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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................5
Important safety information
....................................6
Overview
......................................................................9
In the box ..................................................................................................................... 9
At a glance
.................................................................................................................10
Removing and inserting the dashcam ....................................................................................... 12
Installation .................................................................13
Installing the BlackVue dashcam ..........................................................................13
Playing and Managing Videos ..................................16
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 16
Opening video les ..................................................................................................16
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition
...................................................................18
Playing video
............................................................................................................19
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 19
Identify video les by recording type
........................................................................................19
Checking the displayed time & GPS data
..................................................................................21
Real-time streaming video (Live View) ................................................................22
Managing videos
.....................................................................................................23
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI ........................................................................................23
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................................. 24
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Creating a new folder
................................................................................................................................................... 25
Copying and pasting videos
....................................................................................................................................... 25
Moving videos
............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Renaming a video
......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video
................................................................................................................... 26
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ....................................................................... 27
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................27
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
..............................................................28
Viewer screen composition
....................................................................................29
Windows Viewer .............................................................................................................................29
Mac Viewer
......................................................................................................................................30
Playing video ............................................................................................................31
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 31
Identify video les by recording type
........................................................................................31
Checking the displayed time
.......................................................................................................33
Using BlackVue Viewer
..................................................................................................................33
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph
.............................................................................34
Zoom options
.................................................................................................................................35
Checking the GPS data
..................................................................................................................36
Managing videos......................................................................................................37
Capturing or printing a still image from video .........................................................................37
Deleting videos
..............................................................................................................................37
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
For Mac users
.................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 39
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Copying videos ............................................................................................................................... 40
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
For Mac users
.................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Tips for optimal performance ..................................42
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 42
Formatting the card in the BlackVue ....................................................................42
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows)
..........................................................42
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS)
..............................................................43
Upgrading the rmware ......................................................... 45
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device
(Firmware Over The Air)
..........................................................................................45
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac)
.......................48
Changing settings .....................................................50
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS) .. 50
Basic settings ............................................................................................................51
Time settings ...................................................................................................................................52
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Video settings .................................................................................................................................54
Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Video Codec
................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Image quality
.................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Enhanced night vision................................................................................................................................................... 55
Brightness
........................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................... 56
Voice recording............................................................................................................................................................... 56
Date & time display
........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Speed unit
...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Video segment length
................................................................................................................................................... 57
Lock event les
............................................................................................................................................................... 57
Front camera rotation
................................................................................................................................................... 57
Sensitivity settings ..................................................................................................58
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................. 59
Motion detection (Parking mode)
..............................................................................................60
System settings ........................................................................................................61
LED .................................................................................................................................................... 61
Recording status ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
Security (Normal mode)
................................................................................................................................................ 61
Security (Parking mode)
............................................................................................................................................... 61
Wi-Fi (Parking mode)
..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Proximity Sensor ............................................................................................................................62
Voice guidance
...............................................................................................................................62
Impact detected in parking mode .............................................................................................................................. 62
Volume ............................................................................................................................................. 62
Scheduled Reboot..........................................................................................................................62
Speed alert
......................................................................................................................................62
User text overlay
............................................................................................................................62
Wi-Fi settings ............................................................................................................63
Login credentials ............................................................................................................................63
Wi-Fi auto turn on & o
.................................................................................................................63
Cloud settings ...........................................................................................................64
Enable Cloud service ..................................................................................................................... 64
Cloud service hotspot settings
....................................................................................................65
Push notication settings
.............................................................................................................66
FW Language ............................................................................................................67
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 68
BlackVue Viewer settings........................................................................................69
Select language .............................................................................................................................. 69
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................69
Select map service
.........................................................................................................................69
Use video accelerator
.................................................................................................................... 69
Firmware settings ....................................................................................................70
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................71
Time settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Video settings
................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Recording settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 73
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 75
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 75
Motion detection (Parking mode)
.............................................................................................................................. 76
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode
............................................................................... 76
System settings ..............................................................................................................................78
LED .................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Proximity Sensor
............................................................................................................................................................ 79
Voice guidance
............................................................................................................................................................... 79
Volume
............................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Scheduled Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Speed alert
...................................................................................................................................................................... 80
User text overlay
............................................................................................................................................................ 80
Wi-Fi settings ..................................................................................................................................81
Login credentials ............................................................................................................................................................ 81
Wi-Fi settings
.................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Cloud settings .................................................................................................................................82
Enable Cloud service ..................................................................................................................................................... 82
Cloud service hotspot settings
.................................................................................................................................... 83
Push notication settings
............................................................................................................................................. 83
Applying the settings ....................................................................................................................83
About the Cloud Service ...........................................84
Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional) ............................ 84
Optional accessories .................................................89
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................. 89
Parking mode battery pack (Optional)
................................. 90
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Troubleshooting ........................................................91
Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password ......... 91
On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset ...........................................................91
Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud
..............................................92
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac)
........94
Product specications ...............................................95
Recording time
..........................................................97
Disposal and recycling information
.........................98
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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
y
A formatted microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. Insert the microSD card in the
dashcam and power it up. 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
y
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.
