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NextBase 312GW Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Introduction To Using An In-Car Cam

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO USING AN IN-CAR CAM ............. TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................PRECAUTIONS ......................CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT ..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..................PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................PRODUCT FEATURES ....................POWERED GPS MOUNT ....................CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS .................

  • Page 5: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 6: Product Specification

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Model Number / Name NBDVR312GW / NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM DELUXE 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°...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Halterung anbringen 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.

  • Page 8: Powered Gps Mount

    POWERED GPS MOUNT Please see below to identify the parts of the supplied powered mount. 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.

  • Page 9: Camera - Parts & Controls

    CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS Please see below to identify the parts and controls of your iN-CAR CAM. Front: Mounting point (located under dust cover) After removing the dust cover, attach the supplied powered GPS mount here. Camera lens Wide Angle 140°, 6 Element glass lens for optimum picture quality. Speaker Integral speaker for audio playback directly from the iN-CAR CAM.
  • Page 10 CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Back: Power On / Off button Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on / off the iN-CAR CAM. Up / Microphone Off button 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.
  • Page 11 CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Dual colour LED indicator Red = power on Red flashing = recording Blue = battery charging Screen 2.7' LCD colour screen for the viewing of recorded files on the iN-CAR CAM. 10.
  • Page 12 CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Top: 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 mount when in use, not directly to this socket.
  • Page 13 CAMERA - PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Sides: 17. Serial Number sticker Please keep a record of your iN-CAR CAMs serial number, this may be required should you seek technical support. 18. MicroSD Card slot Insert the MicroSD card here, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the back of the iN-CAR CAM.

  • Page 14: In Vehicle Installation

    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. 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.
  • Page 15 IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION (CONTD.) 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. 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.
  • Page 16 - Do NOT wire the iN-CAR CAM directly to a 12V supply by cutting the cigarette plug off the end of the cable, or damage will result. - A Nextbase hardwire kit is available from your retailer. This connects directly to the vehicle fusebox and hence leaves your cigarette socket available for Phone / Sat Nav charging.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Video Mode

    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. Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Video mode.
  • Page 19 VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Video Menu The Video Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button whilst in video mode. Video Menu Video Menu Resolution Resolution Exposure Exposure Audio Recording Audio Recording Video Length Number Plate Back Enter MENU The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to change any settings.
  • Page 20 VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Video Menu Video Menu Resolution Video Length Exposure Parking Mode Audio Recording Rotate Display Video Length Time & Date Stamp Back Enter MENU Video Length Select the duration of the individual recorded video files. The iN-CAR CAM will continue recording, filling the memory card.
  • Page 21 GPS co-ordinates and speed information remains available. Options: On and Off Default Setting: On 11. Nextbase Stamp Turn On / Off the NEXTBASE Stamp shown in the top left corner of recorded files. Options: On and Off Default Setting: On 12. G Sensor Turn Off or adjust the sensitivity of the built in G Sensor.

  • Page 22: Photo Mode

    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. Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode. Exposure: displays current exposure level setting. Date: current date.
  • Page 23 PHOTO MODE (CONTD.) Photo Menu The Photo Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button whilst in photo mode. Video Menu Photo Menu Resolution Exposure Exposure Time & Date Stamp Audio Recording Audio Recording Video Length Back Enter MENU The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to change any settings.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    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: 2015_1209_184030_003A 23550001.MOV 1080P 1:06 23:55:54 23:55:54 06/01/2015 06/01/2015 OK :...
  • Page 25 PLAYBACK MODE Photo Files: 23550001.MOV 2015_1209_184030_003A 1080P 23:55:54 23:55:54 06/01/2015 06/01/2015 : PREV : PREV : NEXT : NEXT OK : MODE : : NEXT / II 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.
  • Page 26 PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Deleting files: Highlight the Delete Files option and press the OK button. Playback Menu Video Menu Resolution Delete Files Exposure Protect Files Back Enter MENU This will then give you two options: Delete File Delete All Files Video Menu Delete Files Video Menu...
  • Page 27 PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Protecting files: Highlight the Protect Files option and press the OK button. Playback Menu Video Menu Resolution Delete Files Exposure Protect Files Back Enter MENU This will then give you four options: Protect File Unprotect File Protect Files Video Menu Protect Files Video Menu...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU Setup Menu The Setup Menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button twice. Video Menu Setup Menu Resolution WiFi Exposure Format SD Card Audio Recording Time & Date Video Length Times Zones / DST Back Enter MENU The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use the iN-CAR CAM without the need to change any settings.
  • Page 29 SETUP MENU (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Video Menu Setup Menu Resolution Language Exposure Speed Units Audio Recording Screen Saver Video Length Device Sounds Back Enter MENU Language Select preferred language. Options: English, Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, Nederlands, Norsk, Suomi and Svenska.
  • Page 30 SETUP MENU (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. Resolution Auto Power Off Exposure System Info Audio Recording Default Settings Back Enter MENU 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.

