User Manual
Introduction to your Dash Cam This range of Nextbase™ Dash Cams has 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. Please check the firmware version of the Dash Cam, the version can be found in the Setup menu under System Info. The latest versions are available to download from our website, where you can download and update when necessary. www.nextbase.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR DASH CAM 02 VIDEO MODE / PHOTO MODE / PLAYBACK MODE 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 PLAYBACK MODE MENUS - PROTECT & DELETE FUNCTIONS 24 PRECAUTIONS / CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT 04 MYNEXTBASE PLAYER™ 25 PRODUCT WARNINGS 05 MYNEXTBASE PLAYER™ - EDITING 26 USAGE PRECAUTIONS / NOTICES / CANADA COMPLIANCE 06 MYNEXTBASE CLOUD™ 27 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY / FCC STATEMENT 07 PC CONNECTION / FIRMWARE UPDATE INFORMATION 28 FCC- SUPPLIER’S DECLARATI
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: 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. CAUTION: 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.
Product Warnings Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Distraction Warning This Dash Cam is intended to enhance the situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. DO NOT seek to access the information stored on the Dash Cam or change the device settings whilst driving.
Usage Precautions Notices Failure to heed the following notices could result in personal injury or property damage, or negatively impact the Dash Cam functionality. G Sensor Notice Battery Precaution - Do not immerse or expose the Dash Cam or batteries to rain, water or other liquids. - Do not leave the Dash Cam exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun or in an unattended vehicle.
Declaration of Conformity FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity We, Portable Multimedia Limited. Dorna House Two. 52 Guildford Road, West End, Surrey. GU24 9PW United Kingdom 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.
FCC - Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Statement SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (47 CFR Section 2.906). 5. FCC Marking We; Tank Design (The responsible party, who must be located in the United States) 6. Responsibilities and obligations Strictly follow the FCC rules of 2.906, 2.908, 2.909. 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: 7.
Product Specification Model Number / Name NBDVR222 Power Requirements 5V / 1.5A Power Supply 12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 32mm / 2A Output: 5Vdc Hardwire Kit also available to purchase for a hidden, permanent power supply. Sensor Resolution 2.12M Pixel (1936 x 1097) Lens Type / Angle / Aperture 6G / 140° / F1.6 Recording Resolution 1920 x 1080 @30fps day & night Photo Resolution 1920 x 1080 Screen Size 2.
Package Contents Product Features Please check the contents of your Nextbase Dash Cam product. Thank you for purchasing this Nextbase™ Dash Cam product, in this section we will outline some of the features available with this dash cam. HD Recording Capability 1080p HD recording at 30 fps, to record the road ahead. Nextbase™ 222 Dash Cam Your Dash Cam to record the road ahead HD Display Bright, clear, high definition 2.5" screen with IPS technology for a wide viewing angle.
Camera Parts and Controls See below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam 9 6 2 OK MODE 5 3 11 MENU 4 1 11 7 1 Dust Cover Mounting point located under the dust cover. 2 Speaker Integrated speaker for audio playback. 3 Camera Lens Wide angle 140º. 4 Power Button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the Dash Cam On/Off. 5 Menu Button Press to open the Dash Cam’s menu system. 6 Mode Button Press to select video/photo/playback modes.
Camera Parts and Controls (cont.) See below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam 14 12 15 13 12 USB Cover USB-PC port located under the dust cover. 13 Reset Button Press to force a hard restart of the Dash Cam. 14 15 MicroSD Card Slot Insert the MicroSD card here, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the screen side of the Dash Cam. Microphone Built-in microphone to record audio for your videos.
In Vehicle Installation Please follow the instructions below for the 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, U1 minimum 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.
In Vehicle Installation (cont.) 4 Connect car power cable Connect the supplied car power cable to the Dash Cam Mount’s USB port. Do NOT connect the power cable to the USB port on the Dash Cam. 4 5 Plug the power cable into the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle The Dash Cam will automatically power on and start recording once power is available. In some vehicles this will be when connections are made, for others the Dash Cam will power on once the ignition has been turned on.
