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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................5
Important safety information ....................................6
Overview ......................................................................9
In the box ..................................................................................................................... 9
At a glance .................................................................................................................10
Front camera ................................................................................................................................... 10
Removing and inserting the front camera ............................................................................... 11
Rear camera.....................................................................................................................................12
Removing and inserting the rear camera ..................................................................................12
Installation .................................................................13
Installing the BlackVue dashcam ..........................................................................13
Playing and Managing Videos ..................................17
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 17
Opening video les ..................................................................................................17
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition ...................................................................19
Playing video ............................................................................................................20
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 20
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................20
Checking the displayed time & GPS data ..................................................................................22
Real-time streaming video (Live View) ................................................................23
Managing videos .....................................................................................................24
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI ........................................................................................24
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................................. 25
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Creating a new folder ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Copying and pasting videos ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Moving videos ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Renaming a video ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video ................................................................................................................... 27
Playing and Managing Videos ..................................28
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ...................................................................... 28
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................28
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer ..............................................................29
Viewer screen composition ....................................................................................30
Windows Viewer .............................................................................................................................30
Mac Viewer ......................................................................................................................................31
Playing video ............................................................................................................32
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 32
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................32
Checking the displayed time .......................................................................................................34
Using BlackVue Viewer ..................................................................................................................34
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph .............................................................................35
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................36
Checking the GPS data ..................................................................................................................37
Managing videos......................................................................................................38
Capturing or printing a still image from video .........................................................................38
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................38
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 40
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Copying videos ............................................................................................................................... 41
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 41
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Tips for optimal performance ..................................43
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 43
Formatting the card in the BlackVue ....................................................................43
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) ..........................................................43
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) ..............................................................44
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Upgrading the rmware ......................................................... 46
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device (Firmware Over The
Air)...............................................................................................................................46
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac) .......................49
Changing settings .....................................................52
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS) .. 52
Basic settings ............................................................................................................53
Time settings ...................................................................................................................................54
Video settings ................................................................................................................................. 56
Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Image quality .................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Night vision ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Brightness (Front) .......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Brightness (Rear) ............................................................................................................................................................ 57
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................... 58
Normal recording ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
Automatic parking mode ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Voice recording............................................................................................................................................................... 58
Date & time display ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Speed unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Video segment length ................................................................................................................................................... 59
Rear camera rotation ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
Sensitivity settings ..................................................................................................60
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................. 61
Motion detection (Parking mode) ..............................................................................................62
System settings ........................................................................................................63
LED .................................................................................................................................................... 63
Recording status ............................................................................................................................................................ 63
Front security (Normal mode) ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Front security (Parking mode) ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Rear security ................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Voice guidance ...............................................................................................................................64
Impact detected in parking mode .............................................................................................................................. 64
Volume ............................................................................................................................................. 64
Scheduled Reboot..........................................................................................................................64
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................... 64
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................64
Wi-Fi settings ............................................................................................................65
Login credentials ............................................................................................................................65
Wi-Fi auto turn o ..........................................................................................................................65
FW Language ............................................................................................................66
Changing settings .....................................................67
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 67
BlackVue Viewer settings........................................................................................68
Select language .............................................................................................................................. 68
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................68
Select map service .........................................................................................................................68
Firmware settings ....................................................................................................69
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................69
Time .................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Video settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 73
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 73
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................................................. 74
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode ............................................................................... 74
System settings ..............................................................................................................................76
LED .................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Voice guidance ............................................................................................................................................................... 77
Impact detected in parking mode .............................................................................................................................. 77
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Scheduled Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................... 77
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 77
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................................................ 77
Wi-Fi settings ..................................................................................................................................78
Login credentials ............................................................................................................................................................ 78
Wi-Fi auto turn o .......................................................................................................................................................... 78
Applying the settings ....................................................................................................................78
Optional accessories .................................................79
GPS receiver (Optional) ...........................................................................................79
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................................................80
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ................................................................81
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Troubleshooting ........................................................82
Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password ......... 82
On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset ...........................................................82
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac) ........83
Product specications ...............................................84
Recording time ..........................................................86
Disposal and recycling information .........................87
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this BlackVue dashcam made by Pittasoft Co., Ltd.
This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your dashcam.
Before using your dashcam, we recommend that you read through this manual to ensure correct usage.
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Note
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A microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After inserting the microSD card and
turning on the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized.
