User Manual
Introduction to your Dash Cam This range of Nextbase™ Dash Cams has 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. Please check the firmware version of the Dash Cam, the version can be found in the Setup menu under System Info. The latest versions are available to download from our website, where you can download and update when necessary. 1.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR DASH CAM 02 EMERGENCY SOS - FLOW DIAGRAM 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 EMERGENCY SOS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 29 PRECAUTIONS / CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT 04 CONNECT APPS (MYNEXTBASE CONNECT™ & ALEXA™) 30 PRODUCT WARNINGS 05 VIDEO MODE / FOLDER SELECTION / PHOTO 31 USAGE PRECAUTIONS / NOTICES / CANADA COMPLIANCE 06 PLAYBACK MODE - VIDEO 32 FCC STATEMENT / FCC IDENTIFIER 07 PLAYBACK MODE - VIDEO EDITING 33 FCC- SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CON
Precautions Cautions on Using this Product Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for future reference. It will be helpful should you encounter any operational problems. 1. 2. 3. 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.
Product Warnings Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Distraction Warning This device is intended to enhance the situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. DO NOT seek to access the information stored on the device or change the device settings whilst driving.
Usage Precautions Failure to heed the following precautions could result in personal injury or property damage, or negatively impact the device functionality. Battery Precaution - Do not immerse or expose the Dash Cam or batteries to rain, water or other liquids. - Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun or in an unattended vehicle.
FCC Statement FCC Identifier This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Identifier (FCC ID) is available as an E-label within your Dash Cam’s System Info pages.
FCC - Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Statement SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (47 CFR Section 2.906). 5. FCC Marking We; Tank Design (The responsible party, who must be located in the United States) 6. Responsibilities and obligations Strictly follow the FCC rules of 2.906, 2.908, 2.909. Hereby, Declare that the essential requirements set out in the 47 CFR Sections 2.906 of FCC, have been fully fulfilled on our product with indication below: 7.
Declaration of Conformity Product Specification Declaration of Conformity We, Portable Multimedia Limited. Dorna House Two. 52 Guildford Road, West End, Surrey. GU24 9PW United Kingdom Model Number / Name NBDVR522GW Power Requirements 5V / 1.5A Power Supply 12-24Vdc Car Power Cable (supplied) Fuse Type: 32mm / 2A Output: 5Vdc Hardwire Kit also available to purchase for a hidden, permanent power supply. Sensor Resolution 5.
Package Contents Product Features Please check the contents of your Nextbase™ Dash Cam product. Thank you for purchasing this Nextbase Dash Cam product, in this section we will outline some of the features available with this Dash Cam. HD Recording Capability Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam 522 GW Your Dash Cam to record the road ahead Ultra Clear 1440p Quad HD recording at 30 fps, to record the road ahead. Inbuilt polarising filter reduces windscreen reflection and glare.
Camera Parts and Controls See below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam 6 4 1 2 3 4 3 1 Dust Cover Mounting point located under the dust cover. 2 Camera Lens Wide angle 140º. 3 Speaker Integrated speaker for audio playback. 7 5 7 4 LEDs Top: Blue - The Blue LED will be on while the Dash Cam is charging. It will turn off when charging is complete, even if the Dash Cam is still plugged in. Bottom: Red - The Red LED is permanently on while the Dash Cam is active.
Camera Parts and Controls (cont.) See below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam 11 522 GW 12 8 RESE T 9 HD-OUT R-CAM 13 14 10 8 9 10 USB Cover USB port located under the dust cover. Light Sensor When Screen Dimming is turned ON in the Setup Menu, the screen brightness is automatically adjusted relative to the ambient light levels. Reset Button Press to force a hard restart of the Dash Cam. 11 12 13 14 Power Button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the Dash Cam On/Off.
In Vehicle Installation Please follow the instructions below for the first-time installation of the Dash Cam. For day to day use, simply remove the camera from the mount as required. 1. Insert MicroSD Card Insert a suitable MicroSD card (Class 10, U3, minimum 48/Mbps) in to the Dash Cam, taking care that the gold contacts are facing towards the LCD screen side of the Dash Cam. Push the memory card until it clicks into place.
