NextBase Mirror, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...rdings This way you never run out of space and have plenty of driving historical evidence saved Typically a 16Gb card will store the last 120 minutes of driving footage The Time and Date are automatically set upon the camera from satellite data based on the Country selected from within the First Time Use menu The Time and Date will also update automatically for Daylight Savings Time again based on...

Page 3: ...dically reformat the memory card Every 2 3 weeks we recommend that you reformat the memory card This will wipe any files from the card and set it up afresh for continued use with your Dash Cam Of course you should only do this AFTER you ve downloaded any files from the card that you may want to keep as formatting the card will remove all content 2 1 Format your memory card using the Dash Cam This wi...

Page 4: ...TIONS ON USING THIS PRODUCT PRODUCT SPECIFICATION PACKAGE CONTENTS PRODUCT FEATURES PARTS CONTROLS IN VEHICLE INSTALLATION FIRST TIME USE VIDEO MODE PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK MODE SETUP MENU PC CONNECTION Wi Fi CONNECTION TROUBLE SHOOTING 02 04 05 05 06 07 07 08 11 16 17 23 25 29 33 33 34 04 ...

Page 5: ...event of an accident When not in use please disconnect the car adaptor from both the 12 24Vdc outlet in your vehicle 2 and the device itself 3 Only clean the device with a soft dry cloth for tough dirt apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth Note that alcohol thinner benzene etc could cause damage to the paint or coatings Avoid making contact with the Lens as dam...

Page 6: ...llows the Auto Power Off feature to function in event of power loss within the vehicle It is not intended as an alternative power source to replace the supplied car adaptor 320 x 98 x 42mm 294g PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 06 Android is a trademark of Google Inc in the United States and other countries Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries iOS is a trademark...

Page 7: ... playback software The software is also available to download from www nextbase com Wi Fi Connectivity Connect your smartphone or tablet device to the Dash Cam can be used to Start Stop recording or to view or download files from the Dash Cam G Sensor File Protection In the event of an impact the device will automatically protect the recording stopping the file from being over written This can als...

Page 8: ... Power On Off Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on off the Dash Cam 4 Mode Press to change between video photo or playback modes 5 Up Microphone Off Up Press to navigate up within menus and to move to the previous file when in playback mode Microphone Off Press to turn off on the microphone audio recording only available whilst in video mode 6 Record OK Record Press to start or stop a recording...

Page 9: ...p menu 9 Protect File Wi Fi Protect File Press whilst recording to protect the current file in event of an emergency situation Note To help locate the Protect button there are three pips on the button A marker will be seen on the recorded file noting when the protection took place Wi Fi Press and hold for three seconds to turn on Wi Fi mode this is not available whilst recording or during playback...

Page 10: ...contacts are facing towards the LCD screen side of the Dash Cam Push the memory card until it clicks into place 15 Microphone Integral microphone for audio recording 16 Strap Retaining Hooks Attach the silicon straps here to secure the Dash Cam to the vehicles existing rear view mirror if required Note The hooks and covers can be removed by simply sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 17...

Page 11: ...sert a suitable MicroSD card Class 10 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 Note 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 Do not...

Page 12: ...ed onto the rear view mirror s glass not sitting upon the plastic edge of the rear view mirror Also take care that the Dash Cam lens support is clear of the edge of the existing rear view mirror Once you are happy with the placement carefully push the Dash Cam onto the rear view mirror do NOT push directly on the Dash Cam s glass Note Do not use excessive force when pushing the Dash Cam onto the v...

Page 13: ... the upper end of the straps to the retaining hooks on the top of the rear view mirror then extend the straps around the back of the rear view mirror and attach them to the bottom retaining hooks If unsure which size to use select the medium sized straps as a starting point and change to another size if required The straps are of high quality silicon material and can stretch twice the original len...

Page 14: ... this will be when connections are made for others the Dash Cam will power on once the ignition has been turned on Should your vehicle not have a 12 24Vdc outlet but does have a 5Vdc USB Outlet this can be used instead as long as it is a power only USB socket and not part of a media player Connect the USB cable supplied with your Dash Cam in place of the car power cable If the Dash Cam display sho...