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Important safety information
For user safety and to avoid property damage, read through this manual and follow these safety instructions to use the product correctly.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or property damage:
DANGER
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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.
Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair, contact the service center.
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If any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
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Do not adjust the product while driving.
Doing so may cause an accident. Stop or park your car in a safe place before installing and setting up the product.
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Do not install the product in a location where the product can interfere with the driver's eld of vision.
Doing so may cause an accident.
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Do not use a damaged or modied power cord. Only use the cords provided by the manufacturer.
Damaged or modied power cords may cause an explosion, re, or malfunction.
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Do not operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
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Do not install the product in an environment with high humidity, or combustible gases or liquids.
Doing so may cause an explosion and/or re.
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Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or serious injury:
WARNING
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Do not leave the product near infants, children, or pets.
There is a risk of them swallowing small components, and/or their saliva may get into the product, causing an explosion due to a short
circuit.
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Do not spray water or wax directly onto the product while cleaning the inside of the car.
Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or malfunction.
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If smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center or your distributor.
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Keep the terminals of the power cord clean.
Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and re.
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Use the correct input voltage.
Failure to do so may cause explosion, re, or malfunction.
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Plug in the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.
Failure to do so may cause re.
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Do not cover the product with any material.
Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or re. Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location.
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Failure to observe the following directions could result in injury or property damage:
CAUTION
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Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the product.
Doing so may cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction.
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If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (-20°C – 70°C/-4°F – 158°F), performance can decline or
malfunctions may occur.
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Make sure that the product is installed properly.
If installed incorrectly, vibrations may cause the product to fall, and may cause physical injury.
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When entering or exiting a tunnel, when directly facing into bright sunlight, or when recording at night without lighting the
quality of recorded video may deteriorate.
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If the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may not be recorded.
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Excessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause recorded video to be indistinct.
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Prolonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns.
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microSD cards are consumables, so replace microSD cards after prolonged use.
microSD cards may not record video correctly after extended use, so check the microSD card's recording capability periodically and
replace as necessary.
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Clean the lens regularly.
Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.
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Do not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.
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It is recommended that you install the software and rmware from the BlackVue downloads page (www.blackvue.com).
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It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product is not used for an extended period of time.
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Overview
In the box
Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera Rear camera Power cord
Rear camera
connection cable
microSD Card microSD card adapter
Quick start guide Cable clips (5 EA)
External GPS
(Optional)
Note
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The illustrations in this manual may dier from the product.
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To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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For more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
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At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera
Lock button
Mounting bracket
Camera lens
Front security LED
: Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being
recorded (Impact detected) or motion is
detected in parking mode.
111.8 mm
34 mm
42.6 mm
Wi-Fi
Angle indicator: You can easily set
up your preferred camera angle
using the white lines.
Recording LED
: Blinks slowly in normal.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded (impact
detected) or motion is detected in parking mode.
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Wi-Fi LED
: Wi-Fi is on.
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DC in (Power connector)
Cover
microSD card slot
Wi-Fi / Format Button
- Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.
- Self-format function: To format the microSD card press
the button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
GPS connection port
Wi-Fi /
Rear (rear camera connection port)
Removing and inserting the front camera
Wi-Fi details label:
- Default Wi-Fi SSID
- Default Wi-Fi password
Serial number label
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To remove the front camera from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the front camera out of the mounting bracket.
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To insert the front camera into its bracket, push the front camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
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Rear camera
Rear security LED
: Stays on in all recordings modes
but can be turned o from rmware
settings.
V out (Front camera
connection port)
Mounting bracket Camera lens
31 mm
67.4 mm
25 mm
Removing and inserting the rear camera
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To remove the rear camera from its bracket, hold the mounting bracket and pull the rear camera out.
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To insert the rear camera into its bracket, push the rear camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
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Installation
Installing the BlackVue dashcam
Install the front camera behind the rear view mirror. Install the rear camera at the top of the back windshield. Remove any foreign matter
and clean and dry the windshield before installation.
Warning
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Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's eld of vision.
1
Turn o the engine. Open the cover of the microSD card slot, gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place and close the
cover.
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2
Peel o the plastic lm from the front camera and the rear camera. Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and
attach the front camera to the windshield behind the rear-viewer mirror.
3
Optional GPS receiver: Plug in the GPS receiver and attach it in a corner of the windshield. Tuck the cable into the windshield trim
using the pry tool.
4
Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10°
below horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.
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Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the rear camera to the rear windshield. Adjust the angle of the
lens by rotating the body of the rear camera.
