Instruction Manual
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. The iN-CAR CAM is set to record video continuously, in files of just 3 minutes in length. There is no gap between each video file.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO USING AN IN-CAR CAM ............................................................. 03 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 04 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 05 CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT ...................................................................... 05 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ......................
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.
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° / F2.2 Telephoto Lens (rear) Type / Angle / Aperture 5G / 22° / F2.0 Recording Resolution (Max.) 1920 x 800 @ 30fps, 2.8Mb/s Screen Size 2.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please check the contents of your iN-CAR CAM product. iN-CAR CAM Window GPS Mount Manuals & Software Disk Quick Start Guide Car Power Cable USB Cable 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.
PARTS & CONTROLS Top: 1 2 3 4 5 1. AV Out socket For use with an AV Cable (sold separately), please contact your local Nextbase retailer to purchase. 2. Mini USB socket Connect the supplied car power cable or USB data cable here. 3. Mounting point Attached the supplied window GPS mount here. 4. GPS socket Connect GPS cable here. 5. Record / OK button Record: Press to start or stop a recording when in video mode, or take a photo when in photo mode. OK: Press to confirm selection when in menus.
PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Rear: 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 6. GPS LED indicator The LED will flash whilst the iN-CAR CAM locates satellites. Once a stable signal is received, the LED will become constant. 7. Mode / EV button Mode: Press to change between video, photo or playback modes. EV: Whilst recording press to manually adjust the exposure level. 8. Up / Microphone button Up: Press to navigate up within menus.
PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Rear: 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 12. File protect / Left File protect: Press whilst recording to protect the current file in event of an emergency situation. Left: Press to adjust setting within the device sounds menu. 13. Menu / Screen capture Menu: Press to open the menu within current mode, press twice to open the general settings. Screen capture: Whilst recording press to save a screen capture of the current frame. 14. Screen 15.
PARTS & CONTROLS (CONTD.) Bottom: 18 19 20 18. Power button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on and off the iN-CAR CAM. 19. MicroSD card slot Insert the MicroSD card here, note that the gold contacts of the memory card are to be screen side, when inserted. Use the edge of a small coin (or similar object) to push the memory card in place if required. Take care that card has ‘clicked’ into place, a second push inwards will release the memory card.
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). Push the memory card until it clicks into place. Note: - Do not remove or insert the memory card when the iN-CAR CAM is turned on. This may damage the memory card.
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. Connect the car adaptor to DC-IN socket of the iN-CAR CAM and then plug the supplied car adaptor into the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle. The iN-CAR CAM will automatically power on and start recording once power is available.
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.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. Video Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in video mode. 2. Camera: displays camera selection. 3.
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. 1. Camera Select Select which of the camera's lenses are to be used for recording. Default Setting: Dual (1080P) 2.
PHOTO MODE Access the Photo Mode by pressing the MODE button once, from the default VIDEO Mode. The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode, some icons will only be displayed once the relevant function has been selected within the Photo menu, as described below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 8 7 Photo Mode: indicates the iN-CAR CAM is in Photo mode. Camera: displays camera selection.
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. Image Size Select image size, this will increase or decrease the size of the image. Default Setting: 6M (2816 x 2112) 2. White Balance Adjust the white balance for different light conditions.
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 Protected Files Video Files Photo Files OK Enter Protected Files: Video files that been protected by either activation of the G Sensor or by pressing of the ‘File Protect’ button will be available within this directory.
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 Menu OK Play Select video for playback using the up and down arrows and press OK to start playback. 22/04/2015 13:26:00 MENU Playback is controlled using the iN-CAR CAM buttons, as described below.
PLAYBACK MODE (CONTD.) Viewing photo files When the ‘Photo Files’ directory is selected the last image taken will be displayed. 5/5 Viewing the images is controlled using the iN-CAR CAM buttons, as described below.
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.
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. Stop recording to access this menu. 1. Device Sounds Audio Recording: Turn On / Off audio recording, this setting change when the ‘microphone’ button is pressed.
GENERAL SETTINGS MENU (CONTD.) 6. G Sensor Adjust the sensitivity of the G Sensor, it is the G Sensor that detects forces which will automatically protect the video recording in event of a collision. Default Setting: Normal Note: - Should the G Sensor be triggered by an collision, then the recordings (3 minute file length as default) are very valuable and the video files become protected as follows:1.