Page 15: ...pply by cutting the cigarette plug off the end of the cable or damage will result A Nextbase hardwire kit is available from your retailer This connects directly to the vehicle fusebox and hence leaves your cigarette socket available for Phone Sat Nav charging The Nextbase hardwire kit includes the necessary 12 24VDC to 5Vdc convertor and battery protection circuitry If a USB cable is used to power...

Page 16: ...fter the Dash Cams settings have been reset by using the Defaults Settings option within the Setup Menu Simply follow the on screen instructions to select the Language Country and Speed Units The settings that influence the displayed time date will be applied upon receiving a GPS connection Note Whilst the First Time Use menus adjust the settings within the Dash Cam the settings can still be adjus...

Page 17: ...n Audio Recording is active 8 Time Lapse appears on screen during Time Lapse recording 9 GPS The satellite icon will flash whilst the Dash Cam locates satellites Once a stable signal is received the icon will stop flashing and remain on screen 10 Date current date 11 Time current time 12 Memory Card indicates whether a memory card is present 13 Battery indicates whether Dash Cam is running on batt...

Page 18: ...u use the up and down buttons to highlight the required setting and then press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Video Menu Press the MENU button twice to return to video mode Note Menus are not accessible whilst the Dash Cam is recording 1 Resolution Select recording resolution of the High resolution file this will increase or decrease the quality of the recorded video Options 1080P ...

Page 19: ...ect the duration of the individual recorded video files The Dash Cam will continue recording filling the memory card When the memory card becomes full the oldest file will be automatically deleted to make space for the new recording Note Protected files will never be deleted Options 2 Minutes 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes Default Setting 3 Minutes Video Menu Audio Recording Number Licence Plate Video Le...

Page 20: ...al driving conditions The options of 3 Minutes and 2 Hours are the recording durations NOT the playback time Playback time will be1 6th of the live recording time 7 Parking Mode When Parking Mode has been turned on the Dash Cam enters standby mode when the 12Vdc supply has been turned OFF typically removing your ignition key The Dash Cam will also enter standby mode if no physical movement is dete...

Page 21: ... Options On and Off Default Setting On 11 GPS Location Stamp Turn On Off both the GPS co ordinates and speed stamp that are shown on recorded files When a recording is viewed using the supplied NEXTBASE Replay playback software both the GPS co ordinates and speed information remains available Options On and Off Default Setting On 12 Model Number Stamp Turn On Off the Model Number stamp shown in th...

Page 22: ... the current recording in event of a collision Note This does not affect Parking mode sensitivity Options High Medium Low and Off Default Setting Medium Note Within the Setup Menu which is accessed by pressing the MENU button twice there is a Default Settings option to allow you to reset the Dash Cam to the factory defaults if required Video Menu G Sensor Back MENU Enter OK 22 ...

Page 23: ...ndicates the Dash Cam is in Photo mode 2 Exposure displays current exposure level setting 3 Date current date 4 Time current time 5 Memory Card indicates whether a memory card is present 6 Battery indicates whether Dash Cam is running on battery or external power See the next page for photo menu settings PHOTO MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 16 04 37 14 10 2015 23 ...

Page 24: ...menu use the up and down buttons to highlight the required setting and then press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Photo Menu Press the MENU button twice to return to photo mode 1 Exposure Adjust exposure level for different light conditions Options 2 1 0 1 and 2 Default Setting 0 2 Time Date Stamp Turn On Off the time and date stamp shown on images Options On and Off Default Setting...

Page 25: ...ecorded 7 Playback controls use the Dash Cam buttons as described below 8 Battery indicates whether Dash Cam is running on battery or external power 9 Protected file indicates that the video file is protected Playback Controls Press the OK button to play pause playback Press the MODE button to stop playback Use the UP button to select the previous file this is only available once playback has been...