  • Page 31: Mass Storage & Pc Camera

    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. NEXTBASE (D:) and you will be able to view / manage the stored files upon the MicroSD card within the iN-CAR CAM.

  • Page 32: Video & Audio Output

    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.

  • Page 33: Wifi Application Introduction

    WIFI APPLICATION AN INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Cam Viewer App Using the Wi-Fi function of the iN-CAR CAM with the Nextbase Cam Viewer App allows you to connect your phone or tablet device to the iN-CAR CAM. The Cam Viewer App has three primary functions: Live View This allows you to view the live image from the iN-CAR CAM and make recordings.

  • Page 34: Wifi Application For Smartphones & Tablets

    WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS Installing the Cam Viewer App The Nextbase Cam Viewer App is available for free download from the Google Play Store (Android) and the App Store (iOS). The App can easily be found by searching for 'Nextbase Cam Viewer' within your chosen store.
  • Page 35 Press the 'Settings' button on the 'Startup Screen', this will open the WiFi options on your phone. The Dash Cam will be shown as 'NEXTBASE 312GW xxx', enter the password (12345678). Once connected successfully the ‘Device connected’ popup message will appear on the iN-CAR CAM screen.
  • Page 36 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Once connected, the 'Home' screen will open, as shown below. 00:45 Cam Viewer Live View Local Files NBDVR312GW 16:04:37 14/10/2014 12345678 30MPH N52° 41’ 33.15” W62° 42’ 33.15” Settings Files on Camera From the 'Home' screen you can access all the functions and features available within Cam Viewer.
  • Page 37 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Live View Select 'Live View' to see the live image from the iN-CAR CAM on your phone. Rotate your phone to allow the Live View to become full screen. It is from 'Live View' that you can start and stop recording or take a photo, by pressing the red button. <...
  • Page 38 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Files on Camera Manage the files that are currently stored on the memory card that is within the iN-CAR CAM, this option will only be available when your phone is connected to the iN-CAR CAM. 14:55 <...
  • Page 39 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Playback Tap the chosen file to start playback, rotate your phone to become full screen. 12:58 0:48 3:00 Done Tapping the screen will make the playback controls appear. Press the pause button to pause playback and use the progress bar to move to different points in the video.
  • Page 40 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) File Management The Files on Camera screen has three icons at the bottom of the screen: Download Protect Delete These are explained in detail in the he following pages. Select the required option by tapping the relevant icon, this will open the 'File Select” screen, as shown below.
  • Page 41 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) File Management continued. Tap on a file to select, the file will become highlighted and marked with a tick, as shown below. 14:55 Cancel Files on Camera Done 22 Mar 2016 08:21 219.1 MB 22 Mar 2016 ü...
  • Page 42 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Download Select this option to download a recording to your phone, the progress box will appear when the download starts. 14:57 < Cam Viewer Files on Camera 22 Mar 2016 08:21 219.1 MB 22 Mar 2016 14:52 221.5 MB...
  • Page 43 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Local Files It is from the 'Local Files' directory that you can upload recordings to our secure server, by using the upload icon. 12:56 < Cam Viewer Local files 25 Mar 2016 17:32 217.3 MB 30 Mar 2016 15:51...
  • Page 44 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) If you are connected to the dash cam when 'upload' is selected, the message shown below will appear. 12:56 < Cam Viewer Local files 25 Mar 2016 17:32 217.3 MB Please disconnect your 30 Mar 2016 iPhone from the iN-CAR CAM and return to your preferred...
  • Page 45 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Tap on a file to select and press 'Done/Confirm' to start the download or press Cancel/Back to cancel the action. Once an upload has started the 'Upload History' screen will open, as shown below. 12:57 <...
  • Page 46 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) To cancel an upload, swipe left on the file and tap delete. 12:57 < Local Files Upload History Currently uploading 1 file. 2016_0323-100117.. Delete 63 KB of 214.7 MB...
  • Page 47 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) Once the upload is completed the file will be marked with a tick, as shown below. 12:57 < Local Files Upload History The upload queue is empty. Pending uploads will appear in the list. 2016_0323-1001..
  • Page 48 WIFI APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES & TABLETS (CONTD.) To send a link that can be used to download the recording tap the chosen file, this will give you the option to share this link with a variety of applications that are on your phone. The below images show the link being sent using email with an iOS phone.

