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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 dashcams 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.

  • 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 ....................PARTS & CONTROLS ....................IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION ..................VIDEO MODE ........................

  • 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 NBDVR-DUO / NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM DUO Power Requirements 5V / 1.5A Power Supply 12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 32mm / 2A Output: 5Vdc Sensor Resolution 1M Pixel (1,000,000 Pixel) Wide Angle Lens (front) - Type / Angle / Aperture 5G / 150°...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Disk 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" LCD Colour Screen LCD screen for ease of use and viewing the playback of recorded videos and photos.

  • Page 8: Parts & Controls

    PARTS & CONTROLS Top: AV Out socket For use with an AV Cable (sold separately), please contact your local Nextbase retailer to purchase. Mini USB socket Connect the supplied car power cable or USB data cable here. Mounting point Attached the supplied window GPS mount here.
  • Page 9 Red = power on Red flashing = recording Blue = battery charging Left camera UK model (NBDVR-DUO): This is the ‘zoom’ lens for recording through the rear windscreen. EU version (NBDVR-DUO-LHD): This is the ‘wide-angle’ lens for recording through the front windscreen.
  • Page 10 PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Rear: File protect / Left File protect: Press whilst recording to protect the current file in event of an emergency situation. Note: - When the 'Protect' function is activated within the first 3rd of a recording, the previous recording will also be protected.
  • Page 11 PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Bottom: 19 20 Power button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on and off the iN-CAR CAM. MicroSD card slot Insert the MicroSD card here, note that the gold contacts of the memory card are to be screen side, when inserted.

  • Page 12: In Vehicle Installation

    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. Insert a suitable memory card in to the iN-CAR CAM, taking care to follow correct orientation markings (gold contacts facing the back of the device).
  • Page 13 IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION (CONTD.) Continued from previous page. 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: 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. 2x720 1.
  • Page 16 VIDEO MODE (CONTD.) Settings menu The Video settings menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button when in Video mode. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight setting and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the required option and press OK to confirm, press MENU twice to exit. Note: - Menus are not accessible whilst the iN-CAR CAM is recording.

  • Page 17: Photo Mode

    PHOTO MODE Access the Photo Mode by pressing the MODE button once, from the default VIDEO Mode. Once selected photo mode will open using the last camera configuration (Wide Angle, Zoom or Dual) that was last used in video mode. Use the ‘Camera Select’...
  • Page 18 PHOTO MODE (CONTD.) Settings menu The Photo settings menu is accessed by pressing the MENU button when in Photo Mode. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight setting and press the OK button to enter the options screen. Select the required option and press OK to confirm, press MENU twice to exit. 1.

  • Page 19: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Access the Playback Mode by pressing the MODE button twice, from the default VIDEO Mode. Directories When Playback mode is selected, all files available on the memory card will categorized into three directories. Playback Mode Playback Mode Protected Files Video Files Photo Files Enter...
  • Page 20 PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Viewing video files Select the required directory, press OK and the file list window will appear, as shown below. Playback Mode 1019_141097.MOV 1019_141098.MOV 1019_141099.MOV 00:03:00 22.04.2015 13:26 Menu Play MENU Select video for playback using the up and down arrows and press OK to start playback. 22/04/2015 13:26:00 13:26:00 MENU...
  • Page 21 PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Viewing photo files When the ‘Photo Files’ directory is selected the last image taken will be displayed. Viewing the images is controlled using the iN-CAR CAM buttons, as described below. View next image View previous image Protect current image Return to main menu...
  • Page 22 PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Delete / protect files Accessing the Delete / Protect menu differs sightly depending on whether you are viewing videos or photos. Videos: Highlight the required video from the ‘File List’ window and press the MENU button. Photos: Press the MENU button whilst viewing the image you wish to either delete or protect. Once opened the Delete and Protect functions are the same for both videos and photos.

  • Page 23: General Settings Menu

    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 to exit. Note: - Menus are not accessible whilst the iN-CAR CAM is recording.
  • Page 24 Default Setting: On 12. Rotate Display Rotate the display and recorded file by 180°, this allows the iN-CAR CAM to be mounted on the dashboard. Please contact your local Nextbase dealer to purchase the correct mount. Default Setting: Off Note: - The button functions do not rotate.
  • Page 25 GENERAL SETTINGS MENU (CONTD.) 14. Parking Mode When Parking Mode has been turned On the iN-CAR CAM remains in standby mode, after it is powered Off. Should any physical movement of the vehicle be detected the iN-CAR CAM will power on and start recording a 30 second video, this recording will automatically be protected.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Video & Audio Output

    Note: - ENSURE that any external power sources are of the correct 5Vdc output, otherwise damage will be caused that is not covered under the manufacturers warranty. Please contact your local NEXTBASE dealer to purchase the AV Cable (PN: NBDVR-DUO-AVC).

  • Page 28: 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: - NBDVR-DUO Instruction Manual...
  • Page 29 ‘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 30 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 31 Zoom: Advanced zoom controls ?: Registrator Viewer Help information 2. NEXTBASE logo / Date & Time / Speed / Model stamps This is the data saved upon the recorded file itself. Content will vary depending iN-CAR CAM settings and the availability of GPS signal during recording.
  • Page 32 PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Basic features and controls continued NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 7. Speed / G Force / Compass Displays speed, direction of G Force and direction of travel of current recordings. 8. Play list Displays videos currently within the play list.

  • Page 33: 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: - NBDVR-DUO Instruction Manual Languages: English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Deutsch...
  • Page 34 ‘+’ 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 35 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 G Sensor data will be displayed, see image below. NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO Click the play button to start playback.
  • Page 36 View: Player settings Help: Search / view the help menu for the player operation 2. 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 37 PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Basic features and controls continued NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 6. 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 38: Trouble Shooting

    PC if suitable playback software is not installed. Install the supplied Datakam software and the additional Codecs from the www.nextbase.co.uk website if necessary. Video file playback is jumpy. Remove the SD card and reformat to remove non-contiguous files.
  • Page 39 Ensure that the AV cable is correct. Use a stereo 3.5mm jack plug iN-CAR CAM just buzzes on where the tip is the video and the ring is the audio signal. my TV. The correct cable is available from NEXTBASE Part No. NBDVR-DUO-AVC...
  • Page 40 Motion Detection section above. Downloading files from This is not a cause for concern, simply go to the settings within www.nextbase.co.uk Google Chrome and turn off the malicious software protection using Google Chrome results temporarily to download and install the playback software.
  • Page 41 NOTES...
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 44 NBDVR-DUO-IM-ENG-R23...

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