Dash Cam. For use with Rear Cam attached, a U3 Card is required. Your Nextbase Dash Cam is set to record video, in files of just 1 minute in length. This means that each video file is a manageable size should you need to download and send to your insurance company.
MyNextbase Cloud Product Features PC Connection / Firmware Updates Camera Parts and Controls 11 - 14 TV Connection In Vehicle Installation Nextbase SD Cards Position your Dash Cam 37 - 38 FAQs Polarising Filter 17 - 18 39 - 42 Legal &...
PC or home USB socket for approximately 2 hours. Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if; 8. You agree to use your Nextbase Dash Camera in compliance with all The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
Do not place the device in This ensures that the camera can keep recording even when the memory front of or above any airbag. Nextbase is not responsible for any costs or card is full. Important files should be downloaded from the Dash Cam expenses associated with void warranties or vehicle repairs.
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G Sensor - Do not use a power and/or data cable that is not approved or supplied by Nextbase™. axis. If the Automatic G Sensor protection does NOT trigger during an event, then the - Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the Dash Cam/batteries in Protect button should be pressed, in order to protect the file.
MicroSD, U3, up to 256GB; 64-128GB recommended SD Card (Recommended Type) 64-128GB SDHC / SDXC, U3, Class 10 (48Mb/s) For best results, use a Nextbase branded SD card. SD Card Recorded File Capacity 8GB MicroSD = 30 minutes of recording (based on default settings.
USB Connection Cable Connect your Dash Cam to a PC 3M Mount Pad Adhesive 3M attachment Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam Your Dash Cam to record the road ahead Click & Go Powered Mount Mount your Dash Cam Car Power Cable (4m)
MyNextbase Connect App - View, manage and upload videos, set up Alexa and Emergency SOS features. MyNextbase Cloud - Upload your video to the Nextbase server to get a shareable link to send to friends, insurers, and social media. MyNextbase Player - Playback software for viewing, managing, editing, and sharing your videos.
Camera Parts & Controls USB Cover Camera Lens Power Button Press and hold for 2 USB port located under Wide angle 140º view. seconds to turn the Dash the dust cover. Cam On/Off. Short press acts as a back button when in the Menus.
- Do NOT wire the Dash Cam directly to a 12Vdc supply by cutting the cigarette plug off the end of the cable, or permanent damage will result. - Also available to purchase is a Nextbase™ Hardwire Kit. This connects your The above diagram is for illustration purposes only.
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In Vehicle Installation Scan the QR Code for adhesive mount installation guide Watch the video to see how to best install the adhesive mount. This covers steps 5 - 10. Clean the area of the windscreen you will mount the Dash Cam Ensuring that the windscreen is clear of grease and dirt allows the most effective adhesion, keeping your Dash Cam securely mounted.
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In Vehicle Installation Attach the Adhesive pad to the windscreen Firmly press the adhesive pad to the clean area of windscreen. Press for 5 seconds to ensure a strong bond between the pad and windscreen. Note When positioning the pad on the windscreen, ensure that the thick end is pointing down, with the ‘notch’...
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In Vehicle Installation Adjusting the Dash Cam With the mount attached to the windscreen, ensure that objects on the Dash Cam display are level and adjust as required. Ensure that the road ahead is at the centre of the image, in the central third of the display. If too much of the sky is visible it may risk underexposing details on the road;...
- Clean the windscreen at the point of location, prior to fitting the Dash Cam. - The 522GW comes with a built-in polarising filter on the lens, designed to reduce glare and improve the clarity of your recordings. Looking at the Dash Cam’s display, rotate the bezel at the front of the lens until the captured image...
Polarising Filter Adjust the Polarising Filter The most effective way to set up your Polarising Filter (1) is to place a piece of plain white paper (2) on your dashboard (3) under the rear view mirror. With your camera turned ON you will see the reflection (4) of the paper in the LCD screen of the Dash Cam.
First Time Use To ensure the set up of this Dash Cam is as quick and simple as possible, there is an easy to follow ‘First Time Use’ menu. This menu is used to set your preferred Language, Country (inc. Time Zone) and Speed Units. This menu will appear when: 1.
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First Time Use - Screens Options: App Features App Features English (UK), English (US), Dansk, Scan the QR Code (on iOS use your Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, camera; for Android users, download GET IT ON Download on the Nederlands, Norsk, Suomi, Svenska, a QR Scanner from the Play Store) or Magyar, Polskie, Romana, Cesky, search: ‘MyNextbase Connect’...
Menus Settings Resolution Change your Dash Cam’s recording resolution. The resolution of an attached Rear Facing Camera is dictated by the chosen resolution of the Front Facing camera. The resolution of the Rear Camera cannot be altered independently of the resolution of the Front Camera; the two resolutions are linked together to ensure maximum performance.
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Parking Mode Dual Files When Parking Mode has been turned on, the Dash Cam enters standby mode when the When recording, both a high and low quality video are saved. If a Rear-Cam is 12Vdc supply has been turned OFF (typically removing your ignition key). attached, and Dual Files is switched ON, High and Low resolution files will be saved for The Dash Cam will also enter standby mode if no physical movement is detected for 5 the Rear view as well, for a total of 4 files (Front High, Front Low, Rear High, Rear Low).
