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 seamlessly, 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 etc.
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 NBDVR212 / NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM LITE Power Requirements 5V / 1.5A Power Supply 12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 32mm / 2A Output: 5Vdc Sensor Resolution 3M Pixel (3,000,000 Pixel) Lens Type / Angle / Aperture 6G / 140° / F1.8 Recording Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 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 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. 2.7" LCD Colour Screen LCD screen for ease of use and viewing the playback of recorded videos and photos.
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. Camera lens Wide Angle 140°, 6 Element glass lens for optimum picture quality. 3. Speaker Integral speaker for audio playback directly from the iN-CAR CAM.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Back: 4 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4. Screen 2.7' LCD colour screen for the viewing of recorded files on the iN-CAR CAM. 5. Protect File button Press whilst recording to protect the current file in event of an emergency situation. A beep sound will be heard to confirm that the file was protected successfully. 6. Menu button Press to open the menu within current mode, press twice to open the general settings. 7.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Back continued: 4 12 11 9. 10 9 8 7 6 5 Up / Microphone Off button Up: Press to navigate up 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. 10. Mode / Screen Capture button Mode: Press to change between video, photo or playback modes. Screen capture: Whilst recording press to save a screen capture of the current frame. 11.
CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Top: 13 14 13. AV Out socket Used to connect your iN-CAR CAM to a television using an AV Cable (sold separately). 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 powered mount when in use, not directly to this socket. Sides: 16 15 17 15. Reset button In the unlikely event the iN-CAR CAM becomes unresponsive, press the RESET button to restart the iN-CAR CAM. 16.
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 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 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. 2 3 4 5 6 7 P 1 8 12 11 10 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Video mode. Video Length: displays the length of the individual recordings in minutes. Exposure: displays current Exposure level setting.
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 Video Length 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 Resolution Audio Recording Exposure Video Length Audio Recording Information Stamp Video G Sensor Length MENU 4. Back 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.
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. 1 2 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5 4 3 Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode. Exposure: displays current exposure level setting. Time: current time. Date: current date. 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. Video Menu Photo Resolution Exposure Exposure Time & Date Stamp Audio Recording Video Length 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.
PLAYBACK MODE Press the MODE button to select Playback mode, the last file that was saved to the memory card will be shown on screen along with the relevant playback controls. Press the Up or Down buttons to move to the previous or next file respectively. Dependent on the type of file, the on-screen information and playback functions differ. Video Files: 2 3 1 9 8 OK:: // IIII OK 23550001.MOV 2:54 1080P 4 23:55:54 06/01/2015 5 6 ::NEXT NEXT MODE:: MODE : PREV 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
PLAYBACK MODE Photo Files: 2 3 1 23550001.MOV 00340002.JPG 1080P 9 23:55:54 06/01/2015 8 OK : / II MODE : : NEXT 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. : PREV 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. Previous: press the up button to move to previous file.
PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Deleting files: Highlight the Delete Files option and press the OK button.
PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Protecting files: Highlight the Protect Files option and press the OK button.
SETUP MENU Setup Menu The Setup Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button twice. Video Menu Setup Resolution Parking Mode Exposure Time & Date Audio Recording Language Video Length 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.
SETUP MENU (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Video Menu Setup Resolution Language Exposure Screen Saver Audio Recording Device Sounds VideoPower Auto LengthOff MENU 3. Back OK Enter Language Select preferred language. Options: English, Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Suomi and Svenska. Default Setting: English 4. Screen Saver Turn on the Screen Saver function to shut down the screen after a chosen period of inactivity, press any button to re-activate the display.
SETUP MENU (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Video Menu Setup Resolution Number Plate Exposure Format SD Card Audio Recording System Info Video DefaultLength Settings MENU 7. Back OK Enter Number Plate Enter the registration number for your vehicle, this will then be shown on the recorded video files. Use the OK button to toggle through the fields and use the up & down buttons to set variables.
MASS STORAGE & PC CAMERA 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 three options available, as described below. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select required function and press OK to confirm selection. - Mass Storage - PC Camera - Power On Mass Storage (Windows) When this option is selected, the iN-CAR CAM will function as a card reader for your PC.
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 32mm 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 SOLUTION When I press the MENU button nothing happens. This is normal during recording. Stop the recording before pressing the MENU button. If recording re-starts before you can press MENU, then see the Parking Mode section above. Downloading files from www.nextbase.co.uk using Google Chrome results in a Malicious Software message.
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