BlackVue DR490-2CH User manual

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DR490-2CH
Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................4
Important safety information ....................................5
Overview ......................................................................8
In the box.....................................................................................................................8
At a glance...................................................................................................................9
Front camera..................................................................................................................................... 9
Removing and inserting the front camera ...............................................................................10
Rear camera.....................................................................................................................................11
Removing and inserting the rear camera.................................................................................. 11
Installation .................................................................12
Installing the BlackVue dashcam..........................................................................12
Playing and Managing Videos..................................16
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ...................................................................... 16
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................16
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer ..............................................................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 ....................................................................................................... 22
Using BlackVue Viewer..................................................................................................................22
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph ............................................................................. 23
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................24
Checking the GPS data.................................................................................................................. 25
Managing videos......................................................................................................26
Capturing or printing a still image from video.........................................................................26
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................26
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 28
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Copying videos...............................................................................................................................29
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Tips for optimal performance ..................................31
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 31
Formatting the card in the BlackVue....................................................................31
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows)..........................................................31
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS)..............................................................32
Upgrading the rmware......................................................... 34
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac).......................34
Changing settings .....................................................37
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 37
BlackVue Viewer settings........................................................................................38
Select language.............................................................................................................................. 38
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................38
Select map service.........................................................................................................................38
Firmware settings ....................................................................................................39
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................39
Time .................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Video................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Recording settings......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 42
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 42
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................................................. 42
System settings ..............................................................................................................................43
Security LED (Front camera)......................................................................................................................................... 43
Volume............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Storage allocation.......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Applying the settings.................................................................................................................... 44

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Optional accessories .................................................45
GPS receiver (Optional)...........................................................................................45
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................................................46
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ................................................................47
Product specications...............................................48
Recording time ..........................................................50
Disposal and recycling information.........................52

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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 microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After inserting the microSD card and
turning on the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized.

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Important safety information
For user safety and to avoid property damage, read through this manual and follow these safety instructions to use the product correctly.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or property damage:
DANGER
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 – 70°C/-4°F – 158°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 downloads page (www.blackvue.com).
yIt is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product is not used for an extended period of time.

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Overview
In the box
Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera Rear camera
connection cable microSD Card
Power cord External GPS
(Optional) Rear camera
microSD card
adapter Quick start guide Cable clips (5 EA)
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).

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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)
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
: 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
Removing and inserting the rear camera
yTo remove the rear camera from its bracket, rotate the camera until the lens points directly away from bracket foot and pull the rear
camera out.
yTo insert the rear camera into its bracket, point the lens directly away from the bracket foot and push the rear camera into the mounting
bracket.

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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. Open the cover of the microSD card slot, gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place and close the
cover.

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2
Peel o the plastic lm from the front camera and the lens of the rear camera. Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided
tape and attach the front camera to the windshield behind the rear-viewer mirror.
3
Optional GPS receiver: Plug in the GPS receiver and attach it in a corner of the windshield. Tuck the cable into the windshield trim
using the pry tool.
4
Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10°
below horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.

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5Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the rear camera to the rear windshield. Adjust the angle of the
lens by rotating the body of the rear camera.
6Connect the front camera (‘Rear’ port) and the rear camera using the rear camera connection cable.
7Use 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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8Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera.
9Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
Power cord
Rear camera connection cable
10 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
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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Playing and Managing Videos
Playing and managing video les using your computer (Windows/Mac)
Removing the microSD card
1
Unplug the power cord to turn o the dashcam.
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

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Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
1
Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
2Use the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer.
3Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
4Run BlackVue Viewer.

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Viewer screen composition
Windows Viewer
When you launch the program you will see the Cloud Viewer window. Click the button to open the SD Card Viewer window.
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
yAll 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 Cloud Viewer window. Click the button to open the SD Card Viewer window.
MyWay Viewer
G-Sensor Information
Settings
Print
GPS Data
Recorded File List
Timeline for sec selection
Capture
Playback Screen (rear camera)
Playback Screen (front camera)
Full Screen view
Previous frame
Timeline for min selection
Playback speed control
Playback/Pause Volume control
Next frame
Playback time
Play next le
View upside-down
Flip horizontally
Front/Rear screen mode
Front/Rear reverse view
Normal screen size
Play previous le
Switch between SD card
Viewer and Cloud Viewer
Format

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Playing video
Playing back videos
In BlackVue Viewer double click a video le to play.
BlackVue Viewer shows by default the les in the microSD card. To see les in another folder click the button and browse to the folder.
Identify video les by recording type
N: Normal recording
E: Event recording
yRecording type: N: Normal
E: Event
P: Parking mode motion detection
yExample le name: 20170104_150838_N
Date & time: 4
th
January 2017, 03:08:38 PM
Recording type: Normal