BlackVue DR450-1CH User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................3
Important safety information ......................................................4
Overview ........................................................................................7
In the box.........................................................................................................................7
BlackVue at a glance......................................................................................................8
Removing and inserting the BlackVue ............................................................................................ 9
Installation .................................................................................. 10
Installing the BlackVue................................................................................................10
Playing and Managing Videos................................................... 13
Removing the microSD card ......................................................................................13
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer...................................................................14
For Windows users.............................................................................................................................14
For Mac users...................................................................................................................................... 15
Viewer screen composition........................................................................................16
Windows Viewer................................................................................................................................. 16
Mac Viewer ..........................................................................................................................................17
Playing video.................................................................................................................18
Playing back videos...........................................................................................................................18
Identify video les by recording type............................................................................................18
Checking my time.............................................................................................................................. 19
Using BlackVue Viewer......................................................................................................................19
Exploring the timeline ...................................................................................................................... 19
Zoom options ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Viewing the G-Sensor graph............................................................................................................ 20
Checking the GPS data .....................................................................................................................21
GPS tracking ....................................................................................................................................... 21
GPS tracking – Advanced mode...................................................................................................... 22
Managing videos..........................................................................................................23
Capturing or printing a still image from video ............................................................................ 23
Deleting videos .................................................................................................................................. 24
Exporting videos................................................................................................................................ 25
Verifying videos .................................................................................................................................27
Keeping the BlackVue updated................................................. 28
Formatting the microSD card ....................................................................................28
Format using Windows Viewer........................................................................................................28
Format using Mac Viewer................................................................................................................. 30
Upgrading the rmware .............................................................................................32
Changing settings ...................................................................... 35
BlackVue Viewer language setting ...........................................................................35
BlackVue settings.........................................................................................................35
Basic settings ......................................................................................................................................36
Sensitivity settings ............................................................................................................................38
Other settings.....................................................................................................................................41
Applying the settings........................................................................................................................ 41
Optional accessories .................................................................. 42
Padlock (Optional) .......................................................................................................42
GPS receiver (Optional)...............................................................................................43
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .................................................................44
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 45
Running the time setting program...........................................................................45
Frequently asked questions.......................................................................................46
About using the BlackVue................................................................................................................ 46
About the microSD card ...................................................................................................................46
About recording videos....................................................................................................................47
About playing back videos ..............................................................................................................47
About changing the settings...........................................................................................................47
Product specications................................................................ 49
Recording time ........................................................................... 50
Disposal and recycling information.......................................... 51

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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 BlackVue.
Before using your BlackVue, 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 when you purchase the product. After turning on the power of the
BlackVue, 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/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.
BlackVue Quick start guide
Power cord Cable clips (5 EA)
Double-sided tape for the
Mounting Bracket microSD card
microSD card reader 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.

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BlackVue at a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue.
Angle indicator: You can easily set up your preferred
camera angle using the white lines.
Lock button
Recording LED
: Blinking red means recording is on.
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Mounting bracket Front security LED
: Blinking means normal mode or parking mode
recording is on.
: Rapid blinking means event mode recording is on.
Camera lens

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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 42.)
GPS connection port
Removing and inserting the BlackVue
yTo remove the BlackVue from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the BlackVue out of the mounting bracket.
yTo insert the BlackVue into its bracket, push the BlackVue into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.

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Installation
Installing the BlackVue
Install the BlackVue behind the rear view mirror. 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.
2Attach the BlackVue to the front windshield after peeling o the protective lm from the double-sided tape.

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3Plug the external GPS (optional) into the GPS port on the BlackVue.
4Attach the external GPS to the upper corner of the windshield.
5Adjust the angle of the camera to have a clear view. In general, an angle of approximately 5° – 10° below horizontal will be most
suitable. In the recorded videos a 6:4 ratio of land to sky is recommended.

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6Peel o the protective lens cover.
7Use a pry tool to lift up the edge of the windshield trim and tuck in the power cord. Route the cord along the top of the windshield.
When you get to the pillar, pry the molding slightly towards you and tuck the cord underneath. Route the cord into the side molding
and under the rubber window sealing, and feed the cord down to the open panel area. You can also make use of the cable clips to
neatly arrange the power cord.
8Plug the power cord into the vehicle's cigarette lighter port and the other end into the BlackVue.
9The camera will turn on automatically when the engine is started (check that the recording LED is blinking orange and the GPS LED
is on).

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Playing and Managing Videos
Removing the microSD card
1
Unplug the power cord to turn o the BlackVue.
2Open the side cover of the BlackVue.
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 BlackVue.
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). Navigate 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. Navigate to \BlackVue\Application\Viewer for Mac\ and run
BlackVue Viewer.

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Viewer screen composition
Windows Viewer
G sensor Information
GPS Information
Recorded File list
Timeline for sec selection
Settings
Print
Capture
Program info.
Playback Screen
Full Screen view
Playback/Pause Playback speed control
Stop Volume control
Frame move (next) Timeline for min selection
Play next le
View upside-down
Flip horizontally
Front/Rear screen mode
Front/Rear reverse view
Play previous le
Frame move (previous)
Format
Myway Viewer

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Mac Viewer
G sensor Information
Settings
Print
GPS Information
Recorded File List
Timeline for sec selection
Capture
Playback Screen
Full Screen view
Frame move (previous)
Timeline for min selection
Playback speed control
Playback/Pause Volume control
Frame move (next)
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
: BlackVue starts normal recording by default.
: BlackVue starts event recording with a 5-second prerecording when it detects an impact during normal mode or parking mode.
: BlackVue 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 10 minutes or longer.
Note
yBlackVue requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional)" on
page 44 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.

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Checking my 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 "Setting my time zone" on page 37.
Using BlackVue Viewer
You can customize the playback options of the recorded videos, such as the screen size, playback speed, and volume using the playback
option buttons.
View upside-down
Front/Rear reverse view
Front/Rear screen mode
Flip horizontally
Playback/
Pause
Stop
Full screen view
Volume control
Playback time
Play previous le
Play next le
Playback speed control
Frame move (previous)
Frame move (next)
Exploring the timeline
You can explore the timeline for the playback of the recorded videos by date, hour, minute, and second using the timeline option buttons.
Year selection
Timeline for min
selection
Month selection Timeline for sec
selection

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Zoom options
yFull-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.
yZoom to 100%: Right-click on the video image to view at 100% zoom. Click and drag to move the video image around.
yZoom region: Single click on a particular region of the video image to enlarge. Click again to return to default view. For Mac users zoom
in or out through the drag of a mouse.
Windows Mac
Viewing the G-Sensor graph
You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the main window.