In Vehicle Installation (cont.) 4. Connect car power cable Connect the supplied car power cable to the Dash Cam Mount’s USB port. Do NOT connect the power cable to the USB port on the Dash Cam. 4 5 Plug the power cable into the 12-24Vdc outlet of your vehicle The Dash Cam will automatically power on and start recording once power is available. In some vehicles this will be when connections are made, for others the Dash Cam will power on once the ignition has been turned on.
In Vehicle Installation (cont.) 6 6 Remove the adhesive cover layer Peel back the red cover layer to expose the adhesive surface, ready to mount on your windscreen. 7 7 Straighten the Dash Cam Ensure that the Dash Cam is horizontal and faces straight out of the windscreen. Ensure that objects on the Dash Cam display appear level, and adjust as required.
In Vehicle Installation (cont.) 9 9 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; ensure that the road ahead is clearly visible on the Dash Cam display. Do NOT attempt to adjust the Dash Cam while driving.
Positioning Your Dash Cam Please read and follow the notes below for the safe operation of your Dash Cam within your vehicle. Notes On Positioning Your Dash Cam - Do NOT mount the Dash Cam in front of the driver, as depicted by the red area in the illustration to the left of this page. - When installing the Dash Cam in a vehicle, always place the device securely against the windscreen and where possible conceal the power cable under trim.
Polarising Filter The Polarising Filter (highlighted on the Dash Cam, below) is designed to reduced the glare on your windscreen as seen through the Dash Cam, allowing you to record the road ahead clearly. In bright sunlight the filter will also enhance the colour and contrast levels to help capture number plates and other vital details.
Changing Mount Attachments Follow the instructions below to switch between mounts attachments; 3M adhesive or suction. To attach each mount, align the pins on the mount with the holes on the adhesive/suction attachment and slide firmly to the right until you hear the pieces click into place. To remove the top, simply do the reverse, slide it to the left until you can lift it off of the mounting pins.
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. The Dash Cam is first turned on. 2. There has been a Firmware Update applied to the Dash Cam and ‘Keep User Settings’ has been set to OFF. If It is set to ON, your Dash Cam will start normally, with your settings intact. 3.
First Time Use - Screens Options: English (UK), English (US), Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol Francais, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Suomi, Svenska. Select Time Zone Select a Location to designate your Time Zone. Selecting Other allows you to choose a Time Zone manually. 17 GMT / UTC EUR: UK & Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden. USA: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii.
First Time Use - Screens App Features App Features Install MyNextbase Connect on your phone to begin. To enable Alexa, Emergency SOS and more, you Dash Cam needs to be linked to your phone. Download on the GET IT ON App Store Google Play SKIP nxtb.se/app iOS App Store Google Play Store Scan the QR Code (on iOS use your camera; for Android users, download a QR Scanner from the Play Store) or search: ‘MyNextbase Connect’ on the appropriate app store.
Menus Video Settings Press the ‘Menu’ button (top left of the Dash Cam display) to enter the Dash Cam’s menu system. Connect Apps 1 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.
Video Settings (cont.) 6 Speed Stamp Turn On/Off the speed stamp shown on recorded files. Options: On and Off Default: On 7 GPS Stamp Turn On/Off the location data stamp shown on recorded files. Options: On and Off Default: On 8 Model Stamp Turn On/Off the Dash Cam model stamp shown on recorded files. Options: On and Off Default: On 9 Dual Files When recording, both a high and low quality video are saved.
Setup Settings (cont.) 17 Language Select your preferred language. Options: English (UK), English (US) Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish Default: Follows your First Time Use selection. 18 Country Select your country to adjust your Dash Cam’s time display. Options: EUR, USA, CAN, MEX, Other Default: Follows your First Time Use selection. 19 Time Zone/DST Manually adjust your time zone to adjust your Dash Cam’s time display.