In Vehicle Installation (cont.) 6 Remove the adhesive cover layer Peel back the red cover layer to expose the adhesive surface, ready to mount on your windscreen. 7 7 Straighten the Dash Cam Ensure that the Dash Cam is horizontal and faces straight out of the windscreen. Ensure that objects on the Dash Cam display appear level, and adjust as required.
MODE MENU MODE MENU In Vehicle Installation (cont.) 9 Adjusting the Dash Cam With the mount attached to the windscreen, ensure that objects on the Dash Cam display are level and adjust as required. Ensure that the road ahead is at the centre of the image, in the central third of the display. If too much of the sky is visible it may risk underexposing details on the road; ensure that the road ahead is clearly visible on the Dash Cam display. Do NOT attempt to adjust the Dash Cam while driving.
Positioning Your Dash Cam Please read and follow the notes below for the safe operation of your Dash Cam within your vehicle. Notes On Positioning Your Dash Cam - Do NOT mount the Dash Cam in front of the driver, as depicted by the red area in the illustration to the left of this page. - When installing the Dash Cam in a vehicle, always place the device securely against the windscreen and where possible conceal the power cable under trim.
Changing Mount Attachments Follow the instructions below to switch between mounts attachments; 3M adhesive or suction. To attach each mount, align the pins on the mount with the holes on the adhesive/suction attachment and slide firmly to the right until you hear the pieces click into place. To remove the top, simply do the reverse, slide it to the left until you can lift it off of the mounting pins.
First Time Use To ensure the set up of this Dash Cam is as quick and simple as possible, there is an easy to follow ‘First Time Use’ menu. Language English Dansk This menu is used to set Language, Time, and Date. Deutsch Espanol This menu will appear when: Enter 1. The Dash Cam is first turned on. 2. There has been a Firmware Update applied to the Dash Cam and ‘Keep User Settings’ has been set to OFF. If It is set to ON, your Dash Cam will start normally, with your settings intact. 3.
Menus Video Menu Options Press the ‘Menu’ button to enter the Dash Cam’s ‘Video Menu’ system. 1 Options: 1080pP, 720P, 720P @ 60FPS Default: 1080P Video Menu MENU Resolution MODE Resolution Change your Dash Cam’s recording resolution 2 Exposure Exposure Adjust the exposure level for different lighting conditions.
Menus (cont.) Press the ‘Menu’ button again when in ‘Video Menu’ to enter the Dash Cam’s ‘Setup Menu’ system. 5 Device Sounds Turn On/Off the beep that sounds when a button is pressed. Start up sound is NOT muted. Options: On and Off Default: On Setup Menu MODE MENU Format SD Card Time & Date OK 6 Language Screen Saver Auto Power Off Adjust the timing of the Auto Power Off function, this can be used to continue recording in event of loss of power within in the vehicle.
Setup Menu Options (cont.) 9 Recording History In some territories, there are laws prohibiting the amount of footage your Dash Cam can store. The default is ‘Maximum’, where your Dash Cam records and stores videos without restriction. However, if ‘Minimum’ is selected, your Dash Cam will be limited to storing only 4 files at a time. When a new file is recorded it will overwrite the oldest file, keeping the number of files stored at a maximum of 4.
Video Mode Photo Mode The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash Cam is in Video mode, some icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the Video menu, as described below. The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash Cam is in Photo mode. 7 2 3 7 MENU MENU 1 MODE 16:04:37 MODE OK OK 16:04:37 01/02/2019 3 Date Display can be manually changed in the Dash Cam Setup Menu.
Playback Mode Menus If the Menu button is pressed while scrolling through your videos, you will open the Playback Menu, giving you the option to protect, unprotect, or delete files. You can use the Menu button as a back button while in the menu system. How to Delete Files How to Protect/Unprotect Files Using the Up and Down arrows, select ‘Protect Files’ On the next page, you will be asked if you want to Protect or Unprotect the file you are currently on.