6
Connect the front camera (‘Rear’ port) and the rear camera using the rear camera connection cable.
7
Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window sealing and molding and tuck in the rear camera connection cable.
Rear camera connection cable
8
Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera.
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Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
Power cord
Rear camera connection cable
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Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording. Video les are stored on the microSD card. When the
microSD card lls up, the newest video les will start to replace the oldest video les (called loop recording) – so you will always
have the most recent video les.
Note
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There are 3recording modes: Normal, Event and Parking. The dashcam starts recording in normal mode, switches to event mode
when an impact is detected, and switches to parking mode if the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes.
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When you run the dashcam for the rst time the rmware is automatically loaded onto the microSD card. After the rmware has
been loaded onto the microSD card you can customize settings using BlackVue Viewer on a computer.
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Playing and Managing Videos
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone (Android/iOS)
Opening video les
1
Search for the BlackVue app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your smartphone.
2
“Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi:
a. Unplug the power cable and remove the front dashcam from its mount. With the label visible, plug in the power cable and wait for
the dashcam to start normal recording. Press the Wi-Fi button once to turn on Wi-Fi.
b. Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
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c. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number (e.g.
BlackVue****-******).
d. Enter the password and tap join.
* The default Wi-Fi SSID and password are printed on the dashcam's label.
e. Open the BlackVue app and select BLACKVUE WI-FI.
Note
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Direct Wi-Fi lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m.
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The BlackVue app is available for devices running Android 4.4.2 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.
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You can change the Wi-Fi SSID and password as described on page 83.
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BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition
Firmware settings
Live View
BlackVue SSID
File type lter buttons
Refresh video list
Copy to Internal Memory
Video le pop-up menu
Video list
Note
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All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual app may dier from images shown.
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Playing video
Playing back videos
Select the video le you want to play from the video list.
Press the refresh button
to refresh the video list.
Identify video les by recording type
Normal The dashcam records in normal mode by default.
Event
When the dashcam detects an impact while in normal or parking mode, it switches to event mode and
saves an event recording beginning 5 seconds before the event trigger. Exceeding the set speed limit
will also trigger an event recording.
Parking
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's
eld of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 5 seconds before the motion detection.
Tap the car icon to load the thumbnail of a recording.
The car icon with an arrow pointing to the right indicates a front dashcam recording.
The car icon with an arrow pointing to the left indicates a rear dashcam recording.
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Recording le names include the date, time, recording type and camera direction.
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Recording type: N: Normal
E: Event
P: Parking mode motion detection
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Camera direction: F: Front camera
R: Rear camera
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Example le name: 20170104_150838_NF.mp4
Date & time: 4th January 2017, 03:08:38 PM
Recording type: Normal
Camera direction: Front camera
Note
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Use the , , , buttons to lter the video list by recording type (Normal, Event, Parking). The lter button
displays both E (Event) and I (Impact event while parked) recordings.
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The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 79 for more
information.
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Checking the displayed time & GPS data
The time the video was recorded is displayed in the lower left corner of the video in the playback screen. If the displayed time in the
recorded videos is incorrect please see "Time settings" on page 54 or 70.
Copy to Internal Memory
Portrait and landscape
display
Video le
Date, Time & Speed
Rear camera
Model name
The vehicle's speed is displayed in the lower-left corner of the video.
Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button
to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
Press the rear button
to switch to the rear dashcam view.
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Real-time streaming video (Live View)
You can view in real-time the video currently being recorded by connecting your smartphone to the dashcam via direct Wi-Fi.
1
Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam.
2
Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI and tap the button.
3
Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
4
Press the rear button to switch to the rear dashcam view.
Note
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When watching Live View via direct Wi-Fi, map data isn’t displayed because your smartphone can’t access the internet as long as it
is connected to the dashcam’s Wi-Fi.
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Managing videos
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI
You can manage the recorded videos using the BlackVue app.
Note
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When the microSD card lls up, the newest video les will start to replace the oldest video les (called loop recording) – so you
will always have the most recent video les.
Copy to Internal Memory
To copy individual les to your smartphone, tap next to the video you want to copy. Select Copy to Internal Memory.
To copy multiple les to your smartphone in one go tap
. Select which les to copy, or tap to select all les. Tap to begin copying.
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Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY
Open the BlackVue app and select INTERNAL MEMORY.
Tap to see le options. You can delete, copy or move les, change the name of les and share les.
