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 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 07 PLAYBACK MODE - VIDEO EDITING 33 FCC- SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 08 PLAY
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.
Product Specification 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 5.14M Pixel (2616 x 1964) Lens Type / Angle / Aperture 6G / 140° / F1.
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 12 522 GW 12 8 9 3 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.
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: 1440P @ 30FPS (frames per second), 1080P @ 60FPS, 1080P @ 30FPS Default: 1440P @ 30FPS The resolution of an attached Rear Facing Camera is dictated by the chosen resolution of the Front Facing camera.
Video Settings (cont.) 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 (cont.) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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. 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. Time Zone/DST Manually adjust your time zone to adjust your Dash Cam’s time display.