MyNextbase Player - Playback Software View, edit, and share your footage on your computer with the new easy to use free PC/Mac software. Connect your Dash Cam via USB (see ‘PC Connection’, page 28) or use an SD card reader (integrated or external), and drag and drop your files into the MyNextbase Player™ window. These will appear in the File List at the bottom right of the window. MyNextbase Player™ can be downloaded for free from the ‘Support and Downloads’ page at: www.nextbase.com.
MyNextbase Player - Editing Videos To use MyNextbase Player™ to edit your recorded files, you need to ensure that the file you wish to edit is currently playing in the Playback Window. You can do this by double clicking the file as it appears in the File List window. When the file is playing, click on the ‘Edit’ button to begin the 6 step editing process. 1. Join Videos The first step allows you to join multiple videos together.
MyNextbase Cloud™ MyNextbase Cloud™ is our free online video sharing service where you can safely and securely store your Dash Cam files. Upload your file to the Nextbase™ Server using the ‘Share Video’ function on either MyNextbase Player™, or the MyNextbase Connect™ app. Please note that upload times are dependent on video file size. Once your video has finished uploading you will be given a secure link to watch your video online and/or download it to your computer/device.
PC Connection Firmware Update Information Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Dash Cam directly to your PC via the socket on top of the Dash Cam; do NOT connect the USB cable to the Powered Mount. PC Connection Access Files Power On Firmware Update Once connected the Dash Cam will turn on with two options available; ‘Access Files’ and ‘ Power On ’, as described below. Firmware Update Use ‘MyNextbase Player’ to update your Dash Cam Firmware, by selecting ‘’Update Dash Cam’’.
Nextbase™ SD Cards For best results, we recommend using our Nextbase™ branded SD cards with your Dash Cam, available to purchase online from nextbase.com, or your nearest retailer. 16GB 32GB Approx 2 hours footage. 64GB Approx 4 hours footage.
Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution Video Image is blurred. Remove the protective lens cover, clean the lens, make sure the windshield is clean and clear of grease, dirt, and debris. Ensure that the Polarising FIlter has been set properly; see the Accessories Manual (available from www.nextbase.com) for instructions on how to set up the Lens. I cannot insert the MicroSD card. MicroSD cards are very small and require delicate use.
Frequently Asked Questions (page 2) Problem Solution The screen blanks after a few minutes upon my Dash Cam. The screen saver is set to ON. Change settings to OFF if required. Default setting is OFF. I get the message: “Cluster size wrong. Please format SD card” on screen. The SD card has been formatted in another device and the Cluster size is not compatible. Use the Setup Menu to format the SD card from within the SD card. The battery will not charge.
Software License Agreement CE Mark Information (Conformité Europénne) The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is a symbol (below) printed on products to indicates it’s conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within Europe. It is used on many products across many industries (for example, SD cards) as a mark of compliance with European standards. In recent years, many variations of this mark have appeared in the market.
Warranty Limited Warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights, which vary from state to state (or by country or province). Nextbase™ does not exclude, limit or suspend other legal rights you may have under the laws of your state (or country or province). For a full understanding of your rights you should consult the laws of your state, country or province. Nextbase™ Liability extends to the cost of the Dash Cam alone.
More Nextbase™ Products Dash Cams Eyes on the Road Nextbase™ Services and Software Nextbase™ offers a wide range of Dash Cams to best suit your driving needs. Rear View Cameras Ready for the Drive The new rear facing cameras offer views on the road behind as well as ahead, protecting you from all angles. MyNextbase.com Cloud™ MyNextbase Connect™ MyNextbase Player™ Access your footage anywhere in the world using the free online web portal (Internet connection required).
Dash Cam Functions Nextbase™ Emergency Response Nextbase™ Module Cam Compatible (Rear Cam, Rear Facing Cam) Nextbase Cloud™ Storage MyNextbase Player™ MyNextbase Connect™ 35
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