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Deleting videos
To delete multiple les from your smartphone in one go, tap
at the top of the screen and select Delete. Select which les to delete, or tap
to select all les. Tap to delete the selected les.
To delete individual les, tap
next to the video you want to delete. Select Delete.
Creating a new folder
To create a new folder tap
at the top of the screen and select New folder. Enter a new folder name and press OK.
Copying and pasting videos
To copy multiple les in one go, tap
at the top of the screen and select Copy. Select which les to copy, or tap to select all les.
Tap
to copy the selected les. Go to another folder and tap to paste the selected les there.
To copy individual les, tap
next to the video you want to copy. Select Copy. Go to another folder and tap to paste the le there.
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Moving videos
To move multiple les in one go, tap
at the top of the screen and select Move. Select which les to move, or tap to select all les.
Tap
and go to another folder and tap to move the selected les there.
To move individual les, tap
next to the video you want to move. Select Move. Go to another folder and tap to move the le there.
Renaming a video
To rename a video, tap
next to the video you want to rename. Select Change name. Enter a new name and tap OK.
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video
Tap
next to the video you want to share. Select Share le. Choose the app you want to share with. The available options will depend on
what apps you have installed on your smartphone.
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Playing and Managing Videos
Playing and managing video les using your computer (Windows/Mac)
Removing the microSD card
1
Unplug the power cord to turn o the dashcam.
2
Open the cover of the microSD card slot.
3
To remove the microSD card, gently press on the card to release the lock then carefully pull the card out.
To insert the microSD card, gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place and close the side cover.
Open side cover To remove
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Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
1
Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2
Use the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer.
3
Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
4
Run BlackVue Viewer.
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Viewer screen composition
Windows Viewer
When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the button.
Filter les by direction and
recording mode
Click
to change the folder
Recorded le list
GPS data
Map screen
Select le(s) to copy,
delete or verify it
Settings
Format
View full screen Switch front/rear view
Flip upside down Front/rear screen mode
Flip horizontally Print
Fit to playback screen Capture
Playback screen
Program info.
Playback speed control
Previous frame
Play/pause
Next frame
Stop
Timeline for hour/min/sec
selection
G-Sensor information
Switch between SD card Viewer and Cloud ViewerSelect card
Note
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All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual program may dier from images shown.
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Mac Viewer
When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the button.
MyWay Viewer
G-Sensor Information
Settings
Print
GPS Data
Recorded File List
Timeline for sec selection
Capture
Playback Screen (rear camera)
Playback Screen (front camera)
Full Screen view
Previous frame
Timeline for min selection
Playback speed control
Playback/Pause Volume control
Next frame
Playback time
Play next le
View upside-down
Flip horizontally
Front/Rear screen mode
Front/Rear reverse view
Normal screen size
Play previous le
Switch between SD card
Viewer and Cloud Viewer
Format
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Playing video
Playing back videos
In BlackVue Viewer double click a video le to play.
BlackVue Viewer shows by default the les in the microSD card. To see les in another folder click the
button and browse to the folder.
Identify video les by recording type
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Recording type: N: Normal
E: Event
P: Parking mode motion detection
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Camera direction: F: Front camera
R: Rear camera
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Example le name: 20170104_150838_NF.mp4
Date & time: 4th January 2017, 03:08:38 PM
Recording type: Normal
Camera direction: Front camera
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Use the buttons to lter the video list by recording type. The lter button displays both E(Event) and I (Impact
event while parked) recordings..
Normal The dashcam records in normal mode by default.
Event
When the dashcam detects an impact while in normal or parking mode, it switches to event mode and
saves an event recording beginning 10 seconds before the event trigger.
Parking
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's
eld of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 10 seconds before the motion detection.
The car icon with an arrow pointing to the right indicates a front dashcam recording.
The car icon with an arrow pointing to the left indicates a rear dashcam recording.
Note
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The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 79 for more
information.
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Checking the displayed time
The time the video was recorded is displayed in the lower left corner of the video in the playback screen. If the displayed time in the
recorded videos is incorrect please see "Time" on page 70 or 77.
Using BlackVue Viewer
View full screen
Switch between the front and rear view (2CH)
Flip upside down
Front/rear screen mode (2CH)
Flip horizontally
Print image (paused)
Fit to playback screen
Capture image (paused)
Playback speed control
Previous frame
Play/pause
Next frame
Stop
Playback time
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Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph
You can explore the timeline for the playback of the recorded videos by date, hour, minute and second using the timeline.