y
If any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
y
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.
y
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.
y
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.
y
Do not operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
y
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
y
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.
y
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.
y
If smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center or your distributor.
y
Keep the terminals of the power cord clean.
Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and re.
y
Use the correct input voltage.
Failure to do so may cause explosion, re, or malfunction.
y
Plug in the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.
Failure to do so may cause re.
y
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
y
Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the product.
Doing so may cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction.
y
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.
y
Make sure that the product is installed properly.
If installed incorrectly, vibrations may cause the product to fall, and may cause physical injury.
y
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.
y
If the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may not be recorded.
y
Excessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause recorded video to be indistinct.
y
Prolonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns.
y
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.
y
Clean the lens regularly.
Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.
y
Do not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.
y
It is recommended that you install the software and rmware from the BlackVue downloads page (www.blackvue.com).
y
It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product (BlackVue dashcam/Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit) 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.
BlackVue dashcam microSD card reader microSD Card
Power cord Quick start guide Pry tool
Double-sided
tape for the
Mounting Bracket
Cable clips (5EA)
Note
y
The illustrations in this manual may dier from the product.
y
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
y
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.
36 mm
Camera lens
Mounting bracket
Front security LED
: Blinks slowly during normal mode and parking mode motion detection standby.
: Blinks quickly when (i) an event is being recorded (impact detected),
(ii) manual recording has started, or (iii) motion is detected in parking mode.
Lock button
55 mm
118.5 mm
GPS LED
: GPS is on
Recording LED
: Blinks orange in normal mode.
: Blinks red when (i) an event is being recorded (impact detected),
or (ii) manual recording has started.
: Blinks green in parking mode when motion is detected.
Speaker
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Proximity Sensor:
Touch or wave a nger within 20mm of the sensor to turn on/
o audio recording.
Alternatively, it can be set as a manual recording trigger in the
rmware settings.
Wi-Fi/Internet LED
: Direct Wi-Fi is on.
: Blinks when connected to the internet (Cloud connected).
Wi-Fi / Format button:
Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.
Press and hold for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release
the button. Then press once again to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password
or press and hold for 5seconds to format the microSD card.
Cover DC in
(power connector)
microSD card slot
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Removing and inserting the dashcam
Serial number label
Connectivity details label:
Default Wi-Fi SSID
Default Wi-Fi password
Cloud code
QR code
y
To remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket.
y
To insert the dashcam into its bracket, push the dashcam into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
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Installation
Installing the BlackVue dashcam
Install the BlackVue dashcam behind the rear view mirror. Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation.
Warning
y
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 protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the dashcam to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.
3
Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the dashcam. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below
horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.
4
Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the dashcam.
5
Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
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6
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.
7
Turn o the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down. To record in parking mode while the engine is
o please install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately) or a Power Magic Pro (sold separately). A 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 the automotive battery from discharge.