Page 26: ... that the current image was taken 6 Next press the down button to move to next file 7 Previous press the up button to move to previous file 8 Battery indicates whether Dash Cam is running on battery or external power 9 Protected file indicates that the video file is protected Within Playback mode there are options available to Delete and Protect files press the MENU button to access the Playback M...

Page 27: ...eleted Playback Menu Delete Files Protect Files Back MENU Enter OK Delete File Once selected follow the on screen instructions to delete the current file Delete Files Delete File Delete ALL Files Back MENU Enter OK Delete ALL Files Once selected follow the on screen instructions to delete all files Delete Files Delete File Delete ALL Files Back MENU Enter OK 27 ...

Page 28: ...s when in Playback Mode Playback Menu Delete Files Protect Files Back MENU Enter OK Protect File Once selected follow the on screen instructions to Protect the current file Unprotect File Once selected follow the on screen instructions to Unprotect the current file Protect Files Protect File Unprotect File Back MENU Enter OK Protect Files Protect File Unprotect File Back MENU Enter OK 28 ...

Page 29: ... to video mode 1 Wi Fi The Wi Fi function allows you to use your smartphone or tablet device to view recordings directly from the Dash Cam 2 Format SD Card Format the inserted memory card this will delete all content Note For stable performance it is recommended that you format the memory card every 2 3 weeks Of course you should only do this AFTER you ve downloaded any files from the card that you...

Page 30: ...s not available select Other This will take you to the Time Zone DST menu from there you can manually select your Time Zone Options UK Ireland Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Spain Sweden USA Canada Mexico and Other Default Setting UK Ireland 7 Speed Units Select whether to record and display speed in KMH or MPH Options KMH and MPH Default Setting MPH 8 Speed...

Page 31: ...Sounds Turn Off On the beep sound which is heard when a button is pressed and also mute the startup and shutdown chimes Options On and Off Default Setting On 11 Announcements Turn Off On the spoken Announcements The spoken announcements provide an audible confirmation of the button that has been pressed and its function The announcements also serve as positive confirmation after a file has been pr...

Page 32: ...l number and installed Firmware version of your Dash Cam is displayed here FCC ID is shown here under the E Label Act USA SD Card Information is provided for the installed SD card within the Dash Cam Wi Fi Information is provided for the Dash Cam The SSID network name Password and MAC address 14 Keep User Settings Turn this to ON in order to keep your individual user settings during the Dash Cam U...

Page 33: ... When this option is selected the Dash Cam will function as a card reader for your PC An extra drive will appear e g Removable Disk D and you will be able to view manage the stored files upon the MicroSD card within the Dash Cam Mass Storage Mac When this option is selected the Dash Cam will function as a card reader for your MAC The Dash Cam will be seen as an external disk upon your MAC and you ...

Page 34: ...have difficulty With the card previously installed you now need to push the card further inwards slightly using your finger nail until you hear and feel a small latch Use the edge of a small coin if you have difficulty Release pressure and the card will spring out sufficiently for you to take hold of it Change the recording size Video Length function to a smaller 128 size Increase the size of the ...

Page 35: ...to find the three satellites required to achieve a stable signal Reception can also be affected by atmospheric conditions and the proximity of buildings trees obscuring the sky The SD card has been formatted in another device and the Cluster Size is not compatible or the SD card is formatted in ExFAT NTFS There may also be an error on the card Use the Setup option to re format the SD card from wit...

Page 36: ...se co uk Ensure that Record Audio setting is turned ON within the Video Menu of the Dash Cam Turn off the Time Lapse Recording form within the Video Menu Hold the camera still whilst taking the photo Please be aware the photo is taken around 1 second after the shutter noise is heard The Dash Cam will start a recording whenever motion is detected To turn off Parking Mode firstly shutdown the Dash C...

Page 37: ...de and that your mobile device has connected to the Dash Cam Wi Fi connection Please restart your mobile device and reconnect to the Dash Cam Wi Fi connection Then re open the Cam Viewer App The file may have not been closed correctly during recording Repair may be possible by re inserting the SD card back in to the Dash Cam select Playback Mode and playing the affected video file Is a branded car...

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