You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the line graph.
Select month
Timeline for hour/min/
sec selection
G-Sensor information
Select date
y
Dates with recordings are black
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Click a date to lter recordings (date changes to red and circled)
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Zoom options
y
Use the mouse scroll wheel zoom. Right clicking will restore the video to the default size.
y
You can resize the playback frame or the BlackVue Viewer window by dragging the borders.
y
Full-screen view: Double click on the video image to enter full-screen view. Double click again or tap ESC to return to the default view.
MacWindows
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Checking the GPS data
You can check the GPS data of the recorded video in BlackVue Viewer while video is playing back. The driving speed and coordinates are
displayed above the map frame.
Note
y
GPS data is not recorded during parking mode. Map data cannot be displayed for parking mode recordings.
y
The external GPS recever is required to obtain GPS data.
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Managing videos
You can manage the recorded videos through the BlackVue Viewer program. You can also format the microSD card.
Note
y
If the microSD card is full, by default the dashcam will record over the oldest videos rst.
Capturing or printing a still image from video
1
Double click a le in the le list to play.
2
Click the pause button to pause the video.
3
Select the capture button to capture the image or the print button to print directly.
Deleting videos
For Windows users
1
Select the video, or videos using the checkboxes, from the recorded video list.
2
Click Delete.
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You can also delete individual les by clicking
next to a video in the recorded video list and selecting Delete.
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For Mac users
1
Go to \BlackVue\Record\.
2
Select the video from the recorded video list.
3
Click Move to Trash.
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Exporting videos
For Windows users
1
Click next to a video in the recorded video list.
2
Click Export.
3
If you want to extract a segment of a le select Save segment and edit the start and end second points. To export without audio
select Sound O.
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4
Click the OK button.
5
Select the folder in which to save the le and enter the le name.
6
Click the Save button.
Copying videos
For Windows users
1
Click next to a video in the recorded video list.
2
Click Copy to.
3
Select the folder in which to copy the le and enter the le name.
4
Click the Select folder button.
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To copy multiple les at once check the boxes next to the le names and press the Copy to button
y
When copying les the segment adjustment and sound o tools are not available.
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For Mac users
1
Go to \BlackVue\Record\.
2
Select the video from the recorded video list.
3
Click Copy "le name".
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Tips for optimal performance
Formatting the microSD card
Caution
y
Back up important video les such as event recording les before formatting the microSD card. If you format the microSD card, all
the video les stored in the microSD card will be deleted. Your saved settings will not be aected.
Formatting the card in the BlackVue
To format the microSD card press the Wi-Fi / Format Button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows)
1
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer.
2
Download BlackVue Viewer (Windows) from www.blackvue.com > Support >Downloads and install it on your computer.
3
Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer.
4
Click the Format button, select the card drive and click OK.
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Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS)
1
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer.
2
Download BlackVue Viewer (Mac) from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
3
Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer.
4
Click the Format button and select the microSD card from the list of drives in the left frame.
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5
After selecting your microSD card select the Erase tab in the main window.
6
Select “MS-DOS (FAT)” from the Volume Format drop-down menu and click Erase.
Note
y
Formatting the microSD card once a month is recommended.
y
Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor.
y
Only use ocial BlackVue microSD cards. Other cards may have compatibility issues. PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible
for any problems caused by using another manufacturer's microSD card.
y
For Windows users: To format the microSD card directly from “My Computer”, right-click the microSD card drive and select Format.
Select File system as FAT32 and Allocation unit size as 64KB then click Start. If FAT32 is not available or can’t be selected, please
format the microSD card using BlackVue Viewer.
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Upgrading the rmware
Regularly upgrade the rmware for performance improvements and updated features. Firmware updates will be made available for
download at www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads.
Your saved settings are not aected by rmware upgrade.
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device (Firmware Over The Air)
Click here for a step-by-step video tutorial, or go to the main menu and select Help > Video tutorials.
Makes sure your smartphone has a stable internet connection.
1
Open the BlackVue app
2
Tap and select Firmware download.
3
Select your dashcam model and the rmware language and tap OK.
Note
y
Please select the rmware language currently installed in your dashcam. Once upgrade is completed, you can change the
rmware language from dashcam settings as described on page 66 or 69.
4
Check the rmware version and release notes and tap OK to start downloading.
5
After the download completes tap OK to be taken back to the home screen.