Note
y
Up to 50 event recordings (impact, manual) can be locked from being overwritten. By default, this feature is disabled. You can
enable it from rmware settings and choose to either overwrite them with new event les when the event le storage is full
or lock the 50 event les and save the new event les in loop recording storage. Please note that formatting the microSD card
deletes all the recordings including the locked event les.
y
The recording LED blinks while recording (default setting) and the GPS LED is on when a GPS signal is received. There are 4
recording modes: Normal, Event, Parking and Manual. 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. Touching the proximity
sensor turns on/o audio recording or triggers manual recording depending on the rmware settings.
y
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 dashcams 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
y
Direct Wi-Fi lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m.
y
The BlackVue app is available for devices running Android 4.4.2 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.
y
You can change the Wi-Fi SSID and password as described on page 92 and 94.
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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
y
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.
Note
y
The playback of 4K UHD resolution, 'Highest' image quality and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your device's hardware and
software. Older devices may not support 4K UHD, 'Highest' image quality or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please
check your device's video playback capabilities.
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.
Manual
If proximity sensor is set as a manual recording trigger in the rmware settings, touching or waving a
nger within 20mm of the sensor will turn on manual recording.
Tap the car icon to load the thumbnail of a recording.
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Recording le names include the date, time, recording type and camera direction.
y
Recording type: N: Normal
E: Event
P: Parking mode motion detection
M: Manual
y
Camera direction: F: Front camera
y
Example le name: 20170104_150838_NF.mp4
Date & time: 4th January 2017, 03:08:38 PM
Recording type: Normal
Camera direction: Front camera
Note
y
Use the
, , , buttons to lter the video list by recording type (Normal, Event, Parking and Manual). The
lter button displays both E (Event) and I (Impact event while parked) recordings.
y
The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 89 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 52 or 71.
Portrait and landscape
display
Video le
Date, Time & Speed
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.
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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.
Note
y
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 dashcams 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
y
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 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 cover.
Open side cover To remove To insert
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Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
1
Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2
Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.
3
Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
4
Run BlackVue Viewer. To play, select a video and click on the play button or double click the selected video.
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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
y
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.
G-Sensor Information
Settings
Print
GPS Data
Recorded File List
Timeline for sec selection
Capture
Playback Screen
(rear camera)
Playback S
creen
(front camera)
Full Scr
een 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
MyWay Viewer
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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.
Note
y
The playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your computer's hardware and software. Older computers
may not support 4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your computer's video playback capabilities.
y
Depending on your computer's hardware and software, the dashcam videos that are recorded at 60fps may not play smoothly or
at higher speeds (2x, 4x, etc.).
Identify video les by recording type
y
Recording type: N: Normal
E: Event
P: Parking mode motion detection
M: Manual
y
Camera direction: F: Front camera
y
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 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.
Manual
If proximity sensor is set as a manual recording trigger in the rmware settings, touching or waving a
nger within 20mm of the sensor will turn on manual recording.
Note
y
The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 89 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 settings" on page 52 or 71.
Using BlackVue Viewer
View full screen
Switch between the
front and rear view (2CH)
Flip upside down
F
ront/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
• Dates with recordings are black
• 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.
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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.
y
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.
4
Click the OK button.
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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.
y
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 necessary video les before formatting the microSD card. If you format the microSD card, all the video les stored in the
microSD card will be deleted including the locked event les. Your saved settings will not be aected.
Formatting the card in the BlackVue
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release the button. Then press and hold again for 5 seconds
to format the microSD card.
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 67 or 70.
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 dashcams 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 dashcam from
its mount.
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9
Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > > Firmware upgrade.
Note
y
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.
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 42.
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6
Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest rmware for your BlackVue
dashcam model in zip format.
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. If you want to change it, please refer to page 67 or 70.
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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 16).
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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Time settings
Select your time zone to auto-sync with GPS time or you can set the time and date manually after enabling Manual time setting.
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Note
y
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.
y
When setting the time manually, please set tothe expected time you willusethe BlackVue (not the present time).
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Video settings
Resolution
Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, "4K UHD (3840x2160) @30fps" means the dashcam records 4K UHD video at 30 frames
per second.