  • Page 49: Playback Software For Windows

    Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (x32 / x64) Processor (CPU): Pentium III 500 MHz or Celeron at 800 MHZ Windows player: NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO Insert the supplied disk in to the CD drive, navigate to the disk and display the contents: - NBDVR312GW Instruction Manual...
  • Page 50 ‘ADD’ button The SD card will have been renamed as ‘NEXTBASE’, so you can see it easily. The video recordings are in the ‘Video’ directory. Once you have opened the video directory, select the required video clip recordings and click ‘Open’...
  • Page 51 PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Select MPH or KMH: The Player can be set to display speed in either MPH or KMH. The player should use the same speed measurement type as used on the iN-CAR CAM. To make any changes, simply click ‘View’ in the top left of the window, select ‘Measurement’...
  • Page 52 Zoom: Advanced zoom controls ?: Registrator Viewer Help information NEXTBASE logo / Date & Time / Speed / Model stamps This is the data saved upon the recorded file itself. Content will vary depending on iN-CAR CAM settings and the availability of GPS signal during recording.
  • Page 53 PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Basic features and controls continued NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 7. Speed Displays speed. 8. Play list Displays videos currently within the play list. Note: - Videos are NOT imported here, but listed for playback from their original source location 9.

  • Page 54: Playback Software For Mac

    MInimum system requirements: OS X 10.7 and above Mac player: NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO Insert the supplied disk in to the CD drive, navigate to the disk and display the contents: - NBDVR312GW Instruction Manual - Playback Software (Mac) - Playback Software (Windows) Open the ‘Playback Software (Mac)’...
  • Page 55 ‘+’ button The SD card will have been renamed as ‘NEXTBASE’, so you can see it easily. The video recordings are in the ‘Video’ directory. Once you have opened the video directory, select the required video clip recordings and click ‘Open’...
  • Page 56 Highlight the recordings / journey that you want to view, the player will then update with information for that journey, for example the map will show the route and speed data will be displayed, see image below. NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO Click the play button to start playback.
  • Page 57 View: Player settings Help: Search / view the help menu for the player operation NEXTBASE logo / Date & Time / Speed / Model stamps This is the data saved upon the recorded file, content will vary depending iN-CAR CAM settings and the availability of GPS signal during recording.
  • Page 58 PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Basic features and controls continued NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO Play list Displays videos currently within the play list. Note: - Videos are NOT imported here, but listed for playback from their original source location.

  • Page 59: Trouble Shooting

    The sound is not synchronised The Codecs upon your PC may not be compatible or the latest with video during playback. standard. Download the latest Codecs from: www.nextbase.co.uk Video has no sound. Ensure that “Record Audio” setting is turned ON within the Video Menu.
  • Page 60 TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTD.) PROBLEM SOLUTION My iN-CAR CAM shuts down Either the battery has gone flat, or there is no power to the by itself after a while. 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.
  • Page 61 When Wifi Mode is turned on the screen of the iN-CAR CAM will display the Network Name and Password. This password is case sensitive. The NEXTBASE Cam Viewer Please uninstall the NEXTBASE Cam Viewer app and app will not open. re-download again from your devices App Store. When I open the NEXTBASE...
  • Page 62 NOTES...
  • Page 64 NBDVR312GW-IM-ENG-R2...

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