Make sure your BlackVue dashcam is on and nearby.
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6
Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
7
Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number
(e.g.BlackVue****-******).
8
Enter the password and tap join.
* The default Wi-Fi SSID and password are labeled on the dashcam. To nd them, unplug the cables and remove the front camera
from its mount.
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9
Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > > Firmware upgrade.
Note
- The rmware version currently installed on the microSD card is shown rst. Below it, the rmware version you downloaded in
step 4 is shown.
10
Tap OK to apply the rmware upgrade.
11
The dashcam's rmware will be upgraded – this may take a few minutes. The dashcam needs to reboot to complete the rmware
upgrade.
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Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac)
Keep your BlackVue dashcam updated by upgrading the rmware to the latest version. Visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) to
check for any new rmware releases for your BlackVue dashcam model.
1
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader.
2
Connect the microSD card reader to a computer.
3
Launch BlackVue Viewer and click on the About button.
y
For Mac users, click
and select About BlackVue from the menu.
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4
Check the current rmware version of your BlackVue dashcam and proceed only if your version is not the latest one.
MacWindows
5
Format the microSD card. See "Formatting the microSD card" on page 43.
6
Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest rmware for your BlackVue
dashcam model in zip format.
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7
Unzip the downloaded le and copy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card.
8
Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and connect the power to initiate the rmware upgrade. Make sure the power remains
on until the upgrade is completed. Any power interruption may prevent the rmware upgrade from completing, resulting in
malfunction.
Note
y
Do not insert or remove the microSD card when the dashcam is turned on. Doing so may damage the data and cause a
malfunction of the microSD card.
y
Your saved settings are not aected by rmware upgrade.
y
The rmware is upgraded to the previously saved language. You can change the language in rmware settings.
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Changing settings
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS)
“Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi (for details see "Opening video les" on page 17).
1
Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam.
2
Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > to access the Firmware settings menu.
3
After making any changes, go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap and tap Save and close.
Caution
y
Please backup necessary recordings before changing time, video resolution, image quality or video segment length settings.
If any of the aforementioned settings are changed and saved, the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings
stored on the card including locked event les in order to ensure optimal performance.
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Basic settings
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Time settings
If you do not connect the GPS receiver:
To manually set the time select Manual time setting and set your data and time.
When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue(not the present time).
If you connect the GPSreceiver:
If you run the dashcam with the GPS receiver connected, it is possible to sync with GPS time. To sync with GPS time, select your GMT time
zone. The factory setting is GMT -11.
Some examples of GMT time osets are:
- GMT-7: Los Angeles
- GMT-4: New York
- GMT+0: London
- GMT+1: Paris
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- GMT+3: Moscow
- GMT+8: Singapore
- GMT+9: Seoul
- GMT+10: Sydney
If you are unsure of your GMT oset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/
* Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour.
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Video settings
Resolution
Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, "FHD@30 + FHD@30" means the front camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per
second, and the rear camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second.
Note
y
Frame rate may vary during Wi-Fi streaming.
Image quality
You can adjust the recording image quality (bit rate). Choose between:
y
Highest (Front: 12 Mbit/s, Rear: 10 Mbit/s)
y
High (Front: 10 Mbit/s, Rear: 8 Mbit/s)
y
Normal (Front: 8 Mbit/s, Rear: 6 Mbit/s)
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These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "FHD@30 + FHD@30". If you lower the resolution setting, the actual bit rates
will be lower.
Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video les. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly.
Night vision
Turning on night vision will brighten the image when recording in low-light environments.
Brightness (Front)
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the front camera.
Brightness (Rear)
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the rear camera.
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Recording settings
Normal recording
When turned o the dashcam does not record in normal mode.
Automatic parking mode
If enabled, the dashcam switches from normal mode to parking mode when the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes.
Voice recording
When turned o the dashcam does not record audio.
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Date & time display
Turn on/o the date and time display on videos.
Speed unit
Select km/h, MPH, or turn o.
Video segment length
Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths.
Rear camera rotation
If you installed the rear camera in a ipped position, use this setting to rotate the rear camera image 180°.
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Sensitivity settings
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G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode)
The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle through 3 axes – up and down, side to side, and front and back. When the G-sensor
detects signicant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording. You can adjust the sensitivity so
minor incidents and bumps don't trigger an event recording. To turn o event recordings by impact detection set the G-sensor sensitivity
to o.