Note
y
The playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your device's hardware and software. Older devices
may not support 4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your device's video playback capabilities.
y
At "4K UHD (3840x2160) @30fps (Extreme)" resolution , the image quality is automatically set to Highest (Extreme) and Video
segment length to 1 min. These settings can not be changed.
y
Frame rate may vary during Wi-Fi streaming.
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Video Codec
Choose between H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 (AVC).
y
H.265 (HEVC) is recommended, particularly for 4K UHD resolution recording. In comparison to AVC, HEVC oers about double the data
compression ratio at the same level of video quality. However, older devices may not support HEVC video playback.
y
H.264 (AVC) can be chosen for compatibility with older desktop and mobile devices.
Image quality
At "4K UHD (Extreme)" resolution the image quality is xed to Highest (Extreme) (25 Mbit/s). At other resolution settings you can adjust the
recording image quality (bit rate). Choose between:
y
Highest (12 Mbit/s)
y
High (10 Mbit/s)
y
Normal (8 Mbit/s)
These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "4K UHD (3840x2160) @30fps".
Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video les. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly. If your phone does
not support video streaming at the ‘highest image quality setting, please copy the recording to your phone and play from internal memory.
Alternatively, if you lower the image quality setting to ‘high you will be able to stream new recordings.
Enhanced night vision
The dashcam has an intrinsic night vision feature. If you want to enhance it, enable Enhanced night vision.
Brightness
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the dashcam.
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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.
Lock event les
Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings:
- Impact event recordings during normal and parking mode (E); and
- Manual recordings (M).
A maximum of 50 les can be locked. Once this limit is reached, to lock new recordings please review locked les on the microSD card and
free up space, or enable ‘Overwrite locked les with new event les when storage is full’ to allow the oldest locked les to be overwritten.
Front camera rotation
If you installed the front camera in a ipped position, use this setting to rotate the front 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.
Security (Normal mode)
You can turn the security LED on/o for normal mode.
Security (Parking mode)
You can turn the security LED on/o for parking mode.
Wi-Fi (Parking mode)
You can turn the Wi-Fi LED on/o for parking mode.
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Proximity Sensor
You can choose the function of proximity sensor. It can be congured either for audio recording on/o feature or to trigger manual recording.
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.
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 on & o
When the Cloud service is enabled the Wi-Fi auto turn on/o settings 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 on/o setting.
ON OFF
Wi-Fi auto turn on Wi-Fi turns on when the dashcam turns on. Wi-Fi does not turn on when the dashcam turns on.
Wi-Fi auto turn o Wi-Fi turns o if it is inactive for 10 minutes. Wi-Fi does not turn o automatically.
You can also press the physical Wi-Fi / Format button on the dashcam to manually switch Wi-Fi on/o.
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Cloud settings
Enable Cloud service
Turn on to use the Cloud service. If you don't use the Cloud service you can turn it o.
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Cloud service hotspot settings
Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work). Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the
password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots.
Your BlackVue will try to connect to hotspot 1 rst. If it cannot connect to hotspot 1, it will then try to connect to hotspot 2, and then
hotspot 3.
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Push notication settings
You can customize when you want to receive push notications.
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FW Language
You can change the Firmware language of your dashcam.
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Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac)
Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (mac OS) 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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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.
Use video accelerator
If you experience synchronization issues when playing front and rear recordings at the same time, we recommend you enable the video
accelerator.
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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 including locked event les in order to ensure optimal performance.
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Basic settings
Time settings
Select your time zone to auto-sync with GPS time or you can set the time and date manually after enabling Manual time setting.
Note
y
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.
y
When setting the time manually, please set tothe expected time you willusethe BlackVue (not the present time).
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Video settings
Resolution
Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, "4K UHD (3840x2160) @30fps" means the dashcam records 4K UHD video at 30frames
per second.
Note
y
The playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your computer's hardware and software. Older
computers may not support 4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your computer's video
playback capabilities.
y
At "4K UHD (3840x2160) @30fps (Extreme)" resolution , the image quality is automatically set to Highest (Extreme) and Video
segment length to 1min. These settings can not be changed.
y
Frame rate may vary during Wi-Fi streaming.