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Speed Units Emergency SOS Choose between MPH and KMH See next page. Reversing Camera Device Sounds With a rear-facing camera connected (Rear View, Cabin View, Rear Window), tapping Turn On/Off the beep that sounds when the touch panel is pressed, and the Rear View Display on the screen will make it full screen (tap again to minimise).
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Alexa Built-In MyNextbase Connect In order for this function to work, you must have MyNextbase Connect™ and Amazon In order for this function to work, you must have MyNextbase Connect™ installed on Alexa™ installed on your smart-phone, have an internet connection, and have your smart-phone, have an internet connection, and have Bluetooth turned on.
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Driver Assistance - Emergency SOS Emergency SOS In the event of an incident Your Nextbase™ Dash Came and MyNextbase Connect App features life-saving The camera immediately notifies the MyNextbase Connect app to begin crash detection and emergency alerting technology. It is designed to automatically...
Driver Assistance - Emergency SOS Cras h Detecte d Smart-Phone (app enabled and set up) High G-Sensor Activity (Crash) registers on Dash Cam. Emergency SOS Function Triggered. 10 second countdown 10 second countdown (waiting for crash to end). (waiting for crash to end). MyNextbase Connect™...
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Driver Assistance - Emergency SO FAQs If I crash, will you notify the Police? No. The MyNextbase Connect™ app automatically sends your location, medical and vehicle details to the nearest Ambulance or Emergency Response Service only. Can I set it off inadvertently? The Emergency SOS feature has a range of safeguards to ensure it won’t alert the emergency services unless it has validated that assistance is required.
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Alexa Built-In Your Dash Cam can be connected to your Alexa account to enable voice control options. You can start and stop recording, ask about traffic on your route, play music, and much more. You must have both the ‘MyNextbase Android Store App Store Connect™’...
Video Mode Folder Selection Screen The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash 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. Settings Playback Select to open the Dash Cam’s Menu system.
Playback Mode - Video Recording Length File Name Duration of video file Edit While paused, press to Video Paused edit the video. See next Protect Icon page for details. If present, the file is protected; if not present, the file is unprotected.
Video Editing Press Play to begin playback. Timeline and Position Indicator (White) Shows your current position in the recording. When you reach the point where you want to start your new file, press Trim Start (1a). When you reach the point where you want to end your new file, press Trim End (2a).
In order for this function to work, you must have an internet connection, have Bluetooth turned on, be paired with your Dash Cam, and have your Emergency SOS information set up in MyNextbase Connect. The Nextbase Emergency SOS feature is deigned to automatically contact the emergency services in your time of need, and send them to your last known location.
When you connect your Dash Cam, if MyNextbase Player™ is already open it will ask if you would like to import all files directly to your video library. MyNextbase Player can be downloaded for free from the ‘Support and Downloads’ page at: www.nextbase.com.
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Videos can be shared to social media and insurers through the ‘Share Video’ video. When you annotate a frame, button. Videos can also be upload to the Nextbase™ server; you will be e-mailed your video will pause at the specified a secure link to view or download your video.
MyNextbase Cloud is our free online video sharing service where you can safely and securely store your Dash Cam files. Upload your file to the Nextbase™ Server using the ‘Share Video’ function on either MyNextbase Player™, or the MyNextbase Connect™ app. Please note The upload window will guide you through the that upload times are dependent on video file size.
Connect your Dash Cam’s SD Card to PC or Mac™ using a card reader. This will open The Dash Cam will function as a card reader for your MAC. The ‘Nextbase’ external a file explorer drive, and show the contents of your SD Card. Go to the ‘Support &...
TV Connection The Dash Cam can be connected to external video equipment such as a television or monitor to allow you to view your videos on a larger screen. You can connect your Dash Cam to any television or monitor using an HD-Out cable. Please note that not all televisions/monitors will be compatible with your Dash Cam.
Recording; when the Dash Cam is On, it is recording. Most non-Nextbase SD cards struggle to do this as efficiently as our SD cards. We always recommend using a Nextbase SD card with our Dash Cams to ensure max compatibility, and to minimize the loss of video data.
Video File playback is jumpy. Remove the SD card and format to remove non-contiguous files. For best recording use a Nextbase branded U3 micro SD card of 8 to 256GB. PC may not be sufficient for the playback task, try a different PC. Copy the recorded video files onto the PC / Mac for playback directly rather than use the Dash Cam as a card reader, as the USB system on your PC may be too slow for HD video playback.
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Parking Mode section above. Downloading files from nextbase. This is not a cause for concern, as this message will appear whenever new software is downloaded from the internet. Simply go to the com using Google Chrome results in a settings within Google Chrome and turn off the malicious software protection temporarily to download and install the playback Malicious Software message.
Europe. It is used on many products across many industries (for example, SD cards) as a mark of Nextbase™ grants to you for the period for which you possess the relevant device a non- compliance with European standards.
Nextbase, or (vi) damage to a product that has been connected to power and/or data cables that are not supplied by Nextbase, or (vii) damage to a product that has been connected to 12Vdc directly, having cut off the Cigarette Lighter plug which contains the 12/24Vdc to 5Vdc adaptor. In addition, Nextbase reserves the light to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country.
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20cm between the radiator and your body. Hereby, Portable Multimedia Limited declares that the radio equipment type 522GW Dash Cam is in compliance with UK Regulation S.I. 2017 No. 1206 . The full text of the UKCA declarations of conformity are available at the following internet address: www.nextbase.com/ Le depositif de a été...
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