Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION TO USING AN iN-CAR CAM The Nextbase range of cameras 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. The polarising filter (after adjustment) will significantly improve the recorded picture quality, by removing reflections from the windscreen itself. Basic operation.
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 NBDVR512G / NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM 512G ULTRA Power Requirements 5V / 1.5A (USB socket) Power Supply 12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 20mm Glass Fast Blow 2A Output: 5Vdc Sensor Resolution 2M Pixel (2,000,000 Pixel) Lens Type / Angle / Aperture 6G / 140° / F1.6 Recording Resolution (Max.) 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps Screen Size 2.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please check the contents of your iN-CAR CAM product. iN-CAR CAM Window Mount Car Power Cable HD Cable Manuals & Software Disk Quick Start Guide 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 device. 2.7" 16:9 LCD Colour Screen Large screen for ease of use and viewing the playback of recorded videos and photos. 2.
PARTS & CONTROLS Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your iN-CAR CAM. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 1. Record / OK button Record: Press to start or stop a recording when in video mode, or take a photo when in photo mode. OK: Press to confirm selection when in menus. 2. Power button Press and to turn on / off the iN-CAR CAM. 3. Mounting point Attached the supplied window mount here. 4.
PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) 9 12 11 10 HD OUT Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your iN-CAR CAM. 8 8. RESET button In the unlikely event the iN-CAR CAM becomes unresponsive press the RESET button to restart the iN-CAR CAM. 9. HD OUT socket (under dust cover) For use with the supplied High Definition cable. 10. Speaker 11.
PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your iN-CAR CAM. 21 20 13 19 14 18 15 17 16 13. Menu button Press to open the menu within current mode, press twice to open the general settings. 14. Microphone button Press to turn off / on the microphone, only available whilst in video mode. 15. Mode button Press to change between video, photo or playback modes. 16. Screen 17.
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions below for correct installation of the iN-CAR CAM. 12-24V DC The above diagram is for illustration purposes only. 1. Open dust cover and insert a suitable memory card (8-32Gb Class 10) in to the iN-CAR CAM, with the gold contacts facing the back of the device. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. Note: - Do not remove or insert the memory card when the iN-CAR CAM is turned on. This may damage the memory card.
IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION (CONTD.) 12-24V DC The above diagram is for illustration purposes only. 4. The angle and position of the iN-CAR CAM can be adjusted by loosening the locking clamp and moving as required, remembering to re-tighten the clamp. 5. Connect the car adaptor to mini-USB socket of the iN-CAR CAM and then plug the supplied car adaptor into the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle. The iN-CAR CAM will automatically power on and start recording once power is available.
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, it is advised to 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 information given below explains the various items that are displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Video mode, some items will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the Video menu, as described below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 14 15 WDR: remains on screen permanently as the iN-CAR CAM utilises WDR technology.
VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Video settings menu The Video settings menu is accessed by pressing the menu button whilst in Video mode. Use the up and down buttons to highlight settings and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the required option and press OK to confirm, press menu once more to exit. Note: - Menus are not accessible during recording. 1. Resolution Select recording resolution, this will increase or decrease the quality of the recorded video. Default Setting: 1080P 2.
VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Video settings menu continued. 11. Driver Fatigue Warning Set the timer which will display an image of a hot beverage to serve as a reminder to take sufficient rest when on a long journey. Default Setting: Off 12. HUD Speed & Compass When turned on, the screen will display current speed and a compass after the selected period of time, press any button to return to normal viewing, this function is only available when a GPS connection is present. Default Setting: Off 13.
PHOTO MODE The information given below explains the various items that are displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode, some items will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the Photo menu, as described below. 3 4 5 5M 2 6 7 8 9 10 ISO AUTO 2 M 11 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Memory Card: indicates whether a memory card is present. Quality: displays the current image quality.
