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G-Sensor Supported Parking Mode Supported (Hardwire kit not included in package) Loop Recording Supported:1/2/3/5 minutes per segment Super capacitor (No lithium battery) Backup Power Source (Ensures all videos are written to the memory card on power failure) Working Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C External Power Supply 5V 1.5A •...
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please check the contents of your Dash Cam product package. The actual products might appear slightly different from the pictures shown below. Dash Cam Car charger with Type-C USB data cable Quick start guide (Front camera) adapter A16X Series Quick Start Guide GPS bracket with attached Window Stickers (x2)
PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Nextbase™ Dash Cam product. In this section, we will outline some of the features available with this camera. 2.0” LCD Colour Screen Large screen for ease of use for the camera configurations and viewing the playback of both videos and photos.
CONTROLS 1. CAMERA LENS 8. DOWN ( Wide angle 140º. • Recording Mode: Take a snapshot. • Playback Mode: Move to the previous file. 2. MICROPHONE • Video Playback Mode: Fast forward playback. Integrated microphone for audio recording. • In the Menus: Navigate down within menus. 3.
INSTALLATION INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD Remove the dust cover. Then insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing to the front of the camera. Make sure to push the memory card until it clicks into place. NOTE: • Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camera is turned on. This may damage the memory card, or recordings within.
INSTALLING IN VEHICLES To securely mount the camera on the windshield, do the following: 1 Attach the GPS bracket to the camera. Slide it into the mounting socket until you hear a click. 2 Wipe clean the chosen area of the windshield with a dry cloth. Then attach the window sticker onto the windshield.
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Installing the Rear View Camera 1 Wipe clean the chosen area of the rear window with a dry cloth. Then attach the window sticker onto the rear window. 2 Peel off the adhesive cover layer from the mounting bracket. Then place and press down the bracket firmly onto the attached window sticker.
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Connecting to Power Use only the supplied car adapter to turn on the camera. 1 Connect one end of the car adapter to the USB port of the GPS bracket. 2 Route the car adapter around the windshield to the 12-24Vdc socket, ensuring that your view is not obstructed, and that the adapter is not a distraction.
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Powering Off the Camera Manually To manually turn off the power, press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds. NOTE: • Your Dash Cam is shipped with the Screen Saver function set to Default OFF. This is for ease of initial setup. Once setup is complete, the screen saver should be set to 15 seconds, in order to blank the screen completely whilst driving.
VIDEO MODE The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when the camera is in Video mode. Some icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the OSD menu, as described below. 00:01:57 4K P30 30/04/2020...
NORMAL RECORDING When the vehicle engine starts up, the camera automatically turns on and starts recording. Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off. Or, long press the button to stop recording manually. Taking Snapshots During video recording, long press the button to take snapshot of the current scene.
PLAYBACK MODE During video recording, press the button to enter the Playback mode. Then press the button to select the file category that you want to browse and press the button. File Type Normal File Emergency Photo File PLAYING VIDEOS Press the button to browse the desired video file.
Playback Mode 20200417144755_000029A 4K P30 00:00:05 • Press the button to rewind the video playback. Press the button again to toggle the playback speed. • Press the button to fast forward the video playback. Press the button again to toggle the playback speed. •...
MENU AND SETTINGS Press the button to enter the OSD menu. Setup 1/5 Resolution Loop Recording Rear Mirror Display Exposure In general, use the button to select an option and press the button to confirm. To return to the previous page, press the button.
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Speed Unit Select whether to record and display speed in KMH or MPH. G-Sensor Select the sensitivity level of the G-Sensor. The G-Sensor detects forces which will protect the current recording in the event of a collision. The higher the G-Sensor sensitivity, the less force will be needed to trigger automatic file protection in event of a collision.
PC CONNECTION To view the recorded files on your computer, you can do either of the following: • Remove the memory card from the camera. Then, insert the memory card to the computer memory card slot (if applicable). You can also use a card reader and plug it to the computer USB port. •...
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Video Playback and Viewing GPS Log From the top panel, click File > Open. Then select the video that you want to view. Playback Length Video length Recording Data (Date & Time, Speed, Location) Driving direction on the map File name Volume adjustment Current Speed and...
TROUBLESHOOTING Common troubleshooting tips that you may encounter while using the camera are listed in the table below. Problem Solution The camera does not record. • Be sure to use a microSD card with the size of at least 8GB, Class 10. •...
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