Video Codec
Choose between H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 (AVC).
y
H.265 (HEVC) is recommended, particularly for 4K UHD resolution recording. In comparison to AVC, HEVC oers about double the data
compression ratio at the same level of video quality. However, older devices may not support HEVC video playback.
y
H.264 (AVC) can be chosen for compatibility with older desktop and mobile devices.
Image quality
At "4K UHD (Extreme)" resolution the image quality is xed to Highest (Extreme) (25 Mbit/s). At other resolution settings you can adjust the
recording image quality (bit rate). Choose between:
y
Highest (12 Mbit/s)
y
High (10 Mbit/s)
y
Normal (8 Mbit/s)
These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "4K UHD (3840x2160) @30fps".
Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video les. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly.
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Enhanced night vision
The dashcam has an intrinsic night vision feature. If you want to enhance it, enable Enhanced night vision.
Brightness
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the dashcam.
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.
Speed unit
Select km/h, MPH, or turn o.
Video segment length
Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths.
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Lock event les
Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings:
- Impact event recordings during normal and parking mode (E); and
- Manual recordings (M).
A maximum of 50 les can be locked. Once this limit is reached, to lock new recordings please review locked les on the microSD card and
free up space, or enable ‘Overwrite locked les with new event les when storage is full’ to allow the oldest locked les to be overwritten.
Front camera rotation
If you installed the front camera in a ipped position, use this setting to rotate the front 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.
Security (Normal mode)
You can turn the security LED on/o for normal mode.
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Security (Parking mode)
You can turn the security LED on/o for parking mode.
Wi-Fi (Parking mode)
You can turn the Wi-Fi LED on/o for parking mode.
Proximity Sensor
You can choose the function of proximity sensor. It can be congured either for audio recording on/o feature or to trigger manual
recording.
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.
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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.
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 settings
y
Wi-Fi auto turn on & o
When the Cloud service is enabled the Wi-Fi auto turn on/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 on/o setting.
ON OFF
Wi-Fi auto turn on Wi-Fi turns on when the dashcam turns on. Wi-Fi does not turn on when the dashcam turns on.
Wi-Fi auto turn o Wi-Fi turns o if it is inactive for 10 minutes. Wi-Fi does not turn o automatically.
You can also press the physical Wi-Fi/Format button on the dascam to manually switch Wi-Fi on/o.
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Cloud settings
Enable Cloud service
Turn on to use the Cloud service. If you don't use the Cloud service you can turn it o.
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Cloud service hotspot settings
Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work). Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the
password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots.
Your BlackVue will try to connect to hotspot 1 rst. If it cannot connect to hotspot 1, it will then try to connect to hotspot 2, and then
hotspot 3.
Push notication settings
You can customize when you want to receive push notications.
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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About the Cloud Service
Using a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot or a car-embedded wireless internet connection you can connect your dashcam to the internet and take
advantage of the following features in the BlackVue app and BlackVue Cloud Viewer:
Live ViewWatch your dashcam's live video feed.
Push notications – Be notied on your smartphone when something happens to your car.
GPS tracking – See in real-time where your car is and track your car's route and speed.
Two-way voice communication – Initiate voice chat from your smartphone to your dashcam.
Video backup – Backup video recordings to the Cloud or your smartphone's storage.
Auto-upload – Automatically uploads event recordings to the Cloud
Video playbackWatch recorded videos stored on your dashcam or in the Cloud on your smartphone anywhere, anytime.
Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional)
If you don't have a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, or if you don't want to use the BLACKVUE CLOUD service, you can skip this step.
If you have a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (also known as a portable Wi-Fi router), a car-embedded wireless internet network or a Wi-Fi network
near your car, you can use the BlackVue app to connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD and see in real-time where your car is and the dashcam's live
video feed.
For more information about using the BlackVue app, please download the BlackVue app Manual from www.blackvue.com > Support >
Downloads.
1
Create an account
(i) Open the BlackVue app.