PHOTO MODE (CONTD.) Photo settings menu The Photo settings menu is accessed by pressing the menu button whilst in Photo mode. Use the up and down buttons to highlight settings and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the required option and press OK to confirm, press menu once more to exit. 1. Image Size Select image size, this will increase or decrease the size of the recorded image Default Setting: 8M 2. Image Quality Increase or decrease the quality of the recorded image.
PLAYBACK MODE The information given below explains the various items that are displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Playback mode. Video Playback 1 2 OK: / II MODE: 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10 15_0530_180233_006 1080P 3 4 30/05/15 18:02 5 6 :PREV 9 :NEXT 8 7 Video: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is displaying a video. Protected File: indicates that the video file is protected. File Number: displays current file number.
PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) The information given below explains the various items that are displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Playback mode. Photo Playback 1 2 15_0530_180235_007 3264 x 2448 3 4 30/05/15 18:23 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Photo: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is displaying a photo. Protected File: indicates that the photo file is protected. File Number: displays current file number. Resolution: displays the resolution that current photo was recorded in.
GENERAL SETTINGS MENU The General Settings menu is accessed by pressing the menu button twice, use the up and down buttons to highlight function and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the required option and press OK to confirm, press menu once more to exit. Note: - Menus are not accessible whilst the iN-CAR CAM is recording. Stop recording to access this menu. 1. Format SD Card Format the inserted memory card, this will delete all content.
GENERAL SETTINGS MENU (CONTD.) 10. 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. Default Setting: 10 Seconds 11. Password Settings Set the TV Mode as required. Default Setting: PAL 12. Version Display the version number of your device’s software. 13. Default Settings Reset the device to the default settings.
MASS STORAGE & PC CAMERA Use the supplied USB cable to connect the iN-CAR CAM to your PC, doing so will power on the camera with two functions available, as described below. Use the up and down buttons to select required function and press OK to confirm selection. - Mass Storage - PC Camera Using the iN-CAR CAM with a Windows PC: Mass Storage When Mass Storage is selected, the iN-CAR CAM screen will show the words ‘Mass Storage’ and then take the function of an SD Card reader for your PC.
VIDEO & AUDIO OUTPUT The iN-CAR CAM has two methods for video and audio output: High Definition Output As you connect the supplied High Definition cable between the iN-CAR CAM and your television, the iN-CAR CAM screen will blank, as all output is now visible upon your television. The external monitor can now be used for playback and as a larger viewfinder in Photo mode. Recordings can NOT be made in Video mode with the HD cable connected.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS This section will guide you through the installation of the NEXTBASE Replay software, designed to enable the viewing of recorded files as well as checking journey route / GPS data (location and speed) and G Sensor information.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Installation: Open the ‘NBDVR512G NEXTBASE Replay for Windows' folder and then open the folder with the required version, based upon your preferred speed units (MPH or KMH). Run the ‘setup.exe’, for some operating systems a security warning may appear, click ‘RUN’ to proceed. To install this application software you need to have 'Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 Client' installed upon your PC.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) If your PC already had 'Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 Client' installed then the 'Welcome to the InstallShield ….' window will open, as shown below. NEXTBASE Replay - InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NEXTBASE Replay The InstallShield (R) Wizard will install NEXTBASE Replay on your computer. To continue, click Next. WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) The 'Customer Information’ window will open, as shown below. NEXTBASE Replay - InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information User Name: Organization: InstallShield < Back Next > Cancel If required enter your preferred User Name and Organization, this is optional and fields can be left blank. Press 'Next' to proceed, the 'Ready to Install the Program' window will open, as shown below.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Once installation is complete the 'InstallShield Wizard Completed' window will open, as shown below. NEXTBASE Replay - InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed NEXTBASE Replay. Click Finish to exit the wizard. < Back Finish Cancel Installation now is complete, press 'Finish' to close the InstallShield Wizard window. The NEXTBASE Replay icon will now be available on your desktop.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Using the NEXTBASE Replay software: To use the NEXTBASE Replay software to view your recorded files, you need to add the files to the players ‘file list’. This is a very simple process, but first you need to have the files available upon your computer. This can be done in two different ways, from the iN-CAR CAM using the supplied USB cable or from the memory card using a card reader.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Features & Controls The key below explains the various information displayed within the NEXTBASE Replay software when using a Windows platform. 1 VIEW HELP 11 2 02/06/2015 15:35:44 NBDVR512G 10 29MPH N 51 35 4.92 W 3 13 14.87 3 9 4 8 Z: 1.05 MAX: 1.2 5 6 7 1. Settings FILE: Browse for files, change settings for units of speed and language. MAP: Open and close the map window. ABOUT: NEXTBASE Replay information. 2.
