BlackVue DR430-2CH User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................3
Important safety information ......................................................4
Overview ........................................................................................7
In the box.........................................................................................................................7
At a glance .......................................................................................................................8
Front camera......................................................................................................................................... 8
Removing and inserting the front camera ..................................................................................... 9
Rear camera ........................................................................................................................................10
Removing and inserting the rear camera ..................................................................................... 10
Installation .................................................................................. 11
Installing the BlackVue dashcam ..............................................................................11
Playing and Managing Videos................................................... 15
Removing the microSD card ......................................................................................15
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer...................................................................16
For Windows users............................................................................................................................. 16
For Mac users......................................................................................................................................17
Viewer screen composition ........................................................................................18
Windows Viewer................................................................................................................................. 18
Mac Viewer ..........................................................................................................................................19
Playing video.................................................................................................................20
Playing back videos...........................................................................................................................20
Identify video les by recording type............................................................................................20
Checking the displayed time........................................................................................................... 21
Using BlackVue Viewer......................................................................................................................21
Exploring the timeline ......................................................................................................................21
Zoom options ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Viewing the G-Sensor graph............................................................................................................ 22
Checking the GPS data .....................................................................................................................23
GPS tracking ....................................................................................................................................... 23
GPS tracking – Advanced mode......................................................................................................24
Managing videos..........................................................................................................25
Capturing or printing a still image from video ............................................................................25
Deleting videos ..................................................................................................................................26
Exporting videos................................................................................................................................ 27
Verifying videos .................................................................................................................................29
Keeping the BlackVue dashcam updated................................. 30
Formatting the microSD card ....................................................................................30
Format using Windows Viewer........................................................................................................ 30
Format using Mac Viewer ................................................................................................................. 32
Upgrading the rmware .............................................................................................34
Changing settings ...................................................................... 36
BlackVue Viewer language setting ...........................................................................36
BlackVue settings.........................................................................................................36
Basic settings ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Sensitivity settings ............................................................................................................................ 39
Other settings..................................................................................................................................... 42
Applying the settings........................................................................................................................ 42
Optional accessories .................................................................. 43
Padlock (Optional) .......................................................................................................43
GPS receiver (Optional)...............................................................................................44
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .................................................................45
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 46
Running the time setting program...........................................................................46
Frequently asked questions.......................................................................................47
About using the BlackVue dashcam...............................................................................................47
About the microSD card ...................................................................................................................47
About recording videos.................................................................................................................... 48
About playing back videos .............................................................................................................. 48
About changing the settings........................................................................................................... 48
Product specications................................................................ 50
Recording time ........................................................................... 52
Disposal and recycling information.......................................... 53

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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
yA formatted microSD card is provided in the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After turning on the power of
the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized and programs such as BlackVue Viewer will be installed.

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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
yDo 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.
yIf any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
yDo 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.
yDo 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.
yDo 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.
yDo not operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
yDo 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
yDo 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.
yDo 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.
yIf smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center or your distributor.
yKeep the terminals of the power cord clean.
Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and re.
yUse the correct input voltage.
Failure to do so may cause explosion, re, or malfunction.
yPlug in the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.
Failure to do so may cause re.
yDo 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
yDo not spray cleaning products directly onto the product.
Doing so may cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction.
yIf the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (-20°C – 60°C / -4°F – 140°F), performance can decline or
malfunctions may occur.
yMake sure that the product is installed properly.
If installed incorrectly, vibrations may cause the product to fall, and may cause physical injury.
yWhen 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.
yIf the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may not be recorded.
yExcessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause recorded video to be indistinct.
yProlonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns.
ymicroSD 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.
yClean the lens regularly.
Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.
yDo not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.
yIt is recommended that you install the software and rmware from the BlackVue download page. You can access the BlackVue
download page on the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
yIt 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.
Front camera Rear camera Rear camera
connection cable
Power cord Cable clips (8 EA) Double-sided tape for
the Mounting Brackets
microSD card microSD card reader Quick start guide
Pry tool External GPS
(Optional)
Note
yThe illustrations in this manual may dier from the product.
yTo improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
yFor more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
yYou can nd the microSD card in the BlackVue dashcam.

