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. www.nextbase.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR DASH CAM 02 EMERGENCY SOS - FLOW DIAGRAM 29 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 EMERGENCY SOS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 30 PRECAUTIONS / CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT 04 CONNECT APPS (MYNEXTBASE CONNECT™ & ALEXA BUILT-IN) 31 PRODUCT WARNINGS 05 VIDEO MODE / FOLDER SELECTION / PHOTO 32 USAGE PRECAUTIONS / NOTICES / CANADA COMPLIANCE 06 PLAYBACK MODE - VIDEO 33 FCC STATEMENT / FCC IDENTIFIER 07 PLAYBACK MODE - VIDEO EDITING 34 FCC- SUPPLIER’S DECLARATIO
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 NBDVR622GW 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.
Package Contents Please check the contents of your Nextbase™ Dash Cam product. Click & Go Powered Mounts Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam Car Power Cable (4m) USB Connection Cable 622GW Quick Start Guide Cable Tidy Tool 622 GW Your Dash Cam to record the road ahead. Charge your Dash Cam in car using the Car Power Cable. Connect your Dash Cam to a PC. Quickly get your Dash Cam up and running using Quick Start Guide. Use the Cable Tidy Tool to stow the power cable within the lining of your car.
Product Features Thank you for purchasing this Nextbase Dash Cam product, in this section we will outline some of the features available with this Dash Cam. 4K HD Recording Capability with Enhanced Image Stabilisation Ultra Clear 4K 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 1 2 4 3 1 Dust Cover Mounting point located under the dust cover. Regulatory markings (CE, FCC, RCM, WEEE) can also be found underneath the dust cover. 2 Camera Lens Wide angle 140º view. 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.
Camera Parts and Controls (cont.) See below to identify the parts and controls of your Dash Cam 11 12 8 9 14 13 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 (U3 Type) 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 Resolution Change your Dash Cam’s recording resolution. Options: 4K @ 30FPS, 1440P @ 60FPS, 1440P @ 30FPS, 1080P @120FPS, 1080P @ 60FPS, 1080P @ 30FPS Default: 4K @ 30FPS Selection The default settings have been carefully selected to allow you to use your Dash Cam without the need to change any settings.
Video Settings (cont.) Video Settings (cont.) Image Stabilisation 5 Time Stamp Turn On/Off the time and date stamp shown on recorded files. Options: On and Off Default: On 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.
Setup Settings Setup Settings (cont.) Time Zone / DST 15 Screen Saver Turn on the screen saver function to shut down the screen after 30 seconds without any interaction. With the screen off, recording will continue as normal. Touch the display to re-open the screen. You can also choose for the Screen Saver to show your current speed (GPS signal required).
Setup Settings (cont.) Driver Assistance Driver Assistance Emergency SOS Reversing Camera what3words 27 28 29 Keep User Settings Turn this ON in order to keep your preferred individual user settings during the Dash Cam firmware update process. Select OFF in order to clear all user settings and return them to defaults during the Dash Cam update process.
In the event of an incident Driver Assistance - Emergency SOS Driver Assistance Emergency SOS 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. Dash Cam Smart-Phone (app enabled and set up) ! Crash Detected High G-Sensor Activity (Crash) registers on Dash Cam. Emergency SOS Function Triggered. 10 second countdown (waiting for crash to end). 10 second countdown (waiting for crash to end). 30 second countdown (Checking for normal movement).
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 35 Connect Apps MyNextbase 34 Alexa Built-In 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. Alexa MyNextbase Connect In order for this function to work, you must have MyNextbase Connect™ installed on your smart-phone (or similar device), have an internet connection, and have Bluetooth turned on.
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 Playback Mode - Video (cont.) The key below explains the various information displayed on the screen when your Dash Cam is in Playback Mode (Protected/Unprotected Video). Video Playback Video Playback - display timeout Preview Mode 1 3 2 12 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 10 Video Paused 9 During playback, the on-screen icons will disappear after 5 seconds. Tap the screen to bring up the controls.
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 2 1 Protect Button Press this button to protect/unprotect the file you’re viewing. 2 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 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 42) 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™ 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 that upload times are dependent on video file size. Once your video has finished uploading you will be given a secure link to watch your video online and/or download it to your computer/device.
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.
What3words™ The 622GW Dash Cam comes with what3words enabled, allowing you to share precise locations easily. what3words has divided the globe into 3m squares and given each one a unique 3 word address. It means everywhere can be located with just three words. In the event of a serious driving incident where you are incapacitated , the Emergency SOS feature (pages 28-30) automatically sends your GPS location to the Emergency Services so they can be dispatched to assist you.
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 64GB Approx 90 mins footage. Approx 180 mins footage. 128GB Approx 360 mins 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 19 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 622 GW 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.
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™ 51
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