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Motion detection (Parking mode)
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam's eld of
view.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a recording. Please take into
account your vehicle's surroundings when adjusting the sensitivity.
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System settings
LED
Recording status
You can turn the recording status LED on/o.
Front security (Normal mode)
You can turn the front security LED on/o for normal mode.
Front security (Parking mode)
You can turn the front security LED on/o for parking mode.
Rear security
You can turn the rear security LED on/o.
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Voice guidance
You can adjust the voice guidance (announcements) you want to hear.
Impact detected in parking mode
Noties when exiting parking mode if an impact had been detected during parking mode, however, it ignores any impact detected within
three minutes before exiting parking mode.
Volume
You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance (announcements).
Scheduled Reboot
The dashcam reboots automatically once-a-day if in parking mode at the set time for improved stability. If the dashcam is recording at the
set time, the scheduled reboot is skipped.
You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am.
Speed alert
Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specied speed limit, the dashcam beeps
and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording le the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording.
To make use of speed alerts an external GPS receiver must be connected to the dashcam.
User text overlay
You can create a user text overlay of up to 20 characters using a combination of English letters (A – Z, a – z), numbers (0 – 9), and symbols
(:;‘/+-_()$#). The text is overlaid in the top-left corner of the recorded videos.
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Wi-Fi settings
Login credentials
You can change the dashcam's SSID and Wi-Fi login password.
Wi-Fi auto turn o
When the Cloud service is enabled the Wi-Fi auto turn o setting cannot be adjusted. Wi-Fi will automatically switch on when you turn on
the dashcam and remain on.
If you disable the Cloud service, you will be able to adjust the Wi-Fi auto turn o setting.
ON OFF
Wi-Fi auto turn o Wi-Fi turns o if it is inactive for 10 minutes. Wi-Fi does not turn o automatically.
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FW Language
You can change the Firmware language of your dashcam.
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Changing settings
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac)
Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (macOS) to open the BlackVue settings panel. You
will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation.
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BlackVue Viewer settings
Select language
Select your preferred language for the BlackVue Viewer interface from the dropdown list.
Speed unit on map
Change the speed unit displayed on the map.
Select map service
Change the mapping service used.
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Firmware settings
Select your preferred language for the rmware from the FW language dropdown list. The audio announcements by the dashcam will be in
the selected language.
Caution
y
Please backup necessary recordings before changing time, video resolution, image quality or video segment length settings.
If any of the aforementioned settings are changed and saved, the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings
stored on the card.
Basic settings
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Time
If you do not connect the GPS receiver:
To manually set the time select Manual time setting and set your data and time.
When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue(not the present time).
If you connect the GPSreceiver:
If you run the dashcam with the GPS receiver connected, it is possible to sync with GPS time. To sync with GPS time, select your GMT time
zone. The factory setting is GMT -11.
Some examples of GMT time osets are:
- GMT-7: Los Angeles
- GMT-4: New York
- GMT+0: London
- GMT+1: Paris
- GMT+3: Moscow
- GMT+8: Singapore
- GMT+9: Seoul
- GMT+10: Sydney
If you are unsure of your GMT oset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/
* Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour.
Video settings
– Resolution
Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, “FHD@30 + FHD@30” means the front camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per
second, and the rear camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second.
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– Image quality
You can adjust the recording image quality (bit rate). Choose between:
y
Highest (Front: 12 Mbit/s, Rear: 10 Mbit/s)
y
High (Front: 10 Mbit/s, Rear: 8 Mbit/s)
y
Normal (Front: 8 Mbit/s, Rear: 6 Mbit/s)
These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "FHD@30 + FHD@30". If you lower the resolution setting, the actual bit
rates will be lower.
Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video les. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly.
– Night vision
Turning on night vision will brighten the image when recording in low-light environments.
– Brightness (Front)
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the front camera.
– Brightness (Rear)
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the rear camera.
Recording settings
– Normal recording
When turned o the dashcam does not record in normal mode.
– Automatic parking mode
If enabled, the dashcam switches from normal mode to parking mode when the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes.
– Voice recording
When turned o the dashcam does not record audio.
– Date & time display
Turn on/o the date and time display on videos.
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– Speed unit
Select km/h, MPH, or turn o.
– Video segment length
Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths.
– Rear camera rotation
If you installed the rear camera in a ipped position, use this setting to rotate the rear camera image 180°.