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At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera
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.
Lock button
Mounting bracket
Camera lens
115.9 mm
42.6 mm
34 mm
Angle indicator: You can easily set up your preferred
camera angle using the white lines.
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Recording 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.
Speaker

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DC in (power socket)
Cover
microSD card slot
microSD lock loop: You can protect the microSD card using
a padlock (see "Padlock (Optional)" on page 43.)
GPS connection port
Rear (rear camera connection port)
Removing and inserting the front camera
yTo remove the front camera from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the front camera out of the mounting bracket.
yTo 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
: Rear camera is on
(on in all recording modes).
V out
(Front camera
connection port)
Mounting bracket Camera lens
30.8 mm
25 mm
67.4 mm
Removing and inserting the rear camera
yTo remove the rear camera from its bracket, hold the mounting bracket and pull the rear camera out.
yTo 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
yDo not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's eld of vision.
1
Turn o the engine.
2Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the front camera to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.

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3Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the rear camera to the rear windshield.
4Optional 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.
5Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the camera. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below
horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.
6Peel o the protective lens cover.

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7
Connect the front camera ('Rear' port) and the rear camera ('V out') using the rear camera connection cable.
8Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord. You can also make use of the cable clips
to neatly arrange the power cord.
Rear camera connection cable Power cord
9Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window sealing and molding and tuck in the rear camera connection cable as you
work your way towards the rear. You can also make use of the cable clips to neatly arrange the cable.
Rear camera connection cable

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10 Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera.
11 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
yThe recording LED blinks while recording (default setting) and the GPS LED is on when a GPS signal is received. 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.
yWhen 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.
12 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 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.

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Playing and Managing Videos
Removing the microSD card
1
Unplug the power cord to turn o the dashcam.
2Open the side cover of the front camera.
3To 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 To insert

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Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
1
Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.
3Find and run the BlackVue Viewer program.
For Windows users
Open Windows Explorer and click on the microSD card (Removable Disk (F:), or the name of your card location). Go to F:\BlackVue\
Application\Viewer for Windows\ and run BlackVue.exe.

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For Mac users
Open Finder and select the microSD card reader from the list in the left frame. Go to \BlackVue\Application\Viewer for Mac\ and run
BlackVue Viewer.

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Viewer screen composition
Windows Viewer
G-Sensor Information
GPS Data
Recorded File list
Timeline for sec selection
Settings
Print
Capture
Program info.
Playback Screen
(rear camera)
Playback Screen
(front camera)
Full Screen view
Playback/Pause Playback speed control
Stop Volume control
Next frame Timeline for min selection
Play next le
View upside-down
Flip horizontally
Front/Rear screen mode
Front/Rear reverse view
Play previous le
Previous frame
Format
MyWay Viewer

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Mac 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
Format
MyWay Viewer

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Playing video
Playing back videos
In BlackVue Viewer select a video and click or double click the selected video to play.
BlackVue Viewer shows by default the les in the microSD card. To see les in another folder click (Windows) or (Mac) and set the
folder path.
Identify video les by recording type
Front camera
Rear camera
: The dashcam starts normal recording by default.
: The dashcam starts event recording with a 5-second prerecording when it detects an impact during normal mode or parking mode.
: The dashcam starts parking recording with a 5-second prerecording when it detects motion in the camera during parking mode.
Parking mode recording starts when the vehicle does not move for 5 minutes or longer.
Note
yThe dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional)" on
page 45 for more information.
yTo install the BlackVue Viewer program on your computer, go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) and download the
installable version of the BlackVue Viewer.
yUsing the File type buttons ( , , , , ) you can lter the le list by Front camera, Rear camera (only in the 2CH
model), Normal recording, Event recording, and Parking mode recording.