(ii) Tap the button in the top-left corner and select Create account.
(iii) Enter your email address and choose a password. Re-enter your password and press Next.
(iv) After reading the Terms & Policies, check the boxes and press the Create account button to continue.
(v) You will receive an e-mail. Click the link in the email to nish creating your account.
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2
Register your dashcam with your account
(i) In the BlackVue app select BLACKVUE CLOUD and login to your account.
(ii) Tap Yes to enable push notications (this setting can be adjusted at any time later).
(iii) Select Register new camera.
(iv) Register your camera using one of the following methods:
QR Code: Press Scan QR Code and line up the QR Code on your smartphone’s screen.
*The QR code can be found labeled on the front camera when you remove it from its mount.
or
Manual registration: Enter your cameras Serial number and Cloud code and press Register.
(v) The app will ask for your permission to access your dashcam's GPS data. If you allow access the app will be able to show you
your dashcam's location and speed. If you don't allow access you won't be able to see your dashcam's location and speed (you
can allow access later in Privacy settings).
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Connect your BlackVue dashcam to a Wi-Fi hotspot for Cloud connectivity
Click here for a step-by-step video tutorial, or go to the main menu and select Help > Video tutorials.
(i) Make sure your BlackVue dashcam and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot are on.
(ii) “Pair your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi.
(iii) Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > > Cloud settings.
(iv) Ensure Enable Cloud service is on. Select Cloud service hotspot settings.
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(v) Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Once done,
tap OK.
Note
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Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work).
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(vi) Go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap and tap Save and close.
After rebooting, your dashcam will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Select BLACKVUE CLOUD from the main screen to access all of the Cloud features.
Note
y
You can also change the dashcam settings through BLACKVUE CLOUD by tapping
next to your camera name and selecting
Camera settings.
y
For more information about using the BlackVue app, please refer to the manual by going to the main menu and selecting Help >
App manual.
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Optional accessories
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 Magirc 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 dashcam when you remove it from its mount.
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Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud
1
Login to the BlackVue app.
2
Select BLACKVUE CLOUD.
Note
y
You can access FW settings Over the Cloud only when the dashcam is ON and connected to the internet (Cloud). A blue colored
icon means the dashcam is connected to the Cloud while a grey colored icon means that the dashcam is not connected to the
Cloud.
3
Tap next to your camera name and select Camera settings > Firmware settings > Wi-Fi > Login credentials.
You can change the camera's SSID and Wi-Fi login password.
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4
Go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap and tap Save and close.
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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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Product specications
Model Name DR900S-1CH
Color/Size/Weight Black/Width 118.5 mm x Height 36 mm/88 g
Memory microSD Card (16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB)
Recording Modes
Normal recording, Event recording (when impact is detected in normal and parking mode), Manual
recording and Parking recording (when motion is detected)
* For Parking mode recording, a Parking Mode Battery Pack (Power Magic Battery Pack) or a Parking
Mode Hardwiring Kit (Power Magic Pro) is required.
Camera 8-Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Viewing Angle Diagonal 162°, Horizontal 136°, Vertical 77°
Resolution/Frame Rate
4K UHD (3840x2160) @ 30fps (Extreme)
4K UHD (3840x2160) @ 30 fps
Full HD (1920x1080) @ 60 fps
Full HD (1920x1080) @ 30 fps
* Frame rate may vary during Wi-Fi streaming.
Video Codec H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC)
Image Quality Highest, High, Normal
Video Compression Mode MP4
Wi-Fi Built-in (802.11n 2.4GHz / 802.11ac 5GHz Dual band)
GPS Built-in
Microphone Built-in
Speaker (Voice Guidance) Built-in
LED Indicators Recording LED, GPS LED, Wi-Fi LED, Front Security LED
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Button
Wi-Fi / Format button:
* Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.
* Press and hold for 5 seconds and once voice commands start, release the button. Then press once
again to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password or press and hold for 5 seconds to format the microSD
card.
Proximity sensor:
Touching the proximity sensor turns on/o audio recording or triggers manual recording depending
on the rmware settings.
