is unable to be formatted using the Dash Cam.
See page 40 for details on how format the SD card.
Note:
- Should formatting the SD card not resolve the issue, please try another quality
branded SD card, making sure that is a Class 10 (48MB/s minimum) type.
- T he Sounds and Announcements can be turned On / Off from the DriveGuard™
APP as required.
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Sides:
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5VDC IN
RESET
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9. Reset button
In the unlikely event the Dash Cam becomes unresponsive, press the RESET button to
restart the Dash Cam.
10. DC-IN / USB socket
Connect the supplied car power cable or USB data cable here.
11. SD card slot
Insert the MicroSD card here, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the
Dash Cams buttons.
12. Microphone
Integral microphone for audio recording, this can be turned off via the DriveGuard™ App.
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IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION
1. Download and install the APP
Visit the appropriate APP store for your smartphone / tablet and download the Nextbase
DriveGuard™ APP.
Install the APP upon your device and then open the APP in readiness to connect to the
Dash Cam.
DriveGuard™
Nextbase DriveGuard™ can be used to view and downloaded video footage, report incidents to
your insurer and change the settings on your Dash Cam.
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2. Insert micro SD Card
Insert the MicroSD card here, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the Dash
Cams buttons.
3. Connect power
Connect the supplied Car Power cable in to the Mini USB socket marked ‘5VDC IN’.
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4. Plug Cigarette Power cable in to the car power supply
Connect the Cigarette lighter plug to the vehicles 12Vdc or 24Vdc supply.
5. Turn on Wi-Fi upon the 300W
After the Dash Cam has powered on, then press the Wi-Fi button until the button starts to flash
Blue in colour, to indicate that the Wi-Fi function is turned on and awaiting a connection.
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