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Sensitivity settings
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode)
The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle through 3 axes – up and down, side to side, and front and back. When the G-sensor
detects signicant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording. You can adjust the sensitivity so
minor incidents and bumps don't trigger an event recording. To turn o event recordings by impact detection set the G-sensor sensitivity
to o.
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Motion detection (Parking mode)
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam's eld of
view.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a recording. Please take into
account your vehicle's surroundings when adjusting the sensitivity.
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode
Advanced sensitivity settings allows you to ne-tune the event recording G-Sensor threshold, while watching pre-recorded G-Sensor data
and video as a reference.
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1
Click the Advanced settings button.
2
Double click the video from the list that you want to use as a G-Sensor data reference.
3
Set the thresholds by adjusting the control bars next to each G-Sensor axis. Any G-Sensor data that crosses over the threshold on any
of the 3 axes will trigger an Event recording.
Event recording will occur No event recording will occur
4
Click Save and close.
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System settings
LED
– Recording status
You can turn the recording status LED on/o.
– Front security (Normal mode)
You can turn the front security LED on/o for normal mode.
– Front security (Parking mode)
You can turn the front security LED on/o for parking mode.
– Rear security
You can turn the rear security LED on/o.
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Voice guidance
You can adjust the voice guidance (announcements) you want to hear.
– Impact detected in parking mode
Noties when exiting parking mode if an impact had been detected during parking mode, however, it ignores any impact detected
within three minutes before exiting parking mode.
Volume
You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance (announcements).
Scheduled Reboot
The dashcam reboots automatically once-a-day if in parking mode at the set time for improved stability. If the dashcam is recording at the
set time, the scheduled reboot is skipped.
You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am.
Speed alert
Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specied speed limit, the dashcam beeps
and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording le the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording.
To make use of speed alerts an external GPS receiver must be connected to the dashcam.
User text overlay
You can create a user text overlay of up to 20 characters using a combination of English letters (A – Z, a – z), numbers (0 – 9), and symbols
(:;‘/+-_()$#). The text is overlaid in the top-left corner of the recorded videos.
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Wi-Fi settings
Login credentials
You can change the dashcam's SSID and Wi-Fi login password.
Wi-Fi auto turn o
When the Cloud service is enabled the Wi-Fi auto turn o setting cannot be adjusted. Wi-Fi will automatically switch on when you turn on
the dashcam and remain on.
If you disable the Cloud service, you will be able to adjust the Wi-Fi auto turn o setting.
ON OFF
Wi-Fi auto turn o Wi-Fi turns o if it is inactive for 10 minutes. Wi-Fi does not turn o automatically.
Applying the settings
You can automatically apply the conguration by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue dashcam and turning it on. Congure the
settings before using the dashcam.
To reset the settings in the current tab to their defaults press the Reset button at the bottom of the settings panel.
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Optional accessories
GPS receiver (Optional)
If you do not install an external GPS receiver, videos are recorded without GPS coordinates and driving speed information. To include speed,
recording location, and the driving route data in the videos, install an external GPS receiver.
Note
y
If you purchased the product without an external GPS receiver, please visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) for
information about purchasing a GPS receiver separately.
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Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional)
The BlackVue dashcam will turn o when the engine is turned o. To record video while the engine is turned o, a hardwiring kit (such as
the Power Magic Pro) is required. The Power Magic Pro powers your dashcam when the engine is o by hardwiring it to the automotive
battery. A low voltage power cut-o function and a parking mode timer protect your vehicle's battery from discharge.
Dashcam
Power Magic Pro
Fuse Panel
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Parking mode battery pack (Optional)
To record video when the engine is turned o without using the vehicle's battery, you can install a parking mode battery pack. The Power
Magic Battery Pack B-112 powers a single dashcam for up to 12 hours after 1 hour of rapid charging. When the engine is o the battery
pack powers the dashcam. When the engine is on the dashcam is powered directly from the vehicle's battery and the battery pack charges.
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Troubleshooting
Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password
The dashcam's Wi-Fi SSID and password can be changed/reset using on of the following methods.
On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the dashcam for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release the button. Then press once again
to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password to default.
*The default Wi-Fi SSID and password can be found labeled on the front camera when you remove it from its mount.
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Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac)
1
Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2
Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.
3
Launch BlackVue Viewer.
*You can download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
4
In BlackVue Viewer click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (macOS) to open the
BlackVue settings panel.
5
Click the Firmware tab, then the Wi-Fi tab and under Login credentials change the password.
6
Click Save and close.
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