Driver Assistance Driver Assistance 29 Emergency SOS See next page (page 27). 30 Reversing Camera With a rear-facing camera connected (Rear View, Cabin View, Rear Window), tapping the Rear View Display on the screen will make it full screen (tap again to minimise). With the Reversing Camera function activated, when the Rear View Display is in full screen mode, the image will be flipped horizontally to mimic looking in a mirror, making it easier to reverse.
In the event of an incident Driver Assistance - Emergency SOS Driver Assistance 29 In order for this function to work, you must have the ‘MyNextbase Connect™’ app installed on your smart-phone (or similar device), have an internet connection, and have Bluetooth turned on. ‘MyNexbase Connect™’ can be downloaded from the Apple App Store® or Google Play®. Use the QR codes below, or search for ‘MyNextbase Connect™’ in the relevant store.
Emergency SOS (cont.) The below diagram illustrates how the user’s smart-phone and Dash Cam operate in the event of an incident.
Emergency SOS Frequently Asked Questions The below points are there to answer any further questions you might have about the Emergency SOS system. Question Response 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.
Connect Apps 32 Connect Apps MyNextbase 31 Alexa In order for this function to work, you must have both the ‘MyNextbase Connect™’ and the ‘Amazon Alexa’ app installed on your smart-phone (or similar device), have an internet connection, and have Bluetooth turned on. Alexa Within this menu, you will be able to turn your Dash Cam’s Alexa functions ON or OFF, and manage paired devices. Note that you will need up to date firmware for Alexa to function.
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. When you select Playback Mode, you will have a choice of viewing your protected videos, your unprotected videos, or your photos.
Playback Mode - Video Video Playback Video Playback - display timeout The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash Cam is in Playback Mode (Protected/Unprotected Video). Preview Mode 12 10 11 13 During playback, the on-screen icons will disappear after 5 seconds. Tap the screen to bring up the controls. Video Paused 10 11 1 Protect Icon If present, the file is protected; if not present, the file is unprotected.
Playback Mode - Video Editing The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash Cam is in Playback Mode (Protected/Unprotected Video). Press Play to begin playback. Edit Mode 1a 1b 3 2b 2a 1a Trim Start (green) Press to place Start Indicator on the timeline. 1b Trim Start Indicator Start point of your new file. 2a Trim End (Red) Press to place End Indicator on the timeline. 2b Trim End Indicator End point of your new file. Playback.
Playback Mode - Protect & Delete The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when you are protecting and deleting files. Preview Mode - Protect and Delete Preview Mode - Protect and Delete 1 1 2 2 Protect Button Press this button to protect/unprotect the file you’re viewing. Delete Button Delete the current video file. If you try to delete a protected file you will see a pop-up telling you to unprotect the file.
MyNextbase Connect 3 MyNextbase Connect™ is an easy-to-use app that will enable you to effortlessly manage and share your videos. In addition to this, there are features on the Dash Cam that can only be used in conjunction with the app; for example, the Emergency SOS function and Alexa™ Voice Control. Use the QR Codes below to download MyNextbase Connect App from the Apple App Store® or the Google Play Store®.
MyNextbase Player - Playback Software 4 View, edit, and share your footage on your computer with the new easy to use free PC/Mac software. The software also allows you to view in-depth analysis of your journeys, including information on dates and times, speed, GPS location, and more. Connect your Dash Cam via USB (see ‘PC Connection’, page 40) or use an SD card reader (integrated or external).
MyNextbase Player - Editing Videos To use MyNextbase Player™ to edit your recorded files, you need to ensure that the file you wish to edit is currently playing in the Playback Window. You can do this by double clicking the file as it appears in the File List window. When the file is playing, click on the ‘Edit’ button to begin the 6 step editing process. 1. Join Videos (Optional) The first step allows you to join multiple videos together.
MyNextbase Cloud™ Nextbase Secure Server is a free online video sharing service for owners of Nextbase Dash Cams. Once your video has finished uploading you will be e-mailed a secure link to watch your video online or download it to your computer. Videos will be automatically deleted 30 days after they are uploaded. MyNextbase Cloud™ is our free online video sharing service where you can safely and securely store your Dash Cam files.
