BlackVue DR490-2CH User manual

DR490-2CH
ENGLISH / NORSK

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BLACKVUE
DR490-2CH

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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.
yDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.
Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair,
contact the service center.
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 operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
yIf any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
yDo not cover the product with any material.
Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or fire. Use the product and
peripherals in a well-ventilated location.
yIf the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (-20°C  70°C/-4°F  158°F),
performance can decline or malfunctions may occur.
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.
yDo not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.

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FCC Compliance Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s
own expense.
Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by
the grantee or manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate such equipment.

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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 office, waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

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In the box
Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera Quick start guide
Power cord microSD Card
microSD card adapter Rear camera
Rear camera
connection cable Cable clips (5 EA)
External GPS (Optional)
Need help?
Download the manual and the latest firmware from www.blackvue.com
Or contact a Customer Support expert at [e-mail]

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At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera
Angle indicator: You can easily set
up your preferred camera angle
using the white lines.
Recording LED
: Blinks slowly in normal mode.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded
(impact detected) or motion is detected in
parking mode.
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Lock button
Mounting bracket
Camera lens
Front security LED
: Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being
recorded (Impact detected) or motion is
detected in parking mode.
111.8 mm
34 mm
42.6 mm
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DC in (Power connector)
Cover
microSD card slot
Mic / Format Button
Self-format function: To format the microSD card press the
button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
GPS connection portRear (rear camera connection port)
Rear camera
Rear security LED
: Blue LED blinks when rear and front cameras are connected.
Front camera
connection port
Mounting bracketCamera lens
51.3 mm 29.2 mm
29.7 mm
25.6 mm

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STEP 1 Install and power up
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 field of
vision.
ATurn off 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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BPeel off the plastic film from the front camera and the lens of the rear camera. Peel
off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the front camera to the
windshield behind the rear-viewer mirror.
COptional 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.
DAdjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera. We recommend
pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below horizontal), so as to record video
with a 6:4 road to background ratio.

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EPeel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the rear camera
to the rear windshield. Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the rear
camera.
FConnect the front camera (‘Rear’ port) and the rear camera using the rear camera
connection cable.
GUse the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window sealing and molding and tuck
in the rear camera connection cable.
Rear camera connection cable
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HPlug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera.
IUse the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the
power cord.
Power cord
Rear camera connection cable
JTurn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording. Video
files are stored on the microSD card. When the microSD card fills up, the newest
video files will start to replace the oldest video files (called loop recording) – so you
will always have the most recent video files.
Note
yThere are 3 recording modes: Normal, Event and Parking. The dashcam starts
recording in normal mode, switches to event mode when an impact is detected, and
switches to parking mode if the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes.

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STEP 2 Playback
ARemove the microSD card from the dashcam.
Open side cover To remove
BUse the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer.
CDownload BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and
install it on your computer.
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DRun BlackVue Viewer.
Windows Viewer
Mac Viewer

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STEP 3 Change the time zone
The camera’s time zone is initially set to‘GMT-11’. To display the correct time please select
your time zone.
AOpen BlackVue Viewer and 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.
BThe settings that can be adjusted include:
yTime (Time zone): Manual time and time zone setting
yVideo settings: Image quality, Night vision, Brightness, Saturation, Normal
recording on/off, Automatic parking mode on/off, Voice recording, Text overlay,
Rear camera recording
ySensitivity: G-sensor (Normal mode), G-sensor (Parking mode), Motion detection
(Parking mode)
ySystem: Security LED on/off, Volume, Storage allocation (%)
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Tips for optimal performance
AFormat the microSD card once a month, or when the BlackVue dashcam tells you the
card needs maintenance.
Formatting the card in the BlackVue:
Press the Mic/Format button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows):
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card adapter and connect it to your
computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support >
Downloads and install it on your computer. Launch BlackVue Viewer, click the
Format button, select the card drive and click OK.
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS):
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card adapter and connect it to your
computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support >
Downloads and install it on your computer. Launch BlackVue Viewer, click the
Format button and select the microSD card from the list of drives in the left frame.
After selecting your microSD card select the Erase tab in the main window. Select
“MS-DOS (FAT)” from the Volume Format drop-down menu and click Erase.
BOnly use official BlackVue microSD cards. Other cards may have compatibility issues.
CRegularly upgrade the firmware for performance improvements and updated
features. Firmware updates will be made available for download at www.blackvue.com >
Support > Downloads.
Customer Support
For customer support, manuals, software and firmware updates please visit www.blackvue.com
You can also email a Customer Support expert at [e-mail]

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Product specifications
Model Name DR490-2CH
Color/Size/Weight
Front: Black / Width 111.8 mm x Height 34 mm / 58 g
Rear: Black / Width 51.3 mm x Height 29.7 mm x Thickness
29.2 mm / 18 g
Memory microSD Card (16 GB/32 GB/64 GB/128 GB)
Recording Mode
Normal Recording, Event Recording (Impact Detection),
Parking Mode Recording (Motion & Impact Detection)
* 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 Front: CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2 M Pixel)
Rear: CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2 M Pixel)
Viewing Angle Front: Diagonal 130°, Horizontal 113°, Vertical 58°
Rear: Diagonal 130°, Horizontal 110°, Vertical 62.5°
Resolution/Frame Rate <Front - Rear>
Full HD (1920x1080) @ 30 fps - Full HD (1920x1080) @ 30 fps
Image Quality Highest/High/Normal
Video Compression Mode AVI
GPS External (Optional)
Microphone Built-in
Speaker (Voice Guidance) Built-in
LED Indicators Front: Front Security(WHITE), REC(RED), GPS(BLUE)
Rear: Rear Security(BLUE)
Sensor 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor
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Backup Battery Built-in super capacitor
Input Power DC 12V – 24V (DC Plug: (Ø3.5 x Ø1.35), MAX 1A/12V)
Power Consumption
Avg. 320 mA
(3.84 W at 12 V, when there is no external GPS receiver)
Avg. 350 mA
(4.20 W at 12 V, when an external GPS receiver is connected)
* 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–80 °C (-4 °F–176 °F)
High Temperature
Cut-Off Approx. 70 °C (158 °F )
Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE
Software
BlackVue Viewer
* Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or
higher
Other Features Format-Free Technology for Stable Recording

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Innholdet i esken
Kontroller at esken inneholder alt det følgende før du installerer dashbordkameraet BlackVue.
Frontkamera Hurtigstartguide
Strømledning microSD-kort
microSD-kort-adapter Bakkamera
Kabel til bakkamera Kabelklemmer (5 stk.)
Ekstern GPS (valgfritt)
Trenger du hjelp?
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Introduksjon
Følgende diagrammer forklarer delene til BlackVue-dashbordkameraet.
Frontkamera
Vinkelindikator: Du kan enkelt
stille inn ønsket kameravinkel ved
å bruke de hvite linjene.
Opptaks-LED
: Blinker sakte i normal modus.
: Blinker raskt når en hendelse blir tatt opp (støt
registrert) eller det registreres bevegelse i
parkert modus.
GPS LED
: GPS er på.
Høyttaler
Låseknapp
Monteringsbrakett
Kameralinse
Frontsikkerhet-LED
: Blinker sakte i normal modus og
parkeringsmodus.
: Blinker raskt når en hendelse blir tatt opp
(støt registrert) eller det registreres bevegelse
i parkert modus.
111,8 mm
34 mm
42,6 mm