Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION TO USING AN IN-CAR 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 iN-CAR 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO USING AN IN-CAR CAM ............................................................. 03 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 04 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 05 CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT ...................................................................... 05 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ......................
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 SPECIFICATION Model Number / Name NBDVR112 / NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM GO Power Requirements 5V / 1.5A Power Supply 12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 20mm / 2A Output: 5Vdc Sensor Resolution 1M Pixel (1,000,000 Pixel) Lens Type / Angle / Aperture 5G / 120° / F2.0 Recording Resolution 1280 x 720 @ 30fps (default) Screen Size 2.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please check the contents of your iN-CAR CAM product. iN-CAR CAM Powered Mount Car Power Cable Window Sticker Quick Start Guide Instruction Manual & Software Disk USB Cable Product appearance may differ slightly to that shown above. 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 dash cam. 2.
POWERED MOUNT Please see below to identify the parts of the supplied powered mount. 5 1 4 2 3 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 iN-CAR CAM position if required, remembering to re-tighten before use. 3.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your iN-CAR CAM. Front: 1 2 3 1. Mounting point (located under dust cover) After removing the dust cover, attach the supplied powered mount here. 2. Speaker Integral speaker for audio playback directly from the iN-CAR CAM. 3. Camera lens Wide Angle 120°, 5 Element glass lens for optimum picture quality.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Back: 4 5 6 7 8 9 4. Dual colour LED indicator Red = power on Red flashing = recording Blue = battery charging 5. Menu button Press to open the menu within current mode, press twice to open the general settings 6. Down / Microphone Off button Down: Press to navigate down 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. 7.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Back continued: 4 5 8. 6 7 8 9 Up / Screen Off button Up: Press to navigate up 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 recording. 9. Protect File Press whilst recording to protect the current file in event of an emergency situation. Note: - When the 'Protect' function is activated within the first third of a recording, the previous recording will also be protected.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Top: 10 10. Dust Cover To remove the dust cover slide it forwards away from the dash cam. Note: Replace the dust cover when not using the dash cam for a prolonged period of time. Bottom: 11 12 13 11. Microphone Integral microphone for audio recording. 12. Serial Number sticker Please keep a record of your dash cam’s serial number, this may be required should you seek technical support. 13.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Sides: 16 14 17 15 18 14. DC-IN & USB socket 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. 15. Power On / Off button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on / off the dash cam. 16. AV Out socket Used to connect your iN-CAR CAM to a television using an AV Cable (sold separately). 17.
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions below for first-time installation of the iN-CAR 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, minimum 48/Mbps) in to the iN-CAR CAM, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the LCD screen side of the iN-CAR CAM. Push the memory card until it clicks into place.
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION (CONTD.) 3. Attach the mount to the iN-CAR CAM Slide the iN-CAR CAM onto the mount. Once attached, magnets within the mount and camera will hold the two parts together. 4. Attach the mount to the windscreen Remove the protective plastic film from the suction cup of the mount. Select a suitable position for the mount and clean the windscreen with a dry / clean cloth to achieve a good contact between the glass and suction cup.
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION (CONTD.) 5. Connect car power cable Connect the supplied car power cable to DC-IN socket of the mount. Plug the power cable into the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle. 12-24V DC The above diagram is for illustration purposes only. The iN-CAR 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 iN-CAR CAM will power on once the ignition has been turned on.
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION (CONTD.) Please read and follow the notes below for the safe operation of your iN-CAR CAM within your vehicle. As per the installation instructions, you must install the iN-CAR CAM so it does NOT obstruct the drivers view of the road, preferably on the passenger side of the vehicle and behind the rear view mirror.
VIDEO MODE 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 below. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 13 16:04:37 14/10/2015 12 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 10 9 Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Video mode. Recording: appears on screen when recording is in progress. Resolution: displays the current resolution.
VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Video Menu The Video Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button whilst in video mode. Video Menu Resolution Exposure Audio Recording Number Plate MENU Back OK Enter The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to change any settings. However, should you wish to change a setting then please see below.
VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Video Menu Video Length Parking Mode Rotate Display Time & Date Stamp MENU Back 5. OK Enter Video Length Select the duration of the individual recorded video files. The iN-CAR CAM will continue recording, filling the memory card. When the memory card becomes full, the oldest file will be automatically deleted to make space for the new recording. Note: - Protected files will never be deleted.
VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Video Menu Nextbase Stamp G Sensor MENU Back 9. OK Enter Nextbase Stamp Turn On / Off the NEXTBASE Stamp shown in the top left corner of recorded files. Options: On and Off Default Setting: On 10. G Sensor Turn Off or adjust the sensitivity of the built in G Sensor. The G Sensor detects forces which will automatically protect the current recording in event of a collision.