NEXTBASE REPLAY FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) 1 VIEW HELP 11 2 02/06/2015 15:35:44 NBDVR512G 10 29MPH N 51 35 4.92 W 3 13 14.87 3 9 4 8 Z: 1.05 MAX: 1.2 5 6 7 6. Journey statistics Displays maximum speed, average speed and total distance travelled of the recordings that have been selected (ticked) within the file list. 7. Add / Delete files Used to add recordings to the file list and delete recordings from the file list. 8.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR MAC This section will guide you through the installation of the NEXTBASE Replay software, designed to enable the viewing of recorded files as well as checking journey route / GPS data (location and speed) and G Sensor information. Minimum system requirements: OS X 10.7 and above Mac NEXTBASE Replay: NEXTBASE Replay Open Map About 02/06/2015 15:35:44 NBDVR512G 29MPH N 51 35 4.92 W 3 13 14.87 Z: 1.05 MAX: 1.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Installation Insert the supplied Disk into your disk drive, the disk will appear on your desktop as ‘NBDVR’. Open the disk by double-clicking upon it, to display the contents, as shown below. Finder File Edit View Go Window Help NBDVR NBDVR NBDVR512G Instruction Manual (English).
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Once you have selected the required version the NEXTBASE Replay app will be available, as shown below. Finder File Edit View Go Window Help NBDVR NBDVR NBDVR512G Instruction Manual (English).
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Using the NEXTBASE Replay: To use the NEXTBASE Replay software to view your recorded files, you need to add the files to the players ‘file list’. This is a very simple process, but first you need to have the files available upon your computer. This can be done in two different ways, from the iN-CAR CAM using the supplied USB cable or from the memory card using a card reader.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Features & Controls The key below explains the various information displayed within the NEXTBASE Replay software when using a Mac platform. NEXTBASE Replay 1 Open Map About 11 2 02/06/2015 15:35:44 NBDVR512G 10 29MPH N 51 35 4.92 W 3 13 14.87 3 9 4 8 Z: 1.05 MAX: 1.2 5 6 7 1. Settings Open: Browse for files, change settings for units of speed and language. Map: Open and close the map window. About: NEXTBASE Replay information. 2. Playback window 3.
NEXTBASE REPLAY SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) NEXTBASE Replay 1 Open Map About 11 2 02/06/2015 15:35:44 NBDVR512G 10 29MPH N 51 35 4.92 W 3 13 14.87 3 9 4 8 Z: 1.05 MAX: 1.2 5 6 7 6. Journey statistics Displays maximum speed, average speed and total distance travelled of the recordings that have been selected (ticked) within the file list. 7. Add / Delete files Used to add recordings to the file list and delete recordings from the file list. 8.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Video Image is blurred. Adjust the polarising filter, as described in the “Parts & Controls” section. Clean the polarising filter, lens and clean the windscreen! I can not insert the Micro SD card. Micro SD card are very small and require delicate use. Align the card with the diagram shown upon the device 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.
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 (which is in the SETUP menu) 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTD.) PROBLEM SOLUTION I have turned on ‘motion detection’ and now can’t stop the recording. The iN-CAR CAM will start a recording whenever motion is detected, when function is to be turned off firstly shutdown the iN-CAR CAM and remove the SD card, this will avoid recording being activated accidentally. Switch back on the and within the setting menu and turn off the ‘Motion Detection’. When I press the MENU button nothing happens. This is normal during recording.
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