Sensor 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor
Backup Battery Built-in super capacitor
Input Power DC 12 V - 24 V (DC Plug:
(Ø3.5 x Ø1.35), MAX 1 A/12 V)
Power Consumption
Avg. 280 mA (3.36 W at 12 V, when GPS is On and Wi-Fi is O)
Avg. 260 mA (3.12 W at 12 V, when GPS and Wi-Fi are O)
* Actual power consumption may vary depending on use conditions and environment.
Operation Temperature -20 °C − 70 °C (-4 °F − 158 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 °C − 70 °C (-4 °F − 158 °F )
High Temperature Cut-O Approx. 75 °C (167 °F)
Certications FCC, CE, RoHS, Telec, WEEE, IC
Software
BlackVue Viewer
* Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher
Application BlackVue Application (Android 4.4.2 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher)
Other Features Adaptive Format Free File Management System
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Recording time
Your dashcam will automatically turn on and start recording when it is connected to a power source.
Memory Capacity Image Quality Resolution
4K UHD @ 30 fps (Extreme) 4K UHD @ 30 fps Full HD @ 60 fps Full HD @ 30 fps
16GB
Highest (Extreme) 1 HR 15 MIN x x x
Highest x 2 HR 35 MIN 2 HR 35 MIN 2 HR 35 MIN
High x 3 HR 3 HR 3 HR
Normal x 3 HR 50 MIN 3 HR 50 MIN 3 HR 50 MIN
32GB
Highest (Extreme) 2 HR 30 MIN x x x
Highest x 5 HR 10 MIN 5 HR 10 MIN 5 HR 10 MIN
High x 6 HR 6 HR 6 HR
Normal x 7 HR 40 MIN 7 HR 40 MIN 7 HR 40 MIN
64GB
Highest (Extreme) 5 HR x x x
Highest x 10 HR 20 MIN 10 HR 20 MIN 10 HR 20 MIN
High x 12 HR 12 HR 12 HR
Normal x 15 HR 20 MIN 15 HR 20 MIN 15 HR 20 MIN
128GB
Highest (Extreme) 10 HR x x x
Highest x 20 HR 40 MIN 20 HR 40 MIN 20 HR 40 MIN
High x 24 HR 24 HR 24 HR
Normal x 30 HR 40 MIN 30 HR 40 MIN 30 HR 40 MIN
Bitrate (Mbps)
Highest (Extreme) 25 x x x
Highest x 12 12 12
High x 10 10 10
Normal x 8 8 8
The recording times specied above are the same for both video codecs (H.264/H.265).
Note
y
If the microSD card is full, older les are deleted rst to make space for newly-recorded videos.
y
Total recording time is dierent depending on the memory capacity of the microSD card and the image quality of the video.
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Disposal and recycling information
Disposal of your BlackVue dashcam
1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via
designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. Contact local authorities to learn
about disposal and recycling options available in your area.
2. The correct disposal of your BlackVue dashcam will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health.
3. For more detailed information about disposal of your BlackVue dashcam, please contact your city oce, waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Before Requesting Service
Please back up all important les and data before requesting service. In order to service the dashcam it may be necessary to delete all
les and data from the dashcam. All servicing is provided on the basis that the user has backed up all necessary les and data before
requesting service. Therefore Pittasoft Co., Ltd. will not be responsible for the loss of any les or data.
Customer Support
For customer support and rmware updates please visit www.blackvue.com
You can also email a Customer Support expert at cs@pittasoft.com
Copyright & Trademark
y
This instruction manual is protected by Copyright Law, and all rights to it are protected by law.
y
It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or translate this instruction manual without permission.
BlackVue is the registered trademark of Pittasoft Co., Ltd. Pittasoft Co., Ltd. reserves all rights regarding all works
related to the BlackVue brand such as product design, trademarks, and product-promotional videos. It is prohibited to reproduce,
copy, modify, or use related works without permission. Any violation may be penalized in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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FCC ID: YCK-DR900S-2CH / HVIN: DR900S-1CH / IC: 23402-DR900S2CH
2018
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