GENERAL SETTINGS MENU (CONTD.) 13. 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. Default Setting: Off Note: - To turn off Parking Mode stop the recording and then change setting to Off. 14. Format Card Format the memory card, this will delete all content. 15.
MASS STORAGE & PC CAMERA Use the supplied USB cable to connect the iN-CAR CAM to your PC, doing so will power on the iN-CAR CAM with three functions available, as described below. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select required function and press OK to confirm selection. - Mass Storage - PC Camera - Power On Using the iN-CAR CAM with a Windows PC: Mass Storage 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.
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. The screen on the iN-CAR CAM will be blank as the video image is now being sent to the external device, the blue power LED on the iN-CAR CAM will be lit indicating the unit is turned on.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS This section will guide you through using the supplied playback software, enabling the viewing of recorded files as well as checking journey route / GPS data (location and speed) and G Sensor information.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Using the player: Connect the iN-CAR CAM to your computer using the supplied USB cable, select Mass Storage and press ‘OK’ (upon the iN-CAR CAM). Once connected, the screen on the iN-CAR CAM will show 'Connecting ...' and then blank, the memory card which is labeled 'NEXTBASE' and its contents will be available to view upon your PC, as a new drive, when using Windows explorer.
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’ and then click on ‘British systems (feet, miles)’ or ‘Metric systems (meters, kilometers)’ as required, see image below.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Basic features and controls The information given below outlines the basic features and controls of the player. 1 2 NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 9 3 8 4 5 6 7 1. Player settings File: Browse for files stored on your computer View: Player settings Playback: Advanced playback controls Zoom: Advanced zoom controls ?: Registrator Viewer Help information 2.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS (CONTD.) Basic features and controls continued 1 2 NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 9 3 8 4 5 6 7 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. Note: - Videos are NOT imported here, but listed for playback from their original source location 9.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC This section will guide you through using the supplied playback software, enabling the viewing of recorded files as well as checking journey route / GPS data (location and speed) and G Sensor information. MInimum system requirements: OS X 10.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Using the player: Connect the iN-CAR CAM to your computer using the supplied USB cable, select Mass Storage and press ‘OK’ (upon the iN-CAR CAM). Once connected, the screen on the iN-CAR CAM will show ‘Connecting ...’ and then blank, the memory card which is labeled ‘NEXTBASE’ and its contents will be available to view upon your Mac, as a new drive.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC (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 System’ and then click on ‘UK/US (feet, mile)’or ‘Metric (meter, kilometer)’ as required, see image below.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Basic features and controls The information given below outlines the basic features and controls of the player. 1 2 NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 7 3 4 6 5 1. Player settings Datakam Player: Player information File: Browse for files stored on your computer Playback: Advanced playback controls View: Player settings Help: Search / view the help menu for the player operation 2.
PLAYBACK SOFTWARE FOR MAC (CONTD.) Basic features and controls continued 1 2 NEXTBASE 30/12/2015 09:54:31 26MPH NBDVRDUO 7 3 4 6 5 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. 7. Map Displays route travelled on map, only available when the video was recorded when a satellite connection was present.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Video Image is blurred. Remove the protective lens cover, clean the lens, clean the windscreen! I can not insert the Micro SD card. Micro SD card are very small and require delicate use. Align the card with the diagram shown upon the device and insert the card until you feel a slight spring resistance. You now need to push the card, using your finger nail, until you hear and feel a small latch. Release pressure and the card will stay retained within the device.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTD.) PROBLEM My iN-CAR CAM shuts down by itself after a while. SOLUTION Either the battery has gone flat, or there is no power to the 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. Inspect the fuse in the but it works upon my PC. Car Power plug. Replacement fuse = 2A 32mm type. If the fuse is found to be blown, inspect the power cable for damage which may have caused the fuse blow.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONTD.) PROBLEM SOLUTION I have turned on 'Parking Mode' and now can't stop the recording. The iN-CAR CAM will start a recording whenever motion is detected. To turn off Parking Mode firstly shutdown the iN-CAR CAM and remove the SD card, this will avoid recording being activated accidentally. Switch the iN-CAR CAM On and within the General Settings menu, turn off the 'Parking Mode'. When I press the MENU button nothing happens. This is normal during recording.
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