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.
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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0° to 25°C (from 32° to 77°F). through the MyNextbase Connect™ App for applicable Wi-Fi models. - Do not use a power and/or data cable that is not approved or supplied by Nextbase™. Parking Mode Notice - Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the Dash Cam/batteries in We only recommend enabling Parking Mode when the Dash Cam is installed using a accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
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Package Contents Cable Tidy Tool Nextbase 222XR Dash Cam Use the Cable Tidy Tool Your Dash Cam to record to stow the power cable the road ahead within the lining of your car Click & Go USB Connection Cable Powered Mount...
Nextbase™ Cloud Service View and share your footage online using the MyNextbase Cloud™ service. Upload your video to the Nextbase™ server to get a shareable link to send to friends, insurers, and social media. Upload your videos via the file upload area on Mynextbase.com. The uploaded file will be deleted after 30 days,...
Camera Parts & Controls Screen 2.5” Inch High Resolution Screen. Power Button Up/Down Buttons Press and hold for 2 seconds In the Menus: Use to to turn the Dash Cam On/Off. navigate the menus Camera Lens within the camera. Wide angle 140º view. Menu Button Video Mode: Up button Press to open the Dash...
- 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 Installing the rear Window Camera With your Dash Cam turned OFF, simply plug the Rear Window Camera cable into your Dash Cam using the socket on the right hand side and then connect the Rear Window Camera to the cable. Ensure that the Dash Cam is turned OFF with no power being supplied.
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In Vehicle Installation Installing the Rear Window Camera Once the rear window camera is positioned and the cable is loose enough, gently peel off the cover sheet to expose the adhesive pad below. Press the adhesive pad firmly against the clean part of the windshield. Keep pressing for 5 seconds to ensure that the pad adheres to the windshield.
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In Vehicle Installation Adjust 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;...
Screen Saver settings to either ON or Speed display (showing only Always mount your Nextbase™ device in a location that does not obstruct the driver’s your speed). Turning the Screen Saver ON will blank the screen 30 seconds view of the road.
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 Language, Time, and Date. This menu will appear when: This menu will appear when: 1.
Menus Settings Resolution Change your Dash Cam’s recording resolution; 1080p or 720p. Exposure Adjust the exposure level for different lighting conditions. Audio Turn On/Off the microphone for video recording. Video Length Set the length of the individual recorded video files. The Dash Cam will continue recording, filling the memory card.
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Recording History Language Select your preferred language. In some territories, there are laws prohibiting the amount of footage your Dash Cam should hold. The default setting is ‘Maximum’, where your Dash Cam records and stores videos without restriction. If ‘Minimum’ is selected you will first be asked to Format (wipe) your SD Card; be sure Screen Saver to back up any files you wish to keep before doing this.
On Screen Icons Playback Mode Nextbase Logo Stamp File Name Photos are saved as JPEGs. Video Mode Videos saved as .MP4. Protected File Icon File can be protected/ unprotected by pressing the The key below explains the various information displayed on the...
Delete & Protect Files If the Menu button is pressed while scrolling through your videos, you will open the Playback Menu, giving you the option to protect, How to Delete Files unprotect, or delete files. You can use the Menu button as a back Using the Up and Down arrows, select ‘Delete Files’.
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 &...
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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This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. only be made by an authorised Nextbase™ service centre. Unauthorized - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the connected.
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