PHOTO MODE Press the MODE button to select Photo mode. The key below explains the information displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode. 2 1 16:04:37 14/10/2015 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4 3 Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode. Exposure: displays current exposure level setting. Date: current date. Time: current time. Memory Card: indicates whether a memory card is present. Battery: indicates whether iN-CAR CAM is running on battery or external power.
PHOTO MODE (CONTD.) Photo Menu The Photo Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button whilst in photo mode. Photo Menu Exposure Time & Date Stamp MENU Back OK Enter The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to change any settings. However, should you wish to change a setting then please see below. Use the up and down buttons to highlight the function that you'd like to change and press the OK button to enter the settings sub-menu.
PLAYBACK MODE Press the MODE button to select Playback mode, the iN-CAR CAM will display the last recorded file. Dependent on the type of file, the on-screen information and playback functions differ. Video Files: 2 3 1 9 8 19320001.AVI 1:39 4 HH:MM:SS DD/MM/YYYY 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Playback mode. File type: indicates whether a video or photo file is being viewed. File number: displays current file number.
PLAYBACK MODE Photo Files: 2 3 2015_1209_184030_003A 1 23:55:54 06/01/2015 9 8 OK : / II MODE : : NEXT PREV 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 4 5 : NEXT 6 Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Playback mode. File type: indicates whether a video or photo file is being viewed. File number: displays current file number. Time: displays the time that the current image was taken. Date: displays the date that the current image was taken. Next: press the down button to move to previous file.
PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Deleting files: Highlight the Delete Files option and press the OK button. Playback Menu Delete Files Protect Files MENU Back OK Enter This will then give you two options: Delete File Delete All Files Delete Files Delete Files Delete File Delete File Delete ALL Files Delete ALL Files MENU Back OK Enter MENU Back Once selected, follow the on screen instructions to delete the current file.
PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Protecting files: Highlight the Protect Files option and press the OK button. Playback Menu Delete Files Protect Files MENU Back OK Enter This will then give you two options: Protect File Unprotect File Protect Files Protect Files Protect File Protect File Unprotect File Unprotect File MENU Back OK Enter MENU Back Once selected, follow the on screen instructions to Protect the current file.
SETUP MENU Setup Menu The Setup Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button twice. Setup Menu Format SD Card Time & Date Language Screen Saver MENU Back OK Enter The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to change any settings. However, should you wish to change a setting then please see below. Use the up and down buttons to highlight the function that you'd like to change and press the OK button to enter the settings sub-menu.
SETUP MENU (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Setup Menu Device Sounds Auto Power Off System Info Default Settings MENU Back 5. OK Enter Device Sounds Turn Off / On the beep sound which is heard when a button is pressed and also mute the startup and shutdown chimes. Options: On and Off Default Setting: On 6. 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 the vehicle.
PC CONNECTION Use the supplied USB cable to connect the iN-CAR CAM directly to your PC via the do NOT connect the USB cable to the Powered Mount. socket, Once connected the iN-CAR CAM will turn on with two options available, as described below. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select required function and press OK to confirm selection. - Mass Storage - Power On Mass Storage (Windows) When this option is selected, the iN-CAR CAM will function as a card reader for your PC. An extra drive will appear, e.g.
VIDEO & AUDIO OUTPUT The iN-CAR CAM can be connected to external video equipment, such as a television or a monitor within your vehicle that uses standard RCA inputs. Connect the AV cable (sold separately) between the iN-CAR CAM and your external device, then turn on the iN-CAR CAM. The screen on the iN-CAR CAM will be blank as the video image is now being sent to the external device, the red power LED on the iN-CAR CAM will be lit indicating the unit is turned on.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Video Image is blurred. Remove the protective lens cover, clean the lens, clean the windscreen! I cannot insert the Micro SD card. Micro SD card are very small and require delicate use. Align the card with the diagram shown upon the iN-CAR CAM and insert the card until you feel a slight spring resistance. You now need to push the card, using your finger nail, until you hear and feel a small latch. Release pressure and the card will stay retained within the device.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTD.) PROBLEM My iN-CAR CAM shuts down by itself after a while. SOLUTION Either the battery has gone flat, or there is no power to the iN-CAR CAM and the AutoPower Off period has been triggered. No power to my iN-CAR CAM, The cigarette power cable is not working. Inspect the fuse in the but it works upon my PC. Car Power plug. Replacement fuse = 2A 20mm type. If the fuse is found to be blown, inspect the power cable for damage which may have caused the fuse blow.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTD.) PROBLEM Downloading files from www.nextbase.co.uk using Google Chrome results in a Malicious Software message. SOLUTION This is not a cause for concern, simply go to the settings within Google Chrome and turn off the malicious software protection temporarily to download and install the playback software. Reinstate previous Google Chrome settings thereafter. The date & time on my Correct.
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