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. In order for this function to work, you must have both the ‘MyNextbase Connect™’ and the ‘Amazon Alexa’ app installed on your smart-phone, have an internet connection, and have Bluetooth turned on.
PC Connection Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Dash Cam directly to your PC via the socket; do NOT connect the USB cable to the Powered Mount. Once connected the Dash Cam will turn on with three options available; ‘Access Files’, ‘Power On’, and ‘Update Firmware’, as described below. Firmware Update information can be found on the next page. Access Files (Windows) When this option is selected, the Dash Cam will function as a card reader for your PC.
Firmware Update Information Firmware controls the basic functioning of the Dash Cam. If your Dash Cam is not functioning correctly, you may need to update your firmware. Firmware updates may also be released to fix bugs, and improve the general functionality of the Dash Cam. In short, it’s important to keep the firmware on your Dash Cam up to date so it can operate to it’s full capacity. How to Check your Dash Cam’s current Firmware Version Within the Setup Menu, on page 4, select ‘System Info’.
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. Connect the HD-Out cable (available from your nearest retailer) between the Dash Cam and your external device (see diagram below), then turn on the Dash Cam.
Nextbase™ SD Cards For best results, we recommend using our Nextbase™ branded SD cards with your Dash Cam, available to purchase online from nextbase.com, or your nearest retailer. 32GB Approx 4 hours footage. 64GB Approx 8 hours footage. 128GB Approx 16 hours footage. We recommend formatting your SD Card every 2 weeks to ensure that there is enough space to record and store new footage. When formatting, protected files WILL be deleted.
Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution Video Image is blurred. Remove the protective lens cover, clean the lens, make sure the windshield is clean and clear of grease, dirt, and debris. Ensure that the Polarising Filter has been set properly see page 18 for instructions on how to set up the Polarising Filter. I cannot insert the MicroSD card. MicroSD cards are very small and require delicate use.
Frequently Asked Questions (page 2) Problem Solution The screen blanks after a few minutes upon my Dash Cam. The screen saver is set to ON. Change settings to OFF if required. Default setting is OFF. I get the message: “Cluster size wrong. Please format SD card” on screen. The SD card has been formatted in another device and the Cluster size is not compatible. Use the Setup Menu to format the SD card from within the SD card. The battery will not charge.
CE Mark Information (Conformité Europénne) Software License Agreement The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is a symbol (below) printed on products to indicates it’s conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within Europe. It is used on many products across many industries (for example, SD cards) as a mark of compliance with European standards. By using the device, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the following software licence agreement.
Warranty Limited Warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights, which vary from state to state (or by country or province). Nextbase™ does not exclude, limit or suspend other legal rights you may have under the laws of your state (or country or province). For a full understanding of your rights you should consult the laws of your state, country or province. Nextbase Liability extends to the cost of the Dash Cam alone.
More Nextbase™ Products Dash Cams Eyes on the Road Nextbase Services and Software Nextbase™ offers a wide range of Dash Cams to best suit your driving needs. Rear View Cameras Ready for the Drive The new Rear Facing Camera, Cabin View Camera, and Rear Window Camera offer views of the road behind as well as ahead, protecting you from all angles. MyNextbase.
Dash Cam Functions 622GW Main Resolution 720P @ 30 FPS 1080P @ 30 FPS 1080P @ 60 FPS 1440P @ 30 FPS 1440P @ 30 FPS 4K @ 30 FPS Alexa Built-in Alexa Built-in Alexa Built-in Screen Viewing Angle GPS Wi-Fi Bluetooth Polarising Filter Alexa Built-in Parking Mode Nextbase Emergency Response Nextbase Module Cam Compatible (Cabin View, Rear Facing, Night Vision) Yes - Front 4K/1440p/1080p Rear - 1080p Nextbase Cloud™ Storage MyNextbase Player™ MyNextbase Connect™ 49
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